Project

ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)
REPORT FOR PROPOSED

MODIFICATION AND EXPANSION OF
SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY PARK
(IT PARK & RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT)
“DivyaSree Techno Park”
At
Khata No. 1540, Survey Nos. 36/2, 36/3,
37, 38, 42/1, 42/3, 43/2, 43/3, 44/1, 44/2,
44/3, 44/4, 45/1, 45/2, 45/3, 45/4, 46, 47/1,
47/2, 49/1, 49/2, 50/2, 51/2, 51/4, 57, 78,
94, 95, 96, 136 & 137 Kundalahalli Village,
Krishnarajapuram Hobli,
Bangalore East Taluk, Bangalore.
Submitted By
M/s. SHYAMARAJU & CO. (INDIA) PVT. LTD.,
“DivyaSree Chambers”,
‘A’ Wing, # 11, O’ Shaugnessy Road,
Bangalore - 560 025.
Submitted to
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change,
New Delhi – 110 003.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
M/s. SAMRAKSHAN,
F- 4, I Floor, Swastik Manandi Arcade, S C Road,
Sheshadripuram, Bangalore - 560 020.
Ph. : 080 23460102
Email : info@samrakshan.co.in, samrakshanblr@gmail.com
CONTENTS
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CHAPTER: 1
INTRODUCTION 1-19
1.1 Purpose of the report 1
1.2 Scope of EIA 2
1.3 Methodology of EIA 2
1.4 Environmental Regulatory Context 3
1.5 Indian Environmental Legislations 3
1.6 Provision to seek environmental clearance and consent to establish 3
1.7 Identification of the project & project proponent 5
1.8 Brief description of nature, size, location of the project and its 8
importance to the country, region
1.8.1 Nature of the Project 8
1.8.2 Location of the project 13
1.8.3 Importance of the project around the region 14
1.9 Scope of the study – details of regulatory scoping carried out (as per 14
Terms Of Reference)
1.10 Generic Structure of EIA document 17
CHAPTER: 2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION 20-115
2.1 Type of Project 20
2.2 Need for the Project 20
2.2.1 Location (maps showing general location, specific location, project 20
boundary & project site layout)
2.3 Site Selection 20
2.4 Size or magnitude of operation 25
2.5 Proposed Schedule for Approval and Implementation 26
2.5.1 Statutory Licenses / Approvals 26
2.6 Project Description 26
2.6.1 Project Location 26
2.6.2 Project Profile 27
2.6.3 Land Use Pattern 29
2.7 Details of Water Consumption 30
2.7.1 Water Distribution System 33
2.7.2 Sewage Generation & Disposal System 34
2.7.3 Treatment Methodology & Design Details of proposed STP 41 – 83
2.8 Site Clearance and Proposed Landscaping 61
2.8.1 Description of mitigation measures incorporated into the project to 62
meet environmental standards, environmental operating conditions,
or other EIA requirements
2.8.2 Construction phase 62
2.8.2.1 Water Demand & Wastewater Discharge from labor camps 62
2.8.2.2 Man power requirement 62
2.8.2.3 Compliance of acts related to employees services 62
2.8.2.4 Solid Waste Generation & Management 64
2.8.2.5 Power Requirement 64
2.9 Occupancy Phase 65
2.9.1 Water Supply, Discharge, Treatment & Disposal Details 65
2.9.2 Source of water Supply 65
2.9.3 Storm water management system 65
2.10 Rain water harvesting and groundwater recharging 65
2.10.1 Volume of Rain Water Harvested 66
2.11 Solid waste generation & its management 68
2.11.1 Domestic solid waste management 68
2.11.2 Secondary sludge from STPs 72
2.11.3 Hazardous waste 72
2.11.4 Bio-medical waste 72
2.11.5 E – waste 72
2.12 Air Pollution Sources & its management 72
2.13 Noise Generation Sources 73

2.14 Type of Building material to be used 74
2.14.1 Approximate quantities of construction materials used 74
2.14.2 Structural Aspects 74

2.15 Fire Fighting System 82
2.16 Assessment of New & untested technology for the risk of 83
technological failure
CHAPTER: 3
DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 84 - 117
3.1 Study area, Period, Components & Methodology 84
3.1.1 Study Area 84
3.1.2 Period 84
3.1.3 Components 84
3.1.4 Methodology 84
3.2 Establishment of baseline 86
3.2.1 Meteorological Environment 86
3.2.2 Baseline Monitoring 89
3.2.2.1 Baseline Studies 89
3.2.2.2 Air Environment 92
3.2.2.2(a) Reconnaissance Survey 92
3.2.2.2(b) Air Quality 93
3.2.3 Noise Environment 96
3.2.4 Hydrology and Hydrogeology 98
3.2.5 Water Environment 98
3.2.5.1 Reconnaissance Survey 98
3.2.5.2 Surface Water 99
3.2.5.3 Ground water 101
3.2.6 Soil and Geology 104
3.3 Ecology 107
3.3.1 Terrestrial flora 107
3.3.2 Fauna 108
3.4 Socio-Economic Environment 109
3.4.1 Demographic Structure 109
3.4.2 Infrastructure Facilities 109
3.5 Base Maps of all Environmental components 110
3.5.1 Project Location 110
3.5.2 Environmental Features 112
3.5.2.1 Project Location and its Environs 112
3.5.3 Significant Environmental Attributes 117
CHAPTER: 4
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION 118 – 126
MEASURES
4.1 Details of Investigated Environmental Impacts due to Project 118
Location, Possible Accidents, Project Design, Project Construction,
Regular Operations, Final Decommissioning or Rehabilitation of
Completed Project
4.1.1 Environmental impacts due to project location, possible accidents, 118
project design
4.2 Measures For Minimizing and/ or Offsetting Adverse Impacts 119
Identified
4.3 Irreversible & irretrievable commitments of environmental 119
components
4.4 Assessment of significance of impacts & mitigation 119
4.5 Impact Matrix 120
4.6 Impacts due to the Project Setting/Location 121
4.6.1 Displacement of People 121
4.6.2 Change of Land Use 121
4.6.3 Loss of Trees 121
4.6.4 Shifting of Utilities 121
4.6.5 Impact on Archaeological Property 121
4.6.6 Impacts During Construction Phase 121
4.6.7 Pressure on Local Infrastructure 121
4.6.8 Air Environment 121
4.6.9 Noise Pollution 122
4.6.10 Traffic Congestion 122
4.6.11 Soil / Land Environment 122
4.6.12 Stacking and disposal of construction material 123
4.6.13 Water Environment 123
4.6.14 Public health and safety 124
4.6.15 Socio-Economic Environment 124
4.7 Impacts During Occupancy Phase 124
4.7.1 Air Environment 124
4.7.2 Noise Environment 124
4.7.3 Water Consumption and Wastewater Treatment and Disposal 125
Details, Water Harvesting and Recharge
4.7.4 Solid Waste 125
4.7.5 Induced development 125
4.7.6 Flora and Fauna 125
4.7.7 Traffic Impact 125
4.8 Positive Impacts 126
4.8.1 Physical Infrastructure & Financial Support to Local Administration 126
4.8.2 Employment 126
4.8.3 Environment 126
CHAPTER: 5
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY AND SITE) 127 – 129
5.1 Alternative / Eco Friendly Technologies (Construction) 127
5.2 Building Orientation to take advantage of soar access, shading and 128
natural lighting
5.3 Plastic Free Zone area 129
5.4 Electrical savings and consumption 129
CHAPTER: 6
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 130 – 131
6.1 Measurement Methodology 130
6.2 Frequency, Location, Data Analysis, Reporting Schedules, 130
Emergency Procedures
6.3 Detailed Budget and Procurement Schedules 131
6.4 EMP Implementation Schedule 131
CHAPTER: 7
ADDITIONAL STUDIES 132 – 134
7.1 Public Consultation 132
7.2 Risk Assessment 132
7.2.1 Introduction 132
7.2.2 Objective and Scope 132
7.3 Risk Assessment and Management Plan 132
7.4 Disaster Management 133
7.4.1 Preventive Action 133
7.4.2 Reporting Procedures 133
7.4.3 Emergency measures 133
7.4.4 Emergency lighting 134
7.4.5 Fire Protection 134
7.5 Social Impact Assessment R & R Action Plans 134
CHAPTER: 8
PROJECT BENEFITS 135 – 136
8.1 Improvements in Physical Infrastructure 135
8.1.1 Employment 135
8.1.2 Environment 135
8.2 Improvements in Social Infrastructure 135
8.3 Other Tangential Benefits 136
CHAPTER: 9
ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 137
9.1 Introduction 137
9.2 Cost Benefit Analysis for the proposed apartment project 137
CHAPTER: 10
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) 138 – 155
10.1 Introduction 138
10.2 EMP During Construction Phase 138
10.2.1 Leveling and Site Clearance 139
10.2.2 Transportation of Construction Materials 139
10.2.3 Construction Activities 140
10.2.4 Wastewater Discharge 140
10.2.5 Labor Camps 141
10.2.6 Disposal Of Excavated Earth 141
10.2.7 Personnel Safety system 141
10.3 EMP during Occupancy Phase 142
10.3.1 Air Quality Management 142
10.3.2 Water Quality Management 142
10.3.3 Noise Management 143
10.3.4 Solid Waste Management 144
10.3.5 Storm Water Management 144
10.3.6 Landscape Development 145
10.3.7 Management Of Socio-Economic Issues 145
10.4 EMP Implementation Schedule 146
10.5 Financial allocation/budgetary provisions for environmental 146
management aspects
10.6 Environmental Monitoring Routines 148
10.7 Environment, Health & Safety Policy 153
10.8 Administrative Chart for Environmental Issues 153
10.9 Deploying EHS Process 155
CHAPTER: 11
SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 156 – 157
11.1 Overall Justification For Implementation of the Project 156
11.2 Explanation of how adverse effects have been mitigated 157
CHAPTER: 12
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 158 – 160
12.1 The Names of the Consultants Engaged with their Brief Resume & 160
Nature Of Consultancy Rendered
12.2 Architects engaged for the project 160
12.3 Laboratory studies for monitoring 160
TABLES & FIGURES
TABLES
1.0 Land use pattern for the project 8
1.1 Area Statement for the Project 9
1.2 Car Parking Statement 13
1.3 ToRs as per the Letter From State Level Expert Appraisal 14
Committee, Karnataka. No. SEIAA 89 CON 2016 dated 18th
November 2016
1.4 Generic Structure of EIA Document 18
2.1 Land use pattern for the project 29
2.2 Water consumption and Wastewater discharge details 31
2.3 Air pollution sources during construction phase 64
2.4 Quantity of solid waste generated from project 68
2.5 Air Pollution Sources for the Proposed Project 73
2.6 Approximate quantities of construction materials required 74
2.7 IS Standards – material 78
3.1 Meteorological data of Bangalore for the year 2015 87
3.2A Techniques adopted/protocols for ambient air quality monitoring 90
3.2 B Protocol for surface water quality monitoring 90
3.2 C Protocol for ground water quality monitoring 91
3.3 Ambient air Sampling stations 93
3.4A Air Quality Data Analysis during January 2017 94
3.4B Air quality data analysis during February 2017 94
3.4C Air quality data analysis during March 2017 95
3.5 Revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards 96
3.6 Noise level monitoring stations 97
3.7 Summary of noise level 97
3.8 Limits as per Environmental Protection Rules, 1986 97
3.9 Water sampling stations 98
3.10 Surface water quality (SW 1) 99
3.11 Surface water quality (SW 2) 100
3.12 Ground water quality at all locations in the month of March 102
3.13 Soil sampling stations 104
3.14 Physico-chemical characteristics of soil at all locations in the 104
month of March
3.15 Location of sampling stations 105
3.16 Population details 109
3.17 Significant environmental attributes 117
4.1 Impact Matrix 120
6.1 Monitoring schedule for environmental parameters 130
(Construction & occupancy phase)
6.2 Financial allocation/budgetary provisions for monitoring program 131
9.1 Cost Benefit Analysis 137

10.1 Environmental management during leveling and site clearance 139
10.2 Environmental management during transportation 139
10.3 Environmental management during construction 140
10.4 Environmental management for labor camp 141
10.5 Air quality management during occupancy phase 142
10.6 Water quality management during occupancy phase 143
10.7 Noise management during occupancy phase 143
10.8 Financial Allocation And Budgetary Provision For EMP Aspects 147
(Construction Aspects)
10.9 Financial Allocation And Budgetary Provision For EMP Aspects 147
(Occupancy Phase)
10.10 Monitoring schedule for environmental parameters 148
(Construction & Occupancy phase)
10.11 Summary of the potential impacts and mitigation measures during 149
construction and occupancy phases
11.1 Possible effects and its mitigative measures during the operation 157
phase
FIGURES
2.1 Location map showing the project location 21
2.2 Google Map showing project boundary 22
2.3 Topo map of the Project area 23
2.3 B CDP image with project site location 24
2.4 Site photographs 25
2.5 Master Plan of the project site 30
2.6 Water Balance Chart 37
2.7 Typical flow chart of proposed STP 56
2.8 Project Implementation Team 63
2.9 Organic waste converter 70
2.10 Operational procedure of Organic Converter 71
2.11 Wind zoning map 76
2.12 Seismic zoning map 76
3.1 Topo map of the project area 86
3.2 Wind rose diagram 89
3.3 Top map showing sampling stations 106
3.4 Google Map Showing Surrounding Lakes 111
3.5 Google Map Showing Connectivity 112
3.6 Topo Map Covering 2 Km Distance from Project Site 113
3.7 Google map covering 1 km aerial distance 114
10.1 Environmental Chart for Environmental Issues 154
10.2 Deploying EHS Process 155
ANNEXURE
1 Terms of Reference obtained from SEIAA, Karnataka and SEIAA to MoEF & CC transfer letter
2 Traffic impact and management study
3 Project Drawings
“DivyaSree Technopark”
CHAPTER: 1
INTRODUCTION
Preamble:
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC), Government of India has issued
Notification No. S O 1533, dated 14th September 2006 in which Building and Construction projects are
required to obtain Environmental Clearance. Further, as per the Amended EIA Notification No. S O 3999 (E)
dated 09th December 2016, projects with built up area >3,00,000 sq m are classified under A Category in the
Schedule to the Notification and shall obtain Environmental Clearance from Ministry of Environment, Forest
and Climate Change (MoEF & CC), New Delhi.
1.1 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT:

The purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is to assist in the decision-making process and to
ensure that the project under consideration are environmentally sound and sustainable. EIA identifies the
ways of improving project environmentally by preventing, minimizing, mitigating or compensating the adverse
impacts. Urban development projects including housing and office complexes do have the potential in altering
environmental resources of any urban area. They cause stress on local environmental assets of the urban
area and could become the potential source for limiting the growth of the city. Unplanned construction and
occupancy of such projects usually result in impacts on various facets of environment.
Keeping above issues under consideration, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study is conducted
which incorporates into development and planning process, a plan for environmental protection and
conservation. The procedure identifies the possible positive and negative impacts on the environment likely
to emanate as a result of construction and occupancy of a project. The EIA thus, provides for a plan which,
upon implementation, will reduce or offset the negative impacts of a project resulting in a minimum level of
environmental degradation. This minimization may be the result of implementation of project modifications or
environmental protection measures which simply reduces the severity or number or magnitude of negative
impacts. The plan may also result in utilization of positive impacts for enhancement measures which offset
negative impacts. To measure the level of plan implementation and the degree of effectiveness of the above
environmental protection provisions, the EIA provides a monitoring program. This program is so designed
that it identifies the parameters of uncertainty and measures the related impacts. It is necessary that there is
close integration of EIA with various aspects of a project including financial and engineering aspects which
ensures environmental consideration are given due weight in project selection, siting, design and operation.
Analysis of past experiences indicates that it is necessary to examine a number of problem areas in-order to
ensure that environmental concerns can be effectively integrated in the development process. Similar
approach has been adopted while conducting the EIA study for the proposed project.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 1

1.2 SCOPE OF EIA:

The scope of Environmental Impact Assessment study includes a detailed study of the existing environmental
status within the study area of 10 km radius from the proposed site for significant environmental
components/parameters viz. air, water, land, biological, socio-economic and cultural environment. This
serves as a prevalent environmental component of the area around the project site depicting the baseline
characteristics of the environment before the actual establishment of the project. This broadly covers.
• Assessment of environmental features of the project.
• Establishment of present status of air, noise, water, terrestrial, biological & socio-economic components
of the environment.
• Identification and quantification of probable or likely impacts due to the implementation of the project on
the prevailing environmental settings during the Occupancy phase.
• Evaluation of proposed pollution control programs adopted by the project to combat the possible
pollution of air, water, noise, terrestrial environment etc.,
• Compilation & assimilation of collected, generated data during the course of EIA studies.
• Delineation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) outlining measures to be adopted for mitigation
of adverse impacts, enumerating post project environmental quality monitoring to be followed by the
project proponent.
1.3 METHODOLOGY OF EIA:

Any human establishment invariably has certain impacts on the surrounding environment, which may be
either beneficial or adverse. The nature and the magnitude of the impact is a relative concept based on the
nature & magnitude of the activity that is intended to be carried out and also depends on the prevalent
environmental setting of the proposed area and its sensitivity to the changes that are likely to be brought
about due to the proposed activity.
Therefore, the net impact of any proposed activity could be accessed through a exhaustive study of the
environmental parameters within the study zone prior to the implementation of any proposed project and
presented in the form of ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) report which serves as a basis
for the establishment to develop strategies to combat the pollution either at its source of generation or at the
end of the pipe and also to implement measures to reduce the pollution either quantitatively or qualitatively
by resorting to suitable technological up-gradations from time to time.
The EIA studies can be broadly divided into three phases.

➢ The first phase involves field studies to assess or identify the significant environmental components,
collection of monitoring data for various parameters viz., Air, Water, Soil etc., which serves as a baseline
status within the study zone.
➢ The second phase involves the prediction of all the impacts comprehensively on the existing baseline
status of various environmental components due to the proposed activity. The process evaluation is also

carried out to assess the consumption of liquid & solid fuel, quantification & characterization of effluents,
solid and hazardous wastes, as applicable.
➢ The third phase includes evaluation of impacts on the environmental setting and assessment of its
effects and delineation of an Environmental Management Plan to mitigate adverse impacts on the quality
of surrounding environment.
1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY CONTEXT:

This section reviews the policies and the Environment legislations at the National and State level to
understand the legal requirements and implications on the proposed project. All activities under the proposed
project must be consistent with all applicable laws, regulations, notifications, and standards. It is the
responsibility of the project Implementing Agency to ensure that project activities are consistent with the
regulatory/legal framework, whether National, State or Municipal/Local.
1.5 INDIAN ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATIONS:

The Acts, Notifications, Rules and Amendments applicable to this development projects include the following:
▪ The Environment (Protection) Act and Rules, 1986.

▪ The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 1994 and amendments for Environmental
Clearance.
▪ The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, Rules and Amendment, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1987.
▪ The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act and Rules, 1974, 1975.
▪ The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act and Rules, 1977, 1978, 1991.
▪ The Hazardous And Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
▪ The Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules 2000, 2002.
▪ Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011.
▪ E waste (Management) Rules, 2016
▪ Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016
▪ The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.
The project proponent are required to take Environmental Clearance under the EIA notification 2006 from
MoEF & CC, New Delhi and Consent To Establish (for both air and water Acts) from the SPCB before initiating
any activity.
1.6 PROVISION TO SEEK ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE AND CONSENT TO ESTABLISH:
i) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 and Amendments:

Under this notification the Building and Construction Projects are required to seek Environmental Clearance.
In the Amendment EIA Notification No. S O 3999 (E) dated 09th December 2016 the Building and Construction

Projects with Built up area >3,00,000 sq m is classified under A Category in the Schedule to the Notification.
As per this Notification the States have to make necessary amendment in the building bye laws, in the state
laws to make it legally enforceable and this amendment requires to be concurred by the MoEF & CC. This
process is yet to be completed in Karnataka State. As such the present project which is having the built up
area of 8,84,081.62 sq m requires to seek Environmental Clearance from MoEF & CC, New Delhi.
ii) The EIA Notification stipulated that the activities covered under the Schedule to the Notification are
also required to seek Consent to Establish under The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,
1981 and The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 from Pollution Control Board.
The State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) in a direction issued under Section (5)
of the EP Act, to the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board vide letter No. SEIAA 2 MEET 2014
dated 01.12.2015 has directed that the Board shall consider issue of CTE only after the activity is
accorded with the EC. Accordingly the project which seek CTE after the grant of EC from MoEF &
CC.
i) Wastewater Discharge Standards

The discharge of treated wastewater from the sewage treatment plant (STP) should comply with the
norms prescribed by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board appended subsequently.
Sewage discharge standards
Sl. No Parameter Parameters Limit
1 Ph 6.5 – 9
2 BOD5, mg/l Not more than 10
3 COD, mg/l Not more than 50
4 TSS, mg/l Not more than 20
5 NH4-N, mg/l Not more than 5
6 N – Total, mg/l Not more than 5
7 Fecal Coliform (MPN / 100 ml) Less than 100
ii) Noise Standards for Stationary DG sets

The prescribed noise standards for control of noise pollution from stationary Diesel Generator (DG)
sets are given subsequently.
(A) Noise standards for DG sets (15-500 kVA)

The total sound power level, LW, of a DG set should be less than, 94+10 log10 (KVA), dB (A), at the
manufacturing stage, where, KVA is the nominal power rating of a DG set. This level should fall by 5
dB (A) every five years.

(B) Mandatory acoustic enclosure/acoustic treatment of room for stationary DG sets (5 KVA
and above)
Noise from the DG set should be controlled by providing an acoustic enclosure or by treating the room
acoustically.
The acoustic enclosure/acoustic treatment of the room should be designed for minimum 25 dB(A)
insertion loss or for meeting the ambient noise standards, whichever is on the higher side.
The DG set should also be provided with proper exhaust muffler with Insertion Loss of minimum 25
dB (A) it should be standard make meeting the requirements of Noise as stipulated in the EP Rules.
• The user should make efforts to bring down the noise levels due to the DG set, outside his premises,
within the ambient noise requirements by proper siting and control measures.
• A proper routine and preventive maintenance procedure for the DG set should be set and followed in
consultation with the DG set manufacturer which would help prevent noise levels of the DG set from
deteriorating with use.
1.7 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENT:
PROJECT AND PROPONENT:

M/s. Shyamaraju & Co (India) Pvt. Ltd., the holding company of DivyaSree Developers started operations
over three decades ago primarily as a construction company. Over this period of time the company has
undertaken a multitude of infrastructure projects on behalf of government agencies in the city of Bangalore
and other parts of Karnataka.
With the boom of the IT industry, the company through its flagship DivyaSree forayed into real estate
development in 1997 and is today rated among the top office space solution providers in South India.
Over the last fifteen years DivyaSree has developed more than 7.5 million square feet of world-class office
buildings in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai, the golden triangle for IT Industry in South India. We have
created a strong brand equity with our clients which include leading IT and BPO corporations such as Cisco,
Dell, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, Google, Accenture, IBM, Wells Fargo, Logica, Tesco, Thomson Reuters,
Cognizant, Deloitte, Xerox, UBS amongst others.
Companies SEZ’s in Bangalore and Hyderabad launched during the advent of the SEZ regime, has been
well accepted by our clients above and today over 30,000 people work out of these facilities. We continue to
develop over 3 million sft in these SEZ’s which will cater to the growing IT sector.

In the year 2006, the company forayed into the burgeoning residential sector with the launch of Elan, a high-
end 375 unit complex in a popular suburb of Bangalore. Today, company has over 3 million sft of residential
developments panning a wide spectrum including high end villas, town houses, apartments and plotted
development in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai. Eventually these large gated communities and
townships will house over 10,000 families.
Though the company has grown substantially over the past five years, its has maintained commitment
towards superior client service and adherence to stringent fund management and hence focused on the south
Indian markets of Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai. Over the next five years, the company will develop 8
million sft of commercial, residential and retail spaces in South India. The Companies diversification into the
hospitality and education sectors will see further investment and growth over the next few years.
PROPOSED PROJECT Modification and Expansion proposal

EC Reference: Letter No. SEIAA: 148: CON: 2013 dated 3rd October
2013
LOCATION Modification and Expansion:
Proposed modification and expansion of Software Technology Park
“DivyaSree Techno Park” at Khata No. 1540, Survey Nos. 36/2, 36/3,
37, 38, 42/1, 42/3, 43/2, 43/3, 44/1, 44/2, 44/3, 44/4, 45/1, 45/2, 45/3,
45/4, 46, 47/1, 47/2, 49/1, 49/2, 50/2, 51/2, 51/4, 57, 78, 94, 95, 96,
136 & 137 Kundalahalli Village, Krishnarajapuram Hobli, Bangalore
East Taluk, Bangalore.
TOTAL PLOT AREA EC obtained: 2,01,430.60 sq m (49.77 Acres)
Modification and Expansion: 2,02,948.16 sq m (50.15 Acres)
BUILT UP AREA EC obtained: 7,48,986 sq m
Modification and Expansion: 1,35,095.62 sq m
Total Project after modification & expansion: 8,84,081.62 sq m
TOTAL COST OF PROJECT Modification and Expansion Proposal:
Rs. 291,55,00,000.00
(Rupees Two Hundred & Ninety-One Crores Fifty-Five Lakhs Only)
BUILDING CONFIGURATION EC obtained:
(SEIAA vide letter No. SEIAA: 148: CON: 2013 dated 3rd October
2013)
a) Activity: IT Park and Residential Development
b) Built up area: 7,48,986 sq m
c) Number of blocks: 12 Blocks viz., A1, A2, A3, A4, A5&A6, B4, B5,
C1, C3, Residential Block and Club House Block.
d) Total plot area: 2,01,430.60 sq m (49.77 Acres)

Modification and Expansion proposal:

b) Additional Built up area: 1,35,095.62 sq m
c) Number of blocks: 14 Blocks viz., A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9,
B4, B5, C1, C3, Residential Block (R1, R2, R3 & R4) with Club
House.
d) Additional plot area: 1,517.56 sq m (0.38 Acres)
e)
Present Scenario:
a) Under Operation: Block A1, A2, A3, B4 & C1
b) Under Construction: Block A4 & Residential
Scenario after expansion:

a) Built up area: 8,84,081.62 sq m
b) Total plot area: 2,02,948.16 sq m
CAR PARKING DETAILS EC obtained: 6,915 cars
Proposed modification and expansion: 9,889 cars
WATER SUPPLY The water supply is from BWSSB sources
PROPOSED SANITATION EC is obtained for Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of 2,400 KLD (2 X
1,000 + 1 X 400 KLD) from SEIAA, Letter No. SEIAA: 148: CON:
2013 dated 3rd October 2013 and presently STP of 1000 KLD + 300
KLD is under Operation

STP Under operation – 1000 KLD + 300 KLD
STP Proposed – 1200 KLD, 450 KLD & 200 KLD Capacities along
with the STP set’s which are under operation.
SOLID WASTE Collection and Segregation at source of generation and the Organic
MANAGEMENT waste is treated in Organic Converter (Blocks which are under
Operation) and the Inorganic Waste will be sent for recycling.
AIR POLLUTION/ NOISE EC obtained:
GENERATION SOURCE 3 X 1010 kVA, 4 X 1250 kVA, 4 X 500 kVA, 4 X 750 kVA & 27 X 1500
kVA capacity.

