final environmental impact assessment...

M/s Eden Steel Alloys, Mandigobindgarh, Punjab

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FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT

FOR

ADDITION OF

SPONGE IRON MANUFACTURING PLANT

CAPACITY

SPONGE IRON 54, 000 MTPA

IN EXISTING STEEL MANUFACTURING UNIT

Project proponent:

M/S EDEN STEEL ALLOYS AMBEY MAJRA- MULLANPUR ROAD, VILLAGE- MULLANPUR

KALAN, TEH.- SIRHIND, DISTRICT- FATEHGARH SAHIB, PUNJAB.

Prepared by

Chandigarh Pollution Testing Laboratory- EIA Division (QCI/ NABET Certificate No: NABET/EIA/1619/IA 0012)

Address: E- 126, Phase- VII, Industrial Area, Mohali,

Punjab- 160055.

Contacts: 0172-4669295, 5090312

E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]

Website: www.cptl.co.in

CPTLE/ EDEN/ 29/ 5/ R-0 July, 2017

http://www.cptl.co.in/


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Declaration by Experts contributing to the EIA for M/S Eden Steel Alloys at Ambey Majra-

Mullanpur Road, Village- Mullanpur Kalan, Teh.- Sirhind, District- Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab.

I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the

above EIA.

EIA coordinator: Metallurgical Industries (8), Schedule 3(a) as per EIA Notification-2006

Name: Mr. Sital Singh

Signature and Date: 28.04.2017

Contact information: E-126, Industrial Area, Phase-VII, Mohali, Punjab- 160055

Functional area experts:

S. No Functional Area Name of Expert/s Signature

1. WP

Mr. Sital Singh

Mrs. Sheetal Kashyap

2. AP, AQ

Er. Navin Handa

3. SHW

Mrs. Neha Gupta

4. SE Mrs. Ramandeep Kaur

5. EB Ms. Arshinder Kaur

6. HG, GEO, LU Mr. Punit Lal Mahto

7. LU Mr. Sandeep Singh


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8. N

Er. Som Nath Bansal

Er. Navin Handa

9. SC

Dr. Roshan Lal Rangila

10. RH Mr. Aprup Anant Adawadkar

Functional area Associates:

S. No Name of Expert/s Signature

1. Mr. Sumitava Dutta

2. Mr. Sandeep Singh Dhanoa

Supporting Members:


1. Mrs. Sheetal Kashyap

2. Mr. R. S. Rana

3. Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Sharma


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4. Mr. Subhajit Saha

5. Mr. Davinder Chitkara

Declaration by the Head of the accredited consultant organization/ authorized person

I, Mr. Sital Singh, hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA of M/S

Eden Steel Alloys at Ambey Majra- Mullanpur Road, Village- Mullanpur Kalan, Teh. - Sirhind,

District- Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. I also confirm that the consultant organization shall be fully

accountable for any misleading information mentioned in this statement.

Signature:

Name Mr. Sital Singh

Designation Chief Executive Officer

Name of the EIA consultant

organization:

Chandigarh Pollution Testing Laboratory- EIA Division,

(NABET Certificate No: NABET/EIA/1619/IA 0012)


Punjab- 160055.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Particulars Page No.

Project At A Glance x

TOR Letter xi- xix

Reply of TOR xx- xxvii

Executive Summary 1-9

Final Environment Impact Assessment Report 10-207

CHAPTER 1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Project Background 10

1.2 Purpose of EIA report 11

1.3 Validity of EC 11

1.4 Post EC monitoring 12

1.5 Transferability of EC 12

1.6 Generic structure of report 12

1.7 Background of Project Proponent 13

1.8 Brief description 14-18

1.9 Study methodology 18

CHAPTER 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.0 Type of project 20

2.1 Importance/Benefits for Project 20

2.2 Project Site 20

2.3 Raw Materials 28

2.4 Finished Products 28

2.5 Technology and Process Description 28

2.6 Other features 35

2.7 Facilities at the plant 35

2.8 Machinery 36

2.9 Power 36

2.10 Water supply 36

2.11 Manpower 36

2.12 Waste handling 37

2.13 Pollution Control Measures 38-46

CHAPTER 3.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

3.0 Introduction 47

3.1 Methodology 47

3.2 Study Area 49

3.3 Meteorology 54- 58

3.4 Ambient Air Quality 59- 63

3.5 Water Environment 63- 76

3.6 Noise environment 76- 80

3.7 Soil Quality 81- 85

3.8 Topography 85

3.9 LULC of the Study Area 86

3.10 Biological Environment 88


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3.11 Socio-Economic Environment 91

3.12 Traffic Study 92

CHAPTER 4.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS &

MITIGATION MEASURES

4.0 Identification of Impacts 95

4.1 Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measures 95

4.2 Construction phase Impacts 96

4.2.1 Land use and Soil Quality 96

4.2.2 Air Quality 97

4.2.3 Water Resources and Quality 98

4.2.4 Noise Environment 98

4.2.5 Ecology 98

4.2.6 Storage of Hazardous Materials 99

4.3 Operation phase impacts 99

4.3.1 Land use 99

4.3.2 Soil Quality 100

4.3.3 Topography and Climate 100

4.3.4 Air Quality 100

4.3.5 Impact on Water Resources and Water Quality 107

4.3.6 Impact on Noise Levels 108

4.3.7 Impact on Ecology 108

4.3.8 Solid Waste Generation and Mitigation Measures 109

4.3.9 Impact on Socio-Economics 109

4.4 Greenbelt Development and its Action Plan 111

4.4.1 Objective 111

CHAPTER 5.0 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY& SITE)

5.0 Analysis of Alternative Site 112

5.1 Analysis of Alternative Technology 113

5.2 Conclusion and Recommendation 113

CHAPTER - 6.0 ENVIROMENT MONITORING PLAN

6.0 Prelude 114

6.1 Environment Monitoring Program 114

6.2 Objective of Monitoring Plan 114

6.3 Schedules for Environment Monitoring 115

6.4 Project Schedule & Cost Estimates 118

6.5 Cost toward Environment Protection 118

CHAPTER-7.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.0 Public Consultation 119- 125

7.1 Risk Assessment 126

7.2 Hazard Assessment & Evaluation 128

7.3 Possible Hazards & Risks from Secondary Metallurgical

Industries

129

7.4 First Aid Measures 130

7.5 Exposure Controls & Personal Protection 131

7.6 Disaster Management Plan 134


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7.7 On-Site Emergency Plan 137

7.8 Hazardous Chemicals & Associated Hazards 141

7.9 Off-Site Emergency Plan 141

CHAPTER 8.0 PROJECT BENEFITS

8.0 Project Benefits 144

8.1 Construction Phase 144

8.2 Operation phase 144

CHAPTER-9.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

9.0 General 146

9.1 Air Environment 146

9.2 Water environment 147

9.3 Land environment 148

9.4 Hazardous/Solid Waste 148

9.5 Noise pollution 148

9.6 Green Belt 149

9.7 Rain Water Harvesting 150

9.8 Occupational Health & Safety 151

9.9 Environmental Policy 152

9.10 Enterprise Social Commitment 154

9.11 Environmental Awareness Campaign 154

CHAPTER-10.0 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 156-157

CHAPTER-11 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 158- 160

LIST OF TABLES

Table

No.

Particulars Page No.

2.1 Plant site and location 22

2.2 Details of the raw material required 28

2.3 Finished products 28

3.1 Study Area Details 51

3.2 Lists of Industries 53

3.3 Monthly Average Temperatures 55

3.4 Monthly Average Rainfalls 56

3.5 Monthly Average Relative Humidity 57

3.6 Ambient Air Monitoring Stations 60

3.7 Ambient Air Quality Abstract 62

3.8 Surface Water Sampling Stations 66

3.9 Ground Water Sampling Stations 66

3.10 Results of surface Water Sample 67

3.11 Results of Ground Water Samples 68

3.12 Details of Noise Monitoring Stations 79

3.13 Noise Level Results Leq dB (A) in and Around Project

Area

80


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3.14 Noise Standards (Source-CPCB) 80

3.15 Details list of Soil Quality Monitoring Stations 83

3.16 Result of Soil Samples 84

3.17 Land Use/Land Cover Area Statistics 86

3.18 Aspect to be covered in the study Area 88

3.19 Summary of Data Collected from various sources 89

3.20 Summary of Key Demographic Statistics 92

3.21 Occupational Structure in the District 92

4.1 Predicted 24 hourly short terms Maximum Incremental

Concentrations

103

6.1 Environmental Monitoring Plan for Construction Phase 116

6.2 Environmental Monitoring Plan for Operation Phase 117

6.3 Expenditure 118

6.4 Breakup of Cost towards environment protection 118

7.1 Possible Risk 130

7.2 List of key persons 140

7.3 List of Key persons off site EP 143

9.1 Pollution control measures 147

9.2 Solid waste utilization 148

9.3 EMP Budget 151

9.4 Health Check-up Plan 152

9.5 Enterprise Social Commitment 154

LIST OF FIGURES

Fig no. Particulars Page No.

1.1 Location map 16

2.1 Location on Google Image 12

2.2 Project site on toposheet 24

2.3 Layout plan 25

2.4 Site photographs 26

2.5 Process flow chart 34

2.6 Water balance 37

2.7 Flow Chart of Air Pollution Control System 42

2.8 Green belt development planning 46

3.1 Detail of Study Area 50

3.2 Wind Rose Diagram 58

3.3 Locations of Ambient Air Stations 61

3.4 Location of surface & Ground water 65

3.5 Location of Noise Monitoring Stations 78


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3.6 Location of Soil Monitoring Stations 82

3.7 Land use Land cover Map 87

4.1 Isopleths showing 24 hourly predicted GLC’s of PM10 90

4.2 Isopleths showing 24 hourly predicted GLC’s of NOx 91

4.3 Isopleths showing 24 hourly predicted GLC’s of SOx 92

9.1 EMC Flowchart 153

9.2 EMP Flowchart 155

LIST OF ANNEXURE

S. No. Name Page no.

I. Land Papers 161- 164

II. SSI Certificate 165

III. Valid Consents From PPCB 166-167

IV. CLU Certificate 168

V. Public Hearing Photos 170- 172

VI. Certified Compliance Report 173- 183

VII. Test Report 184- 207


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PROJECT AT A GLANCE

Name of Project M/S Eden Steel Alloys

Type of Project Steel Manufacturing Unit

Location Village- Mullanpur Kalan, Ambey Majra Road, Teh. Sirhind,

District- Fatehgarh Sahib

Product Steel Ingots & Sponge Iron Manufacturing

Capacity (MTA)

Product & Bye Product Existing Proposed Total

Steel Ingots 23,760 MTPA Nil 23,760 MTPA

Sponge Iron Nil 54, 000 MTPA 54, 000 MTPA

Char Nil 600 MTA 600 MTA

Type of Furnace

Existing Induction furnace (6.0TPH-)

Proposed 03 nos. tunnel furnace (18000 MTA each)

Cost of the Project 3.1 Crores (Additional)

Total Land 2.187 acre. (8850.475m2)- No additional land required

Power Requirement

Existing 2500 KW

Proposed 500KW

Source of power PSPCL

Source of Water Supply Own Tube- well

Consumption of Water (KLD)

EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL

Domestic 0.5 KLD 2.0 KLD 2.5 KLD

Cooling 2.0 KLD Nil 2.0 KLD

Total 2.5 KLD 2.0 KLD 4.5 KLD

Effluent Quantity Domestic = 2.0 KLD

Cooling = Recirculation

Effluent treatment Domestic- through Septic Tank and used for plantation and

landscaping within the premises.

Air Pollution Control Bag filters

Solid Waste Slag from furnace

Hazardous Solids from APCD to be disposed off at designated TSDF

site. Used oil from DG set to be sold to authorize Recycler.


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TOR Letter


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REPLY OF TORS

S. No. Terms of Reference Compliance

1. Executive Summary

M/s Eden Steel Alloys is already manufacturing steel

ingots at Village- Mullanpur Kalan, Ambey Majra Road,

Tehsil Sirhind, District Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. Now

they have proposed to add three nos of tunnel furnace

for making sponge Iron. Project is backward integration

to existing facilities and sponge iron will be used as a

raw material for making steel ingots.

2. Introduction

i.

Details of EIA consultant

including NABET

accreditation

Chandigarh Pollution Testing Laboratory-EIA

Division, Certificate No. NABET/ EIA/ 1619/ IA 0012

valid up to: Feb 09, 2019

ii. Information about the project

proponent

M/S Eden Steel Alloys Is a Partnership firm. The

Partners Of The firm Are As Under:

➢ Mr. Raj Kumar Jindal (Age-64)

➢ Mr. Naren Jindal (Age-35)

➢ Mrs. Upma Gupta (Age- 45)

➢ Mrs. Vinita Sachdeva (Age- 47)

All the promoters are well versed with the process

involved & can handle the project efficiently.

iii. Importance and benefits of

the project

There are following benefits of project-

➢ Economic upliftment of suppressed class.

➢ Employment for the unemployed.

➢ Infrastructure development.

3. Project Description

i. Cost of project and time of

completion

Cost of project: Rs.3.1 Crores

Time of completion: one year after granting EC.

ii. Products with capacities for

the proposed project

After expansion Sponge Iron will be 54, 000 MTPA, &

by product as Char 600 MTPA.

iii.

If expansion project, details

of existing products with

capacities and whether

adequate land is available for

expansion, reference of

earlier EC if any.

Existing Product: Steel Ingot- 23, 760 MTPA.

Existing land is adequate for expansion. Earlier EC was

not required because of production capacity of steel

Ingots was less than 30000 TPA.

iv.

List of raw materials require

and their source along with

mode of transportation.

Raw materials: Scrap, Silico Manganese, Ferro

Manganese, Iron Ore/ mill scale Fines, Coal / Coke

Fines, Bentonite, Lime. Source: Mostly from Local Market

Mode of Transport: Mostly by road/ truck

v.

Other chemicals and

materials required with

quantities and storage

capacities

No other chemicals and materials are required.


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vi.

Details of Emission,

effluents, hazardous waste

generation and their

management

Emission: Less than 150 mg/Nm3

Effluents: 2 m3/day will be treated through septic Tank.

Hazardous Waste: there are two source of Hazardous

Waste-

1. Ash from the Bag filters & Cyclones

2. Used DG set oil

Management: Solids from APCD to be disposed off at

designated TSDF site. Used oil from DG set to be sold

to authorize Recycler.

vii.

Requirement of water,

power, with source of

supply, status of approval,

water balance diagram,

man-power requirement

(regular and contract)

Water requirement- 4.5 KLD,

Power requirement- 3,000 KW,

Water Balance Diagram- Page no.37.

Man-Power requirement is 40.

viii.

Process description along

with major equipments and

machineries, process flow

sheet (quantities) from raw

material to products to be

provided

Process description: refer page - 33 of EIA report

Process flow sheet: refer page - 34 of EIA report

Raw material: refer page - 28 of EIA report

ix.

Hazard identification and

details of proposed safety

systems

refer page- 127 &130 of EIA report

x. Expansion/modernization proposals

a.

Copy of all the Environmental Clearance(s) including Amendments thereto obtained for the project from MOEF/SEIAA shall be attached as an Annexure. A certified copy of the latest Monitoring Report of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests as per circular dated 30 May, 2012 on the status of compliance of conditions stipulated in all the existing environmental clearances including Amendments shall be provided. In addition, status of compliance of Consent to Operate for the ongoing/existing operation of the project from SPCB shall be attached with the EIA-EMP report.

EC is Not applicable for existing plant.

Compliance of Consent to Operate for

the ongoing/existing operation of the

project from SPCB is attached as

Annexure VI at Page-173

b.

In case the existing project has not obtained

environmental clearance, reasons for not

taking EC under the provisions of the EIA

Notification 1994 and/or EIA Notification

2006 shall be provided. Copies of Consent to

Establish/No Objection Certificate and

Consent to Operate (in case of units

EC is Not applicable for existing plant.

NOC from PPCB is attached as

Annexure. III at Page-166. Compliance report to the conditions of

consents from the SPCB is attached as

Annexure VI at Page-173.


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operating prior to EIA Notification 2006,

CTE and CTO of FY 2005 2006) obtained

from the SPCB shall be submitted. Further,

compliance report to the conditions of

consents from the SPCB shall be submitted

4. Site Details

i.

Location of the project site covering village,

Taluka/Tehsil, District and State,

Justification for selecting the site, whether

other sites were considered

Village- Mullanpur Kalan, Ambey

Majra Road, Teh. Sirhind, District

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab.

The Proposed project is expansion

project so no alternative sites are

considered.

ii.

A Topo Sheet of the study area of radius of

10km and site location on

1:50,000/1:25,000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet.

(including all eco-sensitive areas and

environmentally sensitive places)

refer page- 24 of EIA report

iii. Details w.r.t. option analysis for selection of

site

The Proposed project is expansion

project so no alternative sites are

considered.

iv. Co-ordinates (lat-long) of all four corners of

the site

Front side corners:

30o37’42.23”N & 76o19’02.47”E

30o37’44.07”N & 76o19’01.63”E

Back side corners:

30o37’41.69”N & 76o18’57.51”E

30o37’43.57”N & 76o18’56.28”E

v. Google map-Earth downloaded of the project

site. refer page- 23 of EIA report

vi.

Layout maps indicating existing unit as well

as proposed unit indicating storage area,

plant area, greenbelt area, utilities etc. If

located within an Industrial

area/Estate/Complex, layout of Industrial

Area indicating location of unit within the

Industrial area/Estate.

refer page- 25 of EIA report

vii.

Photographs of the proposed and existing (if

applicable) plant site. If existing, show

photographs of plantation/greenbelt, in

particular

It is an expansion of existing unit

situated at Industrial Area.

Site photograph is provided at page- 26-

27 of EIA report.

viii.

Land use break-up of total land of the project

site (identified and acquired),

government/private - agricultural, forest,

wasteland, water bodies, settlements, etc

shall be included. (not required for industrial

No additional land will be required for

expansion. The expansion will be done

in industry premises only.


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area)

ix.

A list of major industries with name and

type within study area (10km radius) shall

be incorporated. Land use details of the

study area.

Provided at page no. 53 of EIA report.

The land is industrial land.

x. Geological features and Geo-hydrological

status of the study area shall be included

Provided at page no. 85 of EIA report.

xi.

Details of Drainage of the project upto 5km

radius of study area. If the site is within 1

km radius of any major river, peak and lean

season river discharge as well as flood

occurrence frequency based on peak rainfall

d a t a of the past 30 years. Details of Flood

Level of the project site and maximum

Flood Level of the river shall also be

provided. (mega green field projects)

The area is generally plain and has good

slope from North-East to South-West.

The area is well drained and takes the

entire rain water flows to Sirhind Choe

(Seasonal) which ultimately joins river

Ghaggar near Haryana boundary.

xii.

Status of acquisition of land. If acquisition

is not complete, stage of the acquisition

process and expected time of complete

possession of the land.

Expansion is in existing land. No

additional land acquisition is required.

xiii. R&R details in respect of land in line with

state Government policy

No R&R is required for this project.

5. Forest and wildlife related issues (if applicable):

i.

Permission and approval for the use of

forest land (forestry clearance), if any, and

recommendations of the State Forest

Department.(if applicable)

NA

ii.

Land use map based on High resolution

satellite imagery (GPS) of the proposed site

delineating the forestland (in case of projects

involving forest land more than 40 ha

NA

iii.

Status of Application submitted for

obtaining the stage I forestry clearance

along with latest status shall be submitted.

NA

iv.

The projects to be located within 10 km of

the National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere

Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild

Animals, the project proponent shall submit

the map duly authenticated by Chief

Wildlife Warden showing these features

vis-a-vis the project location and the

recommendations or comments of the Chief

Wildlife Warden-thereon

No such notified area exist within

10Km of project site.

v.

Wildlife Conservation Plan duly

authenticated by the Chief Wildlife Warden

of the State Government for conservation of

No such notified area exist within

10Km of project site.


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Schedule I fauna, if any exists in the study

area

vi.

Copy of application submitted for clearance

under the Wildlife (Protection)Act, 1972, to

the Standing Committee of the National

Board for Wildlife

NA

6. Environmental Status

i.

Determination of atmospheric inversion level at

the project site and site-specific micro-

meteorological data using temperature, relative

humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and

rainfall.

Provided at page no. 54- 58 of EIA

report.

ii.

AAQ data (except monsoon) at 8 locations for

PM10, PM2.5, S02, NOX, CO and other

parameters relevant to the project shall be

collected. The monitoring stations shall be based

CPCB guidelines and take into account the pre-

dominant wind direction, population zone and

sensitive receptors including reserved forests.

Refer page-59-61 of EIA report.

iii.

Raw data of all AAQ measurement for 12 weeks

of all stations as per frequency given in the

NAQQM Notification of Nov. 2009 along with -

min., max., average and 98% values for each of

the AAQ parameters from data of all AAQ

stations should be provided as an annexure to the

EIA Report.

Refer page-62 of EIA report.

iv.

Surface water quality of nearby River (100m

upstream and downstream of discharge point)

and other surface drains at eight locations as per

CPCB/MoEF&CC guidelines.

There is no river present within the

study area.

Surface water sampling has been

done at Bhakhra Canal.

v.

Whether the site falls near to polluted stretch of

river identified by the CPCB/MoEF&CC, if yes

give details.

No such area falls near the site.

vi. Ground water monitoring at minimum at 8

locations shall be included Refer page-65-66 of EIA report.

vii. Noise levels monitoring at 8 locations within the study area Refer page-76- 80 of EIA report.

viii. Soil Characteristic as per CPCB guidelines. Refer page-84 of EIA report.

ix.

Traffic study of the area, type of vehicles,

frequency of vehicles for transportation of

materials, additional traffic due to proposed

project, parking arrangement etc.


x.

Detailed description of flora and fauna (terrestrial

and aquatic) existing in the study area shall be

given with special reference to rare, endemic and

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found within the study area, a Wildlife

Conservation Plan shall be prepared and

furnished.

xi. Socio-economic status of the study area. Refer page-91-92 of EIA report.

7. Impact and Environment Management Plan

i.

Assessment of ground level concentration of

pollutants from the stack emission based on site-

specific meteorological features In case the

project is located on a hilly terrain, the AQIP

Modeling shall be done using inputs of the

specific terrain characteristics for determining the

potential impacts of the project on the AAQ.

Cumulative impact of all sources of emissions

(including transportation) on the AAQ of the area

shall be assessed. Details of the model used and

the input data used for modeling shall also be

provided The air quality contours shall be plotted

on a location map showing the location of project

site, habitation nearby, sensitive receptors, if any.


ii. Water Quality modeling - in case of discharge in

water body

Not applicable. As no effluent

shall be discharged outside.

iii.

Impact of the transport of the raw materials and

end products on the surrounding environment

shall be assessed and provided. In this regard,

options for transport of raw materials and

finished products and wastes (large quantities) by

rail or rail-cum road transport or conveyor-cum-

rail transport shall be examined.


iv.

A note on treatment of wastewater from different

plant operations, extent recycled and reused for

different purposes shall be included. Complete

scheme of effluent treatment. Characteristics of

untreated and treated effluent to meet the

prescribed standards of discharge under E(P)

Rules.

There is no use of water in process.

Water will be used for cooling

purpose which is in recirculation.

Effluent from the toilets is treated

in the septic tank.

v. Details of stack emission and action plan for

control of emissions to meet standards

APCD dust containing metallic

contaminations shall be generated

from stack which will be

affectively controlled to

prescribed standards by bag

filters

vi. Measures for fugitive emission control

Movable hood followed by suction

system and cyclone separator.

vii. Details of hazardous waste generation and their

storage, utilization and management. Copies of

APCD dust will be sent to TSDF

site for final disposal,


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MOU regarding utilization of solid and

hazardous waste in cement plant shall also be

included. EMP shall include the concept of

waste-minimization, recycle/reuse/recover

techniques, Energy conservation, and natural

resource conservation.

--used oil from D.G. set to

authorized recyclers.

viii.

Proper utilization of fly ash shall be ensured as

per Fly Ash Notification, 2009. A detailed plan

of action shall be provided.

NA

ix.

Action plan for the green belt development plan

in 33 % area i.e. land with not less than 1,500

trees per ha. Giving details of species, width of

plantation, planning schedule etc. shall be

included. The green belt shall be around the

project boundary and a scheme for greening of

the roads used for the project shall also be

incorporated.

0.29 hectares will be utilized for

Plantation. Detail provided at

Page- 111

x.

Action plan for rainwater harvesting measures at

plant site shall be submitted to harvest rainwater

from the roof tops and storm water drains to

recharge the ground water and also to use for the

various activities at the project site to conserve

fresh water and reduce the water requirement

from other sources.

Detail provided at Page- 111 of

EIA report.

xi. Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures shall be included.

Capital Cost- 30.0 Lakh

Detail provided at Page- 151

xii. Action plan for post-project environmental

monitoring shall be submitted. Detail provided at Page- 117

xiii.

Onsite and Offsite Disaster (natural and Man-

made) Preparedness and Emergency

Management Plan including Risk Assessment

and damage control. Disaster management plan

should be linked with District Disaster

Management Plan.

Detail provided at Page- 126-143.

8. Occupational health

i. Plan and fund allocation to ensure the occupational

health & safety of all contract and casual workers Detail provided at Page- 151.

ii.

Details of exposure specific health status

evaluation of worker. If the workers' health is

being evaluated by pre designed format, chest x

rays, Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision testing

(Far & Near vision, colour vision and any other

ocular defect) ECG, during pre placement and

periodical examinations give the details of the

same. Details regarding last month analyzed data

of above mentioned parameters as per age, sex,

Routine health check-up of

workers are done. Eye examination

and Audiometry of truck drivers

and crane operators are done every

year.

The medical histories of all the

employees will be maintained in a

standard format.

Frequency of Periodical


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duration of exposure and department wise. Examination:

➢ For employees <30 Years,

once in five years

➢ Between 31-50 Years, once

in four years

➢ Between 41-50 Years, once

in two years

➢ Above >50 years once a

year

iii.

Details of existing Occupational & Safety

Hazards. What are the exposure levels of

hazards and whether they are within Permissible

Exposure level (PEL). If these are not within

PEL, what measures the company has adopted

to keep them within PEL so that health of the

workers can be preserved

Detail provided in Table-7.1 at

Page- 130.

iv.

Annual report of heath status of workers with

special reference to Occupational Health and

Safety.

The medical histories of all the

employees will be maintained in

a standard format.

9. Corporate Environment Policy

i.

Does the company have a well laid down

Environment Policy approved by its Board of

Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA

report.

Detail provided in Page- 152- 153

of EIA report.

ii.

Does the Environment Policy prescribe for

standard operating process I procedures to bring

into focus any infringement / deviation / violation

of the environmental or forest norms 1

conditions? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA.

Detail provided in Page- 152- 153

of EIA report.

iii.

What is the hierarchical system or Administrative

order of the company to deal with the

environmental issues and for ensuring

compliance with the environmental clearance

conditions? Details of this system may be given.

