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Environment Impact Assessment Report Beach Resort, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report has been prepared by SENES Consultants
India Pvt. Ltd.
SENES India, incorporated under the Companies Act 1956 (No. 1 of 1956), has been operating in the
county for more than 10 years and holds expertise in conducting Environmental Impact Assessments,
Social Impact Assessments, EHS Compliance Audits, Design and Planning of Solid Waste Management
Facilities and Carbon Advisory Services.
As on date, SENES has been granted accreditation by the Quality Council of India / National
Accreditation Board for Education & Training (QCI / NABET) in 14 sectors vide Certificate No.
NABET/EIA/1013/043.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Project ............................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Project Need and its Significance ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Objectives of the EIA Study ............................................................................................... 1-1
1.4 Scope of the Study ............................................................................................................. 1-2
1.5 EIA Methodology .............................................................................................................. 1-2
1.6 Structure of the EIA Report ................................................................................................ 1-3
CHAPTER 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Project detail ...................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Site Selection Criteria ........................................................................................................ 2-1
2.3 Nature and Size of the Project ............................................................................................ 2-1
2.4 Project Site Location .......................................................................................................... 2-2
2.5 Site Connectivity ............................................................................................................... 2-4
2.6 Site Surrounding features ................................................................................................... 2-4
2.7 project site and site surrounding Photographs ..................................................................... 2-4
2.7.1 Land Use Distribution and Area Statement ............................................................................. 2-4
2.7.2 Population Details .................................................................................................................. 2-6
2.8 Utilities Proposed during Construction and Operation Phase .............................................. 2-7
2.8.1 Water Requirement and Supply .............................................................................................. 2-7
2.8.2 Sewage System ...................................................................................................................... 2-8
2.8.3 Details of Proposed STP (375 KLD)....................................................................................... 2-8
2.8.4 System Design (STP Capacity – 375 KLD) .......................................................................... 2-10
2.8.5 Rainwater Harvesting System............................................................................................... 2-13
2.8.6 Power Requirement and Supply............................................................................................ 2-13
2.8.7 Parking 2-14
2.8.8 Municipal Solid Waste Management .................................................................................... 2-14
2.8.9 E-Waste Management .......................................................................................................... 2-14
2.8.10 Sewage Sludge ..................................................................................................................... 2-14
2.8.11 Landscape Development ...................................................................................................... 2-14
2.8.12 Energy Conservation Measures ............................................................................................ 2-14
2.8.13 Fire Safety Facilities ............................................................................................................ 2-14
2.8.14 Building Materials and Technologies for Construction ......................................................... 2-15
2.8.15 Construction Period & Schedule........................................................................................... 2-15
2.8.16 Project Cost ......................................................................................................................... 2-15
CHAPTER 3. LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK............................................ 3-16
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List of Table
Table 2.1 : Land Details.................................................................................................................. 2-2
Table 2.2 : Project Details............................................................................................................... 2-5
Table 2.3 : Population Details ......................................................................................................... 2-6
Table 2.4 : Water Demand .............................................................................................................. 2-7
Table 2.5 : Details Break-up of Water Requirement ........................................................................ 2-7
Table 2.6 : Wastewater Generation ................................................................................................. 2-8
Table 2.7 : Power Demand of the Proposed Project ....................................................................... 2-13
Table 2.8 : Provided Parking Details ............................................................................................ 2-14
Table 2.9 : Construction Materials to be used for Proposed Project ............................................... 2-15
Table 3.1 Summary of Environmental Legislation concerning Proposed Project............................ 3-19
Table 4.1: Landuse Within 10 km from the Project Site ................................................................ 4-26
Table 4.2: Climatological Table of Vengurla Taluka ..................................................................... 4-27
Table 4.3 Climatological Data ...................................................................................................... 4-28
Table 4.4 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations ................................................................... 4-28
Table 4.5 Ambient Air Quality Results AQ1- Project Site ............................................................. 4-29
Table 4.6 Ambient Air Quality Results AQ2- Mochemad Village ................................................. 4-29
Table 4.7 Ambient Air Quality Results AQ3- Naichiaad Village ................................................... 4-29
Table 4.8 Ambient Air Quality Results AQ4- Shiroda Village ...................................................... 4-29
Table 4.9 Ambient Air Quality Results AQ5- Velagar Village ...................................................... 4-30
Table 4.10 Baseline Air Quality – PM10 ........................................................................................ 4-30
Table 4.11 Baseline Air Quality – PM2.5 ....................................................................................... 4-31
Table 4.12 Baseline Air Quality – SO2 .......................................................................................... 4-31
Table 4.13 Baseline Air Quality –NOx .......................................................................................... 4-32
Table 4.14 Baseline Air Quality – CO........................................................................................... 4-33
Table 4.15 Noise Monitoring Locations ........................................................................................ 4-33
Table 4.16 Monitoring Results – Noise ......................................................................................... 4-34
Table 4.17 Ambiant Noise Quality Standards................................................................................ 4-34
Table 4.18 Traffic Statistics of studied roads................................................................................. 4-35
Table 4.19 Soil Sampling Locations ............................................................................................. 4-36
Table 4.20 Soil Sampling Results ................................................................................................. 4-36
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: EIA Methodology......................................................................................................... 1-2
Figure 2.1 Location of the Project Site on District Map ................................................................... 2-3
Figure 2.2 Location of the Project Site on Google image................................................................. 2-3
Figure 2.3 Photographs - Site and Surrounding Features ................................................................. 2-4
Figure 4.1 PM10 Level Comparison at 5 Locations ........................................................................ 4-30
Figure 4.2 PM2.5 Level Comparison at 5 Locations ....................................................................... 4-31
Figure 4.3 SO2 Level Comparisons at 5 Locations ........................................................................ 4-32
Figure 4.4 NOx Level Comparison at 5 Locations ......................................................................... 4-32
Figure 4.5 CO Level Comparison at 5 Locations ........................................................................... 4-33
Figure 4.6 Day Time Noise Level Comparison at 3 Locations ....................................................... 4-35
Figure 4.7 Day Time Noise Level Comparison at 3 Locations ....................................................... 4-35
Figure 4.8 Traffic Flow Comparison at 2 Locations ...................................................................... 4-36
Figure 4.9 Depth to Water Level During Pre-Monsoon and Post Monsoon .................................... 4-39
Figure 5.1 Spatial Distribution of 24 hours averaged SO2 GLC (µg/m3) due to DG Sets ............... 5-64
Figure 5.2 Spatial variation of 24 hours averaged NOx GLC (µg/m3) due to ................................. 5-65
Figure 5.3 Spatial Distribution of 24 hours averaged PM10 GLC (µg/m3) due to ........................... 5-66
Figure 5.4 Spatial Distribution of 8 hours averaged CO GLC (µg/m3) due to ................................ 5-67
Figure 5.5 Spatial Variation of Incremental Noise Level during Construction Phase without Control5-69
Figure 5.6 Spatial Variation of Incremental Noise Level during Operation Phase without Control... 5-70
Figure 6.1: EMP Implémentation Chart ........................................................................................ 6-84
Figure 6.2 MBR Configuration ................................................................................................... 6-102
Figure 9.1 Hierarchical System of the Organisation .................................................................... 9-132
Figure 9.2 Reporting Mechanism of Non-Compliance............................................................... 9-132
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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 PROJECT
M/s. Elite Township Pvt. Ltd. intends to develop a Beach Resort Project at Sagartirth encompassing
three villages Sagartirth, Tank & Temb in Taluka Vengurla, Sindhudurg District in Maharashtra.
The proposed project comprises of a resort comprised of guest rooms, suites, villas, public areas and
amenities. The proposed development is basically a Beach Resort project and falls under CRZ-III
Category. The entire complex would be developed in an area of 219,084 m2, which comprises of a
resort including guest rooms, suites, villas, public areas and amenities. The total built-up area is
approximately 61,926.22 m2.
As per the EIA notification, 2006 and its subsequent amendments, proposed Beach Resort
development, having built up area of more than 20,000 sq.m but less than 1,50,000 sq.m is listed as
project/activity 8(a) under category ‘B2’– “Building and Construction Projects” and will require prior
environmental clearance from State territory level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) of
Maharashtra on submission of application documents (Form 1, Form 1A and Conceptual plan). In
addition to this, the proposed project site is strategically located near the seashore and is falling under
Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)-III category and therefore require CRZ clearance under CRZ
Notification, 2011 of MoEF from the concerned authority of the state. In view of this, detailed
Environmental Impact Assessment report need to be prepared and submitted to the concerned
authority.
M/s. Elite Township Pvt. Ltd has retained M/s SENES Consultants India Private Limited to conduct
the Environmental Impact Assessment study for the proposed project.
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• To identify, predict and evaluate environmental and social impacts expected to arise
during the construction and operation phase of the project in relation to the sensitive
receptors;
• To identify the negative impacts and develop mitigation measures so as to minimize
pollution, environmental disturbance and nuisance during construction and operations of
the development; and
• To design and specify the monitoring requirements necessary to ensure the
implementation and the effectiveness of the mitigation measures adopted.
Project Scoping
Identify potential sources of
Impact
Baseline Studies ( Existing data
Collection and new surveys)
Interaction with Project Proponents
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1-3 Introduction
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The proposed project comprises of a resort comprised of guest rooms, suites, villas, public areas and
amenities. The entire complex would be developed in an area of 219,084 m2, which comprises of a
resort including guest rooms, suites, villas, public areas and amenities. The total built-up area is
approximately 61,926.22 m2.
The proposed development is located near the seashore and falls under Coastal Regulation Zone
(CRZ)-III Category. The CRZ map indicating the High Tide Line (HTL), Low Tide Line (LTL) &
CRZ boundaries lying at 200m and 500m specified by National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is
enclosed as Annexure-2.1. The rapid marine environmental impact assessment study has also been
carried out by NIO for the above said development, the same is enclosed separately.
The location of the proposed site on District Map and Google Map is given in Figure 2.1 and Figure
2.2 respectively.
The photographs for site surrounding features are shown in Figure 2.3.
FIGURE 2.3 PHOTOGRAPHS - SITE AND SURROUNDING FEATURES
The site layout diagram with all the activities is enclosed as Annexure 2.2. This illustrates the major
project components and their locations on the project site.
The population during construction & operation phase associated with the project is given in Table
2.3
TABLE 2.3 : POPULATION DETAILS
Construction Phase Approx. 500 Nos.
Name of Space Total No. of Total
Rooms person/room Population
Rooms 160 2 320
Suites (1 BR) 16 2 32
Suites (2 BR) 2 4 8
Villa (2 BR) Type A 1 4 4
Villa (2 BR) Type B 4 4 16
Villa (3 BR) Type A 1 6 6
Operation Phase
Villa (3 BR) Type B 26 6 156
Villa (3 BR) Type C 2 6 12
Employees & Staff 212 2.5 530
Visitors L.S 200
Banquet halls L.S 600
Restaurants L.S 400
SPA L.S 100
Total 2384
Water Requirement
During construction phase, water requirement is about 80 KLD (including construction activity &
domestic), considering ~ 500 labors, which will be deployed at the peak construction period. The
water requirement for the construction activities would be 55 KLD and domestic water requirement
for labors will be 25 KLD.
During the operation phase, the estimated total water demand for project is about ~791 KLD, out of
which ~ 496 KLD fresh water demand & ~295 will be met through treated water supply for
landscaping, flushing & partial HVAC cooling .The details of total water demand and its break up
have been discussed below in Table 2.4 and Table 2.5:
TABLE 2.4 : WATER DEMAND
S. No Details Quantity
1 Fresh 496 KLD
2 Reuse 295 KLD
Total 791 KLD
Water Source
During the construction phase, tanker water supply will be used for fulfilling the water requirement.
During operation phase, water demand will be met primarily through municipal water supply system
and reuse of treated wastewater from STP.
In case of any abstraction of groundwater, due permission will be obtained from Central Ground
Water Authority (CGWA).
During construction phase, it is expected that 20 KLD of waste water will be generated from labor,
which will be disposed off in septic tanks. The waste water from septic tanks will be disposed through
mobile STP tankers.
During operation phase, the total wastewater generated from the project site will be 310 KLD. This
wastewater generated will be treated in an on-site sewage treatment plant based on Membrane Bio-
Reactor (MBR) process upto tertiary level having total design capacity of 375 KLD. The break-up of
wastewater generation and STP details is given in Table 2.6.
TABLE 2.6 : W ASTEWATER GENERATION
S. No Details Quantity
1 Wastewater Generation 310 KLD
2 STP Design Capacity 375 KLD
STP based on the Membrane Bio-Reactor (MBR) is a combination of Activated Sludge process
combined with absolute filtration (with Ultra Filtration). Bio-degradation is carried out due to the
presence and growth of microorganisms and suspended solids. These suspended solids and
microorganisms are separated from water by membrane unit.
Scheme process:
Raw sewage from various sources is subjected to following treatment to obtain the treated water
quality.
Bar screen Chamber
The raw sewage will be received at the inlet of the bar screen to trap any floating particles and debris.
Oil & Grease Trap and Equalization tank
A belt type oil skimmer and grease trap will be provided to remove the floating oil and grease. The oil
free effluent overflows to the collection cum equalization tank. The sewage generation is not uniform
and is subjected to fluctuation. Hence to maintain a constant flow and to homogenize the sewage
quality a suitable retention time is provided in the Equalization tank. Air mixing is also provided to
enhance the above process. Aeration tank is designed for average daily flow of 10 hrs retention. A
fine screen is placed in between to trap any sharp objects or small particles.
The aeration system works on an extended aeration activated sludge process. The biological reaction
is sustained by maintaining a required level of MLSS 8000-10000mg/l in the aeration tank. The
generation of biomass reduces the incoming BOD and COD to greater than 95%. Oxygen transfer is
achieved by means of fine bubble diffusers placed at the bottom of the tank to transfer atmospheric
oxygen from air. The process aeration blowers are provided for the biological tank and ensure that
sufficient oxygen is available to maintain the biological process in the tank.
The mixed liquor containing the biomass overflows/ pumped from the aeration tank to the membrane
tank for removal of BOD. The MBR is basically a combination of Activated Sludge process combine
with absolute filtration (UF). The basic biological aeration system considered utilizes diffused
aeration to provide the required oxygen that will maintain the healthy biomass. The MBR produces
superior quality effluent through an innovative combination of immersed, low-pressure reinforced
hollow fiber ultra-filtration membranes and a suspended growth biological reactor. The reinforced
hollow fiber UF membranes replace the solids separation function of secondary clarifiers and the
polishing function of granular filter media that are found in conventional activated sludge systems. By
eliminating the need for sludge settling, MBR process can operate at mixed liquor suspended solids
(MLSS) concentrations in the range of 8,000 to 12,000 mg/L—three to five times greater than
conventional systems, resulting in plants that are significantly more compact than a conventional
plant.
Fewer processes, combined with highly automated, PLC operation makes plant operation less labor
intensive and much more straightforward. Plant operators are only required to perform regular
preventive maintenance on system pumps, blowers, and associated mechanical equipment to ensure
efficient biological processes and optimum membrane permeation.
