Executive Summary for proposed 18 MW Captive Power Plant at GNFC Ltd (Dahej)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A-1 INTRODUCTION
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) is one of the leading Indian Companies in
the business of manufacturing and selling Fertilizers and Industrial Chemicals. GNFC is manufacturing
Toluene Di Isocyanate (TDI), which is very special chemical product; and GNFC is the only manufacturer
of TDI in South East Asian countries. It has two operating units: (1) Bharuch unit manufacturing various
Fertilizers and Chemicals; (2) Dahej unit for the production for TDI and other derivatives. M/s. Gujarat
Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. GNFC proposes to install the Captive Power Plant in their
existing TDI-II manufacturing plant at Dahej.

GNFC is extremely effective, efficient and professionally managed organization; joint sector enterprise
promoted by the Government of Gujarat and the Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC).
Presently, Dahej unit manufactures 5,170 MT per Month Toluene Di-Isocyanate (TDI) along with other
products. The present requirement of power is about 12.5 MW, which may go up to 18 MW in the near
future with implementation of future projects at this site. This power requirement is met through public
supply. Also, unit has installed steam Boilers to meet the process steam requirements. To become self-
sufficient in terms of energy requirement and to reduce steam cost, GNFC has decided to set-up 18 MW
Captive Cogeneration Power Plant (CCPP) considering advantages in terms of self-sufficiency and
economic advantages.

For existing facilities, unit has obtained valid Consolidated Consent & Authorization No. AWH - 60288
dated 23/04/2014 valid up to 05/11/2018; and the unit is complying with the required statutory
conditions. The proposed activity of 18 MW thermal power plant falls under 1(d) of EIA notification and
hence requires prior environment clearance. In this context, EC application has been submitted to SEAC
and in turn they issued ToR, based on which, the EIA Report has been prepared.

A-2 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT

The project is located at plot no. D-II/8, Dahej-II Industrial Estate, At: Rahiyad, PO: Dahej, Ta: Vagra,
Dist: Bharuch-392130. The proposed expansion will be carried out within the existing premises.
Geographical location can be described as coordinates latitude and longitude of 21° 41’ 46” N and 72°
40’ 06” E respectively. The distance of site from nearby facilities (benchmarks) is as follows:

Distance from the project site

Particular Location Name Approx. Aerial Distance Km
Village/Residential zone Rahiyad 0.8
Railway Station Bharuch 33.66
Airport Vadodara 90
National Highway NH 228 and NH8 27 and 45 respectively
State Highway SH 6 2
Nearest Pond Suva village pond 1.5
Water body Narmada River 0.55
TSDF Site BEIL (Dahej Site) 8.16
The Dahej Health and
Hospital 8.7
Welfare Society Hospital
Critically polluted area None within 15 km

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A-3 PRODUCTS AND CAPACITY

This is an existing project & the project proponent intends to install 18 MW Captive Cogeneration
Power Plant (CCPP) to meet its power and steam requirements. Steam and power generation unit is
proposed to be interconnected with the existing steam network and power network appropriately.

List of Existing and Proposed Products Along With Their Production Capacity

Quantity
Name of Products
Existing Proposed Total
Toluene Di Isocyanate (TDI) 5170 MT/Month -- 5170 MT/Month
Meta Toluene Di Amine (MTD) 4170 MT/Month -- 4170 MT/Month
Ortho Toluene Di Amine (OTD) 140 MT/Month -- 140MT/Month
Hydrochloric Acid (30%) 15510 MT/Month -- 15510MT/Month
Sodium Hypo Chlorite 660 MT/Month -- 660MT/Month
TDI:MDI Blend 1550MT/Month -- 1550MT/Month
74400 MT/Month 74400 MT/Month
Steam (Gas based)
(100TPH) (100TPH)
Captive Cogeneration Power Plant
111600 TPM 111600 TPM
Steam (Coal based) --
(150 TPH) (150 TPH)
13392MW/Month 13392 MW/Month
Electricity --
(18 MWh) (18 MWh)

A-4 TECHNICAL DETAILS OF PROPOSED POWER PLANT

For carrying out detailed technical and economical viability of the proposed project, the task of
consultation for preparation of TEFR (Techno-Economic Feasibility Report) was allotted to renowned
power and energy consultancy organization, M/s. Tata Consulting Engineers Limited.

