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KANDLA – VIRAMGAM –GANDHINAGAR – SANAND
SECTION OF KANDLA GORAKHPUR PIPELINE
PROJECT PROPONENT
M/s. IHB PRIVATE LIMITED
Environmental Consultant
M/s. Anacon Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur
QCI-NABET Accredited EIA Consultant for Oil & Gas transportation pipeline (Sector 27)
MoEF&CC (GOI) Recognized Laboratory
ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007
Lab. & Consultancy: FP-34, 35, Food Park,
MIDC, Butibori, Nagpur – 441122
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Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: www.anaconlaboratories.com
Report No. ANqr /PD/20A/2019/142 [CATEGORY: A, 6 (a)]
NOVEMBER - 2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The company “IHB Private limited” (IHBPL) is a joint venture of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL),
Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) with
50% equity holding by IOCL and 25% each by HPCL and BPCL, has been authorized by PNGRB on
31.12.2018 to lay, build, operate and expand Kandla Gorakhpur Pipeline (2757 km) from Kandla
(Gujarat) to Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) with additional feeder lines of Pipavav-Ahmedabad, Dahej-
Koyali and associated branch lines.
The proposed EIA-EMP report is presented for Kandla – Viramgam - Gandhinagar Section of Kandla
Gorakhpur Pipeline Project.
The online application for prior Environmental Clearance (Form-1) was submitted by M/s. IHBPL to
EAC (Industry-II), MoEF&CC New Delhi on dated 16/08/2019 for proposed laying of pipeline project.
The EAC has suggested standard Terms of References (ToR) Vide Letter No.IA-J-11011/256/2019-
IA-II (I) dated 28/09/2019 and amended ToR dtd. on 24/10/2020 for preparation of the draft EIA-EMP
Report.
1.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT
M/s. IHB Private Limited” (IHBPL) in this first phase, about 298 Km of pipeline section will be laid from
Kandla Import Facilities, Mithi Rohar to IOC Viramgam with a branch to HPC Ahmedabad
(Gandhinagar). The pipeline will traverse through states of Gujarat. The designed capacity of the
pipeline is 5.10 MMTPA. The pipeline will cater to demands of LPG of bottling plants enroute.
1.2 LOCATION OF PROJECT
Proposed LPG Gas pipeline will be originating from IOCL’s Kandla LPG import terminal to its bottling
plant in Gorakhpur with enroute connectivity to various bottling plants in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh
and Uttar Pradesh.
However, the proposed EIA-EMP study for “Kandla – Viramgam – Gandhinagar Section Section of
Kandla Gorakhpur Pipeline” project.
1.3 EIA-EMP REPORT
The proposed pipeline project will be passing through CRZ area and Wild Ass Sanctuary (6.75 KM) in
Kutch and Morbi District of Gujarat State. Hence, the overall project activity falls under “Category A”
under Schedule 6 (a) Oil & Gas transportation pipeline and hence, requires Environmental Clearance
(EC) to be obtained from EAC (Industry – 2), MoEFCC, New Delhi. Baseline environmental
monitoring was conducted in Winter Season 2019-20 i.e. December 2019 to February 2020 to
determine the status of ambient air quality, ambient noise levels, surface and groundwater quality,
soil quality, status of flora, fauna including forest area and socio-economic status of the villages within
10 km radius study area around proposed SV stations and 500m radial distance along both side of
pipeline stretch. The observations of the studies are incorporated in the EIA/EMP report. Impacts of
the proposed project activities during construction and operation stages were identified and duly
addressed in the EIA/EMP report along with the proposed management plan to control / mitigate the
impacts. Environmental Management Plan is suggested to implement the pollution control measures
in the project.
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TABLE 1.1
DETAILS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS
Sr. No. Particulars Details
1. Project Location Kandla – Viramgam – Gandhinagar - Sanand Section of Kandla Gorakhpur Pipeline (298 Km) with associated facilities in State of Gujarat
2. Co-ordinate Initial : Kandla Latitude 23°1'53.41" Longitude 70°11'26.63" End : Viramgam Latitude 23°5'52.44" Longitude 72°3'10.24" Spurline Destination: HPCL (Ahmedabad) Gandhinagar Latitude 23°17'27.37"N Longitude 72°34'42.86"E
3. Taluka/District in Gujarat State
District Taluka No. of Villages
Kutch Ganghidham 04
Anjar 01
Bhachau 13
Morbi Maliya 08
Halvad 14
Surendranagar Dhrangadhara 10
Dasada 08
Ahmedabad Viramgam 09
Mehsana Kadi 15
Gandhinagar Kalol 04
Gandhinagar 01 Total = 87
4. Toposheet No. 41I-4, 41I-7, 41I-8, 41I-11, 41-12, 41I-16, 41M-4, 41M-8, 41M-12, 41M-16, 46A-4, 46A-7, 46A-11, 73I-5, 73I-6
5. Climatic Conditions IMD Station: KANDLA Mean annual rainfall - 407.4 mm Temperature : Pre monsoon – 12.8 °C (Min.), 45.9 °C (Max.) : Winter - 4.4°C (Min.), 38.8°C (Max) : Post monsoon – 7.2° C (Min.), 41.4°C (Max.)
IMD Station : AHMEDABAD Mean annual rainfall - 750.9 mm Temperature : Pre monsoon – 9.4 °C (Min.), 47.8 °C (Max.) : Winter – 2.2°C (Min.), 40.6°C (Max) : Post monsoon – 3.6° C (Min.), 42.8°C (Max.)
6. Nearest IMD station Kandla & Ahmedabad
7. Seismic zone The proposed pipeline project falls in Kutch District located in Very High Risk Seismic Zone – V, Surendranagar District and Morbi located High Risk Zone – IV and Ahmedabad, Mehsana & Gandhinagar District in Moderate Zone - III
TABLE 1.2
DISTANCE AND DIRECTION OF SENSITIVE LOCATIONS WRT STATIONS
Sr. No.
Particulars DISTANCE AND DIRECTIONS wrt SV STATIONS
Kandla Import Facilities
Mithi Rohar Pumping Station
Viramgam IPS HPC Ahmedabad (Gandhinagar)
1. Site topography 2 – 8 m. 12-13 m. 26-29 m. 80-83 m.
2. Nearest roadway Nehru Road –Adjacent, SW Kandla port Rd – 0.25 km/W SH 6 & SH 46 – 4.9 km/W.
SH 6- 2.0/NW NH 947 & SH 7- adjacent to S
SH 138 & SH 71 (mansa kalol rd.) – 3.6/W
3. Nearest Railway Station
Gandhidham - 5.5 KM/NW
Gandhidham - 4.1/SW
Viramgam - 4.2/NNW
Kalol – 9.1/SW
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Sr. No.
