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FINAL EIA AND EMP REPORTOf

Capacity Enhancement of Steel Manufacturing Unit

by

Replacing Existing Induction Furnaces and

Enhance production capacity from 45,000 MTPA to

1, 40,000 MTPA

By

M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog

Located at

Village Bathri, Dist. Una, State-Himachal Pradesh

ToR Letter No: - F.No. . J-11011/187/2019-IA.II (I) dated 17th September, 2019

Monitoring Done by SHIVALIK SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD. (NABL

CertificateNo. NABET/EIA/1922/RA 0128 valid until 16.02.22 and MoEF & CC

Recognized)

PREPARED BY

SHIVALIK SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED

QCI/NABET EIA CONSULTANT ORGANIZATIONS

Registered Office:

Village Majra, Post Office Dabhota, Tehsil Nalagarh

Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh - 174101

Corporate Office:

SCO 20-21, 1st Floor, Near Hotel Dolphin, Baltana,

Zirakpur Punjab- 140 604

Phone/Telefax: 01762 – 509496

M/S VARDHMAN ISPAT UDYOG

FINAL EIA REPORT PREPARED BY: SHIVALIK SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD Page 1

Table of Contents

CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 46

1.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 46

1.1.1 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT ................................................................................... 47

1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT ......... 48

1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE ............ 49

1.3.1 NATURE OF THE PROJECT ..................................................................................... 49

1.3.2 SIZE OF THE PROJECT .............................................................................................. 49

1.3.3 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT ................................................................................ 51

1.3.4 IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY & REGION ............................................... 52

1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY – DETAILS OF REGULATORY SCOPING

CARRIED OUT (AS PER TERMS OF REFERENCE) ......................................................... 54

1.5 STRUCTURE OF THE EIA REPORT ............................................................................. 54

1.7 LAWS APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT .................................................................... 56

CHAPTER-2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 62

2.1 TYPE OF PROJECT ................................................................................................................ 62

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT ................................................................................................ 62

2.3 LOCATION OF PROJECT (MAPS SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION,

SPECIFIC LOCATIONS, PROJECT BOUNDARY AND PROJECT SITE LAYOUT)

63

2.3.1 PROJECT SITE BREAK-UP ....................................................................................... 69

2.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION ..................................................................... 69

2.5 SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION .................................... 70

2.6 TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION .................................................... 71

2.6.1 PROCESS DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................... 72

2.6.2 FACILITIES PROPOSED UNDER THE EXPANSION ................................... 76

2.7 WATER, MAN-POWER REQUIREMENT, POWER REQUIREMENTS AND

OTHER SITE SERVICES ................................................................................................................... 80

2.7.1 WATER SOURCE AND UTILIZATION .................................................................. 80

2.7.2 MAN-POWER REQUIREMENT ................................................................................ 82

2.7.3 POWER REQUIREMENT ............................................................................................ 82

2.8 COST OF THE PROJECT .................................................................................................... 83



2.9 DESCRIPTION OF MITIGATION MEASURES INCORPORATED INTO THE

PROJECT TO MEET ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARD, ENVIRONMENTAL

OPERATING CONDITIONS OR OTHER EIA REQUIREMENTS- ................................. 83

2.9.1 AIR POLLUTION & ITS MITIGATION MEASURES ........................................ 83

2.9.2 INDUSTRIAL WASTE WATER .................................................................................. 85

2.9.3 DOMESTIC WASTE WATER ..................................................................................... 85

2.10 List of industries ..................................................................................................................... 86

List of some major industries of district Una, are given below: ........................................ 86

2.11 SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................... 86

CHAPTER-3: DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT .................................................. 88

3.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 88

3.2 SITE DESCRIPTION AND ITS ENVIRONMENT ...................................................... 88

3.3 METEOROLOGY ...................................................................................................................... 91

3.3.1 CLIMATE, TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL .................................................... 91

3.3.2 METEOROLOGICAL SCENARIO OF THE STUDY AREA ......................... 92

3.3.3 WIND ROSE ....................................................................................................................... 92

3.3.4 ATMOSPHERIC INVERSION LEVEL/MIXING HEIGHT ............................... 93

3.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................................................... 94

3.4.1 LAND USE ........................................................................................................................... 94

3.4.2 LAND USE LAND COVER CLASSIFICATION USING REMOTE

SENSING DATA ................................................................................................................................. 95

3.4.3 GEOLOGY ........................................................................................................................... 99

3.4.4 TOPOGRAPHY ................................................................................................................. 99

3.4.5 SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................ 100

3.4.6 SOIL CHARACTERISTICS ....................................................................................... 100

3.4.7 SAMPLING PROCESS & ANALYSIS ................................................................. 101

3.4.8 INTERPRETATION ...................................................................................................... 106

3.5 WATER ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................... 107

3.5.1 HYDROGEOLOGY ....................................................................................................... 110

3.5.2 DRAINAGE PATTERN OF THE AREA .............................................................. 111

3.5.3 WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT ....................................................................... 115

3.5.4 CONCLUSIONS:............................................................................................................ 123

3.6 AIR ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................................ 123



3.6.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING ........................................................... 123

3.6.2 PARAMETERS CONSIDERED FOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT .. 123

3.6.3 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS .................................. 124

3.6.4 ANALYTICAL METHODS FOLLOWED FOR AMBIENT AIR QUALITY

MONITORING: ................................................................................................................................. 124

3.6.5 RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS .......................................................................... 129

3.7 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ..................................................................................................... 131

3.7.1 AMBIENT NOISE MONITORING .......................................................................... 131

Table 3-13: Location of Noise Quality Monitoring Stations ......................................... 132

3.7.2 AMBIENT NOISE STANDARD ............................................................................... 134

3.7.3 ANALYSIS OF THE DATA ........................................................................................ 135

3.8 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT ....................................................................................... 135

3.8.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 135

3.8.2 OBJECTIVES OF ECOLOGICAL STUDIES .................................................... 135

3.8.3 METHODOLOGY ADOPTED FOR THE SURVEY ....................................... 136

3.8.4 FOREST COVER .......................................................................................................... 136

3.8.5 GENERAL VEGETATION STUDY OF THE AREA: ..................................... 137

3.8.6 STUDY PERIOD AND METHODOLOGY .......................................................... 138

3.8.7 METHODOLOGY .......................................................................................................... 138

3.8.8 TYPES OF FORESTS IN UNA DISTRICT: ...................................................... 139

3.8.9 FLORA OF THE STUDY AREA: ............................................................................ 140

3.8.10 FAUNA OF THE STUDY AREA ......................................................................... 142

3.8.11 WASTE LAND: ........................................................................................................... 144

3.8.12 CONCLUSION: .......................................................................................................... 144

3.9 SOCIO ECONOMIC STUDY ............................................................................................ 145

3.9.1 STUDY AREA ................................................................................................................. 146

3.9.2 METHODOLOGY .......................................................................................................... 146

3.9.3 BASELINE DATA .......................................................................................................... 147

3.9.4 DEMOGRAPHIC DETAILS OF THE STUDY AREA IN HIMACHAL

REGION .............................................................................................................................................. 151

3.9.5 OCCUPATIONAL PATTERNS OF THE STUDY AREA IN HIMACHAL

REGION .............................................................................................................................................. 151

3.9.6 DEMOGRAPHIC DETAILS OF THE STUDY AREA IN PUNJAB

REGION .............................................................................................................................................. 155



3.9.7 OCCUPATIONAL PATTERNS OF THE STUDY AREA IN PUNJAB

REGION .............................................................................................................................................. 155

3.9.8 BASIC AMENITIES ...................................................................................................... 159

3.9.9 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & CONCLUSION: .................................. 161

3.10 REHABILITATION &RESETTLEMENT (R&R) ACTION PLAN ................... 161

CHAPTER-4: ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION

MEASURES 162

4.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 162

4.2 IMPACTS ON LAND ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................ 162

4.2.1 IMPACTS DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE ............................................. 163

4.2.2 IMPACTS DURING OPERATIONAL PHASE .................................................. 163

4.2.3 MITIGATION MEASURES ........................................................................................ 163

4.3 IMPACTS ON AIR ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................. 163


4.3.2 IMPACTS DURING OPERATION PHASE ........................................................ 164


4.4 PROCESS AND FUGITIVE EMISSION AND CONTROL MEASURES ...... 169

4.4.1 IMPACT OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND MITIGATION MEASURES

171

4.4.2 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS ................................................................................................... 171

4.4.3 AIR QUALITY MODELING ....................................................................................... 173

4.5 IMPACTS OF NOISE AND VIBRATION DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

180

4.5.1 NOISE EXPECTED DURING OPERATION PHASE ..................................... 180

4.5.2 NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURE .......... 181

4.5.3 OTHER MEASURES ................................................................................................... 182

4.6 IMPACTS ON WATER ENVIRONMENT .................................................................... 182


4.6.2 IMPACTS DURING OPERATION PHASE ........................................................ 183


4.7 SOLID WASTE GENERATION AND ITS IMPACT ................................................ 183

4.8 IMPACT ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ............................................. 184

4.8.1 POSITIVE IMPACTS ................................................................................................... 184

4.8.2 ADVERSE IMPACTS: ................................................................................................. 185



4.8.3 MITIGATION MEASURES OF SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 185

4.9 IMPACTS ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT ........................................................ 186

4.10 RECOMMENDED PLANTS FOR GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT .......... 187

4.11 RAIN WATER HARVESTING ...................................................................................... 189

4.11.1 RAIN WATER HARVESTING POTENTIAL OF THE AREA ................ 189

CHAPTER-5: ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND SITE ............ 192

5.1 ALTERNATE TECHNOLOGY .......................................................................................... 192

5.2 TECHNOLOGY ....................................................................................................................... 192

5.3 SITE ALTERNATIVES ......................................................................................................... 192

CHAPTER-6: ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN ...................................................... 193

6.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 193

6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ............................................................................... 193

6.2.1 SOIL QUALITY MONITORING ............................................................................... 194

6.2.2 AIR QUALITY MONITORING .................................................................................. 194

6.2.2.1 STACK EMISSIONS ........................................................................................... 195

6.2.3 NOISE QUALITY MONITORING ........................................................................... 195

6.2.4 WATER QUALITY MONITORING ......................................................................... 195

6.2.4.1 GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING ......................................... 195

6.2.4.2 EFFLUENT QUALITY ......................................................................................... 196

6.2.5 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT .............................................................................. 196

6.2.6 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ...................................................................................... 196

6.2.7 REPORTING SCHEDULE ........................................................................................ 196

6.2.8 MONITORING OF POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT ...................... 196

6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ............................................................................ 197

6.3.1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROL

SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................................. 198

6.3.2 BUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ............ 199

CHAPTER-7: ADDITIONAL STUDIES .................................................................................... 200

7.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 200

7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION ................................................................................................. 200

7.2.1 Advertisement OF Public Hearing ......................................................................... 201

7.3 ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT ................................................................. 208

7.4 IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS ................................................................................... 209



7.5 ENVIRONMENTAL RISK EVALUATION.................................................................... 211

7.6 RISK MANAGEMENT MEASURES .............................................................................. 213

7.6.1 ON-SITE EMERGENCY PLAN ............................................................................... 213

7.6.2 OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLANNING ................................................................ 214

7.7 OCCUPATIONAL AND SAFETY HAZARDS AND PREVENTIVE

MEASURES ........................................................................................................................................... 214

7.7.1 FIRST AID MEASURES ............................................................................................. 214

7.8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION ........................... 215

7.8.1 EXPOSURE CONTROLS.......................................................................................... 215

7.8.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) .......................................... 215

7.8.3 FIRE FIGHTING FACILITIES .................................................................................. 217

7.9 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH& SAFETY ........................................................................ 217

7.9.1 MAJOR HAZARDS ....................................................................................................... 218

7.10 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN (DMP) ............................................................ 219

7.10.1 OBJECTIVES .............................................................................................................. 220

7.10.2 LEVEL OF ACCIDENTS ........................................................................................ 221

7.11 RESETTLEMENT & REHABILITATION (R&R)................................................... 222

CHAPTER-8: PROJECT BENEFITS ........................................................................................ 223

8.1 PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE .................................................................................... 223

8.2 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ............................................................................... 223

8.2.1 INDIRECT EMPLOYMENT ....................................................................................... 223

8.2.2 INDUSTRIES ................................................................................................................... 223

8.3 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE .......................................................................................... 224

8.4 CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIBILITY (CER) ............................... 224

8.5 CONCLUSION ......................................................................................................................... 225

CHAPTER-9: ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS ................................. 226

9.1 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS ................................................... 226

CHAPTER-10: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ............................................ 227

10.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 227

10.2 PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES ...................... 227

10.3 DETAILS OF MANAGEMENT PLAN ....................................................................... 231

10.3.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................... 231

10.3.2 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENTS .............................................. 233



10.3.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................ 233

10.3.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT ...................................................................................... 234

10.3.5 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................ 234

10.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY .................................................................................................. 236

10.5 IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP AND MONITORING ........................................... 238

10.6 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL ................................................................ 238

10.6.1 MONITORING & RESPONSIBILITY ............................................................... 240

10.7 BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION ........................ 241

CHAPTER-11: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ............................................................... 242

11.1 SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................ 242

11.2 CONCLUSIONS ................................................................................................................. 243

CHAPTER-12: DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ........................................................... 244



List of Tables

Table 1-1: Salient Feature of the Project .................................................................................... 49

Table 1-2: Laws Applicable To the Project ................................................................................. 57

Table 2-2: Project Site Break-Up.................................................................................................... 69

Table 2-3: Project Details ................................................................................................................ 70

Table 2-4: Project Implementation Schedule ......................................................................... 71

Table 2-5: Proposed Machinery ..................................................................................................... 71

Table 2-6: Proposed Melting & Casting Section ........................................................................ 77

Table 2-7: Rolling Mill Section ........................................................................................................ 77

Table 2-8: Annual Raw Material Requirement At 100% Capacity ..................................... 78

Table 2-9: Project Cost Break-Up .................................................................................................. 83

Table 2-10: Induction Furnace of Capacity ................................................................................ 84

Table 2-11: Fugitive Emission Sources & Mitigation Measures .......................................... 84

Table 3-1: Observed Meteorological Data .................................................................................. 91

Table 3-2: 10 km Radius Buffer Land Use/ Land Cover Classification ............................. 98

Table 3-3: Soil Quality Data Locations ...................................................................................... 101

Table 3-4: Standard Soil Classification ...................................................................................... 102

Table 3-5: Soil Quality Data (March, 2019-May, 2019) ....................................................... 104

Table 3-6: Location of Ground Water Monitoring Stations ............................................... 115

Table 3-7: Groundwater Monitoring Results ......................................................................... 117

Table 3-8: Surface Water Locations ........................................................................................... 120

Table 3-9: Surface Water Quality Monitoring Results ........................................................ 122

Table 3-10: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations ..................................................... 124

Table 3-11: Methods Adopted For Ambient Air Parameters ............................................ 126

Table 3-12: Ambient Air Quality Data ....................................................................................... 128

Table 3-13: Location of Noise Quality Monitoring Stations .......................................... 132

Table 3-14: Permissible ambient noise standards in dB (A) ............................................ 134

Table 3-15: Noise Quality Data .................................................................................................... 134

Table 3-16: Mode of Data Collection & Parameters Considered During the Survey 138

Table 3-17: Flora of the Core Zone ............................................................................................. 140

Table 3-18: Flora of the Buffer Zone .......................................................................................... 140

Table 3-19: Fauna of the Core Zone ....................................................................................... 142

Table 3-20: Fauna of the Buffer Zone ........................................................................................ 142

Table 3-21: Demographic Profile of the Study Area within the Boundary of Two

Tehsils in Two Districts and States ............................................................................................ 148

Table 3-22: Demographic Profile of the Study Area within 10 Km Radius from the

Project Site (Himachal Region) ................................................................................................... 149

Table 3-23: Demographic Profile of the Study Area within 10 Km Radius from the

Project Site (Punjab Region) ........................................................................................................ 152

Table 3-24: Demographic Profile of the Study Area (10km) In Tehsil & District

Una Himachal Pradesh ................................................................................................................... 155

Table 4-1: Solid and Hazardous Wastes Management Plan .............................................. 183



Table 4-2: Recommended Plant Species for Green Belt Development .......................... 188

Table 6-1: Ambient Air Quality Frequency and Parameters ............................................. 194

Table 6-2: Stacks to Be Monitored After the Implementation of the Expansion Plan195

Table 6-3: Monitoring of Effluent Quality.................................................................................. 196

Table 6-5: Environmental Monitoring (Operation Phase) ................................................ 197

TABLE 6-6: Cost Of Environmental Monitoring Program .................................................. 199

Table 10-3: Environment Management Cell ........................................................................... 238

Table 10-4: EMP Budget ................................................................................................................. 241

List of Figures

Figure 1-1: Location Map .................................................................................................................. 52

Figure 2-1: Pillar Co-Ordinate Map of Project Site .................................................................. 65

Figure 2-2 : Topographical Map of the Project Site ................................................................. 66

Figure 2-3: Plant Layout .................................................................................................................... 67

Figure 2-4: Site Photographs ........................................................................................................... 68

Figure 2-5: Existing Manufacturing Process Flow Diagram ................................................. 72

Figure 2-6: Material Balance Diagram ......................................................................................... 79

Figure 2-7: Water Balance Chart .................................................................................................... 81

Figure 3-1: Location Map ................................................................................................................ 90

Figure 3-2: Wind Rose Diagram ..................................................................................................... 93

Figure 3-3: Mixing Height for the Study Area Are Given Below For the Pre-

Monsoon Season .................................................................................................................................. 94

Figure 3-4: Land use Map ................................................................................................................. 97

Figure 3-5: Graphical Presentation of Land Use/ Land Cover Classification ................. 99

Figure 3-6: Soil Monitoring Location ......................................................................................... 103

Figure 3-7: Digital Elevation Model ........................................................................................... 109

Figure 3-8: Drainage Map of the Area ....................................................................................... 112

Figure 3-9: Contour Map ................................................................................................................ 114

Figure 3-10: Groundwater Monitoring Location ................................................................... 116

Figure 3-11: Surface Water Monitoring Locations ............................................................... 121

Figure 3-12: Air Quality Monitoring Locations ...................................................................... 127

Figure 3-13: Noise Monitoring Locations ................................................................................ 133

Figure 3-14: Showing Location of Villages’within10 Km Radius of Boundary ........... 147

Figure 4-1: Induction Furnace And Its Air Pollution Control Device ........................ 166

Figure 4-2Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of PM10 ................................................ 176

Figure 4-3Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of PM2.5 ............................................... 177

Figure 4-4Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of SO2 .................................................... 178

Figure 4-5 Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of NO2 .................................................. 179

Figure 4-6 Rain Water Harvesting Pit Design ........................................................................ 191

Figure 6-1: Organization Structure of Environmental Management ............................. 198

Figure 7-1 : Environmental Risk Qualitative Analysis Flow Sheet .................................. 212



Figure 10-1 Proposed Environmental Mitigation Measures ............................................. 227

Figure 10-2 List of plant species for green belt development .......................................... 235

LIST OF ANNEXURES

Annexure 1: Executive Summary

Annexure 2: NABET Certificate

Annexure 3: Land Documents

Annexure 4: Permission of water

Annexure 5: Permission of Power

Annexure 6: CTO

Annexure 7: Drainage Map

Annexure 8: Undertaking for producer gas

Annexure 9: Baseline Test Reports

Annexure 10: Panchayat letter for Green Belt Area

Annexure 11: APCD test report

Annexure 12: Ash test report



ToR Letter



Compliance of ToR

The compliance of Terms of Reference (TOR) for “Capacity Enhancement of Steel

Manufacturing Unit by Replacing Existing Induction Furnaces and Enhance

production capacity from 45,000 MTPA to 1,40,000 MTPA by M/s Vardhman Ispat

Udyog Located at Village Bathri, Dist. Una, State-Himachal Pradesh”. The

compliance of Terms of References is given in Table below-

S. No.

TOR Points Compliance Reference

1 Executive Summary Executive Summary attached as Annexure 1 with EIA Report

Annexure 1

2 Introduction

i. Details of EIA Consultant including NABET accreditation.

Shivalik Solid Waste Management Limited is an NABET accredited consultant for the project.

Certificate No. NABET/EIA/1922/RA0128and valid up to 16thFeb, 2022and NABET Certificate is attached as Annexure 2.

Annexure 2

ii. Information about the project proponent

Shri. Pradeep Garg & Shri. Subodh Singlais Board of Directors of the company.

M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog Limited is a Limited company in the business of production of MS Billets and Rolled products. The company has been promoted by a Group of experience businessmen who are presently engaged in manufacturing and trading of various products.

Chapter 1, Item No. 1.2

iii. Importance and Benefits of the Project

Importance of Project:

In India, a major part of steel is consumed in engineering applications, followed by automobiles and construction. As the growth of steel, as is well known, is dependent upon the growth of economy, industrial production and infrastructure sectors, demand of steel is day by day increasing. India has been a net importer of steel but in recent

Chapter 1, Item No.1.3.4



years, we might become a net exporter. Therefore, production of steel at the regional level will be highly beneficial & help in reduction of imports.

Benefits of Projects:

This project will benefit the local people by way of direct & indirect employment which would improve the living conditions of the people and infrastructure development through socioeconomic measures taken up by proponent.

Chapter 8

3 Project Description

i. Cost of Project and time of completion

Cost of the project is Rs. 3038.00Lacs. Chapter2, Item No. 2.8

Completion schedule of the project is 24 months. “Zero date” for a project is reckoned as the date on which the all statutory clearance to start the project are received.

Chapter 2, Item No. 2.5.1



ii.

Products with capacities for the proposed project.

