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Executive Summary of Draft Environment Impact Assessment Report of Trimula Industries Limited for expansion of Sponge Iron Plant (1X350 TPD) into Integrated Steel Plant at Village Godwali & Bastali Biran,

Tehsil Devassar & Chitrangi, District Singrauli (M.P.)

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INTRODUCTION



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1.1 INTRODUCTION

TRIMULA INDUSTRIES LIMITED is the flagship company of Trimula Group of Companies,

having registered office at C-27/95-E Jagatganj Varanasi & Works at Village & Post, Godwali,

Tehsil-Devassar, Distt-Singrauli- Madhya Pradesh is engaged in Coal trading, Manufacturing &

Coal handling business for more than two decades. The Directors in addition to the above

mentioned company are also promoters of a 100 TPD sponge iron plant being operated under

the name & style of M/s Trimula Sponge Iron Private Limited. Trimula Group which has already

diversified into steel sector is now embarking on the second phase of the expansion in this core

sector of Steel and is proposing to setup the following facilities in phases mentioned below:

In the first phase the company has already set up Sponge Iron Plant with production

capacity of 220,000 TPA and 38.5 MW Power Plant along with 84 TPH Fluidized Bed

Combustion shall be made operational.

In the second phase another Sponge Iron Plant with 110,000 TPA, of production shall be

made operational.

In the third and the final phase, the sponge iron and steel plant of 1,00,000 TPA Production

Capacity and 60 MW Power Plant along with 16 MW WHRB & 44 MW Fluidized Bed

Combustion. Additional 2x500 MT Rolling Mill with Auxiliary will be included. Further in

order to reduce dependence on outside source for coal, a Coal Washery to beneficiate F-

Grade coal from Northern Coal Fields would also be set up. The coal middling generated

during beneficiation would be used as a fuel in the Fluidized Bed Boiler to produce power.

The phase–I of the project has been commissioned, Phase – II will be immediately

implemented and PHASE-III respectively will be taken up after completion of Phase–II. Total

cost of the project is Rs. 410.0 Crores.

Trimula Industries Limited is a registered Company under the Indian Companies Act, 1956.

The Company was incorporated with the main objective of setting up Sponge Iron, Steel &

Expansion of Sponge Iron Plant (1X350 TPD) into Integrated Steel Plant in India.

The company proposed to set up facilities in the State of Madhya Pradesh for production of

above mentioned Integrated Steel Complex in order to cater to the requirements of the region

& also to provide employment to the locals of the region.

TRIMULA INDUSTRIES LTD. proposes for the expansion of Sponge Iron plant (1X350) into

Integrated Steel Melting Plant. In the Phase-III TRIMULA INDUSTRIES LTD propose to

manufacture 1,10,000 TPA Sponge Iron & 60MW Power Generation. Sponge Iron will be

manufactured from Iron Ore (3,52,000 TPA) and coal (3,08,000 TPA) in 350 Kiln. The sponge

produced will be the raw material for SMS plant and waste gases so produced will be utilized to

generate power of 8 MW through WHRB. Sponge Iron (3,30,000 TPA), Scrap (1,04,039 TPA),

Ferro Alloys (1,380 TPA) will be used as raw material in Steel Melting Shop to produce MS

billets. Billets will be manufactured by melting in induction furnace and casting in continuous

casting machine. 16 MW power will be produced from Waste Heat Recovery Boiler (WHRB)

and balance 44 MW will be produced from Atmospheric Fluidized Bed Combustion (AFBC)

boiler. This AFBC boiler utilizes coal (2,85,805 TPA) and Char (5,500 TPA). The char is by



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product of DRI. The details of Production facilities, utilities, raw material requirement, and

power consumption norms are described below:

FOLLOWINGS ARE THE PROPOSED PRODUCTION CAPACITIES:

Details Annual Production (TPA)

Sponge Iron 1,10,000 MS billets 3,28,500

TMT/Structure 3,00,000

FOLLOWING UNITS WILL BE INSTALLED:

Unit Capacity DRI with Auxiliary 1X350 TPD SMS with Auxiliary 6X15 MT

ROLLING MILL with Auxiliary 2X500 MT 60 MW Power Plant

WHRB 2 Nos. 16 MW AFBC 44 MW

RAW MATERIALS:

Sponge Iron will be manufactured from Iron Ore (3,52,000 TPA) and coal (3,08,000 TPA) in

350 Kiln. The sponge produced will be the raw material for SMS plant and waste gases so

produced will be utilized to generate power of 8 MW through WHRB. Sponge Iron (3,30,000

TPA), Scrap (1,04,039 TPA), Ferro Alloys (1,380 TPA) will be used as raw material in Steel

Melting Shop to produce MS billets. Billets will be manufactured by melting in induction furnace

and casting in continuous casting machine. 16 MW power will be produced from Waste Heat

Recovery Boiler (WHRB) and balance 44 MW will be produced from Atmospheric Fluidized

Bed Combustion (AFBC) boiler. This AFBC boiler utilizes coal (2,85,805 TPA) and Char (5,500

TPA).

1.2 SITE AND SURROUNDINGS

The plant site is located in Godwali, Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh, having latitude and

longitude of plant center 22°12' 12" N and 22° 12' 28” N respectively. An approach road

already constructed during Stage-I of this Station. Nearest railway station is Singrauli located at

a distance of about 18 km. The site is approachable about 02 km. from Godwali. The nearest

airport is Varanasi located at a distance of approximately 220 km from the project site

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study is awarded to M/s In Situ Enviro Care,

Bhopal (M.P.) The baseline data monitoring was started from January 2011 to March 2011 by

Rewa Pollution Control Board. However, EIA report is prepared based on that report.