Particulars DISTANCE AND DIRECTIONS wrt SV STATIONS
Kandla Import Facilities
Mithi Rohar Pumping Station
Viramgam IPS HPC Ahmedabad (Gandhinagar)
4. Nearest Air Port Kandla – 12 km/NW
Kandla - 7.1/WNW Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad – 58.8/E
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad– 24.7/SSE
5. Nearest Port Kandla Kandla 10 km/S Dahej 162 KM/SSE Dahej 180 km S
6. Nearest State/National Boundaries
Rajasthan – 280 km/NE
Rajasthan – 206/NE Rajasthan – 153.8/NE
Rajasthan – 96.8/NE
7. Nearest Habitation Khari Rohar – 4.3 km/NNE
Mithi Rohar – 0.8/NNW
Hansalpur – 1.0/S Sardhav – 1.1/NW
8. Nearest major city with 2,00,000 population
Gandhidham – 7.5 km/SE
Gandhidham-4.8/SE Ahmedabad – 53.7/ESE
Gandhinagar – 11.4/SE
9. Distance for sea coast
Arabian Sea - 10.8 km/SSW
Gulf of Kutch - 16.1/S
Gulf of Khambhat – 102.8/SSE
Gulf of Khambhat – 127.1/S
10. Hills/valleys - - - -
11. Nearest Reserved/Protected forests/Protected Areas
None within 15 km radius area
None within 15 km radius area
None within 15 km radius area
None within 15 km radius area
12. Nearest water bodies
1) Kandla Creek-0.7km/E
2) Nakti Creek – 2.3km/W
3) Sang Nadi- 4.7km/NNW
4) Churwa Nadi – 8.1km/NNE
5) Sakar Nadi – 6.2km/SW
6) Sanu Creek – 9.1km/N
7) Sara Creek – 7.2km/NNE
8) Phang Creek – 4.7km/NNE
9) Gulf of Kutch-8.5km/S
10) Kara Creek – 11.7km/SW
1) Kandla Creek-8.1KM/SE
2) Nakti Creek – 3.3km/SE.
3) Sang Nadi- 1.4KM/SSE.
4) Churwa Nadi – 3.2km/NE
5) Sakar Nadi –10.2km/SSW
6) Sanu Creek – 4.9km/E
7) Sara Creek – 6.5km/E
8) Phang Creek – 5.6km/ESE
9) Khapri Creek – 9.5km/S
10) Tharmu Creek – 10.4km/ENE
11) Khadawali Creek – 9.6km/NE
12) Bhojawali Creek – 10.2km/NE
13) Dantwali Creek – 14.8km/E
14) Chuniwari Creek – 13.9km/ENE
1) Ganga Sar – 1.5km/N.
2) Muna Sar – 2.5km/NNW
3) Raje Sar – 3.5km/NE
4) Rana Sar – 12.3/NW
5) Tag Talav – 14.4km/WNW
6) Jey Talav- 12.8km
7) WSW 8) Hebatpur Drain
– 1.8km/W 9) Munisher Talav
– 2.3km/SE 10) Ghoda Feeder
Canal – 4.0km/SE
11) Ogan Drain – 14.1km/SE
12) Narsingpura Drain – 2.9km/SE
13) Viramgam Drain – 2.2km/E
14) Nageshwar Talav – 9.2km/ENE
15) Mala Sar – 9.1km/NNE
16) Panar Dediyasana
1) Sabarmati River – 10.8/SE
2) Gamewal Talav – 5.3/SE
3) Banjariya Talav- 7.1/SSW
4) Her Talav-1.6/SW 5) Variu Talav –
2.7/SSW 6) Narmada main
Canal – 13.8/SSW 7) Chanduriya Talav
– 9.4/SE 8) Drain nr.
Wadavswami village – 9.0/W
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Sr. No.
Particulars DISTANCE AND DIRECTIONS wrt SV STATIONS
Kandla Import Facilities
Mithi Rohar Pumping Station
Viramgam IPS HPC Ahmedabad (Gandhinagar)
Drainage Channel – 9.5km/N
FIGURE 1.1: INDEX MAP OF THE PROJECT LOCATION
FIGURE 1.2: PROPOSED LPG GAS PIPELINE STRETCH
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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 PROCESS DESCRIPTION
The pipeline will be constructed as per ASME B 31.4 and applicable OISD guidelines. The pipeline
will be buried with a minimum cover of 1.2 m below the natural ground level. Such cover will be
increased at certain places, in particular at railways, highways and river crossings to provide a higher
safety factor in accordance with the provisions of the design codes and the requirements of the
authorities having jurisdiction over such facilities.
Adequate measures will be taken to avoid inconvenience to public, minimal cutting of trees during
Laying of the pipeline. Water used for hydrostatic testing will be adequately treated and disposed‐off
in such a manner that no damage is caused to the public.
2.2 SITE PREPARATION
The 12m wide Right of Use (RoU) will be cleared of vegetation and other obstacles such as boulders,
etc. Critical areas will be marked on map before commencing the field activities. RoU boundaries will
be clearly delineated and the site inspector will ensure that no clearing occurs beyond these
boundaries. Felling of trees will be restricted to the RoU and will not affect the non-targeted trees.
The RoU will then be graded to the required gradient.
2.3 METHOD OF LAYING OF PIPELINE
The pipeline across major perennial rivers/canal/major National/State Highways etc. will be installed
by using horizontal directional drilling (HDD) technique, whereas, minor river/canals will be crosses
through submerged crossing method. Pipeline across railway crossings and certain Highways/roads
would be laid by using bored cased crossing method.
2.4 SELECTION OF TECHNOLOGY
Pipeline laying and transportation of LPG through it is an established practice worldwide. IHBPL is
using latest technology and construction machinery for laying of pipeline and transportation of LPG
through Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh State. The adopted technology is proven world class standard,
environment friendly and cost effective.
2.5 TRANSPORTATION
It is intended to make maximum use of the existing infrastructure and augment/ strengthen existing
roads, wherever required. Hence no major changes are envisaged due to this buried LPG pipeline
project.
2.6 SOLID WASTE GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste: Marginal amount of solid waste will be generated at the camp site along the pipeline
route, and same will be disposed as per SPCB/CPCB guidelines. Quantity of wastes generated is
expected to be 0.2 kg/per capita/day during construction activities (plastics, waste papers and card
board, etc). Around 60 Kg/day solid waste will be generated from construction of pipeline route and
Station whereas, around 18 Kg/day solid waste will be generated during operation phase. Thus, the
total domestic waste generation will be 78 Kg/day along pipeline route. The generated waste will be
properly collected, segregated and reused / disposed off appropriately. On completion of construction
works, all temporary structures, surplus materials and wastes will be completely removed and land
will be reinstated to near its original state. Dumping of construction waste on agricultural land will be
prohibited. Only excavated soil will be generated during construction, which will be reinstated to near
original condition after laying the pipeline.
