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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Human environment can be defined as the interaction of the surroundings in which he

lives. Thus, the air he breathes, the water he drinks, the temperature in which he survives

and in fact all other items which have a direct bearing on human existence can be

classified as environment. Usually the most important and universally accepted

components of this complex system are the land, which gives him food, the water bodies

which satisfy his thirst and the atmosphere which provides him air to breath. Any

imbalance in any of these has a direct detrimental effect on the physical and mental

health of man.

Today one hears of contamination of the atmosphere due to nuclear mishaps, pollution of

land due to nuclear fallout and fouling natural waters by indiscriminate waste discharge

by industries. The rapid deterioration of environment has not only jolted the developed

and developing countries in action, but sounded a clear warning bell for the

underdeveloped countries as well. The message is clear – “Either preserve the

environment and prosper or pollute it and perish”.

Earlier, the assessment of the projects was done on Technical feasibility reports and Cost-

Benefit-Ratio which mainly considered financial & technical resources. But no

consideration was given to the environment protection in this evaluation and these flaws

became apparent with continuous deterioration of environment. Thus in order to have

more realistic evaluation, and keeping in view the deteriorating conditions, another

dimension was added which is now called as “Environmental Impact Assessment”

(E.I.A.). This forms an integral part of the project and is taken into account while

appraising the project at different stages. Thus in the new comprehensive approach all

considerations like, Technical, Financial & Environmental are given due weightage.

M/S HIMALAYA ALKALIES& CHEMICALS LTD (Formerly SNJ Chemex (P)

Limited) have its corporate office at AP-2A, PITAMPURA, New Delhi, is formed to

setup its new unit in Himachal Pradesh. The promoters with its

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group companies are engaged in the area of manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

The company started some 25 years back with the manufacturing of CPW and gradually

developed to become the leading company for the production of CPW in the country.

Their group is one of the biggest consumers of chlorine in its manufacturing facilities at

various locations at Haryana, Punjab & West Bengal. To keep pace with growth of the

company, the management has planned to further diversify the business into

manufacturing of basic chemicals i.e. Caustic soda. This will not only reduce their

dependency on other suppliers of Chlorine but it will also help to consolidate its

production centres at one place. The company proposes to set up 400 MT per day

capacity plant

The plant will be located in village –Johron, Kala Amb, Tehsil Nahan in Dist. Sirmaur in

the state of Himachal Pradesh. The availability of uninterrupted power supply at

competitive rate comparatively with its neighboring states to make an edge over other

manufacturers in the northern India.

The company will use environment friendly, fuel efficient and state of the art technology

for the production of caustic soda. The project will take approximately 18 months to

complete, after the approval from statutory authorities for necessary environmental

clearance.

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2. PROFILE OF THE COMPANY & PROMOTORS

M/S HIMALAYA ALKALIES & CHEMICALS LTD (Formerly SNJ Chemex (P)

Limited) is a Limited Company. The Directors of the company are as under:

1. Sh. S.S. Dahiya

2. Mr. J.S. Ahlawat

3. Mr. Sanjay Khosla

Sh. S.S. Dahiya: He is the Director of the Company. He is a Graduate in Civil

Engineering and having vast experience of over 20 years in chemical industries and

trades including chemicals.

Mr. J.S. Ahlawat: He is also Director of the Company. He is also a Graduate in

Civil Engineering and having experience of about 20 years in chemical industries.

Mr. Sanjay Khosla: He is also Director of the Company. He is also a Graduate

and having experience of about 20 years in chemical industries.

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3.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 3.1 The State

Himachal Pradesh having world’s mightiest mountain ranges is one of the hilly

States situated in the Northern part of India. It is blessed with some of the most

spectacular and beautiful landscapes. It came into being in November, 1966 after

the re-organization of States. Earlier, it was part of the combined State of Punjab.

The various hill towns in the State not only provide visitors reprieve from the

sultring heat of the planes, but offer beautiful scenic sites which are real treat to

the eyes. Kulu and Kangra valleys offer natural beauty which is no less than

Kashmir Valley. Valleys and streams, snow clad mountains and temperate forests

offer tourists and sportsmen all they want.

The total area of the State is about 55,700 sq. km., with a population of more than

60lac. The literacy rate is about 63%. The main fruits / crops in the State are

apple, plum, ginger, peach, potato, forest produce, rice and wheat. The State has

good deposits of minerals like gypsum, lime stone and slate etc.

Earlier the economy of the State mostly depended on tourism and a large number

of tourist sites had been developed by the State. However, after the re-

organization, the State has made big strides in the field of industrialization also.

Industries like Cement, Electronics, Fertilizers, Pharmaceuticals and Liquor can be

found in good number at different places in the State. Hydel Power in the State has

given a big boost to the Industries. A number of Industrial areas have been

developed in the State, where all facilities are provided to the entrepreneurs.

Parwanoo, Barotiwala, Baddi, Paonta Sahib and Raja Ka Bag are some of the

important industrial areas developed by the State in the last two decades.

3.2 District Sirmaur

District Sirmaur is located in outer Himalayas which is commonly known as

Shivalik range. The district is bounded by district Shimla in North, Uttaranchal in

East, Haryana in South and Distt. Solan in North-West. Like other parts of

Himachal Pradesh , it has beautiful landscapes, bracing climate, big and

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small game and legendry temples which hold abiding attraction for the tourists.

Head quarter of the district is Nahan which is connected by metalled roads with

Shimla, Chandigarh, Solan and Yamuna Nagar. Population and area details of the

districts are as under:-

Population

Total 5,30,164 No. According to Census

2011

Male 2,76,801 No.

Female 2,53,363 No.

Rural 472,926 No. Male 246,599

Female 226,327

Urban 57,238 No. Male 30,202

Female 27,036

Sex Ratio 918

Density of Population 188 per sq. km

Geographical Area

Total Area 282500 Hect

Area under Forest 174822 Hect

Total Cultivated Area 74702 Hect

Net Cultivated Area 40775 Hect

Net Irrigated Area 13883 Hect

Source: Census 2011

3.3 Project Site

The Plant site is situated in Village Johron, Kala Amb, Tehsil Nahan, District

Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh. It is about 4 KM from National Highway-73

(Chandigarh-Sirmaur) at kala Amb,Tehsil Nahan. The soil of the block is sandy to

sandy loam. It lies near Long 77° 12' 44.48" East and Lat: 30°31' 41.33" North and is at an Altitude of about 425 m. above mean sea level. It is well connected

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with Kala Amb & Nahan through well maintained metalled roads. It is about 1

K.M. from Kala Amb. The nearest rail head is Ambala, which is at a distance of

about 50 km from the site. Key Plan, Google Map of the unit is given in Fig 3.1,

3.2 respectively. Layout Plan of the unit is given as Annexure-I

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FIGURE – 3.1

KEY – PLAN

Project site

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FIGURE – 3.2

LOCATION – ON GOOGEL IMAGE

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3.4 Climate:

The climate of the district is sub-tropical to temperate depending upon the

elevation. Four major a season that is the winter season extends from Nov to

February; summer season from March to June followed by the monsoon period

extending from July to September end. Maximum precipitation in the form of rain

occurs during July to September. Average annual rainfall in the district is about

982 mm with average of 60 rainy days. In the non monsoon season precipitation

as snowfall also occurs in the higher reaches above 1500 m amsl, the peaks of

Chaur dhar remains covered by snow. During winter period rainfall also occurs in

lower hills and valleys parts. Mean maximum and minimum temperature of 30°C

and -0°C respectively.

3.5 Cloudiness

During monsoon season skies are over cast with moderate to heavy clouds.

During rest of the year, the sky is mostly clear. It is lightly clouded occasionally

during winter season.

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.

3.7 Drainage

The entire area is near the Shivalik foot hills and has good slope from North-East

to South-West. The area is well drained and is frequented with seasonal choes

which take the entire rain water flows to river Yamuna.

3.8 Land Use

Land use pattern means how the land is being used for various purposes. It

highlights the environmental quality of a particular area. It is an important

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indicator of environmental health, intensity of human activity and degree of

interaction between the two. Land use pattern is significantly influenced by the nature

of soil, water availability and climatic conditions of the area. Data on land use pattern

of Sirmaur District have been collected to present baseline status of the study area

which falls in this District and is given below:.

Land use pattern

Total Area - 2, 82,500 Ha

Cultivated Area - 74,700 Ha (26.4%)

Forest area - 1, 74,820 Ha (62%)

Non agriculture use - 72,980 Ha (11.6%)

3.9 Forest

A number of reserved forests exist in the study area. Species like in these forests

are Sal, Chil, Oaks, Deodar, Khair, Firand Spurce are found. On the north side the

dense forests are at a distance of 3-5 km. Reserve Forest Jamunwala exists at a

distance about 2.5 km & Garib Nath at about 1.5 km North, Rampur Beli exists at

a distance 1.5 km on the South side, Danda RF exists at a distance 5 km on the

North-East side from the site. Reserve Forest along the Shivalik range like

Khulhal, Dhaula & Aduwala are at a distance of about 4-5 km on the South side. It

is worth mentioning here that the promoters plan to plant about 200 trees in the

unit area.

3.10 Flora and Fauna

Ecological system consists of varieties of interrelationship between both biotic and

abiotic components. Biotic components comprise of both plant and animal

communities, which interact not only within and between them but also within the

abiotic physical. Animal plant communities in their natural habitat exist in a well

organized manner. The project does not disturb any natural setting and is coming

up in an already existing Industrial area. Generally the plants of species like

Simbal, Mango, Tun, Several species of acacia and albizia, Salambra, Termnalia,

Jamun, Larger tour, Bamboo.

The most common shrub at the higher elevation is Barberis, Indigopera and

Desmodium and following other shrubs are also found: Vitex, Munj, Ber, Ipomea,

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Dodonea. Animals like Smooth Indian Otter, Jungle Cat, Leopard Cat, Hare, Hog

Deer, Wild Boar, Flying Fox, Flying squirrel, Wildcat, Fruit bat, Jungle cat and

Common Mongoose are found in the area.

3.11 Demography And Socio-Economic Scenario

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- 3.1

TABLE-3.1

Description Dist. Sirmaur Himachal Pradesh

Censes 2011 2011

Male Population 2,76,801 6,856,509

Female Population 2,53,363 3,473,892

Total Population 521,173 3,382,617

Sex Ratio 976/1000 974/1000

Density of Population/Km2 338 123

Literacy Rate: Total (%) 86.53 83.78

Ref: Census of India 2011.

3.12 Environmental Study Area

The Status of existing Environmental parameters like Ambient Air Quality,

Ground water, Surface Water, Noise Level and Soil quality of the project site have

been study for two month i.e. Jan & Fab 2015.

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4.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

4.1 General

HIMALAYA ALKALIES & CHEMICALS LTD(Formerly SNJ Chemex (P)

Limited), is located at Village Johron, Kala Amb,Tehsil Nahan, District Sirmaur

in the state of Himachal Pradesh is about 2 Kms from Kala Amb Bus Stand and

about 10 Kms from Nahan. The unit has 1, 90,000 sqm land. Location details are

given in Table 4.1. The total cost of the project is appx. 300 crores.

4.2 Raw Materials

S. No. NAME OF RAW MATERIAL

1 INDUSTRIAL SALT

2 BARIUM CARBONATE

3 CAUSTIC SODA

4 SULPHURIC ACID

5 SODA ASH

6 SODIUM BI SULPHITE

7 HCL ACID

8 FLOCCULANTS

9 NORMAL PARAFFIN

Raw materials are listed as hazardous materials in part II of the schedule of the

rules. Precaution as listed into rules shall be taken for their storage & handling.

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4.3 Finished Product & By-product

The unit will manufacture following:

PRODUCT:

S.NO. NAME

1 CAUSTIC SODA

2 CHLORINE

3 HYDROGEN GAS

BY-PRODUCT:

S.NO. NAME

1 CHLORINATED PARAFFIN

2 STABLE BLEACHING

POWDER

3 HYDROCHLORIC ACID

(SYN) 32%

4 HYDROCHLORIC ACID

( CPW) 32%

5 SODIUM HYPO

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Plant Site and Location TABLE 4.1

S.No Particulars Details

1 Location

a Village/ Town/Plot No. Johron

b Tehsil Nahan

c District Sirmaur

d State Himachal Pradesh

e Latitude 30º31’41.33” North

d Longitude 77º12’44.48” East

2 Elevation 425 mts.

3 Land use at the project site Industrial

4 Climatic Conditions

Temperature Rainfall Relative Humidity, % Wind speed, Kms/hour

Min: -0oC, Max:45 oC 982 mm (average) Min: 45%, Max:98% 10 Km (approx.)

5 Nearest highway National-Highway 73 (CHD-Sirmaur 4 km)

6 Nearest railhead Ambala (about 40 km)

7 Nearest airport Chandigarh (about 50 km)

8 Nearest major city Ambala (about 50 km)

9 Nearest major settlement Kala Amb (about 2 km)

10 Features with 10 km :

i) Defence installations Nil

ii) Archaeological important places

Nil

iii) Wild life sanctuaries Nil

Iv) Reserved/Protected forest

v) Industries Mixed type

vi) Rivers Mein river (about 4 km)

vii) Hill ranges Shivalik Hills

viii) State Boundary Haryana State (3 KM)

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4.4 Installed Capacity:

The total installed capacity of the plant for the product will be as per details given

below:-

PRODUCT:

S.NO. NAME CAPACITY (MTPA)

1 CAUSTIC SODA 1,40,000

2 CHLORINE 1,26,000

3 HYDROGEN GAS NM3 39,34,0000

BY-PRODUCT:

S.NO. NAME CAPACITY

(MTPA) 1 CHLORINATED PARAFFIN 35000

2 STABLE BLEACHING

POWDER

5250

3 HYDROCHLORIC ACID

(SYN) 32%

1,25,000

4 HYDROCHLORIC ACID

( CPW) 32%

70,000

5 SODIUM HYPO 12,600

The unit will operate for an effective period of 350 days in a year on three shift

basis of 8 hrs.

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4.5 Manufacturing Process

Caustic soda manufacturing process improved significantly due to up-gradation

of technology from Diaphragm technology to the latest state of the art technology

ie the Membrane cell technology. The technology is an Environmental friendly

and fuel efficient. Power is the main raw material used for the production of

caustic, which alone cost 60% of the cost of production, this technology save

35% energy than the earlier process. The following schematic diagram shows the

difference in the technologies.

PROCESS FLOW CHART

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MEMBRANE CELL TECHNOLOGY:

The most common chlor-alkali process involves the electrolysis

of aqueous sodium chloride (a brine) in a membrane cell. In the membrane cell,

the anode and cathode are separated by an ion-permeable membrane. Saturated

brine is fed to the compartment with the anode (the anolyte). A DC current is

passed through the cell and the NaCl splits into its constituent components. The

membrane passes Na+ ions to the cathode compartment (catholyte), where it forms

sodium hydroxide in solution. The membrane allows only positive ions to pass

through to prevent the chlorine from mixing with the sodium hydroxide. The

chloride ions are oxidised to chlorine gas at the anode, which is collected, purified

and stored. Hydrogen gas and hydroxide ions are formed at the cathode.

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4.6 Facilities at the Plant

The firm has 1,70,000 sqm 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

3. Storage

4. Offices

5. Toilets

6. Water storage tanks

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

4.7 Machinery

List of machinery attached as Annexure-VII

4.8 Power

The requirement of Power for the unit is 42 MW which will be supplied by

HPSPCL.

4.9 Water Supply The water requirement of the unit will be met from own tube-well. The daily

requirement of water is about 2950 m3. About 2760 m3 water will be required in the

process and make up water required for cooling purpose will be 50 KLD. For

domestic purpose 20 KLD and 120 m3 water required for boiler. The capacity of

storage tank for cooling purpose is about 100.0 m3. Another tank of about 100 m3

has also been provided for fire fighting which shall be kept always full. Flow chart

of water use is given in fig. 4.1

4.10 Manpower

Unit will work on three shift basis and manpower requirement will be about 150 persons.

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Figure: 4.1

WATER BALANCE FLOW DIAGRAM

(KLD)

Total Consumptive use: 2760+ 120+50+20 = 2950 KLD

Storage Tank

Cooling600

Domestic20.0

STP15+20

Consumption 5.0

Irrigation35

Reuse550

Evaporation50

Process2760

300Ultra-Filtration

Reuse in process300

Boiler120

Blow down20

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4.11 Waste Handling

4.11.1 Liquid waste

Liquid waste: is treated for pH control and collected in a tank. The water is

thus passed through the RO plant to control its TDS contents and brought it

down below 100ppm and will be recycle back into the plant. Part of this

water will be utilized in gardening and other part of the factory. The effluent

treatment plant is designed such that there will not be any liquid discharge

from the factory.

4.11.2 Solid waste

About 4% solid waste will be generated from the process. The solid waste is non

hazardous. It will be sent to filling low lying area or as per norms of State

Pollution Control Board.

4.11.2 Hazardous waste

The industry will install two no. DG sets of 500KVA capacity each. The Hazardous

wastes generated from the unit, such as used oil from DG Set shall be sold to recyclers.

There are no other hazardous wastes.

4.12 Pollution Control Measures

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

4.12.1 Air Pollution

Emergency Chlorine Scrubber (ECS) System

The emergency chlorine scrubber (ECS) uses extraction fans to collect gas from

all the chlorine-containing plant vents. The gas is then scrubbed with caustic soda

to remove chlorine producing sodium hypochlorite. The reaction is as follows:

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The ECS is a safety critical system designed to accommodate chlorine surges

during plant upsets for 10 minutes minimum of full chlorine production. All vents

containing chlorine pass to the ECS system. The concentration of chlorine in the

exit gas from the ECS is monitored and alarmed.

Electrical power to the circulation pumps and extraction fans is backed up by

emergency power from a stand-by emergency diesel generator. A nitrogen ejector

that does not require power for operation further backs up the fans. A caustic

gravity head tank that does not require power for its operation, further backs up

the caustic pumps.

Hypo Tower:

The gases come out of the hypo tower and HCl plant. Well designed scrubbers

keeps the vents prevents any hazardous gases escaping into the atmosphere.

Chlorine and HCl vapors concentration s are kept below the permissible limit ie 5

ppm. Similarly the boiler chimney is designed to prevent the to be in compliance

of pollution norms.

Installation Of Chlorine Sensing Alarm System:

Chlorine alarm system which will sense above 3 mg/nm3 in air will be installed in

CP complex for early warning on action of chlorine control will be received.

Neutralization System: Industry will install a neutralization system where in

un-reacted chlorine gas will be sucked from 08 Nos CP reactors through pressure

regulated valve and neutralized with caustic soda to from sodium hypo-chloride.

Initially chlorine will be supplied in toners but at later it is to be supplied through

pipeline.

Boiler: Industry will install steam boiler of 14TPH capacity. The wood

briquette/Pet coke will use as fuel for boiler. APCD cyclone fallowed by wet

scrubber will be installing with boiler to control emission.

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4.12.2 Water Pollution

There will be no generation of waste water from process. The waste water generation from domestic, cooling and boiler blow down shall be used for plantation after treatment.

4.12.3 Noise Pollution

There is no noise producing machineries in the unit. All machines are spread at

different places within the covered sheds. Thus no noise of significant level shall

go out side the working area which may disturb the general noise environment.

DG set installed shall be noise free & with canopy.

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5.0 ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT:

5.1 Present Environment:

Various Environment factors as existing in the project area which possibly could

be affected by the activities have been assessed & identified as below:

(i) Ambient Air

(ii) Water Quality

(iii) Noise

(iv) Land use pattern

(v) Soil and Agricultural

(vi) Demography and socio-economic pattern.

5.2 Probable Impact on Environment:

The above factors will be checked after the implementation of the project to cross

check the probable impact discussed hereunder and remedial measures taken

wherever necessary. Broadly the impacts may be classified in two categories as

under:-

i) Short term - during construction/development stage

ii) Long term - during operational stage.

Both these categories have been considered while predicting and evaluating the

impacts as given herein after:-

5.3 DEVELOPMENT STAGE: - (SHORT TERM)

This is a construction phase of the project and the impacts are temporary due to

construction related activities which are as under:-

i) Air Environment:

There is no point source of air pollution. The only source will be due to

construction and plying of vehicles within unit. Some emission may be

expected from vehicles plying in the area for transportation of material etc.

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Kerosene oil shall be provided to the labour so that they do not burn wood

for cooking etc.

ii) Water Environment :

Requirement of water during construction & machinery foundations will be

about 1.0 m3/day and there will be no waste discharge as the same will be

used completely. However, during monsoon some malba etc may get

washed due to run off from the site. There is a natural ‘nallah’ near the land

which takes the entire run off from the area.

Labour during construction is not very large. Hardly about 50 persons may

be working daily on an average who may be using water for drinking and

bathing etc. Toilet facilities with septic tank will be provided to labour @ 1

toilet for 20 persons who will be used by the labour.

In view of this there is no likelihood of any significant impact on the

general environment of water in the area.

iii) Noise Environment:

Some noise may be expected from the working of the machinery repair

purposes and movement of vehicles. Steps will be taken to reduce its effect

by resorting to staggering of various operations. Even otherwise since

there will not be any large scale machinery, the activity is not likely to have

any significant effect on the over all noise environment.

iv) Land Environment:

The total land area of the project is 1, 90,000 sqm. Natural drainage will

not be disturbed. Solid waste from construction activities will be used

within the premises under roads & refilling. There will not be any

significant impact on land in general.

v) Socio Economic:

The project does not involve any displacement of population or

rehabilitation of any kind. Rather it will provide employment to local

people in the shape of additional man power required for the units, & will

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and boost the economy of the area. It will have some positive impact,

although not to a large extent.

5.4 OPERATIONAL STAGE: - (LONG TERM)

After completion, when the unit starts production, the operational impacts

on the various parameters are considered as under:-

i) Ambient Air Environment:

There is only one source of likely pollution which is vapours of Acid/alkali

mist from the manufacturing process. All the processes are closed circuits

as such emissions to the open atmosphere will be minimum, however,

APCD, Alkali Scrubber will be provided at the exit point to neutralize the

acid mist.

ii) Water Environment:

Alkaline Effluent System:

Effluent from alkaline process area catchments drains to trenches which

channel effluent to the alkaline effluent sump. From here, alkaline effluent

is transferred to the alkaline effluent tank where it is mixed and neutralized

using HCl and NaOH to achieve a pH in the range of 6.5 and 10.5.

As these neutralisation reactions have the potential to liberate chlorine gas

under certain conditions, the alkaline effluent tank is operated under light

suction, venting to the emergency chlorine scrubber (ECS) where any

chlorine gas present is removed.

Acidic Effluent System:

The acid effluent system is quite similar to the alkaline effluent system

discussed above. Effluent from acid process areas drains to the acid effluent

trench, then to the acid effluent pit from where it is pumped to the acid

effluent tank. The acid effluent tank is used to mix and neutralise effluent

using HCl and NaOH to achieve a pH in the range of 6.5 and 10.5.

Rainfall data shows that the area is having adequate rainfall. The guidelines

for Rain Water Harvesting and Artificial Recharge of Ground Water issued

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by the Central Ground Water Authority will be followed.

iii) Land Environment:

The Project is coming in the agriculture land. Thus there will not be any

significant adverse effect on the existing general land environment with the

coming up of the project.

iv) Noise Environment:

There will be no noise producing machinery or equipment except DG Set

which will be placed in acoustic room, causing least disturbance in the

area. There is no likelihood of any significant change in noise environment.

v) Socio Economic Pattern

The project will provide employment to local people in the field of running

plants and maintenance of machinery, APCD & security etc. Thus it will

have positive effect on the employment potential in the area.

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6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: 6.1 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 every

body 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:-

6.2 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 fill. 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.

During operation phase alkali scrubber shall be provided to neutralize acid mist

from process, to keep it within permissible limits. Cyclone will be provided with

boiler to mitigate air environment. Tree plantation shall be resorted to for further

improving the air environment in general and minimize noise levels, if any.

6.3 Water Environment:

Source of water will be own tube-well. During construction toilet facilities shall

be provided to labour with septic tank. Finally, waste water from the toilets shall

be taken to septic tank through underground delivery system. It will not be thrown

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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.

6.4 Land 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.

6.5 Solid Waste

The solid waste generated from the construction activities shall be effectively

recycled within the project. The solid waste generation from the process the

process will non toxic/non hazardous. The disposal of solid waste will be as per

norms of State Pollution control Board.

6.6 Noise Environment

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 different places

within closed sheds so as not to disturb the noise level in the area. The DG set shall

be noise free.

6.7 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 stabilizing the functional

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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. Species of trees shall be selected in consultation with the forest

Department officers. In all about 500 trees & shrubs are proposed to be planted

within the unit premises.

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7. EXPENDITURE ON ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES

S.No Title Capital Cost

Lacs Recurring Cost

- Lacs (Annum)

1 Air Pollution Control 110.0 0.5

2. Noise Pollution Control (Including cost of Landscaping, Green Belt)

15.0 ---

4. Environment Monitoring and Management (Including Establishment of Laboratory)

10.0 0.5

5. CSR 20.0 2.0

Total 155.0 3.0