S. No.

Details Existing After Expansion

1. Induction Furnace

IFs of 4 TPH and 6 TPH & Rolling Mill

2 IFs of 10 TPH each +

Rolling Mill

2. Production Capacity

18,000 MT/Annum through IFs and CCM

27,000 MT/annum through Reheating Furnaces.Total 45000MTPA

1,40,000 MT/annum

3. Raw materials

47,250 MT/annum

1,47,000 MT/annum

4. Products

TMT Bars TMT Bars

Chapter 2, Item No.-2.4

iii. If expansion Project, details of existing products with capacities and whether adequate land is available for expansion, reference of earlier EC if any.

The proponent plans to replace existing induction furnace capacity of 4 T & 6 T to new furnaces of 2x10 T each based on the latest technology. The new furnace is power efficient leading to saving of 50 units of electricity (Reduction from 600 units to 550 units). Total Plot Area – 2.708Ha.

Land documents are attached as Annexure 3.

The office Memorandum issued by Ministry of Environment and Forests,

Chapter 2, Item No.-2.4,

Land documents as Annexure 3



Government of India dated 24th December 2013, states that the nontoxic secondary metallurgical processing industries involving operation of furnaces, such as induction and electric arc furnaces, submerged arc furnaces and cupola with capacity <30,000 MTPA doesn’t come under the purview of EIA. Hence EC was not required for the existing production capacity

iv. List of raw materials required and their source along with mode of transportation

MS Scrap and Ferro alloys and other additives will be used as raw material. Raw materials will be transported to site through trucks.

Chapter No. 2, Item No. 2.6.2

v. Other chemicals and materials required with quantities and storage capacities.

Not applicable as there are no chemicals used in process. Only Lab chemical used for laboratory testing.

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vi. Details of Emission, effluents, hazardous waste generation and their management.

The main source of emissions will be from Induction Furnace and that will be controlled by the Air Pollution Control System like, Pulse Jet Bag filter, I.D. Fan.

Closed circuit cooling system will be adopted in SMS (Steel Melting Shop) & rolling mill. Hence, there will not be any wastewater generation from process and cooling. The only wastewater generated from domestic use. Domestic waste water which will be treated in STP and treated water will be used for plantation purpose

The APCD dust from Bag filters as well as used oil is the hazardous waste generated from the project which are stored and transported to TSDF.

Chapter No. 2, Item No. 2.9

vii. Requirement of water, power, with source of supply, status of approval, water balance diagram, manpower requirement (regular and contract)

Approximately 31KLD water will be used out which 21KLD is used for operation purpose and 10KLD is used for domestic purpose.


Source of water: Bore well

Permission has been applied to Irrigation and Public Health Department, Himachal Pradesh.


Annexure 4



Application has been attached as Annexure 4.

Power load of 9,925 KW (Existing 6398 KW & additional 3527 KW) will be available to run the plant & machinery during Construction and Operation Phase.

Source: Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board. Permission from HPSEB vide letter no.8055-62 dated 16.11.2018 has been attached Annexure 5.


Annexure 5

In case of power failure, existing DG set of 125 KVA is there & after expansion, DG sets of 125 & 250 KVA will be provided.

After expansion, total 184 workers will be there, out of which, 14 will be residing within the project premises.


Detailed given in Chapter 2.

viii.

The project proponent shall furnish the requisite documents from the competent authority in support of drawl of ground water and surface water and supply of electricity.

NOCApplication of Water and HPSEB permission has been attached as Annexure 4 & 5

Annexure 4 & 5

ix. Process description along with major equipment’s and machineries, process flow sheet (quantitative) from raw material to products to be provided

Process description of Induction furnace, Continuous Casting Machine given with schematic process flow diagram in chapter 2.

Chapter No. 2, Item No. 2.6

x. Hazard identification and details of proposed safety systems.

Details of Hazard identification with the process, Risk Analysis and Mitigation measures are incorporated in the EIA report.


xi. Expansion/Modernization proposals



a. Copy of all the environmental clearance(s) including amendments thereto obtain for the project from MOEF/SEIAA shall be attached as annexure. A certified copy of the latest monitoring report of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests as per circular dated 30thMay, 2012 on the status of compliance of conditions stipulated in all the existing environmental clearances including amendments shall be provided. In addition, status of compliance of consent to operate for the on-going/existing operation of the project from SPCB shall be attached with the EIA-EMP report.

As per the Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi notification, dated 14th September, 2006, All the Induction Furnace and Rolling Mill plants were listed at S.N. 5(k) 3(a) under Secondary Metallurgy Industry under Category ‘B’ in EIA Notification, 2006. The proposal shall be appraised at the Central level from the MoEF&CC as the location of project is within 10 Kms. radius of Inter State boundary and applicability of General Condition for Induction Furnaces as per amendment issued on 1st December, 2009 and office memorandum 24th December 2013.

Proposed addition of two Induction Furnaces of 2x10 MT Each for making additional capacity of 95,000MT/annum with total capacity (existing & proposed) 1,40,000 MT/Annum.

Hence, the project has freshly applied for Environmental Clearance. The existing project was accorded Consent to Operate by Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board vides letter. No. HPSPCB /PCB-ID10611 (H N Steel) & HPSPCB /PCB-ID10264 (S R Steel) validity of CTO is up to 31.03.2019 and 31.03.2023(Attached as Annexure 6) respectively.

Annexure 6

b. In case the existing project has not obtained environmental clearance reasons for not taking EC under the provisions of the EIA Notification 2006 shall be provided. Copies of Consent to Establish/No Objection certificate and consent to operate (in case of units operating prior to EIA Notification 2006. CTE and CTO of FY 2005-2006) obtained from the SPCB shall be submitted. Further,

The office Memorandum issued by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India dated 24th December 2013, states that the nontoxic secondary metallurgical processing industries involving operation of furnaces only, such as induction and electric arc furnaces, submerged arc furnaces and cupola with capacity <30,000 MTPA doesn’t come under the purview of EIA. Hence, EC was not required earlier for the production of 95 MTPA (28800 MT/year) CTE application for expansion.

Compliance to CTO is being done

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compliance report to the conditions of consents from the SPCB shall be submitted.

continuously by project proponent.

4 Site Details

i. Location of the project site covering village, taluka/tehsil, district and state, justification for selecting the site, whether other sites were considered.

M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog Limited is located at Village Bathri, Tehsil Haroli & Dist. Una, Himachal Pradesh

Location of the project site covering and justification for selecting the site mentioned in report.

Details are given in chapter 2.


ii. A toposheet of the study area of radius of 10 km and site location on 1:50,000/1:25,000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet, (including all eco-sensitive areas and environmentally sensitive places).

A toposheet of the study area of radius of 10 km and site location incorporated in the report. There is no eco-sensitive area located within 10 km study area of the project site.

Chapter 2 as Figure 2-2

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

Map showing co-ordinates (latitude-longitude) of all corners of the site is given in EIA Report.

Detailed in chapter 2.

Chapter 2 as Figure 2-1,

iv. Google map-Earth downloaded of the project site.

The project site is surrounded by various steel & pharmaceutical industries site and is surrounded by MDR41 (at a distance of approx. 2 km). Google map-Earth downloaded for the project attached in a report. There are no eco sensitive areas located within 10 km study area of the project. River Swan lies in the east of the project side (At a distance of approx. 2 km).

Chapter 2 ,as Figure 2-2

v. Layout maps indicating existing units as well as proposed unit indicating storage area, plant area, greenbelt area, utilities etc. If located within an industrial area/ Estate/

Plant is located on the private land owned by M/s. Vardhman Ispat Udyog. Layout maps of the proposed unit indicating storage area, plant area, greenbelt area, utilities etc. given in chapter 2.

Chapter 2; Figure 2-3



Complex, layout of the industrial Area indicating location of unit within the industrial area Estate.

vi. Photographs of the proposed and existing (if applicable) plant site. If existing, show photographs of plantation greenbelt, in particular.

Photographs of the proposed and existing plant site attached in report and as per CPCB Guidelines, green belt will be developed. i.e. 33percent of the total area (0.80 hectare).

Chapter 2; Figure 2-4

vii. Land use break-up of total land of the project (identified and acquired), government/ private – agricultural, forest, wasteland, water bodies, settlements etc. Shall be included (not required for industrial area)

As plant site is already established and the proposed project will be carried out in the existing premises. It is private land.

Land use breakup of project site given in chapter 2 of EIA Report.

Chapter 2; Item No. 2.3.1

viii.

A list of major industries with name and type within study area (10 km radius) shall be incorporated. Land use details of the study area.

A list of major industries with name and type of the district is incorporated in the report.

Chapter 2,Item No.2.10

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

Geo-Hydrological status of the area incorporated in chapter 3 in the EIA Report.

Chapter 3 Item No. 3.4.2

x. Details of drainage of the project up to 5 km radius of study area. If the site is within 1 km radius of any major river, peak and lean season river discharge as well as flood occurrence frequency based on peak rainfall data of the past 30 years. Details of Flood level of the project site

There are two streams located within 10 km east of the project site flowing from north to south.

Swan river and Sutlej river are the perennial rivers is located within 10 km. in the east of the project site and flows from north to south. There is no flood history in the last 30 years.

Drainage Map of the Study area as attached as Annexure 7 in EIA Report.

Chapter 3 Item No. 3.5.2

Annexure 7



and maximum flood level of the river shall be provided. (mega green field projects)

xi. Status of acquisition of land. If acquisition is not complete, stage of the acquisition process and expected time of complete possession of the land.

M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog has acquired M/s H.N Steel Casting Pvt. Ltd, M/s S.R Steels along with the land of Mr. Rakesh Kumar in village Bathri, Distt. Una for manufacturing of TMT Bars. Land documents are attached as Annexure3.

Annexure 3

xii. R & R details in respect of land in line with state Government policy.

There is no displacement of any person due to the project and hence the R&R Plan is not required.


5 Forests and wildlife related issues (if applicable)

i Permission and approval for the use of forest land (forestry clearance), if any, and recommendations of the State Forest Department (if applicable).

Such permission is not required as the project does not involve any forest land.

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ii. Land use map based on High resolution satellite imagery (GPS) of the proposed site delineating the forestland (in case of projects involving forestland more than 40 ha)

Land use map based on High resolution satellite imagery (GPS) of the proposed site incorporated in the report.

Chapter No. 3, Item 3.4.2&Figure 3-4

iii. Status of Application submitted for obtaining the stage I forestry clearance along with latest status shall be submitted.

No such clearance is required.

iv. The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory

There are no National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, and Migratory Corridors of wild animals within 10 km radius of the study area.

Chapter 2, Figure 2-2



Corridors of wild animals, and the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by chief wildlife warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the chief wildlife warden-thereon.

10 km buffer map attached in EIA report

v. Wildlife Conservation Plan duly authenticated by chief wildlife warden of the state government for conservation of schedule I fauna, if any exists in the study area.

There is no Scheduled I fauna within 10 km radius of the project.

List of flora and fauna is incorporated in chapter 3 in the EIA Report.


vi. Copy of application submitted for clearance under wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 to the standing committee of the National Board Wildlife.

Not Applicable as there is no wildlife/national park within 10 km radius of the project site.

6 Environmental Status

i. Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall.

Atmospheric Inversion Level/Mixing Height

Atmospheric inversion, a reversal of the normal behavior of temperature in the troposphere (the region of the atmosphere nearest the Earth's surface), in which a layer of cool air at the surface is overlain by a layer of warmer air. Inversions are a result of the vertical temperature profile of air.

Chapter 3, ItemNo.3.3.4

ii. AAQ data (except monsoon) at 8 locations for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, CO and other parameters relevant to the project shall be collected. The monitoring stations shall be based CPCB guidelines and take into account the pre-dominant wind direction,

Based on CPCB guidelines, monitoring of Air Quality for the study area of the project has been done in 9 locations and incorporated in the report.

Air Quality Baseline data incorporated in the Chapter 3 and reports are attached as Annexure 9.

Chapter 3,

Air testing locations are given in table 3-10and test results are given in table 3-12



population zone and sensitive receptors including reserve forests.

Annexure 9

iii. Raw data of all AAQ measurement for 12 weeks of all stations as per frequency given in the NAQQM Notification of Nov, 2009 along with – min. max., average and 98% values for each of the AAQ parameters from data of all AAQ stations should be provided as an annexure to the EIA report.

As per NAQQM Notification of Nov, 2009 the AAQ measurement for 12 weeks of all the stations are attached.

Min., max., average and 98 percentile values for each of the AAQ parameters from data of all AAQ stations are also given.

Baseline Monitoring reports attached as Annexure 9

Chapter 3; Table 3-12

Annexure 9

iv. Surface water quality of nearby River (60m upstream and downstream) and other surface drains at 8 locations as per CPCB/MoEF& CC guidelines.

The surface water quality of 3 locations from the nearby river & other surface drains has been made as per the guidelines issued by CPCB/MoEF& CC guidelines.

Details in chapter 3 and baseline Monitoring reports attached as Annexure 9.

Chapter 3;Table 3-5

Annexure 9

v. Whether the site falls near to polluted stretch of river identified by the CPCB/MoEF& CC guidelines.

No, the site is not falling near polluted stretch of the river, but Swan River is approx. 2.0 km away from the project site.

5 km drainage map attached as Annexure 8.

Annexure 8

vi. Ground water monitoring at minimum at 8 locations shall be included.

Ground water monitoring of 9 locations has been done and their analysis results incorporated in EIA Report.

Detailed in Chapter 3; and also attached

Chapter 3; Ground water sample location given in Table 3-6and results given in Table 3-7

Annexure



as Annexure9 9

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

Noise levels monitoring has been done and incorporated in EIA report.

Detailed in Chapter 3 and Lab report attached as Annexure9


Lab report attached as Annexure 9

viii.

Soil characteristic as per CPCB guidelines

Characteristics of Soil has been done and incorporated in the report.

Detailed in Chapter 3 and Lab reports are attached as Annexure 9


Annexure 9

ix. Traffic study of the area, type of vehicles, frequency of vehicles for transportation of materials, additional traffic due to proposed project, parking arrangements etc.

Trucks will be used for the transportation purpose while movements covered trucks with tarpaulin will be preferred, proper tuning of vehicles will be maintained while exiting or entering of trucks in the site premises. Proper parking area for vehicles already exists within the site premises.

Traffic study for the project has been done and given in chapter 4 in the EIA Report.

Chapter 4,

x. Detailed description of flora and fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) existing in the study area shall be given with special reference to rare, endemic and endangered species. If Schedule-I fauna are found within the study area, a wildlife conservation plan shall be prepared and furnished.

Ecology & Biodiversity study for 10 km radius of the project site has been done & incorporated in chapter 3 in the EIA Report.

Chapter 3, Item No.3.8

xi. Socio-economic status of the study area.

Project is positively upgrading the socio-economic status while providing employment.

Socio-economic study for 10 km radius

Chapter No. 3; Item No. 3.9



study area has been done and incorporated in EIA Report. Detailed in chapter 3.

7 Impact Assessment and environment Management Plan

i Assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features. In case the project is located on a hilly terrain the AQIP modeling shall be done using inputs of the project on the AAQ cumulative impact of all sources of emissions (including transportation on the AAQ of the area shall be well assessed. Details of the model used and the input data used for modeling shall also be provided. The air quality contours shall be plotted on a location map showing the location of project site, habitation nearby sensitive receptors, if any.

The project is not located on a hilly terrain.

Air Quality Modeling for the cumulative emission estimation from the stack and transportation is given in chapter 4.

Chapter 4, Item No.4.4.2

ii. Water quality modeling- in case, if the effluent is proposed to be discharged into the local drain, then water quality modeling study should be conducted for the drain water taking into consideration the upstream and downstream quality of water of the drain.

Recycling of water will be done, and surplus recycled water will be used for the plantation purpose. No effluent will be discharged out from the premises.

Hence such modeling is not applicable.

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iii. Impacts of the transport of the raw materials and end products on the surrounding environment shall be assessed and provided. In the regard, options for transport of raw materials and finished products and wastes (large quantities) by rail or rail-cum road transport or conveyor-cum-rail transport shall be examined.

Transportation of raw materials will be done through trucks from nearby markets.

During transportation covered trucks will be used from the nearby associated industries for the raw material.

Regular water sprinkling will be done during transportation to suppress the dust emission as this is one of the major impacts during transportation.

It is also certified that only Pollution certified vehicles will only use for the same purpose.

Chapter 4, Item no. 4.4.1

iv. A note on treatment of wastewater from different plant operations, extent recycled and reused for different purposes shall be included. Complete scheme of effluent treatment. Characteristics of untreated and treated effluent to meet the prescribed standards of discharge under E (P) Rules.

Complete water balance for the proposed project incorporated in the report. This project is based on “Zero Liquid Effluent Discharge” Concept as complete recycling of water will be done and treated water from soak pit will be used for plantation purpose. Domestic wastewater which will be treated in STP and treated water will be used for plantation purpose.

Detailed in Chapter 2.


v. Details of stack emission and action plan for control of emissions to meet standards.

Emissions from all the stacks shall be monitored once in a quarter using the manually operated stacks emissions monitoring equipment.

Chapter; Item No. 6.2.2.1

vi. Measures for fugitive emission control

Main source of Fugitive emission is from the induction furnace and pulse jet controller will be used as air pollution control device.


vii. Details of hazardous waste generation and their storage, utilization and disposal. Copies of MOU regarding utilization of solid and hazardous waste shall also be included. EMP shall include the

APCD dust and used oil are generated hazardous waste.

APCD dust sent to TSDF site for disposal. Used oil will sent to authorized recyclers.




concept of waste-minimization, recycle/recover techniques, energy conservation and natural resource conservation.


viii.

Proper utilization of fly ash shall be ensured as per Fly Ash Notification, 2009. A detailed plan of action shall be provided.

Fly ash will not be generated during processing.

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ix. Action plan for the green belt development plan in 33% area i.e. land with not less than 1,500 trees per ha. Giving details of species, width of plantation, planning schedule etc. shall be included. The green belt shall be around the project boundary and a scheme for greening of the roads used for the project shall also be incorporated.

As per CPCB Guidelines 33% of the total land (i.e.0.8 hectare) will be used for Green Belt Development. Layout Plan showing proposed green belt area has been incorporated in the EIA report.


Panchayat Letter for Green/belt is attached as annexure 10.


Greenbelt layout given in Chapter 2, Figure 2-3

Annexure 10.

x. Action plan for rainwater harvesting measures at plant site shall be submitted to harvest rainwater from the roof tops and storm water drain and also to use for the various activities at the project site to conserve fresh water and reduce the water requirement from other sources.

Approx.12849 m3 of run-off rainwater will be harvested every year.

Detailed Rainwater Harvesting has been incorporated in the EIA Report


xi. Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures shall be included.

Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures have been incorporated in the report.




xii. Action plan for post-project environmental monitoring shall be submitted.

Action plan for post-project environmental monitoring has been incorporated in the report and details are given in chapter 6.

Chapter 6; Item No. 6.2

xiii.

Onsite and Offsite Disaster (natural and Man-made) preparedness and emergency management plan including Risk Assessment and damage control. Disaster management plan should be linked with District Disaster Management Plan.

Onsite and Offsite Disaster (natural and Man-made) preparedness and emergency management plan including Risk Assessment and damage control incorporated in the report which is linked with District Disaster Management Plan. Details in Chapter 7.


8 Occupational Health

i. Details of existing Occupational & Safety Hazards. What are the exposure levels of above-mentioned hazards and whether they are within Permissible Exposure level (PEL)? If these are not within PEL so that health of the workers can be preserved.

Proper Occupational & Safety Hazards measures are incorporated in the report.

Periodical health check-up of workers will also be carried out.

Details in Chapter 7.


ii. Details of exposure specific health status evaluation of worker. If the workers’ health is being evaluated by pre designed format, chest x rays, Audiometry, Spirometry, vision testing (far & Near vision, color vision and any other ocular defect) ECG during pre-placement and periodical examinations give the details of the same. Details regarding

As this is existing unit, therefore proper health checkup of the workers has been carried out and recorded.



last month analyzed data of above mentioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department wise.

iii. Annual report of health status of workers with special reference to Occupational Health and Safety.

Occupational Health and Safety measures detailed in the chapter 7 of the EIA report.

Annual checkup of employees is done.


iv. Plan and fund allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety of all contract and casual workers.

Protective equipment’s will be provided to the workers to ensure the occupation health & safety.

A budget of Rs.2.0 Lakhs has been kept for occupational health & safety.


9 Corporate Environment Policy

i. Does the company have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA report.

Environmental Policy for the company has been incorporated in the report.

Chapter 10, ItemNo.6.2.2.1

ii. Does the environment Policy prescribe for standard operating process procedures to bring into focus any infringement/deviation/violation of the environmental clearance conditions? Details of this system may be given.

Environment Policy will be committed to comply with the legal and other requirements.

Company will have the system of reporting of Non-conformances/violation of any Environmental Law/Policy to their Board of Directors as per their management system.


iii. What is the hierarchical system or administrative order of the company to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the

A well-defined Environment Monitoring Cell will be constituted to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the environmental clearance conditions.




environmental clearance conditions? Details of this system may be given.

iv. Does the company have system of reporting of non-compliances violations of environmental norms to the board of Directors of the company and/or shareholders or stakeholders at large? This reporting mechanism shall be detailed in the EIA report.

Yes the company has well laid down system of reporting of non-compliances/violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and/or shareholders.


10 Details regarding infrastructure facilities such as sanitation, fuel, restroom etc. to be provided to the labour force during constructions as well as to the casual workers including truck drivers during operation phase.

As this is operational plant, these facilities exist. No additional facilities will be required.

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11 Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER)

i. To address the Public Hearing issues, an amount as specified under Ministry’s Office Memorandum vide F. No. 22-65/2017-IA.III dated 1st May 2018 amounting to Rs….crores, shall be earmarked by the project proponent, towards Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER). Distinct CER projects shall be carved out

Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) Budget towards capital expenditure in accordance to the MoEF&CC’s Office Memorandum F.No. 22-65/2017-IA.III dated 01.05.2018 for Social Welfare. 1.0% of project cost i.e 25 lakhs will be earmarked for the corporate environment Responsibility (CER).