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Hazardous waste: The expected type of Hazardous Waste generated at the time of construction will
be used oil, chemical & lube oil barrel, batteries, welding electrodes etc. and will be disposed as to
SPCB authorized recycler/dealer/TSDF sites.
Hazardous wastes generated during operational activities in the form of spent oil from DG sets,
equipments & pigging waste etc. will be sold to authorize recyclers and drums will be disposed of as
per SPCB/CPCB guidelines.
2.7 WATER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE
Water consumption will be Max. 20 KL/day during Construction period, and during operations it will
be approx. 1 KL/day at each SV Station. Water will be source from Tanker for domestic purposes
and tree plantation depending upon the requirements.
2.8 MANPOWER REQUIREMENT
During construction phase approximately 300 person will be required to execute the work of laying of
pipeline whereas 90 person will be require for operation maintenance and security.
2.9 POWER REQUIREMENT
Required power shall be drawn from nearest local power source of the state Electricity Boards. DG
set capacity of 25 KVA will be provided. However, DG sets will be kept as standby at Stations.
2.10 SITE INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure facilities will have to be developed for camp and sanitation along the route at desire
locations with safety arrangement.
3.0 EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL SCENARIO
3.1 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Baseline environmental studies conducted at selected locations along pipeline route with 500 m of
each side of pipeline whereas, 10 km radius from the proposed station considered as study area to
assess the existing environmental scenario in the area. The baseline environmental quality data for
various components of environment, viz. Air, Noise, Water, Land were monitored during winter
season i.e. 1st December 2019 to 29th February 2020.
3.2 METEOROLOGY & AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
Summary of site specific meteorological data generated (December 2019 to February 2020) –
Viramgam (for HPC Ahmedabad and Viramgam pumping station)
VIRAMGAM SITE SECIFIC MET DATA
Predominant Wind Direction Wind Direction
First Predominant Wind Direction
ENE (22.12%)
Second Predominant Wind Direction
E (19.28%)
Calm conditions (%) 0.47
Avg. Wind Speed (m/s) 2.38
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Summary of meteorological data generated (December 2019 to February 2020) – Kandla (for
IOCL Kandla and Mithi Rohar pumping station)
KANDLA MET DATA
Predominant Wind Direction Wind Direction
First Predominant Wind
Direction
NE (23.9 %)
Second Predominant Wind
Direction
NNE (17.9%)
Calm conditions (%) 0.48
Avg. Wind speed 2.37
3.2.1 Ambient Air Quality Status
Ambient air monitoring was carried out at 4, 5, 5, 5 locations within 15 km radius of IOCL Kandla,
Mithi Rohar pumping station, Viramgam pumping station and HPCL Ahmedabad (Gandhinagar),
including project sites, respectively and 5 locations along the stretch joining them. The maximum-
minimum values are depicted in Table 3.1. The locations were identified keeping in view predominant
wind directions prevailing during study period, sensitive receptors and human settlements. The levels
of Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10), Fine Particulates (PM2.5), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2,), Oxides of
Nitrogen (NOX) and carbon monoxide (CO) were monitored.
TABLE 3.1
SUMMARY OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY RESULTS
Sr. No.
Locations PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NO2 CO Ozone NH3
µg/m3 µg/m
3 µg/m
3 µg/m
3 mg/m
3 μg/m
3 μg/m
3
1. 15 Km radius of IOCL Kandla
Min 45.6 18.8 7.6 17.1 0.297 6.7 7.9
Max 70.8 25.6 17.0 38.6 0.410 8.9 12.0
Avg 58.0 21.4 11.2 24.7 0.333 7.9 9.7
98th 70.5 25.5 16.8 38.0 0.408 8.9 11.9
2. 15 Km radius of Mithi Rohar pumping station
Min 47.8 18.8 8.9 17.1 0.306 8.0 7.9
Max 83.5 27.8 13.2 23.3 0.403 11.1 11.0
Avg 65.2 22.7 10.9 19.2 0.340 9.2 9.4
98th 82.8 27.6 13.1 22.8 0.399 11.0 11.0
3. 15 Km radius of Viramgam pumping station
Min 54.8 20.8 9.8 19.7 0.234 5.6 6.9
Max 83.7 32.7 20.4 32.5 0.411 10.3 14.5
Avg 70.6 27.4 15.3 26.9 0.296 7.7 9.6
98th 83.2 32.5 20.3 32.4 0.404 10.1 13.9
4. 15 Km radius of HPCL A’Bad (Gandhinagar)
Min 58.0 19.4 9.2 18.3 0.250 6.6 6.9
Max 84.0 32.1 19.4 34.5 0.421 11.6 13.9
Avg 71.6 24.9 13.8 22.9 0.317 8.4 9.7
98th 83.4 31.5 19.3 33.3 0.414 11.3 13.5
5. Pipeline stretch
Min 45.5 20.1 7.4 17.4 0.254 6.2 8.4
Max 72.0 26.6 10.9 21.2 0.341 9.1 12.3
Avg 61.0 23.1 9.1 19.3 0.299 7.6 10.2
98th 71.4 26.4 10.9 21.1 0.340 9.0 12.2
CPCB Standards 100
(24hr) 60
(24hr) 80
(24hr) 80
(24hr) 2
(8hr) 100
(8hr) 400
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From above table if we consider only average concentration of main criteria pollutants then it has
been observed that concentration of PM10 at 15 Km radius of IOCL Kandla, Mithi Rohar pumping
station, Viramgam pumping station and HPCL A’Bad (Gandhinagar), including project site and
connecting pipeline route, varied from 58.0-71.6 µg/m3, with its maximum concentration at HPCL
A’Bad (Gandhinagar) and its 15 Km radius, and minimum at IOCL Kandla and its 15 Km radius.
Concentration of PM2.5 at 15 Km radius of IOCL Kandla, Mithi Rohar pumping station, Viramgam
pumping station and HPCL A’Bad (Gandhinagar), including project site and connecting pipeline route ,
varied from 21.4-27.4 µg/m3, with its maximum concentration at Viramgam pumping station and its 15
Km radius, and minimum at IOCL Kandla and its 15 Km radius. Concentration of SO2 at 15 Km radius
of IOCL Kandla, Mithi Rohar pumping station, Viramgam pumping station and HPCL A’Bad
(Gandhinagar), varied from 9.1-15.3 µg/m3, with its maximum concentration at Viramgam pumping
station and its 15 Km radius, and minimum at pipeline stretch. Concentration of NO2 at 15 Km radius
of IOCL Kandla, Mithi Rohar pumping station, Viramgam pumping station and HPCL A’Bad
(Gandhinagar) including project site and connecting pipeline route, varied from 19.2-26.9 µg/m3, with
its maximum concentration at Viramgam pumping station and its 15 Km radius, and minimum at Mithi
Rohar pumping station and its 15 Km radius. Heavy metals were estimated from PM10 to know the
concentration levels in particulate matter and observed that, arsenic, nickel, benzene and benzo-a-
pyrene were found to be below detection limit excluding lead which was found in the range of 0.16-
0.29 µg/m3 at 15 Km radius of IOCL Kandla, 0.14-0.21 µg/m3 at 15 Km radius of Mithi Rohar pumping
station, 0.13-0.19 µg/m3 at 15 Km radius of Viramgam pumping station, 0.20-0.34 µg/m3 at 15 Km
radius of HPCL Ahmedabad (Gandhinagar), and 0.17-0.25 µg/m3 at connecting pipeline route.