DG sets under Operation (Block A1, A2, A3, B4 & C1) Blocks: 3 X
1010 kVA, 4 X 1250 kVA, 1 X 750 kVA and 11 X 1500 kVA capacity.
DG sets Proposed:
4 X 500 kVA, 7 X 750 kVA, 4 x 1010 kVA, 2 x 1250 KVA and 25 X
1500 kVA capacity DG sets are proposed along with the DG sets
which are under operation.
1.8 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE, LOCATION OF THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE
TO THE COUNTRY, REGION:
1.8.1 Nature of The Project:

M/s. Shyamaraju & Co (India) Pvt. Ltd., Wing A, DivyaSree Chambers, No. 11, ‘O’ Shaugnessy Road,
Bangalore – 560 025 intend to modify and expand (Modification is change in activity of the project and
expansion is addition of plot area and built up area) Software Technology Park Project for which EC has been
obtained from SEIAA vide letter no. SEIAA: 148 : CON : 2013 dated 3rd October 2013 for project “DivyaSree
Techno Park” Khata No. 1540, Survey Nos. 36/2, 36/3, 37, 38, 42/1, 42/3, 43/2, 43/3, 44/1, 44/2, 44/3, 44/4,
45/1, 45/2, 45/3, 45/4, 46, 47/1, 47/2, 49/1, 49/2, 50/2, 51/2, 51/4, 57, 78, 94, 95, 96, 136 & 137, Kundalahalli
Village, Krishnarajapuram Hobli, Bangalore East Taluk, Bangalore.
TABLE 1.0: LAND USE PATTERN FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT:

Sl Particulars EC obtained Modification and Remarks
No Expansion Proposal (Additional area
sq m % sq m % in sq m)
1 Total Plot area 2,01,430.60 100 2,02,948.16 100 + 1,517.56
2 Road widening - - 2,365.70 - -
area
3 Net plot area - - 2,00,582.46 - -
4 Ground Coverage
area 43,767 21.73 50,668.47 25.26 + 6901.47
5 Paved Area 85,148 42.27 71,270.44 35.53 - 13877.56
6 Landscape area 72,515 36.00 78,643.55 39.20 + 6128.55

TABLE 1.1: AREA STATEMENT FOR THE PROJECT:

AREA STATEMENT FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT: (After Expansion and Modification)
1. Buildings under Operation: Block A1, A2, A3, B4 & C1:
Sl. Floors Built up area of Block in sq m

No A1 A2 A3 B4 C1
1 3rd Basement - - - 7723.60 16012.94
2 2nd Basement 7451.08 10259.02 3962.599 7999.95 15047.09
3 1st Basement 7451.08 8286.03 4423.599 6642.52 15114.48
4 Ground 5343.80 2433.95 3263.89 4081.27 4115.20
5 First 4456.41 1844.16 2795.49 3530.70 3883.13
6 Second 5252.88 2429.87 3620.36 4127.50 4335.61
7 Third 5252.88 2419.13 3330.91 4199.24 4326.04
8 Fourth 5252.88 2419.13 3330.91 4199.24 4425.05
9 Fifth 5163.78 1795.22 3330.91 4199.24 4342.04
10 Sixth 5163.78 1629.25 3341.5 4199.24 4337.84
11 Seventh 4934.21 - - 4199.24 4141.28
12 Eighth 4934.21 - - 4107.06 4337.68
13 Ninth 2743.79 4269.83
14 Tenth - 4073.27
15 Eleventh - 4274.83
16 Terrace 331.38 170.36 289.61 15.00 458.59
Total 60,988.37 33,686.12 31,689.78 61,967.59 97,494.90
TOTAL 2,85,826.76 sq m
2. Buildings under Construction: Block A4 and Residential Buildings

Built up area of Block in sq m
Sl. Floor A4 Tower R1 Tower R2 Tower R3 Tower No. of
No. with Club R4 Units
House
1. 2nd Basement 8685.46 - - - - Parking
2. 1st Basement 7881.55 Combined: 84,744.06 sq m
3. Ground 3338.08 1781.98 1578.34 2661.63 4494.97 70
4. First 3020.27 1737.39 1536.63 432.64 3935.6 70

5. Second 3889.82 1737.39 1536.63 2272.38 4376.24 84

6. Third 3889.82 1737.39 1536.63 1217.94 4376.24 84
7. Fourth 3889.82 1737.39 1536.63 1115.19 4376.24 90
8. Fifth 3889.82 1737.39 1536.63 1115.19 4376.24 90
9. Sixth 3889.82 1737.39 1536.63 1115.19 4376.24 90
10. Seventh 3889.82 1737.39 1536.63 1115.19 4376.24 90
11. Eighth 3889.82 1737.39 1536.63 1115.19 4376.24 90
12. Ninth 3889.82 1737.39 1536.63 1115.19 4376.24 90
13. Tenth 3889.82 1737.39 1536.63 1115.19 4376.24 90
14. Eleventh - 1737.39 1536.63 1115.19 4376.24 90
15. Twelfth - 1737.39 1536.63 1115.19 4376.24 90
16. Thirteenth - 1737.39 1536.63 1115.19 4376.24 90
17. Fourteenth - 1737.39 1536.63 1115.19 4376.24 90
18. Fifteenth - - - - 4376.24 48
19. Sixteenth - - - - 4376.24 48
20. Seventeenth - - - - 4376.24 48
21. Eighteenth - - - - 4376.24 48
22. Nineteenth - - - - 4376.24 48
23. Terrace 389.07 200.37 247.32 164.22 536.82 -
Total 58,322.81 26,305.81 23,338.48 19,015.90 87,739.71 1,538.00
TOTAL 2,99,466.77 sq m
3. Proposed Buildings: Block A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, B5 and C3:
Sl. Floor Built up area of Block in sq. m

No A5 & A6 A7 A8 A9 B5 C3
1 3rd Basement 8291.89 - - 6400 - 8142.52
2 2nd Basement 10464.63 4878.88 4000 6400 3109.18 8142.52
3 1st Basement 10464.63 4419.76 4000 6400 2288.84 8142.52
4 Ground 5506.14 1580.31 2400 3800 1491.06 2882.34
5 First 5625.52 1418.48 2400 3800 1430.87 2823.23

6 Second 6463.62 1633.14 2400 3800 1678.98 2823.23

7 Third 6535.68 1633.14 2400 3800 1678.98 2875.01
8 Fourth 6539.86 1633.14 2400 3800 1678.98 2904.32
9 Fifth 6535.68 1633.14 2400 3800 1678.98 2904.32
10 Sixth 6539.86 1271.78 2400 3800 1710.98 2904.32
11 Seventh 6535.68 1271.78 2400 3800 1678.98 2904.32
12 Eighth 6539.86 610.66 2400 3800 1678.98 2904.32
13 Ninth 6535.68 - 2400 3800 - 2904.32
14 Tenth 6539.86 - - 3800 - 2904.32
15 Eleventh - - - 3800 - 2904.32
Twelfth - - - - - -
16 Terrace 520.18 17.94 350 400 194.59 231.84
Total 99,638 22,002 32,350 65,200 20,299 59,297
TOTAL 2,98,788.09
4. SUMMARY OF THE BUILT-UP AREA:

No. Description Built up area in sq m
1 Buildings under Operation: Block A1, A2, A3, B4 & C1 2,85,826.76
2 Buildings under Construction: Block A4 and Residential 2,99,466.77
Buildings
3 Proposed Buildings: Block A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, B5 and C3: 2,98,788.09
TOTAL 8,84,081.62
5. OVERALL DEVELOPMENT / PRESENT STATUS DETAILS:

Sl. Particulars EC obtained Modification and Remarks
No. Expansion Proposal
1 Number of Blocks 12 Blocks 14 Blocks Addition of 3 Blocks and
for which EC is residential and club
obtained house are treated as
single block (instead of 2
separate blocks)
2 Block names A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A1, A2, A3, A4, Blocks A7, A8 & A9 are
A6, B4, B5, C1, C3, A5&A6, A7, A8, A9, added.
Residential Block B4, B5, C1, C3,
and Club House Residential Block
Block with Club House
Block

3 Activity for which IT park and IT park & residential Blocks A7, A8 & A9 are
EC is obtained residential development added.
development
4 Blocks under 5 Blocks viz., A1, - As per EC proposal
Operation A2, A3, B4 & C1
5 Blocks under 2 Blocks viz., A4 & - As per EC proposal
Construction Residential Block
with Club House
Block
6 Total number of IT 10 Blocks 13 Blocks -
blocks
7 Residential Flats 1332 flats 1,538 flats 206 Flats
6. ACTIVITY DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED BUILDINGS:
Sl. No. Block Built up area Building Configuration Height of Activity

Name in sq m the Building
1 A1 60,988.37 2 B + G + 8 Floors 35.85 m IT Park
5&6 A5 & A6 99,638.77 3 B + G + 10 Floors 44.62 m IT Park
9 A9 65,200 3 B + G + 11 Floors 46.50 m IT Park
10 B4 61,967.59 3 B + G + 9 Floors 43.04 m IT Park
12 C1 97,494.90 3 B + G + 11 Floors 49.05 m IT Park
14 Residential 2,36,488.05 Tower R1, R2 & R3: of 44.95 m Residential
Block 2B + G + 14 Floors Apartment
Tower R4: of 2B + G + 19 59.80 m
Floors
15 Club House 4,656 G + 3 Floors - Club
(Including in House
R3 block)
Total Built up area: 8,84,081.62 sq m

Table 1.2 CAR PARKING STATEMENT (AFTER EXPANSION AND MODIFICATION):
Sl. No. Activity Parking spaces proposed

1 Blocks under Operation (A1, A2, A3, B4 & C1) 3,137 cars
2 Proposed Modification and Expansion (IT Park) 3,682 cars
3 Residential Development 1,655 cars
4 Surface 1,415 cars
Total 9,889 cars
Over all Summary: -

EC obtained: (From SEIAA, Letter No. SEIAA: 148: CON: 2013 dated 3rd October 2013)
c) Number of blocks: 12 Blocks viz., A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, C1, C3, Residential Block and Club
House Block
c) Number of blocks: 14 Blocks viz., A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, B4, B5, C1, C3, Residential Block
with Club House Block.
Present Scenario:
b) Under Construction: Block A4, Residential Block with Club House.

a) Built up area: 8,84081.62 sq m
b) Total plot area: 2,02,948.16 sq m (50.15 Acres)
1.8.2 Location of the project:

Modification and expansion of Software Technology Park “DivyaSree Techno Park” at Khata No. 1540,
Survey Nos. 36/2, 36/3, 37, 38, 42/1, 42/3, 43/2, 43/3, 44/1, 44/2, 44/3, 44/4, 45/1, 45/2, 45/3, 45/4, 46, 47/1,
47/2, 49/1, 49/2, 50/2, 51/2, 51/4, 57, 78, 94, 95, 96, 136 & 137 Kundalahalli Village, Krishnarajapuram Hobli,
Bangalore East Taluk, Bangalore.

1.8.3 Importance of the project around the region:

1. The proposed project basically fulfills the need of housing and commercial space requirement in the region.
2. Further, the project provides short term and long-term employment opportunity for people residing in the
surrounding of the project area.
3. The proposed project may result in creation of additional infrastructure, such as improvement of existing
roads, storm water drains etc.,
4. The proposed project will help in improving local economy generate revenue through taxes, levies etc.,
1.9: SCOPE OF THE STUDY – DETAILS OF REGULATORY SCOPING CARRIEDOUT (AS PER TERMS
OF REFERENCE):
The Project Report was submitted to SEIAA, Karnataka on 25th May 2016. The SEAC meeting held on 22nd,
23rd and 24th September 2016 has perused the project report and accorded Terms of Reference (TOR) to
prepare the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report. The Present Scope of study is carried out duly
considering the ToR issued by SEIAA, Karnataka. The SEIAA, Karnataka has transferred to file to MoEF &
CC, New Delhi vide their letter No. SEIAA 8 MISC2017 dated 14th March 2017 (copy appended) and the
project is required to be appraised at MoEF & CC, New Delhi.
TABLE: - 1.3 TORS AS PER THE LETTER FROM STATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT
ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY (SEIAA), KARNATAKA VIDE LETTER NO. SEIAA 89 CON 2016 DATED
18TH NOVEMBER 2016.
Sl.
Description Details provided in Chapter / Section
No.
1 Examine details of land use as per Master Plan of CDP image of the project site is appended as
the project site. Analysis should be made based Figure – 2.3B. The project is constructed as per
on latest satellite imaginary for land use with raw the bylaws of the planning authority.
images. Check on flood plain of any river.
2 Submit details of environmentally sensitive No environmentally sensitive places are located in
places, land acquisition status, rehabilitation of the surroundings.
communities/ villages and present status of such The project site is converted for Commercial use &
activities. therefore no rehabilitation activities are proposed.
Land description - plot and survey no.s, village,
tehsil, district, state: Section 2.6.1, Chapter 2
Area of the land: Table 2.1, Chapter 2.

3 Examine baseline environmental quality along Baseline environmental quality data is appended
with projected incremental load due to the project. in in Chapter – 3.
4 Environmental data to be considered in relation to Baseline environmental quality data is appended
the project development would be (a) land (b) in in Chapter – 3.
ground water (c) surface water (d) air (e) bio-
diversity (f) noise and vibrations (g) socio
economic and health.
5 Submit a copy of contour plan with slopes, Details appended in Section – 2.2, Chapter – 2.
drainage pattern of the site and surrounding area. Contour plan is appended as Annexure – 3.
Any obstructions of the same by the project.
6 Submit the details of the trees to be felled for the Details appended in Section 2.8, Chapter – 2.
project.
7 Submit the present land use and permission Section 2.3, Chapter - 2;
required for any conversion such as forest,
agriculture etc.
8 Submit Roles and responsibilities of the Chapter - 6.
developer etc., for compliance of environmental
regulations under the provisions of EP Act.
9 Ground water classification as per the Central Section 3.2.4, Chapter 3
Ground Water Authority.
10 Examine the details of Source of water, water Section - 2.7, Chapter – 2.
requirement, use of treated waste water and
prepare a water balance chart.
11 Rain water harvesting proposals should be made Section - 2.10, Chapter – 2.
with due safeguards for ground water quality.
Maximize recycling of water and utilization of rain
water. Examine details.
12 Examine soil characteristics and depth of ground Section - 3.2.6, Chapter – 3.
water table for rainwater harvesting.
13 Examine details of solid waste generation Section - 2.11, Chapter – 2.

treatment and its disposal.
14 Examine and submit details of use of solar energy Chapter – 5.
and alternative source of energy to reduce the
fossil energy consumption. Energy conservation
and energy efficiency.

15 DG sets are likely to be used during construction Section – 2.12 of Chapter – 2, Section – 11.2 of
and operational phase of the project. Emissions Chapter – 11.
from DG sets must be taken into consideration
while estimating the impacts on air environment.
Examine and submit details.
16 Examine road/ rail connectivity to the project site Figure 3.5, Chapter – 3
and impact on the traffic due to the proposed Traffic survey and management report is
project. Present and future traffic and transport appended.
facilities for the region should be analysed with
measures for preventing traffic congestion and
providing faster trouble-free system to reach
different destinations in the city.
17 A detailed traffic and transportation study should Traffic survey and management report is
be made for existing and projected passenger appended.
and cargo traffic.
18 Examine the details of transport of materials for Chapter – 4 and Section 10.2.2 of Chapter – 10
construction which should include source and
availability.
19 Examine separately the details for construction Environmental Management Plan is appended as
and operation phases both for Environmental Chapter – 10.
Management Plan and Environmental Monitoring Environmental Monitoring Plan with cost and
Plan with cost and parameters. parameters is appended as Chapter – 6.
20 Submit details of a comprehensive Disaster Section 7.2, Chapter 7
Management Plan including emergency
evacuation during natural and man-made
disaster.
21 Details of litigation pending against the project, if None
any, with direct/ order passed by any Court of Law
against the Project should be given.
22 The cost of the Project (capital cost and recurring EMP cost allocation is detailed in Table 10.8 and
cost) as well as the cost towards implementation Table 10.9, Chapter – 10.
of EMP should be clearly spelt out.

23 Any future clarifications on carrying out the above --

studies including anticipated impacts due to the
project and mitigative measures, project
proponent can refer to the model ToR available
on Ministry website
“http://moef.nic.in/Manual/Townships”.
Additional TOR:
1 Implications on the proposed project site to be Details provided in Section – 3.2.4, Chapter – 3 of
explained with respect to NGT order OA EIA Report
222/2014 dated 04.5.2016. As per the order
required buffer from the edge of the nala is to be
provided depending upon the type of nala.
2 Lake is normally inclusive of water body and Details provided in Section – 3.2.4, Chapter – 3 of
bund. Bund which consist of front slope, rear EIA Report
slope and top width. This may be clarified with
respect to this project.
3 Already constructed portion is 7,48,986 has built Details provided in Section – 3.2.4, Chapter – 3 of
keeping 30m as per the earlier stipulations. Now EIA Report
the expansion proposed for Block No. A7, A8 and
A9. Block A7 and A8 are located farther side of
the lake which is much more that 75 m away from
the lake boundary. Whereas Block No. A9 is
located nearer to the lake boundary. Hence the
proponent has to maintain 75m from the
boundary of the lake as indicated in the Village
map to the project site exclusive drive way.
1.10 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF EIA DOCUMENT:

This EIA report presents the existing baseline scenario and the assessment and evaluation of the
environmental impacts that may arise during the construction and operational phases of the project. This
report also highlights the Environmental Monitoring Program during the construction and operation phases
of the project and the post project monitoring program. In terms of the EIA Notification of the MoEF & CC
dated 14th September 2006 as amended December 2009, the generic structure of the EIA document will be
as under:

TABLE: 1.4 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF EIA DOCUMENT

Sl.No. Chapters name Description
Chapter 1: Introduction Introductory information is presented in this Chapter. The
introduction provides a background to the project and
describes the objective of this document. This Chapter also
includes the outline of the project and its proponent. The
purpose and organization of the report is also presented in
this chapter.
Chapter 2: Project Description This Chapter includes Project Description and Infrastructure
Facilities delineating all environmental aspect of
Modification and expansion of Software Technology Park
Project of M/s Shyamaraju & Co. India (P) Ltd., Construction
and operation phase activities as well as process details of
proposed scenario. This Chapter gives information about
water and wastewater quantitative details, air pollution and
control system, sludge storage facility, utilities, greenbelt
and safety measures for proposed plant.
Chapter 3: Description of the This Chapter provides Baseline Environmental Status of
Environment Environmental components (Primary data) delineating
meteorological details of the project area.
Chapter 4: Anticipated This Chapter presents the analysis of impacts on the
Environmental environmental and social aspects of the project as a result
Impacts & Mitigation of establishment of plan and thereby suggesting the
Measures mitigation measures.
Chapter 5: Analysis of This chapter includes the justification for the selection of the
Alternatives project site from Environmental point of view as well as from
economic point of view so that the technology will be
affordable to the member units of the industrial area.
Chapter 6: Environmental This chapter will include the technical aspects of monitoring,
Monitoring Plan the effectiveness of mitigation measures which will include
the measurement methodologies, frequency, location, data
analysis, reporting schedules etc.,
Chapter 7: Additional Studies This chapter will detail about identify the risks of the project
to the general public and the surrounding environment
during construction and operation of the project and thereby
presents Disaster Management Plan, traffic study and

mitigative measure for smooth flow of the traffic, related

noise and air pollution. .
Chapter 8 Project Benefits & The realization of the project activity is envisaged to impart
& 9: Environmental Cost benefits to the areas in concern. This Chapter will identify
Benefit Analysis the benefits from the project and summarize them.
Chapter 10: Environmental It is the key Chapter of the report and presents the mitigation
Management Plan plan, covers the institutional and monitoring requirements to
implement environmental mitigation measures and to
assess their adequacy during project implementation.
Chapter 11: Summary and This chapter summarizes the information given in Chapters
Conclusion in this EIA/EMP report and the conclusion based on the
environmental study, impact identification, mitigation
measures and the environmental management plan.
Chapter 12: Disclosure of the Names of consultants engaged in the preparation of the
Consultant EIA/EMP report along with their brief resume and nature of
Consultancy rendered are included in this chapter

CHAPTER 2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 TYPE OF PROJECT:

Proposed construction is an Expansion of Software Technology Park (IT Park and Residential Development)
“DivyaSree Techno Park” at Khata No. 1540, Survey Nos. 36/2, 36/3, 37, 38, 42/1, 42/3, 43/2, 43/3, 44/1,
44/2, 44/3, 44/4, 45/1, 45/2, 45/3, 45/4, 46, 47/1, 47/2, 49/1, 49/2, 50/2, 51/2, 51/4, 57, 78, 94, 95, 96, 136 &
137 Kundalahalli Village, Krishnarajapuram Hobli, Bangalore East Taluk, Bangalore. Environmental
Clearance for the project was obtained from SEIAA vide letter No. SEIAA 148 CON 2013 dated 3rd October
2013
2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT:

As discussed in Chapter 1, Section 1.10.4
2.2.1 LOCATION (MAPS SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATION, PROJECT

BOUNDARY & PROJECT SITE LAYOUT):
Proposed project is Modification and Expansion of Software Technology Park “DivyaSree Techno Park” at
Khata No. 1540, Survey Nos. 36/2, 36/3, 37, 38, 42/1, 42/3, 43/2, 43/3, 44/1, 44/2, 44/3, 44/4, 45/1, 45/2,
45/3, 45/4, 46, 47/1, 47/2, 49/1, 49/2, 50/2, 51/2, 51/4, 57, 78, 94, 95, 96, 136 & 137 Kundalahalli Village,
Krishnarajapuram Hobli, Bangalore East Taluk, Bangalore. Location map, photographs showing site views,
Google image is appended is the subsequent sections.
2.3 SITE SELECTION:

The site is selected based on the holistic perspective of land use, development intensity, social well-being
and preservation of the environment. And also, the infrastructure and utilities available, expected water and
power requirement for the proposed buildings.
The proposed project is at a distance of about 25 km from Bangalore City Railway Station, 35 Kms from
Kempegowda International Airport and 10 Km from HAL Airport at Latitude: 12°58” 03.45' N Longitude:
77°43” 29.24' E with 889 m above MSL. The project site is plain land sloping towards South West direction.
The project site is located in commercial zone as per Revised Master Plan 2015 of Bangalore Development
Authority. The project site is surrounded by Software Tech Parks, Commercial Establishments, Residential
Apartments etc., Expected water, power requirement & other utilities are available around the site for the
proposed buildings.
Kundalahalli lake is adjacent to the proposed project and more than 75 mts buffer is left between the lake
and the proposed buildings.

Figure 2.1: Location map showing the project location:

Figure 2.2: Google Map showing project boundary:

Fig. 2.3 TOPO MAP OF THE PROJECT AREA

Fig. 2.3 B CDP MAP OF THE PROJECT AREA

Fig. 2.4 SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
2.4 SIZE OR MAGNITITUDE OF OPERATION:

The Proposed Project is Modification and Expansion of Software Technology Park. After expansion and
modification, the project shall consist of IT Park and Residential Development with total built up area
8,84,081.62 sq m, 14 Blocks viz., A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, B4, B5, C1, C3, Residential Block (R1,
R2, R3 & R4) with Club House and total plot area 2,02,948.16 sq m (50.15 Acres)

The proposed investment on the modification and expansion proposal is as under:
Sl. Description Area Cost in Rupees

No.
1 Additional Land @ Rs. 500/sft 1,517.56 sq m Rs. 81,64,472/-
2 Built up area @ Rs. 2,000 /sft 1,35,095.62 sq m
Rs. 290,72,57,742/-
Total Rs. 291,54,22,215/-
or say
Rs. 291,55,00,000/-
(Rupees Two Hundred and Ninety-One Crores Fifty Five Lakhs Only)
2.5 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION:
The time schedule for starting and completion of all project works at site including tender event, civil and
structure works with date and time frame is appended as Annexure.
2.5.1 STATUTORY LICENSES / APPROVALS:

Sl. Statutory licenses /approvals Status
No.
1 1 Airport Authority of India NoC obtained
2 2 Karnataka State Pollution Control Board Application preparation under progress
3 3 State Environment Impact Assessment EC obtained and construction is in progress.
Authority ToR presented for proposed modification
4 4 BESCOM NoC obtained
5 5 BSNL NoC obtained
6 6 Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Preliminary drawing submitted and approval
under progress
2.6 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

2.6.1 Project Location:
M/s. Shyamaraju & Co (India) Pvt. Ltd., Wing A, DivyaSree Chambers, No. 11, ‘O’ Shaugnessy Road,
Bangalore – 560 025 intend to modify and expand (Modification is change in activity of the project and
expansion is addition of plot area and built up area) Software Technology Park Project for which EC has been
obtained from SEIAA vide letter no. SEIAA: 148 : CON : 2013 dated 3rd October 2013 for project “DivyaSree
Techno Park” Khata No. 1540, Survey Nos. 36/2, 36/3, 37, 38, 42/1, 42/3, 43/2, 43/3, 44/1, 44/2, 44/3, 44/4,
45/1, 45/2, 45/3, 45/4, 46, 47/1, 47/2, 49/1, 49/2, 50/2, 51/2, 51/4, 57, 78, 94, 95, 96, 136 & 137, Kundalahalli
Village, Krishnarajapuram Hobli, Bangalore East Taluk, Bangalore.

2.6.2 Project Profile:

Comparative Summary of the Proposed Expansion Project:
Sl. Particulars EC obtained Modification and Remarks
No. Expansion Proposal
1 Number of Blocks for 12 Blocks 14 Blocks Addition of 3 Blocks and
which EC is obtained residential and club
house are treated as
single block (instead of 2
separate blocks)
2 Block names A1, A2, A3, A4, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 Blocks A7, A8 & A9 are
A5, A6, B4, B5, & A6, A7, A8, A9, added.
C1, C3, B4, B5, C1, C3,
Residential Block Residential Block
and Club House with Club House
Block Block
3 Activity for which EC IT park and IT park and Blocks A7, A8 & A9 are
is obtained residential residential added.
development development
4 Blocks under 5 Blocks viz., A1, - As per EC proposal
Operation A2, A3, B4 & C1
5 Blocks under 2 Blocks viz., A4 - As per EC proposal
Construction & Residential
Block with Club
House Block
6 Total number of IT 10 Blocks 13 Blocks -
blocks
7 Residential Flats 1332 flats 1,538 flats 206 Flats
1. ACTIVITY DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED BUILDINGS:

Sl. Block Name Built up area in Building Height of the Activity
No. sq m Configuration Building
5&6 A5 & A6 99,638.77 3 B + G + 10 Floors 44.62 m IT Park


9 A9 65,200 3 B + G + 11 Floors 46.50 m IT Park
14 Residential 2,36,488.05 Tower R1, R2 & R3: 44.95 m Residential
Block of 2B + G + 14 Floors Apartment
Tower R4: of 2B + G + 59.80 m
19 Floors
15 Club House 4,656 G + 3 Floors - Club House
(Including in R3
block)
Total Built up area: 8,84,081.62 sq m
Over all Summary: -

EC obtained: (From SEIAA, Letter No. SEIAA: 148: CON: 2013 dated 3rd October 2013)
c) Number of blocks: 12 Blocks viz., A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, C1, C3, Residential Block and
Club House Block

c) Number of blocks: 14 Blocks viz., A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, B4, B5, C1, C3, Residential
Block with Club House Block.
Present Scenario:
b) Under Construction: Block A4, Residential Block with Club House.

a) Built up area: 8,84081.62 sq m
b) Total plot area: 2,02,948.16 sq m (50.15 Acres)

1. SUMMARY OF THE BUILT-UP AREA

Sl no. Description Built up area in sq m
1 Buildings under Operation: Block A1, A2, A3,
2,85,826.76
B4 & C1:
2 Buildings under Construction: Block A4 and 2,99,466.77
Residential Buildings
3 Proposed Buildings: Block A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, 2,98,788.09
B5 and C3:
TOTAL 8,84,081.62
2.6.3 Land Use Pattern: The project site is located in commercial zone as per Revised Master Plan 2015
of Bangalore Development Authority. The project site is proposed to be developed by giving due
considerations to the amenities & services required by the occupants. The land-use pattern of the project site
is detailed in the following table.
Table 2.1 Land use pattern for the project

Sl Particulars EC obtained Modification and Remarks
No Expansion Proposal (Additional
sq m % sq m % area in sq m)
1 Total Plot area 2,01,430.60 100 2,02,948.16 100 + 1,517.56
2 Road widening - - 2,365.70 - -

area
3 Net plot area - - 2,00,582.46 - -
4 Ground Coverage
area 43,767 21.73 50,668.47 25.26 + 6901.47
5 Paved Area 85,148 42.27 71,270.44 35.53 - 13877.56
6 Landscape area 72,515 36.00 78,643.55 39.20 + 6128.55

FIGURE 2.5: MASTER PLAN OF THE PROJECT SITE:
2.7 DETAILS OF WATER CONSUMPTION:
The water requirement in the proposed project is for domestic purpose and firefighting purposes. It includes
the quantity of water required in the houses for drinking, bathing, cooking, washing etc., The quantity of water
required for domestic purposes depends on the habits, social status, climatic conditions and customs of the
people. In India on an average the domestic water consumption under normal conditions is about 135
liters/capita/day as per NBC, the details of domestic consumption are as follows:

Sl. Utility Consumption in Litres per

No. capita per day
1 Drinking 5
2 Bathing 20
3 Cooking 5
4 Washing of clothes
5 Utensils washing 40
6 Washing of floor
7 Flushing of Toilets 45
8 Others 20
Total 135
The total domestic water demand of the proposed project is worked based on 135 LPCD of domestic water
requirement, 45 LPCD for Commercial development / IT Park the total water requirement details are as under.
Table 2.2: WATER CONSUMPTION AND WASTEWATER DISCHARGE DETAILS: (AFTER EXPANSION
AND MODIFICATION PROPOSAL)
1. BLOCKS UNDER OPERATION:

Sl. Water consumption and wastewater discharge calculations
No.
A BLOCKS UNDER OPERATOIN: A1, A2, A3, B4 & C1
1 IT Park
FAR area (Excluding Parking Area) of Block A1, A2, A3, B4 & C1
= 1,75,452.77 sq m
2 Occupancy in the building (Considering 1 person per 10 sq m of FAR Area) = 1,75,452.77
/ 10 = 17,545 persons
3 Water requirement at 45 LPCD = 17,545 X 45
= 7,89,525 KLD or say 790 KLD
4 Wastewater discharged from the project: 790 X 0.9
= 638.1 or say 639 KLD
5 The Sewage from the above A1, A2, A3, B4 blocks is treated in STP of 1000 KLD
capacity (Modular technology) & C1 blocks is treated in 300 KLD STP

2. BLOCKS IN MODIFICATION AND EXPANSION PROPOSAL:
1 Water consumption and wastewater discharge calculations:

I BLOCKS IN MODIFICATION AND EXPANSION PROPOSAL: A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9,
B5, C3, Residential Block with Club House.
A Water Requirement for IT Park Blocks (A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, B5 &C3,)
1 FAR area of Blocks A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, B5 &C3 (Excluding Parking area) = 2,23,060.44
sq m
2 Occupancy in the building (Considering 1 person per 10 sq m of FAR Area) = 2,23,060.44
/ 10 = 22,306 Persons
3 Water requirement at 45 LPCD = 22,306 X 45 = 10,03,770 Liters/day
Or say 1004 KLD
4 Considering 15% extra for Drivers, Visitors and incidentals: 151 KLD
5 Water requirement for IT Blocks: 1004 + 151 = 1155 KLD
B Water Requirement for Residential Development:
1 Total no. of flats: 1538 flats
Total population assuming 5 persons per units.
Therefore, total population is
5 persons X 1538 units = 7,690 persons
Water requirement of the building by considering water requirement as 135 LPCD = 7,690
X 135 = 10,38,150 Liters/day or say 1039 KLD ---- (A)
2 Club House:
FAR area of Club house: 4655.91 sq m
Occupancy in the building (Considering 1 person per 10 sq m of FAR Area) = 466 persons
Water requirement at 70 LPCD = 466 X 70 = 32,620 Liters/day
or say 33 KLD ---- (B)
3 Water requirement for the Residential Development: A + B = 1039 + 33
= 1072 KLD
III Water Requirement for Blocks in Modification and Expansion Proposal (IT park and
Residential Development) = 790 + 1155 + 1072
= 3017 KLD
The Sewage from the above A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, B5 & C3 blocks is treated in three STP’s
of 1200 KLD, 450 KLD and 200 KLD capacity

2.7.1 Water Distribution System:

The proposed water supply scheme to cater to the public and domestic water requirement of the proposed
project consists of sourcing pre-treated potable water from Public supply into a common collection facility
known as the Raw Water Sump. The Raw Water Sump will be constructed in RCC. The water from the UG
sump will be pumped to overhead tank. The OHTs are staged on terrace depending on the contour of its
distribution network. The capacity of sumps / tanks of the project is as under.
Sl. No. Activity Block Present Status Tank Capacity

1. IT Park A1 Under Operation Fire Water Sump: 260 cum
Raw Water Sump: 203 cum
Treated Water Sump: 200 cum
2. IT Park A2 Under Operation Fire Water Tank: 260 cum
3. IT Park A3 Under Operation Fire Water Tank: 200 cum
4. IT Park A4 Proposed Fire Water Sump: 400 cum
Roof Water Sump: 30 cum
5. IT Park A5 & Proposed Fire Water Sump: 840 cum
A6 Raw Water Sump: 185 cum
Treated Water Sump: 185cum
6. IT Park B4 Under Operation Fire Water Sump: 260 cum
7. IT Park B5 Proposed Fire Water Sump: 260 cum
8. IT Park C1 Under Operation Fire Water Sump: 260 cum
Raw Water Sump:135 cum

9. IT Park C3 Proposed Fire Water Sump: 260 cum

Residential Proposed Fire Water Sump: 300 & 260 cum
Development Raw Water Sump: 218 & 258 cum
Treated Water Sump: 218 & 258
cum
Roof Water Sump: 80 & 80 cum
2.7.2 Sewage Generation & Disposal System:

Wastes of different type such as spent water from bath rooms, water closets/pans, house and street
washings, semi liquid waste of human excreta, refuse of house etc., are produced daily. If proper
arrangement for collection treatment and disposal of all the wastes produced are not made, unsanitary
conditions will develop and it will become impossible for public to live. Therefore, it is most essential to collect,
treat and dispose all the sanitary wastes produced. Generally, it has been observed that about 70 - 90 % of
the water supplied comes out as sewage. Therefore, total quantity of wastewater generated from the
proposed project is worked out as below:
Table 2.2: Water consumption and Waste water generation details (after modification and
expansion proposal)
Description Water required for Wastewater generation
Sl.no. the project (Assuming 90 % of the water
Supplied comes out as wastewater)
1 BLOCKS UNDER 790 KLD = 790 X 0.9
OPERATOIN: A1, A2, A3, B4 & = 638.1 or say 639 KLD
C1
2 Proposed blocks A4, A5, A6, 1155 KLD = 1155 X 0.9
A7, A8, A9, B5 &C3 = 1039.5 KLD or say 1040 KLD
3 Residential Development 1072 KLD = 1072 x 0.9
= 964.8 KLD or say 965 KLD
Total 3017 KLD 2644 KLD

SUMMARY OF STP CAPACITIES:

Sl. Activity Status STP capacity Remarks
No
Present Status
1 IT Park A1, A2, A3, B4 & C1 1 X 1000 under Operation
blocks under operation (Module) &
1 x 300
Modification and Exp. Proposal
1 BLOCKS Modification and Exp. 1200 KLD Proposed STP
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, Proposal
A6, A7 & A8
2 BLOCKS Modification and Exp. 450 KLD Proposed STP
B4,B5 & A9 Proposal
3 Block – C1 Under operation 300 KLD Existing STP
4 Block – C3 Modification and Exp. 200 KLD Proposed STP
Proposal
5 Residential block with Modification and Exp. 1000 KLD Existing STP
club house Proposal
EC is obtained for Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of 2,400 KLD (2 X 1,000 + 1 X 400 KLD) from MoEF,
Letter No. SEIAA: 148: CON: 2013 dated 3rd October 2013
Presently STP of 1000 KLD + 300 KLD is under Operation, along with these STP’s, the STP of 1200 KLD,
450 KLD & 200 KLD is proposed. Therefore, after completion of construction the project will have STPs of 1
X 1000 KLD, 1 X 300 KLD, 1 X 1200 KLD, 1 X 450 KLD & 1 X 200 KLD capacities.

TREATED SEWAGE DISPOSAL:

The quantity of treated sewage generated from the project is disposed as under:
a. Toilet Flushing:
Sl. Development Flushing water Population Total
No. requirement considered
1 IT Park: Blocks under 15 17,545 2,63,175 L/day or say
Operation (A1, A2, A3, B4 & 264 KLD
C1)
2 Proposed Modification:
a A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, B5 15 22,306 3,34,590 L/day or say
&C3 335 KLD
b Residential Development 35 7,690 2,69,150 L/day or say
270 KLD
Total NA 47,541 869 KLD
b. Gardening:
• Treated water used for gardening @ rate of 5 L/sq m/day
• Area available for landscape development is 78,643.55 sq m
= 78,643.55 X 5 = 3,93,217.75 L/day or say 394 KLD
C. Water Cooled Chillers Cooling Tower make up (Commercial facilities):

AC load in TR (Ton of Refrigeration) = 16,435
Quantity of water required for AC = 7 L/TR
No. of working hrs/day = 12 Hrs
Water requirement = AC Load X Working Hours X Water requirement/TR
= 16,435 X 12 X 7
= 13,80,120 L/day or say to use 1381 KLD

Figure 2.6 WATER BALANCE CHART
a) Blocks under Operation: (A1, A2, A3, B4 & C1) IT Park:
Total Raw Water

demand (Start Up)
790 KLD
Daily water
Requirement
526KLD
Recycle for Toilet
Flushing Wastewater generated 639 KLD
STP Capacity - 1000

KLD (Modular)
Toilet Flushing Landscape AC Cooling tower

264 KLD Development make up: 300 KLD
75 KLD

b) Proposed Modification and Expansion (IT Park): (A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, B5 &
C3):
Total Raw Water

demand (Start Up)
1155 KLD
Daily water
Requirement
820 KLD
Recycle for Toilet Wastewater generated 1040 KLD

Flushing
STP Capacity – 1200
KLD, 200 KLD & 450 KLD
Toilet Flushing AC Cooling tower

335 KLD make up: 705 KLD

c) Proposed Modification and Expansion (Residential Development): (Tower R1,

R2, R3, R4 with Club House):
Total Raw Water

demand (Start Up)
1072 KLD
Daily water
Requirement
802 KLD
Recycle for Wastewater generated 965 KLD

Toilet Flushing
Existing STP 1000 KLD
Capacity
Toilet Flushing Landscape AC Cooling tower

270 KLD Development: 282 Make up water 413
KLD KLD (IT Park)

d) Total Project (Scenario after modification and expansion): (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9,
B4, B5, C1, C3 & Residential Block With Club House)
Total Raw Water

demand (Start Up)
3017 KLD
Daily water
Requirement
2148 KLD
Recycle for Toilet
Flushing
Wastewater generated 2644 KLD
STP of 1 X 1000 KLD, 1 X 300 KLD, 1 X

1200 KLD, 1 X 450 KLD, 1 X 200 KLD
capacities.
Landscape AC Cooling tower

Toilet Flushing
Development: make up: 1381 KLD
869 KLD
394 KLD (IT Park)

2.7.3 Treatment Methodology & Design Details of proposed STP:

DESIGN DETAILS OF STP AND TREATMENT METHODOLOGY ADOPTED:
The general characteristic of sewage is considered as shown in the table below.
General characteristics:
pH : 7 – 10
BOD : 250 – 350 mg/L
COD : 500 – 600 mg/L
SS : 150 mg/lt.
The anticipated final water quality:

pH : 6–9
BOD : < 10 mg/L
COD : < 60 mg/L
SS : < 30 mg /L
TSS : < 10 mg/L
Residual Chlorine : > 1.0 mg/L
E.Coli : Nil
Treatment plant for treating sewage in the campus has been proposed for a capacity of 450 cum/day.
➢ MODE OF TREATMENT
It is proposed to setup a treatment plant for treating the domestic waste, kitchen waste adopting Sequencing
Batch Reactor using diffused aeration. The other modes of treatment considered before arriving at activated
sludge process are FAB (Fluidized Aerobic Bio Reactor), ASP (Activated Sludge Process) etc. The
advantages and disadvantages of each scheme, initial investment and maintenance cost etc were compared
and finally arrived at providing a STP using SBR – Sequencing Batch Reactor.
The units proposed for the proposed STP with Sequencing Batch Reactor are:
SL. No. Name of the Unit Purpose
1 Bar Screen Chamber For removing unwanted floating materials.
To even out the flow variations and continuous uniform mixing
2 Equalization Tank
operations with course bubble.
Activated Sludge Process for developing the bacterial culture,

which stabilizes the waste using submerged aerators. The SBR will
3 Sequencing Batch Reactor
also act as Secondary clarifier during the settle process and as a
pre-filtration tank during the decant phase. During the decant phase

only the supernatant is removed from the reactor and taken up for
tertiary treatment.
4 Pressure Sand Filter To filter out suspended solids if any in the treated water.
5 Activated Carbon Filter To remove color and Odor if any in the filtered water.
To disinfect the treated water to make it safe to come in contact
6 Chlorinator with humans so that the treated water can be used for gardening /
allied uses.
➢ METHOD ADOPTED FOR THE DESIGN

The Sewage Treatment Plant is designed SBR (Sequencing Batch Reactor). The system is designed for
operating up to a maximum of 3 cycles in 24 hours period.
➢ STP
Since the plant is designed @ 450 KLD capacity and the Aeration System is designed per batch with two
SBR reactor tank. The Capacities of the Raw Sewage Pump / Filter Feed Pump are designed to ensure
a minimum optimum time in Decant cycles of the SBR.

TREATMENT FLOW CHART

450 KLD Raw Sewage

Bar Screen
chamber
Equalization Tank
Excess sludge
Disposed in to SBR-01 SBR-02
Filter Press for
Drying
Decant Tank
PSF
ACF
Chlorine Dosage
Final Holding SBR- Sequential Batch

Tank Reactor
PSF- Pressure Sand
Filter
To Reuse for Flushing ACF- Activated
/ Gardening purposes Carbon Filter
➢ DESIGN OF THE INDIVIDUAL UNITS

Bar Screen Chamber:

Provide a chamber of size 1.0 m x 0.60 m to suit sewer gradient to accommodate an inclined bar screen with
opening less than 10 mm. Provide a bar screen of 20 X 6 mm flats with 10mm spacing in between as coarse
bar screen and provide a 1.0 m x 0.60m bar screen with 10mm sq openings as a Fine Bar Screen.
Equalization tank:
The flow from the bar screen chamber is let into the equalization tank. This tank is provided to even out the
flow variation, and to provide a continuous feed into the secondary biological treatment units.
Design flow = 450,000 Lit/day
Average flow = 16Hours
Provide Equalization Tank with a HRT of 6 Hours (holding capacity)
Hence required volume of the tank = 168.75m3
Provide a tank of 169,000 Lit. Capacity.
The tank size would be (67.6 Sq.m x 2.5 m) (Effective volume)
Sequencing Batch Reactor with Diffused Aeration:
Flow = 450 KLD.
BOD after treatment <10 mg/L
Assumption:
F/M ratio = 0.10
MLSS = 8000 mg/L when tank is full
Total BOD load = 157.5 kg/day
No of Reactors = 2 Nos
No of Cycles per reactor = 3 Nos
Decant Fraction of Aeration Tank = 40%
Fill Volume Per Batch = 150 Cumec
Volume of Each Reactor = 188 Cumec
Recommended Volume of Each Reactor = 188 Cumec
Over All volume of SBR = 376 Cumec
Hence provide SBR tank of capacity 376,000 liters capacity.
The aeration tank size required will be of dimension 83.6 Sqm x 4.5m SWD (effective volume).
Calculation of Air Volume

"BOD5 after treatment <10 mg/lit
"BOD5 Loading = 350 mg/lit
"Total BOD5 load = 450 x 1000 x 350 kg/day
1000000
"Total BOD5 load = 157.5 kg/day
BOD5 load in Kg/day in the aeration tank = 157.5 Kg
Oxygen required in Kg/day = 315.0kg/day

(2 kgs of Oxygen is required for every Kg of BOD5 to be removed)

% of Oxygen in air = 0.21
Density of air = 1.2
Air Volume required per day = 1250.0 m3 of 02 / day
No. of hours of oxygenation = 10.5
= 119.0 m3 / hr
Diffuser Transfer efficiency = 119/0.27
(27% for 4.5m submergence) = 441.0 m3 / hr
Hence, Air volume required in Aeration tank = 441.0x 30% extra
= 573.0 m3 / hr
Air volume required in each Aeration tank = 287.0 m3 / hr
Equalization 20% of Air Volume of Aeration tank = 115.0 m3 / hr
Sludge Holding Tank + Decant Tank + Treated
Water Tank = 115.0 m3 / hr

Therefore, Total air requirement in Cum. / Day = 520.0 m3 / hr
Pressure Sand Filter:

Flow = 450,000 Lt/day
Loading rate = 12 Cumec/ Sqm. /Hr
Considering the operation of 15 hours of filter
Provide a Pressure Sand filter of 1900 mm dia with sand as media over layer, under drainpipe, laterals face
piping etc.,
Activated Carbon Filter:

Flow = 450,000 liter/day
Loading rate = 12 Cumec/Sqm/hr.
Considering the operation of 15 hours of filter provide an Activated carbon filter of 1900mm diameter with
activated carbon filter media with under drainpipe, lateral face piping.
Chlorination:
The filtered water is further chlorinated through an online automatic chlorination system with electronic dosing
pump for disaffection. Provide one no. 300 Lts capacity automatic Chlorinator with electronic metering pump
to ensure the residual chlorine level to be less than 2 PPM for disinfect ion so that it will not affect the
plantations. The Chlorinator shall be coupled with the filter outlet.
Pumps:
A. Provide 2 Nos. Sewage transfer pumps (one working and one standby)

Capacity : 25.0 KLH @ 15m head

Type : Centrifugal pumps
Solid handling size : Up to 40 mm
Duty: To pump the sewage from the Equalization tank to the SBR Tank.
B. Provide 1 No. Sludge transfer

Capacity : 20 KLH/hr @ 15 m head
: centrifugal Pumps
Duty: To pump the sludge from the SBR tank to the Sludge Holding Tank and from there dried using
mechanical filter press.
C. Provide 2 Nos. Filter feed pumps (one working and one standby)
Capacity : 30.0 KLH @ 35 m head
: centrifugal pumps, self-priming
Duty: To pump the Treated effluent from the Pre-filtration tank through the Pressure Sand Filter and Activated
Carbon Filter.
THE CIVIL UNITS AND ITS SIZES AS DESIGNED ARE:
Sl. No Name of the Unit Size in m.
1 Bar Screen Chamber (1.0 x 0.6) m
2 Equalization Tank (67.6 Sq.m x 2.5 m) m SWD
3 Sequencing Batch Reactor (83.6 Sq.m x 4.5) m SWD
4 Decant Tank (60.0 Sq.m x 2.5) m SWD
5 Final effluent tank (60.0 Sq.m x 4.5) m SWD

6 Pressure Sand Filter 1900 mm dia and 2400 mm height
7 Activated Carbon Filter 1900 mm dia and 2400 mm height
8 Chlorinator 300 lts capacity
Mechanical Equipment Proposed

SL NO ITEM Qty

1 Bar Screen 1 No.

2 Raw sewage Pumps 2 Nos.
3 Air Blowers 4 Nos.
4 Sludge Transfer pumps 1 No.
5 Pressure Sand Filter 1 No.
6 Activated Carbon Filter 1 No.
7 Filter Feed Pumps 2 Nos.
8 Chlorinator 1 No.
➢ MODE OF TREATMENT
It is proposed to setup a treatment plant for treating the domestic waste, kitchen waste adopting
Sequencing Batch Reactor using diffused aeration. The other modes of treatment considered before
arriving at activated sludge process are FAB (Fluidized Aerobic Bio Reactor), ASP (Activated Sludge
Process) etc. The advantages and disadvantages of the each scheme, initial investment and
maintenance cost etc were compared and finally arrived at providing a STP using SBR – Sequencing
Batch Reactor.
2 Equalization Tank
Activated Sludge Process for developing the bacterial culture, which
stabilizes the waste using submerged aerators. The SBR will also act as
Sequencing Batch
3 Secondary clarifier during the settle process and as a pre-filtration tank
Reactor
during the decant phase. During the decant phase only the supernatant
is removed from the reactor and taken up for tertiary treatment.
To disinfect the treated water to make it safe to come in contact with
6 Chlorinator humans so that the treated water can be used for gardening / allied
uses.

➢ METHOD ADOPTED FOR THE DESIGN

➢ STP
Since the plant is designed @ 200 KLD capacity and the Aeration System is designed for one SBR
reactor tank. The Capacities of the Raw Sewage Pump / Filter Feed Pump are designed to ensure a
minimum optimum time in Decant cycles of the SBR.


200 KLD Raw Sewage
Bar Screen chamber
Equalization Tank
Excess sludge
Disposed in to
SBR-01 SBR-02
Filter Press for
Drying
Decant Tank
PSF
ACF
Chlorine Dosage
SBR- Sequential Batch
Final Holding Tank Reactor
PSF- Pressure Sand
Filter

DESIGN OF THE INDIVIDUAL UNITS

Bar Screen Chamber:
Equalization tank:
The tank size would be (30.0 Sq.m x 2.5 m) (Effective volume)

Flow = 200 KLD.
Assumption:
F/M ratio = 0.10
Total BOD load = 70.0 kg/day
"Total BOD5 load = 200x 1000 x 350kg/day
1000000

BOD5 load in Kg/day in the aeration tank = 70.0 Kg

Oxygen required in Kg/day = 140.0kg/day
= 52.9 m3 / hr
Diffuser Transfer efficiency = 52.9/0.27
(27% for 4.5m submergence)
= 196.0 m3 / hr
Hence, Air volume required in Aeration tank = 196.0x 30% extra
= 255.0 m3 / hr
Air volume required in each Aeration tank = 255.0 m3 / hr
Equalization 20% of Air Volume of Aeration tank = 51.0 m3 / hr
Water Tank = 51.0 m3 / hr
Therefore, Total air requirement in Cum. / Day = 360.0 m3 / hr

Flow = 200,000 Lt/day
piping etc.,

Flow =200,000 liter/day
Chlorination:

Pumps:

Capacity : 10.0 KLH/hr @ 15 m head
: centrifugal Pumps
Carbon Filter.



SL NO ITEM Qty
1 Bar Screen 1 No.
8 Chlorinator 1 No.
MODE OF TREATMENT
It is proposed to setup a treatment plant for treating the domestic waste, kitchen waste adopting Sequencing
Batch Reactor using diffused aeration. The other modes of treatment considered before arriving at activated
sludge process are FAB (Fluidized Aerobic Bio Reactor), ASP (Activated Sludge Process) etc. The
advantages and disadvantages of each scheme, initial investment and maintenance cost etc were compared
and finally arrived at providing a STP using SBR – Sequencing Batch Reactor.

2 Equalization Tank
Activated Sludge Process for developing the bacterial culture,
which stabilizes the waste using submerged aerators. The SBR
will also act as Secondary clarifier during the settle process and
3 Sequencing Batch Reactor
as a pre-filtration tank during the decant phase. During the decant
phase only the supernatant is removed from the reactor and taken
up for tertiary treatment.

To disinfect the treated water to make it safe to come in contact

6 Chlorinator with humans so that the treated water can be used for gardening /
allied uses.
METHOD ADOPTED FOR THE DESIGN

STP
Since the plant is designed @ 1200 KLD capacity and the Aeration System is designed per batch with two
SBR reactor tank. The Capacities of the Raw Sewage Pump / Filter Feed Pump are designed to ensure a
minimum optimum time in Decant cycles of the SBR.


1200 KLD Raw Sewage
Bar Screen
chamber
Equalization Tank
Excess sludge
Disposed in to SBR-01 SBR-02
Filter Press for
Drying
Decant Tank
PSF
ACF
Chlorine Dosage
SBR- Sequential Batch

Final Holding
Reactor
Tank
PSF- Pressure Sand
Filter

DESIGN OF THE INDIVIDUAL UNITS

Bar Screen Chamber:
Equalization tank:
The tank size would be (180 Sq.m x 2.5 m) (Effective volume)

Flow = 1200 KLD
Assumption:
F/M ratio = 0.10
Total BOD load = 420 kg/day

"Total BOD5 load = 1200 x 1000 x 350 kg/day
1000000


BOD5 load in Kg/day in the aeration tank = 420 Kg
Oxygen required in Kg/day = 840 kg/day
= 317.5 m3 / hr
Diffuser Transfer efficiency = 317.5/0.27
(27% for 4.5m submergence)
= 1176 m3 / hr
Hence, Air volume required in Aeration tank = 1176 x 30% extra
= 1529 m3 / hr
Air volume required in each Aeration tank = 764 m3 / hr
Equalization 20% of Air Volume of Aeration tank = 306 m3 / hr
Water Tank = 306 m3 / hr
Therefore Total air requirement in Cum. / Day = 1380.0 m3 / hr

Flow = 1,200,000 Lt/day
piping etc.,

Flow =1,200,000 liter/day
Chlorination:

Pumps:

Capacity : 30 KLH/hr @ 15 m head
: centrifugal Pumps
Carbon Filter.




SL NO ITEM Qty
1 Bar Screen 1 No.
8 Chlorinator 1 No.
Conclusions:
The STP would be able to treat the sewage to the standards prescribed by the PCB with treated BOD levels
less than 10 mg/lit. The treated water is safe to come in contact as the chlorination is done to kill the bacteria
disinfection. The treated water will be consumed in irrigation, flushing toilets as well as washing pavements
and driveways.
Figure 2.7: STP FLOW DIAGRAM

2.8 SITE CLEARANCE AND PROPOSED LANDSCAPING:
The project site is barren land without any vegetation. In the project 1500 new trees are proposed to be
planted in the site. The landscape of project site has been planned to provide a clean, healthy and beautiful
green environment for the people. Within the proposed project site 74% is open space, and in this about
39.20% of the total space has been designated for landscape development and has been designed to achieve
a blend between modern building and various species of plants, shrubs, to create a clean, healthy and
aesthetic environment that provides a visual retreat and relaxation to the occupants of these buildings. Most
of the plant species proposed to be planted in the project will have better environmental value in terms of
helping soil texture building, less maintenance, help bio diversity by producing nectars, fruits etc., which
attract birds and insects. The proposed Landscape area in the project is proposed with combination of
evergreen trees and ornamental flowering trees and palms.
PROPOSED TREES
No. Botanical Name Common Name
1 Michelia champaca Champaca
2 Thespesia populnea Indian Tulip tree
3 Aegle marmelos Stone apple, Beli fruit, Wood apple
4 Azadirachta indica Margosa tree, Neem
5 Sapindus emarginatus Soapnut tree, Kookatakayi, Soapberry
6 Butea monosperma Parrot tree, Palash, Dhak, Tesu , Bastard Teak
7 Pongamia pinnata Honge, Indian Beech tree
8 Bauhinia purpurea Devakanchan, Purple Butterfly tree
9 Cassia fistula Golden shower tree, Indian Laburnum
10 Saraca asoca Ashoka tree
11 Ixora brachiata Gorbale, Torchwood Ixora, Gurani, Kurati
12 Holarrhena pubescens Indrajao, Bitter Oleander, Easter tree
13 Mangifera indica Mango
14 Phyllanthus emblica Amla, Indian Gooseberry
15 Psidium guajava Guava
15 Grevillea robusta Silver Oak
16 Tectona grandis Teak
17 Cynadon dactylon Bermuda grass
18 Zoysia teunifolia Mexican grass
19 Astytasia Gangetica Chinese violet
20 Dainthus alpinus Alpine pink
21 Dianthus Sunflower

2.8.1 DESCRIPTION OF MITIGATION MEASURES INCORPORATED INTO THE PROJECT TO MEET

ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS, ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, OR OTHER EIA
REQUIREMENTS:
2.8.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASE:

2.8.2.1 Water Demand & Wastewater Discharge from Labor Camps:
Domestic water requirements during construction phase.
Total number of manpower required : 500
Water requirements @ of 100 LPCD : 500 x 100 = 50,000 L/day
Total domestic water requirements : 50 KLD
Wastewater discharge (Considering 90% of water consumed comes out as wastewater)
= 50,000 X 0.90 = 45,000 L/day or say 45 KLD
The wastewater generated will be treated in existing block Sewage Treatment Plant and the treated
sewage will be reused for flushing and dust suppression.
2.8.2.2 Manpower Requirement:

i) No. of Skilled workers - 500 persons
ii) No. of semi-skilled workers - 100 persons
iii) No. of unskilled workers – 400 persons
Details of Project Implementation Team are appended as Figure 2.4.
2.8.2.3 Compliance of acts related to employee’s services:

The project proponents intend to comply to the following acts regarding for the workers working in the
construction site.
a) Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
b) Contractors All Risk Insurance Policy.
c) Workmen’s Compensation (General) Policy.
d) Employees Provident Fund Scheme.
e) Employee's State Insurance Corporation.
f) Register of Workmen, Muster Roll / Attendance Register, Wages / Salary Register, Leave With wages
Register, Overtime Register, Sample Wages Slip.
g) Contact labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act 1970.
h) Inter-state migrant workmen (Regulation of Employment & Condition of Services) Act 1979.
i) The Building and other construction workers (Regulation & Employment of Service) Act, 1996.

