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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
AND EMP REPORT
FOR
For Proposed Commercial Complex “Surat Diamond Bourse”

M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE
AT
Block No. 177/P, Moje- Khajod, Taluka- Surat City, District – Surat, State-
Gujarat.
PROJECT CATEGORY: A,
8(b), Townships and Area Development Projects
STUDY PERIOD:
1st October to 31st December, 2017
PROJECT PROPONENT:
M/s. SDB Diamond Bourse
PREPARED BY:
ENVISION ENVIRO TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD
2nd FLOOR, SHRI RAM COMPLEX, ABOVE BANK OF INDIA,
NEAR KARGIL CHOWK, SURAT-DUMAS ROAD,
PIPLOD, SURAT-395007
GUJARAT.
Phone No.: (0261) 2223003, 2224004
Email Add.: info@en-vision.in
Website: www.en-vision.in
Accreditation by
QCI / NABET Certificate No. 1417/IA 003
February, 2018
Declaration by the Head of the accredited consultant organization/ authorized person
I, Nihar Doctor, hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA of proposed
Commercial Complex of “Surat Diamond Bourse” by M/s. SDB Diamond Bourse, Block No. 177/P, Moje:
Khajod, Tal: Surat City, Dist.: Surat.
I also confirm that the consultant organization shall be fully accountable for any mis-leading information
mentioned in this statement.
:
Signature
Name : Nihar Doctor

Designation : Director
Name of the EIA consultant :
Envision Enviro Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
organization
NABET Certificate No. & Issue : NABET/EIA/1417/IA 003 valid up to June 06, 2018
Date
M/s. SDB Diamond Bourse, Surat, Gujarat

UNDERTAKING
I, Mathurbhai Madhabhai Savani (Director) of M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE willing to

submit this undertaking with respect to the Terms of References (TOR) prescribed by
MOEF&CC, Delhi in the minutes of 26th meeting dated, 15th December, 2017, for the proposed
project “Surat Diamond Bourse” located at Block No.: 177/P, Moje: Khajod, Taluka: Surat
City, District: Surat, State: Gujarat- 395007.
M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE is also undertake that information and data contained in this
EIA report are factual and correct and any content of this report pertaining to this project is not
copied from any other report and we own entire responsibility for the same.
Place : Surat Mathurbhai Madhabhai Savani

Date : 19/02/2018 Director
INDEX
SR. NO. TITLE PAGE NO.
CHAPTER-1 : INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE OF EIA 1-1

1.2 PROMOTERS AND THEIR BACKGROUND 1-1
1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 1-2
1.4 SCOPE OF STUDY 1-3
1.5 REGULATORY FRAME WORK 1-4
CHAPTER-2 : PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2-1

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND/OR 2-1
REGION
2.3 LOCATION 2.1
2.4 IMPORTANT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT 2-12
2.5 PROPOSED SCHEDULE AND APPROVAL FOR IMPLEMENTATION 2-12
2.6 PROJECT FACILITIES 2-13
2.6.1 PARKING DETAILS 2-14
2.7 COST OF THE PROJECT 2-14
2.8 RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS 2-14
2.8.1 CONSTRUCTION PHASE 2-14
2.8.2 MANPOWER REQUIREMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION PHASE 2-15
2.8.3 RAW MATERIALS 2-15
2.8.4 ENERGY REQUIREMENTS 2-16
2.9 WATER REQUIREMENTS AND WASTE WATER GENERATION 2-16
2.9.1 SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT (STP) 2-17
2.10 SOLID WSATE GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT 2-20
2.11 FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEM 2-20
2.12 RAIN WATER HARVESTING PLAN 2-24
CHAPTER-3 : BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS
3.1 INTRODUCTION 3-1

3.2 PERIOD OF MONITORING 3-1
3.3 COMPONENTS AND METHODOLOGY 3-1
3.4 STUDY AREA 3-2
3.5 METEOROLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 3-2
3.5.1 CLIMATE OF STUDY AREA 3-2
3.5.1.1 PREDOMINANT WIND DIRECTION 3-3
3.5.1.2 SITE SPECIFIC MICRO-METEOROLOGY DATA 3-4
3.6 AIR ENVIRONMENT 3-6
3.6.1 SAMPLING METHODOLOGY AND ANALYSIS 3-6
3.6.2 SELECTION OF MONITORING LOCATIONS 3-7
3.6.3 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 3-9
3.7 WATER ENVIRONMENT 3-10
3.7.2 SELECTION OF MONITORING LOCATION 3-11
3.7.3 DISCUSSIONS 3-18
3.7.3.1 GROUND WATER 3-18
3.7.3.2 SURFACE WATER 3-18
3.8 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 3-18
3.8.1 SELECTION OF MONITORING LOCATIONS AND RESULTS 3-20
3.8.2 DISCUSSION OF NOISE LEVELS 3-22
M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. I-1
3.8.3 TRAFFIC STUDY 3-22
3.8.4 CONCLUSION OF TRAFFIC SURVEY 3-22
3.9 SOIL ENVIRONMENT 3-23
3.9.2 SAMPLING LOCATIONS AND RESULTS 3-24
3.9.3 DISCUSSION-SOIL ENVIRONMENT 3-28
3.10 LANDUSE 3-28
3.10.1 METHODOLOGY OF STUDY 3-29
3.10.1.1 PRE-FIELD INTERPRETATION 3-29
3.10.1.2 SITE / GROUND TRUTHING 3-29
3.10.1.3 POST FIELD WORK 3-29
3.10.2 LAND USE / LAND COVER MAP 3-29
3.11 GEOMORPHOLOGICAL, GEOLOGICAL, HYDRO-GEOLOGICAL STATUS 3-33
3.11.1 GEOMORPHOLOGY & DRAINAGE 3-33
3.11.2 GEOLOGY 3-34
3.11.3 HYDROGEOLOGY 3-36
3.12 SOCIO - ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 3-36
3.12.1 INTRODUCTION 3-37
3.12.2 RATIONAL FOR THE STUDY 3-37
3.12.3 BRIEF PROFILE OF STATE 3-37
3.12.4 BRIEF DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF DISTRICT 3-38
3.12.5 OBJECTIVE OF SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT 3-38
3.12.6 APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY 3-38
3.12.7 TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES 3-39
3.12.8 STAKEHOLDERS’ IDENTIFICATION 3-39
3.12.9 FINDINGS OF SOCIAL IMPACTS AND COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS 3-39
3.12.10 PUBLIC CONSULTATION 3-41
3.13 ECOLOGY AND BIO-DIVERSITY 3-43
3.13.1 METHODOLOGY 3-44
3.13.2 HABITATS DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT SITE AND ITS IMMEDIATE 3-44
SURROUNDINGS
3.13.3 FLORAL DIVERSITY OF STUDY AREA 3-45
3.13.4 FAUNAL DIVERSITY OF STUDY AREA 3-51
CHAPTER-4 : ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES
4.1 IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS 4-1

4.1.1 OBJECTIVE 4-1
4.1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS 4-1
4.1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 4-1
4.1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL INDICES 4-2
4.1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY 4-2
4.1.5.1 IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS 4-2
4.1.5.2 ECOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING STAGES 4-2
4.1.5.3 COMPONENT WISE ENVIRONMENT RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION 4-2
4.1.5.4 IMPACT IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT 4-3
4.2 IDENTIFICATION MATRIX 4-3
4.3 SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACTS & PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES 4-4
4.3.1 EMISSION SOURCE AND AIR QUALITY MODELING 4-8
4.3.2 MODEL SET–UP 4-8
4.3.3 MAXIMUM GROUND LEVEL CONCENTRATION 4-9
4.4 CONCLUSIONS 4-13
CHAPTER-5 : ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE)
5.1 GENERAL 5-1

5.2 ALTERNATIVES OF SITE 5-1
5.3 ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES 5-2
5.3.1 TRANSPORT 5-2
5.3.2 BUILDING MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES 5-2
5.3.3 ENERGY CONSERVATION 5-3
CHAPTER-6 : ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

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6.2 MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURE 6-1
6.3 LABORATORY FACILITY 6-2
CHAPTER-7 : ADDITIONAL STUDIES
7.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION/HEARING 7-1

7.2 RISK ASSESSMENT 7-1
7.2.1 INTRODUCTION 7-1
7.2.2 RISK MANAGEMENT 7-1
7.2.3 SAFETY ASPECTS PROPOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE AND OPERATION 7-2
PHASE
7.3 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 7-4
7.4 RESETTLEMENT & REHABITATION (R&R) ACTION PLAN 7-5
CHAPTER-8 : PROJECT BENEFITS
8.1 GENERAL 8-1

8.2 PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE 8-1
8.3 IMPROVEMENT IN THE SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE 8-2
8.4 OTHER TANGIBLE BENEFITS 8-2
CHAPTER-9: ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 9-1
CHAPTER-10: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1.1 OBJECTIVES OF EMP 10-1
10.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL (EMC) 10-5
10.2.1 ENVIRONMENT POLICY AND ITS STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE 10-2
10.3 BUDGETS FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION 10-6
CHAPTER-11: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
11.1 BRIEF NATURE OF THE PROJECT 11-1

11.2 CONCLUSIONS 11-4
CHAPTER-12 : DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

LIST OF TABLES
TABLE PAGE
TITLE
NO. NO.
1.1 GENERAL SITING CRITERIA 1-2

1.2 SCOPE OF BASELINE STUDY 1-4
2.1 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 2-12

2.2 PROJECT PLANNING DETAILS 2-13
2.2 DETAILS OF LAND USE WITHIN THE SITE 2-13
2.3 PROPOSED PARKING AREA 2-14
2.4 COST BREAK UP FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT 2-14
2.5 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE 2-15
2.6 LIST OF RAW MATERIAL 2-15
2.7 WATER REQUIREMENT AND WASTE WATER GENERATION: (CONSTRUCTION 2-16
PHASE)
2.8 WATER REQUIREMENT AND WASTE WATER GENERATION: (OPERATION PHASE) 2-16
2.9 DETAILS OF SOLID WASTE GENERATION AND ITS DISPOSAL METHOD 2-20
2.10 DETAIL OF FIRE AND SAFETY 2-21
2.11 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 2-12
3.1 CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA 3-2

3.2 SUMMARY OF SITE SPECIFIC METEOROLOGICAL DATA 3-4
3.3 AIR – PARAMETERS ANALYZED AND SAMPLING DURATION 3-6
3.4 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY - METHODOLOGY 3-6
3.5 AMBIENT AIR MONITORING LOCATIONS 3-7
3.6 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STATUS 3-9
3.7 SAMPLE COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF WATER SAMPLE 3-11
3.8 MONITORING LOCATIONS FOR GROUND WATER AND SURFACE WATER 3-11
3.9 WATER QUALITY – PHYSICO-CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF GROUND WATER 3-13
3.10 WATER QUALITY – PHYSICO-CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF SURFACE WATER 3-15
3.11 NOISE MONITORING METHODOLOGY 3-19
3.12 NOISE MONITORING LOCATIONS 3-20
3.13 NOISE LEVELS 3-21
3.14 NOISE LEVEL DUE TO TRANSPORTATION 3-22
3.15 METHODOLOGY OF TESTING OF SOIL SAMPLES 3-23
3.16 SOIL SAMPLING LOCATION 3-24
3.17 PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF THE SOIL 3-26
3.18 AREA STATISTICS OF LANDUSE/LAND COVER MAP 3-30
3.19 FLOOD HISTORY IN RIVER TAPI 3-34
3.20 DEMOGRAPHY OF THE STUDY AREA 3-40
3.21 SUMMARY OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION 3-42
3.22 TREES IN STUDY AREA 3-45
3.23 SHRUBS IN STUDY AREA 3-47
3.24 HERBS IN STUDY AREA 3-48
3.25 BIRDS OF THE STUDY AREA 3-52
3.26 TAXONOMICAL STATUS OF HERPETOFAUNA 3-53
3.27 TAXONOMICAL STATUS OF MAMMALS IN THE STUDY AREA 3-53
3.28 SPECIES PROVIDED PROTECTION AS PER WILD LIFE PROTECTION ACT 1972 3-54
4.1 IMPACT IDENTIFICATION MATRIX 4-3

4.2 CUMULATIVE IMPACT MATRIX 4-4
4.3 ENVIRONMENT IMPACT DUE TO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY 4-5
4.4 DETAILS OF STACKS 4-8
4.5 DETAILS OF STACKS (GLC) 4-9
6.1 POST MONITORING SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS DURING 6-1

TABLE PAGE
TITLE
NO. NO.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
6.2 POST MONITORING SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS DURING 6-2
OPERATION PHASE
8.1 PROPOSED CSR ACTIVITIES 8-3
10.1 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 10-2

10.2 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY OF PROPOSED EMC CELL 10-5
10.3 BUDGETARY ALLOCATION FOR EMP DURING OPERATION 10-6

LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE PAGE
TITLE
NO. NO.
2.1 INDEX-MAP 2-2
2.2 GOOGLE IMAGE OF THE PROJECT SITE (10 KM) 2-3
2.3 BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT SITE 2-3
2.4 TOPOGRAPHY MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE 2-4
2.5 SURVEY PLAN 2-5
2.6 SITE PLAN 2-6
2.7 PARKING LAYOUT OF GROUND LEVEL & LOWER BASEMENT 2-7
2.8 PARKING LAYOUT OF UPPER BASEMENT 2-8
2.9 TYPICAL FLOOR WITH REFUGEE LAYOUT 2-9
2.10 TYPICAL FLOOR WITHOUT REFUGEE LAYOUT 2-10
2.11 PHOTOGRAPH OF PROPOSED PROJECT SITE 2-11
2.12 WATER BALANCE 2-17
2.13 STP FLOW DIAGRAM 2-20
2.14 FIRE HYDRANT FLOW DIAGRAM 2-23
2.15 RAIN WATER HARVESTING DIAGRAM 2-25
3.1 ANNUAL WIND ROSE OF DAILY SURFACE DATA RECORDED AT 8:30 A.M. AT 3-3
SURAT STATION (1971-2000)
3.2 ANNUAL WIND ROSE OF DAILY SURFACE DATA RECORDED AT 5:30 P.M. AT 3-4
SURAT STATION (1971-2000)
3.3 WIND ROSE DIAGRAM 3-5
3.4 GOOGLE IMAGE SHOWING AMBIENT AIR QUALITY LOCATIONS 3-8
3.5 GOOGLE IMAGE SHOWING WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS 3-12
3.6 GOOGLE IMAGE SHOWING NOISE SAMPLING LOCATIONS 3-21
3.7 GOOGLE IMAGE SHOWING SOIL SAMPLING LOCATION 3-25
3.8 LAND USE / LAND COVER MAP OF 10 KM RADIUS FROM STUDY AREA 3-31
3.9 SATELLITE IMAGERY OF THE STUDY AREA (10 KM RADIUS) 3-32
3.10 DIGITAL ELEVATION MODEL OF 10 KM RADIUS 3-33
3.11 GEOHYDROLOGICAL MAP OF SURAT DISTRICT 3-35
4.1 SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF 24-HOUR AVERAGE SPM CONC.(g/m3) 4-10

4.2 SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF 24-HOUR AVERAGE SOX CONC.(g/m3) 4-11
4.3 3
SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF 24-HOUR AVERAGE NOX CONC.(g/m ) 4-12
10.1 AN ORGANOGRAM OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL 10-5

LIST OF ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE PAGE
TITLE
NO. NO.
I MINUTES OF TERMS OF REFERENCE A-1

II DREAM CITY LETTER A-4
III RECEIPT OF POWER SUPPLY A-5
IV IMD DATA A-6
V ENVIRONMENT POLICY A-8
VI TRAFFIC SURVEY A-9

COMPLIANCE OF TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
TERMS OF REFERENCES (TOR) AWARDED BY: Expert Appraisal Committee (Infra-2), Delhi
(EAC)
DATE OF TOR MEETING: 15th December, 2017
TOR MINUTES OF 26th MEETING
TORS AND ITS COMPLIANCE
NO. TERMS OF REFERENCE COMPLIANCE

STANDARD TOR
1. Examine details of land use as per Master Plan and land Refer section 3.10 on page no. 3-28 of
use around 10 km radius of the project site. Analysis Chapter-3.
should be made based on latest satellite imagery for land
use with raw images. Check on flood plain of any river.
2. Submit details of environmentally sensitive places, land Refer section 2.3 on page no. 2-1 of
acquisition status, rehabilitation of communities/ villages Chapter-2.
and present status of such activities. Refer section 7.3 on page no. 7-5 of
Chapter-7.
3. Examine baseline environmental quality along with Refer sections of Chapter- 3 and
projected incremental load due to the project. Chapter-4.
4. Environmental data to be considered in relation to the Refer Section of Chapter- 3.
project development would be (a) Land, (b) groundwater,
(c) surface water, (d) air, (e) bio-diversity, (f) noise and
vibrations, (g) socio economic and health.
5. Submit a copy of the contour plan with slopes, drainage Refer section 3.11 on page no. 3-33 of
pattern of the site and surrounding area. Any obstruction Chapter-3.
of the same by the project.
6. Submit the details of the trees to be felled for the project. It was barren land so no tress cut for
the proposed project.
7. Submit the present land use and permission required for Refer section 3.10 on page no. 3-28 of
any conversion such as forest, agriculture etc. Chapter-3.
8. Submit Roles and responsibility of the developer etc for Refer section 10.4 on page no. 10-5 of
compliance of environmental regulations under the Chapter-10.
provisions of EP Act.
9. Ground water classification as per the Central Ground Refer section 3.11.2 on page no. 3-34
Water Authority. and also refer section on 3.7.3 on page
no.3-18 of Chapter-3.
M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. T-1

10. Examine the details of Source of water, water Refer section 2.9 on page 2-16 of
requirement, use of treated waste water and prepare a Chapter-2.
water balance chart.
11. Rain water harvesting proposals should be made with due Refer Section 2.12 on page no. 2-24
safeguards for ground water quality. Maximize recycling of Chapter-2.
of water and utilization of rain water. Examine details.
12. Examine soil characteristics and depth of ground water Refer Section 3.9 on page no. 3-24 of
table for rainwater harvesting. Chapter-3.
Refer Section 2.12 on page no. 2-24
of Chapter-2.
13. Examine details of solid waste generation treatment and Refer Section 2.10 on page no. 2-20
its disposal. of Chapter-2.
14. Examine and submit details of use of solar energy and Refer section 5.3 on page no. 5-2 and
alternative source of energy to reduce the fossil energy section no. 5.3.3 on page no. 5-3 of
consumption. Energy conservation and energy efficiency. Chapter-5.
15. DG sets are likely to be used during construction and Refer Section 4.3.1 on page no. 4-8 of
operational phase of the project. Emissions from D.G Chapter-4.
Sets must be taken into consideration while estimating
the impacts on air environment. Examine and submit
details.
16. Examine road/rail connectivity to the project site and
impact on the traffic due to the proposed project. Present
and future traffic and transport facilities for the region
should be analyzed with measures for preventing traffic
Refer Section 3.8.3 on page no. 3-22
congestion and providing faster trouble free system to
of Chapter-3.
reach different destinations in the city.
17. A detailed traffic and transportation study should be
made for existing and projected passenger and cargo
traffic.
18. Examine the details of transport of materials for Refer Section 2.8.3. on page no. 2-15
construction which should include source and of Chapter-2.
availability.
19. Examine separately the details for construction and Refer table 10.2 of Chapter-10.
operation phases both for Environmental Management
Plan and Environmental Monitoring Plan with cost and
parameters.

20. Submit details of a comprehensive Disaster Management Refer Section 7.3 on page no. 7-4 of
Plan including emergency evacuation during natural and Chapter-7.
man-made disaster.
SPECIFIC TOR
I. The EIA would study the impact of dewatering and draw Excess water will be collected and
up an action plan for disposal of the excess water. reuse for sprinkling on road, concrete
preparation, water sprinkling for civil
structure etc.
II. The EIA would study the impact of Demolition and Not Applicable.
conformance to the Construction and Demolition Rules
under the E.P. Act, 1986.
III. The Air Quality Index shall be calculated for base level Refer Section 3.6 on page no. 3-6 of
air quality. Chapter-3.
IV. A detailed report on compliance to ECBC norms. Under preparation to apply and obtain
green building certificate from IGBC.
V. A certificate from the local body supplying water, Refer section 2.9 on page no. 2-16 of
specifying the total annual water availability with the Chapter-2.
local authority, the quantity of water already committed
the quantity of water allotted to the project under
consideration and the balance water available. This
should be specified separately for ground water and
surface water sources, ensuring that there is no impact on
other users.
VI. A detailed traffic management and traffic decongestion Refer Section 3.8.3 on page no. 3-22
plan to ensure that the current level of service of the of Chapter-3.
roads within a 05 kms radius of the project is maintained
and improved upon after the implementation of the
project. This plan should be based on cumulative impact
of all development and increased habitation being carried
out or proposed to be carried out by the project or other
agencies in this 05 Kms radius of the site in different
scenarios of space and time and the traffic management
plan shall be duly validated and certified by the State
Urban Development Department and the P.W.D. and
shall also have their consent to the implementation of
components of the plan which involve the participation

of these departments.
VII. The permission of the CGWA for abstraction of ground Refer section 2.9 on page no. 2-16 of
water and for basement/excavation dewatering. Chapter-2.
VIII. A certificate of adequacy of available power from the Refer section 2.8.4 on page no. 2-16
agency supplying power to the project along with the of Chapter-2.
load allowed for the project.
IX. A certificate from the competent authority for Refer section 2.9 on page no. 2-16 of
discharging treated effluent/ untreated effluents into the Chapter-2.
Public sewer/ disposal/drainage systems along with the
final disposal point.
X. A certificate from the competent authority handling Refer Section 2.10 on page no. 2-20
municipal solid wastes, indicating the existing civic of Chapter-2.
capacities of handling and their adequacy to cater to the
M.S.W. generated from project.
XI. The EIA should also give a compliance plan to Not Applicable as proposed project is
conditions stipulated in Annexure XIV of the amended area development.
EIA Notification vide S.O. 3999 (E) dated 09.12.2016.

CHAPTER – 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE OF EIA
The Environmental Impact Assessment study is carried out as a part of the process to obtain Environmental
Clearance for the proposed area development project for commercial complex of Surat Diamond Bourse.
Proposed project falls under Category-A, 8(b), Township and Area Development as per EIA Notification
dated 14th September, 2006 & its subsequent amendments. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study
was carried out during 1st October to 31st December, 2017 and accordingly EIA report has been prepared.
The purpose of the EIA study is identifying existing environmental condition, predicting environmental
impacts associated with the proposed project and suggesting measures to mitigate the adverse impacts and
to delineate a comprehensive environment management plan along with recommendations and suggestions.
The different activities that are likely to take place have been identified and mitigation measures have been
proposed.
The overall objective of any EIA study is to identify and assess the adverse impacts of a project in the
planning stage itself, so that necessary mitigation measures to prevent or minimize these adverse impacts
can be planned early and cost-effectively. In view of this, the specific objectives of this EIA are,
 To have an in-depth know-how of the project and to identify the probable sources of pollution that
may arises from each stage of the process.
 To review the current environmental status of the study area within 10 km radius of the project site
by collecting the baseline data on the environmental attributes including air, noise, water, land,
ecological, hydro-geological climate and socio-economic environments.
 To estimate the impacts of the project on the surrounding environment.
 To prepare a comprehensive Environmental Management Plan to ensure that the environmental
quality of the area would be preserved.
 To formulate a strategy for effective monitoring and identify any deviations in the environmental
quality after the project is operational, which would help in evolving measures to counter these.
1.2 PROMOTERS AND THEIR BACKGROUND

Details of project promoters are as below:
1. Vallabhbhai Shamjibhai Patel
2. Govinbhai Lajibhai Dholakia
3. Lajibhai Tulsibhai Patel
4. Ashit Vasantlal Mehta
5. Mathurbhai Madhabhai Savani
6. Manubhai Bholabhai Davariya
7. Jitendra Babulal Shah
M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. 1-1

1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
M/s. SDB Diamond Bourse proposed project of commercial complex, the Surat Diamond Bourse will be
one of the world’s largest office buildings and may be called as Diamond Hub. The building will
accommodate over 4,000-5,000 offices for the diamond traders and seeks to become the centre of
international diamond trade. The environmental impact of the development has been consciously
minimized while best suiting the highly specialized requirements for a diamond-trading centre. The
commercial complex is located at Block No.: 177/P, Moje: Khajod, Taluka: Surat City, District: Surat,
State: Gujarat- 395007.
Identification Latitude & Longitude

21° 6'36.87"N
72°47'42.80"E
21°06'42.49"N
A
72°47'37.20"E
21°06'42.50"N
B
72°47'38.53"E
21°06'44.08"N
C
72°47'47.20"E
21°06'27.30"N
D
72°47'47.26"E
Figure 1-1: Location of the Project Site

The other features are briefly summarized hereunder:
1. Availability of all basic facilities like infrastructure, communication, transportation, medical facilities,
fuel, water, power, unskilled & skilled manpower, raw materials, road network etc.
2. Proximity of market
3. No R & R will be required
4. No national park or wildlife Habitats falls within 10 km radial distance from project site
The siting criteria as per the guidelines are given in the following table;
Table 1.1 General Siting Criteria
Details Requirement Compliance
Forest No forest land shall be converted into The proposed project is construction project.
non-forest activity for the sustenance
of the project.
Agricultural No prime agricultural land shall be The government barren land is given with
land converted for the proposed project. development rights. The commercial complex will be
developed on the government barren land.
Layout Lower Basement, Upper Basement + Total plot area of the project is 1,43,825.4 m2 with
Ground Floor + 1 building built up area 6,31,826.7 m2. Green belt area of 33%
interconnected with 9 towers having will be developed.
15 Floor structure in complex with
4697 nos. of office units.
Major if the notified limit of any major Nearest major habitation is Surat (Population = 45
settlements settlement is found to be within 50 lacs as per Census 2011) which is about 7.5 km far
(3,00,000 km from the project boundary, the from the project site in NE direction.
population) spatial direction of growth of the
settlement for at least a decade must
be assessed.