3.3 AMBIENT NOISE LEVELS
4, 6, 6, 4 locations within 15 km radius of IOCL Kandla, Mithi Rohar pumping station, Viramgam
pumping station and HPCL A’Bad (Gandhinagar), including project sites, respectively and 13
locations along the stretch joining them. The monitoring results are summarized in Table 3.2.
TABLE 3.2
NOISE LEVELS IN THE STUDY AREA AND PIPELINE STRETCH
Sr. No.
Monitoring Locations Equivalent Noise Level
LeqDay LeqNight
IOCLKandla 15 Km radius
N1 Proposed SV station Kandla 74.5 69.8
N2 Kandla 43.8 32.4
N3 Sector 7 53.9 44.0
N4 Mundra Port road 64.7 53.2 Mithi Rohar pumping station 15 Km radius
N1 Mithi Roha pumping station - project site 76.6 64.7
N2 Gandhidham 53.2 41.2
N3 Varshamedi industrial area 77.1 65.6
N4 Khari Road 55.7 44.9
N5 Gandhidham Railway Station 68.9 66.5
N6 SH 6 65.6 55.7 Viramgam pumping station 15 Km radius
N1 Viramgam pumping station - project site 72.8 65.2
N2 Gujarat SH 17 64.7 52.3
N3 SH 74 65.2 54.4
N4 NH 947 62.2 53.7
N5 Hansalpur 47.8 39.8
N6 Viramgam junction Railway Station 67.9 56.8 HPCL Ahmedabad (Gandhinagar) 15 Km radius
N1 HPCL A’Bad (Gandhinagar) - project site 77.2 67.4
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Sr. No.
Monitoring Locations Equivalent Noise Level
LeqDay LeqNight
N2 Sardav 54.1 37.4
N3 SH 217 near Rupal 65.1 53.2
N4 Gandhinagar-Virajpur road 64.7 54.6 Pipeline stretch joining the SV stations
N1 Devpura village 53.6 435
N2 Korda Approach road 65.8 54.9
N3 Visatpura 54.1 42.1
N4 Narmada Canal bridge near Balasar (NH 133) 65.2 54.7
N5 SH 216 (Kadi-Jotana Road) 64.7 55.0
N6 Kadi-Nandasan Road near Kherpur 63.4 53.4
N7 SH 41 near Lakshmipura 66.8 52.3
N8 Jhulasan Railway Station near Dabhivas 68.2 51.4
N9 Dhrangadhra-Viramgam Railway line 67.8 56.1
N10 Jatpipli Railway Station 66.9 55.7
N11 Kankavati-Jasmatpur Asphalt Road 65.0 53.3
N12 NH 27 near Khirai village 66.8 56.8
N13 NH 41 near Surajbari salt field 65.9 55.3 CPCB Standards dB(A)
Residential area 55.0 45.0
Silence zone 50.0 40.0
Commercial area 65.0 55.0
Industrial area 75.0 70.0
Source: Field monitoring and analysis by Anacon Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur
3.4 SURFACE AND GROUND WATER RESOURCES & QUALITY
3.4.1 Water Resources
As far as geology is concern all the four districts comprises of sedimentary and igneous formations from
which oldest is Jurassic Sandstone from Kutch District, then Dhrangadhra Sandstone of Cretaceous age
from Morbi District, Wadhwan formation of mid. Cretaceous from Surendranagr District, Deccan traps of
Up. Cretaceous to lower Miocene age which is common in all four districts and Alluvium formation of
Pleistocene to Recent age.
Hydrogeologicaly all the formations act as a good aquifer except Deccan trap basalt. Deccan trap basalts
are compact, hard rock but wherever it is weathered or jointed, then act as a good aquifer. Depth to water
level in pre and post monsoon district wise as follows:
1. Kutch District: 3 - 20 m bgl in Pre monsoon and 0.5 - 10 m bgl in Post monsoon
2. Morbi District: 2 - 20 m bgl in Pre monsoon and 0.78 – 8 m bgl in Post monsoon
3. Surendranagar District: 2 - 10 m bgl in Pre monsoon and 0.6 – 10 m bgl in post monsoon
4. Mehsana District: 8 - 35 m bgl in Pre monsoon and 2 – 15 m bgl in post monsoon
5. Ahmedabad District: 2.5 - 12 m bgl in pre monsoon and 1 – 9 m bgl in post monsoon
6. Gandhinagar District: 8 - 50 m bgl in pre monsoon and 6 – 30 m bgl in post monsoon
3.4.2 Water Quality
6, 5 locations within 15 km radius of HPCL Ahmedabad (Gandhinagar), Viramgam pumping station
were taken for ground water, respectively. No ground water sources for drinking purpose were found
within 15 Km radius of Mithi Rohar pumping station, IOCL Kandla and stretch extending from Machhu
river till Kandla. 5 locations along the stretch were taken for ground water. 1, 4, 1 and 4 locations
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within 15 km radius of IOCL Kandla, Mithi Rohar pumping station, Viramgam pumping station and
HPCL Ahmedabad (Gandhinagar), including project sites, respectively and 13 locations along the
stretch joining them were taken for surface water.