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1.3 LAND REQUIREMENT

The project of Expansion of 1X350 TPD Sponge Iron Plant into Integrated Steel Plant at

Godwali, Singrauli District, Madhya Pradesh of the project will be accommodated in 61.61

hectares that is already available for Stage-I and Stage-II. However 1.07 ha out of 61.61 Ha is

kept reserved for ash pond. There is no forest land present in the proposed ash disposal area.

Particulars Area (ha) Existing Plant (Sponge Iron) 10.03 38.5 MW Proposed Captive Power Plant 12.30 60 MW Proposed Captive Power Plant

20.9

Steel Melting Shop Rolling Mill 1X350 TPD Kiln

Plant Area 15.5

Storage (raw material) 1.18 Storage (Solid waste) 1.21

Storage (Water) 0.91 Storage (Fuel) 0.20

Road 0.50 Ash Pond 1.0

Other (Truck parking, Office & other misc) 0.40 Green Belt 18.11 Total 61.61

1.4 WATER AVAILABILITY AND REQUIREMENT

The makeup water for the plant is proposed to be drawn from hot water channel of Stage I & II.

However, water availability of 1835 m3/hr has been obtained from Bijul River.

Normal make up water requirement for the proposed expansion project would be about 1835

m3/hr with ash water re-circulation system in operation. However, whenever ash water system

needs to be operated in once thru mode, water drawal shall be of 75 cu meters per day.

1.5 FUEL AVAILABILITY & REQUIREMENT

Coal requirement for Thermal Power Plant is estimated at 2,85,809 TPA, considering average

GCV of 3300 - 3700 kcal/kg and 90 % PLF, Ministry of Coal, Government of India vide letter

dated 09.03.2010 recommended to Coal India Limited for issue of letter of assurance for coal

commitment for Expansion of STPP, Singrauli. Coal is proposed to be met from Gorbi mines of

Northern Coal Fields through Road network. The coal quality considered in EIA is as follows:

Ash 35 % GCV (kcal/kq) 3300 – 3700 Sulphur(Max) 0.4 % - 0.5 %



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1.6 TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

The power generated will be evacuated through a transmission system to be evolved and

implemented by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

1.7 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

TRIMULA INDUSTRIES Ltd proposes Expansion of Sponge Iron Plant (1X350 TPD) into

Integrated Steel Plant Project, which is intended for faster implementation of power and other

infrastructure projects in the country. At present, land of about 61.61 ha is in the possession of

TRIMULA INDUSTRIES LTD. The estimated cost of the 2nd phase of project is 410 Crores.

TABLE-1

SALIENT FEATURES OF PROPOSED EXPANSION OF POWER PLANT

S. NO. PARTICULARS DETAILS 1 Project Name Expansion of Sponge Iron Plant (1X350 TPD) into

integrated Steel plant at Village Godwali & Bastali Biran, Tehsil Devasar & Chitarangi, District Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh by M/s Trimula Industries Limited.

2. Location Village Tehsil District State

Godwali Devasar & Chitarangi Singrauli Madhya Pradesh

3 Nearest railway station/airport alongwith distance in kms.

Railway Station: Singrauli – 12 km

Airport : Varanasi – 220km

4 Nearest town, city, district

Headquarters alongwith

distance in kms.

Nearest Town/City: Singrauli – 12 km

District Headquarter: Singrauli – 12 km

5 Village panchayat, Zilla

Parishad, Municipal

Corporation, Local body

(complete postal addresses with

telephone nos. to be given).

Village Panchayat :

The Sarpanch, Godwali Village; Po- Godwali, Tehsil-Devsar, Thana – Barganwa, District – Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh – 486 892 Tele No. 09893674704

Zilla Parishad/Panchayat:

The CEO/Chairman, Zilla Panchayat, Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh – 486886 Tele No. (07805) 234650

6 Total area of the plant and land use

61.61 acres

7 Power Evacuation Existing system will be utilized 8 Fuel Coal and Char A Source of Fuel Northern Coal Fields B Fuel Transportation By road C Fuel Requirement (Coal) for

60 MW Coal- 2,85,809 TPA Char- 5,500 TPA



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D Average calorific value GCV around 1800 to 2600 Kcal/kq E Ash content 35% G Sulphur content 0.8% (Max) 9 Ash Generation Fly ash

Bottom ash SMS slag 55804 TPA, 13950 TPA, 405 TPA

10 Water Requirement 1835 m3/hr B Source of water Bijul river



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DESCRIPTION OF THE

ENVIRONMENT



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2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT The topography of the land in the plant site is plain with hillocks and no water streams

present in the site area. The environmental setting of the proposed plant site is given in

Table-2. The study area map of 15 km radius is also given in Figure-2.1

TABLE-2

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE SITE

S. NO. PARTICULARS DETAILS 1 Name & Location Trimula Industries Limited A Village Godwali B Tehsil Devssar C District Singrauli D State Madhya Pradesh 2 Elevation above MSL 380 m 3 Seismicity Zone - II as per IS 1893 (Part - I), 2002 4 Present land use Industrial Use 5 Climate Condition (IMD - Sidhi) Annual Max. Temperature – 42°C

Annual Min. Temperature - 7.5°C Average Annual Rainfall - 1234.6 mm Predominant annual wind direction: West)

6 Study period: (January to March 2011

7 Nearest Highway NH -75E (01 km, N) 8 Nearest Railway Station Singrauli (18 km, W) 9 Nearest Airport Varanasi (220 km)

10 Nearest Village Godwali & Bastali Biran 11 Nearest Town Singrauli (18 Km.) 12 Protected areas as per Wildlife

Protection Act, 1972 (Elephant Corridors, Tiger Reserves, Sanctuaries, National parks, Conservation reserves, Community reserves)

No protected areas as per Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 within the 15 km radius of study area.