As the main purpose of the proposed power plant is to supply electricity to existing set up, various
alternatives related to full or partial switching of power were considered along with their economical
aspects. After deliberate considerations, option of having power generation up to 18 MW and steam
generation up to 150 TPH was finalized.

For proposed CCPP having capacity of 18 MW electricity and 150 TPH steam generation, 672 MT/day
Coal would be used, which will be sourced from Adani Enterprises Limited. To get uninterrupted supply
of coal to the Boiler, coal storage for 120 days maximum would be provided. Approx. 9375 m2 covered
shed and 13500 m2 open area would be provided for storage of coal. The water cooled condenser
technology would be used in proposed CCPP. Water would be procured from GIDC existing connection,
having required surface water available.

For control of air pollution, state-of-the-art Electrostatic precipitator would be installed. Considering
quantity of fuel consumption and continuous operation of the boiler and turbine generator of power
plant, two fields of ESP will be provided. In case of one ESP field gets non-functional, flue gases will be
diverted to second field immediately and thus the outlet concentration of 30 mg/Nm3 will be
maintained uninterruptedly.
Further, lime would be added with Coal to reduce the generation of Sulphur Dioxide. The height of stack
would be kept 110 m for safe disposal and dispersion of flue gases, which is more than statutory
requirement.
The water will be fully consumed in the steam generation and there will not be any process wastewater
generation. The only source of wastewater generation will be condensate and blow down streams from
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boiler and cooling towers; which will be completely recycled to achieve Zero Liquid Discharge for
proposed power plant.

The solid waste generation will be in form of Fly Ash and Bed Ash. The total quantum of Fly ash and
bottom ash will be sold to actual users for final utilization in manufacturing of Bricks and/or cement.
Other solid wastes will be disposed off as per statutory norms.

COST OF THE CCPP PROJECT

Total cost of the proposed project shall be Rs. 386.21 Crore. This cost shall be incurred towards building,
machinery and installation. The land is already in possession of GNFC and hence, cost of land is not
considered. Considering the prevailing rates and applicable projected rates, the pay-back period of the
plant is 7-8 years

LAND REQUIREMENT
Out of total available 33,47,237 m2 land, approx. 2,08,696 m2 land would be allotted for power plant.
Out of total occupied land, currently, nearly 50 % land is natural vegetation or developed green belt.
Further, out of total land allotted for power plant, 33 % land will be allocated for green belt
development.
LAND DISTRIBUTION
Particulars Land area, m2
Existing TDI complex area 11,57,645
Area allocated for CCPP 2,08,696
DCP project land requirement 2,97,000
Open land for future development 16,83,896
TOTAL LAND 33,47,237

WATER REQUIREMENT
Project Proponent already has existing unit at said location and the GIDC already supplies required
water for plant. For upcoming activities also, there would not be any additional water requirement.

TOTAL WATER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROJECT

3 3
Sr. Water Consumption, m /Day Wastewater Generation, m /Day
Source
No. Existing Proposed final Existing Proposed final
1 Domestic 400 400 (no change) 300 300 (no change)
Industrial
2 Process 1500 1500 (no change) 500 500(no change)
9000 (Existing CT) 1954 (-146 due to blow down of
Cooling
3 10000 + 2100 proposed CT is reused for
water
1000 ( Proposed CT) CHP&AHP area of CCCP)
3961 (process stream) 1164 (-36 due to blow down
4 Boiler/DM 4000 + 1200 of Boiler is reused for CHP &
39 (for CCPP Project) AHP Area of CCPP)
Gardening &
5 1000 1000 (no change) 0 0
others
Raw water
6 storage & 5000 5000 (no change) 0 0
Fire system
Total 21900 21900 4100 3918

Zero Effluent Generation concepts would be adopted for the proposed plant except for the CW blow
down. Water from CW blow down tank would be utilized for cleaning the coal handling system area,
cleaning of silo area of ash handling system.
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A-5 ATMOSPHERIC EMISSIONS