A. Groundwater Quality
The analysis results are as follows:
For IOCL Kandla and its 15 km radius : Dry
For Mithi Rohar pumping station and its 15 km radius : Dry
For Viramgam pumping station and its 15 Km radius :
pH – 7.3 (Valana) – 8.6 (Hansalpur) Sulphate – 8.26 (Valana) – 34.28
(Hansalpur) mg/l
TDS – 236 (Valana) - 1090 (Hansalpur)
mg/l
Nitrate – 3.12 (Valana) – 22.65
(Hansalpur) mg/l
Total hardness as CaCO3 – 140.28
(Dumana) - 273 (Hansalpur) mg/l
Fluoride – 0.21 (Valana) - 0.74
(Rahemalpur) mg/l
Chloride – 25.16 (Valana) - 297
(Hansalpur) mg/l
For HPCL A’Bad (Gandhinagar) and it 15 Km radius :
pH – 7 (HPCL A’Bad project site,
Mokhasan) – 7.76 (Dhamasana)
Sulphate – 11.05 (Sardav) – 168.12
(Mokhasan) mg/l
TDS – 392 (Sardav) - 946 (HPCL A’Bad
project site) mg/l
Nitrate – 5.86 (Sardav) – 36.24
(Mokhasan) mg/l
Total hardness as CaCO3 – 155.06
(Sardav) – 644.58 (HPCL A’Bad project
site) mg/l
Fluoride – 0.15 (Sardav) – 1.38 (HPCL
A’Bad project site) mg/l
Chloride – 70.41 (Kolavada) – 196.33
(HPCL A’Bad project site) mg/l
For stretch joining the SV stations and excluding them :
pH – 6.45-8.21 Sulphate – 14.91-152.98 mg/l
TDS – 178-2424 mg/l Nitrate – 4.22-41.36 mg/l
Total hardness as CaCO3 – 79.99-735
mg/l
Fluoride – 0.1-1.23 mg/l
Chloride – 31.63-1156.55 mg/l
3.4.3 Ground Water Quality Interpretation
The overall pH throughout the pipeline stretch was found to be ranging from 6.45-8.60, TDS ranged from
178-2424 mg/l, total hardness as CaCO3 ranged from 79.99-735 mg/l, fluoride ranged from 0.10-1.38 mg/l,
nitrate ranged from 3.12-41.36 mg/l and sulphate ranged from 8.26-168.12 mg/l. Ground water sources for
drinking purpose at Mithi Rohar pumping station, IOCL Kandla and their 15 km radius were found to be
wilted. However, water supply tanks are present in the area for drinking water supply.
B. Surface Water Quality
The analysis results are as follows:
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For IOCL Kandla and its 15 km radius :
pH – 7.67 Sulphate – 186.32 mg/l
TDS – 44116 mg/l Dissolved O2 – 6 mg/l
Total hardness as CaCO3 – 12117 mg/l PO4 – 0.39 mg/l
Chloride – 27397.53 mg/l
For Mithi Rohar pumping station and its 15 km radius :
pH – 7.48 (Kandla Port) - 8.04
(Varshamedi industrial area)
Sulphate – 10.76 (Padana village) -19.28
(Varshamedi industrial area) mg/l
TDS – 142 (Kandla Port) -164
(Gandhidham) mg/l
Dissolved O2 – 5.8 (Kandla port, Padana
village, Gandhidham) - 5.9 (Varshamedi
industrial area) mg/l
Total hardness as CaCO3 – 94.5 (Kandla
Port) -115.5 (Varshamedi industrial area)
mg/l
PO4 – 0.37 (Padana village) - 0.42
(Gandhidham) mg/l
Chloride – 44.92 (Kandla Port) -63.25
(Padana village) mg/l
For Viramgam pumping station and its 15 Km radius :
pH – 6.37 Sulphate – 13.46 mg/l
TDS – 152 mg/l Dissolved O2 – 6.5 mg/l
Total hardness as CaCO3 – 73.58 mg/l PO4 – 0.3 mg/l
Chloride – 20.72 mg/l
For HPCL A’Bad (Gandhinagar) and it 15 Km radius :
pH – 6.33 (HPCL Ahmedabad project site)
- 8.06 (Dhamasana)
Sulphate – 5.32 (HPCL A’Bad project site)
– 182.63 (Dhamasana) mg/l
TDS – 98 (HPCL Ahmedabad project
site) - 1194 (Dhamasana) mg/l
Dissolved O2 – 6.3 (Mokhasan) – 6.5
(HPCL A’Bad project site, Sardav) mg/l
Total hardness as CaCO3 – 47.56 (HPCL
Ahmedabad project site) – 899.19
(Dhamasana) mg/l
PO4 – 0.38 (HPCL A’Bad project site) –
0.49 (Sardav) mg/l
Chloride – 20.36 (HPCL Ahmedabad
project site) – 410.65 (Dhamasana) mg/l
For stretch joining the SV stations and excluding them :
pH – 5.87-8.26 Sulphate – 2-196.31 mg/l
TDS – 80-14696 mg/l Dissolved O2 – 5.9-6.5 mg/l
Total hardness as CaCO3 – 35.62-1701
mg/l
PO4 – 0.3-0.42 mg/l
Chloride – 10.2-8563.65 mg/l
C. Bacteriological Characteristics
Coliform group of organisms are indicators of faecal contamination in water. Bacteriologically, all surface
water samples were contaminated and water treatment followed by chlorination or disinfection treatment is
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needed before use for domestic purpose whereas groundwater samples were not bacteriologically
contaminated.
3.5 LAND USE LAND COVER CLASSIFICATION
The land-use & land cover map of the 500 m radius LHS and 500 m RHS of the proposed pipeline of
total 298 km of area 271.10 Sq. Km has been prepared using Resource SAT-1 (IRS-P6), sensor-
LISS-4 having 5.6 m spatial resolution and date of pass 2nd Jan, 26th and 31st Jan 2020 satellite
image with reference to Google Earth data.
The Land Cover classes and their coverage are summarized in Table 3.3.
TABLE 3.3
LU/LC AND ITS COVERAGE WITHIN 0 KM RADIUS 500 M RADIUS BOTH SIDE OF THE
PROPOSED PIPELINE OF TOTAL 298 KM OF AREA 271.10 SQ. KM
Sr. No. LU/LC Class Area (Sq.Km²) Percentage (%)
1 Built up Land Rural/Urban)
Settlement 9.42 3.47
IOCL Campus 1.09 0.40
Road Infrastructure 7.33 2.70
Railway Infrastructure 2.25 0.83
2 Agriculture Land
Cropland 186.28 68.71
Mud Plain 2.38 0.88
3 Water bodies
Drainage 6.89 2.54
River 10.23 3.77
Salt Pan 14.74 5.44
4 Scrub/Waste Land
Land with scrub/Open Scrub 25.40 9.37
5 Forest
Dense Forest 1.27 0.47
6 Mining
Stony Waste 3.82 1.41
Total 271.10 100.00
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FIGURE 3.1: PIE DIAGRAM OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF 500 M RADIUS BOTH SIDE
FROM PIPELINE AREA
3.6 SOIL QUALITY
4, 3, 4, 5 locations within 15 km radius of IOCL Kandla, Mithi Rohar pumping station, Viramgam
pumping station and HPCL A’Bad (Gandhinagar), including project sites, respectively and 18
locations along the stretch joining them were analyzed.
The bulk density of the soil in the study area ranged between as follows which indicates favourable
physical condition for plant growth.