Designs of Screens
Flow to STP : 375 KLD
Average flow rate/Hr : 375 /24 = 15.625 cum/hr
Peaking Factor (maximum) : 2 Times
Peak Flow : 15.625 x 2 = 31.25 cum/hr
Desired Velocity Through : 0.8m/Sec
Bar Screen Chamber (V)
Area of Bar Screen
(Peaking Factor / (3600 x V) : 31.25 /(3600x0.8)=0.01085 Sq.m
Available the smelliest bar screen in the field is 0.6m x 0.5m to fixed in side the chamber.
Size of bars = 6mm
Spacing between bars = 8mm
No of Bars = 25 nos.
Grit Chamber
Equalization Tank
Aeration Tank
Permeate Tank
Air Requirements
Sludge Generation
Total Flow : 375 cum/day
Inlet BOD : 450 mg/l
Outlet BOD : 5 mg/l
BOD to be removed per day : 375 x (450-5)/1000
= 16.465 kgs/day
Sludge generation rate : 25-30% Total BOD to be removed
= 16.465 x 0.25
= 4.1 kgs/day
Suspended solids to be removed : (375 x 400)/1000
: 150 kgs/day
Total sludge to be removed : 4.1+150
= 154.1 kgs/day
Considering sludge density as 1.0 & 6-8% thickening
Total sludge to be removed /day : 154.1/0.06
= 2568.3 lit/day
: 2.6 cum/day
Sludge Management:
The sludge from tank is pumped using a screw pump in to a Filter press. The filter press is a liquid-
solid separation device which is used to reduce the volume and weight of slurry by separating the
liquid filtrate and solid cake. The filter press is opened and cake is discharged by gravity.
The dry cake from filter press is subjected to lime stabilization. Lime treatment controls the
environment needed for the growth of pathogens in bio-solids and converts sludge into a usable
product.
At the project site, use of rainwater recharging will be done through a rain water lagoon. The size of
rain water lagoon is about 10,000 sqm to recharge the entire runoff generated from the proposed
project. The detailed storm water management plan along with storm water layout has been discussed
below in chapter 6 of EMP under section 6.7.
Power requirement has been estimated for both construction and operation phases.
During construction phase:-Power requirement during the construction phase would be 600 KVA
which will be met through DG sets.
The power requirement for the operation phase is estimated in terms of the total maximum demand
load, which is approximately 2956 kW and will be sourced from State Electricity Board i.e.
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd . State electricity board shall provide 1 No.33 kV
HT power connection for the proposed resort which shall be terminated at the metering room. As per
State electricity board norms, metering room shall be located near entrance. HT Isolator shall be
provided near metering.
100% backup power will be supplied by 7 Nos. DG sets of 750 kVA (including one DG set standby)
capacity. Some critical loads such as emergency lighting, headed equipment of ELV systems etc. shall
be additionally backed up using UPS system.
HT Metering by the State Electricity Board shall be carried out in the metering room within the
premises as per local norms.
All electrical equipment and devices shall be suitable for coastal air environment.
The fuel consumption for 7 Nos. of DG sets has been calculated to be 1114 L/hr of HSD. The DG sets
will be installed with acoustic enclosures and adequate stack height as per the CPCB norms.
TABLE 2.7 : POWER DEMAND OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
S. No Details Value
1 Total demand Load 2956 kW
2 Total Power Back-up 5250 kVA
3 DG Set Configuration 7 Nos. x 750 KVA
2.8.7 Parking
The project premises will have specialized parking facilities for smooth traffic movement. Surface
parking facilities will be provided for visitors and permanent population. The parking provisions are
given in Table 2.8.
TABLE 2.8 : PROVIDED PARKING DETAILS
S. No Details Parking Provided
1 Surface Parking 206 ECS
2 Bus Parking 2 Nos.
About 1.3 TPD of MSW will be generated during the operation phase and will be handled as per the
Municipal Solid Waste Management & Handling Rules, 2000.
The generated e-waste from the proposed development will be stored at a warehouse to be setup
within site and will be sent to authorized recyclers or e-waste processing plants for treatment as per E-
Waste [Management & Handling] Rules, 2010.
An approximately 2.6 cum /dayof sludge will be generated from the proposed development. The
sludge from STP will be used as manure in landscaping.
The project will be so developed that approximately 1,34,029.04 sqm of area will be developed as
green belt development and softscape to mitigate air and noise pollution. The Landscape plan
showing the schedule of species for proposed beach resort project is shown in Figure 6.7 under
section 6.10.4 of EMP chapter
In the Operational Phase, appropriate energy conservation measures & management plan will be
adopted in order to minimize the consumptions of non-renewable fuel. The detailed energy
conservation plan for the construction and operation phase have been discussed below in Chapter 6.
Proper fire fighting system will be designed as per the provisions of National Building Code (NBC) of
India (SP 7: 1983 Part IV Amendment No. 3 of January 1997) and Fire Protection Manual issued by
Tariff Advisory Committee and the latest Indian and International standards/codes. The fire protection
system will cover the entire internal and external premises of the buildings.
The list of building material which will be used in the construction process of the proposed
development area are discussed in Table 2.9.
TABLE 2.9 : CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TO BE USED FOR PROPOSED PROJECT
The total construction period for the proposed development is approximately 3 years i.e. the
commissioning of the project will be at the end of December 2016.
Total cost of the proposed development is Rs. 297.6 crore including cost of land, construction, plant
machinery & other.
The 1972 United Nations (UN) Conference on Human Development at Stockholm influenced the
need for a well-developed legal mechanism to conserve resources, protect the environment and ensure
the health and well being of the people in India. Over the years, the Government of India has framed
several policies and promulgated number of Acts, Rules and Notifications aimed at management and
protection of the environment. As a result, our country now has a fairly comprehensive set of
environmental legislation aimed at ensuring that the development process meets the overall objective
of promoting sustainability in the long run.
Moreover, the Indian Constitution has also incorporated specific articles to address environmental
concerns through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment of 1976. As stated in the Constitution of India,
it is the duty of the state (Article 48 A) to ‘protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the
forests and wildlife of the country’. It imposes a duty on every citizen (Article 51 A) ‘to protect and
improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife’. Reference to the
environment has also been made in the Directive Principles of State Policy as well as the Fundamental
Rights.
Despite these policy documents, a need for a comprehensive policy statement had been evident for
some time in order to infuse a common approach to the various sectoral and cross-sectoral,
approaches to environmental management. As a result, a National Environment Policy (NEP, 2006)
has been drawn up as a response to our national commitment to a clean environment, mandated in the
Constitution in Articles 48 A and 51 A (g), strengthened by judicial interpretation of Article 21. The
policy is still in draft form and addresses environmental concerns in all-developmental activities.
issues. The overall purpose of EPA is to establish an overall coherent policy and provide a basis for
the coordinated work of various government agencies with operational responsibility for the
environment and natural resources. This legislation also invests authorities with regulatory powers to
address specific issues affecting the environment. The Act does not allow any person to establish an
industry, operation or process that discharges or emits any environmental pollutants in excess of
standards prescribed under specific rules and notifications.
In view of the growing importance of environmental affairs, the Government of India set up a
Department of Environment in November 1980 under the portfolio of the Prime Minister. The
Department, later renamed as the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) plays a pivotal role in
environmental management for sustained development and for all environmental matters in the country.
The major responsibilities of MoEF include:
• Environmental resource conservation and protection, including environmental
impact assessment of developmental projects;
• Co-ordination with the other ministries and agencies, voluntary organizations and
professional bodies on environmental action plans;
• Policy-planning;
• Promotion of research and development, manpower planning and training and
creation of environmental awareness;
• Liaison and coordination with international agencies involved in environmental
matters.
The proposed project is located in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. Maharashtra Pollution Control
Board (MPCB) is implementing various environmental legislations in the state of Maharashtra,
mainly including Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air (Prevention and Control
of Pollution) Act, 1981, Water (Cess) Act, 1977 and some of the provisions under Environmental
(Protection) Act, 1986 and the rules framed there under like, Biomedical Waste (M&H) Rules, 1998,
Hazardous Waste (M&H) Rules, 2000, Municipal Solid Waste Rules, 2000 etc. MPCB is functioning
under the administrative control of Environment Department of Government of Maharashtra.
Some of the important functions of MPCB are:
• To plan comprehensive program for the prevention, control or abatement of pollution and
secure executions thereof
• To collect and disseminate information relating to pollution and the prevention, control or
abatement thereof,
• To inspect sewage or trade effluent treatment and disposal facilities, and air pollution control
systems and to review plans, specification or any other data relating to the treatment plants,
disposal systems and air pollution control systems in connection with the consent granted,
• Supporting and encouraging the developments in the fields of pollution control, waste recycle
reuse, eco-friendly practices etc.
• To educate and guide the entrepreneurs in improving environment by suggesting appropriate
pollution control technologies and techniques
• Creation of public awareness about the clean and healthy environment and attending the public
complaints regarding pollution.
Commercial building sector in India is expanding rapidly at over 9% per year spurred largely by the
strong growth in the services sector. Electricity consumption in the commercial sector in India at
present accounts for about 8% of the total electricity supplied by the Electricity Utilities, and has been
growing annually at about 11-12%. This is mainly attributed to the increasing energy intensiveness of
newly constructed commercial buildings;
Several studies in the country have shown that energy efficiency is not getting adequate attention
when the new buildings are designed. Incorporation of energy efficiency provisions at the design
stage of the new buildings is critical and so will be made mandatory by Ministry of Power by 2012 for
all new buildings.– Better to be proactive than keeping in view the Energy Conservation Act 2001
(EC Act), Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) with technical support from USAID under its Energy
Conservation and Commercialization (ECO) Project, has developed Energy Conservation Building
Codes (ECBC) Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)
ECBC, considering five climatic zones in India, sets the minimum energy performance standards for
large commercial buildings that have a connected load of 500 kW or greater or a contract demand of
600 k VA or more, having conditioned area of 1000 sq. m. or more. Annual energy consumption in
the conditioned commercial buildings in the country is estimated to be about 200 kWh or more per sq.
m of floor area. Electricity consumption in ECBC compliant buildings can be brought down to 120-
160 kWh per sq. m., showing energy saving potential of 20- 40 % depending on the hours of building
use during the day, climatic conditions, etc.
Ministry of Power, Government of India launched ECBC 2007 on 27 May 2007 for its
implementation in commercial buildings on voluntary basis all over India, with a view to make this
mandatory in the next couple of years depending upon the experience gained during the voluntary
period. ECBC encourages energy efficiency for all building components and systems such as building
envelope, lighting, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), service water heating, and
electric power and motors within the building facilities, while enhancing the thermal and visual
comforts and productivity of the occupants
ECBC mandates/prescribes U-factor and R values of insulation assembly for five climatic zones in
India, Solar Heat Gain Coefficients and Visible Light Transmission levels for fenestration, energy
efficiency levels of air conditioning systems, and number of other parameters for ECBC compliance
in commercial buildings. In this context, good understanding of ECBC features and application of
several developed products and technologies could play an important role in improving energy
efficiency in the buildings, leading to energy cost savings for the building owners/users.
The Acts, Rules and Notifications applicable to environmental aspects of the construction and
operational phase of proposed project is summarized in Table 3.1 and briefly described in the
following sections.
TABLE 3.1 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION CONCERNING PROPOSED PROJECT
(h) Though no construction is allowed in the no development zone for the purposes of calculation of
Floor Space Index, the area of entire plot including the portion which falls within the no
development zone shall be taken into account;
(i) The total plot size shall not be less than 0.4 hectares and the total covered area on all floors shall
not exceed 33 percent of the plot size i.e., the Floor Space Index shall not exceed 0.33 and the
open area shall be suitably landscaped with appropriate vegetal cover;
(j) The construction shall be consistent with the surrounding landscape and local architectural style;
(k) The overall height of construction upto the highest ridge of the roof, shall not exceed 9 metres and
the construction shall not be more than two floors (ground floor plus one upper floor);
(l) Groundwater shall not be tapped within 200metre of the High Tide Line; within the 200metre
500metre zone it can be tapped only with the concurrence of the Central or State Ground Water
Board;
(m) Extraction of sand, leveling or digging of sandy stretches except for structural foundation of
building, swimming pool shall not be permitted within 500metres of the High Tide Line; the
quality of treated effluents, solid wastes, emissions and noise levels and the like, from the project
area must conform to the standards laid down by the competent authorities including the Central
or State Pollution Control Board and under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986;
(o) Necessary arrangements for the treatment of the effluents and solid wastes must be made and it
must be ensured that the untreated effluents and solid wastes are not discharged into the water or
on the beach; and no effluent or solid waste shall be discharged on the beach;
(p) To allow public access to the beach, atleast a gap of 20metres width shall be provided between any
two hotels or beach resorts; and in no case shall gaps be less than 500metres apart; and
(q) If the project involves diversion of forestland for non-forest purposes, clearance as required under
the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 shall be obtained and the requirements of other Central and
State laws as applicable to the project shall be met with; and
(r) Approval of the State or Union territory Tourism Department shall be obtained.
II. In ecologically sensitive areas (such as marine parks, mangroves, coral reefs, breeding and
spawning grounds of fish, wildlife habitats and such other area as may be notified by the Central
or State Government Union territories) construction of beach resorts or hotels shall not be
permitted.
The requirement involved in the setting up of select development projects (projects with potential to
cause significant environmental impacts) in India is through the Environmental Clearance (EC)
Process affected on the basis of an Environmental Impact Assessment study/filling up of necessary
forms. The EC process is mandated by the EIA notification dated September 14, 2006 and is
administered by the State level regulatory and government bodies (as the State Pollution Control
Board and the Environment Departments) and the Ministry of Environment and Forests (until
formation of committee as mandated by EIA notification of September 14, 2006) at the Central
Government level.
The following projects or activities shall require prior environmental clearance from the concerned
regulatory authority, which shall hereinafter referred to be as the Central Government in the Ministry of
Environment and Forests for matters falling under Category ‘A’ in the Schedule and at State level the
State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) for matters falling under Category ‘B’ in the
said Schedule, before any construction work, or preparation of land by the project management except
for securing the land, is started on the project or activity:
1. All new projects or activities listed in the Schedule to this notification
2. Expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities listed in the Schedule to this
notification with addition of capacity beyond the limits specified for the concerned sector, that
is, projects or activities which cross the threshold limits given in the Schedule, after expansion
or modernization
3. Any change in product - mix in an existing manufacturing unit included in Schedule beyond the
specified range.
Building /Construction projects/Area Development projects and Townships projects have been
categorized under Item 8 of the Schedule.
8 (a) Any building and construction projects with area 20000 sq.mtrs and <1,50,000 sq.mtrs. of
built-up area would require filling up of Form I and Form IA.
8 (b) Any Townships and Area Development projects Covering an area ≥ 50 ha and or built up
area ≥1,50,000 sq .mtrs would require Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study apart
from Form I and Form IA.
As per the above categorization of developmental projects, the proposed project falls in 8(a) category
and do not require the EIA study, but is falling in CRZ area, and therefore require the detailed EIA
report for obtaining CRZ clearance.
The Consent to Establish (also termed as the No Objection Certificate or NOC) under the Air and
Water Acts would be an independent work.
The Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 require facilities to classify wastes
into categories, manage them as per the prescribed guidelines and obtain prior authorization from the
SPCB for handling, treatment, storage and disposal of Hazardous Wastes. The project has the
potential to generate hazardous waste during its construction and operational phases and such waste
generation should be properly monitored and managed. The following kinds of hazardous waste may
be generated from the construction phase of the project:
Spent oil and lubricants from construction equipments;
Paint residues during the painting of the buildings;
Asbestos Contaminated Material (ACM) generated from dismantling of temporary housing
for construction workers.