Details Requirement Compliance
Ecologically Preferably 10 km depending on the None within 10 km distance.
and/or geo-climatic conditions the requisite Hazira bird Sanctuary 17.11 km away from project
otherwise distance may be decided in WSW direction.
Sensitive areas appropriately by the Environmental
agency.
Transport/Com Preferably ½ km. away from NH-288 6.59 km in NE direction and SH-168 1.23
munication highway and railway line. km in N.
system Bhestan at approx. 7.13 Km from proposed site in
East direction.
Coastal areas Preferably ½ km away from high tide None within 0.5 km radius of project site.
line (HTL)
Flood plain of Preferably ½ km away from flood None within 0.5 km radius of project site.
the river plain or modified flood plain affected
line system by dam in upstream or flood control
system.
1.4 Scope of Study

Environment Impact Assessment and Environment Management Plan Report have been prepared in line
with Terms of Reference (ToR) suggested by MoEF&CC, Delhi minutes of 26th meeting date 15th
December 2017, attached as Error! Reference source not found.. As per the guidelines, the generic
structure of EIA is given in EIA notification dated 14th September, 2006 is maintained.
The EIA study includes determination of:
 Introduction to the project, purpose of the report, information of project proponent and regulatory
frame work.
 Description of Project and Infrastructure facilities including all environmental aspects of
“Commercial Complex” during operation phase activities as well as construction activities of the
proposed project. This chapter also gives information about water requirement during construction
& operation phase, wastewater generation & its disposal, solid/municipal/hazardous waste
generation, storage facility and disposal. It also provides information about proposed environmental
management facilities available at the project site.
 Baseline environmental status including meteorological details, identification of baseline status of
environmental components of the surrounding area covering air, water, noise and land environment,
study of land use pattern, biological environment & socio-economic environment giving details
about district Surat and the study area land use pattern.
 Identification and prediction of impact, which provides quantification of significant impacts of the
proposed project activities on various environmental components. Evaluation of the proposed
pollution control facilities has been presented.
 The analysis of alternate technology and site.
 Environment Monitoring Plan to be adopted for mitigation of anticipated adverse impacts if any
and to ensure acceptable impacts.
 Benefits of the projects.
 Environment cost benefit analysis.
 Environment Management Plan (EMP) to be adopted for mitigation of anticipated adverse impacts
if any and to ensure acceptable impacts.
The baseline details utilized for the proposed project (based on MoEF&CC / CPCB guidelines) is tabulated
below;

Table 1.2 Scope of Baseline Study
Environmental Nos. of
Observations
Attributes Locations
Meteorology 1 One season site specific meteorological status of the study was
carried out for prediction of ground level concentration in
downwind direction.
Ambient Air Quality 8 The prevailing ambient air quality status was established
through a network of stations monitored during the period of 1st
October to 31 December, 2017. For this 10 km radius study
areas was selected and predictions of impacts on air quality due
to proposed operations were carried out through application of
air quality models.
Water 4 Ground The water quality data with respect to physico-chemical,
Water and 4 biological parameters and heavy metals were analyzed to
Surface Water established baseline water quality of study area of 10 km. The
wastewater generation, its characterization and management
were carried out, which was used in assessing the impact of the
project on water environment.
Noise 8 Noise level measurements were carried out around the project
site and it was used in assessing the impact of the project on
noise & vibration environment.
Soil 8 Soil samples were collected and have been analyzed to
understand nutrient status as well as assessing the impact of the
project on soil environment.
Ecology -- Flora and fauna species was listed based on the available
secondary information. Study of flora and fauna was carried out
within 10 km radius around the proposed project.
Geology -- Geological investigation work has been carried out in and
around the study area to know the status of the study area.
Risk and Hazard -- Risk Assessment study has been carried out to evaluate risk,
Analysis assess its impact associated to the proposed project activity and
plan the appropriate action to control risk by the most
economical means.
Socio-economic -- Baseline status of the socio-economic profile of the study area
data with reference to demographic structure, provision of basic
amenities, health status incorporating economic pattern in the
nearby rural areas (10 km radius) were undertaken, it was used
in assessing the impact of the project on socio-economic
environment.
1.5 REGULATORY FRAME WORK
The project is commercial complex; hence the regulatory framework related with the hazardous or toxic
chemicals as well as regulatory provision of risk, emergency & safety management are not applicable to the
project. The proponent shall follow the regulatory frame work as listed below and additional applicable
provision shall also be referred timely as cited as mandatory provision for project. In any case, proponent
shall comply with the regulatory provision as directed through particular regulatory provision. The major
regulatory provisions applicable to the project are tabulated as under:
Sr.
Legal Instrument (Type, Ref., Year) Concern Authority or Bodies
No.
1. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, CPCB and SPCB/UTPCC
1981 and its subsequent amendments
2. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, CPCB and SPCB/UTPCC

Sr.
Legal Instrument (Type, Ref., Year) Concern Authority or Bodies
No.
3. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules,
CPCB and SPCB/UTPCC
4. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and their Ministry of Environment and Forests, & Climate
subsequent amendments Change (MoEF&CC), CPCB and SPCB/UTPCC.
5. EIA Notification, 2006 and its subsequent
MoEF&CC, SPCB/UTPCC
amendments
6. Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 amended
1992 & Public Liability Insurance Rules, 1991 and MoEF&CC, District Collector
its subsequent amendments
7. Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules,
CPCB and SPCB/UTPCC
2000 and its amendments

CHAPTER – 2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES
2.1 TYPE OF THE PROJECT

M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE is planning to construct a Commercial Complex of “Surat Diamond
Bourse” at Block No. 177/P, Moje- Khajod, Taluka- Surat City, District – Surat, State- Gujarat. The
commercial complex will be constructed on the government barren land. Around 1,43,825.40 m2 land will
be utilized for the proposed project. The proposed built area for the project will be 6,31,826.7 m2 of area.
2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND/OR
REGION
Surat Diamond Bourse will be seen as an exemplar for integrating high-density commercial architecture
along with efficient climate-responsive design. The project will be equipped with the state-of-the-art
facilities that include safe deposit vaults, customs clearance house, world standard convention centre,
exhibition centers, training center. Surat Diamond Bourse Office will be one of the world’s largest
office buildings. The building will accommodate over 4,000-5,000 offices for the diamond traders and
seeks to become the centre of international diamond trade.
2.3 LOCATION
M/s. SBD Diamond bourse is planning to set up the Commercial Complex called as “Surat Diamond
Bourse” at Block No. 177/P, Moje- Khajod, Taluka- Surat City, District – Surat, State- Gujarat-395007.
Total plot area of 1,43,825.40 m2 will be sufficient for Commercial Complex. It is situated at
21°06'36.87"N latitude and 72°47'42.80"E longitude. An index map showing project site is given in
Figure- 2.1, Google image and topography map showing 10 km Radius study area of project site is
given in Figure 2.2 and Figure 2.3 respectively.

Figure-2.1 Index-Map
Source: Map of India

Figure-2.2 Google Image of the Project Site (10 Km)
Source: Google Earth
Figure-2.3 Boundaries of the proposed project site

Figure-2.4 Topography Map Showing Location of Project Site

Figure-2.5 Survey Plan

Figure-2.6 Site Plan

Figure-2.7 Parking Layout of Ground Level & Lower Basement

Figure-2.8 Parking Layout of Upper Basement

Figure-2.9 Typical Floor with Refugee Layout

Figure-2.10 Typical Floor without Refugee Layout

Figure-2.11 Photograph of proposed project Site

2.4 IMPORTANT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT
Proposed commercial complex which is located at Block No. 177/P, Moje- Khajod, Taluka- Surat City,
District – Surat, State- Gujarat. This pioneer development has the main following features;
 Total plot area of 1,43,825.40 m2 (35.5 Acres).

 The total Built up area of the project is 6,31,826.7 m2.
 Well-designed internal drive way & basements.
 Stand by DG sets for power source back-up.
 Usage of solar energy at strategic place.
 Excellent landscaping – featuring trees, lawns, flowering buds.
 Well planned & designed rainwater recycling & reuse facilities.
 Well designed Sewage Treatment Plant to treat the generated domestic sewage.
 Well planned solid waste management system.
2.5 PROPOSED SCHEDULE AND APPROVAL FOR IMPLEMENTATION

Implementation of Project within a pre-determined time frame is an important factor for the success of a
project. Timely implementation saves on various costs like interest, administrative overheads and helps to
realize the goals as per pre-determined objectives. Implementation of project involves co-ordination of
different activities at various levels of the firm and amongst different outside agencies. The details of
project implementation are described as below;
Table 2.1 Project Implementation Schedule
Sr. Duration In
Particulars
No. Month
1. Foundation and work up to plinth May 2018
2. Ground Floor Works July 2019
3. First to Fifteen Works March 2021
4. Terrace Cabin Works June 2021
5. Outer Plaster Works December 2021
6. Plumbing, Sanitation & Electrification December 2021
7. Color Work December 2021
8. Drainage and water supply Services January 2022
9. Street Light and Road services May 2022
TOTAL 4 Years

2.6 PROJECT FACILITIES
Basic details of the proposed commercial projects are given below;
Table 2.2 Project Planning Details

Sr. No Project Planning Details
1. Total Site area 1,43,825.4 m2
2. Total Built up Area 6,31,826.7 m2
3. Height of Building 85 Meter m2
4. Ground coverage 32,885.75 m2
5. Latitude 21°6'36.87" N
6. Longitude 72°47'42.80" E
Surat at approximately 5.63 Km from
Distance and Direction from nearest
7. the proposed site in West North West
Airport
direction.
8. Access Road Width (m) 45m
9. Parking required 2389 nos.
10. Total Parking provided 7000 nos.
Lower Basement, Upper Basement +
Ground Floor + 1 building
11. No of Floors / units interconnected with 9 towers having
15 Floors structure in complex with
4697 nos. of office units.
12. Parking FSI Area 3,98,176.42 m2
The final land use pattern within the project site is enlisted in Table 2.3 below.
Table 2.3 Details of Land Use within the Site

Sr. No. Land use Area Sq.
Net Site Area for development 1,43,794 sqm (As per survey)
1. Ground coverage area 26,500 sqm
2. Landscape area on natural earth 14,380 sqm (10%)
3. Driveway area 13,000 sqm
4. Area reserved for Sub Station 850 sqm
5. Ramps and Staircase 3000 sqm

2.6.1 PARKING DETAILS
The proposed is commercial complex will be provided with around 4697 offices and sufficient parking will
be provided as per below table;
Table 2.4 Proposed parking area

Sr. No Particular Details
1. Total FSI Area Proposed 3,98,176.42 m2
2. Total No. of Car parks required @ 1 Car Park per 2389 nos.
50 Sq.mt. of FSI area /Total car park required
Parking Provided
1. Surface Parking --
2. Stilt Car Parking/Ground Parking 32885.75
3. Basement 1 98144.24
4. Basement 2 98275.59
2.7 COST OF THE PROJECT

The total cost involved in setting up of the project is estimated to be about Rs. 2207.5 Crores.
Table 2.5 Cost Break up for the proposed project

Sr. Description of Item Cost in Rs. Crores
No
1. Land cost 626
2. Construction and development cost 1577.5
3. Miscellaneous 4
Total 2207.5
2.8 RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Requirement of various resources and utilities for the project during both the construction and operational
phases are discussed in detail in the succeeding sections.
2.8.1 Construction Phase

During construction phase below equipment will be required to construct the proposed commercial
complex.

Table.2.6 Equipment required during construction phase
Sr. No. Description Quantity (Nos.)
1 Concrete mixers 15
2 Concrete pumps 10
3 JCB Excavators 30
4 Earth Rammers 15
5 Excavators 20
6 Bulldozers 8
7 Tractors Trailers Tankers 6
8 Trucks 16
9 Tippers 8
10 Batching Plants 2
11 Dumpers 25
12 Cranes 4
13 D.G Set 4 Nos. 125 KVA
14 Other construction equipments --
2.8.2 Manpower requirement for the construction and operation phase

During construction phase nos. of workers will be 5000 and during operation phase nos. of visitors will
be 1419 and nos. of permanent staff will be 31220.
2.8.3 Raw materials

The catalog of raw materials proposed to be used for the construction project and their mode of
storage is presented in Table 2.7.
Table 2.7 List of Raw Material

Sr. Mode Of
Material Quantity
No. Transportation
1. Cement 2,05,976 bags
2. Sand 7,39,237 CFT
By Road from local
3. Coarse Aggregate 3,22,232 CFT
market.
4. Reinforced Steel 5,05,461 kg
5. Bricks 18,221,882 nos.

2.8.4 Energy Requirements
During construction phase total power requirement will be 1650 KVA and 4 nos. of D.G. sets of 125 KVA
will be required.
During operational phase total power requirement will be 18.8 MW. Power supply shall be met from
DGVCL. In case of power failure, 7 Nos D.G. sets of 2000 KVA each will be provided. Fuel Requirement
will be 2380 Lit/Hr. Receipt from DGVCL refer as Annexure-III.
2.9 WATER REQUIREMENTS AND WASTE WATER GENERATION

During construction phase water requirement will be approx 575 KLD met through Dream city network and
180 KLD domestic waste water shall be generated which will be disposed off through underground
drainage network of “Dream City”. Letter from dream city is attached as Annexure-II.
During operational phase water requirement will be approx 1790 KLD (Fresh- 900 KLD + Recycled – 890
KLD) shall be met through Dream City network. During operational phase 890 KLD domestic waste water
shall be generated which will be further treated into the adequate capacity of STP and the treated waste
water will be reused for flushing, cooling and gardening work.
Table 2.8 Water Requirement and Waste Water Generation: (Construction Phase)
WASTEWATER
SR. WATER REQUIREMENT
PURPOSE GENERATION
NO. (KLD)
(KLD)
1. Domestic 225 180
2. Construction & Sprinkling
350 --
activity
TOTAL 575 180
Table 2.9 Water Requirement and Waste Water Generation: (Operation Phase)
WASTE WATER
WATER CONSUMPTION
NO. PARTICULAR GENERATION
(KLD)
(KLD)
1. Permanent staff 1160
Fresh – 900 890
2. Visitor Recycled – 260
3. Gardening and other 120 --
4. Chilling unit 510 --
TOTAL 1790 890

Figure-2.12 Water Balance
Water Requirements 1790

KLD (Fresh 900 KLD and
Recycle 890 KLD)
Domestic Chilling unit

1160 KLD: 510 KLD
Gardening and Other
Fresh 900 KLD
120 KLD
Recycle 260 KLD
Recycled water for

reuse
Waste water generation

928 KLD
Loss
Sewage treatment plant

890 KLD
2.9.1 SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT (STP)

Sewage treatment plant shall be provided for treating sewage water & sludge. Treated effluent shall be of a
quality suitable for use as make-up water in cooling towers of air conditioning system, for flushing and for
gardening purpose of external areas. The STP will be designed & selected in such a way to meet the
standards and for achieving the quality water which may be utilized further;
Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) Process

The sewage treatment plant is designed to handle approximately 1800 m3 of sewage daily. The plant shall
be based on a conventional mechanism of Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) process. After final tertiary
treatment, the water is stored in the storage tanks from where it shall be pumped for flushing and irrigation
purposes.
The parameters shall be adopted for the design of Sewage Treatment plant. The sludge shall be disposed

manually after drying and necessary drying beds are incorporated.
Parameter Value
Before Treatment After Treatment
PH 7 – 8.5 6.0 – 8.5
BOD 100 – 250 mg / l Less than 10 mg / l
Suspended Solids 200 – 450 mg / l Less than 20 mg / l
COD 300 – 450 mg / l Less than 50 mg / l
Oil & Grease 50 mg / l Less than 10 mg / l
Detergents 5 – 10 mg / l Less than 5 mg / l
An arrangement for disposal of Sewage is made for by-passing the Sewage during Maintenance of STP.
The By-pass sewer line shall connect to the Municipal Sewerage.
Sewage Generation Source

The main sources of incoming sewage to STP shall be from common are toilets and sinks of individual
shops of Commercial Complex.
Design Basis
Nature of effluent : Toilet Sewage and pantry waste
Mode of Application of treated water : Flushing, Cooling & Gardening / Landscape development
Capacity : 1800 Cum/Day
The Advantages of SBR System are

 Quick execution using pre-fabricated tanks. System height variable as per site requirements.
 Scalable and modular for easy ramp-up as and when the load for the plant increases
 Minimum civil works, thereby reducing the gestation period of installation
 Semi-Automatic, so minimal manpower intervention.
 Pre-engineered with standard proven design using high quality and reliable equipment Order-free
with intelligent controllers, to optimize operations at any given point in time.
 Technology chosen with flexible operating cycle to meet end-use quality requirements
 Flexibility of tank selection – pre-fabricated or to be constructed
 Strong service back-up across India
Treatment Scheme
 Screening of the effluent
 Collection of sewage in Equalization Tank
 Pumping of sewage from Equalization/Collection Tank to Reactor Tanks
 Biological decomposition in Engineered Reactor Tanks
 Sludge dewatering and disposal through Filter press
 Filtration through Multi Grade Filter (MGF)
 Filtration and Polishing with Activated Carbon Filter (ACF)
 Disinfection by Ultraviolet disinfection system
 Collection of treated water in treated water collection tanks
 Disinfection by ozonation.
 Softening of treated water with the help of Softener for commercial use.
Process Description
The major process steps along with salient technological aspects are described below:
 The raw wastewater from its source of generation flows into the Equalization Tank. Bio culture is
dosed in this tank for biostablization of sewage, if required. After Equalization, the effluent is
pumped by a submersible pump in a controlled manner to the Biological Reactor Tank.
The SBR process is one in which four processes are conducted in a single tank in a
particular sequence. They are:
 Process 1: Raw wastewater flows into the Biological Reactor Tank and mixes with the biomass
held in the tank in presence of aeration.
 Process 2: The bacteria consume the substrate under controlled conditions.
 Process 3: Aeration is stopped and the biomass is allowed to separate from the liquid, resulting in
a clarified supernatant.
 Process 4: Supernatant or treated effluent is removed.
From the Biological Reactor Tank, treated water is passed through a filter (MGF and ACF).The
treated water obtained is subjected to disinfection through the ultraviolet unit. Part of
treated water obtained here used for landscaping/ gardening and part of treated water is
further subjected to ozonation before storing it in the flushing water tank. Rest of the treated water
is pumped through the softener to remove the hardness causing ions. The treated water obtained
from softener is collected in the soft water collection tank. The treated water has BOD less than
10mg/l, COD less than 50 mg/l.

Figure 2.13 STP Flow Diagram
2.10 SOLID WSATE GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT

Estimated quantity of domestic waste generated due to the construction workers will be (5000 person x 200
gm / Person / Day) = 1000 kg/day. Separate bins will be provided for collection of Municipal Solid Waste
(MSW) at different places and the same will be collectively disposed off through Dream City. Construction
waste will consist of construction debris along with cement bags, steel scrap, packing materials etc.
Construction debris will be reused for backfilling and internal road development. Steel scrap will be sold to
authorized recyclers. Cement Bag, packing material, etc. will be sold to authorized recyclers. Dream city is
attached as Annexure –II.
Table 2.10 Details of Solid Waste Generation and Its Disposal Method
Generation Mode of waste collection Mode of Disposal / Reuse

Type of waste
Quantity (Kg/day)
Dry waste 6225 kg/day Collection in specific bins Handover to Relevant Local
and Segregation at Common authority
Wet waste 4300 kg/day Collection in specific bins Composting and Utilizing as
and Segregation at Common fertilizer for landscape.
OWC/Garbage processing
Room.
STP Sludge 144 kg/Day OWC & STP located close to Composting and utilizing as
each other manure.
2.11 FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEM

Fire protection scheme has been designed based on all the relevant fire safety measures as per NBC

norms. Proposed project is a development of commercial complex is consisting of 4957 offices, office
building is having maximum height of 85 meters.
The project has been designed based on all the relevant fire safety as per NBC norms. Systems
proposed for the construction includes:
 Fire Fighting System
 Sprinkler System
 Safe Entry & Exit Points
 Fire Protection System
Precautions & safety measures proposed are:

 Nearby Fire Station contact numbers will be displayed.
 Fire water tanks of capacity 9,00,000 liter.
 No will be provided for immediate action to arrest the fire accident.
 8m Fire driveway will be provided.
 Portable fire extinguishers are proposed to be placed at strategic locations.
 Electrical Fire Alarm system is placed at strategic locations.
 Public Address System.
Table 2.11 Detail of fire and safety

Minimum Requirements for
Sr. No. Descriptions Fire Fighting Installation as Provisions for the Project
per NBC 2016 (Table 7)
Classified under Business
Type of Building Business E2
1 building E-2 for height more than
Occupancy Bld. Height above 30m
30m.
2 Fire Extinguisher R Provided
3 First Aid hose Reel R Provided
4 Wet Riser R Provided
5 Down Comer NR Not Provided
6 Yard Hydrant R Provided
7 Automatic Sprinkler System R Provided
Manually Operated
8 Electronic Fire Alarm R Provided
System
Automatic Detection and
9 R Provided
Alarm System
Under-ground Static Water
Storage Tank Combined Total 9,00,000 Liters of water
2,00,000 Liters per set of
10 Capacity for Wet Riser, storage exclusively for fire
Pumps
Yard Hydrant and services
Sprinklers per set of Pumps

Minimum Requirements for
Sr. No. Descriptions Fire Fighting Installation as Provisions for the Project
per NBC 2016 (Table 7)
Terrace Tank over 20,000 Liters water storage made
11 20,000 Liters
Respective Tower Terrace on each tower Terrace
3 Set of Fire Pumps provided.

1st Set for Lower Zone : 2
Electrical Main Pumps, 1 Diesel
Pump of 4550 lpm and 2
Electrical Jockey Pumps of 180
Note : 12
lpm capacity
Pump Near Underground 2 Electrical Main Pumps, 1
2nd Set for Higher Zone : 4
Static Water Storage Tank Diesel Pump of 2850 lpm and
Electrical Main Pumps, 1 Diesel
12 (Fire Pump) with Minimum 2 Electrical Jockey Pumps of
Pump of 2850 lpm and 4
Pressure of 3.5 kg/cm2 at 180 lpm capacity
the Remotest Location
lpm capacity
Note : 23
3rd Set for Basement Water
Curtain : 2 Electrical Main
Pumps of 4550 lpm and 1
lpm capacity
At the Terrace Tank Level Booster Pumps of 900 lpm

13 with Minimum Pressure of NR capacity provided on terrace of
3.5 kg/cm2 each tower and spine area

Figure 2.14 Flow Diagram

2.12 RAIN WATER HARVESTING PLAN
As the growth of Surat city is far ahead of the rate at which the water supply system is being upgraded, it
becomes necessary to think of alternative source of water for the daily needs for secondary purposes like
washing, gardening etc. In these lines, rain water harvesting is gaining importance and has been a part of
building by-laws. The facility to be established for rainwater harvesting includes carriage (piping) system,
pretreatment unit (filtration) and a storage tank. Rain water harvesting pits are proposed which will lead to
increase in ground water table. Rain water from terrace area will be collected in Rain water harvesting tank.
The tank details are below;

Rain Water Tank-1 : 550 Cu.m at Lower Basement beside flushing tanks
Rain Water Tank-2: 540 Cu.m at Upper Basement beside UG tank.