IOCL Kandla and its 15 km radius – 1.51-1.58 g/cc
Mithi Rohar pumping station and its 15 km radius – 1.44-1.53 g/cc
Viramgam pumping station and its 15 km radius – 1.53-1.71 g/cc
HPCL A’Bad (Gandhinagar) and its 15 km radius – 1.43-1.64 g/cc
Stretch joining the SV stations – 1.44-1.67 g/cc
The water holding capacity is between as follows:
IOCL Kandla and its 15 km radius – 24.3-29.8 %
Mithi Rohar pumping station and its 15 km radius – 26.34-36.3%
Viramgam pumping station and its 15 km radius – 22.11-31.19 %
HPCL A’Bad (Gandhinagar) and its 15 km radius – 20.44-31.77 %
Stretch joining the SV stations – 21.58-39.93 %
Infiltration rate, in the soil is in the range as follows :
IOCL Kandla and its 15 km radius – 19.4-22.89 mm/hr
Mithi Rohar pumping station and its 15 km radius – 20.35-26.51 mm/hr
Viramgam pumping station and its 15 km radius – 19.41-27.63 mm/hr
HPCL A’Bad (Gandhinagar) and its 15 km radius – 17.89-23.98 mm/hr
Stretch joining the SV stations – 17.66-27.91 mm/hr
Variation of pH was found as follows :
IOCL Kandla and its 15 km radius – 7.5-8.36
Mithi Rohar pumping station and its 15 km radius – 8-8.58
Viramgam pumping station and its 15 km radius – 7.34-9.2
HPCL A’Bad (Gandhinagar) and its 15 km radius – 7.89-8.78
Stretch joining the SV stations – 5.84-9.1
Electrical conductivity, a measure of soluble salts in the soil is in the range as follows :
IOCL Kandla and its 15 km radius – 362.6-4358 μS/cm
Mithi Rohar pumping station and its 15 km radius – 231.2-571.5 μS/cm
Viramgam pumping station and its 15 km radius – 192.9-976.3 μS/cm
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HPCL A’Bad (Gandhinagar) and its 15 km radius – 219.10-577.90 μS/cm
Stretch joining the SV stations – 135.4-2428 μS/cm
The important soluble cations in the soil are calcium and magnesium whose concentration levels are
as follows :
Calcium :
IOCL Kandla and its 15 km radius –
257.44-1118.5 mg/Kg
Mithi Rohar pumping station and its 15 km
radius – 85.93-344.56 mg/Kg
Viramgam pumping station and its 15 km
radius – 172.69-422.29 mg/Kg
HPCL A’Bad (Gandhinagar) and its 15 km
radius – 172.14-1107.91 mg/Kg
Stretch joining the SV stations – 84.63-
517.46 mg/Kg
Magnesium :
IOCL Kandla and its 15 km radius –
156.72-995.14 mg/Kg
Mithi Rohar pumping station and its 15 km
radius – 52.24-417.26 mg/Kg
Viramgam pumping station and its 15 km
radius – 51.41-423.11 mg/Kg
HPCL A’Bad (Gandhinagar) and its 15 km
radius – 215.18-933.71 mg/Kg
Stretch joining the SV stations – 136.56-
858 mg/Kg
Organic matter and nitrogen were found in the range as follows :
Organic matter :
IOCL Kandla and its 15 km radius – 0.2-0.93 %
Mithi Rohar pumping station and its 15 km radius – 0.26-0.93 %
Viramgam pumping station and its 15 km radius – 0.6-0.76 %
HPCL A’Bad (Gandhinagar) and its 15 km radius – 0.47-1.73 %
Stretch joining the SV stations – 0.27-1.75 %
Nitrogen :
IOCL Kandla and its 15 km radius – 109.2-235.01 kg/ha
Mithi Rohar pumping station and its 15 km radius – 127.55-199.64 kg/ha
Viramgam pumping station and its 15 km radius – 199.87-234.92 kg/ha
HPCL A’Bad (Gandhinagar) and its 15 km radius – 225.75-501.76 kg/ha
Stretch joining the SV stations – 100.14-275.84 kg/ha
3.7 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
3.7.1 Survey along the pipeline route within the sanctuary area
Climatological and physiographical condition always reflects the structure and composition of flora at
any given geographic locations. In the present biological report of proposed pipeline route study
mainly concern Kutch and Morbi area due to presence of WLS, coastal area and ESZ area in Morbi
and Surendranagar District.
The soil is generally sandy in nature due to adverse climatic condition, low top soil and hard strata of
the area. The study area has less water resources; soil is saline in nature and disintegrated rock. The
vegetation observed to sparse and mostly xerophytic in nature.
The natural terrestrial vegetation of the sanctuary and surrounding area area falls under “VI – B
Northern Tropical Forest” Sub type C-I Desert Thorn Forest (Kuchchh, Saurashtra, Gujarat).
Predominant natural occurring plant species are Deshi Baval and Gando baval. The vegetation of
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Kutch and part of Morbi is chiefly dominated by thorny shrub forests. Several degraded stages of
scrubby vegetation are also seen in over-grazed areas.
The area mainly characterizing tree growth is thorny and non-thorny in nature. Thorny varieties
includes Desi Bawal, Gando Baval, Kher, Guggal etc, while the non-thorny scrub and trees comprises
as Luna, Bui, Akdo, Neem, etc. The study area comprises as semi desert with hardy type of
vegetation. There are varieties of Acacia trees like Acacia Senegal, Acacia Leucophloea, Acacia
nilotica, etc. The ground cover generally was of Cassia auriculata, Zyziphus sp. etc.
As per floristic observation made by Anacon team total 108 habit wise species observed which are as
Tree (T) – 38, Shrub (S) – 30, Herb (H) 29, Grasses (G) 8 Climber (I) 2 and Parasite (P) 1.
Rare and Endangered Flora in the Study Area
According to IUCN Status report 2013 out of total 108 plant species identified within study area
Among the observed species Commiphora wightii which is Critically Endangered species as per
IUCN Ret list. It is observed in shrubby habit within the study area. The other identified plant species
in the study area belongs to least concern (LC), Data Deficient (DD) and Data not available (NA), as
per IUCN status
Endemic Plants of the Study Area
De Candolle (1855) first used the concept of “Endemic”, which is defined as an area of a taxonomic
unit, especially species which has a restricted distribution or habitat, isolated from its surrounding
region through geographical, ecological or temporal barriers. Among recorded plant species none
were assigned the status of endemic plant of this region
Rare and Endangered fauna of the study area:
1. As per IUCN RED (2013) list
The IUCN Red List is the world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of
plant and animal species. It uses a set of criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of
species and subspecies. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. With its
strong scientific base, the IUCN Red List is recognized as the most authoritative guide to the status of
biological diversity.
Among the reported animals, the categorization of species as per IUCN is as follows:
Mammals: Equus hemionus khur – Near Threatened,
Amphibians: Geochelone elegans – Vulnerable
Avifauna: Limosa limosa (Black-tailed Godwit), Pelecanus philippensis (Spot-billed pelican),
Anhinga Melanogaster (Darter), Mycteria leucocephala (Painted Stork) observed in study area
are Near Threatened (NT) Category as per IUCN.