13 Reserved / Protected forests Mohanban RF Jiawan RF Parari PF Teldah PF Muher RF Muher RF Chokra PF Mehrauli PF Gorvi PF Vihara PF Orgari PF Pokhara PF Parihasi PF Majhigawan North PF Pachwar PF Lohra PF Gidher PF Uska PF

7.8 Km/SW 12.3 Km/NNW 2.5 Km/SE 1.4 Km/SW 9 Km/E 4.1 Km/S 6.6 Km/S 9.4 Km/SE 4.7 Km/E 13.5 Km/SSW 4.5 Km/NW 7.8 Km/NNW 9.4 Km/NW 10.3 Km/NNW 11.3 Km/NNW 13.3 Km/NW 12.3 Km/WNW 2.13 Km/NNW



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Nawanagar PF 13.1 Km/NNW

14 Hills/valleys Silyari (578 m) Chela Pahar (565 m) Chhuiya (617 m) Bandarighori (605 m) Kharawan (505 m) Uska (586 m) Chokra PF (517 m) Vihara PF (511 m) Teldah PF (439 m) Burma Pahar (567 m) Tarkedei (528 m)

7.6 Km/N 8.2 Km/NNE 9.4 Km/N 11.9 Km/NNW 14.4 Km/NE 2.6 Km/NNE 7.6 Km/SSE 13.9 Km/SSW 3.3 Km/SSW 12.3 Km/SW 15 Km/NE

15 Streams/ Rivers Kanchan Nadi Chalki Nadi Kanjas Nadi Silhor Nala Bijul Nala Kamjhawan Nala Bukuru Nala Juri Nala Khakan Nala Badhaniya Nala Kanchanmuda Nala

6.2 Km/W-SE 3.5 Km/NW-S 5.7 Km/NW-S 5.7 Km/NW-SE 0.6 Km/W-E 1.4 Km/W-E 2.9 Km/W-E 6.5 Km/ESE-W 7.5 Km/W-E 8.6 Km/N-S 10.6 Km/S-N

16 Topography Plain with hillocks 17 Defense Installation No defense installations within 15 km radius

from the project site. 18 Inter State Boundary NA

19 Historical places Varanasi (220 km)

Fig 2.1- Geographical Location map of the Project Site:



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2.1 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCENARIO

The baseline environmental status for various environmental attributes within the study area

has been established through field monitoring supported by data from secondary sources.

The environmental disciplines studied include land use, demography and socio-economics,

geology, soils, hydrology, water use, water quality, meteorology; air quality, terrestrial and

aquatic ecology and noise.

2.1.1 Land Use

As per the Revenue Records of 2001 the area within the radius of 10 km from the proposed

project site exhibited mixture of various land utilization activities. The land use pattern of the

project area is given below:

Sr. No. Particulars of Land use

0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km Area %

1 Forest Land 75 692 65 832 3.3 2 Land under Cultivation

a) Irrigated Land 0 0 20 20 0.1 b) Un irrigated Land 130 249 551 930 3.5

3 Cultivable Waste Land 2 1 14 17 0.1 4 Area not available for

cultivation 8544 9727 5487 23758 93.0

Total Area 8751 10669 6137 25557 100

2.1.2 Demography and Socio Economics

In the study area total population in 2001 was 245714 with a density of about 380 per square

kilometer. The annual growth rate was about 4%. The analysis of the literacy levels in the

study area reveals an average literacy rate of 60.2% as per 2001 census data. The

distribution of workers by occupation indicates that the non-workers are the predominant

population. The study area is predominantly rural in character. As per 2001 census records

the main workers are 24.4% of the total population. The marginal workers and non-workers

constitute to 3.5 % and 72.1 % of the total population respectively.

2.1.3 Soils

Soil samples were collected from 5 locations. Out of five samples, one sample was collected

from the ash pond area. The analysis of samples indicates that soils in the plant area are

silty clay, whereas in the ash pond area it is moderate clay. The soils in general are neutral

to alkaline and fertile.

Baseline Soil Status

It has been observed that the pH of the soil in the study area ranged from 7.2 to 8.3. The

min. pH value of 7.2 was observed at S2, and where as the max. value of 8.3 was observed

at S3. the pH was observed to be slightly to moderately alkaline.



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The electrical conductivity was observed to be in the range of 224 µmhos/cm to 394

µmhos/cm, with the minimum observed at S5 and the max. observed in S2.

The nitrogen values range between 32.9 to 79.4 kg/ha. The nitrogen content in the study

area falls in very less to less category.

The phosphorus values range between 30.1 to 115.8 kg/ha, indicating that the phosphorus

content in the study area falls in medium to more than sufficient category.

The potassium values range between 75.6 to 169.4 kg/ha. The potassium content in the

study area falls in very less to more than sufficient category.

The chlorides were found to be in the range of 122.7 to 143.5 mg/kg of soil.

2.1.4 Hydrology

Ground water is the part of precipitation that seeps (infiltrates) deep into the ground. It flows

downward by gravity until it reaches a hard layer of rock i.e. impermeable to water. Just

above this impermeable rock layer is saturation zone, where all water that has socked deep

underground is stored. Most of the rocks contain numerous open spaces, called interstices,

in which water may be stored and can move. The pore spaces (tiny spaces or fractures

between pieces of rock or soil) in this zone are completely filled with water.