The details of stack of various flue gases generated at the site are given in Table below:
FLUE GAS EMISSION
Sr. Stack attached Fuel Height APCM Pollutant Permissible
No. to (meter) Concentrations
Existing
1 Boiler-I NG 30 ---- PM 5 mg/Nm3
SO2 50 mg/Nm3
NOX 250 mg/Nm3
2 Reformer Stack NG 35 ---- NOX 250 mg/Nm3
CO 100 mg/Nm3
3 Incinerator NG 31 Cyclone PM 50 mg/Nm3
separator HCl 50 mg/NM3
and water SO2 200 mg/Nm3
scrubber CO 100 mg/Nm3(30 min)
CO 100 mg/Nm3(24Hrs)
TOC 20 mg/Nm3
HF 4 mg/Nm3
NOX 400 mg/Nm3
Total Dioxin& Furan 0.1 ng TEQ/NM3
Cd+/Th+Their 0.05 mg/ Nm3
compound
Hg & its compound 0.05 mg/ Nm3
Sb+As+Pb+Cr+ 0.05 mg/ Nm3
CO+Cu+Mn+Ni+
V+their compound
Proposed
1 Proposed Coal Coal 110 m Electrostatic PM ≤ 30 mg/Nm3
fired boiler Precipitator SO2 ≤ 100 ppm
Cap-150 TPH NOx ≤ 50 ppm
The details of stack of various process gases generated at the site are given in table below:
DETAILS OF PROCESS GAS STACK (EXISTING)
Sr. Source of Emission Height APCM Pollutant Concentration
No. (Meter)
1 TDI Main Stack 50 Caustic Organic Particles 25 mg/ Nm3
Scrubber NOX 25 mg/Nm3
HCl 20mg/Nm3
Cl2 09 mg/ Nm3
Phosgene 01 mg/Nm3
2 Chlorine Scrubber 30 Caustic HCl 20 mg/ Nm3
Scrubber Cl2 09 mg/ Nm3
3 HCl Scrubber 31 Water Scrubber HCl 20 mg/ Nm3
Cl2 09 mg/ Nm3
4 DNT & SAC Plant 30 Water Scrubber SO2 40 mg/ Nm3
NOx Absorption NOx 25 mg/ Nm3
Column
5 Hydrogen Vent 30 Water Scrubber SO2 40 mg/ Nm3
MTD Pant HC 15 mg/ Nm3
H2S 05 mg/ Nm3
VOC 0.1 mg/Nm3

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A-6 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Quantity of Hazardous and Solid wastes generation & disposal by various methods are shown
below. The solid/hazardous waste will be stored at separated Hazardous waste storage area for
disposal.

Sr. Name of Category Quantity, MT/Month

Mode of disposal
No. Waste No. Existing Proposed Total
1 Furnace Debris Collection, storage,
1.1 15 -- 15 transportation and disposal
at approved TSDF
2 Process waste Co-processing in Cement
1.2 350 -- 350
TDI Tar Plants Or Incineration
3 Organic Residue 1.4 10 -- 10 Incineration
4 Spent catalyst from TDI Registered Re-processor
1.6 15 -- 15
plant(Dry solid basis) Or TSDF
5 Molecular Sieve 1.6 10 -- 10 TSDF
6 Reformer & Registered Re-processors
desulphuriser section 1.6 10 -- 10 Or TSDF
Spent Catalyst
7 Used Oil Registered Re-processers or
5.1 25 1 26 sent to Bharuch unit (for
reuse)
8 Waste oil/residue Registered Re-processers or
containing oil 5.2 15 -- 15 sent to Bharuch unit (for
reuse)
9 Waste & residue of Incineration
21.1 4 -- 4
paints, ink, lacquers
10 Discarded Containers Authorized dealer after
360
/ Barrels used for 350 10 decontamination or Reuse
33.1 Nos/
hazardous Nos/M Nos/M
M
waste/chemicals
11 Spent carbon 36.2 50 -- 50 Incineration
12 Incineration Ash 37.2 50 -- 50 TSDF
13 Asbestos containing TSDF
15.1 1 -- 1
waste
14 Spent Resin 35.2 10 -- 10 TSDF
15 ETP Sludge 35.3 100 -- 100 TSDF
16 Scrubbed Liquid Use for neutralization in ETP
Schedule-
(spent caustic)
II Class E- 304 -- 304
generated from TDI
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A-7 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

