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Draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for the proposed Development of Industrial Area (Phase - I & II) Gowribidanur, Chikkaballapura District, Karnataka

M/s Ramky Enviro Engineers Ltd, Hyderabad 11.1

Executive Summary Draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for the Proposed Development of Phase I & Phase II Industrial Areas, Gouribidanur, Chikkaballapura District, Karnataka

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Executive Summary

1.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROJECT

The proposed development of Gowribidanur Industrial Area (IA) of phase I & II, envisaged as an

Industrial theme park with a vision of providing “Hassle free production environment” for the

manufacturing of IT/BT Precision & Electronic Industries, Garment Industries, Granite & Others

and General Industries Such as Engineering Industries like Machine parts, Automobile industry,

etc in Phase I.

In Phase II, IT/BT & General Industries, Steel & Food Industries, Garment Industries, Agro based

Industries, Pharmaceutical Industries, Power Producing Units & Granite Industries.

The proposed site for the development of Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II comprises of semi

urban and rural environment. The area earmarked for the proposed IA of phase I & II is about

293.15 Ha (724.38 acre) of land. Presently the land is barren with degraded shrub in most of the

area, while some land is also covered by agricultural activity. In phase I, out of 96.68 ha (238.90

acre) 54.57 ha (134.85 acre) of land allotted to IA and 19.48 ha (48.13 acre) for KSSIDC area

where as in phase II out of 196.47 ha (485.48 acre) 86.48 ha (213.69 acre) of land allotted to IA

and 34.40 ha (85 acre) for Reliance cements.

The proposed development of Gowribidanur IA and allocation of plots for industries are

detailed in the proposed layouts of Phase I & II IA’s and the list of upcoming industries as on

today are included in the report.

1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT

KIADB identified the land and wanted to develop an industrial area with a purpose to promote

an orderly development of industries in the state.

Any activity aimed at development will have repercussions on the environment, both positive

and negative. Environmental Impact Assessment study is a management tool, which enables

the proponent to identify the negative impacts and to mitigate the negative impacts through

appropriate Environmental Management Plans. Hence KIADB as a part of the compliance to the

regulatory requirement i.e. to obtain environment clearance from EAC- MOEF, have appointed

a consultant to carry out the studies for the development of Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II.



1.3 NEED OF THE PROJECT

In order to improve the socio – economic status of the country “Development of Industries is a

Must”

Due to the proposed industrial area development for phase I & II at Gowribidanur

1. There will positive impacts on the socio – economic status of the surrounding areas

2. More employment opportunities will be generated

3. Physical infrastructure development such as improvement to roads, UGD lines, street

lights etc will take place

Gowribidanur Industrial Area (IA) of phase I&II, at this juncture will be welcomed by all the

parties concerned, viz. IT/BT Precision & Electronic Industries, Garment Industries, Rubber,

Foundry Granite & Others and General Industries Such as Engineering Industries like Machine

parts, Automobile industry, etc in Phase I. In Phase II, IT/BT & General Industries, Steel & Food

Industries, Garment Industries, Agro based Industries, Pharmaceutical Industries, Power

Generating Units & Granite Industries. Keeping the Environmental Management as the focal

issue right from the Industrial Area (IA) Layout stage will definitely herald a new era in the

sustainable industrial growth in harmony with the environment. The development of

Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II has a potential to prove that the Industrial development and

environment protection can go hand in hand in contrast to the general feeling that the

industrialization leads to pollution.

1.4 MITIGATION MEASURES

The following are the mitigation measures adopted for “the development of Gowribidanur IA of

phase I & II”.

1. Rejuvanation of tanks and implementation of rainwater harvesting ponds at the

boundary of the tanks in order to recharge ground water table.

2. KIADB has instructed member industries to adopt rainwater harvesting systems to meet

the water demand.



Air Quality

During Construction

Fugitive dust due to construction work and vehicle movement. Apart from the small scale,

water spray would be considered to suppress the dust emission at site as well on road.

During Operation

DG set stacks and other process emissions are passed through appropriated air pollution

control units/treatment systems and vented through stack meeting the CPCB standards.

Effluents (Wastewater)

� Domestic effluents collected and treated in CSTP, the treated water will be used for greenbelt

development.

� Common effluents from the process of individual units will collected and treated in CETP, partly

reused and excess if any disposed as per the EC/CFE norms.

Solid Waste

� Solid waste would be segregated, collected and stored in an earn marked storage yard and hand

over to the CHWMF (Common Hazardous Waste Management Facility) for appropriate treatment

and disposal.

� Un burnt or contaminated oil would be collected and stored in drums for disposal to authorized

purchaser.

� Municipal Solid Waste would be collected and stored in an earn marked storage yard and further

hand over to the authorized facility for treatment and disposal.

� Metal Scrap would be collected and sold to the authorized purchaser.