Depth to water level

Based on the well inventoried and measurement of water level at the time of field

investigation, reported groundwater level in summer season (pre monsoon) and actual

ground water level measurement in winter (post monsoon) the following conclusion were

drawn.

Post monsoon depth to water level

Based on field data and well inventoried, depth to water level map of post monsoon period of

the investigated area has been prepared. The water level in the post monsoon seasons

varies in the range of 3.00 m to 12.0 m bgl. In general average water level ranges between 8

to 10 m bgl. Variation in general ground water level is due to only due to the ground surface

slope.

Pre monsoon depth to water level

The ground water level monitoring of dug wells and bore wells during pre-monsoon season

could not the carried out as the field investigation was taken during the month of December

2010. The actual ground water level measurement may be carried out during pre-monsoon

2011.The field information was collected by the enquiry with the local people and former and

it is inferred that ground water level during pre-monsoon ranges from 15 to 20 m bgl.

Seasonal fluctuation

It is a fact that in and around area the fluctuation in groundwater level is mainly due to

withdrawal, recharge and movement of groundwater. A seasonal ground water level



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fluctuation has been observed on the basis of field data and inventoried wells. The average

ground water level fluctuation in the investigated area is 10 m bgl.

2.1.5 Water Quality

Surface (8 Locations) and ground (8 Locations) water quality within the study area was

established through monthly monitoring of physico-chemical and bacteriological

characteristics at eight surface water locations were collected from the Bijul River upstream

and downstream and other surface water sources and eight ground water sources are taken

from tube wells and dug wells. The analysis indicates that the surface water quality and

ground water at all sampling locations is fairly good.

Surface water quality

The analysis result indicates the pH values in the range of 6.9 to 8.0, min. value was

observed at SW2 and max. Value was observed at SW3 which are well within the specified

standard of 6.5 to 8.5.

The TDS was observed in the range of 84 mg/l to 223 mg/l, the min. TDS value was

observed at SW2 and max. value was observed at SW4

DO was observed to be in the range of 2.9 to 6 mg/l respectively.

The fluorides and sulphates were found to be in the range of 0.5 to 0.9 mg/l and 1.0

to 3.9 mg/l respectively. It is observed that fluorides and sulphates are well within the

permissible limits. It is evident from the above values that all the parameters are found to

comply with the requirements of IS: 2296 specification of surface water.

The water quality result indicate that the Badhaniya nallah is moderately polluted

since the concentrations of BOD, COD, Fluorides and mercury are exceeding the

permissible standards.

Ground Water Quality

Most of the villages in the project area have hand pumps and wells, as most of the resident

of these villages make use of this water for drinking and other domestic uses.

The analysis result indicate that the pH ranges in between 7.1 (GW1) to 7.9 (GW3),

which is well within the specified standard of 6.5 to 8.5

Total hardness was observed to be ranging from 168 to 334 mg/l. The min. hardness

(168mg/l) was recorded at GW4 and max. Hardness (334 mg/l) was recorded at GW2.

Chloride was found to be in the range of 27.8 mg/l (GW4) to 99.5 mg/l (GW1).

Sulphates were found to be in the range of 2.7 mg/l (GW3) to 15.9 mg/l (GW2).

The Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) concentrations were found to be ranging in

between 395 mg/l (GW4) to 531 mg/l (GW2)



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2.1.6 Meteorology

The climate of the area is hot, humid and tropical. Maximum and minimum temperatures

recorded are 420C and 7.50 C, respectively. Winds are gentle with moderate strengths. The

data collected during the study indicate that the site meteorology is similar to that of climatic

data.

2.1.7 Ambient Air Quality

Pre Monsoon Season (2011)

The min. and Max. Concentration for SPM were recorded as 253.7 g/m3 and 310.4 µg/m3

respectively. The max & min concentration was recorded at Chanduli (AAQ3) Telgawan

(AAQ 2) respectively.

The min. and Max. Concentration for PM10 were recorded as 74.3 µg/m3 and 96.8 µg/m3.

The min. and max. Concentrations were recorded at Chikadand (AAQ4) and Paraswar

(AAQ1) respectively. The max. Concentrations found to be exceeding the standard limit of

100 µg/m3. The min. & max. SO2 concentrations were recorded as 19.8 µg/m3 Telgawan

(AAQ2) and 56.1 µg/m3 Paraswar (AAQ1). All the concentrations found to be less than

standard limit of 80 µg/m3.

The min. & max. NOx concentrations were recorded as 28.3 µg/m3 at Telgawan (AAQ2) and

62.2 µg/m3 at Paraswar (AAQ1) respectively. All the concentrations are found to be less than

standard limit of 80 µg/m3.

The concentration of mercury found to be in the range of 0.1 to 1.1 µg/m3.

The concentration of ozone in the study area is observed to be in the range of 2.4 and 8.9

µg/m3.

Winter Season (Dec. 2010 – Feb 2011)

The min. and Max. concentration for SPM were recorded as 272.8 mg/m3 and 318.5 mg/m3

respectively. The max. and min. concentrations were recorded at Paraswar (AAQ1) and

Chilkadand (AAQ4) respectively.

The min. and Max. concentration for PM10 were recorded as 84.3 µg/m3 and 98.3 µg/m3. The

min. and max. concentrations were recorded at Chikadand (AAQ4) and Paraswar (AAQ1)

respectively. The max. concentrations found to be exceeding the standard limit of 100 µg/m3.