As per the Terms of Reference (ToR) given by State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), The EIA
study was carried out in summer season (April to June 2016) and meteorology data was taken from in-
house meteorological station of GNFC-Dahej (April to June 2016). The baseline data for Ambient Air
Quality, Surface and Ground Water quality, Noise Level & Soil quality were collected and analysed for
various parameters.

STUDY AREA
As the proposed project is covered under category 1(d) of EIA notification, 2006, the study area
considered was 10 km radius from project boundary. It covers total 23 villages of Bharuch district. Out
of this, 22 belong to Vagra Taluka and 1 village belong to Bharuch Taluka. The site is in GIDC land and is
covered by many industrial units of Dahej PCPIR. On south of site, there is Narmada River at approx.
0.55 km distance.

TOPOGRAPHY AND GEOGRAPHICAL DETAILS

The terrain of the proposed plant site is nearly flat land with little undulations. The elevation in the area
varies between 3.25 to 6.5 m above MSL. The general soil profile at site as per detailed soil investigation
report on existing facilities is predominantly blackish brown, fine grained, stiff, silty clay. As per the
seismic zoning map of India, the proposed project area falls under seismic Zone III of IS: 1893-2002.

A-7.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT

METEOROLOGY
Meteorological data were collected from in-house meteorological station of GNFC-Dahej for the study
period April to June 2016.

 WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION

During the study period, wind speed was ranging from 4.4 km/hr to 43.1 km/hr during the day time and
from 1.8 km/hr to 31.6 km/hr during night time. At few specific incidents, calm condition was observed.
Higher wind speeds have been observed due to coastal zone. Predominant wind direction is found to be
from SSW to NNE and SW to NE.

 TEMPERATURE
Minimum temperature recorded was 22.80C and maximum temperature being 40.40C during day time.
Minimum temperature recorded was 23.70C and maximum temperature being 35.00C during night time.

 RAINFALL
The study period covers the months of April, May and June, i.e. the summer season. There was no rain
fall recorded at GNFC site during the study period.
 RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Recorded minimum relative humidity recorded was 21% and maximum was 96% during day time &
minimum relative humidity recorded was 14% and maximum was 92% during night time.

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY

Considering predominant wind direction, and different zones like, population zone, industrial zone etc,
Ambient Air Quality monitoring was carried out at 6 locations within the study area. The guidelines of
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) were
followed for deciding locations and frequency of monitoring. The concentration of various pollutants
measured is as follows:

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 PM2.5 & PM10

PM2.5 & PM10 concentration at the villages located close to the site were found within permissible limits.
98th percentile value of PM2.5 & PM10 concentrations were found to be in the order 27.24 – 41.35 g/m3
and 62.52– 92.49 g/m3 respectively.

 SULPHUR DIOXIDE – SO2

98th percentile value of Sulphur Dioxide in the study area from the monitored data were in the range of
12.83 – 18.27 µg/m3. Maximum value of sulphur dioxide of 18.34 µg/m3 was observed at plant area.

 OXIDES OF NITROGEN – NOx

th
98 Percentile values of NOX concentration in the study area was found to be in the range of 27.33 –
30.73 g/m3. Maximum value of Oxides of Nitrogen (32.01 g/m3) was observed at Koliyad. The
concentrations of pollutants in ambient air in the study area were compared with AAQM Standards
prescribed by CPCB & found below the prescribed standards.

A-7.2 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

A variety of sources produce noise, potentially hazardous to hearing depending upon the intensity and
duration of exposure. These include transportation systems, construction equipment, industrial
activities and many common appliances.

In the study area, the values of noise levels during day-time varied from 60.5 dB (A) to 72.1 dB (A).
Highest daytime value, 72.1 dB (A) was recorded in plant area. The values of noise levels during night
time varied from 49.2 dB (A) to 62.5 dB (A). Highest value during night time, 62.5 dB (A) was also
recorded at plant site.