Figure 2.15 Rain Water Harvesting Diagram

CHAPTER – 3
BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
The baseline status of environmental quality in the vicinity of project site serves as the basis for
identification, prediction and evaluation of impacts. The baseline environmental quality is assessed through
field studies within the impact zone for various components. Baseline data generation of the following
environmental attributes is essential in EIA studies.
1. Meteorology
2. Ambient Air Quality
3. Surface and Ground Water Quality
4. Ambient Noise Quality
5. Soil Quality & Geological Features
6. Land use pattern
7. Socio-economic status survey
8. Biological Information
3.2 PERIOD OF MONITORING

The baseline environmental quality was assessed during Post-Monsoon Season i.e 1st October 2017 to 31st
December 2017 in a study area of 10 km radial distance from the project site.
3.3 COMPONENTS AND METHODOLOGY

In the process of Environmental Impact Assessment, baseline study is conducted for the environmental
components like; air, noise, water, land use, ecology & biodiversity, socio-economic and soil quality. For
the collection of baseline data of these components, primary and secondary data collection methodology is
followed. The study was finalized with the TORs issued by the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee,
Gujarat. Compliance of this TOR points are complied in a separate section in this report.
Primary data has been collected through field monitoring for meteorological conditions, ambient air
quality, water quality, noise quality, soil quality, etc, which includes major portion of the baseline
environmental studies. In addition to these important studies, further studies like land use, socio-economic
studies, ecological and biodiversity studies, hydrogeology, etc. are covered during the study period.
Secondary information sources and constitutes is used for these studies and remaining parts of the baseline
environmental studies.
M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. 3- 1

3.4 STUDY AREA
To carry out Environment Baseline Monitoring and to generate baseline environmental data study area of
10 km radial distance from proposed project site has been selected. Base line data of Ambient air quality,
water quality; land use & land cover, topography, ecology as well as socio economic status was collected
for study area of 10 km.
The details of the study period, frequency of sampling & method of environmental sampling & analysis are
given below in succeeding sections under respective titles.
3.5 METEOROLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
Air borne pollutants is dispersed by atmospheric motion. Knowledge of these motions, which ranges from
turbulent diffusion to long-range transport by weather systems. Dispersion of different air pollutants
released into the atmosphere has significant impacts on the neighborhood air environment of project and
forms an important part of impact assessment studies. Meteorological conditions of the site regulates the
transport and diffusion of air-pollutants released into the atmosphere.
Ambient temperature, wind speed, wind direction and atmospheric stability are called primary or basic
Meteorological Parameters because the dispersion and diffusion of pollutants depend mainly on these
parameters. Humidity, precipitation, pressure and visibility are secondary Meteorological parameters as
they control the dispersion of the pollutants indirectly by affecting primary parameters. This data is useful
for proper interpretation of the baseline information as well as serves as an input, to predictive models for
air quality impacts.
It is imperative that one should work with idealized condition and all analysis pertaining to air turbulence
and ambient air should be done with meteorological conditions, which can be best expected to occur.
3.5.1 Climate of Study Area

The general agro-climatic zone of the study area is Semi arid to dry sub-humid. Information presented in
subsequent paragraphs is from the most recently published Long Term Climatologically Tables for the
nearest observatory, Surat by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)1. A copy of the long-term
Climatological data is enclosed below:
Table 3.1 Climatological data
Mean Daily Temperature
Humidity (%) Rainfall Mean Wind
Month (°C)
(mm) Speed (km/h)
Max Min Max Min
January 29.6 14.6 73 54 0.3 4.1
February 29.7 15.8 70 53 0.0 4.7
1
Climatological normals 1981-2010, issued by office of the additional director general of meteorology (Research)
Indian Meteorological Department, Pune-5
Mean Daily Temperature
Humidity (%) Rainfall Mean Wind
Month (°C)
(mm) Speed (km/h)
Max Min Max Min
March 32.4 19.1 69 50 0.1 4.7
April 33.8 22.8 72 58 0.0 5.9
May 33.8 26.0 74 66 3.0 7.3
June 32.5 26.2 80 75 274.6 8.2
July 30.1 24.9 88 82 576.0 7.0
August 29.3 24.5 89 84 381.4 6.3
September 30.4 23.9 89 79 218.4 4.8
October 32.9 22.2 81 67 32.6 3.9
November 32.4 18.7 71 56 13.3 4.2
December 31.4 15.6 71 55 0.6 4.2
Annual
31.53 21.19 77.25 64.92 115.41 5.02
Mean
3.5.1.1 Predominant Wind Direction

As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), Atlas of wind roses, 1971-2000, the annual variations in
average wind speed recorded at Surat station at 8.30 am and 5.30 pm indicates that the predominant wind
direction in from NE & NW.
Figure 3.1 Annual Wind Rose of Daily Surface Data recorded at 8:30 a.m. at Surat Station (1971-2000)

Figure 3.2 Annual Wind Rose of Daily Surface Data Recorded at 5:30 P.M. at Surat Station (1971-2000)
3.5.1.2 Site Specific Micro-Meteorology Data

Meteorology of the study zones plays an important role in the study of air pollution. Micrometeorological
conditions with respect to temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and direction that regulate the
dispersion and dilution of air pollutants in the atmosphere are collected at the proposed project site.
Predominant direction determines location of monitoring stations at downwind side from the sources.
To collect site specific meteorological data, automatic weather station was installed at the project site to
record micrometeorological parameters on hourly basis during study period to understand the wind pattern,
temperature variation, relative humidity variation, etc. Site-specific mean meteorological data is given in
Table 3.2 and the wind rose diagram processed by ISC-AERMOD View software from data collected at
site is shown in Figure 3.3.
Table 3.2 Summary of Site Specific Meteorological Data

Month of Year 2017
Meteorological Parameter
October November December
Temperature (°C) Min. 23.8 18.5 15.2
Max. 38.1 36.6 33.5

Month of Year 2017
Meteorological Parameter
October November December
Avg. 28.5 27.1 23.2
Min. 54 46 44
Relative Humidity
Max. 83 78 74
(%)
Avg. 62.1 59.9 58.2
Min. 0 0 0
Wind Speed (km/h) Max. 8.5 9.7 15.6
Avg. 0.8 0.9 1.2
Figure 3.3 Wind Rose Diagram (October 2017 to December 2017)

3.6 AIR ENVIRONMENT
The purpose of EIA is to determine whether average concentrations are likely to encounter at fixed
locations (known as the receptor), due to the given sources (locations and rates of emission known), under
idealized atmospheric conditions. The ambient air quality status with respect to the study zone of 10 km
radial distance from the plant site will form the base line information over which the predicted impacts due
to the proposed expansion in plant can be super imposed to find out the net (Final) impacts on air
environment.
3.6.1 SAMPLING METHODOLOGY AND ANALYSIS

Ambient levels of pollutants such as PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, and CO are selected for the sampling. The
methodology of sampling and analysis in detail is given in table 3.3 and 3.4.
Table 3.3 Air – Parameters Analyzed and Sampling Duration

Frequency of Monitoring during Study
Attribute Parameter
period
AAQ2 PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, 24 hr sampling - 2 days per week.
CO 8 hr sampling – 1 day per month.
Meteorological Wind speed, wind Direction, Hourly data collected at site using
Data Temperature, RH, precipitation at one Automatic Weather Station
center location
Table 3.4 Ambient Air Quality - Methodology

Pollutant Method of analysis Instrument used for Detection Limit
analysis
Respirable Dust
PM10 Particulate Matter 10 Gravimetric Method 10 µg/m3
Sampler
Respirable
PM2.5 Suspended Gravimetric Method Fine Dust Sampler 10 µg/m3
Particulate Matter
Improved West and UV-
SO2 Sulfur dioxide 4.0 µg/m3
Geake Method Spectrophotometer
Jacob & Hochheiser
UV-
NO2 Nitrous dioxide Modified (Na- 6.0 µg/m3
Spectrophotometer
Arsenate)
2
Sampling height as per standard method.
Pollutant Method of analysis Instrument used for Detection Limit
analysis
Gas Chromatography
CO Carbon Monoxide Gas Chromatography 1 mg/m3
method
Various statistical parameters like standard deviation, geometric mean, minimum; maximum concentrations
and different percentiles have been computed from the data generated during sampling in all sampling
stations.
3.6.2 SELECTION OF MONITORING LOCATIONS

The baseline status of the ambient air quality in the impact zone is assessed thorough scientifically designed
ambient air quality monitoring network. The baseline studies for air environment include identification of
specific air pollutants prior to implementation of the project. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
study requires monitoring of baseline air quality during one season. The baseline details collected in 1st
October 2017 to 31st December 2017 is utilized for this project. The design of monitoring network in the air
quality surveillance program was designed based on the following considerations:
 Meteorological conditions on synoptic scale (Climatological normal).
 Topography of the study area.
 Representation of regional background levels.
 Representation of valid cross sectional distribution in the downward direction.
 Influence of the existing sources if any, are to be kept at minimum.
 Inclusion of Densely populated areas within the region.
Minimum one location in within 1-3 km radius of study area was fixed. 8 monitoring locations were
identified and the sites are depicted in the Table 3.5 & Figure 3.4 recorded AAQ levels are given in Table
3.6.
Table 3.5 Ambient Air Monitoring Locations

Distance GPS
Code Location Direction Type of Area
(km) Coordinates
A1 Near Project 21°06'49.20"N Residential Area
-- --
Site Khajod 72°47'29.51"E
A2 Althan 3.82 N 21°08'54.78"N Residential Area
72°47'38.86"E
A3 Udhana 8.47 NE 21°09'54.04"N Residential Area
72°51'06.80"E
A4 Vanta 5.94 WNW 21°07'55.10"N Residential Area

Distance GPS
Code Location Direction Type of Area
(km) Coordinates
72°44'36.01"E
A5 Un 5.20 E 21°06'46.18"N Residential Area
72°50'42.78"E
A6 Gabheni 4.13 SE 21°05'12.43"N Residential Area
72°49'45.89"E
A7 Bhatha 7.78 SSW 21° 2'25.86"N Residential Area
72°47'20.93"E
A8 Dumas 8.10 SW 21° 4'56.81"N Residential Area
72°43'39.81"E
Figure 3.4 Google Image Showing Ambient Air Quality Locations

3.6.3 Results and Discussion
The values for mentioned concentrations of various pollutants at all the monitoring locations were
processed for different statistical parameters like arithmetic mean, minimum & maximum concentration and
98th percentile values. Raw data of all AAQ parameters of all stations as per frequency along with–min,
max, average and 98% values are presented below. The existing baseline levels of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2
& CO are expressed in terms of various statistical parameters as given in Table 3.5.
Table 3.6 Ambient Air Quality Status
Parameters
S. Sampling
- PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NO2 CO
No. Location
(µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (mg/m3)
Detection Limit 10 10 4 6 1
NAAQ Standards 100 60 80 80 2
Min. 77.5 21.5 11.3 19.5 1.1
Near Project Max. 82.1 28.2 11.9 20.1 1.2
1.
Site Khajod Ave. 78.5 24.3 11.6 19.7 1.1
98th Per. 82.1 28.1 11.9 20.1 1.2
Min. 79.8 22.3 11.5 18.2
Max. 82.4 25.8 12.1 18.9
2. Althan BDL
Ave. 80.8 24.0 11.8 18.5
98th Per. 82.3 25.8 12.0 18.9
Min. 81.5 20.1 13.9 31.8 1.3
Max. 89.2 23.2 14.7 38.2 1.5
3. Udhana
Ave. 86.1 21.7 14.4 35.3 1.44
th
98 Per. 89.2 23.2 14.7 38.2 1.50
Min. 79.8 21.2 11.6 15.2
Max. 81.5 29.5 12.8 20.2
4. Vanta BDL
Ave. 80.2 25.4 11.8 17.1
98th Per. 81.3 29.4 12.5 20.5
Min. 75.8 21.2 11.2 12.5 1.2
Max. 81.2 28.8 12.1 19.3 1.5
5. Un
Ave. 78.2 25.1 11.7 16.7 1.2
th
98 Per. 81.1 28.6 12.1 19.3 1.4
Min. 72.3 27.2 11.9 14
Max. 80.3 28.8 12.9 14.9 BDL
6. Gabheni
Ave. 76.6 28.0 12.4 14.5
98th Per. 80.1 28.7 12.9 14.9
Min. 77.8 25.5 12.8 23.5
BDL
7. Bhatha Max. 81.3 27.9 15.1 28.6
Ave. 80.1 26.5 14.4 26.0

Parameters
S. Sampling
- PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NO2 CO
No. Location 3 3 3 3
(µg/m ) (µg/m ) (µg/m ) (µg/m ) (mg/m3)
Detection Limit 10 10 4 6 1
NAAQ Standards 100 60 80 80 2
th
98 Per. 81.3 27.8 15.7 28.6
Min. 79.5 21.8 11.9 18.9
Max. 87.8 29.1 12.3 19.2 BDL
8. Dumas
Ave. 84.3 26.8 12.2 19.1
98th Per. 87.8 29.1 12.3 19.6
Particulate Matter (PM10): During the monitoring period, it has been observed that the average values of
PM10 for all the monitoring stations ranging from 76.6-86.1 µg/m3. The lowest value 72.3µg/m3 was
observed at Gabheni and highest value 89.2 µg/m3 was observed at Udhana.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5): During the monitoring period, it has been observed that the average values of
PM2.5 for all the monitoring stations ranging from 21.7-28 µg/m3. The lowest value 20.1 µg/m3 was
observed at Udhana and highest value 29.5 µg/m3 was observed at Vanta. All the results were found to be
below the NAAQS limits i.e. 60 µg/m3.
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2): During the monitoring period, it has been observed that the average values of SO2
for all the monitoring stations ranging from 11.6 – 14.4 µg/m3. The lowest values 11.2 µg/m3 were observed
at Un, and highest values 15.1 µg/m3 was observed at Bhatha. All the results were found to be below the
NAAQS limits i.e. 80 µg/m3.
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2): During the monitoring period, it has been observed that the average values of
NO2 for all the monitoring stations ranging from 14.5 - 35.3 µg/m3. The lowest and highest values are 12.5
to 38.2 µg/m3 were observed at Un and Udhana. All the results were found to be below the NAAQS limits
i.e. 80 µg/m3.
Carbon Monoxide (CO): During the monitoring period, it has been observed that the average values of
CO for all the monitoring stations ranging from 1.1 – 1.4 µg/m3. The lowest and highest values are 1.1 to
1.5 µg/m3 were observed at near Project Site and Un.
3.7 WATER ENVIRONMENT
Water of high quality is essential to human life, and water of acceptable quality is essential for Agricultural,
industrial, domestic and commercial uses; in addition, most recreation is water based. The objective of this
report is to define the present environment in which the proposed action is to occur, to evaluate all possible
eventualities, to ensure that all negative impacts are minimized, and to demonstrate that proposed project
has been appropriately announced to all interested parties so that their concerns can be considered. Water
quality studies have been carried out in the study area to understand the availability of water resources,
possibility of water contamination and existing water quality.
3.7.1 Sampling Methodology and Analysis

The water resources in the study area may be classified into two major categories like Surface and Ground
water sources.

Water samples were collected at 7 locations within 10 km radius from project site, out of which 3 samples
from surface Sources and 4 samples from ground water sources for physico-chemical and biological
parameters.
Following procedures were used while sampling and & Methodologies adopted in assessing quality of
water is presented in following table 3.7.
 Washing the bottles/cans with distilled water prior to the sampling
 Before collection of water the bottles/cans are again washed 2-3 times with the same water
 For surface water, Bottles were lowered to a minimum depth of 30 cm below water surface
 At each point, different sets of water samples were collected so as to cover all the parameters
 Meticulous attention is taken in proper numbering at the site
 Sterilized bottles were used for the samples that are to be analyzed for bacteria
 Civil supply water pipeline taps are sterilized before collection for bacteriological analysis
 Parameters like pH, conductivity and temperature were analyzed in the field conditions. There are
specific instruments for measuring EC and pH in the field. These are portable. These instruments
will be calibrated at laboratory before use. The results were reconfirmed after getting to the
laboratory. DO is fixed and titrated in the field itself.
 Appropriate preservatives are added, depending upon the elements to be analyzed and marked
accordingly (APHA / IS: 3025 (part I))
 All the water samples collected in the ice box, were immediately transported to the laboratory and
free zed at <5 oC analysis.
 Field observations were noted in the field notebook
Table 3.7 Sample Collection and analysis of water sample

Parameter Frequency Sampling Preservation Analysis Method Prescribed
methodology method standard
pH, TDS and Once in a IS: 3025 (part Not applicable Onsite measurement IS: 10500
Temperature baseline I) specifications
Other physico- period IS: 3025 (part ‘Standard Methods for
chemical and I) Examination of Water and
biological Wastewater’ Published by
parameters American Public Health
Association (APHA) / IS
3025
3.7.2 Selection of Monitoring Location

To identify Ground Water availability and type of structure used in study area Census-2011 was used.
Surface water locations were identified using topo map (figure 2.3) Study area falls in command area of
Surat city, it was observed that treated tap water is available in whole study area for drinking purpose;
ground water is used as secondary source of drinking water and for irrigation purpose. List of monitoring
locations are mentioned in table 3.7 while sampling locations are shown in figure 3.5.
Table 3.8 Monitoring Locations for Ground Water and Surface Water
Availability of Tap
Water Sample Distance GPS
Code Source Direction water as per primary
Location (km) Coordinates
study
GW1 Bamroli 21° 07'47.62"N
Bore well 3.66 NE Treated Tap Water
Village 72°50' 05.21"E
GW2 21° 08'15.17"N
Vesu Village Bore well 3.80 NW Treated Tap Water
72°46' 20.00"E
GW3 Dumas Village Bore well 8.54 W 21° 04'57.22"N Treated Tap Water

Availability of Tap
Water Sample Distance GPS
Code Source Direction water as per primary
Location (km) Coordinates
study
72°43'13.82"E
GW4 21°07'48.14"N
Vanta Bore well 5.91 NW Treated Tap Water
72°44'22.47"E
SW1 Pond - -- 21°06'45.81"N
SW1 0.68 -
Near Khajod 72°47'19.38"E
SW2 Mindhola - 21° 5'42.79"N
SW2 2.42 SSE -
River water 72°48'27.14"E
GIDC water - 21° 05'55.93"N
SW3 5.94 ESE -
pond 72°50'56.35"E
21° 02'5.68"N
SW4 Bhatha - 8.45 S -
72°47'12.32"E
Figure 3.5 Google Image Showing Water Sampling Locations

Table 3.9 Water Quality – Physico-Chemical Analysis of Ground Water
Test Parameters Sample Code IS : 10500

Sr.
No. Bamroli Dumas
Sample Code & Vesu Village Vanta
Units Detection Limit Village Village Desirable Permissible
Location (GW2) (GW4)
(GW1) (GW3)
1 pH - 2.0 7.9 8.1 8.2 7.2 6.5-8.5 No Relaxation
2 Temperature °C Ambient 27 28 30.2 29 -- --
3 Colour Hazen 1.0 <5 <5 <5 <5 5 15
Quantitative
4 Odor -- (objectionable/u Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
nobjectionable)
Total Suspended Solids

5 mg/L 5.0 10 8 10 10 -- --
(TSS)
6 Turbidity NTU 0.5 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.8 1 5
Total Suspended Solids
8 mg/L 5.0 BDL BDL BDL BDL -- --
(TSS)
Total Dissolved Solids
9 mg/L 5.0 832 767 625 987 500 2000
(TDS)
Electrical Conductivity
10 µS/cm 10.0 621.0 569.0 456.0 431.0 -- --
(EC)
11 Dissolved Oxygen (DO) mg/L 1.0 5.7 5.9 5.2 5.5 -- --
Biological Oxygen
12 mg/L 5.0 BDL BDL BDL BDL -- --
Demand (BOD)
Chemical Oxygen
13 mg/L 5.0 10 11 12 11 -- --
Demand (COD)
Sr.
No. Bamroli Dumas
Sample Code & Vesu Village Vanta
Units Detection Limit Village Village Desirable Permissible
Location (GW2) (GW4)
(GW1) (GW3)
Total Hardness (as
17 mg/L 2.0 143 131 117 111 200 600
CaCO3)
18 Calcium Hardness mg/L 1.0 65 66 59 62 -- --
19 Magnesium Hardness mg/L 1.0 78 65 58 49 -- --
Total Alkalinity ( as
20 mg/L 5.0 397 365 479 493 200 600
CaCO3)
25 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/L 1.0 22.9 21.5 19.7 64.1 30 100
26 Calcium (as Ca) mg/L 1.0 32.1 45.9 12.9 58.3 75 200
27 Chloride (as Cl) mg/L 1.0 215 246 77 256 250 1000
28 Sulphates (as SO4) mg/L 1.0 53.1 55.8 25.2 56 200 400
33 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.3 1 1.5
34 Boron (as B) mg/L 1.0 BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.5 1
35 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 1.0 BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.3 No Relaxation
36 Manganese (as Mn) mg/L 0.3 BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.1 0.3
37 Lead (as Pb) mg/L 1.0 BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.01 No Relaxation
38 Copper (as Cu) mg/L 1.0 BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.05 1.5
39 Zinc (as Zn) mg/L 0.4 BDL BDL BDL BDL 5 15
40 Total Arsenic (as As) mg/L 0.3 BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.01 0.05
41 Cyanide (as CN) mg/L 0.5 BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.05 No Relaxation

Table 3.10 Water Quality – Physico-Chemical Analysis of Surface water

Sr.
No Mindhola
Sample Code & Detection Pond Near GIDC water Bhatha
. Units River water Desirable Permissible
Location Limit Khajod (SW1) Pond (SW3) (SW4)
(SW2)
No
1 pH - 2.0 7.8 7.2 7.2 7.9 6.5-8.5
Relaxation
2 Temperature °C Ambient 29 27 29 30 -- --
3 Colour Hazen 1.0 BDL BDL BDL BDL 5 15

Quantitative
(objectionab Unobjectionabl Unobjectionabl Unobjectiona Unobjection
4 Odor -- Agreeable Agreeable
le/unobjecti e e ble able
onable)
5 Turbidity NTU 0.5 1.8 2.9 2.5 6.1 1 5
Total Dissolved
6 mg/L 5.0 255 295 345 397 500 2000
Solids (TDS)
Electrical
7 µS/cm 10.0 315 456 497 321 -- --
Conductivity (EC)
Biological Oxygen
8 mg/L 5.0 20.0 24 63 15.2 -- --
Demand (BOD)
Chemical Oxygen
9 mg/L 5.0 52.1 76 80.2 48.3 -- --
Demand (COD)
Total Hardness (as
10 mg/L 2.0 121 134 178 152 200 600
CaCO3)

Sr.
No Mindhola
(SW2)
11 Calcium Hardness mg/L 1.0 21.3 26.2 29.2 26.1 -- --
12 Magnesium Hardness mg/L 1.0 99.7 107.8 148.8 125.9 -- --
Total Alkalinity ( as
13 mg/L 5.0 111 125 145 187 200 600
CaCO3)
14 Sodium (as Na) mg/L 1.0 123 158 162 136 -- --
15 Potassium (as K) mg/L 1.0 2.1 2.4 2.9 2.3 -- --
16 Calcium (as Ca) mg/L 1.0 12.3 25.2 45.3 85.6 75 200
17 Chloride (as Cl) mg/L 1.0 41 69 30 105 250 1000
18 Sulphates (as SO4) mg/L 1.0 32.3 41.3 55.3 32.1 200 400
No
19 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 0.5 BDL BDL 2.2 2.1 45
Relaxation
20 Fluoride (as F) mg/L 0.5 BDL BDL 0.82 0.5 1 1.5
21 Boron (as B) mg/L 1.0 BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.5 1
No
22 Iron (as Fe) mg/L 1.0 BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.3
Relaxation

Sr.
No Mindhola
(SW2)
23 Manganese (as Mn) mg/L 0.3 BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.1 0.3
No
24 Lead (as Pb) mg/L 1.0 BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.01
Relaxation
25 Copper (as Cu) mg/L 1.0 BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.05 1.5
26 Zinc (as Zn) mg/L 0.4 BDL BDL BDL BDL 5 15
27 Total Arsenic (as As) mg/L 0.3 BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.01 0.05
No
28 Cynide (as CN) mg/L 0.5 BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.05
Relaxation
29 Residual Chlorine mg/L 1.0 BDL BDL BDL BDL 0.2 1

3.7.3 Discussions
3.7.3.1 Ground Water

The pH varied in the range of 7.2-8.2. TSS levels varied in the range of 8-10 mg/L, this is due to clay
dominant alluvium.
Total hardness varied in the range of 165-236 mg/L and TDS varied in the range of 567-557 mg/L at all
the locations both hardness and TDS are higher than desirable limit but within permissible limits; hence
hardness and TDS level reduction to desirable limit is necessary to use water for drinking purpose.
Alkalinity varied in the range of 365-493 mg/l, which is higher than the desirable limit, but it was within
the permissible limit. The conductivity levels varied in the range of 431-621 µS/cm.
From above results it can be concluded that as per Drinking water standard of IS: 10500 ground water
can be used for domestic purpose. The water can be used for drinking purpose after proper treatment of
hardness, TDS, TSS, Salinity and bacteria removal such as filteration, RO and UV.
Ground water is suitable for irrigation to semi tolerant crops based on soil type, EC, SAR, RSC, Boron
and Mg/Ca ratio as per guidelines of Department of Agriculture & Cooperation Ministry of Agriculture
Government of India New Delhi.
3.7.3.2 Surface Water

The pH varied is from 7.2 to 7.9, the turbidity varied from 1.8-6.1 NTU, the total dissolved solids varied
from 255 - 397 mg/L, Conductivity varied from 315 - 497 µS/cm, The total alkalinity varied from 111 -
187 mg/L, calcium varied from 12.3 - 85.6 mg/L, chloride Varied from 30- 105 mg/l.
The results indicate that the nutrient values in the form of nitrate were found to be 2.1 – 2.2 mg/L at
GIDC water pond and Bhatha. The levels of heavy metals viz. Copper, Lead, Cynide, Arsenic, Iron,
Manganese, and Fluoride were found to be BDL.
The total hardness varied from 121-178 mg/L. Total hardness is within the permissible limit.
From above results it can be concluded that as per Drinking water standard of IS: 10500 surface water
can be used for domestic purpose.
Surface water is suitable for irrigation to Semi tolerant crops based on soil type, EC, SAR, RSC, Boron
and Mg/Ca ratio as per guidelines of Department of Agriculture & Cooperation Ministry of Agriculture
Government of India New Delhi.
3.8 NOISE ENVIRONMENT
Noise is unpleasant, unexpected, or undesired with various frequencies over the audible range due to the
regular activities of the mankind. The source of most outdoor noise worldwide is mainly evolved from
Industries, constructions and transportation systems, including motor vehicle noise, aircraft noise and
rail noise, poor urban planning may give rise to noise pollution.
Industrial Noise resulting to noise pollution has many reasons such as industries being close to human
habitats which prevent the noise from decaying before it reaches human ear.
A determination is made of the micro scale impact by predicting anticipated noise levels for each
alternative during both construction and operational phases. Predicted noise levels are compared with
applicable standards or criteria in order to assess the impact.