1.5 OBJECTIVE & SCOPE OF EIA STUDY

The objective of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study is to identify, predict,

evaluate, and mitigate the biophysical and other relevant effects by the development of

Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II, prior to the major decisions and commitments were made.

These studies integrate the environmental concerns and mitigation measures into the project

planning stages like basic design, detailed design, construction and operational phases of the

proposed Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II. Monitoring and feedback on Health, Safety and

Environment (HSE), and training activities can be planned thoroughly and effectively with the

help of these studies. To achieve the above objectives the following policy is recommended.

1 EIA to be prepared with base line data collection and making use of preliminary design



specifications/data of the proposed operations.

2 The findings and recommendations of the study are to be incorporated into the project

planning, design, conducting operations of the project.

3 The EIA will cover one Season baseline environmental data, as per the guidelines of MoEF,

New Delhi. The scope includes collection of baseline data with respect to major

environmental components, viz. Air, Noise, Water, Land, and Biological components for

evaluation of environmental impacts to delineate Environmental Management Plan.

To control the adverse impacts, sound and safe environmental management plan has to be

implemented by the proponent, which makes environmental protection as essential

requirement along with profits due to the production.

1.6 PERIOD OF STUDY

For the preparation of draft EIA report for the proposed development of Gowribidanur IA of

phase I & II vide its Letter from MoEF, the baseline data was collected for one Season (from

December – 2012 to February - 2013) representing Winter Season (2012-13). Wind speed, wind

direction and relative humidity were also collected on hourly basis. Minimum & Maximum

temperatures were also recorded during the study period.

1.7 LAND DETAILS & MOU

The land breakup for the proposed development of Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II are given in

Table 1.1 and list of villages covered for both phases are given in Table 1.2 The salient features

and the latitude and longitude of the proposed development of Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II

are depicted in Table 1.3. The Model MoU between member industries and the developer

(KIADB) as to provide green area (15%) for each industrial plot and it is integrated in the MoU

for both phases.

Table 1.1

Land Use Analysis for the proposed development of Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II

Phase I

S.No Description Area in Ha Area in Acre %

1 Industrial Area 54.57 134.85 56.44

2 Residential Area 5.50 13.58 5.68

3 KSSIDC Area 19.48 48.13 20.15

4 Civic Amenities 4.91 12.14 5.09

5 Park 2.87 7.1 2.97

6 Roads 9.35 23.10 9.67

Total 96.68 238.90 100.00



Phase II

S.No Description No Area in Ha Area in Acre %

1 Industrial 125 86.48 213.69 44.02

2 Reliance 1 34.40 85 17.50

3 Residential 1 13.35 33 6.80

4

Amenities

Utilities

6 10.32 25.49 5.25

3

5 Commercial 3 4.20 10.38 2.14

6 Park & Buffer Zone 12 19.64 48.54 10.00

7 Trans & Parking 2 9.90 24.47 5.00

8 Roads 12 18.26 45.11 9.29

Total 196.47 485.48 100.00

Note: Green belt development (30 mtr all along the boundary of the proposed Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II & Individual or member

Industry 15%) will be developed

1.8 SALIENT FEATURES OF LOCATION & LANDSCAPE AREA DETAILS

The area earmarked for the development of Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II is located adjacent

to the SH-9 & AP - Karnataka boarder. The project site is 100 Km from Bangalore. The details of

the proposed project location, lay out, satellite imagery – Google (15 Km buffer); satellite

imagery – LISS III (10 Km buffer); topographical map (10 Km buffer) & Digital Elevation Model

(DEM) are included in the draft EIA report.

Table 1.2

List of Villages Covered under the proposed development of Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II

S. No Phase I Phase II

Village Name Area Village Name Area

1 Kudumalakunte 96.76 Ha (239 Acres)

Actual 96.68 Ha

(238.90 Acre)

Kudumalakunte 200.32 Ha (495 Acres)

Actual 196.47 Ha

(485.48 Acre)

For the development of IA of Phase I - 2.87 ha (7.1 Acre) and for II 19.64 ha (48.54 acre) of land

will be utilized for landscape/green belt development and it will be further extended based on

statutory requirement. Landscape/green belt development areas proposed are:

� Along the boundary of the proposed development of Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II site

� Around ETP

� Between industrial plots



The ROW of roads would also accommodate a small extent of greenery. Apart from the green

areas, the prospective industrial units (member industries) will also develop greenbelt within

the project area and developer will also develop green belt along the periphery and along the

roads, CETP, CSTP etc., of the proposed development of Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II.