Figure2.8: Project Implementation Team

2.8.2.4 SOLID WASTE GENERATION & MANAGEMENT:

DOMESTIC GARBAGE:
The total manpower : 500
Considering solid waste generation @ 0.2 kg/capita/day
Total solid waste generation : 500 x 0.2 = 25 Kg/day
Presently, Blocks A1, A2, A3, B4 & C1 are under Operation and the Organic Waste generated from these
blocks is treated in Organic Converter. The domestic organic waste from the construction site will also be
treated in the same Organic Convertor.
EARTH EXCAVATION & CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS DISPOSAL:
The buildings of the proposed project have Basement Floors and excavation is necessary. The total quantity
of excavated soil is about 2,23,000 cum. About 78,000 cum will be used for landscape development, 69,000
cum will be used for backfilling and 76,000 cum will be used for Road formation and hardscaping activities
within the project site. About 1000 cum of construction debris generated will be used as preparatory for road
formation within the project site.
TEMPORARY STRUCTURES:
Presently about 250 construction workers are engaged for construction activities. (Construction of Block A4
and Residential is under progress). Further, additional 250 workers will be engaged for modification and
expansion proposal. 50 Sheds and 30 Toilets with bathrooms are provided for construction workers and
additional sheds and facilities will be provided for workers once construction of new blocks are started. The
temporary structures are made during the construction phase such as workers sheds; storage yards for
construction materials will be dismantled and re-used for future developmental activities.
2.8.2.5 POWER REQUIREMENT:

Temporary power of 100 kVA will be obtained from BESCOM to operate construction machinery and general
lighting for workers shed.
DG set of 2 X 50 kVA capacity DG sets are proposed to serve as backup power supply during power failure.
Table 2.3 Air pollution sources during construction phase

Sl. Stack Details Stack Attached to
No
Physical Details D.G Set
1 Capacity 2 X 50 kVA capacity
2 Fuel quantity 10 L/hr
3 Fuel used Ultra-Pure Low Sulphur Content
Diesel

4 Stack height Chimneys (Above roof level) of 3 m

for each DG set.
5 Stack diameter 80 mm
Emission Details
1 Sulphur dioxide 0.06835 g/s
2 Suspended Particulate 0.02794 g/s
Matter (SPM)
3 Oxides of Nitrogen 0.18625 g/s
2.9 OCCUPANCY PHASE:

2.9.1 Water Supply, Discharge, Treatment & Disposal Details:
The main issues of concern from the environmental point of view are the proper treatment & disposal of
domestic sewage, management of domestic garbage and adequate measures for controlling the noise
pollution from generators. A description of the above-mentioned aspects is detailed in the following sections.
2.9.2 Source of water Supply:
The water supply is from BWSSB Sources.
2.9.3 Storm water management system:

In general, the rainwater from terraces and other elevated open areas is proposed to be collected through
rainwater down-take pipes connected to catch basins. The rain water from hard courts and landscaped area
shall be collected by catch basins through a RCC pipe network/open drains with gratings and connected to
the storm water manholes/channels in the project. The collected water from the catch basins will be diverted
to rain water harvesting pits. Provision is to be made for rain water harvesting as required by the Codes.
2.10 RAIN WATER HARVESTING AND GROUNDWATER RECHARGING:

Rain is the first form of water in the hydrological cycle and hence it is considered as a primary source of fresh
water to sustain life on earth. Rivers, lakes (surface water) and groundwater are all secondary sources of
water. At present, we depend solely on these secondary sources of water for all our fresh water needs and
in the process the primary source of water i.e., rainwater is totally neglected. Therefore, the concept of
harvesting rainwater to find its optimum use finds relevance in today’s scenario of all the secondary sources
of water i.e., surface and subsurface water sources, there has been extensive tapping or abstraction of
groundwater over the years to cater to all the human needs. This has resulted in drastic depletion of
groundwater. In addition to this, due to rapid industrialization and urbanization, several impervious structures
have come up thereby reducing the unpaved areas, which hitherto were helping the natural recharge of
groundwater. Therefore, the concept of rain water harvesting along with groundwater recharging is gaining
importance in today’s world.

2.10.1 VOLUME OF RAIN WATER HARVESTED:

The total quantity of water i.e., received in the form of rainfall over an area is called the rain water endowment
of that area, out of which the amount of water that can be effectively harvested is called the rain water
harvesting potential.
Rain Water harvesting potential = Intensity of Rainfall (m) x Roof Area x Impermeability Factor.
The collection efficiency accounts for the fact that all the rain water falling over an area cannot be effectively
harvested due to losses on account of evaporation, spillage or run off etc.,
According to the data available from the Indian Meteorological Department, the Average annual rainfall
around month of September = 194.80 mm
Assuming that about 90 % Rainfall can be effectively harvested.
Number of Rainy Days = 9.3
Therefore the I.R = 194.80/9.3= 20.94 mm/day or 0.02094 m/day
or 0.021 m/day
Quantity of Rain Water that can be harvested from the building is as follows.
Sl. Description Top Floor area Area (Considering 75 Quantity of rainwater
No. (sq m) % of floor area) harvested (*)
1. Blocks under Operation
Block A1 4934.21 3700.65 70
Block A2 1629.25 1221.93 23
Block A3 3341.5 2506.12 47
Block B4 2743.79 2057.84 39
Block C1 4274.83 3206.12 61
Total 240 KLD
2. Proposed blocks (IT Park)
Block A4 3889.82 2917.36 55
Block A5 & 6539.86 4904.89 93
A6
Block A7 610.66 457.99 9
Block A8 2400 1800 34
Block A9 3800 2850 54
Block B5 1678.98 1259.23 24
Block C3 2904.32 2178.24 42

3. Residential Development
Tower R1 1737.39 1303.04 25
Tower R2 1536.63 1152.47 22
Tower R3 1115.19 836.39 16
Tower R4 4376.24 3282.18 62
436 cum/day
Total
Storm water disposal is divided into 2 Groups:

• Terrace Storm water disposal: The entire rainwater from the terrace would be disposed through suitable
rain water pipes and collecting in the dedicated rain water collection sump, which is proposed at site
level. This water will be utilized for domestic purpose (as detailed in VOLUME OF RAIN WATER
HARVESTED).
• Site (Paved and landscape area) Storm water disposal: The entire storm water from the site would be
disposed of through suitable RCC Box drainage system to the rainwater recharge pits and the excess is
diverted to external storm water drainage.
The amount of storm water that the paved area will produce can be determined by considering the
impermeability factor to be 0.9.
Q = 0.021 x 71,270.44 sq m x 0.9 = 1347.01 cum/day or say 1348 cum/day
The amount of storm water that the landscaped area will produce can be determined by considering
the impermeability factor to be 0.3
Q = 0.021 x 78,643.55sq m x 0.3
= 495.45 cum/day or say 496 cum/day
The Total amount of storm water = paved area + landscaped area

= 496 + 1348 cum/day
= 1844 cum/day
The Proponents shall also Provide Recharging Pits along the inner periphery of the boundary wall with
recharging pit of size 1.2 m dia x 2.5 m deep spaced at 20 m center to center. These recharging pits are
filled with graded media comprising of Boulder at bottom and with coarse aggregates to facilitate
percolation of harvested rain water to Recharge Ground Water table. The Recharge Pits are interconnected
in such a way that the rain led to the first recharge pit is also led to the next pit. The excess rain water shall
be drained off to the storm water drain.

2.11 SOLID WASTE GENERATION & ITS MANAGEMENT:

2.11.1 Domestic solid waste management:
The wastes that are generated from the day to day activities which are in solid form are categorized as solid
wastes. Solid Wastes include dry refuse of house and street sweepings, crockery, Kitchen Wastes, electronic
wastes. Collection, disposal and management of Solid Wastes are very important to avoid the nuisance and
unhygienic conditions. The quantity of solid waste generated from project is calculated as under table 2.4.
Table 2.4: Quantity of solid waste generated from project.
Sl. No. Solid Waste Generation Details

A EC OBTAINED:
1 Quantity of Solid Waste Generated = 8245 Kg/day
a) Organic solid waste: 60% of the total waste:4947 Kg/day
a) Inorganic solid waste: 40% of the total waste:3298 Kg/day
B BLOCKS UNDER OPERATION (A1, A2, A3, B4 & C1)
1. Total no. of occupants from the above 5 blocks: 17,545
Assuming solid waste generation rate as 0.2 kg/person/day for IT blocks
Quantity of Solid Waste Generated = 17,545 X 0.2
= 3,509 Kg/day
a) Organic solid waste: 60% of the total waste: 2,105 Kg/day
b) Inorganic solid waste: 40% of the total waste: 1,004 Kg/day
The Solid waste from the above blocks is presently treated in Organic Convertor and the
product is being used as manure for Landscape development. The inorganic waste from these
blocks is sent for recycling.
2. PROPOSED MODIFICATION AND EXPANSION:
Blocks in the IT Park: (A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, B5 &C3)
Total no. of occupants: 22,306
Assuming solid waste generation rate as 0.2 kg/person/day for IT blocks
= 4,407.2 or say 4,408 Kg/day -----(A)
Residential Development:
Total no. of occupants in the residential development: 7,690
Assuming solid waste generation rate as 0.4 kg/person/day for Residential blocks
= 3,076 Kg/day ----- (B)
Total Quantity of Solid Waste generated from Modification and Expansion proposal = A + B
= 4,408 + 3,076 = 7,484 Kg/day

b) Organic solid waste: 60% of the total waste: 4,490 Kg/day

c) Inorganic solid waste: 40% of the total waste: 2,994 Kg/day
3. Additional Organic Converter of suitable capacity will be installed for the modification and
expansion blocks
Total solid waste generation from the project is 10,993 Kg/day
Per capita generation of refuse from residential establishments: 0.3 to 0.6 kg/capita/day according to the
Manual on Municipal Solid Waste Management (first edition) – Pg. 48, 3.3.6.2.
The solid Wastes generated will be segregated at its point of generation and collected separately in different
color coded Synthetic Bins depending upon the basis of its Bio Degradability at a common designated point.
The collection and disposal of the solid wastes from the Project is done in such a way that it is scientifically
disposed without causing eyesore or any adverse effects to the surrounding environment. Organic solid
waste from the project will be treated in an organic converter and is used as manure for Landscape or used
as fuel. The inorganic solid waste will be sent for recycling.

Figure 2.9: ORGANIC WASTE CONVERTER

Figure 2.10: Operational procedure of Organic Converter
Fuel pellets needs 2-3 days of sun drying and bio-manure needs 10-15 days of curing time in open space.
The compost formed by this method will have a pH value of 6.5 – 7.5 C: N ratio of 15:1 and organic matter
of 40 – 50%. There will not be any pathogens and the pellets manufactured will have a calorific value of 3500
to 4000 Kcal/kg.

2.11.2 Secondary sludge from STPs:

The solid waste generated from the STP’s of secondary settling units is in the form of stabilized secondary
sludge. Then is passed through the Plate & Frame filter press, the solids obtained as semi solid cakes are
used as organic manure for the development of plantations within the premises of the project. The quantity
of secondary sludge from the secondary settling units of the treatment
* Rate: 3150 m3/day and Sludge: 1134 Kg/Day
2.11.3 Hazardous waste:

The Hazardous waste generated from the project is waste oil of about 750 – 1000 Liters/annum which will be
stored is oil sealed barrels and disposed to KSPCB approved and CPCB register waste oil re-processors.
Authorization will be obtained from KSPCB as per Hazardous & Other Wastes (Management &
Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
2.11.4 Bio-medical waste:

The Bio Medical Waste generated from the project will be collected and segregated at source based on their
categorization as per the Biomedical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules in Color coded bags and
containers and will be disposed as per the guidelines. Common designated place will be earmarked for the
storage of bio medical waste and will be disposed scientifically.
2.11.5 e – waste:
The electronic waste (e-waste) such as radios, televisions, computer and its components, used batteries,
etc. from the project will be segregated, collected and stored at a designated place and will be handed over
to authorized recyclers.
2.12 AIR POLLUTION SOURCES & ITS MANAGEMENT:

The anticipated power required for the project (about 1768 kVA) will be augmented from BESCOM. The
primary sources of air pollution from the establishment are from the operation of diesel generator sets, which
are used as an alternative source of power supply during the emergencies of power failure from
KPTCL/BESCOM. The proposed project will be provided with DG set of following capacity and is installed to
serve as an alternative back up source of power supply in the event of break down power supply BESCOM.
The details of capacities & fuel consumption for the DG sets are given below.

Table 2.5: Air Pollution Sources for the Proposed Project:

Sl. No. Stack Details Stack Attached to
Physical Details D.G Set.
1. Capacity. EC obtained:
3 X 1010 kVA, 4 X 1250 kVA, 4 X 500 kVA, 4 X 750 kVA & 27 X 1500
kVA capacity.
DG sets under Operation (Block A1, A2, A3, B4 & C1) Blocks: 3 X 1010
kVA, 4 X 1250 kVA, 1 X 750 kVA and 11 X 1500 kVA capacity.
DG sets Proposed: 4 X 500 kVA, 7 X 750 kVA, 4 x 1010 kVA, 2 x 1250

KVA and 25 X 1500 kVA capacity DG sets are proposed along with the
DG sets which are under operation.
2. Fuel quantity. Low Sulphur content Diesel consumption is
202 L/hr, 250 L/hr, 150 L/hr & 1300 L/hr for each DG set of 1,010 kVA,
1,250 kVA, 750 kVA & 1500 kVA capacity DG sets respectively which
are under operation.
For Proposed DG Sets: 100 L/hr, 150 L/hr, 202 L/hr, 250 L/hr & 300
L/hr for each DG set of 500 kVA, 750 kVA, 1010 kVA, 1250 KVA and
1500 kVA capacity DG sets respectively.
3. Fuel used. Ultra-Pure Low Sulphur Content Diesel
4. Stack height. Chimneys (Above roof level) of 6 m for each 500 kVA, 7 m for each 750
kVA, 9 m for each 1010 kVA and 10m for each 1250 and 1500 kVA
capacity DG sets
5. Stack diameter. 500 kVA: 1 x 200 mm
750 kVA: 2 x 200 mm or 1 x 400 mm
1010, 1250 and 1500 kVA: 2 x 250 mm or 1 x 500 mm
Emission Details
1. Sulphur dioxide 0.00149 g/s for each DG set of 500 kVA
0.04101 g/s for each DG set of 750 kVA

2. Suspended 0.02734 g/s for each DG set of 500 kVA

Particulate Matter 0.01676 g/s for each DG set of 750 kVA
(SPM) 0.02257 g/s for each DG set of 1010 kVA
3. Oxides of 0.0447 g/s for each DG set of 500 kVA
Nitrogen 0.5811 g/s for each DG set of 750 kVA
2.13 NOISE GENERATION SOURCES:

Major noise producing sources are expected to be from operation of DG sets and by vehicular movements
from and to the proposed project site. The DG sets are provided with acoustic enclosures to control the noise
levels in such a way that they are within the permissible limits (<55 dB) specified for ambient noise levels.
Moreover the DG sets are operated only during emergencies when there is power failure.
2.14 Type of building material to be used:

2.14.1 APPROXIMATE QUANTITIES OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS USED
The following table lists the approximate quantities of construction materials proposed to be used
Table2.6: Approximate quantities of construction materials required
Description Unit Quantity
Cement Bags 12,58,300
Sand MT 1,25,300
Aggregate MT 1,75,500
Reinforcement MT 15,800
Str. Steel MT 800
Vitrified Tiles sq m 1,35,000
Marble / Granite sq m 22,500
Kotah Stone sq m 21,800
Glass sq m 5,800
Aluminum MT 175
The construction materials are proposed to be obtained from the dealers in the surrounding areas.
2.14.2 STRUCTURAL ASPECTS:

The proposed project is aimed to provide a safe and stable structure. The following structural elements are
considered while designing the building.

LOADS:
A. Dead loads:
Dead load shall include weight of all structural and architectural components. Self-weight of the materials
shall be calculated on the basis of unit weights given in IS: 875.
B. Live loads: Following live loads are considered while designing the structural elements apart from the dead
loads as per codes.
Sl. Particulars Loads considered
No.
1 Lobby 400 kg/ sq m
2 Toilets 400 kg/ sq m
3 Lift machine rooms 1000 kg/ sq m or as per actuals
4 Electrical rooms 750 kg/ sq m or as per actuals
5 UPS rooms 1250 kg/ sq m or as per actuals
6 Server rooms 1200 kg/ sq m or as per actuals
7 Terraces 400 kg/sq m
C. Gardening/Landscape loads: As per actuals.

D. Equipment loads: Chillers, antenna towers as per actuals.
E. Wind load:
Wind loads for design of structures shall be based on the design wind speeds arrived at based on IS: 875-
1987.
The parameters for calculation of design wind speed as per IS:875-1987 is as follows
Basic wind speed, Vb 33 m/s
Risk coefficient, K1 1.0
Terrain, height, structure size factor, To suit the height of the structure for terrain category - 1
K2 and class A or appropriate.
Topography factor, K3 1.0
The external and internal pressure co-efficient shall be as per respective clauses of IS: 875

Fig 2.11: Wind zoning map
Fig 2.12: Seismic zoning map

F. Seismic load:
Zone : II
Zone factor : 0.10
Importance factor : 1.00
Response reduction factor : 3.0
Average response acceleration coefficient (sa/g) : As per soil conditions
Infill panels : No infill panels
Detailing as per IS-13920-2002 : Ordinary moment
Resistant frame with wall : Torsional force due to mass and
stiffness irregularities in the
building shall be accounted in
analysis & design appropriately.
G. Temperature and shrinkage effect:

Horizontal floor displacement due to differential temperatures and shrinkage is of importance in long concrete
buildings. It can be taken care of by either providing expansion joints at an appropriate spacing or designing
structural members for the additional moments caused by the temperature and shrinkage effects. Pour strips
at suitable locations shall also be considered where required.
MATERIALS:
Materials specified will conform to the latest edition of the relevant Indian Standards or other accepted
standard. Specifications for materials will include for sampling and testing as stipulated in the design
standards.
A. Concrete:
A) All structural concrete shall have cube-crushing strength varying from M25 to M40 N/sq m at 28 days.
B) Plain cement concrete shall have cube crushing strength of 10 N/sq.mm (M10) at 28 days.
B. Reinforcement steel:
All reinforcement shall confirm to IS: 1786 – 1985 having minimum yield strength of 500 N/sq.mm.
C. Structural steel:
All structural steel shall confirm to IS: 2062 with minimum yield strength of 250 N/sq.mm
D. Expansion joint material

Elastomeric expansion material – React 1000, Sonalastic NP2.
E. Water proofing material

Physical membrane such as elastomeric modified oxidized bituminous membrane (APP modified membrane
/ polyurethane spray applied membrane / SBS membranes).

F. Mechanical splicing material

Moment coupler – threaded type
Table 2.7: IS STANDARDS – MATERIAL
IS : 269–198 Specification for ordinary, rapid hardening and low heat Portland cement.
IS : 455 – 1989 Specification for Portland blast furnace slag cement
IS : 1489 -1991 Specification for Portland pozzolana cement
IS : 4031 -1991 Method of physical tests for Portland cement
IS : 383 - 1970 Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from natural sources for
concrete
IS : 516 -1959 Method of test for strength of concrete
IS : 1199 -1959 Method of sampling and analysis of concrete
IS : 432-1982 Specification for mild steel and medium tensile steel bars and hard drawn
steel wire for concrete reinforcement
IS : 1139 Specification for hot rolled mild steel and medium tensile steel deformed
bars for concrete reinforcement
IS :1566-1982 Specification for plain hard drawn steel wire fabric for concrete
reinforcement.
IS : 1786-1985 Specification for high tensile bars for concrete reinforcement
IS : 4990 -1993 Specification for plywood for concrete shuttering works
IS : 2645 -1975 Specification for integral cement water proofing compounds
BS: 4449 :1997 Specification for carbon steel bars for the reinforcement of concrete
A. Safe bearing capacity

Minimum depth Founding level Allowable bearing pressure
below lower (kg/cm2) for width of foundation
basement level (cm)
2.00 m 4.0 m to 5.0 m below present ground level 1.80 2.00
2.00 m 6.0 m to 8.0 m below present ground level 2.00 2.00
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, CORROSION AND FIRE PROTECTION

▪ For concrete and structural steel
▪ Environment – mild
▪ Exposure conditions – concrete surface protected against weather.
▪ Fire protection – thickness of structural elements as per codes.
▪ Nominal cover to reinforcement – mild - 20 mm.
▪ Nominal covers for 2 hr fire resistance.
▪ Type of structural element cover to

Reinforcement beams - 40 mm
Slabs - 35 mm
Ribs - 45 mm
Columns - 40 mm
Footings/Foundations - 50 mm
Minimum grade of concrete - mild – M 25
EXPANSION JOINTS:
Expansion gap between two structures shall be sufficient to accommodate temperature and shrinkage
effects, wind and earthquake loads. Expansion joints at suitable locations shall be provided.
WATER PROOFING METHODS:

Water proofing for retaining walls shall be done by using physical membrane as specified.
A. Underground waterproofing
Underground waterproofing with APP modified membrane with polyester reinforcement. The membrane is
reinforced with a reinforcement layer of non-woven polyester of minimum 180 g/m². The upper surface is
finished with calibrated granules of 1 to 2 mm if required, pressed mechanically into the bitumen. The under
surface is finished with a polyethylene foil of 12-micron thickness. The total membrane thickness is 4 mm
and 4.5 kg/sq m.
B. Roof waterproofing
A flexible waterproof membrane is proposed. The upper coating consists of a mixture of penetration bitumen,
improved with amorphous poly alpha olefins / APP. The under coating consists of a mixture of penetration
bitumen, improved with Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) / APP membrane. The membrane is reinforced
with a layer of non-woven polyester of minimum 180 g/sq m. The upper surface is finished with colored slates,
pressed mechanically into the bitumen if required. The under surface is finished with a polyethylene foil. The
membrane thickness is 4.00 mm and has a minimum weight of 4.8 kg.
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN:

The structural analysis is carried out as three-dimensional space frame with finite elements using
commercially available software STADPRO 2007 for the load combinations as per IS standards. The designs
of the RCC elements are made using the limit state method with appropriate load factors as per IS: 456-
2000.
Designs of structural steel members are made using elastic method as per IS: 800 - 1989 with relevant
allowable stresses. Load combinations considered in the analysis of framed structures for buildings are
detailed as below:

A. Combination Load Factor

DL + LL 1.5
DL + WLX 1.5
DL + WLZ 1.5
DL - WLZ 1.5
DL + LL + WLX 1.2
DL + LL + WLZ 1.2
DL + LL - WLX 1.2
DL + LL - WLZ 1.2
DL + LL + ELX 1.2
DL + LL - ELX 1.2
DL + LL - ELZ 1.2 Limit state method
DL + ELX 1.5
DL - ELX 1.5
DL + ELZ 1.5
DL - ELZ 1.5
DL + WLX 0.9, 1.5
DL - WLX 0.9, 1.5
DL + WLZ 0.9, 1.5
DL - WLZ 0.9,1.5
DL + ELX 0.9, 1.5
DL + ELZ 0.9, 1.5
DL - ELX 0.9, 1.5
DL – ELZ 0.9, 1.5
DL + LL + TL 1.0 Working stress method
DL - Dead Load
LL - Live Load
WLX - Wind load in X direction
WLZ - Wind load in Z direction
ELX - Earthquake load in X direction
ELZ - Earthquake load in Z direction
TL - Temperature load
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM:
General structural system for all floors is a combination of flat slab and waffle slab with columns, core walls
and shear walls.

A. Structural configuration
Flat slab system & waffle slab system:
a) Column grids 10 .5 m x 10.5 m
b) Structural system Waffle slab
c) Waffle 455 mm depth
d) Column drop 450mm depth
e) Peripheral beams 300 mm x 900 mm
f) Core walls 200 mm thick
g) Column size 900 x 900 mm for specified grid
B. Foundation
Foundations are designed based on geo technical investigation report and will dissipate all the vertical and
horizontal loads safely to the soil below. Isolated, combined footings or raft is envisaged depending on the
soil load bearing capacity. Keeping in view the probable perched water table, waterproofing shall be done
as recommended.
C. Design standards
Specific applicable codes and standards will be identified and adopted in the design philosophies as
appropriate to the structural elements. The latest editions of the Codes and Standards will be used in designs.
All design work shall be based on Indian Standards and Codes with latest revision, with amendments if any,
as on date.
D. IS CODES – DESIGNS
IS : 875 Part 1 1987 Code of practice for unit weight of materials.
IS : 875 Part 2 1987 Code of practice for live loads.
IS : 875 Part 3 1987 Code of practice for wind loads.
IS : 1893 - 2002 Code of practice for seismic loads.
IS : 456 - 2000 Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete
IS : 800 - 1989 Code of practice for steel design
IS : 1080 Code of practice: design and construction of shallow foundations
IS : 1904 COP for structural safety of building foundations
IS : 3370 COP for concrete structures for storage of liquids
SP: 16 Design aid for reinforced concrete to IS: 456
SP: 34(S&T)-1987 Handbook on concrete reinforcement and detailing
IS : 13920-2002 COP for ductility detailing for seismic forces

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY:
A. CONCRETE STRUCTURES
The structure proposed is of cast in-situ concrete construction with columns suitably placed. The core walls
around lifts, stairs and shear walls are of cast in-situ concrete to resist lateral forces.
The structural design of the project is based on Indian Standard Codes and is analyzed for dead, live, wind
and seismic load conditions taking into consideration relevant load combinations recommended by the codes.
The vertical loads including the dead and superimposed loads and the lateral loads due to wind and seismic
forces are transferred to the soil through proposed reinforced concrete core walls/shear walls, columns and
footings. Footings are sized with consideration to the safe bearing capacity of soil at the level of transfer of
load recommended by specialist soil investigation consultants. Geo technical Investigation has been carried
out to assess the soil stability and safe bearing capacity for designing the proposed structure in the project.
The type of footings proposed is either individual, combined or raft depending on the soil investigation report
at specific locations as the soil strata varies considerably over the extent of proposed plot.
Following are the design considerations for the liquid retaining structures.
i. Crack width
ii. Strength
iii. Deflection
They are designed based on the above criteria by limit state method. The limiting crack width shall be 0.2
mm for liquid retaining structure/underground structures and 0.3 mm for super structure.
2.15 FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM:

The basic system for firefighting shall be designed as per the provisions of the National Building Code (NBC).
Firefighting system in the apartment will consist of fire detection system and firefighting system. Automatic
fire detection system with different types of heat and smoke detectors will be provided in different areas of
the building. The system shall be connected to the fire alarm system. In case of fire, water from the fire water
tanks will be drawn by electrically driven fire pump and supplied into hydrant ring main and wet riser system.
Minor line losses would be made up by an on-line jockey pump. The sprinkler heads shall be distributed
throughout the buildings as per the National Building Code.
The proposed project will be provided with adequate fire protection arrangements such as
➢ Fire water tanks for residential development.
➢ Fire pump, wet riser system, hose reel, hose box, fire alarm system, portable fire extinguisher, fire pump,
emergency light etc. are proposed.

➢ Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in the entire building. The portable fire extinguishers shall be
provided at strategic locations.
2.16 Assessment of New & untested technology for the risk of technological failure:
Proposed project is Construction of Software Technology Park project and hence assessment of new and
untested technology for the risk of technological failure is not envisaged.

CHAPTER: 3
DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
The study of baseline environmental status helps in assessing the existing environmental conditions of the
project area and identifying the critical environmental attributes, which would be monitored after
implementation of the project. This would facilitate the comparison of the resultant environmental conditions
in the post project scenario with the present-day conditions and would help in preserving the environment
without any deterioration.
The study area covers 10 KM radius of the proposed project site. This chapter illustrates the description of
the present environmental status of the study area with reference to the prominent environmental setting to
adjust the baseline conditions which are described with respect to climate, hydro-geological aspects,
atmospheric conditions, water quality, soil quality, ecology, socio-economic profile, land use etc. besides
marine environment. The present report incorporates the primary baseline environmental data related to land,
air, water, soil, noise, ecology and socio-economic status along with secondary data collected from various
Government, Semi-Government and Public-Sector organizations. Secondary data collected from various
scientific studies conducted in the study area by different organization are utilized in the report.
3.1 STUDY AREA, PERIOD, COMPONENTS & METHODOLOGY:

3.1.1 Study Area:
An area, covering 10 km radial distance around the project site is considered as the study area for conducting
baseline studies.
3.1.2 Period:
Baseline study in this Environmental Impact Assessment report was conducted for a period of three months
during January to March 2017.
3.1.3 Components:
Air, Noise, Water & Soil analysis studies were carried out. Survey of the flora & fauna in the surroundings &
demographic pattern of the survey area were also studied.
3.1.4 Methodology:
Baseline environmental studies were conducted to know the status of various environmental attributes viz.,
climatic and atmospheric conditions, air, water, noise, soil, land use pattern, ecological, socio-economic
environment. The studies involved conducting field studies and analyzing various parameters that might be
affected by the project and conducting socio-economic survey among the people. Secondary data was
collected from State/Central Government organizations, Semi-Government & public sector organizations.