The physical description of sound concerns its loudness as a function of frequency. Noise in general
sound comprises of many frequency components with different variations in loudness over the audible
frequency range.
The objective of noise pollution survey around the project site was to identify existing noise sources and
to measure background noise levels. The study was carried out in the following steps:
 Reconnaissance
 Identification of noise sources and measurement of noise levels
 Measurement of transportation and community noise levels
Monitoring of noise is done by identifying suitable number of noise quality monitoring locations.
Background noise quality is monitored in dB (A) Leq (d) and dB (A) Leq (n) at the selected locations.
Ambient noise level monitoring was done at same locations where ambient air monitoring was carried
out within a study area. The locations are away from the major roads and major noise sources so as to
measure ambient noise levels. One day monitoring was carried out at all the locations. The frequency of
monitoring was set at an interval of one hour for 24-hours.
Table 3.11 Noise Monitoring Methodology
Sample collection
Environment Sampling Sampling
Methodology Sampling
Component frequency Range Resolution Parameter
equipment
Once during
the study 30
Ambient (Hourly Sound level dB(A) Decibels –
IS: 9989-1991 0.1 dB
Noise reading for 24 meter to 130 dB (A)
hours at each dB(A)
location)
Equivalent Sound Levels or Equivalent Continuous Equal Energy Level (Leq)

There is large number of noise scales and rating methods based on some sort of average of weighted
average quantities derived from the detailed noise characteristics. Equivalent sound levels or Equivalent
continuous equal energy level (Leq) is a statistical value of sound pressure level that can be equated to
any fluctuating noise level and forms a useful measure of noise exposure and forms basis of several of
the noise indices used presently.
Leq is defined as the constant noise level, which over a given time, expands the same amount of energy,
as is expanded by the fluctuating level over the same time. This value is expressed by the equation:
i=n
Leq = 10 log  (10)Li/10  ti
i=1
Where,
n = Total number of sound samples,
Li = The noise level of any ith sample
ti = Time duration of ith sample,
Expressed as fraction of total sample time

Leq has gained wide spread acceptance as a scale for the measurement of long term noise exposure.
Hourly equipment noise levels in the identified impact zone are monitored for day and time separately
using sound level meter. All the values are reported in Leq and in case of equipment noise, Sound
pressure level are monitored 1.5 m away from the machine and assessed with respect to standard
prescribed in factory Act.
3.8.1 Selection of Monitoring Locations and Results

Ambient noise monitoring was carried out 10 km study area. Sensitive locations (as defined in The Noise
Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 and its subsequent amendments) were identified and
ambient monitoring was done at a distance more than 100 m from the identified location.
Ambient Noise Quality Standards for Different Areas/Zones
Ambient Air Quality Limits in dB (A) Leq3
Area
Standards Category
Code Day Time4 Night Time5
in Respect of Noise
The Noise Pollution A Industrial 75.0 70.0

(Regulation and Control) B Commercial 65.0 55.0
Rules, 2000 and its C Residential 55.0 45.0
subsequent amendments D Silence 6
50.0 45.0
Keeping in view of various local activities such as residential and Industrial activities 5 noise level
measurement locations were identified and the sites are depicted in the Figure 3.6 & Table 3.12.
Recorded sound levels are given in Table 3.13.
Traffic noise levels were also measured in November, 2017. The equivalent noise level Leq (60 min
average) measured at a distance of 10 m and 20 m from the edge of the road are presented below:
Table 3.12 Noise Monitoring Locations
Sampling Latitude Distance of possible Major Noise
Code Category
Location Longitude Source from the selected location
21° 6'41.91"N --
N1 Near project Site Residential
72°47'36.05"E
21° 8'29.26"N 3.82 km in North Direction
N2 Althan Residential
72°47'01.16"E
21° 9'41.11"N 8.47 km in North East Direction
N3 Udhana Residential
72°51'24.24"E
21° 7'55.38"N 5.94 km in west north West Direction
N4 Vanta Residential
72°44'37.86"E
21° 6'36.31"N 5.20 km in East Direction
N5 Un Residential
72°50'27.03"E
21° 5'14.08"N 4.13 km in South East Direction
N6 Gabheni Residential
72°49'47.50"E
3
dB (A) Leq*: denotes the time weighted average of the level of sound in decibels on scale A which is relatable to human hearing. Day Time:
6:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Night Time: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
4
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
5
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
6
Area comprising not less than 100 m around Hospitals, educational institutions, courts, religious places or any
other area which is declared as such by the competent authority.
Sampling Latitude Distance of possible Major Noise
Code Category
Location Longitude Source from the selected location
21° 2'26.15"N 7.78 km in South South West
N7 Bhatha Residential Direction
72°47'10.99"E
21° 4'51.09"N 8.10 km in South West Direction
N8 Dumas Residential
72°42'57.43"E
21° 7'11.81"N 1.15 Km in North Direction.
TN1 SH-168 Residential
72°47'34.35"E
Figure 3.6 Google Image Showing Noise Sampling Locations
Table 3.13 Noise Levels

Day Time Night Time
Sampling Recorded Limits Recorded Limits
Code Date Category
Location level dB(A) in dB(A) level dB(A) in dB(A)
Leq Leq Leq Leq
Near project 08-11-2017 to
N1 Residential 52.1 55.0 43.2 45.0
Site 09-11-2017
09-11-2017 to
N2 Althan Residential 66.1 55.0 63.9 45.0
10-11-2017
N3 Udhana 10-11-2017 to Residential 67.2 55.0 65.3 45.0
Day Time Night Time
Sampling Recorded Limits Recorded Limits
Code Date Category
Location level dB(A) in dB(A) level dB(A) in dB(A)
Leq Leq Leq Leq
11-11-2017
11-11-2017 to
N4 Vanta Residential 52.2 55.0 43.9 45.0
12-11-2017
04-12-2017 to
N5 Un Residential 65.2 55.0 62.8 45.0
05-12-2017
05-12-2017 to
N6 Gabheni Residential 55.1 55.0 41.2 45.0
06-12-2017
06-12-2017 to
N7 Bhatha Residential 50.2 55.0 44.3 45.0
07-12-2017
07-12-2017 to
N8 Dumas Residential 50.9 55.0 44.5 45.0
08-12-2017
Table 3.14 Noise Level due to Transportation

Noise Level in dBA
Sampling Location Date Time 10 m from Edge of The 20 m From Edge of The
Road Road
Traffic Noise Near 17-11-2017 to Day 80.5 77.1
project Site SH-168 18-11-2017 Night 61.0 57.9
3.8.2 Discussion of Noise Levels

Out of all the 8 locations measured for noise levels, the sound levels recorded at Althan, Udhana and Un
are higher in day time; during night time high noise levels were recorded at Althan, Udhana and Un. At
all other locations recorded Noise levels are found to be within the standard limits.
The noise sources identified in industrial zone are vehicular traffic, industrial and commercial activities
also railway line is near Un and Udhana.
3.8.3 Traffic Study

To determine current traffic volumes on the road, the traffic studies have been accomplished. This study
will give an idea about expected future traffic volumes as a part of overall impact assessment for the
project. Traffic survey is attached as Annexure-VI.
3.8.4 Conclusion of Traffic Survey

It is expected that the proposed development will attract and generate an increase of vehicular traffic
coming into the area. It is estimated that proposed development will attract and generate some 3223-
3776 PCU/Hr. during peak hours.
The traffic generation from the proposed development is substantial. This will create pressure on
surrounding roads but will be evenly distributed to multiple entries and exits from surrounding roads.
As per the existing conditions the peripheral roads (i.e. 90m Wide Roads the North and East and 45m
wide Roads to the East & South direction) do not exist. However these proposed roads are very wide
and the capacity of these roads is adequate to take the additional traffic that will be generated from the
proposed development. Therefore although the traffic impact will be substantial but will be mitigated.
The detail traffic analysis within 5 km radial distance of the proposed development further shows that
most of the major roads within 5 km have enough capacity to take the additional traffic that will be
generated from the proposed development. The speed and delay surveys show that the vehicular
movement on the surrounding roads is smooth and has good operating speed with less delay. However
in long term (i.e. around 10-15 years) the Highway NH-6/SH-168 need to be widened as per the
proposed width and should be provided with a Service road on both the sides along the entire length.
The Service road will mitigate the traffic impact because of the proposed development and other future
developments.
The proposed one-way traffic circulation at Ground level and in the basements of the proposed
development will remove the potential points of conflict and will help in efficient traffic circulation.
3.9 SOIL ENVIRONMENT

The area belongs to soil of older & younger tidal flats deposit of western coast of marine environment,
which is fine, clayey, montmorillonitic soil with loamy soils thus not so good in quality which is almost
saline soil. The quality of soil is more deteriorate towards coastal plains. Thickness of topsoil is good in
the area.
3.9.1 Sampling Methodology and Analysis

Disturbed soil samples were collected from the rotary cuttings and bailers and also from split spoon
samplers. Un-disturbed tube samples were collected using thin walled tubes. Soil samples were collected
such that structure and moisture content of the soil do not get altered. In accordance with IS: 2720, split
samples were carefully extracted from the samplers.
Meticulous was paid to collect adequate amount of composite soil samples for analysis. The samples
were packed in dependable, waterproof containers and marking specified accurately and distinctly. All
the soil samples and core boxes were carefully transported to the testing laboratory.
Parameters analyzed for soil samples were pH, Electrical Conductivity, sodium, potassium, cation
exchange capacity, water holding capacity, etc. Test method for each parameter is as under:
Table 3.15 Methodology of Testing of Soil Samples
Sr.
Parameter Test Method
No.
1 Particle size Distribution --
2 Texture UERL/CHM/LTM/108
3 Bulk Density
UERL/CHM/LTM/105
4 Porosity
5 Water holding capacity UERL/CHM/LTM/106
6 Organic carbon (OC) IS 2720 (Part 22): 1972 (RA 2010)
UERL/CHM/LTM/84
7 Potassium as K Issue No.: 01
Issue Date: 01/03/2014
8 Calcium as Ca UERL/CHM/LTM/88
Based on Methods Manual of Soil Testing
9 Magnesium as Mg in India by Ministry of Agriculture, GOI,
2011

Sr.
Parameter Test Method
No.
UERL/CHM/LTM/89
10 Sodium as Na Issue No.: 01
Issue Date: 01/03/2014
11 Cation Exchange Capacity UERL/CHM/LTM/79
12 Exchangeable Sodium Percentage UERL/CHM/LTM/104
13 pH IS 2720 (Part 26)
14 Electrical Conductivity IS 14767
15 Available Nitrogen UERL/CHM/LTM/80
16 Available Potassium UERL/CHM/LTM/93
17 Available Phosphorus UERL/CHM/LTM/82/83
3.9.2 Sampling Locations and Results

For soil quality analysis 8 sampling sites were chosen to understand Physic-chemical and biological
status of the soil. Sites are marked in this will establish the baseline characteristics and will facilitate
identifying the contamination if any due to the proposed expansion in project. The sampling sites are
depicted in the Figure 3.8 & Table 3.16 analysis results are given in Table 3.17.
Table 3.16 Soil Sampling Location
GPS
Code Location Distance (km) Direction
Coordinates
Near Project Site 21° 6'34.95"N
S1 -- --
Khajod 72°47'42.76"E
Althan 21°08'27.82"N 3.82 N

S2
72°48'02.28"E
Udhana 21°09'38.29"N 8.47 NE
S3
72°51'11.06"E
Vanta 21°07'51.94"N 5.94 WNW
S4
72°44'55.10"E
Un 21°06'51.17"N 5.20 E
S5
72°50'41.43"E
Gabheni 21°05'11.85"N 4.13 SE
S6
72°49'52.32"E
Bhatha 21°02'13.57"N 7.78 SSW
S7
72°47' 07.81"E
Dumas 21°05'05.52"N 8.10 SW
S8
72°43'41.05"E

Figure 3.7 Google Image Showing Soil Sampling Location

Table 3.17 Physicochemical Parameters of the Soil
Sample Code & Location

Test Detection
Sr. No. Units Project Site
Parameters Limit Althan Udhana Vanta Un Gabheni Bhatha Dumas
Khajod
Particle size
1
Distribution
a Sand 18.6 20.1 19.3 23 15.2 21.0 19.6 25.3
Qualitative -
b Silt 45.1 39.6 42.8 42.0 51.8 46.3 36.9 36.5
c Clay 36.3 40.3 37.9 35 33 32.7 43.5 38.2
2 Texture Silty clay Clay Silty Clay Clay Silty Clay Clay Clay
3 Bulk Density g/cc 1 1.9 1.1 1.6 1.32 0.9 1.3 1.41 1.6
4 Porosity % - 41 45 39 53 55 49 43 51
Water holding
5 % 5 42 53 48 47 39 41 49 43
capacity
Organic carbon
6 % 0.5 1 1.36 1.4 1.2 0.97 1.6 1.3 1.62
(OC)
7 Pottasium as K mg/kg 5 26.3 21.8 23.6 23.0 19.8 27.4 21.5 18
8 Calcium as Ca mg/kg 5 115.6 123.6 119.6 110 112.5 109.5 131.7 136
Magnesium as
9 mg/kg 5 58.9 56.3 61.7 64 59.5 61 63.7 52.1
Mg
10 Sodium as Na mg/kg 5 21.6 23.6 20.8 19.6 25.1 20.7 18.9 23.9
Cation Exchange
11 meq/100g 5 1.2 1.8 1.60 1.20 1.6 1.90 1.50 1.40
Capacity
Exchangable
12 Sodium % 1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1
Percentage
13 pH - 2 7.6 8.5 7.6 8.1 7.3 7.9 8 7.8
Electrical
14 µS/cm 1 1900 2900 3100 2600 2500 1600 1700 2100
Conductivity

Sample Code & Location
Test Detection
Sr. No. Units Project Site
Parameters Limit Althan Udhana Vanta Un Gabheni Bhatha Dumas
Khajod
Available
15 mg/kg 5 134 126 131 171 154 141 123 128
Nitrogen
Available
16 mg/kg 5 0.26 0.22 0.24 0.23 0.20 0.27 0.22 0.18
Potassium
Available
17 mg/kg 1 59.8 62.8 55.7 73 71.4 59.6 63.5 65
Phosphorus

3.9.3 DISCUSSION-SOIL ENVIRONMENT
The soil texture of the study area is either Clay or Silty Clay which is nearer to geological sequence/
rock type as per ground water prospect map, prepared by National Remote sensing Agency, Dept. of
space, G.O.I , Hyderabad map sheet no 46C12 and 46C16.
Parameters like pH, organic carbon, available nitrogen, available potassium and available phosphorous
are compared with limits given in Methods Manual Soil Testing in India Department of Agriculture &
Cooperation Ministry of Agriculture Government of India New Delhi January, 2011. Soil class based on
pH, ESP & EC is assessed as per Methods Manual Soil Testing in India Department of Agriculture &
Cooperation Ministry of Agriculture Government of India New Delhi January, 2011. The outcome is as
under:
 pH at all the locations is found to be Moderately Alkaline.
 Organic carbon at all the locations is found to be high;
 Available nitrogen is found to high in Udhana, Vanta and Dumas and at all the locations
Available potassium is low at all the locations.
 Available phosphorous at all the locations is found to be high.
 Soil class is saline alkali Soli at all the locations.
Soil salinity class based on electrical conductivity is non-saline at Project Site, Bhatha, and Gabheni
hence there is negligible effect on crops.
Based on pH values application of organic manure is suggested at Project Site, Vanta, Bhatha, and
Gabheni.
3.10 LANDUSE
Land Use (LU) refers to man’s activities and various uses, which are carried on land. Land Cover (LC)
refers to natural vegetation, water bodies, rock / soil, artificial cover and others resulting due to land
transformation. Although land use is generally inferred based on the cover, yet both the terms land use
and land cover are closely related and interchangeable.
Information on the rate and kind of change in the use of land resources is essential to the proper
planning, management and regulation of the use of such resources. Knowledge about the existing land
use and trends of change is essential if the nation is to tackle the problems associated with the haphazard
and uncontrolled growth. A systematic framework is needed for updating the land use and land cover
maps that will be timely, relatively inexpensive and appropriate for different needs at both national and
state levels. The rapidly developing technology of remote sensing offers an efficient and timely
approach to the mapping and collection of basic land use and land cover data over large area. The
satellite imageries are potentially more amenable to digital processing because the remote sensor output
can be obtained in digital format. Land use data are needed in the analysis of environmental processes
and problems that must be understood if living conditions and standards are to be improved from or
maintained at current levels.

It is required to carry out the land use / land cover study for the project study area (10 km radius) to
obtain the necessary environmental clearances from statutory authorities. The objective of the study is to
carryout land use / land cover study for the proposed project. The LU / LC study is carried out using the
Satellite Imageries (IRS RS-2) in addition to Survey of India toposheets. Appropriate guidelines are
followed while preparing the LU / LC map for the project study area.
3.10.1 METHOLOGY OF STUDY

3.10.1.1 PRE-FIELD INTERPRETATION
 Collection of Survey of India Topographical maps on 1: 50,000 scale from Survey of India (SoI).
 Procurement of Satellite Imagery from National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) site Geo Co-
ordinates from site center taken 10 km radius.
 Using ERDAS image processing software processed the raw satellite data.
 Using ARCGIS software converting the all base features from the toposheet, and overlaying the
same features on the satellite imagery.
 Using remote Sensing techniques tone, color, texture and shadow etc. draft land use map is
prepared.
 Before site / ground truthing randomly mark field data checked. With which field work will be
carried out.
3.10.1.2 SITE/GROUND TRUTHING

 Site visit - capture the Geo-Coordinates of Boundary Pillars and record in field note book.
 Take traverses and observe the land use categories and map it on the field map on draft map with
field photographs.
 Observe the each land use category like single crop/double crop, industrial area, settlements,
forest lands, water bodies, waste lands and etc.
 The buffer zone area will randomly traverse for correlating mapping units.
 Collecting secondary data from agricultural department and local people.
3.10.1.3 POST FIELD WORK

 Using ARCGIS software plotting the data collected during ground truth maps.
 Preparation of maps
 Preparation of report incorporating identification of impacts, quantification of impacts and
suggesting mitigative measures in consultation with other FAEs.
3.10.2 LAND USE / LAND COVER MAP

Land use / land cover map is prepared by visual interpretation of high-resolution satellite data with the
help of Survey of India Topographic maps on 1:50,000 scale. Two seasons’ data (year 2017) is used for
the delineation of different units. The units are confirmed by the ground truth/field visits. Level-II
classification of National (Natural) Resources Information System (NRIS) has been followed for the
delineation of units.
Land use / Land cover map of the study area (Figure 3.9) is integrated with village map and analyzed
with the help of GIS to get the village wise findings of the present land use of the study area, which is
given elaborately in the Table 3.21.
Table 3.18 Area Statistics of Landuse/Land Cover Map

SR. NO. LAND USE AREA IN (SQ. KM) AREA IN %
1. BUILT-UP LAND
A. Settlements 71.278 22.7
B. Industrial area 39.564 12.6
2. WATERBODIES
A. Tank/River /Sea etc. 56.206 17.9
3. CROP LAND
A. Crop land 60.602 19.3
4. WASTELANDS
A. Land with scrub 14.13 4.5
B. Land without scrub 1.884 0.6
C. Mud plot 28.888 9.2
D. Salt pans 24.492 7.8
E. Water logged area 4.082 1.3
F. Back water 5.024 1.6
G. Creek 3.768 1.2
5. OTHERS
A. Mangroves 4.082 1.3
TOTAL 314 100

Figure-3.8 Land Use / Land Cover Map of 10 Km Radius from Study Area

Figure-3.9 Satellite Imagery of the Study Area (10 Km Radius)

3.11 GEOMORPHOLOGICAL, GEOLOGICAL, HYDRO-GEOLOGICAL STATUS
This brief note deals with the field observations carried out for geological study, hydrogeological
inventory and to ascertain nature & behavior of subsurface formation such as topsoil nature, subsurface
strata/persistence of any weathered / soft-hard rock below ground level for EIA study, for modification
of SDB Diamond Bourse located at Khajod, District-Surat (Guj.). The field work was done on in
November 2015. Geomorphological, geological and hydrogeological inventory of the area was carried
out and all possible technical details were collected from the studied area as well as surrounding area.
3.11.1 GEOMORPHOLOGY & DRAINAGE

Based on the general elevation, slope and landscape configuration in the terrain, the studied area falls in
the mud flat region and some part of it towards Arabian Sea consist of coastal sand dune. T The
topography of the study area is almost flat to semi flat. The MRL of the Study area is around 14 m from
north east to 2 m in south west and RL of nearby river is 1-2 m from MSL. A map of Digital Elevation
Model (DEM) of 10 KM radius from the project site is given in Figure 3.10.
Figure-3.10 Digital Elevation Model of 10 Km Radius

As per geomorphologic study, low lying area is towards North West, West, South West. It means
surface water flow is generally towards north west, west, southwest and south i.e. towards Arabian sea
and surface flow of southern eastern, eastern and northern eastern is towards Tapi river which it
ultimately confluence to Arabian sea. Tapi River trends northeast to southwest in eastern periphery of
studied area and confluences into Arabian Sea.
Surat city and surrounding villages are part of flood drainage of Tapi River. The carrying capacity of
river was about 6 Lacs cusecs. Since 1883 floods are recorded in the month of August and September.
Major flood event took place in the year 1968, 1998 and 2006 in past 50 years. The effective waterway
of river Tapi is reducing day by day with respect to width and depth due to silting, which affect the
carrying capacity of the river. Past 50 year history of flood in river Tapi is given as below Table-3.19.
Table 3.19 Flood History in River Tapi

WATER LEVEL AT
SR. DISCHARGE
YEAR HOP BRIDGE LOCATED AT PERIOD
NO. (Lac cusecs)
SURAT (m)
1. 1968 15.50 12.08 August
2. 1994 5.25 10.10 Aug-Sep
3. 1998 7.00 11.40 September
4. 2006 9.09 12.40 August
3.11.2 GEOLOGY
Geological formation of the area belongs to Holocene age. According to study, geological formations of
older tidal flat and younger tidal flat deposits of marine environment were observed in and around
studied area. The area is Marshy. Deeper lithology of the studied area mainly contains of basalt of upper
Cretaceous to Eocene age. No rocky outcrops/ rock formations have been reported at shallow to
moderate depth.
The formations exposed in and around the investigated area as GSI 1988-
As per mentioned unit 11 in GSI plate-
Lithology – older tidal flat deposit
Formation- Rann clay formation
Age- Holocene
Environment- Marine
Lithology – unconsolidated formation (clay/silt/kankar/sand/gravel/ boulders)
As per mentioned unit 14 b in GSI plate-

Lithology – Tidal flat deposit

Formation- Mahuva formation
Age- Holocene
Environment- Marine
As per mentioned unit 13 in GSI plate-
Lithology – Coastal dune deposits
Age- Holocene
Environment- Marine
As per mentioned unit 14 c in GSI plate-
Lithology – Shoal deposit
Age- Holocene
Environment- Marine
The eastern area towards Surat occupied by the rock types belongs to the Deccan volcanic of upper
Cretaceous to Eocene age and sediments of tertiary and quaternary period. The Deccan volcanic
comprises of basalt flows. Basalt is locally capped by laterite belonging to Salod formation (palaeocene)
towards Surat.
Figure-3.11 Geohydrological Map of Surat District

3.11.3 HYDROGEOLOGY
Calyex/ Manually drilled bore wells of the area indicates drilled depth of 15m-20m; no consolidated
formation/rock has been reported in the area. So casing pipe has been lowered upto deeper depth.
Deeper quality of groundwater is more deteriorated in this area so no deeper borewlls have been drilled
in the area.
Groundwater quality in the studied area is slightly saline and not good for cultivation purpose, saline to
marginal far from coastal banks. The ground water in the area having total dissolved salts varying so not
able to use for domestic, drinking as well as industrial purpose. So water supply in industrial area as
well as in domestic area is by government from Tapti River basin and all individual villages has its own
underground and over head storage tanks for villagers water supply through pipe line. Almost all
villages of studied area where quality is not drinkable are facilitated by individual village base RO
system. Some of the villages use packed RO water daily for drinking use. In some villages water supply
is fulfilled by tankers. Villagers are using own private tubewell/open well water for domestic uses. The
average rise in water level between pre monsoon and post monsoon period is about 2m to 6m. The litho
unit comprises older and younger tidal flat deposits. The general direction of groundwater flow towards
is in north east to south east or towards Tapti then confluence to Arabian Sea. All nallas confluence into
Tapti river & lastly merge in Arabian Sea. Number of open wells and bore wells are abandoned due to
quality problem and almost all farmers nearby proposed area depends on rains. So the area is not
suitable except Suvali village/ localized fresh water pockets.
Quality of ground water deteriorates with deeper depth so maximum depth of bore well in the area is
generally 30m. Hydrogeological setup indicates that alluvium forms a good potential aquifer in northern
part of studied area. Generally wells depth ranges from 4m to 16m and shallow bore wells ranging from
15m to 30m in the area. The utilization of groundwater resources is limited due to quality issue.
3.12 SOCIO - ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

Social Impact Assessment (SIA) forms an integral part of Environment Impact Assessment (EIA). SIA
includes the processes of analyzing, monitoring and managing the intended and unintended social
consequences, both positive and negative, of planned interventions i.e. policies, programs, plans,
projects. Its primary purpose is to bring about a more sustainable and equitable development. Social
impacts examine changes in people's way of life, their culture, community, political systems,
environment, health and wellbeing, their personal and property rights and their fears and aspirations.
Therefore, the baseline socio - economic data was collected for the study region, has been identified in
the four major indicators viz. demography, civic amenities, employment and economy and social
culture. The baseline status of the above indicators is compiled in forthcoming sections.

3.12.1 INTRODUCTION
As all the development activities are for the benefit of society explicit consideration of human/social
issues of development must be undertaken in the project preparation. The important components of
human environment are largely socioeconomic characteristics, culture, value systems, standard of living,
social relationships in the neighborhood, livelihood pattern, land and infrastructures and so on. Detail in
depth probe into these variables in the Project Influence Area (PIA) helps in understanding the
prevailing situation and assessing likely impact of the proposed expansion/project and this in turn
enables the industry designing suitable mitigation measures and social support plans.
3.12.2 RATIONAL FOR THE STUDY

The study emphasizes on assessment of the people living in the surrounding 10 km radius region of the
proposed replacement project. It helped us to locate their issues, attitudes, feelings which in turn
channelized the necessary steps to be implemented to improve their living standard as a solution for
their sustainability.
3.12.3 BRIEF PROFILE OF STATE

The State has a population of 6,27,00,003 as per 2013 estimate and 6,03,83,628 as per census 2011
record with sex ratio of 919; contributing 4.99 percent to India’s total population. Growth rate in the
decade 2001-2011 was 13.16 percent and population density was 308 per sq. km. Gujarat is holding 8th
rank among Indian states for Human Development Index (HDI) which is 0.514 and higher than national
average; as per HDI report 2011. According to the India State Hunger Index (2008) compiled by the
International Food Policy Research Institute, Gujarat is having strong economic growth in recent years
like some other states like Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, etc., but have high level of hunger (13th position).
For the Twelfth Plan period, Gujarat's development vision is guided by continued emphasis on human
development and inclusive growth, while aiming at sustainable double digit growth which is
environmentally sustainable with harmonious and balanced development in agriculture, manufacturing
and services.
While Gujarat accounts for 4.99 percent of India's population, its share in the country's GDP for the year
2011-12 [at constant (2004-05) prices] is 7.61 percent. Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at factor
cost at current prices in 2011-12 has been estimated at Rs. 6,11,767 crore registering a growth of 15.3
percent over the previous year. GSDP at factor cost at constant (2004-05) prices, in 2011-12 has been
estimated at Rs. 3,98,884 crore showing an increase of 8.5 percent during the year. The share of
primary, secondary and tertiary sectors is 21.8 percent, 36.1 percent and 42.1 percent respectively to the
total GSDP in 2011-12. Gujarat has also registered an increase of 13.8 percent in the per capita income
for 2011-12, which has been estimated at Rs. 89,668 as against Rs. 78,802 in 2010-11, at current prices.

3.12.4 BRIEF DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF DISTRICT
In 2011, Surat District had population of 6,081,322 with a sex ratio of 787 which is much below the
average national sex ratio, the reason behind this is immigration of male workers in industries. There
was change of 42.24 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. Density in the
District for 2011 is 1,337 people per sq. km. Average literacy rate in the District in 2011 was 85.53;
male and female literacy were 89.56 and 80.37 respectively. Surat is one of the fastest developing cities
of Asia.
Several other multinational companies have evinced interest and are likely to set up industries in Hazira
in the next two to three years. Investments worth of billions of rupees have been made in the area in
various industries and the amount is likely to escalate with many more corporate sectors eyeing the
region, it is expected that Hazira will soon become the hub of industrial activities in the State.
3.12.5 OBJECTIVE OF SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

A Social Impact Assessment (SIA) has been carried out for the proposed modification project in the
Project Influence Area (PIA) as a part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (ESIA). Any such
project usually benefits the local people in various ways, like i) local availability of the products, ii) job
opportunity in the project, iii) scope for improving quality of life. However, the project may also have
some adverse social impacts involving land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation (R&R) and
certain other social implications relating to gender issues, and child labour etc. So an attempt to mitigate
those negative impacts needs to be taken by the Project authority. This assessment, therefore, was
undertaken in order to better understand the current situation and socioeconomic impact of the proposed
Project as well. The information collected will serve as baseline data and will also be useful for future
environmental monitoring and evaluations. Explicit consideration of social aspects of development has
been undertaken with issues such as people’s perception, poverty reduction, and enhancing role of
women in development as priorities.
3.12.6 APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY

The approach and methodology involved in preparing this report included the followings:
i. A detailed desk review of reports and secondary data related to the socioeconomic context of the
Project was initially undertaken for assessing the overall exiting situation.
ii. Reconnaissance visits to the project site were then made and screening of potential social impacts in
the project influence area was carried out. During the reconnaissance visit, public consultations were

conducted to gather feedback from the local people on the proposed development and perceived
socioeconomic impacts.
iii. Two zones were demarcated- a) Core Zone- within 10km from the proposed Project site, b) Buffer
Zone- beyond 10 km from the proposed Project site.
As the additional land required for expansion has been earmarked at different places within the steel
complex there is no Rehabilitation Resettlement and land acquisition foreseen. It was decided to
undertake public consultations through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with the prospective Project
beneficiaries and Project affected people. Social analysis is to be undertaken covering economic profile
of the proposed sites, assessment of likely socioeconomic impact and benefits in the project influence
areas.
3.12.7 TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

This assessment takes into consideration the beneficial socioeconomic impact that the production
facility may have on the community. It also assesses community's perception and their awareness
regarding risk of pollution of their environment. The study was conducted during 1st November, 2017.
3.12.8 STAKEHOLDERS’ IDENTIFICATION

Any project usually has some negative impact on the local population. Displacement and/or
socioeconomic/health hazard are traumatic experience in spite of compensation paid and mitigation
measures adopted. Therefore proper identification of stakeholders and appropriate consultation on the
implementation plan and participation of affected people in decision making are of utmost importance.
This helps the stakeholders in understanding the project objectives and needs; and in communicating
their willingness, views and preferences. Thus it ensures increased participation of people through better
acceptance of the Project. Stakeholders' consultation was done during social impact assessment at the
project locations and nearby villages within 10 km radius area of the proposed Project, the result of this
presented later in the Peoples’ Perception section. Planned compensation and mitigation measures are
based on findings of this social impact assessment report.
3.12.9 FINDINGS OF SOCIAL IMPACTS AND COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

The findings of desk review, socioeconomic survey and various consultations at community level are
presented below:
Population: The total population of fourteen villages as indicated by the secondary source has increased
from 63,477 to 1, 01,120 over a period of 10 years from 2001 to 2011. The decadal population growth
rate in the sub-district is -60.9 percent.