Chapter 8; Item No. 8.4



based on the local public hearing issues. Project estimate shall be prepared based on PWD schedule of rates for each distinct Item and schedule for time bound action plan shall be prepared. These CER projects as indicated by the project proponent shall be implemented along with the main project. Implementation of such program shall be ensured by constituting a Committee comprising of the project proponent, representatives of village Panchayat & District Administration. Action taken report in this regard shall be submitted to the Ministry’s Regional Office. No free distribution/donations and or free camps shall be included in the above CER budget

12 Any litigation pending against the project and/or any direction/order passed by any court of law against the project, if so, details thereof shall also be included. Has the unit received any notice under the section 5 of environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant sections of Air and water Acts? If so, details, thereof and compliance ATR to the notice (s) and present

No litigation is pending against the project.



status of the case.

13 A tabular chart with index for point wise compliance of above TORs.

Complied

14 The TOR prescribed shall be valid for a period of three years for submission of EIA-EMP reports along with Public Hearing Proceedings (wherever stipulated)

Complied

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

1. Complete process flow diagram describing each unit, its processes and operations, along with material and energy inputs & outputs (material and energy balance).

Complete process flow diagram describing each unit, its processes and operations, along with material and energy balance diagrams are given in Chapter-2 of EIA Report.

Chapter 2; Item No.2.6.1 and Figure 2-6

2. Emission from sulphuric acid plant and sulphur muck management.

Not Applicable -

3. Details on installation of Continuous Emission Monitoring System with recording with proper calibration system

Post commissioning monitoring and submission of half yearly report on compliance to the Regional office of MoEF&CC in Dehradun, Uttrakhand.

Budgetary provision for online continuous emission monitoring system is given in EMP.

Chapter 4 Item No.4.3.3

4. Details on toxic metals including fluoride emissions

NA -

5. Details on stack height.

Stack height will be 30m and sampling point and sampling platform will be provided with ladder and guard.




6. Details on ash disposal and management

APCD dust is toxic waste material generated due to manufacturing process and APCD dust will sent to TSDF for proper disposal. APCD dust and ash test report has been incorporated as Annexure 11&12

Chapter2, Item No. 2.6.2 Annexure 11&12

7. Complete process flow diagram describing process of lead/zinc/copper/ aluminium, etc.

NA

8. Details on smelting, thermal refilling, melting, slag fuming, and Waelz kiln operation

Not Applicable -

9. Details on Holding and de-gassing of molten metal from primary and secondary aluminium, materials pre-treatment, and from melting and smelting of secondary aluminium

Not Applicable ---

10. Details on toxic metal content in the waste material and its composition and end use (particularly of slag).

APCD dust is toxic waste material generated due to manufacturing process and APCD dust will sent to TSDF for proper disposal. There is no toxic metal content in the Slag. APCD dust and slag(ash) test report has been incorporated as Annexure 11 &12

Chapter2, Item No. 2.6.2 Annexure 11&12

11. Trace metals in waste material especially slag.

There is no toxic metal content in the Slag. Slag(Ash) testing reports have been attached as Annexure 12

Annexure 13

12. Plan for trace metal recovery

The slag obtained is given to recyclers for recovery of valuable metal and rest will be sent to TSDF Site for disposal from where it will be sold to Paver Industry for Interlock block making and brick making

Chapter 2, Item no. 2.10

13. Trace metals in water Trace metal in the water are present in less

than permissible limits. Test reports for the Chapter 3, Item No.



ground water and surface water are incorporated in the EIA report.

3.5.2

Specific ToR’s

1 PP shall undertake rainwater harvesting and recharge, and the quantum of water so channelized shall be more than the water consumption in the project area.

Approx.12849 m3 of run-off rainwater will be harvested every year.

Detailed Rainwater Harvesting has been incorporated in the EIA Report


2 Stack emissions shall be attained below 30mg/Nm3

The stack emission details and details of Air pollution Controlling Device incorporated in Chapter 6.


3 PP shall develop green belt in an additional area of 1 hectare by planting local broadleaved tree species outside the project site within the study area

As per CPCB Guidelines 33% of the total land (i.e.0.8 hectare) will be used for Development. Layout Plan showing proposed green belt area has been incorporated in the EIA report.


Addition area of 1 hectare


Greenbelt layout given in Chapter 2, Figure 2-3.

4 PP shall prepare detailed engineering drawing showing shop wise details of facilities installed and to be installed, expansion of storage yard for raw materials and products, and for creation of green belt shall be furnished.

Plant layout showing the green belt area, shop wise details various facilities,storage yard for raw materials and products is incorporated in the report.


Chapter 2, Figure 2-3

5 PP shall not use producer gas for reheating

100% hot charging and no use of producer gas for reheating will be done during the operation. Undertaking will be attached as annexure 8

Annexure 8

6 PP shall ensure 100% utilization of waste

The main source of emissions will be from Induction Furnace and from the work zone and that will be control by the Air Pollution

Chapter No. 2, Item



generated in the plant Control System like Pulse Jet Bag filter, I.D. Fan.

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 generated from domestic use which will be treated in STP.

Undertaking has been attached as annexure 8.

No. 2.10

Annexure 8



CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog (VIU), established in 2005 is a Partnership firm promoted

by Mr. Pradeep Garg and Mr. Subodh Kumar. VIU is an authorized distributor of

Kamdhenu Ispat Limited’s (KIL) steel product in Punjab. It also supplies the products

in Himachal Pradesh. The firm has a dealer network of 400 dealers through which

the distribution is done. As per the arrangement between VIU & Kamdhenu, any sale

of Kamdhenu TMT (retail or institutional) is being routed through VIU only in Punjab.

M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog acquired M/s H.N Steel Castings & M/s S.R. Steel along

with Rakesh Kumar’s land (10199 sq.m) in the village Bathri and formed a new unit

in the name of M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog. M/s. H. N. steel had two induction

furnaces of capacity of 4T & 6T respectively and M/s. SR Steel had its rolling mill.

Both these units were located adjacent to each other at Village Bathri district Una

Himachal Pradesh.

M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog now proposes to increase the production capacity of the

plant by replacing the induction furnaces by bigger capacity IFs and augmenting

other units at Village Bathri, Distt. Una (HP).

The existing project was accorded Consent to Operate by Himachal Pradesh

State Pollution Control Board vides letter. No. HPSPCB /PCB-ID10611 (H N

Steel) & HPSPCB /PCB-ID10264 (SR Steel), validity of CTO is up to 31.03.2019

and 31.03.2023(Attached as Annexure 6) respectively.

The existingunits are in running condition. The TMT bar being manufactured by the

firm is of the grades: Fe 415, Fe 500 and Fe 550; Fe415D, Fe 520D, Fe 550D and of

sizes ranging from 8 mm to 32 mm. The installed capacity of the purchased plants is

45,000 MTPA which would be enhanced to 1,40,000 MTPA post Capacity

enhancement.

This secondary metallurgical processing industry is listed as Item 3(a) of the

schedule and needs Environmental Clearance from the MoEF&CC as per the

EIA Notification, 2006 as the project is classified under Category A therein due



to “General Conditions” (Interstate Boundary between Himachal Pradesh and

Punjab, 1.0 km from project site).

This Environmental Impact Assessment has, therefore, been prepared to assess the

likely impact of the proposed capacity enhancement on various factors, which may

be affected, with the implementation of the programme and to suggest remedial /

precautionary and mitigation measures, if any.

The project proponent, submitted an application in the prescribed format along with

Form-1, PFR and other reports to the Ministry online on 7th May 2019 vide Online

Application No. IA/HP/IND/104614/2019 and ToRhas been granted vide letter no.

F.No.IA-J-11011/187/2019-IA.II (I) dated 17.09.2019.

1.1.1 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 program to assess the efficacy of the various adopted

environmental control measures.

• Assess financial considerations for environmental control plans.

• Develop Environment Management Cell within the project/plant to see that the

provisions of the EC are implemented.

• Comply with post commissioning requirements of reporting to regional office.

• Take measures to judiciously decide spending of CER amount allocated yearly.

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

1986” and Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (HPSPCB), the proposed



project will require clearance from environmental angle. The present EIA/EMP report

is prepared based on monitored data for one season covering three months (March -

May 2019).

The present report is prepared in accordance with the guidelines issued by

MoEF&CC as per the standard Terms of Reference issued by Ministry of

Environment, Forest and Climate Change vides Memo No. F.No.IA-J-

11011/187/2019-IA.II (I) dated 17.09.2019. It also takes into account and complies

with the additional TOR points issued by the MoEF&CC.

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

within 10 km radius of project site 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. Based on the findings a suitable environmental management plan has

been suggested.

1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT

M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog acquired M/s H.N Steel Castings & M/s S.R. Steel along

with Rakesh Kumar’s land (10199Sq.m) in the village Bathrimanufacturing of TMT

bars.

The proponent plans to replace existing induction furnace capacity of 4 T &6 T to

new furnaces of 2x10 T each based on the latest technology. The new furnace is

power efficient leading to saving of 50 units of electricity (Reduction from 600 units to

550 units). There is no national park, wildlife 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. Shri. Pradeep Garg

2. Shri. Subodh Singla



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

work force planning, selection of qualified and experienced personnel and

appropriate organizational structure, clearly defining the functions and

responsibilities of the managerial and supervising staffs for ensuring, maintaining

and compliance of committed environmental guidelines on obtaining environment

clearance.

1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE

1.3.1 NATURE OF THE PROJECT

As per EIA Notifications 14thSeptember 2006 and its subsequent amendments, M/s

Vardhman Ispat Udyog, falls under activity 3(a) as a Secondary Metallurgical

Industry Project and due to the presence of interstate boundary within 1 km from the

project site, the project is Category “A”, needing Environmental Clearance from the

Government of India.

1.3.2 SIZE OF THE PROJECT

Table 1-1: Salient Feature of the Project

S.

No. Parameters Description

1 Identification of

project

Project falls under Metallurgical Industries (secondary

metallurgical processing) Item 3(a) of the schedule of

EIA notification of Sept 14, 2006 issued by MOEF &

CC.

2 Project Proponent M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog

3 Brief description of

nature of the project

The proposed project is for the capacity enhancement

of manufacturing unit by replacing existing induction

furnace (4 T & 6 T to 2x10 T each), Rolling Mill and

thereby enhance production capacity 45,000 MTPA to

1,40,000 MTPA.

4 Salient Features of the Project

4.1 Proposed plant

capacity

45,000 MTPA to 1,40,000 MTPA



S.


4.2 Total Plot Area 27078.0 Sq.m.

4.3 Location Village- Bathri, Distt. Una, State-Himachal Pradesh

4.4 Water requirement Water for construction and domestic purpose will be

drawn from Bore well. Approximately, 31KLD (21

Industrial + 10 Domestic) water will be required after

capacity enhancement.

4.5 Source of water Bore well

4.6 Wastewater At present, 3.2 KLD of wastewater is being generated

from the project which is being treated in existing STP

plant. Water is being used for cooling purpose and

same is being reused within the plant premises after

neutralization and addition of makeup water.

After expansion, 8 KLD of wastewater will be

generated which will be treated in proposed STP of

10 KLD capacity.

4.7 Man Power After expansion, total 184 workers will be there, out of

which, 14 will be residing within the project premises.

4.8 Electricity/Power

requirement

At present, 6,398 KW of power load is available. After

expansion, electrical power requirements will be

9,925 KW.

Source: Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board.

(HPSEB).

In case of power failure, an existing DG set of 125

KVA is there & after expansion, DG sets of 125 & 250

KVA will be provided.

4.9 Alternative Site The proposed addition will be established in the

existing plant premises only.

4.10 Land form, Land use

and land ownership

Private land, owned by M/s. Vardhman Ispat Udyog.

5 Nearest Highway The project site is adjacent to MDR-41.



S.


6 Nearest River Swan River (approx. 2 km in East direction)

7 Nearest Railway

Station

Nangal Railway Station 9 Km in North East direction.

8 Nearest Airport The Nearest Airport is Ludhiana Airport about 61 km

away from project site.

9 Nearest National

park/Wildlife

sanctuaries/Biosphere

reserves

No National Park, Wild life sanctuaries and Bio-

sphere reserve exists within 10 km of the study area.

10 Nearest Protected

Forest

No protected forest. However, area is predominantly

occupied by forests.

11 Working Days 350

12 Nearest Town/ city Santokhgarh located about 5 km from project site.

13 Seismic zone Zone – IV [as per IS 1893 (Part-I): 2002]

14 Project cost After expansion, total estimated Project cost will be

approximately Rs. 3038.66 Lakhs.

1.3.3 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT

The project is located at Village Bathri, Dist. Una, and State-Himachal Pradesh. The

coordinates are given in Table below-



Figure 1-1: Location Map

1.3.4 IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY & REGION

Steel is extensively used due to its good strength, formability, weldability, 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. Rolled products manufacturing unit will

perform well and will have no difficulty to market its products.

• The Indian steel industry has entered 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

SadakYojana, Prime MinisterAwaasYojana among others.

At the time of its release, the National Steel Policy 2005 India 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. It is noteworthy that India’s steel production in

2018 has been at 106.5 MT up by 4.9% from101.5MT in 2017 replacing Japan as

the world’s second largest steel producing country which produced 104.3 MT in 2018

MT “World Steel” has said’. The growth in the India’s steel sector has been driven by

domestic availability of raw materials such as iron ore and cost-effective labor.

Consequently, steel sector has been a major contributor to India’s manufacturing

output.

The Indian steel industry is very modern with state of the art steel mills. It has always

strived for continuous modernization and up-gradation of older plants and higher

energy efficiency levels. While plant closures are rare in India, the private sector is

the engine of growth in the steel industry and technological changes and

modernization are taking place in the both the public and private sector integrated

steel plants in India.



1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY – DETAILS OF REGULATORY SCOPING

CARRIED OUT (AS PER TERMS OF REFERENCE)

Expert Appraisal committee (Industry) considered the case during its 7th meeting on

29th to 31th May, 2019 for prescribing TORs for undertaking detailed EIA/EMP and

Standard ToR Letter for the above mentioned project was granted by MoEF&CC

vide its File No.F.No.IA-J-11011/187/2019-IA.II (I) dated 17.09.2019.

The scope of the EIA study includes detailed characterization of the existing status of

the land, water, air and biological environment within the 10 km study area around

the project site, identification of the potential environmental impacts of the project,

and formulation of an effective Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to prevent,

control & mitigate any adverse environmental impacts, and ensuring the

environmental compliance. The scope of the EIA in brief includes:

• Establishment of baseline environmental status/condition of the environment in

the study area of 10 km radius around the project site.

• Collection and review of available secondary literature/data/information.

• Field study, survey and monitoring in the study area for primary data collection.

• Study of the project activities in terms of construction and operation to identify

the potential sources/causes of impacts.

• Identification and assessment of potential impacts on the environment during

construction and operation phase of the project.

• Recommendation of preventive, control and mitigation measures to

eliminate/minimize the adverse impacts.

• Formulation of an effective Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to ensure

the implementation of mitigation measures for environmental sustainability.

• Utilization of CER funds judiciously through a properly constituted committee

• Commitment to regularly report to Regional office of MoEF&CC of post

construction compliance of EC.

1.5 STRUCTURE OF THE EIA REPORT

The purpose of this report is to carry out Environment Impact Assessment study for

capacity Enhancement of Steel Manufacturing Unit by Replacing Existing Induction

Furnace and Enhance production capacity 45,000 MTPA to 1,40,000 MTPA by M/s

Vardhman Ispat Udyogand to prepare Environment Management Plan. The report



is divided into twelvechapters including this chapter, the details of which are

summarized below:

Chapter 1: Introduction - The present chapter gives brief outline of the project and

its proponent, brief description of the nature, size, and location of the project and

its importance, and extent of the EIA study, including the scope of the study.

Chapter 2: Project Description - This chapter deals with the details of the project

and various parameters like mineral requirements, existing production, proposed

production, site location details etc. and also the facilities to monitor and treat the

pollutants. The various features of the proposed project are described in this

chapter.

Chapter 3: Description of Environment - This chapter presents the baseline data of

existing situation of air, water, noise, soil, flora and fauna and socio-economic

environment. Various sections of the chapter discuss the site profile, landform and

existing land use and drainage pattern, climate and meteorological parameters.

Both primary and secondary data collected for the study are depicted in this

chapter.

Chapter 4: Impact Assessment & Mitigation Measures - This chapter describes the

anticipated impact on the environment and mitigation measures. The method of

assessment of impact including studies carried out and modeling techniques

adopted to assess the impact where pertinent have been elaborated in this

chapter. The details of the impact on the baseline parameters, both during the

construction and operational phases and the mitigation measures to be

implemented by the proponent have been suggested.

Chapter 5: Analysis of Alternatives (Technology & Site) - This chapter gives details

of various alternatives both in respect of location of site and technologies to be

deployed. Alternatives have been compared in terms of their potential

environmental impacts, suitability under local conditions, and institutional training

and monitoring requirements.



Chapter 6: Environment Monitoring Plan - This chapter covers the planned

Environmental Monitoring Program. It also includes the technical aspects of

monitoring the effectiveness of mitigation measures.

Chapter 7: Additional Studies - This chapter covers the details of the additional

studies required in addition to those specified in the ToR and which are necessary

to cater to more specific issues applicable to the project.

Chapter 8: Project Benefits - This chapter highlights the benefits accruing to the

locality, neighborhood, region and nation as a whole. It brings out details of

benefits by way of improvements in the physical infrastructure, social infrastructure,

employment potential and other tangible benefits.

Chapter 9: Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis - This chapter includes Project

Cost, cost of pollution control facilities and project implementation schedule.

Chapter 10: Environment Management Plan - This chapter comprehensively

presents the Environmental Management Plan (EMP), which includes the

administrative and technical setup, summary matrix of EMP, the cost involved to

implement the EMP, both during the construction and operational phase and

provisions made towards the same in the cost estimates of project construction

and operation.

Chapter 11: Summary & Conclusions – This chapter deals with the overall

summary of the project giving details of project i.e. salient features, baseline

monitoring of various attributes of environment their mitigation measures, project

benefits etc. which have discussed in the above chapters

Chapter 12: Disclosure of the Consultant - This chapter presents in brief about the

consultant engaged along with the key experts as per QCI/ NABET accreditation

scheme.

1.7 LAWS APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT

The Acts, Notifications, Rules and Amendments applicable for setting up a new

industry or its expansion of an existing plant and for operation of a plant include the

following:



Table 1-2: Laws Applicable Tothe Project

Legal Channel Responsible Ministries/Bodies

Objective of Legislation

Action Plan

The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Acts1974/ Rules1975

CPCB, SPCB The prevention and control of water pollution and maintaining or restoring the wholesomeness of water

• Not to discharge any effluent, not confirming to standards, prescribed by HPSPCB into any stream, well, sewers or land

• Not to discharge air pollutant(s) in excess of standards, prescribed by the State PCB/ CPCB

• Obtain ‘Consent to Establish’ prior to establish any production unit, process operation or treatment system

• Obtain ‘Consent to Operate’ prior to operation of system which is likely to discharge effluent

• Apply for renewal of the ‘Consent to Operate’ well before its expiry

• Comply with conditions as prescribed under consents

The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Acts1981/ Rules1982

CPCB, SPCB The prevention, control and abatement of air pollution

The Environment (Protection) Acts1986/Rules 1986

MoEF&CC, CPCB, SPCB

Protection and Improvement of the Environment

• Prevent discharge or emission of environment pollutants in excess of the prescribed standards

• Submit ‘Environmental Statement’ every year

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006

MoEF&CC, CPCB, SPCB,SEIAA

Mechanism to have control for betterment of all aspects of environment at all stages of project implementation, operation and

• Project Proponent must Obtain prior “Environmental Clearance’ from MoEF&CC in case of new project or for Modernisation / Expansion



after commissioning

• Complying with the judicious spending of CER funds for socio-economic causes developed during socio-economic survey/study and during public hearing commitments or/and decided in the process of obtaining EC.

• Comply with the EMP provisions at every stage of plant operation.

Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016

MoEF&CC, CPCB, SPCB

Management & Handling of hazardous wastes in line with the Basel convention

• It is the responsibility of the occupier to identify the hazardous wastes in their units and ensure proper handling and disposal

• M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog to take all steps to contain contamination, prevent accident and limit consequences on human being and environment

• Obtain authorization from SPCB and comply with the conditions.

• Maintain records of Hazardous Waste generated in Form-3 and submit yearly return for generation, treatment, recycling, disposal etc., to SPCB in Form-4

• Used Oil to be sent / sold

• to the registered recycler, re-processor, registered authorized facility

• Shall be transported in accordance with the rule.

• Site storage is allowed for 90 days only.

MoEF notification S0 804 (E) dated

MoEF&CC, SPCB Damage Assessment, Remediation plan

• Preparation of EIA/EMP report along with the Bank Guarantee equal to



14/03/2018 and its subsequent amendments

and Natural & Community Augmentation plan due to Violation of EIA notification 2006.

the damage assessed due to violation and implementation of Natural & Community Augmentation Plan in process of EC.

Factories Act, 1948 (as amended till 1987)

Ministry of Labor, DGFASLI and Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health/Factories Inspectorate

Control of workplace environment, and providing for good health and safety of workers

• Obtain and renew factory license and obtain permission for the site from State Government or the Chief Inspector of Factories in case of new or extension of any Factory.

• Ensure health, safety and welfare of all workers while they are at work in the Factory as far as reasonably practicable.

• Ensure effective and adequate ventilation of work place and adequate measures to be taken to protect workers particularly in the processes involving excessive temperature.

• Ensure effective and adequate ventilation of work place and adequate measures to be taken to protect workers particularly in the processes involving excessive temperature

The Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989

Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways

To consolidate and amend the law relating to motor vehicles including to regulate the transportation of dangerous goods with a view to prevent loss of life or damage to the environment

• Ensure compliance to safety provisions in the transport vehicle carrying dangerous and hazardous substances inside works

• Display of emergency information panels at front, back and both side of vehicle

• Every transporter to ensure safe



transportation of dangerous/ hazardous goods.