A-7.3 LAND ENVIRONMENT

SOIL QUALITY
pH of soils can reflect any addition of pollutants in it either by air or by water or by solid waste or by
combination of these. In order to establish baseline status of soil characteristics; soil samples were
collected at 07 sampling sites including plant area. Samples collected from identified locations indicate
that the soil is neutral; pH value ranging from 7.64 to 8.31. Soil texture is mostly sandy. Sodium
Absorption Ratio is in the range of 1.77 to 3.07; which show that the soil is good for agricultural
purpose. The same fact is reflected in Satellite Based Land Use Map.

LAND USE PATTERN

Total five major land use/land cover classes are demarcated in the study area following Level III
classification. A thematic map of 1:50,000 scales is used and incorporated with these classified
categories considering the area of the project. The study area is gently sloped and drained by east to
west flowing river (Narmada) which debouche into the river flows from east to west in the southern
margin middle of the project site. Large crop land is covered which is 112.57 km2 (35.73 %) of the total
area and sea, River area 0.28 km2 (0.09 %) of the total area and 37.6 km2 (11.94 %) land is covered land
with & without scrub in the area adjacent to the study area. The exposed part of mudflat, river and
dried up sea constitute this category of land cover.

The sea including other constitutes the second dominant category of land use covering as much as
80.40 km2 (25.52 %), Dam and water body 4.87 km2 (1.55 %)of the total area. The land use for
settlement is mostly confined to the ‘rural settlement’ (built up-rural) 3.68 km2 (1.17%), Salt pan area
5.94 km2 (1.89%), Mudflat 5.71 km2 (1.81%), Mangroves 40.71 km2 (12.92%) scattered along the road
networks.

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A-7.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT

GROUND WATER QUALITY

Water samples have been collected from neighbouring villages within 10 km aerial distance from the
site. The TDS concentration in the ground water samples has been found to vary between 1041 and
2714 mg/L. Only one location has higher value of TDS than permissible limit. The hardness of ground
water varies in the range of 212 and 340 mg/L.

SURFACE WATER QUALITY

There are few lakes in the study area. However, lake water is not used for domestic/industrial activities;
as the public supply water is easily available through pipelines of local authorities. The water from GIDC
reservoir and Storm water canal is having TDS concentration of 220.8 mg/L and 1334.6 mg/L
respectively. The TDS concentration of samples collected from lakes, were ranging between 306.4 mg/L
to 2358.6 mg/L. Few parameters are also within the range of acceptance criteria for drinking water as
per IS:10500,whereas some parameters are exceeding the permissible limits.

Ground water samples from villages meet the permissible limits, except parameters like TDS, Turbidity,
Fluoride at one location. The observed higher concentration of TDS & its related parameters is due to
proximity of Coastal Zone.

A-7.5 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

The baseline ecological survey was conducted as part of the EIA. The present study encompassed 10 km
radius of the site. The current study area is spread over two Biogeographic Zones, Zone No. 4, ‘Semi-
Arid Zone’ and Zone No. 8, ‘Coastal Zone’ and the Biotic Provinces therein are Province 4B – ‘The
Gujara-Rajwara Province’ and Province 8A ‘West Coast’ respectively. Almost 75% of the study area is a
terrestrial environment and is covered under Biogeographic Zone No. 4, while the remaining 25% of the
area is a coastal belt covered under Zone No. 8. As the area is notified as industrial area, the major part
of the land was found to be open plots with fallow land for new industries to come up. Agricultural land
was observed outside the industrial area. Few wetlands in the form of village ponds were also observed
during the survey.

Geologically the terrain was flat plain with no undulations in any of the areas except for a gradual slope
towards the coast. Other than the estuary of river Narmada, no other river, rivulet or stream was
observed in the study area. The soil in the major part of the study area appeared to be Yellow-brown to
dark brown in colour.