Detail provided in Figure-9.1 at

Page- 153 of EIA report.

iv.

Does the company have system of reporting of

non compliances / violations of environmental

norms to the Board of Directors of the company

and / or shareholders or stakeholders at large?

This reporting mechanism shall be detailed in the

EIA report

Yes, Detail provided in Page- 152-

153 of EIA report.


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Details regarding infrastructure facilities such as

sanitation, fuel, restroom etc. to be provided to

the labour force during construction as well as to

the casual workers including truck drivers during

operation phase.

During construction & operation

toilets facilities @1 toilet for 20

workers is already in place. Rest

room facility will also be there.

11. Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC)

i.

Adequate funds (at least 2.5 % of the project

cost) shall be earmarked towards the Enterprise

Social Commitment based on Public Hearing

issues and item-wise details along with time

bound action plan shall be included. Socio-

economic development activities need to be

elaborated upon.

Detail provided in Page- 154 of

EIA report.

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Any litigation pending against the project and/or

any direction/order passed by any Court of Law

against the project, if so, details thereof shall also be included. Has the unit received any notice

under the Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air and Water

Acts? If so, details thereof and compliance1ATR to the notice(s) and present status of the case.

No.

Additional TOR for Integrated Steel Plant: Not Applicable

Specific TORS for The Project

S. No. Terms of Reference Compliance

1. Public Hearing to be conducted by the Punjab

Pollution Control Board.

Public hearing was conducted by

PPCB on 28.03.2017.

2.

The issues rose during public hearing and

commitment of the project proponent on the same

along with time bound action plan to implement

the commitment and financial allocation thereto

should be clearly provided.

Detail provided in Page- 119 &

125 of EIA report.

3.

The proponent should carryout social impact

assessment of the project as per the Office

Memorandum No. J-11013/25/2014-IA.I dated

11.08.2014 issued by the Ministry regarding

guidelines on Environment Sustainability and

CSR related issues. The social impact assessment

study so carried out should form part of EIA and

EMP report.

Detail provided in Page- 154 of

EIA report.


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Executive Summary

1.0 Introduction

M/s EDEN STEEL ALLOYS located at Village- Mullanpur Kalan, Ambey Majra Road, Tehsil

Sirhind, District Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab is running an integrated steel plant since October 2010

making steel ingots at a capacity of 72 T/day by using an induction furnace (23,760 MTPA),

with an investment of Rs. 190 Lacs. Now the project proponent proposes to add 3 Tunnel

Furnaces for sponge iron manufacturing increasing their production capacity of sponge iron to

54,000 MTPA, along with Char as a byproduct of 600 MTPA.

Presently there are 04 partners to running existing business as well as for proposed plant. They

are rich experience in steel related business. Details of partners are as under:-

1. Mr. Raj Kumar Jindal (Age-64) – He is first generation entrepreneur and involved in

trading of steel product/ by product related business since last 40 years.

2. Mr. Naren Jindal (Age-35) – He is second generation entrepreneur and engaged in steel /

by product business since last 10 years.

3. Mrs. Upma Gupta (Age- 45) – She is postgraduate in arts and first generation

entrepreneur.

4. Mrs. Vinita Sachdeva (Age- 47) - She is BA B.Ed. and first generation entrepreneur.

The proposed project activity is listed at S.No. 3(a), under category ‘B’ of the schedule of EIA

notification, 2006, however due to location of the project within critically polluted area, the

project become Category ‘A’ and appraised at the central level.

The proposed unit is located at Ambey Majra- Mullanpur Road, Village – Mullanpur Kalan,

Taluka- Sirhind- Mandi Gobindgarh, District Fatehgarh Sahib, and State Punjab. The land area

acquired for the steel plant is 2.187 Acres out of which 30 % of the total project land will be

developed as green belt.

The total project cost is Approx. Rs. 3.10 Crores (after addition of proposed machinery).


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Proposed Employment Generation from proposed project will be around 90 persons out of which

40 persons will be having direct employment, and 50 persons will have indirect employment.

The electricity load of 3000 KW will be procured from Punjab State Power Corporation Limited,

Punjab. Water consumption for the proposed project will be 4.5 KLD; proposed project is based

on zero discharge, 2 KLD of waste water will be generated and treated in septic tank.

Proposed raw materials and fuel requirement for project are iron ore/ mill scale fines, coal/ coke

fines, Bentonite, lime. Requirement would be fulfilled from local market; fuel consumption will

be of various type of coal.

The proposal was considered by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-I) during its 12th

meeting held on 27th – 28th October , 2016 for prescribing TORs for undertaking detailed

EIA/EMP study and prescribed TORs for undertaking detailed EIA and EMP study.

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 General

In view of the tremendous market potential of Iron & steel, promoters have decided to expand

the capacity of the existing Steel Plant by adding 3 tunnel furnace for the production of sponge

iron. Addition in the existing plant would improve the overall profitability of the project making

it financially more viable. The production details of unit existing & proposed are as under:

EXISTING

Product Steel Ingot 23,760 MTPA

ADDITION

Product Sponge Iron 54, 000 MTPA

By product Char 600 MTPA

2.2 Installed Capacity

The installed capacity of the project will 54, 000 MTPA Sponge Iron with char as by

product 600 MTPA. The unit after commissioning is expected to operate for an effective

period of 330 days in a year on 24 hours per day basis.


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2.3 Raw Materials

S.No. Raw Material Source Mode of

transport

1. Scrap & Ferro Alloys-85TPD

Mostly from

Local Market

Mostly by road/

truck

2. Iron Ore/ mill scale Fines-120TPD

3. Coal / Coke Fines-22TPD

4. Bentonite-4TPD

5. Lime-2.5 TPD

2.4 Manufacturing Process

1) Existing by Induction furnace (6.0TPH)

MS Scrap is put into the Electric furnace pot through magnetic conveying system, where it is

heated to 1700 °C. Scrap is melted and is heated for about 90-100 minute. In the molten steel

some Ferro alloys are added according to the carbon contents in the scrap. The molten steel is

then put in moulds with the help of hydraulic crucible where, after cooling, the steel Ingots are

taken out from the moulds and the same is ready for dispatch. In order to keep the temperature of

the furnace within the desired limits, water is circulated around the furnace coils and make-up

water is added daily.

2) Proposed by Tunnel furnace

Proposed project is backward integration to existing facilities and sponge iron will be used as a

raw material for making steel ingots. In this process, iron bearing material, carbon source

material and additives are fed into the stationary stainless steel saggers placed inside the tunnel

kiln.


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2.5 Facilities at the Plant

The firm has acquired 2.187 acre of land where factory building, boundary wall and some

other ancillary structures are proposed to be constructed.

It provides adequate space for the following areas of working:

1. Storage for raw material and finished goods.

2. Plant and Machinery Sheds

3. Storage and handling of end products and by products

4. DG set room

5. Offices

6. Toilets

7. Water and storage tanks

8. Septic tank

Open space will be landscaped and trees will be planted in due course of time.

2.6 Machinery

Following Machinery will be in position in the unit:

S.No. Machinery Existing Proposed Total

1. Tunnel Furnace Nil 03 03

2. Induction furnace 01 Nil 01

3. Magnetic Conveying System 01 01 02

2.7 Power

The existing power of the unit is 2500 KWH. The proposed power requirement of the unit will

be 500 KWH. After expansion power demand will be 3000KW. This demand will be met by

sourcing the power from Punjab State Power Corporation limited from nearby Sub-station.


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2.8 Water Supply

The existing requirement of the fresh water is about 2.5 KLD which include 2.0 KLD as cooling

water and 0.5 KLD for domestic purpose. After expansion total fresh water required will be 4.5

KLD which would be met from ground water through a tube-well already existing within the

premises.

2.9 Manpower

For expansion additional 40 Persons will be required. Total Number of manpower after

expansion will be 90 persons.

2.10 Waste Handling

i) Liquid waste

There will be no generation of liquid waste from manufacturing process. The domestic effluent

shall be treated through septic tank.

ii) Solid waste

Solid wastes in the unit are from the following sources.

i) Slag from the furnace

Slag from furnace will be sent to cement plant for further use or use for road making.

iii) Hazardous waste

Hazardous wastes in the unit are from the following sources.

i) From APCD

ii) Used oil from DG sets

Solids from APCD will be disposed off at designated land filling site. The used oil from D.G.

Set shall be used for lubrification of machine. There are no other hazardous wastes.


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3.0 Description of Environment

3.1 Present Environment

Various Environmental factors as existing in the study area which are liable to be affected by the

activities have been assessed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Baseline environmental data

generation of study area was carried out during the period November – December, 2016 & January,

2017.

3.2 Ambient Air Quality

The PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2 and other pollutant levels were monitored at eight locations in the

study area for three months (Nov-Dec, 2016 & Jan, 2017). The baseline air quality levels are

higher at project site and exceeding the standard of PM10 and others are within the National

Ambient Air Quality Standards prescribed for residential and industrial area (Standards are 60,

100, 80 and 80μg/m3 for PM2.5, PM10, SO2 and NO2 respectively).

3.3 Water Quality:

Eight groundwater samples were collected from the study area for chemical and biological

analysis. The groundwater qualities of the study area are satisfactory. The groundwater quality is

fit for potable use. No metallic or bacterial contamination was found in the water quality.

3.4 Noise Environment

Ambient noise levels were monitored at 8 locations in the study area. Noise levels in the study

area vary from 50.2 dB (A) to 60.5 dB (A) in day time and 34.9 dB (A) to 56.8 dB (A). The

highest levels were observed at Project Site. The baseline noise levels are well within the

National Standards.

3.5 Soil Quality:

Two soil samples were collected from the study area and analyzed. The texture of soil is sandy

loam. The organic matter, nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus content of the soil are moderate.

The pH of all the soil samples is within the acceptable range.


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3.6 Ecology Quality:

The tree species mainly dominated by are kikar, Neem, Peepal and Bargad etc are the dominant

plant species of the study area. Mongoose, porcupine, jungle cat, cobra, krait, snakes, hare, pigeon

and variety of birds are the common animals of the study area. No endangered species of plants

and animals are found in the study area.

3.7 Sensitive Ecosystem:

Within 10 km distance of the project site, no plant or animal species were found to be on the

endangered list. No ecologically sensitive area like biosphere reserve, tiger reserve, and elephant

reserve, migratory corridors of wild elephant, wetland, national park and wildlife sanctuary are

present within 10 km distance of the project site. There is no Reserve and Protected Forests present

around the project site of 10 km. Agriculture and industrial workers dominate the occupation

structure of the study area. Several induction furnaces, rolling mills, ferroalloy plants, brick kilns,

and other small units are present in the study area.

4.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

4.1 General

Environment Management Plan (E.M.P) in a project is prepared to mitigate the possible adverse

effect of various activities on the existing environmental factors, during construction as well as

in operational stages, to avoid their deterioration, if any. It is desirable that necessary steps are

taken right from the beginning of the project to be more effective. As a social and moral

obligation on the part of everybody it becomes our bounden duty to leave our environment to the

next generation in a state at least what we inherited from our ancestors, if not in a better

condition. E.M.P. for this project has been prepared keeping in view the existing conditions and

likely changes which may occur due to the proposed project. The implementation and monitoring

of different control measures have also been covered. These are discussed as under:-

4.2 Air Environment

During construction water will be sprinkled on the soil to avoid dust generation if any. The

debris and unused construction malbas shall be removed immediately for recycling, if any, or for

land fill.


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Bag filters & Cyclone shall be provided to arrest SPM from flue gases to keep it within

permissible limits. All vehicles for service activities at the project site shall be checked for

vehicular emission. The agencies will be asked to keep them within prescribed limits. They will

also be asked to maintain them properly.

A chimney of suitable height is already provided for the D.G. set to control the G.L.C. of S.P.M.,

SO2, & NOx levels. Extensive tree plantation shall be resorted to for further improving the air

environment in general and minimize noise levels.

4.3 Water Environment:

Water shall be drawn from a tube-well installed in the factory area and distributed through an

Over Head Service Reservoir. This will all be a closed system. During construction existing

toilet facilities shall be used by the labour. Finally waste water from the toilets shall be taken to

septic tank. It will not be thrown outside either on land or in any water body. Roof top Rain

Water shall be harvested and used for ground water recharge to minimize effect of withdrawal of

water from the underground.

4.4 Land Environment:

No additional land will be required for expansion. The requirements of sand and aggregates for

the construction works like foundation etc will be supplied by venders. The land use is thus so

planned that there is minimum adverse impacts.

4.5 Solid/Hazardous Waste

The other solid/Hazardous wastes from the bag filters shall be stored in a dumping pit of R.C.C.

Construction and sent to TSDF site at Nimbuan for disposal. Slag from the manufacturing

process shall be used for making roads or sent to cement plant for further use.

4.6 Green Belt:

The main objective of the green belt is to provide a barrier between the source of pollution and

the surrounding areas. The green belt helps to capture the fugitive emission and to attenuate the

noise generated, apart from improving the aesthetics. Development of green belt and other forms

of greenery shall also prevent soil erosion and washing away of topsoil besides helping in


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stabilizing the functional ecosystem and further, to make the climate more conducive and to

restore water balance. It is planned that the selected plants will be grown as per normal

horticultural (or forestry) practice and authorities responsible for plantation will also make sure

that adequate provision for watering and protection of the saplings exists at site.

5.0 ENVIROMENT MONITORING PLAN

Regular monitoring of all significant environmental parameters is essential to check the

compliance status vis-à-vis the environmental laws and regulation. The frequency of the

monitoring will be as follows:

➢ The ambient Air quality shall be monitored at project site and two upward and

downstream locations once every quarter for PM2.5, PM10, NOx & SO2, and CO levels

during the Construction Phase and Operational Phase.

➢ The Ambient Noise Levels shall also be monitored once every six months.


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CHAPTER-1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Project Background

M/S Eden Steel Alloys is already manufacturing steel ingots at Village- Mullanpur Kalan,

Ambey Majra Road, Mandigobindgarh, Tehsil- Sirhind, District- Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. Now

they are proposed to add tunnel furnace for making sponge Iron. Project is backward integration

to existing facilities and sponge iron will be used as a raw material for making steel ingots.

The proposed project activity is listed at S.No. 3(a), under Category ‘B’ of the schedule of EIA

Notification, 2006, however due to location of the project within critically polluted area, the



Tehsil- Sirhind, Mandi Gobindgarh, District- Fatehgarh Sahib, State- Punjab. The land area

acquired for the steel plant is 2.187 Acres out of which 33% of the total project land will be


The total project cost is Approx. Rs. 3.10 Crores (after addition of proposed machinery).

Proposed Employment Generation from proposed project will be around 90 persons out of which

40 persons will be having direct employment, and 50 persons will have indirect employment.

The electricity load of 3000 KW will be procured from Punjab State Power Corporation Limited,

Punjab. Water consumption for the proposed project will be 4.5 KLD; proposed project is based

on zero discharge, 2 KLD of waste water will be generated and treated in septic tank.

Proposed raw materials and fuel requirement for project are iron ore/ mill scale fines, coal/ coke

fines, Bentonite, lime. Requirement would be fulfilled from local market; fuel consumption will

be of various type of coal.

The proposal was considered by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry-I) at 12th meeting

held on 27th – 28th October, 2016 wherein TORs were issued by them for the preparation of Final

EIA Report. The committee also desired that public consultation should be done by the SPCB

and final outcome of the same be incorporated at the time of final EIA report. Accordingly this

final EIA report has been prepared by incorporating Public Hearing outcomes.


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1.2 Purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment Report

Every developmental activity invariably has some impact and more often adverse consequence to

the environment. Mankind as it is developed today cannot live without taking up these

developmental activities for his food, security or other needs. Consequently, there is a need for

harmonious developmental activities with the environmental concern. EIA is one of the tools

available with the planners to achieve the above goal. It is desirable to ensure that the

developmental options under consideration are sustainable. Hence, the environmental

consequence must be characterized early in the project cycle and accounted for in the project

design. The objective of EIA is to foresee the potential environmental problems that would arise

out of the proposed development and address them in the project planning and design stage. This

can often prevent future liabilities and expensive consequences of the project activity.

The EIA process should allow for communication of this information to:

1. Project proponent

2. The regulatory agencies

3. All stake holders and interest groups

EIA study is in particular essential for the industries causing significant environmental impacts.

Ministry of Environment Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India has

issued EIA Notification dated 14-09-2006 and its subsequent amendments wherein guidelines

are given for conduct of EIA study and also the list of industries attracting the said notification.

The proposed industry is listed under EIA Notification dated 14-09-2006 and its subsequent

amendments. As per this notification the industry is categorized under Schedule 3(a), for

Metallurgical Industries (Ferrous & Non Ferrous) and Category-A due to attracting general

condition no.ii. As per the notification, prior Environmental Clearance (EC) from MoEF&CC is

mandatory before establishment of this industry. Hence, the industry has to follow due course of

procedure to secure EC including application to MOEF & CC for EC clearance, Terms of

References from MOEF for conduct of EIA studies, public hearing/consultations and

deliberation of project at Expert Appraisal Committee of MOEF & CC.

1.3 Validity of Environmental Clearance:

As per the provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006 and its amendments, the prior environmental

clearance granted is valid for a period of 7 years. This may be extended by a maximum of 7


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years, provided an application is made to the regulatory authority within the validity period with

updated Form 1, Form 1A, Conceptual Plan and Environmental Impact Assessment Report

(EIA/EMP Report)

1.4 Post Environmental Clearance Monitoring:

It shall be mandatory for the project management to submit half-yearly compliance report in

respect of the stipulated prior environmental clearance terms and condition in hard and soft

copies to the regulatory authorities concerned on 1st June and 1st December of each calendar year.

All such compliance report submitted by the project management shall be public documents.

Copies of the same shall be given to any person on application to the concerned regulatory

authority.

1.5 Transferability of Environmental Clearance:

A prior environmental clearance granted for a specific project or activity to an applicant may be

transferred during its validity to another legal person entitled to undertake the project or activity

on application by the transferor or the transferee with a written “no objection” by the transferor,

to, and by the regulatory authority concerned, on the same terms and conditions under which the

prior environmental clearance was initially granted, and for the same validity period

1.6 Generic Structure of Report:

The environmental impact assessment has been carried out to assess the impact of the project on

various environmental components. The methodologies and findings of the study are detailed in

the EIA Report along with other relevant information under the different chapter headings as

under:

1. Introduction- provides background information about the project and the developers along

with the legal environmental requirements of the project. The scope and EIA methodology

adopted in preparation of EIA report have also been described in this chapter.

2. Project Description–briefly discusses the project features while elaborating on components

bearing environmental consequences.

3. Description of the Environment – discusses the environmental setting of the project area

based on primary and secondary data collection.


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4. Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures – predicts the environmental

impacts of the various components of the project during construction and operation phases to

highlight concern areas requiring mitigation measures. Accordingly, it also suggests controls

and mitigation measures to offset/ minimize the adverse impact while optimizing the positive

benefits from the project.

5. Analysis of Alternatives (Technology and site) – explores the alternative sites and plans that

have been considered for the project and evaluates the different scenarios in the environmental

context.

6. Environmental Monitoring Programme – outlines a monitoring programme for the different

environmental components during the construction and operation phase for evaluation of the

environmental status of the area due to the project proponent.

7. Additional Studies – discusses any study that has been carried out for the purpose of better

understanding of the environmental impacts of the project. It also highlights any pertinent

findings from the study that will aid decision-making.

8. Project Benefits – brings out the positive impacts from the project.

9. Environmental Management Plan – organizes the suggested mitigation measures to aid

implementation through formulation of performance indicators, reporting structure and

pronounced implementation periods.

10. Summary & Conclusion – summaries the important report findings and concludes on the

environmental sustainability of the project.

11. Disclosure of Consultants engaged – gives the names of the technical team involved in the

report preparation along with accreditation of consultant from the quality council of India.

1.7 Back Ground of Project Proponent

M/S Eden Steel Alloys situated at Village- Mullanpur Kalan, Ambey Majra Road,

Mandigobindgarh Tehsil- Sirhind, District- Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab is run by experienced

promoters which are well versed with the process involved & can handle the project efficiently.

M/S Eden Steel Alloys is a Partnership firm.

The Partners of the firm are as under:


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➢ Mr. Raj Kumar Jindal (Age-64) – He is first generation entrepreneur and involved in

trading of steel product/ by product related business since 40 years.

➢ Mr. Naren Jindal (Age-35) – He is second generation entrepreneur and engaged in steel/

by product business since 10 years.

➢ Mrs. Upma Gupta (Age-45) – She is postgraduate in arts and first generation

entrepreneur.

➢ Mrs. Vinita Sachdeva (Age-47) - She is BA, B.Ed. and first generation entrepreneur.

1.8 Brief description of nature, size, location of the project and its importance to the

country, region

1.8.1 Nature of the project

Metals can be broadly classified into two categories, ‘ferrous’ and ‘non-ferrous’ metals based on

characteristics and quality of metal. The metallurgical processes of ferrous and non-ferrous

metals can be broadly divided into primary and secondary based on the raw materials and the

method of processing.

M/S Eden Steel Alloys is a Secondary Metallurgical Process based industry.

Secondary Metallurgical Process: Secondary metallurgical processes are the production

processes that start with the output of the ore reduction process, scrap, salvage and ingots as

input to the industry and its products are semi-finished products and finished products. It

includes the melting, giving the aimed shape to the final output, through forming, pouring liquid

metal and alloys to the mold cavity and forging. The processes and input materials used for the

production of metals like sponge iron, foundries, re-rolling mills, mini-blast furnace (MBF)

based steel plants, electric arc furnace (EAF) and induction furnaces, aluminum, lead, copper,

zinc, and ferroalloys are given in table below:

Process Material Inputs

Iron Making

Coal and Gas based Sponge Iron Plants Iron ore, coal

Iron ore, coke, limestone Mini Blast Furnace

Furnaces

Induction and electric arc furnace Steel scrap, liquid steel, direct reduced iron, or /and pellets

briquettes, metal scrap and pig iron, coke or carbonizes,

ferroalloys, limestone, gas fuel, Bentonite and binding

materials.

Oil and coal fired Preheating furnace

Cupola and crucible furnace


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Re-Rolling, Drawing, Extrusion and Forging

Rolling

Billets Or Slabs, Bars, Blooms, Lubricating Oils, Greases Drawing

Extrusion

Forging

Conventional Casting in Foundries

Molding Green sand, dry sand, clay, core sand, raw material, scrap,

gaseous and solid fluxes (CO2, He, N2, Ar, Cl, ZnCl) Casting

1.8.2 Size of the project:

The current proposal of the project is expansion of the already established secondary

metallurgical plant. Earlier due to small scale of the project the project didn’t require any kind of

Environmental Clearances but complied fully to all the legislations required in case of Air ,

Water (Acts), hazardous waste handling rules and regulations. The total area of the plot is about

2.187 acre.

1.8.3 Location of the project

M/S Eden Steel Alloys situated at Village- Mullanpur Kalan, Ambey Majra Road, Tehsil

Sirhind, District Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab having its global coordinates as Latitude

30°37'43.00"N & Longitude 76°18'59.00"E. The Nearest Village to the project site is Ambey

majra, approx. 1.5 Km in North direction from the project site, Fatehgarh Sahib as nearest city,

approx. 8 km in NE direction from the project site, NH-44 Amritsar-Delhi as National Highway,

approx 2 km in North direction from the project site. Mandi Gobindgarh Railway Station,

approx. 5 km in NW direction from the project site and Nearest Airport - Chandigarh Airport

approx. 45 km in east direction from the project site. Location map is provided at Fig 1.1.


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Figure-1.1: Location Map


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1.8.4 Importance of the Project to the Country, Region

The economy of India is the seventh-largest economy in the world measured by nominal GDP

and the third-largest by purchasing power parity (PPP). The country is classified as a newly

industrialized country, one of the G-20 major economies, a member of BRICS and a developing

economy with an average growth rate of approximately 7% over the last two decades. This

growth rate has a great impact on domestic consumption of steel as well as export potential to

other countries. As a result of this, the demand for iron & steel remains extremely good, this

would continue for next 10 years if not less, since the per capita consumption of steel in India is

still very low compared to other developed countries. For rapid development of economy and

infrastructure of the country it is necessary to increase the production of steel within the country.

National Steel Policy – 2005 has the long term goal of having a modern and efficient steel

industry of world standards in India. The focus is to achieve global competitiveness not only in

terms of cost, quality and product-mix but also in terms of global benchmarks of efficiency and

productivity. The Policy aims to achieve over 100 million Metric Tonnes of Steel per year by

2019-20 from the 2004-05 level of 38 mt. This implies an annual growth of around 7.3% per

year since 2004-05. The above strategic goal is justified on the ground that steel consumption in

the world, around 1000 Million Metric tonnes in 2004, is expected to grow at 3.0 percent per

annum to reach 1,395 Million Metric Tonnes in 2015, compared to 2 percent per annum in the

past fifteen years. China will continue to have a dominant share of the world steel demand. At

home, the Indian growth rate of steel production over the past fifteen years was 7.0 percent per

annum. The projected growth rate of 7.3 percent per annum in India compares well with the

projected national income growth rate of 7-8 percent per annum, given an income elasticity of

steel consumption of around 1. Mandi Gobindgarh is a town and a municipal committee in

Fatehgarh Sahib District in the Indian state of Punjab. It is also sometimes referred to as Steel

Town or simply "Loha Mandi" ("Iron Market"), because of a large number of steel mills and

factories. This town is famous not only in India but abroad also for the large number of forging

and foundry units. Also the municipal committee of this town is one of the richest in whole

Punjab.


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1.8.5 Scope of Study

The scope of the study is:-

• Compilation of baseline environmental and social scenario of the study area within a

radius of 10 km around the project site based on field studies covering one season (except

monsoon) i.e. November 2016 to January 2017 and secondary data collection;

• Identification, prediction and evaluation of potential environmental impacts expected

during the construction and operation phase of the project;

• Preparation of mitigation measures, Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and

Monitoring Programme for implementation of suggested mitigation measures.

1.9 Study Methodology:

The approach followed by CPTL-EIA Division in conducting the Environment Impact

Assessment study is according to the applicable regulatory framework by authority. The main

stages for conducting EIA study are given below:

Stage -I

➢ Review of design and operational information of the Project through Project

Report and identification of sources of major potential impacts.

Stage -II

➢ An initial review of the project site and status of the physical environment

around the project site vicinity;

➢ Understanding regarding project design and operation as well as macro

environmental aspects. The major issues needed to be addressed with due care

were identified and monitoring plan for the environmental baseline was

prepared;

➢ Baseline environmental assessment was conducted within the study area of 10

km radius around the project site;

➢ Intense monitoring and primary field data collection of environmental

components viz. Ambient Air Quality, Water (Ground water) use and its

Quality, Soil Quality, Noise Level, Traffic Volume etc.;

➢ Survey study was carried out in the study area to assess the status of flora &

fauna and socio-economic profile of the study area; and


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➢ Information was also collected through Primary and Secondary sources like

department of Census, Local and City Offices, National Institutions (Survey

of India, National Information Centre etc.), District Head Quarters and other

Government Offices etc. as well relevant Published Literatures

➢ Public Consultation by State Pollution Control Board.