• Earthing chain for grounding, any prevalent static charge.

• All motor vehicle entering the works shall have properly maintained brakes, lights, signal system for brakes, blinkers and registration number displayed, and valid Pollution under Control Certificate.

The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016

CPCB, SPCB To manage/ utilize the generated solid waste without damaging the environment and surroundings

• Segregate waste in to three streams, Wet (Biodegradable), Dry (Plastic, Paper, metal, wood, etc.) and domestic hazardous wastes (diapers, napkins, empty containers of cleaning agents, mosquito repellents, etc.) and handover segregated wastes to authorized rag-pickers or waste collectors or local bodies.

Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001.

SPCB, CPCB and MoEF&CC

To control the hazardous waste generation (lead waste) from used lead acid batteries

• It is the responsibility of the generator to ensure, used batteries are not disposed of in any manner other than depositing with dealer, manufacturer, importer, re-conditioner registered recycler or at designated collection centre

• Submit half yearly return for disposal of used batteries to State PCB by 30th June & 31st December, every year

• In case of auction, ensure batteries are auctioned to the registered recycler only



• File half yearly return for the auction

• Maintain record for such auction

Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 and its amendments

CPCB, SPCB, MoEF&CC

To maintain the noise levels with respect to the place/equipment/ industry

• Noise Quality Monitoring & submission of reports on weekly/monthly basis.

• Providing Ear plugs and Muffs to the workers working in noise prone areas.

• Dampening the source noise level or making the noise characteristics less annoying by providing suitable enclosures and barriers



CHAPTER-2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 TYPE OF PROJECT

M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog has acquiredtwo running plants M/s H.N Steel Casting

Pvt. Ltd, and M/s S.R Steels along with the land of Mr. Rakesh Kumar in village

Bathri, Distt. Una for the production of TMT Bars, The proponent plans to replace

existing induction furnaces capacity of 4T &6T to new furnaces of 2x10 T each

based on the latest technology. The new induction furnace is power efficient leading

to saving of 50 units of electricity (Reduction from 600 units to 550 units). Installed

Capacity of Purchased plant is 45,000 MTPA which would be enhanced to 1,40,000

TPA. The existing setup included two induction furnaces having capacity of 4T & 6 T

which would be replaced by two new furnaces of 10 T each based on latest

technology at Village, Bathri, Distt. Una, (HP).

The TMT bars being manufactured by the firm are of the grades: Fe 415, Fe 500 and

Fe 550; Fe415D, Fe 520D, Fe 550D and of sizes ranging from 8 mm to 32 mm. The

installed capacity of the purchased plants is 45,000 MTPA which would be enhanced

to 1,40,000 MTPA post Capacity enhancement.

The existing plants were accorded Consent to Operate by Himachal Pradesh State

Pollution Control Board vides letter. No. HPSPCB /PCB-ID10611 (H N Steel) &

HPSPCB /PCB-ID10264 (S R Steel) validity of CTO is up to 31.03.2019 and

31.03.2023(Attached as Annexure 6) respectively. Theproposed expansion will be

done in the existing plant premises only.

This secondary metallurgical processing industry is listed as Item 3(a) of the

schedule and needs Environmental Clearance from the MoEF&CC as per the EIA

Notification, 2006 as the project is classified under “Category A” therein due to

“General Conditions” (Interstate Boundary between Himachal Pradesh and Punjab,

1.0 km from project site).

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT

Steel production of India accounted for 14.33 million tons in 1990-91, which

gradually increased to 36.12 million tons in 2003-04. Rapid rise in production has

resulted in India becoming the third largest producer of crude steel in 2015 and the



country continues to be the largest producer of sponge iron or DRI in the world. As

per the report of the Working Group on Steel for the 12th Five Year Plan, there exist

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

the country. 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. At the time of its release, the National Steel Policy 2005 had

envisaged steel production to reach 110 million tons (MT) 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 Five Year Plan has projected

that domestic crude steel capacity in the county is likely to be 140 MT 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.

India has become the world's second largest producer of crude steel in the year

2018 and is projected to increase its steel production capacity to about 300 MT by

2025. Huge scope for growth is offered by India’s comparatively low per capita steel

consumption and the expected rise in consumption due to increased infrastructure

construction, housing and the thriving automobile and railways sectors.

2.3 LOCATION OF PROJECT (MAPS SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATIONS, PROJECT BOUNDARY AND PROJECT SITE LAYOUT)

The project is located at Village Bathri, Dist. Una, and State-Himachal Pradesh. The

coordinates are given below



The general location of the proposed project site is shown in Figure 2-1.

Topographical map showing project location and features within 10 km of study area

is attached as Figure 2-2. The project site layout plan is given in Figure 2-3 and the

site photographs are given in Figure 2-4.



Figure 2-1: Pillar Co-Ordinate Map of Project Site



Figure 2-2 : Topographical Map of the Project Site



Figure 2-3: Plant Layout



Figure 2-4: Site Photographs



2.3.1 PROJECT SITE BREAK-UP

The total project site area is 27,078 Sq. M. The Land use breakup of project site is

as follows:

Table 2-1: Project Site Break-Up

S. No. Particulars Area (in Sq.m.)

1. Cooling Bed area 721.65

2. Rolling mill area 1744.71

3. Finished goods area 3839.58

4. Workshop area 519.10

5. Reheating Furnace & Ingot Yard Area 915.19

6. Caster & Workshop Area 1668.70

7. Raw Material store area 1158.01

8. Slag shed area 25.80

9. Proposed Extended rolling mill area 873.04

10. DC Panel Room area 137.28

11. Office Block area 356.88

12. Labors Accommodation & Mess Hall Area 85.49

13. Staff accommodation & mess hall area 109.45

14. Electrical Room Area/APCD 55.0

15. Peer Dargaah& Shed area 105.47

16. Store Area 226.21

17. Toilet Block Area 23.83

18. Security room area 49.98

19. Cooling Tower Area 55.53

20. Cooling Water Area 96.52

21. Water Tank Area 35.03

22. Generator Shed Area 28.12

23. Green Area 8947.77

24. Road area 1797.24

25. Parking Area 1215.47

26. Open Area 2286.95

Total 27070.08

2.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION

M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog, village Bathri, Distt. Una (HP) will produce TMT bars

being of the grades: Fe 415, Fe 500 and Fe 550; Fe415D, Fe 520D, Fe 550D and of

sizes ranging from 8 mm to 32 mm. The installed capacity of the purchased plants is

45,000 MTPA which would be enhanced to 1, 40,000 MTPA.

The existing setup included an induction furnace 4T & 6 T which would be replaced

by two new furnaces of 10 T each based on latest technology. The details of the

project is given below-



Table 2-2: Project Details

S. No. Details Existing After Expansion

1. Induction Furnace IFs of 4 TPH and 6 TPH &Rolling Mill

2 IFs of 10 TPH each + Rolling Mill

2. Production Capacity

18,000 MT/Annum through IFs and CCM 27,000 MT/annum through Reheating Furnaces. Total 45000MTPA

1,40,000 MT/annum through IFs and CCM

3. Raw materials 47,250 MT/annum 1,47,000 MT/annum

4. Products

TMT Bars TMT Bars

5. Manpower

84 workers Total 184 workers

6. Total Water Demand

10 KLD 31 KLD

7. Cooling Water Demand

6 KLD 21 KLD

8. Domestic water Demand

4 KLD 10 KLD

9. Wastewater generated

3.2 KLD (Treated in Septic tank)

8 KLD (It will be treated in proposed STP of 10 KLD capacity)

10. Power Load 6,398 KW

9,925 KW

11. DG sets

1 DG set of capacity 125 KVA

2 DG sets of capacity 125 & 250 KVA each

12. Domestic Solid Waste

17 kg/day 40 kg/day

13. Slag 1,890 MT/annum 5,880 MT/annum

2.5 SCHEDULE FR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION

11.09.2018 Submission of Form-1/PFR

11.12.2019 Public Hearing

Implementation schedule of the project is 24 months. “Zero date” for a project is

generally reckoned as the date on which the date on which Consent to Establish of

expansion of the project is received. For implementation of the project “SPLIT

PACKAGE BASIS” mode of procurement for project execution is proposed. The



proposed solution shall help in optimizing project investment and minimizing

entrepreneur risk due to unknown circumstances.

Table 2-3: Project Implementation Schedule

S. No. Activity Schedule in Months

1. Consent to Establish Zero date

2. Placement of Order 1 months

3. Civil & Structural work 5 months

4. Procurement, Installation & Commissioning 18 months

Total 24 months

2.6 TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION

TMT bars are being manufactured in-house using scrap in the induction furnaces

continuous steel casting route and manufactured from Ingots/billets. These billets

/ingots are reheated before they are manually fed to the rolling mill for conversion

into TMT Rebars.

In the proposed manufacturing process, hot charging lines (continuous casting) will

be installed wherein billets are directly transferred to rolling mill for conversion into

TMT Rebars. Such process is expected to result in substantial cost savings (~INR

2000/Tonnes) as the billet is not required to be reheated.

CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT OF EXISTING UNIT

Two new furnaces of 10 tons each based on latest technology would be replacing

the old furnaces of 4T & 6 T. The new furnace would be power efficient leading to

saving of 50 units of electricity (reduction from 600 units to 550 units) for every tons

of TMT manufactured. The new furnaces would also reduce the processing time for

manufacturing of billets by half an hour (from 2 hours to 1.5 hours).

Table 2-4: Proposed Machinery

Sr. No Machinery Quantity

1. Steel Frame induction furnace of 3500 KW/10 T 1

2. Furnace Transformer 1

3. ETMC 1x with secondary Automation 1

4. PDLM of 10 MT 1

5. Steel frame induction furnace of 3500 kw/10T 1

6. Furnace Transformer 1

7. EOT Crane 35/15 MT 2

8. EOT Crane 25/10 MT 1



Figure 2-5: Existing Manufacturing Process Flow Diagram

2.6.1 PROCESS DESCRIPTION

INDUCTION FURNACE

A coreless induction furnace operates on a similar principle to a transformer, i.e., the

induction coil acts as primary coil, having many turns, and the charge acts as a



secondary coil, with only as single turn. When an alternating current is applied to the

induction (primary) coil of a furnace, a significantly larger current is induced in the

metallic charge materials. The resistance to the passage of induced current within

the furnace charge causes the charge to heat up until it eventually melts. Once the

metal is molten, the magnetic field generated creates a stirring action in the bath,

producing both homogenization of the chemical composition and assimilation of any

bath additions. Electrical energy at 11 kV (3-phase) is converted to 1250 V, through

a transformer. It is further subjected to a 3-phase rectifier and inverter system which

converts the power to single phase, high voltage-high frequency. The frequency

converter amplifies the frequency from 50 Hz to 500 Hz. This power is applied to

furnace coil to generate heat.

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 is formed 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 1200°C to 1670°C. 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 ironmoulds. This gets cooled to form

the finished product – M.S. ingots.The molded material is rolled with roller machine

thereafter.

CONTINUOUS CASTING

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.

10. Introducing lubricants into the mould throughout the casting process.



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

secondary cooling areas.

12. 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 than 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:

1. Positioning of the torch at the edge of the billet.

2. Clamping of hot strands by the clamps through pneumatic cylinder,

3. Ignition of the torch by releasing oxygen & acetylene gas.

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

thereby cutting it.

The following functions soon take place:

1. Ignition of the torch will be put off.

2. After that movement of the torch by the drive will be stopped and the torch

retracts back to the home position.

3. First group of discharge roller table will be made on thereby separating the cut

billet from the hot strand.

4. Clamps holding the hot strand will be released.

5. 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 buttons located on the control

desk.

ROLLING MILL

The billets produced in CCM will be fed directly to Rolling Mill of the steel plant.

There will be one Hi speed rolling mill for of capacity 1x20 TPH for production of

TMT bars varying from 12mm to 25mm in size.

APCD DUST

The client intends to install an Air Pollution control Device to minimize and control

the emission of air polluting contents generated in the furnace. There will be two

induction furnaces of capacity 10 ton and 2 crucibles each. For this, bag house filters

has been proposed to be equipped after the furnaces to separate the particulate

matter from the flue gas coming out of the induction furnace. There has been

proposed the containment of emissions from one furnace of capacity 10 ton in phase

1 through rotary type side suction hood &for second furnace of capacity 10 ton in

phase 2.

❖ Inlet Concentration of PM 5000 mg/Nm3

❖ Outlet Concentration of PM <50 mg/Nm3

❖ Removal of PM efficiency > 98%

❖ Air/cloth Ratio 1.4.

The air pollution control equipment ordered is one of the most efficient dust

collectors in existence. The system uses controlled blasts of compressed air to run

the bag cleaning and dust dislodging equipment.

2.6.2 FACILITIES PROPOSED UNDER THE EXPANSION

(a) INDUCTION FURNACE

The proponent plans to replace existing induction furnace capacity of 4 T &6 T to

new furnace of 2x10 T each based on the latest technology. However, existing rolling

mill will also exist after expansion. The new furnace is power efficient leading to

saving of 50 units of electricity (Reduction from 600 units to 550 units).The raw

materials will be transported through tarpaulin covered trucks only.



Table 2-5: Proposed Melting & Casting Section

Number of Furnace Two Furnaces

Capacity of Each Furnace Existing: 2 IFs of 4 TPH & 6 TPH capacity each.

After Expansion: Replacement of existing IFs i.e. 2 IFs of 10 TPH capacity each.

Number of heats per day 20 Heats per day

Number of working hours 24 hrs

Number of working days 350 days

Capacity of Billet Production

Existing Raw material 20,000 MT/annum

Existing Capacity 18,000 MT/Annum

Proposed Raw Material 1,54,000 MT/annum

Total Proposed Annual Capacity 1,40,000 MT/annum

Required Iron Scrap 1,54,000 MT/annum

Add 10% Wastage 14,000 MT/annum

Total Scrap Required 1,54,000 MT/annum

Table 2-6: Rolling Mill Section

ROLLING MILL SECTION EXISTING TONS/DAY

EXISTING TOTAL TONS/ANNUM

Required Rolling Material 94 MT/day 28,080 MT/annum

Less : Wastage@ 4% 4 MT/day 1,080 MT/annum

Hot Rolled Strips/ Bars 90 MT/day 27,000 MT/annum

Billets / Ingots Required 94 MT/day 28,080 MT/annum

Less : Billets / Ingots In House - -

Balance Purchases From Open Market

94 MT/day 28,080 MT/annum



Table 2-7: Annual Raw Material Requirement At 100% Capacity

ROLLING MILL SECTION AFTER EXPANSION TONS/DAY

AFTER EXPANSION TOTAL TONS/ANNUM

Required Rolling Material 416 MT/day 1,45,600 MT/annum

Less : Wastage@ 4% 16 MT/day 5,600 MT/annum

Hot Rolled Strips/ Bars 400 MT/day 1,40,000 MT/annum

Billets / Ingots Required 416 MT/day 1,45,600 MT/annum

Less : Billets / Ingots In House 400 MT/day 1,40,000 MT/annum

Balance Purchases From Open Market

16 MT/day 5,600 MT/annum

Total raw material required will be purchased from local market.



Figure 2-6: Material Balance Diagram



2.7 WATER, MAN-POWER REQUIREMENT, POWER REQUIREMENTS AND

OTHER SITE SERVICES

2.7.1 WATER SOURCE AND UTILIZATION

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

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

cooling, CCM spray and open machinery cooling etc.

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

Water consumption for the unit will be as small as the requirement for the cooling

system where water will be re-circulated in the closed circuit. About 31 KL will be

required on daily basis out of which 21 KL is required for compensating the

evaporation losses. In addition, to this about 10 KLD of water will be needed for 184

workers.8 KLD of water from the domestic sewerage system will be recoverable for

green belt development.

Expected source of water:Water for construction and domestic purpose will be

drawn from bore well. Application for Permission has beensubmitted to Irrigation and

Public Health Department, Himachal Pradesh.Certificate has been attached as

Annexure 4.Water Balance for the project has been shown in Figure 2-7.

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. There are no trace metals like Mercury and Arsenic in water.



Figure 2-7: Water Balance Chart



2.7.2 MAN-POWER REQUIREMENT

Existing Man power: 84 workers

After Expansion: 184 workers; out of which, 14 persons will be residing.

The distribution of the manpower has been given below:

Administrative Staff No. of Persons

Existing

No. of Persons

After Expansion

General Manager 1 1

Finance Manager 1 1

Accountants 4 8

Purchase Manager 1 1

Marketing Executives 2 3

Peon cum Watchman 2 2

Security Guards 6 8

Total 17 24

Factory Staff and Labour No. of Persons Existing

No. of Persons After Expansion

Production Manager 1 1

Metallurgist 4 7

Chemist/Technician 4 5

Laboratory Assistant 4 6

Electrician 8 10

Skilled Workers 26 81

Unskilled Workers 20 50

Total 67 160

*Source: Project Report

2.7.3 POWER REQUIREMENT

The electric power supply & distribution for a steel plant with auxiliaries, illumination

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

power distribution.

Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board will supply power. Existing Power load of

6,398 KW & additional 3,527 KW will be used to run plant & machinery during

construction and operational phase. The total power required for running the plant &

machinery during operational phase will be 9,925 KW.

In case of power failure, existing DG set of 125 KVA is there & after expansion, DG

sets of 125 & 250 KVA will be provided.Permission from Himachal Pradesh State

Electricity Board vide letter no.8055-62 dated 16.11.2018 has been attached

annexure 5.



2.8 COST OF THE PROJECT

Estimated cost of the proposed project for Installation of the additional 2 nos. of

InductionFurnace of 10Ton shall be Rs. 30.38 Cr.

Table 2-8: Project Cost Break-Up

S. No. Particulars Cost (Rs. In Crores)

Existing

1. Existing Project Cost 3.61

Proposed

2. Civil & Structural Cost 12.82

3. Plant & Machinery 2.50

4. Electrical installation

5. Contingencies 5.00

6. Margin Money for Working Capital 1.21

7. Interest during Construction 5.24

8. Misc.

Total Rs. 30.38 Cr

2.9 DESCRIPTION OF MITIGATION MEASURES INCORPORATED INTO THE PROJECT TO MEET ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARD, ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS OR OTHER EIA REQUIREMENTS-

2.9.1 AIR POLLUTION & ITS 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 flue gases are generated during melting of scrap.

Quantity and quality of flue gases mainly depends upon type of scrap used in the

furnace, i.e. with the degree of contamination of scrap. These flue gases need

proper treatment for removal of dust particles before being discharged into the

atmosphere.

The Pulse Jet type Dust collector is continuous automatic suction or pressure type of

dust collector capable of filtering dust laden air through a felted filter media.The dirty

or contaminated gas enters the dust collector through the module inlet. A baffle plate

distributes the air uniformly throughout the housing and drops out the heavy particles

into the hopper. The dust laden air then passes through a number of filter tubes

which retain the dust particles on the exterior surface while allowing the clean gas to

pass through to the module outlet.



As the Pulse Jet type Bag Filter operates, the collected dust begins to form a dust

cake which eventually diminishes the porosity of the filter tubes. This reduction in

porosity is measured by a U tube manometer. As the pressure drop increases the

ventilation volume of the collector decreases.

To maintain a moderate pressure drop, the cleaning cycle is employed to provide

continuous cleaning of the filter bags. The cleaning system consists of a solid state

program timer which actuates electric solenoids governing the air valves. These air

valves deliver a momentary burst or pulse of high compressed air through the

manifold pipe into the filter tube. The pulse of air creates a reverse air flow which

expands the filter tube to remove the dust collected on the outside.

The cleaning procedure happens on a row by row basis, therefore only a fraction of

the total filter air is interrupted for cleaning allowing continuous cleaning of dust

laden air. The dust cake when pulsed from the filter bags falls directly into the

hopper from where it is removed by the dust conveying system.

Emission Characteristics:

Table 2-9: Induction Furnace of Capacity

S. No. Particulars & Unit Existing

1 No. of Furnace 2

2 Capacity 20 MT

3 Power Requirements (Proposed) 9,925 kW

4 Heat Time 90 minutes each

5 Volume of Flue gases 50,000 m3/hr.

6 Temperature of Gases at Suction Hood 80o C – 100o C

Table 2-10: Fugitive Emission Sources & Mitigation Measures

S.NO. FUGITIVE EMISSION SOURCE

MITIGATION MEASURES

1 From Induction Furnace Gaseous discharge will be passed through APCDSystem, Pulse Jet Bag filter, I.D.Fan and the Stack.

2 From Work Zone Area The help of APCD System will mitigate fugitive emissions.



2.9.2 INDUSTRIAL WASTE WATER

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 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 liquid discharge from the industrial water circuit.

Water mainly required will be taken from bore well. No wastewater will be generated

from the plant; only domestic wastewater is generated, which again will be reused for

green belt development.

2.9.3 DOMESTIC WASTE WATER

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

sewer network, treated and disposed of through STP. Closed circuit cooling system

will be adopted in SMS (Steel Melting Shop) & rolling mill. Hence, there will not be

any wastewater generation from process and cooling. The only wastewater

generated from domestic use. Domestic wastewater, which will be treated in STP

and treated water will be used for plantation purpose.

At present, 3.2 KLD of wastewater is being generated from the project which is being

managed in existing septic tank. Water is being used for cooling purpose and same

is being reused within the plant premises after neutralization and addition of makeup

water. After expansion, 8 KLD of wastewater will be generated which will be treated

in proposed STP of 10 KLD capacity.



2.10 List of industries

List of some major industries of district Una, are given below:

2.11 SUMMARY

Impact on the environment due to transportation of raw material and finished product

to and from transport route, where traffic density is moderate. Ambient Air Monitoring

station shall be selected on the transport route and as per wind-rose pattern.