The current study area falls under the ‘Semi-Arid’ Biogeographic zone the vegetation in general appears
to be of dry deciduous type along with some of the trees that remain evergreen throughout the year

ASSESSMENT OF FLORA IN THE STUDY AREA

The type of soil was largely observed to be brown soil, which at some locations changed to yellow-
brown type. The soil is suitable for agriculture. No protected area of any category i.e. National Park,
wildlife sanctuary, reserved forest or conservation reserve was found to be present within the 10 km
radius of the selected study area.

From the ground survey and secondary data collected from the locals, it was observed that the area was
covered with 5 species of cultivated crop plants, 47 species of herbs, 10 species of shrubs, 33 species of
climbers and 9 species of aquatic plants observed/reported in the study area.

ASSESSMENT OF FAUNA IN THE STUDY AREA

During the complete survey of the entire coastline of Dahej, it was observed that fragile and sensitive
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unsuitable substratum for the corals to grow and colonize. Even the mangroves were far from lacking in
this area.

A-7.6 SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

Socio-economic valued components are aspects of the socio-economic environment that are valued by
people.

Based on these considerations, the following socio-economic valued environmental components (VECs)
were identified:

 Land and Resource Use.

 Population, Infrastructure and Services.
 Economy.
 Personal, Family and Community Life.
 All heritage resources are considered to be a VEC and are protected by this legislation.

Demography

The demographic aspect of the study area comprises of the various features of the population including
their size, composition and distribution across the location. The distribution of population reflected
here based on the geographical boundaries.

Infrastructure facilities

The socio-economic wellbeing of the area and its people is represented by the infrastructure and the
social assets available in the area. The various infrastructural facilities related to education, health care,
communication, transportation, drinking water etc. available in the study area are presented in the EIA
report.

The primary educational facilities evenly distributed in the study area. Primary schools are available in
each village of study area.

During the survey, it was observed that Government has provided Primary Healthcare Centres (PHC)
and Family Welfare Centre (FWC) and Primary Health Sub centre (PHS) consisting of primary first aid &
dispensary available. Ambulance service (108 emergency Van) is also available in Atali & Dahej villages
which provide 24 hour service for fire and other accidental problems. Every primary health centres
organizes immunization, pulse polio and eye camp, ANC (antenatal clinic) and pre-natal clinic.
There were Nationalized Banking (State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda) and postal facilities available in
the study area.

Transportation Facilities:
During survey, it was observed that all villages have well developed pucca roads. Buses (Govt.), auto
rickshaws and private vehicles are commonly used for travelling purpose. Most of the villages have bus-
stop facilities and the frequency of bus service is reasonable. Railway Station is available at district
headquarter Bharuch which is approximately 35-45 km from the boundary of study area.

Power Supply:
M/s. Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) is the source of power supply in study area which is
use for domestic and agricultural purpose.

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Drinking Water Supply:

Water from Narmada river/Canal is major source of water supply for drinking purpose. In all villages
overhead water tank facilities has been provided through which, water is supplied to households for
drinking, cooking and washing purpose. Gram Panchayat Bore-wells and Tube wells used for agricultural
purposes.

SOCIO-ECONOMIC LAYOUT
The study of socio-economic component of environment is incorporating various facts viz. demographic
structure, availability of basic amenities such as housing, education, health and medical services,
occupation, water supply, sanitation, communication and power supply, prevailing disease in the region
as well as features such as places of tourist attraction and monuments of archeological importance. The
study of these parameters helps in identifying, predicting and evaluating likely impacts due to the
project activity in that region.

A-8 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

A-8.1 IMPACT ON WATER

No ground water will be used for construction work as well operational phase. No additional industrial
effluent generation due to proposed activity. Total Effluent to be treated at the in-house ETP and
treated effluent would be utilized for dust suppression, sprinkling and floor wahsing. Hence, no impact
envisaged.

A-8.2 HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATIONS AND DISPOSAL

Major sources of hazardous waste generation in existing unit is Furnace Debris, Process waste, Organic
Residue, Spent catalyst, Waste oil/residue, Spent carbon, Incineration Ash, Spent Resin, Molecular
Sieve, Waste & residue of paints, ink and Discarded Containers / Barrels used for hazardous
waste/chemicals etc. After proposed expansion, quantity of used oil & Discarded Containers / Barrels
used for hazardous waste/chemicals will be slightly increased. Quantities of remaining wastes will
remain same. Hazardous wastes will be stored in dedicated facility. The collection, Storage and disposal
of hazardous waste will be done as per Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary
Movement) Amendment Rules, 2016.All types of Hazardous wastes shall be disposed off as per
permissible practices/facilities.