M/s. Elite Township Pvt. Ltd. intends to develop a Beach Resort at Sagartirth encompassing three
villages Sagartirth, Tank & Temb in Taluka Vengurla, Sindhudurg District in Maharashtra.
The proposed project comprises of a resort comprised of guest rooms, suites, villas, public areas and
amenities. The entire complex would be developed in an area of 219,084 m2, which comprises of a
resort including guest rooms, suites, villas, public areas and amenities. The total built-up area is
approximately 61,926.22 m2.
As mentioned above that the M/s Elite Townships Pvt. Ltd. is planning to develop a Beach Resort
Project on the above said area for which Environmental Impact Assessment will be carried out. This
baseline study is part of the same.
Nearest big towns are Vengurla and Sawantwadi. The site is adjoining the beach and is mainly an
orchard of Coconut and Cashew. The Site is approachable by SH4 Vengurla-Shiroda Road. The site is
located to the south of Vengurla town and south west of Sawantwadi. The site is spread over an area
of 54.13 acres.
The guiding factors for the present baseline study are the MoEF’s requirements for the Environmental
Impact Assessment notification and local regulations and directives. The primary study area for the
proposed development is within a radius of 3-5 km from the center of the development site since most
of the potential impacts are most likely to occur within this area. The baseline study and primary data
collection was carried out in the winter (14th Febuary to 15th March) season of year 2012.
4.1.1 Land Environment
The land use map for the proposed project site is enclosed as Annexure 4.1.
4.2.1 Meteorology
Meteorology
In order to assess the meteorology of the region, long term secondary information on meteorological
conditions has been collected from IMD station at Vengurla taluka of Sindhudurg district,
Maharashtra and analyzed. The data for mean maximum and minimum temperature, rainfall, relative
humidity, mean wind speed and wind direction for the year 1951-1980 have been collected from IMD
climatological Table of Observation in India and is being presented in Table 4.2.
TABLE 4.2: CLIMATOLOGICAL TABLE OF VENGURLA TALUKA
Year (1951-1980)
January 34.5 14.7 0.2 77 5.7 N
February 35.4 15.5 0.2 78 5.9 N
March 35.6 18.0 1.0 77 6.7 N
April 35.0 21.1 4.9 73 7.3 N
May 34.7 22.8 103.4 74 9.3 N
June 33.3 22.1 919.1 87 7.9 W
July 30.6 22.1 1059.7 89 10.4 W
August 30.1 22.2 571.4 90 8.9 W
September 31.2 21.9 300.8 90 5.8 W
October 34.4 19.9 117.1 86 4.9 N
November 35.2 17.0 39.4 77 4.6 N
December 35.0 15.2 19.6 75 4.7 N
Temperature: Summer season is from March to May. The mean max. temperature during summer
varies from 35.6 0C to 34.7 0C. December to January constitutes the winter season and mean min
temperatures vary from max. of 15.2 0C to a min. of 14.7 0C. The monsoon session continues from
June to September. The Post-monsoon period extends from October to November. The data for
ambient temperature recorded at Vengula IMD Station is presented in Table 4.2.
Rainfall
Rainfall in Vengurla city is maximum (1059.7 mm) in the month of July and minimum (0.2 mm) in
the month of January and February. Total annual rainfall of the Vengurla Taluka is 3136.8 mm.
Humidity
The average relative humidity values varied from the lowest of 73 % in the month of April to the
highest of 90% during August and September.
Primary baseline monitoring was carried out as per the standard methodologies and accepted
protocols as detailed by the MoEF. Air quality was monitored with high volume samplers for 24
hours, twice a week for one month. Each sampler was maintained at volumetric flow rate ranging
between 1-1.2 m3/min. Analysis of pollutants was done as per standard IS code methods.
A site–specific background air quality monitoring program was conducted near the proposed project
site in the winter (14th Febuary to 15th March) season of 2012. Background data was collected for
PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOx ,& CO. Five sampling stations were located within a region of 3 km from the
site, so as to cover the overall air quality status of the region. Also, project emissions are not likely to
have significant impacts beyond such a distance.
For selection of the monitoring locations, long-term meteorological trends were taken into
consideration to obtain the predominant wind direction during the sampling period. In this manner,
three air quality monitor stations AQ2, AQ3 and AQ5 were placed in crosswind, downwind direction,
AQ4 in the upwind and AQ1 at the site. Monitors were placed at sensitive receptors (i.e. nearby
residential area), where safety and power were available. Monitors were placed on one-storey
dwellings and away from major roads and nearby flow obstructions (i.e. trees). The monitoring
locations are specified in Annexure 4.2 and Table 4.4 .
TABLE 4.4 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING LOCATIONS
Location Name of the location Approximate distance to Site Upwind/ Downwind from site
AQ1 Project Site -- --
AQ2 Mochemad 2.2 KM Crosswind
AQ3 Nhaichiaad 2.3 KM Crosswind
AQ4 Shiroda 2.5 KM Upwind
Location Name of the location Approximate distance to Site Upwind/ Downwind from site
AQ5 Velagar 1 KM Downwind
Monitoring results (observed levels and ranges) of PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOx, O3, CO, Pb, As Ni and
NH3 are presented in the Table 4.5 to Table 4.9.
TABLE 4.5 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY RESULTS AQ1- PROJECT SITE
PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx CO
AQ1
(µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3)
Max 36.1 11.4 9.6 16.1 1298
Min 26.2 7.8 8.1 14.2 1012
Arithmetic Mean 31.0 9.1 8.8 15.4 1171
NAAQS 100 60 80 80 2000
PM2.5 – Average PM2.5 levels at all the locations in the study area are below the NAAQS standards.
The maximum levels are observed at AQ4. The baseline monitoring results are given in Table 4.11
Graphical representation of PM2.5 levels is shown in Figure 4.2.
TABLE 4.11 BASELINE AIR QUALITY – PM2.5
Monitoring Results- PM2.5 (µg/m3)
Arithmetic Area
Location Maximum Minimum NAAQS
Mean Designation
AQ1 11.4 7.8 9.1 Rural 60
AQ2 9.3 7.7 8.4 Rural 60
AQ3 9.1 6.7 7.9 Rural 60
AQ4 12.9 11.2 12.1 Rural 60
AQ5 9.7 7.9 8.7 Rural 60
SO2 – The SO2 levels at all the locations were found to be well within the NAAQS standards.
Maximum SO2 concentration of 11.1 µ g/m3 was recorded at AQ4. The baseline monitoring results are
given in Table 4.12 . Graphical representation of SO2 levels is shown in Figure 4.3.
TABLE 4.12 BASELINE AIR QUALITY – SO2
Monitoring Results –SO2 (µg/m3)
Location Maximum Minimum Arithmetic Mean Area Designation NAAQS
AQ1 9.6 8.1 8.8 Rural 80
AQ2 9.4 7.7 8.4 Rural 80
AQ3 8.4 7.2 7.8 Rural 80
AQ4 11.1 9.0 9.8 Rural 80
AQ5 9.9 8.0 8.8 Rural 80
NOx – Pollution level of NOx is low in the region and confirms the NAAQS standards at all locations
during the entire monitoring period. Highest NOx levels were reported at AQ4. The baseline
monitoring results are given in Table 4.13. Graphical representation of NOx levels is shown in Figure
4.4.
TABLE 4.13 BASELINE AIR QUALITY –NOX
Monitoring Results- NOX (µg/m3)
Arithmetic Area
Location Maximum Minimum NAAQS
Mean Designation
AQ1 16.1 14.2 15.4 Rural 80
AQ2 16.8 12.8 14.8 Rural 80
AQ3 15.8 13.3 14.3 Rural 80
AQ4 19.7 15.0 17.3 Rural 80
AQ5 17.6 13.4 15.5 Rural 80
CO – The average results at all sites were well within the prescribed NAAQS standards. The baseline
monitoring results are given in Table 4.14. Graphical representation of CO levels is shown in Figure
4.5.
TABLE 4.14 BASELINE AIR QUALITY – CO
Monitoring Results CO (µg/m3)
Arithmetic Area
Location Maximum Minimum NAAQS
Mean Designation
AQ1 1298 1012 1171 Rural 2000
AQ2 1248 1069 1110 Rural 2000
AQ3 1103 976 1027 Rural 2000
AQ4 1364 1044 1202 Rural 2000
AQ5 1192 931 1059 Rural 2000
Table 4.16 provides equivalent noise levels viz., Leqday, at the noise monitoring locations, alongside
noise standards as prescribed by the CPCB (Table 4.17).
Leq calculation is based on following equation:
n Li
Leq ,T = 10 log1 / n∑ 10 10
i =1
Where, Li = levels observed at n equally spaced times during interval T.
TABLE 4.16 MONITORING RESULTS – NOISE
Day Time Night Time
Location
Leq [dB(A)] Limit [dB(A)] Leq [dB(A)] Limit [dB(A)]
NQ1 52.3 55 44.4 45
NQ2 56.4 55 41.2 45
NQ3 57.9 55 47.1 45
Road
Vengurla to Shiroda (SH4) Velagar Road near Project site
Vehicle Type
Three Wheeler 161 2
Four Wheeler 434 147
HMV 314 29
Total 1511 358
PCU 1823 325.5
4.5 SOIL
At each location, soil samples were collected from depths of around 1 m below the surface. The
samples were then packed in a polythene plastic bag and sealed. The samples from three different
depths were homogenized and the sealed samples were sent to laboratory at for analysis. The details
of the sampling locations are given in Table 4.19 and the analysis results of all the locations are
presented in Table 4.20.
TABLE 4.19 SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS
Sr. No. Code Location
1 S1 Project Site
2 S2 Sarsavati Vidhylay near Project site,
3 S3 Sagartirath Beach Road near project north side
mbgl. The depth to water level both during the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon of the district has
been shown below in Figure 4.9.
FIGURE 4.9 DEPTH TO WATER LEVEL DURING PRE-MONSOON AND POST MONSOON
Depth to Water level (Pre Monsoon) Depth to Water level (Post Monsoon)
• Alkalinity value varied between 190-475 mg/l for ground water samples.
• Nitrate was 0.9 to 0.66 mg/l.
• Cd and Pb were below detectable limits in all the samples.
4.7 ECOLOGY
Due to the location of the site, which is part of the Sagartirath beach, the site characteristic is mainly
dry coastal. The flora and fauna studied on the site was mainly adapted to humid coastal climatic
conditions.
A foot survey was carried out for about 5 km from the site in three directions, North, South and East.
The west ward side being sea, there was no necessity for a land survey. The survey revealed that on
south as well as on North, there were similar orchards owned by different people and the entire
coastline was covered by the private orchards, leaving little room for natural vegetation. However, in
the eastern direction, the vegetation changes rapidly due to the presence of village Aravli and one can
see more varieties of crops and plants used by people for their living.
The basic soil is coastal sandy soil with predominance of dry coastal vegetation in the non cultivated
areas. The western side of the site is predominantly sand dunes and the westernmost dunes are well
stabilised by natural dune vegetation, casuarina plantations and invasive vegetation that has widely
spread along the coast.
Sand Dune on western side of site Arabian Sea’s tidal movement drain sand into
the project site land
The western most dune is about 60 m in breadth and runs beyond the property for several hundred m
on both sides, intercepted by a public road and the natural water drains coming from the land.
The primary objectives of the study were:
• To analyze the vegetation types both qualitatively and quantitatively;
• To prepare floristic checklist for the property;
• To prepare list of rare and endangered plant species if any;
• To prepare faunal checklist of the property;
• To prepare rare and endangered animal species, if any;
• To evaluate the importance of the site as a wildlife habitat;
Phytosociology
A nested quadrate technique was used for sampling the vegetation. The size and number of quadrates
needed were determined using the species area curve (Mishra, 1968) and the running mean method
(Kershaw, 1973). Summarization of previously used methods and recommendations led to the use of
more than often (10x10m) quadrates laid out for sampling the tree stratum and 1x1m quadrates for
herbs, grasses and seedlings of tree species less than 1.3cm dbh (diameter at breast height). The
enumeration of the vegetation was done by measuring dbh individually in case of woody vegetation,
and collar diameter in case of herbs and grasses using the tree caliper and electronic digital caliper. In
case of grasses and sedges, each erect shoot is considered to a plant tiller and the enumeration was
done by laying 1m x 1m quadrates at random, further subdivided into 10 x 10 cm segments. Four such
segments selected at random were analyzed from each quadrate by counting the tillers individually as
per the method used was that of Singh and Yadava (1974).
Concentration of dominance
Concentration of dominance (Cd) was measured by Simpson Index (Simpson, 1949): Where, Ni and
N were the same as for Shannon Wiener information function.
This index ranges from one, if all the individuals belong to one species, to (1/s) if they are equally
divided among species (S).
Faunal Study
Terrestrial Fauna
Ground surveys were carried out by trekking the core and the buffer zones. For sampling butterflies
the standard ‘Pollard Walk’ methodology was used by recording all the species that were encountered
while trekking along the foot trails between these two sites, daily. Sampling was done for 1 hour in a
stretch on each transect (n = 4). For sampling birds ‘point sampling’ along the fixed transects (foot
trails) was carried out to record all the species of birds observed with the help of binoculars; field
guides and photography for 1 hour on each transect (n=4). For sampling mammals, ‘direct count on
open width (20 m) transect’ was used on the same transects for 1 hour in each transect. Besides,
information on recent sightings / records of mammals by the villagers and locals was also collected
from these areas. ‘Reptiles’ mainly lizards were sampled by ‘direct count on open width transects’ for
1 hour in each transect.
General Survey
Vegetation types were closely observed and identified, as also vegetation types were sampled for
assessing ecological status. The vegetation types were based on the composition of the area and
dominant species found in them. The identified vegetation types have been confirmed from published
and authenticated sources.
TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEM
Vegetation Characteristic
In an aerial view, the land appears mainly as a coconut plantation, interspersed with Casurina,
Australian Acacia and Cashew.
In composition, about 60% plantation is that of Coconut. Cashew is about 15% and another 20% is
invaded by Acacia auriculiformes and Acacia mangium. The site has over 60% ground cover by the
well grown orchards. Trees are matured and are over 20 years old. The coconut plantation is mainly
in the dune areas whereas Cashew and Acacia are mainly on the landward side, where there is some
amount of laterite mixed in the soil. Towards the entrance, there is avenue plantation of Acacia mixed
with Eucalyptus.
The proposed site has been owned by different owners in the past. There are some hedge plants that
differentiate these individual plots. Opuntia species has been generally used for the hedges. Over the
years, there has been Ipomoea pes-caprae, lantana and some other coastal plants that have mixed
with these.
The entire plot being fenced with barbed wire and guarded by security men, there were no cattles seen
straying within the property. The Casurina plantation for stabilizing the sand dunes is over matured
and requires systematic replantation and clear felling. Casurinas are over 45 feet tall and some of them
show broad buttressed stems growing over 2 metres in circumference.The sand dunes are vital for this
property and needs to be well secured whether the proposed development is allowed or not. The plant
list on the site is detailed in the Table 4.24.