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS AROUND THE PROJECT SITE

(WITHIN 10KMS RADIUS)
SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT:
State Karnataka
District Bangalore
Tehsil K R Puram Hobli, Bangalore East Taluk
Village Kundalahalli Village
Nature of the Land/Area Project site was barren / vacant land.
Presently construction work is in progress
Project Coordinates
Project Site Co-ordinates Latitude: 12°58” 03.45' N
Longitude: 77°43” 29.24' E
Geological & Meteorological Features
MSL 889 m
Nearby Locations
Nearest Railway Station Bangalore City Railway Station at a distance of about
25 kms
Nearest Air Port Kempegowda International Airport Limited at about 35
Kms and 10 Km from HAL Airport.
Nearest Water body Kundalahalli lake is adjacent to the site on West
direction, Nellurahalli Lake at 1.4 KM (East),
Chinnappanahalli Lake at 1.5 KM (South), Munekolala
Lake at 1.8 KM (South), Varthur Lake at 1.25 KM and
Hoodi Lake at 1.5 KM (North)
National Highway No nearby highways in 10 km radius
Ecologically sensitive zones like Wildlife No Ecologically Sensitive Area is existing within 10 km
Sanctuaries, National Parks or radius.
biosphere
Archeological Monuments No Archeological Monuments within 10 km radius
Socio-economic factors No homestead displacement is proposed at the project
site

Figure 3.1: TOPO MAP OF THE PROJECT AREA
3.2 ESTABLISHMENT OF BASELINE:

3.2.1 Meteorological Environment:
Assessment of the micro and macro meteorology is important from the standpoint of understanding the nature
and extent of air pollution in the study area. Climate has an important role in the build-up of pollution levels.
The climatic condition of the area may be classified as moderately or seasonally dry, tropical climate with
four seasons in a year. Winter is critical for air pollution build-up because of frequent calm conditions with
temperature inversions resulting in poor atmospheric mixing, natural ventilation and high emission loads.
The classification of months according to the seasons is given in the following table
Season Period
Summer March to May
Monsoon June to September
Post monsoon October to November
Winter December to February

The meteorological data reflecting minimum, maximum temperature in 0C, relative humidity in %, rainfall in
mm/hr, wind speed in m/s, mixing height in m, cloud cover in tenths and atmospheric pressure in mb for the
year 2016 obtained from modeling studies carried out using U.S. EPA AERMOD dispersion model, 1996 –
2015 Lakes Environmental Software, Version 7.1.0 has been appended as table 3.1.
TABLE 3.1: METEOROLOGICAL DATA OF BANGALORE FOR THE YEAR 2016
Month Temperature 0C Relative Cloud Precipitation Atmospheric Wind

humidity % rate (mm/hr) pressure (mb) speed
Min Max % Min Max (m/h)
Jan 17 29 62 21 0 15.68 1015.1 11.9

Feb 19 33 49 11 0 0 1013.9 12.5
Mar 22 36 43 14 0 5.89 1012 11.6
Apr 25 38 40 9 0 6.42 1009.1 11.2
May 23 36 56 25 0 93.67 1008 11.9
June 21 30 74 52 0 176.64 1007.9 15.2
July 20 29 76 59 0 215.01 1008.3 15.2
Aug 19 30 75 50 0 68.2 1008.7 15
Sept 19 39 79 53 0 84.26 1009.4 13.2
Oct 18 30 69 26 0 53.95 1010.8 8.3
Nov 17 28 64 18 0 6.3 1013.2 8.9
Dec 17 28 66 27 0 55.4 1013.6 10.1
1. TEMPERATURE
The mean maximum temperature is observed at (38°C) in the month of April and the mean minimum
temperature at (17°C) is observed in the month of January.
In the summer season, the mean minimum temperature is observed during the month of March (23°C).
During the monsoon, the mean maximum temperature is observed to be 29°C in the month of July with the
mean minimum temperature at 19°C during August. By the end of September with the onset of post monsoon
season (October - November), day temperatures drop slightly with the mean maximum temperature at 30°C
in October and mean minimum temperature is observed at 17°C during November. The values are presented
in table 3.1.
2. RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Minimum and maximum values of relative humidity have been recorded. The minimum humidity is observed
to be at 43% in the month of March and the maximum is 79 % in the month of September. The mean minimum
values of humidity during summer, monsoon, post-monsoon and rainy seasons are 43%, 74%, 69% & 49%
during the months of March, June, October and February respectively. Similarly the maximum values are

56%, 75%, 62% & 69% in the months of May, August, October & January during the summer, monsoon, post
monsoon & winter seasons. The values are presented in table 3.1.
3. RAINFALL
The monsoon in this region usually occurs twice in a year i.e. from June to September and from October to
November. The maximum annual rate of precipitation over this region ranges between 6.3 to 215.01 mm/hr.
4. ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
The maximum and the minimum atmospheric pressures are recorded during all seasons. In the summer
season, the mean maximum and minimum pressure values are observed to be 1008 mb in the month of May
and 1007.9 mb in the month of June respectively. During monsoon season, the minimum pressure is 1008.3
mb (July) and maximum 1008.7 (August) mb. The minimum pressure during the post-monsoon season is
observed to be 1010.8 mb in November and maximum pressure is 1013.0 mb in the month of October. During
the winter season the minimum atmospheric pressure is 1013.6 mb in December and the maximum is 1015.1
mb in the month of January. The values are presented in table 3.1.
5. CLOUD COVER
The minimum cover measured in the unit of % is 9 and the maximum observed cloud cover is 59.
6. WIND
The data on wind patterns are pictorially represented by means of wind rose diagrams for the entire year as
figure 3.1.

Fig 3.2: Wind rose diagrams
3.2.2 BASELINE MONITORING:
3.2.2.1 BASELINE STUDIES:

The baseline quality of the environment is determined by survey within the study area of the proposed project
site (covering a radial distance of 5 km) to establish the existing quality and background levels of
1. Air environment
2. Noise environment
3. Water environment
4. Soil environment
5. Biological environment
6. Socio-economic environment

❖ AIR QUALITY:
PM10 and PM2.5 have been estimated by gravimetric method. Modified West and Gaeke Method (IS: 5182
Part – II, 1969) has been adopted for estimation of SO 2. Jacobs – Hochheiser Method (IS: 5182 Part-VI,
1975) has been adopted for the estimation of NOx. N D I R S (Non-Dispersive Infra-Red Spectroscopic)
Method (IS: 5182 Part-X, 1999) has been adopted for the estimation of CO and Electro chem sensor method
has been adopted for the estimation of Ozone. Spectrophotometric method for ammonia, AAS (Atomic
Absorption Spectrophotometry) method for lead. Summary of the analytical techniques and their references
are appended in table 3.2A
TABLE: 3.2A: TECHNIQUES ADOPTED/PROTOCOLS FOR AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

SL. Parameters Techniques Technical Minimum detectable limits
No Protocol as provided by lab
1 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) West & Geake IS:5182 (P2) 4 mcg
2 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Jacob & Hochheiser IS:5182 (P6) 1 mcg
3 Particulate Matter PM10 Gravimetric IS:5182 (P15) 5 mcg
4 Particulate Matter PM2.5 Gravimetric - 5 mcg
5 Ozone (O3) Electrochem sensor - NIL
6 Ammonia as NH3 Spectrophotometric Handbook of air NIL
pollution
analysis
7 Carbon monoxide as CO NDIR (Non Dispersive IS: 5182 (P-10) 10 mcg
Infra Red)
8 Lead as Pb AAS (Atomic Absorption IS:5182 (P22) 0.01 mcg
Spectro photometry)
*mcg: microgram
❖ WATER QUALITY:
TABLE: 3.2 B: PROTOCOL FOR SURFACE WATER QUALITY MONITORING
Sl. No. Parameter/Test Protocol

Physical parameters
1 pH IS: 3025 (P 11)
2 Suspended solids IS: 3025 (P 17)
3 Color & odor IS: 3025 (P 4&5)
4 Oil & grease IS: 3025 (P 39)
Chemicals parameters
5 Total dissolved solids IS: 3025 (P 16)
6 Ammoniacal nitrogen, as N IS: 3025 (P 34)

7 Total nitrogen, as N IS: 3025 (P 34)

8 Biochemical Oxygen Demand at 270 IS: 3025 (P 44)
C for 3 days (BOD3)
9 Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) APHA
10 Chlorides, as Cl IS: 3025 (P 32)
11 Sulfates, as SO4 IS: 3025 (P 24)
12 Nitrates, as NO3 IS: 3025 (P 34)
13 Phosphates, as PO4 IS: 3025 (P 31)
14 Phenolic compounds, as C6H5OH IS: 3025 (P 43)
15 Total hardness, as CaCO3 IS: 3025 (P 21)
16 Calcium, as Ca IS: 3025 (P 40)
17 Magnesium, as Mg IS: 3025 (P 46)
18 Nitrates, as NO2 IS: 3025 (P 34)
19 Alkalinity, as CaCO3 IS: 3025 (P 23)
20 Fluoride, as F IS: 3025 (P 60)
21 Electrical conductivity APHA
22 Dissolved oxygen, mg/L -
TABLE: 3.2 C: PROTOCOL FOR GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING
Sl. Parameter/Test Unit Protocol

No.
1 Color True color units IS: 3025 (P 4)
2 Odor - IS: 3025 (P 5)
3 Taste - IS: 3025 (P 8)
4 Turbidity NTU IS: 3025 (P 10)
5 pH - IS: 3025 (P 11)
6 Chlorides as Cl mg/L AN-S-003
7 Total hardness as CaCO3 mg/L IS: 3025 (P 21)
8 Calcium as Ca mg/L IS: 3025 (P 40)
9 Magnesium as Mg mg/L IS: 3025 (P 46)
10 Total dissolved solids mg/L IS: 3025 (P 16)
11 Sulfates as SO4 mg/L AN-S-003
12 Copper as Cu mg/L IS: 3025 (P 42)
13 Iron as Fe mg/L IS: 3025 (P 53)
14 Manganese as Mn mg/L IS: 3025 (P 59)
15 Nitrate as NO3 mg/L AN-S-003
16 Fluoride as F mg/L AN-S-003

17 Phenolic compounds as C6H5OH mg/L IS: 3025 (P 43)

18 Mercury as Hg mg/L IS: 3025 (P 48)
19 Cadmium as Cd mg/L IS: 3025 (P 41)
20 Selenium as Se mg/L IS: 3025 (P 56)
21 Arsenic as As mg/L IS: 3025 (P 37)
22 Cyanide as CN mg/L APHA
23 Lead as Pb mg/L IS: 3025 (P 47)
24 Zinc as Zn mg/L IS: 3025 (P 49)
25 Anionic detergents as MBAS mg/L Annex K of IS:13428
26 Chromium as Cr+6 mg/L IS: 3025 (P 52)
27 Residual free chlorine mg/L IS: 3025 (P 26)
28 Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/L IS: 3025 (P 23)
29 Aluminum as Al mg/L IS: 3025 (P 55)
30 Boron as B mg/L APHA
❖ NOISE & SOIL QUALITY:

EQUIPMENTS USED FOR NOISE & SOIL MONITORING:
Noise levels were measured using integrated sound level meter & soil quality using pH meter, Conductivity
meter, Turbidity Meter, Flame Photometer, Spectro photometer, Mercury Analyzer, Oven, Electronic Balance.
SAMPLING AND ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES:

3.2.2.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT:
A methodologically designed Air Quality Surveillance Program (AQSP) should form the basis for the impact
assessment on air environment, which ultimately helps in formulating a sound EMP. The basic consideration
for designing such program includes.
1. Representative selection of sampling locations primarily guided by the topography and micrometeorology
of the region,
2. Adequate sampling frequency,
3. Inclusion of all the major air pollution parameters.
All these aspects were given due consideration for devising an optimal scheme for “Air Quality”
surveillance program for Environmental Impact Assessment [EIA] around the proposed project site.
3.2.2.2(a) RECONNAISSANCE SURVEY

The prime objective of this ambient air quality survey within the study area for the project was to establish
the existing Ambient Air Quality levels. Major sources of air pollution were identified as vehicular movement
by the local populace and movement of tucks, lorries and other vehicles. There are no other major air pollution
sources within the study area.

The fluctuations in ambient air quality within the study area of the proposed project are expected to be
governed by the overall regional emissions and micro-meteorology of the study area.
3.2.2.2(b) AIR QUALITY:

The baseline air quality was established by monitoring major air pollutants like Suspended Particulate Matter
(SPM), Oxides of Sulfur (SO2) & Nitrogen (NOx), Carbon-Monoxide (CO) etc., at various locations near the
project site. High volume samplers were used for ambient air sampling. Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM)
i.e. PM2.5& PM10, sulfur dioxide (SO2), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), NH3, Pb,O3 were determined. Samples were
collected continuously from all the stations for 24 hours for four days. Samples thus collected were analyzed
for various pollutants as indicated in the section above.
Baseline data for ambient air quality was collected during the months of March to May 2016. The sampling
stations along with their distance and direction from the project site, ambient air quality monitoring stations,
wind rose diagram showing the direction of the blowing wind during the analysis period, ambient air quality
analysis data & National Ambient Air Quality Standards specified by MoEF are detailed subsequently.
To study the existing ambient air quality, monitoring was done by Bangalore Test House, Bangalore, NABL
Accredited lab for the project site & other locations.
The sampling stations along with their distance and direction from the project site is detailed in Table 3.3,
Ambient Air Quality monitoring stations are shown in Fig 3.2, ambient air quality analysis data is shown in
Table 3.4, National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) adopted by CPCB is indicated in Table 3.5.
Table 3.3: Ambient air Sampling stations

Sl. No. Code Name of the station Direction from the Distance from
no. site site (km)
1 A1 Project site - -
2 A2 Pattandur Agrahara North 2.90
3 A3 Nallurahalli East 2.1
4 A4 Kundalahalli West 0.75
5 A5 Tubarahalli South 1.75

Table 3.4 A : Air Quality Data Analysis during January 2017
Sl. Parameter 24 Hrs concentration (µg/m3)

No. Monitoring station
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5
1 Particulate Matter (PM10), 71 63 62 73 71
µg/m3
2 Particulate Matter (PM2.5), 27 26 22 32 29
µg/m3
3 Sulfur-dioxide (SO2), µg/m3 24 18 17 22 23
4 Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), 62 56 51 66 69
µg/m3
5 Carbon monoxide (CO), Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
mg/m3
6 Ozone (O3), µg/m3 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
7 Ammonia, as NH3, µg/m3 <20 <20 <20 <20 <20
8 Benzene, µg/m3 Not detected
9 Benzo (a) pyrene (BaP) – <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0
Particulate ng/ m3
10 Arsenic (As), ng/ m3 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0
11 Nickel (Ni), ng/ m3 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0
12 Lead, as Pb, µg/m3 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
TABLE 3.4 B: AIR QUALITY DATA ANALYSIS DURING February 2017

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5
1 Particulate Matter 98.8 97.7 80.4 60.7 59
(PM10), µg/m 3
2 Particulate Matter 52.6 57 52 48.2 47.8

(PM2.5), µg/m 3
3 Sulfur-dioxide (SO2), <4.0 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0

µg/m3
4 Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), 8.9 13 11.3 9.6 8.3
µg/m3
5 Carbon monoxide Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
(CO), mg/m 3


7 Ammonia, as NH3, <20 <20 <20 <20 <20
µg/m3
8 Benzene, µg/m3 Not Not Not Not Not
detected detected detected detected detected
9 Benzo (a) pyrene <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0
(BaP)ng/ m3
10 Arsenic (As), ng/ m3 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0
11 Nickel (Ni), ng/ m3 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0
12 Lead, as Pb, µg/m3 <0.004 <0.004 <0.004 <0.004 <0.004
TABLE 3.4 C: AIR QUALITY DATA ANALYSIS DURING March 2017:

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5
1 Particulate Matter 64.4 72.3 60 64.6 59
(PM10), µg/m 3
2 Particulate Matter 47.6 51 52.2 57 52

(PM2.5), µg/m 3
3 Sulfur-dioxide (SO2), <4.0 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0

µg/m3
4 Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), 6.9 7.3 8.2 8.7 7
µg/m3
5 Carbon monoxide Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
(CO), mg/m3
7 Ammonia, as NH3, <20 <20 <20 <20 <20
µg/m3
8 Benzene, µg/m3 Not Not Not Not Not
detected detected detected detected detected
9 Benzo (a) pyrene <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0
(BaP) – Particulate
Phase only, ng/ m3
10 Arsenic (As), ng/ m3 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0 <4.0
11 Nickel (Ni),ng/ m3 - - - - -
12 Lead, as Pb, µg/m3 <0.004 <0.004 <0.004 <0.004 <0.004

Table 3.5: Revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards – MoEF as per the notification dated 16th
November 2009 for Industrial, Residential & Rural areas
Air quality parameter Concentration

24 hrs Annual
Particulate matter (size less than 10 µm), PM10, µg/m3 100 60
Particulate matter (size less than 2.5 µm), PM2.5,µg/m3 60 40
Sulfur-di-oxide, µg/m3 80 50
Nitrogen dioxide, µg/m3 80 40
Ammonia (NH3), µg/m3 400 100
Benzene (C6H6), µg/m3 - 5
Benzo(a) pyrene in particulate phase, ng/m3 - 1
Arsenic (As), ng/m3 - 6
Nickel (Ni), ng/m3 - 20
Lead (Pb), µg/m3 1 0.5
Ozone (O3), µg/m3 180 – 1 hr 100 – 8 hrs
Carbon monoxide, mg/m3 4 – 1 hr 2 – 8 hrs
Note:
 24 hourly or 08 hourly or 01 hourly monitored values, as applicable, shall be complied with 98% of the
time in a year. 2% of the time, they may exceed the limits but not on two consecutive days of monitoring.
 Whenever and wherever monitoring results on two constitutive days of monitoring exceed the limits
specified above for the respective category, it shall be considered adequate reason to institute regular
or continuous monitoring and further investigation.
OBSERVATIONS:
It has been observed that the maximum concentration of SPM, SO2, NOx, Pb & O3 at all the locations are
within the limits specified by MoEF (as per the notification dated 16 th November 2009 for Industrial,
Residential & Rural areas). Marginally high values at Project Site and Pattandur Agrahara are due to the
construction activity at project site, frequent movement of vehicles on the main road close to the sampling
location.
3.2.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT:

Any construction project necessitates movement of construction materials during the construction phase and
movement of residents during the occupancy phase which will result in a moderate increase in the traffic,
which would not result in any drastic change in either the existing traffic pattern or noise levels of the area.

Background noise levels were measured in 5 locations (Table 3.6), monitoring locations depicted in map (Fig
3.2) in human settlements within the study area. A sound level meter was used for measuring the noise level
at one-hour interval continuously for 24 hrs at 1.5 m above ground level, about 3 m from walls, buildings or
other sound reflecting sources.
The measurements were carried out in such a way that the monitoring locations were 1 m away from the
sources and 1 m away from the edge of the roads. The lowest and the highest noise levels are presented in
Table 3.7 and limits as per Environmental Protection Rules, 1986 for the project are presented in Table 3.8
as under.
Table 3.6: Noise level monitoring stations
Sl. Code Name of the Station Direction from Distance from
No. No. site site (km)
1 N 1 Project site - -
2 N 2 Pattandur Agrahara North 2.90
3 N 3 Nallurahalli East 2.1
4 N 4 Kundalahalli West 0.75
5 N 5 Tubarahalli South 1.75
Table 3.7: Summary of noise level during February 2017 (day)

Sl. Code Name of the Station Lowest Highest
No. No. dB (A) dB (A)
1 N1 Project site 61.7 71.6
2 N2 Pattandur Agrahara 50.3 69.6
3 N3 Nallurahalli 52.4 69.1
4 N4 Kundalahalli 59.8 73.7
5 N5 Tubarahalli 63.4 74.2
Table 3.8: Limits as per Environmental Protection Rules, 1986

Limits as per Env. Protection Rules, 1986 in dB(A)Leq
Industrial area Commercial area Residential area Silent zone
Day Night Day Night Day Night Day Night
75 70 65 55 55 45 50 40
OBSERVATIONS:
The baseline noise levels have been monitored at different locations as indicated in the table above.
Marginally high noise levels at Tubarahalli and Kundalahalli are due to the movement of vehicles.

3.2.4 HYDROLOGY AND HYDROGEOLOGY:
Geographically the site is located at Latitude: 12°58” 03.45' N Longitude: 77°43” 29.24' E with 889 m above
MSL. Water bodies around the site are Kundalahalli lake is adjacent to the site on West direction, Nellurahalli
Lake at 1.4 KM (East), Chinnappanahalli Lake at 1.5 KM (South), Munekolala Lake at 1.8 KM (South), Varthur
Lake at 1.25 KM and Hoodi Lake at 1.5 KM (North). No nalas are located within or adjacent to the project
site. Required buffer is maintained from the boundary of the lake and the project is designed to comply to the
NGT norms, i.e., 75 mts buffer is left between the lake to nearest proposed building. The ground water in
the area occurs under water table conditions in the weathering mantle of the granite gneisses and in the
joints, cracks and crevices of the basement rock. Ground water is derived mainly from precipitates. Smaller
amounts are derived from infiltration of water from the tanks and the water used for irrigation. Most of the
rainwater is lost through evaporation and run off, only a small percentage reaches the groundwater reservoir.
3.2.5 WATER ENVIRONMENT:

3.2.5.1 RECONNAISSANCE SURVEY:
The impact has been assessed on randomly selected surface and ground water sources falling within the
impact zone.
In order to assess the existing water quality, the water samples were collected from five different locations
within the study area (Fig. 3.2) and analyzed as per the procedure specified in standard methods for
examination of water and wastewater published by American Public Health Association and Bureau of Indian
Standards (APHA/BIS). Name of locations, orientation with respect to the project site are listed in the Table
3.9. The analytical data for surface water quality has been tabulated in Table 3.10, 3.11 & ground water
quality at all locations has been depicted in Table 3.12.
Table 3.9: Water sampling stations

a) Ground Water:
Sl. Code Name of the Station Direction Distance
No. No. from site From site (km)
1 GW 1 Project site - -
2 GW 2 Pattandur Agrahara North 2.90
3 GW 3 Nallurahalli East 2.1
4 GW 4 Kundalahalli West 0.75
5 GW 5 Tubarahalli South 1.75
b) Surface Water:
Sl. Code Name of the Station Direction Distance
No. No. from site From site (km)
1 SW 1 Kundalahalli lake Adjacent West
2 SW2 Nallurahalli lake 1.4 East

3.2.5.2 SURFACE WATER

The results of the analysis of Kundalahalli lake water sample is appended as Table 3.10.
Table 3.10: Surface water quality (SW1)

Sl Parameters Results Limits as per Protocol
No SW1 KSPCB
1 1 Color Almost IS: 3025 (P4)
colourless
2 2 pH 6.9 6.0 to 9.0 IS: 3025 (P 11)
3 3 Chlorides, as Cl, mg/L 28.0 Max. 1000 IS: 3025 (P 32)
4 4 Total dissolved solids, mg/L 90.0 Max. 2100 IS: 3025 (P 16)
5 5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand, mg/L 6.0 Max. 30 IS: 3025 (P 44)
(for 3 days at 27⁰C)
6 6 Free Ammonia, as NH3, mg/L <0.1 Max. 5.0 IS: 3025 (P 34)
7 7 Total hardness as CaCO3, mg/L 23.0 -- IS: 3025 (P 21)
8 8 Magnesium, as Mg, mg/L 5.0 -- IS: 3025 (P 46)
9 9 Sulphate, as SO4, mg/L 1.0 Max. 1000 IS: 3025 (P 24)
10 10 Copper, as Cu, mg/L BDL Max. 3.0 IS: 3025 (P 42)
11 11 Iron, as Fe, mg/L <0.1 -- IS: 3025 (P 53)
12 12 Conductivity in micromhos/cm @ 25⁰C 158.0 Max. 2250 APHA
13 13 Manganese, as Mn, mg/L BDL Max. 2.0 IS: 3025 (P 59)
14 14 Nitrates, as NO3, mg/L <0.1 -- IS: 3025 (P 34)
15 15 Fluorides, as F, mg/L 0.3 Max. 2.0 IS: 3025 (P 60)
16 16 Arsenic, as As, mg/L BDL Max. 0.2 IS: 3025 (P 37)
17 17 Cyanide, as CN, mg/L Nil Max. 0.2 APHA
18 18 Lead, as Pb, mg/L BDL Max. 0.1 APHA
19 19 Zinc, as Zn, mg/L 0.1 Max. 5.0 IS: 3025 (P 49)
20 20 Boron, as B, mg/L 0.3 - APHA
21 21 Dissolved Oxygen, mg/L 6.9 -- IS: 3025 (P 38)
22 22 Sodium absorption ratio 0.25 Max. 18 IS: 11077
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS
23 Coliform organisms/100ml <1MPN -- IS: 1622 - 1981
Note: It is observed during the study period that there is some sewage entry in to the lake on the western
and Northern side of the lake.

The results of the analysis of Nallurahalli lake water sample is appended as Table 3.11.
Table 3.11: Surface water quality (SW2)

Sl Parameters Results Limits as per Protocol
No SW2 KSPCB
24 1 Color Almost - IS: 3025 (P4)
colourless
25 2 pH 6.87 6.0 to 9.0 IS: 3025 (P 11)
26 3 Chlorides, as Cl, mg/L 30.0 Max. 1000 IS: 3025 (P 32)
27 4 Total dissolved solids, mg/L 95.0 Max. 2100 IS: 3025 (P 16)
28 5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand, mg/L 4.0 Max. 30 IS: 3025 (P 44)
(for 3 days at 27⁰C)
29 6 Free Ammonia, as NH3, mg/L <0.1 Max. 5.0 IS: 3025 (P 34)
30 7 Total hardness as CaCO3, mg/L 22.0 -- IS: 3025 (P 21)
31 8 Magnesium, as Mg, mg/L 2.0 -- IS: 3025 (P 46)
32 9 Sulphates, as SO4, mg/L 0.5 Max. 1000 IS: 3025 (P 24)
33 10 Copper, as Cu, mg/L BDL Max. 3.0 IS: 3025 (P 42)
34 11 Iron, as Fe, mg/L <0.1 -- IS: 3025 (P 53)
35 12 Conductivity in micromhos/cm @ 25⁰C 150.0 Max. 2250 APHA
36 13 Manganese, as Mn, mg/L BDL Max. 2.0 IS: 3025 (P 59)
37 14 Nitrates, as NO3, mg/L <0.1 -- IS: 3025 (P 34)
38 15 Fluorides, as F, mg/L 0.2 Max. 2.0 IS: 3025 (P 60)
39 16 Arsenic, as As, mg/L BDL Max. 0.2 IS: 3025 (P 37)
40 17 Cyanide, as CN, mg/L Nil Max. 0.2 APHA
41 18 Lead, as Pb, mg/L BDL Max. 0.1 APHA
42 19 Zinc, as Zn, mg/L 0.2 Max. 5.0 IS: 3025 (P 49)
43 20 Boron, as B, mg/L 0.5 - APHA
44 21 Dissolved Oxygen, mg/L 7.0 -- IS: 3025 (P 38)
45 22 Sodium absorption ratio 0.3 Max. 18 IS: 11077
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS
1 23 Coliform organisms/100ml <1 MPN -- IS: 1622 - 1981

CLASSIFICATION OF CLASSES OF LAKES
Class A Drinking water source without conventional treatment but after disinfection
Class B Outdoor bathing (organized)
Class C Drinking water source with conventional treatment followed by disinfection
Class D Propagation of wildlife, fisheries
Class E Irrigation, industrial cooling, controlled waste disposal
Class below E Not meeting A, B, C, D & E criteria
3.2.5.3 GROUND WATER

Ground water occurs under water table conditions in the weathered mantle of granite gneisses and in the
joints, cracks and crevices of the basement rock. The depth of water is also dependent on topography and
varies depending on the depth of weathering.