Table-3.20 Demography of the Study Area
CENSUS 2001 CENSUS 2011
Sr. Sub-
Name Populati Populati
No. District Male Female Male Female
on on
1 Limla Choryasi 6,622 3,695 2,927 3,683 1,922 1,761
2 Kavas Choryasi 2,366 1,376 990 6,500 4,108 2,392
3 Mora Choryasi 6,115 3,975 2,140 13,924 11,115 2,809
4 Damka Choryasi 7,735 3,977 3,758 7,224 3,727 3,497
5 Bhatlai Choryasi 4,793 2,677 2,116 16,724 12,840 3,884
6 Dumas Choryasi 3,263 1,679 1,584 3,661 1,853 1,808
7 Sultanabad Choryasi 2,137 1,198 939 7,224 3,375 2,187
8 Bhimpor Choryasi 7,735 3,977 3,758 16,724 3,727 3,497
9 Gabheni Choryasi 6,321 4,150 2,171 - - -
10 Sachin Choryasi 11,877 7,360 4,517 28,102 17,788 10,314
11 Sachin INA Choryasi 3,319 2,831 488 2,680 1,781 899
12 Kansad Choryasi 17,384 9,956 7,428 28,327 16,029 12,298
13 Vadod Choryasi 13,763 11,123 2,640 - - -
14 Eklera Choryasi 789 394 395 839 399 440
Total 94,219 58,368 35,851 135,612 78,664 45,786
Sex Ratio: In 2011 Surat District had a sex ratio of 787 which is much below the average national sex
ratio. Child population in the age 0-6 in 2011 is 12,751 with a sex ratio of 970 indicating a probability
of strong proportion of female population in 2021. Data on the sex ratio of the study area have been
computed on the basis of census data of 2001 and 2011.
Religious and Minority Groups: It has been observed during the reconnaissance visit that all villages
under the study area represent mix of Hindus, substantial population of Muslims and some other groups
including tribals.
Languages: Gujarati and Hindi are the dominant languages here.
Literacy: Average literacy rate in the District in 2011 was 85.53 compared to 77.62 of 2001. Male and
female literacy were 89.56 and 80.37 respectively.
House Type: Majority of the local families reside in their own houses. The houses are mostly pucca in
nature with basic amenities.
Livelihood Patterns: The businesses in the locality depend on surrounding villages, on daily commuters
to and from various industries. People admitted that job opportunity has increased due to these
industries. Some are engaged in animal husbandry, dairy, farming, horticulture, fishery, etc. Some
people own small business and/or go for private jobs in nearby industries and government offices, while
farming is negligible.
Migration Pattern: The PIA has experienced opportunities of income generation for the development of
industry. As a consequence there has been remarkable immigration in the area.
Infrastructure: It is assessed that in the study area all villages are having almost all basic services and
infrastructural facilities like, drinking water, sanitation, drainage, solid waste management, primary
health care centre, dairy, anganwadi centre, educational facility, vocational training centres, electricity,
street lights, bank, post office, road, transportation facility, local government, dairy farm, etc. There are
many facilities like state transport buses, auto-rickshaw and other vehicles.
Government Schemes and Benefits: It was found that within the PIA there are various programmes
being implemented by the Government. People have the facility of public distribution system, Integrated
Child Development Services Scheme operational. Anganwadi centres are present in all villages focusing
on the issues of mother and child care.
3.12.10 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Local people are aware of the ongoing activities in the area. They perceive this project positively.
Through this project they are expecting employment generation and improvement in basic services and
infrastructures. They also expect that it will boost the overall development of the area and improve their
quality of life. Details of public consultation are presented in following Table-3.21.

Table-3.21 Summary of Public Consultation
DATE OF NUMBER OF
LOCA
CONSUL PEOPLE’S VIEWS PARTICI- PHOTOGRAPHS
TION
TATIONS PANTS
Dumas 01.12.2017 The main occupation is 3 men
in animal husbandry,
dairy, farming,
horticulture etc. The
village is having school
facility. As per the
respondents, there is no
pollution experienced
directly but crops get
affected and major
problem due to these
industries is increase in
traffic.
Unn 01.12.2017 Infrastructural facilities 1 men
are available in this
village.
Sachin 01.12.2014 Due to these industries, 3 men

GIDC many people have got
employment not from
local region but from
other region also. Major
population of labour
worker and plant
operators are from UP,
Bihar, MP, Orissa, etc
states. Regular medical
checkup is being done
by their industries even
management of the
industries are providing
personal protective
equipment to workers
but they are not used to
wear. These types of
workers are not
permanent workers.

DATE OF NUMBER OF
LOCA
CONSUL PEOPLE’S VIEWS PARTICI- PHOTOGRAPHS
TION
TATIONS PANTS
Gabhe 01.12.2017 This area is near to 2 men
ni Surat city therefore it
has all the
infrastructural facilities
which improve the
quality of the life.
Bhesta 01.12.2017 The village has good 1 men

n infrastructures.
Respondents’ business
depends on local people
to and from various
industries. They felt
that due to these
industries, job
opportunity has
increased.
Mora 01.12.2017 The village is rich in 1 key informant

Pancha infrastructure facilities.
yat Main source of income
of the villagers is from
farming, services in
industries and
government. They
reported that sometimes
air pollution is observed
in the village.
3.13 ECOLOGY AND BIO-DIVERSITY

Biodiversity is often considered synonymous with species richness of the area. Identifying, measuring,
and monitoring biodiversity is a complex exercise. The Biodiversity assessment generally concern with,
conducting biodiversity inventories; for assessing existing biodiversity. This provides the information on
the biodiversity richness of the area under consideration. The selection of indicators differs for

biodiversity monitoring as per the output required. Various criteria have been developed for selection of
indicators, taking into account biological as well as logistical aspects (Noss, 1990, UNEP, 1992).
3.13.1 METHODOLOGY
The primary objective of survey was to describe the floristic and faunal communities within the study
area. Extrapolation and prediction techniques were used to limit the number of sites to be assessed. The
knowledge of species habitats requirement, soil type, terrain, vegetation etc. were used to predict species
occurrence.
This Extrapolation Assessment Programme conducts preliminary for the assessment of biological value
of poorly known area. The biological value of an area can be characterized by the species richness,
degree of spices endemism, uniqueness of the ecosystem and magnitude of threats of extinction. This
Rapid biodiversity assessment were undertaken by identifying potentially rich sites from satellite
imaginary (Google Earth) and conducting the field survey in the potential habitats. GPS was utilized for
locating field sample plots as well as gathering positional attributes of sighted flora and faunal species.
For Floral survey, sample plots have been randomly distributed within the identified rich biodiversity
potential habitats that falls under study area. The methodology adopted for faunal survey involved;
faunal habitat assessment, random intensive survey, opportunistic observations, diurnal bird observation,
active search for reptiles, active search for scats and foot prints and review of previous studies. The aim
was to set baselines in order to monitor and identify trends after the commencement of production
system activity. Emphasis has been placed on presence of rare, endemic, migratory and threatened
species, if any present in the study area. Desktop literature review was conducted to identify the
representative spectrum of threatened species, population and ecological communities as listed by
IUCN, ZSI, BSI and in Indian wild Life Protection act, 1972. The status of individual species was
assessed using the revised IUCN category system.
3.13.2 Habitats Description of the Project Site and its Immediate Surroundings
Project site of the proposed project (21°06'36.87"N, 72°47'42.80"E) is located within Khajod area, Surat
District, Gujarat. Immediate surroundings of the project site are dominated by industrial establishments;
mainly chemical manufacturing units, few settlements of Sachin GIDC village located within 3 km from
project site are the nearest habitation. There is no eco-sensitive area likes forest patches, large water
bodies that attract migratory and other residential water fowls within the close proximity of the project
site, and hence the direct impact due to the project on these eco-sensitive receptors are not envisaged.
The green belt in the surrounding area is limited to very few industrial compounds mainly through the
plantation of Asopalav (Polylathia longifolia), Sonmukhi, (Peltophorum pterocarpum), Sharu
(Casuarina equisetifolia), Pardesi Baval (Leucaena leucocephala) and Nilgari (Eucalyptus sp.).

3.13.3 Floral Diversity of Study Area
The following account of floral inventory has been, based on the field survey conducted for a short
duration in the December 2017, aimed only to give a general pattern of vegetation of this region during
the study period as a baseline data in absence of available secondary data.
3.13.3.1 Trees
The trees in the study area; were generally planted either as farmland plantation or homestead plantation
or along the road sides. Otherwise natural tree cover is very less in this part of Surat District. Homestead
plantation was dominated by Tamarindus indica (Amali), Mangifera indica (Keri), Moringa oleifera
(Sargavo), Pithecellobium dulce (Gorasmli), Ficus benghalensis (Vad), and Cocos nucifera (Narial).
Road side Plantations were dominated by Acacia auriculiformis, Peltophorum pterocarpum
(Sonmukhi), Tamarindus indica (Amali), Delonix regia (Gaulmor), Azadirachta indica (Limbado),
Acacia leucophloea (Hermobaval), Acacia nilotica (Baval), Albizia lebbeck (Siris), Leucaena
leucocephala (Pardesi Baval), Prosopis cineraria (Khyigdo), Ficus benghalensis (Piplo), Ailanthus
excelsa (Aurdso), and Tectona grandis (Sag). The list of tree species observed in the study area is
enlisted are Table 3.22.
Table 3.22 Trees in Study Area

S.
FAMILY AND SCIENTIFIC NAME VERNACULAR NAME
NO.
1 Family: Anacardiaceae
1/1 Mangifera indica L. Kari

2 Family: Annonaceae
2/1 Polylathia longifolia (Conn.) Thw. Asopalav

3 Family:Apocynaceae
3/1 Plumeria rubra l. Champo
4 Family: bomacaceae
4/1 Adansonia digitat a I Rukh, Rukhdo
5 Family: Arecaceae
5/1 Cocos nucifera L. Narial

6/2 Borassus flabellifer L.
7/3 Phoenix sp
8/4 Roystonea regia
6 Family: Caesalpiniaceae
9/1 Delonix regia (Boj.) Raf. Gaulmor

10/2 Cassia fistula L. Garmalo
11/3 Cassia siamea Lam. Kasid
12/4 Peltophorum pterocarpum (DC.) Backer ex Sonmukhi,
Heyne

S.
NO.
13/5 Tamarindus indica L. Amali
7 Family: Caricaceae
14/1 Carica papaya L. Papaya

8 Family: Casuarinaceae
15/1 Casuarina equisetifolia L. Sham
9 Family: Combretaceae
16/1 Terminalia catappa L. Badam
10 Family: Malvaceae
17/1 Thespesia populnea (L.) Sol. ex Corr. Paras piplo
11 Family: Meliaceae
18/1 Azadirachta indica AJuss Limbado
12 Family: Mimosaceae
19/1 Acacia auriculiformis Austrian baval,

20/2 Acacia leucophloea (Roxb) Willd. Hermobaval
21/3 Acacia nilotica (L.) Del.subsp.indica (Bth.) Baval
Brenan
22/4 Albizia lebbeck (L.) Bth. Siris
23/5 Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) De Pardesi Baval
24/6 Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Bth. Gorasmli
25/7 Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce Khyigdo
13 Family: Moraceae
26/1 Ficus benghalensis L. Vad
27/2 Ficus religiosa L. Piplo
28/3 Ficus hispida Dhedh Umardo, Jangli
Umardoe
14 Family:Moringaceae
29/1 Moringa oleifera Lam Sargavo
15 Family:Myrtaceae
30/1 Eucalyptus sp. Nilgari
31/2 Syzygium cumini (L.) Sheets. Jambu
16 PAPILIONACEAE
32/1 Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre Karanj
17 Family:Poaceae
33/1 Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb) Bans
18 Family: Salvadoraceae
34/1 Salvador a persica L. Piludi
19 Family:Sapotaceae
35/1 Manilkara hexandra (Roxb.) Dub. Ray an

S.
NO.
36/2 Manilkara zapota (L.) Chikoo
20 Family:Simaroubaceae
37/1 Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. Aurdso
21 Family:Rhamnaceae
38/1 Zizyphus glabrata Heyne ex Roth. Bor
22 Family: Verbenaceae
39/1 Tectona grandis L.f. Sag
3.13.3.2 Shrubs
Shrubs observed during the present survey are given in the Table 3.23. 22 Shrub species belong to 15
families are enumerated from the study area. The dominant shrub community in this area was
represented by Prosopis juliflora (Gando baval), Calotropis procera, C. gigantea (Akado), Ipomoea
fistulosa (Nasarmo), Lawsonia inermis (Mendhi), and Lantana camara (Ganthai).
Table 3.23 Shrubs in Study Area

S.
NO.
1 Family :Apocynaceae
1/1 Nerium indicum Lalkaren
2/2 Thevetia peruviana Merr. Pili karan
2 Family: Asclepiadaceae
3/1 Calotropis gigantea (L.) R. Br Akado
6/2 Calotropis procera (Ait.) R.Br Akado
3 Family: Caesalpiniaceae
4/1 Cassia auriculata L Aval
4 Family: Convolvulaceae
5/1 Ipomoea fistulosa Mart.ex Choisy Nasarmo
5 Family: Euphorbiaceae
6/1 Euphorbia neriifolia L. Thor
111 Jatropha curcas L. Ratanjot
6 Family: Lythraceae
8/1 Lawsonia inermis L. Mendhi
7 Family: Malvaceae
9/1 Abelomoschus manihot (L.) Medic. Jagali bhindi
10/2 Abelomoschus esculentus (L.) Bhindi
11/3 Gossypium herbaceum L. acerifolium Kapas
12/4 Hibiscus rosa –sinensis Jasund
8 Family: Musaceae

S.
NO.
13/1 Musa paradisiaca L. Kela
9 Family: Mimosaceae
14/1 Prosopis juliflora DC Gando baval
10 Family:Nyctaginaceae
15/1 Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd. Bougainvel
11 Family: Papilionaceae
16/1 Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr. Shevari
12 Family: Poaceae
17/1 Saccharum offwinarum L. Sherdi
13 Family: Rhamnaceae
18/1 Zizyphus nummularia (Burm.f.) W. &. Chanibor
14 Family: Solanaceae
19/1 Datura metel L Daturo
20/2 Solarium incanum L Ubhi ringan
21/3 Solarium indicum
15 Family : Verbenaceae
22/1 Clerodendrum inerme (L.) Gaertn. Madhi
23/2 Lantana camara L.var.aculcata (L.)Mold. Ganthai
3.13.3.3 Herbs
As the study was conducted in post monsoon season; more over very high temperature has resulted in
more ground cover. 59 Species of herbs belongs to 25 family were documented from the sampling plots
laid in different habitats. The herbs observed in the sampling plots, during the survey period in the study
area have been enlisted in Table 3.24.
Table 3.24 Herbs in Study Area
FAMILY AND SCIENTIFIC
S.NO. VERNACULAR NAME
NAME
1 Family Acanthaceae
1/1 Hygrophila auriculata (Schum.) Kanatashelio, Akaro
2 Family Amaranthaceae
2/1 Aerva javanica (Burm.f.)Juss. Bur, Gorakhganjo
3/2 Celosia argentea L. Lamdi
3 Araceae
4/1 Colocasia esculenta L.
4 Family: Asteraceae
5/1 Ageratum conyzoidesL. Mankad Mari, Dholi saddi
6/2 Blumea mollis Bhutaco
7//3 Echinops echinatus Roxb Shulio
8/4 Tridax procumbens L Pardesi Bhangro

NAME
9/5 Parthenium hysterophorus L --
10/6 Xanthium strumarium L. Gokhru
5 Family: Boraginaceae
11/1 Trichodesma indicum R. Br. Undha Fuli
6 Family: Commelinaceae
12/1 Commelina benghalensis L
7 Family: Convolvulaceae
13/1 Cressa cretica L. Palio, Rudanti
14/2 Convolvulus arvensis L.
15/3 Evolvulus alsinoides (L.)
8 Family: Cyperaceae
16/1 Cyperus sps. --
17/2 Fimbristylis dichotoma Vahl. --
18/3 Fimbristylis sps. --
9 Family: Euphorbiaceae
19/1 Euphorbia hirta L. --
10 Family: Gentianaceae
20/1 Nymphoides indicum (Roxb.) Kumudini
11 Family: Hydrocharitaceae --
21/1 Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle --
22/2 Ottelia alismodies L. --
12 Family: Lamiaceae
23/1 Anisomeles indicaL. Chodharo
24/2 Ocimum basilicum L --
25/3 Ociumum sanctum L tulsi
13 Family: Liliaceae
26/1 Aloe barbadensis Mill. Kunvarpato
14 Family: Malvaceae
27/1 Abutilon indicum L. Khapat, Dabaliar
28/2 Malachra capitataL. Pardesi bhindo
29/3 Sida sp. --
30/4 Pavonia sp. --
15 Family: Nymphaeaceae
31/1 Nymphaea pubescens Wild Kamal
16 Family: Papilionaceae
32/1 Alysicarpus longifolius (Rttl.ex Motosamervo
Spreng)
33/2 Cajanus cajan (L) Tuvar

NAME
34/3 Cortalaria prostate --
35/4 Cortalaria juncea Shun
36/5 Indigofera cardifoila Heyne ex Roth --
37/6 Indigofera oblongifolia Forks. --
38/7 Indigofera sp. --
39/8 Tehrosia purpurea L. Sarpankho
40/9 Tephrosia sps. --
41/10 Medicago sativa L Lachko
42/11 Cacia tora Kuvandio
17 Family: Poaceae
43/1 Aleuropus lagopoides (L) --
44/2 Cynodon barberi Rang. --
45/3 Cynodon dactylon (L.) --
46/4 Phragmites kara (Retz.) --
47/5 Sorghum bicolor (L.) Jowar
48/6 Zea mays Makai
18 Family: Poligonaceae
49/1 Poligonum sp. --
19 Family: Pontederiaceae
50/1 Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Kanphutti
20 Family: Potamogetonaceae
51/1 Potomogetonsp. --
21 Family: Solanaceae
52/1 Solarium nigrum L. Piludi
53/2 Solarium surattense Brum. Bhoringni
22 Family: Scrophulariaceae
54/1 Bacopa monnieri L. --
23 Family: Tiliaceae
55/1 Corchorus depressus Stocks Bhuphali
56/2 Corchorus aestunans L. Chunch
24 Family: Typhaceae
57/1 Typha angustata Bory & Chaub Ramban, Ghabaj ariu
25 Family: Zygophyllaceae
58/1 Fagonia cretica L. --
59/2 Tribulus terrestris L. Mithu Gokhru
3.13.3.4 Cultivated Plants in Study area

The major agriculture activity of this region is Sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) cultivation. The
crop occupying the highest percentage of the shown area of this region is taken as the major crop and all
other possible alternative crops which are shown in this region either as substitutes of the base crop in the
same season or as the crops which fit in the rotation in the subsequent season, are considered as minor
crop.
MAJOR CROPS
Major crops in the study area are Sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum L) and rice (Oryza sativa).
MINOR CROPS
The minor crops of this region are Bajra (Pennisetum typhoides), and Jowar (Sorghum bicolar).
VEGETABLE
The vegetables grown in the study area are, ladies finger Abelmoschus esculentus L. Rigan (Solanum
melongena).
HORTICULTURE PRACTICES AND FRUIT GROWN

Horticulture activity was found to be restricted in few villages in the study area dominated by orchards
of Mango and Chikoo.
3.13.3.5 Rare and Endangered Flora in the Study Area

The IUCN Red List is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of
plant and animal species. It uses a set of criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species
and subspecies. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. With its strong
scientific base, the IUCN Red List is recognized as the most authoritative guide to the status of
biological diversity. Among the enumerated flora in the study area, none of them were assigned any
threat category, by RED data book of Indian Plants (Nayar and Sastry, 1990) and Red list of threatened
Vascular plants (IUCN, 2010; BSI, 2003).
3.13.3.6 Status of Forest and their Category in the Study Area

No natural forest land was observed in the study area.
3.13.4 Faunal Diversity of Study Area
The following account of faunal inventory has been, based on the field survey conducted for a short
duration in the December 2017, aimed only to give a general pattern of faunal biodiversity of this region
during the study period as a baseline data in absence of available secondary data. The site is located in
GIDC industrial area no major wild fauna is observed in the study area except commonly found
mammals and reptiles. However the avifauna diversity in the study area is very good.

3.13.4.1 Birds
The most commonly spotted bird species of this area were; cattle egret, little egret, and white-breasted
water hen, systematic account of the birds in the study area with the status of occurrence birds in the
study area is given in the Table 3.25.
Table 3.25: Birds of the Study Area

OLD COMMON NAME NEW COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME R-S
I ORDER: APODIFORMES
Family: Apodidae (Swifts)
Common Swift Common Swift Apus apus R
II ORDER: FALCONIFORMES
Family: Accipitridae (Vulture, Sparrow hawk, Eagle, Harrier, Kite and Vulture)
Shikra Shikra Accipiter badius R
Black-winged Kite Black-winged Kite Elanus caeruleus R
III. ORDER: : CICONIIFORMES
Family: Ardeidae (Heron, Egret, Bittern)
Pond Heron Indian Pond-Heron Ardeola grayii R
Cattle Egret Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis R
Median or Smaller Egret Intermediate Egret Mesophoyx intermedia Egretta R
intermedia
Little Egret Little Egret Egretta garzetta R
Family: Charadriidae (Plover, Stilt, Oystercatcher, Lapwing, vocet )
Black-winged Stilt Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus R
Red-wattled Lapwing Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus R
Family: Pteroclidae (Sandgrouse)
Indian Sandgrouse Chestnut-bellied sandgrouse Pterocles exustus R
Family: Threskiornithidae (Spoonbill and Ibis)
Black Ibis Red-naped Ibis Pseudibis papillosa R
IV ORDER: COLUMBIFORMES
Family: Columbidae (Pigeon, Dove)
Blue Rock Pigeon Rock Pigeon Columba livia R
Ring Dove Eurasian Collared-Dove Streptopelia decaocto R
Rufous Turtle Dove Oriental Turtle-Dove Streptopelia orientalis R
V : ORDER: CORACIFORMES
Family: Dacelonidae (Kingfishers)
White breasted Kingfisher White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis R
Family: Meropidae (Bee Eater)
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater Chestnut-headed Bee-eater Merops leschenaulti R
VI. ORDER: CUCULIFORMES
Family: Centropodidae (Cocucal)
Crow-Pheasant or Coucal Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis R
Family: Cuculidae (Cuckoo, Koel)
Koel Asian Koel Eudynamys scolopacea R
Indian Drongo Cuckoo Drongo Cuckoo Surniculus lugubris R
VII. ORDER: GALLIFORMES
Family: Phasianidae (Peafowl, Partridge, Quail, francolin, fowl, jungle fowl, Monal)
Common Peafowl Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus R
Family: Rallidae (Waterhen, coot, crake water cock, Moorhen, Rail,)
White-breasted Water hen White-breasted Water hen Amaurornis phoenicurus R
VIII . ORDER: PASSERIFORMES
Family: Paridae (Tit)
Grey Tit Great Tit Parus major R
Family: Corvidae

Large Cuckoo-shrike Large Cuckoo-shrike Coracina macei Coracina R
novaehollandiae
Raven Common Raven Corvus corax R
House Crow House Crow Corvus splendens R
Tree Pie Rufous Treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda R
3.13.4.2 Herpetofauna
The study area covering 10 km radius reported overall 9 species belong 4 families. Reptiles documented
in the region are presented in the Table 3.26.
Table 3.26 Taxonomical Status of Herpetofauna
SR. NO. SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME
1 Calotes versicolor (Daudin) Common garden lizard
2 Eutropis carinata ( Schneider) Common or Brahminy Skink
3 Ptyas mucosus (Linn.) Common rat snake
4 Varanus bengalensis ( Daudin) Common Indian monitor
5 Hemidactylus flaviviridis (Ruppell) House Gecko
6 Sitana ponticeriana ( Cuvier) Fan-Throated Lizard
7 Naja naja (Linn.) Indian Cobra *
8 Daboia russelii ( Shaw and Nodder) Russell’s Viper *
9 Bungarus caeruleus ( Schneider Common Indian Krait *
3.13.4.3 Mammals
As discussed with local people, within buffer zone only 4 species of mammalian fauna was reported and
each belongs to separate family/group. Since the study area dominated by agriculture habitat,
mammalian fauna showed low species richness, but, more scattered distribution. The mammals observed
in the study area are as under:
Table 3.27 Taxonomical Status of Mammals in the Study area
SR.
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME
NO.
1 Mus booduga (Gray) Indian field mouse
2 Herpestes edwardsi (Geoffroy) Common Mongoose
3 Lepus sp. Hare
4 Funambulus pennanii ( Wroughton) Five striped Palm squirrel
3.13.4.4 Rare and Endangered Fauna of the Study Area