Impact on air pollution due to operation of additional facilities after expansion of

plant. This shall be predicted and mitigation measures shall be provided to keep the

impact on the environment low. This shall be designed considering the other

Industrial units within the vicinity of the plant.

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

mill. The APCD dust from Bag filters as well as used oil is the hazardous waste

generated from the project which are stored and transported to TSDF.

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. The only waste



watergenerated from domestic use, which again will be reused for green belt

development.

Plant area is surrounded by many Industries and Agricultural fields. Impact on the

soil due to the existing plant operation and proposed project shall be assessed and

proper management plan shall be suggested.



CHAPTER-3: DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

3.1 INTRODUCTION

To assess environmental impacts from a project at a specific location, it is essential

to establish baseline status and monitor the environmental quality prevailing in the

surrounding area prior to expansion of the project. The environmental status within

the impact zone could be used for identification of significant environmental issues

to be addressed in the impact assessment study. The chapter contains information

on existing environmental scenario for the following parameters.

❖ Meteorology

❖ Land Environment

❖ Water Environment

❖ Air Environment

❖ Noise Environment

❖ Traffic pattern and density

❖ Biological Environment

❖ Socio-economic Environment

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

study area with reference to the major environmental attributes. The existing

environmental setting is considered to establish the baseline conditions that are

described with respect to physical environment, air environment, water environment,

noise environment, traffic pattern and density, land environment, biological

environment and socio-economic environment.

The monitoring of environmental parameters has been conducted within the core

zone and buffer zone (10 km radial distance offsetting plant boundary) from project

site at Bathri Distt Una, HP.

3.2 SITE DESCRIPTION AND ITS ENVIRONMENT

The project site is located at village Bathri, Dist. Una (HP). The study area map for

developing the baseline environment extends for a radius of 10 km from the

proposed project site. The location map showing the project site is given in Figure



3.1.The baseline information was gathered from both primary and secondary

sources; field surveys were conducted for one season from Marchto May, 2019.

The nearest railway station is Nangal Railway station, which is 9 km from the project

site, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport at 61 Km. The site is approachable

by metallic roads from National MDR 41, adjacent to project site.



Figure 3-1: Location Map



3.3 METEOROLOGY

3.3.1 CLIMATE, TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL

Climate of the district is tropical to sub-temperate in nature, as the terrain varies from

plains to high hills. Temperature varies from minimum of 4 oC in winter to maximum

of 46 oC in summer. The area receives rainfall during monsoon period, extending

from June to September and non-monsoon period (winter). The annual average

rainfall in the area is about 1040mm, with about 55 average rainy days. The winter

season starts from November and continues till Februaryand summer season starts

from March and continues till the last week of June followed by the monsoon period

extending from July to September end.

Table 3-1: Observed Meteorological Data

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

MARCH APRIL MAY

RAINFALL(mm)

RAINFALL(mm)

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

MARCH APRIL MAY

TEMPERATURE MIN

TEMPERATURE MAX



MONTH TEMPERATURE(OC) RAINFALL(mm)

MINIMUM MAXIMUM

MARCH,2019 13.8 27.5 49

APRIL,2019 18.8 34 14

MAY,2019 23.7 38.8 14

3.3.2 METEOROLOGICAL SCENARIO OF THE STUDY AREA

Regional meteorological scenario helps to understand the trends of the climatic

factors. It also helps in determining the sampling stations in predicting the post

project environmental scenario. Meteorological Scenario exerts a critical influence on

Air Quality as the pollution arises from the interaction of atmospheric contaminants

with adverse meteorological conditions such as temperature inversions, atmospheric

stability and topographical features like hills, canyons and valleys.

The critical weather elements that influence air pollution are wind speed, wind

direction, temperature which together determines atmosphere stability. Hence, it is

an indispensable part of any air pollution studies and requires interpretation of base

line information.

Wind speed and direction data recorded during the study period is useful in

identifying the influence of meteorology on the air quality of the area. The

meteorological data recorded at the site for the study period is used for preparation

of Wind rose on sixteen - sector. The maximum and minimum temperatures

observed are given in Table 3-1.

3.3.3 WIND ROSE

The wind rose diagram is prepared based on the available IMD data. Wind rose

diagram is given below.



Figure 3-2: Wind Rose Diagram

3.3.4 ATMOSPHERIC INVERSION LEVEL/MIXING HEIGHT

Atmospheric inversion, a reversal of the normal behaviour of temperature in the

troposphere (the region of the atmosphere nearest the Earth's surface), in which a



layer of cool air at the surface is overlain by a layer of warmer air. Inversions are a

result of the vertical temperature profile of air.

Figure 3-3:Mixing Height for the Study Area Are Given Below For the Pre-

Monsoon Season

*Source:https://www.envitrans.com/mixing-height-data-

india.php?state=HIMACHAL%20PRADESH&season=WINTER#tips

3.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT

3.4.1 LAND USE

Land use/Land cover map of study area for the project is prepared by digitizing SOI

toposheet, which has helped in the study of land use pattern of the study area. Site

visit was conducted to study area for collection of real time data. Information from

ground truthing & SOI toposheet was clubbed for preparation of land use land cover

map.



As per 2011 Census records, land use pattern in different villages falling within 10

km radial from the project site has been classified under the following categories:

• Forest Area

• Area under Non-Agricultural Uses

• Barren & Un-cultivable Land Area

• Permanent Pastures and Other Grazing Land Area

• Land under Miscellaneous Tree Crops etc. Area

• Cultural Waste Land Area

• Fallows Land other than Current Fallows

• Current Fallows Area

• Total Un-Irrigated Land Area

• Area Irrigated by Source

Land for the project belongs to Vardhman Ispat Udyog in village Bathri, Distt. Una

(HP). The land is alluvial flat plain, utilized for the cultivation, forest and industrial

purposes.

Major part of the study area is dominated by Forest area followed by Agricultural

land, built up area and Water bodies. The percentage distribution of land under

different categories is depicted in Table 3-2.

3.4.2 LAND USE LAND COVER CLASSIFICATION USING REMOTE SENSING

DATA

Remote sensing technology has emerged as a powerful tool in providing reliable

information on various natural resources at different levels of details in a spatial

format. It has played an important role in effective mapping and periodic monitoring

of natural resources including environment. In order to strengthen the baseline

information on existing land use pattern the following data are used.

The steps involved in procurement and analysis of remote sensing data are:

• Acquisition of Satellite data

• Data loading

• Data processing

• Geo-referencing image



• Rectification

• Supervised Classification of Land use / Land cover

• Ground Truth / field checks using Global Positioning System

• Masking

For mapping different agro-climatic zones, the land use/ land cover classification

system has been standardized by Department of Space. Land use/Land cover

distribution in the study area has been estimated using the above classification

system and digital analysis techniques.

Figure 3-4 and 3-5 represents the Land Use / Land Cover of the study area, which

has been assigned 5 major classes, which is identified by different colors as given in

the legend.

The land use/land cover classification is given along with description of category as

per NRSA guidelines given in Table 3-2. The land-use/ land-cover classification of

the 10 km radius study area reveals that as much as 52.44% area is occupied by

Agricultural Land, Scrub Land 32.87 %, and river land 2.37%, Build up land 12.05%

and water bodies 0.26%.

Land is already available with M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog Limited at Village Bathri,

Tehsil Haroli and Dist. Una, Himachal Pradesh.



Figure 3-4: Land use Map



Table 3-2: 10km Radius Buffer Land Use/ Land Cover Classification

S.no Class

Description (As per the National land use and land cover mapping guidelines by National Remote Sensing Agency 2004-05)

Area in (Ha) Percentage

1 Buildup Area It is an area of human

habitation developed due to

non-agricultural use and that

has a cover of buildings,

transport and communication,

utilities in association with

water, vegetation and vacant

lands. 3786 12.05

2 Agricultural Land These are areas synonymous

with cropping season

extending between

November/December-

February/March. It is

associated with areas under

assured irrigation irrespective

of the source of irrigation 16475 52.44

3 River -- 745 2.37

4 Water Bodies This comprises areas with

surface water, either

impounded in the form of

lakes and reservoirs or

flowing as streams, rivers,

canals etc. 83 0.26

5 Scrub Land -- 10326 32.87

Total 31415 100



Figure 3-5: Graphical Presentation of Land Use/ Land Cover Classification

3.4.3 GEOLOGY

The unconsolidated valley fill or alluvial formations, occurring in the valley area and

semi-consolidated sediments belonging to Siwalik Group form aquifer system in the

district. Porous alluvial formation forms the most prolific aquifer system in the valley

area, whereas the sedimentary semi-consolidated formation forms aquifer of low

yield prospect.

In Una valley area, the ground water occurs in porous unconsolidated / alluvial

formation (valley fills) comprising sand, silt, gravel, cobbles / pebbles etc., and forms

prolific aquifer. Ground water occurs both under phreatic and confined/artesian

conditions. Free flowing wells are also observed in the lower part of Swan river.

3.4.4 TOPOGRAPHY

Una district came into existence on 1st September 1972 and is situated in the

southwestern part of the State of Himachal Pradesh. The district, with its

headquarter at Una town, has a geographical area of 1540 Sq. km and covers 2.8 %

area of the State. It lies between North latitude 31°18’00” & 31°55’00” and East

longitude 75°55’00” & 76°28’00” and is covered by Survey of India degree sheet

12.05%

52.44%2.37%

0.26%

32.87%

Land use/ Land Cover Classification

Buildup Area

Agricultural Land

River

Water Bodies

Scrub Land



No.53A & 44M. Towards the north, it is bounded by Kangra district, towards north

and east by Hamirpur and Bilaspur districts respectively and towards south-west by

the State of Punjab.

Administratively, the district has been divided into two sub-divisions (Una &Amb) and

comprises of 4 tehsils [Una, Amb, Bangana,andHaroli] and 1 sub-tehsil (Bharwain).

Further, there are 5 CD blocks [Una, Amb, Gagret, Dhundla (Bangana) &Haroli].

There are 5 towns (Una, MehtpurBadshera, Gagret, Santhokhgarh and Daulatpur),

758 inhabited villages, 56 uninhabited and 235 Gram Panchayats in the district. Una

district is well developed in the industrial sector due to proximity to Punjab state with

Mehatpur, Gagret, Tahliwal&Amb as main industrial centers.

3.4.5 SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS

The entire district of Una falls under Seismic Zone IV as per the Seismic Zoning

Map of India (IS Code: 1893:2002 ) which makes it likely to be affected by

earthquake shaking of up to intensity VIII. The Main Boundary Thrust (MBT) fault

passes across the district and this is the continuation of the same fault which

caused the 1905 Kangra earthquake. There are other several smaller faults that can

also generate earthquakes of high intensities within Una district. This zone is called

the High Damage Risk Zone and covers areas liable to MSK VIII. The IS code

assigns zone factor of 0.24 for Zone V.

3.4.6 SOIL CHARACTERISTICS

Soil quality is the capacity of a specific kind of soil to function, within natural or

managed ecosystem boundaries, to sustain plant and animal productivity, maintain

or enhance water and air quality and support human health and habitation. Soil

quality reflects how well a soil performs the functions of maintaining biodiversity and

productivity, partitioning water and solute flow, filtering and buffering, nutrient cycling

and providing support for plants and other structures. Thus, soil quality plays vital

role in any particular geographical phenomenon of ecology as well as physico-

chemical environment. Soil quality can indicate the current as well as future issues

related with the water, ecology and life in the particular region. Thus, it is clearly

visible that soil contamination may result in eventuality in form of contamination of

water, ecological destruction, and loss of productivity, food crisis and so threat to life.

The major source of contamination is wastes from industries as well as overuse of



fertilizers & pesticide. Thus, to determine the exact impacts of any proposed project,

it is very essential to determine the existing status of soil quality and existing stress

through a study of soil quality assessment. Considering this, surface soil samples

were collected from six locations of study area shown on map in Figure 3-6 and

Table 3-3,with names of villages, distance and direction once in study period (10 km

buffer from the periphery of plant.) Outcome of soil quality studies is given in Table

3-3.

Table 3-3: Soil Quality Data Locations

Locations

Code

Locations Distance(km) Direction Type of Land

SQ1 Project Site Buildup Area

SQ2 Kokowal 3.53 SW Agricultural Land

SQ3 Daghour 3.60 SE Near Water body

(Agricultural Land)

SQ4 SingaurfSukalan 1.68 SW Agricultural Land

SQ5 Jhungian 4.89 SW Agricultural Land

SQ6 Tahliwal 3.91 NW Buildup Area

The six collected soil samples were analyzed by laboratory. The analysis was done

for physical properties, chemical and physico-chemical characters. The evaluation of

initial soil quality based on the above characters is done and presented as below.

3.4.7 SAMPLING PROCESS & ANALYSIS

The soil samples were collected once during the study period from each location.

The sampling was done using Augur Sampler and samples were filled in polythene

bags, labeled in the field with number and site name and sent to laboratory for

analysis. Sampling & Analysis of soil was done as per ISO/ IS: 2720/ Soil Chemical

Analysis by M.L. Jackson.



Table 3-4: Standard Soil Classification

S. No. Parameters Classification 1.

pH <4.5 extremely acidic 4.51 – 5.0 very strong acidic

5.01 – 5.5 strongly acidic 5.51-6.0 moderately acidic

6.1 – 6.5 slightly acidic 6.51-7.3 neutral 7.31-7.8 slightly alkaline 7.81-8.5 moderately alkaline 8.51 – 9.0 strongly alkaline >9.0 very strongly alkaline

2. Salinity Electrical Conductivity (millimho/cm) 1 mho/cm = 640 ppm

Up to 1.0 average 1-2 harmful to germination 2-3 harmful to crops

3. Nitrogen (kg/ha) Up to 50 very less 51-100 less 110-150 good 151-300 better >300 sufficient

4. Phosphorus (Kg/ha)

Up to 15 very less 15 – 30 less 31-50 medium 51-65 on average sufficient 66-80 sufficient >80 more than sufficient

5. Potassium (Kg/Ha)

0-120 very less 120-180 less 180-240 medium 241-300 average 301-360 better >360 more than sufficient



Figure 3-6: Soil Monitoring Location



Table 3-5: Soil Quality Data (March, 2019-May, 2019)

Test Parameters Units Project Site (Near Main Gate)

Shiv Mandir (Kokowal)

Daghour (Agricultural Land

Jhungian Near Cement store

Tahliwal (Satsang Bhawan)

SingaurfSukalan

pH - 8.13 8.25 7.31 8.18 7.2 7.81

Electrical Conductivity

mmhos/cm 0.203 0.503 0.264 0.147 0.109 0.25

Soil Moisture Content

% w/w 1.96 6.08 0.54 1.76 4.64 3

Organic Matter gm/cc 0.38 0.98 0.37 0.75 0.88 0.67

Soil Texture - Loamy Sand Sandy Loam Sandy Clay Loam Loam Loam Sandy Loam

Bulk Density % 1.52 1.54 1.54 1.64 1.59 1.57

Potassium Kg/Ha 181 208 167 238 172 194

Sodium Absorption Ratio

mEq/kg 0.16 0.18 0.18 0.17 0.18 0.17

Water Holding Capacity

% 25.1 25.4 20.18 28.7 29.8 25.8

Porosity % 38 45 39 40.1 39.2 40.3

Sand % 79.8 78.9 47.6 47.9 45.3 59.9



Sodium mg/kg 32 39 41 38 40.5 38.1

Permeability cm/hr 0.792 1.62 1.692 1.368 1.368 1.37

Cation Exchange Capacity

mEq/100gm 1.37 2 2.3 2.05 1.87 1.92

Silt % 12.2 11.87 20 32.1 35.1 22.3

Phosphorus as P Kg/Ha 5.94 6.02 8.66 5.69 6.61 6.83

Nitrogen % 0.37 0.32 0.35 0.42 0.31 0.45



3.4.8 INTERPRETATION

From the interpretation of field data, physical and chemical data it can be concluded

that:

❖ Physical characters: The physical characters include Bulk density, grain size

distribution (textural analysis).

❖ Grain size distribution: Texture indicates relative proportion of various sizes of

primary soil particles such as sand, silt and clay present in the soil. Based on

their quantities present in the soil sample and using the textural classification

diagram. The textural classes of six soil samples are sandy loam.

❖ Chemical Characters: The parameters considered for chemical analysis are:

Soil reaction (pH), Electrical conductivity (EC), Cations, like Calcium and

Magnesium, Macro nutrients like Available Nitrogen, Available phosphorus and

available potassium.

❖ Soil reaction (pH): The nutritional importance of pH is illustrated, thus

hydrogen ion concentration has influence not only on, solubility of nutrients, but

also upon facility with which these nutrients are absorbed by plants, even

already in soil solution for e.g. Fe,Mn and Zn become less available as pH rises

from 4.5 to 7 to 8. At pH 6.5 to7.0 utilization of nitrate and ammonia nitrogen

becomes more available. In case of phosphorus it becomes less available to

plant as pH increases above 8.5, due to its fixation in exchange complex of soil.

For the six-soil sample under consideration the pH ranges between 7.2 to 8.25

indicating soils are neutral to slightly to moderately alkaline, and for balanced

plant nutrient management, application of organic matter like compost and

composted manure to lower the pH of soils to 6.5 to 7.0 is recommended.

❖ Electrical conductivity (EC): The salt content of the soils is estimated by EC

measurements, and is useful to designate soils as normal or sodic (saline).

Electrical conductivity is expressed as µmhos/cm at 250C, µsmhos/cm or

mhos/cm or Sm/cm. The EC of six soil samples is between 0.109 to 0.503

mmhos/cm and are below the limits to be called as saline and hence the soils

are normal for crop growth.

❖ Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) Nitrogen is a part of all living cells and is a

necessary part of all proteins, enzymes and metabolic processes involved in the

synthesis and transfer of energy. Nitrogen is a part of chlorophyll, the green



pigment of the plant that is responsible for photosynthesis. Helps plants with

rapid growth, increasing seed and fruit production and improving the quality of

leaf and forage crops. The available nitrogen in the six samples in question, as

per analysis ranges between 0.32 to 0.45 % showing sufficient nitrogen content

for crop growth.

❖ Available Phosphorus (P): Like nitrogen, phosphorus (P) is an essential part

of the process of photosynthesis involved in the formation of all oils, sugars,

starches, etc. helps with the transformation of solar energy into chemical

energy; proper plant maturation; withstanding stress, effects rapid growth,

encourages blooming and root growth. The phosphorus content of soil of six

samples ranges between 5.69 to 8.66 Kg/hector.

❖ Available Potassium (K): Potassium is absorbed by plants in larger amounts

than any other mineral element except nitrogen and in some cases calcium,

helps in the building of protein, photosynthesis, fruit quality and reduction of

diseases. The Potassium content of six soil samples ranges between 167 to

238 kg/Ha.

❖ As observed during field visit of 10 km buffer area from boundary. The soils are

brown, alluvial and grey brown podzolic, and they occur as a catenary’s

association in undulating and rolling terrains, which differ in depth, texture, color

and cropping pattern.

❖ The soils of low lying areas, especially of bottom land (narrow valley) situation

are formed on alluvial deposits. The soil has low water holding capacity due to

more space and prone to excessive soil erosion particularly during rainy

season. In addition to this, the soils of Alfisols order are also found in rainfed

and irrigated plain valley tract.

❖ The soils of this tract are comparatively fertile as compare to rainfed hilly tract. It

is most suitable for the cultivation of field crops, cash crops like vegetables and

horticulture plants etc.

3.5 WATER ENVIRONMENT

The water resources, both surface and groundwater plays an important role in the

development of an area. Likewise, the water resources of the area have been

studied to establish the status of water quality in the area.



Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has carried out hydro-geological studies and

ground water exploration in the district. Further, CGWB under its national network

maintains 10 stations for ground water regime monitoring where water level and

ground water quality is monitored on regular basis.CGWB has drilled/constructed 56

exploratory wells in the district, in the depth range of 51.00 to 220.00 mbgl. Static

water level of the tube wells ranges from 1.45 m agl to 43.20 m bgl and discharge

ranges from 553 to 3500 lpm with the drawdown less than 8-10 m free flowing bore

wells are observed along the terrace deposits on the both banks of Swan

River.Digital Elevation Model is given below:



Figure 3-7: Digital Elevation Model



3.5.1 HYDROGEOLOGY

The rock formations occupying the district range in age from pre-Cambrian to

Quaternary period. The generalized geological succession in the district is given

below:

ERA PERIOD FORMATION DESCRIPTION

Quaternary Recent to sub-Recent

Alluvium; fluvial, terrace, piedmont sand, silt, clay, gravel, pebble and cobble

etc.

Sand, silt, clay, gravel, pebble and

cobble etc.

Undifferentiated Sand, clay, gravel, pebble, cobble and

boulders

Tertiary Pliocene to Mid. Miocene

Upper Siwalik

Soft sandstone, brownish clay, shale, poorly sorted, crudely bedded conglomerate

& boulder beds.

Middle Siwalik

Gray sandstone, and brownish clay/shale

Lower Siwalik Red and purple sandstone and shale

Hydro-geologically, the unconsolidated valley fill or alluvial formations, occurring in

the valley area and semi-consolidated sediments belonging to Siwalik Group form

aquifer system in the district. Porous alluvial formation forms the most prolific aquifer

system in the valley area, where as the sedimentary semi-consolidated formation

form aquifer of low yield prospect.

In Una valley area, the ground water occurs in porous unconsolidated / alluvial

formation (valley fills) comprising sand, silt, gravel, cobbles / pebbles etc., and forms

prolific aquifer. Ground water occurs both under phreatic and confined/artesian

conditions. Free flowing wells are also observed in the lower part of Swan river.

Ground water is being extensively developed in the area by medium to deep tube

wells, dug wells, dug cum bore wells and also by hand pumps.

Depth of dug wells and dug cum bored wells in area, ranges from 4.00 to 70.00 m

bgl, whereas depth to water level ranges from near surface to 26.46 m bgl in pre

monsoon. Yield of shallow aquifer is moderate with well discharges up to 10 lps.