The min. & max. SO2 concentrations were recorded as 23.4 µg/m3 Telgawan (AAQ2) and

58.1 µg/m3 Paraswar (AAQ1). All the concentrations found to be less than standard limit of

80 µg/m3. The min. & max. NOx concentrations were recorded as 29.6 µg/m3 at Telgawan

(AAQ2) and 65.1 µg/m3 Chikadand (AAQ4) respectively. All the concentrations are found to

be less than standard limit of 80 µg/m3.

The concentration of mercury found to be in the range of 0.1 to 1.6 µg/m3.

The concentration of ozone in the study area is observed to be in the range of 2.7 and 11.2

µg/m3. The concentrations have been observed to be on the higher side due to the prevailing

industrialization in the region. The high concentrations of SPM, RPM and other gaseous

emissions can be attributed to the opencast coal mining activities and industrial activities in



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the Singrauli region.

TABLE – 2.1

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY OF THE STUDY AREA

Parameters Concentration (µg/m3)

Pre Monsoon Winter SPM 253.7-310.4 272.8-318.5 PM10 74.3-96.8 84.3-98.3 SO2 19.8-56.1 23.4-58.1 NOx 28.3-62.2 29.6-65.1 O3 2.4-8.9 2.7-11.2 Hg 0.1-1.1 0.1-1.6

Source : SGS India pvt. ltd

2.1.8 Ecology

The study area is devoid of forest vegetation and grass cover. Only scattered trees along

with bunds and road side are recorded during survey. Shrubs and herbs have found in the

barren land and along the Rihand reservoir. As the dense vegetation is not there, the

environment is not moderate for higher animals. Though aquatic ecosystem has some plant

life along the bank of Rihand reservoir there is no important aquatic life except some fishes

reported.

No rare and endangered species of fauna and flora have been reported in the study area.

There is no National park and wild life sanctuary within 15 km radius area.

2.1.9 Noise

The night time noise levels ranged in between 35.2 dB (A) to 44.5 dB (A). The maximum

value (44.5 dB (A)) was recorded at parari and the minimum value (35.2 dB (A)) was

recorded at Kasar.

NOISE LEVELS dB (A) IN THE STUDY AREA

Sr. No. Location L10 L50 L90 Leg Lday Lnight Ldn 1 Godwali 45.2 40.9 38.1 41.5 42.6 37.9 45.0 2 Kasar 40.3 38.5 36.7 38.4 42.5 35.2 43.7 3 Ghorvi 50.3 46.1 39.8 44.2 45.9 42.6 49.6 4 Parari 50.3 47.6 42.1 48.4 51.0 44.5 53.8 5 Ramghar 52.1 48.6 44.2 49.3 50.2 43.6 51.9

Source : SGS India pvt. ltd



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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

AND MITIGATION

MEASURES



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3.1 LAND USE

The land selected for proposed expansion of power plant project is within the premises of

DRI, which is categorized as industrial area. There will not be change in land use.

Therefore the impact on the land use is not envisaged.

Out of 61.61 Ha, 1.07 Ha is spared and kept reserved for Ash Pond

3.2 WATER USE

The Project will abstract its entire water requirement from discharge outlet of Stage-I & II.

Therefore, no impact on water use is envisaged.

3.3 DEMOGRAPHY AND SOCIO ECONOMICS

In this section, the prevailing socio-economic aspects of people in the study area around the

proposed plant boundary, which would form the basis for making planning efforts for the

socio-economic development of people in the study area, have been described.

In the study area total population in 2001 was 245714 with a density of about 380 per square

kilometer. The annual growth rate was about 4%. The analysis of the literacy levels in the

study area reveals an average literacy rate of 60.2% as per 2001 census data. The

distribution of workers by occupation indicates that the non-workers are the predominant

population. The study area is predominantly rural in character. As per 2001 census records

the main workers are 24.4% of the total population. The marginal workers and non-workers

constitute to 3.5 % and 72.1 % of the total population respectively. There will be a positive

impact on the local economy.

3.4 AIR QUALITY

The impact on air quality assessed based on combined emissions of the proposed

expansion of coal based thermal power plant. Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM). Sulphur

dioxides (SO2) and Nitrogen (NOx) will be the important pollutants emitting from the power

plants. To minimize emissions from the stack, concerned authority will take necessary steps.

TABLE -3.1

RESULTANT MAXIMUM GROUND LEVEL CONCENTRATION AFTER

IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT

Pollutant Concentration (µg/m3) Baseline Incremental Resultant

Pre Monsoon SPM 310.4 0.7 311.1 SO2 56.1 11.5 67.6 NOx 62.2 5.6 67.8 Winter SPM 318.5 0.9 319.4 SO2 58.1 14.8 72.9 NOx 65.1 7.2 72.3



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1. High efficiency ESPs to limit SPM emission to below 50 mg/Nm3.

2. Tall stack of 75 m height for wider dispersal of pollutants, resulting in lower ground

level concentrations.

3. Space provision for retrofitting Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) system, if required

in future.

4. Installation of dust suppression and extraction system at coal handing area to

control fugitive dust.

5. Water spraying at all dust generation areas viz. The coal and ash handling areas.

3.5 SOILS

The impacts on soil during construction phase shall be mainly due to loss of topsoil in the

construction areas and contamination of the soils of surrounding area due to construction

materials such as cement, sand, oils, etc. However, it shall be temporary and shall be

confined to the areas of construction only. Conservation measures would minimize such

local impacts.

