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Environmental Impact Assessment Report

For

Proposed Industrial Area Development


(Baggad Industrial Area) near
at Village-Baggad, Tehsil - Bhim, District -
Rajsamand (Rajasthan)

Rajasthan State Industrial Development


& Investment Corporation
Limited (RIICO)

Prepared by:

EQMS INDIA PVT. LTD. INDIA, Delhi


304 & 305, 3rd Floor, Plot No. 16, Rishabh Towers,
Community Centre, Karkardooma, Delhi – 110 092
Telephone : +91 1130003200
E-mail: eqms@eqmsindia.org Web site: www.eqmsindia.com

Document No. DEIA/RIICO-BAGGAD/2016/1/R02

Febuary-2017
Project: Environmental Impact Assessment
Study of Proposed Industrial Area
Development (Baggad Industrial
Area) at Village-Baggad, Tehsil-
Bhim, District-Rajsamand
(Rajasthan)

Client: Rajasthan State Industrial Development &


Investment Corporation Limited (RIICO)
EIA of Proposed Industrial Area Development (Baggad Industrial Area) by
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Prelude .................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Project & Project Proponent................................................................................... 2
1.3 Mineral Production in District Rajsamand. ............................................................. 2
1.4 Objective of the Study............................................................................................ 3
1.5 Purpose of Study ................................................................................................... 4
1.6 Scope of Study ...................................................................................................... 4
1.7 Project Location ..................................................................................................... 4
1.8 Site Selection Criteria ............................................................................................ 5
1.9 Benefits from the Project ....................................................................................... 6
1.10 Regulatory Framework .......................................................................................... 7
1.11 ToR Compliance Matrix ......................................................................................... 8
1.12 Structure of the Report ........................................................................................ 14
2 Project Description....................................................................................................... 16
2.1 Type of the Project .............................................................................................. 16
2.2 Need of the Project .............................................................................................. 16
2.3 Project Location ................................................................................................... 18
2.4 Connectivity of the Project Site ............................................................................ 18
2.5 Topography of the Project Site ............................................................................ 18
2.6 Existing Land Use Pattern of the Project Site ...................................................... 19
2.7 Project Planning and Area Statement .................................................................. 20
2.8 Zoning & Type of industry .................................................................................... 23
2.9 Infrastructure Development.................................................................................. 23
2.9.1 Site Preparation ............................................................................................... 23
2.9.2 Road Development .......................................................................................... 23
2.10 Drainage System Development ........................................................................... 29
2.11 Type of Industries ................................................................................................ 30
2.12 Project Requirements .......................................................................................... 31
2.13 Construction Material Sourcing ............................................................................ 31
2.14 Water Requirement ............................................................................................. 31
2.15 Power Requirement ............................................................................................. 32
2.16 Environmental Consideration ............................................................................... 32
2.17 Public Hearing ..................................................................................................... 38
3 Description of the Environment .................................................................................... 39
3.1 Prelude ................................................................................................................ 39
3.2 Site Description and its Environs ......................................................................... 39
3.3 Physical Environment .......................................................................................... 42
3.1.1 Topography ..................................................................................................... 42
3.1.2 Geology of the Study Area ............................................................................... 45
3.1.3 Groundwater Resources .................................................................................. 45
3.1.3.1 Hydrogeology .................................................................................................. 45
3.1.3.2 Depth to Water Level ....................................................................................... 46
3.4 Micro-Meteorology ............................................................................................... 50
3.5 Baseline Environmental Quality ........................................................................... 51
3.1.6 Air Environment ............................................................................................... 52
3.1.7 Noise Environment .......................................................................................... 55
3.1.8 Water Environment .......................................................................................... 56
3.1.9 Soil Environment.............................................................................................. 57
3.6 Traffic Survey ...................................................................................................... 61
3.7 Biological Environment ........................................................................................ 62
3.7.1 Forest and Forest Types .................................................................................. 62
3.7.2 Core Area (Proposed Industrial Area) .............................................................. 62
3.7.3 Aquatic Ecology ............................................................................................... 70

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3.8 Socio-Economic Environment .............................................................................. 70


3.8.1 Demographic Profile ........................................................................................ 70
3.8.2 Infrastructure ................................................................................................... 74
4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and the proposed mitigation Measures ................. 76
4.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 76
4.2 Prediction of Impacts – Construction Phase ........................................................ 76
4.2.1 Topography ..................................................................................................... 77
4.2.2 Air Environment ............................................................................................... 77
4.2.3 Water Environment .......................................................................................... 79
4.2.4 Noise Environment .......................................................................................... 80
4.2.5 Land Environment............................................................................................ 81
4.2.6 Demography and Socio-economics ................................................................. 83
4.2.7 Soil Environment.............................................................................................. 83
4.2.8 Biological Environment .................................................................................... 85
4.2.9 Rainwater Harvesting & Storm Water Runoff ................................................... 86
4.2.10 Traffic Survey .................................................................................................. 86
4.3 Prediction of Impacts-Operation Phase ............................................................... 88
4.3.1 Air Environment ............................................................................................... 88
4.3.2 Water Environment .......................................................................................... 88
4.3.3 Noise Environment .......................................................................................... 89
4.3.4 Land Environment............................................................................................ 90
4.3.5 Biological Environment .................................................................................... 90
4.3.6 Traffic Survey .................................................................................................. 91
4.3.7 Socio-economic Environment .......................................................................... 92
5 Project Benefits............................................................................................................ 96
5.1 Prelude ................................................................................................................ 96
5.2 Infrastructure Development.................................................................................. 96
5.3 Industrial Development ........................................................................................ 96
5.4 Employment Opportunities................................................................................... 96
6 Additional Studies ........................................................................................................ 97
6.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 97
6.2 Objective ............................................................................................................. 97
6.3 Methodology ........................................................................................................ 98
6.3.1 System Study .................................................................................................. 98
6.3.2 Hazard Identification ........................................................................................ 98
6.3.3 Frequency of Hazard Occurrence .................................................................... 98
6.3.4 Consequence Analysis .................................................................................... 98
6.3.5 Risk Reducing Measures ................................................................................. 98
6.4 Fire and Explosion Index ..................................................................................... 99
6.5 Risk Mitigation Measures ................................................................................... 100
6.6 Disaster Management Plan (DMP) .................................................................... 101
6.6.1 General.......................................................................................................... 101
6.6.2 Definition of Disaster ...................................................................................... 101
6.6.3 Identification and Assessment of Hazards ..................................................... 101
6.6.4 Guidelines for DMP ........................................................................................ 101
6.6.5 Appointment of Personnel and Definition ....................................................... 102
7 Environmental Monitoring Program ............................................................................ 106
7.1 Prelude .............................................................................................................. 106
7.2 Environmental Laboratory Equipment ................................................................ 109
7.3 Organizational Setup of Environmental Management ........................................ 109
7.4 Routine Monitoring ............................................................................................ 109
7.4.1 Green Space Maintenance ............................................................................ 110
7.4.2 Manpower for Environmental Management.................................................... 110
7.5 Budgetary Provision For Environmental Monitoring ........................................... 110

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8 Environmental Management Plan .............................................................................. 111


8.1 Introduction........................................................................................................ 111
8.2 Environmental Management During Constructional Stage ................................. 111
8.3 Management during Operational Stage ............................................................. 114
8.4 Noise Level Management .................................................................................. 116
8.5 Solid Waste Management .................................................................................. 116
8.6 Green Belt Development ................................................................................... 117
8.7 Traffic Management Plan ................................................................................... 119
8.8 Solar Streetlights ............................................................................................... 119
8.9 Corporate Social Responsibility ......................................................................... 119
8.10 Environmental Monitoring Programme ............................................................... 119
9 Summary and Conclusions ........................................................................................ 121

List of Tables
Table 1.1: RIICO - At a Glance ............................................................................................. 1
Table 1.2: Brief Summary of Net Profit of RIICO Since 2002................................................. 2
Table 1.3: Mineral production in Udaipur District ................................................................... 3
Table 1.4: Regulations Applicable to the Proposed Project ................................................... 7
Table 1.5 Compliance of TOR Points – 18th June 2015 ......................................................... 8
Table 2.1: Connectivity of Proposed Project Site................................................................ 18
Table 2.2: Khasra-wise Land Use of the Project Site........................................................... 19
Table 2.3: Area Statement .................................................................................................. 20
Table 2.4 Detail of Industrial Plots ....................................................................................... 21
Table 2.5: Details of Road Development ............................................................................. 23
Table 2.6: Requirement of Construction Material ................................................................ 31
Table 2.7: Proposed Species to be planted ......................................................................... 34
Table 2.8: Cost of Project .................................................................................................... 38
Table 2.9: Implementation Schedule ................................................................................... 38
Table 2.10: Summary of Public Hearing .............................................................................. 38
Table 3.1: Salient Environmental Features around Proposed Plant Site ............................. 39
Table 3.2: Groundwater resources in Blocks and Rajsamand district .................................. 45
Table 3.3: Seasonal Water Level Fluctuation (Pre &Post-monsoon, 2006) ......................... 46
Table 3.4: Land Use Category in the Study Area ................................................................ 48
Table 3.5: Meteorological Data of Chittorgarh (Period 1961-1990) ...................................... 50
Table 3.6: Summary of Micrometeorological Data ............................................................... 50
Table 3.7: Environmental Monitoring Locations ................................................................... 52
Table 3.8: Ambient Air Quality Status (Winter Season) ....................................................... 54
Table 3.9: Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations .................................................................. 55
Table 3.10: Ambient Noise Quality Results, dB (A) ............................................................. 55
Table 3.11: Water Sampling Locations ................................................................................ 56
Table 3.12: Groundwater Quality in the Study Area ............................................................ 56
Table 3.13: Groundwater Quality in the Study Area (Contd.) ............................................... 57
Table 3.14: Soil Sampling Locations ................................................................................... 58
Table 3.15: Physiochemical Characteristics of Soil ............................................................. 58
Table 3.14 a: List of Tree Flora Recorded in the Study Area during primary study .............. 63
Table 3.14 b: List of Shrub Flora Recorded in the Study Area during primary study ............ 64
Table 3.14c: List of Herb/Grass Flora Recorded in the Study Area during primary study .... 65
Table 3.15 a. List of Mammalian Fauna Recorded/reported during primary study ............... 68
Table 3.15 b. List of Avi- Fauna Recorded in the study area during primary survey ............ 68
Table 3.16. List of Herpetofauna Recorded in the study area .............................................. 69
Table 3.17: Village-wise Population Distribution of Study Area ........................................... 70
Table 3.18: Infrastructure Facilities in the Villages of Study Area ........................................ 75
Table 4.1: Predicted Impacts on Existing Ecology during Construction Phase .................... 87
Table 4.2: Predicted Impacts on Ecology during Operation Phase ...................................... 94

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Table 4.3:Pre mitigation Matrix for Various Project Activities and Associated Potential
Environmental Impacts on Various Environmental Attributes ....................................... 95
Table 8.1: Environmental Monitoring during Constructional Phase.................................... 106
Table 8.2 Environmental Monitoring during Operational Phase ......................................... 108
Table 8.3: Environmental Monitoring Cost......................................................................... 110
Table 9.1 Air Pollution Control Measures .......................................................................... 114
Table 5.1: List of Plant Species with Higher Sound Absorption Co-efficient ...................... 118
Table 5.2: List of Plant Species Suitable for Noise and Dust Attenuation .......................... 118
Table 5.3: List of Plant Species Suitable for Dust and Air Pollution Abatement ................. 118
List of Figures
Figure 1.1: Location of the Project Area ................................................................................ 5
Figure 2.1: Location Map of the Proposed Baggad Industrial Area within 10 km ................. 17
Figure 2.2: Slop of the Project Site Area ............................................................................. 19
Figure 2.3: Current View of Proposed Site .......................................................................... 20
Figure 2.4: Plot Plan of Baggad Industrial Area ................................................................... 22
Figure 2.5: Cross Section of a Typical Road ....................................................................... 24
Figure 2.6: Cross Section of 45-m ROW with 1.5-m wide central Verge .............................. 25
Figure 2.7: Cross Section of 30-m ROW ............................................................................. 26
Figure 2.8: Cross Section of 24-m ROW ............................................................................. 27
Figure 2.10: Drainage Plan ................................................................................................. 30
Figure 2.11 Landscape Plan ............................................................................................... 36
Figure 2.12: RWH Pit Design .............................................................................................. 37
Figure 3.6: Land Use Pattern of the Study Area .................................................................. 48
Figure 3.7: Land use Map of the Study Area ....................................................................... 49
Figure 3.8(a): Wind Rose Diagram (Post-monsoon Season) ............................................... 51
Figure 3.8(b): Wind Frequency Distribution Graph (Post - Monsoon Season) ..................... 51
Figure 3.9: Monitoring Locations within 10 km study area .................................................. 53
Figure 3.12: Tehsil wise population of the Study Area ......................................................... 71
Figure 3.13:Tehsil-wise SC/ST Population in Study Area .................................................... 72
Figure 3.14: Gender-wise Distribution of Literacy in Study Area .......................................... 72
Figure 3.15 :Workers Scenario of Study Area ..................................................................... 72
Figure 3.16 :Genderwise Distribution of Workers ................................................................ 73
Figure 3.17: Types of Main Workers in Study Area ............................................................. 73
Figure 3.18:Types of Marginal Workers in Study Area ........................................................ 74
List of Annexures

Annexure I : NABET Accreditation Certificate


Annexure II : ToR Letter
Annexure III : Site Selection
Annexure IV : Application submitted to CGWA
Water requirement calculations for Industrial zones along with
Annexure V :
Rainwater harvesting report and RWH Plan
Annexure VI : Land use according to the revenue records and present status
Annexure VII : Storm Water Management Plan
Annexure VIII : Plot Plan of Baggad Industrial Area
Annexure IX : Utality/Services Plan
Annexure X : Green Belt Plan
Annexure XI : Electrical Plan
Annexure XII : Water Supply line Plan
Annexure XIII : Road Distribution Plan
Annexure XIV : Lab Analysis Report
Annexure XV : NBWL Clearance
Annexure XIV : Public Hearing proceeding

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Abbreviation
AM Ante-Meridian
AP Air Pollution
AQ Air Quality
ASL Above Sea Level
BHC Benzene Hexa-Chloride
C.I. Cast Iron
CGWA Central Ground Water Authority
CHWTSDF Common Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage & Disposal Facility
CPCB Central Pollution Control Board
CTO Consent to Operate
Cum Cubic meter
dB(A) Audible Decibel
dB(C) Continuous Decibel
DG Diesel Generator
E East
EB Ecology and Biodiversity
EC EIA Co-coordinator
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EMP Environmental Management Plan
ETP Effluent Treatment Plant
FAE Functional Area Expert
GIS Geographical Information System
gm/cc gram per cubic centimeter
GSS Grid Sub-Station
GSS Geology and Soil
ha Hectare
HG Hydrogeology
HP Hand Pump
IRC Indian Road Congress
IS India Standard
IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
JVVNL Jaipur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited
kg Kilogram
KLD Kilo Liter per Day
km Kilometer
kmph Kilometer per Hour
LAI Leaf Area Index
LC Least Concern
LU Land Use
m meter
m/s meter / second
m/yr meter / year
max. Maximum
mg/kg microgram per kilogram
mg/l microgram per liter
min. Minimum
mm Millimeter
MoEF&CC Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change
msa Million Standard Axles
MSW Municipal Solid Waste
MT Metric Ton
MVA Million Volt Ampere
N North

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NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards


NABET National Accreditation Board for Education and Training
NABL National Accreditation Board of Laboratories
ND Not Detected
NH National Highway
NOx Oxides of Nitrogen
NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Unit
NV Noise & Vibration
oC Degree Celsius
PHC Primary Health Centre
PHSC Primary Health Sub-Centre
PM Post-Meridian
PM10 Particulate Matter less than 10 micron size
PM2.5 Particulate matter less than 2.5 micron size
PUC Pollution Under Control Certificate
PVC Poly Vinyl Chloride
QCI Quality Council of India
RH Risk and Hazard Analysis
RIICO Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation
RIMDC Rajasthan State Industrial & Mineral Development Corporation Limited
ROW Right of Way
Rs. Rupees
RSPCB Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board
SC Scheduled Caste
SE Socio Economic
SH State Highway
SO2 Sulphur Dioxide
SPV Special Purpose Vehicle
sq.km Square kilometer
sq.m. Square Meter
STP Sewage Treatment Plant
ST Scheduled Tribes
SW Solid Waste
TW Tube Well
v/v Volume by volume ratio
W Well
WBM Water Bound Macadum
WP Water Pollution
WMM Wet Mix Macadum
WNW West-North-West
WSW West-South-West
μmhos /cm micromhos per centimeter
µg/m3 microgram per cubic meter

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1 INTRODUCTION

This Chapter provides background information of the project proponent, Need for the EIA
study as per prevailing legislation, Location and brief description of the project,
methodology adopted for EIA study and structure of the report.

1.1 Prelude
Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation, popularly known as
RIICO, is a premier agency of Government of Rajasthan that has played a catalytic role
in the industrial development of Rajasthan. The corporation was incorporated on 28th
March, 1969 as Rajasthan State Industrial & Mineral Development Corporation Limited
(RIMDC) and got its present name (RIICO) on 1st January, 1980.
RIICO-The Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation Ltd. since
its inception in 1969 has emerged as a multi-faceted and dynamic institution .It has kept
pace with the industrialisation process in providing complete and innovative means of
financial and investment support services.
RIICO is also the sole government agency in the State involved in development of land
for industrial enterprises. Large, medium and small scale projects get an easy access to
a ready to use base with supportive infrastructure facilities in the industrial areas,
developed and managed by RIICO. The financial and vital infrastructural facilities
provided by RIICO have contributed to promoting accelerated growth of industrial sector
in the State.
RIICO has 27 offices in Rajasthan and one in Delhi and has staff strength of 1,000. As
on June 30, 2015, RIICO has total authorized capital of Rs. 2,350-million and paid-up
capital of Rs. 2,102-million. A brief summary of RIICO is presented in 0.
Table 1.1: RIICO - At a Glance
S. No. Particular Details
(Cumulative since inception Up to May, 2015)
1. Investment Catalyzed (Rs. in Millions) 83784.0
2. Employment Generated (Nos.) 107870
3. Land Acquired (Acres) 78123.81
4. Land Developed (Acres) 43972.56
5. Industrial Areas (Nos.) 328
6. Growth Centers (Nos.) 8
7. Mini Growth Centers (Nos.) 13
8. Plots Allotted (Nos.) 53943
9. Industries in Production in Industrial Areas (Nos.) 35277
(Source: Official Website of RIICO-http://riico.co.in/glance.htm)

Services being provided by RIICO to investors and entrepreneurs include:

Site selection and acquisition of land, Financial assistance to small medium and large
scale projects, Equity participation in large projects on merit, Technical consultancy for
project identification and technical tie-ups, Escort services, facilitation of government

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clearances, Merchant banking and financial tie-ups, and extending incentives and
concessions as per the policy of the State Government. A brief summary of Net Profit of
RIICO Since 2002 to 30th November 2013 is presented in Table 1.2 as follows;

Table 1.2: Brief Summary of Net Profit of RIICO Since 2002


Year Net Profit Year Net Profit
2002-03 Rs.34.23 Million 2008-09 Rs.1349.65 Million
2003-04 Rs.57.59 Million 2009-10 Rs.1533.63 Million
2004-05 Rs.295.84 Million 2010-11 Rs.2035.56 Million
2005-06 Rs.621.55 Million 2011-12 Rs.4734.41 Million
2006-07 Rs.966.42 Million 2012-13 Rs 2713.90 Million
2007-08 Rs.1,867.41 Million 2013-14 Rs 1326.70 Million

1.2 Project & Project Proponent


In it’s strived to provide continuous industrial growth of the State of Rajasthan, in Year
2010, RIICO has planned to develop new industrial areas in various parts of the State. It
is proposed to develop 13 industrial areas in different districts of Rajasthan as 03 no. in
Jaipur, 02 in Udaipur, 01 in Jhalawar, 01 in Chittorgarh, 01 in Rajsamad, 04 in Alwar and
01 in Hanumangarh. Proposed Baggad Industrial Area is one of the proposed 13
industrial areas.
The proposed Baggad Industrial Area project comes under Udaipur Unit of RIICO. The
registered office of which is situated in Road No. 2, Mewar Industrial Area, Udaipur-
313001. Some of the Industrial Areas successfully being managed by Udaipur Unit of
RIICO are:
 Mewar Industrial Area, Udaipur
 Sukher Industrial Area, Udaipur
 Fateh Nagar Industrial Area, District: Udaipur.
 Sanwar Industrial Area, District: Udaipur
 Pratap Nagar Industrial Area,
 Gudli Industrial Area
 Bhamashah (Kaladwas) Industrial Area, Udaipur
 Kaladwas IID Centre, Udaipur
 Dohinda Industrial Area
 Rajnagar Industrial area, District: Rajsamand.
The proposed project (Baggad Industrial Area) comes under Udaipur Unit of RIICO. The
registered office of which is situated in Road No. 2, Mewar Industrial Area, Udaipur-
313001. For proposed industrial area, RIICO had acquired 103.00-ha government land.
Detailed description of the project is given in Chapter-2.

1.3 Mineral Production in District Rajsamand.


Udaipur is a source of several important minerals like limestone, Granite, Marbles etc.
The production of some of the minerals for the years 2005 through 2007 is provided in
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Table 1.3: Mineral production in Udaipur District


Financial Year 2005-06 2006-07
Minerals Production (Thousand Tons) Production (Thousand Tons)
Major Minerals
Lead Zinc (ROM) 171.797 812.000
Asbestos 0.622 0.000
Barytes 10.022 6.712
Calcite 54.920 26.297
Dolomite 71.487 59.328
Ochres 34.400 18.290
Pyrophillite 10.071 12.963
Quartz 0.000 5.400
Rock Phosphate 237.892 1,819.027
Soapstone 265.577 246.987
Minor Minerals
Kankar Bajri 1,576.786 1,597.500
Limestone 51.802 56.992
Marble 207.898 224.088
Masonry Stone 1,447.501 1,927.016
Serpentine 1,063.575 675.674
(Source: RIICO)

It can be inferred from the table above that there is an increased production of minor
minerals, like Limestone, Marble masonry stone etc., and also some major minerals, like
Rock-phosphates, Pyrophillite, Lead Zinc (ROM) etc. Based on the information provided
in the Table above, RIICO has taken the opportunity of fulfilling this increased demand of
a Mineral Processing Unit/Organized Industrial Area near the quarry for these minerals in
the District.

1.4 Objective of the Study


The objective of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study is to identify, predict,
evaluate, and mitigate the biophysical and other relevant effects by the development of
Baggard industrial area, prior to the major decisions and commitments were made.
These studies integrate the environmental concerns and mitigation measures into the
project planning stages like basic design, detailed design, construction and operational
phases of the proposed Industrial Area. Monitoring and feedback on Health, Safety and
Environment (HSE) and training activities can be planned thoroughly and effectively with
the help of these studies. To achieve the above objectives the following policy is
recommended.
 EIA to be prepared with base line data collection and making use of preliminary
design specifications/data of the proposed operations.
 The findings and recommendations of the study are to be incorporated into the
project planning, design, conducting operations of the project.
 The EIA will cover one season baseline environmental data, as per the guidelines of
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), New Delhi. The
scope includes collection of baseline data with respect to major environmental
components, viz. Air, Noise, Water, Land, and Biological components for evaluation
of environmental impacts to delineate Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

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To control the adverse impacts, sound and safe environmental management plan has to
be implemented by the proponent, which makes environmental protection as essential
requirement along with profits due to the production

1.5 Purpose of Study


The proposed Baggad Industrial area has a total area of 103.00 Ha and the proposed
area under scheme is 98.754 Ha, which includes 266 industrial plots along with services,
commercial area, open and green area. Due to presence of Todgarh Roali Wildlife
sanctuary located at 3.37 km from the proposed industrial area, Project Falls under
Category “A” Schedule No. 7 (c) Industrial estates /Parks/ Complex/ areas, export
processing Zone, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Biotic Parks, Leather complex as per
MoEF&CC’s EIA Notification 2006 and further Amendment (2009).
Based on the application submitted to MoEF&CC and presentation made in 148th
meeting of EAC (infrastructure) held on 19th May 2015, MoEF&CC has issued TOR on
18th June, 2015, vide its letter no. F.No.21-103/2015-IA.III (Copy of the TOR is enclosed
as Annexure - I). The public hearing was conducted on 17th Jan 2017 at Baggad teshil
Office (Public Hearing proceeding enclosed as an Annexure XVI.). This report has been
prepared in line with the ToR.

1.6 Scope of Study


The scope of study includes detailed baseline data generation and characterization of
existing status of environment in an area of 10km radius with the proposed project as its
centre for various environmental components viz. air, noise, water, land, biological and
socio-economic components and other parameters of interest. The envisaged scope of
EIA is as follows
 To assess the present status of air, noise, water, land, biological and socio-economic
components of environment.
 Identification and quantification of significant impacts of proposed operations on
various components of environment.
 Evaluation of proposed pollution control facilities.
 Delineation of the post -project environmental quality monitoring program to be
followed
Any developmental activity in general is expected to cause impacts on surrounding
environment at the site during its construction and operation phases, which can be both
positive and negative. The nature and intensity of impacts on different components of
environment depend on the type of project activities and geographical conditions of the
study area. The impacts of the project activities on environmental components can be

1.7 Project Location


The proposed project is situated in Village Baggad of Tehsil: Bhim, District Rajsamand.
The Co-ordinates of the project site ranges from 25°35’59.77”N, 73°53’53.74”E to
25°34’10.72”N,73°53’30.47”E. The location Map of the proposed project site is given in
Figure 1.1.

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Source: Google Image

Figure 1.1: Location of the Project Area

1.8 Site Selection Criteria


Various aspects have been considered to identify the site for the proposed project and its
suitability. Site selection letter enclosed as an Annexure II. These are as follows:
Availability of Land: A major portion of the project site is covered with Uncultivable
Fallow govt. land. Some open scrubland also exists within the proposed project site of

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Baggad Industrial Area. Scattered vegetations were observed. At the north-eastern side
of the project site a hillock is present. No habitation is observed within the project site.
NH-8 abuts by the project site on the eastern side. A natural storm water drain is present
at the northern side of the proposed project site. A village road is there at the southern
side and the western side of the site is flanked by hillocks, agricultural land, Open
scrubland etc In view of Land utilization, RIICO has selected the site, which is otherwise
not being utilized viably as compared to its size.
Land Utilization: As per the revenue records, a major chunk of the land of the proposed
project site is uncultivable fallow govt. land, Hillocks, open scrubland etc., which are of
no use otherwise except a little portion for grazing. The top soil is covered with hard
rocks on which no other vegetation exists except some herbs and shrubs. Agriculture is
also not possible in the proposed project site. This type of barren and uncultivable land is
being used for development of industrial area, which is certainly a positive initiative in
view of land utilization.
Connectivity of the Project Site: The proposed project site is situated about 56-km
away from the City of Rajsamand and 25-km away from Bhim. NH-8 abuts by the project
site. Nearest Railway Station is Kamali Ghat which is 8 km away from the project site
and Nearest Airport is Dabok Airport which is 135-km away.Thus, it may be said that the
site has the optimum connectivity for development of industrial area. NH-8 which
connects some big cities including Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Vadodara,
Mumbai etc. abuts by the project site and offer the necessary connectivity for Raw
material supply, product export etc.