Table 3.12: Ground water quality

GROUND WATER QUALITY AT ALL THE LOCATIONS IN THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
Results Acceptable Permissible
Sl. Tests Limits As Limits as Per
No. GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 per IS:10500-
IS:10500- 2012
2012
1 Color, true color units <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 Max. 5 Max. 15
2 Odor Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable -
3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable -
4 Turbidity, NTU 0.5 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.5 Max. 1 Max. 5
5 pH 6.7 6.8 6.64 23 7.4 No relaxation
6 Chlorides, as Cl, mg/L 12.0 7.0 175.0 9.0 20.0 Max. 250 Max. 1000
7 Total Hardness as CaCO3, 33.0 4.0 484.0 7.0 37.0
mg/L
8 Calcium, as Ca, mg/L 8.0 1.0 115.0 2.0 11.0
9 Magnesium, as Mg, mg/L 3.0 <1.0 BDL <0.1 3.0
10 Total dissolved solids, mg/L 64.0 24.0 824.0 23.0 86.0 Max. 500 Max. 2000
11 Sulphates, as SO4, mg/L 0.2 <0.1 49 <0.1 2.0 Max. 200 Max. 400
12 Copper, as Cu, mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max. 0.05 Max. 1.5
13 Iron, as Fe, mg/L <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 Max. 0.30 No relaxation
14 Manganese, Mn, mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max. 0.1 Max. 0.3
15 Nitrates, as NO3, mg/L <0.1 <0.1 5.0 <0.1 1.0 Max. 45 No relaxation
16 Fluorides, as F, mg/L <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.6 Max. 1.0 Max. 1.5

17 Phenolic compounds, as Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Max. 0.001 Max. 0.002
C6H5OH, mg/L
18 Mercury, as Hg, mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max. 0.001 No relaxation
19 Cadmium, as Cd, mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max. 0.003 No relaxation
20 Selenium, as Se, mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max. 0.01 No relaxation
21 Arsenic, as As, mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max. 0.01 Max. 0.05
22 Cyanide, as CN, mg/L Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Max. 0.05 No relaxation
23 Lead, as Pb, mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max. 0.01 No relaxation
24 Zinc, as Zn, mg/L <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 Max. 5 Max. 15
25 Anionic detergents, as MBAS, <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 Max. 0.20 Max. 1
mg/L
26 Total Chromium, as Cr,mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max. 0.05 No relaxation
27 Residual free chlorine, mg/L <0.1 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <0.1 Min. 0.20 Min. 1.0
28 Alkalinity, as CaCO3, mg/L 31 9.0 182.0 8.0 39.0 Max. 200 Max. 600
29 Aluminum, as Al, mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max. 0.03 Max. 0.2
30 Boron, as B, mg/L <0.1 <0.1 <0.4 <0.1 <0.1 Max. 0.50 Max. 1.0

OBSERVATIONS:
The physicochemical quality of the ground water sources at and around the project site has been analyzed,
which indicates that few parameters like total hardness, alkalinity, calcium, total dissolved solids are above
the Acceptable Limits as per IS:10500-2012. However are within Maximum Permissible Limits in the Absence
of Alternate Source as per IS: 10500-2012. The higher values of the said parameters are attributed to
geological conditions of the area. The source of water for the project is from BWSSB Sources.
3.2.6 SOIL AND GEOLOGY:

Soil characteristics, erosion aspects, soil fertility etc., have direct bearing on the environment. Knowledge of
soil parameters is essential for the planning and implementation of green-belt. Hence it becomes important
to study the soil characteristics. Baseline data for land environment was collected at five locations in order to
assess the soil quality of the study area. Soil samples at a depth of one and half feet were collected using
sampling augers, spades and field capacity apparatus. The list of locations and the orientation with reference
to the project site are listed in Table 3.13. Soil sampling locations are shown in the map appended as Fig.
3.2. Soil samples were analyzed for physical and chemical parameters the results of which are given in Table
3.14.
Table 3.13: Soil sampling stations
Sl. No. Code Name of the Station Direction from site Distance from site
No. (km)
1 S1 Project site - -
2 S2 Pattandur Agrahara North 2.90
3 S3 Nallurahalli East 2.1
4 S4 Kundalahalli West 0.75
5 S5 Tubarahalli South 1.75
Table 3.14: Physico-chemical characteristics of soil

PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SOIL AT ALL THE LOCATIONS IN THE MONTH OF
FEBRUARY
Parameter Sampling station
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5
Sl. Description Brown Pale Brown Brown Brown
No. colored Brown colored colored colored
soil colored soil moist soil moist soil
soil
1 pH (20% suspension) @ 25⁰C 6.24 7.18 6.82 6.95 7.47
2 Organic solids, % 1.43 2.97 2.45 3.13 0.2
3 Chlorides, as Cl, % 0.12 0.19 0.085 0.13 0.11
4 Phosphorous, as P, Kg/ha 446 784 717 154 284.4

5 Nitrogen, as N, Kg/ha 246.4 1725 1504 1622 896

6 Potassium, as K, Kg/ha 224.0 1543.3 1466.2 896 111.6
7 Iron, as Fe, % 4 3.4 3.3 3.8 2.35
8 Sulfates, as SO4, % 0.1 0.055 0.061 0.075 0.4
9 Calcium, as Ca, % 0.32 0.2 0.2 0.16 1.06
10 Magnesium, as Mg, % 0.42 0.72 0.56 0.62 0.25
11 Conductivity, micromhos/ cm (20% 65 120.7 128.2 138 589
suspension) @ 25⁰C
12 Moisture, % 1.64 5.97 6.4 5.9 9.6
The results of the analysis show that the nature of the soil is neutral.
Table 3.15: Location of sampling stations

Code no. on Sampling code no. Name of the Station Direction from Distance from site
topo site (km)
1 A1, N1, GW1, S1 Project site - -
2 A2, N2, GW2, S2 Pattandur Agrahara North 2.90
3 A3, N3, GW3, S3 Nallurahalli East 2.1
4 A4, N4, GW4, S4 Kundalahalli West 0.75
5 A5, N5, GW5, S5 Tubarahalli South 1.75
6 SW1 Hosakote lake East 1.3
7 SW2 Nallurahalli lake East 1.4

Figure 3.2 Top map showing sampling stations

3.3 ECOLOGY:
Natural flora and fauna are important features of the environment. They are organized into natural
communities with mutual dependencies among their members and show various responses and sensitivities
to physical innocence. The integrated ecological thinking and planning process is an urgent need in the
context of natural environment's deterioration which has a direct bearing on socio-economic development.
Ecology of the study area includes the flora and fauna studies within the study zone. The investigation
included field observations, discussions with local people, forest officials etc.
3.3.1 TERRESTRIAL FLORA

The naturally growing plants, vegetation & grasses found in the study area are as appended below.
Sl. No. Botanical name Local name Distribution

1 1 Bambusa bamboo Big-Bamboo Occasional
2 2 Azadirachta indicia Bevu Common
3 3 Acacia suma Bilijali Rare
4 4 Casuarinas equsetifolia Galimara Occasional
5 5 Alangum lamrkil Ankola Rare
6 6 Parthenium hystresporus Congress grass Common
7 7 Ficus religiosa Arali Predominant
8 8 Mangifera indica Mavu Predominant
9 9 Vitex negundo Lakki-gida Rare
10 10 Bauhinia variegate -- Common
11 11 Ficus mysotrensis Gonimara Common
12 12 Pongamia pinnata Honge Common
13 13 Cleredendron inerne -- Occasional
14 14 Artocarpus integrifolia Halasu Rare
15 15 Acacua Arabica Gobli Rare
16 16 Asparagus recemosa -- Rare
17 17 Terminalia catapa -- Common
18 18 Michaelia chamara Sampige Occasional
19 19 Barleria buxifloria -- Rare
20 20 Eucalyptus teretilmonis Neelagiri Common
21 21 Govofiar ottleformis Buthale Rare
22 22 Acacia ferruginea Kaggali Common
23 23 Bombax ceiba Burga Common
24 24 Tinospora cordifolia -- Occasional
25 25 Cymbopogon felxuosos Ginger grass Occasional

26 26 Dendrocalamus strictus Small bamboo Occasional

27 27 Crotalaria verrucosa -- Occasional
28 28 Emblica officinalis Amla, Nalli Occasional
(Phylanthusembilaca)
29 29 Teprosia purpuria -- Common
30 30 Albizzia amara Chukkiau Common
31 31 Cymbopo nardus Citronella grass Common
32 32 Erythrine variegate Hongarike Common
(Erythrina indica)
33 33 Delbergia latifolia Beete Occasional
3.3.2 FAUNA
The fauna found in the region does not show much diversity, as there is no suitable habitat for the occurrence
of ecologically important fauna. Fauna observed in the region include domestic animals, reptiles and birds.
The composition of fauna in the study area is presented in the table below.
S No. Zoological Name Common Name
Mammals
1 Bos indicus Cow
2 Babulus indicus Buffalo
3 Lepus nigrocollis Indian Hare
4 Pteropus gigantus Bats
5 Equus cabulus Donkey
6 Funambulus ponnanti Squirrel
Avian
7 Pavo cristatus Pea fouls
8 Corvus splendens Common crow
9 Passer domesticus House sparrow
10 Psittacula cupatria Indian parakite
11 Acrodopthesus tristis Indian myna
12 Conturnix coturnix Common quails
Reptiles & Amphibians
13 Rana tigrina Frog
14 Bufo melanosticus Toad
15 Hemidoctylus brookie Common lizard
16 Ptyas mucosus Rat snake
17 Calotes versicolor Garden lizard

3.4 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The baseline data referring to the socio-economic environment is collected by way of secondary sources
such as census records, statistical hand book and relevant official records with the government agencies and
primary sources such as the socio-economic surveys conducted by different Govt. & Non-Govt. Agencies.
The growth of industrial sectors and infrastructure development in and around the agricultural area i.e.,
villages and semi-urban settings and towns is bound to create certain socio-economic impacts on the local
populace. The impacts may be either positive or negative depending on the nature of development. To assess
such impact it is necessary to know the existing socio-economic order of the study area, which will be helpful
in improving the overall quality of life.
3.4.1 DEMOGRAPHIC STRUCTURE

The information collected from the Secondary sources are from the district census statistical hand books and
the records of the National Informatics Center, New Delhi in respect of the population, infrastructure facilities
available and the occupational structures of the study area.
The data has been collected for Ward No. 85 of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Limits of
Mahadevapura Constituency. The ward consists of Munnekolala, Chinnappanahalli, Kundalahalli,
Doddanekkundi, Sonnenahalli and Kundalahalli Village. The population details the year 2011 of the ward is
presented as Table 3.16 below (Source:
http://bbmp.gov.in/documents/10180/460906/BBMPR_ward_master_BBMP+Restructuring+03-08-
2015.pdf/89caf820-58a7-4d73-a785-7082f250d7d7)
Table 3.16: Population details

Sl. No. Description Details
1 Population 63083
2 Households 17755
3 Decadal HHs growth rate 2011/2001 % 235.80%
4 Decadal population growth rate 2011/2001 186.50%
5 Population density 2011 (persons per sq km) 5270
3.4.2 INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES:

The infrastructure and amenities available in the area reflects the economic well-being of the region
• Educational facilities: The educational facilities available in and around the study area include
primary, middle, high school and colleges with good facilities.
• Communication facilities: The study area and its surroundings have sufficient post offices.
• In addition to the above the study area and the surrounding areas have been provided with good
electrical power supply for domestic, industrial purposes.

3.5 BASE MAPS OF ALL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS:

3.5.1 PROJECT LOCATION:
The land around the project site indicates a mixed land use pattern with Software Tech Parks, Commercial
Establishments, Residential Apartments, Layouts etc., The project site is located at a distance of about 25
km from Bangalore City Railway Station in the eastern direction.
❖ Transportation: The project site is located off ITPL main road (Kundalahalli road)
❖ Agricultural land: No agricultural lands / agricultural activity is carried out in the surrounding areas of the
site. The site is surrounded by areas like Kundalahalli, Nallurahalli, Whitefield, Tubarahalli, Brookefields,
EPIP and EOIZ Areas, etc.,
❖ Water bodies: Kundalahalli lake is adjacent to the site on West direction, Nellurahalli Lake at 1.4 KM
(East), Chinnappanahalli Lake at 1.5 KM (South), Munekolala Lake at 1.8 KM (South), Varthur Lake at 1.25
KM, Tubarahalli lake at 1.0 KM (South) and Hoodi Lake at 1.5 KM (North)

FIG 3.4: GOOGLE MAP SHOWING SURROUNDING LAKES

FIG: 3.5: MAP SHOWING CONNECTIVITY:
3.5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES:
3.5.2.1 Project Location and Its Environs:
The proposed project site is in the North Eastern part of Bangalore. The site is located at a Latitude: 12°58”
03.45' N Longitude: 77°43” 29.24' E with 889 m above MSL. The total plot area is 2,02,948.16 sq m (50.15
Acres) and is located at a distance of about 25 km from Bangalore city railway station. The general
topographical features of the area reveal that the proposed project site and its surroundings is generally a
plain land.

FIG 3.6: TOPO MAP COVERING 2 KM DISTANCE FROM THE PROJECT SITE

FIG 3.7: GOOGLE MAP COVERING 1 KM AERIAL DISTANCE FROM THE PROJECT SITE



3.5.3 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES:

Baseline environmental survey forms the basis for evaluation of the proposed development on the existing
conditions. This can be broadly grouped into physical, social, aesthetic & economic environment. Physical
environment includes air, water, land, aquatic & terrestrial flora & fauna, civic infrastructure, public services,
etc., social environment includes demography, community facilities & services, community characteristics,
employments, commercial facilities, serving the area, etc., and aesthetic environment includes historical
monuments, archaeological or architectural sites at & in the vicinity of the proposed project activity. Economic
environment covers employment levels, sources & levels of income, economic base of the area, land values,
land ownership etc., table 3.17 gives various Environmental attributes considered for formulating
environmental baseline.
Table 3.17: Significant environmental attributes
Sl. Environmental Parameter Source of data

No. attribute
1 Ambient air quality PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, CO Ambient air quality monitoring
at 5 locations.
2 Noise levels Noise levels in db(A) Noise level monitoring at 5
locations
3 Geology Geological history Secondary sources.
4 Water quality Physical, chemical and Grab samples are collected at
biological parameters 7 locations.
5 Soil Soil types and samples analyzed Data collected from secondary
for physical and chemical sources and soil sample
parameters. analysis at 5 locations.
6 Ecology Existing terrestrial flora and Secondary sources.
fauna within 5 km radius of
project influence area
7 Socio – Socio-economic characteristics Based on field survey and data

economic aspects of the affected area. collected from secondary
sources.
8 Land-use Trend of land use change for Master Plan 2015.
different categories

CHAPTER 4
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES
4.1 Details of Investigated Environmental Impacts due to Project Location, Possible Accidents,
Project Design, Project Construction, Regular Operations, Final Decommissioning or Rehabilitation
of Completed Project
4.1.1 Environmental impacts due to project location, possible accidents, project design
PROJECT LOCATION:
Major environmental impacts due to project location is not anticipated because

• The proposed project is Modification and Expansion of Software Technology Park.
• No national park and environmentally sensitive areas area located around the project site.
• Kundalahalli lake is located adjacent to the project sire on the western side. The impact due to the
run off from the project area is required to be regulated and measures have been suggested in the
report for mitigating any impact.
POSSIBLE ACCIDENTS:
The proposed project is Modification and Expansion of Software Technology Park. All precautionary
measures are taken during the construction activities. All civil engineering practices as regard to safety of
workers is being followed in the on going project and the same procedure will be followed for the proposed
expansion. Therefore environmental impacts due to possible accidents are not anticipated. The building
structure is designed duly complying to safety aspects viz., Structural Safety, Fire Hazard, Location of utilities
etc., All related regulatory compliances and clearances will be obtained and complied.
PROJECT DESIGN
The project is designed with utmost consideration to the environment.
a) Green-belt/landscape development is earmarked in the project.
b) Indigenous / native trees species of different species are proposed to be planted.
c) Environmental Infrastructure facilities like Sewage Treatment Plant for treating the wastewater from the
project. Organic Waste Converter for treating the Organic Waste, the product will be used as manure.
d) Rain water harvesting and Ground water recharging is proposed in the project to enhance ground water
potential in the area.
e) Use of alternative source of energy like solar lighting, solar hot water generation will assist in reducing
load on conventional energy sources.
f) Structural safety is ensured following NBC guidelines.

4.2 MEASURES FOR MINIMIZING AND / OR OFFSETTING ADVERSE IMPACTS IDENTIFIED:

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is aimed at mitigating the possible adverse impact of a project
and ensuring the existing environmental quality. The EMP covers all aspects of planning, construction,
occupancy and the presence of Kundalahalli lake adjacent to project site. It is essential to implement the
EMP right from the planning stage continuing throughout the construction and occupancy stage. Therefore,
the main purpose of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is to identify the project specific activities
that would have to be considered for the significant adverse impacts and the mitigation measures required.
The construction phase impacts are mostly short term, restricted to the plot area and not envisaged on the
larger scale. In the occupancy phase the environmental impacts are due to continuous operation of the
project, hence, the emphasis in the Environment Management Plan (EMP) is to minimize such impacts. The
following mitigation measures are recommended in order to synchronize the economic development of the
project area with the environmental protection of the region.
The emphasis on the EMP development is on the following;

❖ Mitigation measures for each of the activities causing the environmental Impact.
❖ Monitoring plans for checking activities and environmental parameters and monitoring responsibilities.
❖ Role responsibilities and resource allocation for monitoring; and
❖ Implementation of the Scheduled plan.
❖ Ensure that no direct run off from the project site reaches the lake and debris stacking adjacent to lake
is avoided.
Environmental management plan has been discussed in the later Chapters separately for Construction
phase and occupancy phase.
4.3 IRREVERSIBLE & IRRETRIEVABLE COMMITMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS:

There are no irreversible or irretrievable commitments of the environmental components as adequate care
will be taken to prevent any major impact on the environmental parameters. If any environmental damage is
caused due to the project necessary ameliorative measures will be taken to address the issues.
4.4 ASSESSMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES:

The Environmental Impact Statement enumerates the likely impacts due to the implementation of the
proposed project on the six basic environmental parameters, which are listed below.
1. Air Environment
2. Water Environment
3. Land Environment
4. Noise Environment
5. Biological Environment
6. Socio-economic Environment

4.5 IMPACT MATRIX:

Table 4.1 gives the overview of the potential impacts due to project location, construction and occupancy of
the proposed project.
Table 4.1: Impact matrix

Sl. Environmental parameter Positive impact Negative impact No impact
No. Short Long Short Long
term term term term
A Project setting
I Displacement of people ✓
Ii Change of land use ✓
Iii Loss of trees/vegetation ✓
Iv Shifting of utilities ✓
V Impact on archaeological property ✓
B Construction phase
I Pressure on local infrastructure ✓
Ii Impact on air quality including dust ✓
generation
Iii Noise pollution ✓
Iv Traffic congestion loss of access ✓
V Impact on the land/soil environment ✓
Vi Stacking and disposal of construction ✓
material
Vii Impact on water quality ✓
Viii Public health and safety ✓
Ix Social impact ✓
C Occupancy phase
I Increase in air and noise levels ✓
Ii Water harvesting and recharge ✓
Iii Disposal of solid waste ✓
Iv Induced infrastructure development ✓
V Quality of life ✓
Vi Increment in the green cover ✓

4.6 IMPACTS DUE TO THE PROJECT SETTING/LOCATION:
4.6.1 DISPLACEMENT OF PEOPLE:

The project and its associated activities are limited to the proposed site area of 2,02,948.16 sq m (50.15
Acres) which is free from encroachment; hence no displacement of people is anticipated.
4.6.2 CHANGE OF LAND USE:

The site area in which the project is proposed to be developed comes under the “Commercial Zone” of the
Conceptual Development Plan / Revised Master Plan of BDA.
4.6.3 LOSS OF TREES:

The project site was barren land.
4.6.4 SHIFTING OF UTILITIES:

There is no shifting of any existing utilities such as water supply pipelines, sewers, electrical lines etc., for
the development of the project.
4.6.5 IMPACT ON ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROPERTY:

There are no sites/properties of archeological importance within the study area, around the project site .
4.6.6 IMPACTS DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE:

The activities which need to be monitored and managed from the point of view of pollution during the
construction phase are detailed in the subsequent sections.
4.6.7 PRESSURE ON LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE:

During the construction phase, demand of the basic amenities such as water, power, etc., for the construction
labors and construction activities, put pressure on the existing infrastructure. These impacts are of short-term
and of low magnitude limited to construction phase only. During occupancy phase if there is any excess
treated sewage effluent after reuse the same is required to be disposed within the premises, therefore
adequate infrastructure for application of excess treated water for watering avenue plantation etc., will be
made. Also, depending on the quality and quantity of the treated sewage if the custodian of the lake agrees
for replenishing the water in the lake same will be examined.
4.6.8 AIR ENVIRONMENT:

Potential impacts on the air quality during the construction stage will be due to the fugitive dust and the
exhaust gases generated in and around the construction site. Dust is generated mainly from the following
construction activities
❖ Site clearance and use of heavy vehicles, machinery/equipment etc., at construction site;

❖ Procurement and transport of construction materials such as sand, cement, etc., to the construction site;
❖ Operation of construction vehicles and equipments.
The following mitigation measures are proposed to control dust
❖ GI sheets are provided to a height of 5 m all around the project site to control dust;
❖ Water is sprinkled at regular intervals;
❖ SO2 emissions from diesel generators is expected to be low because of usage of low sulfur content
diesel;
❖ Use of efficient machinery and schedule maintenance of the construction vehicles and equipments.
4.6.9 NOISE POLLUTION:

Noise is perceived as one of the most undesirable consequences of construction activity. Though the level
of discomfort caused by noise is subjective, the most commonly reported impacts of increased noise levels
are interference in oral communication and disturbance in sleep. Due to the various construction activities,
there will be short-term noise impacts in the immediate vicinity of the project corridor. The construction
activities include
• Operation of DG sets;
• Concreting and mixing;
• Excavation for foundations;
• Movement of vehicles carrying construction materials;
• Operation of various construction equipments.
These activities are limited to construction period and are only temporary phenomena. Also, the project site
is surrounded by open areas; hence no major adverse impacts are anticipated. Nonetheless the following
mitigation measures are proposed
• It is proposed to carry out all the noise generating activities during day time;
• Proper planning of the movement of vehicular traffic;
• Proper and periodic upkeep of construction equipments;
• Providing noise reduction gadgets, providing PPE to construction workers to prevent its effect on them.
4.6.10 TRAFFIC CONGESTION:

Suitable temporal segregation of traffic will be undertaken, in order to ease the load of traffic in the region.
Adequate parking facilities are proposed within the project.
4.6.11 SOIL/LAND ENVIRONMENT:

Soil erosion at the project site during the construction phase will be controlled by adopting the following
measures
1. Pitching and paving of slopes and kerbing is done as structural controls to divert and prevent storm water
from entering exposed soils.

2. Grit and sediment removal facilities with sediment traps are provided in the storm water drains to prevent
run-off contamination.
3. Top soil is stacked and will be reused for landscape development.
4. The spillage of oil from the machinery or cement residual from concrete mixer plants might contaminate
the soil if not properly collected and disposed off. Collection trays are provided to collect oil dripping from
construction machineries.
4.6.12 STACKING AND DISPOSAL OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL:
Staking of construction materials shall be confined to the project site only and also suitable enclosures shall
be provided, hence no impacts on surrounding land is envisaged. About 1000 cum of construction debris
generated will be used as preparatory for road formation within the project site. Disposal of construction
waste is likely to cause unaesthetic view, unhygienic conditions, choking of nearby drains etc., such impacts
are short term. The severity of such impact will depend upon the magnitude and type of construction waste.
4.6.13 WATER ENVIRONMENT:
The most susceptible locations for contamination of water during construction are
❖ Waterlogged areas;
❖ Surface and ground water resources close to construction material storage yard, concrete mixer plants
and maintenance sites of construction vehicles;
❖ Surface water bodies close to labor camps.
All the construction activities are strictly confined to the project site. The following measures are undertaken
to prevent water quality degradation during construction phase
❖ Good construction practices are strictly implemented and care is taken to see that no water logging takes
place at the project site;
❖ Remedial measures are immediately undertaken to remediate any accidental spills or other unforeseen
incidents if any;
❖ The domestic sewage from the construction workers camp is treated in existing Sewage Treatment Plant.
❖ The impacts if any are short term and low in magnitude and confined to the construction site and to the
construction period only.
❖ Water requirement of laborers is met by BWSSB sources and also treated water from the occupancy
phase of the project will be used for toilet flushing, landscape development and AC cooling tower
makeup.

4.6.14 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY:
The project is modification and expansion of Software Technology Park project and all the construction
related activity will be confined to project site area. Hence no health related impacts are envisaged in the
surroundings during the construction phase.
At the project site about 500 people are engaged in the construction activities. Direct exposure of these
people to dust is likely to cause health related impacts. This is minimized by providing suitable respiratory
Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) such as nose mask with filters etc.,
4.6.15 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT:
The construction activities will benefit the local population as it creates employment opportunities.
The proponents have given preference to local people with both direct and indirect employment.
The social impacts during the construction stage could result due to influx of migrant workers and associated
induced development. This will ensure a rise in the consumption of consumer goods in the local area, which
will tend to boost up the local economy. All the activities related to construction work are confined to the
project site only; hence no adverse social impacts are envisaged in the surrounding areas due to the project.
4.7. IMPACTS DURING OCCUPANCY PHASE:

During the occupancy phase, there would be impacts on the air, water, land environment and socio-economic
aspects. The subsequent sections present the impacts during the occupancy phase.
4.7.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT:

During occupancy phase the major air pollution sources are DG sets and vehicular movement. The DGs are
operated only during emergencies when there is failure of power supply from BESCOM. Also, the DGs are
proposed to be provided with adequate stack heights and acoustics as per regulatory norms.
4.7.2 NOISE ENVIRONMENT:

During the occupancy stage, the noise due to DG sets and blowers of cooling system is envisaged. To
mitigate this DG sets will be isolated with proper acoustics. The DG sets will be located in the basement. The
blowers will be placed over the roof to ensure that occupants and neighbors are not affected due to noise.
Green-belt at the project boundary will further act as noise barrier and help in attenuation of noise.

4.7.3 WATER CONSUMPTION AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL DETAILS, WATER
HARVESTING AND RECHARGE:
The water required for the project will be drawn from BWSSB Sources. The wastewater generated from the
project will be treated in Sewage Treatment plant and the treated sewage will be recycled for toilet flushing,
reused for landscape development and AC Cooling tower makeup.
It is proposed to provide shallow recharge pits along the inner periphery of the boundary wall of size 5’ dia x
20’ depth. These recharging pits will be filled with graded media comprising of boulder at bottom and with
coarse aggregates to facilitate percolation of harvested rain water to recharge groundwater table. The
recharge pits are interconnected in such a way that the rain from the first recharge pit is led to the next pit
and so on. The excess rainwater shall be drained off to the storm water drain.
4.7.4 SOLID WASTE:
The domestic solid waste generated from the project is being treated in an organic converter and the
inorganic solid waste will be sent for recycling. Additional converters are proposed for the blocks which will
be constructed.
4.7.5 INDUCED DEVELOPMENT:
Since the entire project influenced area will be developed as per the Zoning regulations, to cater the demand
of the living population hence no induced development is foreseen due to the proposed project.
4.7.6 FLORA & FAUNA:
Project site is vacant land and no trees are proposed to be felled in the project and no major threat to the
flora & fauna is not envisaged as the project is developed in area located in Commercial Zone of
Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP).
4.7.7 TRAFFIC IMAPCT:
The project is located Kundalahalli Main Road. The traffic studies conducted on the approach roads reveal
that there will not be major impact by addition of traffic / vehicle from the project on the existing traffic scenario.

4.8 POSITIVE IMPACTS:

4.8.1 PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE & FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL ADMINISTRATION:
The occupancy of the project provides value addition to the existing infrastructure facilities such as public
transport, water supply, telecommunications etc.,
4.8.2 EMPLOYMENT:
The occupancy of project and other allied facilities, will improve the employment opportunities. Both direct
and indirect employment is envisaged. The employment will have positive impact on the local economy
thereby increasing the quality of life.
4.8.3 ENVIRONMENT:
▪ An area of 78,643.55 sq m is left for landscape development.
▪ Water conservation measures adopted in the project which reduce burden on water resources.
▪ Use of alternative source of energy like solar lighting, solar hot water generation will assist in reducing
▪ Indigenous / native trees of different species are planted / proposed to be planted.
▪ Environmental Infrastructure facilities like Sewage Treatment Plant for treating the wastewater from the
project. Organic Waste Converter for treating the Organic Waste, the product and it will be used as
manure.
▪ Rain water harvesting and Ground water recharging is done / proposed in the project to enhance ground
water potential in the project.

CHAPTER 5
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY AND SITE)
The proposed project is Modification and Expansion of Software Technology Park project. Project is proposed
to be developed in Commercial Zone as per the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) of Bangalore
Development Authority (BDA). The project is proposed to cater the needs (Office establishment and housing)
of the surrounding areas and hence no alternate site is examined.
5.1 Alternative / Eco Friendly Technologies (Construction):

➢ Porotherm Hollow clay blocks for Superstructure for Heat insulation, thereby reduction of Air Conditioning
load. Use of precast thin lintels, use of Ferrocement-sunshade cum lintel etc.,
➢ Gypsum punning for internal plastering- reduction in conventional material consumption.
➢ Doubly glazed windows -UPVC/Plantation Wood- reduce heat gain & reduces AC load.
➢ Use of recycled Aluminum for window frames.
➢ PVC doors & windows, natural fiber-reinforced polymer composite door panels.
➢ Locally available stone with least value additions replaces the conventional jambs & sills.
➢ Planting of trees in Southern & Western facades & greening all around reduces heat gain of the building.
➢ QED-(Quite Easily Done) wall panels containing 99.9% of waste from fertilizer plant will be used for
certain partitions.
➢ Autoclaved Aerated Concrete containing minimum of 60% fly ash from thermal power station will be
incorporated.
➢ Alternatives for finishes include fly ash, Ceramic tiles, Terrazzo floors.
➢ Minimal disturbance to landscapes & site condition.
➢ Use of recycled and Environmental Friendly Building Materials.
➢ Use of Non-Toxic and recycled/recyclable Materials.
➢ Efficient use of water & water recycling.
➢ Use of Energy Efficient & Eco –Friendly Equipment.
➢ Use of Renewable Energy.
➢ Use of native plants for landscaping
➢ Apartment building Common areas to be provided with energy efficient LED & T5 fluorescent light fitting.
➢ All external lighting provided with automatic ON/OFF control by light sensitive device to save power.
➢ Air – conditioning in apartments by the tenants may propose with available energy efficient split AC
system.
➢ CISTERNS & FLUSHES- CONCEALED CISTERN which consumes only 5-6 litres of water compared to
the conventional system that consumes 15-20 litres will be used.
Transformer efficiency - 98.74% (Full load)
Light intensity
a) Car park – 5 lux

b) Corridors – 50 lux
c) Rooms – 200Lux
d) Elec. Room 200 Lux
In the project the construction involves use of

• Low VOC emissions products e.g., cement paints from reputed manufacturers.
• Products that conserve energy – e.g., LED lamps for domestic & common area lighting.
• Solar lights for street lighting (as per norms) & solar heaters (For top 5 floors).
• Un-plasticized PVC or HDPE products.
• Use of water based paints, enamels, primers & polishes from reputed manufacturers.
The construction debris of 1000 cum are expected to be generated from the construction activities and will
be used as preparatory for internal roads, fire drive way, pavements works etc., within the project site and
excess if any will be disposed in designated disposal sites as per the Construction and Demolition Waste
Management Rules, 2016.
Thermal insulation for wall with fenestration and roof pergolas are considered as passive architectural design
building orienting with east to west to meet the ECBC guidelines. (Balconies, Projections, Recessed windows
with orientations etc.)
5.2 Building Orientation to take advantage of solar access, shading & natural lighting:
Passive solar architectural features are considered while designing the buildings in respect of orientation of
building less exposed surface area to east to west directions.
The following eco-friendly materials/approaches will be carried out in the project.