As per IUCN RED (2010) list: The IUCN Red List is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the
global conservation status of plant and animal species. It uses a set of criteria to evaluate the extinction
risk of thousands of species and subspecies. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of
the world. With its strong scientific base, the IUCN Red List is recognized as the most authoritative
guide to the status of biological diversity. No sighted fauna fall under any threat category of IUCN.
As per Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended on 17th
January 2003, is an Act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters
connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto with a view to ensuring the ecological and
environmental security of the country. Some of the sighted fauna were given protection by the Indian

Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 by including them in different schedules. Among the birds in the study
area, Pea fowl (Pavo cristatus) is included in schedule I of Wild life protection Act (1972), while many
other birds are included in schedule IV. Among the reptiles, Indian Cobra (Naja naja), and Common Rat
Snake (Ptyas mucosus) were provided protection as per Schedule-II of Wild life protection Act, (1972).
Among mammals; Common Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi), is a schedule–II mammals. Hares and five
stripped squirrels are included in schedule IV of Wild Life Protection act 1972. The list of protected
species in study area which are provided in Wild Life Protection Act 1972 shown in following Table-
3.28.
Table-3.28 Species Provided Protection as Per Wild Life Protection Act 1972
Group Species Schedule
Birds All birds Schedule-IV
Indian Cobra (Naja naja), Schedule-II
Reptiles
Common rat snake (Ptyas mucosus) Schedule-II
Mammals Common Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi), Schedule-II
Five striped Palm squirrel (Funambulus pennani (Wroughton) Schedule-IV
Hare (Lepus sp.) Schedule-IV

CHAPTER – 4
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION

MEASURES
4.1 IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS

The baseline data are going to be extrapolated to identify the impacts of the proposed construction project
on the various aspects of environmental components. Any developmental activity has an impact on the
surrounding environment of its activities, which can be either positive or negative. The negative impacts are
being mitigated with the help of adequate measures so that the environment is not being damaged and
conserved to the maximum extent possible.
4.1.1 OBJECTIVE
To identify project activities that could beneficially or adversely impact the environment
Predict and assess the environmental impacts of such activities.
 Examine each environmental aspect-impact relationship in detail and identify its degree of
significance.
 Identify possible mitigation measures for these project activities and select the most appropriate
mitigation measure, based on the reduction in significance achieved and practicality in
implementation.
4.1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS

These are elements of an organization’s activities or products or services that can interact with the
environment. Environmental aspects could include activities that occur during normal, abnormal and
emergency operations.
Environmental aspects selected for further study should be large enough for meaningful examination and
small enough to be easily understood.
4.1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

Environmental impacts are defined as any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly
or partially resulting from an organization’s environmental aspects.
The environmental impacts can be categorized as either Primary or Secondary. Primary impacts are those,
which are linked directly to the project, secondary impacts are those, which are indirectly induced and
typically include the effects on social and economic patterns of the surrounding.
The impacts prepared for the proposed project are based on the assumption that the pollution will remain
for short period as the proposed project is construction project. The proposed project would create impact
on the environment for the temporary or short term effects caused during construction phase.
4.1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL INDICES
The environment includes surroundings in which an organization operates such as air, water, land, natural
resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation.
The environmental indices (or parts of the receiving environment on which impacts are being assessed)
include Land use/land cover, air quality, noise quality, surface water environment, ground water
environment, soil, ecology and bio diversity, socio economics, occupational health, community health and
safety.
4.1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY

After the identification of impacting activities, impacts require to be assessed based on subjective /
objective criteria to assess the impacting activities. This is done in the following steps.
4.1.5.1 IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS

This entails employing a simple checklist method requiring:
 Listing of environmental aspects (i.e. activities or parts thereof that can cause environmental impacts).
 Identifying applicable components of the environment on which the environmental aspects can cause
an environmental impact
 Listing the environmental components likely to receive impacts, along with the key impacting
activities on each component.
4.1.5.2 ECOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING STAGES

 Identification of the likely zone of influence arising from the whole lifespan of the project.
 Assessment of the ecological impacts of the project and definition of the significance of these impacts.
 Identification and evaluation of ecological resources and features likely to be affected
 Identification of the biophysical changes likely to affect valued ecological resources and features.
 Assessment of whether these biophysical changes are likely to give rise to a significant ecological
impact, defined as an impact on the integrity of a defined site or ecosystem.
 The conservation status of habitats or species within a given geographical area, including cumulative
impacts.
 Refinement of the project to incorporate ecological enhancement measures, mitigation measures to
avoid or reduce negative impacts, and compensation measures for any residual significant negative
impacts.
 Provision for monitoring and following up the implementation and success of mitigation measures and
ecological outcomes, including feedback in relation to predicted outcomes.
4.1.5.3 COMPONENT WISE ENVIRONMENT RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION

A component wise approach to environmental risk assessment and mitigation is now applied.

4.1.5.4 IMPACT IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT
Considering that identification of significant environmental impact is essential in the preparation of EIA
report, an attempt has been made here through the use of "Activity Effect" matrix.
4.2 IDENTIFICATION MATRIX

For simplicity the entire project has been divided into three phases.
 Construction Phase
 Operation Phase
 Decommissioning phase
Impact identification matrix for construction phase, operation phase and decommissioning phase is shown
in the Table 4.1.
Table 4.1 Impact Identification Matrix
Potential Environmental Impacts on Environment

S. Project Infrastr Human
No Activity
Surface Ground Land & ucture Health
Air Noise Ecology SE
water water Soil &
Services
1 Construction Phase
1.1 Site Clearing -1 -1 0 0 -1 -1 0 -1 -1
Transportation
1.2 of Raw -1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
materials
Construction
1.3 Activities on -1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0
land
Laying of
1.4 -1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0
Roads
1.5 Labor camps -1 0 -1 -1 -1 0 1 1 1
2 Operation Phase
Operation of
2.1 -1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DGs
Solid waste
2.2 -1 -1 0 0 -1 0 -1 -1 0
disposal
Wastewater
2.3 0 0 -1 -1 0 0 0 -1 0
disposal
Buildings and
2.5 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 -1 -1
Landscape
2.6 Transportation -1 -1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Total -2 -6 0 1 1 1 1 -4 -1
Grading of impacts 2 Most Positive, 1 Positive, 0 No Impacts, -1 Negative , -2 Most Negative

Table 4.2 Cumulative Impact Matrix
Relative
Environmental Cumulative Score for Cumulative Significance
Importance of each
Attributes Each Attribute, Si ( Si x Wi ) / 100
Attribute, Wi (%)
Air Quality 5 -2 -0.1
Water Quality 10 1 0.1
Human Health 25 -1 -0.25
Terrestrial & Aquatic Ecology 20 1 0.2
Socio-Economic Status 20 1 0.2
Noise Level 25 -6 -1.5
Land Use & Soil 25 1 0.25
Infrastructure & Services 20 -4 -0.8
Cumulative Score -1.9
As shown in Table 4.2, the cumulative value of significance of the project, in terms of the impact on the environment,
with mitigation measures works out to be (‐) 1.9.
4.3 SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACTS & PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES

Mitigation measures require being formulated and implemented for all high risk and moderate risk
activities. A programme to implement all mitigation measures is then prepared and presented as an
Environmental Management Program.
The mitigation measures are proposed for these activities are given in below Table-4.3.

Table 4.3 Environment Impact due to Construction Activity
Environmental
Activity Cause Mitigation measure
Attributes
Barrier sheet will be provided to avoid dispersion of dust in
Air quality (PM) Dislodging of particles from the ground.
surrounding area.
Noise generation arises usually from earth excavating Less noisy equipments will be selected and used for construction
equipment & transportation vehicles. wherever possible. Also, the utility of the noisy equipments will be
restricted only during the day time; hence the impact on the
Noise levels neighborhood due to the activity will be negligible. Proper timely
maintenance of construction equipments will reduce noise
generation. Barricades will be provided all around the site to reduce
impact of noise to the public.
To conserve the soil substrata; soil disturbing activities will be
restricted and will be minimum; preliminary landscape development
will be done before construction and will be continued during the
Site clearing
time of construction also. Top soil excavation, preservation and
Land & Soil Removal of vegetation cover and reduced soil stability.
reuse during construction phase will be planned appropriately. Top
soil will be stored in a designated place and it will be reused for
green belt and landscaping works within 12 months. We also hereby
illustrate the protocol for top soil preservation and reuse.
Emigration of common birds and animals. The increased construction vehicular traffic coupled with higher
noise levels due to various construction activities will drive away the
fauna from the project site to the neighboring area. Therefore the
Ecology impact of construction activities on terrestrial ecology will be
negligible and mean while the project site will be extensively
landscaped with the development of green belt consisting of variety
of plant species which would enrich the ecology of the area and add

Environmental
Attributes
to the aesthetics. Project will propose well developed greenbelt;
hence migration of local species within the premises is possible.
Transportation Air quality Transport of construction material in trucks, Exhaust emission Construction materials will be transported in covered trucks. Water
of Construction (PM SOx, NOx, from vehicles. sprinkling will be carried out on site. Minimum stock of materials
materials CO) will be maintained and covered with sheet.
Noise levels Noise generation from vehicles. Regular maintenance of vehicles.
Socio-Economics A construction requirement for goods and services stimulates Temporary employment will be generated due to transportation,
economic growth. construction, fabrication etc. which will help in improving socio-
economic level of engaged people.
Air quality Operation of construction machinery, welding activities and Mask, helmet, goggles etc. will be provided to workers. Upwind side
(PM, SOx, NOx, others. of the proposed project will be constructed first to minimize wind
CO) effects.
Noise levels Noise generation from use of Personal protective equipment like ear plug and ear muff will be
Machinery. provided to workers.
Land & Soil Reduced Soil Stability Select soil stockpile location to avoid slopes, natural drainage ways
and approach road points.
Construction
Temporary seeding - protect topsoil stockpiles by temporarily
activities /
seeding preferably grass and legume species as soon as possible,
Laying of roads
within 30 days after the formation of the stockpile.
Permanent vegetation - if stockpiles will not be used within 12
months, permanent vegetation will be stabilized to control erosion
and weeds. Before spreading topsoil, establish erosion and
sedimentation control structures such as diversions, dikes,
waterways and sediment basins.
Socio-Economics Employment opportunities to local people and skilled and semi- Temporary employment will be generated due to transportation,

Environmental
Attributes
skilled labours construction, fabrication etc. which will help in improving socio-
economic level of engaged people.
Construction Water quality Discharge of untreated sewage The Sewage generated from construction will be handed treated
Labours (BOD, TSS,) through Sewage Treatment Plant through. Treated sewage will be re-
used for Dust Suppression, Gardening & Construction purpose.
Land and Soil Generation of solid wastes from construction activity The area under construction will be covered to avoid penetration of
waste construction material. Waste material will be disposed
properly.
Socio-economics Employment opportunities to local people and skilled and semi-
skilled labours

4.3.1 EMISSION SOURCE AND AIR QUALITY MODELING
During operation phase the emission of flue gas will take place during emergency purpose. Although
required stack height is provided, based on modeling required modification will be suggested after impact
quantification. The details of flue gas stack considered for study and input data for model area given in
Table 4.4. Primary meteorological data (refer Table 3.1) have been used for AERMOD.
Table 4.4 Details of Stacks

Sr. DG Stack
Stack Details
No. (2000 KVA X 7 Nos.)
1 No. of Stacks (DG Sets) 7
2 Stack height (m) 11
3 Stack top internal diameter (m) 0.3
4 Stack exit velocity (m/sec) 10
5 SPM emission, in g/s 3.87
6 SO2 emission, in g/s 6.76
7 NO2 emission, in g/s 2.42
4.3.2 MODEL SET–UP

The dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere is a function of several meteorological parameters viz.
temperature, wind speed and direction, mixing depths, inversion level, etc. A number of models have been
developed for the prediction of pollutant concentration at any point from an emitting source.
Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling System (AERMOD) is a steady-state plume model that incorporates air
dispersion based on planetary boundary layer turbulence structure and scaling concepts, including treatment
of both surface and elevated sources, and both simple and complex terrain.
In the stable boundary layer (SBL), it assumes the concentration distribution to be Gaussian in both the
vertical and horizontal. In the convective boundary layer (CBL), the horizontal distribution is also assumed
to be Gaussian, but the vertical distribution is described with a bi-Gaussian probability density function
(pdf). This behavior of the concentration distributions in the CBL was demonstrated by Willis and
Deardorff (1981) and Briggs (1993).
Additionally, in the CBL, AERMOD treats “plume lofting,” whereby a portion of plume mass, released
from a buoyant source, rises to and remains near the top of the boundary layer before becoming mixed into
the CBL. AERMOD also tracks any plume mass that penetrates into the elevated stable layer, and then
allows it to re-enter the boundary layer when and if appropriate. For sources in both the CBL and the SBL
AERMOD treats the enhancement of lateral dispersion resulting from plume meander.
There are two input data processors that are regulatory components of the AERMOD modeling
system: AERMET, a meteorological data preprocessor that incorporates air dispersion based on planetary

boundary layer turbulence structure and scaling concepts, and AERMAP, a terrain data preprocessor that
incorporates complex terrain using USGS Digital Elevation Data.
Methodology
Meteorology is the fluid mechanics applied to the atmosphere. Meteorological conditions play an important
role in determining existing air quality and environmental conditions. 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. The characterization of the existing meteorological conditions near a
source of pollutants is, therefore, a critical aspect for assessing air quality in the ambient environment. For
the rapid air quality impact assessment meteorological data for the desired season/period over the project
region are used for air quality modeling. The following subsections describe the prime meteorological
parameters during the observation period which govern the dispersion of pollutants.
Mixing Height
Mixing Height (MH) is the vertical extent through which the contaminant plume can be mixed. Forecasting
of mixing height is done with the aid of the vertical temperature profile. The MH is a function of stability.
In unstable air the MH is higher and in stable air the MH is lower. With a lower MH, there is a smaller
volume of air in which the pollutant can be dispersed, resulting in higher concentrations in the ambient
environment. There is a seasonal variation of MH. During summer daylight hours, MH can be few thousand
feet whereas for winter it can be a few hundred feet. It varies also in the course of a day. It is lowest at night
and increases during the day.
4.3.3 MAXIMUM GROUND LEVEL CONCENTRATION

Based on the modeling result under observed meteorological condition, 24 hours average maximum Ground
Level Concentration of SPM, SO2 and NOx are estimated to be 3.6 g/m3, 6.4 g/m3 and 2.3 g/m3
respectively at a distance of 3.1 km in South-South-West direction.
Table 4.5 Details of Stacks (GLC)

Period for which Maximum Ground Maximum concentration Predicated
Parameter concentration is Level Concentration, observed during Baseline study concentration
3 3
calculated µg/m µg/m µg/m3
PM 24 hourly 3.6 89.2 92.8
SO2 24 hourly 6.4 15.1 21.5
NOx 24 hourly 2.3 38.2 40.5

Figure 4.1 Spatial Distribution of 24-Hour Average SPM Concentration (µg/m3)

Figure 4.2 Spatial Distribution of 24-Hour Average SOx Concentration (µg/m3)

Figure 4.3 Spatial Distribution of 24-Hour Average NOx Concentration (µg/m3)

4.4 CONCLUSIONS
It can be observed from the tabulated maximum concentrations and also the ISO-contours that all the
predicted concentrations of the listed parameters are well within the prescribed limits specified by
NAAQS.

CHAPTER – 5
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES
5.1 GENERAL
This chapter deals with the consideration of alternative site and alternative technologies to be used in
building materials, in energy conservation and transport, which details the traffic impact study and its
management measures and other alternatives if any for the proposed project. The proposed project involves
mainly two phases i.e. construction phase and operation phase. Since it is a commercial development, there
will be general activities during construction phase and operation phase of the project; hence much
alternative options do not exist. However, some of the optimum alternatives that can be applied for the
proposed development are discussed in this chapter.
5.2 ALTERNATIVES OF SITE

No alternative sites were selected, as the proposed project is the government barren land is given with
development rights. The commercial complex will be developed on the government barren land. The
location of the site is well situated with proper drainage and approach roads and power supply,
transportation etc. and sufficient land is available for the proposed development including landscape
area.
The development of the proposed project will be under taken as per applicable statutory guidelines and
accordingly required statutory clearances will be obtained for the proposed development of the project.
This particular site was selected by the proponent since:

 There is availability and easy accessibility of basic facilities like water, electricity, man power, fuel,
raw materials etc.
 There is availability of workers in nearby places during construction as well as operation phase.
 There is availability of good communication and transportation facilities.
 The proposed project site is around 5.63 km from Surat Airport.
 The project site is situated in Surat city.
 There are no ecologically sensitive areas falls within 10 km radial distance around the proposed
project site.
 No state and interstate boundaries exist within the 10 km radial distance around the proposed project
site.
 By considering all these criteria, the project site has been selected and hence there is no requirement
of alternative site.

A good part of the world’s energy is consumed by construction related projects. Building industry is
dependent on endless supply of high quality materials and energy resources. Buildings on a global scale
consume about 40% of the raw stone, gravel and sand, 40% of energy and 16% of the water each year.
These results in depletion of non-renewable materials and resources, production of waste byproducts,
release of pollutants and deterioration of the air, water, soils and the habitat that surrounds it.
It is necessary that one should try to find various alternatives and what is environmentally best being
preferred. As, we are in a great need of saving energy by controlling consumption pattern, usage of green
building materials, water reusing technologies, etc. by adopting alternative technologies for the coming
projects.
5.3 ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

5.3.1 TRANSPORT
Detailed study of Traffic impact, its management and mitigation measures proposed on this commercial
development project is enclosed in Chapter - 3.
5.3.2 BUILDING MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES

Use of building materials with low embodied energy and high strength are recommended as an alternative
to the conventional building materials for the proposed project. The use of alternative materials and
technologies will reduce the use of nonrenewable resources thereby reducing the impact on natural
resources and helps to conserve energy.
Below mentioned building materials and technologies will be adopted based on the availability.
Walls:
 Block products with waste and recycled contents such as fly ash, blast furnace slag, sewage sludge,
waste wood fire, rice husk ash etc.
 Fly ash based lightweight aerated concrete blocks.
 Fly ash, lime and gypsum made products; which can be used as a cementitious material for mortar/
plasters & for masonry blocks.

Openings
 Use of precast-thin-lintels
 Use of steel with a verified recycled content
 Use of Aluminium with a verified recycled content
 Use of Gypsum based board
Superstructure
 Use of fly ash/ blast furnace slag concrete
Some of the other alternatives to be adopted are,

 Use of metal frames for doors and windows.
 Building with large windows to cutoff harsh sunlight to keep interior cooler.
 Medium size windows for better natural light and ventilation.
 Use of water efficient fixture units for plumbing works.
 Use of energy efficient lighting units.
 Reuse of construction wastes for road and landscape formation within the site.
 Use of Excavated top soil for landscaping
 Use of harvested rainwater for domestic purposes.
 Proposal of Sewage Treatment Plant in order to treat the sewage generated within the campus.
 Use of STP treated water for toilet flushing and Gardening.
 Maximum setback is maintained for permitting free flow of air and maximum natural light for all
inhabitants.
 Proposal of organic waste converter in order to process the organic wastes in to organic manure.
 Proposal of relevant fire safety as per NBC norms.
5.3.3 ENERGY CONSERVATION

There is a need to adopt energy efficient technologies for conservation of energy. The Proposed project is a
commercial development project and few energy conservation measures are adopted by using energy
efficient devices and by;
1. Eco-friendly Refrigerants
2. Enhanced Energy Efficiency
3. Commissioning, Post-installation of Equipment & Systems
4. Energy Metering and Management

CHAPTER – 6
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM
6.1 INTRODUCTION
Environmental monitoring describes the processes and activities that need to take place to characterise and
monitor the quality of the environment. It checks efficiency of mitigation measures and changes in
environment over period of time.
The objectives of environmental monitoring program are;
 To verify the results of the impact assessment study in particular with regard to new development;
 To follow the trend of parameters which have been identified as critical;
 To check or assess the efficiency of the pollution control measures;
 To ensure that new parameters, other than those identified in the impact assessment study, do not
become critical through the commissioning of new installations;
 To check assumption made with regard to the development and to detect deviations in order to
initiate necessary measures; and
 To establish a database for future Impact Assessment Studies for new projects.
6.2 MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURE

The attributes, which merit regular monitoring, are
1. Air quality both at source and ambient atmosphere,
2. Water and wastewater quality,
3. Noise levels,
4. Ecological preservation,
5. Greenbelt development,
6. Socio-economic aspects, etc.
Monitoring is as important as that of control of pollution since the efficiency of control measures can only
be determined by monitoring. Proposed environment monitoring plan is as given in Table .
Table 6.1 Post Monitoring Schedule for Environmental Parameters during Construction Phase
Sr. Important monitoring
Particulars Monitoring Frequency
No. parameters
Air Pollution Monitoring
1. D.G stack monitoring for parameters Not applicable as it is for SO2 , SPM, NO2, CO
specified by GPCB in their consent emergency only
Water Pollution Monitoring
Ground water at project site/nearby pH, COD, TDS, TSS
1. Once in three months
project site
Noise Quality Monitoring
1. Ambient noise monitoring Once in three months Ambient Noise Standards.
Soil Quality Monitoring

1. Monitoring of soil quality for general Once in three months IS 2720 various parts and
parameters (1 within the premises and 1 book by Department of
No. parameters
from vicinity) Agriculture and
Cooperation, Ministry of
Agriculture
Greenbelt Development
1. Survival rate and growth of greenbelt Periodic --
Table: 6.2 Post Monitoring Schedule for Environmental Parameters during Operation Phase
No. parameters
Air Pollution Monitoring
1. D.G stack monitoring for parameters SO2 , SPM, NO2, CO
Once in Six Month
specified by GPCB in their consent
Water Pollution Monitoring
Ground water at project site/nearby pH, COD, TDS, TSS
1. Once in Six Month
project site
2. pH, BOD5, Turbidity,

Raw Sewage Once in a month
EColi, Res.Cl2
3. pH, BOD5, Turbidity,

Treated sewage prior to discharge Once in a month
EColi, Res.Cl2
Noise Quality Monitoring
1. Ambient noise monitoring Once in Six months Ambient Noise Standards.
Soil Quality Monitoring

IS 2720 various parts and
Monitoring of soil quality for general book by Department of
2. parameters (1 within the premises and 1 Once in Six months Agriculture and
from vicinity) Cooperation, Ministry of
Agriculture
Greenbelt Development
1. Survival rate and growth of greenbelt Periodic --
6.3 LABORATORY FACILITY

Proposed project is the area development project, so company may outsource for evaluation of the
environmental characteristics through experts / laboratory by monitoring.

CHAPTER – 7
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
7.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION/HEARING

The proposed project is a development of Commercial Complex, as per the EIA Notification 2006, the
proposed project comes under item 8 (b) i.e Township and area development project with a built up area
≥3,00,000 Sq.mt. and excluded from public consultation, hence public consultation is not required for the
proposed project.
7.2 RISK ASSESSMENT
7.2.1 INTRODUCTION
Risk assessment refers to identifying and evaluating hazards within the system. Risk assessment is the
determination of quantitative or qualitative value of risk related to an actual situation and a recognized
threat (also called hazard). Quantitative risk assessment requires calculation of two components of risk (R):
the magnitude of the potential loss (L), and the probability (p) that the loss will occur. In all types of
engineering of complex systems, sophisticated risk assessments are often made within safety engineering
and reliability engineering when it concerns threats to life, environment or machine functioning.
The purpose of risk assessment is:
 To ensure that potential safety problems are properly understood or not.
 To check whether the existing control measures (including emergency plans) are adequate or not.
 To determine the necessary actions required to reduce risks to a reasonable level.
 To prioritize unacceptable risks identified by the assessment and determine further action.
7.2.2 RISK MANAGEMENT

A Risk Management Plan was developed to address the risks identified in the risk assessment process. Risk
management is a structural approach for managing uncertainty related to threat, a sequence of human
activities including: risk assessment, strategies development to manage it, and mitigation of risk using
managerial resources. The strategies include transferring of risk, avoiding the risk, reducing the negative
effect of the risk.
Steps in the risk management process
 Identification of risk in a selected domain of interest
 Planning the remainder of the process
 Mapping out the following:
 The social scope of risk management
 The identity and objectives of stake holders
 The basis upon which risks will be evaluated, constraints

 Defining a frame work for the activity and an agenda for identification
 Developing an analysis of risk involved in the process
 Mitigation of risks using available technological, human and organizational resources.
The major risks identified due to the probable hazards in the project site during the construction and operation
phase and the precautionary measures for the same as a part of emergency response plan are discussed in the
below sections.
 Failure of machineries
 Working at heights
 Transport Vehicles
 Loading and unloading
 Hazards pertaining to fire in buildings
 Fire in diesel storage areas, garbage storage and disposal area
 Earthquakes
 Flooding
 Electrical Accidents
 Spills
 Housekeeping
 Occupational Noise Exposure etc.
7.2.3 SAFETY ASPECTS PROPOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE AND OPERATION

PHASE
The project authorities must recognize the causes of safety hazards in construction site and establish
programs, rules, regulations, guidelines and whatever else that might be necessary to reduce accidents.
1. Management
 The management structure and responsibilities of the various members of the project team, whether
based at site or elsewhere.
 Arrangements for the principal contractor to give directions and co-ordinate other contractors.
2. Standard setting
 The health and safety standards to which the project will be carried out. These may be set in terms
of statutory requirements or higher standards that the client may require in particular circumstances.

3. Information for contractors
 Means for informing contractors about risks to their health and safety arising from the environment
in which the project is to be carried out and the construction work itself.
4. Selection procedures
 Machinery and other plants supplied for common use will be properly selected.
5. Communications and Co-operation

 Communicating and passing the information between the project team, the designers, the planning
supervisor, the principal contractor, other contractors, workers on site and others whose health and
safety may be affected.
6. Information and training for people on site

 Health and Safety information
 Health and Safety training
SAFETY MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION

The safety procedures, norms and guidelines (as applicable) as outlined in Constructional practices and
safety, National Building Code of India; Bureau of Indian Standards shall be complied with. This includes:
 Indicating ‘precautions for working’ on machinery.
 Maintaining hoists and lifts, lifting machines, chains, ropes and other lifting tackles in good condition.
 Ensuring durable and reusable formwork systems to replace timber formwork along with proper
maintenance of the same.
 Providing Personal Protective Equipments such as helmets, ear plugs, etc.
 Providing measures to prevent fire and ensuring the provision of fire extinguishers and sand buckets in
fire-prone area and elsewhere.
 Providing sufficient and suitable light for working during night time.
 Incorporating measures to protect workers from dangers and health hazards resulting from materials of
construction, transportation and storage.
 Providing adequate number of latrines and urinals to construction workers.
 Conducting mock up drills at regular intervals.
 Providing clean drinking water to all workers.