1.9 Benefits from the Project


The benefits of the proposed project are described as follows;
Development of Industrial Profile of the Area: The proposed project will catalyze the
industrial development of the area by attracting a considerable percentage of capital to
the State. It will facilitate the industries of each scale in terms of basic amenities like
water connection, power supply, drainage system etc.
Infrastructure Development: The proposed project along with industrial development will
also facilitate the development of infrastructure of the surroundings. Grid sub-station for
power supply will be developed. Well planned storm water drainage system will be
developed. These will indirectly induce the infrastructure development of the
surroundings.
Creation of Job Opportunity: It is expected that, during construction phase the
requirement of labour will be 75 persons per day. Local labours will be employed from
the surrounding villages. A temporary labour camp also may be provided as per the
situation. However, the responsibility of constructing a labour camp, if the need be will lie
with the civil contract awardee. During Operation phase, there will be both Direct and
Indirect employment generation. About 2000 persons will be directly employed by RIICO
itself for maintenance of the industrial area, among which 500 persons will be skilled
labour. Besides, it is expected that the individual industries may generate employment
opportunity for approximately 10,000 persons in total.

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1.10 Regulatory Framework


This section describes relevant existing legal and institutional framework related to
environmental management of infrastructure development projects in India including
Environmental clearance requirements as per Government of India. The relevant
environmental legislations applicable to the project are highlighted in Table 1.2.
Table 1.4: Regulations Applicable to the Proposed Project
Reason of
S. Coordinating Key Applicability or
Legislation Applicability
No. Agency Requirement Non-
applicability
Environmental Protection Legislation
There will be
Water
waste water
(Prevention and An Act to
generation from
Control of CPCB, Prevent and
1 Applicable the industries in
Pollution) Act, RSPCB Control of
the project area
1974 and rules Water Pollution
of the proposed
there under
project.
Restriction on
Forest the de-
(Conservation) MoEF&CC, reservation of
Not No Forest Land
2 Act 1980 and Forest forests or use of
Applicable is involved.
rules there Department forest land for
under non-forest
purpose
There will be air
Air (Prevention
An Act to emissions from
and Control of
CPCB, prevent and the industries in
3 Pollution) Act, Applicable
RSPCB control of Air the project are
1981 and rules
Pollution of the proposed
there under
project.
Environment
(Protection) Act, The proposed
Requires prior
1986(EPA) and project falls
environmental
rules there under schedule
4 MoEF&CC clearance for Applicable
under including 7(c), Category
specified
EIA Notification, A.
project.
2006.amended
2009
To comply with Noise will be
Noise Pollution
Ambient Noise generated
(Regulation And
5 CPCB, Standards for Applicable during the
Control) Act,
RSPCB different construction
2000
area/zone phase.
Protection to
Hazardous the general Hazardous
Wastes public against waste will be
(Management, improper generated from
6 Handling and RSPCB handling, Applicable some of the
Trans Boundary storage and industries in the
Movement) disposal of proposed
Rules, 2008 hazardous project.
wastes

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Reason of
S. Coordinating Key Applicability or
Legislation Applicability
No. Agency Requirement Non-
applicability
Provide for
collection,
Municipal Solid Solid waste will
segregation,
Wastes be generated
storage,
7 (Management RSPCB Applicable both from the
treatment and
and Handling) proposed
disposal of
Rules, 2000 project.
municipal solid
wastes
Protection of
wildlife (wild
There are no
Wildlife animals,
national parks
(Protection) Act, defined plants Not
8 MoEFCC or sanctuaries
1972 and rules and birds) in Applicable
located near the
there under either National
proposed site.
Parks or
sanctuaries
Other Relevant Legal Framework
To control
Other than the
vehicular air
regular traffic
and noise
within the
Ministry of pollution. To
proposed
Road regulate
Central Motor project, there
Transport and development of
9 Vehicles Act, Applicable will be transport
Highways the transport
1988 of materials in
/Department of sector, check
and out of the
Police and control
project of the
vehicular air
proposed
and noise
project.
pollution
Provides for the
preservation of
The Ancient ancient and
No places of
Monuments and historical
Archaeological archaeological
Archaeological monuments and Not
10 Survey of India importance are
Sites and archaeological Applicable
(ASI) located near the
Remains Act, sites and
proposed site.
1958 remains of
national
importance

1.11 ToR Compliance Matrix


The EIA study has been conducted in accordance with the approved TOR. The point-
wise compliance of TOR is given in at Table 1.5.

Table 1.5 Compliance of TOR Points – 18th June 2015

TOR Points Compliance


Reasons for selecting the site with details of Reasons for selecting the site selection
alternate sites examined/ rejected/selected on is given in Section 1.9 of Chapter 1.

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merit with comparative statement and
reason/basis for selection. The examination
should justify site suitability in terms of
environmental damage, resources sustainability
associated with selected site as compared to
rejected sites. The analysis should include
parameters considered along with weightage
criteria for short-listing selected site.
Most of the land within the 10 km area of
the proposed site is under open scrub
land. As per the land use based on
Submit the details of the land use break-up for
satellite image, about 51.67% of the land
the proposed project. Details of land use around
is under open scrub land. 23% of the
10 km radius of the project site. Analysis should
land is under agriculture, about 15.31%
be made based on latest satellite imagery for
land is under dense forest, 4.72% land is
land use with raw images.
under open jungle and rest of the land is
under other uses (Refer Figure 3.7 and
Table 3.4) for chapter 1.
The site identified and acquired for
setting up the proposed Industrial Area
development (Industrial estate) is
located near at Village Baggad of Tehsil
Bhim of Rajsamand District. NH-8 abuts
by the project site on eastern side.
Nearest village is Baggad, is located
Submit details of environmentally sensitive about 0.5 km, east of the project site.
places, land acquisition status, rehabilitation of The environmentally sensitive
communities/ villages and present status of such component i.e Todgarh Raoli Wildlife
activities. Sanctuary is located at 3.67 Km radius
of project site. The salient feature of
environmental resources around project
site within, core zone and buffer zone
are summarised in Table 3.1. Location
map is given in Figure 3.1. NBWL
Clearance enclosed as an Annexure
XV.
The nearest settlement form project site
is Jhootara Village Aprox 0.75 KM in SE
Examine the impact of proposed project on the
direction. Necessary baseline data
nearest settlements.
collected and results and impact are
given in chapter 3 & 4 respectively.
Examine baseline environmental quality along This is area development project and
with projected incremental load due to the project also no emission due to any process.
taking into account of the existing developments Only PM will be generated due to
nearby. construction activity.
Environmental data to be considered in relation The baseline data collected for the
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groundwater, (c) surface water, (d) air, (e) bio- sampling location and results are also
diversity, (f) noise and vibrations, (g) socio enclosed as an annexure.
economic and health.
The study area map on Google image
Submit a copy of the contour plan with slopes,
drainage pattern of the site and surrounding given in figure 3.1, DEM in 3.2 and
area. contour map in 3.3 of chapter-3.
Todgarh Sanctuary: Tadgarh Rauli
Wildlife Sanctuary is the another
Details regarding project boundary passing important biotic feature present in the
through any eco- sensitive area and within 10 km buffer zone of the project which is
located about 3.67 km, towards west
from eco- sensitive area. and north-west of proposed project site.
NBWL Clearance enclosed as an
Annexure XV.
Green buffer in the form of green belt to a width
of 15 meters should be provided all along the Aprox 9.07 Acres Land preserved for the
periphery of the industrial area. The individual Green buffer, which is aprox 3.72 % of
units should keep 33% of the allotted area as a overall area.
green area.
Submit the details of the trees to be felled for the Very small of quantity of Shrubs are in
project project site, which needs to be clear.
The responsibility of RIICO will be site
development, infrastructure
development and allotment of plots for
Industrial units. Infrastructure to be
provided by RIICO includes the following
things:
 Industrial Plots Development
 Commercial Plots Development
Submit the details of the infrastructure to be  Major and Arterial Roads.
developed.
 Drainage System & Rainwater
Harvesting
 Power Station & Electric Supply Line
through AVVNL
 Street Lighting
 Green Area Development & Road
Side Plantation
 Water Supply
Submit the present land use and permission All land belong to the government, No
required for any conversion such as forest, private land will be acquired. Land
agriculture etc. document are enclosed as An Annexure.
There is no R&R involved in the project
Submit details regarding R&R involved in the because of All land belong to the
government, No private land will be
project
acquired. Land document are enclosed
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Zoning of the area in terms of ‘type of industries’ There is no Zoining in the area has been
coming-up in the industrial area based on the made. Type of industries :-
resource requirement along with likely pollutants  Mineral, Marble
with quantity from the various industries.  Granite & engineering

Topography around 10 km area of the


proposed site is undulating due to
presence of hillock at northern side. The
average elevation of the site ranges
between 340-910 meters above mean
sea level. The general slope of the study
The project boundary area and study area for area is towards southeast side. The
which the base line data is generated should be contours in Toposheet have been
indicated through a suitable map. Justification of digitized in the GIS platform and have
the parameters, frequency and locations shall be been assigned the respective elevation
discussed in the EIA. levels in meters with reference to the
mean sea level. Using the SRTM
(Shuttle Radar Topography Mission)
data, the elevation levels has been
verified. DEM and Contour Map of the
10 km area around site is shown in
Figure 3.2 and 3.3.
Project proponent/developer, in setting
up of organized structure for
Submit Legal frame work for the implementation environmental management cell as EHS
of Environmental Clearance conditions - to be Manager is directly responsible for
clearly spelt out in the EIA report. Environmental Management of the
proposed Industrial Area to comply the
Environmental Clearance conditions.
Submit Roles and responsibility of the developer RIICO will be responsible for the to
etc for compliance of environmental regulations comply all the environmental clearance
under the provisions of EP Act. conditions
Site justification of the identified industry sectors
Reasons for selecting the site selection
from environmental angle and the details of the
is given in Section 1.9 of Chapter 1.
studies conducted if any.
The study area (10 km study area) falls
in Bhim and Deogarh block of the
Rajsamand district. Overall Bhim and
Deogarh block fall in overexploited
category. There will be water
requirement of approximately 15-KLD
Ground water classification as per the Central
including 5-KLD domestic water
Ground Water Authority.
requirements for workers (45-lpcd for
75-workers) during the construction
phase based on construction activity
requirement. The water requirement
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the proposed industrial area. Drinking
water at construction sites will be
provided by RIICO
During the operation phase of the
project, water pollution will be in the form
of industrial effluent as well as domestic
effluent from industrial units in the
industrial area. Mitigation of water
pollution will be the responsibility of each
individual industrial unit. Polluting
industrial units will have to install
Submit the source of water, requirement vis-à-vis
Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and/or
waste water to be generated along with treatment
Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) as per
facilities, use of treated waste water along with
their requirement in compliance with the
water balance chart taking into account all forms
RSPCB norms. Treated water from ETP
of water use and management.
and/or STP shall be utilized by the
industrial units within their premises for
reuse in process/ gardening/ non-
potable usage. Any excess quantity of
treated water can be sent to green areas
of RIICO after taking permission from
RIICO. All the units will opt for "Zero
Discharge System".
As per the prevailing rules of allotment
Rain water harvesting proposals should be made of RIICO, all the proposed industries will
with due safeguards for ground water quality. required to construct water harvesting
Maximize recycling of water and utilization of rain structure, which should be almost 60-
water. Examine details. 70% of total land area. Details are given
in Section No 2.16.6.
The soil samples were examined for
various physicochemical parameters, to
determine the existing soil
characteristics of the study area Details
are given in Table 3.14 & 3.15. As per
Examine soil characteristics and depth of ground CGWB report (2006) the ground water
water table for rainwater harvesting level during pre monsoon season in
study area ranges from 3.16 to 20.99-m
below ground level (mbgl) and in post
monsoon season ranges between 0.30
to 13.31-m. Details are given in 3.1.3.2
and Table no 3.3.
During the constructional stage, the solid
waste generated is required to be
Examine details of solid waste generation
disposed in an appropriate and
treatment and its disposal
environmentally acceptable manner.
Details are given in section 4.2.4.

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Examine and submit details of use of solar Details are given in Section 8.8 of
energy and alternative source of energy to
chapter 8.
reduce the fossil energy consumption.
In case DG sets are likely to be used during
DG sets will be use at the time of
construction and operational phase of the project,
construction only, but in operation phase
emissions from DG sets must be taken into
individual industry will manage the DG
consideration while estimating the impacts on air
as per requirement and regulation.
environment. Examine and submit details.
The proposed project site is situated
Examine road/rail connectivity to the project site about 56-km away from the City of
and impact on the traffic due to the proposed Rajsamand and 25-km away from Bhim.
project. Present and future traffic and transport NH-8 abuts by the project site. Nearest
facilities for the region should be analysed with Railway Station is Kamali Ghat which is
measures for preventing traffic congestion and 8-km away from the project site and
providing faster trouble free system to reach Nearest Airport is Dabok Airport which is
different destinations in the city 135-km away. Details are given in
section 2.4 & Table 2.1.
The proposed project being a plotted
area development raw material will be
A detailed traffic and transportation study should
required only during Construction phase.
be made for existing and projected passenger
Construction materials like stones,
and cargo traffic.
aggregates, Bitumen’s etc. will be
sourced from Baggad quarry.
The transportation of raw materials will
be the responsibility of civil contract
awardees by means of Commercial
vehicles. However, RIICO will monitor
Examine the details of transport of materials for that Good construction practices are
construction which should include source and being adopted by the civil contract
availability. awardees. Transportation of the Raw
material will be done in covered
conditions only. Each vehicle will be
checked for PUC. Details are given in
section 2.13& Table 2.6.
Proposed site is well connected by
National Highway No.-8 (Delhi-
Mumbai). Most of the material
movement from the site shall be done
Examine the details of National Highways/State
with this road. Traffic count was done
Highways/ expressways falling along the corridor
for NH-8 during study period and the
and the impact of the development on them.
impact of existing transportation on this
road has been already captured in the
traffic count. Details are given in section
3.6.
The Noise Monitoring locations are
Examine noise levels - present and future with shown in Table 3.7.Noise
noise abatement measures. measurements were done using Cygnet
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Ambient noise monitoring was carried
out at 8 locations within the study area.
Monitoring was carried out both in the
day and night time and accordingly Leq
day and night were derived from the
monitored data. Noise monitoring results
are given in Table 3.9 & 3.10.
Identify, predict and assess the environmental Socio-economic environment will have
and sociological impacts on account of the positive impacts due to the proposed
project. A detailed description with costs project like creation of job opportunity,
infrastructure development, economic
estimates of CSR should be incorporated in the development of the region etc. Details
EIA / EMP report. are given section 4.3.7.
Examine separately the details for construction The chapter 7.0 provides the proposed
and operation phases both for Environmental environmental monitoring program for
the proposed project to assess the
Management Plan and Environmental Monitoring
environmental attributes after the
Plan with cost and parameters. commissioning of the project.
Submit details of a comprehensive Disaster M/s RIICO shall formulate a DMP for
Management Plan including emergency better and safe management of the
evacuation during natural and man-made proposed industrial area. Details are
disaster. given Chapter 6.0.
The Public hearing should be conducted for the
project in accordance with provisions of
Environmental Impact Assessment Notification,
2006 and the issues raised by the public should Details will be enclosed as an Annexure
be addressed in the Environmental Management
after public hearing.
Plan. The Public Hearing should be conducted
based on the ToR letter issued by the Ministry
and not on the basis of Minutes of the Meeting
available on the web-site
A detailed draft EIA/EMP report should be
prepared in accordance with the above additional Daft Report on the basis of issued ToR
TOR and should be submitted to the Ministry in
accordance with the Notification.
Any further clarification on carrying out the above
studies including anticipated impacts due to the
project and mitigative measure, project This report is prepared on the basis of
proponent can refer to the model ToR available standard and prescribed TOR.
on Ministry website
http://moef.nic.in/Manual/Industrial Estate”

1.12 Structure of the Report


This EIA report has been prepared on the basis of available on-site primary data (survey/
monitoring) and secondary data/literature data. The EIA report contains project features,
baseline environmental conditions, assessment of environmental impacts, and formulation of
mitigation measures along with environmental management and monitoring plan.
The report includes the following chapters:

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 Chapter 1: Introduction
 Chapter 2: Project Description
 Chapter 3: Description of the Environment
 Chapter 4: Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
 Chapter 5: Environmental Management Plan
 Chapter 6: Project Benefits
 Chapter 7: Additional Studies
 Chapter 8: Environmental Monitoring program
 Chapter 9: Summary and Conclusions
 Chapter 10: Disclosure of Consultants

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2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This Chapter deals with the details of the proposed Industrial Area such as location,
connectivity, size and magnitude of the operation, project requirements, Infrastructure
development, environmental consideration, project cost, implementation schedule,
resettlement and rehabilitation plan etc.

2.1 Type of the Project


The proposed project (Baggad Industrial Area) comes under Udaipur Unit of RIICO. The
registered office of which is situated in Road No. 2, Mewar Industrial Area, Udaipur –
313001. The proposed project is for development of Industrial Area of 107.05-ha. As per
EIA Notification 2006 amendments, the project falls under Schedule 7 (c), Category A.
Therefore, it requires clearance from EAC, MoEF&CC Delhi.
The total area of the project site is 103.00 Ha. The main objective of the project is to
catalyze the industrial development of surrounding area by facilitating Industries with
provision of industrial & commercial plots of different sizes, internal road network, water
supply arrangement, power supply arrangement, storm water drainage system, street
lighting arrangements, etc.

2.2 Need of the Project


In order to develop the socio economic conditions, infrastructural developments and all
other area developments, setting up of industries and establishing industrial estates is
essential. In view of this the proposed industrial area at Baggard is proposed keeping in
view of the required availability of resources in terms of manpower, raw materials and
other climate & general infrastructure. Due to the proposed project,
 There will positive impacts on the socio –economic status of the surrounding areas
 More employment opportunities will be generated
 Physical infrastructure development such as improvement to roads, storm water dain,
street lights etc will take place
The nearest Industrial Area of RIICO, Rajnagar Industrial Area is about 56-km away from
the project site. Uncontrolled installation of Marble, cutting and polishing units has been
sprawled out on both side of NH-8 in this Rajsamand-Bhim strech. This uncontrolled
sprawling of the Marble cutting units shows the sheer need of an organized industrial area
in the region.
Till now, the Udaipur Unit of RIICO has successfully set-up Two (2) industrial areas with
proper maintenance and administration. But still the demand of organized industrial area
exists in the district. RIICO being catalyst of Industrial development have picked up the
opportunity of utilizing the barren and uncultivable waste land for development of organized
and well-administered Industrial Area to cater the growing demand of the same in District of
Rajsamand. The proposed project has a potential to prove that the Industrial development
and environment protection can go hand in hand in contrast to the general feeling that the
industrialization leads to pollution.

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Figure 2.1: Location Map of the Proposed Baggad Industrial Area within 10 km

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2.3 Project Location


The proposed project site is situated in Village Baggad of Tehsil: Bhim, District Rajsamand
(Rajasthan). The location map of the proposed industrial area is shown in Figure 2.1. The
co-ordinates of the project site are 25°35’59.77”N, 73°53’53.74”E to 25°34’10.72”N,
73°53’30.47”E.

2.4 Connectivity of the Project Site


The proposed project site is situated about 56-km away from the City of Rajsamand and
25-km away from Bhim. NH-8 abuts by the project site. Nearest Railway Station is Kamali
Ghat which is 8-km away from the project site and Nearest Airport is Dabok Airport which
is 135-km away. The connectivity is given in following Table 2.1.

Table 2.1: Connectivity of Proposed Project Site

Description Features Distance, km Direction


Nearest Highway National Highway – 8 Abuts by E
Nearest Railway Station Kamali Ghata 8.0 S
Nearest Airport Dabok 135.0 SW
Nearest Village Baggad 0.5 E
Nearest City Bhim 25 N

2.5 Topography of the Project Site


The project site has a steep slope towards South with a level difference of approximately
18-m. The elevation of the site ranges between 647-m AMSL at south to 625-m AMSL at
North. Presence of the Hillock increased the contour level on the northern side. The site
also has slope towards west. A schematic diagram showing the slope of the Project Site is
presented in Figure 2.2.

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Figure 2.2: Slop of the Project Site Area

2.6 Existing Land Use Pattern of the Project Site


A major portion of the project site is covered with Uncultivable Fallow govt. land. Some
open scrubland also exists within the proposed project site of Industrial Area, Baggad.
Scattered vegetations are observed. At the North-eastern side of the project site a hillock
is present. No habitation is observed within the project site. NH-8 abuts by the project site
on the eastern side. A natural storm water drain is present at the northern side of the
proposed project site. A Village road is there at the southern side and the western side of
the site is flanked by hillocks, agricultural land, Open scrubland etc. The Khasra wise land
use of the proposed project site as per revenue records are given in Table 2.2.

Table 2.2: Khasra-wise Land Use of the Project Site

Khasra No. Land Type Land Use Class


2940 Govt. Land Fallow Land
2944 Govt. Land Agricultural Fallow
2945 Govt. Land Fallow Land
2959 Govt. Land Hillock

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North South

East West
Figure 2.3: Current View of Proposed Site

2.7 Project Planning and Area Statement


The total Area of the proposed project site is 98.754 ha as per revenue records. Industrial
as well as Commercial plot are planned to be developed 266 nos. of plots will be
developed; detailed area statement is given in following Table 2.3.

Table 2.3: Area Statement

Area under Scheme (As per revenue record): 103.00 Ha


Area under Scheme (As per computer): 98.754 Ha
S. Description Area in Area in Percentage
No. Hectares Acres (%)
1 Area under Industrial Plots 61.586 152.18 62.36
3 Area under Commercial Plots 3.254 8.04 3.30
4 Area under Roads 21.852 53.99 22.13
5 Area under Services 2.991 7.39 3.03
6 Area under Open Land 1.979 4.89 2.00
7. Area under Green Buffer 3.672 9.07 3.72
8 Area Under Reserved for Future 3.420 8.45 3.46
Planning

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Total Area Under Scheme 98.754 244.026 100


The responsibility of RIICO will be site development, infrastructure development and
allotment of plots for Industrial units. Infrastructure to be provided by RIICO includes the
following things:
 Industrial Plots Development
 Commercial Plots Development
 Major and Arterial Roads.
 Drainage System & Rainwater Harvesting
 Power Station & Electric Supply Line through AVVNL
 Street Lighting
 Green Area Development & Road Side Plantation
 Water Supply
266 numbers of plots will be developed the details of which (Size & Numbers of Plot) are
presented in the Table 2.4 as follows;

Table 2.4 Detail of Industrial Plots

Type Size Area, Sq.m Nos.


SP As per Site 4-5 Acres 09
A 80 m x 125 m 10000 03
E 50 m x 80 m 8000 28
F 30 m x 65 m 2000 62
G 30 m x 50 m 1500 53
G1 25 m x 40 m 1000 57
H 20 m x 35 m 700 27
H1 20 m x 25 m 500 27
TOTAL No. of Plots 266

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Figure 2.4: Plot Plan of Baggad Industrial Area

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2.8 Zoning & Type of industry


There is no Zoining in the area has been made. Type of industries :-
 Mineral, Marble
 Granite & engineering

2.9 Infrastructure Development


2.9.1 Site Preparation
Cutting and filling method will be used for site preparation. During clearance of vegetation
the conservation of trees are taken into consideration. However in this case, trees are
scanty in the project site and the vegetation is scattered. Thus, extensive clearance of
vegetation is not required for the proposed. The site has huge level difference of 22-m.
Thus extensive cutting and filling is required. Tractor and J.C.B Dumper along with
mechanical Hammer will be used for site preparation.
2.9.2 Road Development
Development of roads is an integral part of planning for an industrial area. NH-8 abuts by
the project site. Thus, there is no requirement of development of Approach to the project
site. Internal Road development will be done by RIICO. The details of road infrastructure
proposed within the industrial area are presented in Table 2.5

Table 2.5: Details of Road Development

ROW Road Length, km Carriageway Width (m)


45-m 1.16 14.0
30-m 0.96 7.0
24-m 3.77 7.0
18-m 2.26 5.50
The arterial roads within the Industrial Area will be developed as per IRC: 37-2001
(Guidelines for the design of flexible pavements). As per the guideline, the design of
flexible pavement involves the interplay of several variables such as, the wheel loads,
traffic, climate, terrain and sub-grade conditions. IRC: 37-2001 is arevised and developed
guideline for design of flexible pavement based on California Bearing Ratio Method. The
previous guideline of the same type IRC: 37-1984 has design curves which were
developed to cater up to 30-million standard axles (msa). With the rapid growth of Traffic
now, the pavements are required to be designed for heavy volume traffic of the order of
150-msa.
For the purpose to follow the guideline (IRC: 37-2001), flexible pavements are considered
to include the pavements which have bituminous surfacing and granular base and sub-
base course. A typical section of the road is shown inFigure2.5.
The excavated earth (Soil) generated during the site preparation activity will be used for
sub grade over the embankment. It will be well compacted as per the specification in the
guideline. The sub-base materials comprises natural sand, morum, gravel, laterite, kankar,
brick metal, crushed stone, crushed slag, croshed concrete or combination meeting
thereof the prescribed grading and physical requirement. This sub-grade material will be
laid down manually. Machineries will not be used for this purpose.

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Unbound Granular bases which comprise conventional Water Bound Macadum (WBM),
Wet Mix Macadum (WMM) etc. conforming the IRC specification, will be used. Paver
Finishers will be used for laying this layer. Dense Bituminous macudum will be used for
the surfacing. The materials will be transported from outside workshop of the contract
awardee. No mixing plant or hot mix plant will be installed within the Project Site.
The Bituminous Macadum will be laid manually and will be compacted with the Help of a
Road Roller. It is estimated that for Road construction of the proposed project 1 Paver
finisher and 2 Road Roller will be required. Road cross-sections of 45, 30, 24 and 18-m
roads have been presented in Figure 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 and 2.8, respectively.

Figure 2.5: Cross Section of a Typical Road


Box No. - 1
Design Basis of Roads
Design of strengthening of road pavement shall be design based on IRC 37-2001 i.e. guide
lines for design for flexible pavement.
Deign Traffic: - The design traffic is to be considered in terms of cumulative number of
standard axles to be carried during the design of road. As per clause 3.3.6.1., the following
formula may be used to make the required calculation:
365 x A x ((1  r )n  1)
N  x D xF
R
Where,
N= the cumulative number of standard axles to be carried for design in terms of msa
A= Initial traffic in the year of completion
D= Lane distribution factors
F= Vehicle damage factors
N= Design life in years
R= Annual growth rate of commercial vehicles

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Figure 2.6: Cross Section of 45-m ROW with 1.5-m wide central Verge

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Figure 2.7: Cross Section of 30-m ROW

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Figure 2.8: Cross Section of 24-m ROW

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Figure 2.9: Cross Section of 18-m ROW

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2.10 Drainage System Development


The basic requirements of drainage system in an industrial area are mainly for the
following two types of discharges:
 Effluent from the area
 Storm water run-off

All industrial units would be allotted plots with a condition of “zero” discharge. Therefore,
all industrial waste water generated at respective industrial level will be treated by them
and either recycled or used for green area development within their allotted area or within
green belt developed by RIICO.
It is planned to construct total 17 km open storm water drains along roads in both sides.
These drains will be linked to rain water harvesting structures to be built up within project
site. Drainage plan for the proposed Industrial area is provided at Figure 2.10.Design
basis for the storm water drainage system has been presented in Box No. 2.