Stage –III

➢ Compilation of the Environmental Baseline of the Study Area.

Stage -IV

➢ Assessment of Environmental Impacts by predicting the scale and extent of

changes associated with the project and their subsequent effects on the

environment against the environmental baseline condition, and evaluating the

significance of such impacts against accepted criteria.

Stage -V

➢ Identification and preparation of measures to mitigate significant impacts

(evaluated from the impact prediction process) by proposing applicable

alternatives and control measures; and

➢ Finally, development of appropriate Environmental Management and

Monitoring Plan to audit and ensure that the mitigation measures are in place

and effective.


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CHAPTER-2

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.0 Type of Project

The Proposed Project i.e. M/s Eden Steel Alloys is a Secondary Metallurgical Process based

industry. Secondary metallurgical processes are the production processes that start with the

output of the ore reduction process, scrap, salvage and ingots as input to the industry and its

products are semi-finished products and finished products. It includes the melting, giving the

aimed shape to the final output, through forming, pouring liquid metal and alloys to the mold

cavity and forging. The processes and input materials used for the production of metals like

sponge iron, foundries, re-rolling mills, mini-blast furnace (MBF) based steel plants, electric arc

furnace (EAF) and induction furnaces, aluminum, lead, copper, zinc, and ferroalloys.

The proposed project activity is listed at S.No. 3(a), under category ‘B’ of the schedule of EIA

notification, 2006, however due to location of the project within “Critically Polluted Area”, the


2.1 Importance/Benefits for Project

Metals constitute a key input to other manufacturing sectors like engineering, electrical and

electronics, automobile and automobile components, packaging and infrastructure. The

performance of the metal sector is hence a reflection of the overall economy. The outlook for the

metal sector in India is bright. Sustained growth is expected across all key segments, aided by

several factors, such as growing domestic demand, investment in capacity addition, increasing

supply deficit in other countries and favorable government regulations. And to cater the growing

need of steel/ sponge iron in this competitive scenario M/S Eden Steel Alloys has identified this

opportunity and has decided to become a competitive leader in boosting field of metallurgical

sector.

2.2 Project Site

The project is located at Village- Mullanpur Kalan, Mandi Gobindgarh of Fatehgarh Sahib Distt.

of Punjab on Delhi-Ludhiana Highway, NH-44. It lies near Longitude 30º37’43.28’’ North and

Latitude: 76º18’58.98’’ East and is at an Altitude of about 264 m above mean sea level. All the

places are connected with Mandi Gobindgarh and Fatehgarh Sahib through well maintained


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metalled road. It is about 08 K.M. from Fatehgarh Sahib, and about 5 K.M from Mandi

Gobindgarh Bus Stand. Chandigarh is at a distance of about 50 K.M. by road. The nearest rail

head is Mandi Gobindgarh on Delhi - Ludhiana railway line, which is at a distance of about 05

K.M.


Tehsil- Sirhind, Mandi Gobindgarh, District- Fatehgarh Sahib, State- Punjab. The land area

acquired for the steel plant is 2.187 Acres out of which 30 % of the total project land will be


Mandi Gobindgarh is a town and a municipal committee in Fatehgarh Sahib District in the Indian

state of Punjab. It is also sometimes referred to as Steel Town or simply "Loha Mandi" ("Iron

Market"), because of a large number of steel mills and factories. This town is famous not only in

India but abroad also for the large number of forging and foundry units. Also the municipal

committee of this town is one of the richest in whole Punjab. The detail of Plant site & location

is given in Table 2.1. Google earth map is given at Figure 2.1, Topo-sheet of project site is

given at Figure 2.2, Layout plan of the industry showing Existing & proposed machinery is

given in Figure 2.3 and site photograph is provided at Figure 2.4.


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Table 2.1 Plant Site and Location

S. No Particulars Details

1 Location

Village Mullanpur Kalan

Tehsil Sirhind

District Fatehgarh Sahib

State Punjab

Latitude 30º37’43.00’’ North

Longitude 76º18’59.00’’ East

2 Elevation 264 mts.

3 Land use at the project site Industrial

4

Climatic Conditions

Temperature Min: 5.8oC, Max:41 oC

Rainfall 685 mm (annual average)

Relative Humidity, % Min: 22%, Max:80%

Wind speed, Kms/hour 10 Km (approx.)

5 Nearest highway National Highway-44 (Delhi-Ludhiana)

6 Nearest railhead Mandi Gobindgarh (about 5 km- North side)

7 Nearest airport Chandigarh (about 45km – East side)

8 Nearest major city Fatehgarh Sahib (8.0 km- East side)

9 Nearest major settlement Mandi Gobindgarh(5 km-North Side)

10 Features with 10 Km

i) Defense installations Nil

ii) Archaeological important places Nil

iii) Wild life sanctuaries Nil

iv) Reserved/Protected forest Nil

v) Industries Approximately 100 industries

vi) Rivers Nil

vii) Hill ranges Nil

viii) State Boundary Nil


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Fig. 2.1 Location on Google Image


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Fig: 2.2 Project Site on Toposheet


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Figure-2.3

Layout plan


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Figure 2.4: Site Photographs

Front side of existing unit

Entry gate


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Existing Shade

Plantation at Existing unit


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2.3 Raw Materials

The raw materials used in the manufacturing of steel Ingots and sponge iron are given in

Table 2.2.

Table 2.2

Details of the raw material required

S.No. Raw Material Source Mode of

transport

6. Scrap & Ferro Alloys-85TPD

Mostly from

Local Market

Mostly by road/

truck

7. Iron Ore/ mill scale Fines-120TPD

8. Coal / Coke Fines-22TPD

9. Bentonite-4TPD

10. Lime-2.5 TPD

2.4 Finished Products

The unit will manufacture following Products. The details of products after expansion

are given in table 2.3

Table-2.3

Finished Products

Existing Addition

Steel Ingot Sponge Iron Char(By product)

23, 760 MTPA 54, 000 MTPA 600 MTPA

2.5 Technology and Process Description

Sponge iron, also known as "Direct Reduced Iron" (DRI) and its variant Hot Briquetted Iron

(HBI) have emerged as prime feed stock which can replace steel scrap in EAF/IF as well as in

other steel-making processes. It is the resulting product (with a metallization degree greater than


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82%) of solid state reduction of iron ores or agglomerates (generally of high grade), the principal

constituents of which are metallic iron, residual iron oxides, carbon and impurities such as

phosphorus, sulphur and gangue (principally silica and alumina). The final product can be in the

form of fines, lumps, briquettes or pellets. Sponge iron when briquetted in hot condition at

elevated temperature is called hot briquetted iron (HBI).

Currently M/s Eden Steel Alloys is running an integrated steel plant for making steel ingots at a

capacity of 72 T/day or 23760TPA by using an induction furnace (6.0TPH) in 330 working days.

Now the project proponent proposes to add 3 Tunnel Furnaces of capacities 18000TPA each for

manufacturing of sponge iron.

2.5.1 Technology Description

Induction Furnace

An induction furnace is an electrical furnace in which the heat is applied by induction

heating of metal. Induction furnace capacities range from less than one kilogram to one hundred

tonnes capacity and are used to melt iron and steel, copper, aluminum and precious metals.

The advantage of the induction furnace is a clean, energy-efficient and well-controllable melting

process compared to most other means of metal melting. Most modern foundries use this type of

furnace, and now also more iron foundries are replacing cupolas with induction furnaces to

melt cast iron, as the former emit lots of dust and other pollutants.

Since no arc or combustion is used, the temperature of the material is no higher than required to

melt it; this can prevent loss of valuable alloying elements. The one major drawback to induction

furnace usage in a foundry is the lack of refining capacity; charge materials must be clean of

oxidation products and of a known composition and some alloying elements may be lost due to

oxidation (and must be re-added to the melt).

An induction furnace consists of a nonconductive crucible holding the charge of metal to be

melted, surrounded by a coil of copper wire. A powerful alternating current flows through the

wire. The coil creates a rapidly reversing magnetic field that penetrates the metal. The magnetic

field induces eddy currents, circular electric currents, inside the metal, by electromagnetic

induction. The eddy currents, flowing through the electrical resistance of the bulk metal, heat it

by Joule heating. In ferromagnetic materials like iron, the material may also be heated

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by magnetic hysteresis, the reversal of the molecular magnetic dipoles in the metal. Once melted,

the eddy currents cause vigorous stirring of the melt, assuring good mixing. An advantage of

induction heating is that the heat is generated within the furnace's charge itself rather than

applied by a burning fuel or other external heat source, which can be important in applications

where contamination is an issue.

Operating frequencies range from utility frequency (50 or 60 Hz) to 400 kHz or higher, usually

depending on the material being melted, the capacity (volume) of the furnace and the melting

speed required. Generally, the smaller the volume of the melts, the higher the frequency of the

furnace used; this is due to the skin depth which is a measure of the distance an alternating

current can penetrate beneath the surface of a conductor. For the same conductivity, the higher

frequencies have a shallow skin depth—that is less penetration into the melt. Lower frequencies

can generate stirring or turbulence in the metal.

A preheated, one-tonne furnace melting iron can melt cold charge to tapping readiness within an

hour. Power supplies range from 10 kW to 42 MW, with melt sizes of 20 kg to 65 tonnes of

metal respectively.

An operating induction furnace usually emits a hum or whine (due to fluctuating magnetic forces

and magnetostriction), the pitch of which can be used by operators to identify whether the

furnace is operating correctly or at what power level.

Tunnel Furnace / Rotary Kiln

Generally in any sponge iron process, reduction is conducted in a refractory lined rotary kiln.

The kiln of suitable size generally inclined at 2.5 % slope rest on two-four support stations,

depending on the kiln size. The transport rate of materials through the kiln can be controlled by

varying its slope and speed of rotation. There are inlet and outlet cones at opposite ends of the

kiln that are cooled by individual fans. The kiln shell is provided with small sampling ports, as

well as large ports for rapid removal of the contents in case of emergency or for lining repairs.

The longitudinal positioning of the kiln on its riding rings is controlled hydraulically. The coal

and iron ore are metered into the high end of the inclined kiln. A portion of the coal is also

injected pneumatically from the discharge end of the kiln. The burden first passes through a pre-

heating zone where coal devolatilization takes place and iron ore is heated to pre-heating

temperature for reduction. Temperature and process control in the kiln are carried out by

installing suitable no. of air injection tubes made of heat-resistant steel spaced evenly along the

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kiln length and countercurrent to the flow of iron ore. Tips of the air tubes are equipped with

special internal swirlers to improve uniformity of combustion. A central burner located at the

kiln discharge end is used with LDO for heating the cold kiln. After initial heating, the fuel

supply is turned off and the burner is used to inject air for coal combustion. The kiln

temperatures are measured with fixed thermocouples and Quick Response Thermocouples

(QRT). Fixed thermocouples are located along the length of the kiln so that temperatures at

various sections of the kiln can be monitored. Fixed thermocouples, at times may give erratic

readings in case they get coated with ash, ore or accretion. In such cases QRT are used for

monitoring the kiln temperatures. The product (DRI) is discharged from the kiln at about

1000°C. An enclosed chute at the kiln discharge end equipped with a lump separator and an

access door for removing lumps transfers the hot DRI to a rotary cooler. The cooler is a

horizontal revolving cylinder of appropriate size. The DRI is cooled indirectly by water spray on

the cooler upper surface. The cooling water is collected in troughs below the cooler and pumped

to the cooling tower for recycling along with make-up water. Solids discharged to the cooler

through an enclosed chute are cooled to about 100°C without air contact. A grizzly in the chute

removes accretions that are large to plug up or damage the cooler discharge mechanisms. The

product is screened to remove the plus 30mm DRI. The undersize – a mix of DRI, dolo char and

coal ash are screened into +/- 3mm fractions. Each fraction passes through a magnetic separator.

The non-magnetic portion of the plus 3mm fraction is mostly char and can be recycled to the kiln

if desired. The nonmagnetic portion of – 3mm fraction mostly spent lime, ash and fine char is

discarded. The magnetic portion of each fraction is DRI. The plus 3mm fraction can be used

directly for steel making and the finer fraction can be briquetted / collected in bags. The kiln

waste gases at about 850-900°C pass through a dust settling chamber where heavier dust

particles settle down due to sudden decrease in velocity of gases. The flue gases then pass

through an after burning chamber where un-burnt combustibles are burnt by blowing excess air.

The temperature of the after burner chamber, at times, is controlled by water sprays. The burnt

gases then pass through a down duct into a evaporation cooler where the temperature is brought

down and through a pollution control equipment namely ESP / Bag filter/ scrubber where

balance dust particles are separated. Then the gas is let off into the atmosphere through stack via

ID fan. In certain coal based large plant in India is equipped with waste heat recovery system, the

flue gases after the after burning chamber pass through an elbow duct to waste heat boiler where


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sensible heat of the gases is extracted. The gas is then let off into the atmosphere after passing

through pollution control equipment like ESP, ID fan and stack. In solid based processes, the

non-coking coal and iron ore which are at intimate contact start reacting at the prevailing

temperature. Reaction mechanism There are two major temperature zones in the kiln. The first

pre-heat zone is where the charge is heated to 900 – 1000°C. The second metallization zone is

held fairly constant at 1000-1050°C. The charge into the kiln consists of a mixture of iron oxide

lump, fluxes such as limestone and/or dolomite (amount depending of sulfur content of the coal)

and medium volatile non-coking coal. In the pre-heating zone, the moisture is driven off first,

and then the hydrocarbons and hydrogen evolve by thermal decomposition of the coal. As the

combustible gases rise from the bed of solid material, a portion of the gases is burnt in the free

board above the bed by controlled quantities of air introduced through the air tubes. As the kiln

rotates, the primary mode of heat transfer is by radiation to the tumbling charge and subsequently

by internal solids mixing and renewal of the exposed bed surface.

In the pre-heat zone, the reduction of iron oxide proceeds only to ferrous oxide (FeO) (Equation

I).

Fe2O3 + CO 2 FeO + CO2

Final reduction to metallic iron occurs in the metallization zone by reaction of CO with FeO to

form CO2 and metallic iron (Equation II).

Fe O + CO Fe + CO2

Most of the CO2 reacts with the excess solid fuel in the kiln and is converted to CO according to

the Boudouard reaction (Equation III).

CO2 + C 2 CO

Coals with higher reactivity are preferred as they provide rapid conversion of CO2 to CO,

thereby maintaining reducing conditions in the kiln metallization zone. The highly endothermic

reaction of coal with CO2 prevents the bed from overheating and attaining high temperature that

could lead to melting or sticking of the charge. High coal reactivity decreases the reduction zone

bed temperature but increases the relative capacity. Desired bed and gas temperature in the


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freeboard can be achieved with high reactivity fuels even with very high throughput rates. Air

admitted to the ports below the bed in the pre-heat zone will burn some of the gases that

otherwise leave the kiln unburnt to improve fuel consumption.

2.5.2 Process Description

It is basically a continuous single line set up consisting of feeding system, charging hoppers,

tunnel kiln and finally chimney for exhaust gases. There are total four sections in the furnace.

The burners are placed opposite to each other at the front part of each section of the kiln, so that

the flame does not directly hit the stationary saggers placed inside the tunnel kiln.

Manufacturing flow chart of the industry is given in figure-2.5

Saggers are arranged in Tunnel Kiln in a particular order. Temperature inside the tunnel kiln is

maintained in the range of 1000 – 1050 °C by flow of combustion gases unidirectional, which

are generated by burning of carbonaceous fuels, such as, various types of coal. The flue gases

generated by burning of fuel pass through the matrix of saggers inside the tunnel kiln

unidirectional and exit through the chimney.

The feed mix inside the saggers also gets heated up to the furnace temperature. Reducing

condition is maintained inside the saggers. During this process, the CO is generated inside the

saggers which reduce the iron bearing material into sponge iron. After the required retention

time of the feed mix into the saggers, which is in the range of 30 – 40 hrs, hot Sponge Iron is

discharged. Sponge Iron, thus formed, will be discharged directly into the water. Exit gases

from the Tunnel Kiln (temp. ~ 200 °C) will be utilized for drying of sponge iron. Quenched

sponge iron and char will be separated after drying and screening. Degree of metallization of the

Sponge iron could be achieved over 90%.


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Figure- 2.5

Process Flow Chart


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2.6 OTHER FEATURES:

➢ The plant would incorporate the most modern control system using the latest

microprocessor based Dust Control System.

➢ Cooling water circuit is close circuited, whereby ensuring no generation of waste

water.

➢ The process, selected envisages re-cycling all the material collected in the pollution

control equipment whereby ensuring no generation of solid waste.

➢ The plant lay out is so arranged that the major production units are laid in a straight

line whereby minimizing / avoiding the various transfer points.

➢ Capacity of the units is planned so as to minimize the number of equipment.

2.7 FACILITIES AT THE PLANT

The firm has already acquired 2.187 acres of land where factory building, boundary wall and

some other ancillary structures are proposed to be constructed.

It provides adequate space for the following areas of working:

1. Storage for raw material and finished goods.

2. Plant and Machinery Sheds

3. Storage and handling of slag

4. DG set room

5. Offices

6. Toilets

7. Water and storage tanks

8. Septic Tank

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2.8 Machinery

Following Machinery will be in position within the unit:

S. No. Machinery Existing Proposed Total

1. Tunnel Furnace (18000TPA) Nil 03 03

2. Induction furnace (6.0TPH) 01 Nil 01

3. Magnetic Conveying System 01 01 02

2.9 Power

The existing power of the unit is 2500 KW. After expansion the power requirement will be 3000

KW. This demand will be met by sourcing the power from Punjab State Power Corporation

limited from nearby Sub-station.

2.10 Water Supply

Water consumption for the unit will be small as the requirements are only for cooling system

where water will be re-circulated in a closed circuit. The total requirement of the fresh water

after expansion will be about 4.5 KLD which include 2.0 KLD for makeup water is required for

meeting the evaporation losses in the cooling circuit and 2.5 KLD for domestic purpose. It will

be meet from ground water through a tube-well already existing within the premises. Water

Balance is provided at Figure-2.6.

2.11 Manpower

The requirement of personnel for the proposed plant has been made keeping in view of the

following:

• Technical concept of plant, including process control and instrumentation.

• Smooth and efficient operation of the plant.

• Effective co-ordination between the various departments within the plant.

• Optimum organization will well defined and judicious job distribution


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Supply Water over head

Tank

Domestic Water

Supply

(2.5 KL)

Cooling Tower

Tank (100 KL)

Septic tank

(2 KL + 0.5 KL)

Cooling for

furnace

For Irrigation

Clear Water Tank

(98 KL)

Blow Down

(0.5 KL)

Consumption

(0.5 KL)

Evaporation

(1.5 KL)

Figure-2.6: Water Balance Flowchart

• Optimum utilization of different grades of workmen and supervisory staff and

maximum capacity of the facilities.

• Proposed employment generation from proposed project will be around 90

persons out of which 40 Persons direct employment and approx 50 person’s

indirect employment.

2.12 Waste Handling

2.12.1 Liquid waste

There will be no use & discharge of water in the manufacturing process. Some waste water from the

toilets in the offices is expected which will be treated through Septic Tank. During rainy season this


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surplus treated water will be passed on to the nearest drain where ample dilution will take place.

Similarly, water coming out from cooling system will be reused and only make up water shall be

added. The purge water generated from cooling tower will be disposed of by mixing with domestic

waste water for irrigation purposes after passing through septic tank.

2.12.2 Solid waste

Solid wastes in the unit are expected from the following sources.

i) Slag from the furnaces

Slag received from the manufacturing process shall be used for road making and can be used for

filling up low lying area. There will be no generation of any solid waste from sponge iron

manufacturing process.

2.12.3 Hazardous waste

Hazardous wastes in the unit are expected from the following sources.

i) Ash from the Bag filters attached with Induction furnace & Tunnel

furnaces.

ii) Used DG set oil from DG set

Ash from APCDs i.e. Bag Filters contain traces of metals in addition to dust etc. as such these

will be collected separately in a dumping pit and sent to TSDF site for disposal. However used oil

from DG set will be used for lubrification of machine.

No hazardous wastes are generated during the manufacturing process.

2.13 Pollution Control Measures

The main sources of pollution from the unit are discussed as under:

2.13.1 Air Pollution

i) Exhaust from Furnaces

The major sources of gaseous emissions at the plant will be Tunnel furnaces. In furnace melting

process, emission takes place while charging, melting and taping operations. The main emissions


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are particulate matter, etc. The particulate matter contains traces of metals like oxides of Iron,

Chrome, and Manganese etc.

ii) Air Pollution Control Devices (APCD)

The Exhaust fumes of all furnaces are proposed to be handled & controlled by the respective

centralized Air Pollution control devices such as Bag filters. These will be provided with the

attached units for smooth operation and to get the maximum efficiency of the system. Cooling of

gases is provided to avoid damage to the bags.

The bag filter system is designed to capture the emissions emanating from furnace by placement

of ducts and transport the emission of bag filter and filter the same to a concentration level of

<100mg/m3. As the dust concentration is in the order of 2 to 3g/Nm3 and this loading the bag

filter can handle without any problem. The course particle content is less and that fines are more.

The main process equipment in the dry system is as follows:

Duct work

Bag filter

ID Fan

Stack

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

TUNNEL TYPE KILN

Type of Furnace Tunnel

Capacity Of each tunnel 35.0 Ton/day

Product Sponge Iron

No of Kiln 3 No.

Type of process Continuous

PROCESS DETAILS

Volume of flue gases 12,000m3/hr

Temperature of flue gases Up to 1200C

SPM 1500-2000mg/NM3


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ID Fan

Capacity : 12,000m3/hr

Type : Centrifugal

Motor : 15 HP X 940RPM

Speed of fan : 940 RPM

Pressure Drop : 300-600mm

Duct

Dia : 450mm

Cross Section : Circular

Material : MS

Sheet Thickness : 4mm

PRIMARY FUME EXHAUST SYSTEM

a) Exhaust volume of gas : 12000m3/hr

b) Estimated exhaust temp of gas : 80-120 deg C

c) Estimated dust load : 1500-2000mg/Nm3 max

d) Outlet emission from stack : <100 mg/Nm3

DETAILS OF BAG FILTERS

Bag House

Bag house detail given below:

-Type: Pulse Jet dry bag house

-Capacity 132 Bag filter & cages

-Rotary Valves

Nos of Bag Filter -132Nos

-Type: Pulse jet bag filter

-Size: Dia 150mm x 3000mm length

-Fabric: Non Woven needle felt fabric

-Made out 100% Polyester with Teflon

Coated finish


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ID Fan (Blower) -01 Nos

-Fan Type: Backward Inclined

-Capacity 12000m³ p/h

-Power Required 15HP 940RPM

Chimney (along with bottom plate) -01No

-Dia 800mm & Height 80’ feet

Duct -Duct

-Duct Dia 800mm

-MS

-All required Flanges with nut-bolt

Compressed air for bag cleaning -Free air delivery: 120CFM

-Pressure Req: 8-10 Kg/Cm²

-Type of compressed air: Dry, free from moisture

and oil

System Process:

Centralized dry Air Pollution Control Systems have been provided to control the exhaust dusty

fumes of the Tunnel Furnace in which a well-designed ID fan will be installed for suction of hot

gases along with dilution air with adequate suction capacity. The hot dusty gases generated

during operation of the furnaces will be collected through respective air cooled furnace hood and

conveyed to APCD through air cooled ducting. In the bag house the dusty gas is allowed to filter

through needle felt & moisture repellent polyester bags before emitting into the environment.

The clean gas is allowed to pass from the surface to inside the bags and dust is retained at outside

surface of APCD & clean gas is exhausted in the air through outlet. The APCD will be cleaned

periodically to remove the dust settled on the walls. The collected dust will be stored in gunny

bags for further disposal at TSDF site. The emissions from stack will be much below the

permissible norms at all the time. The final stack emission (PM) will be less than 100mg / Nm3.

Typical process diagram of the APCD is given in Fig.2.7.


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Figure- 2.7

Process Flow Chart of Air Pollution Control System

Furnace Exhaust Gases

Air Cooled Hood & Duct for Hot

Gas Cooling

Heat Exchanger (FD

Coolers)

Bag House/ Cyclone

Cooling Chamber

ID Fan

Stack


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2.13.2 Water Pollution

Water is not used anywhere in the manufacturing process as such there is no waste water from the

process has been discharge inland. Wastes from the toilets are treated in the septic tank & shall be

used for cooling/irrigation purpose. The cooling water will be recycled & only makeup water

will be added. Thus there is no waste water from this source also. No water pollution is expected

from the above sources.

2.13.3 Noise Pollution

There are some noise producing machineries such as DG Set, ID Fan, Blowers & pump etc. All

these machines are located in closed covered rooms where acoustics are being provided. Thus no

noise of significant level shall be allowed to go outside the rooms which may disturb the general

noise environment. DG Set is to be used for short periods only. Even otherwise noiseless sets will

be used with acoustics. Appropriate steps are being taken by the proponent to mitigate the noise

effect so that general noise Environment is not disturbed appreciably and does not go beyond

prescribed limit

2.13.4 Industrial Waste

i) Solid waste (Slag from Furnaces)

A major solid waste from the unit of existing process is slag from the furnaces which contain

metals. The existing quantity of slag from manufacturing process is 10ton/day. Since its non

hazardous, is being used for making roads and sent to fill low lying area. There are no solid

waste generations from proposed process.

ii) Hazardous Waste (Filter Bags waste)

Waste from APCD is being collected separately & stored in impervious tanks. The waste of

APCD from proposed process will be stored into impervious pit. It will be sent to TSDF Site for

final disposal.


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iii) Used Oil

Used oil from D.G. Set shall be used for lubrification of machines or sold to authorized

recyclers.

2.13.5 Rain Water Harvesting

The storm water collection system for the premises will be self-sufficient to avoid any

collection/stagnation and flooding of water. The amount of storm water run-off depends upon

many factors such as intensity and duration of precipitation, characteristics of the tributary area

and the time required for such flow to reach the drains. The drains shall be located near the

carriage way along either side of the roads. The land of the unit has ample slope. The surface

storm water during rains will flow to the natural streams through cemented drains to be provided

along the roads in the premises. The roof top area of the unit will be used for harvesting of rain

water. There are two main techniques of Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) depending on the end

use.

- Storage of rain water on surface for direct use

- Recharge to ground water

We will use rain water for cooling purposes after storage. The rainwater that falls on a

catchment’s is carried through drains for storage. The recharge is proposed to be done from the

roof top of the building only. The recharge potential thus available is as below:-

Area of the catchment (Roof Top) A = 2534 m2

Average annual rainfall R =0.66 m.