3.6 WATER QUALITY

Ash water recirculation system for the ash disposal shall reduce the quantity of effluent.

The wastewater generated in water treatment units will be utilized in ash handing units.

The cooling tower blowdown will be utilized in ash handling and coal handling units. The

power cycle discharge will be collected in CMB and discharged into hot water channel.

The ash pond leachates are generally alkaline and, therefore, heavy metals are not likely

to leach from the ash and, therefore contamination of ground water is unlikely.

3.7 NOISE

Day time Noise Levels (Lday)

The maximum value (51.0 dB (A)) was recorded at Parari, and the minimum value (42.5 dB

(A)) was recorded at Kasar.

Night time Noise Levels (Lnight)

The maximum value (44.5 dB (A)) was recorded at parari and the minimum value (35.2 dB

(A)) was recorded at Kasar.

The main noise generating sources from the power plant will be pumps, compressors

along with cooling towers, turbo generators and boilers. The noise levels at the source for

these units will be in the range of 80-90 dB (A). The noise dispersion from the plant units

has been computed based on the mathematical model.

The ambient noise levels at most of the places in the region are within the CPCB

standards.

The nearest village is situated 0.1 km north from the plant boundary. The impact of the

noise pollution due to the proposed expansion will be insignificant on the community.



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3.8 TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY

This formation corresponds to the optimum encountered in the area. In accordance with the

department of forests, the forests can be conveniently classified into Sai forests and mixed

forests. In fact, it is now difficult to make a distinction between what has a natural origin and

what is a result of a thousand years of human activity. Consequently, mixed forests and Sal

forests have been brought together.

The encountered plant species in this forest blocks are listed below. Three layers can be

distinguished in the forest. Scrub Woodland vegetal formation is composed of trees rising,

more or less, from a bushy stratum, here, there is strong anthropogenic pressure and

practically all of the trees regularly supply firewood.

3.9 AQUATIC ECOLOGY

Larger organism tends to get entrapped and impinged in the intake system. However, this

will be minimized by providing suitable structures at the intake location. Smaller organisms

as phytoplankton, zooplankton is entrainable and subject to entrainment in the treatment

system. The entrapped organisms would be subjected to a combination of physcio-

chemical and mechanical stresses, leading to their destruction.

There would not be any tangible change in the water quality of the receiving water due to

the wastewater discharges from the plant operation. As such, it may be concluded that no

adverse effects on the existing aquatic biota are envisaged due to the discharges from the

project during operation.

3.10 POTENTIALITY OF ASH UTILIZATION

The main areas of ash utilization are manufacturing of fly ash based products (Portland

Pozolana cement, brick, light weight aggregates, asbestos cement products, cement

concrete etc.) and use in landfills etc. TRIMULA INDUSTRIES LTD. will take all possible

actions to utilize the ash in above mentioned areas. Provisions such as facilities for 100%

extraction of dry fly ash, segregation of coarse and fine ash and fly ash storage and

loading facilities; providing infrastructural facilities to the entrepreneurs, etc will encourage

utilization of ash based products in the area.



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ENVIRONMENTAL

MONITORING PLAN



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The post operational environmental monitoring programme has been formulated.

4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

Post project environmental monitoring is important in terms of evaluating the performance of

pollution control equipments installed in the project. The sampling and analysis of the

environmental attributes will be as per the guidelines of CPCB/MPPCB. Following attributes

will be covered in the post project environmental monitoring in and around the project site:

Ambient air quality monitoring on bi-weekly, 24 hours basis in the plant area and in

the surrounding villages with respect to SPM, PM, SO2, NOx and CO;

Source emissions will be mentored on monthly basis. Automatic continuous online

monitoring system shall be installed in the stacks;

Water quality monitoring at intake point, surface water bodies and ground water in

the surrounding villages. Further, the wells around the ash pond area will be

identified and monitored on the monthly basis;

Treated wastewater before routing to clarifier will be analyzed on fortnightly basis.

The pH, temperature, electric conductivity, TDS and flow will be monitored regularly;

The noise level will be recorded in and around plant. The noise levels at boundary of

the plant will be recorded on monthly basis;

The soil quality around ash pond area will be monitored on six monthly basis for the

fertility of the soil;

All the results will be compiled and thoroughly analyzed to assess the performance

of the power plant;

The results will be reported on regular basis to the Madhya Pradesh State Pollution

Control Board and regional office of MoEF; and

Ecological monitoring.

4.2 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

During operation phase, the impacts on the various environmental attributes should be

mitigated using appropriate pollution control equipment. The Environment Management Plan

prepared for the proposed project aims at minimizing the pollution at source.

AIR POLLUTION MANAGEMENT

Fugitive and stack emissions from the power plant will contribute to increase in

concentrations of SPM, SO2 and NOx pollutants. The mitigative measures proposed in the

plant are:

Installation of ESP’s of 99.9% efficiency to limit the SPM concentrations below 50

mg/Nm3;

Provision of 75 m high stack for wider dispersion of gaseous emissions;

Providing low NOx burners to reduce the NOx emissions;

Dust extraction system will be provided at transfer point of conveyor system;



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Conveyor belt will be closed with rubber lining installed to prevent dust generation;

Provision of water sprinkling system at material handling and storage yard;

The ash will be transported by closed bulkers;

Asphalting of the roads within the plant area;

WATER POLLUTION MANAGEMENT

Wastewater will be generated from various streams of the power plant. Additionally,

domestic wastewater from canteen and employees wash area will also be generated.