Box No. - 2
Design Basis of Storm Water Drains
Storm Water Run-off: The calculation of storm water runoff would be made as per the
guidelines given in IRC SP-13.
Q  0.028 x P x A x IC
Where,
A = Area of catchments
IC = Critical Intensity of rainfall in cm/hr
P = Percentage coefficient of run-off for the catchments characteristics.

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Source: RIICO

Figure 2.10: Drainage Plan

2.11 Type of Industries


The project is in its planning stage now. At this point of time, the type of industries to come
up cannot be categorically said. However, it is being expected that Mineral Grinding,
Marble Processing, Engineering works, Mineral-based Industries will come-up in the
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Category A or Category B type of industries as per EIA Notification, 14th September, 2006
as amended on 1st December, 2009 is anticipated.

2.12 Project Requirements

2.13 Construction Material Sourcing


The proposed project being a plotted area development raw material will be required only
during Construction phase. Construction materials like stones, aggregates, Bitumen’s etc.
will be sourced from Baggad quarry. The transportation of raw materials will be the
responsibility of civil contract awardees by means of Commercial vehicles. However,
RIICO will monitor that Good construction practices are being adopted by the civil contract
awardees. Transportation of the Raw material will be done in covered conditions only.
Each vehicle will be checked for PUC. Construction material will be stored in Covered
area. Water will be sprinkled regularly on the Haul road to minimize the fugitive emissions.
Approximate quantity of the required construction material is presented in Table 2.6.

Table 2.6: Requirement of Construction Material

Description Requirement
Soil 30000-Cum
Stone 10000-Cum
Aggregates 15000-Cum
Bitumen 250-MT

2.14 Water Requirement


Construction Phase:

There will be water requirement of approximately 15-KLD including 5-KLD domestic water
requirements for workers (45-lpcd for 75-workers) during the construction phase based on
construction activity requirement. The water requirement during this phase will be met
from the existing ground water sources outside the proposed industrial area. Drinking
water at construction sites will be provided by RIICO.
Operation phase:

Based on the data collected from RIICO of its operational industrial areas, the water
requirement in the proposed project during operation phase will be about 1203-KL/day
(water requirement per acres =1000-gallons/day).Water requirement calculation for
Industrial zone is presented in Annexure V.
The water requirement during operation phase will be met by RIICO through ground water
and for the same application is attached as Annexure IV. Any extra requirement of water
other than the quantity stated above will be arranged by the industries themselves.
Expected industries to be proposed at project area viz. (Marble, granite, minerals, &
engineering) which are of zero discharge, so CETP will not be proposed at site.

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2.15 Power Requirement


Electricity will be supplied by RIICO during operation phase. 2-MVA Grid sub-station will
be set up by Ajmer Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited. Power back-up facility will not be
provided by RIICO. Individual Industries will arrange for their own Power Back-up. Power
lines will also be set up by RIICO. It is estimated that about 8-kms of power line to be laid.
During construction phase, there will be no power requirement.

2.16 Environmental Consideration


2.16.1 Industrial Ecological Consideration in Planning

The successful establishment of industrial ecology linkages requires continuing


implementation of projects that identify industrial ecology opportunities. RIICO considering
these aspects have integrated following consideration in project planning:
 Maintaining the environmentally important areas intact like forest area, hillock area,
and water bodies.
 Optimal use of natural material like use of cutting material for road and other
construction activities.
 Provision of industries which follows zero discharge scheme and reduce pollution.
 Provision of water harvesting and waste management.
 Intent to promote awareness of cleaner production through industry association
during operation stage.
2.16.2 Water Pollution & Control

To avoid any kind of water pollution during construction phase, it is proposed to provide
temporary sanitation facilities at construction site/ camp such as septic tank followed by
soak pit or mobile toilets.
During the operation phase of the project, water pollution will be in the form of industrial
effluent as well as domestic effluent from industrial units in the industrial area. Mitigation of
water pollution will be the responsibility of each individual industrial unit. Polluting industrial
units will have to install Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and/or Sewage Treatment Plant
(STP) as per their requirement in compliance with the RSPCB norms. Treated water from
ETP and/or STP shall be utilized by the industrial units within their premises for reuse in
process/ gardening/ non-potable usage. Any excess quantity of treated water can be sent
to green areas of RIICO after taking permission from RIICO. All the units will opt for "Zero
Discharge System".
2.16.3 Air Pollution Control

During the construction phase of the project, air pollution will be mainly from site
preparation, transportation of construction material, operation of construction machinery at
site, loading and unloading of construction material etc. RIICO will take adequate
measures to control the air pollution during the construction phase, which has been
discussed in details in Environmental Management Plan.
During operation phase of the project, air pollution will be mainly from operation of
industrial units and movement of vehicles for transportation of raw materials and final
products. All the industrial units will take "Consent to Operate" under Air Act from RSPCB

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prior to start of the production and shall provide adequate air pollution control equipments
as applicable to adhere the conditions stipulated in the CTO.
2.16.4 Waste Management

Construction Waste Management

Waste during construction activity relates to excess cement mix or concrete left after work
is over, rejection caused due to change in design or wrong workmanship etc. These are
normally re-used as filling at the same site after completion of excavation work. Demolition
and/or construction waste will be utilized in road construction wherever possible.
Excavated earth during the civil works including road construction, fencing, drainage, site
levelling etc., shall be utilized within the project site. Topsoil shall be conserved and will be
utilized in the areas earmarked for greenbelt development.
Municipal Solid Waste Management

Approximately 10 to 15-kg of municipal solid waste will be generated from the construction
camp and construction site. This will be collected and disposed off in a fenced pit dugout
at the site and covered properly after completion of construction activity.Waste
management would be the responsibility of individual industries. Individual industry will
provide system for municipal solid waste collection, storage and disposal.
Each industry shall have to comply with the Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules,
2000 and amendments therefore. Approximately 2000 persons will be involved during the
operation phase of the project. Taking into consideration approximately 0.15-
kg/person/day of municipal solid waste generation, the total municipal waste generation in
the proposed industrial area will be about 300-kg/day.
Hazardous Waste Management

During construction phase no hazardous waste will be generated.


During operation phase hazardous waste management would be the responsibility of
individual industries. Prior to the commencement of production, each unit shall take
authorization for storage, handling and transport of hazardous waste, as per the
Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2008
and amendments thereof.
2.16.5 Green Belt Area Development

3.672-ha of total area within the project site will be developed as Greenbelt area by RIICO
only. Besides, individual industries will also provide greenbelt area in their own plot as per
RSPCB Consent Condition. RIICO in consultation with Forest department will undertake
afforestation in nearby eco-sensitive Todgarh Raoli wildlife sanctuary. Landscape plan for
the proposed project is attached as Figure 2.11.
Green belt will be developed keeping in consideration the climatic conditions of the area,
quality of soil & water, type of industries & pollution to be generated. Nature of species
proposed to be planted should be as per CPCB norms:
 Perennial, evergreen & fast growing trees
 Round, thick & spreading canopy.

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 Tolerant to climatic conditions of the area and with less water requirement & after
care will preferable be planted.
 Plantation of Indigenous species
 Plantation trees with ornamental foliage & shrubs with fragrant flowers will enhance
scenic beauty of the area.
 Plantation of trees resistant to air pollutants
 Plantation should be such that it maintains ecological & hydrological balance of the
region.
 Trees Planted along periphery of project site should alternate with shrubs & herbs
so as to form a continuous green barrier.
 Green Belt development Plan: Healthy and established sapling having 1m height
shall be selected for planting in greenbelt to avoid mortality. Pit measurements of
0.6 m x 0.6 m x 0.6 m are proposed to be dug up at desired point in triangular
pattern
 The tall shrubs and dwarf trees with 3 m spacing between plants and rows is
sufficient while medium and tall trees in middle and rear rows are to be planted at a
distance of 6-7m and 8-10m apart respectively depending upon the space
available.
 The pit should be filled with mixture of cow dung manure and soil in ratio of 1: 4.10
gm suitable soil conditioner should be properly mixed with the soil and manure to
kill the termites and insect.
 Close plantation with three tiers system keeping dwarf trees with round canopy
exposed to the source of emission followed by medium and tall trees with
cylindrical canopy is ideal design for the polluted area, because all plants are
exposed to the pollutants. Thick plantation shall be done along the periphery and
along the proposed road.
 Close plantation also result in tall trees with deeper roots and ultimately yield more
bio-mass per unit area and more efficient absorption of pollutants. Plantation of
trees in staging arrangement in multiple rows across the direction of the wind is
recommended for better trapping and absorption of the pollutants.
 • Avenue plantation: Road of ROW 45 m, 30 m, 24 m & 18 m is planned within
project site. Along road of 45 m, 6 rows of trees will be provided, 2 rows in centre
verge (5 m), 2 rows (2 m) each on either side of road. Along road of 30 m
plantation will be carried out on both sides of road in double rows, along 24 m road
on both sides of road in double row& along 18 m on one side of road in a single
row.
 Plant species with pollution abatement capacity will be planted. The list of the
same is given in Error! Reference source not found.7 as follows;

Table 2.7: Proposed Species to be planted

Sl. No. Scientific Name Name Importance*


1 Abutilon indicom Atibala OP, MP
2 Ailanthus ecelsa Mahanimb HI
3 Albezia lebbek Siris HI

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Sl. No. Scientific Name Name Importance*


4 Albezia procera Siris HI
5 Azadirachta indica Neem NB, SO2 tolerant
6 Bahunia variagata Kachnar HI
7 Bougainvillea spectabilis Bougainvillea AP, DR
8 Cassia fistula Amaltas AP
9 Dalbergia sissoo Shisham NB
10 Delonix regia Gulmohar AP
11 Emplica officinalis Amla MP, HI
12 Eucalyptus hybrid Eucalyptus HI
13 Ficus benghalensis Bargad DC
14 Grevillea robusta Silver Oak HI
15 Hibiscus-rosa-sinensis Gudhal HI, AP
16 Madhuca longifolia Mahua HI
17 Mangifera indica Aam NB, HI, DC
18 Moringa oleifera Sahjan MP, HI
19 Nerium indicum Nerium AP, OP
20 Polyalthia longifolia Ashoka AP, OP, IP, DR
21 Populus nigra Populus HI
22 Salvadora oleoides Peelu HI, MP
23 Syzygium cumini Jamun HI, DC
24 Tectona grandis Sagaun DC
25 Terminalia arjuna Arjun NB
*DC- Dust Collector, MP- Medicinal Plant, NB- Noise Barrier, HI- Habitat Improvement, AP-
Avenue Plant, LH- Live Hedge
Source: CPCB Guideline for Greenbelt Development; Agro climatic Zone- Central Plateau
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Source: RIICO

Figure 2.11 Landscape Plan

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2.16.6 Rainwater Harvesting

As per the prevailing rules of allotment of RIICO, all the proposed industries will required
to construct water harvesting structure, which should be almost 60-70% of total land area.
For the remaining area (common services), the storm water drains will be constructed in
such a manner to harvest the rainwater in existing pits, small ponds of this area as well as
nearby area. Hence, proper rain water harvesting will be taken care of by digging pits in
open areas.

Source: RIICO

Figure 2.12: RWH Pit Design


2.16.7 Cost of the Project

The project is in its planning Stage. The total approximate cost of the project is estimated
to be Rs.3937-Lakhs. Tentative break-up of the cost is given in following Table 2.8.

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Table 2.8: Cost of Project

Description Cost
Land Cost Rs. 237-Lakhs
Infrastructure Development Cost Rs. 3500-Lakhs
Cost for Environmental Management Rs. 200-Lakhs
Total Rs.3937-Lakhs
2.16.8 Implementation Schedule

The tentative project schedule is presented in following Table 2.9.

Table 2.9: Implementation Schedule

Description Timeline
Road Work 2017-2018
Power Line 2018-2019
Water Supply 2018-2019
Drainage work 2018-2019

2.17 Public Hearing


The public hearing was conducted in presence of Regional officer of pollution control
board, Bhilwara (Mr. Rakeh Gupta) and additional officer (Mr.C.R. Mina), Jila Parisahad,
Bhiwara on 17th January 2017 at Main Panchyat Parisar near Village Baggad, thseil Bhim,
District-Rajsamand of Rajasthan. The details of public hearing was published in Danik
Bhaskar dated 10.12.2016 and Indian Express 11.12.2016. The Summary of Query and
Suggestion is given in below mention table.

Table 2.10: Summary of Public Hearing


Sl.No Person Comments Reply
1 Shri Padam status of land, due to project effect of Mr. D.P. Jataw- General Manager
Singh, Vill- villagers and animal (Civil), briefed about the project.
Baggard  Proposed project will be develop
2 Shri Mahendra The pollution will increase due to the under the prescribed instruction and
Singh, Vill- project guideline established by RSPCB.
Baggard  No water pollution industry will be
3 Shri Kalyan The present status of villagers of Baggrd allowed
Singh, Vill- village is in bad condition. They don’t  For abstraction of ground water,
Baggard have proper accommodation, job and application already filled
other facility for survival. What will be  RIICO will take action to control the
benefit due to this project to the local? Air, water, noise and soil pollution.
4 Shri Himmat Arrange the jobs for youngsters.  No such type of industry will allow,
Singh, Vill- which may create the problem for
Baggard local.
5 Shri Ratan Singh, Arrange the Accommodation for local  Drainage, Green belt, Solid waste
Vill-Baggard person management system will be
6 Shri Dilip Singh, All the agricultural land will be destroy developed in proposed system.
Vill-Baggard due to the project, the ground water level  Sufficient fund in place for the skill
will be go down and dry up in future. development, village and community
development with the help of local
and professionals.

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3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

This chapter describes the Baseline environmental conditions in and around the proposed
project site for various environmental attributes, viz., Physical, Biological and Socio-economic
features, within the 10-km radial study zone, which is termed as the study area. Topography,
Meteorology, Ambient air, Water, Land/Soil, and Noise environment constitute the physical
environment, whereas flora & fauna constitute the Biological environment. Demographic
features and Occupational pattern in the study area constitute Socio-economic environment.
Baseline environmental conditions are based on the field studies carried out during the period
of October, 2015 to December, 2015 as winter season

3.1 Prelude
It is necessary for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies to establish
baseline status for valued environmental components, which are likely to be affected
because of the developmental activities/ modernization or expansion. Hence, it is
imperative to study the existing environmental conditions not only to establish the pre-
project physical, biological, and socio-economic conditions, but also to predict
environmental impacts caused by the construction and operation phases of the project.
The environmental status around the proposed project site is determined by studying in
detail the major environmental attributes viz., Air, Water Land/Soil, Noise, Biological and
Socio-economic in a 10-km radial zone. For collecting the baseline information, primary
data were generated as per TOR prescribed by EAC MoEF & CC. Secondary data from
literature search were also obtained from various Government and non-government
sources such as Meteorological Departments, CPCB publications, and other agencies.
The primary data generation was carried out during October to December 2015. M/s
Kamal Enviro & Food Lab Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon-Haryana with EQMS Team, carried out
sampling and testing. The study area within a 10 km radius around the proposed plant site
has been considered as impact zone for EIA study. Primary and secondary data has been
collected for 10 Km radius of the project site.

3.2 Site Description and its Environs


The site identified and acquired for setting up the proposed Industrial Area development
(Industrial estate) is located near at Village Baggad of Tehsil Bhim of Rajsamand District.
NH-8 abuts by the project site on eastern side. Nearest village is Baggad, is located about
0.5 km, east of the project site. The environmentally sensitive component i.e Todgarh
Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary is located at 3.37 Km radius of project site. The salient feature of
environmental resources around project site within, core zone and buffer zone are
summarised in Table 3.1. Location map is given in Figure 3.1.

Table 3.1: Salient Environmental Features around Proposed Plant Site

S. Environmental Features Core Zone Within 10 km area around


No. Proposed site
1 Ecological Environment
A Presence of Wildlife None Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary is
Sanctuary/ National located at a distance of 3.37 km in
Park/Biosphere northwest directionfrom the site

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Reserves, wetland etc. (Ref. Figure 3.1)


B Reserved /Protected None Mandwara Pipli Reserve Forest
Forests and other various patches of
Reserve forest forming the part of
Torgarh Raoli Wildlife sanctuary
located within 10 km area.
C Wetland of state and None None
national interest
D Migratory route for wild None None
animals
E Presence of Schedule-I None Yes
Fauna Leopard and Peafowl (Sch-1
species)
F Critically polluted Area None None
G Surface Water Body None Khari river located about 4.7 km in
SE direction
2. Physical Environment
G Road connectivity The site is well NH-8 passing close to the site.
connected by NH-
8passing close to
southern eastern
boundary of the site
H Rail connectivity None Kamali Ghat Railway station: 8 km
(SW)
I Defence Installation None None
J Densely Populated Area None Devgarh: 5.29 km
Baggad: 3.18 km
O Topography Gentle sloping The area is undulating with ground
towards south. The elevation ranging between 340-910
site elevation ranges amsl due to presence of hillock at
between 647 625-m northern site.
AMSL.
P Seismicity Falls in Zone-II Low damage risk zone

3. Social Environment
T Physical Setting Rural Urban / Rural Settings
U Physical Sensitive None Yes (Temples, Schools, College,
Receptors Hospital)
V Archaeological None None
Monuments

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Source: Google Image


Figure 3.1: Study Area Map of 10-km Radius Zone

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3.3 Physical Environment


3.1.1 Topography
The project site is genteelly sloping towards south direction. The elevation of the site
ranges between 647- 625-m AMSL.
Topography of site and surrounding 10 Km area: Topography around 10 km area of the
proposed site is undulating due to presence of hillock at northern side. The average
elevation of the site ranges between 340-910 meters above mean sea level. The general
slope of the study area is towards southeast side. The contours in Toposheet have been
digitized in the GIS platform and have been assigned the respective elevation levels in
meters with reference to the mean sea level. Using the SRTM (Shuttle Radar Topography
Mission) data, the elevation levels has been verified. DEM and Contour Map of the 10 km
area around site is shown in Figure 3.2 and 3.3.

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Source: Satellite Image


Figure 3.2: DEM Map of the Study Area

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Source: Aster GDEM


Figure 3.3: Contour Map of the Study Area

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3.1.2 Geology of the Study Area


The oldest formation exposed in the area belongs to Bhilwara super group of Archean
age. The northern, central and western part of the district are occupied by the younger
formations of Aravalli super group and Delhi super group of Proterozoic age. Quaternary
and recent alluvium overlies most of the formations in isolated pockets, along river courses
and in shallow depressions. (Source-http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/Rajasthan/
Rajsamand.pdf)
Geomorpholgically, in the study area, there are Intermontane plateaus, structural hills,
pediment, buried pediment, aggradational plains, denudational plains, valley fills, flood
plains etc. Geomorphological units show linearity specially the structural hills which area
ligned in the direction of Arravallis (NE-SW).
3.1.3 Groundwater Resources
The study area (10 km study area) falls in Bhim and Deogarh block of the Rajsamand
district. Overall Bhim and Deogarh block fall in overexploited category. The ground water
resources in Rajsamand district and block in which the study area falls is given in Table
3.2.

Table 3.2: Groundwater resources in Blocks and Rajsamand district

water development
Net annual ground

ground water draft


water availability

Stage of ground
irrigation (MCM)
resource (MCM)

Annual ground

Annual ground
water draft for

water draft for

industrial use
replenishable
Block/District

Gross annual
ground water

domestic &
Annually

(MCM)

(MCM)

(MCM)

(%)
Bhim 12.1457 10.9311 13.9956 1.0862 15.0818 137.97
Deogarh 12.3505 11.1154 11.7042 0.6986 12.4028 111.58
Rajsamand District 10.1094 9.0985 11.6868 2.8017 14.4885 159.24

3.1.3.1 Hydrogeology
The occurrence of ground water in the study area is mainly controlled by the topographic
and structural features present in the geological formations. The principal source of ground
water is precipitation. Out of the total rainfall received, a major part of it is lost as run-off
and by evapo-transpiration through soil and vegetation. Only a small part of rainfall
infiltrates down to reach ground water body. Groundwater occurs mainly under water table
conditions in all formations. The important water bearing formation in study area is
alluvium.
Alluvial deposits of recent origin occur in narrow discontinuous bands along the channels
of Khari in the form of valley fills. They are composed of stream laid sand and gravel and
occasionally silt, clay and kankar. Besides these, blown sand occurs in localized patches.
Thickness of alluvium has been found to vary from thin veneer near outcrops to 19m in the
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thickness from 2 to 6 m. Ground water in boulder and gravel beds occurs under confined
conditions. Saturated thickness of alluvium has been found to vary between 3 and 12 m.

Study Area

(Source-http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/Rajasthan/Rajsamand.pdf)
Figure 3.4: Hydro-geological Map of Rajsamand District
3.1.3.2 Depth to Water Level
As per CGWB report (2006) the ground water level during pre monsoon season in study
area ranges from 3.16 to 20.99-m below ground level (mbgl) and in post monsoon season
ranges between 0.30 to 13.31-m. Seasonal water level fluctuation in different blocks of
Rajsamand district is given below:

Table 3.3: Seasonal Water Level Fluctuation (Pre &Post-monsoon, 2006)

Pre-monsoon Post-monsoon Water Level fluctuation in m ( Pre-Post)


Block Water level in m water level in m Rise Fall
Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
Amet 17.23 20.99 6.57 9.37 7.86 12.41 - -
Bhim 7.14 17.90 2.34 8.14 2.51 13.60 - -
Deogarh 13.17 13.17 3.23 3.23 9.94 9.94 - -
Khamnor 3.65 15.48 1.69 6.87 4.38 8.80 - -
Kumbhalgarh 4.40 20.75 -0.30 10.39 2.38 12.45 - -
Railmagra 3.16 12.88 1.08 7.92 2.08 5.68 - -
Rajsamand 6.49 18.20 4.22 13.31 2.27 4.89 - -
District 7.89 17.05 2.69 8.46 4.49 9.68
(Source-http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/Rajasthan/Rajsamand.pdf)

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3.1.4 Seismicity of the Region


The proposed project site does not have any history of severe earthquake damage.
According to the Seismic-zoning Map of India [IS 1893 (Part I):2002], the study region falls
in Zone II – Least active Intensity. The Seismic Zoning Map is shown in Figure 3.5.

(Source-http://images.indiatvnews.com/buzzlife/2015/1430124406earthquake-zone-india-full-map.jpg)
Figure 3.5: Seismic Zonation and Intensity Map of India

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3.1.5 Land-Use
Land use analysis was carried out using remote Sensing Data. Interpretation approach
based on systematic digital imaging was used for delineating the land use classes. The
demarcation of boundaries falling under different land use/land cover units is done using
different colours assigned to different land use/land cover units of a satellite imagery1.
Most of the land within the 10 km area of the proposed site is under open scrub land. As
per the land use based on satellite image, about 51.67% of the land is under open scrub
land. 23% of the land is under agriculture, about 15.31% land is under dense forest, 4.72%
land is under open jungle and rest of the land is under other uses (Refer Figure 3.7 and
Table 3.4).

Table 3.4: Land Use Category in the Study Area

Land use/ Land Cover Classes Area in Sq.km Area in %


Agricultural land 82.89 23.07
Open shrub land(Cactus) 185.65 51.67
Dense mixed forest 55.01 15.31
Open mixed forest 16.99 4.72
Settlement 11.86 3.30
Water body 6.86 1.90
Total 359.26 100

Figure 3.6: Land Use Pattern of the Study Area

1 The satellite Imagery of Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS- ID, sensor P6, LISS III) of 24 m resolution was
used. The Swath of the imagery is 141 Km x 141 Km. Band used are 4, 3, 2 and 5. LANDSAT imagery of 30 meter
resolution and 185 x 185 km swath is also used for the comparative and overall analysis of the area. LISS III
imagery and LANDSAT 4-5 TM imagery were used for the complete coverage of the study area

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Source: Aster GDEM

Figure 3.7: Land use Map of the Study Area

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3.4 Micro-Meteorology
The meteorological parameters play a vital role in transport and dispersion of
pollutants in the atmosphere. Historical meteorological data were obtained from
climatological tables pertaining to Chittorgarh (nearest representative IMD station) for
the period 1961-1990 and is summarised in Table 3.5.

Table 3.5: Meteorological Data of Chittorgarh (Period 1961-1990)

Month Temperature Relative Rainfall Mean Pre-dominant Cloud Calm period


(deg C) daily Humidity, % Wind wind direction cover %
speed
Max Min Max Min In mm Kmph From Octas Night Day
January 24.5 6.7 73 38 4.3 3.9 N, NE 1.0 48 22
February 26.7 8.6 61 30 4.2 4.2 N, NE 0.7 40 11
March 33.0 14.3 46 23 1.7 4.7 N, NE 0.5 39 10
April 38.2 20.4 36 19 3.1 5.4 S,SW 0.7 31 04
May 40.7 24.6 44 21 14.3 7.0 S,SW 0.5 13 04
June 38.5 25.3 62 39 70.7 9.3 S,SW 1.8 05 02
July 32.5 23.6 81 65 227.2 7.8 S,SW 3.3 09 06
August 30.6 22.5 86 72 323.8 6.3 S,SW 4.2 19 10
September 32.9 21.2 78 55 105.1 4.5 S,SW 1.6 27 13
October 33.9 16.8 62 35 19.4 3.2 S,SW 0.7 47 25
November 29.7 11.6 64 37 21.2 3.2 N, NE 0.6 53 33
December 25.8 7.5 72 41 5.5 3.4 N, NE 0.7 51 37
(Source-IMD)
Site Specific Meteorology:
An automatic weather station was installed at site and Wind Speed, Wind Direction,
Temperature, Relative Humidity and rainfall were recorded on hourly basis. The
predominant wind direction during this period was noted to be from northeast
direction. The summary of the site-specific meteorological data is summarised in
Table 3.6.

Table 3.6: Summary of Micrometeorological Data

Month Parameters Temp (Deg C) RH (%)


October 2015 Avg 29 37
Max 38 88
Min 15 11
November 2015 Avg 23 43
Max 33 83
Min 14 13
December 2015 Avg 17 44
Max 28 88
Min 06 10
Source: Primary data

The windrose diagram and wind frequency distribution graph of post-monsoon


season for the study area is shown in Figure 3.8. The analysis of the average wind
pattern shows predominant winds blow from NNE and NE direction. The calm
conditions were prevailed for 26 % of the total time.

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(Source: Interpretation of Meteorological data)

Figure 3.8(a): Wind Rose Diagram (Post-monsoon Season)

Figure 3.8(b): Wind Frequency Distribution Graph (Post - Monsoon Season)

3.5 Baseline Environmental Quality


Eight (8) numbers of monitoring stations were set up to assess the prevailing
ambient air quality within study area. The CPCB guide lines were followed for
selection of monitoring stations and carrying out the monitoring. However, certain
adjustments were incorporated because of local availability of infrastructure/logistics.
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availability of reliable power supply etc. These were examined while finalizing the
monitoring locations.
3.1.6 Air Environment
Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out between October to December 2015
with the frequency of twice a week of 24 hr sampling. All the ambient air analysis with
respect to each parameter was analyzed as per CPCB guidelines. The AAQ
monitoring locations are provided in Table 3.7. Map showing environment
monitoring location is given in Figure 3.9. Ambient Air Quality test results are
presented in Table 3.7 & 3.8.