Runoff coefficient C =0.8

About 80% of rainfall that falls on the roof (Roofs with tiles) is available for use. Annual Roof

Top Rain Water Harvesting Potential = A x R X C = 1338 m3

2.13.6 Green belt:





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It is existing industrial unit. About 150 plants of different varieties have already been planted. As

per guide line of MOEF&CC, 33% area of total land will be marked as green belt. Accordingly

two rows of trees will be planted along the boundary wall in such a manner that the outer row

will have the tallest trees. The middle one will be comparatively smaller and the inner most the

smallest one. This will provide complete blanket towards the roads outside. Green belt

development planning is given at Figure 2.8. About 350 trees of the following species have

been proposed:

- Michalia Champaca (Champa)

- Bauhina Veriegata

- Callistemon Viminalis

- Alstonia Scholaris (Scholar Tree)

- Poplar

- Neem

- Ashoka


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Fig. 2.8

Green belt development planning


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CHAPTER-3

DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

3.0 Introduction

The Description of Existing Environment for the proposed project facilities will describe the

existing environmental conditions in and around the project sites (baseline environmental status).

It identifies the environmental parameters that are consequent to the proposed facilities and the

impact on these parameters due to the proposed project. Environment Management Plan (EMP),

thus, prepared includes the general background of the project like activity details, facilities

description, details of major utility systems and special care, which needs to be taken during

design/ construction/ operation stage for mitigating environmental impacts. Environmental facets

that are considered in relation to the project can be categorized into following groups:

a) Topography

b) Ambient air quality

c) Noise quality

d) Water quality

e) Soil quality

f) Land use

g) Biological Environment

h) Socio-economic status

i) Traffic density

The intention of environmental baseline monitoring is not just to describe all baseline conditions

but to focus the collection and description of baseline data on those environmental conditions

that are important and are likely to be affected by the proposed project activities and is included

in impact assessments. At present baseline of the area is discussed in this chapter.

3.1 Methodology

For the present study, all the sampling locations are marked with the help of Google maps and

site visits. The land use/ land cover map has been generated on 1:50,000 scale using Satellite

imagery and ground truth information. The baseline environmental quality has been assessed

during Post Monsoon Season (November 2016 to December 2016 & January 2017). Samples of

Air, Water, Noise and Soil from the site and nearby areas has been collected and analyzed for the

study of existing condition. Primary and secondary data collection has been done by the Ecology


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and Biodiversity team for the study of flora and fauna in the study area. The baseline data is

generated through field study within the impact zone for various components of the environment

viz. Air, Noise, Water, Land, Ecology and Socioeconomic. The baseline environmental quality

has been assessed during Post Monsoon Season (November 2016 to December 2016 & January

2017) in a study area of 10 Km radius from the project site. While generating the baseline status

of physical and biological environment of the study area, the concept of impact zone has been

considered. The impact zone selection is based on preliminary screening and modeling studies.

The methodologies for various environmental facets are as follows:

I. Ambient Air Quality:

The ambient air quality monitoring was done to assess the ambient air quality in one season.

Monitoring was carried out in the Post Monsoon Season (November 2016 to December 2016 &

January 2017). The guidelines for selections of ambient air monitoring stations given in IS –

5182 part 14, 2000 and ‘Guidelines for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring’ by CPCB were

followed.

II. Water Quality:

To assess the water quality of the proposed area, sampling was done as per the standard practice.

Grab sampling was done for ground and surface water. Water samples were taken as per the

Standard Methods (IS & APHA, 23nd Edition 2012). Necessary precautions were taken for

preservation of samples. The physical parameters viz. pH, temperature and conductivity were

measured at site.

III. Ambient Noise Quality:

At each station noise level was monitored for day and night time once in a season.

IV. Soil Quality:

For soil, augur method was used and samples were collected at 15-25 cm depth after removing

the upper crust.

V. Land Use:

The land use/ land cover map has been generated on 1:50,000 scale using Satellite imagery and

ground truth information.

VI. Biological Environment:

Primary and secondary data collection has been done by the Ecology and Biodiversity team for

the study of flora and fauna in the core and Buffer Zone.


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VII. Socio Economic Environment:

For demography and socioeconomics, block wise data has been collected and used for the

assessment of impacts.

VIII. Micro-Meteorological Data:

Meteorological data of project site has been used for the study. The important parameters

considered are temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction and rainfall.

3.2 Study Area

Topo sheet showing 10km radius of the study area is given in Figure 3.1. In order to establish

bench mark conditions near the unit an area of 10 km around the site has been selected. List of

villages& Industry in the study areas are given in Table no.3.1 & 3.2 respectively.


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Project Site

Fig: 3.1 Detail of Study Area (Within 10 kms radius area)


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Table.3.1 Study Area Details (10 Km Radius Area)

Sr. No. Name of the Village

1 Ajnali

2 Kota Dadri

3 Daohan

4 Talwari

5 Shazadpur

6 Jamdali

7 Bagh Sikamdar

8 Harbans pur

9 Hardial pur

10 Majra Azim

11 Dera Mir Miran

12 Khanpur

13 Shakhupur

14 Sirhind

15 Chandan

16 Malakpur

17 Mandor

18 Takhan Majra

19 Malko Majra

20 Souhupur

21 Khoja Majra

22 Majra Sangatpur

23 Wazirabad

24 Wazirnagar

25 Mulanpur kala

26 Mulanpur Khurd

27 Alipur

28 Majra Nihalwala


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29 Kheri

30 Sonda

31 Jahla

32 Bhamarsi Uncha

33 Mundrian

34 Naraingarh

35 Baddli

36 Fatehpur

37 Baramg zir

38 Bholia

39 Amiam

40 Jalapur

41 Kumbra

42 Kumbh

43 Vir Mohamdi

44 Chatarpur

45 Saliani

46 Badgajran

47 Turan

48 Ludpur

49 Majri Mirwali

50 Mughal Majra

51 Jasran

52 Anjah

53 Bilaspur

54 Nasrali

55 Badinpur

56 Dadheri


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Table 3.2 Lists of Industries (10 Km Radius Area)

S. No. Name of Industry Type Of Industry

1. A. B. Motors Tyre & Tube Dealers

2. Adhunik Metalinks Ltd. Iron & Steel

3. Aggarwal Industries Agriculture Machinery/Implements

4. B. R. Ispat Industries Iron & Steel

5. Calico Castings Casting Aluminium

6. Chirang Aggarwal & Co. Iron & Steel

7. Continental Fire Bricks Fire Bricks

8. Dashmesh Castings Pvt. Ltd. Castings - Iron

9. Deepak Iron & Sr. Mills Steel Re-Rolling Mills/Rolling Mills

10. E.S.I. Corporation Government Organization

11. Friends Inds. Fabricators - Steel

12. G. B. Ispat Udyog Steel Re-Rolling Mills/Rolling Mills

13. H. M. Steel Rolling Mills Steel Re-Rolling Mills/Rolling Mills

14. H. V. Steel Corporation Iron & Steel

15. Indo Steel Corporation Iron & Steel

16. J. B. Steel Inds. Iron & Steel

17. J. C. Steel Products Steel Plates

18. KJ Steel Ind. Steel Re-Rolling Mills/Rolling Mills

19. Luxmi Machine Tools Machines - Hand Tool Marking / Hand

Tool

20. Munde Steel Corp. Steel Re-Rolling Mills/Rolling Mills

21. N. K. Industries Iron & Steel

22. Orient Steels Steel Plates

23. P. L. Dhir Inds. Steel Plates

24. Radhika Steel Industries Steel Re-Rolling Mills/Rolling Mills

25. SMT Machines Pvt. Ltd. Hydraulics - Ring Rolling Machines

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26. Takus Steels Pvt. Ltd.

Steel Plates

27. Uma Foundry & Steel Inds. Castings - Iron

28. V.D. Steel Industries Pipes - PVC

29. Vardan Alloys Foundry Material

30. Sunita Steel Inds. Iron & Steel

3.3 Meteorology

3.3.1 Climate

The climate of the district is characterized by dryness except a brief spell of monsoon season in a

very hot summer and a bracing winter. The cold season is from middle of November to the early

part of March. The succeeding period up-to the end of June is the hot season. July, August and

half of September constitute the south west of monsoon, the period of mid September to about

the middle of November may be termed as post monsoon or transitional period. June is generally

the hottest month. Hot and scorching dust laden winds blow during summer season.

3.3.2 Temperature

Temperatures start increasing rapidly after February. May and June are the hottest months with

daily average temperature going up to 41.2oC and minimum average daily temperature as 24.2oC.

Hot scorching dust laden winds blow during the summer season and on individual day the

temperature sometimes goes up-to 45oC to 47oC. With on-set of monsoon in July there is

appreciable drop in temperature but due to increased moisture in the air the weather becomes

sultry and uncomfortable. After monsoon in September the night temperature drops appreciably.

December and January are the coldest months when the maximum average daily temperature is

around 20.2oC and minimum about 5.8oC. The yearly variation is from 5.0oC min to 41oC max.

Monthly average temperatures of the area are given in Table 3.3.






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Table - 3.3 Monthly Average Temperatures

Month Max oC Min oC

January 20.0 05.8

February 23.0 08.4

March 29.0 12.9

April 36.0 18.5

May 41.2 24.2

June 41.0 27.0

July 36.0 26.7

August 35.0 26.0

September 35.0 24.0

October 34.0 18.0

November 29.0 10.0

December 23.0 06.0

Source: 2011-16 IMD, Chandigarh

3.3.2 Rainfall

The rainfall in the zone is caused by the South-West monsoon. It starts in the month of July and

extends up-to the end of September. During this period the monsoon rain-fall contributes about

70 to 80% of the total annual rainfall. The average annual rain fall is in the range of 660mm.

The annual numbers of rainy days on an average are about 51 in a year, out of which about 34

falls in the monsoon period of July to September. Monthly rainfall data for this zone is given in

Table 3.4.


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Table - 3.4 Monthly Average Rainfalls

Month Rainfall(mm) Avg. No. Of Rainy Days

January 28 2.0

February 29 2.3

March 26 2.0

April 12 1.0

May 14 1.3

June 47 3.0

July 195 8.0

August 172 8.0

September 101 4.0

October 18 0.8

November 4 0.5

December 15 1.0

Total 660 34.3


3.3.4 Humidity

In summer months of April, May and June, which is the driest part of the year, the afternoon

humidity comes down to 23% while the relative humidity during monsoon months goes up-to

about 81%. The average monthly relative humidity in the area is given in Table 3.5.


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Table - 3.5

Monthly Average Relative Humidity

Month Humidity-%

08.30 hrs 17.30 hrs

January 83 53

February 78 44

March 67 38

April 47 27

May 37 22

June 49 32

July 74 60

August 79 66

September 74 53

October 64 39

November 64 39

December 79 50


3.3.5 Cloudiness

During monsoon season skies are overcast with moderate to heavy clouds. During rest of the

year, the sky is mostly clear. It is lightly clouded occasionally during winter season.

3.3.6 Winds

The wind direction in the area is mostly from North-West to South-East. During January to May

the winds are quite strong while July to October is calm months. The general trends of various

meteorological data from meteorological observatory at Chandigarh and field observations are

used to draw Wind Rose Diagram. Wind rose diagram is shown in Fig. 3.2


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Fig. 3.2 Wind Rose Diagram


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3.4 Ambient Air Quality

The ambient air quality monitoring was done to assess the ambient air quality. Monitoring was

carried out at eight stations for the month of November 2016 to December 2016 & January 2017.

The guidelines for selections of ambient air monitoring stations given in IS – 5182 part 14, 2000

and CPCB guidelines were followed. These guidelines state that, “when the objective of air

sampling is to identify the contribution from specific sources of pollution, the sampling locations

should be located in upwind and the downwind direction of such sources”.

The location of air quality monitoring stations should satisfy the following conditions:

1. The site should be representative of the area selected;

2. The stations should be selected in a way so as to yield data that can be compared with another;

3. Certain physical requirements should be satisfied at the site.

3.4.1 Methodology

The prime objective of the baseline study with respect to ambient air quality is to establish the

present air quality and its conformity to National Ambient Air Quality Standards. This data has

been further used during impact assessment to predict the final air quality. This section describes

the sampling locations, frequency of sampling and methodology adopted for monitoring ambient

air quality.

To quantify the impact of the project on the ambient air quality, it is necessary at first to evaluate

the existing ambient air quality of the area. The existing ambient air quality, in terms of

Particulate Matter- 10(PM10), Particulate Matter-2.5 (PM2.5), Sulphur-dioxide (SO2), Oxides of

Nitrogen (NO2), and Carbon Monoxide (CO), has been measured through a planned field

monitoring.

3.4.2 Sampling Stations

To select the air sampling locations, meteorological data with respect to temperature, relative

humidity, wind speed and direction plays a vital role. Predominant wind direction plays an

important role in determining location of monitoring stations. The monitoring stations were

located in areas that were downwind from the source. List of Air sampling stations are given in

Table 3.6 and Location Air Sampling Stations are given in Figure 3.3.


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Table 3.6

Ambient Air Monitoring Stations

S.

No.

Sample

Code

Name of Village/

Location

Distance &

Direction (KM) Upwind/Downwind Coordinate

1. AA-1 Project Site 0 --- 30o37’43.00’’ N

76o18’59.00’’ E

2. AA-2 Ambe Majra 2KM,N Upwind 30o38’49.21’’ N

76o18’58.74’’ E

3. AA-3 Majari Mishri 4 KM,NW Upwind 30o38’57.50’’ N

76o16’57.72’’ E

4. AA-4 Badali 4 KM,SW Downwind 30o36’6.68’’ N

76o17’4.76’’ E

5. AA-5 Bhamarsi

Buland 7KM,S Downwind

30o33’42.97’’ N

76o18’39.43’’ E

6. AA-6 Sidhupura 5KM,SE Downwind 30o35’45.89’’ N

76o21’8.42’’ E

7. AA-7 Chanalo 3KM,E Upwind 30o37’48.01’’ N

76o20’54.18’’ E

8. AA-8 Talanian 8KM,NE Upwind 30o40’5.06’’ N

76o23’0.86’’ E

3.4.3 Monitoring Schedule:

Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out twice a week with a frequency of 24 hours for 12

weeks.

3.4.3.1 Methods of Sampling and Analysis:

Fine particulate Sampler APM-550 & RDS APM-460 was used for monitoring Particulate Matter

(PM2.5 and PM10); gaseous pollutants like SO2, and NO2 were collected by Gaseous Pollutant

Sampler APM-433.


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Figure -3.3

Locations of Ambient Air Stations

Ambey Majra

Talanian

Sidhupura

Majari mishri

Badali

Bhamarshi

buland

Project Site

Chanalo


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3.4.3.2 Results and Discussions:

The abstract of AAQ are given in table 3.7. The results when compared with National Ambient

Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for "Industrial,

Residential, Rural and Other Areas" show that the average values of ambient air quality

parameters are well within the stipulated limit.

Table 3.7 Ambient Air Quality Abstract

Station

Code

Name

of the

Station

Range

/Average

PM2.5

µg/m3

PM10

µg/m3

SO2

µg/m3

NOx

µg/m3

CO

mg/m3

O3

µg/m3

AAQ1 Project

Site

Range 27.7-39.2 84.6-102.1 5.2-7.5 23.1-31.7 0.51-0.61 28-35

Average 34.82 91.52 6.3 26.74 0.57 31.04

AAQ2 Ambe

Majra

Range 28.4-39.7 87.6-98.4 6.1-8.2 23.4-30.0 0.52-0.73 37-46

Average 37.67 92.43 7.3 26.44 0.59 41.04

AAQ3 Majari

Mishri

Range 27.4-39.1 81.9-95.1 6.1-7.6 24.5-29.9 0.61-0.73 30-37

Average 35.85 89.27 6.9 27.74 0.68 32.83

AAQ4 Badali Range 32.6-38.7 82.4-97.8 6.1-8.9 24.3-29.4 0.52-0.64 28-41

Average 36.74 88.99 7.3 26.33 0.58 33.85

AAQ5 Bhamarsi

Buland

Range 34.7-39.4 81.2-95.5 5.2-7.5 23.7-28.7 0.51-0.73 27-37

Average 36.59 88.12 6.2 26.59 0.61 32.17

AAQ6 Sidhpura Range 31.7-37.9 77.6-88.8 4.8-7.7 21.3-27.1 0.50-0.73 40-47

Average 36.07 82.98 6.0 24.38 0.59 42.71

AAQ7 Chanalo Range 24.7-37.3 87.3-95.6 5.8-7.3 20.4-27.9 0.54-0.73 41-58

Average 34.08 91.00 6.6 25.95 0.64 51.21

AAQ8 Talanian Range 31.6-40.7 81.4-89.4 5.9-6.9 21.9-31.5 0.52-0.87 31-44

Average 35.67 84.50 6.4 25.80 0.65 35.83

P 98 38.56 97.03 7.71 29.65 0.74 56.53

Talanian


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1. Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (PM10)

As is evident from the data, PM10 concentration observed in the study area during the study

period Nov–Dec, 2016 & Jan 2017 is minimum of 77.6µg/m3 at Sidhpura and maximum of

102.1µg/m3 at Project Site. P98 remained as 97.03µg/m3 against the maximum value of

102.1µg/m3 during this period.

2. Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

It is minimum of 24.7µg/m3 at Chanalo and maximum of 40.7µg/m3 at Talanian. P98 remained

as 38.56µg/m3during this period.

3. Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

The SO2 levels were minimum of 4.8µg/m3 at Sidhpura and maximum of 8.9µg/m3 at Badali.

The situation in the study area as far as SO2 concentration is concerned is comfortable. P98

remained as 7.71µg/m3 during this period.

4. Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)

NOx concentration in the study area varied from minimum of 20.4 to 31.7µg/m3. P98 remained

as 29.65µg/m3 during this period.

3.4.4 Conclusion

The Ambient Air Quality Monitoring in the study area shows that:

1. P-98 of PM10 is 97.03µg/m3 and it is just below the NAAQ standards of 100µg/m3, as the

project site is located in a critically polluted area as notified by CPCB.

2. P-98 of PM2.5 is 38.56µg/m3 which is well within the NAAQ standards.

3. The levels of SO2 are much below the desired limits of 80µg/m3 P 98 is 7.71µg/m3.

4. The levels of NOx are also below the desired limits of 80µg/m3 P 98 is 29.65µg/m3.

3.5 Water Environment

3.5.1 Water Quality

Water quality assessment is one of the essential components of EIA study. Such assessment

helps in evaluating the existing health of water body and suggesting appropriate mitigation

measures to minimize the potential impact from development projects. Water quality of ground

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horticulture purpose. The water quality at the site and other locations within the 10 km impact

zone was monitored during November 2016, December 2016 and January 2017.

3.5.2 Sampling frequency and Technique

Parameters for analysis of water quality were selected based on the utility of the particular source

of water as per MoEF&CC guidance. Hence quality of ground water was compared with IS:

10500: 1991 (Reaffirmed 1993 With Amendment NO -3 July 2010) for drinking purposes. As

per the standard practice, one sample from each station was taken in the study period. Sampling

was done by standard sampling technique as per the Standard Methods. Necessary precautions

were taken for preservation of samples. Sampling location of surface water & ground water are

given in Figure 3.4 and list of surface & ground water sample is given in Table 3.8 & 3.9

respectively. The results surface water & ground water are given in Table 3.10 & 3.11

respectively.


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Figure-3.4

Location of surface & Ground water

Ground water-

Surface water- (Bhakhra Canal)


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Table 3.8 Surface Water Sampling Stations

Station Sampling Location Aerial Distance (Km) and Direction

from Project Site

SW-1 Bhakhra Canal 1.41 Km ,E

Table-3.9 Details of Ground Water Monitoring Stations

S. No. Sample

Code

Name of Village/

Location

Distance from

site (KM)&

Direction

Coordinates

1. GW-1 Project Site 0

30°37'43.00"N

76°18'59.00"E

2. GW-2 Ambe Majra 1.81 KM, N 30°38'42.14"N

76°18'59.58"E

3. GW-3 Majari Mishri 3.99KM,NW 30°38'59.47"N

76°16'56.55"E

4. GW-4 Badali 4.27KM,SW 30°36'9.19"N

76°17'1.76"E

5. GW-5 Bhamarsi Buland 7.41 KM, S 30°33'43.31"N

76°18'47.51"E

6. GW-6 Sidhupura 5.20KM,SSE 30°35'42.46"N

76°21'13.89"E

7. GW-7 Chanalo 3.36KM,E 30°37'38.45"N

76°21'7.65"E

8. GW-8 Talanian 8.30KM,NE 30°39'43.15"N

76°23'36.84"E


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Table – 3.10

Results of surface Water Sample

S.

No. Parameter Bhakhra Canal

Limits

Acceptable Permissible

1. pH (at 250C) 7.23 6.5-8.5 No relaxation

2. Color, Hazen Unit <5 5 15

3. Turbidity <1 1 5

4. Odour Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

5. Total hardness as CaCO3 (mg/l) 194 200 600

6. Calcium as Ca (mg/l) 41.6 75 200

7. Alkalinity as CaCO3 (mg/l) 180.4 200 600

8. Chloride as Cl (mg/l) 27.7 250 1000

10. Magnesium as Mg (mg/l) 21.6 30 100

11. Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 282 500 2000

12. Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 72 - -

13. Dissolved Oxygen 6.2 - -

14. Sulphate as SO4 (mg/l) 24.8 200 400

15. Fluoride as F (mg/l) 0.61 1.0 1.5

16. Nitrate as NO3(mg/l) 1.02 45 No relaxation

17. Iron as Fe (mg/l) 0.25 0.3 No relaxation

18. Aluminum as Al (mg/l) ND 0.03 0.2

19. Boron as B(mg/l) ND 0.5 No relaxation

21. BOD (3 days at 270C) 3.8 - -

22. COD (mg/l) 19.6 - -

23. Zinc as Zn (mg/l) ND 5 15

24. Copper as Cu (mg/l) ND 0.05 1.5

25. Manganese as Mn (mg/l) ND 0.1 0.3

26. Cadmium as Cd (mg/l) ND 0.003 No relaxation

27. Lead as Pb (mg/l) ND 0.01 No relaxation

28. Selenium as Se (mg/l) ND 0.01 No relaxation

29. Arsenic as As (mg/l) ND 0.01 0.05

30. Mercury as Hg (mg/l) ND 0.001 No relaxation

31 E.coli per 100ml Present

Shall not be

detectable

Shall not be

detectable


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Table – 3.11

Results of Ground Water Samples

1. Project Site

S. No. Parameters Results Acceptable Limit Permissible Limit

1. pH 7.41 6.5-8.5 No relaxation

2. Color, HU <5 5 15


4. Turbidity, NTU <1 1 Max. 5

5. Total Dissolved Solids, mg/l 461 500 Max. 2000

6. Total Hardness (as CaCO3),

mg/l

282 200 Max. 600

7. Calcium (as Ca++), mg/l 68.0 75 Max. 200

8. Magnesium (as Mg++), mg/l 26.8 30 Max. 100

9. Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3),

mg/l

356 200 Max. 600

10. Chloride (as Cl), mg/l 29.1 250 Max. 1000

11. Sulphate (as SO4), mg/l 19.5 200 Max. 400

12. Iron (as Fe), mg/l 0.08 0.3 Max. No relaxation

13. Zinc (as Zn), mg/l ND 5 Max. 15

14. Nitrate (as NO3), mg/l ND 45 Max. No relaxation

15. Total Chromium ( as Cr),

mg/l

ND 0.05 Max. No relaxation

16. Manganese (as Mn), mg/l ND 0.1 Max. 0.3

17. Lead (as Pb), mg/l ND 0.01 Max. No relaxation

18. Copper (as Cu), mg/l ND 0.05 Max. 1.5

19. Arsenic (as As), mg/l ND 0.01 Max. 0.05

20. Aluminium (as Al), mg/l ND 0.03 Max. 0.2

21. Mercury (as Hg), mg/l ND 0.001 Max. No relaxation

22. Boron (as B), mg/l ND 0.5 Max. 1.0

23. Cadmium (as Cd), mg/l ND 0.003 Max. No relaxation

24. Selenium (as Se), mg/l ND 0.01 Max. No relaxation

25. Fluoride (as F ), mg/l

ND 1.0 Max. 1.5

26. Residual Chlorine (as Cl2),

mg/l

ND 0.2 Max. 1

27. E.Coli, MPN/100ml Absent Shall not be detectable in any

100 ml sample

Shall not be detectable in any

100 ml sample

28. Total Coliform, MPN/100ml <2 Shall not be detectable in any

100 ml sample


100 ml sample


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2. Ambey Majra



2. Color, HU <5 5 15





mg/l

298 200 Max. 600




mg/l

312 200 Max. 600







mg/l












ND 1.0 Max. 1.5


mg/l

ND 0.2 Max. 1


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


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3. Majari Mishri



2. Color, HU <5 5 15





mg/l

262 200 Max. 600




mg/l

281.9 200 Max. 600







mg/l












ND 1.0 Max. 1.5


mg/l

ND 0.2 Max. 1


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


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4. Badali



2. Color, HU <5 5 15





mg/l

242 200 Max. 600




mg/l

251 200 Max. 600



12. Iron (as Fe), mg/l ND 0.3 Max. No relaxation




mg/l












ND 1.0 Max. 1.5


mg/l

ND 0.2 Max. 1


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


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5. Bhamarsi Buland



2. Color, HU <5 5 15





mg/l

205 200 Max. 600




mg/l

221 200 Max. 600







mg/l












ND 1.0 Max. 1.5


mg/l

ND 0.2 Max. 1


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


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6. Sidhupura



2. Color, HU <5 5 15





mg/l

230 200 Max. 600




mg/l

215 200 Max. 600







mg/l












ND 1.0 Max. 1.5


mg/l

ND 0.2 Max. 1


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


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7. Chanalo



2. Color, HU <5 5 15





mg/l

252 200 Max. 600




mg/l

221 200 Max. 600







mg/l












ND 1.0 Max. 1.5


mg/l

ND 0.2 Max. 1


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


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8. Talanian



2. Color, HU <5 5 15





mg/l

198 200 Max. 600




mg/l

212 200 Max. 600



12. Iron (as Fe), mg/l ND 0.3 Max. No relaxation




mg/l












ND 1.0 Max. 1.5


mg/l

ND 0.2 Max. 1


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


100 ml sample


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3.5.3 Conclusion

All the above parameters at the various locations in the study area are within permissible and

tolerable limits for drinking. The underground water in the area is thus potable.

In the study area since the samples have been collected from different sites at isolated places, the

level of concentration and different elements vary quite considerably which may be due to small

aquifers. However, the levels of the various components are within permissible norms for

drinking water.

The parameters of surface water are also within permissible norms for drinking water except e-

coli. So it is not potable but can be useful for other purposes.

3.6 Noise Environment

Noise is one of the most undesirable and unwanted by-products of our modern life style. It may

not seem as insidious or harmful as air and water pollutants but it affects human health and

wellbeing and can contribute to deterioration of human well-being in general and can cause

neurological disturbances and physiological damage to the hearing mechanism in particular. It is

therefore, necessary to measure both the quality as well as the quantity of noise in and around the

site.