2. As per Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended on 17th January 2003, is an Act to provide for the
protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or
incidental thereto with a view to ensuring the ecological and environmental security of the country.
Some of the sighted fauna was given protection by the Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act,1972 by
including them in different schedules. Among the birds in the study area, Pea fowl (Pavo cristatus), is
included in schedule I of Wild life protection Act (1972), while many other birds are included in
schedule IV.
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Among the reptiles, Lissemys punctata (Indian Flap-shell Turtle) is provided in Schedule – I (Part II)
Indian Cobra (Naja naja), Common rat snakes (Ptyas mucosus), are provided protection as per
Schedule-II of Wild life protection act, (1972).
Among mammals; Indian Wild Ass/ Gudkhar (Equus hemionus khur) and Indian Gazelle protected
under schedule-I, Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi), Jungle cat (Felis chaus), Indian Fox (Vulpes
bengalensis) and Common langur (Presbytis entellus) are schedule –II animals. Wild boar (Sus
sucrofa) and Boselaphus tragocamelus (Blue bull) is protected as Schedule-III animal and Hares &
Five striped squirrel are included in schedule IV of Wild Life Protection act 1972. Fruit bat & Rats
protected in Schedule V of Wild Life Protection act 1972. Biological conservation plan is
recommended for the project.
Aquatic Ecology:
Biomass and diversity observed at sampling locations are low as compared with similar habitat. This
may be attributed to short span of inundation during high tide and high turbidity and salinity. However,
when compared between locations, no specific trend observed. Overall health of marine ecosystem
is moderately disturbed due to various anthropogenic activities. There are various existing pipeline of
IOCL, GSPL, GAIL, etc. already passing through the adjoining part of coastal area.
3.8 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
Socio-demographic feature/survey is very useful for understanding social and economic problems and
identifying potential solutions. To understand the socio-demographic status and the trends of the
communities on the 500m either sides of the proposed pipeline and 5 km radial distance from the
Sectionalized Valve stations. Census 2011 & District census handbook 2011 is contemplated and
necessary data collected and compiled from it.
3.8.1 Salient observations
Employment: Main occupation in the study area was agriculture and Labour Work its allied
activities eg. Pottery, dairy farming etc. 30% of workers describe their work as Main Work
(Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 20% were involved in Marginal activity
providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Other income generation sources of the area, small
business); private jobs etc. The labours were getting daily wags in the range of 300-350 Rs in
the study area.
Agriculture Labour and wage rates: The wages of agriculture labour are varied. The
prevailing labour charges of agriculture operations are varied with the operations of cultivations
of crops i.e. ploughing, leveling, weeding, transplanting and harvesting. The actual wage rates
of agriculture labour varied from Rs. 250 to 300 per man day in different operations of the
crops. The rates are higher in peak operation periods i.e. ploughing of seeds and harvesting of
crops for Gujarat.
Fuel: LPG is used by villagers in general, as fuel for cooking; otherwise wood, kerosene etc.
Major crops of study area: 50% of the total population involved in agriculture. Cropping is
done in two seasons namely Kharif and Rabi. Cotton is cultivated as Kharif crop and Wheat as
a Rabi crop. Among the total people involved in agriculture 58% of the people are cultivators
and 42% are involved as agriculture labors. The productivity of the major crops in the area was
Castor, Wheat, Cumin Seeds, Fennel Seeds. Canals and Open wells/Bore wells are the major
source of irrigation in Gujarat State. Soil is fertile in patches and ideal for agriculture. it was
observed that the proposed pipeline passes mostly through agricultural area in Group A and on
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both sides of ROW, major crops seen were Castor, Wheat, Cumin Seeds, Fennel seeds,
cotton and jowar along with various horticulture crops.
Agricultural Production & Marketing: The Co-Operative marketing system is well developed
in districts. The farmers used to sale and purchase agricultural produces from these markets.
The marketing societies cover agricultural commodities like cotton, ground nut, tuwar and
vegetables etc all along the pipeline route.
Livestock: While surveying through the proposed LPG Pipeline, sheep, goat, cattle and
buffaloes and poultry were observed.
Migration from other states: During survey it was found that local population was not
migrating for employment purpose, they prefer only local employment.
Language: Official language and Main language in study area is Gujarati and Hindi, widely
spoken by the population in the study area.
Self Help Group: some villages are working small loan for basic needs, loan for toilet
construction under company, Seed and Fertilizers for stop the money lender issue and
federation doing the work for girls’ education and social issues by SHGs.
Sanitation: Toilet facility is one of the most basic facilities required in a house. It was observed
that more than 90% of the households were having toilet facilities in their houses. Swachh
Bharat Mission Gramin (SBM-G) through has been builder 70% Toilet facility in 2019. Very few
numbers of people who defecate in the open. This has serious public health implications.
Some villages were not proper drainage.
Water Facilities: Major source of drinking water in study area is Canal followed by hand
pumps, tap water and dug wells. Surface water bodies are adequate in the study area. The
rivers which the pipeline crosses are the Umai Saran and phulka etc. These rivers are
seasonal. Agriculture in mostly dependent on groundwater.
Education facilities: In the study area about 52.43% of the total populations are literates,
which is less than the national literacy rate of 74.04%. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan: the Gujarat
Council of Elementary Education (GCEE) is the state level implementing agency for Sarva
Shiksha Abhiyan Mission (SSA) in all the study area districts. The Primary & secondary data
reveals that literacy levels in all the villages is varying from 70 to 85%. Most of the students in
Villages in the study area are going to town for their studies. The schools are also not having
proper infrastructure facilities. College facility is available in town. Some villages have lack of
social consciousness among women
Transportation facility: For transportation purpose auto, jeep and private bus services were
available in the study area; however villagers reported that transportation facilities were not
frequently available. Private vehicles like bicycles & motor cycles were also used by villagers
for transportation purpose.
Road connectivity: Most of the roads were pucca and the very few Kaccha roads were need
of repair and maintenance.
Communication facilities: For communication purpose mainly mobile phones, newspapers &
post offices were present in the villages.
Medical facilities: Based on data collected from Primary Health Centers (PHC), it shows that
diarrhoea is reported high in Rainy season because of water changes and there is no spread
of vector borne diseases like malaria, etc. In the study area hospitals with adequate health
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care facilities are available, health camps and health awareness programmes on various
diseases also conducted by PHC people.
Electricity: All villages were availing electricity facility for domestic and agriculture purposes.
Solar Street lights were seen in some of the villages.
Banking Facility: The study area has almost all the schedule Private banks, commercial
banks with ATM facility at urban areas and the district HQ.