Table 3.7: Environmental Monitoring Locations

Dis. & Dir.


Code Location Wrt to Description Coordinates
project site
Air
Baggad Close to
Rural setting, upwind 25°35'54.45"N,
A-01 project site in
direction nearest village 73°54'4.95" E
NE
Rural setting, crosswind
1.20 km 25°35'22.21"N
A-02 Peepli Nagar direction, close to Sanctuary
West 73°52'22.62"E
area
Rural setting, Close to 25°35'32.28"N
A-03 Jhootara 0.75 km SE
project site 73°54'31.40"E
Kamala Tola Rural setting, downwind 25°34'26.90"N,
A-04 2 km W
direction 73°52'10.97"E
Rural setting, downwind 25°34'13.69"N,
A-05 Kundeli 3.19 km E
direction 73°55'13.22"E
Rural setting, downwind 25°33'1.43"N,
A-06 Phukiythar 1.90 km S
direction 73°53'34.01"E
Thoriya Rural setting, close to 25°36'19.31"N,
A-07 1.92 km NW
Sanctuary area 73°52'21.71"E
Rural setting, downwind 25°33'25.13"N,
A-08 Kitokawadiya 2.00 km SW
direction 73°52'30.34"E

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Figure 3.9: Monitoring Locations within 10 km study area

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Table 3.8: Ambient Air Quality Status (Winter Season)

Location PM10 PM2.5 SO₂ NOx CO HC (mg/m³)


(µg/m³) (µg/m³) (µg/m³) (µg/m³) (mg/m³)
Baggad Max 64 26 8.8 15.2 <0.1
Min 42 16 5.1 10.2 <0.1 < 0.1
Mean 54 21 6.7 12.6 <0.1
Pipali Nagar Max 58 24 8.0 16.5 <0.1 < 0.1
Min 38 14 5.6 8.6 <0.1
Mean 52 19 7.1 12.0 <0.1
Jhootara Max 72 32 9.1 13.6 <0.1
Min 44 17 5.5 9.7 <0.1 < 0.1
Mean 58 24 7.2 11.7 <0.1
Kamala tola Max 64 27 8.5 14.7 <0.1 < 0.1
Min 41 15 5.2 9.0 <0.1
Mean 52 21 7.1 11.9 <0.1
Kundeli Max 69 30 8.6 14.5 <0.1 < 0.1
Min 42 14 5.0 11.0 <0.1
Mean 55 22 7.3 12.5 <0.1
Phukiythar Max 76 34 8.6 15.1 <0.1
Min 42 18 5.0 11.3 <0.1
Mean 56 26 7.0 13.2 <0.1 < 0.1
Thoriya Max 59 27 9.9 15.4 <0.1
Min 38 14 5.7 9.0 <0.1
Mean 57 23 7.9 12.4 <0.1
Kitokawadia Max 68 31 8.9 14.9 <0.1 <1.0
Min 44 16 5.4 11.2 <0.1
Mean 55 22 7.3 13.3 <0.1
(Note: All units in µg/m3)

Observation on Ambient Air Quality


PM10 (µg/m3): PM10 levels were found ranging from 38 to 76 µg/m3. The highest PM10 levels
were found at Village Phukiythar (76 µg/m3). Lowest PM10 level was found at Thoriya village
(38 µg/m3). However, the PM10levels in all the monitoring location are well within the NAAQS
for Industrial, Residential, Rural and Other Areas (100 µg/m3).
PM2.5 (µg/m3): PM2.5 levels were found ranging from 14 to 32 µg/m3. The highest PM2.5 level
was observed at Village Jhootara (32 µg/m3), while the lowest level was observed at village
Thoriya and Pipali Nagar (14 µg/m3). The Average PM2.5 levels are within the NAAQS levels
for Industrial, Residential, Rural and Other Areas (60 µg/m3)
SO2 (µg/m3): The highest level of SO2 was found at the Village Thoriya (9.9 µg/m3) whereas
lowest level was found at Village Kundeli (5.0 µg/m3). The SO2 level of the Study area is well
within the NAAQS Standard of 80µg/m3. The main source of SO2 emission is vehicular
sources.
NOx (µg/m3): The highest level of NOx was found at Village Thoriya (15.4 µg/m 3) whereas
lowest level was found at Pipali Nagar (8.6 µg/m3). The NOx level of the Study area is well
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The CO and HC were not detected at any locations and found below 0.1 mg/m 3 which is well
within the NAAQS Standard. Overall the ambient air quality of the study area were found well
within the NAAQS.
3.1.7 Noise Environment
Noise after a certain level can have a very disturbing effect on the people and animals
exposed to it. Hence, it is important to assess the present noise quality of the area in order to
predict the potential impact of future noise levels due to the proposed project.
The Noise Monitoring locations are shown in Table 3.7.Noise measurements were done using
Cygnet Sound Level Meter Model 2031A. Ambient noise monitoring was carried out at 8
locations within the study area. Monitoring was carried out both in the day and night time and
accordingly Leq day and night were derived from the monitored data. Noise monitoring results
are given in Table 3.9 & 3.10. Monitored levels were compared against Ambient Noise
Standards, The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 prescribed by CPCB.

Table 3.9: Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations

Dis. & Dir. Wrt to


Code Location Description Coordinates
project site
Baggad Close to project 25°35'54.45"N,
N-01 Residential area
site in NE 73°54'4.95" E
Residential area 25°35'22.21"N
N-02 Peepli Nagar 1.20 km West
73°52'22.62"E
Residential area 25°35'32.28"N
N-03 Jhootara 0.75 km SE
73°54'31.40"E
Kamala Residential area 25°34'26.90"N,
N-04 2 km W
Tola 73°52'10.97"E
Residential area 25°34'13.69"N,
N-05 Kundeli 3.19 km E
73°55'13.22"E
Residential area 25°33'1.43"N,
N-06 Phukiythar 1.90 km S
73°53'34.01"E
Thoriya Residential area 25°36'19.31"N,
N-07 1.92 km NW
73°52'21.71"E
25°33'25.13"N,
N-08 NH-8 Near Project site Commercial area
73°52'30.34"E

Table 3.10: Ambient Noise Quality Results, dB (A)

Code Location Name Present Day Time National Night National


Category Leq Standard Time Leq Standard
dB(A) Day Time dB(A) Night Time
Leq dB(A) Leq dB(A)
10 N-1 Baggad Residential 52.8 55 41.6 45
10 N-2 Peepli Nagar Residential 50.6 55 41.9 45
10 N-3 Jhootara Residential 53.4 55 42.0 45
10 N-4 Kamala Tola Residential 50.5 55 40.2 45
10 N-5 Kundeli Residential 51.5 55 41.2 45
10 N-6 Phukiythar Residential 52.8 55 42.6 45
10 N-7 Thoriya Residential 49.4 55 40.1 45

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10 N-8 Commercial 59.8 65 53.4 55


NH-8
area

Observation on Ambient Noise Quality:


The ambient noise quality of the study area is within the prescribed National Ambient Noise
Quality Standard for respective residential category at all the monitored locations. NH-8 which
is passing close to the project site and noise level in NH-8 was also found within the National
Ambient Noise Quality Standard.
3.1.8 Water Environment
Ground water is used for almost all purposes. Generally, every village has open wells and
hand pumps to draw water for domestic uses. Ground water from dug wells, tube wells and
hand pumps cater to the drinking water needs of the villages in the region. 8 ground water
samples were collected from the study area and were analysed as per standard method of
water and waste water analysis (APHA). The water samples were examined for physico-
chemical parameters. Samples for chemical analysis were collected in polyethylene carboys.
The sampling locations with coordinates are presented in Table 3.9. Map showing location of
the ground water sampling is given in Figure 3.9. Ground water test results are given in Table
3.11, 3.12 & 3.13.

Table 3.11: Water Sampling Locations

Code Location Dist & Dir wrt to project site Source Coordinates
GW1 Baggad 00 Hand pump 25°35'57.38"N, 73°54'5.33"E
GW2 Pipali Nagar 1.22 West Hand pump 25°35'22.77"N 73°52'24.28"E
GW3 Jhootara 0.66 NE Hand pump 25°35'35.69"N 73°54'34.57"E
GW4 Kamala 1.94 West Hand pump 25°34'26.82"N 73°52'9.22"E
GW5 Kundeli 2.89 E Hand pump 25°34'11.43"N 73°55'16.28"E
GW6 Phukiythar 1.72 S Hand pump 25°33'11.28"N 73°53'30.91"E
GW7 Thoriya 1.64 NW Hand pump 25°36'12.56"N 73°52'29.39"E
GW8 Kamlighat 2.93 SW Hand pump 25°33'12.41"N 73°52'3.14"E

Table 3.12: Groundwater Quality in the Study Area

Desirable Permissible
S.No Parameters Limit IS: Limit IS: GW-1 GW-2 GW-3 GW-4
10500 10500
1. pH 6.5-8.5 No relaxation 7.1 7.0 7.2 6.9
2. Conductivity, mhos/cm - - 670 870 815 464
3. Turbidity,NTU 5 10 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.5
4. TDS, mg/l 500 2000 426 578 544 308
5. T Hardness as CaCO3, mg/l 300 600 277 312 302 178
6. Chloride asCl, mg/l 250 1000 52 72 64 38
7. Alkalinity, mg/l 200 600 64 112 122 54
8. Sulphates as, SO4, mg/l 200 400 24 34 29 16
9. Nitrates as NO3, mg/l 45 100 11 22 18 12
10. Fluoride as F, mg/l 1 1.5 0.28 0.36 0.28 0.36
11. Iron as Fe, mg/l 0.3 1 0.18 0.46 0.33 0.25
12. Zinc as Zn, mg/l 5 15 0.70 0.78 0.65 0.60
13. Calcium as Ca, mg/l 75 200 66 80 74 48
14. Magnesium as Mg 30 100 27 27 28.3 14

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15. Cadmium as Cd, mg/l 0.01 No relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
16. Copper as Cu, mg/l 0.05 1.5 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
17. Nickel as Ni, mg/l - - <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
18. Lead as Pb, mg/l 0.05 No relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
19. Mercury as Hg, mg/l 0.001 No relaxation <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
20. Chromium (Total as Cr, mg/l 0.05 No relaxation <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
21. Arsenic as As, mg/l 0.05 No relaxation <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025
22. Phenolic compound 0.001 0.002 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

Table 3.13: Groundwater Quality in the Study Area (Contd.)

Desirable Permissible
S.N
Parameters Limit IS: Limit IS: GW-5 GW-6 GW-7 GW-8
o
10500 10500
1 pH 6.5-8.5 No relaxation 7.3 7.1 7.0 7.1
2 Conductivity, mhos/cm - - 741 818 506 780
3 Turbidity,NTU 5 10 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.5
4 TDS, mg/l 500 2000 478 532 328 510
T Hardness as CaCO3,
5 300 600 292 284 214 304
mg/l
6 Chloride asCl, mg/l 250 1000 60 72 48 64
7 Alkalinity, mg/l 200 600 72 112 68 102
Sulphates as, SO4,
8 200 400 26 28 14 21
mg/l
9 Nitrates as NO3, mg/l 45 100 12 16 11.3 14.5
10 Fluoride as F, mg/l 1 1.5 0.30 0.65 0.44 0.52
11 Iron as Fe, mg/l 0.3 1 0.39 0.45 0.22 0.15
12 Zinc as Zn, mg/l 5 15 0.88 0.96 0.56 0.48
13 Calcium as Ca, mg/l 75 200 70 58 44 74
14 Magnesium as Mg 30 100 29 34 25 29
15 Cadmium as Cd, mg/l 0.01 No relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
16 Copper as Cu, mg/l 0.05 1.5 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
17 Nickel as Ni, mg/l - - <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
18 Lead as Pb, mg/l 0.05 No relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
19 Mercury as Hg, mg/l 0.001 No relaxation <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
Chromium (Total as Cr,
20 0.05 No relaxation <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
mg/l
21 Arsenic as As, mg/l 0.05 No relaxation <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025
22 Phenolic compound 0.001 0.002 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
Source: Lab Result

Observation on Ground Water Quality: The pH value of water samples at all locations
varies from 6.9 – 7.3 and are within permissible limit. The conductivity values were found to be
in the range of 464 – 870 μmhos/cm. The chloride level was found to vary from 38 – 72 mg/l
within permissible limit. The total hardness values were found to vary from 178 – 312 mg/l;
within permissible limit. Calcium and Magnesium values were within the permissible limit.
Fluoride levels found within the permissible limit. Zinc and Fe levels were found to be within
the permissible limit. No metallic contamination has been found in the ground water samples.
All the others parameters in ground water sample are within the permissible limit of Indian
Standard IS: 10500-2012.
3.1.9 Soil Environment

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The soil samples were examined for various physicochemical parameters, to determine the
existing soil characteristics of the study area. Soil samples were collected from the vicinity of
proposed project site. Physicochemical characteristics of soil are presented in Table: 3.141 as
follows,

Table 3.14: Soil Sampling Locations

Sampling Sampling Distance w. e. f. the Site, Direction w. e. f. the Site


Code Locations km
S-1 Project Site 0.0 site
S-2 Baggad 0.4 ENE
S-3 Jhootra 1.1 ESE
S-4 Peeplinagar 2.0 W
S-5 Kamla 3.2 WSW
S-6 Kundeli 3.5 SSE
Source: Site Survey

Table 3.15: Physiochemical Characteristics of Soil

S. Project Baggad Jhootra Peepli Kamla Kundeli


No. Parameters Unit Site (S-2) (S-3) nagar (S-5) (S-6)
(S-1) (S-4)
Physical Characteristics
1. Particle Size Distribution
i) Sand (>0.2 mm Dia) 55 58 54 56 53 52
ii) Silt (0.02 to 0.2 mm 24 22 15 14 17 25
Dia) USDA
iii) Clay (< 0.002 mm Dia) 21 20 31 30 30 23
2. Texture Sandy Sandy Sandy Sandy Sandy Sandy
Clay Clay Loam Loam Loam Clay
Loam Loam Loam
3. Porosity % 46.0 45.7 48.3 47.9 48.3 46.8
4. Bulk Density (BD) gm/cc 1.43 1.44 1.37 1.38 1.37 1.41
5. Water Holding % 28.6 29.5 28.2 30.1 29.8 28.7
Capacity (WHC)
6. Permeability Cm/hr 0.67 0.73 0.26 0.27 0.28 0.56
Chemical Characteristics
7. pH 20% 7.82 7.56 7.81 7.43 7.55 7.28
Slurry
8. Conductivity (EC) µmhos/c 308.0 292.5 302.8 288.4 275.5 301.5
m
9. CEC meq/100 23.7 24.5 12.2 11.8 10.5 26.5
-gm
10. Organic Matter % 0.83 0.76 0.67 0.81 0.66 0.72
11. Organic Carbon % 0.48 0.44 0.39 0.47 0.38 0.42
12. Chloride as Cl mg/kg 129.0 110.2 86.5 99.0 92.8 115.2
13. Manganese as Mn mg/kg 2.10 1.88 2.06 1.75 1.68 1.70
14. Zinc as Zn mg/kg 1.52 1.25 1.10 1.21 1.02 1.44
15. Boron as B mg/kg <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
16. Iron as Fe mg/kg 1.61 2.22 1.46 1.42 2.18 2.11
17. Copper as Cu mg/kg 0.39 0.44 0.64 0.55 0.41 0.52
18. Carbonate mg/kg <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
19. Bi-Carbonate mg/kg 254.2 289.6 236.5 218.7 258.9 212.6

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20. Available Nutrients


i) Nitrogen as N kg/ha 275.4 266.8 278.9 265.6 270.5 275.2
ii) Phosphorus as P kg/ha 22.5 35.8 32.5 41.3 37.1 26.5
iii) Potassium as K Kg/ha 335.2 330.6 338.2 322.4 332.9 341.5
21. SAR % 1.62 1.46 1.55 1.64 1.48 1.39
Source: Lab Result

Physical Characteristics of Soil


Physical characteristics of soil greatly influence its use and behavior towards plant growth.
Soil Texture
The mineral components of soil are sand, silt and clay, and their relative proportions
determine a soil's texture. Properties that are influenced by soil texture, include
porosity, permeability, infiltration, shrink-swell, water-holding capacity, and susceptibility to
erosion. The soil in which neither sand & silt nor clay predominates is called "loam". The
mineral constituents of a loam soil might be 40% sand, 40% silt and the balance 20% clay by
weight. Soil texture affects soil behavior, in particular its retention capacity for nutrients
and water. Texturally the soils of study area are observed as Sandy Clay Loam and Sandy
Loam Soils.
Bulk Density
Bulk density of soil relates to the combined volumes of the solids and pore spaces. Soil with a
high pore space with loose solid particles will have lower bulk density than those that are more
compact and have less pore space. This is directly related to the movement of air and water
through soil thus affecting the productivity. The bulk density of the soils was found in the range
of 1.37 to 1.44-gm/cm3.
Water Holding Capacity
Water-holding capacity is usually defined as the amount of water that soil can hold. Soil that
have fine particles are able to hold more water than coarse soils while rock fragments cannot
hold any water and contribute negatively to soil water-holding capacity. The type and
composition of soil are the controlling factors in this case. Water Holding Capacity of study
area soils was observed as 28.2 to 30.1%.
Chemical Characteristics of Soil: Soil Reaction Classes and Critical Limits for Macro and
Micro Nutrients in Soil
According to Soil Survey Manual (IARI, 1970), the soils are grouped under different soil
reaction classes viz; extremely acidic (pH<4.5), very strongly acidic (pH 4.5-5.0 ), strongly
acidic (pH 5.1-5.5), moderately acidic (pH 5.6-6.0), slightly acidic (pH 6.1-6.5), neutral (pH 6.6-
7.3), slightly alkaline (pH 7.4-7.8), moderately alkaline (pH 7.9-8.4), strongly alkaline (pH 8.5-
9.0).The soils are rated as low (below 0.50 %), medium (0.50-0.75 %) and high (above 0.75
%) in case of organic carbon, low (<280-kg/ha-1), medium (280 to 560-kg/ha-1) and high
(>560-kg/ha-1) in case of available Nitrogen, low (<10-kg/ha-1), medium (10 to 25-kg/ha-1)
and high (>25-kg/ha-1) for available Phosphorus, low (<108-kg/ha-1), medium (108 to 280-
kg/ha-1) and high (>280-kg/ha-1) for available Potassium and low (<10-mg/kg-1), medium
(10-20-mg/kg-1) and high (>20-mg/kg-1) for available Sulphur (Singh et.al. 2004, Mehta et.
al.1988). Critical limits of Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu and B, which separate deficient from non-deficient
soils followed in India, are 4.5, 2.0, 0.5, 0.2 and 0.5-mg/kg-1 respectively. (Follet & Lindsay-
1970 and Berger & Truog-1940)
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Soil pH is an important soil property, which affects the availability of several plant nutrients. It
is a measure of acidity and alkalinity and reflects the status of base saturation. The soil pH
ranges from 7.28 to 7.82, thereby indicating the soils are neutral to slightly alkaline.
Organic Carbon
The effect of soil organic matter on soil properties is well recognized. Soil organic matter plays
a vital role in supplying plant nutrients, cation exchange capacity, improving soil aggregation
and hence water retention and soil biological activity. The Organic Carbon content of soil
varied from 0.38 to 0.48 %( 0.66 to 0.83% as Organic Matter) thereby implying that soils are
low in organic content.
Macronutrients
Nutrients like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) are considered as primary
nutrients and sulphur (S) as secondary nutrient. These nutrients help in proper growth,
development and yield differentiation of plants and are generally required by plants in large
quantity.
Available Nitrogen
Nitrogen is an integral component of many compounds including chlorophyll and enzyme
essential for plant growth. It is an essential constituent for amino acids which is building blocks
for plant tissue, cell nuclei and protoplasm. It encourages aboveground vegetative growth and
deep green color to leaves. Deficiency of nitrogen decreases rate and extent of protein
synthesis and results into stunted growth and develop chlorosis. Available nitrogen content in
the surface soils ranges between 265.6& 278.9-kg/ha, thereby indicating that soils are low in
available nitrogen content.
Available Phosphorus
Phosphorus is an important component of adenosine di-phosphate (ADP) and adenosine tri-
phosphate (ATP), which involves in energy transformation in plant. It is essential component
of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), the seat of genetic inheritance in plant and animal.
Phosphorous take part in important functions like photosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, crop
maturation, root development, strengthening straw in cereal crops etc. The availability of
phosphorous is restricted under acidic and alkaline soil reaction mainly due to P-fixation. In
acidic condition it gets fixed with aluminum and iron and in alkaline condition with calcium.
Available phosphorus content ranges between 22.5 & 41.3-kg/ha, thereby indicating that soils
are having medium to high available phosphorus.
Available Potassium
Potassium is an activator of various enzymes responsible for plant processes like energy
metabolism, starch synthesis, nitrate reduction and sugar degradation. It is extremely mobile
in plant and help to regulate opening and closing of stomata in the leaves and uptake of water
by root cells. It is important in grain formation and tuber development and encourages crop
resistance for certain fungal and bacterial diseases. Available potassium content in these soils
ranges between 322.4 & 341.5-kg/ha, thereby is indicating that the soils are high in potassium
content.
Micronutrients
Proper understanding of micronutrients availability in soils and extent of their deficiencies is
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productivity. Therefore, it is essential to know the micronutrients status of soil before


introducing any type of land use.
Available Manganese
Manganese is essential in photosynthesis and nitrogen transformations in plants. It activates
decarboxylase, dehydrogenize, and oxides enzymes. The available manganese content in
surface soils was recorded as 1.68 to 2.10-mg/kg, as the critical limit of available manganese
is 2.0-mg/kg.
Available Zinc
Zinc plays role in protein synthesis, reproductive process of certain plants and in the formation
of starch and some growth hormones. It promotes seed maturation and production. The
available zinc in surface soils of the study area ranges from 1.02 to 1.52-mg/kg. As per the
critical limit of available zinc (0.5-mg/kg), most of the study area soils are more than sufficient
in available zinc in the vicinity of the project.
Available Boron
Boron increases solubility and mobility of calcium in the plant and it act as regulator of K/Ca
ratio in the plant. It is required for development of new meristematic tissue and also necessary
for proper pollination, fruit and seed setting and translocation of sugar, starch and
phosphorous etc. It has role in synthesis of amino acid and protein and regulates
carbohydrate metabolism. The available boron content in the soils was observed as <0.01-
mg/kg. The critical limit for deficiency of the available boron is 0.5-mg/ kg.

3.6 Traffic Survey


Proposed site is well connected by National Highway No.-8 (Delhi- Mumbai). Most of the
material movement from the site shall be done with this road. Traffic count was done for NH-8
during study period and the impact of existing transportation on this road has been already
captured in the traffic count. The existing road condition and the respective traffic count are
given in Table 3.2 and Table 3.4.
National Highway (Road Connecting site)
1 Pavement/ Border width (Left side) 1.8 m
2 Pavement / Border width (Right side) 1.9 m
3 Carriage width 10.0 m
4 Road type/Condition Asphalted
5 Condition Good
6 Lane / traffic type Four lane / two way traffic
Time 2 3 Car/Jeep/Van Buses 6 10 or
Wheeler Wheeler Wheeler more
2 axle Wheeler
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM 290 120 98 47 39 13
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 327 198 178 89 76 69
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM 229 159 102 67 89 23
10.00PM – 7.00 AM 105 76 128 39 67 56
Observation: It is a four lane road with two-way traffic and traffic is little high in this road. The
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3.7 Biological Environment


3.7.1 Forest and Forest Types
The extent of natural forests in Rajasthan is not only one of the lowest in the country but also
the lowest in terms of productivity of forest. On the contrary the state is endowed with the
largest chunk of wasteland which is about 20% of the total wastelands of the country. Total
forests area of Rajasthan is 32639 km2, which is 9.54 % of the total state’s geographical area.
Reserve Forests constitute 38.16%, Protected Forests 53.36% and Un-classed Forests 8.48%
of the forest area.
b) Floristic Objectives

Objectives of the present baseline floristic study are as follows:


 To inventorize taxonomic diversity of plants in the study area
 To assess the plant community structure in the study area
 To Determine Importance Value Index and Shannon Wiener Diversity Index for tree,
shrub and herbs present in the study area.
The natural vegetation of the area is under high anthropogenic pressure. The present primary
survey was carried out in following sampling locations:
 Core Area (Proposed Area)
 Buffer Zone (Near village Kachbali, Near village Mandawar, Tadgarh-Rauli WLS near
Tadgarh)

3.7.2 Core Area (Proposed Industrial Area)


The core zone of the area is mostly covered with uncultivated fallow land with scattered
vegetation cover. The vegetation of the core zone is dominated by the shrubs along with few
tree individuals of Acacia species. At the North-eastern side of the project site a hillock is
present which belongs to a Reserve Forest type and form part of Todgarh wildlife sanctuary
which is located about 3.37 km from the proposed site. The area comprises of terrestrial
habitat comprising of naturally growing trees followed wild growth of shrubs and grasses. Most
of these wild trees/shrubs reported at core area are xerophytic in nature and has very less
water requirement. It has undulating topography with rocky covered surface followed by red
soil. No reserve forest, protected forest or unclassified forest area is present in the core zone.
No agricultural practice has been noticed in core and in inner buffer zones. Trees like
Prosopis juliflora, Acacia catechu, Acacia leucophloea, Acacia nilotica, Acacia Senegal,
Albezia lebbeck, Albezia procera, and Azadirachta indica along with the shrub species like
Lantana camara, thror, Capparis decidua and Calotropis procera. Ground cover of the core
area is comprised with very low density and composition of herb flora. Grasses are mainly
noticed in patches in scattered fashion, where soil is fertile, and contains moisture. Major
portion of the site is devoid of vegetation. The list of trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers and
grasses found in the core zone area listed in Table 3.14a, 3.14b, 3.14c respectively.
Photographs showing ecology of core zone is shown in Figure 3.10 a.
3.5.1.1 Buffer Area (10 Km surrounding of core area)

The 10 km area within the proposed site is considered as buffer zone. The vegetation within
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 Forest area
 Non-forested area (Plantation and natural vegetation along roadside and along
agriculture fields and along residential areas)
 vegetation in Tadgarh Rauli Wildlife Sanctuary.
Vegetation in Forest area: Forest vegetation of buffer zone is mostly comprised of scattered
growth of tree flora and scrub land dominated with xerophytic vegetation. Various species of
Acacia are leading species in such kind of notified forest areas. Somewhere these areas were
found densely dominated with various shrub species like Lantana camara, Adhatoda vasica,
Calotropis procera and Martynia annua. The list of trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers and grasses
found in the buffer zone area listed in Table 3.14a, 3.14b, 3.14c respectively Photographs of
buffer zone viewing ecological habitat is shown in Figure 3.10 b. Photographs of flora and
fauna species found in buffer zone is shown in Figure 3.11 a and 3.11 b respectively.
Todgarh Sanctuary: Tadgarh Rauli Wildlife Sanctuary is the another important biotic feature
present in the buffer zone of the project which is located about 3.37km, towards west and
north-west of proposed project site. The Sanctuary lies in the Arawali hill range which one of
the oldest formations in the world which spreads over an area of 495.27 Km2. Small area of
Todgarh sanctuary falls within the 10 km area of the project site.
Tadgarh Rauli Wildlife Sanctuary is quite rich in terms of biodiversity and the flora reported
from the Sanctuary is comprised of Dhaak, Kankeda, Jhinja, Ronjh, Bargad, Peepal, Gular,
Ber,Babool , Khair, Dhawda, Mahuwa, Hingot, Goyakhair, Kumtha, Khirni, Aanwala, Salar
,Karaya ,Gurjan , Kair, Kanther, Gangeran, Kalisyali, Googal, Chanbor, Aanwal, Adusa,
Jalijamni, Ratti, Doodhi, Shatawar, Khaatalimbu, Kikoda, Salarbel, Amarbel, Punwad,
Andhiveda, Chirchita and Van Tulsi. Majority of these species have xerophytic
adaptation.These forest provide habitat for primary consumer (herbivorous) like Nilgai,
Sambar, Common Langur, etc. which support omnivorous and carnivorous like Jungle cat,
Leopard , Porcupine, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Indian Wild Boar, Common Palm Civet and Sloth
Bear.
Avifauna reported in this sanctuary are black shouldered kite, Shikra, White-backed Vulture,
Spotted Owlet ,Yellow-footed Green Pigeon, Grey, Partridge,Grey, Jungle Fowl, Spotted
Dove, Koel, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Common Myna, Eurasian Collared Dove, Black Drongo,
Black-rumped Flameback, Chestnut-shouldered Petronia, Jungle Babbler, Red-vented Bulbul,
Indian Robin, Purple Sunbird ,Oriental White-eye,Baya Weaver, White-browed Fantail, Little
Grebe, Little Egret, Little Cormorant etc. Common garden lizard, Common skink, Common
Indian Monitor, Common tree snake, Spectacled cobra, Saw scaled Viper.
Vegetation in Non Forest area: the non forest area includes the vegetation along agriculture
fields, near settlement, along road side and other open areas. The tree species reported in
these area are comprises of Mangifera indica, Dalbergia sissoo, Mahua (Madhucaa indica),
Neem (Azadirachta indica), Bakain (Melia azaderach), Imli (Tamarindus indica), Ficus
Bengalensis, Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp), Siris (Albizzia lebback), Babul (Acacia catechu),
Chilbil (Holoptelea integrifolia) etc. Tall Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus) is also noticed.