3.6.1 Methodology

The intensity of sound energy in the environment is measured in a logarithmic scale and is

expressed in a decibel, dB (A) scale. In a sophisticated type of sound level meter, an additional

circuit (filters) is provided, which modifies the received signal in such a way that it replicates the

sound signal as received by the human ear and the magnitude of sound level in this scale is

denoted as dB (A). The sound levels are expressed in dB (A) scale for the purpose of comparison

of noise levels, which is universally accepted by the international community.

The day noise levels have been monitored during 6.00 am to 10.00 pm and night noise levels,

during 10.00 pm to 6.00 am at all the 8 locations, which covers residential areas, commercial

area, industrial area, Silence area if available within 10 km radius of the study area.


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3.6.2 Sampling Locations

A preliminary survey was undertaken to identify the major noise generating sources in the area.

The noise survey was conducted to assess the background noise levels in different zones.

Gazettes Notification {S.O. 123(E)} of MoEF&CC dated February 14, 2000 on ambient air

quality standards has different noise levels for different zones viz. project site, industrial,

commercial, and residential and silence zones. Five sampling locations were selected for the

sampling of noise levels.

Noise levels recorded at each station are computed for Equivalent noise levels. Equivalent noise

level is a single number descriptor for describing time varying noise levels. Location of noise

monitoring station in topo sheet is given in Figure 3.5 Details list of noise monitoring stations

are shown in Table 3.12.


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Figure -3.5

Location of Noise Monitoring Stations


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Table 3.12

Details of Noise Monitoring Stations

S.No. Sample

Code

Name of Village/

Location

Distance from

site (KM)&

Direction

Coordinates

1. NMS-1 Project Site 0KM 30°37'43.00"N

76°18'59.00"E

2. NMS-2 Ambe Majra 2.1KM,N 30°38'48.65"N

76°18'58.77"E

3. NMS-3 Majari Mishri 3.96KM,NW 30°38'57.81"N

76°16'57.34"E

4. NMS-4 Badali 4.21KM,S 30°36'8.86"N

76°17'3.23"E

5. NMS-5 Bhamarsi Buland 7.38KM,S 30°33'42.89"N

76°18'40.53"E

6. NMS-6 Sidhupura 4.97KM,SE 30°35'45.98"N

76°21'8.74"E

7. NMS-7 Chanalo 3.1 KM,E 30°37'48.00"N

76°20'54.66"E

8. NMS-8 Talanian 7.80KM,NE 30°40'3.44"N

76°23'1.12"E


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Details results of noise levels are shown in Table 3.13. Noise levels in the study area vary from

50.2 dB (A) to 60.5 dB (A) in day time and 34.9 dB (A) to 56.8 dB (A). The highest levels were

observed at Project Site. Ambient air standards in respect of noise are given in Table 3.14.

Table 3.13

Noise Level Results Leq dB (A) in and Around Project Area

Sr. No. Location No. Day Time (Hourly

Equivalent)

Night Time (Hourly

Equivalent)

1. Project Site 60.5 56.8

2. Ambe Majra 51.3 37.2

3. Majari Mishri 52.6 38.8

4. Badali 52.3 41.1

5. Bhamarsi Buland 53.7 41.6

6. Sidhupura 50.2 34.9

7. Chanalo 52.6 40.3

8. Talanian 53.7 42.9

Table 3.14

Noise Standards (Source-CPCB)

Area Code Category of Area Noise dB(A) Leq

Day Time (6.0am-10pm) Night Time (10.0pm-6.0am)

A Industrial Area 75 70

B Commercial Area 65 55

C Residential Area 55 45

D Silence Zone 50 40


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3.7 Soil Quality

3.7.1 Physical characteristics

Soil is generally considered as the upper layer of the earth that is dug or ploughed, especially the

loose material in which plants grow. It is generally unconsolidated material composed of soil

particles produced by disintegration of rocks. The void spaces between the particles may contain

Air, Water or both.

Physical characteristics of soil influence its use and behavior towards plants growth. The plant

support, root penetration, drainage, aeration, retention of moisture & plant nutrients is linked

with the physical condition of soils. Normally following physical parameters are important for

determining the quality of soil:-

(i) Texture

(ii) Porosity

(iii) Bulk density

(i) Texture:-

On the basis of texture the study area may be classified as loamy sand, sandy loam and

silty loam.

(ii) Porosity:-

Volume of soil mass that is not occupied by soil particles and usually occupied by air &

water are known as pore space. The plant roots grow & exist in the pore spaces. Porosity,

therefore, refers to that percentage of soil volume which is occupied by pore spaces.

(iii) Bulk Density:-

The bulk density weight of a unit of volume of soil inclusive of pore spaces is called bulk

density. Generally the soil with low bulk density has favorable physical conditions.

3.7.2 Chemical characteristics

Locations of soil monitoring stations are given in Figure 3.6. List of soil monitoring station are

given in Table 3.15. Chemical characteristics of soil observed in the study area are given in

Table 3.16.


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Project Site

Tokhan majra

Figure -3.6

Location of Soil Monitoring Stations


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Table 3.15

Details list of Soil Quality Monitoring Stations

S.No. Sample

Code

Name of Village/

Location

Distance from

site (KM)&

Direction

Coordinates

1. SMS-1 Project Site 0KM 30°37'43.00"N

76°18'59.00"E

2. SMS-2 Tokhan Majra 5.63 KM,SE 30°36'55.47"N

76°21'44.01"E


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Table –3.16

Result of Soil Samples (% W/W except pH),

S.No. Parameter Monitoring Stations

Project Site, S-1 Tokhan Majra, S-2

1

Texture (%) Sandy Loam Sandy loam

Sand (%) 67.8 62.4

Silt (%) 16.3 18.2

Clay (%) 15.9 19.4

2 pH 7.7 7.68

3 Electrical Conductivity (1:2)

umhos/cm 372 410

4 Cation exchange capacity

meq/100gm 14.8 20.6

5 Exchangeable Potassium

Mg/kg 54.6 58.2

6 Exchangeable Sodium

mg/kg 140 184

7 Exchangeable Calcium

mg/kg 2862 3026

8 Exchangeable Magnesium

mg/kg 344 310

9 Sodium Absorption Ratio

0.6 1.04

10 Water Holding Capacity

% 25.4 28.2

11 Total kjehdahl Nitrogen

(%) 0.06 0.045

12 Permeability

(cm/hr) 2.5 1.8

13 Organic Matter

(%) 0.4 0.32

3.7.3 Conclusion

• The observed texture of soil is mostly ‘sandy loam’ in the study area.

• pH of the soil quality ranged from 7.68-7.7, indicating that the soil is ‘Neutral’ in nature.


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• The Electrical Conductivity was observed at project site is 372 umhos/cm and at village

Tokhan Majra is 410umhos/cm.

• Total kjehdahl Nitrogen ranged between 0.06% at project site and 0.045 at village

Tarkhan majra.

• Phosphorus in the soil range between 42.6 – 47.9 kg/ha. Maximum was observed to be in

Karuvattucheri (S4) and minimum was observed at the Periyanattam (S2).

• Potassium percentage in the soil range in between 54.6mg/kg and 58.2mg/kg.

3.8 Topography

District Fatehgarh Sahib is surrounded by districts of Ludhiana and Ropar in the north, Patiala in

the south, Ropar and Patiala in the east, Ludhiana and Sangrur in the West. It is situated between

30° - 37’ – 43”north latitudes and 76° - 14’ - 59” east longitudes.

The landform of the project site is a plain land with average elevation of about 264 m. The land

environment is described by landuse / landcover of the study area within 10 km radius and soil

environment of the study area within 5 km radius.

3.8.1 Hydrogeology

At present no major river crosses through this district, but there are evidences that Satluj used to

flow through this area; which has changed its course. It is generally thought that Satluj and

Yamuna river at one stage were tributaries of Ghaggar River. With a slight uplift of Yamuna-

Satluj divide, the two rivers shifted to west and east respectively leaving Ghaggar as misfit river.

Thus, this event led to shifting of river course of Satluj and at one time it crossed through area

covered by present Fatehgarh Sahib district. There are some seasonal streams crossing through

district territory.

Patialawali Nadi.- It is also called Patiali ki Rao Choe and runs through southeastern part of the

district. This stream originates in Shiwalik Hills. After traversing through Kharar tahsil of

Rupnagar District and part of Patiala District enters the district from southeast and drains the

southwest part of district. It ultimately joins Ghaggar River after flowing for some distance in

Patiala District.

Sirhind Choe.- This is another major seasonal stream originating near Sirhind town from rain

waters of the area. A seasonal stream Jainti Devi Ki Rao, which terminates in this area may be

one of the factors behind its origin. The Sirhind Choe flows through northwestern part of the

district and then crossing through Nabha tahsil of Patiala District enters the Sangrur District near


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Chhintawala. Henceforth its name is Sunamwala Choe. In Fatehgarh Sahib District its name is

Sirhind Choe.

Canals.- Bhakra Main Line which is pucca canal crosses through the district and is the source of

irrigation. It first flows in southeast & northwest direction and bifurcates into two branches i.e.

the other branch, runs parallel to the G.T. Road. Many distributaries of the Bhakra Canal have

been constructed in the district. The canal irrigation has played a catalytic role for development

of agriculture in a fertile alluvial plain. In addition to Bhakra Main Line, Sirhind Canal also

serves part of the district.

The traditional well irrigation has been replaced by tube-well irrigation run by either diesel

engines or electricity.

3.9 Land Use Land Cover of the study area:

The study area comprises of agricultural and of about 15278.96 Ha. (55.83%) and fallow land of

about 7404.57 Ha (27.05 %) approximately. Settlement in the study area covers an area of

3805.25 Ha (13.90%) approximately. The land cover pattern and the respective coverage are

given in Table: 3.17 and LULC map is given at Figure 3.7.

Table 3.17

Land Use/Land Cover Area Statistics

S. No. Type of land use Area(Hectare) Area (%age)

1 Water body 220.24 0.80

2 Settlement 3805.25 13.90

3 Fallow land 7404.57 27.05

4 Barren land 656.19 2.39

5 Agriculture land 15278.96 55.83

Total 27365.21 100


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Figure -3.7 Land use Land cover Map


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3.10 Biological Environment

A natural ecosystem is a structural and functional unit of nature. It has different biological and

physical components, which are interrelated to each other and survive by interdependence. An

ecosystem has self sustaining ability and controls the number of organisms at any level by

cybernetic rules. The basic purpose to explore the biological environment under Environmental

Impact Assessment (EIA) is to assist the decision making process and to ensure that the project

options under consideration are environmental-friendly. An ecological survey of the study area

was conducted, particularly with reference to listing of species and assessment of the existing

baseline ecological conditions in the study area. The main objectives of the ecological survey

were aimed at assessing the existing flora and fauna components in the study area, to understand

the possible impacts on the biological environment caused by the proposed project activities, and

to formulate if necessary the appropriate mitigation/preventive measures for such impacts. Data

has been collected through secondary sources and by site visits.

The present study was carried out in two separate headings for floral and faunal community. The

aspects to be covered in the study for the project are given in Table 3.18.

Table-3.18

Aspect to be covered in the study Area

Aspect of Environment Impacts

A. Terrestrial Ecology Impacts on terrestrial flora and fauna

Impacts on Rare-Endangered-Threatened (RET) wildlife

Impacts on socially/economically/genetically/biologically

important species

B. Aquatic Ecology Impacts on aquatic fauna/flora

Impacts on spawning and breeding grounds for aquatic

species

The information presented in this Chapter has been collected through field studies, consultation

with various government departments and collation of available literature with various

institutions and organizations. The summary of data collected from these sources as a part of the

EIA study is outlined in Table 3.19.


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Table-3.19

Summary of Data Collected from various sources

Aspect Mode of data

collection

Parameters

Monitored

Frequency Source(s)

Terrestrial

Ecology

Primary field

survey and

secondary

literature survey

Floral and Faunal

Diversity and

Their Importance

One

Season

(Winter)

Field studies,

Forest

Department and

literature review

Aquatic Ecology Primary field

survey and

secondary

literature survey

Diversity of

Species and Their

Importance

One

Season

(Winter)

Field studies,

Forest

Department and

literature review

With the change in environmental conditions, the vegetation cover as well as animals reflects

several changes in its structure, density and composition. The present study was carried out

separately for floral and faunal community respectively.

Flora:

The study area was divided into two zones as given below;

i) Core Zone: within the project area.

ii) Buffer Zone: (A) 100 m radius around the project site.

(B) 10 km radius around the project site.

i) Core Zone: The core zone or the campus area of the project has the following species of plant

life: Indian lilac tree (Melia azadirachta), Mango (Mangifera indica), Indian mast tree

(Polyalthia longifolia) and Oleander (Nerium oleander).

ii) Buffer Zone:

In 100 m radius around the project area:

The list of plants recorded in Buffer Zone (100 m Radius) is given in Table 3.13(a).The

vegetative community of the area is mainly under open scrub forest and because of urbanization

area is usually surrounded with planted varieties. The dominant species are Neem (Azadirachta

indica), Gulmohar (Delonix regia), Safeda (Eucalyptus globulus), Carrot grass (Parthenium

hysterophorus), Indian lilac tree (Melia azadirachta), Mango (Mangifera indica), Indian mast

tree (Polyalthia longifolia), Bathua (Chenopodium sp.), Indian devil tree (Alstonia scholaris) and

Oleander (Nerium oleander). etc. The prominent grass is Cynodon dactylon. No threatened, rare,


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endangered or endemic species were observed during the survey in this Buffer Zone (100 m

radius around the project area).

In 10k m radius around the project area:

The main species of trees found in these areas are Kikar (Acacia nilotica), Neem (Azardirachta

Indica), Khejri (Prosopis juliflora), Arjun (Terminalia arjuna), Peepal (Ficus religiosa) and

Bargad (Ficus bengalensis). Among the species which have been introduced recently include

Mango, Khair, Safed siris, Kala siris, Amaltas, Jamun, Arjun Bahera and Zizyphus which are

commonly grown in the area.

Fauna:

Prolific wild life is not observed in the study area as there is no thick forest/vegetation cover to

support such species.

Mammals (Mammalia): Nilgai, Wild Boar, Jungle cat, Jackal, Mongoose, Palm squirrel, Hares,

Rats, Mice, Rhesus Macaque, Flying fox, Fruit bats, Porcupine etc. are also present in the area.

Birds (Aves): Common myna, Jungle babbler, House crow, Rock pigeon, Red-wattled lapwing,

Red-vented bulbul, House sparrow, Long-tailed shrike, Common prinia and Tailorbird.

Reptilea (Lizards, Snakes, Turtles, etc.): Garden lizard, Northern house gecko, Monitor lizard,

Spectacled cobra, Rat Snake, Black krait and Wolf snake.

Pises (Fishes): The area is devoid of major water-bodies, thus may not support a considerable

fish-diversity.

Impacts on biological environment:

Already being a heavily industrialized zone, the project area and its buffer as demarcated, has

little value in terms of terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity and their conservation. The faunal and

floral diversity observed during the field survey does not claim considerable attention as most of

the species observed are common throughout the region and no RET species or endemic species

were present. The area also does not possess the capacity to support such ecologically important

species and their conservation. The impact of the project activities thus is understood to be

negligible on the biological environment which is already disturbed and diminished because of

previous industrial activities. As a measure to minimize the prevailing and forthcoming

environmental impacts due to industrial pollution and activities, it is advisable to increase green

areas through plantations in the available lands so that the local faunal and floral biodiversity

may increase.


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3.11 Socio-Economic Environment

Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (SEIA) refers to the systematic analysis of various social

and economic characteristics of the human beings living in the geographical / study area around

the proposed project location. SEIA is carried out separately but concurrently with Environment

Impact Assessment (EIA) study. The SEIA focuses on the likely effects of the project on social

and economic well-being of the community. The impact(s) may be direct or indirect, positive or

negative. In this section of the EIA Report an attempt has been made to assess the composite

Socio-Economic Impact of the project.

3.11.1 Scope

The Scope of the study is as follows:

a) Collection of baseline data of the study area.

b) Collation of data, analyses and generation of tables.

c) Comprehension of socio-economic status of the people living in the study area.

d) Identification and inventory of probable impacts of the project on social and economic aspects

in the study area.

e) Assessment of the probable impacts of the project on the people living in the study area.

f) Facilitation of sustainability of positive impact by recommending community development

initiatives in the study area.

g) Suggestion of mitigation measures in case of adverse impact.

3.11.1 Methodology

The methodology adopted in the assessment of socio-economic condition is as given below;

• Evaluation of the parameters defining the socio-economic conditions of the population.

• Analysis of the identification of social attributes like population distribution, sex ratio,

occupational structure, available public utilities, etc., through literatures like district

census hand book.

• Public opinion for the future development in the study area.

Sociological aspects include human settlements, demographic and socio-economic aspects and

infrastructural facilities available in the study area. The economic aspects include agriculture,

industry and occupational structure of workers. The socio-economic profile of the study area is

given below;


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Large scale Industrial development has taken place in and around Mandi Gobindgarh. The socio-

economic profile has been studied through random sample primary surveys and secondary data.

The significant demographic and socio economic statistics of the district are summarized and

given in Table- 3.20 & 3.21.

Table- 3.20 Summary of Key Demographic Statistics

PARTICULARS PUNJAB DIST. FATEHGARH SAHIB

Male Population 1,46,34,819 3,20,603

Female Population 1,30,69,417 2,79,211

Total Population 2,77,04,236 5,99,814

Sex Ratio 893/1000 886

Density of Population/Km2 550 508

Literacy Rate: Total 76.68 % 80.30%

Male 81.48% 84.50%

Female 71.34% 75.50%

Ref: Census of India 2011.

Table- 3.21 Occupational Structure in the District

Occupation 2011 Percentage in the District

Agriculture Labour 24,404 11.8 %

Cultivators 45,565 22.0 %

House Hold Industry 4,540 2.2 %

Others covering:

Transport and

Communication

Trade & commerce

Govt. Services

Construction

Industry

1,31,630 64 %

Total 2,06,139 100%

Source: Census of India 2011

3.12 Traffic Study

Urban transport is regarded as the single-most important component instrumental in

shaping the development of cities and towns and urban living. While urban areas are

termed as engines of economic growth, urban transport can be viewed as the wheels of that

engine. Transportation is critical for the economic growth of the cities. Urban transport

policy directly influences city efficiency and the welfare of the city- dwellers. It also

contributes to alleviating poverty. Furthermore, there are strong linkages between urban


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development, transportation, energy and environment

Traffic & transportation is an inseparable and vital constituent of communication system

which in the modern context is undoubtedly an indispensable link in all walks of life

comprising of roadways, railway, airways, waterways, post & telegraph, telephones, radio,

t.v. etc. It plays a prominent and meaningful role in stimulating the economic development

of an area as well as influences its cultural life.

The phenomenal increase in the number of motor vehicles has resulted in considerable

traffic congestion and air pollution especially on national highways

Gobindgarh town strategically located on N.H. 1 has developed historically without

rules/regulation as an industrial hub on Ambala-Ludhiana G.T. Road (N.H. No. 1) along

with parallel running Delhi-Ludhiana Railway line, deriving thereby strong and due

impetus/advantage due to this strategic location. Thus, the characteristic development has

been central corridor dominated with further trends of development emerging along

offshoots like Gobindgarh-Amloh-Nabha-Bhawanigarh S.R No. 33 and Amloh-Khanna

roads. The growth of town has largely been haphazard/ unplanned as a result of which road

network within town does not follow any well-defined hierarchy and it is predominantly

need based. With approximately only 15 to 18% area of the town under roads & streets, the

road network is incapable of catering to the ever-rising traffic demand of the city.

Gobindgarh town being an important and renowned industrial town which is fast emerging

as an educational/institutional hub resulting in large volumes of mixed traffic conditions

due to which already pathetic/chaotic traffic & transport network has further deteriorated

resulting in enormous suffering to the road-users.

In this project there will be requirement of 3-4 trucks, so it will not have much impact on

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Hours

2- Wheelers

( Motorcycle +

Cycles+ Animal

Carts)

3 Wheelers

( Autos+

Rickshaws)

Medium Vehicles

( Cars+ Jeeps+

LMVs)

Heavy Vehicles ( Bus +Tractor

Trolley +

Dumpers+ Cement

Mixers)

Total

No.s @0.75

PCU No.s

@1.0

PCU No.s

@2.0

PCU No.s

@3.7

PCU No.s

PCU’s /

Hr

07.00-

08.00

32 24 12 15 10 20 5 18.5 62 77.5

08.00-

09.00

64 48 30 30 40 80 10 37 144 195

09.00-

10.00

83 62.25 40 40 50 100 12 44.4 185 246.65

10:00-

11:00

70 52.5 25 25 30 60 13 48.1 138 185.6

11:00-

12:00

63 47.25 35 35 25 50 10 37 133 169.2

12:00-

13:00

34 25.5 20 20 30 40 6 22.2 80 107.7

13:00-

14:00

40 30 15 15 15 30 2 7.4 72 82.4

14:00-

15:00

32 24 22 22 16 32 3 11.1 73 89.1

15:00-

16:00

24 18 23 23 30 60 10 37 87 138

16:00-

17:00

74 55.5 35 35 65 130 12 44.4 186 264.9

17:00-

18:00

84 63 45 45 40 80 7 25.9 176 213.9

18:00-

19:00

65 48.73 30 30 20 40 6 22.2 121 140.93

19:00-

20:00

42 31.5 21 21 15 30 15 55.5 93 138.0

20:00-

21:00

31 23.25 15 15 10 20 17 62.9 73 121.15

21:00-

22:00

20 15 10 10 7 14 20 74 57 113

Worst case Baseline PCU /hr 264.9

Total width of the Road in meters (Arterial Roads) 6

Carrying capacity of the road (the road is 2 lane 1 way road)

As per IRC:106-1990 (PCU’s per hour)

1900

The vehicular traffic is presently predominantly due to two wheelers followed by three

wheelers. The traffic due to four wheelers and buses are minimal.


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CHAPTER-4

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS &

MITIGATION MEASURES

4.0 IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS

Identification and prediction of impacts is the most important component in the environmental

impact assessment studies. The environmental impacts can be categorized as either primary or

secondary. Primary impacts are those, which are attributed directly due to the project and

secondary impacts are those, which are indirectly induced. The environmental impacts have been

assessed assuming that the pollution due to the existing activities in the area where the project

site has been identified and covered under the present environmental scenario established by the

monitored baseline data. During expansion phase of proposed expansion activities various

impacts on environmental parameter will be studied to estimate the impacts on environment and

apply mitigation measures. Several scientific techniques and methodologies are available to

predict impacts of proposed expansion activities on physical, ecological and socio-economic

environments. Such predictions are superimposed over the baseline (Pre-project) status of

environmental quality to derive the ultimate (Post-project) scenario of environmental conditions.

4.1 IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES

This chapter presents identification of impacts and appraisal of various impacts due to the

proposed project on the surroundings and mitigation measures proposed to minimize the adverse

impacts. Generally, the environmental impacts can be categorized as either primary or

secondary. Primary impacts are those, which are attributed directly by the project, secondary

impacts are those, which are indirectly induced and typically include the associated investment

and changed pattern of social and economic activities by the proposed activities. The impacts

have been studied for the proposed expansion project, assuming that the pollution due to the

existing surrounding activities has already been covered under baseline environmental

monitoring and continue to remain same during the operation of the project.


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4.2 IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

This includes the activities related to leveling of site, construction of sheds, additional buildings,

sanitation facilities for steel melting plant and other related structures and installation of

equipment.

4.2.1 Land use and Soil Quality

• Impact on Land Use

It is small scale industry. The existing plant has an area of 0.885 ha which was categorized under

Industrial Land use Zone and open area. The areas needed for the expansion will be utilized from

the existing open space area of the existing industrial premise. The expansion works include

installation of new furnaces and pollution control equipment. Small construction works will be

carried out for this expansion activity but it won’t require demolition works or clearing of

trees/shrubs. Existing land will be sufficient for the proposed expansion. The open space alone in

the industrial premise will be utilized for greenbelt development and the road area is left

undisturbed. The road area shall be sufficient for the transportation of vehicles after the proposed

expansion. The green belt development of plant will be 0.29 ha (33%) with popular native

species to effectively mitigate the air and fugitive emissions.

• Impact on Soil Quality

The soil at the plant site predominantly consists of sandy loam. No blasting is envisaged for

either leveling or during foundation work since the site is plain. In the proposed expansion, only

small construction activities will be carried out which doesn’t pose a degradation/ loss of topsoil.

The existing roads will be sufficient for transportation. Apart from much localized construction

impacts at the plant site, no significant adverse impact on soil in the surrounding area is

anticipated.

• Mitigation Measures

The following mitigation measures shall be adopted for soil and land environment:

• After completion of the construction phase, the surplus earth shall be utilized to fill up the

low lying areas within the premises.

• There is no envisagement of non-hazardous and hazardous demolition waste. If we found

to occur it shall be given to hazardous waste recyclers.

• Greenbelt development and related activities shall be taken up during construction phase

itself, so that plantation will grow to adequate height by the time of plant commissioning.


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Thus, greenbelt will be effective in containing the fugitive emissions during operation, if

any.

• Plantation outside the plant premises, in the nearby villages shall be encouraged by

supplying free saplings to the villagers.

4.2.2 Air Quality

• Impact on Air Quality

• During the proposed expansion (construction phase), suspended particulate matter will be

the main pollutant, which would be generating from the site development activities and

vehicular movement on the road. Further, concentration of NOx and CO may also

slightly increase due to increased vehicular traffic movement. However, the increase in

ambient concentrations of air quality will be negligible. As most of the construction

equipment will be mobile, the emissions are likely to be fugitive. The dust generated will

also be fugitive in nature, which can be controlled by sprinkling of water. The impacts

will be localized in nature and the areas outside the project boundary are not likely to

have any major adverse impact with respect to ambient air quality.

• Air Pollution Control Measures

There will be no leveling operations required as the entire plant site is already leveled.

Hence, no significant excavation of the area is needed. However, during dry weather

conditions, it is necessary to control the dust generated by excavation and transportation

activities. This will be achieved by regular water sprinkling. Ambient air quality levels of

SO2 and NOx don’t change much as there will not be any operation of construction

machinery such as bulldozers, pay loaders, trucks etc. However, these levels are expected

to be insignificant since these machines will be operated intermittently. More over most

of the items are movable.

Hence, there will not be any concentration of emissions at any single point. It shall be

ensured that both gasoline and diesel powered construction vehicles are properly

maintained to minimize smoke in the exhaust emissions.


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4.2.3 Water Resources and Quality

• Impact on Water Resources and Quality

Water requirement in the proposed expansion (Construction phase) is estimated about 1-

2 KLD, which will be sourced from ground water through existing tube well. The

domestic wastewater generation from the units shall be treated through septic tank.