SAFETY MEASURES DURING OPERATION
 Ensuring the display of Emergency Exit plan with Emergency contact numbers at various locations.
 Providing proper fire exit plan and well planned fire prevetion facilities.
 Providing smoke detectors in all the rooms and passages of every floor.
 Providing portable fire extinguisher in all the floors.
 Providing Fire Alarm systems in all the floors.
 Conducting mock up drills at regular intervals.
 Marking clearly the safe assembly points and making the residents aware of it.
 Storing the D.G oil and waste oil in leak proof containers at designated locations.
 Providing well- planned traffic movement and parking facilities to prevent accidents.
 Ensuring proper maintenance of Sewage Treatment Plant and Solid waste management plan to
prevent health hazards.
 Ensuring the presence of onsite maintenance engineer and maintenance team during the operation
phase.
7.3 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

As per Disaster Management Act, 2005 “Disaster means a catastrophe, mishap, calamity or grave
occurrence in any area, arising from natural or man-made causes, or by accidents or negligence which
results in substantial loss of life or human suffering or damage to, and destruction of property, or damage
to, or degradation of environment and is of such a nature or magnitude as to be beyond the coping capacity
of the community of the affected areas.” A Disaster is an Extreme disruption of the functioning of a society
that causes widespread human, material or environmental losses that exceed the ability of the affected
society to manage using only its own resources. The events such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides
would become disasters when they result in damages to human life, properties or environment. It is
also an unexpected event due to sudden failure of the system, external threats, internal disturbances,
earth quakes, landslides, floods, fire and accidents etc. Disaster Management Plan is nothing but the
preparedness in case of emergency situations in order to limit the impact of disaster events.
It is proposed to draw guidelines for reporting procedures communication system and emergency action
committee as follows:
1. Earthquake resistant structures as per the standards applicable for Risk Zone III.
2. Emergency action committee: To ensure co-ordinated action, an Emergency Action
Committee shall be constituted to interact with:
 Police officer of the area
 Transport corporation representatives
 Home guard representative
 Department of information and publicity
 Nearest medical facilities
3. Safe route to be used, adequacy of transport for evacuation and traffic control.
4. Fire protection: The building materials would be of appropriate fire resistance standard. The fire
resistance period would be at least 4 hours. Usage of wood will be minimum and restricted only for door
panels and shall not be used for any other purposes, excluding artificial wood products, which are flame
- resistant.
Precautions:
 Once the likelihood of the disaster is suspected, preventive actions should be undertaken by the
project in-charge.
 Periodic awareness programme will be conducted for the residents on their roles during emergency
situations.
 The electrical systems shall be provided with automatic circuit breakers activated by over current.
 Proper escape routes are planned and displayed in the public domain.
 Selected representatives are given proper training to guide other inhabitants during fire accidents.
 Important telephone numbers including numbers of police authorities, fire department and hospitals
etc. of use during emergency situations are made available.
 Conditional maintenance of equipments, materials, and expertise for use during emergency.
7.4 RESETTLEMENT & REHABITATION (R&R) ACTION PLAN

Proposed project is a development of Commercial Complex. As of now, in the project site there is no
habitation/human settlement, therefore there won’t be any rehabilitation & resettlement. Hence there is no
need of rehabilitation & resettlement (R & R) action plan for the proposed project.

CHAPTER – 8
PROJECT BENEFITS
8.1 GENERAL
The upcoming proposed project will bring overall improvement in the locality, neighbourhood and to
the state by bringing industry, roads, water supply, drainage facility, power supply, employment for
skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labour, thereby uplifting the living standards of local communities
and economic growth as well as stimulating the growth in small and medium scale industries like
residential developments, hotels, shopping complexes, retail shops, health centers, educational
institutes, recreational centers etc.,
In operation phase, the proposed project would require significant workforce of skilled, semi-skilled
and unskilled labours, improvement of personnel with better education and professional experience
will result in increase of literacy in the locality and in surrounding villages.
8.2 PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Surat is known as the “Diamond City” because of its position as the nation's leading diamond exporter.
A demographically diverse city, Surat is a major economic hub and the fastest growing major
metropolis in India. The beneficial impact of the proposed project on the civic amenities will be
substantial after the commencement of project activities. The basic requirement of the community
needs will be strengthened by extending healthcare, educational facilities to the community,
building/strengthening of existing roads in the area, providing water with drainage system, power
supply, transportation facility etc. Proposed project will initiate the above amenities either by providing
or by improving the existing facilities in the area, which will help in uplifting the living standards of
the local communities.
Physical infrastructure includes the necessary infrastructural & technological facilities available in the
locality for project operation. Proposed project is a new project which includes modernized
commercial units and infrastructural facilities like transportation, power connections, communication
facilities, water supply and drainage facilities, internal drive way cum parking facility, landscape, rain
water harvesting, solid waste management and usage of solar energy etc. which will enhance the
existing infrastructure and stimulates similar developments in the locality.

8.3 IMPROVEMENT IN THE SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Due to proposed project activity, social Infrastructure will be improved by means of civilization, standard
of living, education, and basic amenities.
Better education facilities, proper health care, road infrastructure and drinking water facilities are basic
social amenities for better working standard of human beings. Proposed project will further increase the
above amenities directly/indirectly either by providing or by improving the existing facilities in the area,
which will help in uplifting the living standards of local communities. Due to this project development
adaptation of new technologies and other infrastructural facilities will improve which will indirectly boost
the civilization of the surrounding people.
8.4 OTHER TANGIBLE BENEFITS
Employment & trade opportunities will be generated due to construction activities also. Thus, these
considerable employment & trade opportunities will eventually result in appreciable economic benefits to
the local people & businesses/contractors.
 EMPLOYMENT
Enhances local employment opportunities thereby encouraging local talent and in turn improves the local
economy.
 RECYCLING PROCESS
Wastewater from the proposed project will be treated and reused for flushing, landscaping and domestic
purpose by adopting better treatment. STP sludge will be reused as manure for landscaping.
 RAIN WATER HARVESTING
The project has rain water collection and reuse system in place to provide supplemental water for their
requirements, to increase reuse / recycling and conserve ground water table levels.
 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT
The SDB Diamond Bourse are committed to deliver environmental-friendly quality buildings with state-of-
the-art technology and hence its properties will have a well planned landscape, which will enhance the
beauty and aesthetics of the project area.
 USE OF RENEWABLE RESOURCES
The Project will make use of renewable sources of energy like solar street lights, etc, which will conserve
the energy and reduces electricity load.
 ROAD & DRAINAGE
The Project will have well planned internal and external roads and drive way facilities as well as internal
drainage systems which will improve the management and maintenance.

 SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
The project will have a well-planned STP facility with advanced technologies which improves the
sanitation facilities and reduces the load on fresh water requirement.
 EDUCATION
SDB has been imparting education to the workers at every worksite, encourages to send their children to
school. While helping them carve a better future for themselves. Along with the above, SDB have always
been on the lookout of conducting CSR activities which directly make a benefit on society. Sufficient funds
will be allotted for CSR with reference to this project.
Table 8.1 Proposed CSR Activities
No. Activities Total (Rs. in Lacs)
1. Indirect employment 200
2. Drainage facility 100
3. Water conservation by reuse 50
4. Road Development 100

CHAPTER – 9
ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
9.1 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

Environmental cost benefit analysis was not recommended at the scoping stage. Project benefits have
been discussed in Chapter-5 Analysis of Alternatives and Chapter 8 Project Benefits.
M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, S URAT, GUJARAT. 9- 1

CHAPTER – 10
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
10.1 INTRODUCTION
To formulate and monitor Environmental Protection measures during and after commissioning of project,
preparation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is required.
10.1.1 OBJECTIVES OF EMP

 To limit/reduce the degree, extent, magnitude or duration of adverse impacts.
 To create good working conditions.
 To reduce any risk hazards and design the disaster management plan.
 Incorporating monitoring plans for checking activities and environmental parameters and
monitoring responsibilities.
 Implementation of the scheduled plan.
The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is aimed at mitigating the possible adverse impacts of a
project and ensuring the existing environmental quality. The EMP converse all aspects of planning,
construction and operation of the project relevant to the environment. It is essential to implement the EMP
right from the planning stage continuing throughout the construction and operation stage. Therefore the
main purpose of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is to identify the project specific activities
that would have to be considered for significant adverse impacts and the mitigation measures required.

Table 10.1 Environment Management Plan
Impacting Activity Remedial Measures Proposed Controls Through EMP and/or Design Impact Evaluation Method
Land Environment
Change in LULC due to site preparation  The compensatory green cover development to be carried Monitoring by Environment person Maintain record of the area
out within the demarcated land without scrub within the within 10 km radius. restored
study area.
 The excavated soil will be used for levelling the premises Regular monitoring within project site Records of soil disposed.
and care should be taken for disposal of the remaining.
Water & Soil Environment
Objective: To reduce soil, surface water and ground water pollution
Concern: Ground water and soil pollution; treatment and disposal of waste water
Wastewater generation, treatment and  Sewage generated from the workers in the construction EHS and maintenance department to Analysis results of waste
disposal site will be lifted to sewage treatment plant further monitor waste water generation quantity water.
treatment. Treated sewage will be reused for Flushing & and quality all the time
Gardening
 Construction purpose.
Solid Waste  All washing of plant/equipment/concreting equipment Collection system shall be properly --
etc. shall take place within the construction camp. supervised so that quick and regular
 Materials will be prepared and stored away from water removal of waste from the dustbin is
courses. practiced.
 Maintaining the machinery/equipment in a good
operating condition.
 Concrete mixing shall not be done directly on the ground
and shall take place on impermeable surfaces.

All excess concrete shall be removed from site on

completion of concrete works and will be disposed off at
an appropriate disposal site.
 Any waste or construction debris shall not be disposed by
burning or by burying.
 On completion of construction, all leftover construction
materials shall be removed from the working area.
 Waste bins/skips shall be provided throughout the site at
locations where construction personnel are working.
 The bins shall be provided with lids and an external
closing mechanism to prevent their contents from
blowing away.
Possible leakage of lubricants and fuels  Use of well-maintained earth moving machinery. Visual checks by contractor and industry --
by the excavation and earth moving during construction phase along the haul
machinery road/parking of machinery.
Noise Environment
Objective: To reduce noise due to proposed commercial activity
Concern: Increase in Noise level due to commercial activity
Preparation of the site, excavation work,  Periodic maintenance and servicing of mechanised Regular noise level monitoring. Records of noise levels.
vehicular movement, fabrication works, equipment and vehicles used for site clearing. Random checks by site engineer of Equipment and vehicle
filling of foundation contractor. service records.
Traffic Management
Objective: To ensure smooth traffic within

Concern: Traffic jam and congestion outside and within site
Movement of vehicles throughout the  Controlled vehicular movement (preferably with clearly Monitoring by contractor during Records of vehicle no and
construction and operational phase. demarcated entry/exit) with adequate supervision. construction phase and security & stores type.
department in operation phase within and
 Vehicle entry and exit scheduling so that traffic
immediately outside the site. --
congestion is not created on nearby public road.
Monitoring by contractor during

construction phase and security & stores
 Segregation of vehicular and pedestrian area. --
department in operation phase within the
site.
Ecological Environment
To ensure health & Safety of workers, reduction in air pollution, noise pollution, restoration of flora and fauna disturbed due
Objective:
to activities
Concern: Restoration of disturbed flora and fauna
Penetration of stored residues, used oil  Re-vegetation will be done at the construction site during
in soil can cause adverse impact on local and after construction since it is the most effective way to
flora & fauna in nearby vicinity. permanently control erosion.
 Using various mulching techniques in erosion control
such as use of straw, wood chips or stone mulches.
Mulching is used primarily to reduce the impact of Regular monitoring --
rainfall on bare soil, to retain soil moisture, to reduce
runoff, and often to protect seeded slopes.
 During construction, the proponent shall protect all areas
susceptible to erosion by installing necessary temporary
and permanent drainage works as soon as possible and by

taking any other measures necessary to prevent storm

water from concentrating in streams and scouring slopes,
banks, etc.
Occupational Health Management and Socio Economic Environment
Objective: To ensure health & Safety of workers against air pollution, noise pollution, solid waste handling.
Concern: Health & Safety of workers
Direct exposure to dust and noise  Use of water sprinklers to prevent dust from being air Periodic monitoring by EHS department Records of Noise
generated from the construction activity. borne. Providing suitable Personal Protective monitoring.
This is likely to cause health related Equipments (PPEs) like mouth mask with filters, nose Medical reports of workers.
affects such as asthma, bronchitis etc. mask, helmets, ear plugs etc. Arranging periodic health
and hearing impairments respectively. check up camp for the labourers. Providing safety
belts/harness. On site medical treatment and transport will
be organized in case of injury. A safety engineer will be
employed.
 Once the likelihood of the disaster is suspected, preventive
actions shall be undertaken by the project in-charge.
 The electrical systems shall be provided with automatic
circuit breakers activated by over current.
 Proper escape routes are planned and displayed in the
public domain.
 Selected representatives are given proper training to guide
other officials during fire accidents.
Air Environment
Objective: To ensure that air emissions due to the site preparation and fugitive emission during operation phase

Concern: Site preparation, operation phase can deteriorate air quality
Site clearing, preparation of internal  Sprinkling of water which lead to dust suppression Random checks by site engineer of Water consumption records
roads contractor once in a day during
construction period.
Vehicle movement for transportation of  Ensure that vehicles have a Pollution Under Control Checks by security staff of contractor at PUC certificate
materials & equipments (PUC) certificate entry gate along the vehicle movement
track.
Excavation work, filling of foundation;  Sprinkling of water which lead to dust suppression Random checks by site engineer of Water consumption records
final site clearance contractor once in a day during
construction period.
Painting  Adequate safety measures along with spill control Random checks by site engineer of Results of ambient air
mechanism contractor once in a day during plant quality and work zone
installation. monitoring
Transportation of raw materials and  Ensure that vehicles have a Pollution Under Control Checks by security staff at entry gate PUC certificate
products (PUC) certificate along the vehicle movement track to be
ensured by safety department of industry.
 Adequate safety measures along with spill control Periodic monitoring by EHS department. Type of chemicals,
mechanism operating conditions of
chemicals transported
Operation of DG sets, boiler  Adequate stack height with safety measures and proper Periodic monitoring by EHS department Stack monitoring records
Stack Monitoring Facilities (SMF) during operation.

10.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL (EMC)
In addition to preparing an EMP, it is also necessary to have a permanent organizational set up to ensure its
effective implementation. Necessary corrective steps are being taken based on observations made during
monitoring. The major duties and responsibilities of Environmental Management Cell are as follows:
 To assure regulatory compliance with all relevant rules, regulations and emission levels
 To minimize environmental impacts of operations 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
 Coordination with regulatory agencies, external consultants and monitoring laboratories.
 Maintaining log of public complaints and the action taken.
Table 10.2 Roles and Responsibility of Proposed EMC Cell

Designation Responsibility
Prepare and review a written EHS policy. Assign and review the development of an EHS
program to implement the policy. Review accident reports and communicate with
Director / Chairman government agencies, unions, and other organizations regarding legally required notices
respecting critical injuries, accidents, incidents, and other events. Conduct an annual
review meeting with project manager and superintendent.
Develop a program to implement the health and safety policy. Ensure it is known
Project In-Charge
throughout the Organization. Ensure training is in place to make the program work.
Ensure that the workforce understands their health and safety responsibilities. Ensure
Site Engineer that the training is current and regularly reviewed. Report quarterly to senior
management on the status of health and safety performance.
Health safety and Inspect the work areas daily to identify hazards / risks and recommend corrective
Environment Officer / measures to concerned person. Checking of RCCB / Heavy Machinery / Fire
Supervisor Extinguishers / Builder Hoist / Scaffolding / Welding & Gas cutting m/c, etc.
Additionally, the Environmental Management Cell collects data about health of workers, green belt
development, etc. Organogram of the proposed Environmental Management Cell is presented in the
following Figure 10.1.
Figure 10.1 Environment Management Cell
Director / Chairman
Project In Charge
Site Engineer
EHS
Supervisor

10.2.1 Environment Policy and its Standard Operating Procedure
The organizations have an environment policy approved by the Director / Chairman which is attached as
Annexure-V.
10.3 BUDGETS FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Adequate budgetary provisions have been made by management of unit for execution of Environmental
Management Plans. The details of capital and recurring (per annum) budget earmarked for pollution control /
monitoring equipment; operation and maintenance of pollution control facilities, for greenbelt development
and maintenance is given in Error! Not a valid bookmark self-reference..
Table 10.3 Budgetary Allocation for EMP during Operation
SR.
EMP Aspect COST IN RS.
NO.
Capital Investment ( In Lakh)
1. Sewage Treatment Plant 180
2. Rainwater recharging facilities 25
3. Landscape development 30
4. Acoustic & Stacks for DG sets 24
Operation Investment ( In Lakh)
5. STP Operation & Maintenance 25
6. Landscape Maintenance 10
7. EMP Cell 6
8. Environmental Monitoring-Air, 2
Water, Noise
Total 302

CHAPTER – 11
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

11.1 BRIEF NATURE OF THE PROJECT
Surat Diamond Bourse Office will be one of the world’s largest office buildings. The building will
accommodate over 4,000-5,000 offices for the diamond traders and seeks to become the centre of
international diamond trade.
The environmental impact of the development has been consciously minimized while best suiting the
highly specialized requirements for a diamond-trading center. Passive design strategies like day-lit
workspaces, natural ventilation and indoor/outdoor interaction using landscaping have been incorporated to
eliminate/avoid Sick Building Syndrome, which is a common phenomenon is office buildings of such a
large scale.
Given the scale of the development, the primary challenge was to navigate large volumes of people. The
approach was to elevate the users’ spatial and transitional experience across the building without
highlighting the expanse of the structure. At site level, the master planning involved a conscious traffic
segregation ensuring vehicular efficiency and pedestrian safety. While the ground level was used for
vehicular movement, the podium level is exclusively designed for pedestrian circulation. Thus, the design
strategy employed was one quite similar to an airport terminal and resulted in a 22 km long consolidated
walk-able corridor across 15 floors. Functional proximities were governed by optimizing travel distances
right from the site entrance till the farthest possible office module in less than 4 minutes. Grand entrance
lobbies create a strong arrival experience and are located well within 100 M or 1.5min walking distance
from each site entrance. Each core is located within a 35 seconds walk from each lobby. Secondary cores
are located further at a distance of 1 minute walking distance from the primary cores.
Exploring the potential of adaptive comfort and creating a controlled microclimate helped realize the
possibility of using natural ventilation and (protected) open spaces for interactive functions of the
programme. The overall morphology of the building channelizes the prevailing winds making natural
ventilation an effective strategy. Common facilities making up over 40% of the built-up area were naturally
ventilated to serve as comfortable interactive spots promoting social integrity.
The summary of anticipated adverse environmental impacts due to the project and mitigation measures is as
under:
Activity and Potential
Attributes Mitigative Measures
Negative Impact
Construction Phase
Land Clearing of vegetation to allow Most optimum no. of operation by heavy
for site establishment as well equipments.

Negative Impact
as construction purposes will Selection of equipment with less noise generation.
sometimes be required. The earth moving equipments shall be periodically
Leveling and excavation will checked and maintained for noise levels. The
be done for basement workers shall be provided with adequate PPEs such
preparation and it will be as ear plugs to reduce impact of high noise levels.
restricted to minimize
excavation.
Air Sprinkling of water which lead to dust suppression
Excavation and transportation
Ensure that vehicles have a Pollution Under Control
activities
(PUC) certificate
Noise While installing plant Personal protective equipment like ear plug and ear
machinery heavy equipments muff will be provided to workers.
will be used this will generate Maintenance of vehicles.
noise
Water Sewage generated from the Minor quantity of sewage will be generated which
workers in the construction will be handled with existing sewage generation of
site will be lifted to sewage industry i.e. disposal to soak pit.
treatment plant
Ecology The local flora and fauna will Unit has well developed greenbelt; hence migration of
be affected due to construction local species within the premises is possible.
activities
Traffic This is temporary activity hence there will not be
Movement of vehicles can
major impact on traffic load of NH-8.
affect internal roads
Maintenance of internal road will be carried out.
Operation Phase
Land & Effluent from domestic water Treated with proposed State-of-the-art sewage
Water consumption and disposal treatment plant to produce tertiary treated water; this
generation, storage, handling is ultimately reused for domestic purposes such as
and disposal of domestic flushing and landscaping after treatment.
waste. Water conservation measures will be encouraged.
 Awareness among the residents regarding

optimal usage of water and reuse.
 Implementation of dual piping system: Use of

Treated sewage for domestic purposes like

Negative Impact
flushing, gardening after prior treatment.
 Rainwater harvesting facilities are proposed.
a) Roof top rain water will be harvested and it will

be treated and reused.
b) Surface run off will be harvested and it will be

used for ground water recharge through recharge
wells within the site.
Air Operation of DG sets, Equipment selected will ensure the exhaust emission
Dust emission standard.
As prescribed as per the latest amendments from the

CPCB.
DG will be used as a stand-by unit.
Periodic check up and maintenance will be done.

Noise D G Set, Vehicular movement Acoustic enclosures will be provided to DG set.
DG set will be installed in an access restricted area
(Utility section).
Use of PPE (ear plugs) will be made mandatory in

this area.
Selection of equipments to ensure that the residual
noise level of < 75 dB (A) will be maintained.
Noise levels will be checked periodically using a

noise dosimeter.
Ecology Flue gas emission and fugitive To control flue gas and fugitive emission adequate
emission pollution control measures are installed.
Water consumption &
Greenbelt is already developed with noise and air
wastewater generation and
pollution capturing species which will help in
Solid waste management
restoration of fauna.
Traffic Movement of vehicles Controlled vehicular movement with adequate
supervision.
Vehicle entry and exit scheduling so that traffic

congestion is not created on nearby public road

Negative Impact
Occupational Flue gas emission and fugitive To control flue gas and fugitive emission adequate
Health and emission (i.e. transportation & pollution control measures are installed.
Safety storage of raw material &
Use of proper PPE’s during hazardous waste
products).
handling, chemical handling etc.
Noise from various activities
Basic infrastructure i.e. facilities like drinking water,
sanitation, first aid etc. are delivered to workers.
11.2 CONCLUSIONS
With the above summary, the EIA study of the proposed project has not been identified with any major
negative impacts on the site and to the local environment. Due to the construction activities, there might be
a chance of minor risks, for which all the required precautions and preventive management plans are
proposed.
While in operation, the proposed development does not involve any processing /manufacturing activities.
The impacts include generation of domestic wastewater, solid waste, waste oil etc., for which proper well-
planned Environmental Management Plan has been proposed. Also, for the operation phase, other
permanent Environmental Management Plans like well-planned storm water management, internal
transportation management, sufficient parking provision, Sewage Treatment Plant, Organic Waste
Converter, green belt development plan has been proposed and the same will be effectively implemented.
For managing the Environmental Management Plans, an EMP cell will be framed along with environmental
monitoring routine plans with estimated budgetary allocations.
However, development of the proposed project has certain beneficial impacts/effects during the course of
its construction as well as operational phase of the project.

CHAPTER – 12
CONSULTANT ENGAGED
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study for the proposed Township and area development project of
M/s. SDB Diamond Bourse conducted by,
Name : Envision Enviro Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Address : 3rd Floor, Shri Ram Complex, Above Bank of India,
Surat-Dumas Road, Piplod,
Surat-395 007, Gujarat.
Phone : (0261) 2223003, 2224004
E-mail : info@en-vision.in
Website : www.en-vision.in
Status of accreditation with : Accredited. Certificated No: NABET/EIA/1417/ IA 003
QCI/NABET valid up to December 03, 2017
Envision Enviro Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (ISO 9001:2008 certified company) is a consulting, engineering
and equipment supplier firm delivering exceptional service and quality to public and private clients in India.
Envision is working with zeal in the field of environmental engineering for more than 20 years. Envision
has a vision of supporting and being a part of development that is sustainable to our environment.
Envision is one of the leading companies as Environmental Consultants providing the EIA study required
for Environmental Clearance from MoEF&CC/SEIAA and NOC (Consent to Establish), CCA (Consent to
Operate) from Pollution Control Board. Envision has a well established laboratory with environmental
monitoring and analysis of environmental parameters (Air & Water monitoring, Waste Water analysis,
Stack analysis).
Envision is also working as consultants, turnkey project executors and equipment suppliers in the field of
Pollution Control (Environmental) Engineering and deals with turnkey projects in Incineration System for
Solid and Hazardous waste. Envision also does the design, construction, erection and commission of Water
Treatment Facility (Effluent treatment plants, Sewage treatment plants, etc.) and Secured Landfill sites.
Envision is the first organization in India that holds Common Plastic Waste Management Facility.
Envision is enlisted contractor with PWD, Goa as Class-I-A (One-A) in the category of Water Supply &
Waste Water Disposal. Envision is recognized as Environmental Auditors and enlisted as consultants and
pollution control equipment suppliers with Gujarat Pollution Control Board. Provide Services in the field of
Structural Engineering, Water Supply Engineering and Civil Engineering. It has national cliental from state
of Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Goa, Kerala, etc
and international cliental from Dubai and Egypt.
EETPL is Member of Consulting Engineers Association of India, Indo-German Chamber of Commerce,

Society of Environmental Auditors and Consultants, Ahmedabad and Member of CII. EETPL is operated
by Mr. Nihar Doctor and Mrs. Nimisha Doctor, who are actively involved in achieving their vision to be a
significant contributor in the development sustainable by Environment using collective technical acumen to
provide services & equipments and be a part of movement of building Modern India with better
environment and safety aim.

ACCREDITATION CERIFICATE BY QCI NABET

Functional area experts and assistance to FAE involved in the EIA study for M/s. SDB Diamond Bourse,
Surat, Gujarat are as follow:
FUNCTIONAL AREA EXPERTS INVOLVED IN THE EIA

Name of EIA FUNCTIONAL AREA EXPERTS INVOLVED
Coordinator /
Assignment Head
involved FUNCTIONAL AREA NAME/S
Dr. Y. Rama Mohan

LU (Land Use)
Mr. Nihar Doctor Associate: Mayur Harsora
AQM (Meteorology, Air Quality Nihar Doctor
Associate:
Modeling & Prediction) Associate: Rushik Mistry
Mayur Harsora
AP (Air Pollution Monitoring, Nihar Doctor
Prevention & Control) Associate: Vaibhavi Kanani
WP (Water Pollution Monitoring, Nihar Doctor
Prevention, & Control) Associate: Mayur Harsora
Jinesh Shah
EB (Ecology & Biodiversity)
Associate: Ananta Desai
SE (Socio-Economy) Arif Shaikh
Mayur Harsora
N (Noise)
Associate: Nirali Patel
HG (Hydrology, Ground Water & Ravikant Sharma
Water Conservation) Associate: Apoorva Ghantiwala
RH (Risk Assessment & Hazard Jignesh Patel
Management)
SHW (Solid & Hazardous Waste Nihar Doctor
Management) Associate: Jinesh Shah
LABORATORY INVOLVED FOR BASELINE MONITORING & OTHER ANALYSIS

SR. NABL REGISTRATION
NAME OF LABORATORY ROLE
NO. STATUS
1. En-Tech Laboratory Certi No. T-3750 Monitoring and Analysis

ANNEXURES
Annexure-I
Minutes of Terms of Reference
M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. A-1

Annexure-I (Cont.)