Table 3.14 a: List of Tree Flora Recorded in the Study Area during primary study

Sl. Core
No. Scientific Name Name Family Area Buffer Area
Tree S1 S2 S3 S4

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1 Acacia catechu Khair Fabaceae * * * *


2 Acacia leucophloea Ronjh Fabaceae * * * *
3 Acacia nilotica DesiBawalia Fabaceae * * * *
4 Acacia Senegal Kumta Fabaceae * * * *
5 Albezialebbeck Siris Fabaceae * *
6 Albeziaprocera Siris Fabaceae * *
7 Anogeissuslatifolia Dhavda Combretaceae * *
8 Anogeissusacuminata Dhok Combretaceae * *
9 Azadirachtaindica Neem Meliaceae * *
10 Bahuniarecemosa Jhinjha Caesalpiniaceae *
11 Beutiamonosperma Dhak *
12 Cassia fistula Karmela Fabaceae * *
13 Cassia siamea Kasid Fabaceae *
14 Dalbergiasissoo Sissoo Fabaceae * *
15 Ehretialaevis Tambolia Boraginaceae *
16 EmblicaOfficinalis Amla Phyllanthaceae *
17 Eucalyptus sp Nilgiri Myrtaceae * *
18 Ficusbengalensis Vad Moraceae * *
19 Ficusreligiosa Piplo Moraceae *
20 Ficusracemosa Umara Moraceae *
21 Grawiasp Dhaman Tiliaceae *
22 Holopteleaintegrifolia Kanji Ulmaceae * * *
23 Lanneacoromandelica Subabul Anacardiaceae *
24 Madhucaindica Mahudo Sapotaceae *
25 Mangiferaindica Amba Anacardiaceae *
26 Meliaazadirachta Bainkan Meliaceae *
27 Moringaolieofera Sahajana Moringaceae * *
28 Pithecellobiumdulce Kikar Fabaceae *
29 Pongamiapinata Karanj Paplionaceae *
30 Prosopis cineraria Khijdo Fabaceae * *
31 Prosopisjuliflora VilayatiBabool Fabaceae * * * *
32 Phoenix sylvestris Khajura Arecaceae * * * *
33 Sterculiaurens Kadaya Malvaceae *
34 Tamarindusindica KhatriImli Caesalpiniaceae *
35 Ricinuscommunis Arundo Euphorbiaceae * * *
36 Syzgiumcumini Jamun Myrtaceae * *
37 Ziziphusmauritiana Bordi Rhamnaceae * * * *
*Present

Table 3.14 b: List of Shrub Flora Recorded in the Study Area during primary study

Sl. Core
No. Scientific Name Name Family Area Buffer Area TWLS
Shrub S1 S2 S3 S4
1 Adhatodavasica Ardusa Acanthaceae * * * *

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2 Calotropisgigantea Akdo Apocynaceae * * * *


3 Calotropisprocera Akdo Apocynaceae * * *
4 Capparis decidua Ker Capparaceae * * *
5 Cassia auriculata Awal Caesalpinioideae * * *
6 Clerodendrumphlomidis Arani Lamiaceae *
7 Cassia tora Puwad Caesalpinioideae * * *
8 Dendrocalamusstrictus Bans Poaceae *
9 Euphorbia nivulia Thor Euphorbiaceae *
10 Jatrophacarcus Ratanjyot Euphorbiaceae * * *
11 Daturametel Datura Solanaceae * * *
12 Mimosa hamata Aila Fabaceae * *
13 Jatrophagossypifolia ChotiRatanjyot Euphorbiaceae * * *
14 Nyctanthesarbor-tistis Tamat Oleaceae *
15 Plumbagozeylanica Chitrak Plumbaginaceae *
16 Thespesia lampas Paraspeepal Malvaceae *
17 Lantana camara Verbenaceae * * *
18 Xanthium strumarium Gokharu Asteraceae * * *
19 Woodfordiafruticosa Dhavadi Lythraceae *
20 Ziziphusglabrata Bordi Rhamnaceae * *
21 Ziziphusnummularia Chanibor Rhamnaceae * *
22 Vitexnigundo Nagod Verbenaceae *
23 Cenchrusbiflorus Poaceae *
24 Martyniaannua Martyniaceae * * *
*Present

Table 3.14c: List of Herb/Grass Flora Recorded in the Study Area during primary study

Sl. Core
No. Scientific Name Name Family Area Buffer Area TWLS
Herb/Grasses S1 S2 S3 S4
1 Abrusprecatorius Ratti Fabaceae * * *
2 Achyranthesaspera Ultakanta Amaranthaceae * *
3 Amaranthusspinosus Amaranthaceae * *
4 Ampelocissuslatifolia Khatalimbu Vitaceae * * *
5 Asparagus racemosus Satavari Liliaceae * *
6 Cardiospermumhalicacabum Kak-mardica Sapindaceae * *
7 Cascutareflxa Amarvel Convolvulaceae *
8 Dioscoreabulbifera VarahiKand Dioscoreaceae *
9 Ipomoea nil Kaladana Convolvulaceae *
10 Ipomoea sp Convolvulaceae *
11 Abelmoschusmanihot JangliBhindi Malvaceae * *
12 Abutilon indicum Malvaceae * * *
13 Acalyphaciliata Euphorbiaceae *
14 Alysicarpuslongifolius Fabaceae *
15 Amaranthusgracilis Amaranthaceae *

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16 Argemonemexicana Papaveraceae * *
17 Bidensbiternata Asteraceae *
18 Cannabis sativa Bhang Cannabaceae * *
19 Cassia absus Chimod Fabaceae *
20 Cleome viscosa Cleomaceae * *
21 Commelinabenghalensis Commelinaceae * * * *
22 Commelinasp Commelinaceae * * * *
23 Corchorussp Malvaceae *
24 Crotalaria juncea Saniya Fabaceae * *
25 Cyperuscompressus Cyperaceae * *
26 Argyreia nervosa Convolvulaceae * *
27 Barleriacristata Acanthaceae * * *
28 Desmodiumdichotomum Paplionaceae *
29 Dipteracanthussp Acanthaceae *
30 Leucasaspera Kubi Lamiaceae * * *
31 Indigoferatinctoria Fabaceae * * * *
32 OcimumCanum Lamiaceae *
33 Cynodondactylon Poaceae * * *
34 Dichanthiumannulatum Poaceae * * *
35 Echinopsechinatus Asteraceae * *
36 Euphorbia chamaesyce Euphorbiaceae * * *
37 Euphorbia granulata Euphorbiaceae * * * *
38 Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae * * *
39 Heteropogoncontortus Poaceae * * * *
40 Imperatacylindrica Poaceae * * *
41 Partheniumhysterophorus Asteraceae * * * *
42 Sidaacuta Malvaceae * *
43 Solanumnigrum Solanaceae * *
44 Tephrosiapurpurea Fabaceae * * *
45 Tridaxprocumbens Kalimendhi Asteraceae * * *
46 Typhasp Typhaceae * *
*observed during site visit other reported from the study area.

Figure 3.10 a: Photographs of Core zone showing ecological habitat

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Figure 3.10 b: Photographs of ecological habitat of buffer zone

Adhatoda vasica Capparis decidua

Euphorbia nivulia Martyniaannua


Figure 3.11 a: Flora species found in buffer zone
Fauna

In order to study the wild mammals, avifauna, herpetofauna of the project area, a normal
systematic transect sampling was done in different strata. Under this sampling, a 2-3 km long
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secondary data and information was also collected through indirect evidences such as calls,
signs and trophies of mammals, interviews of local villagers for the presence of various animal
species and the Forest Working Plan of the Forest Division. NBWL Clearance enclosed as an
Annexure XV.
Forest Working Plan of Udaipur (North) Forest Division reported a various Mammalian species
in the forest division territory but a total of 16 mammalian species were reported in the study
area in present primary survey which are listed in Table 3.15 a.

Table 3.15 a. List of Mammalian Fauna Recorded/reported during primary study

Sl.
No. Name Scientific Name Order Family CS Schedule
1 Langur* Semnopithecus entellus Primates Cercopithecidae LC II
2 Muntjak Muntiacusmuntjak Artiodactyla Cervidae LC III
3 Sambar Rusa unicolor Artiodactyla Cervidae VU III
4 Spotted Deer Axis axis Artiodactyla Cervidae LC III
Boselaphus
5 Blue Bull* tragocamelus Artiodactyla Bovidae LC IV
6 Wild Pig Sus scrofa Artiodactyla Suidae LC III
7 Jungle Cat* Felis chaus Carnivora Felidae LC III
8 Indian Civet Viverricula indica Carnivora Viverridae LC II
9 Golden Jackal Canis aureus Carnivora Canidae LC II
10 Indian Fox* Vulpes bengalensis Carnivora Canidae LC II
11 Rabbit* Lepus nigricollis Lagomorpha Leporidae LC IV
12 House Srew* Suncus murinus Soricomorpha Soricidae LC Unlisted
14 Porcupine* Hystrix indica Rodentia Hystricidae LC IV
Indian Palm
15 Squirrel* Funambulus pennantii Rodentia Sciuridae LC IV
16 House Rat* Ratus ratus Rodentia Muridae LC V
17 Leopard Panthera pardus Carnivora Felidae NT I
CS- Conservation Status, LC- Least Concern, NT Near Threatened (* recorded during feild study)

Most of the birds encountered in present study are residential. During the study, a total of 30
bird species has been recorded/sighted from the study area. The common birds recordedfrom
the study area were: Common Pigeon, Black Drongo, Indian Courser, Indian Pond Heron,
Indian Roller, Little ringed ploverand Common Myna along with the seasonal visitor Black-
winged Stilt. The list of avifauna and birds recorded in the study area is listed in Table 3.15 b.

Table 3.15 b. List of Avi- Fauna Recorded in the study area during primary survey

Sl.
No. Name Scientific Name Order Habit CS WLS
1 Black Drongo Dicrurusmacrocercus Passeriformes R LC IV
2 Black-winged Stilt Himantopushimantopus Charadriiformes V LC IV
3 Common Myna Acridotherestristis Passeriformes R LC IV
4 Common Moorhen Gallinulachloropus Gruiformes R LC IV
5 Common Pigeon Columba livia Columbiformes R LC IV

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6 Indian Cormorant Phalacrocoraxfuscicollis Suliformes R LC IV


7 Grey Heron Ardeacinerea Pelecaniformes R LC IV
8 House Crow Corvussplendens Passeriformes R LC V
9 House Sparrow Passer domesticus Passeriformes R LC IV
10 Indian Courser Cursoriuscoromandelicus Charadriiformes R LC IV
11 Indian Pond Heron Ardeolagrayii Pelecaniformes R LC IV
12 Indian Robin Saxicoloidesfulicatus Passeriformes R LC IV
13 Indian Roller Coraciasbenghalensis Coraciiformes R LC IV
14 Indian Silverbill Euodicemalabarica Passeriformes R LC IV
15 Jungle Bablar Turdoidesstriata Passeriformes R LC IV
16 Little Ringed Plover Charadriusdubiius Charadriiformes R LC IV
17 Little Swift Apusaffinis Apodiformes R LC IV
18 Common Quill Cutornixcutornix Galliformes R LC IV
19 Spotted Dove Stigmatopeliachinensis Columbiformes R LC IV
20 Common Babbler Turdoidescaudata Passeriformes R LC IV
21 Collard Dove Streptopeliadecaocto Columbiformes R LC IV
22 Bulbul Pycnonotuscafer Passeriformes R LC IV
23 Indian Roller Coraciasbenghalensis Coraciiformes R LC IV
24 Green Bee Eater Meropsorientalis Coraciiformes R LC IV
25 Cuckooshrike Coracinamacei Passeriformes R LC IV
26 Asian Koel Eudynamysscolopacea Cuculiformes R LC IV
27 Parakeet Psittaculakrameri Psittaciformes R LC IV
28 cattle egret Bubulcus ibis Pelecaniformes R LC IV
Red-wattled
29 Lapwing Vanellusindicus Charadriiformes R LC IV
30 Indian Peafowl Pavocristatus Galliformes R LC I
CS- Conservation Status, LC- Least Concerned

Indian Robin Peafowl


Figure 3.11 b: Fauna species found in buffer zone

Three species of lizards, one species of skink along with common rat snake were sighted
during the primary survey. (Table 3.16)

Table 3.16. List of Herpetofauna Recorded in the study area

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1 Common House Gecko Hemidactylussp Squamata Gekkonidae
2 Agama Agama tuberculata Squamata Agamidae
3 Common garden lizard Calotesversicolor Squamata Agamidae
4 Common Rat Snake Ptyasmucocus Squamata Colubridae
5 Skink Scincillasp

3.7.3 Aquatic Ecology


There is no potential surface water body present in core and buffer area of project and
therefore no aquatic life is recorded in the present study area. Consequently proposed project
are not envisaged to have any adverse effect on aquatic life.
Endangered, Rare and threatened Species- With reference to the list of endangered
species prepared by Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Ministry of Environment and Forests,
Government of India, only Panther pardous present in the study area which is belonged to the
'near threatened' category and one species i.e. Rusa unicolor belongs to vulnerable category.
Schedule-I Fauna: With reference to the list of schedule-I fauna listing of wildlife Protection
Act 1972, Pantera Pardous is the only schedule-I fauna present within 10 km area of the
project site.

3.8 Socio-Economic Environment


The study area of 10-km radial zone mainly falls in the Bhim and Deogarh tehsils of District
Rajsamand. There are total 16 villages in the study area; out of them 07 villages belonging to
tehsil Bhim and 09 villages belongs to tehsil Deogarh.
3.8.1 Demographic Profile
3.8.1.1 Total Population
As per the census record of 2001, the Total population of the study area was recorded as
20259, the total number of Households is observed as 3954. The average number of persons
per household is observed as 5.1. Total male-female wise population of the study area is
observed as 9896 & 10363 respectively. Village-wise population distribution is presented in
Table 3.17 as follows;

Table 3.17: Village-wise Population Distribution of Study Area

No. of Total Male Female


Tehsil Village
Household Population Population Population
Baggar 384 2135 1043 1092
Lakha Gurha 395 2122 1056 1066
Theekarwas Khurd 155 751 361 390
Bhim Theekarwas Kalan 315 1656 800 856
Kachhbali 198 1000 505 495
Peepali 767 3830 1896 1934
Hamela Ki Ber 236 1253 629 624
Total 2450 12747 6290 6457
Deogarh Rashmi 137 675 318 357

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Kundeli 212 1033 498 535


Ghati 219 1138 540 598
Deogarh (Rural) 15 102 52 50
Anjna 306 1451 681 770
Madariya 238 1152 562 590
Swadari(A) 228 1161 566 595
Bilakhi 77 380 185 195
Hira Khera 72 420 204 216
Total 1504 7512 3606 3906
Grand Total 3954 20259 9896 10363
(Source - Census Data Abstract, 2001)

3.8.1.2 Sex Ratio


The Sex Ratio of the Study area is 1047.

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Bhim Deogarh

Total Population Male Population Female Population

Figure 3.12: Tehsil wise population of the Study Area

3.8.1.3 SC / ST Population
16% of the population in the study area is constituted by SC/ST, out of which SC population
constitutes 13% and rest 3% is constituted by ST Populations. A comparative graph of tehsil
wise SC/ST population in study area is given in Figure 3.13 as follows;

6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
Male Female Male Female
Bhim Deogarh
General SC ST

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Figure 3.13:Tehsil-wise SC/ST Population in Study Area

3.8.1.4 Literacy Rate


Literacy rate of the study area is 43.92%. Distribution of male and female literacy rate in the
study zone is 61.6% and 27.02% respectively. Male-Female wise distribution of literacy in
each tehsil of study area is given as follows in Figure 3.14:

5000

4000

3000

2000

1000

0
Male Female Male Female
Bhim Deogarh

Literates Illiterates

Figure 3.14: Gender-wise Distribution of Literacy in Study Area


3.8.1.5 Workers Scenario
Workers participation ratio of the area is 44%.Among this 24% is the main workers and 20%
are the marginal workers. Female’s population constitutes a larger portion of marginal workers
than males. Pie-chart showing workers scenario in the study area is given in Figure 3.15 and
the bar-chart showing gender wise distribution of workers is given in Figure 3.16.

Non-
Marginal Workers
Workers 56%
20% Main
Workers
24%

Figure 3.15 :Workers Scenario of Study Area

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12000

10000

8000

6000

4000

2000

0
Main Workers Marginal Workers Non Workers

Total Male Female

Figure 3.16 :Genderwise Distribution of Workers


Main Workers: A considerable percentage (68%) of Main workers in the Study area belongs
to Casual labours. Agricultural and Household workers constitutes 4% and 3% respectively.
Other Workers constitutes 25% of the Total Main Worker Population. Type of main workers in
the study area is mentioned in Figure 3.17.

Figure 3.17: Types of Main Workers in Study Area


Marginal Workers: Unlike Main Workers, Agricultural Labour constitutes a Handsome 46% of
total Marginal Worker Population. However, Casual Labours constitutes 44% of Total Marginal
Worker Population. Type of marginal workers in the study area is shown in Figure 3.18.

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Figure 3.18:Types of Marginal Workers in Study Area


3.8.2 Infrastructure

3.8.2.1 Education Facilities


There are 32 Primary School, 13 Middle Schools and 03 Secondary Schools in Study Area.
No Higher Secondary School or College exists in the Study Area.

3.8.2.2 Health Facilities


No Hospitals, Dispensaries or Primary Health Centres are present in the study area. Single
There are 07 Primary Health Sub-centres found in the study Area. However, several private
medical practitioner and community health workers are also found.

3.8.2.3 Drinking Water Facilities


Villagers depend on groundwater as a source of Drinking water. Handpumps are observed in
almost every village. In some village Tubewells are also observed.

3.8.2.4 Communication Facilities


There are 08 post office found in the study area. 73 Telephone connections were encountered
but these connections are centralized in particular villages. Among these 181 Telephone
Connections, Village Peepli of Bhim Tehsil alone has 40 Connections.

3.8.2.5 Banking Facilities


One (01) Credit Societies is found in Village Lakha Gurha. A comprehensive List of
Infrastructures present in the Study Area is given in Table 3.18.

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Table 3.18: Infrastructure Facilities in the Villages of Study Area

Higher Credit
Primary Middle Secondary Colleg Hospit Dispens Post Telephone Source of
Tehsil Village Secondary PHC PHSC Bank Societ
School School School e al ary Office Connection Water
School y
Baggar 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 0 0 HP,W
Lakha Gurha 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 HP,W,TW
Theekarwas
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HP,W,TW
Khurd
Theekarwas
Bhim 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 23 0 0 HP,W,TW
Kalan
Kachhbali 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 HP,W
Peepali 10 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 40 0 0 HP,W
Hamela Ki Ber 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 HP,W,TW
Total 23 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 6 70 0 1 HP,W
Rashmi 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HP,W
Kundeli 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 HP,W
Ghati 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HP,W
Deogarh
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HP,W,TW
(Rural)
Deogarh Anjna 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HP,W
Madariya 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 HP,W,TW
Swadari(A) 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 HP,W
Bilakhi 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HP,W
Hira Khera 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HP,W,TW
Total 9 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 3 0 0
Grand Total 32 13 3 0 0 0 0 0 7 8 73 0 1

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4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND THE PROPOSED


MITIGATION MEASURES

This chapter details the inferences drawn from the EIA study of the proposed project. It
describes the overall impacts of the project activities and underscores the areas of
concern, which need mitigation measures.

4.1 Introduction
In this chapter the environmental impacts associated with the proposed development of
Baggad Industrial Area are identified, characterized, and evaluated systematically. The
extent of impact on air, water, soil, flora and fauna will be evaluated in relation to the
environmental pollution. The impacts will be distinctly direct and indirect, positive and
negative, reversible and irreversible. The prediction of impacts on various environmental
parameters during pre-operational, operational and post-operational activities assists in
effective identification of mitigation measures to minimize the adverse impacts on
environmental quality. The prediction of impacts on different sectors has been studied
using scientific tools and the results are anticipated. Such predictions are superimposed
over the baseline (pre-project) status of environmental quality to develop the ultimate (post-
project) scenario of the environmental conditions. The successful environmental impact
assessment process requires proper identification, prediction, assessment, and also
communication of the significant environmental impacts to the public. The details on impact
of the project activity on each of the disciplines mentioned above are discussed below. The
environmental impacts associated due to the proposed Industrial Area are classified into
two phases and the possible impacts are assessed.
 Impacts during constructional phase
 Impacts during operational phase

4.2 Prediction of Impacts – Construction Phase


The prediction of impacts during the construction phase is an important aspect of the
Present Study as the implementation of the EMP during construction is the responsibility of
RIICO. The officials of RIICO will be directly involved in execution of the mitigation
measures of environmental pollution generated from the project activity during construction
phase.
The critical areas of environmental concerns for which the impacts and their predictions are
taken into consideration are listed below:
 Topography
 Air Environment
 Water Environment
 Noise environment

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 Land Environment
 Biological Environment
 Socio-economic Environment
The impacts can be further categorized as positive impacts and negative impacts
depending upon their nature, potential and magnitude.
4.2.1 Topography
As per the topographic survey of the proposed project site, level difference is about 22-m.
To develop the site as a state-of-the-art industrial area and to ensure uniformity in the
topographic condition of the site, site preparation activities like cut and fill operations will be
performed. This operation will be done by J.C.B Dumpers, Mechanical Hammers and
Tractors. Due care will be taken to maintain the natural slope of the project site so that the
developmental activity will not alter the natural drainage system to a considerable degree.
At the proposed site, trees are scanty and the vegetation is scattered. Thus, extensive
clearance of vegetation is not required. The proposed project site witnesses growth of
bushes and grasses in scattered fashion. Bushes like Lantana camara, Calotropis procera
Ziziphus nummularia, Acacia jacquemontii, are naturally growing species. All these species
are well adapted to xerophytic condition. Grasses are noticed in patches in scattered
fashion, where soil is fertile, and contains moisture. Tree species like Azadirachta indica,
Acacia nilotica, has been observed. The trees in present in the project site will be
conserved as much as possible. Reforestation as green buffer has been envisaged in plan.
Care will be taken to reduce the impact on biological diversity of the project site due to the
proposed project.
4.2.2 Air Environment
The potential sources of air emission during construction phase will include site clearing,
vehicle movement, material storage and handling and operation of construction
equipments. Emissions from them are expected to result in temporary degradation of air
quality, primarily in the work environment affecting construction employees. However,
Particulate Matters rise in ambient air will be coarse and will settle within a short distance
close to the construction site. Hence, dust and other emissions are unlikely to spread
sufficiently to affect the surroundings of construction site.
4.2.2.1 Emission due to Site Preparation Activities
Cutting and filling method will be adopted for site preparation. Tractor, J.C.B. Dumper and
mechanical hammer will be used for this purpose. The major chunk of the land being
Rocky, coarse particulate emission is expected from site preparation activities. However,
the coarse particles will not travel a long distance and expected to settle within the project
site as manual operation with mechanical hammer is envisaged instead of blasting
operation. Prepared site will be well compacted to restrain the further emissions.
Emission due to Construction Equipments
The only construction equipments which will be used on-site are Paver finishers and Road
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mixing plant will not be used on site. The material will be prepared in some off-site
workshop of Contract awardee and will be transported to the site. Thus, the emission due
to the construction equipments will only include particulate emission and not gaseous
emission (except from vehicles). Combustion of hydrocarbon from preparation of
bituminous macadum is not expected, as the same will not be done on-site.

Fugitive Emissions
The source of fugitive emissions due to the proposed project will be loading and unloading
of materials, de-dusting, handling of materials, cement and earth mixing etc. However,
these impacts will be local to their source and will not affect the project site and its
surrounding as a whole. Following measures will be taken to control the fugitive emissions:
Following measures will be taken to control the fugitive emissions:
 All dust producing construction materials would be transported to site with proper
cover as tarpaulins.
 Water will be sprayed in the cement and earth mixing sites as well as after
compaction.
 Dust suppression foam may also be used to minimize use of water.
 In high dust areas, workers will be provided and encouraged to use nose masks.

Vehicular Emissions
 Vehicular emission will be a concern during the construction phase of the proposed
project as there will be continuous movement of vehicle during the construction
phase. Following measures will be taken to control the vehicular emissions.
 Regular maintenance, servicing of the vehicles and periodic emission check for
equipment and machinery would be carried out in conformity with the Central Motor
Vehicles Rules, 1989.
 Water will be sprayed on the haul road.
 Materials will be transported in covered conditions.
 All the vehicles entering the project site will be checked for Pollution-Under-Control
Certificates.

Mitigation Measures

The impact of the above mentioned activities would be temporary and will be restricted to the
constructional phase. However, the impact is generally confined to the Industrial Area and is
expected to be negligible outside the boundary. Nevertheless, the following mitigation measures
will be adopted to limit the environmental impact during constructional phase.

 Regular water sprinkling will be done to avoid the dust materials entering into the
atmosphere. Furthermore, during windy days, the frequency of the water sprinkling will
be increased.
 The vehicular movement will be minimized, with a planned scheduling, to reduce the
emission of pollutants.