Hence, there will not be any significant impact on the water due to discharge of sanitary

treated wastewater.

• Water Quality Mitigation Measures

The earthwork (cutting and filling) will be avoided during rainy season and will be

completed during summer season.

Soil binding and fast growing vegetation will be grown within the plant premises to arrest

the soil erosion. Existing toilets will be used during the construction activities as the

domestic waste will be treated in existing septic tank.

4.2.4 Noise Environment

• Impact due to Noise Levels

The major sources of noise during the expansion (construction phase) are vehicular traffic,

construction equipment like dozers, scrapers, concrete mixers, cranes, pumps,

compressors, pneumatic tools, saws, vibrators etc. The operation of these equipments will

generate noise ranging between 85-90 dB (A) near the source at 1-m distance. These

noises will be generated within the plant boundary and will be transient in nature.

• Noise Levels Mitigation

Equipments will be maintained appropriately to keep the noise level within 85- dB(A).

Wherever possible, equipment will be provided with silencers and mufflers. Construction

activities will be restricted to day time only. Greenbelt will be developed from

construction stage. Further, workers working in high noise areas will be provided with

necessary protective devices e.g. ear-plug, ear-muffs etc.

4.2.5 Ecology

The ecology of the area doesn’t have much impact due to the proposed expansion. The expansion

activities will be carried out in the existing plant premise itself. In addition, the topographical


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map shows that the surroundings of the plant area are mostly industrial lands. Therefore, it is

envisaged that the construction activities doesn’t make a significant impact on biotic and abiotic

environment.

4.2.6 Storage of Hazardous Materials

During the construction phase, the hazardous materials used during proposed expansion

(construction phase) may include petrol, diesel, welding gas and paints. These materials shall be

stored and handled carefully under applicable safety guidelines.

4.3 IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES DURING OPERATIONAL PHASE

The envisaged operation that will impact the environment would be the production activities of

the manufacturing plant. Activities related to the operational phase will have varying impacts on

the following attributes:

• Land use;

• Soil;

• Topography and climate;

• Air quality;

• Water resources and quality;

• Noise levels;

• Ecology; and

• Demography and socio-economics.

4.3.1 Land use

No significant change in land use was observed in the plant site. The area needed for the

proposed expansion is utilized from open space. The expansion works include installation

of new tunnel furnaces and pollution control equipments. The expansion activity doesn’t

require any clearing of trees/shrubs. The existing plant features the good infrastructure

development and there won’t be construction of additional buildings hence, any

additional impact on land use is insignificant.


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4.3.2 Soil Quality

There will be no impact on the soil due to the proposed project. The solid wastes

generated from the plant include the municipal solid wastes and industrial wastes.

Municipal solid wastes are collected by municipal solid waste collection facility.

Industrial wastes are segregated and managed properly. The hazardous wastes generated

from the plant will be provided to Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) Dera

Bassi Punjab.

The slag & mill scale produced by the Induction furnace will be re-use in the tunnel

furnace. Hazardous waste such as APCD ash/residue will be given to TSDF. Further, the

existing and proposed green belt with diversified species not only increases the soil

fertility, productivity but also works as pollution sinks and controls soil erosion. Hence,

the likely impact on the soil characteristics due to the existing plant operation and the

proposed expansion is insignificant.

4.3.3 Topography and Climate

The plant site is located on a flat terrain and no topographical changes are expected due

to the proposed project. There will not be any cutting and filling required for the

proposed expansion. Only structures such as industrial buildings and associated facilities

will be constructed. Similarly, micro or macro climatic changes including thermal

imbalances are not envisaged since the maximum flue gas temperature will be about

<100°C. It can be concluded that the project as a whole is not likely to have any adverse

impacts on the topography and climate during its operation.

4.3.4 Air Quality

Being a steel melting plant, the major source of air pollution is from melting machineries

like induction furnace and Tunnel furnace. The furnaces generate pollutants like

Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Oxides of Nitrogen

(NOx). The sources of air pollution in the process have been identified and quantified.

4.3.4.1 Impact on Air Quality

Being a steel melting plant, the major source of air pollution is from melting machineries

like induction furnace. The furnaces generate pollutants like Particulate Matter (PM),



Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx). The sources of air pollution in the

process have been identified and quantified.

Air Pollution Impact Prediction through Modeling

• Aermod Cloud

AERMOD is an air dispersion-modeling package, which seamlessly incorporates the

popular USEPA Models, ISCST3, ISC-PRIME and AERMOD into one interface without

any modifications to the models. These models are used extensively to assess pollution

concentration and deposition from a wide variety of sources.

• Aermod Model

The AMS/EPA REGULATORY MODEL (AERMOD) was specially designed to support

the Environmental Regulatory Modeling Programs. AERMOD is a regulatory steady –

state modeling system with three separate components;

• AERMOD (AERMIC Dispersion Model);

• AERMAP (AERMOD Terrain Preprocessor);

and

• AERMET (AERMOD) Meteorological Preprocessor.

The AERMOD model includes a wide range of options for modeling air quality impacts

of pollution sources, making it popular choice among the modeling community for a

variety of applications. AERMOD requires two types of meteorological data files, a file

containing surface scalar parameters and a file containing vertical profiles. These two

files are provided by AERMET meteorological preprocessor program.

o PRIME building downwash algorithms based on the ISC – PRIME model

have been added to the AERMOD model;

o Use of arrays for data storage;

o Incorporation of EVENT processing for analyzing short-term source

culpability;

o Explicit treatment of multiple – year meteorological data files and the annual

average; and

▪ Options to specify emissions that vary by season, hour-of-day and day-of-

week.



Deposition algorithms have been implemented in the AERMOD model – results can be

output for concentration, total deposition flux, dry deposition flux, and / or wet deposition

flux. The model contains algorithms for modeling the effects of settling and removal of

large articulates and for modeling the effects of precipitation scavenging for gases or

particulates.

• Aermet

In order to conduct a refined air dispersion modeling project using the AERMOD short

term air quality dispersion model, it is necessary to process the meteorological data

representative of the study area being modeled. The collected meteorological data is not

always in the format supported by the model; therefore the meteorological data needs to

be pre-processed using AERMET program.

The AERMET program is a meteorological preprocessor, which prepares hourly surface

data and upper air data for use in the AERMOD air quality dispersion model. AERMET

is designed to allow future enhancements to process other types of data and to compute

boundary layer parameters with different algorithms. AERMET processes meteorological

data in three stages and from this process two files are generated for use with the

AERMOD model. A surface file of hourly boundary layer parameters estimates a profile

file of multiple-level observations of wind speed, wind direction, temperature and

standard deviation of the fluctuating wind components.

• Application of AERMOD

AERMOD model with the following options has been employed to predict the

cumulative ground level concentrations due to emissions from the proposed activity.

• All terrain dispersion parameters are considered;

• Predictions have been carried out to estimate concentration values over radial

distance of 10 km around the project area;

• Uniform polar receptor network has been considered;

• Emission rates from the sources were considered as constant during the entire

period;

• The ground level concentrations computed without any consideration of decay

coefficient;

• Calm winds recorded during the study period were also taken into consideration;



• 24 hourly mean ground level concentrations were estimated using the entire

meteorological data collected during the study period; and

• The study area is used to represent the graphical output of the GLC’s using the

terrain processor.

• Meteorological Data

• The hourly meteorological data recorded at site is converted to the mean hourly

meteorological data as specified by CPCB and the same has been used in the model.

Hourly mixing heights are taken from the “Atlas of Hourly Mixing Height and

Assimilative Capacity of Atmosphere in India” published by India meteorological

department, 2008, New Delhi. The meteorological data recorded during study period

continuously on wind speed, wind direction, temperature etc., have been processed to

extract the data required for simulation by AERMOD using AERMET.

Dispersion Modeling Results

• The 24 hourly average ground level concentration (GLC) values from proposed project

have been computed for PM10, NOx and SO2 considering topographical featured around

the proposed project and applicable stability classes. The predicted 24 hourly short terms

Maximum Incremental Concentration values for PM10, NOx and SO2 from the proposed

project are given in Table- 4.1. Corresponding isopleths plotted are shown in Figure 4.1

to 4.3 for PM10, SO2, and NOx.

Table-4.1 Predicted 24 hourly short terms Maximum Incremental Concentrations

Pollutants Maximum GLC

in µg/m3

Baseline

concentration in

µg/m3

Baseline Concentration

after project

implementation in µg/m3

Standards

(µg/m3)

PM10 1.20 91.52 92.72 100

SO2 0.10 6.30 6.40 80

NOx 0.10 26.74 26.84 80

Predicted GLC’s of the proposed project

It is predicted that the maximum contribution in GLC’s, with units operation are 1.20,

0.10, 0.10 µg/m3 for PM10, NOx and SO2 respectively.



Fig 4.1: Isopleths showing 24 hourly predicted GLC’s of PM10



Fig 4.2: Isopleths showing 24 hourly predicted GLC’s of NOx



Fig 4.3: Isopleths showing 24 hourly predicted GLC’s of SOx



4.3.4.2 Action plan to control source emissions

Adequate and efficient control measures will be installed in the proposed Tunnel furnaces

to keep the dust emission at a minimum. The ambient air quality levels in the

surroundings are meeting the prescribed standards for the dust emission. Major pollutants

envisaged from the proposed project are Suspended particulate matter. The following

control measures will be adopted in plant to mitigate the SPM levels in ambient air.

• Tunnel Furnace

The Bag filters followed by wet scrubbing system are proposed in the tunnel

furnace to remove dirt, dust particles, NO2 and SO2 gases. The clean air was

dispersed into the stack which has a height of 20.0 m.

4.3.4.3 Action Plan to control fugitive emissions:

Fugitive dust emissions from the proposed expansion would be insignificant as there will

be air pollution due to activities like transport of scraps and due to the movement of

vehicles on the roads. The impact due to fugitive emissions would be insignificant. The

fugitive emissions from the proposed expansion will be controlled through the following

control measures:

• Adopting good housekeeping practice will helps in control of fugitive emission

• Maintaining shop floor and roads in good condition minimizes the chances of

fugitive emission

• The trucks and other vehicles shall be maintained and serviced regularly to reduce

air emissions

• Usage of respiratory protective equipment by all employees to be ensured

• The proposed greenbelt and regular water sprinkling will help reduction in

fugitive emissions

4.3.5 Impact on Water Resources and Water Quality

4.4.5.1 Impact on Water Resources

The water requirement in the plant will be for drinking purpose, cooling the machineries

and scrubber makeup. The water requirement for the existing & proposed expansion

will be 4.5 KLD, which include 2.0KLD for makeup water for cooling purposes and use

in scrubber and 2.5KLD for domestic purposes. The total water requirement will be met



from ground water through existing tube well. However, industry proposes to develop

rainwater-harvesting structures, to reuse rain water for cooling/scrubbing purposes. There

will be no impact of water on environment.

4.3.6 Impact on Noise Levels

Any industry in general consists of several sources of noise in clusters or single. These

clusters / single source may be housed in buildings of different dimensions made of

different materials or installed in open or under sheds. The noise levels at the source will

be in the range of 70-90 dB (A). For computing the noise levels at various distances with

respect to the plant site, noise levels are predicted using a user-friendly model.

The damage risk criteria as enforced by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health

Administration) to reduce hearing loss, stipulates that noise level up-to 90 dB (A) are

acceptable for 8 hour working shift per day. It was observed from the existing plant,

noise levels ranging between 83.0 – 87.5 dB (A) are limited to work zone only. At the

corners of the plant boundary, noise levels will be varying between 56.8 dB (A) to 60.5

dB (A).

The predicted incremental noise levels at a distance of 0.5-km and above from the plant

boundary would be less than 22.0 dB (A). The resultant noise value is 60.5 dB (A). The

plant site is located in the industrial land and moreover the human settlements are at a

distance greater than 1.0 km from the plant site. Hence, impact on general population

would be insignificant.

4.3.7 Impact on Ecology

4.3.7.1 Impacts on Terrestrial Ecology

The baseline flora and fauna has been depicted in Chapter-3. But, there are no

ecologically sensitive areas like Wildlife Sanctuaries within 10-km radius from the plant

and also no migration route to avi-fauna is observed or recorded in study area. Similarly,

as per the forest department, no endangered or rare species of flora and fauna are reported

or observed in the study area. The impact on terrestrial ecology will be due to emission of

pollutants like PM, NOx and SO2. However, the incremental concentrations of these

pollutants are very less and the impacts on the terrestrial ecology will be insignificant.



Development of a thick green belt will reduce the pollution loads in the surroundings

areas and contain the negative impact on forests and terrestrial ecology.

4.3.7.2 Impacts on Aquatic Ecology

Aquatic bodies are not found within the plant site. The proposed expansion does not

create any significant impact is envisaged as the sewage will be treated within the

premise by septic tank and no sewage is discharged outside to the aquatic bodies.

4.3.8 Solid Waste Generation and Mitigation Measures

The quantities of solid waste expected from the process and domestic waste will be

managed in a sound manner. The detail of solid waste generation after expansion is given

below:

S. No. Source QUANTITY(TPD) Management

Existing Proposed

1 Induction Furnace

(Furnace Slag)

8 Nil Will be used for road

making

2 Tunnel Furnace

(Char)

Nil 2 Sold to clay brick

manufacturer or use as

fuel for their kiln

4.3.9 Impact on Socio-Economics

It is obvious to assume that the activities of the proposed production will produce some

improvements in the socio-economic levels in the study area. The anticipated impact of

this project on various aspects is described in the following sections.

4.3.9.1 Impact on Human Settlement

The proposed expansion will be carried out within the existing industrial premise. Hence

no impact on external human settlements is envisaged.

4.3.9.2 Impact on Population Growth

It is small scale industry and will not have any major impact on the population growth, as

the proposed increase in manpower is not major. Hence increase in the population and

related strain on infrastructure of the study area is not envisaged.



4.3.9.3 Impact on Literacy and Educational Facilities

Better literacy rates are possible due to assumed better economic conditions of the

people. Better literacy means better social status and thereby improved life style. This

will be a positive impact due to the proposed project.

4.3.9.4 Impact on Civic Amenities

The positive impacts of plant activities on the civic amenities are substantial. The

construction of new roads in the project area after inception of the proposed plant

expansion will enhance the transportation facilities in the study area. With improved

transportation facilities there is always a scope for development. The communication

facilities have improved with the opening of post and telegraph offices.

4.3.9.5 Impact on Economic Aspects

The impact of industrialization on the economic aspects can be clearly observed. The

proposed plant expansion activities will provide employment to persons of different skills

and trades. The local population is the largest beneficiary among the employees. The

employment has ameliorated the economic conditions of these families directly and has

provided employment to many other families indirectly who are involved in business and

service oriented activities.

4.3.9.6 Impact on Human Settlement

Land for construction components is already under possession of project proponent and

replacement of people or rehabilitation of people is not envisaged. Hence, no impact on

human settlements is envisaged.

4.3.9.7 Impacts on Public Health and Safety

The discharge of waste materials (stack emission, wastewater and solid wastes) from

process operations can have potential impact on public safety and health. The impact

from the discharge of waste products is not expected to be significant since, the adverse

impacts on ambient air, water and soil quality are predicted to be low. It is predicted that

the impacts on public safety will be very low, due to the effective safety system and

safety management available in the plant. Overall, the impact on public safety and health

from the steel melting plant activities are likely to be insignificant.



4.4 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT AND ITS ACTION PLAN

4.4.1 Objective

Implementation of afforestation program is of paramount importance for any industrial

development. In addition to augmenting present vegetation, it will also check soil

erosion, make the ecosystem more complex and functionally more stable, make the

climate more conductive and restore water balance. It can also be employed to bring

areas with special problems under vegetal cover and prevent further land deterioration.

The main objective of the greenbelt is to provide a barrier between the plant and the

surrounding areas. The greenbelt helps to capture the fugitive emissions and to attenuate

the noise generated in the plant apart from improving the aesthetics of the plant site.

Plantation program should be undertaken in all available areas. This should include

plantation in the plant premises, along the internal and external roads, along the

administrative buildings and other open areas near dumping yards. The tree species

selected for greenbelt include the native species.

4.4.2 Present status of Plantation

Extensive plantation has been done under greenbelt development for existing plant. A

total of 150 trees have been planted including barren land development. Greenbelt has

been developed and well maintained along the internal roads, within the plant area. The

list of species planted is given below

About 350 trees of the following species have been proposed:


- Bauhina Veriegata



- Poplar

- Neem

- Ashoka



CHAPTER-5

ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY& SITE)

5.0 Analysis of Alternative Site

M/s Eden Steel Alloys has already established and operating an steel plant since October 2010 at

Village- Mullanpur Kalan, Ambey Majra Road, Tehsil- Sirhind, District- Fatehgarh Sahib,

Punjab for making steel ingots at a capacity of 72 T/day by using an induction furnace (23,760

MTPA). All the units are fully operational and running successfully. Now, the company proposes

to improve viability of the existing project by the addition of 3 Tunnel Furnaces for sponge iron

manufacturing by increasing their production capacity of sponge iron to 54,000 MTPA, along

with Char as an byproduct of capacity 600 MTPA. The proposed expansion of the steel melting

plant is carried out based on the following criteria:

• The land area of 0.885 ha is already under the possession of promoters which is sufficient

to carry out the proposed expansion;

• No forest land is involved;

• No crop land or agricultural field located nearby;

• Nearest habitation (Ambey Majra) is more than 1 km;

• The site has nearby raw material suppliers;

• Located near to waste co-processing industries and disposal centre;

• Accessibility to Mandi Gobindgarh railway line;

• National highway (NH- 44) is 2.0 km from plant site;

• Power connectivity from PSPCL;

• Manpower availability from nearby areas;

• No resettlement and rehabilitation issues; and

• Absence of areas of archeological and historical importance within 15 km radius

Based on the above criterion, proposed expansion has been decided to carryout in same industrial

premise.



5.1 Analysis of Alternative Technology:

The most suitable unit size for the proposed Tunnel furnace for manufacturing of sponge Iron

54000 MTA has been considered by analyzing various major aspects as enumerated below than

other type of furnaces:

• Optimized consistency;

• Maximized productivity;

• Improved product quality;

• Extended fixture life;

• Environmentally sound;

• Reduced energy consumption;

• Reliability and availability;

• Less capital expenditure and maintenance than other furnace;

• Less space requirement than other furnace; and

• Less manpower requirement.

The technology adopted will be more advanced with respect to resource consumption and

environmental sustainability. Hence there is no need for analysis of alternative technology.

5.2 Conclusion and Recommendation:

The overall factors makes to carry out the expansion of steel melting plant in the same industrial

premise using tunnel furnace technology.



CHAPTER-6

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

6.0 Prelude

Assessment of environmental and social impacts arising due to implementation of the proposed

project activities is at the technical heart of EIA process. An equally essential element of this

process is to develop measures to eliminate, offset or reduce impacts to acceptable levels during

implementation and operation of projects. The integration of such measures into project

implementation and operation is supported by clearly defining the environmental requirements

within an Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

M/s. Eden Steel Alloys is the existing unit and already has developed Environmental Monitoring

Program for existing. This will be modified/ upgraded as per requirement after the proposed

expansion.

6.1 Environment Monitoring Program

The Continuous monitoring of Environmental parameters like air, water, noise, soil, and

meteorological data and performance of pollution control facilities and safety measures in the

plant are vital for Environmental management of any industrial project.

Therefore, the company shall create environmental monitoring facilities by the environmental

and safety department to monitor air and water pollutants as per the guideline. Moreover, air,

noise, drinking water, STP and soil shall be monitored by outside agencies authorized by

Pollution Control Board at regular frequencies. This department shall also carry out periodically

check of fire and safety equipment.

6.2 Objective of Monitoring Plan

The basic objective of implementing a monitoring plan on a regular basis is as follows:

• Know the pollution status within the plant and its vicinity Generate data for corrective

action in respect of pollution

• Examine the effect of pollution control system

• Assess the Environmental impacts



6.3 Schedules for Environment Monitoring

As no project can succeed unless it is monitored at regular intervals & results analyzed. Keeping

this requirement in view an elaborate Monitoring programme has been developed for this project.

Regular monitoring of all significant environmental parameters will be carried out to check the

compliance status vis-à-vis the environmental laws and regulations. The objectives of the

monitoring will be as follows:

➢ To verify the results of the Impact Assessment Study with respect to the proposed

projects.

➢ To study the trend of concentrated values of the parameters, which have been

identified as critical and then planning the mitigating measures.

➢ To check and assess the efficacy of pollution control equipment.

➢ To ensure that any additional parameters, other than those identified in the impact,

do not turn critical after the commissioning of proposed project.

A comprehensive Environmental Monitoring Program that has been prepared for the purpose of

implementation in the proposed Industrial unit is given below:

All the above observations will be compiled and documented to serve the following purposes.

➢ Identification of any environmental problems that are occurring in the area.

➢ Initiating or providing solution to those problems through designated channels

and verification of the implementation status.

➢ Controlling activities inside the project, until the environmental problem has

been corrected.

➢ Suitably responding to emergency situations.

To implement the EMP, a structured Environment Management Cell (EMC) interwoven with the

existing management system will be created. EMC will undertake regular monitoring of the

environment and conduct yearly audit of the environmental performance during the construction

of the project. It will also check that the stipulated measures are being satisfactorily implemented

and operated. It shall also co-ordinate with local authorities to see that all environmental

measures are well coordinated.



Environmental Monitoring during Construction Phase:

The environmental monitoring cell of the construction team will be coordinating all the

monitoring programs during the construction phase of the proposed expansion project. The

proposed monitoring schedule during the construction phase of the project is outlined in Table-

6.1

Table- 6.1

Environmental Monitoring Plan for Construction Phase

Source Monitoring Location Parameters to be

Monitored Frequency

Ambient Air Quality

Two locations:

upwind direction

and downwind

direction

PM2.5, PM10.

SO2, NOx and

CO

Twice a year or as per conditions of EC

Ambient Noise Two locations Day & Night

Equivalent Noise

Level

Twice a year or as per

conditions of EC

Groundwater One location As per standards Twice a year or as per conditions of EC

Soil Quality 2 location outside the

project site As per standards Twice a year or as per

conditions of EC

DG Stack

Monitoring

DG sets used during

the construction

Particulate Matter, SO2, NOx

Twice a year or as per conditions of EC

Environmental Monitoring during Operation Phase

The environmental monitoring cell will co-ordinate all the monitoring programs at the industry

and data thus generated will be regularly furnished to the State Regulatory Agencies. The

proposed monitoring schedule during the construction phase of the project is outlined in Table-

6.2



Table-6.2

Environmental Monitoring Plan for Operation Phase

Source Monitoring Location Parameters to

be Monitored Frequency

Furnace

Emissions Stack attached to APCD

PM, SO2, NOx and

CO


conditions of EC or as per

requirement of SPCB

Ambient Air

Quality

At 2 locations (one inside

the project site & one at

boundary of the project

site along predominant

wind direction)

PM10, PM2.5, SO2,

NOx & CO



requirement of SPCB

Ambient Noise

At 2 locations (one inside

the project site & one at

boundary of the project

site)

Day & Night

Equivalent Noise

Level



requirement of SPCB

Occupational Health

Continuous

database

management of

causalities

General Health

aspects Yearly

Environment Management Cell:

The Environment Management Cell shall include:

➢ Representative of Management (Head of Environment Cell)

➢ Process In charge

➢ In charge Maintenance Department

➢ A representative of Environmental Consultants



The cell shall be constituted immediately at the start of the project so that appropriate actions to

protect the Environment are taken from the very beginning. All actions taken by the cell shall be

documented.

6.4 Project Schedule & Cost Estimates

1. Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (time schedule for the project

to be given):- Within one year after receipt of NOC & Environmental Clearance

2. Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project:-Total

Project Cost Is Estimated To Be Around Rs. 3.10 Crores. Details are given in table 6.3

Table 6.3 Expenditure

Cost Item Rs. In Lacs

Land and Site preparation 10.00 (Existing site)

Building & Civil Works 60.00

Plant and Machinery 170.00

Erection and Execution 20.00

Pollution Control Equipments 30.00

Contingencies 20.00

TOTAL 310.00

6.5 Cost toward Environment Protection: - 30.0 lacs

Breakup of cost towards environment protection is given in table 6.4

Table 6.4 Breakup of Cost towards environment protection

S.No Title Capital Cost (Rs. Lakh)

1. Pollution Control during construction stage 1.5

2. Air Pollution Control (Installation of APCD) 16.0

3. Water Pollution Control/ Septic Tank 4.0

4. Noise Pollution Control (Including cost of

Landscaping, Green Belt) 1.5

5. Solid Waste Management 1.5

6. Environment Monitoring and Management 1.0

7. Safety and Risk Management 2.0

8. RWH 1.5

9. Miscellaneous 1.0

Total 30.0



CHAPTER-7

ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.0 Public Consultation

The Public Hearing has been conducted by Punjab Pollution Control Board, Regional office,

Fatehgarh Sahib at 1130 A.M. on 28.03.2017 in connection with application filed by M/s Eden

steel Alloys for obtaining Environment Clearance for addition of sponge iron plant of

(3x60TPD) 54000 MTPA in existing steel Manufacturing unit having capacity 72TPD of steel

ingots at Village- Ambey Majra, Mandi Gobindgarh, Dist. Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. The

following were present to supervise the proceedings:-

1. Sh. A.S. Bhullar,

Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development),

Fatehgarh Sahib.

2. Sh. Rajiv Sharma, Environmental Engineer (Mega)

Punjab Pollution Control Board, Patiala.

3. Sh. Rakesh Kumar,

Environmental Engineer,

Punjab Pollution Control Board,

Regional Office, Fatehgarh Sahib.

Environmental Engineer (Mega), Punjab Pollution Control Board, Patiala

welcomed the Supervising-cum-Presiding Officer and people from adjoining towns/villages,

who came to attend the public hearing of this project for the proposed expansion in the

existing premises located in the revenue estate of Village Mullanpur Kalan, Ambey Majra

Road, Mandi Gobindgarh, District- Fatehgarh Sahib. He informed that an application was filed

by M/s Eden Steel Alloys, Village Mullanpur Kalan, Ambey Majra Road, Mandi Gobindgarh,

District- Fatehgarh Sahib with the MoEF, Govt. of India, New Delhi for getting Environmental

Clearance under EIA notification no. 1533 (E) dated 14.9.2006 to carry out expansion of its

unit for manufacturing of Sponge Iron @ 54,000 MTPA and Char @ 600 MTPA by installing

3 Nos tunnel furnaces (18,000 MTPA each) in addition to the existing induction furnace of 6

TPH capacity for manufacturing of steel ingots @ 23,760 MTPA in the existing premises

located in the revenue estate of Village- Mullanpur Kalan, Ambey Majra Road, Mandi



Gobindgarh, District- Fatehgarh Sahib. After considering the application of the industry, the

MoEF had issued 'Terms of Reference' to the industry for preparation of draft EIA study

report. Now, the industry has submitted draft EIA report to the Punjab Pollution Control Board

for conducting public hearing of the project as per the procedure prescribed in the EIA

Notification dated 14.09.2006. Environmental Engineer (Mega) appraised the public present

there about the requirement of conducting the Public Hearing before deciding the application

filed by the industry for getting the said clearance for carrying out expansion at the said site.