Annexure-I (Cont.)

Annexure-II
Dream City Letter

Annexure-III
Receipt of Power Supply

Annexure-IV
IMD Data

Annexure-IV (Cont.)
IMD Data

Annexure-V
Environment Policy

Annexure-VI
Traffic Survey
Attached as separate File

TRAFFIC STUDY REPORT
Of
THE PROPOSED SURAT DIAMOND BOURSE

SURAT, GUJARAT
Prepared for
M/s SDB Diamond Bourse
February – 2018
Traffic Study of the Proposed Surat Diamond

Bourse, Surat, Gujarat
February 2018
Client : M/s SDB Diamond Bourse

67, 1st Floor,
Tapti Export, Patel Falia,,
Near Dharmanandan Diamonds Pvt. Ltd.,
Opp. HVK, Gotalawadi,
Katargam, Surat, Gujarat 395004
Traffic Consultants: M/S Transportation and Traffic Engineering

Consultants (TTEC)
F-61, Shagun Arcade,
Opp. HDFC Bank,
Gen. A.K. VaidyaMarg
Malad (E)
Mumbai – 400097
E :ttec.ms@gmail.com
W : www.ttec.co.in
T:+912228407770
Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 Project Background 3
1.2 Scope of Work 3
1.3 Structure of this Report 4
2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS 5
2.1 Existing Development Site Conditions 5
2.2 Existing Travel Pattern to Enter & Exit the Site 7
2.3 Road Network 8
2.4 Existing Traffic Conditions 17
2.5 Speed & Delay Study 34
2.5 Traffic Generation/Attraction Surveys 38
2.6 Pedestrian Traffic Generation/Attraction Surveys 74
3.0 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT LAYOUT 85
3.1 Background 85
3.2 Development Layout 85
3.3 Development Schedule 85
3.4 Design Basis of the parking layout 89
3.5 Evacuation Analysis 92
4.0 TRAFFIC GENERATION & IMPACT ANALYSIS 96
4.1 Trip Generation Estimating Procedure 96
4.2 Traffic Generation 96
4.3 Pedestrian Traffic Generation 98
4.4 Traffic Impact Analysis 100
5.0 RECOMMENDED ACCESS TO THE SITE – ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS 114
5.1 Recommendations 114
5.2 Ingress and Egress Gates Ground Level 114
5.3 Recommended Traffic Layouts & Internal Traffic Circulation 115
5.4 Mitigating measures within 5kms of Influence Radius 161
5.5 Conclusion 161
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1
Introduction
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Background
M/s SDB Diamond Bourse plans to develop a Diamond Bourse at Khajod, Surat. The
proposed development comprises of 9 interconnected towers i.e. Tower 1, Tower 2, Tower
3, Tower 4, Tower 5, Tower 6, Tower 7, Tower 8 and Tower 9.
The proposed development is surrounded by external roads from all the sides. The ingress
and egress to the proposed development is provided from all the sides through all the roads.
These roads include 90m road to the North, 45m road to the East, 45m road to the South
and 90m road to the West of the proposed development.
Recognizing the need for traffic engineering advice, M/s SDB Diamond Bourse, appointed
M/s Transportation and Traffic Engineering Consultants in the month of November,
2016 to undertake the preparation of traffic study of the proposed development.
This report presents the results and findings of the traffic study.
1.2 Scope of Work
The scope of our work during this study report covers the following aspects related to Traffic
study:
· Initial overview and comments on any current master plan layouts and surrounding
roads and identification of potential traffic issues and concerns
· Assessment of existing traffic conditions in the vicinity of the site; which includes site
surveys and analysis of the surrounding road network
· Future Traffic forecast: Traffic surveys to quantify existing flows and trip rates for this
type of development
· Traffic Assignment: This involves the pattern in which the generated traffic will be
distributed on the surrounding roads. The outcome of the traffic surveys & the
existing and future road connectivity will be the inputs for the traffic assignment.
· Traffic Impact Analysis: Assessment of the impact of the vehicles coming to the
proposed development on the surrounding road network in the immediate vicinity of
the proposed development
· Assessment of the adequacy of existing road system capacity in the vicinity of the
site to take the traffic generated from the proposed development.
· Traffic management measures to mitigate the traffic impact if any impact is
significant.
· Ingress/egress points to the development site.
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· Advise the team on pick-up, drop-off points, locations and design of pick-up and
drop-off points etc.
· Overview of the internal traffic circulation at ground level and at different parking
levels: This involves removing/reducing the conflicting vehicular movements at
different levels
· Development of traffic management scheme, layout proposals, design of external
junctions (if required), signal design (if required) etc.
· Comments on the road widths of the internal roads based on the projected traffic
generation.
· Swept path analysis: Checking the turning radius of different vehicles types (i.e.
cars.) at critical locations with the help of AUTOTRACK software
· Comments on the ramp system (i.e. circular ramps, straight ramps, the turning radius
etc.)
· Review of the parking layouts. Analyzing the areas of concern inside the car parks
· Optimization of car parking bays inside the car park, comments on the aisle
· Preparation of a report on traffic issues and recommendations.
1.3 Structure of this Report
Following this introduction Chapter 1, this report is divided into the following chapters;
Chapter 2 Existing Conditions; which describes the existing road network and the
prevailing traffic conditions in the vicinity of the development site.
Chapter 3 Development schedule
Chapter 4 Traffic Generation & Traffic Impact Analysis
Chapter 5 Recommended access to the site – Analysis of proposals
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Existing Conditions
2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS
2.1 Existing Development Site Conditions
The proposed development project site location is presented in Figure 2.1. The figure
shows the Google map of the proposed development and the surrounding area as per the
existing conditions.
The site is located some 9 Km from the Surat Domestic Airport and some 15 Km from the
Surat Railway Station.
The main roads surrounding the proposed development site is National Highway (NH-6)
North of the proposed development. The other roads of the Development plan include a
90m road to the North (i.e. parallel to NH-6/SH-168), 45 m road to the East, 45m road to the
South and 90 m road to the West.
The site is surrounded by road on all the sides. This will help in better traffic distribution
particularly during peak hours.
The entries and exits to the proposed development is segregated by all the four surrounding
roads. .
As per the existing condition, the area surrounding the proposed development is yet to be
developed.
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Figure 2.1: Google Map of the surrounding area (as per the Existing conditions)
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2.4 Existing Traffic Conditions
In order to quantify the traffic conditions and also to understand the impact of the proposed
development traffic within 5km radial distance, following traffic surveys were carried out: The
location of various traffic surveys is presented in Figure 2.13(a).
ü Road Inventory Surveys
ü Site Reconnaissance Survey
ü Photographic Surveys
ü Speed and Delay Surveys
ü Weekday Classified turning movement traffic volume count on 4-arm junction (i.e NH
6 X Althan Canal Road). The survey was carried out for 12 hours.
ü Weekday Classified Mid-Block Traffic Volume Count survey on National Highway 6

(NH 6) near TGB Hotel and near New Bamroli Road. These surveys were carried out
for 12 hours (i.e. from 8AM to 8PM).
ü Weekday Classified Mid-Block Traffic Volume Count survey on Vesu Main Road.
This survey was carried out for 12 hours (i.e. from 8AM to 8PM).
ü Traffic Generation/Attraction Surveys and Pedestrian traffic Generation/Attraction

surveys at the Ingress and Egress of the following development:
Location: Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai
Note: In order to understand the traffic flow pattern for a typical Diamond Bourse, a traffic
generation/attraction survey was required on a similar type of proposed development. The
only existing similar type of development is Bharat Diamond Bourse, Mumbai.
Figure 2.13(b) shows the location of exiting Bharat Diamond Bourse Building in Mumbai
and Figure 2.13(c) shows the locations of traffic generation/attraction survey. Figure
2.13(d) presents the location of pedestrian surveys in the existing Bharat Diamond Bourse
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Figure 2.22: Surrounding Major Road Network Traffic Details within 5km Radial Distance
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Time
Stop Total Journey Running
Road Name Total Km Start Time End Time Total Time Delay Time in Speed Speed
Peak/Non Peak
(mm:ss) (mm:ss) (mm:ss) Time Hr. (Km/Hr.) (Km/Hr.)
(Seconds)
From New Bamroli Road to NH 6 (Right Turn) 0.67 0:00 1:34 1:34 Peak 10.00 0.026 25.77 29.13
From NH 6 to New Bamroli Road (Left Turn) 0.67 0:00 1:25 1:25 Peak 0.00 0.024 28.38 28.38
From Bhestan Jian Road to NH 6 (Right Turn) 0.79 0:00 1:30 1:30 Peak 8.00 0.025 31.60 34.35
From NH 6 to Bhestan Jian Road (Left Turn) 0.79 0:00 1:21 1:21 Peak 0.00 0.0225 35.11 35.11
From Althan Canal Road to Khajod Village Road 0.56 0:00 1:15 1:15 Peak 14.00 0.021 26.88 33.05
From Khajod Village Road to Althan Canal Road 0.56 0:00 1:18 1:18 Peak 15.00 0.022 25.85 32.00
From NH 6 to Vesu Main Road (Right Turn) 0.55 0:00 1:14 1:14 Peak 10.00 0.020 27.50 30.94
From Vesu Main Road to NH 6 (Left Turn) 0.55 0:00 1:05 1:05 Peak 0.00 0.018 30.46 30.94
From NH 6 to Surat Dumas Road (Right Turn) 0.65 0:00 1:30 1:30 Peak 12.00 0.025 26.00 30.00
From Surat Dumas Road to NH 6 (Left Turn) 0.65 0:00 1:20 1:20 Peak 0.00 0.022 29.25 29.25
From Vesu Main Road to Udhna Magdalla Road (Right Turn) 0.55 0:00 1:18 1:18 Peak 8.00 0.022 25.38 28.29
From Udhna Magdalla Road to Vesu main Road (Left Turn) 0.55 0:00 1:10 1:10 Peak 0.00 0.019 28.29 28.29
From Udhana Magdalla Road to Surat Dumas Road (left Turn) 0.75 0:00 1:32 1:32 Peak 0.00 0.026 29.03 29.03
From Surat Dumas Road to Udhna Magdalla Road (Right Turn) 0.75 0:00 1:40 1:40 Peak 3.00 0.028 27.00 27.84
Figure 2.23: Summary sheet of Speed and Delay Survey Analysis for Surrounding Major Road Network Details within 5km Radial Distance
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3.4 Design Basis of the parking layout
The design basis for the proposed parking layouts is as follows:
Ø A car park should provide a safe and efficient connection to the external road network
Ø Entry and exit radii should be larger than or equal to 90 degree to allow smooth entry
and improved weaving and merging on exit.
Ø Queuing and storage at the entrance are to be within the car park/premises and not on
the external roads. The queuing area should be based on the peak hour arrival – The
storage/queuing area will depend on the security checking strategy
Ø The location of the pick-up/drop-off points should provide a facility of immediate access
to the pick-up points after exiting from the basements and also to access the basement
after leaving the drop-off points
Ø The pick-up/drop-off points should have adequate length and width to serve the peak
hour vehicular arrivals and departures.
Ø Entry and exit lanes should not cross and exit should not be before entry. If possible, the
entries and exits should be separated.
Ø The transition from the external road to a car park should be defined using lane marking
or a change of surface
Ø One way ramps are preferred, unless there is strong reason for 2 way ramps. In case of
two-way ramp, the width should be at least 7.5m
Ø Dedicated ramps for two-wheelers are also provided
Ø The traffic circulation should remove/minimize the conflicting vehicular movements.

Therefore as far as possible all the driveways/aisles should be kept one-way for better
circulation.
Ø All the driveways/aisles should be straight and dead ends should be avoided. If a dead
end cannot be avoided, then it is to be a maximum of 6 bay widths long. Else some
space should be left at the dead end for proper maneuvering of vehicle
Ø Cross-aisles and other vehicular conflict points should be eliminated. All junctions should
be designed so that traffic merges and diverges, with only convenient and safe
maneuvers required of drivers. “T” junctions/3-Arm junction is the recommended
intersection type. 4-Arm junctions should be avoided.
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Ø The minimum width of the aisle should be kept as 6m for one-way. The traffic circulation
on the drive-ways should be through and the dead ends should be avoided. Most of the
driveways are proposed as One-way driveway
Ø The traffic flow should blend/merge conveniently with the circulation in the parking level
at the vehicular entry point(s) and at the vehicular exit point(s)
Ø Adequate connectivity/ramps (i.e. in terms of capacity) should be provided between

different parking levels.
Ø The traffic circulation should minimize the average distance from the parking bay to the
ramps and vice versa should be minimized.
Ø The recommended colors are the following:

Aisle : blue
Pedestrian walkway : red delineated by solid yellow lines
Bay : light grey
Ø Speed control and traffic calming devices are to be used including ripple painted areas,
surface textures and signs are to be used. Speed humps are to be used as a last option.
Ø Aisle lengths are to be kept to a minimum, consistent with providing convenient traffic
flows for search and exit.
Ø Aisles that are 100m or longer are to have mandatory speed control devices
Ø Speed humps are required at each access control point to control vehicle speed as it
approaches the access control equipment. It is also required before entering to the
parking level.
Ø No pedestrian crossings should be provided at or near corners or at the entry to or exit
from ramps or intersections. Separate pedestrian walkways are to be located between
bays or on the sides of aisles.
Ø A one way drive-way is usually 6 meters, therefore 4 meters of aisle width is acceptable
for vehicle movement with a one meter pedestrian walkway on each side of the aisle
where possible
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Figure 3.4: Driveway with Pedestrian Strip
Ø The minimum width of the pedestrian walkways should be 1 m
Ø No parking space should be more than 30m away from a pedestrian route that leads
to a car park exit.
Ø Pedestrian walkways are preferably painted in a different colour which is usually red
with yellow line marking
Ø Disabled parking is to be provided at the rate of 1-2% of all parking spaces.
Ø The disabled space configuration should consist of 2.6m width with 0.6m on each
side for wheelchair usage. The minimum size of a disabled car park space is the
same length as a standard space but is to be 1.2m greater in width
Figure 3.5: Disabled Parking
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Table 4.7: Comparison of Congestion Indices (V/C ratios)

V/C Ratio Level of
Volume Capacity
Road Name Traffic Scenario (Congestion Service
(PCU's/hr.) (PCU's/hr)
Index) (LOS)
Existing Traffic Conditions - - -
Projected Traffic Conditions
2582 0.48 C
(Year 2023)
45m wide Proposed
DP Road to the West 2735 0.51 C
(Year 2028) 5400
to the Proposed
Development Projected Traffic Conditions
2881 0.53 C
(Year 2033)
3068 0.57 C
(Year 2038)
Existing Traffic Conditions 823 0.34 B
1689 0.70 D
(Year 2023)
1841 0.77 D
Althan Sarsana Road (Year 2028) 2400
2017 0.84 D
(Year 2033)
2222 0.93 E
(Year 2038)
Existing Traffic Conditions 2343 0.49 C
3451 0.72 D
(Year 2023)
NH6/SH168(Towards
NH 8) near Junction of 3884 0.81 D
(Year 2028) 4800
Althan Canal Road X
NH 6 Projected Traffic Conditions
4386 0.91 E
(Year 2033)
4967 1.03 F
(Year 2038)
3136 0.65 C
(Year 2023)
NH6/SH168(Towards
Hajira) near Junction 3518 0.73 D
(Year 2028) 4800
of Althan Canal Road
X NH 6 Projected Traffic Conditions
3962 0.83 D
(Year 2033)
4476 0.93 E
(Year 2038)
Existing Traffic Conditions 3610 0.75 D
4273 0.89 E
(Year 2023)
NH 6/SH 168 near New 4940 1.03 F
(Year 2028) 4800
Bamroli Road
5712 1.19 F
(Year 2033)
6608 1.38 F
(Year 2038)
2285 0.48 C
(Year 2023)
NH 6/SH 168 near TGB 2614 4800 0.54 C
(Year 2028)
2995 0.62 C
(Year 2033)
Projected Traffic Conditions 3437 0.72 D
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(Year 2038)
Existing Traffic Conditions 595 0.25 A
822 0.34 B
(Year 2023)
932 0.39 B
Vesu Main Road (Year 2028) 2400
1059 0.44 B
(Year 2033)
1207 0.50 C
(Year 2038)
1103 0.15 A
(Year 2023)
90m wide Road to the Projected Traffic Conditions
1407 0.20 A
North of the Proposed (Year 2028) 7200
1796 0.25 A
(Year 2033)
2293 0.32 B
(Year 2038)
1103 0.15 A
(Year 2023)
1407 0.20 A
West of the Proposed (Year 2028) 7200
1796 0.25 A
(Year 2033)
2293 0.32 B
(Year 2038)
735 0.14 A
(Year 2023)
938 0.17 A
East of the Proposed (Year 2028) 5400
1198 0.22 A
(Year 2033)
1528 0.28 A
(Year 2038)
735 0.14 A
(Year 2023)
938 0.17 A
South of the Proposed (Year 2028) 5400
1198 0.22 A
(Year 2033)
1528 0.28 A
(Year 2038)
735 0.14 A
(Year 2023)
938 0.17 A
Waste Disposal Road (Year 2028) 5400
1198 0.22 A
(Year 2033)
1528 0.28 A
(Year 2038)
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Table 4.8: Operating Condition of Road in terms of V/C as per IRC 106-1990
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5.0 RECOMMENDED ACCESS TO THE SITE – ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS
5.1 Recommendations
Initial analysis of the estimated traffic flows described above in Chapter 4, indicates about
the peak hour traffic generation by different gates of the proposed development.
Therefore the Ground level/Entry level and the Basement levels of the proposed
development are designed accordingly.
5.2 Ingress and Egress Gates Ground Level
The main points of consideration for the Entry/Exit and Traffic Circulation strategy are as
follows:
Ø The traffic layout provides a one-way traffic circulation on the peripheral internal
road. One-way traffic circulation minimizes traffic congestion and removes/reduces
the potential point of vehicular conflict.
Ø A one-way traffic circulation utilizes maximum capacity of the road.
Ø The traffic is distributed (on the internal road as well as external road)as there are
separate entries and exits. This will minimize the traffic congestion. This will futher
help to utilize the capacity of the internal peripheral road to maximum
Ø The holding area required at the entry for security screening will be minimum. There
will be less chances of vehicular queues spilling off on the main road thereby
disrupting external traffic.
Ø The traffic layout gives provision for cars, taxis, Autos, Service Vehicles/Goods
Vehicles, Custom Vehicles and two-wheelers
Ø The traffic layout provides dedicated Entry & Exit for Customs Vehicles.
Ø The traffic layout gives provision for Intermediate Public Transport modes like taxies,
Autos etc.
Ø It provides integration with the future public transport in terms of location of bus stops
in the surrounding road network
Ø It provides immediate entry and immediate exit for a self driven car. This reduces the
traffic congestion at the pick-up/drop-off points
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Ø The traffic layout provides immediate entry and immediate exit for two-wheelers with
two dedicated set of two-wheeler entry and exit ramps without passing through the
pick-up/drop-off point
Ø The traffic layout provides a facility for pick-up/drop-off for all the buildings. ( i.e. A
Chauffer driven car can access the parking after dropping off a person . It can also
access the pick-up point after exiting the parking levels)
Ø A visitor car can exit immediately after pick-up/drop-off
Ø It provides a dedicated Service vehicles entry and exit.
Ø It provides dedicated entry & exit plus for pedestrians. It also provides a 3.0m
pedestrian walkway along the periphery which is segregated from vehicular
movement
Figure 5.1 presents the total entry and exit gates to the proposed development.
The details of all the gates are as follows:
v There are total 19 gates to the proposed development. The 19 gates include 5 Entry
gates for Cars and Two-wheelers, 5 Exit Gates for Cars and Two-wheelers, One
dedicated Entry gate and one dedicated Exit gate for Service Vehicles, 6 Pedestrian
Entry plus Exit Gates and a dedicated entry and exit gate for Customs Vehicles.
Figure 5.2 presents the total number of ramps provided in the proposed development. The
details of the ramp are as follows:
Ramp 1 : 6m One-way Exit Ramp for Cars & Two-wheelers

Ramp 2 : 6m One-way Entry Ramp for Cars & Two-wheelers
Ramp 3 : 7.5m Two-Way Ramp for Cars & Two-Wheelers
Ramp 4 : 4m One-way Exit Ramp for Two-wheelers
Ramp 5 : 4m One-way Entry Ramp for Two-wheelers
Ramp 7 : 6m One-way Exit Ramp for Cars & Two-wheelers
Ramp 8 : 6m One-way Entry Ramp for Cars & Two-wheelers
Ramp 10: Assembly of two 3m scissor ramps for Two-wheelers
5.3 Recommended Traffic Layouts & Internal Traffic Circulation
Figure 5.3, Figure 5.4 and Figure 5.5 presents the recommended parking layouts with the
complete traffic circulation
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Figure 5.1: Entry and Exit Gates to the Proposed Development
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5.4 Mitigating measures within 5kms of Influence Radius
The same are listed as follows:
Internal Measures by the Project Proponent
Proper traffic control measures should be provided to regulate the flow of traffic/to
streamline the traffic flow. These traffic management measures include:
• Adequate traffic signs will be provided to notify the residents

• Most of the junctions inside the premises will be made 3-arm junctions and the
potential points of conflicts are removed/ minimized.
• There are separate entry and exit gates to the proposed development which will help
in even distribution of traffic.
• Separate pedestrian gates are provided to remove/reduce the vehicles & pedestrian
conflicts
• Proper Parking management system will be provided to guide the traffic flow
• Proper Signage system will be provided for efficient traffic movement at Ground level
and basement levels.
• Traffic wardens will be assigned to regulate the traffic flow during peak hours.
Future Development
• Junctions in the vicinity of the proposed development should be signalized to

regulate the traffic.
• All the surrounding roads should be widened and constructed as per the TP map of
the area. The same need ot be done before the proposed development is in place
• NH6/SH 168 should be widened as six lanes two way divided road.
• The ROW of the highway is 90m. Therefore the Service road along the entire length
of the NH6/SH 168 should be constructed on both the sides. This Service road
should operate as one-way to increase the capacity and for better traffic movement.
The same will help to distribute/reduce the traffic of the highway in future.
• In order to integrate the public transport, adequate number of bus stops should be
provided. The locations of these bus stops are shown in the traffic management plan.
5.5 Conclusion
It is expected that the proposed development will attract and generate an increase of
vehicular traffic coming into the area. It is estimated that proposed development will attract
and generate some 3223-3776 PCU/Hr. during peak hours.
The traffic generation from the proposed development is substantial. This will create
pressure on surrounding roads but will be evenly distributed to multiple entries and exits
from surrounding roads.
As per the existing conditions the peripheral roads (i.e. 90m Wide Roads the North and East
and 45m wide Roads to the East & South direction) do not exist. However these proposed
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roads are very wide and the capacity of these roads is adequate to take the additional traffic
that will be generated from the proposed development. Therefore although the traffic impact
will be substantial but will be mitigated.
The detail traffic analysis within 5km radial distance of the proposed development further
shows that most of the major roads within 5km have enough capacity to take the additional
traffic that will be generated from the proposed development. The speed and delay surveys
show that the vehicular movement on the surrounding roads is smooth and has good
operating speed with less delay. However in long term (i.e. around 10-15 years) the
Highway NH-6/SH-168 need to be widened as per the proposed width and should be
provided with a Service road on both the sides along the entire length. The Service road will
mitigate the traffic impact because of the proposed development and other future
developments.
The proposed one-way traffic circulation at Ground level and in the basements of the
proposed development will remove the potential points of conflict and will help in efficient
traffic circulation.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

AND EMP REPORT

For Proposed Commercial Complex “Surat Diamond Bourse”

Name : Nihar Doctor

M/s. SDB Diamond Bourse, Surat, Gujarat

I, Mathurbhai Madhabhai Savani (Director) of M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE willing to

Place : Surat Mathurbhai Madhabhai Savani

1.1 PURPOSE OF EIA 1-1

CHAPTER-2 : PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2-1

CHAPTER-3 : BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

3.1 INTRODUCTION 3-1

CHAPTER-4 : ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS 4-1

CHAPTER-5 : ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE)

5.1 GENERAL 5-1

CHAPTER-6 : ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

CHAPTER-7 : ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION/HEARING 7-1

CHAPTER-8 : PROJECT BENEFITS

8.1 GENERAL 8-1

CHAPTER-9: ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 9-1

CHAPTER-10: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1 INTRODUCTION 10-1

CHAPTER-11: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

11.1 BRIEF NATURE OF THE PROJECT 11-1

CHAPTER-12 : DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. I-3

1.1 GENERAL SITING CRITERIA 1-2

2.1 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 2-12

3.1 CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA 3-2

4.1 IMPACT IDENTIFICATION MATRIX 4-3

6.1 POST MONITORING SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS DURING 6-1

M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. I-4

8.1 PROPOSED CSR ACTIVITIES 8-3

10.1 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 10-2

M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. I-5

4.1 SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF 24-HOUR AVERAGE SPM CONC.(g/m3) 4-10

10.1 AN ORGANOGRAM OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL 10-5

M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. I-6

I MINUTES OF TERMS OF REFERENCE A-1

M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. I-7

DATE OF TOR MEETING: 15th December, 2017

TOR MINUTES OF 26th MEETING

TORS AND ITS COMPLIANCE

NO. TERMS OF REFERENCE COMPLIANCE

M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. T-1

M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. T-2

M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. T-3

M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. T-4

1.2 PROMOTERS AND THEIR BACKGROUND

M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. 1-1

Identification Latitude & Longitude

Figure 1-1: Location of the Project Site

M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. 1-2

1.4 Scope of Study

M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. 1-3

1.5 REGULATORY FRAME WORK

M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. 1-4

M/S. SDB DIAMOND BOURSE, SURAT, GUJARAT. 1-5

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES

2.1 TYPE OF THE PROJECT