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 Temporary thin sheets of sufficient height (3m) will be erected around the proposed site
as a barrier for dust control.
 The excavated material shall be reused within the boundary and the movement of cut
and fill material will be limited.
 Plantation of trees around the boundary and it will be initiated at the early stages by
plantation of 2 to 3 years old saplings using drip irrigation so that the area will be moist
for most part of the day.
 All the vehicles carrying raw materials will be covered with tarpaulin/plastic sheet;
unloading and loading activity will be stopped during windy period.
4.2.3 Water Environment
The proposed project involves various construction activities and the impact on water
quality associated with each of these construction activities are described below:
Site formation
The preparation of land required for the subsequent development activities generates a
significant amount of construction waste. The site formation may produce large quantities
of run-off with high suspended solids in the absence of appropriate mitigation measures.
This potential problem will be intensified during rainy season.
Construction of buildings
During rainy season, due to the construction of various civil structures, the site runoff
results in significant pollution in the receiving water bodies and washing of various
construction equipments will also result in water pollution.
Site workshop
The storage of used engine oil and lubricants as waste materials has a potential to create
impacts if spillage occurs. Waste oil may infiltrate into the surface soil layers or in the form
of runoff into local watercourses which increases the hydrocarbon levels.
Presence of workers
Wastewater will be generated from eating areas and the sewage will be generated from
temporary sanitary facilities. Significant impact on water quality is envisaged if the sewage
is discharged directly into the receiving waters without any prior treatment.
Water supply will be sourced through tanker provided by RIICO during construction phase
and no significant impact is anticipated on ground water resources. No impact is anticipated
on surface water resources as due to non-perennial nature of existing small pond in the
project area.
Mitigation Measures:
• Natural slope will be maintained during the site preparation to avoid any effect on the
natural drainage pattern of the site.
• During the construction phase, the storm-water may be contaminated with particulate
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formed during the construction work to channelize the storm-water in a temporary


garland drain surrounding the proposed project site.
• Contamination of storm-water by oil and grease from the construction machinery/
maintenance areas of the construction equipments/ vehicles will be strictly avoided. It
is also suggested to provide oil & grease traps near the vehicle maintenance area.
• The excavation and site preparation activities shall be avoided during the monsoon
season.
• On-site septic tank followed by soak pit will be provided for discharge of the domestic
effluent. Drinking water for construction work force will be provided by RIICO.
4.2.4 Noise Environment
The major activities, which produce periodic noise, during construction phase, are as
follows:
 Foundation works
 Fabrication of structures
 Plant erection
 Operation of construction equipment
 Movement of vehicles
Impacts
Ambient noise levels may increase temporarily in the close vicinity of various
construction activities, maintenance workshops, earth cutting and filling activities,
vehicles and earthmoving equipment movement areas. These construction activities are
expected to generate noise levels in the range of 80 - 95 dB (A) (at a distance of about 5
m from the source). Although this level of noise is higher than the permissible limit for
ambient noise level for residential/commercial levels but will occur only intermittently and
temporary.
This noise level will attenuate fast with increase in distance from noise source. Impact
due to noise during construction activities will be minimal to inhabitants since most of the
built-up areas are located at safer distance from the activity area. No blasting techniques
will be applied for cutting and, levelling and site preparation. The noise generating
activities are also proposed to be restricted to day time only to the extent feasible.
Overall, the impact of noise on the environment will be insignificant, reversible and
mainly confined to the day hours. Noisy construction activities will be carried during the
day time only and this will effectively reduce the night time ambient noise level.
Mitigation Measures:
Exposure to continuous and intermittent noise levels louder than 90 dB (A) - 115 dB (A)
should not be permitted. Following mitigation/management measures shall be adopted:
• All equipment shall be fitted with silencers and will be properly maintained to
minimize its operational noise.
• Noise level will be one of the considerations in equipment selection which will favour
lower sound power levels.
• Stationary noise making equipment shall be placed along uninhabited stretches.

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• The timing for construction activities shall be regulated, such that all noise generating
construction activities in odd hours say after school hours.
• The provision of temporary noise barrier (barricading) shall be made near identified
sensitive locations or near the noise source during construction.
• Plantation along the boundary wall shall be made at start of construction itself.
• Protection devices (earplugs or earmuffs) shall be provided to the workers operating
near high noise generating machines and their shifts shall be rotated.
• Noise measurements should be carried out to ensure the effectiveness of mitigation
measures and develop a mechanism to record and respond to complaints on noise.
Data shall be reviewed and analyzed by the project manager for adherence to any
strict measure.
• Smooth flow of traffic should be ensured on the internal road to avoid idling and
honking of vehicles.

4.2.5 Land Environment


There will not be any adverse impact on the land use as the allotted land falls under
industrial area approved by Govt. of Rajasthan State. Furthermore, the impact on
surrounding land use, during the constructional activity, is negligible as all the raw materials
required will be stored in the designated area within the boundary of the Industrial Area
Impacts
During construction phase, the waste generation will include the construction waste and
municipal solid waste from labor activity. No hazardous waste generation is anticipated
during the construction phase of the proposed project.
Mitigation
Construction Waste Management
Waste during construction activity relates to excess cement mix or concrete left after work
is over, rejection caused due to change in design or wrong workmanship etc. These are
normally re-used as filling at the same site after completion of excavation work.
Construction waste will be utilized in road construction wherever possible.
Excavated earth during the civil works including road construction, fencing, drainage, site
leveling etc., shall be utilized within the project site. Topsoil except the rocky area shall be
conserved and will be utilized in the areas earmarked for greenbelt development.
Municipal Solid Waste Management
Approximately 10 to 15-kg of municipal solid waste will be generated from the project site
during the construction phase. This will be collected and disposed off in a fenced pit dugout
at the site and covered properly after completion of construction activity.
4.2.4 Solid Waste Generation
During the constructional stage, the solid waste generated is required to be disposed in an
appropriate and environmentally acceptable manner. The waste generated from different
activities of constructional phase include following

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 Vegetation and demolition waste from site clearance


 Excavated materials from earthworks like cuttings, grading, & foundation works
 General construction waste like wood, scrap metal, & concrete debris
 Domestic waste generated by site workers
 bricks, tiles
 cement plaster
 steel (from RCC, door/ window frames, roofing support, railings of staircase etc)
 rubble, sand, stone (Marble, granite, sand stone)
 timber/wood
 paints/varnishes
Besides above there are some major and minor components namely conduits, pipes,
electrical fixtures, panels, etc in all the proposed projects. In addition the packing
material used for packing of various items used in creation of sports infrastructure and
others also constitutes the solid waste.
Mitigation Measure
The solid waste generated during this period being predominantly inert in nature,
construction and demolition waste does not create chemical or biochemical pollution.
Hence maximum effort would be made to reuse and recycle them. The most of the solid
waste material can be used for filing/ leveling of low-laying areas. All attempts should
be made to stick to the following measures.
 All construction waste shall be stored within the proposed site itself. A proper
screen will be provided so that the waste does not get scattered.
 Attempts will be made to keep the waste segregated into different heaps as far
as possible so that their further gradation and reuse is facilitated.
 Materials, which can be reused for purpose of construction, levelling, making
roads/ pavement will also be kept in separate heaps from those which are to be
sold or land filled.
 The local body or a private company may be arranged to provide appropriate
number of skip containers/ trolleys on hire.
The use of the construction material basically depends on their separation and
conditions of the separated material. A majority of these materials are durable and
therefore, have a high potential for reuse. It would, however, be desirable to have
quality standards for the recycled materials. Construction waste can be used in the
following manner.
 Reuse of bricks, tiles, stone slabs, timber, piping railings etc to the extent
possible and depending upon their conditions.
 Sale/ auction of materials which cannot be used at the site due to design
constraint
 Plastics, broken glass, scrap metal etc can be sent for recycling in the
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 Rubble/ brick bats can be used for building activity, such as leveling, under coat
of lanes where the traffic does not constitute heavy moving loads.
 Larger unusable pieces can be sent for filing up low laying areas.
 Fine material such as sand, dust, etc can be used as cover material
 The unearthed soil can be used for leveling as well as for lawn development
 The broken pieces of the flooring material can be used for leveling in the
building or can be disposed off
 The unused or remaining paints/varnishes/wood can either be reused or can be
disposed off
4.2.6 Demography and Socio-economics
All the activities to be carried out during the construction phase will require skilled,
semi-skilled and unskilled labours, which will create employment opportunity for the
local people during this phase, which will spread for about 3 years.
It is expected that, during construction phase the requirement of labour will be 75
persons per day. Local labours will be employed from the surrounding villages. A
temporary labour camp also may be provided as per the situation. However, the
responsibility of constructing a labour camp, if the need be will lie with the civil contract
awardee.
Most of the unskilled and semi-skilled labour will be by and large available from the
nearby villages. Thus impact on the physical and aesthetic resources will be minimal.
Further, local skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labours will get direct and indirect
employment during the construction phase. This might result in a steep rise in
agricultural wages in the surrounding villages. Hence, the short term positive impacts
on socio-economic conditions of the area are anticipated during the construction phase.
The impact due to the proposed Industrial Area on demography and socio economic
conditions of the study area would be as follows.
 Increase of floating population
 Additional strain on civic amenities like road, transport, communication, drinking
water, sanitation, and other facilities to meet the work force requirement
 Increase in demand for services like hotels, lodges, public transport, etc
 Employment opportunities for construction laborers, skilled and unskilled workers,
etc Economic up liftment of the area
 Raising of home rents and land prices and increase in labour rates
 Rapid growth of service sector will result in increase of incomes in the area
 More work to civil construction and transportation companies
 Expanding of services like retail shops, banks, automobile workshop, schools,
hospitals, etc
 Increase in literacy rates
4.2.7 Soil Environment
Impacts

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Soil around construction site, haulage road, and workshop areas, will get compacted
due to transportation of man, machine and materials. Soil may also get contaminated
around construction site, machine maintenance area, fuelling station, and internal road
construction material storage & preparation site and haulage road.
During construction, soil becomes unconsolidated due to removal of stabilizing material,
such as vegetation and disturbance of stabilized existing grade resulting in loss of top
soil and also deposition in undesirable places.
Mitigation Measures:
Fuel and lubricants shall be stored at the predefined storage location. The storage area
shall be paved with gentle slope to a corner and connected with a chamber to collect
any spills of the oils.
 Fuel and lubricants shall be stored at the predefined storage location.
 The storage area shall be paved with gentle slope to a corner and connected with
a chamber to collect any spills of the oils.
 Construction vehicles and equipment shall be maintained and refuelled in such a
fashion that oil/diesel spillage does not contaminate the soil.
 All efforts shall be made to minimise the waste generation. Unavoidable waste
shall be stored at the designated place prior to disposal.
 To avoid soil contamination at the wash-down and re-fuelling areas, “oil
interceptors” shall be provided. Oil and grease spill and oil soaked materials are to
be collected and stored in labelled containers (Labelled: WASTE OIL; and
hazardous sign be displayed) and sold off to SPCB/ MoEFCC authorized Waste
Oil Recycler.
 To prevent soil compaction in the adjoining productive lands beyond the ROW, the
movement of construction vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be restricted to
the designated haulage route.
 Septic tank or mobile toilets fitted with anaerobic treatment facility shall be
provided at construction camp.
 Domestic solid waste at construction camp shall be segregated into biodegradable
and non-biodegradable waste. The non-biodegradable and recyclable waste shall
be sold off. Efforts shall be made that biodegradable waste shall be composted in
the mechanized and movable composter by the contractor. Non bio-degradable
and non-saleable waste shall be disposed off to authorized land fill site.
 Non-bituminous wastes should be dumped in borrow pits with the concurrence of
landowner and covered with a layer of topsoil conserved from opening the pit.
 Bituminous wastes will be disposed of in an identified dumping site approved by
the SPCB.
 When opening the site, care shall be taken to keep vegetation clearing at a
minimum.
 To avoid soil compaction along the transportation routes, only identified haulage
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 All constructional wastes would be collected and stored at designated places and
would be used in constructional activities and landscaping to the extent possible.
 To minimize disruption of soil and for conservation of top soil, the contractor shall
keep the top soil cover separately and stockpile it.
 After the construction activity is over, top soil will be utilized for landscaping
activity.
 Maximize use of organic fertilizer for landscaping and green belt development.
 Removal of plantation as little as possible during the land development and re-
plantation of bare areas after the project developed.
 To avoid the soil contamination at the wash down areas, oil interceptors shall be
provided.
4.2.8 Biological Environment
Negligible impacts on the flora and fauna like removal of shrubs etc. are anticipated in
the core zone i.e. project site. In buffer zone, Todgarh Raoli Wildlife sanctuary is
located 3.37 km (W) from proposed project site. Habitat of the sanctuary is already
been discussed in chapter 3. There will be significant impact on the ecology of the
buffer zone i.e. the study area due to this upcoming industrial estate. A brief detail of
the impact is discussed in following sub-sections and impacts during the construction
phase on core zone (project site) and buffer zone (from project boundary to 10 km
radial zone) have been summarized in Table 4.1.
Impact on Terrestrial Flora
 Efforts will be maximizing to incorporate existing trees in the greenbelt
development plan wherever possible. Removal of herbs and shrubs are inevitable.
But development of temporary peripheral greenbelt along the boundary will
simultaneously reduce the effect of pollution. Local species will be selected during
the development of greenbelt to maintain the ecological balance of the Area.
 The flora species present at Todgarh Raoli wildlife sanctuary (buffer zone) may get
affected due to presence of industrial estate activities during construction and
operation phase if not mitigated properly. During construction phase temporary
barriers i.e plantation along the boundary, shed barrier, etc will be maintained at
site. Construction machinery and equipment will run such that generating noise
and emission in standard limits. Also, the dominant wind direction around the
project site is from NW-W towards SE-E and the wildlife is at west which results in
low emissions at wildlife sanctuary. RIICO in consultation with Forest Department
will undertake afforestation in eco-sensitive zone lying around the project site.
Impact on Terrestrial Fauna
 No niches or habitats mammalian species has been observed in the project site.
Grazing activity is observed at the project site. Thus, there will be a permanent loss
of these grazing lands. However, the project activity will have significant impact on
terrestrial fauna outside the project premises i.e at Todgarh Raoli wildlife
sanctuary.
Impact on Aquatic Ecosystem
 No Aquatic Ecosystem is observed within the study Area.

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4.2.9 Rainwater Harvesting & Storm Water Runoff


All along the road network Industrial Area, storm water drains would be provided to
collect water during rains. The existing nala in the proposed project (west to east) would
be straightened to develop major storm water drain. All other natural nalas and other
storm water drains would be diverted based on natural gradient into the main/major
storm water drain to collect water during rains. They would adequately sized to prevent
flooding of the site .It is proposed to have rainwater harvesting structures for recharge
of roof top rainwater and rain water of paved surface at respective buildings. Treatment
for silt, oil & grease removal will be provided to rainwater harvesting pit. Overflow from
the harvesting pit and storm water of road / open space will be collected through road
side storm water drains.
Due to storm water and rain water harvesting measures 75% of precipitation of project
area may lead to natural drain, around 20% of precipitation is collected in rain water
harvesting structures and 5% will be collected in storage tanks for reuse.
4.2.10 Traffic Survey
Impact
No significant impact will be observed. According to traffic survey study, it was found
that the existing road width of NH 8, is sufficient to cater traffic load.
Mitigation Measures
 No traffic congestion will be there; as well planned network of internal roads is
envisaged in plan.
 For smooth flow of traffic inside the industrial area, roads with 45 m, 30 m, 24 m
and18 m ROW has been proposed. The main roads with 45 m ROW will be having
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Table 4.1: Predicted Impacts on Existing Ecology during Construction Phase


Ecological Source of Impact Duration Of
Habitat Predicated Impact Impact Zone
Components Impact Evaluation Impact
Cutting & No trees are present at site except Core zone
Negligible Nil
removal few shrubs and bushes.
Trees
Construction Construction
Moderate Trees present at wildlife sanctuary Buffer zone
work period
Cutting & Dense growth of shrubs absent,
Terrestrial Shrubs Negligible Core zone
removal mostly weeds present at site
(Flora)
Herbs and grasses noticed at few
Cutting &
Herb Negligible locations. Herbs noticed are Core zone Nil
removal
mainly weeds
Biomass
Agricultural Nil Nil Core zone
removal
Negligible in core Core zone
zone and No niches of mammals and avian In buffer zone, due to
Niche loss
significant in buffer is reported at site. presence of wildlife Nil
zone sanctuary
Nil in core zone and
Arial lighting in the proposed
minor in inner buffer
Light Moderate project area will have moderate
Terrestrial zone (2 km from project Night Time
Mammals and impact on behavioral response.
(Fauna) boundary)
Birds
The sound produced during the
Moderate – Core Nil core zone and minor
project development will affect the Construction
zone Moderate - inner buffer zone (2 km
behavior of local mammals and period
Sound inner buffer zone from project boundary)
avifauna.
No movement corridor for
core zone & inner buffer
Barrier mammals and migratory routes of
Negligible zone Nil
avifauna reported.
No reptilian species reported in
Reptiles Habitat loss Negligible Core zone Nil
core zone.
Aquatic No aquatic habitat is present in
Hydrophytes Nil Nil Absent Nil
Flora core zone and inner buffer zone.
No aquatic habitat in core and
Aquatic Pisces Nil Nil Absent Nil
inner buffer zone
Fauna
Aquatic Birds Nil - Nil Absent Nil

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4.3 Prediction of Impacts-Operation Phase


During the operational phase the implementation of environmental management plan will
be the responsibility of both RIICO and individual industries. Since the type of industries in
the proposed industrial area cannot be typically classified, thus the exact prediction of
impact is not possible. However, it can be said broadly that no Category A or B types of
industries as per EIA Notification, 2006 as amended upto 2011, is not envisaged. However,
from the past experience of RIICO it is being expected that Mineral Grinding, Marble
Processing, Engineering works, Mineral-based Industries will come up in the proposed
Industrial Area. Based on this assumption the prediction of environmental impact due to the
proposed project has been carried out to formulate a comprehensive environmental
management plan.
4.3.1 Air Environment
Impacts
Air pollution during operation pjase will be caused due to industrial operations and vehicular
emissions. Baggad Industrial Area is proposed to be developed Mineral Grinding, Marble
Processing, Engineering works, Mineral-based Industries which are less polluting in nature.
However, there may be some emissions from DG sets but these will be only used for back-
up. The impacts are expected to be localized or gets diluted to distance area due to open
field and good dispersion availability to air pollutants. Additionally, adequate air quality
management and control systems will be installed to prevent air pollution.
Mitigation
Individual Industries will install their own air pollution control measures in their respective
units. It will be mandatory for all the industries in the proposed Industrial Area to obtain
Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate from RSPCB under section 21 of Air
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. Strict compliance with the standards and
condition of RSPCB and CPCB will be mandated, wherever applicable and necessary.
All material will be transported by vehicle in cover. Internal roads will be maintained in a
good conditions and locally found gravel will be used as a protective layer on exposed soil
to reduce the dust emission. Vehicular speed inside the project area will be restrained to 20
kmph to reduce the possibility of emissions. Tree plantation within respective unit and
peripheral area is made to arrest spread of fugitive dusts. Parking provision for commercial
and personal vehicles will be the responsibility of individual occupant.
Provision is made for 15m wide green belt all along the periphery and individual units will
maintain 33% green area of the total plot area following the MoEF&CC guidelines for
category 7(c) projects. Area of 3.672 ha will be reserved for plantation. RIICO has planned
to plant about 16288 nos. of trees in total. RIICO in consultation with Forest Department will
undertake afforestation in eco-sensitive zone lying around the project site.
4.3.2 Water Environment
Impacts

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As discussed in Chapter 2, the proposed water requirement for the proposed Industrial
Area will be met through groundwater extraction. RIICO will obtain prior permission from
Central Groundwater Authority (CGWA) for abstraction of groundwater.
The waste water generation from proposed industry is minimal. Sewage is likely to be
generated from these plants as the prime liquid effluent. Engineering industry is likely to
generate water soluble or metal finishing effluent. Uncontrolled discharge of these can
however cause land pollution.
Mitigation
Industrial Wastewater: Based on the data collected from RIICO of its operational industrial
areas, the water requirement in the proposed project during operation phase will be about
1203-KL/day. Expected industries proposed at this are will follow zero discharge scheme,
so there will be no need for CETP.
Management of industrial wastewater will be the responsibility of individual industries.
Individual industries will install the effluent treatment plant (ETP) and sewage treatment
plant (STP) as per their process and utilities requirement. All the units will adopt the zero
discharge philosophy as per the conditions in land allotment letter issued by RIICO to the
individual industries. No treated water outside the plot premises will be allowed. It will be
mandatory for all the industries to obtain Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate prior
to operation of the industry from RSPCB under Section 25/26 of Water (Prevention and
Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Strict compliance with the standards and condition of
RSPCB and CPCB will be mandated, wherever applicable and necessary.
Stormwater Management: Storm water drainage system of 17 km length will be constructed
for proper channelization of stormwater during the operation phase. This will recharge the
groundwater table. As per the prevailing rules of allotment of RIICO, all the proposed
industries will required to construct water harvesting structure, which should be almost 60-
70% of total land area. For the remaining area (common services), the storm water drains
will be constructed in such a manner to harvest the rainwater in existing pits, small ponds of
this area as well as nearby area. Each pit will be attached to a bar screen chamber to
arrest the unwanted dust particles. Stormwater discharge point will be marked on site plan
of every plot during the allotment to individual industries. Stormwater discharge will not be
allowed by RIICO except from the marked location.
4.3.3 Noise Environment
Impacts
The proposed unit are unlikely to generate significant noise except due to engineering
operations, DG set operations and vehicular movement. Since most of these activities
except vehicular movement will be in closed areas and will comply with the corresponding
noise regulation and ambient noise level criteria, impact on noise environment is expected
to be insignificant. Vehicular speed will be regulated and will have intermittent noise also
which will also not cause any significant increase in ambient noise level.
It is expected that all the industrial units shall comply with the Noise Pollution (Regulation
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machineries and DG sets, if used for power backup. Apart from that each individual
industrial unit shall provide adequate greenbelt as per the stipulated consent conditions by
RSPCB within their plant premises.
Mitigation
All the industrial units shall comply with the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules,
2000 and provide adequate noise control measures in the plant machineries and DG sets,
if used for power backup.
Apart from that each individual industrial unit shall provide adequate greenbelt as per the
stipulated consent conditions by RSPCB within their plant premises. Apart from that, RIICO
is going to provide green areas and road side plantation to attenuate the noise levels, these
will act as noise barriers. The impact of noise generated from the various industrial units on
their employees will be envisaged to be maintained within the prescribed statutory norms.
4.3.4 Land Environment
The main impact on land environment is the generation of waste and its management.
Municipal solid waste and hazardous wastes depending on the activity of the individual
industries will be generated from the proposed industrial area.
Municipal Solid Waste Management
Waste management would be the responsibility of individual industries. Individual industry
will provide system for municipal solid waste collection, storage and disposal. Each industry
shall have to comply with the Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules, 2000 and
amendments therefore.
Approximately 2000 persons will be involved during the operation phase of the project.
Taking into consideration approximately 0.15 kg/person/day of municipal solid waste
generation, the total municipal waste generation in the proposed industrial area will be
about 300 kg/day.
Hazardous Waste Management
During operation, phase hazardous waste management would be the responsibility of
individual industries. Prior to the commencement of production, each unit shall take
authorization for storage, handling and transport of hazardous waste, as per the Hazardous
Waste (Management, Handling and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2008 and
amendments thereof, from RSPCB. The industrial units will ensure that recyclable wastes,
such as waste oil, used oil etc. will be provided to oil recyclers authorized by RSPCB,
incinerable waste (calorific value more than 2500-kcal/kg) will be given to common
incineration facilities approved by RSPCB and all other hazardous waste shall be sent to
common hazardous waste land fill site approved by RSPCB.
4.3.5 Biological Environment
Impact on terrestrial flora is negligible in core zone as the industries likely to come in the
proposed industrial area are not air pollution intensive. But, due to presence of wildlife
sanctuary 3.37 km from the project site, significant impacts are anticipated. According to
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RIICOto develop aesthetic environment as well as to provide air and noise pollution barriers
along the periphery of the project site and also 33% green area of the plot area will be
developed by individual industrial units. Apart from that there would not be any impact on
aquatic flora and fauna due to its distance from the project site. Predicted impacts during
the operation phase of the project have been presented in Table 4.2.
4.3.6 Traffic Survey
Impact
No significant impact will be observed. According to traffic survey study, it was found that
the existing road width of NH 8, is sufficient to cater traffic load.
Mitigation Measures
No traffic congestion will be there; as well planned network of internal roads is envisaged in
plan.
For smooth flow of traffic inside the industrial area, roads with 45 m, 30 m, 24 m and18 m
ROW has been proposed. The main roads with 45 m ROW will be having 4-lanes with
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4.3.7 Socio-economic Environment


Impacts
Socio-economic environment will have positive impacts due to the proposed project like
creation of job opportunity, infrastructure development, economic development of the
region etc.
Mitigation
Creation of Job Opportunity
During Operational phase, there will be both Direct and Indirect employment generation.
About 2000 persons will get direct employment opportunity in the industrial units, out of
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employment generation will be of the order of approximately 10,000. This will open up a
huge job opportunity to the people of the surrounding villages and towns.
Infrastructure Development
The proposed project along with industrial development will also facilitate the development
of infrastructure of the surroundings. Grid Sub Station for Power supply will be developed.
Well planned storm water drainage system will be developed. These will indirectly induce
the infrastructure development of the surroundings.
Development of Industrial Profile of the Area
The proposed project will catalyze the industrial development of the area by attracting a
considerable percentage of Capital of the state. The industrial development in this area will
work as a catalyst for overall development of the area and nearby villages, due to inflow of
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Table 4.2: Predicted Impacts on Ecology during Operation Phase


Habitat Ecological Source of Impact Predicated Impact Impact Zone Duration
Components Impact Evaluation of Impact
Terrestrial Trees, shrubs, Industrial Moderate Emissions and noise generated Buffer zone Intermittent
Flora herbs activities and from industries
vehicular
movement
Terrestrial Light Minor Arial lighting will confine to core zone Permanent
Fauna project area.
Industrial Moderate Emissions and noise generated Buffer zone Intermittent
activities from industries
Mammals,
Avifauna & The sound produced during the core zone and
Reptiles operation phase like honk of inner buffer zone Short
Sound Modérâte vehicles and D.G.-set will affect duration
mammals, reptilians and
avifauna behaviour. Biodiversity
is almost absent in core zone.
No traffic movement will Nil in core zone Permanent
Traffic Minor commence towards un-classed Minor in inner
Movement forest adjacent to site. No traffic buffer zone
will ply towards sanctuary
located towards west and south
west of proposed site.