TABLE 4.24 SITE FLORA OF PROPOSED PROJECT
Abundance in
Sr. No Common Name Scientific Name Habit
the region
1. Coconut Cocos nusifera Tree Abundant
2. Suru Casurina equisitifolial Tree Moderate
3. Australian Babul Acacia auriculiformes Tree Abundant
4. Australian Babul Acacia mangium Tree Abundant
Abundance in
Sr. No Common Name Scientific Name Habit
the region
5. Black Plum Syzigium cumini Tree Abundant
6. Pangara Erythrina indica Tree Abundant
7. Ber Zizyphus mauritiana Tree Abundant
8. Sida Sida rhombifolia Herb Abundant
9. Ipoemoea Ipoemoea tuberose Creeper Abundant
10. Nilgiri Eucalyptus globules Tree Moderate
11. Ghaneri Lantana camara Shrub Abundant
12. - Aeschynomene indica Herb Abundant
13. - Alysicarpus bupleurifolius Herb Moderate
14. - Alysicarpus monilifer Herb Moderate
15. - Alysicarpus vaginalis Herb Moderate
16. - Canavalia maritime Perennial creeper Low
17. Takla Cassia tora Herb Abundant
Under
18. Tag Crotalaria retusa Moderate
Shrub
19. Tag Crotalaria striata Herb Moderate
20. Tag Crotalaria verrucosa Herb Moderate
21. - Derris triflorum Woody creeper Moderate
22. - Desmodium triflorum Herb Moderate
23. Karanj Pongamia pinnata Tree Moderate
24. Rui Calotropis gigantium Shrub Moderate
Under
25. - Tephrosia purpurea Moderate
Shrub
Creeping
26. - Vigna spp. Low
herb
27. - Zornia gibbosa Herb Low
28. - Vitex trifolia Shrub Abundant
29. - Opuntia sp Shrub Abundant
30. - Aeluropus lagopoides Grass Abundant
31. - Cyperus sps Grass Moderate
32. Screw pine Pandanus pandanus Tree Moderate
33. Mango Mangifera indica Tree Abundant
34. Amarvel Cuscuta sps. Parasitic creeper Abundant
35. Bhendi Thespesia populnea Tree Abundant
36. Karvanda Carissa congesta Shrub Abundant
37. - Cullen corylifolia Herb Abundant
38. - Ixora coccinea Shrub Abundant
39. - Cryptolepis buchanani Climber Abundant
40. - Ipomoea pes-caprae Runner Abundant
41. - Aerides crispum Orchid Abundant
42. - Solanum virginianum Herb Abundant
43. - Cyanotis faciculata Herb Moderate
Abundance in
Sr. No Common Name Scientific Name Habit
the region
44. - Sesbania bispinosa Herb Abundant
45. - Mirabilis jalapa Shrub Abundant
(Opuntia ficus-indica) Cactus along boundary of Cashew and Eucalyptus globules plantation
Project site
Birds:
The bird activity was found to be high. Mainly the insectivorus species were active throughout the
study period. The shorebirds were not seen. The large casurina trees were acting as good perches for
the Brahminy kites and White bellied Sea eagle.
The avifauna sighted on the site is described in the Table 4.25.
TABLE 4.25 SITE AVIFAUNA
C : Common, R: Rare; O: Occasional, VC: Very Common, UC: Uncommon,
Reptiles:
The site did not show any significant reptilian population. Excepting the Bronze back, the other snake
species were determined by occurrence of old moults found on the site. The locals informed that the
beach is sometimes used by the Olive Ridley Turtle for nesting. The nesting site shown by the locals
was about a km away (northwards) from the site.The reptilian fauna is described in the table below:
TABLE 4.26 REPTILIAN FAUNA OF THE SITE
Sr. no. Common Name Scientific Name
1. Sitana ponticeriana Fan Throated Lizard
2. Calotes versicolor Common Garden Lizard
3. Ptyas mucosus Common Ratsnake
4. Amphiesma stolatum Buff striped Keelback
5. Vipera russelli Russel’s Viper
6. Naja naja Indian Cobra
7. Echis carinatus Saw Scaled Viper
8. Dendrelaphis tristis Bronze back
9. Varanus benghalensis Indian Monitor Lizard
10. Lepidochelys olivacea Olive Ridley Turtle
Mammals:
The site did not show any significant varieties of mammals. The only mammal that was seen
sporadically was palm squirrel. The site was studied for direct as well as indirect evidence for the
presence of mammals. On the site, there was no occurrence of any significant wild mammal or their
trace. There may be a few rodent species and mongoose found on the site, but there were no sightings
to establish the same.
Butterflies:
The dense plantation, mixed with local weeds and other species ensures a good butterfly habitat. The
higher activity of insectivorus birds also suggests, good insect population on the site. During the
survey, only butterflies were concentrated upon and the list is given below.
Conclusion: Considering the various biotic and abiotic components of the proposed site for the
proposed development, it can be deduced that the site is a representative of the general ecology of the
region and is not significant or conservation dependent. Being a horticulture plantation, the site has
been under active human interference for a long time and does not have any natural ecosystem. The
proposed development, with well designing, may contribute in increasing the biodiversity as the green
belts planned for the site may provide additional niche for the local fauna. It is recommended that the
green belts should consist of endemic or naturalized species only in order to maintain and enhance the
existing ecology. It is also highly recommended that the existing trees of Australian Acacia and
Eucalyptus are slowly clear felled for plantation of local species.
Particular care is required to maintain the dune ecology. Though Aravli area is not coming under
vulnerable areas identified for the district, the sand dunes are particularly important to protect the
coastline from the wave action. Also, the beach is occasionally used by the Olive Ridley Turtle for
nesting and hence requires better protection measures.
4.8 FOREST
The core zone (Project site) is basically is a horticultural land and there is no forest land in and around
the site. In the buffer zone (10 km radius in the surrounding area) has no Reserved or Protected
forest.
Coconut Plantation west side of project area. Kaju Plantation along site internal road.
A. Schedule I
A.1 : Birds
A.1.1 White bellied Sea Eagle Heliaeetus leucogaster
B. Schedule II
B.1 : Mammals : Nil
B. 2 : Reptiles
B.2.1 Indian Cobra Naja naja
B.2.2 Russel Viper Vipera russelli
B.2.3 Common Rat Snake Ptyas mucosus
B.2.4 Common Indian Monitor Varanus bengalensis
B.2.5 Checkered Keelback Xenocchrophis piscator
B.2.6 Olive Ridley Turtle Lepidochelys olivacea
Aquatic Ecosystem
There is no water body within the site except presence of in 3 wells.
Conclusions
Ecological survey in the core zone and buffer zone reveals some interesting features of wildlife. The
survey was based on the following evaluation criteria:
(i) Land Use: The area is categorized as agricultural land and is under horticultural use.
(ii) Diversity: The floral diversity in the buffer zone is higher comparing to the core zone.
(iii) Proximity: There is no Reserve forest in the core zone and buffer zone.
(iv) Potential Value: The habitat condition of the area may improve after completion of the
project owing to development of green belt surrounding it.
Sindhudurg
According to the 2001 census Sindhudurg district has a population of 8,68,825. The district has a
population density of 170 inhabitants per square kilometre (430 /sq m). Sindhudurg has a sex ratio of
1079 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 80.3%.
Sex Ratio
The average sex ratio of 1078.1 recorded for the study area villages is higher than the state average of
940 females per 1000 males. The highest sex ratio within the study area is recorded for village
Nhaichiad (1096.2) followed by Mochemad (1084). Lowest female population has been recorded at
Temb (51%).
TABLE 4.31 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THE STUDY AREA VILLAGES
HH HH Female Sex
Village Name Total Pop. Male Pop. %M %F
Nos. Size Pop. Ratio
Mochemad 226 1067 4.7 512 48.0 555 52.0 1084.0
Nhaichiad 96 436 4.5 208 47.7 228 52.3 1096.2
Sagartirtha 102 380 3.7 186 48.9 194 51.1 1043.0
Shiroda 420 1749 4.2 843 48.2 906 51.8 1074.7
Tank 236 962 4.1 467 48.5 495 51.5 1060.0
Temb 88 410 4.7 201 49.0 209 51.0 1039.8
Velagar 113 447 4.0 208 46.5 239 53.5 1149.0
other works followed by Cultivators which are 59.0% in Mochemad, 42.7% in Nhaichiad and 40.3%
in Temb. This is followed by agriculture labour and household work category. Percentage of people
employed as household workers is less.
TABLE 4.34 WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION FOR STUDY AREA VILLAGES
% % %
Total % % Non
Villages Agriculture Household Other
Worker Cultivator workers
Labour Worker Worker
Mochemad 480 59.0 9.0 0.2 31.9 55.0
Nhaichiad 274 42.7 44.9 2.2 10.2 37.1
Sagartirtha 202 0.0 2.5 0.5 97.0 46.8
Shiroda 575 7.8 6.4 3.7 82.1 67.1
Tank 457 37.0 23.9 2.2 37.0 52.4
Temb 226 40.3 28.3 0.4 31.0 44.8
Velagar 151 13.2 2.0 0.0 84.8 66.2
Education
As per 2011 census, basic amenities available in the study area villages have been discussed below in
Table 4.35.
Education Facility: P_SCH = Primary School; M_SCH-Middle School; S_SCH-Secondary School; SS_SCH-
Senior Secondary School
Drinking Water Facility: TK = Tank water, TP- Tap water, HP- Hand pump, TW- Tub well water, WW-well
water, TK- Tank water
Power Supply: EA = Electricity for all purposes
5.3.2.1 Topography
The proposed development will involve some change in the topography of the area, as the proposed
site is lying in the coastal plain and have slightly undulating terrain with a contour difference of 5 m
in the highest and lowest part of the land. The construction activities will proceed in a manner so as to
maintain the natural slope of the area by proper leveling of land, as and when required. Therefore no
significant impact is anticipated on the local topography of the area.
5.3.2.2 Geology
Quarry material requirements for the proposed development have been estimated, as such the key
natural materials such as earth, sand, stone will be sourced from licensed and government approved
quarries. Hence, no negative impact is envisaged on the local geology of the area.
In order to quantify the impact of SPM associated with the construction activity, it is planned that the
construction activity will be carried out in phases. The emission sources will be distributed throughout
the project site and will fall under the category of area source.
Basic Consideration
In the absence of information regarding the quantity and type of construction equipment to be
deployed at any particular time, overall emission factor for SPM from construction activities has been
used. Overall SPM emission has been estimated using the emission factor of 1.2 tons SPM/month of
activity/acre as per AP-42 Section 13.2.3.3 (USEPA, 1995). This emission factor is used for
developing emission estimates from construction activities throughout a geographical area and is most
applicable for construction operations with medium activity level, moderate silt contents and semiarid
climate (USEPA, 1995). The derivation of the factor assumes that construction activity occurs 30 days
per month, making the above estimate somewhat conservatively high for total suspended particulate
(U.S. EPA, 1995).
For the air environmental impact assessment study, MoEF recommended air quality model, Industrial
Source Complex Short Term (ISCST3-version 3) has been applied to predict ground level incremental
concentrations (GLCs).
The maximum predicted increment in concentrations of SO2, NOx, PM10, and CO due to D.G. sets are
estimated about 3.81 µg/m3, 30.54 µ g/m3, 24.17 µg/m3 and 14.63 µ g/m3 respectively. The details of
predicted value with background air quality levels along with NAAQS are provided in Table 5.4
through Table 5.7 The spatial distribution of predicted pollutants concentration are also shown in
Figure 5.1 through Figure 5.4. As the D.G. sets will be operated for back-up power supply only,
hence the impact of generation of gaseous pollutants in the ambient environment will be negligible.
TABLE 5.4 MAXIMUM GROUND LEVEL SO2 (µG/M3 ) CONCENTRATION (24 HOURLY AVERAGED)
DUE TO DG SETS
FIGURE 5.1 SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF 24 HOURS AVERAGED SO2 GLC (µG/M3) DUE TO DG SETS
TABLE 5.5 MAXIMUM GROUND LEVEL NOX (µG/M3) CONCENTRATION (24 HOURS AVERAGED)
DUE TO DG SETS
Description Maximum 24 Hour GLC NAAQS
µg/m3)
Concentration (µ
NOx Contribution from Site 30.54
NOx Baseline (Average) 15.46
Total NOx 46.00 80 µG/M3
NOx Contribution from Site to 66.39%
Maximum NOx
FIGURE 5.2 SPATIAL VARIATION OF 24 HOURS AVERAGED NOX GLC (µG/M3) DUE TO
DG SETS
FIGURE 5.3 SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF 24 HOURS AVERAGED PM10 GLC (µG/M3 ) DUE TO
D.G. SETS
The major noise generating activity during the pre construction period is vehicular movement and
various noise generating equipments, which would be used onsite for construction purpose.
Prediction Model
For an approximate estimation of propagation of noise in the ambient air from the area or point
source, a standard mathematical model for sound wave propagation has been used which is as
follows:
Noise (Receptor) = Noise (Source) - 20 Log [distance (Receptor) / distance (Source)]
The incremental noise level during the construction phase will be predicted using the CPCB approved
noise model DHAWANI, applicable for stationary point sources. For the modeling purposes, worst
case scenario has been considered assuming a flat terrain and absence of sound absorbers.
colonies) will be located beyond 200 meters from the noise generating sources during construction
activities.
FIGURE 5.5 Spatial Variation of Incremental Noise Level during Construction Phase
without Control
FIGURE 5.6 Spatial Variation of Incremental Noise Level during Operation Phase without
Control
DG sets will be used only in emergency for back up supply. It will be ensured that the DG sets are
enclosed in acoustic enclosures and comply with the prescribed CPCB norms
The total water requirement during the construction phase would be around 80 KLD.
The effluents will be treated to meet the permissible limits as per CPCB guidelines as given in Table
5.10. However, the proposed development will ensure zero discharge of treated effluent. The general
quality of sewage inlet characteristics and treated effluents have been discussed below.
Earthwork
The proposed site is an undulating terrain with a variation of 7 m between the highest and lowest
contour level, thereby increasing the leveling requirement. Once the leveling of the land is done, the
construction of buildings for various purposes will be carried out, which will entail excavation of
material.
Total excavated earth = 30000 cum.
The cut and fill will be balanced by volume of earth which would be excavated. No extra earth will be
required .
The soil of the proposed site may be affected due to improper waste disposal on the site but in view of
proper waste management for construction and demolition waste, chemical waste and municipal solid
waste generated during the construction phase no impact is envisaged on soil.
Wastes which are likely to be generated during the construction phase include the following:
5.7.1.5 Drainage
The site is located near the seashore and therefore proper care need to be taken to avoid any runoff
from the project site into the sea water. The site is an undulating terrain, with a considerable variation
of highest and lowest part of the land.
The proposed project would involve construction of paved areas and thus the runoff from the project
site is expected to increase. However, the increased runoff will not cause flooding or water logging
because a well-designed storm water network will be provided within the entire site premises, which
will be stored in pond or tank.
Soil
During the operation phase, carefully designed landscaped areas and plantation will be maintained.
No significant impact is expected on the soils on and around the site, due to the following
management measures:
i. All solid and hazardous wastes from the project will be properly collected, stored and disposed.