He also brought into the notice of public that a copy of the draft EIA report along with the

Executive Summary of the same submitted by the industry to the Punjab Pollution Control

Board was placed in the office of Deputy Commissioner, Fatehgarh Sahib; Zila Parishad,

Fatehgarh Sahib; General Manager District Industrial Centre, Fatehgarh Sahib; Regional

Office of MoEF&CC at Chandigarh; Environmental Engineer, Regional Office, Punjab

Pollution Control Board, Fatehgarh Sahib for access to the public and other stakeholders. He

further brought out that a notice of public hearing was published in two prominent newspapers

namely, The Hindustan Times and Ajit on 01.03.2017 to make the public aware of the date,

time & venue of the public hearing and about the places/offices, where the public could access

the draft EIA report and its Executive Summary report before the said hearing. Thereafter, he

requested the representative of the project proponent, who is the Environmental Consultant of

industry to elaborate about the main features of the project and the draft EIA study report.

Environmental consultant of the project proponent brought out the details of the

project before the public as under:-

1) PROJECT DESCRIPTION

M/s Eden Steel Alloys located at Village- Mullanpur Kalan, Ambey Majra Road,

Tehsil Sirhind, District Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab is running an integrated steel

plant since October 2010 making steel ingots at a capacity of 72 T/day by using

an induction furnace having capacity 6TPH ( Steel Ingots 23,760 MTPA), with an

investment of Rs. 190 Lacs. Now, the project proponent proposes to add 3 Tunnel

Furnaces for sponge iron manufacturing for a production capacity of sponge iron

54,000 MTPA, along with Char as byproduct of 600 MTPA.



2) Mitigation measures for different Environment parameters

a. Regarding anticipated air pollution & its remedial measures:

During construction stage, water will be sprinkled on the soil to avoid dust

generation, if any. The debris and unused construction malba shall be removed

immediately for recycling, if any, or for land fill. Bag filters shall be provided

to arrest SPM from flue gases to keep it within permissible limits. All vehicles

for service activities at the project site shall be checked for vehicular emission.

The agencies will be asked to keep them within prescribed limits. They will also

be asked to maintain them properly. Before the project comes under operation,

extensive tree plantation shall be resorted to for further improving the air

environment in general and minimize noise levels, if any. One induction furnace

is existing in the plant. Now the company wants to manufacture sponge iron by

installing 3 Tunnel Furnaces. There will be generation of emissions from the

furnaces containing PM/ gases. All these processes are closed circuit, as such

emissions to the atmosphere will be minimum. However, APCD (Bag filters)

will be provided at the exit point to arrest PM. Thus air environment is not likely

to be affected significantly.

b. Regarding anticipated water pollution & its remedial measures:

Water shall be drawn from a tube-well installed in the factory area and distributed

through an Over Head Service Reservoir. This will be a closed system. During

construction, toilet facilities will be provided to labour with septic tank. Finally,

waste water from the toilets shall be treated through Septic Tank. Treated water

will be completely used within the premises for tree plantation, landscaping,

parks & moulds etc. It will not be thrown outside either on land or in any water

body. However, during rainy days the treated water may go to the nearest drain

where it will get diluted further and will go to river through the natural drainage

system of the area. Roof top rain water will be harvested and used for ground

water recharge to minimize effect of withdrawal of water from the underground.



The daily requirement of fresh water after expansion will be about 4.5 KLD.

Domestic treated water will be used for plantation for which species consuming

large amount of water will be planted. Thus water environment is not likely to be

affected. Further, ground water will be balanced through recharge by rain water

harvesting from the roof top to the extent of about 952m3/annum through

recharge wells. Thus pressure on underground water will be reduced. There are

small seasonal streams in the study area, which remain dry during the whole year

except rainy season. Company proposes to draw water from the Underground

source through a tube well which is proposed to be installed in the premises of

the unit. For assessing the quality of water in the study area samples of water

(ground &. surface) were collected and the results of water samples have been

given in the detailed Rapid EIA Report.

c. Soil Environment:

To avoid erosion of the top soil the development is planned in the shortest

possible time and land-clearing activity shall be kept to the absolute minimum by

working at the specific sites one by one where construction is to take place so as

to increase detention and infiltration. Natural waterways/drainage pattern shall be

maintained by providing culverts where needed. The requirements of sand and

aggregates for the construction works will be met through venders. The land use

is thus so planned that there is minimum adverse impact.

d. Regarding anticipated noise pollution & its remedial measures:

During Construction stage “NO HORN” signs will be displayed at prominent

places. The drivers shall be directed not to blow horn unnecessarily. Vehicle

owners will be asked to maintain them in proper condition. During operational

stage noise creating machinery such as Blower, ID Fans etc will be housed in

acoustically sound proof room so as not to disturb the noise level in the area.

e. Regarding anticipated solid waste generation & its remedial measures:



The solid waste generated from the construction activities shall be effectively

recycled within the project. The other solid wastes from the bag filters shall be

dumped in an dumping pit of R.C.C. construction and disposed off in the

designated places. Slag from the furnace received from the manufacturing

process shall be sent to cement plant for further use after removal of metal

portion through magnetic removal. Solid waste from STP shall be used as manure

within the premises.

f. Social Aspects

Employment will be generated, hence improvement of socio-economic aspects of

the area.

2% -5% of the cost of the project will be utilize for the welfare of Village such as

maintenance and proper water supply in schools of nearby Villages will be taken

care by the industry.

3) Budget for Implementation of Environmental Management Plan

S.No Title Capital Cost

Rs. Lacs

1 Pollution Control during construction stage 1.5

Air Pollution Control (Installation of APCD) 16.0

2. Water Pollution Control/ Septic Tank 4.0



4. Solid Waste Management 1.5

5. Environment Monitoring and Management 1.0

6. Safety and Risk Management 2.0

7. RWH 1.5

8. Miscellaneous 1.0

Total 30.0

Thereafter, Environmental Engineer brought into the notice of public

present at the venue of hearing that as per the provisions of EIA notification dated



14.09.2006, as amended time to time, the persons present at the venue may seek any

information or clarifications on the proposed expansion project from the project

promoter. It was also brought into the notice of the persons present there that the

information or clarifications sought by them and reply given by the project proponent

will be recorded in the proceedings of the hearing, which will be sent to the Ministry

of Environment & Forests, New Delhi for further consideration. Accordingly, he

requested the persons present in the hearing to seek information or clarifications on

the project one by one. He also informed that no information / clarifications /

comments / views / suggestions / objections on the project have been received from

the public in writing by the Board, so far.

Thereupon, the detail of the information/ clarifications sought by the

persons present at the venue of hearing and the reply given by the project proponent is

as under:

Sr.

No.

Name &

address of the

person

Detail of query/ statement /

information / clarification sought by

the person present

Reply of the query /

statement / information /

clarification given by the

project proponent

1. Sh. Gurnaib

Singh S/o Sh.

Balwant Singh,

Member

Panchayat,

Mullanpur

Kalan, District

Fatehgarh Sahib.

He expressed his happiness for the

proposed expansion of its existing unit,

but wanted an assurance that there

should be no adverse impact on the

environment including water & air. He

further clarified that there is no High

School in their village but is only a

primary school. He requested that

funds proposed by the project

proponent to be spent on toilets be

allowed to be spent for construction of

room in the primary school building as

toilets already exist.

The project proponent assured

that room in the primary school

building will be built. The

project proponent further

assured that all prescribed

pollution norms will be met.



2. Sh. Gurnit Singh

S/o S. Avtar

Singh, Village

Mullanpur,

District

Fatehgarh Sahib

He requested the ADC, Fatehgarh

Sahib for repair of road of the area as it

is in very bad shape. He further stated

that industrial growth is an axle to the

development of the area, but it should

not be at the cost of public life/

pollution. It also generates

employment.

No reply is necessary from

the industry.

3. Sh. Harjit Singh

S/o Kartar

Singh, r/o

Village

Wazirabad,

District

Fatehgarh Sahib.

Already heavy air pollution in the area

is damaging crops. Industrialist never

implements whatever they say. They do

not have any arrangement for water

pollution control and will not provide

any arrangement for water and air

pollution control.

There is and will be no

wastewater generation

except for domestic

purposes, which is/will be

utilized onto land for

plantation after STP.

Cooling water is re-

circulated.

Then the Environmental Engineer (Mega), Punjab Pollution Control

Board requested the public, that if anyone else want to ask any more question about

the proposed expansion project, he may come forward, but no one came forward.

After that people were asked to raise their hands who are in favour of this

expansion project and most of the people present raised hands in favor of this

project. He then asked the people to raise their hands who are not in favour of the

project and no one present in the public hearing raised his hands in disfavor of the

project. The public hearing was attended by 73 persons.

The public hearing ended with vote of thanks to the chair.

(Rakesh Kumar)

Environmental Engineer,


Regional Office, Fatehgarh Sahib

(Rajiv Sharma)

Environmental Engineer

(Mega)


Patiala.

(A.S. Bhullar)

Additional Deputy Commissioner

Fatehgarh Sahib



7.1 Risk Assessment

7.1.1 General

Industrial accidents result in great personal and financial loss. Managing these accidental risks in

today’s environment is the concern of every industry because the real or perceived incidents can

quickly jeopardize the financial viability of a business. Many facilities involve various

manufacturing processes that have the potential for accidents which may be catastrophic to the

plant, work force and environment or public. The main objective of the risk management study is

to propose a comprehensive but simple approach to carry out risk analysis and conducting

feasibility studies for industries including planning and management of industrial prototype

hazard analysis study in the Indian context.

Risk analysis and risk assessment should provide details on Quantitative Risk Assessment

(QRA) techniques used world over to determine risk posed to people who work inside or live

near hazardous facilities and to aid in preparing effective emergency response plans by

delineating a Disaster Management Plan (DMP) to handle on-site and off-site emergencies.

Hence, QRA is an invaluable method for making informed risk based process safety and

environmental impact planning decisions, as well as being fundamental to any facility-sitting

decision making. QRA whether site specific or risk specific for any plant is complex. It needs

extensive study that involves process understanding, hazard identification, consequence

modelling, probability date, vulnerability model/data, local weather, terrain conditions and local

population data. QRA may be carried out to serve the following objectives:

• Identification of safety areas.

• Identification of hazard sources.

• Generation of accidental release scenarios for escape of hazardous materials from the

facility.

• Identification of vulnerable units with recourse to hazard indices.

• Estimation of damage distances for the accidental release scenarios with recourse to

Maximum Credible Accident (MCA) analysis.

• Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) in order to identify potential failure cases of

significant consequences.

• Estimation of probability of occurrences of hazardous events through fault tree analysis



and computation of reliability of various control paths.

• Assessment of risk on the basis of above evaluation against the risk acceptability criteria

relevant to the situation.

• Risk mitigation measures based on engineering judgment, reliability and risk analysis

approaches.

• Delineation/up-gradation of DMP.

• Safety Reports with external safety report/ occupational safety report.

The Risk Assessment Report may cover the following in terms of the extent of damage with

recourse to MCA analysis and delineation of risk mitigation measures with an approach to DMP

• Hazard identification: Identification of hazardous activities, hazardous materials, past

accident records etc..

• Hazard quantification : Consequence analysis to assess the impacts.

• Risk presentation.

• Risk mitigation measures.

• Disaster Management Plan.

7.1.2 Identification of Hazards

Identification of hazards in the proposed plant is of primary significance in the analysis,

quantification and cost effective control of accidents involving materials and process. A classical

definition of hazard stated that hazard is in fact the characteristics of system /plant/ process that

presents potential for an accident. Hence, all the components of a system/ plant/ process need to

be thoroughly examined to assess their potential for initiating or propagating an unplanned event/

sequence of events, which can be termed as an accident. The following two methods for hazards

identification have been employed in the study :

• Identification of major hazardous units based on Manufacture, Storage and Import of

Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989 of Government of India (GOI Rules, 1989) and

• Identification of hazardous units and segments of plants and storage units based on

relative ranking technique, viz. Fire-Explosion and toxicity Index (FE & TI).

7.1.3 Exposure Limits

The exposure limits for 8 hourly work-zone concentrations will be as per Factories Act and will

be complied with.



7.2 Hazard Assessment & Evaluation

A preliminary hazard analysis shall be carried out to identify major hazards associated with

storages in the facility. This is followed by consequence analysis to quantify these hazards.

Finally the vulnerable zones are plotted for which risk reducing measures are deduced and

implemented.

7.2.1 Frequent Causes of Accidents

• Fire and explosion, explosives, flammable material.

• Struck by falling objects.

• Snapping of cables, ropes, chains & slings.

• Handling heavy objects.

• Electricity (electrocution).

• Poor illumination.

• Falls from height inside industrial units or on the ground.

• Struck by moving objects.

• Slipping on wet surfaces.

• Sharp objects.

• Oxygen deficiency in confined spaces.

• Lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), housekeeping practices Safety signs.

• Hackles, hooks & chains.

• Cranes, winches, hoisting and hauling equipment.

7.2.2 Physical Hazards

• Noise.

• Extreme temperatures.

• Vibration.

7.2.3 Hazardous Substances & Wastes

• Heavy and toxic metals.

• Organo metallic substances.

• Lack of hazard communication (storage, labelling, material safety data sheets).

• Fire-fighting liquids.

• Welding fumes.



• Volatile organic compounds (solvents).

• Inhalation in confined and enclosed spaces.

• Physical hazards.

• Noise.

• Extreme temperatures.

• Vibration Radiation.

• (UV, radioactive materials).

7.2.4 Mechanical Hazards

• Trucks and transport vehicles.

• Scaffolding, fixed and portable ladders.

• Impact by tools, sharp-edged tools.

• Power-driven hand tools, saws, grinders and abrasive cutting wheels.

• Failure of machinery and equipment.

• Poor maintenance of machinery and equipment.

• Lack of safety guards in machines.

• Structural failure.

7.2.5 Ergonomic & Psychosocial Hazards

• Repetitive strain injuries, awkward postures, repetitive & monotonous work,

excessive workload.

• Long working hours, shift work, night work, temporary employment.

• Mental stress, human relations (aggressive behavior, alcohol and drug abuse,

violence).

• Poverty, low wages, minimum age, lack of education and social environment.

7.2.6 General Concerns

• Lack of safety and health training.

• Poor work environment.

• Inadequate housing and sanitation.



• Inadequate accident prevention and inspection.

• Inadequate emergency, first-aid and rescue facilities.

• Lack of medical facilities and social protection.

7.3 Possible Hazards & Risks from Secondary Metallurgical Industries

The various process operations, which are having potentially high risk to human exposure and

which have high levels of attention area identified in Table 7.1.

Table-7.1

Possible Risk

S.No. Plant Area Possible Deviation from

normal operation

Likely Causes Consequences

1 Furnace Re-circulating and cooling

water coming in contact

with the molten iron or

slag.

Leakage of water from

the walls Spurting of

metal/ slag.

Explosion

under extreme

cases.

Presence of Oil & Grease

and other Impurities in raw

materials.

Fire Sudden catches

fire & flames

2 High Power

Transformer

Oil temperature being very

high.

Varying room

Temperatures.

Sudden

flashing

of fire or

bursting.

3 High

Tension

Electrical

Installation

Heavy sparking at the pot

heads and the joints.

Loose joints, cable

cut, burning of fuses,

short circuits etc.

Sparks in the

beginning,

devastating fire

if neglected.

7.4 First Aid Measures

Following first aid measures will be taken:

a. Eye Contact: Rinse eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, including under

lids, to remove all particles. Seek medical attention for abrasions and burns.

b. Skin Contact: Wash with cool water and a pH neutral soap or a milk skin detergent. Seek

medical attention for rash, burns, irritation and dermatitis.

c. Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. Seek medical attention for discomfort or if coughing

or other symptoms.



d. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, have person drink plenty of water. Seek

medical attention.

7.5 Exposure Controls & Personal Protection

7.5.1 Exposure Controls

➢ Control of dust through implementation of good housekeeping and maintenance.

➢ Proper fume and dust extraction system to control fume/dust emission in work zone.

➢ Use of PPE, as appropriate (e.g. masks and respirators).

➢ Use of mobile vacuum cleaning systems to prevent dust buildup on paved areas.

7.5.2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

➢ Respiratory Protection: When the dust level is beyond exposure limits or when dust

causes irritation or discomfort use respirator.

➢ Eye Protection: Wear Safety goggles to avoid dust contact with the eyes. Contact

lenses should not be worn when handling the materials.

➢ Skin Protection: Wear impervious abrasion and alkali resistant gloves, boots, long

sleeved shirt, long pants or other protective clothing to prevent skin contact.

7.5.3 Fire Fighting Facilities

➢ Keeping in view the nature of fire and vulnerability of the equipment and the

premises, following fire protection facilities have been envisaged for the plant.

7.5.4 Hydrant System

➢ Internal hydrants will be provided in all major plant units at suitable locations and in

different levels inside the plant buildings. Internal hydrants will also be provided for

conveyor galleries. Yard hydrants will be provided in the vicinity of each plant unit,

normally along the road to meet the additional requirement of water to extinguish fire.

7.5.5 Portable Fire Extinguishers

➢ All plant units, office buildings, laboratory, welfare buildings, etc. will be provided

with adequate number of portable fire extinguishers to be used as first aid fire

appliances. Sufficient quantities of the following extinguishers will be provided at

strategic locations in the plant.

7.5.6 Other Safety Measures

➢ Safety training to the workers will be given.

➢ PPE will be provided to the workers.



➢ The maintenance and cleaning of bag filters will be carried out regularly.

➢ The dust removal efficiency of bag filters will be check regularly.

➢ Work place environment monitoring will be carried out regularly and records will be

maintained.

➢ Good housekeeping will be implemented in the plant.

➢ First aid box will be provided.

➢ The industry will provide adequate lighting facility inside the plant premises.

➢ General dilution ventilation will be provided to control dust levels below exposure

limits.

➢ Fire extinguishers will be provided to withstand the fire or explosion condition.

➢ Pre-employment and periodical medical examination of workers will be done by

government approved medical practitioners and the details will be recorded as per the

Regulations.

➢ The industry will prepare on-site emergency plan.

➢ In case any emergency, arrangement of ambulance van will be done from nearest

Hospital.

➢ Two main gates will be provided for entry and exit of the workers.

7.5.7 Safety requirement for the BF gas

The following are the safety requirements for the BF gas.

➢ No person is allowed to work in or go to the area where BF gas is present; if the

carbon monoxide content in that area is more than 50 ppm then gas mask is to be

used.

➢ On line monitoring system with alarm for carbon monoxide concentration is to be

provided in the areas around equipment/process handling BF gas. Performance of on-

line monitoring system is to checked once in a month for its proper operation and

records are to be maintained.

➢ Either non sparking tools or grease coated tools are to be used while working on

charged BF gas pipelines and gas handling system.

➢ No person is allowed to work on charged system (where there is possibility of

presence of BF gas) without gas masks.



➢ Proper escape route and scaffolding is to be provided while working on charged BF

gas system at height.

➢ The welding current is not to exceed 100 A while welding on charged BF gas system.

➢ Cutting or welding jobs are not to be allowed on isolated system without analysis and

written clearance of the competent authority. It is to be done only by trained welders

in the presence of a competent gas safety man. A minimum level of 20 % oxygen

shall be ensured.

➢ Proper electrical jumpers are to be provided between flanges and equipments before a

gap is created between them.

➢ Platform and adjoining structures are to be covered with fire resistant clothes while

blanking and de-blanking and the person working is not to be allowed to wear nylon

or other synthetic fabric/garments.

➢ Fire fighting machinery is to be kept in attendance at the place of work in charged BF

gas system.

➢ All jobs within a radius of 40 m which could be a source of fire/ignition are to be

stopped and unauthorized persons are not to be allowed to remain in the area during

the shutting down of the gas system.

➢ Wherever necessary, lighting in enclosed area shall be done with portable spark proof

electric lamp of 24 V or explosion proof fittings.

➢ All pipelines/systems shall be checked for leakage after completion of repair job. The

leakages are to be detected by soap solution and all leakages shall be rectified before

charging the system.

➢ Blanking/de-blanking jobs on gas lines are not to be taken up at the time of extreme

bad weather conditions when the possibility of thundering/lightening exists.

➢ Drain pots and other auxiliaries of gas lines shall be inspected for proper operation at

least once a month and records are to be maintained.

➢ Purging steam/gas is to be used through a detachable hose. Permanent connections

shall be blanked after purging requirements are over.



➢ There must not be any discontinuity in blanking/ de-blanking. Once started it shall be

completed at a stretch.

➢ Testing of leaks of running mains of BF gas is to be done only by soap water.

➢ Persons required to work in gaseous atmosphere shall be trained in first aid and

methods of giving artificial respiration.

➢ Water seal/ valves are to be installed above ground level.

7.6 Disaster Management Plan (DMP)

7.6.1 Disaster

Disaster is an unplanned event that can cause death or significant injuries to employees,

customers or public. It is a catastrophic situation in which suddenly, people are plunged into

helplessness and suffering. As a result, they need protection, clothing, shelter, medical, social

care and other necessities of life.

Disasters can be divided into two main groups, namely, natural and manmade. There can be no

set criteria for assessing the gravity of a disaster, since this depends to a large extent on the

physical, economic and social environment in which it occurs. However, all disasters bring in

similar consequences that call for immediate action, whether at the local, national or

international level for the rescue and relief of the victims.

7.6.2 Objectives of Disaster Management Plan

Disaster Management Plan (DMP) is the process of preparing for mitigating measures,

responding to and recovering from an emergency. The DMP is aimed at ensuring safety of life,

protection of environment, protection of installation, restoration of production and salvage

operations, in this same order of priorities. For effective implementation of the DMP, it should

be widely circulated and personnel training should be provided through rehearsals/ drills.

The DMP should reflect the probable consequences of the undesired event due to deteriorating

conditions or through ‘Knock on’ effects. Further the management should be able to demonstrate

that their assessment of the consequences uses good supporting evidence and is based on

available and reliable information, incident data from internal and external sources, and, if

necessary, the reports of outside agencies.



The objective of the industrial DMP is to make use of the combined resources of the plant and

the outside services to achieve the following:

➢ Effect the rescue and medical treatment of causalities.

➢ Safeguard other people.

➢ Minimize damage to property and the environment.

➢ Initially contain and ultimately bring the incident under control.

➢ Provide authoritative information to the news media.

➢ Secure the safe rehabilitation of affected area.

➢ Preserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent inquiry into the cause and

circumstances of the emergency.

➢ In effect, it is to optimize that the operational efficiency to rescue, rehabilitate and

render medical help and restore normalcy.

7.6.3 Emergency Plan

Emergency planning is primary for the protection of plant personnel and people in nearby areas

and the environment that could be affected by unplanned hazardous events. The emergency may

arise from the leakage, explosion caused by over pressure in equipment, chemical storage and

handling, fire due to combustible material and social disorder.

7.6.4 Furnace Hazard

Furnaces are associated with fire and electrical hazard due to sudden generation of pressure or

temperature that leads to damage, injury and death. Temperature and pressure are closely related,

and when flammable or combustible mixture is present in process equipment that leads to worst

consequences. Thus, an engineering evaluation will be done for worst-case scenario.

7.6.5 Safety Measures

➢ Installation of automatic alarm.

➢ Explosion suppression system with detector technique and suppressant.

➢ Means of shutting off the power and raw material supply.



➢ Standard Operating Practices (SOPs) for starting sequence of furnace should include

along with checkup for exhaust system prior to ignition

➢ Piping, valves and fitting should be metallic and be in accordance with NFPA-30.

(Flammable & combustible liquid code)

7.6.6 Fire & Explosion

Fire consequences can be disastrous, since they involve high voltage current and huge quantities

of raw material with fuel either stored or in dynamic inventory in conveyors or hoppers or in

nearby areas. Toxic releases can affect persons working around.

Preliminary Hazard Analysis has provided a basis for consequence estimation. Estimation can be

made by using various pool fires, tank fire consequence calculations.

During the study of Risk Assessment, the nature of damages is worked out and probability of

occurrence of such hazards is also drawn up. The aim of DMP is to introduce the pragmatic

guidelines for safe storage and warehousing of hazardous/ combustible materials, thus protecting

human health and environment. The following control/ mitigating measures should be adopted :

➢ Eliminate all sources of ignition. However, it is difficult to ascertain.

➢ All the sources of ignition, especially if there are any moving parts.

➢ DCP type extinguishers are recommended.

➢ All emergency and safety related equipment must be frequently and regularly

checked and maintained to ensure that their condition is satisfactory. Records should

be kept of all checks and maintenance carried out on this equipment.

➢ The necessary first aid equipment should include emergency showers and eyewash

facilities.

➢ The firefighting media should be selected according to mode of action and their use in

combating or preventing the spread of fire. It may be water, dry chemical powder,

carbon dioxide and foam.

➢ Extinguishers should be fitted with means to provide visual indications that the unit

has partially or wholly been discharged.



➢ A fire detection alarm and automatically activated CO2

or equal fire suppression

system should be provided in the electrical room.

7.7 On-Site Emergency Plan

On-site emergency is caused by an accident that takes place in a hazardous installation and the

effects are confined to factory premises involving the people working in the factory. Preparation

of On-site Emergency plan is the responsibility of Factory Management. When the consequences

of an emergency situation are restricted essentially within plan boundaries/ premises, it becomes

an on-site emergency. Site - Emergency is under the control of senior offer of the organization

not below the rank of General Manager. Separate cell will be created to handle emergency

occurred due to natural or man–made disasters. Evacuation plan will be prepared. Fire tenders,

ambulance and mobile hospital facilities will be provided to the victims at the shortest time. One

Health Centre equipped with modern technology will be identified which has tied up with

Government district hospital to get services of the various areas.

7.7.1 Emergency Communication

Whoever notices an emergency situation such as fire, growth of fire, leakage etc. should inform

his immediate superior and Emergency control center. The person on duty in the Emergency

Control Centre should appraise the Site Main Controller (SMC).

7.7.2 Emergency Responsibilities

a. Site Controller

On receiving information about emergency, he would rush to Emergency Control Center

(ECC). Declares Emergency and orders for operation of emergency siren. He has to

organize announcement by public address system about the location of emergency. He

would assess which areas are likely to be affected, or need to be evacuated or are to be

alerted.

b. Incident Controller

The incident controller assembles the incident control team, directs operations within the

affected areas, directs the shutting down and evacuation of plant, ensures that all key



personnel help is sought, provides advice and information to the Fire and Security

Officer, coordinates with emergency services at the site.

c. Emergency Coordinator

➢ Rescue, Fire Fighting.

➢ Medical, Mutual Aid, Rehabilitation, Transport and Communication.