Aquatic Flora and Nil Nil No aquatic habitat in core and inner Absent Nil
Fauna buffer zone

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Table 4.3:Pre mitigation Matrix for Various Project Activities and Associated Potential Environmental Impacts on Various
Environmental Attributes
Socio-
Ambient Water Solid
Air Land Flora Fauna economic
Noise Quality Waste
Environment
Construction Phase
Earthwork and Excavation ST- LT- ST-
Disposal of Excavated Earth ST- ST- ST- ST-
Disposal of Construction Waste ST- ST- ST- ST-
Operation of Construction Machinery ST- ST-
Transportation of Construction Material ST- ST-
Material Handling ST- ST- ST-
O & M of Construction Machinery LT- ST-
Disposal of Domestic Waste & Effluents LT- ST- ST-
No Greenbelt Development LT- LT- LT- LT- LT- LT-
Influx of Workers LT- LT- LT- ST-
Sewage Discharge ST- ST- ST-
Income Generation ST+
Employment Generation ST+
Operation Phase
Operation of Industry LT- LT- LT- LT- LT- LT- ST+
Effluent Generation & Discharge ST- LT- LT- LT- LT-
Solid Waste Generation & Disposal ST- LT- LT- LT- LT-
Hazardous Waste Generation & Disposal LT- LT- LT- LT- LT-
Increase in Vehicular Movement LT- LT- LT-
Transportation of Raw Material and Final LT- LT- LT-
Products
Storage of Hazardous Chemicals LT- LT- LT- LT-
No Greenbelt Development LT- LT- LT- LT- LT- LT- LT-
Influx of Workers LT- ST- LT- LT-
Employment Generation LT- LT- LT- LT+
Notations:
ST+ : Short Term Positive
ST- : Short Term Negative
LT+ : Long Term Positive
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5 PROJECT BENEFITS
This chapter details the associated project benefits due to the proposed project with
respect to the improvements in the physical and social infrastructure, employment
potential for skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled people and other tangible benefits linked
with the project.

5.1 Prelude
The proposed project of proposed industrial estate will cause various short/ long term and
primary/ secondary impacts on the Study Area. These are externalities of the proposed
project investments on the proposed project in the study area. There is however mitigation
measures and EMP proposed, non-conformance to which will lead to much higher costs in
terms of social and environmental concerns than the cost of the proposed mitigation
measures. In addition to that, overall infrastructure development due to this project and the
facilities which will come up after commissioning of the project will substantially support the
development of the whole area. The project benefits due to the proposed project are
described in the following sections:

5.2 Infrastructure Development


The proposed project will help in the development of infrastructure for sitting the industrial
estate with commercial facilities, which will provide a total of 266 industrial plots, with
different plot sizes. This infrastructure development will provide a support for the upliftment
of the overall area. Hence, due to the project the overall area will get better road
connectivity and other supporting infrastructure.

5.3 Industrial Development


It is proposed to develop the Baggad Industrial Area as a hub for Mineral Grinding, Marble
Processing, Engineering works, Mineral-based Industries and Other Miscellaneous less-
polluting industries. No category A or Category B type of industry as per EIA Notification,
14th September, 2006, as amended on 1st December, 2009 is anticipated.

5.4 Employment Opportunities


It is expected that, during construction phase the requirement oflabour will be 75 persons
per day. Local labours will be employed from the surrounding villages. A temporary labour
camp also maybe provided as per the situation. However, the responsibility of constructing
a labour camp, if the need be, will lie with the Civil contract awardee.
During Operational phase, there will be both Direct and Indirect employment generation.
About 2000 persons will be directly employed by RIICO itself for maintenance of the
industrial area, among which 500 persons will be skilled labour. Besides, it is expected that
the individual industries may generate employment opportunity for approximately 10,000
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6 ADDITIONAL STUDIES
This chapter provides mitigation and control measures to attenuate or eliminate
environmental impacts, which are likely to be caused by the proposed project. An
Environmental Management Plant (EMP) has been developed to mitigate the potential
adverse impacts and to strengthen the beneficial environmental impacts during the
construction and operation phases. The institutional capacity of Baggad Industrial area
reporting requirement to fully implement the mitigation measures have also been
described in this chapter.

6.1 Introduction
It is imperative to conduct risk analysis for all the projects where hazardous materials,
either as raw material or the product are handled. The risk assessment is carried out here
as a few hazardous materials will be handled in the RIICO Area.
The following have been addressed as part of the risk analysis.
 Introduction
 Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis
 Risk Reducing Measures
Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis discusses about the various types of hazards
associated with the operation of the Plant due to process, storage & handling, human
errors, electric failures and natural calamities. It also presents the calculated frequencies of
occurrence of different accident scenarios for the identified potential hazard occurrence in
the industrial area and the details of consequence modeling/analysis for the identified
potential accidents/disaster scenarios. Risk Reducing Measures are based on the
calculated frequencies and consequences.

6.2 Objective
The principal objective of the study is to identify the potential hazards from the proposed
facility and estimate the effects of the hazards on people and property within the vicinity of
the proposed industrial area premises.
The consequences resulting due to accidental release of toxic & flammable gases and
leakage of fuels, will provide data for developing strategies to prevent accidents right from
design to operational phase. This will also generate information for formulating a
meaningful Disaster Management Plan (DMP).
A risk analysis is defined as an assessment of the likelihood of a release of HAZMAT
(hazardous materials) and the consequences that may result, based on information
gathered during the hazard identification and vulnerability analyses. Risk analysis requires
evaluation of existing base and local community plans, response capabilities, and previous
incidents.
 In order to determine the risk factor at each facility as the base, the following information
was evaluated:

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 Procedures for storing, handling, shipping, and transferring of HAZMAT;


 Facility information including: physical features and location of storm and sanitary sewer
systems;
 Site measures for managing and controlling HAZMAT releases; and,
 Base emergency response and preparedness programs.

6.3 Methodology
The Risk Analysis Study was carried out under the following task heads:
6.3.1 System Study
The system description covers the plant description, storage & handling of fuels / chemicals,
etc.
6.3.2 Hazard Identification
The hazards associated with the proposed industrial area have been discussed in terms of
material & process hazards.
6.3.3 Frequency of Hazard Occurrence
Based on the available international statistics and in-house risk database, the frequencies of
occurrence for the different accident scenarios were determined. The frequencies were derived
from the historical databasethat has been checked with the possible hazard scenario identified
during hazard identification.
6.3.4 Consequence Analysis
Based on the identified hazards, accident scenarios and the frequency of occurrence,
consequence modelling was carried out for calculating the spreading distances (zone of
influence) or risk distance for Pool fires and Explosions etc.
6.3.5 Risk Reducing Measures
Necessary risk reducing measures have been suggested based on the consequence scenarios.
The main hazard potentials in the proposed industrial area are categorized as below:
 Material hazards; High Speed Diesel (HSD), Light Diesel Oil (LDO), as an auxiliary
fuel for start-up and flame stabilization, and coal as raw materials used in the
proposed Cement Plant .
 Process hazards due to loss of containment during handling of hazardous materials or
processes resulting in fire, explosion, bursting of cyclones due to high pressure in the
pre-heater circuit, etc
 Mechanical hazards due to "mechanical" operations such as welding, maintenance,
falling objects etc. - basically those NOT connected to hazardous materials.
 Electrical hazards: electrocution, high voltage levels, short circuit, etc.
Out of these, the material and process hazards are the one with a much wider damage potential
as compared to the mechanical and electrical hazards, which are by and large limited to very
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6.4 Fire and Explosion Index


Fire, Explosion and Toxicity Indexing is a rapid ranking method for identifying the degree of
hazard. In preliminary hazard analysis, chemical storages are considered to have Toxic and Fire
hazards. The application of FETI would help to make a quick assessment of the nature and
quantification of the hazard in these areas. However, this does not provide precise information.
 Respective Material Factor (MF),
 General Hazard Factors (GHF)
 Special Process Hazard Factors (SPH)
The above-mentioned parameters are computed using standard procedure of awarding
penalties based on storage handling and reaction parameters. The application of FETI would
help to make a quick assessment of the nature and quantification of the hazard in these areas.
However, this does not provide precise information.
 It can be used to classify separate elements of plant within an industrial complex.
Before indexing is done, the plant is divided into plant elements. Depending upon the
material in use, material factor is decided upon. A number of parameters, such as
exothermic reactions, handling hazards, pressure of system, flash point, operating
temperature, inventory of flammable material, corrosive property, leakage of points
and toxicity are taken into consideration in determining a plant/ equipment /operation
hazard. A standard method of awarding penalties and comparing the indices is used.
 However, this method does not give absolute status of the equipment or section. But it
can comparatively identify hazards among others.
 These risks must be controlled by the development of a safe system of work, which
can be defined as the set of controls necessary to minimize the risks associated with
the work.
Furthermore, it is recommended that additional measures for safety be taken. These measures
include inspecting all other piping and appurtenances for damage and corrosion to prevent the
unexpected leakage of HSD, LDO and Petrol establishing an Emergency Plan, Employee
Emergency Plans and Fire Prevention Plans." Following are the recommendations:
 Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, well-ventilated area away from Water, Heat,
Combustibles (such as wood, paper and oil) and light.
 Store away from incompatible materials such as flammable materials, oxidizing
materials, reducing materials, strong bases.
 Use corrosion-resistant structural materials and lighting and ventilation systems in the
storage area.
 Wood and other organic/combustible materials should not be used on floors, structural
materials and ventilation systems in the storage area.
 Use airtight containers, kept well sealed, securely labeled and protected from damage.
 Use suitable, approved storage cabinets, tanks, rooms and buildings.
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 Storage tanks should be above ground and surrounded with dikes capable of holding
entire contents.
 Limit quantity of material in storage. Restrict access to storage area.
 Post warning signs when appropriate. Keep storage area separate from populated
work areas. Inspect periodically for deficiencies such as damage or leaks.
 Have appropriate fire extinguishers available in and near the storage area.
The following measures are suggested for reducing the risk involved in pipeline systems.
 Preventive Maintenance:
 Routine inspection of equipment/facilities at the unit.
Instruments: All the instruments like pressure, temperature transmitters/gauges and alarms
switches and safety interlocks should be tested for their intended application as per the
preventive maintenance schedule. Similarly, the emergency shutdown system should be tested
as per the preventive maintenance schedule.

6.5 Risk Mitigation Measures


The materials handled at the proposed installation are inflammable and reactive substances and
based on the consequence analysis; the following measures are suggested as risk mitigation
measures.
 The storage area, process area as well as road tankers loading/unloading areas
where there is maximum possibility of presence of flammable hydrocarbons in large
quantities, it should be ensured that combustible materials are not placed here such as
oil filled cloth, wooden supports, oil buckets etc. to reduce the probability of
secondary fires in case of release.
Hydrocarbon, smoke and fire detectors should be suitably located and linked to fire fighting
system to reduce the response time and ensure safe dispersal of vapours before ignition can
occur.
 Tank fires result in little damage at ground levels. Damage at tank height is such as to
damage adjacent tanks. Hence tank cooling provisions, particularly upper sections of
the tank must be ensured to prevent explosion. Foam for arresting roof fires must be
started immediately.
 Pool fires resulting from tanker/pump/pipeline leakage are dangerous since the liquid
pool becomes unconfined. Training in fire fighting, escape action, operation of
emergency switches etc. is vital.
 Pump loading line failures have also a possibility of causing major damage. Strict
inspection, maintenance and operation procedures are essential for preventing
escalation of such incidents.
 Emergency procedures should be well rehearsed and state of readiness to be
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6.6 Disaster Management Plan (DMP)


6.6.1 General
A major emergency in a plant is one, which has the potential to cause serious injury or loss of
life. It may cause extensive damage to property and serious disruption both inside and outside
the plant. Sometimes, it would require the assistance of outside agencies.
 Emergency may be caused by a number of different factors, e.g. plant failure, and it
will normally manifest itself in three basic forms, viz fire, explosion or toxic release.
6.6.2 Definition of Disaster
A Disaster is called when following one or the other or more incidents occur or:
 Risk of loss of human lives-ten or more in one single situation
 A situation which goes beyond the control of available resource of the plant
 Loss of property as a consequence of the incident is over Rs. 1 Crore and/or bears a
potential to the above
 A situation apparently may not have much loss but its long-term severity can affect
loss of life, production and property. Disaster occurs due to the following causes:
 Emergencies on account of: Fire, Explosion, Spillage of toxic chemicals, Electrocution
 Natural calamity on account of: Flood , Earth quake / Cyclone / Storm / Cloud burst /
Lightning
 External factor on account of : Food poisoning, Sabotage
6.6.3 Identification and Assessment of Hazards
This stage is crucial to both on site and off site emergency planning and requires to
systematically identifying what emergencies could arise in the plant. These should range from
small events, which can be dealt with by plant personnel without outside help to the largest
event for which it is practical to have a plan. Experience has shown that for every occasion that
the full potential of an accident is realized, there are many occasions when some freak event
occurs or when a developing incident is made safe before reaching full potential.
6.6.4 Guidelines for DMP
6.6.4.1 Formulation of DMP and Emergency Services
M/s RIICO shall formulate a DMP for better and safe management of the proposed industrial
area. The DMP is related to the final assessment and it is the responsibility of the plant
management document including the following elements.
 Assessment of the size and nature of the events foreseen and the probability of their
occurrence.
 Formulation of the plan and liaison with authorities, including the emergency services.
 Procedures for raising the alarm and communications both within and outside the
works.
 Appointment of key personnel and their duties and responsibilities, especially for works
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 Emergency control centre:


 Action on-site
 Action off-site
The plan is prepared to set out the way in which designated people at the site of the incident
can initiate supplementary action either inside or outside the works at an appropriate time. An
essential element of the plan must be the provision for attempting to make safe the affected
unit, for example by shutting it down. On a complex site, the plan includes the full sequence of
key personnel to be called in from other sections or from off site.
6.6.5 Appointment of Personnel and Definition
6.6.5.1 Functions of Health Safety and Environment Officer
 To declare “ Disaster Emergency ” after consulting with the Sr. Officer available and
inform the Fire Station Control Room to sound the sirens accordingly and arrange to
convey the message in public address system
 To report to DCD immediately
 To receive message from the Central Control Room
 To take decision in consultation with the commanding Officer of different services and
convey them to the disaster point
 To be responsible for planning and provision of assistance from township and from
local authorities
 To keep decision of the Disaster Controller on any matter to meet the objective of
disaster control plan will be final
6.6.5.2 Function of Officer In–charge:
Disaster Controller will entrust this officer whose functions are as follows:
 To be responsible for the operation of DCD and for the dispatch of messages.
 To decide on the priority of dispatch of messages.
 To keep liaison with all activities and give up to date and accurate appreciation of the
situation.
 To be responsible for the efficient organization of the Disaster Control Room.
6.6.5.3 Functions of Disaster / Emergency controller of Various Services:
The commanding officers of the various services and their functions are:
 To report to the control post immediately on hearing “Disaster Siren”.
 To report Disaster Controller posted with the up-to dated information regarding
manpower and material available concerning their respective services.
 To advise Disaster Controller on all matters arising out of disaster.
 To assist Disaster Controller for provision of material and man power concerning his
services.
 To convey message to his services team through communication centre after
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 To consult between themselves on matters related to more than one services and to
decide on the action to be taken.
6.6.5.4 Casualty Services
The commanding officer of casualty services will be medical officer.
6.6.5.5 Functions:
Provide the first services of first-aid to the parties on the spot.
 Ambulance services for transport of casualties from the spot to the township hospital
and from township hospital to outside, if required.
6.6.5.6 Procedure for Treatment
On getting a signal from the Disaster Control Desk or information on telephone or hearing
siren, the sub- commanding officer of the casualty services will report to the clinic and doctors
on call duty and first aid personnel will report to disaster control room. The Ambulance with
driver will report to the Disaster Control Room. First aid parties will render first aid to casualties
at the place of occurrence and those requiring further treatment would be transported to the
nearest hospital by ambulance.
 In case of extra help from outside or within Company medical officer would contact
Co-coordinator (Planning) for help in areas such as:
 Extra medical helps from neighboring hospital or main hospital.
 Evacuating the casualties.
 Essential assistance in first aid.
6.6.5.7 First Aid
It is necessary to give first aid to the persons injured in the disaster. There are two first aid posts
to meet the workload, one post is near the Disaster Control Room and the other post is in the
township hospital. At each post, first-aid parties shall be kept in rotating shifts of 8 hours.
6.6.5.8 Rescue Services
The responsibility of effective working Rescue and Repair services are with Co- ordinator
(Services) and Sub-emergency controlling officer.
6.6.5.9 Repair Services
 To take up quick repairs of the damaged machinery
 To take up repair of damaged building roads and culverts.
 To maintain essential public utility services viz. water, electricity and sewages
system.
6.6.5.10 Fire Fighting Services
Fire officer will be the commanding officer of the fire fighting services. Additional strength for
fire fighting which is beyond the control of the station will come from security and maintenance
personnel and if required from outside fire stations.
6.6.5.11 Functions

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 To co-ordinate fire fighting activities.


 To enforced all regulations for prevention of fire
 To request neighbouring industries and District Authority for rendering services of their
fire fighting crew under mutual aid schemes, if necessary.
6.6.5.12 Traffic Control
The free movement of the fire vehicle and ambulance at the scene of fire / emergency is very
important and therefore, the security personnel on the duty ensures that all the roads at the
scene of fire /emergency are kept clear and free from obstruction. Persons arriving by motor
transport at the scene of fire / emergency are not allowed to park their vehicle within 100 meters
of fire, near fire hydrants, at road junction and at access roads. The ignition key should be left in
the vehicles.
6.6.5.13 Supply Services.
A senior person heads supply services from stores department.
6.6.5.14 Functions:
 Responsible for planning, organizing and procuring necessary Equipment/ material.
 Responsible for storage of equipment / materials at accessible location and for quick
distribution on demand.
 Obtain the requirement of equipments / materials from commanding officers of various
services for their respective services.
 Co-ordinator with commanding officer of Depot and Transport services for transport
required for distributing of equipments / materials in consultation with DCR.
6.6.5.15 Salvage service
 The salvage services are under charge of a group under guidance of emergency control officer.

6.6.5.16 Welfare Services


Management of plant is having a senior manager who acts as the Commanding Officer of all
support services. Vacant building will be used for housing those injured. For this purpose
necessary material will be brought from near-by market also if situation warrants.
6.6.5.17 Security Services
Chief security officer acts as central officer for securities services.
6.6.5.18 Functions:
 Security services are primarily responsible for the security of the plant.
 Emergency Controller in consultation with co-ordinator (external services) will keep a
close liaison with local police and district authorities.
 Controls the vehicular traffic inside the plant.
 Assists fire fighting services in fighting fire.
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 Assists local police in patrolling in township and work out adequate arrangement for
protection of property.
 One jeep and motorcycle are always kept as reserve to cope up with emergency
demand and for any further aggravate disaster.
6.6.5.19 Functions
To shut down the unit (s) affected and which may cause further disaster.
6.6.5.20 Public Relation Services
The officer–in–charge of public relation services looks after this job.
Function
 To consult Emergency controller before communication, if required with outside
agencies.
 PRO acts as the official spokesman for the plant with outside agencies.
 PRO arranges for photography and filming of the whole disaster as photographer and
filming of such incident are of immense value for the purpose of investigation, training
and education.
6.6.5.21 Contingency Plans
The following plan shall is recommended:
Fire and Explosion
 Plant fire fighting is activated
 Disaster Controller along with Commanding Officer takes overall charges of the
situation
 Emergency controller assesses the situation for possible after effect of the fire in the
plant and the surrounding areas likely to get affected
 Emergency controller Informs local authority to send fire tenders if required
 Emergency controller Informs the people of likely affected area through
communication system to leave the area and move to other area earmarked, if
necessary
 Controls the traffic and law and order
 Arranges medical aid and for the affected people
 Emergency controller arranges inspection of affected area to get the first hand
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7 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM


This chapter provides the proposed environmental monitoring program for the proposed
project to assess the environmental attributes after the commissioning of the project.

7.1 Prelude
The main objective of environmental monitoring program is to check the efficacy of the EMP
(Environmental Management Plan) and implementation and take corrective action needed. A
well defined environmental monitoring program would be followed for the proposed
development of Baggad Industrial Area. It would be ensured that trained and qualified staff
supervisors, the monitoring and sampling of ambient air, DG set & Boiler stack gases, common
sewage and trade/Industrial effluents, noise etc. to see that prescribed standards laid down /
obtained. The monitoring program will be done in two phases
 Constructional phase
 Operational phase

7.1.1 Constructional Phase


The proposed Industrial Area envisage the setting up of major components is mechanical and
electrical equipments for common utilities. The constructional activities involve clearing of
vegetation, mobilisation of constructional material and equipment. However, mobilisation of
constructional material & equipment for excavation of earth etc. will be involved. The
constructional activities are expected to last for a short period. The generic environmental
measures that need to be undertaken during project construction stage are given in the
following Table 8.1.

Table 8.1: Environmental Monitoring during Constructional Phase

Potential Detailed actions to be Frequency of


Parameters for Monitoring
Impact followed as per EMP Monitoring
All equipments are operated
Random checks of equipment Periodical
within specified design
logs/ manuals Monitoring
parameters.
Vehicle trips to be minimized to Periodical
Vehicle logs
the extent possible Monitoring
Any dry, dusty materials stored
Stockpiles or open containers Periodical
Air Emissions in sealed containers are
of dusty materials. Monitoring
prevented from blowing.
Compaction of soil during Periodical
Construction logs
various construction activities Monitoring
Maintenance of DG set
Gaseous emissions (SO2, HC, Periodical
emissions to meet stipulated
CO, NOx) Monitoring
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Ambient air quality within the


Gaseous emissions Particulate Periodical
premises of the proposed
matter, SO2, NOx and CO Monitoring
Industrial Area to be monitored.
List of all noise generating
Regular
machinery onsite along with age Equipment logs, noise reading
Monitoring
to be prepared.
Night working is to be Periodical
Working hour records
minimized. Monitoring
Maintenance of records of Periodical
Generation of vehicular noise
vehicles Monitoring
Implement good working
practices (equipment selection
and siting) to minimize noise
and also reduce its impacts on Site working practices records, Periodical
human health (ear muffs, safe noise reading Monitoring
distances, and enclosures).
Noise No machinery running when not
required.
Acoustic mufflers / enclosures to Mufflers / enclosures shall be in Prior to use of
be provided in large engines place equipment.
Noise to be monitored within the
plant premises As per
Instant Noise levels will be
Noise level will not exceed the CPCB/SPCB
recorded
permissible limit both during day requirement
& night times.
All equipments operated within Random checks of equipment Periodical
specified design parameters. logs/ manuals Monitoring
Vehicle trips to be minimized to Periodical
Vehicle logs
the extent possible Monitoring
No direct discharge of
wastewater to be made to No discharge hoses shall be in Periodical
surface water, groundwater or vicinity of watercourses Monitoring
soil
The discharge point would be
Wastewater selected properly and sampling Discharge norms for effluents Periodical
Discharge and analysis would be as given in permits Monitoring
undertaken prior to discharge
Take care in disposal of
wastewater generated such that Discharge norms for effluents Periodical
soil and groundwater resources as given in permits Monitoring
are protected.
Minimize area extent of site
Site boundaries not extended / Periodical
clearance, by staying within the
breached as per plan document Monitoring
Soil Erosion defined boundaries
Periodical
Protect topsoil stockpile Effective cover in place.
Monitoring
Drainage and Ensure drainage system and
Visual inspection of drainage Periodical
effluent specific design measures are
and records thereof Monitoring
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to incorporate existing drainage


pattern and avoid disturbing the
same
Implement waste management Comprehensive Waste
plan that identifies and Management Plan should be in
characterizes every waste place and available for
Waste arising associated with proposed inspection on-site. Compliance
Management activities and which identifies the with MSW Rules, 1998 and
procedures for collection, Hazardous Wastes
handling & disposal of each (Management and Handling
waste arising. Rules), 2003
Non-routine Plan will be drawn, considering
events and likely emergencies and steps Mock drills and records of the Periodical
accidental required to prevent / limit same Monitoring
releases consequences.
Employees and migrant labour Regular
Health All relevant parameters
health check ups checkups

7.1.2 Operational Phase


During operational stage, continuous air emissions (Particulate Matter, SO2 and NOx
emissions) and wastewater generation are expected. The following attributes which merit
regular monitoring based on the environmental setting and nature of project activities are listed
below:
 Source emissions and ambient air quality
 Groundwater Levels and ground water quality
 Water and wastewater quality (water quality, effluent & sewage quality etc)
 Solid waste characterisation ( HW/MSW/CETP/CSTP sludge)
 Soil quality
 Noise levels in and around the proposed Industrial Area (equipment and machinery
noise levels, occupational exposures and ambient noise levels) and
 Ecological preservation and afforestation.

Table 8.2 Environmental Monitoring during Operational Phase


Potential Impact Action to be Followed Parameters for Frequency of
Monitoring Monitoring
Air Emissions Air emissions from Gaseous emissions As per CPCB/ SPCB
DG sets & Boilers (Particulate requirement
Emissions)
AAQ within the project PM10µm, PM2.5 µm,
premises and nearby SO2 & NOx
habitations (3 places
at 120º) to be
monitored.
All vehicles to be PUC Vehicle logs to be Once in six months
certificate. maintained
Meteorological data Wind speed, direction, As per CPCB/ SPCB
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humidity and rainfall.

Noise Noise generated from Spot Noise Level Periodical


operation of common recording;
utility machinery to be
monitored
Wastewater Compliance to pH, TSS, TDS, BOD, Periodic or As per
Discharge wastewater discharge COD & Oil& grease CPCB/ SPCB
(CETP/CSTP) standards requirement
Solid waste/ Check compliance to Quality & quantity Periodical
Hazardous waste HWM rules monitoring
Ground Water Quality Monitoring ground Comprehensive Periodical
and Water Levels water quality, around monitoring as per IS
the proposed project 10500 Groundwater
site and levels level BGL
Flora and fauna Vegetation, greenbelt No. of plants, species Once in a year
/ green cover
development
Soil quality Checking & Physico-chemical Once in a year
Maintenance of good parameters and
soil quality around the metals.
proposed project
Health Employees and All relevant Regular checkups
migrant labour health parameters including
check ups of HIV
individual industries

7.2 Environmental Laboratory Equipment


The proposed Industrial Area may propose and maintain an in-house environmental laboratory
for the routine monitoring / sampling of Air, Water, Soil, Meteorology, and Noise. For monitoring
/ sampling/analysis, the member industries / developer may utilize the services of in-house
environmental laboratory and external laboratories as third party monitoring/sampling /analysis
for their compliance.

7.3 Organizational Setup of Environmental Management


A proposal recommending to the project proponent/developer, in setting up of organized
structure for environmental management cell as EHS Manager is directly responsible for
Environmental Management of the proposed Industrial Area.

7.4 Routine Monitoring


Data The environmental monitoring cell shall co-ordinate all monitoring programs at site and
data thus generated shall be regularly furnished to the State regulatory agencies. The frequency
of reporting shall be done on the basis of statutory requirements to the local state PCB officials
and to Regional office of MoEF&CC. The Environmental Audit reports shall be prepared for the
entire year of operations and shall be submitted to regulatory authorities.

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7.4.1 Green Space Maintenance


The Green Space will be maintained under the expert advice of Agriculturist/
Horticulturist/Botanist.
7.4.2 Manpower for Environmental Management
For proper environmental management of the proposed project including operation &
maintenance of all facilities outlined earlier, a regular `Environment Cell’ will be set up with
trained staff. The cell will have core staff of following type of personnel.
 Environmental Engineer with Civil/Chemical Engineering background
 If required, assistance from external Consultant would also be considered

7.5 Budgetary Provision For Environmental Monitoring


The capital cost of the proposed project, budget for Environmental monitoring cost is given in
Table 8.3.

