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PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT of New Molasses Based 30 KLPD Distillery Unit of M/s. Prasad Sugar & Allied Agro Product Ltd. (PSAAPL) At/Post-Vambhori, Taluka Rahuri, Dist. Ahmednagar, Maharashtra413704 Prepared By VASANTDADA SUGAR INSTITUTE * Manjari (Bk), Pune, Maharashtra 412 307 Telephone: (020) 26902100, 26902343/7/6, Fax (020) 26902244 Web Site:www.vsisugar.com Accredited by QCI/NABET for EIA consultancy services, (Certificate N0- NABET/EIA/1720/RA 0096) Recognized R & D Center by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India Recognized as Post Graduate & Research Center by Savitribai Phule Pune University July 2018

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PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT

of

New Molasses Based 30 KLPD Distillery Unit of

M/s. Prasad Sugar & Allied Agro Product Ltd. (PSAAPL)

At/Post-Vambhori, Taluka Rahuri, Dist. Ahmednagar,

Maharashtra413704

Prepared By

VASANTDADA SUGAR INSTITUTE*

Manjari (Bk), Pune, Maharashtra 412 307

Telephone: (020) 26902100, 26902343/7/6, Fax (020) 26902244

Web Site:www.vsisugar.com

Accredited by QCI/NABET for EIA consultancy services, (Certificate N0-

NABET/EIA/1720/RA 0096)

Recognized R & D Center by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR),

Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India

Recognized as Post Graduate & Research Center by Savitribai Phule Pune University

July 2018

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Identification of project and project proponent

The PSAAPL is a private sugar mill (limited company) and it is registered under the Company Act

1956 vide registration no. CIN/U/15421/PN/2005/PTC/021744. The sugar factory is located at

village Vambhori, Taluka Rahuri, Dist- Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The establishment of this sugar

factory was in the interest of local sugarcane growers. It is a progressive private sugar mill

established in the year 2010-11.The sugar mill developed due to the efforts and vision of Shri. Prajakt

Prasad Tanpure, a dynamic local leader from Rahuri, Dist. Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The present

installed capacity of sugar mill is 2500 TCD. Now, the sugar mill has planned for expansion from

2,500TCD to 4,000TCD along with 25 MW cogeneration project (As category ‘B’ project - EC process

is final stage at state level). As a result, byproduct such as molasses and bagasse will be now available

in increased quantity. Considering all these aspects and to attain financial stability, the management

of PSAAPL has decided to install a new 30 KLPD distillery unit based on incineration boiler

technology.

1.2 Project Setting

Proposed site meets the guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate

Change for sitting of an industry.

1.3 Highlights of the Project

Table 1.1: Project Highlights

1. Name of the

Proponent

M/s. Prasad Sugar & Allied Agro Product Ltd. (PSAAPL)

2. Location of the

project

Post-Vambhori, Taluka Rahuri, Dist- Ahmednagar.

Maharashtra 413704

Email : [email protected]

Mob no: 8308800406

Ph No. (02426) 220000 Fax : (02426) 235415

3. Land Distillery, evaporation unit (MEE), storage lagoon, ETP/CPU,

Incineration boiler, coal storage and convey, ash pond or slurry

pond etc.= ~ 2 acre

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Green belt development=1.2acres

TOTAL LAND ALLOCATED =3.2 acres

Open plot near the sugar mill will be developed into a distillery;

Available land is under the possession of the project proponent

(industrial land use). No need of acquisition of new land.