Table 1.3

Salient features of the proposed site for the development of Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II

Latitude / Longitude

Phase - I

Latitude N Longitude E

Deg Min Sec Deg Min Sec

13 42 52 77 29 46

13 42 47 77 30 27

13 42 24 77 29 56

13 42 22 77 30 24

Phase II

Latitude N Longitude E

Deg Min Sec Deg Min Sec

77 29 56 13 42 24

77 30 24 13 42 22

77 30 27 13 42 47

77 30 49 13 42 44

77 30 6 13 41 48

77 30 20 13 41 45

77 30 40 13 41 56

Topographical map No. 57 G/5, 57 G/6, 57 G/9, 57 G/10

Elevation

Phase - I Phase - II Phase – I & II

660 - 696 m 663 - 684 m 660 – 696 m

Water Requirement 6610 KLD (6.61 MLD) 13220 KLD (13.22 MLD) 19830 KLD (19.83 MLD)

Power Requirement 18000 KW (18 MW) 37500 KW (37.5 MW) 55500 KW (55.5 MW)

Manpower requirement 12000 Persons 24800 Persons 36800 persons

Waste Water Generation 3860 KLD (3.86 MLD) 7720 KLD (7.72 MLD) 11580 KLD (11.58 MLD)

Nearest Railway Station/Airport Gowribidanur Railway Station 9 Km (S)

Sri Satya Sai Air port 67 Km (NNE)

Bengaluru International Airport 100 Km (SE)

South Western Railway 1.5 Km (E)

Nearest Highway SH-9 – Adjacent (W)



Nearest Town/City Gowribidanur 9 Km (S)

Nearest Habitation Kudumaldkunta 0.6 km (W)

Doddakurugodu 2.5 km (SSW)

Thumakunta 2.0 Km (NW)

Figure – 1.1

(A) Location details of the proposed development of Gowribidanur IA of Phase – I

(B) Location details of the proposed development of Gowribidanur IA of Phase – II



1.9 WATER AND POWER REQUIREMENT

The main raw materials required for the development of Gowribidanur IA of Phase – I&II are

water and power. The details of the water and power and its source are given in Table 1.4 &

Figure 1.2 shows the water distribution system for the development of Gowribidanur IA of

Phase – I &II.

Table 1.4

Details of Water and Power Requirement

S.No Material Phase I Phase II Phase

I+II Requirement Source Requirement Source

1 Water

Demand

(MLD)

6.61 Groundwater

supply 13.22

Groundwater

Or BWSSB

TTW Supply

19.83

2 Power

Demand

(KW)

18000 KPTCL 37500 KPTCL 55500

3 Backup

Power

(KW)

1750 DG SET (1+1) 2250 DG SET (1+1) 4000



To meet the emergency requirement of the power during power failure a DG of 1750 KW in 1+1

mode for Phase I and DG of 2250 KW in 1+1 mode for phase II are proposed and operated after

establishment of the proposed project, HSD will be used as fuel, the fuel required will be

procured from the local market, the fuel requirement will be around 470 Liters/hour for phase I

& 590 Liters/hour for phase II.

Figure 1.2 Water Distribution System

1.10 WATER AND WASTE WATER GENERATIONS

The total water required and wastewater generated for the development of Gowribidanur IA of

Phase – I &II is given in Table 11.5 and shown pictorially the water balance in Figure 1.3, 1.4 & 1.5

Table 1.5

Water Requirement and Wastewater Generation - (MLD)

Details Phase I Phase II Phase I & II

Total Fresh Wastewater Treated

Water Total Fresh Wastewater

Treated

Water Total Fresh Wastewater

Treated

Water

Industrial 3.75 1.94 3.00 2.85 7.50 3.88 6.00 5.70 11.25 5.82 9.00 8.55

Domestic 1.00 1.00 0.86 0.82 2.00 2.00 1.72 1.64 3.00 3.00 2.58 2.46

Greenbelt 1.86 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.58 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total 6.61 2.94 3.86 3.67 13.22 5.88 7.72 7.34 19.83 8.82 11.58 11.01



Note: All Figures are in MLD

Figure 1.3 Water Balance Diagram (Phase I)




Figure 1.4 Water Balance Diagram (Phase II)


Figure 1.5 Water Balance Diagram (Phase I & II)

11.11 MAN POWER



The majority of the work force will be employed from the nearby villages for the operational

maintenance of the proposed the development of Gowribidanur IA of Phase – I &II. The break-

up of the manpower requirement is shown in Table 11.6.

Table 1.6

Manpower Requirement

S.No Type No. of

Persons

For phase I

No. of

Persons

For phase II

No. of

Persons

For

phase I+II

Remarks

1 Managers, Executive, staff 12000 24800 36800 Preference will

be given to

employ from

nearby villages

2 Skilled / unskilled workers

Total 12000 24800 36800

1.12 ROAD NETWORK

The State Highway (SH 9) – Hindpur to the Gowribidanur Adjacent to the project site is passing

towards west from the proposed Gowribidanur IA of Phase I &II.