Table 8.3: Environmental Monitoring Cost


S. Activity Frequency Annual Budget (in
No. Sample Rs.)
1. Ambient Air 2 Locations, 8@ Rs. 6000 48000
Quality Monitoring Quarterly
2. Noise Monitoring 2 Locations, 8@ Rs.2400 19200
Quarterly
3. Waste Water Monitoring 2 Sample Per Month (Inlet & 24@ Rs. 2500 60000
Outlet)

4. Drinking Water 1 Sample, Half Yearly 2@ Rs. 16000 32000


Monitoring
5. Soil Monitoring 2 Locations, Half Yearly 4@ Rs. 2500 10000

6. Transportation Charges 50000


Annual Budget for Environmental Monitoring Rs. 219200/-
Say 2.2 Lacs

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8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN


This chapter provides mitigation and control measures to attenuate and/or eliminate
environmental impacts, which are likely to be caused by the proposed project. An
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been developed to mitigate the potential
adverse impacts and to strengthen the beneficial impacts during the construction and
operation phase.

8.1 Introduction
The proposed development of Baggad Industrial Area needs to be intertwined with utilization
of natural resources within the limits of permissible assimilative capacity. The Environmental
Management Plan (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable development in the proposed
Industrial Area. Hence, it needs proper Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to meet
these objectives. The Environmental Management Plan is an action plan aiming to control
pollution at the source level to the possible extent with the available and affordable
technology followed by treatment measures before they are discharged. It encompasses the
mitigation measures that are proposed in order to synchronize the economic development of
the study area with the environmental protection of the region.

8.2 Environmental Management During Constructional Stage


The impacts during the constructional Stage of the proposed Industrial Area on the
environment would be basically of temporary in nature and are expected to reduce gradually
on completion of the constructional activities.

8.2.1 Air Quality Mitigation Measures


For the proposed Industrial Area, levelling and grading will be carried out, where ever
possible to maintain the natural elevations they will not be disturbed, only levelling activity
will be carried out for providing roads, sewage network, storm water system, and places
required for providing buildings for administrative, production/manufacturing plant and other
utility erections. According to the engineering assessment; most of the excavated material
shall be reused within the proposed Industrial Area. Most of the construction dust will be
generated by the movement of carrying vehicles on unpaved roads. Unloading and loading
of constructional materials shall also act as a potential source for dust nuisance. The control
measures proposed to be taken up are given below.
 Water sprinkling on main haul roads in the proposed Industrial Area will be done, this
activity will be carried out at least twice a day, if need arises frequency will be
increased on windy days, in this way around 50% reduction on the dust contribution
from the exposed surface will be achieved.
 The duration of stockpiling will be as short as possible as most of the material will be
used as backfill material for the open cut trenches for road development.
 Temporary tin sheets of sufficient height (3m) will be erected around the proposed
construction site as barrier for dust control.

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 Tree plantations around the boundary will be initiated at the early stages by
plantation of 2 to 3 years old samplings using drip irrigation so that the area will be
moist for most part of the day.
 All the vehicles carrying raw materials will be covered with tarpaulin / plastic sheet,
unloading and loading activity will be stopped during windy period.
 To reduce the dust movement from civil construction site to the neighbourhood the
external part of the building will be covered by plastic sheets
Given the implementation of proper control measures for dust suppression, no adverse
impacts are expected and compliance with the Ambient Air Quality is achieved at ASR’s (Air
pollution Sensitive Receivers) at all time.

8.2.2 Water Quality Mitigation Measures


During the development of proposed Industrial Area necessary precautions will be taken, so
that the runoff water from the proposed site gets collected to working pit and if any over flow
is, will be diverted to nearby greenbelt / plantation area. At the time of construction in the
proposed Industrial Area, all the equipments washed water will be diverted to working pit to
arrest the suspended solids if any and the settled water will be reused for constructional
purposes, and for sprinkling on roads to control the dust emission, etc. The waste generated
from the proposed project site work shop, will be segregated like used oil, lubricants, etc and
disposed to authorized recyclers the waste like soiled cotton, paper, etc will be disposed to
municipal bins or sold out to the authorised agencies. The domestic wastewater generated
from temporary toilets used by the work force will be treated through sewage treatment plant
and reused. Therefore, impact on water quality due to the proposed Industrial Area would be
insignificant.

8.2.3 Noise Mitigation Measures


Noise generating equipment will be used during day time for brief period of its requirement.
Proper enclosures will be used for reduction in noise levels, where ever possible the noise
generating equipment will be kept away from the human habituation. Temporary thin sheets
of sufficient height (3m) will be erected around the noise generating activity or all around the
proposed site as barrier for minimizing the noise travel to surrounding areas. Therefore,
impact on noise environment due to proposed Industrial Area would be insignificant.
All vehicles entering into the proposed site will be informed to maintain speed limits, and not
blow horns unless it is required. Personal protective equipment like earmuffs, helmets
covering ears would be provided to the workers working near noise generating equipment
and would see that workers use the protective gadgets regularly.

8.2.4 Solid Waste Mitigation Measures


The solid waste generated during constructional period being predominantly inert in nature,
construction and demolition waste does not create any chemical or biochemical pollution.
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the solid waste material will be used for filing/ levelling of low-lying areas. All attempts will be
made to stick to the following measures.
 All construction waste shall be stored within the proposed site itself. A proper screen
will be provided so that the waste does not get scattered.
 Attempts will be made to keep the waste segregated into different heaps as far as
possible so that their further gradation and reuse is facilitated.
 Materials, which can be reused for purpose of construction, levelling, making roads/
pavement will also be kept in separate heaps from those which are to be sold or land
filled.
 The local body or a private company may be arranged to provide appropriate number
of skip containers/ trolleys on hire.
The use of the construction material basically depends on their separation and conditions of
the separated material. A majority of these materials are durable and therefore, have a high
potential for reuse. It would, however, be desirable to have quality standards for the recycled
materials. Construction waste can be used in the following manner.
 Reuse of bricks, tiles, stone slabs, timber, piping railings etc to the extent possible
and depending upon their conditions.
 Sale/ auction of materials which cannot be used at the proposed site due to design
constraint.
 Plastics, broken glass, scrap metal, used cement bags, etc can be sold out to the
authorised agencies.
 Rubble/ brick bats can be used for building activity, such as levelling, under coat of
lanes where the traffic does not constitute heavy moving loads.
 Larger unusable pieces can be sent for filing up low lying areas.
 Fine material such as sand, dust, etc can be used as cover material
 The unearthed soil can be used for levelling as well as for lawn development
 The broken pieces of the flooring material can be used for levelling in the building or
can be disposed off
 The unused or remaining paints/varnishes/wood can either be reused or can be
disposed off to the authorised agencies.

8.2.5 Ecological Aspects


In the proposed project site, no major vegetation is present and hence there will not be any
negative impact on the existing plantation. However, the proponent is going for plantation
along the boundary during construction activity. A comprehensive green belt programme will
improve the ecological condition of the region.

8.2.6 Site Security


Adequate security arrangement would be made to ensure that the local inhabitants and the
stray cattle are not exposed to the potential hazards of construction activities.

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8.3 Management during Operational Stage


Necessary control measures will be undertaken at the design stage to meet the statutory
requirements and towards minimizing environmental impacts. The design basis for all
member industries will lay special emphasis on measures to minimize the effluent
generation and emission control at source. The specific control measures related to
gaseous emissions, liquid effluent discharges, noise generation, solid waste disposal etc.
are described below:

8.3.1 Air Quality Management


a) Reduction of emissions at source
To control the dust particulates from the stacks to meet the MoEF&CC standards
through appropriate air pollution control equipments are proposed. To control SO2 and
NOx emissions from DG set of member industries with sufficient height is proposed to
meet the MoEF&CC guidelines.
b) Air pollution Control
The main sources of air pollution from the proposed Industrial Area are Diesel Generator
(DG) & boiler emissions. The Diesel Generator (DG) & Boilers are being proposed &
operated by the member industries in the Industrial Area. The appropriate capacity of
DG set & Boilers are calculated for total IA and kept as backup power during power
failure & emergency and other purposes. The air pollution control measures to be
adopted are summarized in Table 9.1.

Table 9.1 Air Pollution Control Measures


Air pollutant Source Control
PM10/PM2.5/SO2/NOx & CO DG Set Stack height and air pollution control
equipments meeting MoEF&CC
regulations
Process Emissions Of Fugitive in nature Standardization of Equipments and
Member Industries / during material flow accessories (Engineering Standards)
PM10/PM2.5/SO2/NOx & CO DG sets & Boilers Of Stack height and air pollution control
Member Industries equipments meeting MoEF&CC
c) Particulate Emissions
The Permissible AAQ standard as per Ministry of Environment and Forests for Industrial,
Residential and other areas are 60 µg/m³ for PM - (<2.5 µm) and 100 µg/m³ for PM (<10
µm) using Respirable/Fine Dust Sampler (RDS) by gravimetric method.
The common DG Set & Boiler activities of member industries operating in the proposed
Industrial Area, as part of an agreement - must include the provision air pollution control
equipments to attain the prescribed limits of NAAQ Stds 2009 Indus. Resd, Rural &
Others for Particulate Matter (2.5 & 10 µm)

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d) Control of sulphur dioxide emissions


To minimize the sulphur dioxide emission on ambient air, the stack height for letting of
flue gases at safe dispersion height has to meet the standards laid down by MoEF&CC.
The majority source of SO2 emission will be due to due to DG set and boiler operations
by the member industries

8.3.2 Water and Wastewater Quality Management


a) Water Management
The source of water for the proposed Industrial Area is ground water. The major part of
this water will be supplied to the member industries used for domestic requirement.
b) Wastewater Generation
It is necessary /recommended to install full-fledged treatment plant for treating the
industrial effluents and sewage generated by the member industries & from common
utilities in the proposed Industrial Area. But all the upcoming member industries may be
small and medium and not having their financial capacity to install full-fledged treatment
plant, they are discharging their substandard effluent on land and due to that the
problems of ground water pollution in the said area may be created. Hence, it is
necessary /recommended to install Common Effluent and Sewage Treatment Plants
(CETP/CSTP) for treating the industrial effluents and sewage generated from such type
of small and medium scale industries.
A Common Effluent and Sewage Treatment Plants (CETP/CSTP) has been
conceptualized and recommended for effective treatment and disposal of effluents from
the proposed Industrial Area to meet the statutory requirements for disposal and reuse.

8.3.3 Rain Water Harvesting and Storm Water Management


All along the road network of Industrial Area, storm water drains would be provided to
collect water during rains. The existing nala in the proposed project (west to east) would
be straightened to develop major storm water drain. All other natural nalas and other
storm water drains would be diverted based on natural gradient into the main/major
storm water drain to collect water during rains. They would adequately sized to prevent
flooding of the site.
It is proposed to have rainwater harvesting structures for recharge of roof top rainwater
and rain water of paved surface at respective buildings. Treatment for silt, oil & grease
removal will be provided to rainwater harvesting pit. Overflow from the harvesting pit and
storm water of road / open space will be collected through road side storm water drains.
The rainwater harvesting pits will be provided near major built up areas, so that the roof
water can be directly sent to nearest Rainwater harvesting pit. The excess water if any
from the rainwater harvesting pits is diverted to storm water drains.
Due to storm water and rain water harvesting measures 75% of precipitation of project
area may lead to natural drain, around 20% of precipitation is collected in rain water
harvesting structures and 5% will be collected in storage tanks for reuse.

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Under CSR activity to improve the recharging capacity of the aquifer, greenbelt
development and construction of check dams along the natural drain will be taken up.

8.4 Noise Level Management


All the noise generating equipments in the Industrial Area must be designed not to exceed
the noise levels 85-90 dB (A) as per the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health
Administration) Standards. The equipments shall be provided with acoustic shields or
enclosures to minimize the sound level inside the member industries of the proposed
Industrial Area. The greenbelt will be developed to prevent noise generation beyond the IA
or boundary. The following measures are suggested to keep the noise levels within the
permissible standards in member industries.
 Noise barriers will be placed around the stationary noise generating equipment of
the Industrial Area and also along the side of moving objects.
 All noise generating machines like pumps, compressors, etc shall be properly
serviced and mounted on anti vibration pads to reduce the noise generation.
 The DG set shall be provided by Acoustic enclosure.
 Proper maintenance of transportation vehicles.
In addition to this, the entire open area and in the proposed Industrial Area boundary shall
be provided with adequate green belt to minimize the noise levels.
The proponents of member industries during operation of their plants would monitor the
noise levels within and outside the plant on regular basis to attain national standards for air
quality with respect to noise are strictly adhered to. Corrective action would be initiated
immediately in case of any deviations are found during the course of monitoring.

8.5 Solid Waste Management


The waste generated by the member industries / manufacturing units can be classified as
Manufacturing Process Waste – May fall under the hazardous waste category Waste from
Utilities such as ash, paper & plastic and other packing waste Pollution Control facilities-
Primary ETP sludge etc., All the member industries coming up in the proposed Industrial
Area, With respect to the category and type of waste, member industries will segregate and
store the waste temporarily in an earn marked area, if required will utilize the services of the
Common Hazardous Waste Management Facility (CHWMF). All the hazardous waste from
member industries will be transported to CHWMF facility for treatment and for further safe
disposal as per the statutory requirement and procedures. Safe storage and transportation
of the produced solid and hazardous waste is the total responsibility of the member industry.
Municipal Solid Waste would be collected and stored in an earn marked storage yard and
further hand over to the authorized facility for treatment and disposal by the member
industries & by the developer.

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8.6 Green Belt Development


In order to comply with the MoEF&CC guidelines for greenbelt development within the
proposed Industrial Area, RIICO is planning to develop thick green belt of tall and evergreen
plants 15m along the periphery and on the either sides of the roads within the individual
industrial units of the Industrial Area and additional greenbelt will be developed under CSR
activity in nearby open areas (Schools, gardens etc.). The width of the shelter belt will vary
in different areas depending on the availability of land. The greenbelt with a density of about
1000 plants per hectare will be developed. If the area is suitable, three storey or three tier
plantations are also planned.
RIICO will also instruct and make an agreement (MOU) with member industries to develop
green belt @ 33% inside and along the periphery of the member industries.
All plants are locally adapted and the present site can support their growth with suitable
horticultural practices. Sufficient space, resources and man power for development and
maintenance are provided in the plan.
Green belt development is one of the most effective environmental pollution control
measure. Trees play vital role in the environment in preventing the horizontal dispersion of
the pollutants to the surrounding areas. They are very effective in trapping the pollution
causing agents viz. dust and gaseous pollutants. They are also considered to be excellent
indicators of excessive ground level concentrations. The green belt is being proposed for the
following objectives.
 Mitigation of fugitive dust emissions
 Noise pollution control
 Prevention of soil erosion
 Balancing eco environment
 Aesthetics

Apart from the bulk plantation in vacant areas, roadside avenue plantations, parks will also
be taken up. The placement of the plants would be designed as follows:
 Trees growing up to 10m or more in height with thick canopy cover and perennial
foliage would be planted around the proposed Industrial Area.
 Planting of trees would be done in rows with minimum three rows encircling
perimeter of the installation. While planting the trees care would be taken that the
installation structure would be difficult to see through foliage when seen from a point
outside the green envelope. For preventing the horizontal dispersion of pollutants, if
any, the trees planted in alternate rows would fall in straight line.
 Trees would be planted on roadside for containment of vehicular traffic emissions
and fugitive emissions due to the movement of vehicles.
 Tree trunk being free foliage up to a height of 2 to 3m, it is proposed to grow shrubs
in front of trees so as to give coverage to the open portion.
 Local Species would be planted in patches along the entire green belt to work as
an indicator of pollution potential.

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8.6.1 Selection of Appropriate Species of Plantation


List of plants with higher sound absorption coefficient are given Table 5.1. These plants are
strictly considered particularly for successful implementation of the mitigation measures to
reduce the sound levels.

Table 5.1: List of Plant Species with Higher Sound Absorption Co-efficient
S.No Scientific Name Common Name Type
1 Ficus benjamina Weeping fig Shrub, Tree
2 Howea forsteriana Thatch palm Shrub
3 Dracaena fragrans Corn plant Shrubs
4 Dracaena marginata Madagascar dragon tree Shrubs, tree
5 Schefflera arboricola Dwarf umbrella tree Shrub

The list of species recommended for noise and dust pollution attenuation purpose is given in
Table 5.2.

Table 5.2: List of Plant Species Suitable for Noise and Dust Attenuation
S. Scientific Name Common Name Type
No.
1 Alostonia scholaris Indian Devil tree Tree
2 Butea monosperma Dhak Tree
3 Erythrina variegata Indian coral tree Tree
5 Pterospermum aceriolium karnikara tree Tree
6 Tamarindus indica Tamarind Tree
7 Terminalia arjuna Arjun Tree
8 Junipeus chinensis Chinese juniher Tree
9 Populus ferolinensis Populus Tree
10 Syringe vulgarus Common liliac shrub
11 Viburnum lantana Wayfaring Tree Shrub

In addition to the above selected species, some other plants will also be considered for
pollution abatement, which is listed in Error! Reference source not found..

Table 5.3: List of Plant Species Suitable for Dust and Air Pollution Abatement
S. Scientific Name Height Duct collection Air Pollution
No. Index tolerant
1 Albizia lebbeck Tall Moderate High
2 Azadirachta indica Tall Fair Medium
3 Pithecolobium dulce Tall Moderate High
4 Ficus glomerata Tall Moderate High
5 Ficus infectoria Tall Moderate High
6 Polyalthia longifolia Tall Moderate Medium
7 Tectona grandis Tall Moderate Medium
8 Terminalia arjuna Tall Moderate Medium
9 Bauhinalia purpurea Medium Good Low
10 Cassia fistula Medium Fair High

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S. Scientific Name Height Duct collection Air Pollution


No. Index tolerant
11 Lagerstroemia flosreginae Medium Fair High
12 Saraca indica Medium Fair Fair
13 Thesperia populrea Medium Moderate Fair
14 Acacia Arabica Dwarf Good High
15 Diospyros embryopteris Dwarf Moderate High
16 Parkinson aculeter Dwarf Good low
17 Abutilon indicum Dwarf Moderate Fair
18 Adina cordifolia Medium Moderate High
19 Albizia odoratissima Tall Good High
20 Albizia procera Tall Good High
21 Butea monosperma Moderate Fair Fair

8.7 Traffic Management Plan


The proposed industrial area is abutting to the National Highway-8. Therefore no approach
road is required to get access to the industrial area. A village road currently goes along the
project site, which will be developed by RIICO. No traffic congestion will be there; as well
planned network of internal roads is envisaged in plan.
For smooth flow of traffic inside the industrial area, roads with 45 m, 30 m, 24 m and18 m
ROW has been proposed. The main roads with 45 m ROW will be having 4-lanes with
median.

8.8 Solar Streetlights


In many instances lighting at night can be a costly and complicated matter. Issues such as;
no available grid power or expensive trenching and cabling requirements can prevent
adequate lighting being installed; Damage to the area requiring lighting is also a problem as
with conventional lighting systems; footpaths and gardens need to be ripped up to run power
cables. Solar streetlights are fully self-contained, so when you choose to install one there
are no trenches, no external cabling and no need to connect to the main power grid. With
absolutely no power bills and very low maintenance these solar streetlights will pay for
themselves. The Luminary delivers 900 lumens of very useful lighting for many
environments.

8.9 Corporate Social Responsibility


At present, administrative statement is not issued for this industrial area. The provision of
1% for still development fund and 2% for EDC is kept in administrative statement, thus total
4% of Rs 2,36,61,378/- (amount of government land) i.e. Rs 9,46,455.00 will be taken under
CSR, in administrative statement.

8.10 Environmental Monitoring Programme


The purpose of the monitoring programme is to ensure that the specified mitigating
measures defined in the EMP are complied with and leads to the desired benefits for the
target area and its population. To ensure the effective implementation of the EMP and the

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gauge the efficiency of the mitigating measures, monitoring shall be undertaken both during
the construction and operation period of the project. The Environmental Budget for the
proposed project is provided in Table 5.5

Table 5.3: Environmental Budget.

S.No Particulars Cost


1 Water Supply System 598.80 Lacs
2 Solar street light
3 Provision for CETP
4 STP
5 Provision of Solid waste management 100.00 Lacs
6 Arboriculture/ green belt 206.61 Lacs
7 Monitoring budget 160 Lacs
8 Rainwater Harvesting ,Ground Water Recharge Structure 200.00 Lacs

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9 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

This chapter concludes the findings that emerged from the environmental assessment
study and summarizes the key points to be addressed to ensure the environmental
sustainability of the project during the construction and operation phases.

9.1 Prelude
The present study was aimed at identifying the potential environmental impacts due to the
various project activities, assessment of the impact with and without mitigation measures,
and at developing environmental management and monitoring plans for proper mitigation of
any adverse environmental impact. In this study, the various activities likely to take place
during the construction and operation phases of the project were analyzed in relation to the
baseline condition of the different environmental components. The mitigation measures
proposed for the contractors and the project proponent have also been reviewed and the
potential residual impacts discussed. The key points considered in this study are described
in the following sections:
9.2 Regulatory Compliance
The project is yet at its technical investigation stage. Prior to its implementation, it will be
necessary to acquire all the necessary clearance from the Government of India, as per the
applicable national regulations. Key clearances include obtaining the No Objection
Certificate from the RSPCB under The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,
1974 and Rules, 1975; The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Rules,
1982; and Environmental Clearance from the State Level Environmental Impact
Assessment Authority (SEIAA) - Rajasthan, under the EIA Notification, 2006, The
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Rules, 1986. In addition to that, all the industries,
which will come up in the proposed Industrial Area need to take NOC from RSPCB in the
form of Consent to Establish & Consent to Operate. Authorization for Hazardous Waste
Management will also be required under the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling
and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008 from RSPCB by individual industrial units, if
applicable.
9.3 Baseline Conditions
The monitoring of the existing environmental conditions of the proposed project site and its
close vicinity has been established with respect to physical, biological and human
environment. The air quality of the area meets the prescribed NAAQS applicable for the
industrial, residential and rural Areas. The background noise levels were also found within
the standards as most of the Study Area is not developed at present.
The water quality also meets all standards for use in domestic and industrial applications.
The geology of the project area is of varied nature; however it is not prone to floods. In
addition to that, there is no sensitive ecosystem in the vicinity. No rehabilitation and
resettlement issue is emerging with the selected project site.
9.4 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

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The project entails various impacts on the study area, some negative and some positive.
The impacts will be caused by the construction activities and other industrial activities
during the construction and operation phases, respectively. Various impacts identified
during the study have been provided mitigation measures for better environmental
management conditions. In addition to that, the developers have also been given duties
and responsibilities in the EMP to monitor the proper implementation and to ensure the
mitigations of any adverse impacts.
9.5 Recommendations
 Based on the EIA conducted, the following recommendations are made:
 System of periodic auditing and reporting shall be adopted during the construction
period to ensure that the contractors adhere to the EMP.
 The project proponent and its team of consultants and contractors are urged to
develop a strategy for effective communication with local people.
 The construction team/ developer should effectively follow the suggestions made in
the EMP and/ or any other environmental measures so as not to damage the
environment of the project area.
 Occupants of the Industrial Area shall have to adhere to the conditions stipulated in the
environmental clearance as well as in consent/ authorization from RSPCB.
 Since regulations are fast changing in India, the project proponent should keep
themselves updated with respect to applicable laws and take appropriate actions in
case the provisions in some regulations undergo change.

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Disclosure of Consultant Engaged


Declaration by Experts Contributing To the EIA/EMP REPORT for Proposed Industrial Area
Development (Baggad Industrial Area) by Rajasthan Industrial Development & Investment
Corporation Limited. I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity
that developed the above EIA.

EIA Coordinator:
Name: S.K. Jain
Signature & Date:

Industrial Estate/ Parks/Complexes/areas, Export


EIA SECTOR NUMBER as per
31 processing Zones (EPZs), Special Economic Zones
NABET
(SEZs), Biotech Parks, Leather Complex
Period of involvement June 2015 to finalization of report
Contact Information: 011-30003200

Functional Area Experts


Functional Name of Involvement (Period and Task**)
Signature
Areas the Expert Dec 2010 to finalization of report
 Micro Meteorology and air pollution
monitoring planning also quality
Air Pollution
check.
Monitoring & S K Jain
 Impact assessment, mitigation &
Control (AP)
environmental management plan
preparation.
 Analysis of collected baseline data
Air Quality  Processing of micrometeorological
Sanjeev
Modeling and data for using in model.
Sharma
Prediction (AQ)  Analysis of predicted impact due to
the modelling result.
 Water Quality monitoring network
designing.
 Sampling of water samples (surface
Water Pollution and ground water).
S K Jain
(WP)  Monitoring of water quality.
 Water Balance
 Identification & assessment of
quantum of water pollution and its

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Functional Name of Involvement (Period and Task**)


Signature
Areas the Expert Dec 2010 to finalization of report
Mitigation measures.
 ETP Suggestion.
 Analysis of collected baseline data
 Processing of data for modelling
Noise and Sanjeev
purposed.
Vibration* Sharma
 Analysis of predicted impact due to
the modelling result.
 Conducted Ecological survey &
preparation of status report.
 Application of taxonomy in resource
Ecology and
inventory (Flora & Fauna)
Bio-diversity Ratnesh
 List of species animals and plants
Conservation Kotiyal
report.
(EB)
 Identification & assessment of
ecological impact due to proposed
project and its Mitigation measures.
 Identification of hazardous and non-
Solid and hazardous wastes.
Hazardous  Reuse and recycling of solid
Waste S K Jain wastes.
Management  Handling and disposal of Non-
(SHW) Hazardous solid waste &
Hazardous waste.
 Baseline socio economic
survey(Interviews, Questionnaires,
Socio- focused group discussion)
Economics T G Ekande  Evaluation of Socio economic
(SE) development status of the area.
 Enterprise social commitment
provisions.
 Identification of hazards due to
proposed project.
Risk and  Identification of hazardous
SK Jain
Hazards (RH) substances in the proposed project.
 Preparation of risk assessment
report and onsite emergency plan.
 Baseline socio economic
Land Use
Anil Kumar survey(Interviews, Questionnaires,
(LU)
focused group discussion)

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Functional Name of Involvement (Period and Task**)


Signature
Areas the Expert Dec 2010 to finalization of report
 Evaluation of Socio economic
development status of the area.
 Enterprise social commitment
provisions.
 Analysis and description of aquifer
characteristics e.g. permeability,
transmissivity, storage coefficient
Yamesh
etc., estimation of groundwater
Hydrology Sharma
potential and recharge
(HG)
phenomenon, determination of
impact of withdrawal of
groundwater.

Team Members:
AP: Om Prakash, EB: Dr.Alok Singh, HG: Nisha Rani, NV: Shweta Gupta, SC: Dr.Alok Singh,
WP: Om Prakash, SE: Anil Kumar, AQ: Hitendra Kela

Declaration by the Head of the Accredited Consultant Organization/authorized person

I, S.K.Jain, hereby confirm that the above-mentioned experts the EIA/EMP REPORT for for
Proposed Industrial Area Development (Baggad Industrial Area) by Rajasthan Industrial
Development & Investment Corporation Limited. I also confirm that the consultant organization
shall be fully accountable for any mis-leading information mentioned in this statement.

Signature:

Name: S.K.Jain
Designation: Director, Technical
Name of the EIA Consultant organization EQMS India Pvt. Ltd.

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