An integrated solid waste management plan will be developed as per the details given in
Chapter 6.
ii. Wastewater will be treated and disinfected and reused for various purposes on site and will not
be discharged outside the premises.
iii. Storm water will be stored properly and reused within the premises.
iv. Secondary containment will be provided in fuel, oil and other material storage areas.
v. The entire site area will be well paved and thus there will be no leaching of any substances in
case of spills.
Hence, no negative impact on soil quality in the study area is expected due to the project activities.
The total waste generated from the proposed project is expected to be about 1.3 TPD comprising of
biodegradable, non biodegradable, hazardous and inert waste. Proper segregation, collection, storage,
treatment and disposal facilities for various categories of waste will be provided in accordance with
the regulatory requirements.
MSW including horticulture waste will be generated during the operation phase and will be handled
as per the Municipal Solid Waste Management & Handling Rules, 2000. Segregation at source will be
introduced with bio-degradable and non recyclable/non-biodegradable waste to be stored and
collected separately. The biodegradable waste will be stored, treated on site and then transported to
nearest designated waste storage bins, where as the non recyclable and non biodegradable waste will
be disposed off to authorized recyclers.
The inert waste will be disposed to the site of Nagarparisahd Vengurala.
The sewage sludge will be generated from the sewage treatment plant and will be disposed off. The
sludge from the water treatment plant could be used in horticulture.
During this phase, environmental impact from solid waste disposal can typically include
contamination of soil, ground water, surface water and air quality. Solid waste, if disposed improperly
can cause following impact on the environment.
Ground water contamination by leachate generated by non-scientific dumping.
Surface water contamination by the run off from the dumping site
Bad odor, Pests, rodents and wind blown litter in and around the dumping site.
Generation of inflammable gases (e.g. Methane)
Fires within the waste dump.
Bird menace above dumping site which affects flight of air craft
Erosion and stability problem relating to slope of the dumping site
Epidemic through stray animals
Increased concentration of acidity in the surrounding soil
Release of green house gases.
Impacts may also result from improper siting, inadequate design and poor operation. However for the
proposed project, impacts from waste disposal would not be significant, since waste would be
converted to compost at the project site using suitable composting technique and Rejects from
compost along with non-recyclable and non-compostable fraction of waste would be disposed as per
the Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000.
The proposed site is having lots of trees of significant importance and has over 60% ground cover by
the well grown orchards (List of site flora has been provided in baseline chapter under ecology
section). Trees are matured and are over 20 years old. The core zone (Project site) is basically is a
horticultural land and there is no forest land in and around the site. In the buffer zone (10 km radius in
the surrounding area) has no Reserved or Protected forest.
During the construction phase, impact may be envisaged on the above local flora. In view of this,
proper mitigation measures would be taken during the construction phase and proper green belt will
be provided after the completion of the project.The existing trees will be incorporated in the landscape
development. Detailed landscape plan has been discussed below in EMP chapter.
The site did not show any significant reptilian population. Excepting the Bronze back, the other snake
species were determined by occurrence of old moults found on the site. The site did not show any
significant varieties of mammals. The only mammal that was seen sporadically was palm squirrel.
During the construction phase, temporary impact on local fauna may be envisaged at the proposed
project site and therefore proper mitigation measures will be taken during this phase in order to avoid
any adverse impact on above mentioned local terrestrial species
The bird activity was found to be high. Mainly the insectivores species were active throughout the
study period. The dense plantation, mixed with local weeds and other species ensures a good butterfly
habitat
During the construction period these species might get disturbed, however, this situation will be for a
very shorter period of time and multilayered peripheral greenbelt will provide an excellent habitat for
these species once the project landscape becomes fully grown. Hence, no long term impact to this
local avifauna is envisaged from this resort beach development.
The likely impacts of the proposed development during the operation phase include air and noise
pollution and disturbance generated due to area lighting and traffic movement. This may affect the
mammals and birds in the vicinity.
The landscape development will consider the nativity of the species so that local faunal species are
supported further. Moreover, landscaping of approximately 25.10 acres will be carried out as part of
the proposed development.
Social Impact Assessment involves the processes of analyzing, monitoring and managing the intended
and unintended social consequences both positive and negative of planned interventions and any
social change processes invoked by those interventions. Its primary purpose is to bring about a more
sustainable and equitable biophysical and human environment. This section discusses the proposed
development, project activities and the extent of potential impacts anticipated from the proposed
development.
During the social consultation process, some issues were raised, which are as follows:
• Priority to the local people for employment during construction and operation phase.
• Increased activity in the area would hamper free movement of villagers
The above concerns of the local community are addressed in the impact assessment and management
plan.
Positive Impacts
Regional Development: The proposed project will have a positive effect in creation of job
opportunities for the people in the project area. There will be a need for employing technical, non
technical, administrative and support staff during this phase, for which due preference will be given to
the locals based on their skill sets. The improvement in the physical infrastructure and land use
change will lead to significant appreciation of the land value. Scope will be widened for other
investors and developers also to invest in the area.
Employment and Job opportunity: The proposed development will generate employment for all
sectors of the society with the type of opportunity vary from technical, non-technical, administrative,
support staff etc. Other potential developers would also be interested in investing in this area thereby
opening more employment opportunities for the people in the whole area.
Accessing prevailing utilities: The resources being utilized by the locals will not be affected in any
way as all the resources and infrastructure in the proposed development is self-contained. Adequate
sewerage facility, solid waste disposal, water harvesting system, drainage etc will be developed within
the project premises.
Ancillary activities: The proposed development is beach resort, which will trigger ancillary
commercial activities in the nearby region and will have an positive impact on the social environment.
Benefits to women: During the construction phase, the proposed project will provide opportunity of
employment related to construction activities. During the operation phase there will be considerable
opportunities of employment due to demand of domestic help and other such requirements of the
habitants of the project. The proximity of the project site to nearby village will benefit local women in
getting involved in such jobs.
Negative Impacts
Traffic and Transport: During the construction phase, truck movement due to construction activities
will take place. In order to minimize any inconvenience that may arise, the movement of trucks would
be allowed during night and non-peak hours. During the operation phase, the traffic in the area is
likely to increase. This may lead to traffic congestion and inconvenience for pedestrians and residents
accessing the localities. The traffic study and Transportation Management Plan being developed for
the project will mitigate these impacts.
Transit Labour population: Labourers for the project would be from surrounding areas. About 450-500
labourers would be working on the site and most of them would be on contract or from the neighbouring
settlements.
Negligible Impacts
Resettlement & rehabilitation issues: Since there is no existing settlement on the proposed project area,
hence there is no issue of resettlement or rehabilitation.
Demography: During construction and operation phase, some of the work force is likely to be nonlocal.
It is highly unlikely that this will affect or alter the existing demographic profile and population density.
Impact on historical, archeological & architectural sites: There are no historical or archeological
monuments of significance within 10 kilometers radius of the project and hence no negative impact in
this regard is anticipated.
S.
Components Activities Predicted impacts Extent of Impacts
No
Fauna activity fauna diversity of the area and
therefore proper care need to
be taken to minimize the
disturbance to local ecology.
-Increased job
opportunity for locals.
Economy related to
Socio- Overall positive
8 commercial real estate
economy impact
development, material
supply etc. expected to
boom.
9 Traffic -Haul Truck movement Minor negative
Pattern and possibility of Impact
traffic congestion
outside site on the
highway.
OPERATION PHASE
Minor negative
impact inside the DG sets will be used only as
-Particulate and
premises from back up and would be required
Ambient Air gaseous emissions
1. onsite cars. a maximum for 8 hours a day.
Quality from DG sets and
Negative impact A higher stack is
vehicle movement
outside site from recommended in the EMP.
DG sets.
Minor negative
-Noise from vehicle
impact inside Contribution of noise from the
movement and
premises. project during operational
2. Noise operation of diesel
No significant phase will be limited to minor
generator sets during
impact at sensitive increase.
power failure.
receptors.
S.
Components Activities Predicted impacts Extent of Impacts
No
6.1 INTRODUCTION
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is the key to ensure that the environmental quality of the
zone under impact does not deteriorate due to the construction and operation of the project. The EMP
comprises a set of measures to be taken in different phases of the project such as construction and
operation to reduce adverse environmental impacts to an acceptable level. Mitigation plans generally
evolve around remediation and offsetting.
Labour camps will be such that there will no conflicts and stress over the
infrastructure facilities with the local community.
Construction Camp Locations – Location for stockyards for construction materials will be made within the site, so
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Selection, Design and Lay-out as to avoid day transportation of raw material.
The waste disposal and sewage system for the labour camps will be designed in
a manner such that there are no adverse impacts on the surrounding areas.
Orientation of Implementing Project Proponent will organize orientation sessions and regular on-site training
8. Environment Management Cell of Project
Agency and Contractors sessions during all stages of the project including training for local workers as
Proponent
well as for the contractor staff.
Construction Phase
Site Clearing
Site Clearing The proposed site will be cleared off all the weeds, shrubs and ground
1. Project Proponent through Contractor
vegetation prior to commencement of any construction activity.
Disposal locations will be identified as a part of Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management Plan to be prepared by the Contractor in consultation and with
approval of Project Proponent.
Contractor will ensure that any spoils of material unsuitable for embankment fill
will not be disposed off near any water course, agricultural land, and natural
Other Construction Wastes
2. habitat like grass lands or pastures. Such spoils from excavation can be used to Project Proponent through Contractor
Disposal
reclaim borrow pits and low-lying areas located in barren lands along the project
area.
All waste materials will be completely disposed and the site will be fully cleaned
and certified by Environmental Management Cell of Project Proponent before
handing over.
Procurement of Construction Material
Contractor will maintain all roads (existing or built for the project), which are used
Transporting Construction
for transporting construction materials, equipment and machineries as précised.
3. Materials and Haul Road Project Proponent through Contractor
All vehicles delivering fine materials to the site will be covered to avoid spillage of
Management
materials.
Contractor will arrange for regular water sprinkling as necessary for dust
suppression of all such roads and surfaces.
The unloading of materials at construction sites in/close to settlements will be
restricted to daytime only.
The contractor will use the tanker water supply.
Contractor will ensure that no construction materials like earth, stone, ash will be
disposed off which can block any flow of water
Contractor will take all necessary measures to prevent the blockage of water
6. Drainage and Flood Control flow. In addition to the design requirements, the contractor will take all required Project Proponent through Contractor
measures to prevent any temporary or permanent change in the drainage pattern
of the area.
It will be ensured by the contractor that any surface run off during construction
activities will be diverted through garland drains into a collection tank wherein it
7. Degradation of Water Quality Project Proponent through Contractor
will be separated for oil and silt, thereby making it fit to be used for construction
activities or disposal to nearby water bodies.
Pollution
The Contractor will take all precautionary measures to prevent the wastewater
generated during construction from entering into streams, water bodies or the
Water Pollution from
8. irrigation system. Project Proponent through Contractor
Construction Wastes
All waste arising from the proposed development will be disposed off as per the
norms of State Pollution Control Board.
The contractor will ensure that all construction vehicle parking location,
fuel/lubricants storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and
refueling sites will be located close to the project site.
All location and lay-out plans of such sites will be submitted by the Contractor
prior to their establishment and will be approved by Project Proponent.
Contractor will ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation,
maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a way that spillage of fuels
Water Pollution from Fuel and
9. and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. Oil interceptors will be provided Project Proponent through Contractor
Lubricants
for vehicle parking, wash down and refueling areas as per the design provided.
Contractor will arrange for collection and storing and disposal of oily wastes and
the same will be sold to vendors authorized by MoEF for recycling. All spills and
collected petroleum products will be disposed off in accordance with MoEF and
SPCB guidelines.
Contractor will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of
SPCB/MoEF or any other relevant laws.
It will be ensured by the contractor that the construction equipments conform to
relevant dust emission control legislation and that they are located close to the
site, preferably in downwind direction.
10. Dust Pollution Project Proponent through Contractor
The dust pollution during construction activities will be reduced through water
sprinkling, encapsulation of dust source and by erection of screen/barriers.
The pollution monitoring will be conducted as per the monitoring plan.
Contractor will ensure that all vehicles, equipment and machinery used for
Emission from Construction construction are regularly maintained and confirm that pollution emission levels
11. Vehicles, Equipment and comply with the relevant requirements of SPCB. Project Proponent through Contractor
Machineries The Contractor will submit PUC certificates for all vehicles/ equipment/machinery
used for the project.
The Contractor will confirm the following:
Noise Pollution: Noise from 1. All plants and equipment used in construction (including crushing plant) shall
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Vehicles, Plants and Equipments strictly conform to the MoEF/CPCB noise standards.
2. All vehicles and equipment used in construction will be fitted with exhaust
silencers.
3. Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery will be done regularly
and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust
silencers will be checked and if found defective will be replaced.
4. At the construction sites within 250 m of the nearest habitation, noisy
construction work such as crushing, concrete mixing, batching will be
stopped during the night time between 10.00 pm to 6.00 am.
5. Monitoring shall be carried out at the construction sites as per the monitoring
schedule and results will be submitted to Project Proponent will be required
to inspect regularly to ensure the compliance of EMP.
Safety
Contractor will provide:
1. Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) will be provided to all the labourers
during construction phase.
2. Adequate safety measures for workers during handling of materials at site
will be taken up.
Personal Safety 3. The contractor will comply with all the precautions as required for ensuring
13. Project Proponent through Contractor
Measures for Labour the safety of the workmen as per the International Labor Organization (ILO)
Convention No. 62 as far as those are applicable to this contract.
4. The Contractor will mark ‘hard hat’ and ‘no smoking’ and other ‘high risk’
areas and enforce non-compliance of use of PPE with zero tolerance. These
will be reflected in the Construction Safety Plan to be prepared by the
Contractor during mobilization and will be approved by Project Proponent.
The contractor will take all necessary measures for the safety of traffic during
construction and provide, erect and maintain such barricades, including signs,
markings, flags, lights and flagmen as proposed in the Traffic Control
14. Traffic and Safety Plan/Drawings for the information and protection of traffic approaching or Project Proponent through Contractor
passing through the section of any existing cross roads.
The contractor will ensure that all signs, barricades, pavement markings are
provided as per the MoRTH specifications.
The Contractor will take all required precautions to prevent danger from electrical
equipment and ensure that -
1. No material will be so stacked or placed as to cause danger or
inconvenience to any person or the public.
Risk from Electrical 2. All necessary fencing and lights will be provided to protect the public in
15. Project Proponent through Contractor
Equipment(s) construction zones.
3. All machines to be used in the construction will conform to the relevant
Indian Standards (IS) codes, will be free from patent defect, will be kept in
good working order, will be regularly inspected and properly maintained as
per IS provision.
The contractor will take all reasonable precautions to prevent danger to the
workers and public from fire, flood etc. resulting due to construction activities.
The contractor will make required arrangements so that in case of any mishap all
16. Risk Force Measure necessary steps can be taken for prompt first aid treatment. Construction will Project Proponent through Contractor
submit Site Specific Safety Plan and will be approved by Project Proponent. The
safety plan prepared by the Contractor will identify necessary actions in the
event of an emergency.
The contractor will arrange for -
1. A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized
dressing materials and appliances as per the Factories Rules in every work
17. First Aid Project Proponent through Contractor
zone
2. Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s)
to the nearest hospital.