1.13 TRAFFIC PROJECTION

The transport demand is a function of land use. The land use will be developed in phases and it

has been taken from the approved plan of Industrial area and it will be used for traffic demand

projections. Some broad assumptions have also been made about trip generating potential of

the various land uses in different horizon years. The attraction to the study area from

surrounding areas is based on assumptions. Some of the broad assumptions are as follows

Travel Demand for the Year 2020

Total trip likely to be generated in the industrial area

= Per capita trip rate x Population (Based on appx.125 persons/Ha.)

=1.2 X 36800 X 0.60 (developed area 60 %) = 26496

Work trips internal (70%) = 18547

Other trips from internal to the external industrial area (30%) = 7949

Total through trips on existing road tentatively destined from internal Industrial area (30%

of 7949) to the external = 330 per day (14 PCU/hr)



1.14 EFFLUENT CONVEYANCE SYSTEM

Sewage generation from the proposed site of Gowribidanur IA of Phase I &II, has been assumed

as 80% of the domestic water demand. Sewage and industrial effluents will be collected

through separate network of pipes planned along either sides of road. From the pipes sewage

and industrial effluents will reach Common Effluent & Sewage Treatment Plants for treatment

& disposal. Tertiary treated water will be supplied to the cooling towers for member industries

and for gardening purpose.

1.15 COMMON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS

Appropriate area of land has been earmarked for CETP & CSTP in the proposed site of

Gowribidanur Industrial Area of Phase I &II. The CETP & CSTP will be designed based on the

effluent characteristics and quantity. Adequate treatment units will be provided to ensure that

the treated effluent meets the prescribed CPCB/SPCB standards.

The member industries will also treat their effluents preliminarily to meet the stipulate

standard as prescribed by the CETP/CSTP which are constructing in the industrial area of phase I

& II.

1.16 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

The ground is very undulating & terrain is flat with a gentle slope. While designing storm water

drainage system, all these factors will be considered. Storm water drains will be planned along

the sides of the roads to collect the surface run – off water from the roads and make a plan that

the surface water from the drains will be led into natural valleys.

1.17 HAZARDOUS WASTE / MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

All industries coming up in the proposed Gowribidanur Industrial Area (IA) of phase I & II, if

required will utilize the services of the Common Hazardous Waste Management Facility

(CHWMF) which is already existing in the near Dobaspet on NH 207. All the hazardous waste

from member industries will be transported to CHWMF facility for treatment and for further

safe disposal as per the statutory requirement and procedures. Safe storage and transportation

of the produced solid and hazardous waste is the total responsibility of the member industry.



Municipal Solid Waste would be collected and stored in an earn marked storage yard and

further hand over to the authorized facility for treatment and disposal by the member

industries & by the developer.

1.18 Description of Environment

The baseline data generation has been carried out for Winter Season (2012 -13) with respect to

meteorological conditions, air pollution levels, noise levels, water quality, soil quality were

carried out and flora and fauna were collected during the study period. The predominantly

wind is blown from E, ESE and ENE.

1.18.1 Air Quality

The air quality monitoring locations were established and the results obtained are summarized

below.

The minimum and maximum level of PM (<2.5 & 10 µ size) were recorded in the study area

ranging from 11.6 to 29.6 µg/m3 with the 98

th percentile ranging between 20.0 µg/m

3 to 28.3

µg/m3 for 2.5 µ. and 38.5 to 65.5 µg/m

3 with the 98


3 to

65.5 µg/m3 for 10 µ size particulates.

The minimum and maximum level of SO2 were recorded in the study area was in the range of

8.5 µg/m3

to 24.6 µg/m3 with the 98


3 to 24.1 µg/m

3.

The minimum and maximum levels of NOx were recorded in the study area ranging from 10.9

µg/m3



3 to 30.8 µg/m

3.

The 24 hourly average values of PM (<2.5 & 10 µ size), SO2 &NOX were compared with the

NAAQS – CPCB Standards (2009) and it was found that the recorded values in all the sampling

stations were within the applicable limits.

The minimum and maximum levels of Ozone (O3) were recorded in the study area ranging from

6.5 µg/m3



3 to 23.4µg/m

3.



The minimum and maximum levels of Carbon Monoxide (CO) were recorded in the study area

ranging from 0.204 mg/m3

to 0.701 mg/m3

with the 98th

percentile ranging between 0.410

mg/m3

to 0.682 mg/m3.

The 24 hourly average values of Ozone (O3), Carbon Monoxide (CO) were compared with the

NAAQS – CPCB Standards (2009) and it was found that the recorded values in all the sampling

stations were within the applicable limits.

1.18.2 Noise Levels in the Study Area

The values of noise observed in some of the rural areas are primarily due to vehicular traffic

and anthropogenic activities. In rural areas wind blowing and chirping of birds would contribute

to noise levels especially during the nights. Assessment of day and night noise levels were

ranging between 52.7 to 55.2 dB(A) within the 10 km radius from the proposed project during

the study period. The day equivalents during the study period were ranging between 53.1 to

56.1 dB (A) and the night equivalents were in the range of 41.2 to 43.2 dB (A) within the 10 km

radius from the proposed project. From the results it was concluded that the day equivalents

were high due to vehicular movement and other anthropogenic sources and the night

equivalents were within the limits of Ambient Noise Standards of residential areas.

1.18.3 Water Quality

The ground water samples were collected and analyzed for important major and minor ions and

the summary of the results obtained are presented below.

During the study period, the pH values of surface waters was found to be between 7.42 – 7.55.

The pH was varying for groundwaters 7.03 to 8.05 within 10 km radius from the proposed

project. The pH values for all the samples collected in the study area during study period were

found to be within the limits.

In ground water samples collected from the study area, the Total Dissolved Solids are varying

from 585 mg/L to 1645 mg/L. The Total Dissolved Solids for surface waters in between 198 -

395 mg/L. The TDS of all the samples were below the desirable limits.

The analytical chloride levels in surface waters was in between 20 mg/L to 53 mg/L, the

Chloride levels in the ground water samples collected in the study area were ranging from 63

mg/L to 206 mg/L. All are within the desirable limits.



In the ground water samples collected from the study area, the hardness is varying from 280

mg/L to 958 mg/L. The analytical hardness levels in surface waters in between 74 mg/L to 129

mg/L. All are within the desirable limits.

The analytical flouride levels in surface waters was in between 0.48 mg/L – 1.02 mg/L, the

groundwater samples of study area, fluoride value were in the range of 0.22 mg/L to 3.47 mg/L

with in 10 km radius from the proposed project. All are within the desirable limits. Most of the

heavy metals in all samples are below detectable limits.

1.18.4 Soil Quality

To study the type and characteristics of the soil, samples were selected to assess the existing

soil conditions representing various land use conditions and geological features. The

homogenized soil samples has been collected at identified locations and packed in a

polyethylene plastic cover and sealed. The sealed samples were sent to the laboratory for

analysis and depicted the results.

The analytical results of the soil samples collected during the study period are summarized

below.

The pH values in the study area are varying from 6.52 – 8.70 indicating that the soils are falling

in normal to saline class.

Based on the electrical conductivity, the soils are classified into 4 groups (Normal, Critical for

germination, Critical for growth of the sensitive crops, Injurious to most crops). The electrical

conductivity in the study area is varying from 34 to 619 µ mhos/cm indicating that soils falling

under Normal category.

The available Nitrogen as N in the study area is varying from 437 to 641 kg/ha, which indicates

that all samples are falling from medium to high range category.

In the study area available Phosphorus is varying from 50 to 200 kg/ha which indicates that all

samples are falling in high range.

The available potassium in the study area is varying between 45 to 269 kg/ha in the study area,

which indicates that all samples are falling from low to medium category.

1.19 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Biological assessment of the study area around the proposed project, Gowribidanur,

Chikkaballapura district was carried out in the month of February 2013. The assessment of flora

and fauna was as per the MoEF guidelines. The main objective behind gathering information

about the ecology and biodiversity of the study area was to assess the existing baseline



ecological conditions in the study area, correlate it with the data available with the Dept. of

Forests and develop mitigation measures for the possible impacts of the project to the existing

ecology.

Primary data generation through systematic studies was done through:

Preparing a checklist of plants observed at the site,

Determining the bird population by taking random readings at every location and

Observing mammals, amphibians and reptiles through their calls, droppings, burrows,

pugmarks and other signs.

The compilation of the data for flora and fauna is appended.

1.19.1 FLORA

The floral species observed by the Functional Area Expert during field survey are as follows:

S. No. Botanical Name Common Name Local Name

1 Tamarindus indicus Tamarind Husane

2 Ficus benghalensis Banyan Alada

3 Mangifera indica Mango Mavu

4 Cocos nucifera Coconut Narikela

5 Ficus religiosa Peepal Arali

6 Azadirachta indica Neem Bevu

7 Borassus flabellifer Toddy palm Tale

8 Prosopis juliflora Prosopis Bellari jali

9 Bambusa stricta Bamboo Biduru

10 Ipomea spp Morning glory Kanti

11 Calotropis gigantea Giant milkweed Ekkamale

12 Terminalia catappa Indian Almond Taree

13 Phoenix sylvestris Wild Date palm Ichal

14 Syzygium cumini Jamun Nerula

15 Lantana camara Lantana Puchuli

16 Cassia occidentalis Senna Kolthogache

17 Albizia lebbeck Siris Bage

18 Eucalyptus tereticornis Eucalyptus Neelagiri

19 Polyalthia longifolia Mast tree Pungu

20 Saraca asoca Ashoka tree Asoka

21 Emblica officinalis Gooseberry Nelli



1.19.2 FAUNA

The fauna species observed by the Functional Area Expert during field survey are as follows:

a) Mammals

S.No. Zoological Name Common Name

1 Funambulus palmarum Squirrel

2 Rattus norvegicus Field mouse

3 Rattus rattus House rat

4 Cynopterus sphinx Short-nosed Fruit Bat

6 Herpestes edwardii Common mongoose

7 Bandicota bengalensis Bandicoot

b) Amphibians and Reptiles

Amphibians are mainly in marshy places. Reptilian fauna is restricted to rocky areas and dense

shrubs.

S.No. Zoological Name Common Name

Amphibians

1 Rana tigrina Common Frog

2 Bufo melanosticus Toad

Reptiles

3 Calotes versicolor Common garden Lizard

4 Chamaleon spp. Indian Chameleon

5 Ptyas mucosus Indian Rat Snake

6 Naja naja Indian Cobra

c) Birds

S.No. Scientific Name English Name/Local name Distribution

1 Corvus splendens House crow Common

2 Artamus fuscus Ashy Wood Swallow Rare

3 Hirundo rustica Common Swallow Common

4 Acridotheres tristicus Common Myna Common

5 Anthus similis Brown Rock Pipit Common

6 Milvus migrans Black kite Common

7 Passer domesticus House Sparrow Rare

8 Saxicoloides fulicatus Indian Robin Common



9 Prinia socialis Ashy Prinia Common

10 Motacilla maderaspatensis Large Pied Wagtail Rare

11 Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret Common

12 Mesophoyx intermedia Median Egret Common

13 Psittacula Krammeri Rose ringed parakeet Common

14 Merops orinetalis Common Bee Eater Common

15 Malacocercus terricolor Babbler Common

16 Tringa glareola Wood Sandpiper Rare

17 Ardeola grayii Pond Heron Common

18 Halcyon smyrnensis White breasted Kingfisher Common

19 Nectarinia zeylonica Purple-rumped Sunbird Common

20 Dicrurus macrocerus Black Drongo Rare

21 Lobpluvia malabaraica Yellow wattled Lapwing Rare

d) Butterflies

Butterflies were observed and identified during the study period around agricultural fields and

canal.

S.No. Family Common name Scientific name

1 Papillionidae Crimson rose Pachliopta hector Lin.

2 Pieridae Emigrant Catopsilia sp.

3 Nymphallidae Plain tiger Danaus chrysippus

4 Tawny coster Acraea violae

e) Other Insects & Bugs

S. No. Name of the Species

1 Dytiscus spp.

2 Nepa spp.

3 Chrysocoris spp.

f) Wildlife Sanctuaries/National Parks/Reserve Forest areas

As per the literature survey and working plan of Dept. of Environment, no Wildlife Sanctuaries

or National parks exist in 10 km radius of the proposed industrial area. No reserve forests exist

in 10 km radius of the proposed industrial areas of phase I & II.



g) Endangered animals

Based on the survey conducted, the study area does not have any living species which are

endangered or threatened as per the IUCN Red list.

1.20 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

The main objective of environmental monitoring program is to check the efficacy of the EMP

(Environmental Management Plan) and implementation and take corrective action needed. A

well defined environmental monitoring program would be followed for the proposed

Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II. It would be ensured that trained and qualified staff supervises

the monitoring and sampling of ambient air, common DG set stack gases, common sewage and

trade/Industrial effluents, noise etc. to see that prescribed standards laid down are obtained.

The monitoring plan will be done in two phases

• Constructional phase

• Operational phase

1.20.1 Constructional Phase

The proposed development of Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II envisage the setting up of major

components is mechanical and electrical equipments for common utilities.The constructional

activities involve clearing of vegetation, mobilisation of constructional material and equipment.

However, mobilisation of constructional material & equipment for excavation of earth etc. will

be involved. The constructional activities are expected to last for a short period. The generic

environmental measures that need to be undertaken during project constructional phase are

given in the following Table: 1.7.



Table 1.7

Environmental Monitoring during Constructional Phase of proposed Gowribidanur IA (Phase I & II)

Potential

Impact

Detailed actions to be

followed as per EMP

Parameters for

Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

Air Emissions All equipments are operated

within specified design

parameters.

Random checks of

equipment logs/

manuals

Periodical Monitoring

Vehicle trips to be minimized

to the extent possible.

Vehicle logs Periodical Monitoring

Any dry, dusty materials

stored in sealed containers are

prevented from blowing.

Stockpiles or open

containers of dusty

materials.


Compaction of soil during

various construction activities

Construction logs Periodical Monitoring

Maintenance of DG set

emissions to meet stipulated

standards

Gaseous emissions

(SO2, HC, CO, NOx)


Ambient air quality within the

premises of the proposed

development of Gowribidanur

IA of phase I & II to be

monitored.

Gaseous emissions

Particulate matter,

SO2, NOx, and CO

As per CPCB/ SPCB

requirement

Noise List of all noise generating

machinery onsite along with

age to be prepared.

Equipment logs,

noise reading

Regular Monitoring

Night working is to be

minimized.

Working hour

records


Generation of vehicular noise Maintenance of

records of vehicles


Implement good working

practices (equipment selection

and siting) to minimize noise

and also reduce its impacts on

human health (ear muffs, safe

distances, and enclosures).

Site working

practices records,

noise reading




Potential

Impact


followed as per EMP

Parameters for

Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

No machinery running when

not required.

Acoustic mufflers / enclosures

to be provided in large engines

Mufflers /

enclosures shall be

in place.

Prior to use of

equipment.

Noise to be monitored within

the plant premises.

Instant Noise levels

will be recorded.

As per CPCB/SPCB

requirement

Noise level will not exceed the

permissible limit both during

day & night times.

All equipments operated

within specified design

parameters.

Random checks of

equipment logs/

manuals


Vehicle trips to be minimized

to the extent possible

Vehicle logs Periodical Monitoring

Wastewater

Discharge

No direct discharge of

wastewater to be made to

surface water, groundwater or

soil.

No discharge hoses

shall be in vicinity of

watercourses.


The discharge point would be

selected properly and

sampling and analysis would

be undertaken prior to

discharge.

Discharge norms for

effluents as given in

Permits


Take care in disposal of

wastewater generated such

that soil and groundwater

resources are protected.

Discharge norms for

effluents as given in

permits

Soil Erosion Minimize area extent of site

clearance, by staying within

the defined boundaries

Site boundaries not

extended /

breached as per

plan document.


Protect topsoil stockpile Effective cover in Periodical Monitoring



Potential

Impact


followed as per EMP

Parameters for

Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

place.

Drainage and

effluent

Management

Ensure drainage system and

specific design measures are

working effectively.

The design to incorporate

existing drainage pattern and

avoid disturbing the same.

Visual inspection of

drainage and

records thereof


Waste

Management

Implement waste

management plan that

identifies and characterizes

every waste arising associated

with proposed activities and

which identifies the

procedures for collection,

handling & disposal of each

waste arising.

Comprehensive

Waste Management

Plan should be in

place and available

for inspection on-

site.

Compliance with

MSW Rules, 1998

and Hazardous

Wastes

(Management and

Handling Rules),

2003


Non-routine

events and

accidental

releases

Plan will be drawn,

considering likely emergencies

and steps required to prevent

/ limit consequences.

Mock drills and

records of the same


Health Employees and migrant labour

health check ups

All relevant

parameters

Regular checkups

1.20.2 Operational Phase

During operational phase of the proposed Gowribidanur IA of Phase I & II, continuous air

emissions (Particulate Matter, SO2, and NOX emissions) and wastewater generation are

expected. The following attributes which merit regular monitoring based on the environmental

setting and nature of project activities are listed below:



• Source emissions and ambient air quality;

• Groundwater Levels and ground water quality;

• Water and wastewater quality (water quality, effluent & sewage quality etc);

• Solid waste characterisation ( HW/MSW/CETP / CSTP sludge);

• Soil quality;

• Noise levels in and around the proposed development of Gowribidanur IA of phase I

& II (equipment and machinery noise levels, occupational exposures and ambient

noise levels); and

• Ecological preservation and afforestation.

Table 1.8

Environmental Monitoring during Operational Phase of proposed Gowribidanur IA (Phase I & II)

S.

No

Potential

Impact Action to be Followed

Parameters for

Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

1. Air Emissions Air emissions from DG

sets

Gaseous emissions

(Particulate Emissions)

As per CPCB/

SPCB

requirement AAQ within the project

premises and nearby

habitations (3 places at

120º) to be monitored.

PM10,PM2.5, SO2 &

NOx etc.,

All vehicles to be PUC

certificate.

Vehicle logs to be

maintained

Once in six

months

Meteorological data Wind speed, direction,

temp., relative

humidity and rainfall.

As per CPCB/

SPCB

requirement

2. Noise Noise generated from

operation of common

utility machinery to be

monitored

Spot Noise Level

recording;

Periodically

3. Wastewater

Discharge

(CETP/CSTP)

Compliance to

wastewater discharge

standards

pH, TSS, TDS, BOD,

COD & Oil& grease

Periodical or As

per CPCB/ SPCB

requirement

4. Solid waste/

Haz.

Waste/MSW

Check compliance to

HWM /MSW rules

Quality & quantity

monitoring

Periodically

5. Ground Water

Quality and

Water Levels

Monitoring ground water

quality, around the

proposed project site and

Comprehensive

monitoring as per IS

10500 Groundwater

Periodically



S.

No

Potential

Impact Action to be Followed

Parameters for

Monitoring

Frequency of

Monitoring

levels level BGL

6. Flora and fauna Vegetation, greenbelt /

green cover development

No. of plants, species Once in a year

7. Soil quality Checking & Maintenance

of good soil quality

around the proposed

project

Physico-chemical

parameters and

metals.

Once in a year

8. Health Employees and migrant

labour health check ups

of member industries /

common facility work

men

All relevant

parameters including

HIV

Regular

checkups

11.21 ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

The proposed development of Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II may propose and maintain an in-

house environmental laboratory for the routine monitoring / sampling of Air, Water, Soil,

Meteorology, and Noise. For monitoring / sampling/analysis, the member industries /

developer may utilize the services of in-house environmental laboratory and external

laboratories as third party monitoring/sampling /analysis for their compliance. The In house

laboratory equipments required for monitoring / sampling /analysis are listed in Table 11.9

Table 1.9

List of Equipment proposed for Environmental Laboratory

Name of the Equipment No of

Instruments

Manual or Automatic Weather Station, which can record wind speed, wind

direction Temperature, Relative Humidity

1

Gaseous stack monitoring kit for SO2, NOx, O2, Flue gas volume, Temperature

and conventional monitoring kit for particulates

1

Air samplers with PM<10&<2.5 provision 3

Portable Flue Gas Combustion Analyser 1

Portable Noise level meter (Dosimeter) 1

Portable Wastewater Analysis Kit 1

Electronic Balance 1



1.22 ORGANIZATIONAL SETUP ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

A proposal recommending to the project proponent/developer, in setting up of organized

structure for environmental management cell as General Manager (Environment) is directly

responsible for Environmental Management of the proposed development of Gowribidanur IA

of phase I & II is given in Figure 11.5.

Figure 11.5.

Organizational Set-up for Environmental Management Cell

1.23 REPORTING SCHEDULES OF THE MONITORING DATA

The environmental monitoring cell shall co-ordinate all monitoring programs at site and data

thus generated shall be regularly furnished to the State regulatory agencies. The frequency of

reporting shall be done on the basis of statutory requirements to the local state PCB officials and

to Regional office of MoEF or as per the conditions mentioned in CFE/CFO or EC. The

Environmental Audit reports shall be prepared for the entire year of operations and shall be

submitted to regulatory authorities.

1.24 BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR EMP

In order to comply with the environmental protection measures as suggested in the above

sections, the management has made a budgetary provision for Environmental Protection and



Safety measures. In capital cost of the proposed development of Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II

Rs.220 Crore (Rs. 70 Crore for Phase I) & (Rs.150 crore for Phase II), 10 % of capital cost i.e., Rs.

22 Crore will be allocated to Environmental Budget for Environmental Management

/Environmental Mitigation Measures and 1 % of Environmental Budget i.e., 0.22 Crore will be as

recurring cost are given in Table 1.10.

Table 1.10

Cost towards Environmental Mitigation Measures

S.No Particulars Details Environmental Budget

Capital

Rs. In Crore

Recurring

Rs. In Crore

1 Water Pollution

Control

Common Effluent & Sewage

Treatment plants

(CETP & CSTP)

4.00 0.04

Drains, retaining wall, check

dams, etc

Storm water drains

Drains along roads

2 Air, Noise pollution

control

Acoustics enclosures & Stacks 6.00 0.06

3 Pollution

monitoring

Laboratory testing equipment/

Environmental

Monitoring equipments

0.05 0.0005

4 Safety & Health Fire Water Reservoir, Pumping

Stations & Pipe Network

Firefighting equipment 1.90 0.019

Personal protective equipment 0.05 0.0005

5 Green Belt Progressive Green Belt

Development plan/Green Belt

development in and around

the periphery of project

10.00 0.1

Total 22.00 0.22



1.25 Implementation and Funding

During primary data collection in the study area it has been noticed that there are good number

of unemployed local youth in the surrounding villages, an action plan will be proposed to train

the local employable youth, so that after relevant training they will be employed in the

proposed development of Gowribidanur IA of phase I & II based on the requirement of different

stages.

Financial help will be provided to local youth (tuition fees, hostel charges, books, examination

fees, etc) of the study area in getting them trained in Industrial training institutes / centers,

Polytechnics in various trades like Electricians, Plumbers, Fitters, boiler operators, driving, etc.

An approximate amount of Rs.2.2 Crore equivalent to 1% of the total project cost i.e., Rs.220

Crore is earmarked towards CSR Activities on annual basis as given below –

S. No. Activities Covered Under CSR Fund Allocation in

Rs. Crore (Annual)

1 Health 0.20

2 Education 0.35

3 Water 0.50

4 Physically challenged, widows, old aged persons 0.20

5 Infrastructure 0.75

6 Sports & culture activities 0.15

7 Miscellaneous 0.05

Total 2.20

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