➢ Updating emergency plan, organizing mock drills verification of inventory of

emergency facilities and furnishing report to site controller.

➢ Maintains liaison with Civil Administration.

➢ Controls rehabilitation of affected areas on discontinuation of emergency.

➢ Maintains essential services like Diesel Generator, Water, Firewater, Compressed

Air/ Instrument Air, Power Supply for lighting.

➢ Ensures availability of adequate quantities of protective equipment and other

emergency materials & spares.

7.7.3 General Responsibilities of Employees during an Emergency

It becomes more enhanced and pronounced when an emergency warning is raised, the workers, if

they are in-charge of process equipment, should adopt safe and emergency shut down and attend

any prescribed duty as essential employee. If no such responsibility is assigned, he should adopt

a safe course to assembly point and wait for instructions. He should not resort to spread panic.

On the other hand, he must assist emergency personnel towards objectives of DMP.

7.7.4 Emergency Facilities

a. Emergency Control Centre

Emergency Control Centre (ECC) with intercom, telephone, self contained breathing

apparatus, fire suit, hand tools, wind direction indications, public address megaphone,

hand bell, telephone directories, factory layout, site plan, emergency lamp, hazard chart,

emergency shut-down procedures, address with telephone numbers and key personnel,

emergency coordinator, and essential employees.

b. Assembly Point

Number of assembly point depending upon the plant location would be identified wherein

employees who are not directly connected with the disaster management would be

assembled for safety and rescue. Emergency breathing apparatus, minimum facilities like



water, etc. would be organized there. In this project there is two assembly points in

opposite direction.

c. Emergency Power Supply

Plant facilities would be connected to DG and would be placed in auto mode. Thus, water

pumps, plants lighting and emergency control center, administrative building and other

auxiliary services are connected to emergency power supply.

d. Fire Fighting Facilities

First Aid and Fire Fighting equipment suitable for emergency should be maintained in

each and at bulk storage of fuel.

e. Location of Wind Sock

On the top of the administration block / security block / production blocks, wind socks

would be installed to indicate direction of wind for emergency escape.

f. Emergency Medical Facilities

Stretchers, gas masks and general first aid materials for dealing with fire burns etc. Apart

from plant first aid facilities, external facilities would be augmented. Names of medical

personnel, medical facilities in that particular area would be prepared and updated.

g. Emergency Warning

Communication of emergency would be made familiar to the personnel inside the plant

and people outside. An emergency warning system would be established.

h. Emergency Shutdown

There could be more number of persons in the storage area and other areas in the vicinity.

The area would have adequate number of exits, staircases, etc.



i. All Clear Signal

At the end of an emergency, the Site Controller orders for an all clear signal. When it

becomes essential, the Site Controller communicates to the District Emergency

Authority, Police and Fire Service personnel regarding help required or development of

the situation into an Off-Site Emergency.

j. Mutual Aid

Mutual aid in the form of technical personnel, runners, helpers, special protective

equipment, transport vehicles, communication facility, etc., should be sought from the

neighboring industrial management.

k. Mock Drills

Emergency preparedness is an important aspect of planning in Industrial Disaster

Management. Personnel would be trained suitably and prepared mentally as well as

physically in emergency response through carefully planned and simulated procedures.

Similarly, the key personnel and essential personnel should be trained in the operations.

List of Key persons during emergency situation will be mentioned in the Table 7.2

Table-7.2

List of Key persons

S. No. Emergency Coordinator

1 General Manager

2 Manager (Project)

3 Manager(Maintenance)

4 Shift In charge



7.8 Hazardous Chemicals & Associated Hazards

There is no storage of any hazardous chemical in the Industry.

7.9 Off-Site Emergency Plan

Major emergencies like bursting of tankers are classified as offsite emergency and it is not

possible for single factory to handle the situation. The task of preparing the off-Site Emergency

Plan lies with the District Collector. However, the off-site plan could be prepared as a Composite

off-site Emergency Plan with the help of the local district authorities and the nearby industries in

the Industrial Estate.

Off-site emergency plan follows the on-site emergency plan. When the consequences of an

emergency go beyond the plant boundaries, it becomes an off-site emergency.

Off-site emergency is essentially the responsibility of the public administration. However, the

factory management should provide the public administration with the technical information

relating to the nature, quantum and probable consequences on the neighboring population.

The off-site plan in detail should be based on those events, which are most likely to occur, but

other less likely events, which have severe consequence, should also be considered. An early

decision will be required in many cases on the advice to be given to people living within the

range of the accident. The main aspects, which should be included in the emergency plans, are:

a. Organization

Details of command structure, warning systems, implementation procedures, emergency control

centers should be there. Names and appointments of the incident controller, site main controller,

their deputies and other key personnel should be available.

b. Communications

Identification of personnel involved, communication center, call signs, network and list of

telephone numbers.

c. Specialized Knowledge

Knowledge includes details of specialist bodies, firms and people upon whom it may be

necessary to call, for example those with specialized knowledge, laboratories.



d. Chemical Information

Details of the hazardous substances stored or procedure on each site and a summary of the risk

associated with them.

e. Meteorological Information

Arrangements for obtaining details of whether conditions prevailing at the time and weather

forecasts

f. Humanitarian Arrangements

Transport, evacuation centers, emergency feeding treatment of injured, first aid, ambulances and

temporary mortuaries.

g. Public Information

Arrangements for dealing with the media press office and informing relatives.

h. Assessment

Arrangements for: (a) collecting information on the causes of the emergency and reviewing the

efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of the emergency plan.

i. Role of the Emergency Co-ordination Officer (ECO)

The ECO should co-ordinate various emergency services. The ECO should coordinate closely

with the site main controller. The external control should be passed to a senior local authority

administrator or even an administrator appointed by the central or state government.

j. Role of the Local Authority

The duty to prepare the off-site plan lies with the local authorities. The Emergency Planning

Officer (EPO) appointed should carry out his duty in preparing for a whole range of different

emergencies within the local authority area. Rehearsals for off-site plans shall be organized by

the EPO.



k. Role of Police

Formal duties of the police during an emergency include protecting life and property as well as

controlling traffic movements.

l. Role of Fire Authorities

The cessation of a fire should normally be the responsibility of the senior fire brigade officer

who would take over the handling of the fire from the site incident controller on arrival at the

site.

m. Role of Health Authorities

Health authorities including doctors, hospitals, ambulances and so on are a vital part of the

emergency plan. Major off-site incidents are likely to require medical equipment and facilities

additional to those available locally. A medical “mutual aid” scheme should exist to enable the

assistance of neighboring authorities to be obtained in the event of an emergency.

n. Role of Government Safety Authority

In the event of an accident, local arrangements regarding the role of the factory inspector will

apply. List of key persons will be mentioned in the Off- Site Emergency Plan in table 7.3.

Table-7.3

List of Key persons off site EP

S. No. Emergency Coordinator

1 District Magistrate

2 Fire Brigade

3 Controller of Explosive

4 SP

5 DHO

6 SPCB



CHAPTER-8

PROJECT BENEFITS

8.0 PROJECT BENEFITS

The proposed expansion of steel melting plant will result in improvement of infrastructure as

well upliftment of social structure in the area. The people residing in the nearby areas will be

benefited directly and indirectly as well. It is anticipated that the project expansion will provide

benefits for the locals in two phases i.e. during construction phase as well as during operational

phase of the steel plant.

8.1 Construction Phase

8.1.1 Employment

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

employment for 50 No of personnel including officers and supervisors. The construction phase

of steel plant expansion is expected to span over 6 – 8 months. These construction workers will

be taken from the study area to the extent possible. Hence, the proposed expansion will benefit

locals to a great extent.

8.1.2 Community Services

Industry will employ local people to the extent possible. In addition, project proponent will

develop necessary infrastructure like water supply, sewerage, medical facility, etc. for catering to

the needs of the project personnel and their families, which will be also beneficial to the locals

residing in the area.

8.1.3 Transportation

Construction phase of the steel plant and other facilities will involve movement of material. The

material to be transported includes earthwork, concrete, steel, equipment and other materials.

Transport of construction materials to the project site will result traffic in the area, which will

certainly put additional load on the existing road infrastructure.

So, based on the above, it can be said that the proposed project will result in improving the

infrastructure facilities of the area.

8.2 Operational Phase

8.2.1 Population

During the operational phase, about 40 people will be permanently employed. Considering that

most of the skilled personnel proposed to be employed for the proposed project would be from



outside the study area and unskilled/ semiskilled personnel will be from within the study area.

The proposed project would add to the population in the study area, which would result in better

scope for indirect employment.

8.2.2 Education

Unskilled people and limited skilled people (depending on availability) will be hired from local

population. So, especially skilled people expected to come to the study area from outside are

expected to be educated. In addition, some secondary developments like opening of new schools

may take place in view of the increased family population due to the proposed employment.

8.2.3 Employment

The manpower requirement for the operational phase of the steel plant expansion will be about

40 peoples. In addition, there will be an indirect employment for about 50 skilled/ semi skilled

people with implementation of this project. All attempts will be made to employ locally available

skilled personnel from the study area. In case of non-availability of skilled persons, people will

be hired from outside the study area. Requirement of un-skilled / semi-skilled people will be

mostly met from the local population.



CHAPTER-9

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

9.0 GENERAL

Environment Management Plan (E.M.P.) in a project is prepared to mitigate the possible adverse

effect of various activities on the existing environmental factors, during construction as well as

in operational stages, to avoid their deterioration, if any. It is desirable that necessary steps are

taken right from the beginning of the project to be more effective.

Industrial development is associated with a few positive and negative impacts on the

environment. The negative impacts should not hinder industrial development but they should be

properly mitigated. An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared for the

proposed project to minimize negative impacts and is formed on the basis likely impacts of this

project on various environmental parameters. This plan will also facilitate monitoring of

environmental parameters. EMP includes schemes for proper air pollution control system,

recycling of water towards zero liquid effluent discharge, noise reduction, solid waste utilization

including greenbelt development, rainwater harvesting, safety and occupational health aspect of

the workers, on-site and off-site emergency plan.

9.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT

During construction stage water will be sprinkled on the soil to avoid dust generation, if any. The

debris and unused construction malba shall be removed immediately for recycling, if any, or for

land fills.

Bag filters shall be provided to arrest PM from flue gases to keep it within permissible limits. All

vehicles for service activities at the project site shall be checked for vehicular emission. The

agencies will be asked to keep them within prescribed limits. They will also be asked to maintain

them properly.

After the project comes under operation, a chimney of suitable height shall be provided for the

D.G. Set to control the G.L.C. of S.P.M, SO2, & NOx levels. Extensive tree plantation shall be

resorted to for further improving the air environment in general and minimize noise levels.

Pollution Control Measures for Source & Fugitive Emissions

Pollution control measures and its source are given in the Table 9.1



Table-9.1

Pollution control measures

Name of Unit Probable source of Pollution Management Plan

Induction Furnace Dust generation during melting

process in Induction furnace

Cyclone and Bag Filter house

Fugitive Emission Movable hood followed by

suction system and cyclone

Tunnel Furnace Emission generation during melting

process

Scrubber and Bag Filter house

9.1.1 Action Plan to Control Ambient Air Quality as per NAAQS Standards

a. The proposed air pollution control equipment like Dust Catcher, Dust Cyclone and Bag

Filters will be installed prior to commissioning the plant.

b. The particulate matter from the stack emissions will be < 50 mg/Nm3.

c. Stack emissions for PM, SO2 and NOX will be monitored regularly to meet the statutory

limits.

d. There will be an action plan to monitor the secondary fugitive emissions in the relevant

locations.

e. All the internal roads will be asphalted to reduce the fugitive dust due to truck

movement.

f. Water sprinklers will be installed at the raw material loading and unloading areas.

g. Raw materials and products will be stored in covered sheds.

h. Dust extraction system with bag filters will be provided at the dust emanating areas.

i. Greenbelt will be developed in the plant area.

With the implementation of all the above control measures, the gaseous emissions will be

contained within the acceptable limits, thus ensuring the full compliance to National

Ambient Air Quality Emission Standards issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. No. 826(E)

dated 16th November, 2009.

9.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT

Water shall be drawn from a tube-well installed in the factory area and distributed through an

Over Head Service Reservoir. This will all be a closed system. During construction & operation

toilets facilities @1 toilet for 20 workers shall be provided. Finally waste water from the toilets

shall be taken to septic tank through underground delivery system and treated up to tertiary level.

Treated water will be used on land for plantation. It will not be thrown outside either on land or



in any water body. Roof top Rain Water shall be harvested and used for ground water recharge to

augment the same.

9.3 LAND ENVIRONMENT

There will be installation of new machineries within the existing infrastructure. So, land-clearing

activity is very less and shall be kept to the absolute minimum by working at the specific site

where construction is to take place. No additional land required for expansion. The requirements

of sand and aggregates for the construction works will be met through venders. The land use is

thus so planned that there is minimum adverse impact.

9.4 HAZARDOUS/SOLID WASTE

The other Hazardous/solid wastes shall be stored in a dumping pit of R.C.C. Construction and

disposed off in the designated land fill places. Slag from the furnace received from the

manufacturing process shall be given to cement plant for further use/for road making.

During operational phase the solid in the forms of furnace slag generated from manufacturing

process of Induction furnace and Char from Tunnel furnace will be generated. The details are

given in Table 9.2.

Table-9.2

Solid waste utilization

S. No. Source QUANTITY(TPD) Management

Existing Proposed

1 Induction Furnace

(Furnace Slag)

8 Nil Will be used for road

making

2 Tunnel Furnace

(Char)

Nil 2 Sold to clay brick

manufacturer or use as

fuel for their kiln

9.5 NOISE POLLUTION

During Construction stage “NO HORN” signs will be displayed at prominent places. The drivers

shall be directed not to blow horn unnecessarily. Vehicle owners will be asked to maintain them

in proper condition. During operational stage noise creating machinery such as Blower, ID Fans

etc will be housed in acoustically sound proof room so as not to disturb the noise level in the

area. DG sets shall be noiseless type and canopy shall be provided on them. Trees with thick



foliage shall be planted within the premises especially along boundary wall to reduce the noise

levels.

9.6 GREEN BELT









➢ The landscaping and green belt will be designed and trees will be planted in open areas,

around boundary & along footpaths and dividers.

➢ Standard practice will be followed for planting of saplings in pits of substantial

dimensions, 1m x 1m x 1m for big trees and almost half of these dimensions for smaller trees

and shrubs. The pits shall then be filled with earth, sand, silt and manure in predetermined

proportions. Saplings planted in the pits will be watered liberally. The growing plants will be

cared for the first five years under favorable conditions of climate and drainage. Care will be

taken for nutrient supplement (healthy growth), plant protection, absence of water stress (to

maintain openness of stomata apertures and epidermal structures) and exposure to normal

atmospheric conditions (free air flow). The guidelines as laid out in National Building Code of

India shall be followed in the overall development of Green Belt.

➢ Species selected will be with thick foliage and compatible to the climate & soil of the

area. All the environmental safeguards for steel industry envisaged under the Corporate

Responsibility for Environmental Protection (CREP)’ are in place for the existing unit and shall

be following for the proposed expansion.

Total greenbelt area proposed to be developed is 33% of the total project area 2.167 acres or

0.885 hectare which is about 0.65 acres or 0.29 hectare. In view of the effective greenery

development to reduce pollution load in ambient air, the trees will be planted which are found in

relative abundance as compared to the other species & species with proven survival rate will be

preferred. The plantation will be mixed i.e. all the species prescribed are to be planted



intermingled and there will be no mono specific plantation or plantation of a single species in a

patch. Time to time monitoring of the plantation activities and proper management advice for

maintenance of green cover will be done.

About 350 trees of the following species have been proposed:


- Bauhina Veriegata



- Poplar

- Neem

- Ashoka

Green belt development planning is given at Figure 2.5 at Chapter-2.

9.7 RAIN WATER HARVESTING

The storm water collection system for the premises will be self-sufficient to avoid any

collection/stagnation and flooding of water. The amount of storm water run-off depends upon

many factors such as intensity and duration of precipitation, characteristics of the tributary area

and the time required for such flow to reach the drains. The drains shall be located near the

carriage way along either side of the roads. The land of the unit has ample slope. The surface

storm water during rains will flow to the natural streams through cemented drains to be provided

along the roads in the premises. The roof top area of the unit will be used for harvesting of rain

water. There are two main techniques of Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) depending on the end

use.

- Storage of rain water on surface for direct use

- Recharge to ground water

We will use rain water for cooling purposes after storage. The rainwater that falls on a

catchment’s is carried through drains for storage. The recharge is proposed to be done from the

roof top of the building only. The recharge potential thus available is as below:-

Area of the catchment (Roof Top) A = 2534 m2

Average annual rainfall R =0.66 m.

Runoff coefficient C =0.8

About 80% of rainfall that falls on the roof (Roofs with tiles) is available for use. Annual Roof



Top Rain Water Harvesting Potential = A x R X C = 1338 m3.

EMP costing detail is provided at Table 9.3.

Table-9.3 EMP Budget

S.No Title Capital Cost

Rs. Lakh

Recurring

Cost Rs. Lakh

1 Pollution Control during construction stage 1.5 ---

Air Pollution Control (Installation of

APCD) 16.0

1.0

2. Water Pollution Control/ Septic Tank 4.0 0.5



0.2

4. Solid Waste Management 1.5 0.2

5. Environment Monitoring and Management 1.0 0.1

6. Safety and Risk Management 2.0 0.2

7. RWH 1.5 ---

8. Miscellaneous 1.0 ---

Total 30.0 ---

9.7.1 GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS PROPOSED

In the present case since the land available is limited and large tanks cannot be constructed it is

proposed to recharge the ground water through deep bores.

9.8 Occupational Health & Safety

Occupational safety and health is very closely related to productivity and good employer

employee relationship. The main factors of occupational health in project site are fugitive dust,

heat and noise. To avoid any adverse effects on the health of workers due to dust, heat and noise

sufficient measures will be provided in the proposed project. Budget allocation w.r.t.

Occupational Health & Safety Services for the proposed project will be Rs 5.0 Lakhs (Capital

Cost) and Rs. 1.0 Lakhs (per Annum reoccurring cost). The following Occupational Health and

Safety Schedule will be followed to avoid/minimize any occupational hazard:

1. Pre-medical check-up of the employees at the time of employment in unit.

2. Periodic medical checkup including first aid facilities.

3. Monitoring of occupational hazards like noise, ventilation at frequent intervals.

4. Precautions to avoid foreseeable accident like spillage, fire and explosion.

5. Emergency spots in plant area are identified and kept in alert watch.



6. Checking of protective equipment to have access during emergency.

7. Regular checking of safety fire-fighting installations.

8. Fire extinguishers of various types will be provided inside the plant premises.

9. Every pressure vessel will be provided with one or more pressure release devices.

10. Workers will be trained to adopt specific safety procedures for working inside the

plant.

The employees will be trained to cultivate safe working habits. The plant will provide safety

equipment such as helmets, safety shoes, safety belts, ear plugs/ muffs, heat resistance gloves,

safety goggles etc. to the workers. Project pre-employment health check-up will be followed by

periodical health checkup with special attention to occupational health for the proposed project.

The periodicity of occupational health check-up will be given in Table 9.4

Table-9.4

Health Check-up Plan:

S. No. Age Limits(Years) Frequency of Health Check-up

1 Below 31 Once in 5 years

2 31-40 Once in 4 years

3 41-50 Once in 2 years

4 Above 50 Once in years

The health check-up will be conducted as per the pre-designed format which will include Chest

X rays, Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision Testing (Far & Near vision, color vision and any other

ocular defect), ECG, Blood Examination, Urine Examination, Muscular-skeletal disorders

(MSD), Backache, Pain in minor major & joints and Fatigue. Medical records of each employee

will be maintained separately and will be updated as per finding during monitoring. Medical

records of the employee at the end of his / her term will be updated.

9.9 Environmental Policy

The project proponent will follow the Environmental Policy towards Environment protection and

sustainable development.

➢ Comply with applicable Environmental Rules & Regulations, Specific and General

Conditions as laid down by Statutory Authorities time to time.

➢ Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operation of the plant.

➢ Conserve Raw Materials, Fuel, Water & Energy.



➢ Strive to Reduce, Recycle & Reuse of waste.

➢ Effective operation of Water Re-circulation System for zero liquid effluent discharge.

➢ Developing Greenbelt in & around the plant.

➢ Implementing Rainwater Harvesting Scheme.

➢ Effective operation of pollution control systems.

➢ To work for continual improvement of Environment with involvement of employees.

The Standard Operating Procedures to address deviation/ violation for the proposed plant will

comply with the following aspects:

➢ Environmental Clearance : Specific Conditions and General Conditions, stipulations and

norms.

➢ Consent to Establish : conditions / stipulations / norms.

➢ Consent to Operate : conditions / stipulations / norms.

➢ Monitoring of pollutants.

➢ Environmental Statement.

➢ Half-Yearly Compliance Report w.r.t. Environmental Clearance.

➢ Preventive and Corrective actions as and when required.

The Hierarchical systems to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance

during the operational phase will be given in Figure-9.1 and flow chart of EMP is given in

Figure 9.2

Figure-9.1

Flow Chart

Director

GM

MANAGER (P) MANAGER (M)

SHIFT INCHARGE

ENV. ENGINEER



9.10 Enterprise Social Commitment

As a part of Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC) contribution in areas of community

development, education and health care will be done on a voluntary basis. The Enterprise Social

Commitment (ESC) w.r.t. the proposed project has been considered in the areas of community

development, environment, sports, arts and culture. Management will allocate suitable funds for

ESC operational expenses. The details of ESC activities and their implementation are given in

Table 9.5.

Table 9.5

Enterprise Social Commitment

S. No Description

Project Cost : Rs 300 Lacs

ESC Budget 3% of : Rs 300 Lacs

Approximate : Rs 9 Lacs for five year

5 year Years

1 2 3 4 5

1 Development of Govt

Primary schools in nearby

locality Village Mullan Pur.

3 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

2 Distribution of cloths,

blankets, shoes, umbrellas

etc. to needy and poor

people.

3 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

3 Medical & health check-up

camp facilities for local

people.

3 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

9.11 Environmental Awareness Campaign

In addition to training of employees in various aspects of pollution control activities of the plant,

programmes like celebration of World Environment Day, World Safety Day, tree plantation etc.

will be regularly carried out in order to create greater awareness towards environment protection

amongst employees and the people in the neighboring areas.



Fig. 9.2: EMP FLOWCHART



CHAPTER-10

SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

M/s Eden Steel Alloys proposes to improve the viability of the existing project by the addition of

facilities for the production of value added downstream products with ready market opportunity.

The expansion does not require acquiring of additional land. The steel industries in general are

on priority list as they contribute in overall development of the country. Integrated steel

industries in particular will produce steel and steel products at economic cost and also has export

potential to earn/save foreign exchange.

i. No new acquiring of land is involved.

ii. The proposal is for manufacture of downstream and associated products. This will reduce

transportation and operation cost and result into overall economy and viability of the industry.

iii. The current plant is running an integrated steel plant since October 2010 making steel ingots

at a capacity of 72 T/day by using an induction furnace(23,760 MTPA), with an investment of

Rs. 190 Lacs. Now the project proponent proposes to add 3 Tunnel Furnaces for sponge iron

manufacturing increasing their production capacity of sponge iron to 54,000 MTPA, along with

Char as byproduct of 600 MTPA.

iv. Water requirement will be met within the available permissible limits from the acquired water

source.

v. This industry does not produce any toxic products and does not have significant adverse effect

on the quality of land, water and air. The industry has taken all the necessary preventive

measures to mitigate even the small effects which might be caused by industrial activities.

vi. Gaseous emissions that will be generated will be treated in suitable APC system and vented

through the stacks of adequate height.

vii. The concept of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle is also practiced in the industry as per the eco-

policy of Govt. of India. This will result in high performance, and minimal resource utilization.

viii. Wastewater generated in the industry will be treated and re used for industrial purpose and

green belt and greenery development in the factory premise.

ix. The industry will adopt an effective environment management system and environment

management plan to protect the environment. Due priority will be given for greenery

development and rain water harvesting at the factory premises.



x. The site is connected to supply of raw material and product utilizes through well laid national

and state high ways and railway lines. The traffic on these lines is within the permissible limits.

Project Feasibility as a Sustainable Development Model

• This project is very essential in-view of production of high value downstream products.

• The local people desire the setting up of the industry to create additional direct & indirect

job opportunities as well as business opportunities.

• Water, power, Raw material and Market are available.

• Adequate precautions will be taken for Pollution Control, Resource Conservation and

Environmental Protection.

• This is cost effective and aims Sustainable Development.



CHAPTER-11

DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

Declaration by Experts contributing to the EIA for M/S Eden Steel Alloys at Ambey Majra-

Mullanpur Road, Village- Mullanpur Kalan, Teh.- Sirhind, District- Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab.

I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the

above EIA.

EIA coordinator: Metallurgical Industries (8), Schedule 3(a) as per EIA Notification-2006

Name: Mr. Sital Singh

Signature and Date: 18.04.2017

Contact information: E-126, Industrial Area, Phase-VII, Mohali, Punjab- 160055

Functional area experts:

S. No Functional Area Name of Expert/s Signature

1. WP

Mr. Sital Singh

Mrs. Sheetal Kashyap

2. AP, AQ

Er. Navin Handa

3. SHW

Mrs. Neha Gupta

4. SE Mrs. Ramandeep Kaur

5. EB Ms. Arshinder Kaur

6. HG, GEO, LU Mr. Punit Lal Mahto



7. LU Mr. Sandeep Singh

8. N

Er. Som Nath Bansal

Er. Navin Handa

9. SC

Dr. Roshan Lal Rangila

10. RH Mr. Aprup Anant Adawadkar

Functional area Associates:


1. Mr. Sumitava Dutta

2. Mr. Sandeep Singh Dhanoa

Supporting Members:


1. Mrs. Sheetal Kashyap

2. Mr. R. S. Rana



3. Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Sharma

4. Mr. Subhajit Saha

5. Mr. Davinder Chitkara

Declaration by the Head of the accredited consultant organization/ authorized person

I, Mr. Sital Singh, hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA of M/S

Eden Steel Alloys at Ambey Majra- Mullanpur Road, Village- Mullanpur Kalan, Teh. - Sirhind,

District- Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. I also confirm that the consultant organization shall be fully

accountable for any misleading information mentioned in this statement.

Signature:

Name Mr. Sital Singh

Designation Chief Executive Officer

Name of the EIA consultant

organization:

Chandigarh Pollution Testing Laboratory- EIA Division,

(NABET Certificate No: NABET/EIA/1619/IA 0012)


Punjab- 160055.



Annexure-I

Land Papers



Annexure-II

SSI Certificate



Annexure-III

Valid Consents from PPCB



Annexure-IV

CLU Certificate



Annexure-V

Public Hearing Photographs



Public Hearing Announcement



Public Hearing Conduction



Annexure-VI

Certified Compliance Report



Annexure-VII

final environmental impact assessment...

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