• Utility of Solar Energy for heating/ Lighting
• Energy Saving lamps , CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamps) will be used in Common Areas and energy
Efficient Fluorescent Lamps with Electronic Ballast in Working Areas to achieve Energy Savings
• Water, polyurethane foam & acrylic based chemical admixtures for corrosion removal, rust prevention &
water proofing.
• Epoxy resin system flooring, sealants, admixtures
• Polymerized water proof compound
• CPVC for drain pipes
• All Drives will be high Efficiency Motors
• Low VOC emissions products e.g. cement paints
• Un plasticized PVC or HDPE products
• R.C.C., PVC. pipes instead of lead, A.C Pipes

• Windows are of Aluminum which is recyclable.

• China tiles on Terrace to reflect the heat.
• Use of Cement Hallow Blocks for better Thermal insulation.
• PVC pipes for water supply and sewerage which are less intensive.
• Materials that reuse waste that would otherwise have resulted in landfill.
E.g. fly ash masonry blocks & ready mix concrete
5.3 PLASTIC FREE ZONE AREA:

Government of Karnataka has issue orders under the Environment Protection Act banning the use of
Plastics of any kind. The directives will be followed. Following measures will be taken to make project site
Plastic Free Zone area:
1. Sign boards will be placed about not using plastic in the campus.
2. Awareness campaigns for creating plastic free environment will be conducted.
3. Program will be arranged about use of eco-friendly, jute, paper bags etc.,
4. Recycling and reuse of plastic materials will be emphasized.
5.4 Electrical Savings & Consumptions:

The following energy efficient approaches will be adopted in the project to conserve energy. Electrical savings
brief is appended
a. Utility of solar energy for heating/ lighting in common areas.
b. Energy saving lamps, CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamps) and LEDs will be used in common areas and
energy efficient fluorescent lamps with electronic ballast in working areas to achieve energy savings.
c. All drives will be high efficiency motors.

CHAPTER 6
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME
6.1 MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGY:
Environmental Monitoring / sample analysis will be carried out by external agency

a) Ambient air monitoring: Vsix Analytical Labs Pvt. Ltd.,
b) Water quality: Vsix Analytical Labs Pvt. Ltd.,
c) Wastewater quality: Vsix Analytical Labs Pvt. Ltd.,
d) Soil quality: Vsix Analytical Labs Pvt. Ltd.,
e) Noise monitoring: Vsix Analytical Labs Pvt. Ltd.,
6.2 FREQUENCY, LOCATION, DATA ANALYSIS, REPORTING SCHEDULES, EMERGENCY

PROCEDURES:
The project is Modification and Expansion of Software Technology Park Project. A comprehensive monitoring
program is suggested below;
Table 6.1: Monitoring schedule for environmental parameters
(Construction & occupancy phase)
Sl. Particulars Monitoring Duration of Important parameters for
No frequency monitoring monitoring
I Air quality
Ambient air monitoring
1. Project premises Once in a month 24 hourly RSPM, SPM, SO2, NOx
sample
2. Stack monitoring Once in 6 month Grab SPM, SO2, NOx, HC, CO
II Water and wastewater quality
1. Water quality
i. Groundwater at two locations (up- Once in a month Grab As per KSPCB
gradient and down-gradient) requirements
2. Wastewater quality
i. Domestic sewage at the outlet of the Once in a month Grab As per KSPCB
STP requirements
III Soil quality
1. Within project premises at 1 location Once in six months Composite As per KSPCB
samples requirements
2. Ecological preservation and up- Seasonal Visual Survival rate
gradation observation
IV Noise monitoring
1. Project premises Once in six months Day and night As per KSPCB
requirements

6.3 DETAILED BUDGET AND PROCUREMENT SCHEDULES:
Detailed budgetary provisions for monitoring program are detailed in the following table.
Table 6.2: Financial allocation/budgetary provisions for monitoring program
Sl. No Description Number of Cost per Monitoring cost

sampling/year sampling
Air monitoring
a) Ambient air quality monitoring 12 12,000 2,40,000
1)
b) Stack monitoring 2 2,000 4,000
Water quality
2) a) Groundwater quality 2 1,500 3,000
3) Treated water from STP
a) Treated sewage 12 2,000 24,000
4) Soil quality 2 2,500 5,000
5) Noise monitoring 2 250 500
Total 2,76,500
6.4 EMP IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:

Phased according to the priority, the implementation schedule is presented in the following table.
Implementation Schedule for EMP
Sl. Recommendations Requirement
No.
1 Air pollution control measures Before commissioning of respective units
2 Water pollution control measures Before commissioning of the project
3 Noise control measures Along with the commissioning of project
4 Solid waste management During commissioning of the project
5 Green belt development Stage-wise implementation
The responsibility of EMP implementation lies with the project promoter for a period of 3 years. Once the
residents' society is established, the EMP responsibility will be properly handed over with clearly defined
procedures and guidelines.

CHAPTER 7
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
7.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION:

As per the Amended EIA Notification dated 14th September 2006 “All Building / Construction projects/Area
Development projects and Townships (Item 8)” are exempted from Public Consultation process.
7.2 RISK ASSESSMENT:

7.2.1 Introduction:
Environmental risk analysis deals with the identification and quantification of risks the equipment and
personnel are exposed to, from the hazards present in the area.
Risk analysis follows hazard analysis (Risk = Hazard x Probability of occurrence). It involves identification
and assessment of risks to the personnel and neighboring populations. This requires a thorough knowledge
of failure probability, credible accident scenario, vulnerability of population etc., much of this information is
difficult to procure. Consequently, the risk analysis is confined to maximum credible accident studies. The
subsequent sections shall address the identification of various hazards and risks in the operations, which will
give a broad identification of risks involved.
7.2.2 Objective & scope

The objective of the study is to carry out risk analysis and prepare disaster management plan/emergency
preparedness plans
The risk analysis/assessment study covers the following:
(a) Identification of potential hazard due to fuel storage.
(b) Assess the overall damage potential of the identified hazardous events and impact zones from the
accident scenarios.
(c) Suggestions and recommendations on the minimization of the accident possibilities.
7.3 RISK ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT PLAN:

a. Construction phase
No. Potential Mitigation
1 Accidental fire Fire safety gadgets
2 Fall of objects Use of personal protection devices-helmets
3 Working at great heights Protection to prevent fall; with life safety belts and nets.
4 Accidents from machinery Personal protection gadgets
5 Electrical mishap Adopting safety measures to prevent any act of negligence and
providing electrical safety measures like fire extinguishers.

b. Occupancy phase:
Precautions for risk and disaster management plan:
• Once the likelihood of the disaster is suspected, preventive actions should be undertaken by the project
in-charge.
• Conditional maintenance of equipments, materials and expertise for use during emergency.
• The electrical systems should be provided with automatic circuit breakers activated by over-current.
• Fire extinguishers will be provided at pre-notified locations inside the building.
• Proper escape routes will be planned and displayed in the public domain.
• Selected representatives will be given proper training to guide other inhabitants during fire accidents.
• Periodic awareness program will be conducted for the occupants on their roles during emergency
situations.
Important telephone numbers like police authorities, fire department and hospitals etc. of use during
emergency situations should be made available.
7.4 DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Disaster is an unexpected event due to sudden failure of the system, external threats, internal disturbances,
earthquakes, fire and accidents. Following subsection describes the measures to be undertaken by the
project proponent to prevent / minimize risk of unexpected event.
7.4.1 Preventive action:

Once the likelihood of a disaster is suspected, action has to be initiated to prevent a failure. Engineers
responsible for preventive action should identify sources of repair equipments, materials, labor and expertise
for use during emergency.
7.4.2 Reporting procedures:

The level at which a situation will be termed a disaster shall be specified. This shall include the stage at which
the surveillance requirements should be increased both in frequency and details. The project in-charge
should notify the officer for the following information
• Exit points for the public,
• Safety areas at the site,
• Nearest medical facilities.
7.4.3 Emergency measures:

The proposed project is designed as per the NBC norms and occurrence of accidents is not envisaged. The
emergency measures are adopted to avoid any failure in the system such as lights, fire, means of escape,
ventilation shafts etc. The aim of Emergency Action Plan is to identify areas, population and structures likely
to be affected due to a catastrophic event of accident. The action plan should also include preventive action,

notification, warning procedures and co-ordination among various relief authorities. These are discussed in
following sections.
7.4.4 Emergency lighting:

The emergency lights operated on battery power shall be provided at appropriate locations. The system shall
supply power to at least 25 % of the lights at those locations for a period of 2 hours.
7.4.5 Fire protection:

Fire protection is one of the most essential services to be provided. In design component of the project
adequate measures have to be taken as per the provisions of the National Building Code (SP 7: 1983 Part
IV Amendment No. 3 of January 1997).
The building materials should be of appropriate fire resistance standard. Wood shall not be used for any
purpose, excluding artificial wood products, which are flame resistant. The materials which have zero surface
burning characteristics need to be used. The electrical systems shall be provided with automatic circuit
breakers activated by the rise of current and by over-current. The design will include provision for the
following:
• Fire prevention measures,

• Fire control measures,
• Fire detection systems,
• Means of escape,
• Access for fireman &
• Means of firefighting.
Accumulation of refuse of any inflammable material like paper, plastic cartons constitute a major fire hazard
and should not be permitted. Smoking should be strictly prohibited at all public locations.
All aspects of fire prevention and control will be dealt in close collaboration with the city firefighting authority.
Smoke control will be achieved by the following means
Down stand bulkheads of a minimum depth of 600 mm to provide smoke containment. These will be provided
around openings for escalators, lifts and stairs in underground stations. Adequate firefighting requirement
have been taken into account while designing the distribution system for the area. The LPG supply to the
apartment will be individual and central LPG supply is not proposed.
7.5 Social Impact Assessment R & R Action Plans:

The proposed project is Software Technology Park which does not have any habitation and therefore no re-
settlement & re-habilitation is envisaged.

CHAPTER 8
PROJECT BENEFITS
8.1 IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE:

The operation of the project provides value addition to the existing infrastructure facilities such as public
transport, water supply, telecommunications etc.,
8.1.1 Employment:
The operation of project and other allied facilities, will improve the employment opportunities. Both direct and
indirect employment is envisaged. The employment will have positive impact on the local economy thereby
increasing the quality of life. The project activities are likely to generate employment opportunities both during
construction (About 500 workers) and the occupancy phase (About 250 workers). The occupational profile of
nearby settlements is such that the locals can be good source of labour during both phases. During the
construction phase, various manual-laboring activities can engulf residents of nearby settlements, like the
labour camp. People from these areas, will also have opportunities during the occupancy of the project.
These include ancillary jobs like housekeeping, cleaners, gardeners, helpers, security staff, etc., the project
will increase the economic activities around the area, creating avenues for direct/indirect employment in the
post project period. There would be a wider economic impact in terms of generating opportunities for
secondary occupation around the project.
Thus the impact on employment due to construction and occupancy of the project can be considered as
“significantly positive”.
8.1.2 Environment:
➢ Total area of 78,643.55 sqm is reserved exclusively for green-belt/landscape development.
➢ Indigenous / native trees species of different species are planted / proposed to be planted.
Environmental Infrastructure facilities like Sewage Treatment Plant for treating the wastewater from the
project. Organic Waste Converter for treating the Organic Waste, the product will be used as manure.
➢ Rain water harvesting and Ground water recharging is done / proposed in the project to enhance ground
water potential. Rain water harvesting, recharging proposed will help in improving water table in the area.
➢ Water conservation measures adopted in the project will reduce burden on water resources.
➢ Use of alternative source of energy like solar lighting, solar hot water generation will assist in reducing
8.2 IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE:

The construction activities will benefit the local population as it creates employment opportunities. The
proponents have given preference to local people with both direct and indirect employment.

The social impacts during the construction stage could result due to influx of migrant workers and associated
induced development. This will ensure a rise in the consumption of consumer goods in the local area, which
will tend to boost up the local economy. All the activities related to construction work are be confined to the
project site only; hence no adverse social impacts are envisaged in the surrounding area due to the project.
8.3 OTHER TANGENTIAL BENEFITS:

1. The project basically fulfills the need of housing / office space requirement in the region.
2. Further the project provides short term and long term employment opportunity for people residing in the
surrounding of the project area.
3. The project may result in creation of additional infrastructure, such as improvement of existing roads, storm
water drains etc.,
4 The project will help in improving local economy generate revenue through taxes, levies etc.,

CHAPTER 9
ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
9.1 INTRODUCTION:
Cost–benefit analysis (CBA), sometimes called Benefit–Cost Analysis (BCA), is a systematic process for
calculating and comparing benefits and costs of a project for two purposes
• to determine if it is a sound investment (justification/feasibility)
• to see how it compares with alternate projects (ranking/priority assignment)
It involves comparing the total expected cost of each option against the total expected benefits, to see
whether the benefits outweigh the costs, and by how much.
In CBA, benefits and costs are expressed in money terms, and are adjusted for the time value of money, so
that all flows of benefits and flows of project costs over time (which tend to occur at different points in time)
are expressed on a common basis in terms of their "present value."
ENVIRONMENTAL COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS, refers to the economic appraisal of policies and projects
that have the deliberate aim of improving the provision of environmental services or actions that might affect
(sometimes adversely) the environment as an indirect consequence.
9.2 COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT:

CBA for M/s. Shyamaraju & Co (India) Pvt. Ltd., is tabulated below
Table: 9.1 Cost Benefit Analysis

Costs / Impact Benefits /Mitigation
Air Environment:
Discharge of air emission Discharge of air emission as per the stipulated
norms
Noise Environment: Acoustic enclosures will be provided for DG sets
Peripheral compound wall and noise buffer trees
Noise from DG set and Traffic (3 rows in staggered manner) are proposed.
Land environment: Solid waste to be treated in organic converter
Solid Waste Generation and product will be used as manure.
Social/Economic Environment: Employment and income generation from
apartments.
Infrastructural development benefits due to
proximity of apartments.

CHAPTER 10
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)
10.1 INTRODUCTION
The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is aimed at mitigating the possible adverse impacts of a project
and ensuring the existing environmental quality. The EMP converses all aspects of planning, construction
and occupancy of the project relevant to environment. It is essential to implement the EMP right from the
planning stage continuing throughout the construction and occupancy stage. Therefore the main purpose of
the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is to identify the project specific activities that would have to be
considered for significant adverse impacts and the mitigation measures required.
The construction phase impacts are mostly short term, restricted to the plot area and not envisaged on a
larger scale. In the occupancy phase the environmental impacts are due to continuous operation of the
project, hence, the emphasis in the Environment Management Plan (EMP) is to minimize such impacts. The
following mitigation measures are recommended in order to synchronize the economic development of the
project area with the environmental protection of the region.
The emphasis on the EMP development is on the following

❖ Mitigation measures for each of the activities causing environmental impact.
❖ Monitoring plans for checking activities and environmental parameters and monitoring responsibilities.
❖ Role, responsibilities and resource allocation for monitoring, and
❖ Implementation of the scheduled plan.
The scope of EMP is

• Collection of data on the baseline environmental quality around the project site including air,
water, noise and land environments.
• Identification and assessment of potential adverse and beneficial environmental impacts due to
the project.
• Preparation of an EMP to minimize the adverse impacts.
• Preparation of post-project monitoring plan to ensure that the EMP achieves its desired
objectives.
10.2 EMP DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE:
During construction phase, the activities which need to be monitored and managed from the point of pollution
are detailed in the subsequent sections.

10.2.1 Leveling and Site Clearance:

The proposed project is having Basement Floors and excavation is necessary. The total quantity of excavated
soil is about 2,23,000 cum. About 78,000 cum will be used for landscape development, 69,000 cum will be
used for backfilling and 76,000 cum will be used for Road formation and hardscaping activities within the
project site.
Table 10.1: Environmental management during leveling and site clearance

Environmental Mitigation proposed Remarks
impacts
Noise generation:
• Most optimum no. of operation. To reduce noise
Caused due to • Less noise generating equipments are used. levels, only
excavators and • The earth moving equipment are periodically checked and equipments
bulldozers. maintained for noise levels. provided with
• The workers are provided with adequate Personnel Protective noise control
Equipment (PPE) such as ear plugs to reduce impact of high devices will be
noise levels. used.
• All construction activities are carried out during the day time.
Dust generation:• The site cleared is periodically watered to reduce emission of Water supply for
Leveling dust particles. labor camps is
operations results
• Barricades like metal sheets are provided all-round the premises augmented from
in the emission of to avoid fugitive dust emissions into the neighboring area apart BWSSB sources.
dust. from water sprinkling.
• The workers are provided with Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) such as nose masks and goggles to reduce impact on
health.
10.2.2 TRANSPORTATION OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS:

During the transportation of construction materials, minimum number of vehicles will are used. Most optimum
route is planned to reduce the impact of transportation activity on the environment.
Table 10.2: Environmental management during transportation
Environmental Mitigation proposed
impacts
Noise generation • Quality fuel is being used.
• Periodic maintenance of vehicles is ensured.
Dust generation • Quality packaging of the construction materials.

• Construction materials are covered with tarpaulin sheet to prevent them from
being air borne.
• The vehicle speed is regulated.
• Workers transporting materials are provided with PPE such as nose mask to
reduce impact of air borne dust on their health
Vehicular • Periodic emission check for vehicles is ensured.
emissions • Clean fuel is being used for vehicles.
10.2.3 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES :

During the construction work, the following impacts are identified to monitor and mitigate the level of impact.
Table 10.3: Environmental management plan during construction
Environmental Mitigation proposed Remarks
impacts
Noise generation • Selection of less noise generating equipments. Implementation
• Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) such as ear plugs responsibility:
and helmets is provided for workers. Contractor - Civil
• The working hours are imposed on the construction Works
workers.
Dust generation • All the loose material are either stacked or transported is Implementation
provide with suitable covering such as tarpaulin etc., responsibility:
• PPE in the form of nose masks is provided for construction Contractor
workers.
• Use of water sprays to prevent dust from being air borne.
• Barricades like metal sheets (GI) is provided all around the
premises to avoid fugitive dust emission into the
neighboring area apart from water sprinkling.
Water discharge from• Runoff from the construction site is collected in sediment Implementation
construction works basin / retention pond and the excess will be discharged to responsibility:
external storm water drain. Contractor
• Tertiary treated water is used for construction purposes.
Air emissions from • Periodic check and regular maintenance of construction Implementation
construction machinery for emissions. responsibility:
machinery • Clean fuel is used in equipments. Contractor
10.2.4 WASTEWATER DISCHARGE :

Presently about 250 construction workers are engaged for construction activities. (Construction of Block A4
and Residential is under progress). Further, additional 250 workers will be engaged for modification and

expansion proposal. 50 Sheds and 30 Toilets with bathrooms are provided for construction workers and
additional sheds and facilities will be provided for workers once construction of new blocks are started. The
temporary structures are made during the construction phase such as workers sheds; storage yards for
construction materials will be dismantled and re-used for future developmental activities. The sewage
generated from the labor camp during construction phase is treated in STP which are in operation in existing
buildings.
10.2.5 LABOR CAMPS:

Table 10.4: Environmental management for labor camp
Environmental impacts Mitigation proposed Remarks
Domestic wastewater• Provision of adequate sanitation facilities. Implementation

generation • Sewage from labor camps is treated in existing responsibility:
STP. Contractor - Civil Works
Usage of water • Water required for the labor camps is provided. Implementation
responsibility:
Contractor - Civil
Solid waste generation• Segregation of dry and wet waste. Implementation
• Adequate facilities are provided for handling responsibility:
solid wastes which will be segregated at Contractor– maintenance.
source, collected, stored, composted and
product is used as manure.
Protection to the water• The construction workers camp is located Implementation
courses within the project site. The sewage generated responsibility:
from the construction workers camp is treated Contractor
in existing STP.
10.2.6 DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED EARTH

The proposed project is having Basement Floors and excavation is necessary. The total quantity of excavated
soil is about 2,23,000 cum. About 78,000 cum will be used for landscape development, 69,000 cum will be
used for backfilling and 76,000 cum will be used for Road formation and hardscaping activities within the
project site.
10.2.7 PERSONNEL SAFETY SYSTEM :

It is planned to adopt the safe working practices which shall govern all construction works undertaken
throughout the project. Following safety aids to all laborers will be provided
➢ Safety helmets, belts, shoes & hand gloves

➢ Gumboots while concreting

➢ Safety goggles while welding/ stone dressing etc.,
➢ Facemasks and full body kit during pest control
Implementation of safety procedures such as:
• Using proper lifting techniques
• Using safe scaffolds
• Hot work permits for fabrication and welding.
10.3 EMP DURING OCCUPANCY PHASE

10.3.1 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
The pollutants envisaged from the proposed project are SPM, SO2, NOx and CO mainly due to burning of
liquid fuel (LSD) in DG.
Exhaust from DG sets will be emitted from stacks of adequate heights for dispersion of gaseous pollutants.
The following table presents the EMP for air quality management during occupancy phase.
Table 10.5: Air quality management during occupancy phase

Environmental impacts Mitigation proposed
DG sets • Equipment selected will ensure the exhaust emission standards be as
per the EP Rules
• Adequate stack heights are provided as per Regulations in EP Rules.
• DGs are used as stand-by units.
• Periodic check and maintenance is ensured.
Vehicular movement • Proper maintenance of the internal roads.
• Adequate greenbelt is developed and maintained.
• Informatory sign is provided to encourage vehicle owners to maintain
their vehicles and follow the emission standards fixed by Government
authorities.
Ambient air quality • Ambient air quality monitoring as per the prescribed norms at regular
intervals.
10.3.2 WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Water requirement of project will be augmented from BWSSB Sources. Details of water requirement and
Water Balance Chart are presented in Chapter 2.
The sewage generated from the project will be treated in the STP. The treatment scheme for domestic
sewage generated from project is detailed in Chapter 2. Treated water will be reused for flushing, gardening
etc., The following table presents the EMP for water quality.

Table 10.6: Water quality management during occupancy phase

Environmental Mitigation proposed
impacts
Wastewater • Treated in proposed sewage treatment plant.
• STP to produce tertiary treated water which will be reused for secondary
purposes such as flushing, landscaping etc.,
• Water conservation measures will be adopted.
• Excess treated water discharge into Kundalahalli lake subject to the
permission from the custodian authority.
10.3.3 NOISE MANAGEMENT:
High noise generating units such as DG sets provided with acoustic enclosures. Green-belt at the project
boundary will further act as noise barrier and help in attenuation of noise. The typical noise levels from these
sources are listed in the following table:
Sl. No. Type of equipment Noise level – dB (A)

1 DG sets 80-85
2 Pumps 70-75
The following table presents the EMP for noise level.
Table 10.7: Noise management during occupancy phase

Environmental impacts Mitigation proposed
Noise from DG set area • Acoustic enclosures are proposed for DG sets.
• DG sets will be installed in an area (utility section) where the access
will be restricted.
• The use of PPE (ear plugs) will be mandatory in this area.
• Selection of equipment to ensure that the residual noise level of < 55
dB (A).
• Noise levels will be checked periodically using a noise pressure level
meter.

10.3.4 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT :
The solid wastes generated during occupancy phase can be categorized as under:
1. Domestic/Residential waste
• Wet garbage: food waste, lawn mowing wastes etc.
• Dry garbage: paper, plastic, bottles, etc.
2. Sludge from Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)
The solid waste generated from the project is estimated to be about 7,484 Kg/day out of which 4,490 kgs/day
(60%) is biodegradable 2,994 kgs/day (40%) is non-biodegradable/recyclable wastes. The sludge generated
from the STP will be used as manure for landscape development after taking it through the filter press.
The various mitigation measures to be adopted during collection and disposal of wastes are as follows:
❖ It is preferable that the container and bins used for collection of waste should be of closed type so that
the waste is not exposed and thus the possibility of spreading of disease through flies and mosquitoes
is minimized.
❖ Adequate number of collection bins, separate for biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste shall be
provided as per The Municipal Solid Waste Rules. Waste from the bins shall be collected separately on
daily basis.
❖ Collection system should be properly supervised so that quick and regular removal of waste from the
dustbin is practiced.
❖ Door to door collection of the solid wastes is being done. The biodegradable wastes is treated in organic
converter and the non-biodegradable wastes-such as plastic materials, glass & metal wastes are handed
over to the waste recyclers.
❖ Litter waste comprising of fallen leaves and other vegetative material will be collected at the secured
location such that it does not hinder the daily activity schedule or be washed away by the surface runoff
causing choking of drains, etc., and such waste will be composted and used as organic manure.
10.3.5 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT :
In order to mitigate adverse impacts on water environment due to the surface runoff, wastewater etc.,
provisions for adequate infrastructure facilities such as suitable drainage system, wastewater collection and
conveyance including treatment and reuse has been proposed duly keeping in mind the adjacent Kundalahalli
lake. A buffer of more than 75 m between the lake and the nearest building is maintained and the area
between will be developed as green belt.
As the project location is blessed with fairly good rainfall, it is planned to collect the storm water at different
gradients of the location. There will be rainfall runoff from building roof-tops, roads and pavements and

greenbelt area. Necessary provision will be made to collect rainfall runoff from the rooftop during rainy
season. Rain harvesting pits/recharge pits at every 30 m (center to center) have been envisaged.
10.3.6 LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT :
The landscape of project site has been planned to provide a clean, healthy and beautiful green environment
for the people. Landscaping has been designed to achieve a blend between modern building and various
species of plants, shrubs, to create a clean, healthy and aesthetic environment that provides a visual retreat
and relaxation to the occupants of these buildings. List of tree species proposed to be planted in the project
is detailed in Chapter 2.
Following approach will be adopted for vegetation and ground management.

➢ It is planned to include an ecologically knowledgeable landscape architect as an integral member of the
design team.
➢ Decrease paving and monoculture lawns.
➢ Contain heavy equipment and stockpiling areas to predefined areas.
➢ Design new plantings as diverse communities of species well adapted to the site. Plant native species of
varying ages.
➢ Avoid invasive species and monocultures (same species, same age).
10.3.7 MANAGEMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC ISSUES:

1) Schools for laborer’s children: Temporary education centers (crèche) is provided for education of the
children of the laborers.
2) Health camp for laborer’s family

Periodical health camps is organized to monitor and facilitate the occupants of the labor camps.
3) Public health and safety
Since all the construction related activities are confined to the project site, minimal health related impacts are
envisaged within the project influenced area during the construction stage.
At the project site on an average of 500 people will be engaged, who face direct exposure to dust and noise
generated from the construction activity. This is likely to cause health related affects such as asthma,
bronchitis etc., and hearing impairments respectively.
To minimize these anticipated impacts, suitable actions as listed below will be undertaken
• Use of water sprinklers to prevent dust from being air borne.
• Providing suitable Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) like mouth mask with filters, noise mask, helmets
etc.,

• Periodic health check-up camp for the laborers is arranged.