In Una valley depth to water level shows wide variation. During pre-monsoon period

(May 2012) it ranged from less than 2 to 45 m bgl. Deeper water levels are confined

mainly in south west (Beet area) and localized patches in north eastern and central

part of Una valley. In major parts of Una valley, depth to water level ranged between

2.00 to 10.00 m bgl. Some areas in discharge zone along the river Swan, show

water logging conditions, where water level is less than 1.5 m bgl. Seasonal

fluctuation (rise) up to 3.56 m was observed between pre and post monsoon (2012)

period. Long term water level fluctuation was analyzed for the period of May 2012,

with respect to decadal average of 2002 - 2011. In general, fall in water level up to 2

m is observed in most part of the valley. However, in isolated pockets in north

western and south eastern part of Una valley rise of water level up to 4 m is also

observed.

3.5.2 DRAINAGE PATTERN OF THE AREA

The entire area is near the Shivalik foothills and has good slope from Northeast to

South-West. The area is well drained and is frequented with seasonal shower,

which take the entire rainwater flows to river Swan.Drainage Map and Contour Map

of the study area are given below:



Figure 3-8: Drainage Map of the Area



Figure 3-9: Contour Map



3.5.3 WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT

Water samples were collected from ground and surface waters within the study

area. A total of twelve samples were taken from different locations including surface

and ground water bodies. The samples were analyzed for physicochemical

parameters. The ground water and surface water sampling locations are shown in

Table 3-6& 3-8 and in Figure 3-10 & 3-11 respectively. The sampling and analysis of

water were carried out as per standard methods of water and waste water analysis

(APHA). The results of water analysis have been compared with IS: 10500-2012

drinking water standard to assess their suitability for drinking purpose. The

analytical results of the ground and surface water samples are shown in, Table3-7&

Table3-9respectively.

Table 3-6: Location of Ground Water Monitoring Stations

Locations Code Locations Distance Direction

GW 1 Project Site - -

GW2 Bhangal 2.06 SE

GW3 Sapalwan 7.09 SE

GW4 Nangal Khurad 6.05 NW

GW5 Bhawanipur 6.29 SW

GW6 Santokhgarh 4.92 NE

GW7 Kokowal 3.53 SW

GW8 Bitan 5.0 NW

GW9 Suksal 4.28 E



Figure 3-10: Groundwater Monitoring Location



Table 3-7: Groundwater Monitoring Results

Test Parameter

Units Requirement (Acceptable

Limit)

Permissible Limit in

absence of Alternate Source

Project Site

Bhangal Sapalwan Nangal Khurd

Gurudwara Bhawanipur

Santokhgarh (peer)

Shiv Mandir

(Kokowal)

samadhi WaliKutiya(Bitan)

Sarkari School (Sukal)

Total Alkalinity as CaCO3

mg/l 200 600 246 346 356 298 355 345 255 365 298

Colour Colour Units

5 15 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5

Total Hardness as CaCO3

mg/l 200 600 242 355 410 272 250 300 282 350 440

Odour -- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

Total Dissolved Solids

mg/l 500 2000 297 391 450 338 372 419 364 383 486

Conductivity µS/cm Not Mentioned 429 610 679 503 513 666 512 619 689

Turbidity NTU 1 5 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.2 0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1

Cyanide as CN

mg/l 0.05 No

Relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Chloride as Cl

mg/l 250 1000 9 13 16 10 8 24 11 12 33

Fluoride as F

mg/l 1 1.5 0.91 0.8 0.71 0.65 0.72 0.69 0.79 0.53 0.86

Nitrate as mg/l 45

No 10.3 20.2 22.9 12 1.2 21 9 12 23



NO3 Relaxation

pH -- 6.5- 8.5 No

Relaxation 7.08 7.66 6.96 7.25 7.42 7.05 7.49 7.31 7.24

Sulphate as SO4

mg/l 200 400 2.4 7.1 11.4 5.1 1.9 32 5.3 6.7 30

Calcium as Ca

mg/l 75 200 70 77 110 73 56 107 77 90 104

Boron as B mg/l 0.5 1 0.14 0.18 0.21 0.16 0.17 0.2 0.17 0.19 0.23

Copper as Cu

mg/l 0.05 1.5 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02

Total Chromium as Cr

mg/l 0.05 No

relaxation <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05

Cadmium as Cd

mg/l 0.003 No

relaxation <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

Iron as Fe mg/l 0.3 No

Relaxation 0.15 0.22 0.14 0.19 0.18 0.21 0.23 0.26 0.16

Lead as Pb mg/l 0.01 No

relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Magnesium as Mg

mg/l 30 100 17 40 33 22 27 8 22 31 44

Manganese as Mn

mg/l 0.1 0.3 0.090 0.154 0.098 0.088 0.126 0.147 0.161 0.182 0.112

Phenolic Compounds as C6H5OH

mg/l 0.001 0.002 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001



Total Arsenic as As

mg/l 0.01 0.05 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Mercury as As Hg

mg/l 0.001 No

relaxation <0.0005 <0.0006 <0.0007 <0.0008 <0.0009 <0.0010 <0.0011 <0.0012 <0.0013

Nickel as Ni mg/l 0.02 No

relaxation <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02

Zinc as Zn mg/l 5 15 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05

Total Coliforms

MPN/100ml Absent - <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2

E.Coli MPN/100ml Absent - <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2



RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS:

The pH of all the samples lies within the desirable limit and ranges between6.96-

7.66. Hardness of the samples is found in the range of 242-440mg/L. Total Dissolved

Solids in the samples vary from 297 - 486mg/L, which is under the desirable limit.

Chloride content of the samples range from 8 – 33mg/L, which are under the

desirable limit. Calcium and magnesium content of the water samples varied in the

range of 56-110mg/L and 8-44mg/L respectively. Fluoride content of all samples is in

the desirable limit and lies in the range of 0.53 – 0.91 mg/L. Nitrate content of all

samples varied in the range of 9-23mg/L. Sulphate in the water samples lies within

the desirable limit and ranges between 2.4-32mg/L.

Phenolic compounds such as C6H5OH are within the desired permissible limits.

Copper(Cu),Cadmium(Cd),chromium(Cr),zinc (Zn),nickel (Ni),arsenic(As), mercury

(Hg)and lead(Pb) all are under the permissible limits as desired. Total coliforms and

Coil are absent in the samples.

Table 3-8: Surface Water Locations

Location Code

Surface Water Sample Location

Distance from project Site(km)

Direction from project Site

SW-01 Upstream(Swan River) 1.90 NE

SW-02 Downstream(Swan River) 1.90 SE

SW-03 Sutlej River 9.53 NE



Figure 3-11: Surface Water Monitoring Locations



Table 3-9: Surface Water Quality Monitoring Results

Test Parameter Units Swan River (Upstream)

Swan River (Downstream)

Sutlej River

Total Alkalinity as CaCO3

mg/l 182 185 180

Total Suspended Solids

mg/l 582 622 519

Total Hardness as CaCO3

mg/l 158 162 162

Turbidity NTU 4.8 15 2

Conductivity µS/cm 441 460 430

Temperature °C 26.6 26.4 25.8

Chloride as Cl mg/l 18 18 19

Fluoride as F mg/l 0.88 0.92 0.79

Nitrate as NO3 mg/l 2 1.6 1.8

pH ---- 8.2 8.1 8.18

Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 33 28.5 28

Dissolved Oxygen (DO)

mg/l 5.2 3.8 4.4

BOD mg/l 3.2 5.7 4.8

COD mg/l 12 20 16

Total Chromium as Cr

mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05

Arsenic as As mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

Iron as Fe mg/l 0.19 0.28 0.23

Calcium as Ca mg/l 36 38 42

Magnesium as Mg

mg/l 16 16 14

Sodium mg/l 40.6 51 39.5

Potassium mg/l 5.3 9.4 6.2



Zinc as Zn mg/l 0.07 0.064 <0.05

Total Coliforms MPN/100ml 39 140 170

F.Coli MPN/100ml 20 39 48

3.5.4 CONCLUSIONS:

During March, 2019 to May, 2019

❖ pH of all the three samples is alkaline and range between 8.10 to 8.20, The

pH of the samples lies within the desirable limit.

❖ Dissolved oxygen is between 3.8-5.2mg/l.

❖ Chemical Oxygen Demand of the samples varies from 12mg/L to 20mg/L;

BOD ranges between 3.8 mg/L to 5.7 mg/L.

❖ TSS in the water samples ranges from 519 to 622 mg/L.

❖ Total hardness results shows values from 158 to 162 mg/L.

3.6 AIR ENVIRONMENT

3.6.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

The main sources of air pollution in the study area are vehicular emission,

emissions from surrounding industrial units, fugitive emissions from DG Sets, fuel

burning for domestic requirements and windblown dust from the open land.

3.6.2 PARAMETERS CONSIDERED FOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT

The following parameters were taken into consideration for assessing the air

quality

❖ Particulate Matter (PM10)

❖ Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

❖ Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

❖ Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

❖ Carbon Monoxide (CO)

❖ Ammonia(NH3)

❖ Ozone(O3)

❖ Lead(Pb)



3.6.3 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS

Nine numbers of sampling locations were selected to monitor the ambient air

quality. The monitoring was carried out fromMarch, 2019 to May, 2019. The

locations of the Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations in the study area are

given in Table 3-10 below. Figure 3-12 shows the ambient air quality monitoring

locations.

Table 3-10: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations

3.6.4 ANALYTICAL METHODS FOLLOWED FOR AMBIENT AIR QUALITY

MONITORING:

The brief methodology of the parameter analyzed is as follows:

I. Particulate Matter (PM2.5): (CPCB Method) Particulate Matter (PM2.5) was

analyzed by Fine particulate sampler Envirotech Model APM 550. PM2.5 was

collected on 47mm diameter filter paper. The mass concentration of (PM2.5) fine

particles in ambient air was calculated as the total mass of collected particles

divided by the volume of air sampled.

Location

Code Sample Location Distance (km) Direction

AQ1 Project Site - -

AQ2 Bhangal 2.06 SE

AQ3 Sapalwan 7.09 SE

AQ4 Nangal Khurad 6.05 NW

AQ5 Bhawanpur 6.29 SW

AQ6 Santokhgarh 4.92 NE

AQ7 Kokowal 3.53 SW

AQ8 Beetan 5.0 NW

AQ9 Suskal 4.28 E



II. Particulate Matter (PM10): Particulate Matter (PM10) was carried out by

Respirable Dust Sampler Envirotech Model APM 460 BL. The cyclone of this

instrument is used for fractionating the dust into two fractions. PM10 dust is

accumulated on the filter paper (8ʺ ×10ʺ size) while coarse dust is collected

in a cup placed under the cyclone.PM 10 was calculated as per IS: 5182

(Part 23):2006. The mass of these particles was determined by the difference in

filter weight prior to and after sampling. The concentration of PM10 in the

designated size range was calculated by dividing the weight gain of the filter by

the volume of air sampled.

III. Sulphur Dioxide (SO2): SO2was monitored with the help of APM 411

assembly attached with APM 460 BL using the impringer. It was absorbed by

aspirating a measured air sample through a solution of Potassium

tetrachloromercurate (TCM). This procedure resulted in the formation of a dichloro

sulphite mercurate complex. The complex was made to react with para

rosaniline and methyl sulphonic acid. The absorbance of the solution was

measured by means of spectrophotometer.

IV. Nitrogen Dioxides: NO2 was monitored with the help of APM 411 assembly

attached with APM 460 BL using the impringer. It was collected by bubbling air

through a solution of sodium hydroxide and sodium arsenite. The

concentration of nitrite ion produced during sampling was determined

calorimetrically by reacting the nitrite ion with phosphoric acid, sulphanilamide

and NEDA and absorbance of highly colored azo-dye was measured at

540nm.

V. Carbon Monoxide: It is measured using CO analyzer. This analyzer issued to

measure CO in ambient air, in the range of 0-200 ppm (220 mg/m3) to a sensitivity

of 0.05 ppm (55µg/m3). The serinus 30 combines the benefits of microprocessor

control with Non Dispersive Infrared Spectrophotometry technology. CO

concentration is automatically corrected for gas temperature and pressure

changes.CO was monitored on hourly basis whereas other parameters were

monitored on 24 hourly bases.



Table 3-11: Methods Adopted For Ambient Air Parameters

Parameters Technique Technical Protocol

P.M 2.5 Gravimetric method CPCB Guidelines

PM 10 Gravimetric method IS 5182 (Part-23)

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Improved West and Geake method IS-5182 (Part-2)

Nitrogen Dioxides (NO2)

Modified Jacob &Hochheiser method

IS-5182 (Part-6)

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

CO Analyzer(NDIR technology) CPCB Guidelines



Figure 3-12: Air Quality Monitoring Locations



Table 3-12: Ambient Air Quality Data

S. No.

Pollutant Location Code

Location Minimum (µg/m3)

Maximum (µg/m3)

Average (µg/m3)

98th Percentile (µg/m3)

1.

SO2 (µg/m3)

AQ1 Project Site 8.2 10.9 9.2 11.6

AQ2 Bhangal 7.9 10.6 8.9 10.3

AQ3 Sapalwan 8.5 11.4 9.6 11.1

AQ4 Nangal Khurad

8.3 11.1 9.4 10.3

AQ5 Bhawanpur 8.9 11.9 10.1 10.6

AQ6 Santokhgarh 10.1 13.5 11.4 13.2

AQ7 Kokowal 7.4 9.9 8.4 9.7

AQ8 Beetan 7.7 10.2 8.6 10

AQ9 Suskal 7.9 10.6 8.9 10.9

2.

NO2

(µg/m3)

AQ1 Project Site 16.1 24.2 20.1 26

AQ2 Bhangal 15.6 23.5 19.5 23

AQ3 Sapalwan 16.8 25.3 20.9 24.7

AQ4 Nangal Khurad

16.5 24.8 20.5 23

AQ5 Bhawanpur 17.7 26.5 22.0 23.7

AQ6 Santokhgarh 20.0 30.1 24.9 29.5

AQ7 Kokowal 14.7 22.0 18.3 21.6

AQ8 Beetan 15.1 22.7 18.8 22.3

AQ9 Suskal 15.6 23.5 19.4 24.3

3.

PM10 (µg/m3)

AQ1 Project Site 69.6 99 82.4 96

AQ2 Bhangal 63.8 92 75.8 89.8

AQ3 Sapalwan 66.0 95 78.2 92.5

AQ4 Nangal Khurad

64.4 98.9 77.4 98.2

AQ5 Bhawanpur 65.3 94.5 79.6 92

AQ6 Santokhgarh 67.5 91 81.9 90.5

AQ7 Kokowal 63.3 86 74.9 88.6

AQ8 Beetan 61.4 88 72.7 86

AQ9 Suskal 67.3 94 79.7 91.6

4.

PM2.5 (µg/m3)

AQ1 Project Site 37.7 62.3 45.3 55

AQ2 Bhangal 34.7 57.4 41.7 50.3

AQ3 Sapalwan 35.8 59.1 43.0 51.8

AQ4 Nangal Khurad

35.5 58.6 42.6 54.7

AQ5 Bhawanpur 37.1 62.8 44.8 51.6

AQ6 Santokhgarh 38.9 62.0 46.7 52

AQ7 Kokowal 34.3 56.7 41.2 49.7

AQ8 Beetan 33.3 55.0 40.0 48.2

AQ9 Suskal 36.5 60.3 43.8 51.3

5

AQ1 Project Site 14.9 21.4 18.1 23

AQ2 Bhangal 14.4 20.7 17.5 20.4

AQ3 Sapalwan 15.5 22.3 18.8 21.9



Ammonia(NH3)

AQ4 Nangal Khurad

15.2 21.9 18.5 20.3

AQ5 Bhawanpur 16.3 23.4 19.8 21

AQ6 Santokhgarh 18.5 26.6 22.4 26

AQ7 Kokowal 13.5 19.5 16.4 19.1

AQ8 Beetan 14.0 20.1 17.0 19.7

AQ9 Suskal 14.4 20.7 17.5 21.4

6

Ozone (O3)

AQ1 Project Site 17.6 29.7 22.8 32.6

AQ2 Bhangal 11.7 29.0 22.6 28.9

AQ3 Sapalwan 12.6 31.2 24.3 31.1

AQ4 Nangal Khurad

12.4 44.5 24.1 39.8

AQ5 Bhawanpur 14.4 32.6 25.3 29.4

AQ6 Santokhgarh 16.3 36.9 28.7 37

AQ7 Kokowal 11.9 27.1 21.0 27.1

AQ8 Beetan 12.3 27.9 21.7 27.9

AQ9 Suskal 17.1 43.6 28.8 41.4

7.

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

AQ1 Project Site 0.44 0.74 0.57 0.8

AQ2 Bhangal 0.29 0.73 0.57 0.7

AQ3 Sapalwan 0.32 0.78 0.61 0.8

AQ4 Nangal Khurad

0.31 1.11 0.60 1

AQ5 Bhawanpur 0.36 0.81 0.63 0.7

AQ6 Santokhgarh 0.41 0.92 0.72 0.9

AQ7 Kokowal 0.30 0.68 0.53 0.7

AQ8 Beetan 0.31 0.70 0.54 0.7

AQ9 Suskal 0.43 1.09 0.72 1

8.

Lead (Pb)

AQ1 Project Site 0.048 0.089 0.069 0.1

AQ2 Bhangal 0.047 0.086 0.067 0.1

AQ3 Sapalwan 0.049 0.089 0.069 0.1

AQ4 Nangal Khurad

0.051 0.094 0.073 0.1

AQ5 Bhawanpur 0.050 0.091 0.071 0.1

AQ6 Santokhgarh 0.056 0.103 0.080 0.1

AQ7 Kokowal 0.044 0.081 0.063 0.1

AQ8 Beetan 0.046 0.083 0.065 0.1

AQ9 Suskal 0.047 0.086 0.067 0.1

3.6.5 RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS

❖ Minimum and Maximum concentrations for PM10 for all locations were

found to be in range of 63.3 to 99 μg/m3 for the study period from March,

2019 to May, 2019 which is well within the limiting values in all stations. The

average concentrations and 98 percentile for the same was between 72.7-

82.4 μg/m3 and 86-98.2 μg/m3 respectively.



❖ Minimum and Maximum concentrations for PM2.5 for all locations were

found to be in range of 33.3 to 62.8 μg/m3 for the study period from March,

2019 to May, 2019. The average and 98 percentile for the same in various

locations were in the range of 40.0-46.7 μg/m3 and 48.2-55 μg/m3

respectively.

❖ NO2 concentrations for all locations were found to be in range of 14.7 to

30.1μg/m3 for the study period from March, 2019 to May, 2019. The

average and 98 percentile for the same in various locations was in the range

of 18.3-24.9 μg/m3 and 21.6-29.5 μg/m3 respectively.

❖ Minimum and Maximum concentrations for SO2 for all locations were found

to be in range of 7.4 to 13.5 μg/m3 for the study period from March, 2019 to

May, 2019. The average and 98 percentile for the same in various locations

was in the range of 8.4-11.4 μg/m3 and 9.7-13.2μg/m3 respectively.

❖ Minimum and Maximum concentrations for ammonia (NH3) for all locations

were found to be in range of 14.0 to 26.6 μg/m3 for the study period from

March, 2019 to May, 2019. The average and 98 percentile for the same in

various locations was in the range of 16.4 to 22.4 μg/m3 and 19.1 to 26

μg/m3 respectively.

❖ Minimum and Maximum concentrations for ozone (O3) for all locations were

found to be in range of 11.7 to 44.5 μg/m3 for the study period from March,

2019 to May, 2019. The average and 98 percentile for the same in various

locations was in the range of 21.0 to 28.8 μg/m3 and 27.1 to 41.4 μg/m3

respectively.

❖ Minimum and Maximum concentrations for carbon monoxide (CO) for all

locations were found to be in range of 0.29 to 1.11 μg/m3 for the study

period from March, 2019 to May, 2019. The average and 98 percentile for

the same in various locations were in the range of 0.53 to 0.72 μg/m3 and

0.7 to 1.0 μg/m3 respectively.

❖ Lead (Pb) concentrations for all locations were found to be in range of 0.044

to 0.103μg/m3 for the study period from March, 2019 to May, 2019. The

average for the same in various locations was in the range of 0.063 to

0.080μg/m3 and 98 percentile is 0.1 μg/m3 respectively.



The proposed project will increase the air pollution levels of the nearby areas. Impact

on air environment is predicted and its subsequent mitigation measures are

discussed in Chapter-4.

The detailed environmental monitoring report containing analysis results of soil,

water, air and noise is enclosed as Annexure- 9.

3.7 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Major sources of noise in the study area:

❖ Noise made by normal human activities,

❖ Noise made by vehicles, etc.,

❖ Noise made by movement of machineries, operation of pumps, etc., and

❖ Natural noise, consisting of sounds made by birds, animals etc.

The purpose of noise monitoring at different locations is to obtain baseline noise

levels for future reference.

3.7.1 AMBIENT NOISE MONITORING

Ambient noise monitoring was conducted to assess the background noise levels in

the study area. A total of seven locations within the study area were selected for

the measurement of ambient noise levels. Noise monitoring was carried out on a

24-hour basis to assess the baseline noise-levels and to evaluate the impact, if

any. The study area for noise monitoring and the locations selected for noise

analysis has been shown in Figure 3-13 and stated under Table 3-13 and the

monitoring results are given in Table 3-14.



Table 3-13: Location of Noise Quality Monitoring Stations

Locations Code

Locations Distance(km) Direction

NQ1 Project Boundary-I - -

NQ2 Project Boundary-II - -

NQ3 Near village Bathri (MDR-41) 2.89 SE

NQ4 Nangal Kalan 1.12 NW

NQ5 SingaurfSurkalan 1.68 SW

NQ6 Bat Kalan 1.23 NE

NQ7 Mehindpur 1.51 SE



Figure 3-13: Noise Monitoring Locations



3.7.2 AMBIENT NOISE STANDARD

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF& CC) has notified the

noise standards vide. Gazette notification dated February 14, 2000 for different

zones under the Environment Protection Act (1986).

Area category: I-Industrial, C-Commercial, R-Residential, S-Silence zone

Day time: 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.

Night time: 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.

Table 3-14: Permissible ambient noise standards in dB (A)

Area category Day time Night time

Industrial Area Day Time 75 dB (A) Night Time 70dB (A)

Commercial Area Day Time 65 dB (A) Night Time 55 dB (A)

Residential Area Day Time 55 dB (A) Night Time 45 dB (A)

Silence Zone Day Time 50 dB (A) Night 40 dB (A)

Table 3-15: Noise Quality Data

Ambient Noise Levels

Location Date Day Night

Project Boundary –I 28/05/2019 63 58

Project Boundary –II 28/05/2019 60 55

Near village Bathri(MDR-41) 28/05/2019 57 49

Nangal Kalan 28/05/2019 54 44

SingaurfSurfkalan 28/05/2019 53 43

Bat Kalan 28/05/2019 52 41

Mehindpur 28/05/2019 50 40



3.7.3 ANALYSIS OF THE DATA

Assessment of noise level was carried out at various locations to evaluate the

ambient noise level in the residential area as well as possible impact due to project

activities. The values of noise level during March, 2019 to May, 2019 which are

recorded lies between 50-63 dB at day time and 40-58 dB at night time. This may be

attributed to the presence of machineries and vehicular movement nearby the project

site.

3.8 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

3.8.1 INTRODUCTION

Ecology is the scientific study of the relations that living organisms have with respect

to each other and their natural environment. Producers, consumers and

decomposers govern whole cycle of ecology. Plants and animals both are

interdependent. Producers are necessary for every consumer. Plant plays their role

in ecology as producer. Plant, animals and microorganism together with the

environment in which they live make an independent unit called the Ecosystem.

Mainly two types of vegetation cover are on the earth surface. One is self-growing

and another is cultivated. Plants are renewable resource and useful to living

organism in many ways. It is, therefore, the role of man in manipulating and

changing vegetation population. Due to lack of awareness, deforestation is

occurring, which, in turn, is responsible for the lack of equilibrium.

The main objective of an ecological survey is to find out the baseline status of flora

and fauna of the study region. An ecological survey of the study area was conducted

particularly with reference to listing of species and assessment of the existing

baseline ecological conditions in the study area.

3.8.2 OBJECTIVES OF ECOLOGICAL STUDIES

The objective of the present study was undertaken with a view to understand the

present ecosystem on the following lines:

• To assess the distribution of vegetation in and around the proposed project;

• To assess the fauna in the proposed project and 10 km surrounding areas;

• To assess the biodiversity and to understand the resource potential; and



• To understand the nature of pollution and the impact of pollution on the

ecosystem.

3.8.3 METHODOLOGY ADOPTED FOR THE SURVEY

To achieve above objectives a detailed study of the area was undertaken in 10-km

radius area with the proposed project site as its center. The different methods

adopted were as follows:

• Generation of first-hand data by undertaking site visits systematic ecological

studies in the area.

• Compilation of secondary data with respect to the study area from published

literatures and Government agencies;

• Interviews with local people so as to elicit information for local plants, animals

and their uses.

3.8.4 FOREST COVER

Based on the interpretation of IRS Resourcesat-2 LISS III satellite data of the period

Oct to Dec 2017, theForest Cover in the State is 15,433.52 sq km which is 27.72% of

the State's geographical area. In terms offorest canopy density classes, the State

has 3,112.71 sq km under Very Dense Forest(VDF), 7,125.93 sqkmunder

Moderately Dense Forest (MDF) and 5,194.88 sq km under Open Forest (OF).

Forest Cover in theState has increased by 333.52 sq km as compared to the

previous assessment reported inISFR 2017



Source: FSI-2019

District-wise Forest cover in Himachal Pradesh

3.8.5 GENERAL VEGETATION STUDY OF THE AREA:

The study area comprises of Sub-Tropical Dry Deciduous Vegetation. Several

tropical elements can be seen scattered in the area. Species of Saccharum,

Calotropis, Vitex, Zizyphus, etc. are of common occurrence. Tree species viz. Acacia



catechu, Albizzia lebbeck, Dalbergia sissoo, Morusalba, etc. are found planted along

the boundary of the agricultural lands and along the road sides.

Ground vegetation mainly consists of grasses and small shrubs. Among the grasses,

Vetiveriazizanioides, Cenchrusciliaris are very common in the area. Useful fodder

grasses, Cynodondactylon, Eleusineindica, Trifoliumalexandrinum, etc. are present

in the proposed project area.

The large weeds which infest uncultivated tracts are aak (Calotropis procera), Arind

(Ricinus communis), dhatura (Datura metel) and thor (Opuntia stricta). Other noxious

weeds and those which appear in crops are pohlior thistle (Carthamusoxyacantha),

shialkanta (Argemone mexicana), kandyari (Solanum virginianum) and bhang

(Cannabis sativa).

3.8.6 STUDY PERIOD AND METHODOLOGY

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 visit and

secondary data was collected from the Forest department and published relevant

literature. Inventory of flora and fauna has been prepared on the basis of collected

data.

3.8.7 METHODOLOGY

The table gives the methodology for studying the parameters and data collection

during the survey.

Table 3-16: Mode of Data Collection & Parameters Considered During the

Survey

Aspect Data Mode of data collection Parameters monitored

Terrestrial Ecology

Primary data collection

By conducting field survey Floral and Faunal diversity

Secondary data collection

From authentic sources like Forests department of Una and available published literatures

Floral and Faunal diversity and study of vegetation, forest type, importance etc.



Aquatic Ecology

Primary data collection

By conducting field survey Floral and Faunal diversity

Secondary data collection

From authentic sources like Forests department of Una and available published literatures

Floral and Faunal diversity and study of vegetation, forest type, importance etc.

3.8.8 TYPES OF FORESTS IN UNA DISTRICT:

1. Northern Dry Mixed Deciduous Forest (5B/C2): This type is characterized

by the presence of Anogeissuslatifolia, Acacia catechu. The upper canopy is

light but fairly even and continuous in the climax form. The later condition is

however, rarely encountered and irregular, often broken canopy is met with.

This forest type is found in Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi,

Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan and Una districts.

2. Dry Deciduous Scrub (5/DS1): A low broken soil cover of shrubby growth, 3

to 6m high including some tree species reduced to similar conditions, usually

many stemmed from the base is the common vegetation of this type. The main

tree species are Acacia catechu, Butea monosperma,

Lanneacoromandelicaetc, and the bushes include Nyctanthesarbortristis,

Dodonaeaviscosa, Woodfordiafruticosa etc. This forest type is found in

Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan&

Una districts.

3. Dry Bamboo Brake (5/E9): Only one species, Dendrocalamusstrictus occurs

and forms relatively low but often dense brakes. This forest type is found in

Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Solan and Una districts.

4. Lower or Siwalik Chir Pine Forest (9/C1a): The Pinus roxburghii stands

singly or in groups with a scattered lower deciduous tree storey. These forests

occur at the elevation of 800 to 1700m. At lower elevations it confines itself

more to the cooler northern and shelter aspects while on higher elevations it

occurs all over, preferring ridges. This type occurs mainly on Shiwalik

conglomerates and sandstones. This forest type is found in Bilaspur, Chamba,

Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan& Una districts.



Source: “ATLAS FOREST TYPES OF INDIA” by FSI-MoEF, GoI as per Champion

and Seth (1968)

There are no Reserve & Protected forests (PF’s), wildlife sanctuary has been

observed covering under the buffer zone of 10km study area.

3.8.9 FLORA OF THE STUDY AREA:

A detailed biological study of the study area i.e. 10 km radius of the proposed project

has been carried out to identify the composition of flora and fauna. A study was

carried out for assessment of vegetation for density, diversity, frequency and relative

abundance. For fauna, random sites were selected for faunal identification. For both

the parameters, data from district forest department was obtained. The plantation in

the study area mostly consists of some ornamental species and avenue and fruit

trees. The important species of plants found in the area, are given below.

Table 3-17: Flora of the Core Zone

S.No. Botanical Name Family Habit

1. Dodonaeaviscosa Sapindaceae Shrub

2. Ipomeaaquatica Convolvulaceae Shrub

3. Saccharum munja Poaceae Grass

4. Cenchrusciliaris Poaceae Grass

5. Chrysopogonzizanioides Poaceae Grass

6. Vetiver zizanioides Poaceae Grass

7. Vitex negundo Lamiaceae Shrub

8. Zizyphusmauritiana Rhamnaceae Shrub

Table 3-18: Flora of the Buffer Zone

S.No Botanical Name Family Habit

1. Abutilon indicum Malvaceae Herb

2. Acacia catechu Fabaceae Tree

3. Acacia nilotica Fabaceae Tree

4. Achyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae Herb

5. Adhatodavasica Acanthaceae Shrub

6. Ageratum conyzoides Asteraceae Herb

7. Albiziaprocera Mimosaceae Tree



8. Barleriacristata Acanthaceae Herb

9. Bauhinia variegata Fabaceae Tree

10. Boerhaviadiffusa Nyctaginaceae Herb

11. Bombax ceiba Bombacaceae Tree

12. Carissa carandas Apocynaceae Shrub

13. Cassia fistula Fabaceae Tree

14. Celtisaustralis Ulmaceae Tree

15. Cissampelospareira Menispermaceae Climber

16. Cordia dichotoma Boraginaceae Tree

17. Cryptolepisbuchanani Asclepiadaceae Climber

18. Dalbergia sissoo Fabaceae Tree

19. Datura stramonium Solanaceae Shrub

20. Diclipterabupleuroides Acanthaceae Herb

21. Dodonaeaviscosa Sapindaceae Shrub

22. Eucalyptus sp. Myrtaceae Tree

23. Eupatorium sp. Asteraceae Herb

24. Euphorbia royleana Euphorbiaceae Shrub

25. Ficusbenghalensis Moraceae Tree

26. Ficuspalmata Moraceae Tree

27. Ficus religiosa Moraceae Tree

28. Ficusrumphii Moraceae Tree

29. Jasminum dispermum Oleaceae Shrub

30. Lantana camara Verbenaceae Shrub

31. Mallotusphilippensis Euphorbiaceae Tree

32. Mangiferaindica Anacardiaceae Tree

33. Malva parviflora Malvaceae Shrub

34. Morus alba Moraceae Tree

35. Murrayakoenigii Anacardiaceae Shrub

36. Phoenix sylvestris Arecaceae Tree

37. Populusdeltoides Salicaceae Tree

38. Sidaacuta Malvaceae Herb

39. Solanum nigrum Solanaceae Herb

40. Terminalia arjuna Combretaceae Tree

41. Terminalia bellirica Combretaceae Tree

42. Terminalia chebula Combretaceae Tree

43. Tinosporacordifolia Menispermaceae Climber

44. Urenalobata Malvaceae Shrub

45. Xanthium strumarium Asteraceae Shrub

46. Ziziphusmauritiana Rhamnaceae Shrub



3.8.10 FAUNA OF THE STUDY AREA

Table 3-19: Fauna of the Core Zone

S.No Common Name Scientific Name Wildlife

schedule

IUCN Red

List Status

Avian fauna (Bird):

1. Common Myna Acridotherestristis IV LC

2. Indian roller Coracias benghalensis IV LC

3. House Crow Corvussplendens LC

4. Indian Cuckoo Cuculusmicropterus IV LC

5. Koel Eudynamysscolopacea IV NA

6. Little Green Bee Eater Meropsorientalis LC

7. Sparrow Passer domesticus IV LC

8. Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittaculakrameri IV LC

9. Pied Myna Sturnus contra IV LC

10. Hoopoe Upupa epopsceylonensis DD

11. Fork-tailed Drongo Dicrurusadsimilis IV LC

LC: Least Concern, NA: Not Assessed, DD: Data deficient.

Table 3-20: Fauna of the Buffer Zone

S.No Common Name Scientific name Wildlife Schedule

IUCN Red List Status

Mammals:

1. Field mouse Apodemussylvaticus - LC

2. Golden Jackal Canis aureus II LC

3. Indian Palm Squirrel Funambulus palmarum IV LC

4. Indian Grey

Mongoose

Herpestesedwardsii II LC

5. Indian hare Lepus nigricollis IV LC

6. Rhesus macaque Macaca mulatta II LC

7. Fruits bat Pteropusconspicillatus V LC

8. Rat Rattus rattus V DD

9. Wild pig Sus scrofa III LC

Domestic

10. Cow Bos indicus NA



11. Buffalo Bos bubalis DD

12. Goat Capra aegagrushircus DD

Avian fauna (Birds):

13. Jungle Myna Acridotheresfuscus IV LC

14. Common Myna Acridotherestristis IV LC

15. Spotted Owlet Athene brama IV LC

16. Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis IV LC

17. Red-rumped Swallow Cecropisdaurica - DD

18. Pied kingfisher Cerylerudis IV DD

19. Blue Rock Pigeon Columba livia - LC

20. Oriental Magpie

Robin

Copsychussaularis IV LC

21. Indian roller Coracias benghalensis IV LC

22. House Crow Corvussplendens V LC

23. Common Cuckoo Cuculuscanorus IV LC

24. Ashy Drongo Dicrurusleucophaeus IV LC

25. Asian Koel Eudynamysscolopacea IV NA

26. White-breasted King fisher

Halcyon smyrnensis IV LC

27. Small Green Bee Eater

Meropsorientalis - LC

28. House Sparrow Passer domesticus IV LC

29. Rose ringed Parakeet Psittaculakrameri IV LC

30. Red vented Bulbul Pycnonotuscafer IV LC

31. Spotted Dove Streptopeliachinensis IV NA

32. Pied Myna Sturnus contra IV LC

33. Marsh Sandpiper Tringastagnatilis IV LC

34. Common Babbler Turdoidescaudatus IV NA

35. Hoopoe Upupa epopsceylonensis IV NA

Reptiles

36. Common Toad Bufomelanostictus IV LC

37. Skipping frog Bufostomaticus IV LC

38. Krait Bungarus caeruleus IV NA



39. Banded krait Bungarusmulticinctus - NA

40. Kashmir Rock Agama Laudakiatuberculata - NA

41. Bronze Grass Skink Eutropismacularia NA

42. Garden lizard Calotes versicolor - NA

43. House lizard Hemidactylusfrenatus - LC

44. India bull frog Hoplobatrachustigerinus - DD

45. Cobra Najanaja II LC

46. Rat snakes Ptyasmucosus - NA

LC: Least Concern, NA: Not Assessed, DD: Data deficient.

3.8.11 WASTE LAND:

Most of the areas nearby the Core zone are waste land. Commonly seen plant

species in such areas are Saccharum munja, Ipomoea aquatic, Dodonaeaviscosa,

Vitex negundo, Cenchrusciliaris, etc. These weeds are affecting the agricultural

productivity of the region due to fast growth, short life cycle and enormous

production of seeds.

*Source: Field Survey Report

3.8.12 CONCLUSION:

After site visit and survey around the 10 km buffer zone of the proposed Steel

project, it is observed that there are no RF, PF existing within the buffer zone. The

proposed project is located in the Tahliwala industrial area, surrounded by small

industrial units. The study area did not record presence of any

endangered/threatened/endemic flora and fauna species. No wildlife/bird

sanctuaries/national parks/ biospheres located within the 10-km study area from

the proposed project.

There are about species of 54 floral & 57 faunal species recorded from field studies

among them number of 34 species of aves, 12 mammals and 11 reptiles are

recorded from the site visits, communication with the locals and from the secondary

literatures. Vast anthropogenic activities are going on, due to the presence of

industrial hub, but as per survey no significant schedule I species has been

observed, therefore it can be concluded this project will not cause disturbance to

any wildlife for roosting, foraging and nesting.



3.9 SOCIO ECONOMIC STUDY

Iron and Steel are highly important materials used in a wide range of products with

important contribution to the economic development. The processes for making Iron

and Steel are energy intensive and known to contribute to local pollution. This

metallurgical plant mainly uses electrical power for its Induction Furnaces,

continuous casting and rolling mills to meet its energy needs. All these operations

can disturb environment of the area in various ways, such as removal of mass, flora

and fauna of the area, surface drainage, and change in air, water and soil quality.

While for purpose of development and economic upliftment of people, there is need

for establishment of industries, but these have to be sustainable and environmental

friendly. Therefore, it is essential to assess the impacts of Metallurgical industry on

different environmental parameters before starting the industrial operations. The

likely impacts on different environmental parameters due to this metallurgical project

taking into consideration the kind of activities involved and mitigation are discussed.

Along with environmental impact social impact is also occurred due to any industrial

activity and for the same a strong social impact assessment is required.

General information about the project site: - Capacity Enhancement of Steel

Manufacturing Unit by Replacing Existing Induction Furnaces and Enhance

production capacity from 45,000 MTPA to 1,40,000 MTPA proposed by M/s

Vardhman Ispat Udyog. The total allotted area for the proposed project is 27078.0

Sq.m.in Tehsil & district Una, Himachal Pradesh-174303. The project is falling under

Category “A”according to the EIA notification 2006 and subsequent amendments

thereof. The proposed project has interstate boundary with Punjab within 1km from

project site. The proposed project is classified under category “A”. Himachal Pradesh

and Punjab interstate boundary are around 1.0 km from project site.

Nangal town has all facilities of many Schools, Colleges, Petrol pumps, Hospitals,

Temples, Hotels, ATMs, Cinema Theaters, Bus stops etc. The civil amenities and

civil institutions are falling within 10.66 km (Aerial distance) from project site. Una city

(H.P) is about 17.39 km from the project site.Nangal, Una, Nawanshahr are the

nearby Cities to Bathari.



3.9.1 STUDY AREA

M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog is located at Village- Bathri, Distt. Una, State Himachal

Pradesh of India. Nangal region is the nearby Localities to the site & pin code no of

Nangal is140124 and postal head office is also in Nangal.

The site is located at about 31°19'10.06"to 31°19'06.14"North Latitude and

76°17'25.38" to 76°17'37.02"East Longitude. Hindi and Punjabi are the Local

Languages here.

3.9.2 METHODOLOGY

The Demographic profile has been studied through random sample primary surveys

and secondary data. Proper care and weightage will be given to the local people in

employment and providing other amenities. Namely data was collected from local

villages. Accordingly; both qualitative and quantitative data was analyzed from

secondary sources. Primary Census Abstract 2011 is the main source of secondary

data. Collection and evaluation of baseline data for various socio-economic

parameters in and around the proposed sites has been done (within 10 km radius of

the study area from the lease boundary). Villages, within the study area are being

identified from survey of India Toposheet. Figure below is showing the location of

villages falling within10 km radius of boundary.

On the basis of a preliminary reconnaissance survey, a questionnaire was developed

to make it suitable to fulfill the objectives of the study. The data collected during the

above survey was analyzed to evaluate the prevailing socio-economic profile of the

area.



Figure 3-14: Showing Location of Villages’within10 Km Radius of Boundary

3.9.3 BASELINE DATA

For impact assessment both primary and secondary data was collected. While

primary data was collected through census-cum sample survey in the core area and

sample survey in the buffer area, the secondary data was collected from

administrative records, published reports and websites.

According to the Census 2011, Una district is having total population 521,173

comprising 263,692 males and 257,481 females.. This population of the district

forms 8.44 per cent of the state population and ranks at 6th place among the

districts. Out of the total population of the district 91.38 per cent lives in rural areas

while 8.62 per cent lives in urban areas. Rural population of the district is distributed

among 5 sub-districts (previously known as tahsils/ sub-tahsil) and urban population

is spread over in equal number of towns.



Of the total population of Una district total 44 villages are found in the radius of 10

km (including both region Punjab & H.P) from project site as per toposheet.

According to the 2011 census data, population of district Una Himachal Pradesh in

44 villages is 53591. The male population is 27342 and female population is 26249.

The sex ratios of Una district in 44 villages are 960 females per 1000 Male.

The majority of the people depend on Agriculture with the capacity enhancement of

the proposed project the occupational pattern of the people in the area will change

with more people getting engaged in industrial and business activities.

The study area is falling under the 10 Km buffer zone of Una, Tehsil Una and as well

as of Rupnagar District, Tehsil Nangal. So the details of both districts are presented

below.

Table 3-21: Demographic Profile of the Study Area within the Boundary of Two

Tehsils in Two Districts and States

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24694

118598

60226

58372

13179

22946

247

90855

46571

32059

14512

72027

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Rupnag

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Punjab

28270

144600

76624

67976

15540

43363

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47214

39988

7226 97386

*Source: - Census 2011

Baseline data refers to basic information collected before a project/scheme is

implemented. 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. Table no. 33 presents the demographic profile of the villages



falling in District Una and Tehsil Haroliunder the state boundary of Himachal

Pradesh.