Culture: The study area covers center of diverse cultural activities and diverse traditions of
different ethnic and religious communities. Popular celebrations and observances include
Uttarayan - Kite festival and Navaratri with people performing Garba - folk dance. People in the
area are known for their specialty of folk art such as embroidery work, Moiri foot wear, mirror
and high quality idols of Lord Ganesh.
Historical monuments: No archaeological and historical monuments are located along the
project roads. However, small religious structures are located within the RoW, but these
religious structures will not be affected due to proposed improvement activities under the
project.
Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary: The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary was established in 1972 that
covers an area of 4954 sq. km. Proposed pipeline will be crossing from the sanctuary area.
4.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
4.1 IMPACT DUE TO PIPELINE ROUTE SELECTION
The proposed pipeline route has been so selected based on:
Shortest length of the pipeline between source and destination points.
Avoidance of sensitive areas such as national parks, sanctuaries, wildlife corridors and eco-
sensitive zone to the greater extent.
Minimum impact to reserve forests, protected forest and other sensitive areas by reducing RoU
area.
Minimum numbers of TPs.
Minimum number of water crossings.
Minimum impact to the environment.
Avoidance of populated areas/Habitation/ industrial area.
Easy access to the route during construction, operation and maintenance of the pipeline.
4.1.1 Impact studies during construction of the Pipeline
The proposed pipeline will be crossing through Wild Ass Sanctuary, CRZ and Forest area. Necessary
Wildlife Clearance from NBWL and Forest Clearance for RF/PF along the pipeline corridor will be
taken as per Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
Earth work excavation, embankment formation, transport of construction materials, handling,
laying and jointing of pipelines activities will cause a general increase in levels of dust and
suspended particulate matter in the ambient air. However, this increase in concentration will be
of temporary nature and localized. Dust suppression will be carried out wherever necessary.
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Movement of vehicles for transportation of construction material and diesel generators activities
will cause a marginal increase in the levels of oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide and
hydrocarbons.
There will not be major changes in the land-use pattern. The landowner, after the pipeline
laying, is entitled to use the land for the purpose for which the land was put to use, after the
acquisition. This will not affect the economic status of the owner, as monetary compensation will
be paid as per the stipulated norms (Acquisition of Right of User in Land).
Impact from sediments may envisage in water bodies while the pipeline will laid across them.
The pipeline will not be laid in rainy season, which will avoid adverse impacts on water body.
Drinking water for base camps will be made available through local supply system. The
domestic sewage from the construction camps will be disposed off through soak-pits and septic
tanks.
Efficient use of water will be made to reuse test water in different test sections. Water will be
source from nearby supplier through tanker from different sources along the pipeline route,
without unduly disturbing its normal users.
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) method will be deployed at major crossings and will no way
disturb the natural water flow or cause any pollution to the water body. Hence there will not be
any obstruction/damage to fishing, recreational and navigation activities. The pipeline will be
laid at a minimum depth of 2.5 meter below the water crossings.
The pipeline will be buried all along its length hence impact on land use pattern will be marginal
and reversible.
The aesthetics of the pipeline RoU and soil quality will not be affected. However, some quantity
of excavated earth material will remain after installation of pipeline work will required disposal.
The excess earth material will be taken to low lying area for filling purposes.
Human settlements are major concern considered from the inception of pipeline project and
thus the human settlements are away from the pipeline route where the noise levels due to
construction activities are estimated to be around 70-90 dB(A). Such onetime exposure will not
expect to last for more than few weeks of each section and shall not exceed the stipulated
standards.
4.1.2 Impact Studies during operation of the pipeline
No permanent impact on Forest and wildlife area is envisaged during operation due to site
specific mitigation measures.
No Air emissions will be generated during the operation phase.
The SV station enroute will be kept in a 50m x 50m whereas IPS area 125 m x 70 m and
Pumping Stations 250 m x 150m built-in-area that will reduce the noise level to minimum. The
incremental noise level in the nearest village due to the proposed operations will be insignificant.
There will be no significant impact on ecological environment due to implementation of site
specific EMP during the operational phase of the project.
The probability of leakage of LPG gas will be significantly reduced by adoption of appropriate
safety measures and SCADA system.
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The probability of leak from a pipeline is remote. Pipeline will be buried with a minimum cover of
1.2 m below the ground.
5.0 PROJECT BENEFITS
The proposed pipeline project would provide development of area and consequent indirect and direct
job opportunities which would finally result in improvement in the quality of life of people in the central
region. In line with this CSR policy, M/s IHBPL will carry community welfare activities in the following
areas:
Community development Education
Health& medical care Drainage and sanitation
Roads
The proposed cost of the project is Rs. 1400 Crores. Thus, as per CER 0.5% i.e. 7 Crores will be
spent towards Corporate Environment Responsibility.
6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM
An Environmental Management Cell (EMC) will be established for the proposed pipeline project
under the overall control of JVC - Board of Directors (During Construction & Operation Phase). EMC
will be further headed by a Manager (Environment and Safety) having adequate qualification and
experience in the field of environmental management and Safety. Environmental monitoring of
ambient air quality, Water quality, ambient noise levels, etc. will be carried out through MoEFCC
accredited agencies regularly and reports will be submitted to CECB/MoEFCC.
7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
An Environmental Management Plan comprise of following set of mitigation, management, monitoring
and institutional measures to be taken during construction and operation of the pipeline project, to
eliminate adverse environmental impacts or reduce them to acceptable levels.
Overall conservation of environment.
Minimization of natural resources and water.
Safety, welfare and good health of the work force and populace.
Ensure effective operation of all control measures.
Vigilance against probable disasters and accidents.
Monitoring of cumulative and longtime impacts.
Ensure effective operation of all control measures.
Control of waste generation and pollution.
Judicious use of the environmental management plan addresses the components of environment,
which are likely to be affected by the different operations in the project. A budget of Rs. 4125 Lakh as
capital cost and Rs. 55 Lakh as recurring expenses has been allocated for implementation of the
Environmental Management Plan.
8.0 CONCLUSION
Pipeline mode is the safest and reliable mode of transportation. Thus, with the implementation of
proposed LPG gas pipeline project, entire region along/nearby the pipeline route shall ensure to
enhance uninterrupted supply of energy and thereby help in overall economic development of the
country. Transit losses are the lowest in pipeline transportation. Oil used as fuel need to be stored in
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tanks and hence is a major source of fire, on the other hand LPG gas can be fed directly to end users
through pipelines and thus risk of fire due to storage along with traffic density are significantly
reduced. The proposed pipeline project creates more jobs among the locals which will be helpful to
improve the economic status of the people in area. Thus, it can be concluded on a positive note that
after the implementation of the mitigation measures and EMP, the proposed pipeline activities of
IHBPL will have negligible impact on environment and will improve economy of the nation.