• Provision of safety belts.
• In case of injury on-site medical treatment and transport will be organized.
Due to operation of the proposed project, there will be enhancement in public health and safety.
• Regular visit of resident medical officer to take care of the first-aid and primary medication in case of
emergency for occupants and laborers.
• First-aid kit with primary medicines will always be available in the medical centre.
• Display of action plan and preparedness measures during emergency situations.
10.4 EMP IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:

Phased according to the priority, the implementation schedule is presented in the following table.
Implementation schedule for EMP
Sl. Recommendations Requirement
No.
1 Air pollution control measures Before commissioning of the project.
2 Water pollution control measures Before commissioning of the project.
3 Noise control measures Before commissioning of the project.
4 Solid waste management Before commissioning of the project.
5 Landscape Stage-wise implementation.
The responsibility of EMP implementation lies with the project promoter. The responsibility of promoter during
the construction phase of the project is for a period of 3 years. Once the resident’s association / society is
established, the EMP responsibility will be properly handed over with clearly defined procedures and
guidelines.
10.5 FINANCIAL ALLOCATION/BUDGETARY PROVISIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

ASPECTS.
The financial allocation for EMP during construction phase and occupancy phase of the project is detailed in
Table 10.8 & 10.9 respectively.

Table 10.8: FINANCIAL ALLOCATION AND BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR EMP ASPECTS
(CONSTRUCTION ASPECTS)
Sl. Description Financial Provision in
No. Lakhs
Capital Recurring
Cost Cost
1 Environmental Management Plan during construction phase:
Using tertiary treated water for
• Sprinkling to control fugitive dusts
• Construction & curing purposes 2.0 1.0
• Flushing and Package STP 2.0 1.0
10.0 1.0
2 Sewage Treatment Plants for Operation Phase 150.0 -
3 Potable water requirement for the construction workers 2.0 1.0
4 Maintenance of Vehicles and equipments - 1.0
5 Top Soil Conservation 2.0 -
6 Temporary Storm Water Drains 10.0 1.0
7 Personal protection safety gadgets and health care. 2.0 1.0
8 First aid facilities for workers 2.0 1.0
9 Plantation of Saplings 10.0 -
10 Environmental Monitoring Plan (Air, Noise, Water and Solid Waste). - 10
11 TOTAL 192 9.0
Contingency at 10 % 19.2 0.9
TOTAL 211.2 9.9
Table 10.9: FINANCIAL ALLOCATION AND BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR EMP ASPECTS
(OCCUPANCY PHASE)
Sl. Description Financial Provision in
No. Lakh
Capital Recurring
Cost Cost
1 Operation of Sewage Treatment Plant - 6.0
2 Reclaimed Sewage Distribution Network 20.0 2.0
3 Rain water harvesting tanks and its facilities 20.0 3.0
4 Ground water recharging pits & its management 15.0 2.0
5 DG sets acoustic & Maintenance 20.0 3.0
6 Landscaping 50.0 2.0

7 Solid waste management per annum 30.0 2.0

8 Environmental Monitoring Plan per annum (Air, Noise, Water and - 3.0
soil)
9 TOTAL 155.0 23.0
Contingency at 10 % 15.50 2.30
TOTAL 170.50 25.30
10.6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ROUTINES

A comprehensive monitoring program is suggested below
Table 10.10: Monitoring schedule for environmental parameters
(Construction& occupancy phase)
Sl. Particulars Monitoring Duration of Important parameters
No frequency monitoring for monitoring
I Air quality
Ambient air monitoring
1. Project premises Once in a month 24 hourly sample As per Revised
NAAQS, 2009
2. Stack monitoring Once in 6 month Grab SPM, SO2, NOx, HC,
CO
II Water and wastewater quality
1. Water quality
i. Groundwater at two locations (up- Once in a month Grab As per KSPCB
gradient and down-gradient) requirements
2. Wastewater quality
i. Domestic sewage at the outlet of Once in a month Grab As per KSPCB
the Sewage Treatment Plant requirements
III Soil quality
1. Within project premises at 1 Once in six months Composite sample As per KSPCB
location requirements
2. Ecological preservation and up- Seasonal Visual observations Survival rate
gradation
IV Noise monitoring
1. Project premises Once in six months Day and night As per KSPCB
requirements

Apart from the mitigation measures described in above sections, table 10.11 describes the generic measures that need to be undertaken during project
construction and occupancy stage.
Table 10.11: Summary of the potential impacts and mitigation measures during construction and occupancy phases
Sl. Potential Action Parameters for monitoring Timing
No. impact
I. CONSTRUCTION PHASE
1 Air emissions All equipments are operated within specified design parameters. Random checks of equipment logs / Construction
manuals activities
Vehicle trips is minimized to the extent possible. Vehicle logs Site clearance &
construction
Any dry, dusty materials stored in sealed container or prevented Absence of stockpiles or open containers Construction
from blowing. of dusty materials activities
Compaction of soil during various construction activities. Construction logs As per PCC
(Project Civil
Contractor)
requirement.
Ambient air quality within the premises of the project is The ambient air quality will conform to the -
monitored. standards for SPM, SO2 and NOX.
2 Noise List of all noise generating machinery onsite is prepared. Equipment logs, noise reading During
Equipments are maintained in good order. construction phase
Night working is minimized. Working hour records Construction
activities
Generation of vehicular noise. Maintenance records of vehicles Construction
Good working practices is implement (equipment selection and Site working practices records, noise During
siting) to minimize noise and also reduce its impacts on human reading construction phase
health (ear muffs, safe distances, enclosure).
No machinery shall be running when not required.

Acoustic mufflers / enclosures are provided in large engines. Mufflers / enclosures in place Prior to use of
equipment
Noise is monitored in ambient air within the plant premises. Noise reading As per PCC
requirement or
The noise level do not exceed the permissible limit both during quarterly
day and night times. whichever is lesser
All equipment are operated within specified design parameters Random checks of equipment logs Construction
/manuals phase
Vehicle trips is minimized to extent possible. Vehicle logs
3 Wastewater No untreated wastewater discharge to be made to surface water, The wastewater from labor camps is Construction
discharge groundwater or soil. treated in existing STP. phase
The discharge point is selected properly and sampling and Discharge norms for wastewater as per During
analysis is undertaken prior to discharge. standards is followed by project proponent. construction phase
Wastewater generated is treated in package STP to ensure that The wastewater generated is treated in
the soil and groundwater resources are protected. Package STP
4 Soil erosion Minimize ar45 Site boundaries not extended / breached Construction
ea extent of site clearance, by staying within the defined as per plan document. phase
boundaries.
Protect topsoil stockpile where possible at edge of site. Effective cover in place Construction
phase
5 Drainage and Ensure drainage system and specific design measures are Visual inspection of drainage and records During
effluent working effectively. thereof. construction phase
management The design to incorporate existing drainage pattern and avoid
disturbing the same.

6 Waste Implement waste management plan that identifies and Comprehensive Waste Management Plan Prior to site
management characterizes every type of waste generated, associated with in place and available for inspection on- clearance
construction activities and which identifies the procedure for site. Compliance with MSW Rules
collection, handling & disposal of each waste.
7 Non-routine Plan is drawn up, considering likely emergencies and steps Mock drills and records of the same. During
events and required to prevent / limit consequences. construction phase
accidental
releases
8 Environmental The Environmental Management Cell/Unit is set up to ensure A formal letter from the management During
Management implementation and monitoring of environmental safeguards. indicating formation of Environment construction phase
Plan Management Cell.
II. OCCUPANCY PHASE
9 Air emissions Stack emissions from DG set to be optimized, monitored. The ambient air quality shall conform to the During occupancy
standards of Revised NAAQS, 2009. phase
Ambient air quality within the premises of the proposed unit to be The ambient air quality will conform to the During occupancy
monitored. standards for SPM, SO2 and NOx. phase
Exhaust from vehicles to be minimized by use of fuel efficient Vehicle logs to be maintained.
vehicles and well maintained vehicles having PUC certificate.
Vehicle trips to be minimized to the extent possible Vehicle logs During occupancy
10 Noise Noise generated from operation of DG sets to be optimized and Provide acoustic enclosures for DG sets phase
monitored.
DG sets to generate less than 75 dB (A) Leq at 1.0 m from the
source.
DG sets are to be provided at the Stilt floors with acoustic
enclosures with height of chimney as specified by KSPCB.
Generation of vehicular noise Maintain records of vehicles

11 Wastewater No untreated discharge to be made to surface water, The wastewater from the project will be During occupancy
discharge groundwater or soil. treated in a Sewage Treatment Plant. phase
12 Drainage and Ensure drainage system and specific design measures are Visual inspection of drainage and records During occupancy
effluent working effectively. thereof. phase
management Design to incorporate existing drainage pattern and avoid
disturbing the same.
Wastewater to be treated in STP and the treated sewage to be
reused for flushing, landscaping etc.,
The project surrounding areas will be protected and measures The following measures are undertaken During occupancy
for protection to be undertaken. ➢ The storm water drains will be phase
provided with silt traps.
➢ The wastewater generated from the
proposed development will be completely
recycled/re-used within the project
premises.
➢ The solid waste is proposed to be
treated in an organic converter.
13 Energy usage Energy usage for AC & other activities to be minimized. Conduct Findings of energy audit report During occupancy
annual energy audit for the buildings. phase
14 Emergency Fire protection and safety measures will be followed to take care Mock drill records, on site emergency plan, During occupancy
preparedness of fire and explosion hazards, to be assessed and steps taken evacuation plan. phase
(firefighting) for their prevention.
15 Environment The Environment Management Cell / Unit to be set up to ensure A formal letter from the management During occupancy
Management implementation and monitoring of environmental safeguards indicating formation of Environment phase
Cell / Unit Management Cell.

10.7 Environment, Health & Safety Policy:

This policy confirm the commitment of M/s. Shyamaraju & Co (India) Pvt. Ltd., to carry out its health &
safety responsibilities & duties in a manner designed to achieve & maintain a high standard of protection for
our employees, property, equipment and the public in the conduct of our Business.
This policy will be applied continually to enhance these standards in all of our operations from initial planning
& design stage through construction, final turnover & start-up & continuous operations.
All the management, supervisors & employees along with our direct contractors / sub-contractors, consultants
& their employees are charged with the responsibility of providing & maintain the highest degree of health &
safety performance & the protection of our environment as well as the safety of others affected by our work.
It is the commitment to excellence that motivates M/s. Shyamaraju & Co (India) Pvt. Ltd., to be diligent in
the placement of supervisors & the selection of contractors & suppliers. Through our established
programmed, as well as relevant training & open communication, we nurture the employees desire to excel
in the areas of environment, Health & Safety performance of the project work.
While complying with the Government Environmental Health & Safety regulatory requirements we will also
meet or exceed recognized standards as an integral part of policy.
10.8 Administrative Chart for Environmental Issues:
Administrative order of the company to deal with the environmental issues is as under

Figure 10.1: Environmental Chart for Environmental Issues

10.9 Deploying EHS Process:
Figure 10.2: Deploying EHS Process

CHAPTER 11
SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
11.1 OVERALL JUSTIFICATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT

The Environmental Impact Assessment studies carried out for the Modification and Expansion of Software
Technology Park project is carried out. The study conducted encompasses the various areas of the proposed
project starting from the location of the project, its environmental setting and surrounding area details. This
is followed by the detailed description of the project covering details such as the land-use pattern, built-up
area, car parking facilities proposed and investment on the project. The sources of pollution from the project
viz., sewage generation from the occupants and emissions from the generators are discussed in detail along
with the measures proposed to prevent any impact on the surrounding environment. Water requirement for
the project and rainwater harvesting and recharging measures proposed are discussed. In addition to this
landscape development options are considered.
The building structural aspects, eco-friendly features of the project, electrical consumption and the savings
achieved due to the usage of unconventional sources of energy are detailed. The meteorological data and
baseline environmental & ecological features have been evaluated to understand the environmental setting
of the project site.
Traffic studies and its survey have been conducted to ascertain the pattern of traffic along the approach roads
to the project site. The percentage increase in the traffic due to the proposed project reveals that the net
increase in traffic is marginal when compared with the overall traffic.
Based on the above studies an Environmental Impact and mitigation plan has been prepared to ascertain
the possible impacts of the project on the environmental parameters like air, water, land, biological and socio-
economic environment. An impact matrix has also been prepared based on the observations of the impacts
on the environment.
An Environmental Management Plan has been prepared covering the environmental aspect and the
management plan required to be adopted by the management not only during the course of setting up of the
project but also during its occupancy phase.
The following conclusions can be drawn from the EIA studies

▪ Development of the project will have certain level of marginal impacts on the local environmental setting,
which will not affect the natural environmental setting of the study zone either drastically or otherwise.
▪ The development of this project will create some direct & indirect employment opportunities during &
after the construction phase.
▪ The development of the project will improve the infrastructure facilities around the project site.

▪ Mitigation measures are undertaken to prevent adverse impacts on the surrounding environment like air,
water, land and biological.
▪ There shall be economic growth and development at the local and regional level.
To put it in a nut shell the management of M/s. Shyamaraju & Co (India) Pvt. Ltd., strongly believes in the
concept of sustainable development and understands the impacts of the project on the environment from the
Environmental Impact Assessment studies. It is committed to construct and establish the project without
giving room for any adverse impacts on the environment and also lays emphasis on the implementation of
the recommendations of the Environmental Management Plan in true spirits.
11.2 EXPLANATION OF HOW ADVERSE EFFECTS HAVE BEEN MITIGATED:

The measures adopted to mitigate the impacts due to the project is tabulated below
Table 11.1 Possible effects and its mitigative measures during the Occupancy phase
No. Parameter Mitigation measures
1 Domestic sewage Treated in Sewage Treatment Plant and the treated sewage will be
recycled and reused for flushing, car washing, landscaping, AC
cooling tower make up et.,
2 Air pollution sources
D.G. sets Stacks of adequate heights
3 Noise pollution sources Acoustic enclosures
– DG sets
4 Domestic garbage Organic waste will be treated in Organic Converter and in-organic
waste will be sent for recycling.
5 Hazardous solid waste DG Oil - Handed over to authorized recyclers

CHAPTER 12
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED
12.1 THE NAMES OF THE CONSULTANTS ENGAGED WITH THEIR BRIEF RESUME & NATURE OF
CONSULTANCY RENDERED
Address: M/s. SAMRAKSHAN,
F – 4, First Floor,
Swastik Manandi Arcade,
S C Road, Sheshadripuram,
Bangalore – 560 020.
Phone No. 080 23460102
E – mail id – info@samrakshan.co.in, samrakshanblr@gmail.com
The Consultants and experts are engaged in Preparation of the EIA report for the proposed Project is
Modification and Expansion of Software Technology Park.
SAMRAKSHAN is a Bangalore, Karnataka based Environmental Engineering Consultancy Company.

SAMRAKSHAN is an off shoot of AQUATECH ENVIRO ENGINEERS, Bangalore. We are leading solutions
providers of B2B solutions in the field of Environment since two decades. SAMRAKSHAN is a specialized
solution providers, we serve varied industries like Distillery, Sugar, Fertilizers, Pharmaceuticals, Power
generation, Service industries, Common waste disposal facilities etc.,
Professional Services Offered:

We under take works related to Pollution Control,
• Environmental Impact Assessment studies,
• Preparation of Environmental Management plan,
• design and execution of Effluent / wastewater and water treatment plants,
• air pollution control and management,
• solid and hazardous waste management,
• Due-diligence studies.
• Assists clients for implementation of conditions stipulated in the Environmental Clearances, Consent to
Establish and consent to operate issued by the Regulatory agencies.
• Assist clients in Environment related Project Management Consultancy.
• Imparting training to the industries for Environment regulatory compliances.
• Compliance report preparation.
• We also undertake assisting clients in techno-legal issues before the Hon’ble High Court, NGT and
Supreme Court etc.,

• Annual Operation and Maintenance of Treatment Plants.

• Conducting Environmental Audits and Preparation of Environmental Statements.
• Represent the clients before the regulatory authorities.
Our philosophy to nurture long-term associations with our esteemed clients has helped us to build strong
association with them. SAMRAKSAN is an organization with a team of specialized, trained and experienced
professionals in varied disciplines viz, Chemical, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical
engineering, organic and inorganic chemistry etc.,
KEY PERSONNEL IN THE ORGANISATION:

Name Qualifications Designation Experience
Mr. Nanda Kumar S B E (Civil), PG Chief Executive 37 Years at Karnataka State
Diploma in Ecology
Officer Pollution Control Board (Retired as
and Environment, FIE CEO, KSPCB)
Dr. C T Puttaswamy B E (Chem.,), Technical Advisor 20 Years experience in industry,
M Tech (Env.,), research and development,
Ph. D., environmental consultancy and
Teaching for graduate and
postgraduate engineering courses.
Mr. Vasudevaiah Technical Advisor 30 year experience in chemical,
water and Waste Water, air
samples analysis, as senior
Chemist in KSPCB laboratory and
retired from Public Health Institute.
Mr. B Ramaiah B E (Civil) Technical Advisor 35 Years of service at Karnataka
State Pollution Control Board
(Retired as MS, KSPCB)
Mr. G R Manjunath B E (Mech.), Technical Advisor 16 years industrial and
M Tech (Env.,) environmental consultancy
Mr. Nandakishore B E (Chem) Technical Advisor 30 Years experience in
Pharmaceutical and related
industries.
Mr. Channakesava B E (Env.,) Sr. Manager - 15 Years in implementation of
Projects Water, Wastewater treatment plant
from concept to commissioning.
Mr. Hanumantha Raj M Sc (Env. Sce), Sr. Manager - 12 Years experience in
Urs PGDIS Environment environmental consultancy.

Mrs. Lakshmi L S B E (Chem.,) Chemical Engineer 8 Years experience in

environmental consultancy.
Mrs. Rohini S B E (Env.) Environmental 9 Years experience in
Engineer environmental consultancy.
Mr. B E (Chem.,) Chemical Engineer 7 Years experience in Pharma
Shreeshailacharya production and consultancy.
Badiger
Ms. Pooja M D B E (Env.) Environmental 3 Years experience in
Engineer environmental consultancy
Engage the subject experts during the EIA study period and for preparation of the report.
12.2 ARCHITECTS ENGAGED FOR THE PROJECT:
No. Description
1 Architects:
Mr. Sanjay P. Bathija,
49, Nanjappa Road,
Shantinagar,
Bangalore – 560 027.
12.3 Laboratory studies for monitoring

M/s. Vsix Analytical Labs Pvt. Ltd.,
Address: #77 (502/503), 2nd Floor,
21st D Cross, Muthurayaswamy Layout,
Srigandhakaval, Sunkadakatte, Bangalore – 560 091.
ACCREDITATION
NAME OF LABORATORY SCOPE OF SERVICES
STATUS
Monitoring and Analysis of:
M/s. Vsix Analytical Labs Pvt. Ltd., #771. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
(502/503), 2nd Floor, 21st D Cross,2. Ground and Surface Water Quality M/s. Vsix Analytical Labs
Muthurayaswamy Layout, Monitoring Pvt. Ltd., is a NABL
Srigandhakaval, Sunkadakatte,3. Noise Level Monitoring and certified laboratory
Bangalore – 560 091. 4. Soil Quality Monitoring
5. Metrological data collection

ANNEXURE - 1
Terms of Reference obtained from SEIAA,
Karnataka and and SEIAA to MoEF & CC
transfer letter
ANNEXURE - 2
Traffic impact and management study
T TRAFFIC SURVEY & MANAGEMENT 1
R ROAD SCENARIO:
A
F SATYA SAI HOSPITAL ROAD:
F ➢The Satya Sai Hospital road is 18.2 m
I ➢ It is proposed to widen this road to 24 m to make it 4 lanes as per CDP.
C
➢ Drain exists on either side of the road.
S
U EXISTING TRAFFIC DETAILS:
R ➢ All types of vehicles move along the road.
V ➢ High traffic flow is observed between 8 to 9 AM (morning) at 5 to 6 PM (evening).
E
Y ➢ Among the vehicles, the speed recorded for four wheelers are more as most of these
vehicles are cabs.
& ➢ Almost negligible number of autos moves, as it is quite far from city.
➢ As compared to ITPL road, the HAL old airport road is near and hence the vehicles can
M use Kundalahalli / Marathahalli road largely as compared to ITPL road.
G
M
.
T TRAFFIC SURVEY ROAD DETAILS 2
R
A
F Traffic Study Conduced on Kundalahalli – ITPL Road
F
I Kundalahalli
C ITPL
S
U
R
V
E
Y
&
Project Site
M
G
M
.
C TRAFFIC PHOTOS 3
O
N
T
D
., Towards Kundalahalli
Towards ITPL Towards ITPL
Towards ITPL
Towards project site
C 4
O
VEHICULAR SPEED DETAILS - ITPL ROAD (KMPH)
N
T
Sl. Towards 2 wh 3 wh 4 wh Buses
D no
., Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
1 Kundalahalli 46 22 20 16 54 38 33 21
2 ITPL 37 24 18 13 62 40 36 19
(Satya Sai
Hospital)
NOISE LEVELS (dB)
Towards Max (Day) Min (Night)
Kundalahalli - ITPL Road 46 19

C 5
O EXISTING TRAFFIC FLOW TOWARDS ITPL:

N
T Timing 2 Wh 3 Wh 4 Wh Mini Total
D Buses
., 7.00-8.00 118 (59) 9(7) 49(49) 19(38) 195(153)
8:00-9:00 228(114) 12(9) 162(162) 15(30) 417(315)
9.00-10.00 216(108) 10(8) 99(99) 18(36) 343(251)
10.00-11.00 116(58) 8(6) 76(76) 16(32) 216(172)
4.00-5.00 101(51) 9(7) 42(42) 17(34) 169(134)
5:00-6:00 458(229) 15(11) 216(216) 25(50) 714(506)
6:00-7:00 211(106) 6(5) 103(103) 16(32) 336(246)
7:00-8:00 106(53) 5(4) 96(96) 11(22) 218(175)
Note: The highest peak observed is 506 PCU’s during 5.00- 6.00pm
PCU’s are worked out based on IRC-106:1990.
C 6
O
N EXISTING TRAFFIC FLOW TOWARDS KUNDALAHALLI
T
D Timing 2Wh 3Wh 4Wh Mini Total
., Buses
7.00-8.00 386(193) 9(7) 338(338) 15(30) 748(568)

8:00-9:00 516(258) 14(11) 601(601) 31(62) 1162(932)
9.00-10.00 222(111) 12(9) 174(174) 19(38) 427(332)
10.00-11.00 101(51) 8(6) 128(128) 12(24) 249(209)
4.00-5.00 176(88) 6(5) 284(284) 8(16) 474(393)
5:00-6:00 340(170) 13(10) 521(521) 29(58) 903(759)
6:00-7:00 209(105) 11(8) 254(254) 19(38) 493(405)
7:00-8:00 89(45) 7(5) 121(121) 17(34) 234(205)
Note: The highest peak observed is 932 PCU’s during 8.00 to 9.00 am.
PCU’s are worked out based on IRC-106:1990.
C 7
O
N EXISTING TRAFFIC SCENARIO & LOS
T Towards V C Existing V/C LOS
D Ratio
., ITPL 506 2200 0.23 “B”
Kundalahalli 932 2200 0.42 “C”
V/C LOS Performance

0.0 - 0.2 A Excellent
0.2 - 0.4 B Very Good
0.4 - 0.6 C Average
0.6 - 0.8 D Poor
0.8 - 1.0 E Very Poor
1.0 – 1.2 F Very Very Poor
V= Volume in PCU’s/hr & C= Capacity in PCU’s/ hr

PCU = Passenger Car Units
C 8
O DURING CONSTRUCTION
N ➢ Number of trucks proposed to come to the site is 15.
T Day time - 10 no.
D Night time - 05 no.
., ➢ The addition do not make any significant change for traffic movement at any given
time.
➢ Vehicles carrying construction materials are well covered to prevent any spillage.
➢ Vehicles hired for construction material will be in good condition and conforms to
noise and air emission standards.
➢ Vehicles will operate only during non peak hours.
ENTRY & EXIT TO THE PROJECT
➢ The project site is located at a distance of about 0.5 Km from Kundalahalli – ITPL
road.
➢ Entry and exit is given to the approach road which measures 18.2 m (and is
proposed to be widened to 24 m) and the road leads to Kundalahalli- ITPL road.
➢ It is a two lane road and each lane can take 700 PCU’s/hr as it is a local street (as
per IRC).
➢ The smooth entry and exit of vehicles at the gate is established by providing bell
mouth shape to prevent congestion at the gate without any delay.
➢ The wide entry and exit is adequate for the movement of traffic from in and out.
C 9
O MODIFIED TRAFFIC SCENARIO & LOS

N ➢ The parking is provided at Basement floors.
T
Total 4-Wheelers generated from the project will be 9889 cars.
D ➢
., ➢ Since the activity is basically IT development and residential apartment, the

distribution of traffic is considered for 3 hrs as egress and ingress.
➢ That is the total traffic generated is distributed to 3 hrs, 9889/3 = 3296 PCU’s /hr.
➢ To assess the worst case scenario the PCUs generated from the project is located on
both directions i.e., towards ITPL and towards Kundalahalli for Kundalahalli – ITPL road.
➢ The above PCU’s/hr are added to peak traffic of the respective directions and
indicated.
C MODIFIED TRAFFIC SCENARIO & LOS FOR STUDY ROADS 10
O
Towards Existing Modified
N
T V V/C LOS V V/C LOS
D
ITPL Road 506 0.23 “B” 506+ 1648 0.97 “E”
., =2154
Kundalahalli 932 0.42 “C” 932 + 1648 = 1.17 “F”
2580
PROJECTED VEHICLE GROWTH AFTER ROAD WIDENING TO 24 M
Towards Modified for 18.2 m road width Modified for 24 m road width
V C V/C LOS V C V/C LOS

ITPL Road 506+ 1648 2200 0.97 “E” 506+ 1648 =2154 3600 0.59 “C”
=2154
Kundalahalli 932 + 1648 2200 1.17 “F” 932 + 1648 = 2580 3600 0.71 “D”
= 2580
C 11
O TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES:

N ➢ Merging of vehicles is performed only to left traffic from the exit gates, this ensures
safety.
T
D ➢ Yellow paint junction boxes are painted at the locations to create psychological barrier
., for through drivers to control the speed.
➢ To establish smooth entry & exit of vehicles, bell mouth shape geometry is provided at
the gates. This ensures smooth transition for merging of vehicles.
➢ Well defined footpath is provided on either side for pedestrians.
➢ Rubber humps are introduced for the vehicles at the exit gate drive way.
➢ All gates are manned with efficient security at the entry and exit.
➢ Adequate sign & guide posts for traffic as per IRC (Indian Roads Congress) or ITE
(Institute of Transportation Engineers USA) are installed.
➢ Road marking, STOP lines, parking lanes, slot numbers etc, are clearly painted to guide
drivers.

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ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)

REPORT FOR PROPOSED

Sl. No. Components Page No.

2.12 Air Pollution Sources & its management 72

2.13 Noise Generation Sources 73

2.14.1 Approximate quantities of construction materials used 74

2.14.2 Structural Aspects 74

9.1 Cost Benefit Analysis 137

1.1 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT:

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 1

1.2 SCOPE OF EIA:

1.3 METHODOLOGY OF EIA:

The EIA studies can be broadly divided into three phases.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 2

1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY CONTEXT:

1.5 INDIAN ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATIONS:

▪ The Environment (Protection) Act and Rules, 1986.

1.6 PROVISION TO SEEK ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE AND CONSENT TO ESTABLISH:

i) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 and Amendments:

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 3

i) Wastewater Discharge Standards

ii) Noise Standards for Stationary DG sets

(A) Noise standards for DG sets (15-500 kVA)

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 4

1.7 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENT:

PROJECT AND PROPONENT:

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 5

PROPOSED PROJECT Modification and Expansion proposal

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 6

Modification and Expansion proposal:

Scenario after expansion:

Modification and Expansion proposal:

Modification and Expansion proposal:

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 7

1.8.1 Nature of The Project:

TABLE 1.0: LAND USE PATTERN FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT:

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 8

TABLE 1.1: AREA STATEMENT FOR THE PROJECT:

Sl. Floors Built up area of Block in sq m

2. Buildings under Construction: Block A4 and Residential Buildings

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 9

5. Second 3889.82 1737.39 1536.63 2272.38 4376.24 84

Sl. Floor Built up area of Block in sq. m

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 10

6 Second 6463.62 1633.14 2400 3800 1678.98 2823.23

4. SUMMARY OF THE BUILT-UP AREA:

5. OVERALL DEVELOPMENT / PRESENT STATUS DETAILS:

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 11

6. ACTIVITY DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED BUILDINGS:

Sl. No. Block Built up area Building Configuration Height of Activity

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 12

Table 1.2 CAR PARKING STATEMENT (AFTER EXPANSION AND MODIFICATION):

Sl. No. Activity Parking spaces proposed

Over all Summary: -

Scenario after expansion:

1.8.2 Location of the project:

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 13

1.8.3 Importance of the project around the region:

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 14

13 Examine details of solid waste generation Section - 2.11, Chapter – 2.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 15

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT 16

23 Any future clarifications on carrying out the above --

1.10 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF EIA DOCUMENT: