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FINAL EIA/EMP REPORTOF

PROPOSED EXPANSION CAPACITY

3 x 12 MT Induction Furnace with 2 nos. 6/11 m radius 2-

strand continuous billet casting with Auxiliaries

Existing Capacity – 1) TMT Bar & Wire Rod (6250 MT/month)

2) Producer Gas Plant (5000 Nm3/hr)

3) Coal tar (by-product) – 1500 /month

4) Re-heating furnace (1 no.) – 15 MT/hr

5) 2 nos. of grinding ball mill – 250 TPD

6) Coal –fired Slag-drier (1 no.) – 2 MT/hr

EIA Consultant:

SHIVALIK SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD.(UPL ENVIRO INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP Co.)

Village-Majra, P. O. Dabhota, Tehsil Nalagarh, Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh(An ISO 9001, 14001 & OHSAS 18001 Certified Co.: Accredited by QCI/NABET: GoI)

November 2016

Final EIA/EMP -Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd.

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................1

1.1 Purpose Of The Report.................................................................................................................................1

1.2 Identification Of Project & Project Proponent .....................................................................................2

1.3 Breif Description Of Nature, Size, Location Of The Project And Its Importance To TheCountry, Region............................................................................................................................................................2

1.3.1 Nature Of The Project..........................................................................................................................2

1.3.2 Size Of The Project ...............................................................................................................................4

1.3.3 Location Of The Project ......................................................................................................................4

1.3.4 Importance To The Country & Region...........................................................................................5

1.4 Scope Of Study-Details Of Regulatory Scoping Carried Out (As Per Terms Of Reference) ....6

2 Project Description.............................................................................................................................................. 22

2.1 Type Of The Project.................................................................................................................................... 22

2.1.1 Salient Features Of The Project..................................................................................................... 22

2.2 Need Of The Project ................................................................................................................................... 23

2.3 Site Location Details .................................................................................................................................. 23

2.4 Size Or Magnitude Of Operation ............................................................................................................ 24

2.5 Technology And Process Description................................................................................................... 24

2.5.1 Manufacturing Process In Details ................................................................................................ 25

2.6 Water, Man-Power Requirement, Power Requirements And Other Site Services................. 31

2.6.1 Water Source And Utilization ........................................................................................................ 31

2.6.2 Man-Power Requirement................................................................................................................ 33

2.6.3 Power Requirement.......................................................................................................................... 34

2.7 Sources Of Pollution And Control Measures:..................................................................................... 35

2.7.1 Air Pollution & Mitigation Measures........................................................................................... 35

2.7.2 Water Pollution & Mitigation Measures..................................................................................... 35

2.7.3 Vibration/ Noise Pollution And Control System ..................................................................... 36

2.7.4 Solid Waste Generation And Managemnt .................................................................................. 36

2.7.5 Green Belt ............................................................................................................................................ 37

2.8 Assessment Of New & Untested Technology For The Risk Of Technological Failure........... 37

3 Description Of The Environment.................................................................................................................... 38

3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 38


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3.2 Methodology Of Conducting Baseline Study...................................................................................... 39

3.3 Parameters For Study ............................................................................................................................... 39

3.4 Meteorology And Micrometeorology ................................................................................................... 40

3.4.1 Meteorology ........................................................................................................................................ 40

3.4.2 Meteorological Data Generated At Site....................................................................................... 41

3.5 Air Environment ......................................................................................................................................... 41

3.5.1 Ambient Air Quality .......................................................................................................................... 41

3.5.2 Methodology Adopted For Air Quality Survey......................................................................... 42

3.6 Noise Environment .................................................................................................................................... 56

3.7 Water Environment................................................................................................................................... 59

3.8 Soil ................................................................................................................................................................... 68

3.9 Land Environment...................................................................................................................................... 72

3.10 Ecology ...................................................................................................................................................... 73

3.11 Socio-Economic Environment............................................................................................................ 85

4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts And Mitigation Measures ......................................... 88

4.1 Air Environment ......................................................................................................................................... 89

4.1.1 Construction Phase Impacts And Mitigation Measures ........................................................ 89

4.1.2 Operation Phase Impacts And Mitigation Measures.............................................................. 89

4.1.3 Impact Of The Transportation And Mitigation Measures..................................................... 98

4.2 Water Environment................................................................................................................................... 99

4.2.1 Wastewater Generation.................................................................................................................100

4.3 Noise Environment ..................................................................................................................................100

4.3.1 Construction Phase Impact ..........................................................................................................100

4.3.2 Operation Phase Impact ................................................................................................................100

4.3.3 Mitigation Measures.......................................................................................................................101

4.4 Soil Environment ......................................................................................................................................101

4.4.1 Source Of Soil Pollution .................................................................................................................101

4.4.2 Impact And Mitigation Measures ...............................................................................................101

4.5 Waste Generation And Disposal Method ..........................................................................................102

4.6 Socio Economic Environment...............................................................................................................102

4.7 Impact On Ecology And Mitigative Measures:.................................................................................102

4.7.1 Greenbelt Development Plan.......................................................................................................103

4.7.2 Effect Of Plants .................................................................................................................................103


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4.8 House Keeping...........................................................................................................................................104

4.9 Occupational Safety And Health...........................................................................................................105

5 Analysis Of Alternatives (Technology & Site)...........................................................................................106

5.1 Alternative Site..........................................................................................................................................106

5.2 Alternate Technology ..............................................................................................................................106

6 Environmental Monitoring Program...........................................................................................................107

6.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................107

6.2 Environmental Monitoring And Reporting Procedure.................................................................107

6.3 Monitoring Methodologies And Parameters....................................................................................108

6.4 Monitoring Schedule................................................................................................................................109

6.5 Monitoring Schedule - Implementation ............................................................................................110

6.6 Budget Allocation For Monitoring.......................................................................................................111

6.7 Reporting Schedules Of The Monitoring Data.................................................................................111

7 Additional Studies .............................................................................................................................................112

7.1 Public Consultation..................................................................................................................................112

7.2 Risk Assessment........................................................................................................................................112

7.2.1 Identification Of Hazards..............................................................................................................114

7.2.2 Hazards In Steel Plant ....................................................................................................................115

7.2.3 First Aid Measures ..........................................................................................................................118

7.3 Exposure Controls And Personal Protection ...................................................................................118

7.3.1 Exposure Controls:..........................................................................................................................118

7.3.2 Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe)......................................................................................119

7.3.3 Fire Fighting Facilities ...................................................................................................................119

7.3.4 Other Safety Measures...................................................................................................................119

7.4 Occupational Health& Safety ................................................................................................................120

7.5 Disaster Management Plan....................................................................................................................120

7.5.1 Disasters.............................................................................................................................................120

7.5.2 Objectives Of Disaster Management Of Plan...........................................................................121

7.5.3 Emergencies......................................................................................................................................122

7.5.4 Emergency Coordinator - Medical, Mutual Aid, Rehabilitation, Transport And

Communication ..................................................................................................................................................122

7.5.5 Emergency Actions .........................................................................................................................124

8 Project Benefits ..................................................................................................................................................125

8.1 Physical Infrastructure...........................................................................................................................125


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8.2 Employment Opportunities...................................................................................................................125

8.3 Social Infrastructure................................................................................................................................126

8.4 Corporate Social Responsibility (Csr)................................................................................................127

8.5 Conclusion...................................................................................................................................................127

9 Environmental Management Plan................................................................................................................128

9.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................128

9.2 Need..............................................................................................................................................................128

9.3 Objectives....................................................................................................................................................129

9.4 Environment Components.....................................................................................................................129

9.4.1 Air Environment..............................................................................................................................129

9.4.2 Water Environment........................................................................................................................130

9.4.3 Solid Waste ........................................................................................................................................130

9.4.4 Noise Environment.........................................................................................................................130

9.4.5 Biological Environment.................................................................................................................131

9.4.6 Work-Zone Comfort Environment.............................................................................................131

9.4.7 Socio-Economic Environment.....................................................................................................131

9.4.8 Corporate Social Responsibility (Csr).......................................................................................132

9.4.9 Occupational Health And Safety .................................................................................................132

9.5 Environment Management Cell............................................................................................................132

10 Summary & Conclusions.............................................................................................................................136

10.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................136

10.2 Conclusions............................................................................................................................................141

11 Disclosure Of Consultants...........................................................................................................................142

List of Tables

Table 2-1: Project Highlights..................................................................................................................................... 22

Table 2-2: Raw materials requirements & their sources................................................................................. 27

Table 2-3 Manpower Detail ....................................................................................................................................... 33

Table 3-1: Summary of meteorological Data........................................................................................................ 41

Table 3-2: Monitored Parameters and Frequency of Sampling ..................................................................... 43

Table 3-3: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING VARIOUS AIR QUALITY PARAMETERS ........................... 44

Table 3-4: AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS ....................................................................... 44

Table 3-5: Ambient Air Quality Results Location: Dhasal (AAQ1-Project site)......................................... 44

Table 3-6: Details of Noise monitoring locations................................................................................................ 58

Table 3-7: Noise Monitoring Results ...................................................................................................................... 58


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Table 3-8: DETAILS OF WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS................................................................................. 60

Table 3-9: Water Quality Criteria as per Central Pollution Control Board................................................. 62

Table 3-10: Surface Water Quality Results March 2016 .................................................................................. 64

Table 3-11: Ground Water Quality Results March 2016.................................................................................. 65

Table 3-12: Details of Soil Sampling Locations ................................................................................................... 69

Table 3-13: Soil Quality Results................................................................................................................................ 70

Table 3-14: Standard Soil Classification ................................................................................................................ 71

Table 3-15: Land use pattern in the Study area.................................................................................................. 73

Table 3-16Land use pattern of the region............................................................................................................. 74

Table 3-17: Mode of data collection & parameters considered during the survey.................................. 74

Table 3-18: List of Flora Species .............................................................................................................................. 76

Table 3-19: List of Fauna species............................................................................................................................. 78

Table 3-20: List of Butterfly Species in and Around the Study Area ............................................................ 79

Table 3-21: List of Reptilian Species in and Around the Study Area............................................................ 80

Table 3-22: List of Avian Species in and Around the Study Area................................................................... 81

Table 3-23: List of Mammalian Species in and Around the Study Area....................................................... 82

Table 3-24: List of Aquatic Macrophytes in and Around the Study Area.................................................... 83

Table 3-25: List of Aquatic Insects in and Around the Study Area................................................................ 83

Table 3-26: List of Fish Species in and Around the Study Area...................................................................... 84

Table 3-27: Demographic Profile of Ikrah............................................................................................................. 86

Table 7-1: OCCUPATIONAL AND SAFETY HAZARDS AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES ..........................116

Table 10-1: Salient feature of the project............................................................................................................136

Table 10-2: Adverse Environmental Impacts and Mitigation.......................................................................137

Table 11-1: Key Personnel/Experts Associated with the Study..................................................................143

List of Figure

Figure 1-1: Location Map...............................................................................................................................................5

Figure 2-1: Map Showing the project site ............................................................................................................. 24

Figure 2-2 Project Site Lay out ................................................................................................................................. 25

Figure 2-3Water Balance............................................................................................................................................ 33

Figure 3-1Monitoring location map showing monitoring station................................................................. 42

Figure 3-2Land use Land cover map of the study area..................................................................................... 72

Figure 4-1: Illustrated Air Pollution Control System......................................................................................... 90

Figure 4-2: Isopleths of Particulate Matter concentrations (μg/m3) ........................................................... 98

Figure 9-1: Environment Management Cell........................................................................................................133


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List of Annexure

Annexure-I Copy of TOR

Annexure II Executive summary

Annexure3 Permission of Power

Annexure4 Consent to operate

Annexure 5 Land document

Annexure-6 Buffer map (Google map & buffer map on toposheet)

Annexure 7 Permission for water supply

Annexure8 Test report

Annexure9 Public hearing proceedings

Final EIA/EMP -Chapter-1- Introduction-Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd.

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT

The purpose of EIA study report is to take stock of the prevailing quality of environment, to

assess the impacts of proposed industrial activity on environment and to plan appropriate

environmental control measures to minimize adverse impacts and to maximize beneficial

impacts. The following major objectives have been considered:

Assess the existing status of environment

Assess the impacts due to the modification-cum-expansion of project

Suggest pollution control and ameliorative measures

Prepare an action plan for implementation of suggested ameliorative measures.

Suggest a monitoring programme to assess the efficacy of the various adopted

environmental control measures.

Assess financial considerations for environmental control plans.

In pursuance of Government of India Policy, under ‘The Environment (Protection) Act

1986’ and WB State Pollution Control Board (WBSPCB), the proposed expansion will

require clearance from environmental angle. The present report, an EIA/EMP report is

prepared based on monitored data for one season covering three months (December 2015-

March 2016).

The present report is prepared in accordance with the guideline of MOEF &as per the

Terms of Reference issued by State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, West Bengal Memo

No. 688-2N-78/2013(E) dated 13th July, 2015.

For carrying out the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study, the area falling within

10 km radius of project site at Burdwan area has been considered for generation of base

line data with respect to present air quality, water quality, noise level, soil quality, ecology,

socio-economic and meteorology etc.

An in-depth analysis of the baseline environmental data generated by actual field

monitoring and collected from various secondary sources has been carried out for

identifying and predicting the probable environmental impacts due to the expansion of



project. Reasonable assumptions have been made, wherever data is found lacking. Based

on the findings a suitable environmental management plan has been suggested.

1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENTShree Gopal Concrete Private. Limited. incorporated under companies Act 1956 in 2005.

SHREEGOPAL CONCRETE PRIVATE. LIMITED was incorporated with the objective of

manufacturing Portland Slag Cement (capacity – 1,50,000 TPA). Now it’s manufacturing

cement successfully in the name of PRIME GOLD brand. Apart from this the company is also

manufacturing Steel TMT Bars (sizes – 8mm to 25mm) & Wire Rods (6250 MT/month),

Producer Gas (5000 Nm3/hr), & Coal tar (by-product- 1500 L/month).

Presently the group is looking for its proposed expansion project of 3 x 12 MT Induction

Furnace with 2 nos. 6/11 m radius 2- strand continuous billet casting with Auxiliaries to

meet the present market demands.

There is no national park, wild life sanctuary and other sensitive areas within 10 km of the

project. The process adopted is eco-friendly.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY

1. Sri Ram Kumar Sarda

2. Sri Shiv Kumar Sarda

3. Sri Vishal Sarda

The company will aim for efficient management of the unit, which will require judicious

manpower planning, selection of qualified and experienced personnel and also appropriate

organizational structure, clearly defining the functions and responsibilities of the

managerial and supervising staffs.

1.3 BREIF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE, LOCATION OF THE PROJECT AND

ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY, REGION

1.3.1 Nature of the Project

As per EIA Notifications 14th September 2006 and its subsequent amendments, the Shree

Gopal Concrete Private Limited, falls under Category “B” Project or activity 3(a) as a



metallurgical industry needing Environmental Clearance from the Government of India and

is a green field project.

Name of the project Shree Gopal Concrete Private Limited

Location JL no-56, Dhasal, Vill. + P.O.: Bahadurpur, Dist. –Burdwan PIN:713167, West Bengal

Latitude/Longitude 23040’39”N, 87008’24”E

Land Type Agricultural land converted to Industrial land

Nearest Railway Station Raniganj Railway Station (8.5 km approx)Ukhra Railway Station (8.5 km approx)

Nearest NH NH-2(5.1 km approx)

Nearest Police Station New Kenda police station (3.35 km)

Nearest Power Station DVC (6.0 km approx)

Nearest River Ajay River (8.3 km approx)Damodar River (10.9km approx)

Nearest Villages Dhasal (1.5 Km approx)

Nearest Plant/ Industry 1.Srijan Cement.2.Brick Industry.3.Shyam Sel & Power Limited4.Gagan Ferrotech Limited

Nearest Hospital Bahadurpur Hospital (1.5 Km approx)

Nearest School Chakdala village Primary School ( 4.3 km approx)Mamudpur Primary School (2.4 km approx)

National park/Sanctuary No National Park /Sanctuary available within 10 kmradius of the Project Site



1.3.2 Size of the Project

Existing Proposed1. TMT Bar & Wire Rod (6250MT/month) 1. 3 x 12 MT Induction Furnace2. Producer Gas Plant (5000 Nm3/hr) 2. 2 nos. 6/11 m radius CCM3. Coal tar(by-product) – 1500 /month 3. Billet Caster of Capacity 59,400 TPA4. Re-heating furnace (1 no.) – 15 MT/hr5. 2 nos. of grinding ball mill – 250 TPD6. Coal –fired Slag-drier (1 no.) – 15 MT/hr

Expansion of land area

4.86 ha (12 acers) 0.86 ha(2acers)

1.3.3 Location of the Project

The proposed location of the project is situated at JL no-56, Dhasal, Vill. + P.O.: Bahadurpur,

Dist. – Burdwan PIN:713362, West Bengal

The location details are mentioned below:-

Latitude: 23040’39”N, Longitude: 87008’24”E

LOCATION maps

Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt Ltd

04.07.2015 SHREE GOPAL CONCRETE PVT.LTD.



Figure 1-1: Location Map

1.3.4 Importance to the Country & Region

Steel is extensively used due to good strength, formability, weld ability, easy availability

and has no substitute product. The country’s living standard has now become

proportionate with the steel demand. Therefore to meet this steel demand the renowned

as well as the small private industries have put extra effort to increase the quality of these

products to international standards.

Steel demand at present day scenario is bound to grow with the boom in construction,

housing and infrastructural projects. With our Govt. policy to give more stress to the

infrastructural development of the country, the construction has reached its boom.

Moreover, the housing sector is growing very fast. Considering the rate of increase of

demand it is expected that M.S. Ingot manufacturing unit will perform well and will have

no difficulty to market its products.

• The Indian steel industry has entered into a new development stage from 2007-08,

riding high on the resurgent economy and rising demand for steel.

• Rapid rise in production has resulted in India becoming the 4th largest producer of

crude steel and the largest producer of sponge iron or DRI in the world.



• As per the report of the Working Group on Steel for the 12th Plan, there exist many

factors which carry the potential of raising the per capita steel consumption in the country,

currently estimated at 55 kg (provisional).

These include among others, an estimated infrastructure investment of nearly a trillion

dollars, a projected growth of manufacturing from current 8% to 11-12%, increase in

urban population to 600 million by 2030 from the current level of 400 million, emergence

of the rural market for steel currently consuming around 10 kg per annum buoyed by

projects like Bharat Nirman, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Rajiv Gandhi Awaas

Yojana among others.

• At the time of its release, the National Steel Policy 2005 had envisaged steel

production to reach 110 million tonnes by 2019-20. However, based on the assessment of

the current ongoing projects, both in Greenfield and Brownfield, the Working Group on

Steel for the 12th Plan has projected that the crude steel capacity in the county is likely to

be 140MT by 2016-17 and has the potential to reach 149 MT if all requirements are

adequately met.

• The National Steel Policy 2005 is currently being reviewed keeping in mind the

rapid developments in the domestic steel industry (both on the supply and demand sides)

as well as the stable growth of the Indian economy since the release of the Policy in 2005.

1.4 SCOPE OF STUDY-DETAILS OF REGULATORY SCOPING CARRIED OUT (AS

PER TERMS OF REFERENCE)

The State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, West Bengal considered the project during its

105th meeting held on 04.07.2015. Based on the information contained in the documents

submitted and the presentation made, Committee prescribed the Terms of Reference (TOR)

(Memo no 688-2N-78/2013 (E) dated 13th July, 2015) attached as Annexure I.



The point’s wise reply of the prescribed TOR is as under:-

S.No. ToR Compliance Reference in theEIA Report

1. Executive Summary Executive Summary of the projectis attached as Annexure II.

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2. Introduction

i. Details of EIA Consultantincluding NABET accreditation.

Shivalik Solid Waste ManagementLimited is the NABET accreditedconsultant for the project.Metallurgical industries(ferrous &nonferrous) - both primary &secondary (3a) S. No is 130, as per theQCI/NABET List of AccreditedConsultant Organizations(Alphabetically) Rev. 47 November07, 2016.

Details given inChapter 12.

ii. Information about the projectProponent

Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltdincorporated under companiesAct 1956 in 2005.

The company manufacturingTMT Bar and Cement.

The group incorporated withthe objective of manufacturingPortland Slag Cement (capacity– 1,50,000 TPA). Now it’smanufacturing cementsuccessfully in the name ofPRIME GOLD brand. Presentlythe group is looking for itsproposed expansion project of3 x 12 MT Induction Furnacewith 2 nos. 6/11 m radius 2-strand continuous billetcasting with Auxiliaries tomeet the present marketdemands.

iii. Importance and Benefits of theProject

Importance and benefits of projectincorporated in the report.

Detailed inChapter—2

3 Project Description



i. Cost of Project and time ofcompletion

Total cost of the project is Rs. 4220.99LAKHS.Tentative time of completion is 3 years

Detailed inChapter-2

ii Products with capacitiesfor the proposed project.

3 x 12 MT Induction Furnace .2 nos. 6/11m radius 2-strand continuous billetcasting with auxiliaries

Detailed inChapter-2.

iii If expansion Project,details of existingproducts with capacitiesand whether adequateland is available forexpansion, reference ofearlier EC if any.

Proposed project is expansion project.Project comes under the purview of ECwhen production TMT Bars (sizes – 8mmto 25mm) & Wire Rods (6250 MT/month),Producer Gas (5000 Nm3/hr), & Coal tar(by-product- 1500 L/month).Presently thegroup is looking for its proposedexpansion project of 3 x 12 MT InductionFurnace with 2 nos. 6/11 m radius 2-strand continuous billet casting withAuxiliaries as per EIA notifications and itssubsequent amendments.Existing land area is 4.86 ha or14 acre Andproposed for expansion is 0.80 ha or 2acre

Existing andProposedproductiondetailsmentioned inChapter 2.

iv List of raw materialsrequired and their sourcealong with mode oftransportation

DRI (Sponge Iron), Cast Iron/Scrap Silico-Manganese will be used as raw material.Raw materials will be transported to sitethrough trucks.

Detailed inChapter 2

v Other chemicals andmaterials required withquantities and storagecapacities.

The total requirement of Raw materialswill be 72,720 MT/annum. Materials willbe stored within the premises.

Quantity ofMaterialsrequireddetailed inChapter 2.

vi Details of Emission,effluents, hazardous wastegeneration and theirmanagement.

The main source of emissions will be fromInduction Furnace and from the work zoneand that will be control by the AirPollution Control System. Slag will begenerated as waste which will be used forfilling of low-lying areas.

Source of theemissions &mitigationmeasures givenin Chapter 2

vii Requirement of water,power, with source ofsupply, status of approval,water balance diagram,man power requirement(regular and contract)

The existing project has a power supply of3500 KVA which is provided by DPSC andthe proposed unit of TMT rebar mill willrequire 15MVA power supply which issupposed to be done by IPCL. man powerrequirement (regular and contract) isabout 133 nos.

Permission fromDVC and SWIDattached asAnnexure IIIDetailed inChapter II.



viii Process description alongwith major equipment’sand machineries, processflow sheet (quantitative)from raw material toproducts to be provided

Process flow sheet along raw materialrequirement mentioned in Chapter 2.

Detailed inChapter II;

ix Hazard identification anddetails of proposed safetysystems.

Occupational hazard and safety systemprovided in the premises for the workers

Details given inChapter VII

x Expansion/Modernization proposals:a Copy of all the environmental

clearance(s) includingamendments thereto obtain forthe project from MOEF/SEIAAshall be attached as annexure.A certified copy of the latestmonitoring report of theRegional Office of the Ministryof Environment and Forests asper circular dated 30th May,2012 on the status ofcompliance of conditionsstipulated in all the existingenvironmental clearancesincluding amendments shall beprovided. In addition status ofcompliance of consent tooperate for the on-going/existing operation of theproject from SPCB shall beattached with the EIA-EMPreport.

As per EIA notification, 2006 and itssubsequent amendments projectcomes under the purview of EIA onlywhen production is increasing from 3x 12 MT Induction Furnace 1 no. 6/11m radius, Continuous billet caster ofCapacity 59,400 TPA Hence, theproject is freshly applied forEnvironmental Clearance.

Copy ofapproved TORfor EIA study isattached asAnnexure-I

b In case the existing project hasnot obtained environmentalclearance reasons for nottaking EC under the provisionsof the EIA Notification 2006shall be provided. Copies ofConsent to Establish/NoObjection certificate andconsent to operate (in case ofunits operating prior to EIANotification 2006. CTE andCTO of FY 2005-2006)

For existing plant proponent isalready obtained CTO vide consentletter no. CO81324 dated 04.06.2015valid 31.12.2017.As per EIAnotification, 2006 and its subsequentamendments project comes under thepurview of EIA only when productionis increasing from 3 x 12 MTInduction Furnace 1 no. 6/11 mradius, Continuous billet caster ofCapacity 59,400 TPA

CTO attached asAnnexure IV



obtained from the SPCB shallbe submitted. Further,compliance report to theconditions of consents fromthe SPCB shall be submitted.

4. Site Details

i. Location of the project sitecovering village, taluka/tehsil,district and state, justificationfor selecting the site, whetherother sites were considered.

Project is located in JL no-56, Dhasal,Vill. + P.O.: Bahadurpur, Dist. –Burdwan PIN:713362, West Bengal.Expansion of the project will becarried out in the existing premisesonly. Location of the project sitecovering and justification for selectingthe site mentioned in report.

Detailed locationis shown inChapter -1.

ii. A toposheet of the study areaof radius of 10km and sitelocation on 1:50,000/1:25,000scale on an A3/A2 sheet,(including all eco-sensitiveareas and environmentallysensitive places).

A toposheet of the study area ofradius of 10km and site locationincorporated in the report.

A buffer map ontoposheet of 10km showingproject site isshown inChapter-2

iii Co-ordinates (lat-long) of allfour corners of the site.

Map showing pillar co-ordinates ofthe plant mentioned in Chapter 1.

Map shown inChapter -1

iv Google map-Earth downloadedof the project site.

Google map-Earth downloaded for theproject attached in a report asAnnexure.

Map is attachedas Annexure- V

v Layout maps indicatingexisting units as well asproposed unit indicatingstorage area, plant area,greenbelt area, utilities etc. Iflocated within an industrialarea/Estate/Complex, layout ofthe industrial Area indicatinglocation of unit within theindustrial area Estate.

Plant is Located on the private land itis not in the notified industrial area.Layout maps indicating existing unitsas well as proposed unit indicatingstorage area, plant area, greenbeltarea, utilities etc.

Layout map isshown inChapter -2

vi Photographs of the proposedand existing (if applicable)plant site. If existing, showphotographs of plantationgreenbelt, in particular.

Photographs of the proposed andexisting plant site attached asannexure and as per CPCB Guidelines,4.62 acre of the land are proposed forthe green belt development.

Photographs ofthe site is Shownin Chapter -2



vii Land use break-up of total landof the project (identified andacquired), government/private – agricultural, forest,wasteland, water bodies,settlements etc. Shall beincluded (not required forindustrial area)

As plant is already established and theexpansion will be carried out in theexisting premises only which is ownprivate land.The study area 10 km land use witharea breakup is detailed in Chapter-3

Land-use Map isIncorporated inChapter-3

viii A list of major industries withname and type within studyarea (10 km radius) shall beincorporated. Land use detailsof the study area.

Detail of industries is attached asAnnexure

Annexure-

ix Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the studyarea shall be included.

Geo-Hydrological status of the areaincorporated in chapter -2.

Chapter-2.

x Details of drainage of theproject upto 5 km radius ofstudy area. If the site is within1 km radius of any major river,peak and lean season riverdischarge as well as floodoccurrence frequency based onpeak rainfall data of the past30 years. Details of Flood levelof the project site andmaximum flood level of theriver shall be provided.(megagreen field projects)

This is an expansion of existingproject. Detail of drainage of projectsite & major river near the projectalong with flood history is given inchapter-3

Chapter-3

xi Status of acquisition of land. Ifacquisition is not complete,stage of the acquisition processand expected time of completepossession of the land.

Project is already established projectand the expansion production will becarried out in the existing premisesonly.

Land Documentsattached asAnnexure V;

xii R & R details in respect of landin line with state Governmentpolicy.

This is an expansion andmodernization project therefore R &R is not applicable.

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5 Forests and wildlife related issues (if applicable)



i. Permission and approval forthe use of forest land (forestryclearance), if any, andrecommendations of the StateForest Department (ifapplicable)

Such permission is not required asproject is not in the forest land.

NA

ii Land use map based on Highresolution satellite imagery(GPS) of the proposed sitedelineating the forestland (incase of projects involvingforestland more than 40 ha)

Land use map based on Highresolution satellite imagery (GPS) ofthe proposed site delineating theforestland incorporated in the report.

Land use map isShown inChapter-3

iii Status of Applicationsubmitted for obtaining thestage I forestry clearancealong with latest status shallbe submitted.

Such Clearance is not required. NA

iv The projects to be locatedwithin 10 km of the NationalParks, Sanctuaries, BiosphereReserves, Migratory Corridorsof wild animals, the projectproponent shall submit themap duly authenticated bychief wildlife warden showingthese features vis-à-vis theproject location and therecommendations orcomments of the chief wildlifewarden-theron.

There is no National Parks,Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves,Migratory Corridors of wild animalswithin 10 km radius of the study area.

10 km buffermap attached asAnnexure VI

v Wildlife Conservation Planduly authenticated by chiefwildlife warden of the stategovernment for conservationof schedule I fauna, if anyexists in the study area.

There is no Scheduled I fauna within10km radius of the project.

List of flora andfaunaincorporated inChapter -3

vi Copy of application submittedfor clearance under wildlife(Protection) Act, 1972 to thestanding committee of theNational Board Wildlife.

There is no wildlife/national parkwithin 10 km radius of the project site.

10 km buffermap attached asAnnexure VI;

6 Environmental Status



i. Determination of atmosphericinversion level at the project siteand site-specific micro-meteorological data usingtemperature, relative humidity,hourly wind speed and directionand rainfall.

Site-specific micro-meteorologicaldata using temp, relative humidity,wind speed, direction& rainfallhas been incorporated in report.

Detailsmentioned inchapter-III

ii. AAQ data (except monsoon) at 8locations for PM10, PM2.5, SO2,NOX, CO and other parametersrelevant to the project shall becollected. The monitoring stationsshall be based CPCB guidelinesand take into account the pre-dominant wind direction,population zone and sensitivereceptors including reserveforests.

Based on the CPCB guidelines ofmonitoring of Air QualityMonitoring for the study area ofthe project has been done andincorporated in the report.

Air QualityBaseline dataincorporated inthe Chapter -3;

iii. Raw data of all AAQ measurementfor 12 weeks of all stations as perfrequency given in the NAQQMNotification of Nov, 2009 alongwith – min. max. average and 98%values for each of the AAQparameters from data of all AAQstations should be provided as anannexure to the EIA report.

As per NAQQM Notification of Nov,2009 the AAQ measurement for12 weeks of all the stations areattached.

Details given inChapter -3; andBaselineMonitoringreports attachedas Annexure VII

iv Surface water quality of nearbyRiver (60m upsteam anddownstream) and other surfacedrains at 8 locations as perCPCB/MoEF & CC guidelines.

The surface water quality of 8locations from the nearby river &other surface drains has beenmade. As per the guidelines issuedby CPCB/MoEF & CC guidelines.

Detailed inchapter III ;

v Whether the site falls near topolluted stretch of river identifiedby the CPCB/MoEF & CCguidelines.

Ajay River is 8.3 km away from theproject site. Hence the site doesnot falls near to polluted stretch ofriver.

Detail ofdrainage isdetailed inChapter-3

vi Ground water monitoring atminimum at 8 locations shall beincluded.

Ground water monitoring of 8locations has been done.

Detailed inChapter -3;

vii Noise levels monitoring at 8locations within the study area.

Noise levels monitoring of 8locations has been done andincorporated in report.

Detailed inChapter -3



viii Soil characteristic as per CPCBguidelines

Characteristics of Soil has beendone and incorporated in thereport

Detailed inChapter3 ;

ix Traffic study of the area, type ofvehicles, frequency of vehicles fortransportation of materials,additional traffic due to proposedproject, parking arrangements etc.

Trucks will be used for thetransportation purpose whilemovements covered trucks withtarpaulin will be preferred, propertuning of vehicles will bemaintained while exiting orentering of trucks in the sitepremises. Proper parking area forvehicles already exists within thesite premises.

Exist andmodified Trafficstudy for theproject has beendone anddetailed inChapter -4

x Detailed description of flora andfauna (terrestrial and aquatic)existing in the study area shall begiven with special reference torare, endemic and endangeredspecies. If Schedule-I fauna arefound within the study area, awildlife conservation plan shall beprepared and furnished.

Ecology & Biodiversity study for10 km radius of the project sitehas been done & incorporated inchapter 3.

Detailed inChapter 3

xi Socio-economic status of the studyarea.

Project is positively upgrading thesocio-economic status whileproviding the employment. Socio-economic study for 10 km radiusstudy area has been done andincorporated in report.

Detail is inChapter-3

7 Impact Assessment and environment Management Plan

i Assessment of ground levelconcentration of pollutants fromthe stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features. Incase the project is located on ahilly terrain the AQIP modelingshall be done using inputs of theproject on the AAQ cumulativeimpact of all sources of emissions(including transportation on theAAQ of the area shall be wellassessed. Details of the model usedand the input data used formodeling shall also be provided.

Air Quality Modeling for theemission estimation from thestack given in Chapter -4

Chapter-4



The air quality contours shall beplotted on a location map showingthe location of project site,habitation nearby sensitivereceptors, if any.

ii Water quality modeling- in case, ifthe effluent is proposed to bedischarged in to the local drain,then water quality modeling studyshould be conducted for the drainwater taking into considerationthe upstream and downstreamquality of water of the drain.

Recycling of water will bedone and surplus recycledwater will be used for theplantation purpose. Noeffluent will be dischargedout from the premises.Hencesuch modeling is notapplicable.

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iii Impacts of the transport of the rawmaterials and end products on thesurrounding environment shall beassessed and provided. In theregard, options for transport ofraw materials and finishedproducts and wastes (largequantities) by rail or rail-cum roadtransport or conveyor-cum-railtransport shall be examined.

Transportation of rawmaterials will be donethrough trucks from threeindustries.

During transportationcovered trucks will be usedfrom the nearby associatedindustries for the rawmaterial.

Regular water sprinkling willbe done duringtransportation to suppressthe dust emission as this isone of the major impactsduring transportation.

It is also certified that onlyPollution certified vehicleswill only use for the samepurpose.

Detail is given inChapter-4 .

iv A note on treatment of wastewaterfrom different plant operations,extent recycled and reused fordifferent purposes shall beincluded. Complete scheme ofeffluent treatment. Characteristicsof untreated and treated effluentto meet the prescribed standardsof discharge under E(P) Rules.

Complete water balance forthe proposed projectincorporated in the report.

This project is based on“Zero Liquid EffluentDischarge” Concept ascomplete recycling of waterwill be done and treated

Detailed in Chapter -2



water from soak pit will beused for plantation purpose.

v Details of stack emission andaction plan for control ofemissions to meet standards.

One stack of 30m height isproposed for two furnaces of36 MT capacities and tocontrol the emission Bagfilters will be used to controlemissions.

Present pollution loadgeneration is 129 kg/dayfrom Cement grinding unitafter expansion of theproject pollution load will be35.42 kg/day so; expansionload is less than presentload.

Details of Air pollutionControlling Deviceincorporate inChapter -4

vi Measures for fugitive emissioncontrol

Main source of Fugitiveemission is from theinduction furnace only henceBag filters are used for airpollution controlling device.

Detailed in Chapter 4.

vii Details of hazardous wastegeneration and their storage,utilization and disposal. Copies ofMOU regarding utilization of solidand hazardous waste shall also beincluded. EMP shall include theconcept of waste-minimization,recycle/recover techniques,energy conservation and naturalresource conservation.

Hazardous waste will not begenerated during processing.

Slag and dust from bag filterswill be generated as a wastewhich will be used forbackfilling purpose.

Waste Managementdetailed in Chapter -4.

viii Proper utilization of fly ash shallbe ensured as per Fly AshNotification, 2009. A detailed planof action shall be provided.

Fly ash will not be generatedduring processing.

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ix Action plan for the green beltdevelopment plan in 33% area i.e.land with not less than 1,500 treesper ha. Giving details of species,width of plantation, planningschedule etc. shall be included.The green belt shall be around theproject boundary and a scheme for

As per CPCB Guidelines 33%of the total land will be usedfor Green Belt Development.Layout Plan showingproposed green belt area isattached with this report.


Layout plan showinggreen belt area



greening of the roads used for theproject shall also be incorporated.

x Action plan for rainwaterharvesting measures at plant siteshall be submitted to harvestrainwater from the roof tops andstorm water drains…..and also touse for the various activities at theproject site to conserve freshwater and reduce the waterrequirement from other sources.

Rainwater HarvestingSystem is the most reliablesolution for augmentinggroundwater level to attainself-sufficiency.

Proposed design ofRain WaterHarvesting Plan isincorporate inChapter -2

xi Total capital cost and recurringcost/annum for environmentalpollution control measures shallbe included.

Total capital cost andrecurring cost/annum forenvironmental pollutioncontrol measuresincorporated in the report.

Detailed in Chapter 7;

xii Action plan for post-projectenvironmental monitoring shall besubmitted.

Action plan for post-projectenvironmental monitoringincorporated in the report.


xiii Onsite and Offsite Disaster(natural and Man-made)preparedness and emergencymanagement plan including RiskAssessment and damage control.Disaster management plan shouldbe linked with District DisasterManagement Plan.

Onsite and Offsite Disaster(natural and Man-made)preparedness andemergency managementplan including RiskAssessment and damagecontrol incorporated in thereport which is linked withDistrict DisasterManagement Plan.


8 Occupational health

i Details of existing Occupational& Safety Hazards. What are theexposure levels of abovementioned hazards andwhether they are withinPermissible Exposure level(PEL). If these are not withinPEL so that health of theworkers can be preserved.

Proper Occupational & SafetyHazards measures incorporatedin the report.Periodical healthcheck-up of workers will also becarried out.




ii Details of exposure specifichealth status evaluation ofworker. If the workers’ healthis being evaluated by predesigned format, chest x rays,Audiometry, Spirometry, visiontesting (far & Near vision,colour vision and any otherocular defect)ECG during pre-placement and periodicalexaminations give the detailsof the same. Details regardinglast month analyzed data ofabove mentioned parametersas per age, sex, duration ofexposure and departmentwise.

As this is existing unit so theproper health checkup of theworkers has been carried outand recorded.

iii Annual report of health statusof workers with specialreference to OccupationalHealth and Safety.

Occupational Health and Safetymeasures detailed in the chapterVII of the report.

Detailed in Chapter-7.

iv Plan and fund allocation toensure the occupational health& safety of all contract andcasual workers.

9 Corporate Environment Policy

i Does the company have a welllaid down Environment Policyapproved by its Board ofDirectors? If so, it may bedetailed in the EIA report.

Environmental Policy for the iswell laid down and detailed inChapter -9.

Chapter-9

ii Does the environment Policyprescribe for standardoperating process proceduresto bring into focus anyinfringement/deviation/violation of the environmentalclearance conditions? Detailsof this system may be given.

Environment Monitoring cellshall monitor theimplementation of theenvironment policy standards.

Detailed in Chapter 9;.



iv Does the company have systemof reporting of non-compliances violations ofenvironmental norms to theboard of Directors of thecompany and or shareholdersor stakeholders at large? Thisreporting mechanism shall bedetailed in the EIA report.

Environment Monitoring Cellwill regularly monitor theenvironment norms.


10 Details regardinginfrastructure facilities such assanitation, fuel, restroom etc.to be provided to the labourforce during constructions aswell as to the casual workersincluding truck drivers duringoperation phase.

Onsite facilities like sanitationfacility & rest rooms etc will beprovided to the workers.

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11 Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC)

i Adequate funds (atleast 2.5%of the project cost) shall beearmarked towards theEnterprise Social Commitmentbased on Public Hearing issuesand item-wise details alongwith time bound action planshall be included. Socio-economic developmentactivities need to be elaboratedupon.

CSR detailed in Chapter-7 Chapter-7

12 Any litigation pending againstthe project and/or anydirection/order passed by anycourt of law against theproject, if so, details thereofshall also be included. Has theunit received any notice underthe section 5 of environment(Protection) Act, 1986 orrelevant sections of Air andwater Acts? If so, details,thereof and compliance ATR tothe notice (s) and presentstatus of the case.

Any litigation is not pending forthis project.

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13 A tabular chart with index forpoint wise compliance of aboveTORs.

Complied ---

Additional TORs for Induction/arc furnace/cupola furnaces 5 TPH or more.

1. Details of proposed layoutclearly demarcating variousunits within the plant.

Proposed and existing layout planincorporated in the report.

Layout Shownin Chapter -2

2. Complete process flowdiagram describing eachunit, its processes andoperations, along withmaterial and energy inputsand outputs (material andenergy balance).

Complete process diagrammentioned in report underchapter-2 along with powerrequirement details.

Detail inChapter -2

3. Details on design andmanufacturing process forall the units.

Same as above. Detail inChapter -2.

4. Details on environmentallysound technologies forrecycling of hazardousmaterials, as per CPCBguidelines, may bementioned in case ofhandling scrap and otherrecycled materials.

Used oil and drum will send to theauthorised recycler dealer for thefinal disposal.

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5. Details on requirement ofenergy and water along withits source and authorizationfrom the concerneddepartment. Location ofwater intake and outfallpoints (with coordinates).

Power Requirement-Existing -3500KVAProposed- 15 MVA by IPCLWater Requirement-Water Required- total 103 KLD,100 KLD for Industrial purpose,3KLD for domestic Purpose.

There is zero liquid discharge ofthe water during operation.

Permissionfrom DVC hasbeen obtainedand attached asAnnexure III;Permission forwaterextraction hasalso beenobtained andattached asAnnexure III;

6. Details on toxic metalcontent in the wastematerial and its compositionand end use (particularly ofslag).

Waste will not contain toxic metalswhich are used for backfillingpurpose.

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7. Details on toxic metalcontent (TCLP), compositionand end use of chrome slag.Details on the recovery ofthe Ferro chrome from theslag and its proper disposal.

Not Applicable --

Final EIA/EMP -Chapter-2- Project Description-Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd.


2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 TYPE OF THE PROJECT

As per the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); Notification S.O. 1533, 14-09-2006, as

amended and issued by Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF & CC),

Government of India, the proposed manufacturing unit is categorized as Category – B under

the Schedule 3(a) Metallurgical industries (ferrous & nonferrous), which mandates

obtaining prior Environmental Clearance.

The Proposed project is for the expansion of production 3 x 12 MT Induction Furnace 1 no.

6/11 m radius, Continuous billet caster of Capacity 59,400 TPA. The proposed project cost

is Rs. 3100 Lakhs

2.1.1 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

Table 2-1: Project Highlights

S. No. Items Particulars1 Project Shree Gopal Concrete Private. Limited2 Project location JL no-56, Dhasal, Vill. + P.O.:

Bahadurpur, Dist. – BurdwanPIN:713362, West Bengal

3 Co-ordinates Latitude : 23040’39”N,Longitude : 87008’24”E

4 Total project area Existing Unit Land Area – 12 Acres,Proposed Expansion Land Area – 2AcresTotal- 14 Acres

5 Water demand Required: 200 KLD(180 KLD forindustrial purpose & 20KLD fordomestic purpose & greenbeltpurpose)

6 Power supply Existing : 3500 KVA from DPSCPower required: 15 MVA supplied byIPCL

7 Nearest Highway NH-2 (At a distance of approx. 5.1Km)8 Nearest River Ajay River approx 8.3 km, Damodar

River (At a distance of approx. 10.9Km)



S. No. Items Particulars9 Nearest Railway Station Raniganj Railway Station (At a distance

of 8.5 km)10 Nearest Airport Andal Airport – (At a distance of

12.41Km)11 Nearest National park/

Wildlife sanctuaries/Biosphere reserves

NA

12 Nearest Protected Forest No protected forest

13 Working Days 300

14 Nearest Town/ city Asansol

2.2 NEED OF THE PROJECT

Indian steel industry is undergoing a period of restructuring, improving its ranking among

global steel producers from the 9th place to the 4th place. In the last 5 years, the production

and consumption of steel has grown at exceeding rates of 9% per annum. However growth

rate in steel sector has been reduced since last two years due to various factors. In view of

the above, demand for steel billets excluding the captive requirement of integrated steel

plants is mainly dependent on production levels of bars and rods and structural by

secondary producers.

The project will continue to contribute to state as well as to national exchequer by way of

statutory taxes and duties etc. Therefore project is having great importance to national

economy. In the state the project will generate jobs in the form of direct as well as indirect

employment for local people and local economy will flourish due to income expenditure in

the local market.

2.3 SITE LOCATION DETAILS

The project is proposed by SHREEGOPAL CONCRETE PRIVATE LIMITED. which is located

at JL no-56, Dhasal, Vill. + P.O.: Bahadurpur, Dist. – Burdwan PIN:713362, West Bengal

Latitude: 23°30'10.014"N - 23°29'59.739"N

Longitude: 87°22'18.344"E-87°22'28.588"E



The general location of the proposed project site is shown in Chapter -1;Topographical map

showing project locations and features within 10 km of study area are given below

Figure 2-1: Map Showing the project site

2.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATIONThe size of the plant will be 3 x 12 MT Induction Furnace with 2 nos. 6/11 m radius 2-

strand continuous billet casting with Auxiliaries and plant operations shall confine to the

existing plant boundary and will not change the process route of operation as given in the

report.

2.5 TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTIONSHREEGOPAL CONCRETE PRIVATE LIMITED. is presently having TMT Bar & Wire Rod

(6250 MT/month), Producer Gas Plant (5000 Nm3/hr) Coal tar (by-product) – 1500

/month , Re-heating furnace (1 no.) – 15 MT/hr, 2 nos. of grinding ball mill – 250 TPD, Coal

–fired Slag-drier (1 no.) – 2 MT/hr



As a part of their expansion program the company is increasing the existing production

capacity i.e 3 x 12 MT Induction Furnace with 2 nos. 6/11 m radius 2-strand continuous

billet casting with Auxiliaries

The plant layout plan is detaining the project site is given below . The description of

manufacturing process is given below:-

Figure 2-2 Project Site Lay out

2.5.1 MANUFACTURING PROCESS IN DETAILS

M.S. ingots are manufactured by melting of M.S scraps in induction Furnaces and casted in

cast iron moulds to get ingots. The raw material required for the manufacture of M.S ingots

are M.S scrap obtained from the open market. Required quantities of M.S Ingots are M.S

scrap obtained from the open market. Required quantities of M.S scraps from the stock



yard are transported through trucks into the furnace yard by the electro magnet and crane

fed into furnace. A minimum manual shoveling is required.

The molten metal in the induction Furnaces is poured into the cast iron moulds. The ingots

are cooled and separated from the Moulds.

RAW MATERIALS REQUIRMENT AND SOURCES

The main raw material required for the industry is Sponge Iron, Steel Scrap, Ferro alloys

and other additives required for the proposed project. Annual requirement of raw

materials & supplies total requirement 78,292 MT/Annum.

Details of raw materials requirements & their sources are given in Table 2.5



Table 2-2: Raw materials requirements & their sources

SL.NO RAW MATERIAL QUANTITY SOURCES WAY OFTRANSPORT

1 DRI (SpongeIron)

60,000 MT Shree Gopal GobindSponge (p) Ltd. [Sister

Concern], and other DRIManufacturer

Road

2 Cast Iron/Scrap 12600 MT Kajaria pig iron, Jai BalajiMetal Junction, Neo

Metallics

Road

3 Silico-Manganese

120 MT From Local Manufacturer Road

All the raw materials will be brought through road transport by trucks covered by

tarpaulin or containers.

INDUCTION FURNACE: It is like a transformer with induction coil acting as primary and

the charge acting as secondary. In order to improve the power factor, capacitor banks are

incorporated in the circuit.

The greatest advantage of the induction furnace is its low capital cost compared with other

types of meeting units.

Its installation is relatively easier and its operation is simpler. Among other advantages,

there is very little heat loss due to rotation from the furnace as the bath is

Constantly covered and there is practically no noise attending its operation. The molten

metal in an induction furnace is circulated automatically by electro-magnetic action so that

when alloy additions are made, a homogeneous product is ensured in minimum time. While

making mild or carbon steel in an induction furnace, the primary consideration is the

optimum utilization of the furnace as well as elimination of delays.

THE CHARGE

Scrap constitutes the major raw material for steelmaking in the induction furnace. The

charge should be compact and should consist of a number of small pieces of steel selected



steel scrap mixed with clean turnings, borings, and a moderate amount of heavy melting of

commercial grade. This is to provide the initial conditions of a high flux path through the

charge for facilitation generation of heat and commencement of melting. As soon as the

furnace is charged, the switches admitting current to the induction coil are closed.

MELTING THE CHARGE

The furnace is turned on, current starts flowing at a high rate producing an induced

magnetic field inside the central space of the coils where the crucible is located. The

induced magnetic flux thus generated cuts through the highly resistive path of the scrap

mix, generates tremendous amount of heat and melting of scrap starts. The magnetic flux

can be controlled by varying input of power to the furnace.

Soon a pool of molten metal forms in the bottom, causing the charge to sink. Any remaining

charges are added at this point gradually.

The scrap charged into the furnace gets heated and melted at a temperature of about

1200ºC to 1670 ºC. As soon as the charge has melted clearly, any objectionable slag is

skimmed off, and the necessary alloying elements are added. When these additives also

melt, temperature is increased by increasing the power input to bring it up to the point

most desirable for pouring. The current is then turned off and molten material is poured,

the furnace crucible is tilted by means of hydraulic system and the molten material is

poured into iron moulds. This gets cooled to form the finished product – M.S. ingots.

The molded material is rolled with roller machine thereafter.

CONTINUOUS CASTING OF BILLETS

The expansion project has the proposal of installing 2 nos. 6/11 M radius 2 strand

continuous casting machine for casting billets in view of the several advantages over

conventional casting.

The selection of a suitable continuous casting machine for a particular level of output

depends primarily on the number of heats cast per day. The actual casting time will depend

on heat size, size of billets to be cast, steel grade, casting speed and no. of strands used.



The main operations involved in the whole process of turning out billets/blooms are:

1. Checking the individual major components of the casting machine and their

synchronized operation.

2. Insertion of a dummy bar to close the bottom end of the mould.

3. Accurate centering of the tundish over the mould.

4. Transferring the ladle to the casting aisle and placing it on the ladle stand of the

casting machine.

5. Pouring of liquid steel from the ladle through a slide gate mechanism into the lined

tundish.

6. Pouring of liquid steel into the water cooled mould through tundish

7. Passage of liquid steel through water cooled mould tubes initiated by withdrawing

dummy bar.

8. Oscillation of the mould.

9. Maintaining a constant level of liquid steel in the mould& introducing lubricants into

the mould throughout the casting process.

10. Controlling the intensity of cooling of the emerging billets in the primary &

secondary cooling areas.

11. Straightening & cutting of billets.

The most important component of the casting machine is the bottomless water cooled

copper mould. The internal shape & size of the mould tube is the same as that of the cross

section of the billet to be cast. To initiate casting, a dummy bar is inserted to the bottom

end of each mould, while the other end of the dummy bar is held by

withdrawal/straightening rolls.

Molten steel at the correct temperature is poured into the mould& when it reaches the

stipulated level, the withdrawal rolls, mould reciprocation unit are operated; cooling

water circulation through the mould& in the secondary circuit is started few minutes

earlier the actual casting operation is started.



Billet cutting

The automatic gas cutting torches are provided for cutting billets to a desired length. The

equipment comprises of a water cooled structure for trolley support. The trolley moves on

the rail above the hot strand into the direction of discharge. During cutting torch swings

like pendulum across the hot strand at a pre-determined cutting speed.

In the forward direction trolley moves at casting speed swing to the clamping of the hot

strand whereas retracting the trolley to the home position is carried out by motorized

drive.

It includes:

a) Positioning of the torch at the edge of the billet.

b) Clamping of hot strands by the clamps through pneumatic cylinder,

c) Ignition of the torch by releasing oxygen &acetylene gas.

Torch drive starts thereby swinging the ignited torch across the hot strand and thereby

cutting it. The following functions soon take place:

a) Ignition of the torch will be put off.

b) After that movement of the torch by the drive will be stopped and the torch

retracts back to the home position.

c) First group of discharge roller table will be made on thereby separating the

cut billet from the hot strand.

d) Clamps holding the hot strand will be released.

e) Trolley will retract to the home position.

This complete one full cycle of cutting a billet, complete operation is automatic, however

can also be carried out by means of push bottoms located on the control desk.



MANUFACTURING PROCESS FLOW CHART

2.6 WATER, MAN-POWER REQUIREMENT, POWER REQUIREMENTS AND

OTHER SITE SERVICES.

2.6.1 Water Source and Utilization

The water requirement in the plant is mainly for the following purposes:

1. Industrial Purposes: Coil and panel cooling of induction furnace, CCM mould cooling,

CCM spray and open machinery cooling etc.

2. Domestic Purposes: Drinking and sanitation, spraying and cleaning etc.

Water estimated for drinking and sanitation is estimated to be about 20KLD, which will be

fulfilled by the Tube well within the plant area. Permission for sinking of water is already

received from SWID (State water investigation Development) attached as Annexure VII

The sanitary waste water will be discharged to a septic tank through soak pit.



For all the above requirements the total amount of fresh water required from tube well is 7

KLD,

The overall water distribution will be as follows:

Water supply facilities include supply of industrial water, soft water, drinking water and

fire-fighting water to various proposed units of the plant. The concept of extensive

recycling of water has been adopted in the design of plant water systems. Blow down from

plant water recirculation will be considered for cascaded reuse in the plant water system

as far as practicable and maintain minimum plant effluent discharge.

Water requirement is primarily for industrial use (for cooling only), dust suppression

system, domestic use and Miscellaneous use. Raw water will be sent to plant water

reservoir by means of raw water pumps.

Water will be treated in a water softening plant to meet the soft water demand of the plant.

Complete water balance is given in Figure 2.3and also given complete statement of water

balance.



WATER BALANCE

Figure 2-3Water Balance

2.6.2 MAN-POWER REQUIREMENT

In the existing unit for production of MS ingots, 24 employees are present. For the

expansion unit 109 more employees (both permanent and temporary) will be required for

different works. Total 133 employees required.

The distribution of the existing & proposed manpower has been given below:

Table 2-3 Manpower Detail

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIONSL. NO. PARTICULARS NOS.

1 Works Manager 12 Manager Furnace 13 Manager Accounts 1



4 Manager personnel 15 Accounts Assistants 26 Office Assistants 27 Chemist 18 Assistants chemist 39 Manager Sales 1

10 Sales Assistants 111 Manager Purchase 112 Sub Staff 213 Security Guards 7

Total 24

RE-ROLLING DIVISIONSL.NO. PARTICULARS NOS.

1 General Manager Works 12 Production Manager 13 Maintenance Engineer 14 Shift In-Charge 45 Workshop Manager 16 Stores In-Charge 37 Assistant Stores In-Charge 38 Electrical Engineer 29 Supervisors 4

10 Assistants 411 Skilled workers 2012 Semi Skilled Workers 2013 Unskilled Workers 21

Total 85GRAND TOTAL 109

2.6.3 POWER REQUIREMENT

The electric power supply & distribution for a steel ingot plant with auxillaries,

illumination system for in-plant and outdoor area including internal road lighting is all

included in power distribution.

Power is supplied by DVC. The existing plant gets a power supply of 3500 KVA at present

but application for further increase in supply for 15 MVA applications has been made. For

further required and hence a total of 15 MVA power supply has been requested for.

Permission from INDIA POWER CORPORATION LIMITED attached as Annexure-III



2.7 SOURCES OF POLLUTION AND CONTROL MEASURES:

2.7.1 Air Pollution & Mitigation Measures

Air in and over the plant area and beyond its boundaries gets polluted with gases, fumes

and dust particles emanating from the stacks, transfer points of conveying and handling

equipment. The air pollutants in the plant may be classified broadly into particulate matter

like dust, fumes etc and gases like Sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide etc.

The measure to control the air pollution will consist of primary and secondary fume

extraction system for the Induction Furnace through a bag filter and stack to ensure the

emission standards of CREP of 50 mg/m3.

The material handling systems will be provided with dust suppression systems. This will

meet ambient air quality standards as laid down by Central Pollution Control Board for

industrial areas. The technological equipment and processes have been selected with the

above objectives.

The stack height will be as per CPCB norms to ensure ground level concentration of

different pollutants within permissible limit.

Dust collection equipment such as fabric filter etc. will be adopted to remove particulate

matter from gas streams. Details given in Chapter 4,

FUGITIVE EMISSION SOURCES &MITIGATION MEASURES

2.7.2 Water Pollution & Mitigation Measures

The concept of extensive recycling of water has been adopted in the design of plant water

systems. Quality of circulating water will be maintained through dosing of conditioning

SL.NO. FUGITIVE EMISSION SOURCE MITIGATION MEASURES

1 From Induction Furnace Gaseous discharge will be done

through APC System, Spark Arrestor,

Pulse Jet Bag filter, I.D.Fan

2 From Work Zone Area Fugitive emissions will be mitigated by

the help of APC System.



chemical. Blow down from plant water recirculation will be considered for cascaded reuse

in the plant water system as far as practicable and maintain minimum plant effluent

discharge. Through cascaded re-use of blow-down, the water scheme ensures practically

zero discharge from the industrial water circuit.

Water mainly required for only cooling purpose which is fulfilled by DVC. Hence no pre-

treatment of water is required, as the water is directly used. No wastewater will be

generated from the plant, only domestic wastewater is generated. Water Balance given in

figure 2-3

Domestic waste water

Faecal sewage from toilets and other service units would be collected through a sewer

network, treated and disposed off through septic tanks and soak pits. The septic tanks and

soak pits would be of RCC or brickwork construction.

Closed circuit cooling system will be adopted in SMS (Steel Melting Shop) & rolling mill.

Hence there will not be any waste water generation from process and cooling. The only

waste water generation will be sanitary.

Sanitary waste which will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit and treated water

will be used for plantation purpose.

2.7.3 VIBRATION/ NOISE POLLUTION AND CONTROL SYSTEM

Rotating equipment’s like Feed Pumps, Gear Box, ID Fans, and FD Fans are source of noise

pollution and vibration. Proper acoustic enclosure and vibration isolators for rotating

equipment and providing silencers for vents will help in keeping noise level within CPCB

norms and vibration transmission within control.

In areas where bringing down the noise level to within the acceptable limit is not possible,

personnel working in these areas will be provided with noise reduction aid such as ear

muffs and also the duration of exposure of the personnel will be limited as per the norms

stipulated.

2.7.4 SOLID WASTE GENERATION AND MANAGEMNT

Slag will be generated during processing which is stored in an own area and used for filling

in low lying areas.



2.7.5 GREEN BELT

Existing total land area of 14 acres (12 acres existing & 2 acres for proposed plan).

As per the guidelines 33% of proposed land area will be maintained for green belt

development i.e. 4.62 acres ,1500 approx. trees are already present in the plant site.

Provision to plant 200 more trees ,intimation in respect to that is already submitted

2.8 ASSESSMENT OF NEW & UNTESTED TECHNOLOGY FOR THE RISK OF

TECHNOLOGICAL FAILURE

M.S. ingots, Billets / structural steel manufacturing technologies are well proven

technology all over the world. Hence there will not be any risk of technological failure from

this proposed expansion project.

Final EIA/EMP -Chapter-3- Description of the Environment-Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd.


3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

3.1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter illustrates the description of the existing environmental status of the study

area with reference to the prominent environmental attributes. The study area covers the

area within 10km radius around the proposed project site.

The existing environmental setting is considered to judge the baseline environmental

conditions, which are described with respect to climate, hydrogeology aspects, atmospheric

conditions, water quality, soil quality, vegetation pattern, ecology, socioeconomic profiles

of people and land use. The objective of this section is to define the present environmental

status which would help in assessing the environmental impacts due to the proposed

project.

This report incorporates the baselines data generated through primary survey covering

one season i.e. post-monsoon and secondary published data.

Pre – Monsoon, December 2015 to March’ 2016.

The description of the existing environmental quality with monthly variations is depicted

in the following sections.

Physiography

Geomorphological setting of Burdwan district can be divided into three units: i)Plateau

area (extension of Chotanagpur are of Bihar) the westernmost Asansol-Kulti sector. ii)

Undulatory area-Asansol-Durgapur sector. iii) Flat alluvium terrain-From Durgapur

eastwards.

The predominant physical features over major part of the study area is the rolling and flat

plan topography with substantial part under resent flood plains. The topography of the

project site is plain with elevation 75 m above Mean Sea Level. The area is characterised by

hot and humid climate. It receives adequate rainfall from southwest monsoon which sets in

the latter half of June and withdraws in mid of October. The normal annual rainfall

indicates that average rainfall is 1240 mm.



Drainage

The Ganga/Bhagirathi, with tributaries namely the Damodar, the Ajoy, the Barakar, and

many other small streams, viz. Kunur, Banka, Khari, Brahmani, Behula, Ghea, Mundeswari,

Kana, etc. Damodar River running west to southeast 10 km of the project site is the major

stream in the area. Damodar River is flowing across the Indian states of West Bengal and

Jharkhand. Rich in mineral resources, the valley is home to large-scale mining and

industrial activity. The nearest river to the project site is Ajoy at a distance of 8.5 km. There

will no flood reported in the past 30 years.

3.2 METHODOLOGY OF CONDUCTING BASELINE STUDYThe various steps involved in Environmental Impact Assessment study of this project

activity are divided into the following stages:

Identification of significant environmental parameters and assessment of the

existing baseline status within the impact zone with respect to air, water, noise, soil

and socio-economic components of environment.

Study of various activities of the proposed expansion steel industry to identify the

area leading to impact or any change in existing environmental quality.

Quantification and prediction of impact for the identified activities and to study

level of impact on various environmental components.

Evaluation of environmental management plan including air pollution control,waste

recovery and reuse/recycling, green belt development plan.

The methodology adopted for studying the various individual components of environment

are described in this chapter.

3.3 PARAMETERS FOR STUDY

The various parameters surveyed and studied for the baseline study are discussed inthe

following sections components:

Meteorology and micrometeorology

Air Environment

Noise Environment

Water Environment



Soil Environment

Land Environment

Ecological Environment

Socio-Economic Environment

3.4 METEOROLOGY AND MICROMETEOROLOGYThe district experiences a climate which is transitional between CWg and AW types, where

'C' stands for 'warm temperate rainy climates with mild winter', 'W' for 'dry winter not

compensated for by total rain in the rest of the year', 'g ' for 'eastern Ganges type of

temperature trend' and 'AW ' for 'tropical savanna climates'. Average temperature in hot

season is 30 C while at the cold season is 20 C. Average rainfall is 1240 mm. The cold

season starts from about the middle of November and continues till the end of February.

March to May is dry summer intervened by tropical cyclones and storms. June to

September is wet summer while October and November is autumn.

3.4.1 Meteorology

Air borne pollutants is dispersed by atmospheric motion. Knowledge of these motions,

which range is scale from turbulent diffusion to long-range transport by weather systems,

is essential to simulate such dispersion and quality of impacts of air pollution on the

environment. The purpose of EIA is to determine whether average concentrations are

likely to encounter at fixed locations (Known as the receptor), due to the given sources

(locations and rates of emission known), under idealized atmospheric conditions. It is

imperative that

one should work with idealized condition and all analysis pertaining to air turbulence and

ambient air or noise pollution should be done with meteorological conditions, which can at

best be expected to occur. The details of measurement technique, instruments,

specification of measurement standards and accuracy of instruments are adopted from the

Indian Standard:

8829-1978“Guideline for micrometeorological technique in Air Pollution Studies.” Care is

taken to install the anemometer within a distance of six times the height of nearest vertical

terrain elements (house, trees etc.) and height of 10 m from the average ground level of the



fetch area. Meteorology data has been collected from the Burdwan Observatory of Regional

Meteorological Centre, Kolkata.The year broadly be divided into four seasons

Winter season : December to February

Pre – Monsoon : March to May

Monsoon Season : June to September

Post – monsoon : October to December

On site monitoring was undertaken for various meteorological variables in order to

generate the site specific data. Data was collected at every hour continuously from 1st

December, 2015 to 31st March, 2016.

3.4.2 Meteorological Data Generated at site

The meteorological parameters were recorded on hourly basis during the study period and

companies of parameters like wind speed, wind direction (from 0 to 360 degrees),

temperatures, relative humidity, rainfall, and the maximum, minimum values for all the

parameters except wind direction are presented in Table 3.1

Table 3-1: Summary of meteorological Data

Month Wind Speed(m/s)

Temperature0C

RelativeHumidity (%)

Rainfall(mm)

Max Min Max Min Max MinDecember 2015 3.1 0.2 28.2 19 71 46 10January 2016 3.2 0.3 26.7 16 73 52 8February 2016 2.9 0.2 24.8 9.9 77 44 0Range 0.3 – 4.0 9.9-28.2 44-77 18

3.5 AIR ENVIRONMENT

3.5.1 Ambient Air Quality

The ambient air quality with respect to the study area of 10 km radius around the proposed

project site forms the base line information. The various sources of air pollution in the

region are industrial, traffic, urban and rural activities. The prime objective of the baseline

air quality study was to assess the existing ambient air quality of the area which includes

the emissions from the existing plant.

This section describes the selection of sampling locations, methodology adapted for

sampling, analytical techniques and frequency of sampling. The AAQ monitoring has been



carried out in the study area during March 1, 2015 to May 31, 2015 covering post-

monsoon season.

3.5.2 Methodology adopted for Air Quality Survey

1) Selection of sampling locations

The baseline status of the ambient air quality has been assessed through a scientifically

designed ambient air quality monitoring network. The design of monitoring network in the

air quality surveillance program has been based on the following considerations:

Meteorological conditions on synoptic scale

Topography of the study area

Representatives of regional background air quality for obtaining baseline status;

and

Representative of likely impact areas.

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) stations were set up at 8 locations as desired by

TOR and with due consideration to the above mentioned point. Map showing monitoring

location is given below:-

Figure 3-1Monitoring location map showing monitoring station



2) Frequency and Parameters for Sampling

Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at a frequency of two days per week at each

location representing post-monsoon season (March 1, 2015 to May 31, 2015) the baseline

data of air environment has been generated for the following parameters

Particulate Matter 10 (PM10)

Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5)

Sulphur dioxide (SO2)

Nitrogen dioxide (NOx)

Carbon monoxide (CO)

3) Duration of Sampling

The duration of sampling of PM 10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx was each twenty four hourly continuous

sampling per day the monitoring was conducted for two days in a week for three months.

This is to allow a comparison with present standards mentioned in the latest National

Ambient Air Quality Standards. The ambient air quality parameters along with their

frequency of sampling are given in Table 3.2 below:

Table 3-2: Monitored Parameters and Frequency of Sampling

Parameters Sampling Frequency

Particulate matter (PM10) 24 hourly sample twice a week for three months

Particulate matter (PM2.5) 24 hourly sample twice a week for three months

Sulphur dioxide (SO2) 24 hourly sample twice a week for three months

Oxides of Nitrogen (NO2) 24 hourly sample twice a week for three months

Carbon monoxide (Co) 24 hourly sample twice a week for three months

4) Sampling & analytical techniques instruments used for sampling

For Analysis of different parameters of air following methodology has been followed as

given below in the tabulated form as table no.3.4



Table 3-3: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING VARIOUS AIR QUALITY PARAMETERS

Parameters Testing procedures Minimum detectable limit(μg/m3)

PM10 Gravimetric method using high volume airsamplers IS : 5182 (Part IV)1973

5.0

PM2.5 Gravimetric method using PM2.5 sampler 5NOx Absorption in dil. NaOH and then estimated

colorimetrically with sulphanilamide and N (INepthyle) Ethylene diamineDihydrochlorideandHydrogen Peroxide (IS:5182 1975, Part VI)

5

Sox Absorption in Sodium Tetra Chloromercuratefollowed by Colorimetric estimation using PRosanilinehydrochloride and Formaldehyde (IS:5182 Part. II. 1969)

6

CO IS:5182-Part-X (GC method) 60

Calibration

Calibration charts have been prepared for all gaseous pollutants. The Calibration is carried

out when new absorbing solutions are prepared.

Table 3-4: AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS

S.No. Station Direction Distance in Km.1 Site West 0.302 Chakdola Village South 0.623 Bahadurpur Village WSW 2.834 Chakdola Market ESE 4.255 Bahadurpur Hospital North 5.286 Chakdola Village Primary

SchoolNE 5.7

7 Ikrah NE 5.28 Jotjanaki NE 2.4

5) Presentation of Primary Data

The summary of these results for each location representing post-monsoon season are

presented in Table 3.5. These are compared by Central Pollution Board (CPCB) for

industrial and rural / residential zone.

Table 3-5: Ambient Air Quality Results Location: Dhasal (AAQ1-Project site)



S.No. DateTest Parameters

PM2.5(μ/m3) PM10(μg/m3) SO2 (μg /m3) NOx (μg /m3) CO(mg/m3)

CPCBVolume-1/Gravimetric

IS:5182(Part-23)

IS : 5182(Part-2)

IS:5182(Part-6)

IS:5182(Pt.10)

1 5/12/2015 39.1 69 14.6 13 3.132 6/12/2015 38.4 80.3 12.7 16.1 3.753 11/12/2015 44.3 75.8 14.9 16.8 2.904 12/12/2015 41.2 78.5 13.0 18.3 3.555 18/12/2015 37.1 81.7 14.1 16.4 3.396 19/12/2015 43.0 68.6 12.0 16.8 3.727 26/12/2015 38.1 79.3 15.8 17.5 3.158 27/12/2015 40.7 74.4 12.5 14.2 3.67

NAAQS, For24HourlyMonitoring

60 100 80 80 4.0

S.No.

Date Test Parameters


CPCBVolume-1/ Gravimetric

IS:5182(Part-23) IS : 5182(Part-2) IS:5182(Part-6) IS:5182(Pt.10)

1 15/01/2016 44.2 77.7 14.2 27.8 2.85

2 16/01/2016 40.4 80.4 13.4 26.1 3.06

3 22/01/2016 37.5 75.2 14.2 30.6 3.16

4 23/01/2016 44.2 78.6 13.6 25.4 3.65

5 29/01/2016 44.2 80.0 15.2 28.9 1.64

6 30/01/2016 42.9 71.2 15.5 27.1 2.90

7 06/02/2016 45.6 72.9 13.6 28.8 2.26

8 07/02/2016 36.6 72.6 12.8 25.3 2.14

NAAQS,For 24Hourly Monitoring

60 100 80 80 4.0



S.No.





1 10/02/2016 41.6 80.2 13.8 30.4 2.042 11/02/2016 37.5 83.9 15.5 28.2 3.70

3 18/02/2016 41.7 80.7 16.2 27.4 3.064 19/02/2016 41.9 77.6 15.2 30.5 2.415 25/02/2016 37.9 81.0 18.8 28.2 3.566 26/02/2016 41.4 82.4 14.7 24.6 3.577 02/03/2016 36.5 78.5 16.8 28.2 3.408 03/03/2016 37.8 80.2 14.3 27.7 3.17NAAQS,For 24Hourly Monitoring

60 60 100 80 80



Location: Chakdola Village (AAQ-2)

S.No.




IS:5182(Part-23)

IS : 5182(Part-2)

IS:5182(Part-6)

IS:5182(Pt.10)

1 5/12/2015 44.6 81.7 12.0 18.5 1.432 6/12/2015 37.9 75.0 13.5 13.8 1.743 11/12/2015 41.1 78.5 11.2 17.3 1.864 12/12/2015 43.7 68.2 13.9 11.0 1.085 18/12/2015 38.4 81.6 14.7 12.6 2.066 19/12/2015 41.9 68.5 12.6 13.4 3.247 26/12/2015 44.1 71.9 13.9 14.0 2.228 27/12/2015 37.5 73.8 15.0 13.9 2.63NAAQS,For 4HourlyMonitoring

60 100 80 80 4.0

S.No.

Date

Test Parameters



IS:5182(Part-23) IS : 5182(Part-2) IS:5182(Part-6)IS:5182(Pt.10)

1 15/01/2016 37.2 81.5 16.7 28.5 3.62

2 16/01/2016 40.7 80.7 17.9 30.6 3.79

3 22/01/2016 38.1 79.9 15.5 30.9 3.16

4 23/01/2016 41.5 74.5 14.6 29.8 2.82

5 29/01/2016 42.7 76.0 17.4 27.4 3.126 30/01/2016 43.7 79.9 13.3 27.7 3.74

7 06/02/2016 41.2 77.2 16.8 29.4 4.01

8 07/02/2016 33.9 77.8 16.7 30.9 3.97

NAAQS, For 24Hourly Monitoring

60 100 80 80 4.0



Location: Bahadurpur Village (AAQ-3)

S.No.

Date

Test Parameters



IS:5182(Part-23)

IS : 5182(Part-2)

IS:5182(Part-6)

IS:5182(Pt.10)

1 10/02/2016

39.7 77.7 14.7 31.8 2.062 11/02/201

635.4 80.5 13.2 27.5 2.15

3 18/02/2016

40.9 80.2 13.9 30.9 3.484 19/02/201

636.6 76.3 15.1 28.7 3.00

5 25/02/2016

38.5 75.5 16.4 28.8 3.366 26/02/201

641.7 83.9 15.9 26.8 3.37

7 02/03/2016

34.6 81.6 16.2 22.7 2.228 03/03/201

638.4 78.5 15.4 29.4 3.39


60 100 80 80 4.0

S.No.




IS:5182(Part-23)

IS : 5182(Part-2)

IS:5182(Part-6)

IS:5182(Pt.10)

1 05/12/2015

37.4 81.4 13.8 16.1. 2.012 06/12/201

538.2 75.6 15.0 13.5 2.08

3 11/12/2015

40.2 65.1 14.1 18.6 2.984 12/12/201

537.1 81.0 16.8 14.8 1.20

5 18/12/2015

42.4 74.2 13.2 17.2 2.866 19/12/201

544.5 64.4 15.7 14.2 1.40

7 26/12/2015

40.6 81.1 13.4 16.5 1.868 27/12/201

537.3 78.5 16.2 19.1 1.92

NAAQS, For 24HourlyMonitoring

60 100 80 80 4.0



S.No.





1 15/01/2016 40.3 81.5 12.8 18.4 1.77

2 16/01/2016 34.7 78.5 14.0 15.0 1.99

3 22/01/2016 40.6 67.7 13.5 16.8 1.98

4 23/01/2016 44.9 74.12 12.4 19.5 2.99

5 29/01/2016 38.2 82.2 15.8 26.3 2.45

6 30/01/2016 37.6 67.2 14.0 25.6 2.27

7 06/02/2016 42.6 81.2 12.3 16.8 1.98

8 07/02/2016 44.2 72.1 13.8 15.7 1.87


60 100 80 80 4.0

S.No.

Date

Test Parameters




1 10/02/2016 39.7 78.6 12.9 16.2 2.03

2 11/02/2016 37.5 64.3 12.1 14.9 1.91

3 18/02/2016 42.2 79.8 13.8 17.5 1.87

4 19/02/2016 38.8 81.7 12.0 15.0 1.84

5 25/02/2016 41.3 74.9 14.8 12.8 2.98

6 26/02/2016 37.5 66.4 14.5 16.4 2.45

7 02/03/2016 41.2 81.5 14.0 17.5 2.96

8 03/03/2016 40.9 66.9 15.3 18.1 2.89

NAAQS, For 24

Hourly Monitoring

60 100 80 80 4.0



Location: Chakdola Market (AAQ-4)

S.No.

Date

Test Parameters




1 05/12/2015 41.7 66.9 15.4 14.8 2.11

2 06/12/2015 37.5 77.2 13.8 12.0 1.87

3 11/12/2015 41.0 81.1 12.0 18.2 1.98

4 12/12/2015 36.9 79.5 14.3 14.6 1.34

5 18/12/2015 41.3 76.0 12.8 12.8 1.12

6 19/12/2015 39.6 80.5 15.0 14.3 1.567 26/12/2015 38.7 75.9 13.9 18.5 2.11

8 27/12/2015 44.4 68.7 14.6 19.5 1.76


60 100 80 80 4.0

S.No.

Date

Test Parameters




1 15/01/2016 41.6 80.2 13.8 32.4 1.982 16/01/2016 37.5 83.9 15.5 28.2 1.073 22/01/2016 42.7 80.7 16.2 27.4 1.934 23/01/2016 41.9 77.6 15.2 30.5 2.455 29/01/2016 37.9 79.0 18.8 28.2 2.866 30/01/2016 40.4 82.4 14.7 24.6 2.13

7 06/02/2016 36.5 78.5 16.8 28.2 2.048 07/02/2016 37.8 80.2 14.3 27.7 2.05NAAQS, For 24Hourly Monitoring

60 100 80 80 4.0



Location: Bahadurpur Hospital (AAQ-5)

S.No.

Date

Test Parameters




1 10/02/2016 44.1 65.4 14.7 10.8 2.08

2 11/02/2016 38.3 74.4 13.3 12.6 2.023 18/02/2016 45.2 78.3 14.4 15.1 2.25

4 19/02/2016 41.1 73.4 15.5 11.7 2.14

5 25/02/2016 42.6 78.8 15.8 14.4 2.466 26/02/2016 41.5 70.3 16.2 13.5 2.27

7 02/03/2016 40.3 77.2 14.9 15.3 2.248 03/03/2016 37.4 76.5 15.1 11.6 2.77


60 100 80 80 4.0

S.No.

Date

Test Parameters




1 07/12/2015 42.8 76.1 14.9 21.4 2.0

2 08/12/2015 44.0 74.3 13.5 13.5 1.08

3 13/12/2015 37.7 81.0 15.1 15.3 2.12

4 14/12/2015 41.1 66.5 13.9 18.2 2.25

5 20/12/2015 41.5 80.2 12.4 13.5 2.19

6 21/12/2015 44.6 78.4 14.0 18.0 3.10

7 28/01/2016 37.5 81.8 15.2 14.7 2.23

8 29/01/2016 38.9 69.0 13.9 17.1 2.24

NAAQS,For 24Hourly Monitoring

60 100 80 80 4.0



S.No.





1 17/02/2016 42.2 78.5 13.4 16.0 2.05

2 18/02/2016 38.7 78.8 15.9 14.5 2.45

3 24/02/2016 41.5 81.0 12.5 14.4 2.33

4 25/02/2016 37.9 67.3 13.2 17.4 3.76

5 01/02/2016 40.0 74.4 11.7 12.3 2.146 02/03/2016 ' 43.8 79.7 14.1 15.2 2.55

7 08/03/2016 38.5 75.1 13.8 18.8 2.45

8 09/03/2016 41.5 66.7 15.0 14.1 1.64

NAAQS, For 24

Hourly Monitoring

60 100 80 80 4.0

S.No.

Date

Test Parameters




1 12/02/2016 41.6 81.5 12.7 14.3 1.98

2 13/02/2016 40.9 77.4 15.5 16.8 2.98

3 20/02/2016 44.3 66.7 13.2 13.0 2.12

4 21/02/2016 38.3 77.5 14.6 15.2 2.72

5 27/0/2016 43.8 80.0 12.1 12.7 2.92

6 28/02/2016 36.9 81.9 15.5 17.6 1.86

7 04/03/2016 42.5 67.3 14.7 15.2 1.67

8 05/03/2016 37.1 76.7 13.9 19.3 2.20


60 100 80 80 4.0



Location: Chakdola Village Primary School (AAQ-6)

S.No.

Date

Test Parameters




1 07/12/2015 41.7 78.6 12.9 16.2 1.10

2 08/12/2015 37.5 67.3 15.2 14.9 1.64

3 13/12/2015 42.2 79.8 13.8 17.5 1.974 14/12/2015 38.8 81.7 12.1 15.0 1.46

5 20/12/2015 41.3 74.9 14.9 12.9 1.35

6 21/12/2015 37.5 67.4 13.7 16.5 1.507 28/12/2015 41.2 81.5 14.0 17.6 1.84

8 29/12/2015 40.9 68.9 15.3 18.2 1.12NAAQS, For 24Hourly Monitoring

60 100 80 80 4.0

S.No.

Date

Test Parameters




1 17/01/2016

39.3 81.7 12.6 14.4 1.05

2 18/01/2016

38.7 77.0 15.9 17.0 1.17

3 24/01/2016

44.1 64.5 13.2 12.2 1.38

4 25/01/2016

40.8 72.9 14.5 18.7 2.10

5 01/01/2016

36.0 83.4 12.7 15.5 2.48

6 02/01/2016

41.6 65.8 15.0 13.6 2.09

7 08/02/2016

38.5 75.1 13.8 18.9 2.04

8 09/02/2016

41.5 66.7 15.0 14.2 2.74


60 100 80 80 4.0



S.No.

Date

Test Parameters




1 12/02/2016 40.6 68.6 13.5 19.2 1.982 13/02/2016 40.7 76.3 12.7 16.7 1.90

3 20/02/2016 37.5 81.9 12.2 16.3 2.984 21/02/2016 44.8 79.4 13.0 18.5 2.165 27/02/2016 38.3 76.8 13.6 13.0 1.996 28/02/2016 38.9 74.3 15.9 17.9 1.927 04/03/2016 42.5 67.3 14.7 14.2 1.308 05/03/2016 37.1 70.7 13.9 19.3 1.98


60 100 80 80 4.0



6) Results & Discussions

The following result has been obtained which is shown in the tabulated form given below:

Monitoring locations Parameters

PM2.5 PM10 SO2 NOx CO

Dhasal site (AQ-1) 45.6 83.9 18.8 30.6 2.99

Chakdola Village (AQ-2) 44.6 83.9 17.2 30.8 2.97

Bahadurpur Village(AQ-3) 44.9 81.9 15.9 26.3 2.09

Chakdola Market (AQ-4) 45.3 83.5 18.1 32.5 2.31

Bahadurpur Hospital (AQ-

5)

44.1 81.2 15.9 21.3 2.57

Chakdola Primay school

(AQ-6)

44.7 81.8 15.8 19.1 2.32

Ikrah 44.5 81.9 16.9 19.5 2.75

Jotjanaki 45.1 81.8 18.7 30.4 2.01

Generally the AAQ values observed indicate presence of industries in the area and heavy

traffic conditions.

The minimum and maximum concentrations for PM10were recorded as 82.7µg/m3and

84.9µg/m3 respectively. The maximum concentration was recorded at Chakdola village,

chakdola market Jotjanaki The minimum concentration was recorded at Bahadurpur

The minimum and maximum concentrations for PM2.5 were recorded as45.3µg/m3 to

46.6µg/m3respectively. The maximum concentration was recorded at jotjanaki village

,Dhasal, Chakdola Market &the minimum concentration was recorded at Bahadurpur

village

The minimum and maximum concentrations for SO2were recorded as 16.9µg/m3 and

19.8µg/m3respectively. The maximum concentration was recorded at villages Dhasal,

Jotjanaki. Chakdola Market, the minimum concentration was recorded at villages Ikrah,

Chakdola primary school, Bahadurpur Hospital



The minimum and maximum concentrations for NOx were recorded as 19.8µg/m3 and

32.8µg/m3respectively. The maximum concentration was recorded at village jotjanaki,

Dhasal, Chakdola village, Bahadurpur village

The minimum and maximum hourly concentrations for CO were recorded as 3.27µg/m3

and 3.97µg/m3 respectively. The maximum concentration was recorded at villages

Bahadurpur Hospital& Ikrah & dhasal and the minimum concentration was recorded at

village Chakdola market.

3.6 Noise EnvironmentNoise Environment

The physical description of sound concerns its loudness as a function of frequency. Various

noise scales have been introduced to describe, in a single number, the response of an

average human to a complex sound made up of various frequencies at different loudness

levels. The most common and universally accepted scales is the A weighted scale which is

measured as dB (A). The impact of noise sources on surrounding community depends on:

Characteristics of noise sources (instantaneous, intermittent or continuous in nature). It

can be observed that steady noise is not as annoying as one which is continuously varying

in loudness;

The time of day at which noise occurs, for example high noise levels at night inresidential

areas are not acceptable because of sleep disturbance; and

The location of noise source, with respect to noise sensitive land use, which determines the

loudness and period of exposure.

The main objective of noise monitoring in the study area is to establish the baseline noise

levels, and assess the impact of the total noise expected to be generated by the construction

and operation of the proposed plant activities around it.

1) Identification of sampling locations

A preliminary reconnaissance survey has been undertaken to identify the major noise

generating sources in the area. Noise at different noise generating sources has been



identified based on the activities like industrial noise, ambient noise and traffic noise and

the noise at sensitive areas like hospital and schools. The noise monitoring has been

conducted for determination of noise levels at 8 locations in the study area. Noise levels

were recorded for 10 hourly for a continuous 24-hour period.

2) Methods of monitoring

The day noise levels have been monitored during 0600 hours to 2100 hours and night

levels during 2100 hours to 0600 hours at all the locations covered in 10 km radius of the

study area.

The environmental assessment of noise from the industrial activities, construction

activities and vehicular traffic can be undertaken by taking into consideration various

factors like potential damage to hearing, physiological responses, and annoyance and

general community

Noise level were measured at 8 locations near residential areas, high way , commercial

areas and other settlements located within 10 km radius in and around the proposed

expansion plant area. The noise monitoring stations at study area are shown in Table 3.6

and results are given in the Table 3.7.

3) Parameters measured during monitoring

Equivalent Sound Pressure Level (Leq)

The Leq is the equivalent continuous sound level, which is equivalent to the same sound

energy as the actual fluctuating sound measured in the same period. This is necessary

because sound from noise source often fluctuates widely during a given period of time.

This is calculated from the following equation:

Leq = 10 log (1/N Σ 10)LI / 10

Lday is defined as the equivalent noise level measured over a period of time

during day (6 am to 9 pm).Lnightis defined as the equivalent noise level measured over a

period of time during night (9pm to 6 am)



Table 3-6: Details of Noise monitoring locations

S. No Noise Sampling Locations Distance fromplantboundary(km)

Direction Environmental Setting

NQ1 Dhasal 0.50 NE Industrial Zone

NQ 2 Chakdola 0.65 NE Silence Zone

NQ 3 Bahadurpur 2.4 East Silence Zone

NQ 4 Chakdola Market 2.05 WNW Silence Zone

NQ 5 Bahadurpur Hospital 5.25 North Residential Zone

NQ 6 Chakdola primary school 5.7 NE Residential Zone

NQ7 Ikrah 5.2 NE Industrial zone

NQ8 Jotjanaki 2.4 NE Residential zone

Table 3-7: Noise Monitoring Results

S.No. Project Site Zone Limit as per CPCBGuidelines Leq,dB(A)

Observed value Leq,dB(A)

Day* Night* Day* Night*

1 Dhasal Industrial Area 74 69 67.3 61.4

2 Chakdola Silence Zone 51 39 46.6 39.8

3 Bahadurpur Silence Zone 49 39 48.7 37.6

4 Chakdola Market Silence Zone 49 39 45.4 36.8

5 Bahadurpur Hospital Residential Zone 54 44 51.7 43.2

6 Chakdola primaryschool

Residential Zone54 44 53.6 39.3

7 Ikrah Residential Zone 54 43 52.8 40.4

8 Jotjanaki Commercial Zone 63 56 62.9 48.8

* Day time Leq(6.00AM TO10.00PM)

*Night time Leq(10.00PM TO 6.00AM)



4) Observations

Day time Noise level (Lday)

The day time noise levels at the locations were ranged in between 46.4 to 68.3 dB (A). The

maximum value (68.3 dB (A)) was recorded at Village Dhasal(NQ-1), and the minimum

value (46.4 dB (A)) was recorded at the village Chakdola Market(NQ-4).

Night time Levels (Lnight)

The night time noise levels at the locations were ranged in between 37.8 to 62.4 dB (A).

The maximum value (62.4 dB (A)) was recorded at project site (NQ-1), and the minimum

value (37.8 dB (A)) was recorded at the Chakdola Market (NQ-4).

3.7 Water Environment1) Water Quality

Selected water quality parameters of ground water resources within 10 km radius of the

study area has been studied for assessing the water environment and evaluate anticipated

impact of the proposed plant site activities. Understanding the water quality is essential in

preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment and to identify critical issues with a view

to suggest appropriate mitigation measures for implementation.

The purpose of this study is to:

• Assess the water quality characteristics for critical parameters; and

• Predict the impact of water quality by these plant site and related activities.



2) Methodology

Reconnaissance survey was undertaken and monitoring locations were finalized based on:

Location of surface water sources;

Location of residential areas representing different activities/likely impact areas;

and

Likely areas, which can represent baseline conditions.

Surface water sources 10 Km radial distance were examined for physico-chemical

parameters in order to assess the effect of industrial and other activities on surface water.

The samples were collected and analyzed as per procedures specified in `Standard Methods

for the Examination of Water and Waste Water published by American Public Health

Association (APHA) by Ultra Tech. lab.

Samples for chemical analysis were collected in polyethylene bottles. Selected physic

chemical parameters have been analyzed for projecting the existing water quality status in

the study area. Parameters like pH are analyzed at the time of sample collection.

3) Water Sampling Locations

Water samples were collected from 8 sampling locations. The ground water samples

wereselected from 8 locations including the project site. These samples were taken as grab

samplesand were analyzed for various parameters. These sampling locations for ground

water sampling and surface water sampling are shown in Table 3.8

Table 3-8: DETAILS OF WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS

Code Location Distance fromProposed Site (km)

Direction

Surface WaterSW 1 Dhasal 2.8 WSW

SW 2 Chakdola 3.05 SESW 3 Bahadurpur 7.0 WSWSW 4 Chakdola Market 8.4 SSESW 5 Bahadurpur Hospital 4.1 NNWSW 6 Chakdola primary

school7.12 North




Direction

SW 7 Ikrah 7.95 ENESW 8 Jotjanaki 2.83 East


Direction

GW1 Dhasal 0.30 WestGW2 Chakdola 0.62 SouthGW3 Bahadurpur 2.83 WSWGW4 Chakdola Market 4.25 ESEGW5 Bahadurpur Hospital 5.28 NorthGW6 Chakdola primary

school5.7 NE

GW7 Ikrah 7.25 EastGW8 Jotjanaki 7.9 West



4) Sampling Frequency and Sampling Techniques

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

source of water as per MoEF guideline. Hence quality of ground water was compared with

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

purposes. Surface water quality was analyzed for parameters as mentioned in the ‘Methods

of Monitoring & Analysis published by CPCB and it was rated according to the CPCB Water

Quality Criteria against A, B, C, D, & E class of water based on parameters identified in the

criteria. Water samples were collected as grab water sample from sampling location in a 5

liter plastic jerry cane and 250 ml sterilized clean glass/pet bottle for complete physico-

chemical and bacteriological tests respectively. The samples were analyzed as per standard

procedure / method given in IS: 3025 (Revised Part) and standard method for examination

of water and wastewater Ed. 21st, published jointly APHA, AWWA and WPCF.

Eight each ground water and surface water samples were collected as per TOR

requirements. The surface water quality is compared with CPCB water quality criteria

mentioned below:-

Table 3-9: Water Quality Criteria as per Central Pollution Control Board

Class of water CriteriaDrinking Water Sourcewithout conventionaltreatment but afterdisinfection

A Total Coliforms Organism MPN/100ml shall be50 or lesspH between 6.5 and 8.5Dissolved Oxygen 6mg/l or moreBiochemical Oxygen Demand 5 days 20°C 2mg/lor less

Outdoor bathing(Organized)

B Total Coliforms Organism MPN/100ml shall be500 or less;pH between 6.5 and 8.5;Dissolved Oxygen 5mg/l or moreBiochemical Oxygen Demand 5 days 20°C 3mg/lor less

Drinking water sourceafter conventionaltreatment anddisinfection

C Total Coliform Organism MPN/100ml shall be5000 or less;pH between 6 to 9;Dissolved Oxygen 4mg/l or moreBiochemical Oxygen Demand 5 days 20°C 3mg/l



Class of water Criteriaor less

Propagation of Wild lifeand Fisheries

D pH between 6.5 to 8.5Dissolved Oxygen 4mg/l or moreFree Ammonia (as N) 1.2 mg/l or less

Irrigation, IndustrialCooling, ControlledWaste disposal

E pH between 6.0 to 8.5Electrical Conductivity at 25°C micro mhos/cmMax.2250Sodium absorption Ratio Max. 26Boron Max. 2mg/l

Below-E Not Meeting A, B, C, D & E Criteria

As per the standard practice, one sample from each station was taken each month in the

study period. Sampling was done by standard sampling technique as per the Standard

Methods. Necessary precautions were taken for preservation of samples

5) Presentation of Results

The results of the parameters analyzed for the 8 ground water and 8 surface water samples

are presented in Table 3.9and results are given in table 3.10 & 3.11 & are compared with

IS: 10500-1991 (Reaffirmed 1993 With Amendment NO -3 July 2010) “Specification for

drinking water “and CPCB Water Quality Criteria against A, B, C, D, & E class of water for

quality of surface water.



Table 3-10: Surface Water Quality Results March 2016

S. No. Parameter Unit

S.W. 1 S.W. 2 S.W. 3 S.W. 4 S.W. 5 S.W. 6 S.W. 7 S.W. 8

Bagdiha Lalbazar Darbardanga Jamsol Sidhpur Bhaterdaha Benasol Bahadurpur

1 pH - 7.75 6.77 7.67 3.79 6.55 5.1 6.60 1.74

2 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 6.3 6.9 6.1 6.7 6.4 5.9 6.1 5.8

3 Turbidity NTU 9.7 8.5 11.2 8.1 8.1 9.8 12.4 18.6

4 BOD (3 days at 270C) mg/l 14.8 10.07 19.18 12.56 16.17 15.62 17.14 12.2

5 Total Hardness(asCaCO3) mg/l 460 395 176 193 214 256 263 528

6 Alkalinity (asCaCO3) mg/l 136 153 162 183 192 193 192 210

7 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 149.62 65.28 39.47 34.18 39.74 40.52 37.18 189.60

8 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 20.89 43.49 18.79 26.13 27.85 37.59 32.42 13.12

9 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 1.12 1.05 0.094 0.094 1.12 1.12 1.18 2.10

10 Chloride (as Cl) mg/l 139.56 32.18 41.58 40.82 46.39 38.15 31.37 376.80

11 Fluoride(as F) mg/l 0.93 1.29 0.93 1.58 1.64 1.42 0.88 1.16

12 Total dissolved Solid mg/l 1013.0 659 814 898 801 691 656 1476

13 Total Suspended Solid mg/l 42 56 46 87 73 63 41 36

14 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 86.2 38.4 69.92 41.12 45.36 62.36 46.36 143.06

15 Nitrate(as NO3) mg/l 29.40 16.18 12.37 16.53 17.19 17.10 19.19 22.87

16 COD mg/l 76.64 69.71 85.71 106.28 89.72 89.74 74.29 124.47

17 Arsenic (as As) mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

18 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1

19 Chromium (as Cr) mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Microbiological Parameters

1 Total Coliform MPN/100ml 1.4 X 104 2.1 X 104 1.9 X 104 2.1 X 104 1.5 X 104 1.1 X 104 1.1 X 104 2.1 X 104

2 Faecal Coliform MPN/100ml 2.7 X 104 1.3 X 104 2.4 X 104 2.6 X 104 1.9 X 104 3.0 X 104 1.4 X 104 2.6 X 104



Table 3-11: Ground Water Quality Results March 2016

S.No Parameter Limit (as per IS:10500) Unit GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 GW7 GW8

Desirable

Limit

Permissible

Limit

Dhasal Bahadurpur Chakdola

Chakdol

a

market

Bahadurp

ur

hospital

Chakdola

primary

school

Ikrah Jotjanaki

1 Color 4 24 Hazen <4<4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4 <4

2 Odour Agreeable - -

Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeabl

e

Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

3 Taste Agreeable - - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

Agreeabl

e Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

4 Turbidity 4 9 NTU <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1

5 pH 6.4-8.4

No

Relaxation - 7.09 7.26 7.21 7.39 7.22 7.33 7.42 7.09

6

Total Hardness

(as CaCO3) 300 600 mg/l 173 176 186 384 289 295 315 228

7 Iron (as Fe) 0.3 1 mg/l <0.081 0.075 <0.05 0.081 0.062 0.081 0.062 0.058

8 Chlorides (as Cl) 249 1000 mg/l 193.16 103.52 104.74 104.56 108.39 101.14 160.92 19.52

9 Fluoride(as F ) 1 1.5 mg/l 0.43 0.41 0.62 1.13 0.49 0.39 0.32 0.13

10 TDS 500 2000 mg/l 361 354 181 674 582 572 477 43

11 Calcium(as Ca2+) 75 200 mg/l 33.14 40.29 47.35 97.04 54.38 76.75 88.56 29.46

12

Magnesium (as

Mg2+) 30 100 mg/l 20.78 16.68 14.82 32.75 35.58 22.23 21.13 23.30

13 Copper (as Cu) 0.05 1.5 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

14

Manganese(as

Mn) 0.1 0.3 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

15

Sulphate (as

SO4) 200 400 mg/l 92.17 54.1 88.52 95.74 178.74 96.74 122.72 78.42

16 Nitrate(as NO3) 45 No Relaxation mg/l 12.24 11.17 14.02 12 18.04 0.02 16 1.96



17

Phenolic

Compounds (as

C6H5OH) 0.001 0.002 mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

18 Mercury (as Hg) 0.001 No Relaxation mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

19 Cadmium (as Cd) 0.01 No Relaxation mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

20 Selenium ( as Se ) 0.01 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

21 Arsenic (as As) 0.01 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

22

Cyanide

(as CN ) 0.05 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

23 Lead (as Pb) 0.05 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

24 Zinc (as Zn) 5 15 mg/l <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1<0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1

25

Anionic

Detergent (as

MBAS) 0.2 1 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

26

Chromium (as

Cr6+) 0.05 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

27

Alkalinity (as

CaCO3) 198 600 mg/l 144 148 179 254 179 276 261 264

28 Aluminum (as Al) 0.02 0.2 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

29 Boron (as B) 1 5 mg/l <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1

Microbiological

Parameter

1

Total

Coliform Shall not be detectable

MPN/1

00ml ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND

2 E.coli Shall not be detectable

E.coli

/100ml Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent



6. Ground water Quality

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

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

The analysis results indicate the pH ranges in between 7.19 to 7.92, the maximum pH of

7.92 was observed at GW5 and the minimum pH of 7.19 was observed at GW8.

Total hardness was observed to be ranging from 173 to 384 mg/l. The maximum hardness

was recorded at GW 4 and minimum was recorded at GW 1.Chloride were found to be in

the range of 21.52 to 135.74 mg/l, the maximum concentration of chloride was observed at

GW 3 and minimum value was observed at GW 8, respectively.

Sulphates were found to be in the range of 55.1 to 179.74mg/l. Maximum value observed at

GW 5, whereas the minimum value observed at GW2.

The total Dissolved Solids (TDS) concentrations were found to be ranging in between 182

to 583 mg/l, the maximum TDS observed at GW 5 and minimum concentration of TDS

observed at GW3.

The water quality in the impact zone was assessed through physic-chemical and

bacteriological analysis of ground and surface water samples. The results have been

compared with the drinking water quality standards specified in IS: 10500. It was observed

that all the physic-chemical parameters and heavy metals from surface and ground water

samples are below stipulated drinking water standards. All the ground water samples

analyzed can be considered fit for drinking purpose in the absence of alternate sources.

7. Surface Water

The analysis results indicate that the pH values in the range of 7.38 to 7.92,the maximum

value was observed at SW4,SW7minimum value was observed at SW 8.

The TDS was observed in the range of 656 to 1476 mg/l, the maximum TDS values was

observed at SW8, and whereas minimum values was observed at SW7.

DO was observed to be in the range of 5.8 to 6.9 mg/l respectively.

The total coliform was observed in the range of 1.5 X 104MPN/100ml to

2.1 X 104 MPN/100ml.



The results of the parameters (as mentioned in the table of use based classification of

surface water) have been compared with the water quality criteria of CPCB. It can be seen

that Ajay river water can be compared with class “C”.

3.8 SOILSoil may be defined as a thin layer of earth’s crust that serves as anatural medium for the

growth of plants. It is the unconsolidated mineral matter that has been subjected to and

influenced by genetic and environmental factors such as parent materials, climate,

organisms and physico-chemical action of wind, water and sun light, all acting over a

period of time. Soil differs from the parent materials in the morphological, physical,

chemical and biological properties. Also soil differs among themselves in some or all the

genetic or environmental factors, therefore, some soils are yellow, some are black, some

are coarse textured. They serve as a reservoir of nutrients for plants and crop and also

provide mechanical anchorage and favourable tilth.

Soil in the area is mostly clay silt or clay in texture and contains large percentage of silt and

clay and hence possesses high water holding capacity. The soil in the immediate vicinity of

the project is silty clay loamy. Only in areas close to rivers, soils are sandy clay. Alluvial

soils are often very fertile. Spot sampling of soil samples from the core area and different

places in the buffer zone was carried out.

1) Data Generation

Eight locations within 10 km radius of the proposed expansion project plant boundary

were selected for soil sampling. At each location, soil samples were collected from three

different depths viz. 30 cm, 60 cm and 90 cm below the surface and homogenized. This is in

line with IS: 2720 and methods of soil analysis, part-1, 2nd edition, 1986 of (American

Society for Agronomy and soil Science of America). The homogenized samples were

analyzed for physical and chemical characteristics. The soil samples were collected during

post – monsoon season. The samples have been analyzed as per the established scientific

methods for physic-chemical parameters. The heavy metals have been analyzed by using

Atomic Spectrophotometer and Inductive Coupled Plasma Analyzer.



The details of the sampling locations are given in Table 3.12. The results are shown in

table 3.14& are compared with standard classification given in Table 3.14.

Table 3-12: Details of Soil Sampling Locations

S. No Location Distance from plantboundary (km)

Direction

SQ1 Dhasal 0.30 WestSQ2 Chakdola 0.62 SouthSQ3 Bahadurpur 2.83 WSWSQ4 Chakdola

Market4.25 ESE

SQ5 BahadurpurHospital

5.28 North

SQ6 Chakdolaprimaryschool

5.7 NE

SQ7 Ikrah 7.25 EastSQ8 Jotjanaki 7.9 West

2) Baseline Soil Quality

It has been observed that the pH of the soil in the study area ranged from 7.69 to 8.17 the

maximum pH observed at SQ1, whereas the minimum was observed at SQ 5.

The electrical conductivity was observed to be in the range of260 to 546 µmhos/cm,the

maximum Electrical Conductivity 546 µmhos/cm was observed at SQ4 and minimum EC

260 µmhos/cm was observed at SQ1.

The Potassium values range between 59.10 to 261.39 mg/kg, with the maximum was

observed at SQ8 and the minimum observed at SQ7.

The water holding capacity values ranges from to 26.8 to 34.2 % with maximum was

observed at SQ8with minimum was observed at SQ7.



Table 3-13: Soil Quality Results

S.No Parameter Unit SQ-1 SQ-2 SQ-3 SQ-4 SQ-5 SQ-6 SQ-7 SQ-8

DhasalBahadurp

urChakdola

Chakdolamarket

Bahadurpur hospital

Chakdolaprimary

schoolIkrah Jotjanaki

1Texture -

SandyLoam

Sandy ClayLoam

SandyClay

LoamSandy Clay

LoamSandy Clay

LoamSandy Clay

Loam Clay Loam SandyClay

Sand % 59.01 58.33 61.11 59.88 55.18 51.34 36.38 52.01

Silt % 22.35 14.47 13.43 17.85 13.09 25.49 31.38 6.39

clay % 14.24 23.16 22.43 20.34 31.73 21.17 31.24 41.18

2 pH (1:2) - 7.12 6.88 8.16 8.16 7.69 8.16 7.86 7.83

3ElectricalConductivity

µmhos/

cm 250 486 527 545 314 528 485 405

4 Potassium mg/kg 68.93 66.95 71.51 46.91 184.27 71.41 58.19 268.37

5 Sodium mg/kg 119.86 129.96 212.81 135.88 126.83 212.87 186.81 166.7

6 Calcium mg/kg 2874.28 2023 2013.50 2903.35 2442.5 3082.50 2472.82 2617.57

7 Magnesium mg/kg 681.62 462.84 584.25 601.62 410.84 504.25 446.88 514.62

8SodiumAbsorption Ratio - 0.45 0.51 0.77 0.51 0.44 0.88 0.91 0.75

9Water HoldingCapacity % 27.2 26 27.2 25 31.1 27.1 30.5 31.8

10Cation ExchangeCapacity

meq/100gm 13.6 16.8 17.8 16.6 15.82 17.6 21.2 18.7

11 Porosity % 31.3 33 29.1 35 29.6 31.2 24.8 35.2



Table 3-14: Standard Soil Classification

S.No Soil test Classification1 pH < 4.4 Extremely acidic

4.41- 5.00 very strongly acidic5.01-6.00 moderately acidic6.11- 6.40 slightly acidic6.31-7.30 Neutral7.21- 7.70 moderately alkaline8.31-9.0 strongly alkaline> 9.01 very strongly

2 Salinity ElectricalConductivity µS/cm1ppm = 640 µS/cm

Upto 1.00 Average1.01 – 1.98 harmful to germination1.02 2.01-3.00 harmful to crops1.03 (sensitive to salts)

3 Organic Carbon (%) Upto 0.2 very less0.21-0. less0.41-0.5 medium0.51-0.8 on an average sufficient

4 Nitrogen (kg/ha) Upto 50 very less51-100 less101-150 good151-300 Better 300 Sufficient

5 Phosphorus (kg/ha) Upto 15 very less16-30 less31-50 medium51-65 on an average sufficient66-80 sufficient66-80 sufficient 80 more than sufficient

6 Potassium (kg/ha) 0-120 very less120-180 less181-240 medium241-300 average301-360 average301-360 better 360 more than sufficient

*Source: - Handbook of Agriculture, ICAR New Delhi



3.9 Land Environment

The term land use refers to classification of land on the basis of its uses and coverage. The land

use map is shown in landuse map is Shown below The data on land use was collected from the

following sources:

1. Satellite imaginary data without any cloud cover, and

2. Ground validation of the data for interpretation of the FCC imagery

Figure 3-2Land use Land cover map of the study area



Table 3-15: Land use pattern in the Study area

S. No Description Area in Hectare

1 Crop Land 6954.65

2 Fallow Land 16561.30

3 Built up land 6469

4 Shrub 1343.46

5 Scrub 19.65

6 water 67.13

Total

3.10 Ecology

Biological Environment

Biological environment of any area constitute all living beings of that area, it is an integral

part of the environment. Hence, any change in the surrounding environment could cause

loss of species or decrease in biodiversity of the area. Therefore, the present study was

proposed to assess the impact of the proposed projects on biological environment

surrounding within 10 km radius. Accordingly, mitigation measures are evolved to sustain

the biological diversity. In general biological environment is represented by flora and

fauna. Flora constitutes the herbs, shrubs and trees and fauna constitutes the mammals,

birds, reptiles, arthropods, amphibians, fishes, etc.

Objectives of the study

The ecological study of the area has been conducted in order to understand the existing

status of the flora and fauna to generate baseline information and evaluate the possible

impacts on biological environment. The present study highlights the various issues

pertaining to floristic diversity and faunal wealth in the surrounding area upto 10km

radius of the proposed project sites.

Methodology, Study period, survey sites etc.:

Detailed survey was conducted to evaluate floral and faunal composition of the study area.

Primary data on floral and faunal composition was recorded during site visits and



secondary data was collected from the Forest department and published relevant

literatures. Inventory of flora and fauna has been prepared on the basis of collected data.

The mode of data and parameters considered during field investigations is given in table:

3.17

Land use pattern

Table 3-16Land use pattern of the region

Land Use Area in '000 ha Percentage

Total geographical area 8,875

Reporting area for land utilization 8,684 100.00

Forests 1,174 13.52

Not available for cultivation 1,814 20.89

Permanent pastures and other grazing lands 7 0.08

Land under misc. tree crops and groves 55 0.63

Culturable wasteland 32 0.37

Fallow lands other than current fallows 22 0.25

Current fallows 287 3.30

Net area sown 5,294 60.96

Source: Land Use Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, 2008-09.

Field study period: The ecological survey has been conducted for one season. The detailsare given as below:

Pre-Monsoon: Mar’15 - May’15Core zone : Project AreaBuffer zone :10 km periphery from the boundary of the core zone.

Table 3-17: Mode of data collection & parameters considered during the survey

Aspect Data Mode of data collectionParameters

monitored

TerrestrialEcology

Primary datacollection

By field surveyFloral and Faunaldiversity

Secondarydata

From authentic sources like Forestsdepartment of West Bengal and

Floral and Faunaldiversity and study



collection published literatures on the websitelike -[Forest Department West Bengal]

of vegetation, foresttype, importanceetc.

Types of Forests in the region

Mainly two types of forests are found in the Bardhaman District:

a) Dry Peninsular Sal Forest : The best Sal forests are confined to the southern part of

the State especially in Purulia, Bankura, Medinapur, Bardhaman, Birbhum and

Murshidabad districts where it occurs either pure or in mixture with Terminalia

elliptica Terminalia bellirica, Pterocarpus marsupium, Anogeissus latifolia, Lagerstroemia

parviflora, Madhuca latifolia, Diospyros melanoxylon, Buchanania lanzan, Ougeinia

dalbergioides etc. Under storey consists of Combretum decandrum, Flacourtia jangomas,

Randia dumetorum, Zizyphus species, Gardenia gummifera, Holarrhena spp Lantana spp,

Eupatorium odoratum etc.

b) Dry Deciduous Scrub: Terminalia arjuna, Zizyphus spp, Aristida hystrix, Butea

monosperma, Cassia siamea are the dominant species. This type occurs in Purulia,

Bankura, Medinapur, Bardhaman and Birbhum districts.

Vegetation in and around human settlement

Near villages the vegetation pattern changes from rest of the area. The common species

grown near villages are Mangiferaindica, Madhucaindica, Sizygiumsp., Artocarpus sp.,

Bambusasp., Ficus spp., Azadirachtaindica, Cassiasiamea, Albizia sp., Acaciaauriculiformis,

Nerium sp., Annonasquamosa, Phoenixsp., Polyalthialongifolia.,etc.

Avenue trees and Plantation

The roadside along NH-2 and other roads in the study area are planted with trees in single

to double rows. The common trees are Polyalthia longifolia, Acacia auriculiformis,

Azadirachta indica, Syzigium sp., Mangifera indica, Bombax ceiba etc. The common plants

found near the project site are Cassia siamea, Azadirachta indica, Acacia auriculiformis,

Mangifera indica, Callistemon lanceolatus, etc.



Wild life and avifauna

There is only a few patch of forest falling into the study area, which is also in highly

degraded state and do not support good wild life.

List of Natural Tree Species in and Around the Study Area

Table 3-18: List of Flora Species

Sl. No Scientific Name Family Common Name

1. Acacia catechu Mimosaceae Khair

2. Acacia moniliformis Mimosaceae Akashmoni

3. Acacia auriculiformis Mimosaceae Earleaf Acacia

4. Acrocarpus fraxinifolius Caesalpiniaceae Red cedar

5. Adenanthera pavonina Mimosacea Rakthakambal

6. Aegle marmelos Rutaceae Bel

7. Albizia lebbeck Mimosaceae Sirish

8. Albizia odoratissima Mimosacea Kalosirish

9. Alstonia scholaris Apocynaceae Chattim

10. Anogeissus latifolia Combretaceae Axle wood tree

11. Annona reticulata Annonaceae nonaata

12. Annona squamosa Annonaceae ata

13. Anthocephalus cadamba Rubiaceae kadam

14. Artabotrys hexapetalus Annonaceae Kathalichampa

15. Artabotrys uncinatus Annonaceae katchampa

16. Artocarpus heterophyllus Moraceae kanthal

17. Azadirachta indica Meliaceae neem

18. Bauhinia purpurea Caesalpiniaceae deva kanchan

19. Bauhinia racemosa Caesalpiniaceae kanchan

20. Bauhinia variegata Caesalpiniaceae raktakanchan

21. Bignonia capreolata Bignoniaceae bignonia

22. Bombax ceiba Bombacaceae shimul

23. Bougainvillea spectabills Nyctaginaceae baganbilash

24. Brassia actinophylla Araliaceae umbrella tree

25. Broussonetia papyrifera Moraceae jangli tut

26. Buchanania lanzan chironji

27. Butea monosperma Papilionaceae palash

28. Caesalpinia pulcherrima Caesalpiniaceae krishnachura




29. Callistemon lanceolatus Myrtaceae bottle brush

30. Calophyllum inophyllum Clusiaceae sultana champa

31. Carica papaya Caricaceae pepe

32. Cassia biflora Leguminosae cassia

33. Cassia fistula Caesalpiniaceae badorlathi

34. Cassia glauca Leguminosae cassia

35. Cassia grandis Papilionaceae horse cassia

36. Cassia marginata Papilionaceae red cassis

37. Cassia nodosa Leguminosae pink mohor

38. Cassia renigera Caesalpiniaceae pink cassia

39. Castanospermum australe Papilionaceae black bean

40. Cedrela toona Meliaceae tun

41. Cinnamomum tamala Lauraceae Tejpata

42. Citrus grandis Rutaceae batabilebu

43. Citrus japonica Rutaceae narangi

44. Colvillea racemosa Leguminosae basanti

45. Combretum decandrum Combretaceae bushwillows

46. Cordia dichotoma Boraginaceae Bohari

47. Cordia sebestena Boraginaceae lallasora

48. Croton oblongifolius Euphorbiaceae Baragach

49. Dendrocalamus strictus Poaceae bamsa

50. Dillenia indica Dilleniaceae chalta

51. Diospyros chloroxylon Ebenaceae

52. Diospyros kaki Ebenaceae Gab

53. Duranta erecta Verbenaceae Duranta

54. Erythrina variegata Leguminosae farth

55. Carica papaya Caricaceae pepe

56. Cassia biflora Leguminosae cassia

57. Feronia limonia Rutaceae kalbel

58. Ficus benghalensis Moraceae Krishna Fig

59. Ixora sp. Rubiaceae Rangan

60. Lagerstroemia parviflora Lythraceae Small flowered

crape

61. Madhuca indica Sapotaceae Indian butter tree

62. Musa sp. Musaceae Banana tree

63. Desmodium oojeinense Fabaceae Sandan




64. Pterocarpus marsupium Fabaceae Indian kino tree

65. Palm sp. Arecaceae

66. Parthenium hysterophorus Asteraceae

67. Randia dumetorum Rubiaceae Mayanaphal

68. Ricinus communis Euphorbiaceae veranda

69. Rosa sp. Rosaceae Golap

70. Sesbania grandiflora Papilionaceae Bakful

71. Sesbaniasesban Papilionaceae jainti

72. Spondias pinnata Anacardiaceae amra

73. Sterculia foetida Sterculiaceae janglibadam

74. Syzygium cuminii Myrtaceae kalo jam

75. Tamarindus indica Caesalpiniaceae tentul

76. Tectona grandis Lamiaceae teak

77. Terminalia arjuna Combretaceae arjun

78. Terminalia bellirica Combretaceae Baheda

79. Terminalia elliptica Combretaceae Asan

80. Trema orientalis Moraceae jibanti

81. Trewia nudiflora Euphorbiaceae pittuli

82. Wrightia coccinea Apocynaceae pallam

83. Wrightia tinctoria Apocynaceae Indra job

84. Wrightia tomentosa Apocynaceae dudhkoraiya

85. Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae kul

Fauna Details

Fauna List of Insect Species in and Around the Study Area

Table 3-19: List of Fauna species

Sl.

No

Scientific Name Common Name Occurrence

DRAGON FLY

1. Brevipennisspp Eastern marandingketdid Rare

2. Crocothemisservilia Scarlet skimmer Frequent

3. Neurothemisstigmatizans Painted grass hawk frequent

4. Orthetrumglaucum Blue skimmer Frequent

5. Orthetrum Sabina Slender skimmer Rare

6. Rhyothemis variegata Blue jewel Frequent



DAMSELFLY

7. Ceriagrioncoromandelianum Yellow damselfly Frequent

8. Pseudagrionrubriceps Blue tall Frequent

ANT

9. Componotuscompressus Common black ant Frequent

10. Fomicarufa Indian wood ant Frequent

11. Oecophyllasmaragdina Common red ant Frequent

WASP

12. Vespa orientalis Common Indian wasp Frequent

BEETLE

13. Coccinellavariabilis Lady bird beetle; Golden

beetle

Frequent

MOSQUITO

14. Anopheles minimus Anopheles Frequent

15. Culexfatigans Culex Frequent

16. Aedesaegypti Aedes Frequent

FLIES

17. Muscadomestica Housefly Frequent

18. Apisdorsata Rock bee Frequent

19. Apis indica Honey bee Frequent

20. Apis florae Little bee Frequent

21. Drosophila melanogaster Fruit fly Frequent

SPIDER

22. Heteropodavenatoria House spider Frequent

COCKROACH

23. Periplanetaamericana Cockroach Frequent

Table 3-20: List of Butterfly Species in and Around the Study Area

Sl.

No


1 Ariadne merione Common Caster moderately frequent

2 Borbocinnara Rice Swift Rare

3 Catopsiliapomana Common Emigrant Frequent

4 Catopsiliapyranthe Mottled Emigrant Rare

5 Danauschrysippus Plain Tiger Frequent

6 Danausgenutia Striped Tiger Frequent

7 Euploea core Common Indian Crow Frequent

8 Euremahecabe Common Grass Yellow Frequent



Sl.

No


9 Graphium Agamemnon Tailed Jay moderately frequent

10 Graphiumdoson Common Jay moderately frequent

11 Hypoliamnasbolina Great Eggfly Frequent

12 Hypoliamnasmisippus DanaidEggfly moderately frequent

13 Junoniab almana Peacock Pansy Rare

14 Junonialemonias Lemon Pansy Rare

15 Mycalesisperseus Common Bushbrown moderately frequent

16 Pachlioptaaristolochioe Common Rose Rare

17 Papiliopolytes Common Mormon Frequent

18 Parnaraguttata Swift moderately frequent

19 Spialiagalba Indian Skipper Frequent

20 Tirumalalimniace Blue Tiger Frequent

21 Ypthimaasterope Common Three Ring Rare

22 Ypthimahuebneri Common Four-ring Frequent

Table 3-21: List of Reptilian Species in and Around the Study Area

Sl.

No


LIZARDS

1 Gecko gecko Tucktoo moderately frequent

2 Hemidactylusleschenaulti tree gecko moderately frequent

3 Hemidactylusbrooki House gecko common

4 Hemidactylusflaviviridis Wall lizard common

5 Calotesversicolor Common garden

lizard

common

6 Eutropiscarinata Brahminy skink common

7 Eutropismacularia Little skink common

SNAKES

8 Rhinotyphlopsacutus Break nosed worm

or blind snake

common

9 Ptyas mucosa Dhaman or

common rat snake

common

10 Xenochrophispiscator Checkered keel

back

common

11 Dendrelaphis tristis Common Indian common



bronze back

12 Trimeresurusgramineus Bamboo pit viper common

13 Enhydrisenhydris Smooth Water

Snake

common

14 Bungarus fasciatus Banded Krait common

Table 3-22: List of Avian Species in and Around the Study Area

Sl.

No

Scientific Name Common Name WPA

1972

IUCN

List

1 Dendrocopos macei Fulvous-breasted

Woodpecker

IV LC

2 Magalaima asiatica Blue-throated Barbet IV

3 Megalaima haemacephala Coppersmith Barbet IV LC

4 Alcedo atthis Common Kingfisher IV LC

5 Halcyon smyrnensis White-throated Kingfisher IV LC

6 Halcyon capensis Stork-billed Kingfisher

7 Merops orientalis Little Green Bee-eater LC

8 Centropus sinensis Coucal IV LC

9 Psittacula eupatria Alexandrine Parakeet IV NT

10 Psittacula krameri Rose-ringed Parakeet IV LC

11 Apus affinis House Swift LC

12 Cypsiurus balasiensis Palm-Swift LC

13 Tyto alba Barn Owl IV LC

14 Athene brama Spotted Owlet IV LC

15 Columba livia Rock Pigeon IV LC

16 Streptopelia chinensis Spotted Dove IV LC

17 Streptopelia decaocto Collared-Dove IV LC

18 Milvus migrans Pariah Kite IV LC

19 Accipiter badius Shikra IV LC

20 Lanius cristatus Brown Shrike IV LC

21 Lanius tephronotus Grey-backed Shrike LC

22 Dendrocitta vagabunda RufousTreepie IV LC



Table 3-23: List of Mammalian Species in and Around the Study Area

Sl.

No

Scientific Name Common Name WPA

1972

IUCN list

DOMESTIC

1 Bubalus bubalis Buffalo

2 Bos indicus Cow

3 Canis familiaris Dog II

4 Capra benghalensis Goat

5 Felis domestica Cat

6 Sus scrofa Pig III

WILD

7 Bandicota bengalensis Indian mole rat V

8 Cynopterus sphinx Short nosed fruit bat V LC

9 Felis chaus Jungle cat II

10 Funumbulus palmerum Five stripped squirrel IV

11 Herpestes auropunctatus Small Indian mongoose

12 Musmusculus House mouse V LC

13 Paradoxurus

harmaphroditus

Palm civet II LC

14 Presbytis entellus Common langur II

15 Rattus rattus House rat V LC

16 Rousettus sp. Fruit bat V

17 Suncus murinus House shrew LC

18 Viverricula indica Small Indian civet II LC

19 Vulpes bengalensis Fox II



Aquatic Ecology (Flora)

Table 3-24: List of Aquatic Macrophytes in and Around the Study Area

Sl.

No

Scientific Name Family Common Name

1 Alternanthera phylloxeroides Amaramthaceae Alligatorgrass

2 Aeschynomene aspera Fabaceae Shola

3 Alisma sp. Alismataceae –

4 Alternanthera philoxeroides Amaranthaceae –

5 Altrovanta vesiculosa Cyperaceae –

6 Aponogeton sp. Aponogetonaceae Ghechu

7 Azolla pinnata Azollaceae Azolla

8 Carex sp. Cyperaceae –

9 Ceratophyllum sp. Ceratophyllaceae –

10 Colocasia esculenta Araceae Kachu

11 Commelina benghalensis Commelinaceae Kanchara

12 Cyperus rotundus Cyperaceae Muthaghass

13 Eclipta prostrata Compositae –

14 Eichhornia crassipes Pontederiaceae Kochuripana

15 Enhydra fluctuans Compositae Hingcha

16 Hydrilla verticillata Hydrocharitaceae Jhangi

17 Hygrophila quadrivalvis Acanthaceae Kulekhara

18 Hygrophila spinosa Acanthaceae Kantakulekhara

19 Ipomoea aquatica Convolvulaceae Kalmishak

20 Isoetes sp. Isoetaceae –

21 Lemna perpusilla Lemnaceae –

22 Lemna minor Lemnaceae common duck weed

Table 3-25: List of Aquatic Insects in and Around the Study Area

Sl. No Species Family

1 Ranatra filiformis Hemiptera

2 Rantatra elongata Hemiptera

3 Sphaeroidema annulatum Hemiptera

4 Micronecta sp. Hemiptera

5 Hydrometra sp. Hemiptera

6 Microvellia sp. Hemiptera

7 Limnogonus nitidus Hemiptera

8 Limnogonus parvulus Hemiptera



Sl. No Species Family

9 Plea pelopleae Hemiptera

10 Hydrophilus sp. Coleoptera

11 Gyrinus sp. Coleoptera

12 Chironomus sp. Diptera

13 Baetis sp. Ephemeroptera

14 Cloeons p. Ephemeroptera

15 Brachythemis contaminata Odonata

16 Crocothemis servilia Odonata

Table 3-26: List of Fish Species in and Around the Study Area

Sl. No Scientific Name Family Comon Name

1 Chela laubuca Cyprinidae Beki chela

2 Hypopthalmicthysmolitrix Cyprinidae Silver carp

3 Amblypharyngodonmola Cyprinidae Morola

4 Catlacatla Cyprinidae Catla

5 Cirrhinusreba Cyprinidae Mrigal

6 Cyprinuscarpio Cyprinidae Kharkebata

7 Labeorohita Cyprinidae Rui

8 Labeobata Cyprinidae Bata

9 Labeocalbasu Cyprinidae Kalbous

10 Puntiussaphore Cyprinidae punti

11 Puntiussarana Cyprinidae Sarai punthi

12 Puntiusticto Cyprinidae Tit punthi

13 Wallagoattu Cyprinidae Boal

14 Clariasbatrachus Heteropneustidaea Magur

15 Heterropneustesfossilis Notopteridae Singi

16 Notopteruschitala Notopteridae Chital

17 Notoperusnotopterus Channidae Falui

18 Channamarulius Channidae Shal/gajal

19 Channastriatus Channidae Shol

20 Channa orientalis Channidae Chang

21 Channapunctatus Channidae Lata

22 Gonialosamanmina Cichlidae Khoira

23 Oreochromismossambica Cichlidae Telapia

24 Glossogobiusgiuris Gobiidae Beley

25 Anabas testudineus Anabatidae Koi



Sl. No Scientific Name Family Comon Name

26 Colisafasciata Belontidae Khalisa

3.11 Socio-economic EnvironmentBurdwan is the most advanced district in West Bengal both industrially and agriculturally.

The eastern part is enriched by the alluvial soil of Bhagirath River , and is one of the most

productive agricultural regions in West Bengal. The western part of the district,

chieflyAsansol, is rich in coal and other mineral resources. This part is highly industrialised

and contains various factories based on iron and steel processing, as well as many cement

factories.The district has six sub-divisions,Asansol, Sadar (North), Sadar

(South), Durgapur, Kalna, and Katwa. It was amongst the first districts to have a 100%

literacy rate.

Jamuria – ikrah Industrial Zone In the face of strong demand for land to set up steel based

industries, Asansol Durgapur Development Authority has earmarked land dhasal and

bahadurpur in Jamuria block, just east of and adjacent to the Raniganj. The Industrial zone

has two parts separated which takes off from the NH2.The first part extends from the NH-2

on south to existing 400 KV power transmission line of WBSED and from the eastern

boundary of Bhadurpur mouza on west to the Asansol- Durgapur Road on the east.

Proposed zoning regulations:

i. No direct access from the NH2 will be allowed. Access to the Industries shall be made

through the service road parallel to the NH2.

ii. No new sponge iron or any red category industry will be allowed to be set up.

iii. Every large or medium industry shall develop and maintain a strip of tree plantation of

at least 10 metres wide within its premises around the factory complex. Centring Jamuria -

Ikrah, another urban node is emerging at the junction of NH2 and SH9 within the planning

area. Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd is situated at JL no-56, Dhasal Vill. + P.O.: Bahadurpur,

Dist. – Burdwan and they are planned for a proposed expansion of 2 Acre.



The proposed expansion fall under JL no-56, Dhasal Vill. + P.O.: Bahadurpur, Dist. –

Burdwan is comprising of Ikrah gram panchayats,

Table.3.17 is showing the demographic profile of Ikrah at a glance.

Table 3-27: Demographic Profile of Ikrah

Name of the

Town

Area (sq

km)

Population

2011

Decadal

growth

Density/ Sq

km

Sex Ratio

Ikrah 8.66 178125 7.58 1909 920

ADDA Survey

According to the 2011 census Bardhawan district has a population of 7717563. The rural

population is 4639264 and urban population is 3078299. The sex ratio is 945.

Baseline data refers to basic information collected. It is used later to provide a comparison

for assessing actual impact of the project. The present report is provided with the following

base line data for the study area as a whole., Dhasak,Bahadurpur and Chakdola are being

considered as core zone. There are a total of 34 villages falling under 10 Km boundary, and

the demographic details of 17 census villages will be incorporated in chapter-7



Settlement Pattern and Growth Trend

The size and character of the communities within the planning area vary widelyranging

from tiny rural hamlets to medium and large urban communities and from age old

occupation of collection of forest produce and agriculture tomanufacturing and processing

industries, trade and commerce etc.Automobile parts assembling, Machine shop and

Engineering industries may also be located within Ikrah-Bahadurpur and dhasal , South of

NH-2, within Ikrah block.

Educational Institution

During the last few years, a large number of Engineering and Management colleges have

been set up within the Raniganj Municipal area and its surrounding areas. But only one

Polytechnic college has come up which is inadequate to meet the demand of new industries

coming up in this region.

Medical Institutes and Health care facilities

There is need for more medical colleges and health care facilities to deal with occupational

health hazards and injuries of the workers of iron and steel industries, chemical factories,

thermal power stations etc, and also to deal with emergency cases arising out of accidents

and disasters.

Regional Connectivity

The Industrial Area is very well connected with Kolkata and Delhi with two major

transportation spine of national importance spread on east-west direction. One is the NH-2

and the other is Eastern Railway Main Line.

Till now there is a large gap in available recreational facilities between the Raniganj Town

and its immediate rural hinterlands though they have plenty of opportunities to develop.

This micro region has a few places of historical and archeological interest those requires

immediate attention for developing as recreational points by providing requisite

infrastructures to make those more attractive.

Final EIA/EMP – Chapter4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts And Mitigation Measures

-Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd


4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION

MEASURES

Prediction of impacts is the most important component in the Environmental Impact

Assessment studies. Several scientific techniques and methodologies are available to

predict impacts of developmental 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. If the post project values are below the national or local standard, it can be

safely assumed that there will be no significant adverse impact on eco-system though some

residual impacts cannot be overruled. The prediction of impacts helps in minimizing the

impacts on environmental quality during the proposed project.

Environmental impacts have been assessed for the proposed 3 x 12 MT Induction Furnace

2 no. 6/11 m radius, Continuous billet caster of Capacity 59,400 TPA, which is under

implementation.

An attempt has been made to predict the incremental rise of various ground level

concentrations above the baseline status in respect of air pollution. The mathematical

models used for predictions in the present study is an EPA approved ISCST3 model which

is used on steady state Gaussian Plume Dispersion Model designed for point sources and

area sources for air quality. The predicted ground level concentrations computed using

EPA approved ISCST3 model are plotted as isopleths of concentrations.

In case of water, land, biological and socio-economic environment, thepredictions have

been made based on available scientific literature andsecondary sources of information.In

the earlier chapters, various process and pollution sources wereidentified. In this chapter,




an attempt has been made to predict theincremental rise of various ground level

concentrations above thebaseline status due to the emissions from the proposed project.

4.1 Air Environment

4.1.1 Construction Phase Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Generally construction phase involves Site cleaning, Construction, Erection &Installation of

equipment & machineries, Transportation, Material Handling. Dust will be the main

pollutant affecting the ambient air quality of the surrounding area during the construction

phase. Fumes will be generated due to the welding and allied activities; this impact will be

negligible and restricted to project site. The workers would be trained to use welding

shields and use safer practice.

Motor vehicle transportation (to, from and around the site) particularly the traffic of trucks

at the site, material movement into the site will introduce particulates and other exhaust

gases into the local ambient air and there is some likelihood that during the construction

period local air quality may be temporarily affected by these emissions.

Moreover it is proposed to use covered trucks with tarpaulin while transportation of

materials.

However, these activities will be intermittent and hence, significant adverse impact is low.

Providing suitable surface treatment to ease the traffic, flow and regular sprinkling of

water will reduce the fugitive dust generation significantly.

4.1.2 Operation Phase Impacts and Mitigation Measures

The operation phase of plant which generates dust, and it will disperse into the work zone

atmosphere and plant surroundings. To control the dispersion of fugitive dust, from the

place of transfer points, Induction Furnaces will be provided with dust extraction system

consist of hoods, hot ducting, gas cooler, bag house ID fans and exhaust stack.

To control fugitive emission the latest technology based APCD i.e. Bag Filters will be used &

the regular watch through stack monitoring will be kept. It will reduce the emission load




into the air. In the Induction furnace the gas is picked up by swivel & side- draft hood and

conveyed to pollution plant.

Figure 4-1: Illustrated Air Pollution Control System

Existing Emission Characteristics

Case 1- Ball Mill of Capacity-250 TPD




Case 2. Ball Mill of Capacity-250 TPD

Sl.No.

Particulars & Units Existing

1 Stack Number (Stack Height) & connected with 1no. (35m), Ball Mill No.2

2 Volume of Flue Gas (Nm3/hr) 30000

3 Internal Diameter at top (m) 0.6

4 Exit velocity of flue gas (m/s) 10.96

5 Temperature of flue gas (o C) 55.83

6 PM emission rate (mg / Nm3) 30.70

7 PM emission rate (g/sec) = [2] X [6] / (3600 X 1000) 0.25

8 PM emission rate (kg/day) = [7] X 3600 X 24 / 1000 21.6

9 Total PM (kg/day) from 250 TPD Ball Mill 21.6




Case 3. Slag Drier of Capacity-15 MT/hr

Sl. No. Particulars & Units Existing

1 Stack Number (Stack Height) & connected with 1no. (30m), Slag Drier

2 Volume of Flue Gas (Nm3/hr) 25000



5 Temperature of flue gas (o C) 40.70

6 PM emission rate (mg / Nm3) 85

7 PM emission rate (g/sec) = [2] X [6] / (3600 X 1000) 0.59

8 PM emission rate (kg/day) = [7] X 3600 X 24 / 1000 50.97

9 Total PM (kg/day) from 15 MT/hr. Slag Drier 50.97

FUME EXTRACTION & POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PROPOSED EXPANSION:

The Air Pollution Control devices and fume extraction devices that are required for

removal of the emissions during production process will be installed within the plant

premises.

The existing unit already has its required fume extraction devices.

It is proposed to produce CCM: 3 x 12 MT Induction Furnace

1 no. 6/11 m radius, Continuous billet caster of Capacity 59,400 TPA

Total Volume of Flue Gas (Nm³/ hr) 50,000

No. of Stack 1 no.

Air Pollution Control Device1no.Capacity 50,000 (Nm³/ hr)

Internal diameter at top (m) 0.8

Exit velocity of flue gas (m/s) 11.7

Temperature of flue gas (° C) 130

Fume extraction devices proposed for the unit are:

• Swivelling type collection Hood at the top of each crucible of induction melting

furnaces and connected to the main Duct.




• A fourth hole to be provided on the roof of the Furnace for collecting the fumes to be

generated during operations.

• Spark Arresters.

• Bag Filter.

• Induced Draft Fans

• Ducting, Dampers

• Self supported Chimney

SPARK ARRESTOR

Total gas volume 50,000Nm3/hr

Temperature 1800C (Inlet)

Pressure drop through Spark Arrestor 50 mmWC

Overall dimension of Spark Arrestor 1.2 m dia x 0.6m long

Inlet Velocity 16.7m/sec

Rotary air Lock 400 mm x 400 mm

Geared Motor for rotary air lock valve 0.37 KW, 30 rpm

Gas volume 40,000 Nm3/hr




FAN UNITS

Gas volume 50, 000 Nm3/hr.

Gas temperature 180°C

Static Pressure at Operating Temperature 215 mm WC

Speed 1440 RPM

Recommended Motor-Rating 75 HP

Gas volume 50, 000 Nm3/hr.

FILTER BAGS

Diameter 150 mm

Length 3660 mm

Area weight 550 gsm

Thickness 1.9 mm

Permeability 18 m³/ m²/min at 20 º C

Diameter 150 mm

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

Casing 4 mm thick MS sheet

Hopper 5 mm thick MS sheet

Tube Sheet 5 mm thick MS sheet

Duct Velocity 20 m/s.

Duct diameter 675 mm

Velocity at Chimney 15 m/s.

Diameter of the Chimney 775 mm

Height of the Chimney 30 m




PROPOSED EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS-Induction Furnace of Capacity-36 MT

Sl. No. Particulars & Units Proposed

1 Stack Number (Stack Height) & connected with 1no. (30m),Induction Furnace36 MT

2 Volume of Flue Gas (Nm3/hr) 50,000



5 Temperature of flue gas (o C) 130

6 PM emission rate (mg / Nm3)30

7 PM emission rate (g/sec) = [2] X [6] / (3600 X 1000)0.41

8 PM emission rate (kg/day) = [7] X 3600 X 24 / 100035.42

9 Total PM (kg/day) from 36 MT Induction Furnace 35.42

EXISTING AND PROPOSED POLLUTION LOAD

Particulars Unit(Kg/Day)

Existing Load with 250 TPD Ball Mill (Ball Mill No. 1) 57.02

Existing Load with 250 TPD Ball Mill (Ball Mill No. 2) 21.6

Existing Load with Slag Drier (15 MT/hr.) 50.97

Present Load generated 129.59

After Expansion Load 35.42

So, Expansion Load is less than the present load




Process and Fugitive Emission and Control Measures

The plant will install air pollution control equipment’s to control particulate matter

emissions from process. For this, both primary and secondary emission control system is

envisaged. Primary system will consist of water cooled suction hood on the cover of the

furnace, hot duct, gas cooler and the cooled waste gases with temperature not exceeding

150 degree Celsius will be taken to a pulse jet bag filter. An induced draft fan will discharge

the cleaned gas to atmosphere. For secondary emission arising a hood near tapping will be

provided and the gases will be taken to the same bag filter system connected after gas

cooler, which is connected to the primary hood. The suction will be controlled by hydraulic

dampers to control opening and closing of hoods. The collected dust of bag filter will be

send to brick manufacturer and fines reused in the Induction Furnace.

Fugitive emissions from the proposed plant would be significant due to activities like

material handling, transfer points of materials, loading of product and movement of

vehicles. These operations generate large quantity of dust. Specific instances of fugitive

dust generation may include dust blown by wind from the raw-materials stockpile, dust

caused by vehicular traffic within the factory, dust leakage from conveyors, conveyor

transport points, storage hoppers and packers etc., Good housekeeping, proper

maintenance, wetting of dusty areas, use of enclosed storage wherever feasible etc., would

considerably reduce fugitive dust.

For the purpose of effective prevention and control of fugitive emissions, the proposed

project shall be implementing the following:

Water shall be sprayed on the material prior and during loading & unloading.

All transfer points shall be fully enclosed and provided with dust suppression

systems.

All roads shall be paved on which movement of raw materials or products will take

place.

Preventive measures shall be employed to minimize dust build up on road.

Conveyors shall be provided with conveyor cover.




Maintenance of air pollution control equipment shall be done regularly.

All the workers shall be provided with disposable dust mask.

Green belt will be developed around the plant to arrest the fugitive emissions.

Air pollution i.e. generation of dust in the atmosphere due to increased road transport

which will be controlled by water sprinkling.

During operation phase air pollution may be due to stack emissions from Induction

Furnace. These stack emissions may contain dust and gases.

The mathematical models used for predictions in the present study is an EPA approved

ISCST3 model which is used on steady state Gaussian Plume Dispersion Model designed for

point sources and area sources for air quality.

The predicted ground level concentrations computed using EPA approved ISCST3 model

are plotted as isopleths of concentrations.

The final emission will have suspended particulate matter content well within the statutory

norm of 50 µg/ Nm³.

From the above table it is observed that the total ground level concentrations (after

implementation of project) will be well within the prescribed standards of MoEF / CPCB.

The maximum total ground level ambient air quality concentration values were found to be

96.2μg/m3in SE direction for PM, observed at Barjora 4.0 Km, SE of the site and no

significant incremental value for NO2 was considered. Total predicted GLCs were well

within the prescribed norms of CPCB.

It has been predicted that maximum 24 hours average incremental GLC value of PM is 4.52

μg/m3 at coordinate X= 1311 m and Y= -1311 m.




Figure 4-2: Isopleths of Particulate Matter concentrations (μg/m3)

4.1.3 Impact of the Transportation and Mitigation Measures

The transportation of raw materials and finished product is likely to create impact on

surrounding environment. The following point identifies the possible impacts and the

mitigation measures to be adopted.

1. Impact on Air Environment:

The movement of heavy vehicles due to transportation of raw material causes re-

suspension of loose dust particles in air.

Increase in PM10, SO2, CO and NO2 levels due to burning of fossil fuels.

Mitigation Measures:

Sprinkling of water to reduce fugitive particulate matter concentration.




Vehicle shall be thoroughly covered so as to prevent release of fine particulate in

case of accidental leakage.

Vehicle used for transportation shall comply with environmental standards.

2. Impact on Land Environment:

During accidental leakage due to puncture of carry bags, containers, deposition of

material on top soil, land is probable.

Mitigation measure:

Vehicles shall be covered to prevent accidental leakage.

The area contaminated shall be remediated through scrapping or other remediation

measures.

3. Impact and Mitigation on Traffic Density:

The movement of vehicles will increase traffic density of the area. However, the

proximity of major road will alleviate possible congestion problems.

Proper tuning of vehicles shall be maintained to avoid traffic congestion and use of horns

shall be restricted in silent zone.

4.2 Water EnvironmentThe makeup water requirement of the proposed plant is 20 KLDduring regular production.

The water will be mainly used for furnace cooling purpose and domestic purpose only.

Complete water balance given in chapter 2;

The makeup water is supplied for cooling tower to generate cooled water for Induction

Furnace. The water for other areas i.e. for greenbelt, dust suppression and domestic use is

supplied directly. However, the Plant will be designed for Zero Discharge from the

operations. Waste water / sewage generated from domestic activities will be treated in the

septic tank followed by soak pit. Treated water will be fully utilized for green belt

development.




4.2.1 Wastewater Generation

There is no generation of wastewater from manufacturing process. Through cascaded re-

use of blow-down, the water scheme ensures practically zero discharge from the industrial

water circuit. For the extraction of such water permission from SWID has already been

obtained for the expansion unit also attached with the report as Annexure7

Water generated after cooling will be continuously re-circulated in the cooling circuit and

only 4.0 KLD of water will be for domestic purpose and only 0.8 KLD consumed and 3.2

KLD transported to soak pit for treatment and treated water will be used for plantation

purpose. The bleed off water from cooling tower shall be used for slag cooling, spraying

over road and raw materials, for dust suppression and will not be discharged. Therefore

the overall impact on water environment will be insignificant.

4.3 Noise Environment

4.3.1 Construction Phase Impact

During construction, equipment, including dozer, scrapers, concrete mixers, generators,

vibrators and power tools, and vehicles will be the major noise sources. Construction noise

is difficult to predict because the level of activity will constantly change. Most of

construction activities are expected to produce noise level within the prescribed limit.

Plant is already exists so the noise generated from various sources will be of short

duration. Therefore, no significant impact is envisaged on the construction phase.

4.3.2 Operation Phase Impact

The impact of noise depends mainly on the characteristic of the noise generating sources,

topography and atmospheric conditions. Vehicular movements during operation phase for

loading/unloading of raw and finished materials and other transportation activity may

increase noise level.




4.3.3 Mitigation Measures

The noise generating sources will be provided with partitions with acoustic proof material

to cut down the noise levels and at the same time not obstruct the operation. Rotating

machines like fans, pumps and blowers will be mounted on vibration isolators. Adequate

noise control measures such as mufflers, silencers at the air inlet/outlet, earmuff and

earplugs to the operators etc. are provided. However, the existing and proposed green belt

and plantation area will help to reduce noise. The adverse impact on occupationally

exposed workers will not be significant, as noise protection devices will be provided as

suggested in EMP. So, the significant adverse impact of noise will be minimized. Noise level

in and around the plant site were measured. These values represent status of Noise levels,

which is given in of Chapter-3.

4.4 Soil Environment

4.4.1 Source of Soil Pollution

Construction activities like excavation, construction material handling & storage,

construction waste disposal etc. are main sources of soil pollution.

4.4.2 Impact and Mitigation Measures

The impact of air, water and solid waste pollution on soil causes direct/indirect effect on

soil. As all necessary air pollution control steps will be provided and based on the results of

the dispersion model for the ground level concentrations of various pollutants after the

commissioning of the proposed project, there will not be any adverse impact of air

pollution on soil. It may be noted that there will not be any industrial effluent generation as

no water is required in the manufacturing process. Thus, there will not be any impact on

soil due to water.

All necessary control steps will be provided for handling, storage and disposal of solid

waste generated from the plant. Slag will be stored on paved platforms for reuse or

disposal and the collected used oil and lubricants will be stored in drums for disposal to




approved vendors. Thus, there will not be any significant impact of solid waste on the soil

environment.

4.5 Waste Generation and Disposal Method

The principal solid waste produced by any steel plant is slag, scrap, scale and dust. Slag will

be used for filling of low-lying areas. Debris will be collected from bag filters which will also

be used in filling of low-lying areas.

4.6 Socio Economic EnvironmentThe proposed plant will generate employment opportunities for both skilled and unskilled

workers living in the area. This will produce multiple effects on the life and economy of the

local people. Not only has the income of the local residents increased but also their social

status, which will improve to a great extent. Thus from socio-economic point of view the

project is beneficial to the people and can be executed with no hesitation. The project will

provide ample employment opportunities to local people to get employed. This will uplift

the socioeconomic status of the people living in the area.

4.7 Impact on Ecology and Mitigative Measures:The modification cum expansion of existing plant will remain within the existing boundary

of Steel plant and no new area will be acquired for expansion. The area involved in

modification-cum-expansion shall be very small and hence the impacts on the study area as

a whole will be insignificant. Impact on ecology will be insignificant. However pollution

may cause due to transportation and due to dispersion of pollutant which shall be less than

50 µg/ Nm3.

Mitigation Measure:-

The coverage of Greenbelt shall be done about 33% as per prescribed norms for

industries. This shall include plantation along the internal and external roads, on solid

waste dump, the administrative building and the stacking yards.




4.7.1 Greenbelt Development Plan

Vegetation buffers can minimize the build –up of pollution levels in urban areas by acting

as pollution sinks. Studies have established that air pollution, smoke and sulphur di-oxide

leads to an exacerbation of chronic respiratory diseases and they are linked to lung cancer,

pneumonia, tuberculosis, chest disease in children, stomach cancer and cardiovascular

diseases. Lead from vehicle exhausts may have an adverse effect on mental health of

children; asbestos from disintegrating clutch and brake linings has been considered as a

casual factor in lung cancer.

The three main criteria for selection of plants are

1. Trees, shrubs should have dense foliage with a large surface area, because leaves absorb

pollutants.

2. Evergreen trees are found to be more effective.

3. The species chosen must be resistant to pollutants, particularly in the early stages of

their growth.

The following species shall be examined for their likely potential for pollution control:

Azadirachta indica -Neem

Mangifera indica -Mango

Butea monosperma -Palash

Dalbergia sissoo -Shisham

Polyalthia longifolia -Debdaru

1500 approx. trees are already present in the plant site.

Provision to plant 200 more trees, intimation in respect to that is already submitted.

4.7.2 Effect of Plants

Plant leaves function as efficient gas exchange system. Their internal structure allows rapid

diffusion of water soluble gases. These characteristics allow the plant to respire and

photosynthesis, and they can also remove pollutant from the air. Some of the beneficial

results of plantations may be




They are good absorbers of sulphur-di-oxide.

Greenbelt development with trees has an SO2 level lower in the project site.

Roadside sedges can reduce traffic generated air borne lead, on leeward side.

Heavy roadside planting in the form of shelterbelts can result in reduction in

airborne lead.

Rainwater Harvesting

Due to scarcity of water during the summer months it becomes very important to harvest

rainwater. It is the purest form of water available and is free of any cost.

Therefore, the plant area will have the provision for rainwater harvesting within its

premises. Such rainwater stored will be helpful during the dry season and can be easily

used for different purposes in the plant.

This harvested water will again be reused in different ways like for sprinkling purpose,

gardening and green belt development and also for cooling purpose.

Dimensions for Harvesting system construction:-

It is proposed to have roof top area of workshop, Administrative building and

Laboratory (225 m², i.e., 0.4 % of the total land area) for rainwater harvesting.

As per RWH techniques we can only collect 80% of total Rain fall rest 20% runoff water in

catchment, which comes to 200880 liters or 200 m3(approx.)

This amount of water will be collected in storage tank of 200m3 (10x10x2) area as shown

in the layout.

4.8 House Keeping

Proper housekeeping is an essential part of sound environmental management.

It will be rigorously seen that there is no accumulation of wastes, especially combustible

wastes (e.g. oily rags, oil sludge, wood from packing boxes, etc.) inside the plant area. In

summer dry grasses & vegetation growing inside the plant area will be cut and removed.

All fire fighting equipment and warning devices will be kept in perfect working conditions.




It will be seen that all personnel are aware of the implications of environmental pollution

and simple practices to avoid pollution.

4.9 Occupational Safety and Health

Maintenance of occupational safety and health is very closely related to productivity, good

employer employee relationships and good relationships among all on board personnel.

The main factors of occupational health in steel plant are dust, heat and noise. Following

measures will be undertaken in the installation for occupational safety and health of

workers.

• Inspection and maintenance of pollution control systems will be undertaken only

after checking that the equipment has been properly shut down or with permission

of authorised officer.

• Immediate removal of waste accumulated in working areas.

• Insulation of hot surfaces.

• All safety measures will be strictly implemented. Fire fighting equipment will be

tested regularly to ensure their full serviceability. Contingency plans drawn up to

deal with accidents will be rehearsed by all personnel.

• Training of employees for use of safety appliances and first aid.

• Regular medical check up of personnel will be carried out.

Mock drill programmes will also organised for the workers for emergency exit.

Training programmes also organised for workers on environment management.

Final EIA/EMP – Chapter5 Analysis Of Alternatives (Technology & Site)

Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd


5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE)

5.1 ALTERNATIVE SITESITE ANALYSIS

As the proposed project area is well connected with rail and road. Raniganj is the nearest

Railway Station and is about 8.3 km. The NH-2, which provides excellent road connectivity

to rest of India, is 5.1 km away only, Andal Airport – is the nearest airport and Ajay is the

nearest river. As the site has been Developed for idustrialisation, no alternate sites have

been analyzed.

5.2 ALTERNATE TECHNOLOGYThe technology of smelting charge and mixture of raw material in submerged Electrical Arc

Furnace to produce MS Ingots, Billets, will be charged to induction furnace. It is a well

proven environmental friendly technology and applied all over the world. No technological

failures are reported so far.

The reasons for adopting this technology are as follows:

• Maximum production in the furnace with the available raw materials.

• The suction hood over the roof does not allow emissions during melting and charging to

move out but transfer to the pollution control system.

• A secondary suction over the tapping area reduces any fugitive emission due to tapping.

• No liquid effluents are generated.

• No hazardous waste is generated.

• Very less quantity of solid waste like slag, used/spent oil, dust from bag filters are

generated which is effectively disposed-off according to the CPCB guidelines or re-used

within the plant or used for brick manufacturing.

The current technology used by SHREEGOPAL CONCRETE PRIVATE. LIMITED.. for

production of above said products is the best available technology. Hence, no other

technologies are analyzed

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Final EIA/EMP – Chapter6 Environmental Monitoring Pogram-Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd


6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

6.1 INTRODUCTIONRegular monitoring of the various environmental parameters is necessary to evaluate the

effectiveness of the management programme so that the necessary corrective measures

can be taken in case there are some drawbacks in the proposed programme. Since

environmental quality parameters at work zone and surrounding areas are important for

maintaining sound operating practices of the project in conformity with environmental

regulations, the post project monitoring work forms part of Environmental Monitoring

Program.

Environmental Monitoring Program will be implemented once the project activity

commences. Environmental monitoring program includes

(i) environmental surveillance,

(ii) analysis & interpretation of data,

(iii) preparation of reports to support environmental management system and

(iv) Organizational set up responsible for the implementation of the programme.

6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDUREMonitoring shall confirm that commitments are being met. This may take the form of direct

measurement and recording of quantitative information, such as amounts and

concentrations of discharges and wastes, for measurement against corporate or statutory

standards, consent limits or targets. It may also require measurement of ambient

environmental quality in the vicinity of a site using ecological/biological, physical and

chemical indicators. Monitoring may include socio-economic interaction, through local

liaison activities or even assessment of complaints.

The preventive approach to environment management may also require monitoring of

process inputs, for example, type and method used, resource consumption, equipment and

pollution control performance etc.

The key aims of environment monitoring are:



1. To ensure that results/ conditions are as forecast during the planning stage, and where

they are not, to pinpoint the cause and implement action to remedy the situation.

2. To verify the evaluations made during the planning process, in particular with risk and

impact assessments and standard & target setting and to measure operational and

process efficiency.

3. Monitoring will also be required to meet compliance with statutory and corporate

requirements.

4. Finally, monitoring results provide the basis for auditing i.e. to identify unexpected

changes.

6.3 MONITORING METHODOLOGIES AND PARAMETERS

Air Quality Monitoring

Air Quality Monitoring is essential for evaluation of the effectiveness of abatement

programmes and to develop appropriate control measures. Suspended Particulate Matter

(SPM), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) will be monitored. The ambient

air monitoring will be carried out as per the guidelines of Central Pollution Control Board.

Regularly twice a year compliance report will be submitted after commissioning of project.

The methodology proposed for is shown below:

Parameters Technique Technical Protocol

PM2.5 Gravimetric methodCPCB Guideline Vol. I

May’ 2011PM10 Gravimetric method IS 5182 (Part-XXIII)

Sulphur Dioxide Improved West and Gaeke IS-5182 (Part-II)Nitrogen Dioxide Modified Jaco &Hochheiser IS-5182 (Part-VI)

Water Quality monitoring

Water quality monitoring involves periodical assessment of quality of surface water and

the ground water near the project.

Surface water samples will be analyzed for all the parameters as per EPA, 1986



Ground water samples will be analyzed for all the parameters as per IS-10500.

Soil Quality monitoring

The soil quality monitoring is carried out to assess the soil characteristic. The soil quality

will be analysed as per CPCB norms.

Noise Level Monitoring

Noise level monitoring will be done for achieving the following objectives:

a) To compare sound levels with the values specified in noise regulations

b) To determine the need and extent of noise control of various noise generating sources

Noise level monitoring will be done at the work zone to assess the occupational noise

exposure levels. Noise levels will also be monitored at the noise generating sources and

also at the nearest village for studying the impact due to higher noise levels for taking

necessary control measures at the source.

Socio-economic Survey

Socio economic condition will be monitored to assess the demographic particulars of the

area including the impacts on the social & economic condition on the residents nearby.

Plantation monitoring programme

Plantation monitoring will be done to ensure survival & growth rate of plantations.

6.4 MONITORING SCHEDULE

The schedule has been shown below for the parameters proposed for monitoring.

S.No. Description of Parameters Schedule of Monitoring

1 Air Quality 24 hourly samples twice a week in eachseason except monsoon

2 Water Quality (Surface&Groundwater)

Once a season for 4 seasons in a year



3 Soil Quality Once in a year in project area

4 Noise Level Twice a year for first two years & then once ayear

5 Socio-economic Condition Once in 3 years

6 Plantation monitoring Once in a season

6.5 MONITORING SCHEDULE - IMPLEMENTATION

An implementation programme has been prepared as it serves no purpose if it is not

implemented in letter and spirit.

The major attributes of environment are not confined to the site alone. Implementation of

proposed control measures and monitoring programme has an implication on the

surrounding area as well as for the region. Therefore, management should strengthen the

existing control measures as elaborated earlier in this report and monitor the efficacy of

the control measures implemented within the project area relating to the following specific

areas:

a) Collection of air and water samples at strategic locations with frequency suggested and

by analysing thereof. If the parameters exceed the permissible tolerance limits,

corrective regulation measure will be taken.

b) Collection of soil samples at strategic locations once every two years and analysis

thereof with regard to deleterious constituents, if any.

c) Measurement of water level fluctuations in the nearby water body dug wells and bore

wells and to assess if mining has got any impact on it or not.

d) Measurement of noise levels at project site, stationary and mobile sources, and adjacent

villages will be done twice a year for first two years and thereafter once a year.

e) Post plantation, the area will be regularly monitored in every season for evaluation of

success rate. For selection of plant species local people should also be involved.



An Environmental Management Cell (EMC) is envisaged which will be responsible for

monitoring EMP and its implementation. EMC members should meet periodically to assess

the progress and analyze the data collected during the month.

6.6 BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR MONITORING

The EMC will be responsible to carry on the monitoring. Budget allotment has also been

proposed for the same:

S. No. Description Cost to be incurred(in lakhs/annum)

1 Air Quality 0.5

2 Water Quality (Surface & Groundwater) 0.5

3 Soil Quality 0.3

4 Noise Level 0.3

5 Socio-economic Condition 0.4

6 Plantation monitoring 0.2

TOTAL 2.2

6.7 REPORTING SCHEDULES OF THE MONITORING DATAIt is proposed that voluntary reporting of environmental performance with

Reference to the EMP should be undertaken. The environmental monitoring cell shall co-

ordinate all monitoring programmes at site to furnish the data to the State regulatory

agencies regularly in respect of the stipulated prior environmental clearance terms and

conditions.

The proponent shall prominently advertise in the newspapers indicating that the project

has been accorded environmental clearance and also the details of website where it is

displayed

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Final EIA/EMP – Chapter7Additional Studies -Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd


7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATIONPublic hearing was conducted on 15.09.2016 at meeting hall Jamuria Panchyat Samity Dist

Burdwan West Bengal. The meeting was chaired by ADM Sri P. Biswas WBCS(Exe) District

Burdawan. . The detail of Public hearing along with proceeding and attendance sheet is

attached as Annexure-IX.

7.2 RISK ASSESSMENTA major accident in an industry has the potential to cause serious injury or loss of life and

extensive damage to environment or property or serious disruption outside the plant. It

may require the assistance of outside emergency services to effectively handle the

situation. Accidents are normally caused by a number of different factors, e.g. plant failure,

human error, earthquake, vehicle crash or sabotage. An important element of risk

mitigation is emergency preparedness, which is recognizing the potential situations &

consequences and prepare on site emergency plan.

Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd. has a cement plant by setting up of Steel Melting Unit at JL

no-56, Dhasal, Vill. + P.O.: Bahadurpur, Dist. – Burdwan PIN:713362, West Bengal. The

proposed Plant has lower risk potential than those industries dealing with toxic and

flammable chemicals. Off-site people are not exposed to any dangers; hence the societal

risk is insignificant.

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 and

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-siting 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 modeling, probability date, vulnerability model/data, local

weather and 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.

• Assessment of risk on the basis of above evaluation against the risk acceptability criteria

relevant to the situation.

• Suggest 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.

For hazard identification, maximum credible accident (MCA) scenarios have been

assessed. The maximum credible accident has been characterized as an accident with a

maximum damage potential and the occurrence of which is most probable. Based on

MCA scenario, the following hazards were identified for this project.

(a) Handling of hot metal and solid waste



(b) Mechanical injury to body parts

(a) Handling of hot metal and solid waste: Sudden breaks out of molten metal and slag

have been known to take place during furnace operation. The break out may take place

from weak portions of hearth. The spillage of hot metal or slag can cause severe burn

injuries and fires. Explosions may also occur due to hot metal or slag falling in a pool of

water resulting in injuries and fire due to flying hot splinters and splashing of hot metal

or slag. The spillage of hot metal can also be due to hearth breakage, mould breakage and

during transportation. The accidents can occur due to failure of water-cooled panels,

puncture in water-cooled lances, and leakage of water from the walls of mould. Through

regular checks and proper upkeep of furnace refractory and cooling panels, such

incidents can be avoided.

(b) Mechanical injury to body parts: In a steel plant, there are several places where

workers are likely to be involved with accidents resulting in injury to body parts. The

places are main plant, workshop, during mechanical repair work in different units,

during construction work, road accidents due to vehicular movement, etc. The plant

machinery comprises of standard engineering designs meeting all quality specifications.

Since most accidents occur due to human error and improper work practice, safety

awareness workshop for the plant personnel are organized on regular basis. Workers

are encouraged to wear and use appropriate safety devices like boots, hand gloves,

protective shields, helmets, goggles and safety belts.

7.2.1 Identification of Hazards

Identification of hazards in the proposed project is of primary significance in the analysis,

quantification and cost effective control of accidents involving chemicals 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 access 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).

7.2.2 Hazards in Steel Plant

A steel plant is full of hazards at every step of its operation. These hazards are to be tackled

for the sake of safety in the steel plant. Major amongst these hazards are enumerated

below.

Road hazards – Road hazards are high because of heavy concentration and

heterogeneous nature of the road traffic. This hazard is having maximum intensity

during the shift change timings.

Sinter plant – In sinter plant main hazard are moving equipment, dust and smoke

etc.

Blast furnace – The main hazards at blast furnace are heat, dust, noise, liquid metal

and slag, gas poisoning, moving equipment’s, moving locomotives, fire and explosion

and working at heights etc.

Steel melting shop – The main hazard in this shop are heat, dust, noise, liquid metal

and slag, moving equipment, suspended loads, working at heights and fire and

explosion etc.

Rolling mills – The main hazards at rolling mills are heat, noise, moving equipment,

splinters, cobbles, suspended loads and slippery floors etc.

Material handling – The main hazards are posture, excess loads, harmful contact,

By cranes: defective tackles, slings working under load unskilled operator, defects in

crane, improper/unauthorized handling, moving equipment, improper signaling and

suspended overhead loads etc. By cranes



Other major hazards which are common to most of the places are working in

confined space, working with improper tools, poor illumination, poor ventilation,

electrical hazards, loco movements, unmanned crossings, unpreparedness for

emergencies, unsafe scaffoldings, over confidence and working without safety

appliances, personal protective equipment’s (PPEs) written clearances, and

shutdown clearances etc. Violation of safety protocols and shut down procedures

etc. are also cause of hazards.

The occupational and safety hazardous and preventive measures are highlighted in Table

7.1, process hazards and their preventive measures are given in Table 7.2 whereas storage

hazards and preventing measures are presented in Table 7.3.

Table 7-1: OCCUPATIONAL AND SAFETY HAZARDS AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES

S.No. Type ofHazard

Sources Risk Mitigation measures

1 Noise Blower, ID fan,compressors, D.GSet. InductionFurnace meltingprocess, fuelburners, scrap andproduct handling,rotating equipment,furnace charging,rolling mill.

Hearingimpairmentinterference incommunicationFatigue.

Audiometric examinationNoise monitoring PPE mustbe provided like ear plug,muff isolation,substitutionand engineeringcontrol installation ofacoustical booth rotation ofworkersand minimize the timeenclose fans, insulateventilation pipes, cover andenclose scarp and storage andhandling area adopting slagpractice.

2 Vibration ManufacturingProcess

Whole bodyvibration handtransmittedvibration

High risk tools/ Machinerymust be eliminated orprovided with anti-vibrationhandle or vibration isolation.



3 HeatStress

Process of rolling,furnace (Moltenmetal and hotsurfaces), InductionFurnace.

High temperatureHumidity

Clothing against thehazardous substance rotationof job or worker cold drinkingwater, salt to worker safetydistance of 4 mtr from thedelivery spout are suggest towork near molten metal.

4 Radiation Scarp, testing ofEquipment

Fatal disease Scarp must be free fromcontamination. Face mask/shield should be provided

5 InhalationAgent (Gas,vapour,dust,fumes)

Metallic duct, IF,raw materialstorage, meltingprocess.

Damagepulmonary

Good ventilation system mustbe provided. Isolation ofprocess, substitution of rawmaterial workplacemonitoring should be carriedout provide separated eatingfacilities and washing beforeeating provide sealed cabinwith filtered air conditioninguse of filter respirators whenexposed to heavy dust coanalyses and detectiveequipment should be instatedto alert control rooms andlocal personnel.

6 Confinedspace

Fuel tank bunker Fatalities PPE should be providedfollow the work permitsystem.

7 Electrical Induction Furnaceequipment

Burn Proper earthling must becarried out.

8 Explosion Molten metal, Coalhandling, yard

Burn, injury,Death

Complete dryness of materialprior to contact with liquidiron and steel separation offlammable gas andcombustible material coalstorage time should beminimized, coal piles should



not be located above the heatsource, storage structuremade of non-combustiblematerial provide equipmentgrounding for minimization ofstatic electricity hazard. Allthe motor must be sparkproof.

7.2.3 First Aid Measures

Following first aid measures shall 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.

7.3 Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

7.3.1 Exposure Controls:

a) Control of dust through implementation of good housekeeping and maintenance;

b) Proper fume and dust extraction system to control fume/dust emission in work zone.

c) Use of PPE, as appropriate (e.g. masks and respirators)

d) Use of mobile vacuum cleaning systems to prevent dust buildup on paved areas;



7.3.2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

a) Respiratory Protection: When the dust level is beyond exposure limits or when dust

causes irritation or discomfort use Respirator.

b) Eye Protection: Wear Safety goggles to avoid dust contact with the eyes. Contact lenses

should not be worn when handling the materials.

c) Skin Protection: Wear impervious abrasion and alkali resistant gloves, boots, long

sleeved shirt, long pants or other protective clothing to prevent skin contact.

7.3.3 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.

7.3.4 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. The monitoring of dust in the work place will be carried out.

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 applicable

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.

7.4 Occupational Health& Safety

Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd. believes in Safety First and is concerned with protecting

safety, health & welfare of the people engaged in work or employment

The following safety measures for the employees shall be implemented:

Safety training is provided to the employees.

Manual call bell in case of emergency are provided.

Fire alarms are provided.

First aid facility and trainings are provided.

Personal protective gears and equipment’s are provided to the employees.

Health checkups are organized at regular intervals and records are maintained.

Fire Protection System by means of providing Fire hydrants, Fire Extinguisher at

vulnerable points within the plant has been envisaged.

Cleanliness facilities, rest room, plenty Plant Lightning is also envisaged for the

proposed project.

7.5 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

7.5.1 DISASTERS

A disaster is catastrophic situation in which suddenly, people are plunged into helplessness

and suffering and as a result, need protection, clothing, shelter, medical and social care and

other necessities of life.

Disasters can be divided into two main groups. In the first, are Disasters resulting from

natural phenomena like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, cyclones, tropical storms, floods,

avalanches, landslides etc. The second group includes disastrous events occasioned by

man, or by man's impact upon the environment. Examples are industrial accidents,

radiation accidents, factory fires, explosions and escape of toxic gases or chemical



substances, river pollution, mining or other structural collapses, air, sea, rail and road

transport accidents and can reach catastrophic dimensions in terms of human loss.

There can be no set criteria for assessing the gravity of a disaster in the abstract it depends

to a large extent on the physical, economic and social environment in which it occurs. What

would be considered a major disaster in developing country, will be equipped to cope with

the problems involved, may not mean more than temporary emergency elsewhere.

However all disasters bring in their wake similar consequences that call for immediate

action, whether at the local, national or international level, for the rescue and relief of the

victims. This includes the search for the dead and injured, medical and social care, removal

of the debris, the provision of temporary shelter for the homeless food, clothing and

medical supplies, and the rapid reestablishment of essential services.

7.5.2 OBJECTIVES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT OF PLAN

The disaster Management Plan is aimed to ensure 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 Disaster Management Plan, it will be

widely circulated and personnel training through rehearsals.

The Disaster Management Plan would reflect the probable consequential severity of

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 based on currently available and reliable information,

incident data from internal and external sources and if necessary the reports of outside

agencies.

To tackle the consequences of a major emergency inside the factory or immediate vicinity

of the factory, a Disaster Management Plan has to be formulated and this planned

emergency is called Disaster Management Plan.

The objective of the Industrial Disaster Management Plan is to make use of the combined

resources of the Plant and the outside services to achieve the following:

Pool fire scenario due to FO storage



Minimize damage to property and the environment.

Effect the rescue and medical treatment of causalities.

Provide for the needs of relatives.

Provide authoritative information to news media.

Secure the safe rehabilitation of affected areas.

Safeguard other people.

Initially contain and then ultimately bring the situation under the control. Preserve

subsequent records and equipment for subsequent enquiry the cause and circumstances

leading to emergency.

7.5.3 EMERGENCIES

7.5.3.1 GENERAL, INDUSTRIAL, EMERGENCIES

The emergencies that could be envisaged in the Plant are as follows:

Pool fire scenario at FO storage tank

Contamination of food / water.

Sabotage / social disorder.

Structural failures.

Slow isolated fires.

7.5.3.2 SPECIFIC EMERGENCIES ANTICIPATED

During the study of risk assessment, the probability of occurrence of hazards is worked out

along with the nature of damage. This is the reason why one should study risk assessment

in conjunction with DMP.

7.5.4 EMERGENCY COORDINATOR - MEDICAL, MUTUAL AID, REHABILITATION, TRANSPORT

AND COMMUNICATION

The event of failure of electric supply and there by internal telephone, sets up

communication point and establishes contact with the Emergency Control Center

(ECC).

Organizes medical treatment to the injured and if necessary will shift the injured to

nearby hospitals.



Mobilizes extra medical help from outside, if necessary

Keeps a list of qualified first aiders of the factory and seek their assistance.

Maintains first aid and medical emergency requirements.

Makes sure that all safety equipment is made available to the emergency team.

Assists Site Controller with necessary data and to coordinate the emergency

activities.

Assists Site Controller in updating emergency plan.

Ensure availability of canteen facilities and maintenance of rehabilitation centre.

Ensures availability of necessary cash for rescue / rehabilitation and emergency

expenditure.

Controls rehabilitation of affected areas on discontinuation of emergency.

Makes available diesel petrol for transport vehicles engaged in emergency

operation.

A) EMERGENCY COORDINATOR – ESSENTIAL SERVICES

He would assist Site Controller and Incident Controller

Maintains essential services like Diesel Generator, Water, Fire Water, Compressed

Air / Instrument Air, Power Supply for lighting.

Alternate facilities will be provided in case of Power failure, to maintain essential

services such as lighting, etc.

Gives necessary instructions regarding emergency electrical supply, isolation of

certain sections etc to shift in charge and electricians.

Ensure availability of adequate quantities of protective equipment and other

emergency materials, spares etc.

B) GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYEES DURING AN EMERGENCY

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 an essential employee. If no

such responsibility is assigned, he should adopt a safe course to assembly point and await



instructions. He should not resort to spread panic. On the other hand, he must assist

emergency personnel towards objectives of DMP.

7.5.5 EMERGENCY ACTIONS

A) 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.

B) EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN

There are number of facilities which can be provided to help in dealing with hazard

conditions. The suggested arrangements are

# Stop feed

# Deluge contents

# Remove heat

# Transfer contents

Methods of removing additional heat include removal the normal cooling arrangements or

use of an emergency cooling system. Cooling facilities which is vaporizing liquid may be

particularly effective, since a large increase in vaporization can be obtained by dropping

pressure.

C) EVACUATION OF PERSONNEL

The area would have adequate number of exits and staircases. In the event of an

emergency, unconnected personnel have to escape to assembly point. Operators have to

take emergency shutdown procedure and escape. Time office maintains a copy of

deployment of employees in each shift at Emergency Communication Centre. If necessary,

persons can be evacuated by rescue teams.

D) ALL CLEAR SIGNAL

At the end of emergency, after discussing with Incident Controllers and Emergency

Coordinators, the site controller orders an all clear signal.

Final EIA/EMP – Chapter8Project Benefits -Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd


8 PROJECT BENEFITS

The execution of the project, bring overall improvement in the locality, neighborhood and

the State by bringing industry, roads, employment and hence improving living standard

and economic growth.

8.1 PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTUREThe beneficial impact of the proposed project on the civic amenities will be substantial

after the commencement of the project activities. The basic requirement of the community

needs will be strengthened by extending healthcare facilities to the community,

building/strengthening of existing roads and drinking water facility in the area which will

help in uplifting the living standards of local communities.

8.2 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESThe project will create extra opportunities of direct and indirect employment for which

skilled and unskilled manpower will be needed. Secondary jobs are day-to-day needs and

services to the work force. This will also increase the demand for essential daily utilities in

the local market.

Indirect Employment: Due to the proposed modernization project indirect employments

will be generated. Indirect employments like; Primary requirements, Grocery Shops,

Residential Requirements, Garments Requirements, Transportation Facilities, Health Care

Facilities, etc. These kinds of requirements will increase the prevailing scenario, which will

generate the indirect employment.

Local villagers of the project will get its benefits more by giving preference to them in

relation to direct employment associated with the various project activities. Construction

and operation phase of the proposed replacement project will involve a certain number of

laborers, contractors and construction workers. There is a possibility that local people will

be engaged more for this purpose. Presently, 63 employees are present. For the expansion

unit 80 more employees (both permanent and temporary) will be required for different

works.



There is a possibility that local people will get involved for this purpose to the extent

possible and hence it will improve the existing employment scenario of the region.

Industries

The Industries will require raw materials, skilled and unskilled labourers. It will be

available from the local area. Due to increasing industrial activities, it will boost the

commercial and economical status of the locality, to some positive extent.

In brief it can be concluded that, the proposed activities will not produce adverse impact on

sanitation, communication and community health, as sufficient measures have been

proposed to be taken under the EMP. The proposed project is not expected to make any

significant change in the existing status of the socio - economic environment of this region.

8.3 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTUREWith the implementation of the proposed expansion plant,the increasing industrial activity

will boost up the commercial and economic status of the locality, to some extent the socio

economic status of the local people will improve substantially.

The required skilled and unskilled laborers will be utilized maximum from the local area. In

brief it can be concluded that, the proposed activities will not produce adverse impact on

sanitation, communication and community health, as sufficient measures have been

proposed to be taken under the Environmental Management Plan.

Due to proposed project, the surrounding environment will not face any problems related

to the pollution because all kind of wastes will be handled properly and No alteration in

transport routes will be required.

The land rates in the area will improve in the nearby areas due to the proposed activity.

This will help in upliftment of the social status of the people in the area.

Educational institutions will also come-up and will lead to improvement of educational

status of the people in the area. Primary health the medical facilities will certainly improve

due to the proposed project.



8.4 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been in practice by the big Indian corporations

for a considerable period. The goal of CSR is to be responsible for social activities and

encourage a positive impact through these activities on the environment, consumers,

employees, communities, stakeholders and all other related spheres. SHREEGOPAL

CONCRETE PRIVATE. LIMITED is committed towards Social Responsibilities. The Budget

involved Rs. 84.41 LAKHS i.e 2% of the total project cost of Rs. 4220.99 Lakhs. This will be

done after every 2 years of interval.

Budget allocation of activities under CSR activity.

Spread of Education and training initiative in nearby village in Dhasal:

Rs.22,00,000.00

Repairing and development of Roads and pavements in the village area:

Rs.32,00,000.00

Medical Checkups camps periodically in village dhasal : Rs.30,41,000.00

8.5 Conclusion

The proposed project will provide direct employment to 133 people of the area and

thousands will get business opportunity to feed the demand of project and the people

working for the project. Small market will be developed to feed daily demand of the people

working for the proposed project. There is provision of separate allocation of fund under

CSR and 2 % of the project cost will be invested for the infrastructure development of the

local people of the area. People will get medical, education and business opportunities.

Proposed project will make need based survey in the area under supervision of local

panchayat and district administration. The needy person will be supported as per his

requirement. This will improve infrastructure and economic status of the people living in

the area. Other project proponent will take advantage of developed infrastructure of the

area to set up industry which will further improve infrastructure and economy of the area.

Proposed project will change infrastructure scenario of the area.

Final EIA/EMP – Chapter9 Environmental Management Plan -Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd


9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

9.1 INTRODUCTIONEnvironmental management plan (EMP) describes the administrative aspects of ensuring

that mitigation measures are implemented and their effectiveness monitored, after

approval of EIA. It consists of various policies, control measures etc. for abatement of

critical environmental impacts arising out of the proposed project. Based on the impacts

identified, mitigation measures are proposed and these will be incorporated with the plant.

Further a suitable environment management plan will be introduced in the project to

implement and practice measures to protect and enhance the quality of environment. The

EMP is only as effective as its implementation. An appropriate environmental management

strategy is developed and presented in the form of an EMS.

The proposed project involves utilization of natural resources and generation of waste and

polluting substances. Depletion of natural resources will affect the competitive users. The

waste and polluting materials if discharged without control and treatment is likely to have

adverse consequence to the environment parameters including water, air,soil, flora and

fauna. Further, it may exert stress to the existing infrastructural and other facilities and

also to the existing socio economic status of the region. It is the responsibility to control the

utilization of resources and discharges of waste products by adopting suitable control

measures in the factory to avoid adverse consequence of industrial activities on the

environment and in turn to enhance the quality of the existing environment.

9.2 NEED

Environmental management is a crucial segment of Industrial Project. Management of

project, in view of the global concept of sustainable development will do their best.

Therefore, preparation of Environmental Management Plan is a must to fulfill bifocal aspect

of the statutory compliance as well as that of social concern. Water needs of project may be



reasonable, but generally this resource is dwindling. Thus, on hand one should use it less

and on the other the source should not be left polluted for others. Air environment needs to

be continuously managed, because man needs inhalation every moment, so also is Flora

and Fauna dependent on it. The biological aspects, soil and ground water are all

interdependent. Thus, a need of proper environmental management and a conscious plan

for it.

9.3 OBJECTIVES

To define the components of environmental management.

To prepare an environmental hierarchy.

To prepare a checklist for statutory compliance.

To prepare environmental organization.

To prepare a schedule for monitoring and compliance.

9.4 ENVIRONMENT COMPONENTS

9.4.1 Air Environment

Monitor the consented parameters at ambient air quality stations, regularly.

Monitor the work zone at various stations to satisfy the corporate requirements for

health and environment.

Monitor the stack.

Hourly average concentration of total suspended particulate matter in ambient air

shall be monitored at 40 meter distance from the primary vibratory / rotary /screen

or the site boundary whichever lesser, using high volume sampler instrument.

Use of low Sulphur coal

Covered storage for coal, wherever necessary

Water sprinklers

Smooth Roads. Covered Trucks

Green Belt development



9.4.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT

Keep record of input water every day for quantity and quality.

Measures are taken to segregate the sub-streams of effluent as per their

characterization.

Water conservation is accorded high priority in every section of the activity.

Recycling of waste water will be done waste water from industrial purpose will be

recycled and used for sprinkling purpose and domestic waste water will send to the

soak pit and treated water will be used for plantation purpose. Water balance

details mentioned in chapter II.

9.4.3 SOLID WASTE

Monitor solid waste disposal zone environment. (Water, groundwater, leachates, air,

soil, up-gradient-down-gradient, upwind-downwind)Monitor garden sweepings and

dry leaves.

Stored on raised platform with proper care.

Slag and dust from bag filter will be generated as a waste and used for backfilling

purpose.

9.4.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

The Project will generate noise from various locations like-

Steam Generator

Rotary equipment’s like fans, blowers and compressors

Use of better acoustic systems to minimize noise generated by the equipment’s

Regular maintenance of equipment’s will be carried out to minimize noise pollution.

Monitor the ambient noise level and work zone noise level to conform the stipulated

norms.

Creation of awareness for noise attenuation and mitigation program.

Monitor the ambient Odour level and work zone Odour level by sensing.

Creation of awareness for Odour attenuation and mitigation program.

Noise absorbent plants will be planted to reduce the noise pollution.



9.4.5 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Special attention is planned to maintain green belt in and around the Amenities

premises.

Adequate provisions are made to facilitate daily watering of all plants and lawns.

Special attention provided during summer to ensure that the green belt does not

suffer from water shortage.

Development & maintenance of green belt to be considered as a priority issue.

Return water collection, treatment and reuse under watch.

9.4.6 WORK-ZONE COMFORT ENVIRONMENT

Monitor the work zone temperature levels

. Monitor the work zone humidity.

Examine the health of staff workers and keep record.

GREEN BELT

Existing total land area of 14 acres (12 acres existing & 2 acres for proposed plan).

As per the guidelines 33% of proposed land area will be maintained for green belt

development i.e. 4.62 acres approx. 1500 approx. trees are already present in the

plant site. Provision to plant 200 more trees, intimation in respect to that is already

submitted 200 nos. trees will be planted.

Details mentioned in chapter- II.

9.4.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The proposed plant will generate employment opportunities for both skilled and unskilled

workers living in the area. This will produce multiple effects on the life and economy of the

local people. Not only has the income of the local residents increased but also their social

status, which will improve to a great extent. Thus from socio-economic point of view the

project is beneficial to the people and can be executed with no hesitation. The project will

provide ample employment opportunities to local people to get employed. This will uplift

the socioeconomic status of the people living in the area.



9.4.8 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been in practice by the big Indian corporations

for a considerable period. The goal of CSR is to be responsible for social activities and

encourage a positive impact through these activities on the environment, consumers,

employees, communities, stakeholders and all other related spheres. SHREEGOPAL

CONCRETE PVT. LTD is committed towards Social Responsibilities. The Budget involved

Rs. 84, 41,000 i.e 2% of the total project cost of Rs. 4220.99 Lakhs. This will be done after

every 2 years of interval.

Budget allocation of activities under CSR activity.

Spread of Education and training initiative in nearby village in Dhasal:

Rs.22,00,000.00

Repairing and development of Roads and pavements in the village area:

Rs.32,00,000.00

Medical Checkups camps periodically in village dhasal : Rs.30,41,000.00

9.4.9 Occupational Health and Safety

Following measures will be adopted in the plant:

Regular inspection and maintenance of pollution control systems.

All measures related to safety such as safety appliances, training, safety awards,

posters, slogans will be undertaken.

The workers exposed to noisy sources will be provided with ear muffs/plugs.

Adequate facilities for drinking water and toilets will be provided to the employees.

The fire and safety equipment will be properly utilized and maintained regularly

The health of the workers will be regularly checked by a well-qualified doctor and

proper records will be kept for each worker.

9.5 Environment Management Cell

An Environment Management Cell will be earmarked for monitoring of pollutants and

development of greenbelt as per Environmental Management Plan. Environmental



Management Cell (EMC) will meet at least once a month to assess the progress and analyse

the data collected for the month. Any deviation/variation noticed shall be immediately

taken into consideration for improvement of the same. Yearly action plan of EMP will be

updated with respect to results achieved and proposed activities for next year.

Figure 9-1: Environment Management Cell

The major duties and responsibilities of Environmental Management Cell shall be as given

below:

To implement the environmental management plan

To assure regulatory compliance with all relevant rules and regulations

To ensure regular operation and maintenance of pollution control devices.

To minimize environmental impacts of operations as by strict adherence to the EMP

To initiate the environmental monitoring as per approved schedule

Review and interpretation of monitoring as per approved schedule an corrective

measures in case monitoring results are above the specified limits

Maintain documents of good environmental practices and applicable environmental

laws as ready reference

Maintain environmental related records



Coordination with regulatory agencies, external consultants, monitoring

laboratories

Maintain of log of public complaints and the action taken.

Conducting regular safety drills and training programs to educate employees on

safety practices. A qualified and experienced safety officer will be responsible for

the identification of the hazardous conditions and unsafe acts of workers and advise

on corrective actions, organize training programs and provide professional expert

advice on various issues related to occupational safety and health.

Waste Materials under the category of hazardous waste materials will be treated as

per standards of Hazardous Waste Management and Handling Rules and

amendments made there off and used oil and other material under this category will

be given to authorized recyclers approved from CPCB/MoEF.

Hazardous chemicals will be handled in line with MSIHC Rules and its amendments.

Solid waste in form of slag and dust collected from bag filters will be analyzed in the

authorized NABL laboratory before reuse and unusable wastes will be used for land

fill as per standards. Recyclable hazardous waste will be given to authorized dealers

and domestic biodegradable waste will be used for manure.

The proposed project will demand 200 KLD water during operation. Domestic

waste water of 12 KLD will be generated which will be sent to septic tanks and soak

pit of the project. The proposed project is working on the concept of zero discharge.

There will no effluents generated. However ground and surface water monitoring

will be conducted as per conditions laid in EC / CTE & CTO.

Allocation of Resources, Responsibility and Authority will result in successful

implementation of EMP during construction and operational phase.



BUDGET ALLOCATION ONENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

S.No Title Capital Cost Rs.Lacs

Recurring Cost Rs.Lacs (Annum)

1.Air Pollution Control 60.0 8.0

2.Noise Pollution Control 3.0 0.5

3.

Solid Waste Management 1.5 0.5

4. Environment Monitoring andManagement

4.0 2.0

TOTAL 68.5 11

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Final EIA/EMP – Chapter10 Summary & Conclusion -Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd


10 SUMMARY & CONCLUSIONS

10.1 Introduction

Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd proposes to expand its production capacity i.e. 3 x 12 MT

Induction Furnace 1 no. 6/11 m radius, Continuous billet caster of Capacity 59,400 TPA &

balancing facilities in their existing plant area i.e. 12 Acres. We are proposing expansion

land area of 2 acres for storage yard. Hence, the total land area will be 14 Acres.

10.2 Details about the Project

Table 10-1: Salient feature of the project

1 Location of the Project JL no-56, Dhasal, Vill. + P.O.: Bahadurpur, Dist. – Burdwan

PIN:713362, West Bengal

2 Proposed Project The following are the details of existing & expansion

projects

Existing

• TMT Bar & Wire Rod (6250 MT/month)

• Producer Gas Plant (5000 Nm3/hr)

• Coal tar(by-product) – 1500 /month

• Re-heating furnace (1 no.) – 15 MT/hr

• 2 nos. of grinding ball mill – 250 TPD

• Coal –fired Slag-drier (1 no.) – 15 MT/hr

Proposed Expansion

3 x 12 MT Induction Furnace with 1 no. 6/11 m

radius continuous billet casting of capacity 59,400

TPA

3 Total Land Existing Unit land Area – 12Acres

Proposed Expansion Land Area – 2 Acres

Total – 14 acres



4 Proposed project cost Rs. 4220.99 lacs

5 Source of water Water will be taken from the Tube well, for which

Permission has already been obtained.

6 Water requirement Total water 200 KLD

7 Power Required 15MVA supplied by IPCL

8 Manpower requirement Proposed expansion required =133 People

9 Solid waste disposal Slag will be used for backfilling purpose

10 Green Belt development Green belt of 4.62 acres will be developed in the proposed

area as per CPCB guidelines

The environmental impacts due to the proposed project and mitigation measures are

tabulated in the table.

Adverse Environmental Impacts and Mitigation

Table 10-2: Adverse Environmental Impacts and Mitigation

Environmental

Components

Environmental Impacts Mitigation Measures

1. Air Quality During Construction and

operation Period, increase in dust

and NOx concentration;

Levelling activity and Heavy

vehicular movement will be

expected.

Sprinkling of water in the

construction area and unpaved

roads.

Proper maintenance of vehicles will

be done.

The main approach road will be

tarred.

During operational Period;

Increase in PM10, SO2 and NO2

levels in ambient air.

Stack emissions and raw material

High efficiency bag filters, primary

and secondary fume extraction

system will be installed to control

particulates.



Environmental

Components


storage yards. Adequate stack height will be

provided as per CPCB guidelines for

the proper dispersion of pollutants.

Motorable roads in the plant to be

paved to reduce the dust emission.

Plantation programs will be

undertaken in and around the plant

area.

Dust suppression measures will be

implemented raw material handling

area.

2. Water Quality During Construction Period;

Loose soil at construction site

Increase in suspended solids due

to soil runoff during heavy

precipitation

During monsoon season run off

from construction site will be

routed to a temporary

sedimentation tank for settlement

of suspended solids.

Deterioration of surface water

quality discharge from various

plant units.

Domestic waste water will be the

only waste generated from the

plant. This waste water will be sent

to septic tank followed by soak pit.

3. Noise Increase in noise level

Construction equipment

Equipment will be kept in good

condition to keep the noise level

within90 dB (A).

Workers will be provided with

necessary protective equipment e.g.

earplug, earmuffs.



Environmental

Components


Increase in noise levels in the

plant area.

Equipment in main plant and

auxiliaries.

Equipment will be designed to

conform to noise levels prescribed

by regulatory agencies. Provision of

green belt and plantation would

further help in attenuating noise.

Employees working in high noise

areas would be provided earplugs/

ear muffs as protective device.

4. Ecology Clearing of Vegetation

Soil enabling activities

Landscaping and extensive

plantation will be done.

Plantation will be done in

consultation with the expert.

a. Terrestrial Impact on plant species

Emissions from stack

Emission will be controlled as well

as dispersed through appropriate

design.

As ambient air quality will be

within limits, no active injury to the

vegetation is expected.

b. Aquatic Impact on aquatic life There is no impact on aquatic

species as nearest water body from

the plant is Damodar River which is

6.36km away.

The water available from cooling

water blow down will be reused in

process for material handling unit

for dust suppression and partly for



Environmental

Components


green belt development.

Wastewater generated from

domestic activity will be treated in

septic tanks followed by soak pits

and used in plantation purpose.

Hence no significant impact on

aquatic life is expected.

5. Solid waste Bag filter dust, slag, granulated

slag etc.

The dust generated from bag filters,

will be reused. The slag generated

will be used in landfill at low lying

areas/ used for construction

purposes.

6. Demography

and socio-

economic

Strain on existing amenities like

housing, water sources and

sanitation, medical and

infrastructure facilities.

Influx of people of proposed plant

employees as well as contractor's

employees/laborers.

No Resettlement &Rehabilitation

involved in the project. Hence, no

significant impact is envisaged.

Additional facilities will be

developed by the project

proponents.

Employment generation of 80 is

envisaged. Locals will be given

priority.

Overall socio-economic status of the

area is expected to improve.



10.2 ConclusionsThe Company proposes Expansion of 3 x 12 MT Induction Furnace with 1 no. 6/11 m

radius continuous billet casting of capacity 59,400 TPA Certain level of impacts is observed

in the proposed expansion project. These impacts are reduced by mitigative measures

implemented in the project area. Apart from these impacts certain beneficial effects in

terms of providing the employment opportunities and development of surrounding plant

area is foreseen. This will produce multiple effects on the life and economy of the local

people.

It offers to substantially improve in the productivity with a low level of investment i.e.

approx. Rs. 31Crores. The existing area is 12acres. The increase in the production level will

be substantially saving in energy consumption, specific cost of manpower and

administrative overheads too. Total 200 KLD of water will be required after expansion of

plant.

The proposed efficient Air Pollution Control system includes followed by Bag filters will

enhance environment cleanness. Therefore minimal impact is to the surrounding

environment. The Rain water harvesting system has been proposed will be available for

reuse by the plant in one year.

Thus, it can be concluded that with the judicious and proper implementation of the

pollution control and mitigation measures, the proposed project will be beneficial to the

society and will help reduce the demand-supply gap of steel and will contribute to the

economic development of the region in particular and country in general.

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Final EIA/EMP – Chapter11 Disclosure of Consultant-Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd


11 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS

M/s Shivalik Solid Waste Management Limited (SSWML) has been appointed as Consultant

to carry out Environmental Impact Assessment study of the proposed metallurgical project

of M/s Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd. Factory Address: JL no-56, Dhasal Vill. + P.O.:

Bahadurpur, Dist. – Burdwan.

Registered Address: 11 A, Maharshi Devendra Road, 6th Floor, Room No. 2, Kolkata – 700

007. Brief profile of SSWML is as below:

Name of the ConsultancyCompany

M/s. Shivalik Solid Waste Management Ltd.

Address

Registered Office:Village-Majra, P.O. Dabhota, Tehsil Nalagarh, Distt.Solan, Himachal Pradesh – 174101 Phone/Telefax:01795-260427, 260227Zirakpur Office:SCO 20-21, 2nd Floor, Near Hotel Dolphin, Baltana,Zirakpur Punjab- 140604 Phone/Telefax : 01762 –509496

E-mail [email protected]@gmail.com

Website www.sswml.net

Nature of Services

Treatment, Storage & Disposal Facility, EIAConsultancy, Environmental, Health & SafetyAuditing, EMS, Environmental Monitoring &Laboratory Analytical Services, Waste waterManagement, Energy Audit Greens ConceptDevelopment, etc.

Shivalik Solid Waste Management Limited (SSWML), Nalagarh is offering high quality

technical services in the field of EIA, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), and

Environmental Monitoring & Laboratory Analytical Services etc. SSWML is supported by

distinguished professionals, engineers, scientists etc. SSWML Professionals have excellent

experience in executing EIA and other environmental projects.

Final EIA/EMP – Chapter11 Disclosure of Consultant-Shree Gopal Concrete Pvt. Ltd


For Environmental Monitoring related work we have our in-house laboratory approved by

NABL. Following experts are associated with SSWML for EIA and Environmental projects.

Table 11-1: Key Personnel/Experts Associated with the Study

S. No. Name of Expert Field of Expertise

1 Dr. D.M. DharmadhikariCoordinatorFAE- Water Pollution

2 Mr. Ashok Sharma FAE- Hazardous Waste3 Mrs. Daksha Gupta FAE- Solid & Hazardous Waste4 Mr. Silbhadra Brahma FAE– Ecology & Biodiversity5 Mr. Subhash Sharma FAE- Geology6 Mr. Vishal Duggal FAE- Air Pollution & Water Pollution7 Dr. Tapan Majumdar FAE- Hydrology8 Mrs. Sayantani Chatterjee FAE- Socio-Economic

9Mr. Swapan KumarBandopadhyay

FAE- Risk & Hazard

10 Mr. B.S.Lole FAE- Soil Conservation11 Mr. Vinay Kr. Kurakula FAE- Noise and Vibration & Land Use12 Mr. Suketu Y. Shah FAE-Air Quality & Modeling

13Team involved in preparationof EIA/EMP report under theguidance of approved Experts

Mr. Ashok SharmaMr. Sanjay SharmaMr. Muzaffar Ahmad(Proposed FAE-AP &WP)Mr. S.V. Prashant (Proposed FAE-RH & AQ)Mr. Baseem Zafar (Proposed AFAE-RH &AQ)Ms Neeraj Kumari (Proposed AFAE-RH &AQ)Ms. Shivani Dutt (Proposed FAE-EB)Mr. Mohammad Sharique (Proposed AFAE-LU)

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