The measures proposed to minimize the impacts are:

Closed cycle cooling tower;

Recycle and reuse cooling tower blow down in service area, ash and coal handling

system

Oil separation;

Reuse of treated domestic waste water in horticulture; and

Rainwater harvesting

NOISE POLLUTION MANAGEMENT

In the process, various equipments like pumps, cooling tower, compressors etc generate

noise. The proposed means to mitigate higher noise levels are:

Equipment will conform to noise levels prescribed by regulatory authorities;

Provision of acoustic enclosures to noise generating equipments like pumps;

Provision of earplugs to the workers working in high noise level area.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

The main solid waste from the proposed power plant will be ash (fly ash and bottom ash).

The average coal consumption rate for the power project will be 2, 85, 809 TPA, which will

result in ash generation of about 69754 TPA. Out of this, the bottom ash will be about i.e.

13950 TPA and the fly ash will be about 55804 TPA. It is proposed to utilize 100% of the fly

ash generated.

Several major cement factories in North India have expressed their willingness to take the

entire production of fly ash for their in-house consumption. During emergency the ash will be

disposed off safely in ash pond area to avoid environmental hazards. All efforts, however,

will be made to utilize fly ash for various purposes.

Unused fly ash and bottom ash will be disposed off in the ash dyke in an area of about 1.07

Ha. To control fugitive dust emission from the ash pond area water sprinkling would be done.

After the ash pond is abandoned, its area will be reclaimed through tree plantation.



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4.3 RISK ASSESSMENT DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

The risk analysis for fuel storages such as LDO & HSD have been carried out. The

possibility of any risks due to fire will be confined to the plant premises only. There will not

be any community risks. Suitable disaster management plan has been prepared.

4.4 PROJECT BENEFITS

The proposed project by TRIMULA INDUSTRIES LTD. would enable to meet part of the

growing power demand due to rapid industrialization and also due to large scale use of

electricity for irrigation, domestic and commercial purposes. Further, the proposed power

plant will result in improvement of infrastructure as well upliftment of social structure in the

area. It is anticipated that the proposed power plant will provide benefits for the locals in two

phases i.e. during construction phase as well as during operational stage.

The major benefit due to the proposed project will be in the sphere of generating temporary

employment for substantial number of personnel. The construction phase of power plant is

expected to span over 06 months. Approximately 180 persons would be required for the

construction work, most of whom would be unskilled workers, although the power plant

construction needs a large number of skilled personnel as well. These construction workers

shall be taken from the study area to the extent possible. Hence, the proposed project will

benefit locals to some extent.



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ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT PLAN



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5.1 INTRODUCTION Environment Management Plan is required for ensuring sustainable development of the proposed project site. The management plan presented in this chapter needs to be implemented by the proposed Project of M/s. Trimula Industries Limited at Village

Godwali, Tehsil Devsar, District Singrauli (M.P.). The Environment Management plan aims at controlling pollution at source with available and affordable technology followed by treatment measures. Waste minimization and waste recycling measures are emphasized. In addition to the industry specific control measures the proposed industry will adopt following guidelines.

Application of Low and Non Waste Technology in the production process; and

Adoption of Reuse and recycling technologies to reduce generation of wastes and to optimize the production cost of the industry.

The recycling and reuse of industrial waste not only reduces the waste generation but also

can be an economic gain to the industry.

The environment impact assessment is based on the industrial site coming up without any

control measures. The major affected environmental aspect is air quality. Other environment

aspects are marginally affected. The mitigation measures suggested in this chapter are to

reduce the impacts on the aforementioned adversely affected areas. The management

action plan aims at controlling pollution at the source level to the possible extent with the

available and affordable technology followed by treatment measures before they are

discharged. The management will be committed to eco-friendly production.

5.2 Management During Construction Phase

During construction phase, there is a scope for local dust emissions Suitable

measures will be taken to protect workers against dust arising from leveling, drilling

crushing, excavation and transportation. Frequent water will be sprinkled in the

vicinity of the construction activity. Provision will be made for water sprinklers as an

initial project construction investment.

Industry will go for tree plantation program at the outset of the project itself along the

boundaries of the proposed plant site and along internal roads to mitigate dust from

construction activities.

The construction site will be provided with sufficient and suitable sanitation facilities

for workers to maintain proper standards of hygiene.



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For controlling noise, ear muffs will be provided to the workers those are working

using high noise construction equipment like bulldozers, concrete mixers. To reduce

noise exposures, shifting duty may also be adopted.

5.3 Management during the Post Construction Phase

Air Pollution Management

The major air pollutant expected to be generated, as results of various industrial operations

are Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) and SO2, The stack heights have to be calculated

by using the formula recommended by CPCB. For D.G. set, CPCB’s formula based on KVA

of D.G. sets is to be used to arrive at the height of stack.

Water Management

The required water will be supplied by nearby water bodies. Due to the various activities in

the proposed project, the Domestic effluent will be generated. Industrial effluent would be

totally from cooling discharges resulting from water used on rotary kiln and cooler for cooling

purposes moreover, there will not be any discharge of the cooling effluent in environment (on

land or in surface or ground water). The entire quantity of cooling effluent would be re-

circulated in the cooling circuit / system so as to observe zero discharge. The Domestic

wastewater would be treated in well-designed septic tanks followed by soak pits. The

overflow water from soak pit will be used for gardening purpose.