Other major source of solid waste generation from proposed power plant would be fly ash and bed ash
generation. Considering worst case of approx. 40 % ash in Coal, maximum fly ash generation would be
around 234 MT/day. It is proposed to have full-proof handling system for fly ash in such a manner that,
there would be least dispersion. The ash would be handled through closed system. Dedicated silo would
be provided for temporary storage of fly ash / bottom ash and the same would be sent to cement
manufacturers or brick manufacturers.

A-8.3NOISE LEVEL AND MITIGATION MEASURE

The sources of noise generation will be vehicular movement (transportation activities), Turbine
Generator operation cooling tower, plant machinery etc. Extensive oiling and lubrication and preventive
maintenance will be carried out periodically to reduce noise generation at source up to permissible
limit. However, at place where noise levels can exceed the permissible limit, Earplugs and Earmuffs will
be provided to those working in such area.

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A-8.4SOIL & GEOLOGY

The unit is located in notified industrial area. The proposed project will be set-up within the existing
premises. So, there will be no negative impact envisaged on soil & Geology of the study area. The unit
will take full-proof measures to manage all types of hazardous/Other wastes to mitigate impacts on soil
and geology. Unit will maintain vegetative cover within road rights-of-way to prevent erosion
periodically.

A-8.5 IMPACTS ON SOCIO ECONOMY & MITIGATION MEASURES:

There is a potential for direct/indirect employment for the locals due to the proposed expansion. The
project is located in notified industrial area, so no rehabilitation or resettlement is required. The unit
will give direct employment to 50 people and many more people would be benefitted due to indirect
employment like transportation and other ancillary activities.

 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT:

The total area of the plot is approx. 33,47,237 m2, from which around 2,08,696 m2 is allocated for
installation of power plant. For proposed activity, 67,400 m2 land will be developed as green belt. Out of
total land allotted for power plant, 33 % land will be allocated for green belt development.

A-9 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME:

A detailed monitoring schedule has been prepared to ensure effectiveness of the environmental
management plan.

A-10 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN:

Comprehensive Environment Management Plan (EMP) will be implemented to ensure sustainable

development in the area surrounding the project. Hence, it needs to be an all encompassive plan for
which the industry, Government, Regulating agencies; the local residents of the area need to extend
their co-operation and contribution. It has been evaluated that the proposed project will have no major
impacts on the surrounding areas. Mitigation measures at the source level and an overall Management
Plan at the site level are elicited so as to preserve the surrounding environment.

During construction activity, following measures will be adopted to reduce the environmental pollution

 Water sprinkling
 Provision of PPEs
 Proper Maintenance of Vehicle will be done
 Construction hazardous materials such as lubricating oils, compressed gases (for welding), paints,
varnishes, etc. shall be stored as per the prescribed / accepted safety norms
 To mitigate noise generation, construction labor would be provided with noise protection devices
like ear muffs and occupational safety ware, as per requirement.
 Noise generating equipment & vehicular movement shall be stopped during night hours
 Construction wastes shall be disposed off by adopting environmentally compatible methodology
 Ensure development and maintenance of proper green belt as proposed.

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A-11 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

GNFC Ltd is a joint Sector company promoted by government of Gujarat and GSFC Ltd. it is always keen
to develop and implement social upliftment plan for people in their surrounding activities. GNFC has a
commendable record for doing CSR activities in its peripheral areas since long.