4. Project New 30 KLPD Molasses based distillery

5. Product Product Production

Rectified spirit 28.50 KLPD

Impure spirit (5%) 1.50 KLPD

OR

ENA 28.20 KLPD

Impure spirit (6 %) 1.80 KLPD

OR

Anhydrous Alcohol

(Fuel Ethanol)

27.14 KLPD

Impure spirit (5%) 1.50 KLPD

6. Operation days

per annum

300 days

7. Main Raw

Material

Raw material Quantity

Molasses 111 TPD

Nutrient N,P 100 Kg/d

Turkey Red Oil (TRO) 150 Kg/d

8. Total Water

Requirement

336 cu.m/day (considering recycle and reuse)

9. Fuel Coal: ~64.56 TPD

Source: Indian coal from Chandrapur coal blocks or as per availability

10. Steam Total: Maximum 336 TPD

Source: Proposed incineration boiler: 15 TPH

Steam utilization: Distillery (Max)- 120 TPD

SMEE (Max): 108 TPD

Boiler de-aerator & SCAPH (Max)- 108 TPD

11. Power 920 KWH. Source: Proposed 1.5 MW TG set (Captive)

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12. Effluent

Treatment

System

Multi-effect evaporation (MEE) followed by incineration for spent wash

and condensate polishing unit (CPU) for spent lees and condensate

13. Manpower 80

14. Total Project

Cost

Rs. 6,523.92 lakhs (Rounded to Rs. 6524.00 lakhs)

15. Capital expenses

for Environment

management

RS. 2246.00 lakhs

1.4 Need of project and its importance to the country and region

In India, sugar industry is dependent on monsoon. Its financial viability drastically affected due to

weather conditions as well as market. Therefore, it is need to explore the alternative products from

the available resources so as improve its financial stability. Molasses based distillery is one of such

alternative because raw material availability i.e. molasses and power is fulfilled in-house by the sugar

mill.

In India, mainly three types of alcohols are popularly produced i.e. rectified spirit (RS), extra neutral

alcohol (ENA) and anhydrous alcohol (AA) (Fuel Ethanol). Of these, RS used for large number of

industrial, scientific, laboratory, medical and many other applications. Thus, demand for the same is

immense and it is ever increasing. ENA used for making liquors and other alcoholic beverages. AA is

a fuel alcohol; it used for blending with petrol in the ratio of maximum 26:7.

Table 1.2: Expected performance of sugar factory for next five years

Sr.

No.

Particular Estimates for season (MT)

2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2021-23

1 Cane availability 6,00,000 6,50,000 6,50,000 6,75,000 7,00,000

2 Sugar production 66,600 72,800 72,800 75,600 77,800

3 Recovery (% cane) 11.10 11.20 11.20 11.20 11.20

4 Molasses

production 24,000 24,375 24,375 25,312 28,000

5 Press-mud production 22,500 24,000 24,000 25,312 26,250

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Molasses is a byproduct of sugar industry. The above table shows the expected availability of

molasses and thereby. Indicates, ~ 70-75% molasses will be available from own source and

therefore, it has decided to install a new distillery of 30 KLPD.

The distillery unit will be producing, RS/ENA which are very significant for other industries, medical

services, etc. Ethanol (AA) used to blend with petrol, thus able to save valuable foreign exchange on

import of fossil fuel.

1.5 Power

Installation of 15 TPH capacity incineration boiler and 1.50 MW capacity turbine, separately for

proposed project. The estimated requirement of power for proposed boiler, 30 KLPD distillery and

ETP will be 920 KWh.

1.6 Import vs. Indigenous production

The process is simple, straight and the technology for manufacturing as well as pollution

control/disposal is available indigenously.

1.7 Export Possibility

The finished products viz. Rectified Spirit (RS), Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) and Anhydrous Alcohol

(AA) (Fuel Ethanol) is having great export potential.

1.8 Domestic / export markets

Market places such as Mumbai, Nashik, Aurangabad, Pune as well as chemical industries are the

potential domestic market for rectified spirit, ENA as well as AA (Fuel Ethanol). ENA could be an

exportable product. Mumbai is the nearest port for international export. Mumbai is approx.300 km

from the proposed site.

1.9 Employment Generation

Proposed project will be generating 80 direct employment opportunities, of which 50 will be for

skilled and 30 for semi-skilled/unskilled persons. Apart from this, the project anticipated to give

plenty of indirect opportunities to transporters, shopkeepers and various facility providers such as

schools, medical facilities, etc.

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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Type of project

Proposed project is a new installation of 30 KLPD molasses based distillery. Molasses is a by-product

from the sugar industry, which used as a raw material for proposed distillery. The project is placed

under item 5 (g) - for distillery unit as ‘A’ category as per EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended in 2009)

and will be appraised at central level.

2.2 Location with coordinate

Figure 2.1: Proposed Project Site

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Project coordinates 19018’49.45”N, 74042’34.49”E

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Figure 2.2: Layout of the project

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2.3 Details of alternative site considered and basis of selecting the proposed site

Alternative sites for the proposed project not considered, because of following reasons-

i) The project proponent having land, which is adequate for the proposed units as well as

ancillary units thereof such as storage, treatment, disposal of spent wash etc.

ii) The present site meets the guidelines for setting an industry prescribed by MoEF&CC

iii) No rehabilitation or restoration issues involved with the proposed site

iv) The plot is open and barren, thus minimal disturbance to ecosystem and surroundings

v) Infrastructure and resources such as road, water, electricity, manpower, etc is already

available

2.4 Size or magnitude of operation

New molasses based distillery of 30 KLPD

2.5 Project description with process details

Process: Distillery

PSAAPLdecided to adopt the latest incineration technology to achieve Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)

for the proposed 30KLPD distillery unit; the peculiarities of manufacturing process are as follows.

Manufacturing Process

The production process involves the following stages : 1) Fermentation 2) Distillation

Fermentation: Molasses is the chief raw material used for production of alcohol. Molasses contains

about 50% total sugars, of which 30 to 33% are cane sugar and the rest are reducing sugar. During

the fermentation, yeast strains of the species Saccharomyces cerevisieae, a living microorganism

belonging to class fungi converts sugar present in the molasses such as sucrose or glucose in to

alcohol. The continuous fermentation process involves addition of fresh nutrients medium either

continuously or intermittent withdrawal of portion of nutrient for recovery of fermentation products.

In continuous process, fermenter is in constant usage with little shut down and after initial

inoculation of yeast culture, further inoculation is not necessary.

Distillation: After fermentation, the next stage in the manufacturing process is to separate alcohol

from fermented wash and to concentrate it to 95%. This is called Rectified Spirit(RS). For this

purpose, method of distillation is employed. After separation of alcohol, the remaining part is the

effluent of the process i.e. spentwash and spent lees.

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Re-distillation to manufacture Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA)

ENA is prepared by re-distillation of the rectified spirit (RS) for the removal of impurities like

higher alcohols, aldehydes and methyl alcohol. This is done by, remixing rectified spirit with soft

water and distilling it in the ENA column.

Anhydrous Alcohol (AA) (Fuel Ethanol)

Anhydrous alcohol is an important product required by industry. As per IS specification it is

nearly 100% pure or water free alcohol. Alcohol as manufactured by Indian distilleries is rectified

spirit, which is 94.68% alcohol. It is not possible to remove remaining water from rectified spirit

by straight distillation as ethyl alcohol forms a constant boiling mixture with water at this

concentration and is known as azeotrope. Therefore, special process for removal of water is

required for manufacture of anhydrous alcohol.

The various processes used for dehydration of alcohol are as follows.

i) Azeotropic Distillation

ii) Molecular Sieves

iii) Pervaporation / Vapour permeation system.

Figure 2.3: Schematic of RS/ENA/AA (Fuel Ethanol) manufacturing process

Molasses Storage (MS)

Molasses weighed and

diluted

Fermentation

Yeast propagate with molasses

in sterilize separate vessel

Yeast sludge CO2

Scrubber

Distillation

Analyzer column

PR Column

RE Column

Exhaust column

Reboiler

RS/ENA/AA &Fusel

oil

Spentwash/ Spentlees

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2.6 Raw Materials for Finished Products

Raw materials for the proposed project will be available from the local market. Molasses as raw

material will be available from in-house only.

Table 2.1: Availability of raw materials, finished good product and mode of transport

Raw materials

Estimated quantity

Source market

Final product Estimated quantity

Transport mode

Molasses 111 TPD Own factory and Nearby other sugar factories

Rectified spirit + Impure spirit (5%) OR ENA + Impure spirit (6 %) OR Fuel Alcohol (Anhydrous alcohol) + Impure spirit (5%)

28.50 KLPD + 1.50 KLPD 28.2 KLPD + 1.80 KLPD 27.14 KLPD + 1.50 KLPD

Finished product transport - By Road- through Tankers

Nutrients N, P

100 Kg/d Ahmednagar, Pune etc.

- - By Road- Truck Tempo

Turkey Red Oil (TRO)

150 Kg/d Ahmednagar, Pune, Mumbai

- - By Road- Truck Tempo

Coal (Indian)

64.56 TPD Chandrapur or as per availability

- - By Road/rail

2.7 Resource optimization / recycle and reuse envisaged in the project

Optimum utilization of the available resources is strived by the management. These resources

include land, water, steam, molasses and power. Water will be recycled and reused through

installation of CPU.

2.7.1 Water Requirement and its source

Necessary water requirement for the proposed project will be met from existing sugar unit and

irrigation department. Water will be required for domestic, process and utility purpose. Daily

fresh water requirement for the proposed distillery unit will be around336 m3.

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Table 2.2: Water Balance: Distillery of 30 KLPD

Particulars Cu.m./day

A. WATER INPUT IN PROCESS

For molasses dilution 300

For cooling tower makeup (fermentation, Distillation F.A &

Evaporation etc) total circulation rate 15600 m3 /hr X 24 X @ 1.5

evaporation, blow down drift loss)

234

Fermenter washing (for CO2 Scrubber) 10

For vacuum pump cooling 15

For fusel oil decanter & Alcohol scrubber 15

Boiler feed water (@14TPH) 336

DM water for ENA production for dilution of RS 60

Others (Domestic & laboratory) 10

Total Water Input at start-up 980

B. WATER OUTPUT

Spent Lees (PR & Rect. ) 60

Process condensate 240

For vacuum pump cooling 15

Boiler steam condensate 329

Total Water Output 644

C. WATER LOSS

Cooling tower drift loss total circulation rate 15600 m3 /hr X 24 X @ 1.5

evaporation 234

Steam exhaust loss @ 2% on steam generation i.e. 6.72 say 7 7

Domestic loss 10

DM water for ENA production for dilution of RS 60

Others (Domestic & laboratory) 10

For fusel oil decanter & Alcohol scrubber 15

Total 336

D. WATER AVAILABLE FOR RECIRCULATION IN PROCESS

Spent Lees (PR &Rect) 60

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Particulars Cu.m./day

Process condensate recycle to process after CPU treatment 240

For vacuum pump cooling recycle back for same purpose 15

Boiler steam condensate recycle back to boiler as a feed water 329

Total water available for recirculation 644

Summary of water balance

Fresh water requirement = Water input – water recycle

= 980 – 644

Net fresh requirement = 336 m3/day

Net fresh water required over the year = 336 X 300 = 100,800 m3 per annum

The Mill has filed an application to the Executive Engineer Irrigation department

Ahmednagar for water drawl from Mula reservoir.

2.7.2 Steam &Power requirement

Total steam requirement for the proposed project is max 14TPH. Therefore, a new incineration

boiler of capacity 15TPH with 45 Kg/cm2(g) pressure will be installed and this will supply steam

to proposed 1.5 MW TG set. It will fulfil the steam as well as power requirement of distillery.

2.7.3 Fuel: Coal and spentwash will be used as a fuel for the steam generation activity of the

proposed industry. The requirement of coal will be 64.56TPD with 60 m3/day spentwash (60%

solids).

2.8 Waste generation & disposal scheme

The proposed distillery will generate effluent in the form of spent wash of300m3 /day. It will be

evaporate in standalone multiple effect spentwash evaporation plant (SMEE) at primary stage to

reduce its volume up to 60m3/day (~60% solids). Further, it will be disposed through

incineration process in the boiler The remaining moderately polluted effluent due to spent lees

and evaporating condensate will be treated in CPU/ETP and recycled in the same unit to achieve

“Zero Liquid Discharge” as per CPCB norms.. Estimated domestic wastewater will be 10m3/d,

which will be disposed-off through septic tank and soak pit. Quantity of waste to be generated&

scheme for their disposal is given in the following chart.

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Figure 2.4: Flowchart for spent wash treatment and disposal

2.8.1 Solid waste

The proposed industrial activity is expected to generate solid waste in the form of yeast sludge,

boiler ash and ETP sludge. Yeast and ETP sludge, contain more biodegradable material, hence it

will be mixed into soil for disposal. As per the fly ash notification, boiler ash will be sold to

briquette manufacturers. The quantity and disposal technique is given briefly in the following

Table 2.3.

Ash: 35 TPD

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Table 2.3: Solid waste generation and disposal

# Waste Quantity Disposal Remark

1 Yeast sludge 1-1.5TPD Used as manure and land filling Organic

2 Ash ~35 TPD Sold to the brick manufacturer Inorganic

3 Distillery

CPU Sludge

2.5TPD Used as manure and land filling Organic

Figure 2.5: Schematic Diagram of CPU/ETP

2.9 Noise Control

Steam turbine generator will be the major noise source from the proposed project. Apart from

that, noise is anticipated from pumps, motor drives, utilities etc. The plant and equipment’s will

be specified and designed with a view to minimize noise pollution. The major noise producing

equipment’s will be provided with soundproof devices and silencers (as per technical feasibility).

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DG set will be provided with acoustic enclosures. Ear Plugs and ear muffs will be provided to the

workers in utility section. Greenbelt will be developed.

2.10 Health and Safety Measures

PSAAPL is committed to the Health and Safety of all its employees. It strives to provide hygienic

& safe work place and continually improve the effectiveness of Health & Safety system.

To meet these objectives the PSAAPL will;

Comply all relevant Laws, regulation, statutory provisions & codes of practice

Continually asses risks & hazards so as to evolve, establish & upgrade hazard control

measures, emergency preparedness, & risks mitigation and correct the deficiency

identified, in timely manner

Ensure safe handling, storage, use and disposal of all substance & materials which are

classified as hazardous to health & environment

Create awareness in employees by providing appropriate training, motivation

information’s so as to create individual sense of duty, responsibility & participations & an

institutionalize culture of continually improvement in safety , health & environment

matters

Make supervisors responsible for implementation of the safety precautions, use of safety

devices, & safety of the people

Empower employees at all levels to be responsible & accountable for their personal health

& safety

Fire protection system will be provided in accordance to the local fire authorities

regulations. The firefighting system will consist of a hydrant network. It also incorporates

suitable firefighting equipment and flameproof lighting and power control arrangements.

A suitable Fire ring system as per the guidelines of TAC will be incorporated

Portable fire extinguishers will be provided in strategic locations in new construction

area.

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2.11 Schematic representation of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose

Figure 2.6: Procedure of Environmental Clearance

3.0 SITE ANALYSIS

3.1 Connectivity

The site is well connected by road, railway as well as air network. It is approx 8 km away from

the state highway no. 10. Khadmba railway station is approx. 4 km from the project site, which is

on Daund-Manmad route of central railway. The international airport of Pune is nearest airports

at approx. 150 km.

3.2 Land form, land use and ownership

The factory is holding 32 acres of land. The sugar factory has occupied part of it and remaining

land which is flat, open will be allocated for proposed unit. Therefore, out of available land, a

provision of approx. 3.5acre is for the proposed distillery and ancillary units thereof such as ash

storage, ETP, spent wash lagoon, etc.

3.3 Topography

The terrain is almost flat, no hill in immediate surroundings. The geographical coordinates of the

area are 19018’49.45” N, 74042’34.49” E. The proposed site is 545 meter above the mean sea level.

3.4 Salient Features

The proposed project requires no additional land. Therefore, no social issues like

rehabilitation/restoration (RR) involved. There won’t be change in the land use pattern since the

Molasses based 30KLPD distillery Project

Application (Form I) and Pre- Feasibility study

as project proposal

Categorization as per EIA notification Sept

2006 – Category A; project activity 5 (g)

Submitted to Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change

(MoEF&CC), Govt. of India for obtaining ‘Environmental Clearance’

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land is under the possession of the industry. There is no sanctuary, bio-sphere reserve or national

park in the 10km radius area. The land surrounding the project site is either fallow land or used

for agricultural purpose. River Mula is approx. 12 km west of the project site.

Table 3.1: Salient features of the project location

Roads State Highway No.10 is approx.8 km from the site

Nearest City/ Town Rahuri (tahesil place) approx 11 km

Vambhori is the nearest village approx. 3.5 km from the site

Railway Station Khadmba railway station approx.4 km from the site (Central Railway

– Daund-Manmad route)

Air Port Pune airport is the nearest airport approx. 150 km from the site

River River Mula is approx. 12 km west to east the project site

Schools Mahesh Munot High School & Jr. College, Vambori, 4 Km from the

project site

Colleges Art Science & Commerce College, Rahuri, ~15 km

Medical and health

care centers

Primary HealthCare Centre, Civil Hospital ,Vambori, 4 km from the

project site

Banks Bank of Maharashtra, Vambori, 4 km from the project site

Market places Rahuri Krishi Utpanna Bazar Samiti, Up Awar , Vambori , 4 km from

the project site

Protected Area/

Sanctuaries/NP

None within 25km radius

Rehkuri wildlife sanctuary is approx. 60 km from the project site

Kalsubai Sanctuary located in Akola Taluka of Ahmednagar 110 km,

southwest of the site

CRZ applicability Not applicable

Seismicity Seismic Zone- III

Note: All the above mentioned distances are the aerial distance from the project site.

3.5 Existing Infrastructure The nearest residential area to the factory is at a distance of 3.4 km towards south-east. There is

an agricultural and fallow land in the surrounding area of the site. Within 10 km Influence Zone,

there is no wildlife sanctuary or national park /biosphere reserve,. Rehkuri wildlife sanctuary is

approx. at 60 km from the project site towards west. Kalsubai sanctuary located in Akola taluka

of Ahmednagar district is 110 km from site.

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Table 3.2: Existing Infrastructure

Infrastructure Features

Land Plot area for proposed unit = max. 3.5 acre

Water Requirement 336 cum/day; Source: Sugar Unit and Mula canal

Power Captive: from 1.5 MW - STG set

Fuel Fuel required for steam generation will be met from coal and spent wash

Steam generator (boilers)

New 15 TPH incineration boiler will be installed

3.5.1 Raw Material: Molasses

The new distillery unit depends on the availability of raw material i.e. molasses.

Table 3.4: Expected molasses production for next five year

Sr. No.

Year Cane to be crushed (Lakh MT)

Total molasses production @ 4.5 % on cane crushed (MT)

1 2018-19 6.0 24,000

2 2019-20 6.5 24,375

3 2020-21 6.5 24,375

4 2021-22 6.75 25,312 5 2022-23 7.0 28,000

3.5.2Irrigation and transportation facilities

The PSAAPL is located ~12 km from Mula dam and Mula River. Irrigation is done through well,

bore well, lift and canal. Another important factor is proximity of State Highway No.10 is approx.8

km from the site and local roads in the operating area of the PSAAPL.

3.5.3 Fuel

Spentwash and Coal (Indian) will be used as fuel.

3.5.4 Water

The daily water requirement for proposed project will be around336m3/day. This will be

achieved by recycling/reuse of water. Water from the Mula canal and excess condensate from

existing sugar unit will be used for all plant and fire-fighting purposes. Diesel driven pump

(capacity as per TAC recommendation) along with one electrical pump will be installed for supply

to all fire hydrants and sprinklers.

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3.5.5 Power

The power requirement for the proposed project is ~920 KWh, which will be fulfilled captive -

from proposed 1.5 MW TG set.

3.5 Soil classification

The soil in the district can generally be classified into five groups i.e. Soft murum (0.30 meter),

hard murum 0.30 meter, Hard murum boulder 0.50 meter, Soft rock 0.50 mtr and hard rock 0.30

meter with total excavation height1.90 meter. The plains in Vambhori and Rahuri have

comparatively a good depth of soil. Near the Mula rivers, deep rich soils are found.

3.6 Social Infrastructure available

Infrastructure such as school, colleges, market, banks, hospitals, public transport, road, drinking

water, electricity, post, telecommunication, cinema halls, radio, etc are easily available to the local

people.

The present project is proposed by one of the leading and progressive sugar industry from

western Maharashtra. Since its establishment, the industry received a strong leadership of Shri

Prajakt Prasadrao Tanpure, who is presently Chairman of the PSAAPL.

The sugar factory has already initiated several activities for the development of the region. Some

of the prime activities are as follows.

It is providing good quality seed (Cane) material and fertilizers to member farmers.

It has established an educational facility through which academic as well as technical

education has been made available to the nearby students

If any worker of the factory is suffering from such as Heart attack, Paralysis and Cancer, a fifty

thousand i.e. Rs. 50,000/- is provided to him. Also medical assistance and medical leave for

one year is also granted by the factory.

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4.0 PLANNING BRIEF

4.1 Planning concept

A project is proposed by one of a leading private sugar mill from Ahmednagar district. Due to

availability of substantial amount of molasses from its own sugar industry, a new molasses based

distillery of 30 KLPD is being proposed.

4.2 Facilities for Transport

PSAAPL is situated just 8 Km off the State highway 10. All the villages from the command area of

PSAAPL are accessible by asphalted (pucca) road, operational year around. Hence, public

transportation is available. State transport (ST) buses ply on schedule and connect almost all the

villages of the command area. Raw material and manpower for installation of new unit will be

transported mainly through road.

4.3 Town and country planning / Development authority classification

The project is located at taluka Rahuri. Grampanchyat Vambori is the local authority. The

grampanchyat has issued “No Objection Certificates (NOC) “for this proposed project. The copy

of the same is attached as annexure. The land is used for industrial purpose and will be used for

the same purpose only.

4.4 Population projection

No major population flux is projected because the proposed distillery will employ candidates

from local areas. Only for exceptional posts, it may employ candidates from other areas.

4.5 Land use Planning

Total land available with the factory is 32 acre. Out of which proposed distillery (and its ancillary

unit)will be installed in 2 acre and 1.2 acres of land has been allocated for green belt development.

4.6 Assessment of infrastructure demand (Physical & Social)

The basic infrastructure such as roads, electricity, transportation, drinking water supply, health

centers and hospitals, school, colleges, sanitation facilities are available in the vicinity. The

proposed project is not going to exert any unbearable load on any of these resources. In fact, it

will generate employment for the local people there by raising their standard of living.

4.7 Amenities/ Facilities

Following amenities/facilities are available at the factory

Petrol pump

Separate dedicated parking facility for goods vehicle and personal vehicles at site

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Provision of street light within premises as well as on approach road

Security check post and round the clock security persons on duty

Fire extinguishing facilities

Diesel generator as a backup facility

Fresh water and wastewater treatment plants

5.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

5.1 Industrial Area

The proposed project will be carried out in the area owned by the factory only. The total allocated

land for the proposed project is ~3.5acres.

5.2 Residential Area

There will be no residential area allotted. Local manpower will be preferred to run the activity.

5.3 Greenbelt Area

The total greenbelt area provided is ~1.2 acre.

5.4 Social infrastructure

The physical infrastructures such as land, roads, power, water, transportation etc. are easily

available for the proposed unit. Raw material and filler material are also available with factory

adequately. Very minor influx of population is anticipated due to the project. Available social

infrastructure such as schools, colleges, market, medical facilities, etc. is adequate to support the

probable minor population increase.

5.5 Connectivity

The proposed project site is well connected by State highway No.10, as well as zilla parishad road

infrastructure exists.

5.6 Drinking water management

PSAAPL draws water from Mula River canal and Kukudvedhe farm pond water. For proposed

project, it has applied to Irrigation Department for water drawl from Mula Canal. It operates a

dedicated water treatment plant to supply the drinking water to the factory personnel, labour, as

well as visitors and transporters.

5.7 Industrial waste management

The Spentwash generated from industrial activity will be treated in SMEE followed by

incineration. Other wastewater such as spent lees and condensate will be treat in Condensate

Polishing Unit (CPU) and will be used for greenbelt/irrigation purpose. For CPU scheme, refer

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Fig. 2.5 and Table 2.3 for solid waste management. Thus, due to proper treatment of effluent,

recycling and zero liquid discharge, the issue of wastewater is envisaged to be insignificant.

5.8 Power Requirement and Source

Boiler will generate the power of 1.5 MW which is the source for all industrial utilization as well

as all subunits of proposed distillery and its allied units. The consumption of power will be

920KWH.

5.9 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan

The project doesn’t produce any issue of rehabilitation and resettlement (R & R).

Project Scheduled & Cost Estimates

Table 5.1: Total Project Cost

Particular Amount

Rs. Lac

1. Building and Civil work 566.40

2. Plant and machinery including taxes and duties 5493.98

3. Miscellaneous fixed assets 29.50

4. Preliminary and per-operative expenses 308.12

5. Machinery stores/spares 05.00

6. Contingencies @2% 95.92

7. Margin money 25.00

TOTAL 6523.92

Table 5.2: Project scheduled & cost estimate

1. Date of start of construction

(Anticipatory)

March 2019

2. Date of completion (Anticipatory) Nov. 2019

3. Proposed Project cost Rs. 6,523.92 lakhs (Rounded to Rs. 6524.00 lakhs)

4. EMP cost RS. 2,246.00 lakhs

5.10 Analysis of proposal (Final Recommendations)

I) Benefits

This industry will produce RS, ENA and Anhydrous Alcohol (fuel ethanol) which are useful

products for the country, which will earn & save foreign exchange in the potable alcohol

cadre as well blending in petrol.

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Compatible architecture will be adopted and no prime agriculture land will be put to this

industrial use. Trees will be maintained and not razed down.

No rehabilitation is involved.

The problematic liquid waste (Spentwash) will be disposed in incineration boiler with

coal

Spent lees, process condensate will be reused after treatment for process and gardening

within campus

The process is straight and the technology even for the pollution control/disposal are

available indigenously

The aggregate effect of the project is likely to boost the local economy

Direct employment opportunities for local youths.

II) Conclusion

a) New distillery is very necessary for effective utilization of byproducts of sugar factory i.e.

molasses

b) The local sugarcane growers are strongly willing for the project and have already given

NOC/consent to the Management to develop and execute the proposed project.

c) The project site is suitable from general MoEFCC expectations.

d) Water, power, raw material, and market is assured and found available with ease.

e) Full precautions will be taken for pollution control, resource conservation and

environmental protection.

f) All the units are agro-based and hence promote sustainable development.