The contractor will provide, erect and maintain informatory/safety signs, Project Proponent through Contractor
18. Informatory Signs and Hoardings
hoardings written in English, Hindi and local language, wherever required.
Flora & Fauna (Plantation, Preservation, Conservation Measures)
The contractor will take reasonable precaution to prevent his workmen or any
other persons from removing and damaging any flora (plant/vegetation) and
19. Flora and Fauna Project Proponent through Contractor
fauna (animal).
If any carcass of any wild animal/ wetland bird is found near the construction site
at any point of time, the contractor will immediately take necessary actions for
dealing with the same.
Labour Camp Management
Contractor will follow all relevant provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 and the
Building and the other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and
Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 for construction and maintenance of labor
camp.
20. Accommodation Project Proponent through Contractor
The contractor will maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary
facilities in functional and hygienic manner.
It will also be ensured that, local labour will be hired to the maximum extent
possible.
The Contractor will construct and maintain all labor accommodation in such a
way that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing.
The contractor will also guarantee the following:
1. Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every
workplace/labor camp site at suitable and regular maintenance of such
21. Potable Water Project Proponent through Contractor.
facilities.
2. If any water storage tank is provided that will be kept such that the bottom of
the tank at least 1m.
3. c) Testing of water will be done every month as per parameters prescribed
in IS 10500:1991.
The contractor will ensure that
1. the sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such a
way that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water
or adjacent water courses take place
22. Sanitation and Sewage System 2. separate toilets/bathrooms, wherever required, screened from those from Project Proponent through Contractor
men (marked in vernacular) are to be provided for women
3. adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals
4. all toilets in workplaces are with dry-earth system (receptacles) which are to
be cleaned and kept in a strict sanitary condition
The detailed Environmental Management Plan (EMP) required to mitigate the adverse environmental
impacts during construction and operation phase of the project are as given below:
Environmental impacts during construction phase will mainly arise due to civil works such as site
preparation, RCC foundation, construction etc., material and machinery transportation, fabrication and
erection etc. The construction phase impacts are temporary and localized phenomena except the
permanent change in local landscape and land use pattern at the project site. However, they require
due consideration with importance during project execution and also wherever applicable detailed
procedures shall be implemented to prevent/mitigate adverse impacts and occupational hazards.
To mitigate the impact of dust during the construction phase of the proposed project, the following
measures are recommended for implementation:
• A dust control plan; and
• Procedural changes to construction activities.
a. Dust Control Plan
Appropriate measures have been recommended and will be implemented to mitigate the adverse
impacts of dust on health of construction workers and the settlements around the site. The following
measures have been recommended:
Paving: The major access roads to the site will be paved as a part of the overall development
plan. The material storage areas will also be paved for dust control.
Graveling: Locally found gravel will be applied to the other access roads to serve as a
protective layer over the exposed soil.
Water Sprinkling: Water sprinkling will be carried out for the surfaces exposed to high wind
speeds or heavy vehicular movement.
Reducing Vehicle Speed: High vehicle speeds increase the amount of fugitive dust created
from unpaved areas. Speed bumps will be provided to ensure speed reduction on unpaved
areas.
Material Storage: All material storage areas will be adequately covered and contained so that
they are not exposed to high wind speeds on site leading to dust/particulate emissions. Fabrics
and plastics will be used for covering soils and debris to reduce fugitive dust emissions.
b. Procedural Changes to Construction Activities
Production and Transportation of Material - The transport of materials such as concrete and asphalt
to the construction sites generate significant amount of road dust, especially for sites that are
relatively far from material manufacturers. Setting up temporary portable concrete plants and/or
asphalt plants at construction sites can eliminate haulage of materials.
Idling Time Reduction - Construction equipment is commonly left idling while the operators are on
break or waiting for the completion of another task. Emissions from idling equipment tend to be high,
since catalytic converters cool down, thus reducing the efficiency of hydrocarbon and carbon
monoxide oxidation. Existing idling control technologies, which automatically shut the engine off
after a preset time can reduce emissions, without intervention from the operators.
Improved Maintenance - Recognizing that significant emission reductions can be achieved through
regular equipment maintenance, contractors will be asked to provide maintenance records for their
fleet as part of the contract bid and at regular intervals throughout the life of the contract.
To mitigate the impacts of DG set operation it will ensured that the DG set would have sufficient
stack height as per CPCB guidelines to disperse the pollutants.
To mitigate the impact of noise from the construction equipments on site, the following measures are
recommended for implementation:
Time of Operation: Minimum construction activities will be scheduled during night time. Material
transport will be strictly limited to daytime hours to ensure minimum incremental noise during night
hours.
Job Rotation: Workers employed in high noise areas will be engaged in shifts to minimise exposure.
Protective Equipments: Earplugs/muffs or other hearing protective wear will be provided to those
working very close to the noise generating machinery.
Vibration Control: For vibration control, damped tools will be used and the working hours will be
limited.
To mitigate the impacts of noise generation due to DG sets, it will be ensured that DG set is enclosed
in acoustic enclosure and has adequate stack height so as to disperse the emissions.
The major construction material to be used for construction include bricks, coarse aggregates, cement,
coarse sand, reinforcement steel, structural steel, aluminium doors & windows, granite and vitrified
tiles for flooring and other water supply & sanitary fittings. The material will be loaded and unloaded
by the engaged labour on site.
The duties of the contractor will include monitoring all aspects of construction activities, commencing
with the storing, loading of construction materials and equipment in order to maintain the quality.
The work should be completed as per the final construction schedule. Bricks should be stacked neatly
at designated place of storage yard. Other material like aggregate, reinforcement and consumables
should also be tidily stored in place and released for use without causing litter around.
The contractor shall be responsible for management of such construction material during entire
construction period of the project. Sufficient quantity of materials should be available before starting
the each activity.
The contractor should test the all the materials in the Government labs or Government approved labs
in order to ensure the quality of materials before construction. This is also the responsibility of the
contractor, which would be clearly mentioned in the contractor’s agreement.
As soon as the construction activity is over the surplus earth shall be utilized to fill up the low-lying
areas, if any. All stationary machines shall be inspected weekly for maintenance and will be fitted
with exhaust pollution control devices.
Operation Phase
To mitigate the impact of pollutants from vehicular traffic as discussed in during the operational phase
of the site the following measures are recommended for implementation:
• Vehicle emission controls and alternatives; and
• Greenbelt development.
The project premises will have specialized parking facilities for smooth traffic movement. The
parking details are given below:
2 Bus 2
This is a new development and the parking requirement for the proposed development has been
worked out as per the DCR and MoEF norms. Parking facilities provided inside the project premises
will be ground floor parking areas. A total parking of 264 ECS is proposed for the proposed project
area. The detailed parking plan for the proposed beach resort has been shown in Annexure 6.1.
Proper Road Network: A proper road network shall be constructed within the site boundary for
approach to various equipment/ installations in the site.
Footpaths, and Pedestrian Ways - Adequate footpaths, and pedestrian ways shall be provided at the
site to encourage non-polluting methods of transportation.
Greenbelt Development : Increasing vegetation in the form of greenbelt is one of the preferred
methods to mitigate air pollution. Plants serve as a sink for pollutants, act as a barrier to break the
wind speed as well as allow the dust and other particulates to settle out there. It also helps to reduce
the noise level to some extent. Hence, The project will be so developed that approximately 134029.04
sqm of area will be developed as green area to mitigate air and noise pollution. Details of Greenbelt
development are given in Section 6.10.3. The trees for green belt development, that are proposed to
be grown as barrier to Air pollution are also given in same section.
During the construction phase, there would be a temporary increase in ambient noise levels due to
construction machinery operation and movement of construction vehicles. Though the industrial
countries have specified limits for occupational noise exposure, the permissible noise exposure limit
for industrial workers is primarily concerned with harmful effects of noise and its objective is to
protect the hearing of working people. The American Conference on Government of Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH), USA, has prescribed the following permissible noise exposure limits for
industrial workers as given in Table 6.2.
To mitigate the impact of noise due to vehicular movement during the operational phase the greenbelt
development is recommended as per the details mentioned in Section 6.10.3 and proper traffic
management is also proposed to be implemented.
To prevent degradation and maintain the quality of the nearby seashore water/other water bodies,
adequate control measures have been proposed to check the surface run-off, as well as uncontrolled
flow of water into any water body. Following management measures are suggested to protect the
water quality during the construction phase.
- Avoid excavation during monsoon season.
- Care should be taken to avoid soil erosion.
- Pit latrines and community toilets with temporary septic tanks shall be constructed on the site
during construction phase to prevent wastewater from entering the water bodies.
- To prevent surface and ground water contamination by oil/grease, leak proof containers should be
used for storage and transportation of oil/grease. The floors of oil/grease handling area should be
kept effectively impervious. Any wash off from the oil/grease handling area or workshop shall be
drained through impervious drains, Clarifiers or oil/water separators shall be constructed and
effluent should be treated appropriately before releasing it.
- Construction activities generate disturbed soil, concrete fines, fertilizer, oils and other wastes. On-
site collection and settling of storm water, prohibition of equipment wash downs, and prevention
of soil loss and toxic releases from the construction site are necessary to minimize water
pollution.
- All stacking and loading areas should be provided with proper garland drains equipped with
baffles to prevent run off from the site to enter any water body.
In the operation phase of the project, water conservation and development measures need to be taken
including all possible potential for conservation of water, reuse, harvesting and recycling of water.
These could be in the form of the following:
- Water source Development
- Minimizing water consumption
- Promoting reuse of water after treatment and development of closed loop systems for different
water streams.
Domestic Usage
- Use of water efficient plumbing fixtures (low flow toilets and urinals,). Water efficient plumbing
fixtures use less water with no marked reduction in quality and service.
- Leak detection and repair techniques.
- Sweep with a broom and pan where possible, rather than hose down for external areas;
- Meter water usage, employ measurement & verification methods. Monitoring water use is a
precursor for management.
- Awareness campaign to disseminate knowledge on strategies and technologies that can be used
for water conservation.
Horticulture
- Plants with similar water requirements shall be grouped on common zones to match precipitation
heads and emitters.
- Use of low-volume, low-angle sprinklers for lawn areas.
- Select controllers with adjustable watering schedules and moisture sensors to account for seasonal
variations, and calibrate them during commissioning.
- Selecting a drought resistant grass, and using lawn chemicals and fertilizer sparingly also reduces
watering needs.
- Place 3 to 5 in. of mulch on planting beds to minimize evaporation.
Sanitation infrastructure for Wastewater Treatment and its reuse will consist of :
- Wastewater collection & conveyance system.
- Wastewater treatment & disposal arrangement.
The total wastewater generation is 310 KLD which will be treated in an onsite STP of 375 KLD
capacity based on submersible membrane bioreactor system.
Scheme of Process
Raw sewage from various sources is subjected to following treatment to obtain the treated water
quality.
conventional systems, resulting in plants that are significantly more compact than a conventional
plant.
Fewer processes, combined with highly automated, PLC operation makes plant operation less labor
intensive and much more straightforward. Plant operators are only required to perform regular
preventive maintenance on system pumps, blowers, and associated mechanical equipment to ensure
efficient biological processes and optimum membrane permeation.
FIGURE 6.2 MBR CONFIGURATION
At the core of the MBR is reinforced hollow fiber membranes— chosen based on the long-life and
high performance in the harsh, high-solids environment of a bioreactor. The rugged fibers are held in
large modular cassettes that are immersed directly into the bioreactor. With nominal and absolute pore
sizes of 0.04 microns and 0.1 microns respectively, UF membranes virtually ensures a particulate-free
effluent. Each cassette has a permeate header that is connected to the suction side of a pump, which
applies a low-pressure vacuum to draw treated effluent through the microscopic pores of the fibers in
an outside-in flow path. This method of permeation minimizes energy demands and prevents particles
from fouling and plugging the inside of the membrane fiber.
Outside-in permeation also simplifies membrane cleaning and maintenance, enabling a stream of
coarse bubbles to rise vertically along the length of the membrane to scour rejected solids away from
the membrane surface. Periodically, the permeate flow is automatically reversed to backflush solids
that have accumulated in the membrane pores. When necessary, in-tank chemical recovery cleanings
can restore membrane permeability to optimum levels. The modular membrane cassettes are designed
to provide a great deal of flexibility in system design. The membrane cassettes are either immersed
into steel tanks or concrete tanks supplied by the buyer. The reinforced hollow fiber membrane is of
choice for strict nitrogen and phosphorous discharge limits. Typically, the lead end of the bioreactor is
designed as an anoxic (zero dissolved oxygen) zone. This is used to assist with pH control and for
denitrification in applications where low levels of total nitrogen (TN) are required in the effluent
stream.
One permeate pump per train is employed to draw water through the membranes. The permeate
pumps, associated valves and piping for the system are mounted on a factory assembled, epoxy-
coated carbon steel skid. Treated water flows from the permeate skid to the final disposal point. Under
normal operation and average day flow conditions, permeation is stopped for specific period of time
at regular intervals. This membrane relaxation period, combined with air scouring, effectively
removes solids that have accumulated on the membrane surface or within the fibers and reduces
electrical costs. Same permeate pump is provided for back pulsing the membranes. Under increased
flow or adverse sludge conditions, the operator is able to select a ‘‘backpulse’’ mode. In this instance,
the Back pulse pump will reverse the flow of permeate through the membrane fibers to dislodge solids
that have accumulated on the membrane surface or within the fibers.
Disinfection:
The treated effluent is disinfected by using Chlorine dosing system. In which all the bacteria present
in the treated effluent is killed.
Filter Press
The sludge from MBR Tank is pumped using a screw pump in to a Filter press. The filter press is a
liquid-solid separation device is used to reduce the volume and weight of slurry by separating the
liquid filtrate and solid cake. The filter press is opened and cake is discharged by gravity.
The sludge from Tank is pumped using a screw pump in to a Filter press. The filter press is a liquid-
solid separation device is used to reduce the volume and weight of slurry by separating the liquid
filtrate and solid cake. The filter press is opened and cake is discharged by gravity. The dry cake from
filter press is subjected to lime stabilization. Lime treatment controls the environment needed for the
growth of pathogens in bio-solids and converts sludge into a usable product.
The detailed sewage treatment plant layout plan has been shown in Annexure 6.4.
Construction debris is bulky and heavy and re-utilization and recycling is an important strategy for
management of such waste. As concrete and masonry constitute the majority of waste generated,
recycling of this waste by conversion to aggregate can offer benefits of reduced landfill space and
reduced extraction of raw material for new construction activity. This is particularly applicable to the
proposed project site as the construction is to be completed in a phased manner.
Recycled aggregate will be used for filler application, and as a sub-base for road construction. Mixed
debris with high gypsum, plaster, shall not be used as fill, as they are highly susceptible to
contamination, and will be given to recyclers.
Construction contractors shall remove metal scrap from structural steel, piping, concrete
reinforcement and sheet metal work from the site. A significant portion of wood scrap can be reused
on site. Recyclable wastes such as plastics, glass fiber insulation, roofing etc shall be sold to recyclers.
Waste generated due to construction workers will mainly comprise of domestic waste, which shall be
collected and composted on site along with the biomass from the land clearing activities. The non-
compostable and non-recyclable portion of the waste shall be collected and transported to the nearest
solid waste dumping site .