Effluent treatment Plant

The effluent generated consists of cooling tower blow down, boiler blow down, service water,

D.M. Plant regeneration water and sanitary waste. Initially the acidic and alkaline effluent

streams coming from cation and anion units of DM plant will be neutralized in a

neutralization tank. Water will then be passed through an oil separator to remove the oil

content in the effluent. All these effluent streams will be mixed in holding tank along with

cooling tower blow down. The treated effluent will be recycled and sent to the DRI plant &

rolling mill as make-up water for cooling and the remaining treated effluent will be used for

ash conditioning, dust suppression and for greenbelt development. The sanitary wastewater

will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit.

Noise Level Management

Mitigation measures for noise levels are of following types:

Prevention at source

Control of transmission path

Protective measures in the work environment

Administrative control

In case of the exposure within the industry the noise levels at some sources may exceed 90

dB (A), in such cases, the exposure time of workers to noise will be regulated so as to be

within specified period. No exposure beyond 115 dB (A) for any amount of time is envisaged.



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Land management

Adequate measures are proposed for taking care of other solid wastes. Dustbins will be

done in vehicles with closed container. So no solid waste will be allowed to litter around and

degrade the land. Proposed plantation around the industrial unit will arrest the aerial spread

of particulate contaminants, if any.

Measures for Socio-Economic Development

Better Employment Opportunities

The shift in the occupational structure from less productive agricultural to non-agricultural

base will improve the economic condition of the people. The proposed industry generate

indirect employment to the local populace.

Provision of Health Care Facilities

The proposed industry will consider provision of health care facilities for the workers of

industry. Regular health checkups and doctor visits will be arranged. Necessary first aid as

well as emergency situation handling facilities will be provided.



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CORPORATE SOCIAL

RESPONSIBILITY



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Trimula Industries Ltd. Will generate more direct and indirect employment opportunity for nearby

village. Presently we have 83% employment from near villages. The company will maintain same

status for all its future expansion.

Company determined to provide clean and green environment. The power plant is the solution

for the same. The power plant will consume char, the byproduct generated from DRI operation. It

also consumes coal fines generated in coal crusher.

The company acquired separate 30% of its land for green belt. Already 30000 trees have been

planted in this region. To add further more we made a policy to plant 10000 trees every year with

proper consultation with Forest department. This enables the better and greener environment.

The area GODWALI is drastically declared draught area. To meet water Requirement Company

made five water pond as reservoir. This reservoir is not only meeting the plant water requirement

but also maintain underground water level of nearby area. Due to this all hand pump and well are

not getting dry in peak summer. The company already planned to increase number of such

reservoir in near future. Already sixth pond is under construction.

The company already made provision to monitor air quality, water quality and noise level from

Pollution Control Board. The same will continue for all its future expansion. This will help to

protect the environment better. If any immediate preventive and corrective action required the

company follow the same proper consultation will pollution control Board experts. This will not

only provide better working condition inside plant but also to nearby area.

The company reserved 2% of its profit for CSR development. The fund will be utilized to

upbringing condition of nearby villages. The fund will be planned to invest in:

For development of quality education in the area. This includes providing assistance in

education need like distributing books and scholarship for nearby villages.

For better hygiene and sanitation facility in villages.

For assistance to bring quality crop production facility in the area. The same will be done

by proper consultation of renowned expert agriculturist. If any extra training and guidance

required the same will be incorporated.

The part of fund will be reserved for developing forestation in nearby area.

Apart from CSR activity in this project company planned to open one higher secondary school in

plant premises for its staff where equal scopes for villagers are also kept. The school will run as

per norm of Madhya Pradesh Higher Secondary Education Board, Bhopal.

The project already had a provision of opening Hospital in plant premises. The hospital opened

will have one MBBS doctor and Ambulance facility to provide primary health checkup and first aid

facilities. The hospital will be commonly utilized for staff and villagers. There is also provision to

provide basic health and family planning guidelines villages. All necessary training camp will be

organized time to time.

The project has already provision for upbringing status of nearby operating Technical Institutes

like ITI and Polytechnique. The necessary seminars will be arranged. There is also provision to



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provide in plant and vocational training. The necessary certificates issued to all qualified students

so that they can be well absorbed in society. The necessary placement can be made according

to qualification and requirement of plant.

The expansion of project demands more manpower for its operation. This already generates the

secondary expansion of demand like canteen, transportation and basic needs. This will generate

opportunity for indirect employment like consumption of vegetable, basic commodity, dhabas as

transportation will increase. This will boost the size of existing market. Villagers have opportunity

to sell their commodities to plant area only. Also there is opportunity to open new shop and

dhabas in nearby area. This will also boost the consumption for opening new fast food corner

and boost the demand for existing one.

The plant will provide all socio economic growth opportunity for its staff and villagers. This will

boost the demand of skilled and unskilled worker. The villagers have opportunity to work in plant

area when there is slack period in harvesting. With joint involvement of company and villagers no

stone can be made unturned.

With joint efforts of company and villagers leads to arrange Community Development Program

(CDP) in society where people have equal opportunity to discuss their common problems and

find solution for the same. This will leads to boost morale of villagers. This also has opportunity to

tap the necessary talents and generate scope for utilizing these talents. Under CDP necessary

gathering for pujas and bhajans will be arranged which will uplift the status of society. In CDP

various lectures and guideline will be discussed to solve problems of villagers.

The expansion of project will also leads opportunity for Entrepreneur Development Program

(EDP). Under this opportunity will be generated for opening of new workshop, fly ash brick

making plant, market for two/ four wheelers and tractors, lubricants, cement, poultry farms,

steels, hardware shop. This opportunity will be available for villagers only.

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