Following activities are under progress as part of corporate social responsibility:

1) Mobile Medical Van: A Mobile Medical Vans visits nearby villages of Dahej plant (visiting two
villages per day).
2) Vocational Training Project: Narmada Institute of Technical Training (NITT), Dahej had been
inaugurated on 23rd September 2013.
 Courses started at NITT, Dahej1) Fitting Technician(6 Months)
2) Welding Technician (6 Months)
Approx 500 candidates trained till date.
3) Eye Camp: was organized in Rahiyad village in association with SEWA Rural, Jhagadia.
4) School Health Checkup Camp: organized in five villages of Dahej
5) Deaddiction camp: organized in Rahiyad village in association with Alcoholics Anonymous Group,
Vadodara; around 30 people participated. Awareness programme on De-addiction in five villages of
Dahej by organizing Composite Program (Sheri Natak).
6) RO Water Plant Project: Establishment of five RO water plants with support of WASMO in 05
villages of Dahej namely Rahiyad, Suva, Galenda, Vadadla and Koliyad.
7) Carboys Distribution Program: In this program, around 1400 carboys have been distributed to the
five villages for carrying potable drinking water.
8) Tejasavi Project: NARDES had appointed two Expert teachers for English & Mathematics for 5
government schools of five villages of Dahej i.e. Rahiyad, Suva, Koliyad, Galenda and Vadadla.
9) Bus Service for Rahiyad Village’s Students: Bus Facility for students of Rahiyad village (from Rahiyad
village to Dahej to and fro), currently 52 students are using this facility.
10) School Playground Development: The front open space in the premise of the Rahiyad Primary
School had been transformed into a green plush playground. Neem (24 nos.) and Asopalav (24 nos.)
tree saplings have been planted along the school boundary wall.
11) Construction of Roads & Culverts: Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) Road constructed from
Rahiyad village to Crematorium.
12) Dental Check up Camp: NARDES has organized Dental Check-up Camp in 48 primary schools of
Bharuch and Dahej covering around 1000 beneficiaries. The camp was initiated with dental
awareness talk, educating students about common dental ailments.
13) Construction of Panchayat Building: GNFC had constructed new Panchayat building in Rahiyad
village with an expenditure of Rs 29 Lacs.
14) Drinking water project with WASMO: Water and Sanitation Management Organization (WASMO)
has developed drinking water project for various talukas in Bharuch District under
National Rural Drinking Water Program (NRDWP) i.e. Swajaldhara Scheme. Under Swajaldhara
Scheme, 10% of the total project cost is raised in the form of people’s contribution, which has been
provided by GNFC.
15) BALA Project: In this project, GNFC brought qualitative improvement in education through
developing child-friendly, learning and fun based physical environment building in school
infrastructure, GNFC has benefitted these villages like amphitheaters, sandpit works. Educational
merry go-round, planetary orbits etc. In this project GNFC also supported Jageshwar, Kadodara,
Kaladara, Vegni, etc.

In the next 5 years GNFC will spend 2% of average net profit of last 3 Financial Years in the areas like
Education, Health care, Rural Infrastructure sanitation and Self-employment generation, Vocational
Skills, Empowerment of women and youth, Environment sustainability and Protection and development
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of National heritage, Art & culture, & Public libraries after obtaining the approvals from CSR committee
formed as per CSR Act 2013.

Proposed activities are as follow:

Sr. Payment Released in the Name Particulars of Donation
No.
1 Mobile Medical Van Project Health care
2 People Centric Camp Health care
3 Village Development Project Education, Health care, Rural Infrastructure &
Sanitation
4 Vocational Training Project Vocational Skills
5 Training Program for Artisan Self-employment generation
6 CSR Reserve fund for any other Rs. 3.26 Crore per Annum
initiative

A-12 CONCLUSION

The study brings out the following points:

 Ambient air quality, ground water quality and noise levels shall remain within acceptable limits
after the proposed expansion activities due to effective design and implementation of
environmental management plans.
 There will not be any effluent discharge from proposed Power plant; thus it can be concluded
that Proposed power plant installation is Zero Liquid Discharge activity.
 Risk to flora/fauna and soil is negligible due to effective management and handling of
hazardous wastes and wastewater.
 Socio-economic benefits due to creation of direct / indirect employment.

Thus, based on the Environmental Impact Assessment Study undertaken in Summer 2016, it can be
concluded on a positive note that after the implementation of the mitigation measures and
Environmental Management Plan, the regular operations of M/s. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers &
Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) will have negligible impact on environment and will benefit the local people.

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