To minimise disruption of soil and for conservation of topsoil, the contractor shall take the topsoil out
separately and stockpile it. After the construction activity is over, topsoil shall be utilised for
landscaping activity. Other measures, which would be followed to prevent soil erosion and
contamination include:
- Maximize use of organic fertilizer for landscaping and green belt development.
- To prevent soil contamination by oil/grease, leak proof containers should be used for storage and
transportation of oil/grease and wash off from the oil/grease handling area shall be drained
through impervious drains and treated appropriately before disposal.
- Removal of as little vegetation as possible during the development, and re-vegetation of bare
areas after the project.
- Working in a small area at a point of time (phase wise construction).
- Construction of erosion prevention troughs / berms.
Operational Phase
The philosophy of solid waste management at the proposed project will be to encourage the four R’s
of waste i.e. waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery (materials & energy). This will result in
lesser reliance on land filling. Regular public awareness meetings will be conducted to involve the
residents in the proper segregation, storage, recycling and composting options and techniques.
The Environmental Management Plan for the solid waste will focus on two major components during
the life cycle of the waste management system i.e. collection & transportation, treatment or disposal
Collection and Transportation
During the collection stage, the bio-degradable and non recyclable/non biodegradable waste will be
stored and collected separately. The segregation, transportation and disposal of wastes will be done by
the project management or may be outsourced to authorized private waste management agency.
To minimize littering and odours, waste will be stored in well-designed containers/bins that will be
located at strategic locations to minimize disturbance in traffic flow.
Care should be taken so that the collection vehicles are well maintained and minimize noise and
emissions. During transporting of the waste, it will be covered to avoid littering.
Treatment & Disposal
The waste collected shall be segregated at site into bio-degradable and non-biodegradable. The non-
biodegradable waste shall be disposed off to the recyclers .The biodegradable shall be treated on-site.
Restrictions on location of worker rest shelters and offices for project staff near the project
area with vegetation to avoid human induced secondary additional impacts on the left over
flora and fauna species of the surrounding areas.
Cutting, uprooting, of trees or small trees present around the project site for cooking, burning
or heating purposes by the laborers shall be prohibited and suitable alternatives for this
purpose shall be made available.
Along with the major construction work, the multi layered peripheral green belt shall be
developed with native plant species.
The newly planted site will be especially vulnerable to erosion until the plants have become fully
grown. Temporary stabilization barriers shall be used as required to prevent erosion during plant
growth. These barriers may include hay bales, erosion control blankets, temporary seeding, nurse
crops, and erosion control netting.
During the development of the green belt within the project area, it will be emphasized that the plant
species likely to be planted belong to the existing forest type .Existing trees will be included in the
landscape plan of proposed project in order to maintain the existing biological environment of the
area.
The selection of the trees is based on their phenology (thus roadside trees will not have leaf fall during
summer and rainy seasons when shade is most needed. Trees with more litter fall have been avoided).
The selection criteria of the species are based on pollution mitigation capacity (including particulate
matter), large leaf surface area, deep root system and less litter fall. Faster growing trees with lighter
canopy will be planted alternatively with relatively slow growing trees with wider canopy. Trees will
be planted as per CPCB guidelines.
Landscape Plan: The project will be so developed that approximately 134029.04 sqm of area will be
developed as green belt and softscape to mitigate air and noise pollution. The Landscape plan
showing the schedule of species for proposed beach resort project is enclosed as Annexure 6.5
respectively.
Transport and road safety: Since the project involves the movement of vehicles and machineries in
the area, the health and safety of pedestrians and residents accessing the communities is an issue of
concern. Considering this, the project proponents shall mitigate the impact by drawing traffic
management plans, so that any mishap due to traffic thenceforth can be avoided. Taking this into
concern, following aspects should be kept in mind:
• Proper precautionary signage shall be installed.
• Training to the drivers.
• Installation of adequate speed breakers at correct locations.
• Road safety signage
• Limit on honking
• Restricted movement in night
Energy
Supply Demand
Conservation
Energy conservation will be one of the focuses during the project planning and operation stages. The
conservation efforts would consist of the following:
Solar Passive Techniques
- The design features of the building will consider adequate cross ventilation within and
outside the buildings by providing doors and windows on both the windward and leeward
sides of the building.
- Proper thermal insulation of roof structures and walls will be followed to reduce the U
value
Architectural Design
- Public areas will be cooled by natural ventilation as opposed to air-conditioning.
- Maximize the use of natural lighting through design.
The following material specifications are considered for the designed proposed building.(are these
given by client?)
- Wall: Paints with surface reflectance: 75%,
- Floor: Floor tiles with surface reflectance: 45%,
- Ceiling Paints with surface reflectance: 85%
- Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) of glazing: 40%
Energy Saving Practices
- Promoting use of solar water heating.
- Purchase of energy efficient appliances.
- Constant monitoring of energy consumption and defining targets for energy conservation.
- Adjusting the settings and illumination levels to ensure minimum energy used for desired
comfort levels.
- Use of compact fluorescent lamps and low voltage lighting.
Behavioral change on consumption
- Promoting resident awareness on energy conservation.
- Training staff on methods of energy conservation and to be vigilant to such opportunities.
Adoption of Energy Efficient Lighting and Ventilation Systems
- Use of energy efficient lighting equipments, like lamps, luminaries and control devices.
- Proper utilization of daylight and control glare from windows.
- Maintenance of lighter finishes of ceiling, walls and furnishings.
- Scheduling of switching –lights programme for lights of outdoor periphery and gardening
to turn on or off at prescribed times.
- Use of Low loss electronics ballast for all fluorescent fixtures used in the electrical rooms.
- Use of CFL Lights in all common areas like lift lobbies, corridors, staircase etc.
Use of renewable energy system
- Use of Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) system for direct conversion of sunlight into electricity.
- Use of SPV lighting system in the form of solar lantern, fixed type solar lighting system
for street lighting system .
The energy simulation and day light simulation study has been carried out for the proposed project
and the copy of same is enclosed as Annexure 6.6.
Basic Precautions
There are various ways of protecting people from the hazards caused by electricity, including
insulation, guarding, grounding and electrical protective devices. We will significantly reduce
electrical hazards by following some basic precautions.
i) Insulation
All electrical cords will have sufficient insulation to prevent direct contact with wires. All
cords will be checked before each use, since corrosive chemicals or solvent vapors may
erode the insulation. Damaged cords will be repaired or taken out of service immediately,
especially in wet environments such as cold rooms
ii) Guarding
Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more will be guarded against
accidental contact. Plexiglas shields may be used to protect against exposed live parts.
iii) Grounding
Only equipment with three-prong plugs will be used. The third prong
provides a path to ground that helps prevent the buildup of voltages that
may result in an electrical shock or spark.
iv) Circuit Protection Devices
Circuit protection devices will be designed to automatically limit or shut off
the flow of electricity in the event of a ground-fault, overload, or short
circuit in the wiring system. Fuses, circuit breakers, and ground-fault circuit
interrupters are three well-known examples of such devices.
Fuses and circuit breakers prevent over-heating of wires and components
that might otherwise create hazards for operators. They disconnect the
circuit when it becomes overloaded. The ground-fault circuit interrupter or GFCI, will be
used to shutoff electric power if a ground fault is detected. The GFCI will be particularly
used near sinks and wet locations. Since GFCIs will cause equipment to shutdown
unexpectedly, they may not be appropriate for certain apparatus. Portable GFCI adapters
(available in most safety supply catalogs) may be used with a non-GFCI outlet.
v) Safe Work Practices
The following practices will be used to reduce the risk of injury or fire when working with electrical
equipment:
Avoid contact with energized electrical circuits.
Disconnect the power source before servicing or repairing electrical equipment.
When it is necessary to handle equipment that is plugged in, be sure hands are dry and,
when possible, wear nonconductive gloves and shoes with insulated soles.
If it is not unsafe to do so, work with only one hand, keeping the other hand at your side
or in your pocket, away from all conductive material. This precaution reduces the
likelihood of accidents that result in current passing through the chest cavity.
If water or a chemical is spilled onto equipment, shut off power at the main switch or
circuit breaker and unplug the equipment.
If an individual comes in contact with a live electrical conductor, do not touch the
equipment, cord or person. Disconnect the power source from the circuit breaker or pull
out the plug using a leather belt.
vi) High Voltage or Current
Repairs of high voltage or high current equipment will be performed by trained electricians.
Individuals who are experienced in such tasks and would like to perform such work on their own
equipment must first receive specialized electrical safety related work practices training by EHS staff.
The following additional precautions will be taken:
Always assume a high voltage potential exists within a device while servicing it, even if it is
de-energized and disconnected from its power source.
Avoid becoming grounded by staying at least 6 inches away from walls, water, and all metal
materials, including pipes.
Use of voltmeters and test equipment with ratings and leads sufficient to measure the highest
potential voltage expected to be found inside the equipment being serviced.
After servicing, check equipment with a multi-meter or appropriate device to ensure it is
grounded before reconnecting to the power source.
Electrical Line Diagram and Earthing Pits details are given in Annexure 6.7 & Annexure 6.8.
6.15.1 Fixation of Hours of Work and Interval of Rest & Spread Over
a. No building worker employed shall be required or allowed to work more than nine hours a
day or forty eight hours a week
b. No building worker hall be required or allowed to work continuously for more than five hours
unless he had an interval of rest of not less than half an hour
c. The working day of the building workers employed in the construction shall be so arranged
that inclusive of the interval of rest shall not be spread over than 12 hours on any day
d. When a building worker work for more than 9 hours on any day or for more than 48 hours in
any week, he shall, in respect of over time work, be entitiles to wages at double the ordinary
rate of wages.
6.15.2 Weekly rest, payment of work dones on the day of rest at overtime rate, etc.
a. Workers employed in construction work shall be allowed a day rest in every seven days for all
building workers
b. No worker shall allowed to work on rest day unless he already had or will have substituted
rest day for whole day on one of the five days immediately before or after such rest day
a. Provision of display board to the conspicuous place at the work site showing the rates of
wages, hour of working, wage period, date of payment of wages, name and address of
grievance redressal officer.
b. The display board shall be in english and local language understood by majority of workers
6.15.4 Accommodation
a. The contractor shall provide, free of charge resting shelter to all workers employed by him till
the construction work is in progress.
b. The temporary accommodation shall have separate cooking place, bathing, washing and
lavatory facilities.
c. Incase , more than fifty female building workers are ordinarily employed, there shall provide
and maintain suitable room for the use of children under the age of six of such female.
d. All room shall have adequate light & ventilation and will be maintained
b. Provision of urinal and latrine at conveniently located such that may be accessible to workers
at all times while they are in such place.
c. Every latrine shall be under cover and so partitioned off as to secure privacy and shall have a
proper door and fastening.
d. Where in both male and female building workers are employed, there shall be displayed
outside each block of latrines and urinals, written in the landuage understood by the majority
of workers
e. Every latrine or urinal shall be adequately lighted with energy efficient lighting and shall be
maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all the time.
f. Water shall be provided by means of a tap or otherwise so as to be conveniently accessible in
or near by every latrine or urinal
g. The walls, ceiling and partitions of very latrine or urinal shall be white washed once in every
period of four months.
h. Every latrine and urinal shall be connected to flush system and shall wastewater shall be
disposed off through mobile STP.
a. The Project Proponent shall ensure that the Contractor shall provide full fledged First Aid
Centre (24 hours facility available) with one full time medical officer including once nurse,
once dresser-cum-compounder.
b. There shall be Ambulance 24 hours available at project site
c. The medical examination for all building workers shall be carried out before employing, after
illness or injury.
d. If it appears that the illness or injury might have affected workers fitness and thereafter,
medical examination once in every two years upto age of forty and once in a year there after
shall be done.
e. Complete and confidential record of medical examination shall be maintained by the
employers or the authorized physician
f. The medical examination shall include:
Full medical and occupational history
Vision
Hearing
Breathing
Upper Limbs (adequate arm function and grip)
Lower Limbs (adequate leg and foot function
Spine
General mental alertness and stability with good eye, hand and foot coordination.
a. Project Proponent shall ensure that the provision for essential life saving aides and required to
handle following shall be made:
Head injuries and spinal injuries
Bleeding
Fractures and dislocations of bones and joints
Crush injuries
Shock including electric shocks
Dehydration due to any cause
Snake bite, insect bite, scorpion and bee sting
Burns including chemical burns
Sunstroke and frost bite
The above shall be provided and maintained under the supervision of Medical Officer,
appointed by the contractor
a. The proponent shall form safety committee consisting of members of project proponent,
contractor, and workers.
b. The project proponent shall appoint a safety officer who shall possess such qualification and
perform such duties as may be prescribe
c. The project proponent shall ensure that the contractor shall provide safe access and safety to
any work place, including the provision of suitable and sufficient scaffolding at various stage
where work cannot be done from the ground or from any part of a building or from a ladder.
d. The erection, installation, use and maintenance of transporting equipment such as
locomotives, trucks, wagons and other vehicles and trailers shall be done by appointing
competent persons to drive or operate such equipment.
e. The project proponent shall ensure adequate and suitable energy efficient lighting to every
work place and approach.
f. The precautions to be taken to prevent inhalation of dust, fumes, gases during any grinding,
cleaning, spraying of any material and steps to be taken to secure and maintain adequate
ventilation of every working place or confined space.
g. The project proponent shall ensure that the contractor shall take all precautions to prevent
danger to workers from live electric wire or apparatus including electrical machinery and
tools and from overhead wires
h. The project proponent shall ensure that the contractor shall provide safety nets, safety sheets
and safety belts where specific nature or circumstance of work render then necessary for the
safety of the workers.
i. The project proponent shall ensure that the contractor shall abide by and follow EHS policy of
M/s Elite Townships Pvt. Ltd.
7.1 GENERAL
An environmental monitoring plan provides feedback about the actual environmental impacts of a
project and helps to judge the adequacy of the mitigation measures in protecting the environment. The
purpose of environmental monitoring is to evaluate the effectiveness of implementation of
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) by periodically monitoring the important environmental
parameters within the impact area, so that any adverse effects are detected and timely action can be
taken.
The monitored data will be analyzed and compared with the baseline levels as established in the EIA
study and the regulatory standards specified by different government agencies. The standards against
which the different environmental components will be compared are as per Table 7.2.
Table 7.2: APPLICABLE STANDARDS FOR DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS
S.N Component Applicable Standards
1 Ambient Air Quality National Ambient Air Quality standards, CPCB
2 Noise Quality Ambient Air Quality Standards with Respect to Noise,
CPCB
3 Surface water quality Water Standards, CPCB
4 Groundwater quality IS: 10500 Standards, BIS
5 Soil Quality --
6 Treated sewage water quality IS 2490(1974) – Discharge into surface water, IS
3306(1974) – Discharge on land, IS 3307(1974)- Discharge
for agricultural use
The monitoring results of the different environmental components will be analyzed and compiled
every six months during the construction phase and every twelve months during the operation phase.
The report will also list the project activities along with the environmental mitigation measures and
will evaluate the efficacy of the Environmental Management Plan.
Corrective measures will be adopted if the review of the monitoring report reveals that the
environmental management plan is inadequate or has not been implemented properly. A detailed
review will be carried out by the interdisciplinary team of experts in the Environment Management
Cell for assessing the gaps in the EMP and the addressal of EMP. A corrective action plan will be
worked out for the environmental component and a rigorous follow up of environmental monitoring
plan will be carried out.
8.1 INTRODUCTION
A disaster is a natural or man-made (or technological) hazard resulting in an event of substantial
extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life, or drastic change to the
environment. A disaster can be ostensively defined as any tragic event stemming from events such as
earthquakes, floods, catastrophic accidents, fires, or explosions. It is a phenomenon that disasters can
cause damage to life, property and destroy the economic, social and cultural life of people. Disasters
in general, can broadly be grouped under three categories viz. (i) Water and Climate related (ii)
Geology / Geomorphology related and (iii) Accident related. On project site, accident related disasters
from fire, oil spills, and chemical induced and vehicular / operational accidents are quite possible. In
the context of the proposed project it thus becomes imperative to identify the type, pattern and the
potential severity of the hazards, which can cause loss of life, damage to property and environment,
and to assess the vulnerability and risks there from with a view to outlining an appropriate response
mechanism.
The proposed project site is located in Sawantwadi village, Vengurla taluka of Sindhudurg district in
the state of Maharashtra. Sindhudurg is one of the disaster prone districts in Maharashtra having 121
km coastal line. Occasional Cyclones (Cyclone Phyan in Nov 2009), Floods are more common
especially in Malvan, Kudal, Sawant wadi,Vengurla, Dogad and Kankavli due to overflowing rivers.
Land slides are frequent especially in the ghats (Amboli, Karool, Phonda), Road accidents are
frequent on Mumbai Goa highway (National highway no. 17) and due to hair pin bends there are
many accident spots identified and Rail accidents along the Konkan rail, mostly during the monsoon
due to landslide (In Vaibhav wadi near Kharepatan tunnel in Jun 2003) and lastly due to heavy rain
and wind incidents of tree falling are observed. (Source:-District Disaster Management Plan, 2012-
2013 by District Disaster Management Authority, Sindhudurg, Govt. of Maharashtra)
Since the proposed project site is located nearby the seashore, site is quite vulnerable to flood and
occasional cyclones. Therefore, the Disaster Management Plan is required to encompass all the
administrative and operational programmes and responses to reduce the risk of emergencies of
hazardous events likely to occur at any point of time during construction and operational phases of the
project.
Sindhudurg district is situated in the coastal region and having a proximity to Arabian Sea. This
district has a high amount of rainfall primarily because of the clouds of the southwest monsoon winds
are blocked at the Sahyadri mountains and so shed a lot of rain on the eastern side of the Western
Ghat scarp. This leads to very high rainfall in the foothills of the Sahyadris on the Konkan side with
most of the Konkan rivers having their origin in the runoff from the steep mountain slopes. Such a
heavy rainfall causes largely flash floods, and occasionally landslides, road accidents.
Flood
During 2005-06 floods., most of the rivers were overflowing and there was a loss of life and property
in Sindhudurg district. The river water entered the standing crops and the farmers suffered a huge
loss. Most of the livestock also was flown away in this flood. Some people were shifted to safe
shelters but there was no rehabilitation. Does site has any flood potential? Any river flooding nearby
or any icendt in past of site flooding?
Road/Rail Accidents
A railway accident occurred in the year 2003 in the monsoon season near Berle,Vaibhavwadi when
the 904 Karwar – Mumbai Central derailed in which 52 passengers died and many were injured.
This is one incident. Is the project area prone to accidents?
Landslides
Due to heavy rain some parts of the district experienced landslides along with tree collapse leading to
the human loss. Landslides largely occur in three major hill stations and make troubles in movement
of vehicles on both National and State Highways. So, it is a regular event, which cannot be ignored in
disaster management plan. Locations prone to landslides in this district are :
Amboli Ghat on Sawantwadi-Amboli-Belgaum Road State Highway No.112.
Phonda Ghat on Kankavli – Phonda – Ratnagiri – Kolhapur Road StateHighway No. 116.
Karul Ghat-Gagan Bavada-Kolhapur Road State Highway No. 115
Earthquakes
Though Sindhudurg district has no earlier history of earthquakes still it comes under the seismic zone
III. There was no loss in Kankavli, Sawantwadi, Malvan and Vengurla due to the Killari earthquake
of 1993. The proximity of the Western Ghat Fault Scarp and evidences of neo tectonic activities in the
Konkan area point to the earth movements in the recent past and the possibility of an earthquake
cannot be ruled out. There is no history of earthquakes in this district earlier.
(Source:-District Disaster Management Plan, 2012-2013 by District Disaster Management Authority,
Sindhudurg, Govt. of Maharashtra)
e. Provision of toe guards to prevent items from rolling over the edge
f. Secure fixing
g. ladder condition,
h. position and foundation,
i. suitability
j. slippery sideways.
k. availability of extinguishers,
l. reducing the possibility of ignition sources,
m. provision of exit alarms,
n. personnel awareness of the risks
o. emergency procedures
p. regular training of responsible “fire marshals”
• Hazardous Substance is considered as a low risk hazard but should be taken care by
preserving the material at right place and in approved conditions.
• Power access equipment causes hazards and should be managed by using good quality tools
as well as regular maintenance.
• Hazard of ladder can be mitigated by proper erection and regular check up and vigilance
during use of ladders.
• Plant and machinery hazards are very major and can be mitigated by using proper pre-
approved and certified equipment with regular periodic maintenance.
• Fire and Emergency is one of the most common hazards at construction site, this can be
mitigated by
8.5.1.1 Earthquake
Spatial and temporal impacts of earthquake are large. Resource requirements are both intensive and
extensive for management of earthquake. Though the project impact area comes under seismic zone-
III, the probability of occurrence of earthquake in future is not ruled out. In the case earthquake occur,
following management plan will be adopted:
• Since earthquake is the most uncertain natural occurrence giving birth to massive calamities
on both life and property, adequate care has been taken into account while designing the
infrastructure facilities for the proposed site as per seismic zone.
• Extensive rescue operations are required to shift the injured persons to the nearest medical
units and evacuate the trapped individuals to safer places. Appropriate medical services are
necessary to control epidemics in the post earthquake period.
• Suitable steps on war footing basis need to be adopted to restore all the essential services like,
electricity, water and food supply, telecommunication, transportation, etc. Proper steps should
also ensure the protection and safeguard of properties.
• Damage to road access due to landslides/land subsidence would need immediate clearing for
which operations in close coordination with the concerned departments/agencies in the district
will have to be made.
• Areas indicating signs of liquefaction should be declared out of bounds and district vigil
should be kept to prohibit trespassing.
• Foundations of the structures prone to liquefaction will require technical assessment.
• Alteration in the river, creek and canal water flow that may inundate the site areas would
require immediate evacuation of people and properties in coordination with the district
authorities.
8.5.1.2 Fire
Though fire in general is a localized problem it may assume unmanageable proportions if immediate
care is not taken. Following management plan shall be adopted:
• Storage of fuel will be as per the rules and guidelines as laid down in the relevant statutes.
• Adequate fire safety equipments e.g. extinguishers, dry chemicals, carbon dioxide, foam
spray; water spray should be kept in the complex.
• IS codes for cables to be applied for preventing short circuits in wiring.
• Adequate Immediate actions call for the extinguishing of fire by using proper devices
necessary, depending on the nature of the fire keeping in consideration that the fires are not
spread further to cause greater loss of life and properties.
• Immediate rescue operations will be initiated for which assistance of the local fire service
authorities to be sought.
• Emergency medical attention will be extended to the affected / injured persons immediately.
Serious burn cases should be transported to General hospital in town or private health care
units in the vicinity.
Cyclone:
• Keep a hurricane Lantern filled with kerosene, flash light and enough dry cells. Keep some
wooden boards ready so that glass windows can be boarded.
• Keep your radio on and listen to latest weather warnings and advisories from the nearest All
India Radio station. Pass the information to others.
• Get away from low lying beaches or other locations which may be swept by high tides or
storm waves. Leave sufficiently early before your way to high ground gets flooded. Do not
delay and run the risk of being marooned.
• Get extra food, specially things which can be eaten without cooking or with very little
preparation. Store extra drinking water in suitable covered vessel.
• Check on everything that might blow away or be torn loose. Kerosene tins, cans, agricultural
implements, garden tools, road signs and other objects become weapon of destruction in
strong winds. Remove them and store them in a covered room.
• If the centre of' ‘eye' of the storm passes directly over your place, there will be a lull in the
wind and rain, lasting for half an hour or more. During this period stay in safe place. Make
emergency repairs during the lull period if necessary, but remember that strong wind will
return suddenly from the opposite direction, frequently with even greater violence.
• Remain in shelters until informed by those in charge that they may return home and report the
losses to the appropriate authorities.
Details of district profile with potential disasters and areas prone to it are mentioned along with
district level DMP measures. Check if project area comes in any of the areas prone to natural
disasters.
Despite all efforts and the measures provided for, it is within the realm of possibility that emergencies
and accidents can take place. The primary objective of Emergency Management Plan is to defend the
men, material and property against such hazards and restore normalcy as soon as possible. An
Emergency Management Group (EMG) is thus constituted with such objective and to provide help to
those in need in the times of disaster. The EMG constitutes of personnel having various duties and
responsibilities which work in tandem with each other and proper hierarchy to mitigate the adverse
impacts of disasters and return to normalcy with immediate effect. All the personnel of EMG operate
through Emergency Control Centre (ECC) that is a nodal point for all communications and record of
observations and data logging.
Safety Coordinator
The Safety Coordinator would assist the WIC in removal of unsafe situations and act as overseer to
monitor that all the activities for emergency management are performed safely and will not escalate
the situation.
Medical Officer
The M.O. will rush to the scene of emergency on receipt of information and ensure that casualties are
receiving adequate help. The WIC is to be informed of the steps taken and seek advice for further
mobilization of medical resources from within and outside the site.
Area Staff
They will ensure removal of non essential workers to the assembly points and will facilitate Roll
Caller to verify the causality.
Running Messengers
Running messengers will act as per the direction of respective key personnel.
Employees
All the employees are responsible to inform their section in charge about the mishap. The employees
of the emergency area except involved in the emergency handling must assemble at the designated
assembly points.
Technical Coordinator
The persons in charge of the respective sections are designated as Technical Coordinators. They will
ensure that all operations are put in safe and standby condition.
Utilities Coordinator
The utilities coordinator will hold the responsibility of examining and assessing the requirement of
water for the purpose of fire fighting and other requirements like drinking and processing water. If
required, he will shut down the main power supply to the site and arrange for safe backup power in
the affected area and the emergency control center.
Transportation Coordinator
The transportation coordinator will have the responsibility of ensuring that all vehicles are in good
state of repair and maintain a log of all vehicle movement and remain standby for any immediate
situation.
Communication Coordinator
Communications officer will provide information to the emergency services as directed by SMC and
shall have all available means and messengers to communicate.
Communication System
Communication facilities play a key role in notification, coordination and even for calling external
help during emergency situations. In view of this, adequate communication arrangements shall be
made as given below:
• External telephones
• Facsimile
• Internal telephones in all sections
• Public Address System
• Walkie-talkies
In addition to the above, a siren with adequate audible range to cover the entire site will be available.
Training
Workers will be trained in fire-fighting and safety aspects through demonstration exercises and mock-
drills.
who will then mobilize suitable personnel to asses the situation and declare the emergency
accordingly. The SMC shall perform the following broad duties:
• Emergency Shut-Down
• Accounting of Personnel
• Evacuation
• Rehabilitation
• Inform relatives of the affected people
• Terminate the emergency procedures
necessary to develop an appropriate response mechanism, which would act in close coordination with
the District Collector / DDMA of the district. For this purpose, the authority should set up a Disaster
Management Cell with a small team of dedicated personnel trained in relief and rescue operations
required for the anticipated emergencies. In addition to the above the following should be undertaken
by the authority.
• Extensive afforestation programme will be undertaken with appropriate native species as per
guidelines of CPCB.
• Timely warning to the local residents will be made through an effective communication
system.
• Timely alerting the key personnel in Disaster Management Cell of the district for taking
emergency action.
• A Disaster Management Committee will be set up involving all the stakeholders particularly
the local community and NGOs and a list of personnel with allocated responsibilities will be
kept at the office and in all the concerned local body offices.
• All power supply lines and connections, public address systems, etc. will be thoroughly
checked before onset of the monsoon months and special mock drills should be will be
organised to put all concerned on alert.
• The administrative machinery of the project along with local NGOs will organize regular
awareness campaigns with the help of the local authorities where women and school children
from the community should be involved. Involvement of NGOs is necessary in mobilizing
community efforts for the control of epidemics by ensuring standards of environmental
sanitation, disposal of waste and personal hygiene.
• The buildings in the project site will be allowed to be used as safe shelters during
emergencies.
• Volunteers’ Handbook for Disaster Preparedness of the UNDP will be circulated during
awareness campaigns.
The policy of the Govt. of India emphasizes on sustainable disaster/risk reduction in all states/UTs by
building capacities at all levels to institutionalize disaster risk management in the country. For
strengthening the overall capacities for emergency/disaster response in the country, the Govt. of India
is systematically assessing the existing systems at the national, state and district levels. Mock drills
with the community should be carried out regularly which may be helpful while formulating the
disaster response mechanism by the authorities.
M/s Elite Township Pvt. Ltd. is one of the subsidiary companies of Ireo Pvt. Ltd (IREO). All the
policies and standard operating procedures followed by Ireo Pvt. Ltd. are applicable to and are abide
by all its subsidiary companies.
The IREO, along with its all subsidiary companies, has its own Environment, Occupational, Health
and Safety (EHS) Policy that focuses on the commitment to excellence in Environmental,
Occupational Health and Safety stewardship of all its activities and services. The Policy shows the
organization commitments towards:
1. Compliance to all applicable EHS legislation, statutory and regulatory requirements
2. Continual enhancement of EHS performance through sound practices.
3. Design, build and operate its facilities in an environmentally responsible manner, conserving
energy, water, other natural resources; minimizing waste generation and preventing pollution
thereby contributing to environmentally sustainable growth.
4. Accountability for ensuring a safe and healthy environment.
5. Providing training, awareness and resources to accomplish above mentioned EHS
commitments.
The duly signed policy is enclosed as Annexure 9.1. The commitment made under the above said
policy is applicable to M/s Elite Township Pvt. Ltd. and is being followed as it is.
As said above M/s Elite Township Pvt. Ltd. will strictly abide by the IREO’s standardized operating
procedures for project planning and execution phase of the project. The standard operating
procedures (SOP’s) have been divided under five heads based on project stages as follows:
Stage 1. Project Concept and Definition
Stage 2. Feasibility Study
Stage 3. Design Brief and Appointment of Consultants
Stage 4. Design Development and Production of Good for Construction (GFC’s) Drawings
Stage 5. Project Execution
The Annexure 9.2 Shows the process flow of above mentioned stages along with the inter-linkages of
various department s and inputs to be provided at all five stages
The hierarchical system of the M/s Elite Township Pvt. Ltd. is presented in Figure 9.1.
M/s Elite Township Pvt. Ltd. has team of qualified environmental experts personals to ensure the
implementation of environmental requirements. The environmental team proposes to conduct site
inspections as site requirements. Any non-compliances during the site inspections will be reported /
closed as per the reporting mechanism given in Figure 9.2.
Figure 9.2 Reporting Mechanism of Non-Compliance