Table 3-22: Demographic Profile of the Study Area within 10 Km Radius from

the Project Site (Himachal Region)

S. No.

Tehsils/District

Name of the villages

No_HH

TOT_P

TOT_M

TOT_F

P_06

P_SC

P_ST

P_LIT

TOT_WORK_P

MAINWORK_P

MARGWORK_P

NON_WORK_P

1

Una Fatehpur (223)

193

963

483

480

106

255 0

743 295 285 10 668

2

CharatgarhUpperla (225)

410

1990

1008

982

215

741 0

1621 573 321 252 1417

3

Udheypur (224)

122

639

314

325

84

62 0

424 332 295 37 307

4

CharatgarhNichla (225) 76

381

181

200

49

71 0

287 140 80 60 241

5

Raipur Upperla (218)

553

2437

1195

1242

241

77 0

2016 678 637 41 1759

6

Raipur Nichla (218)

222

1208

627

581

153

401 0

923 366 355 11 842

7

Khanpur (226)

248

1283

633

650

142

53 1

948 606 369 237 677

8

Binnewal (243)

138

648

311

337

57

85 0

504 280 280 0 368

9 Haroli

Bhadauri (468)

264

1264

668

596

143

300 0

894 408 139 269 856

10

Palakwah (469)

401

1854

914

940

235

483 2

1408 545 471 74 1309



11

Karampur

189

1011

524

487

103

55 0

770 426 165 261 585

12

Bhadiaran

163

765

389

376

80 0 1

576 246 77 169 519

13

GoindpurTarf Bula (529)

248

1273

652

621

131

216 0

992 492 324 168 781

14

Bitan (528)

566

2976

1540

1436

371

819

1917

2009 1082 542 540 1894

15

Lalehri (470)

816

4242

2158

2084

485

545

12

3240 1668 708 960 2574

16

Nangal Khurd (471)

270

1498

760

738

188

304 0

1131 467 276 191 1031

17

Nangal Kalan (472)

217

1169

608

561

139

106 0

877 363 352 11 806

18

Bat Kalan (473)

142

752

397

355

87

27 0

519 257 235 22 495

19

Bat Khurd (474)

173

897

474

423

115 4 0

648 380 293 87 517

20

Bathu (475)

361

1862

931

931

215

278 0

1424 660 387 273 1202

21

Bathri (476)

539

2684

1383

1301

364

971

62

1770 962 575 387 1722

Total Villages = 21

6311

31796

16150

15646

3339

4882

1995

23724

11226 7166 4060

20570




3.9.4 DEMOGRAPHIC DETAILS OF THE STUDY AREA IN HIMACHAL REGION

The total household in these 21 villages is 6311 and the total population is 31796.

The male population is 50.79 % and female population is 49.20%. Children’s

population is 10.50%. Literacy rate is around 74.61% which is considerably lower

than the overall state figure. The SC population is 15.35% and ST population is

6.27% which is found in only 6 villages. There are 15 villages having no Schedule

Tribes. The sex ratio of the study area in Himachal region is 969 females per 1000

males.

3.9.5 OCCUPATIONAL PATTERNS OF THE STUDY AREA IN HIMACHAL

REGION

Occupational details of the study area in Himachal Region; Total working population is

concerned 35.30%. Populations considered as main worker are 22.53% and Non

workers are 65% whereas marginal worker considered 12.76% within study area. These

21 villages are falling within the two Tehsils namely Una (8 villages) and Haroli (13

villages).

Table no. 34 presents the demographic profile of the villages falling under the state

boundary of Punjab, District Rupnagar, and Tehsil Anandpur Sahib.



Table 3-23: Demographic Profile of the Study Area within 10 Km Radius from the Project Site (Punjab Region)

S. No.

Tehsil /Sub District

Name of the villages

No_HH

TOT_P TOT_M TOT_F P_06 P_SC P_ST P_LIT TOT_WORK_P MAINWORK_P

MARGWORK_P

NON_WORK_P

1

Tehsil Anandpur Sahib

Dholowal (307) 7 33 17 16 0 0 0 32 11 11 0 22

2 Majara (311) 92 484 259 225 59 156 0 356 132 71 61 352

3

Bhanam (271) 510 2667 1414 1253 279 286 0 1916 1038 901 137 1629

4

Pasiwal (268)

202 958 485 473 82 367 0 751 361 277 84 597

5 Majari (266) 212 1052 522 530 105 63 0 787 490 318 172 562

6

Daghaur (254) 174 841 414 427 103 241 0 664 224 192 32 617

7 Sukhsal(255) 374 1848 938 910 209 5 0 1342 560 500 60 1288

8 Diyapur (265) 94 484 236 248 54 180 0 373 134 130 4 350

9

Gohlani (263) 356 1668 879 789 148 147 0 1286 865 307 558 803

10 Kulgraon 206 941 459 482 80 143 0 749 248 191 57 693



(264)

11

Sangatpur (258) 138 754 385 369 74 70 0 569 128 100 28 626

12

Bhikhapur (256) 60 322 165 157 37 0 0 234 169 16 153 153

13 Melwan (257) 230 1008 513 495 109 116 0 730 344 173 171 664

14

Sehjowal (252) 364 1843 952 891 208 94 0 1298 781 666 115 1062

15

Bainspur (253) 64 294 147 147 33 0 0 191 94 94 0 200

16

Surewal (251) 129 614 297 317 64 116 0 451 297 241 56 317

17 Hazipur (250) 121 658 354 304 48 96 0 517 89 89 0 569

18

Chhotewal (259) 232 1087 568 519 95 69 0 818 474 378 96 613

19

Maujowal (260) 226 1129 562 567 144 351 0 854 330 314 16 799

20

MedhaMajra(238) (Part) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0



21 Bhaton (262) 120 577 297 280 75 71 0 354 180 178 2 397

22

NurpurBedi

Mehandpur (478) 222 1181 619 562 151 232 0 812 335 212 123 846

23

Bhangal (477) 267 1352 710 642 205 164 0 869 662 461 201 690

Total Villages = 23 4400 21795 11192 10603 2362 2803 0 15084 7946 5820 2126 13849




3.9.6 DEMOGRAPHIC DETAILS OF THE STUDY AREA IN PUNJAB REGION

There are 23 villages located within 10 Km radius of the project area within the state

boundary of Punjab. All these villages are being considered as buffer area villages.

Socio-economic data of these villages are being compiled based on 2011 census

book. The total population is 21795, among which 51.35% male and 48.64% female.

Children’s are 10.83%. Literacy rate is 69.2%, a slightly lower than the overall state

figure. The sex ratio of the study area in Himachal region is 947 females per 1000

males. Sex ratio is comparatively lower than the H.P region. Cause of lower sex

ration in Punjab region is presence of Dowry system. Literacy rate within 10 Km

study area in Himachal Pradesh, Schedule caste Population is 12.86 % and

Schedule Tribe population is 0. There is no ST population in the study area in Punjab

region. There are also four villages namely Dholowal Bhikhapur, Bainspur, Medha

Majra where no Schedule Caste community found.

3.9.7 OCCUPATIONAL PATTERNS OF THE STUDY AREA IN PUNJAB REGION

Occupational details of the study area in Punjab Region; Total working population is

concerned 36.45%. Populations considered as main worker are 26.70% and Non

workers are 63.54% whereas marginal worker considered 9.75% within study area.

These 23 villages are falling within the two Tehsils namely Anandpur Sahib (21

villages) and NurpurBedi (2 villages).

Table 3-24: Demographic Profile of the Study Area (10km) In Tehsil & District

Una Himachal Pradesh

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10711 53591 27342 26249 5701 7685 1995 38808 19172 12986 6186 34419




Table no. 3-24 presents the demographic profile of the 44 villages located within 10

km radius of the project area in district Una Himachal Pradesh. All these villages are

falling within two States, Himachal Pradesh where the project is situated, and

another is Punjab state due to interstate boundary.

The total Household in these 44 villages is 10711 and the total population is 53591. The

male population is 51% and female population is 48.98%. Children’s population is

10.63%. Literacy rate is around 72.41% which is considerably lower than the overall

state figure that is 83.78%. The SC population is 14.34% and ST population is 3.72%.

Total working population is concerned 35.77%. Populations considered as main worker

are 24.23% and Non workers are 64.22% whereas marginal worker considered 11.54%

within study area.

A) SOCIAL COMPOSITION

From the baseline data it has been found that the majority of populations in these

villages are Hindus. The people from Sikh community are staying there. There is

also Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe. Local languages are

Himachali, Hindi and Punjabi. Punjabi with mixture of Himachali language is mostly

used in plain areas of Una City, Tehsil Ghanari and Haroli Tehsil. But in other areas

like Bangana, Amb and ChintpurniHimachali language is widely spoken.

B) CULTURE

Most of the population is Hindu and hence most people. The local language is Hindi

and Punjabi both. Punjabi with mixture of Himachali language is mostly used in plain

areas of Una City, tehsil Ghanari and Haroli Tehsil. But in other areas like Bangana,

Amb and ChintpurniHimachali language is widely spoken. Una had been a tehsil of

the Hoshiarpur district until the Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966 and Kangra

district until 1972. Due to religious contiguity and cultural affinity it was given

to Himachal Pradesh. Before 1966 Una was the part of Punjab. So, mixture of

culture (Himachali as well as Punjabi) is found in this district.

• People: - Population of Una district is predominantly Hindus and next come

Sikhs and third being the Mohammedans. There is considerable population of

Hindus.

• Caste/Race: - The Bhatti, Kashyaps, Khatri and Sood castes are the main

castes in this region. The Scheduled Castes communities and Scheduled

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punjabi_language

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Una,_Himachal_Pradesh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghanari

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haroli_Tehsil

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Una,_Himachal_Pradesh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghanari

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haroli_Tehsil

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoshiarpur_district

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himachal_Pradesh



Tribes are found within the 10 km periphery from project site. But Punjab

region of the study area have not ST community.

• Dress: -Kurta and Pajama is the culturally accepted dress for men. Office-

going men wear shirts and pants. Women wear Salwar Kameez on most

casual and formal occasions. A Sari is also worn, especially to weddings.

Young people mostly wear western styled clothing, including jeans and

shirts. Unisex clothing is gaining acceptance, especially in the suburbs.

Shawl is worn in the winters. They can be plain or embroidered (especially for

women).

• Food and Drinks: -Maize and wheat are the staple food of the people. They

also take rice occasionally. People take three or four meals a day. In breakfast meal

Paratha is famous meal in this region. Butter milk and curds are always used. The

practice of taking tea in the morning and evening is gaining popularity.

C) ECONOMY

The local economy is mainly based on agriculture. The people of Una mainly earn their

livelihood through agriculture. Una is also becoming an industrial hub. Inrecent years,

there has been growth in various light industries including Rubber, Paper Computers

manufacturing, Pharmaceutical s industry and many other manufacturing firms in Una

region.

Potential for new MSMEs: Based on resources available in the district scope of small-

scale industries have been identified, care has been taken to identify those Industries

also for which there is a congenial climate condition in the district.

• Resource Based Industries: Cattle Feed, Pickles & Chutney, Wooden

Furniture etc.

• Skill Based Industries: Woolen carpets, Hosiery Products etc.

• Demand Based Industries: Atta Chakki, Spices grinding, Ice Cream/Ice, etc.

• Hosiery and Textiles: Canvas School Bags, Travel Bags, School Uniform etc.

• Paper Products: Corrugated paper boxes, Office File Covers/exercise books

etc.

• Leather and Rexine Products: Leather Shoes/Chappals/Belts, Rexine

Suitcase etc. Chemical Based: HDPE/IDPE Pipes, Insecticides/pesticides,

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pajama

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unisex

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawl

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_industries



Paint & Varnish, etc. Mechanical and Allied Products: Steel Furniture, Spray

pumps, Gates and Grills etc.

• In addition of that there is cylinder factory named Him Cylinders and Steel Plant by

the name of Him Alloys. The International Cars and Motor has also one their plant

in the City. The Jeevan Market has many shops dealing in all types of products.

Nestle has set up a factory in nearby industrial area Tahliwal.[citation

needed] Cremica is already present there, some big industries are also moved in

like Inox Wind in Basal and some other industrial units in Dhamandari. The

economic growth of this region is depending upon the industries.

D) EMPLOYMENT

The project would be promoting employment and ancillary business opportunities of

local population. Because the project area is mainly fall in Una Industrial area. There

are many industries like Inox Wind, Catechu, Katha Udyog, Cylinder factory, Steel

Plant, International Cars and Motor Plant, Paper mill, Pharmaceuticals manufacture unit

and many more are within the Una district. So, there is a huge opportunity of various

industry-oriented jobs and a good opportunity of different workforce has been founded.

Most of the population is engaged in agricultural activities. So, the working population of

this region is only 35.77%. The Proposed capacity enhancement project shall improve

the socio-economic status of the area due to the people engaged in industrial activities.

There are around 184 people skilled and unskilled labour will be employed in this plant

(Existing 84 & Proposed 100). The area is considered as industrially upward. They also

depend on agriculture, which is seasonal.

E) ROAD, RAIL AND AIR CONNECTIVITY

Nangal city is at the distance (Aerial) of 10.66 km in NE direction from project site which

is well connected with Road and railway.

• Nearest Railway Station: -Nangal Railway station about 9 kmin the NE

direction(Aerial Distance).

• Nearest Airport: -Ludhiana Airport about 61 km away from project site in SW

Direction (Aerial Distance).

• Nearest Highway: -Project site is adjacent to MDR-41road and further

connected with NH-205 approx. 33 Km in the SE direction (Aerial Distance).

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inox_Wind

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catechu



3.9.8 BASIC AMENITIES

• Educational

The Nangal has facility of all levels of schools and colleges and educational institutes

which is approx. 10.66 km from the project site; Village Bathari, District Una Himachal

Pradesh. Govt. School Gurpalaah- Bathu at About 1.0 Km in North direction. Govt.

College Beetan about 5.87 Km in NW direction from the project site.

• Medical

The Nangal has all types of medical facilities like Nursing Homes, Health Centers,

Fertility Centers, Multispecialty Hospitals, Ayurvedic Hospital, Dental Care Center

and Civil Hospitals besides many private clinics at Nangal which is about 10.66 km

(Aerial distance) from the project site. Govt Hospital Binewal Punjab is about 5 km in

SW direction & Civil Hospital Una Haroli is about 14 km from NW direction from the

project site.

• Electricity

Electricity is available in all small villages of study area.

• Housing and drinking water

A major part of the houses in the study area is pucca houses. All villages in the study

area have water supply for domestic purposes. The sources of water supply in most of

the villages are through private bore wells, pipe line however people have preference

for ground water. The water source to the project site is from the District Industries

Centre connection.

• Transport

The main mode of transportation is by road. A network of both paved (Pucca) and

unpaved (Kucha) roads exist in the study area, both are suitably inter connected.

Private vehicles and private bus services share the major responsibility of the

Transport in the study area. Numbers of buses, private and state Govt. of Himachal

Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) are operating on state highway. The existing

local transport facility is, appears to be sufficient.

• Post and Telegraph

The Post office facility, telegraph office and telephone office and telephone, FAX, STD,

ISD etc.is located in nearest villages. The study area is connected through mobile



network. The Nangal city with all modern facility is at distance (aerial) of approx. 10.66

Km from the project site.

• Place of Historical or Archaeological Interest

No place of Historical or Archaeological importance exists near the project site. But

Chintpurni is the most visited temple in Una by Hindus and Sikhs, especially on

weekends and on special religious days. The Hindu genealogy registers at

Chintpurni, Himachal Pradesh are kept at Chintpurni. Una is one of the industrial

destinations in the Himachal Pradesh. Una shares its border with

the Hoshiarpur districand Rupnagar district of Punjab and Kangra, Hamirpur and Bila

spur district of Himachal Pradesh. The terrain is generally semi-hilly with low hills.

Una has been identified as a main industrial hub and has become a transit town for

travelers going to the city of Dharamshala or locations within the Himalayas such

as Kullu, Manali, Jawalamukhi, and Chintpurni.

• Prominent industries in Una

It is a prominent town in the Micro/Small/Medium Enterprises. Una district is one the

industrial hub in Himachal Pradesh. Since past few years, Steel industries, Inox

Wind, Catechu, Katha Udyog, Cylinder factory, Steel Plant, International Cars and

Motor Plant, Paper mill, Pharmaceuticals manufacture related business has been

booming in the region. Prominent Industries of the area are as follows: -

• Luminous Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Ram Nagar Gagret

• Him Cylinder Ltd., Plot No. 1 to 4, Indl. Area, Amb

• Swiss Garnier life Science, I.A Mehatpur, Distt. Una

• International Car & Motors ltd., Indl. Area, Amb

• Him Alloys & Steel Pvt. Ltd., VPO, Nehrian Road Amb

• Inox Wind Ltd. Plot No. 1, Indl. Area, Basal

Gagret is the fastest-developing town in Himachal Pradesh, as many companies

have established their manufacturing units in Gagret: Fewa Electrical Corporation

(Fine Group), Tigaksha Metallics Pvt. Ltd. (Supermax Personal Care Pvt. Ltd.),

Luminous India, MBD Group, Accurate Metals. to name a few. Gagret is also known

for its wholesale steel market. Nestle has set up a factory in nearby industrial

area Tahliwal.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu_genealogy_registers_at_Chintpurni,_Himachal_Pradesh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu_genealogy_registers_at_Chintpurni,_Himachal_Pradesh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoshiarpur

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rupnagar_district

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/District

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punjab,_India

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangra_district

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamirpur_district,_Himachal_Pradesh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilaspur_district,_Himachal_Pradesh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilaspur_district,_Himachal_Pradesh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himachal_Pradesh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharamshala,_Himachal_Pradesh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalayas

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kullu

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manali,_Himachal_Pradesh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jawalamukhi

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chintpurni



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catechu

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tahliwal&action=edit&redlink=1



3.9.9 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & CONCLUSION:

The project has provided a direct job opportunity to the locals as both technical and

non-technical workers. Right now there are workers from local village and town. With

the growth of other industries in this area the workload and scope of job opportunity is

increasing by day. A major part of this labour force is mainly from local villagers who are

expected to engage themselves both in agriculture and project activities. This enhances

their income and lead to overall economic growth of the area. The following socio-

economic changes are expected due to project activities:-

• There will be positive effect on livelihood of people living in this area. It creates a

great impact on education and literacy. Because a fixed income helps to lead a

better life and give a better future for next generation too.

• The project has brought about changes in the pattern of demand from food to

non-food items as sufficient income is being generated.

• People located in the project area and in close vicinity, enjoying positive

changes in life style and better quality of life.

• Approximately 84 local people are already employed in existing plant & 100

would be proposed due to capacity enhancement in production out of which

14 will be residing within the project premises.

• The no of labours will increase in near future to cater more services in

surrounding areas.

• The employment shall be in the form of skilled, semiskilled as well as

unskilled workers.

• Due to production activities by proposed project will be help to meet the market

demand of metallic material for various engineering works.

3.10 REHABILITATION &RESETTLEMENT (R&R) ACTION PLAN

No Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) is involved as mostly the local people are

employed in the project and they will be coming from the nearby villages. A few

employees will stay within the plant complex itself.



CHAPTER-4: ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS &

MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 INTRODUCTION

Identification and evaluation of various potential impacts due to the proposed

Expansion and augmentation project on the surroundings and the mitigation

measures in respect of each of the environmental parameters are presented in this

chapter.

Generally, the environmental impacts can be categorized as either adverse or

beneficial. Almost all the potential impacts that are temporary and short termed might

occur during the construction phase, whereas potential impacts during operational

phase might have long term effects. The potential impacts have been identified for

the whole of study area (10 km impact zone) with respect to air, noise & vibration,

water, soil, biological and socio-economic environment. The mitigation measures

that are required to negate the adverse impacts are also discussed in this chapter

environmental aspect wise.

The impact identification and prediction process aims to:

❖ Identify potential source or cause of impact throughout the life of project

❖ Characterize the potential impacts affecting the social, economic and

environmental attributes.

❖ Assess the potential of changing likelihood of impact through Environmental

Management Plan (EMP).

❖ Prediction of the impacts due to the development, construction and functional

activities encompass the developmental processes to be undertaken during

construction and functional phases.

In following sub sections, the potential impacts and magnitude of the impacts from

the project have been assessed and discussed in detail.

4.2 IMPACTS ON LAND ENVIRONMENT

The land use pattern of the project not change as land is already developed for

industrial purposes. The proposed project is for expansion and augmentation of

integrating melting and rolling facility within the existing plant premises only.



4.2.1 IMPACTS DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Minor site excavation will be envisaged during construction of the expansion unit.

The activities causing potential impact during construction phase on land use

includes leveling of site, construction of related structures and installation of

equipment’s/heavy machineries. No significant adverse impact on the surrounding

land use during the construction period is envisaged. The construction activities will

result in top soil displacement to some extent in the plant area. Apart from localized

construction impacts at the plant site, no adverse impacts on soil in the surrounding

areas are anticipated.

4.2.2 IMPACTS DURING OPERATIONAL PHASE

During operation phase, the activities of proposed plant will not change the soil

quality. There is no generation and dumping of industrial process wastes/solid

wastes from the plant operations and whatever solid wastes are generated are

disposed either in recovery or for further use in manufacture or recycling.

4.2.3 MITIGATION MEASURES

Excavated soil during construction phase will be suitably used for land filling in low

lying areas. The top soil will be preserved and used for landscaping purposes and

whatever solid wastes get generated will be disposed of as either in recovery of iron

or used as sand in road construction or recovery of precious/ more valuable metals.

Other solid wastes are sold to market as low value products.

4.3 IMPACTS ON AIR ENVIRONMENT


During the construction phase, dust (particulate matter) is expected to be the main

pollutant to be emitted from the haul roads, stockpiles and material handling. In this

case, pollution emission sources shall be distributed throughout the project site and

will fall under the category of area source. The land is already developed for

industrial work so extensive site formation work is not required. Vehicular emission of

SO2, NO2, CO will add onto the air pollution. Movement of vehicles on unpaved

roads will also add onto the dust emission. Operation of DG sets will also generate

air pollutants like SO2, NO2, CO. Fugitive emissions are envisaged such as dust in

construction phase only.



4.3.2 IMPACTS DURING OPERATION PHASE

Raw material will be transported in lump form by trucks, with covered tarpaulin, and

finished product will be transported likewise. Hence, no emission is envisaged.

Particulate and fugitive emissions might arise from activities like grinding and

screening of scrap, DG set activity, and by the movement of vehicle.

During the operation phase, there are four major categories of sources of air

pollutants, they are:

❖ Emissions from manufacturing processes

❖ Fugitive emissions from material handling

❖ Emissions (NOx, CO, and PM) from vehicular movement

❖ Emissions (NOx, CO, & PM) from Diesel Generator Set


The impact during construction phase will be reversible, marginal and temporary in

nature. Proper maintenance of vehicles and construction equipment will help in

controlling the gaseous emissions. Water sprinkling on roads and construction site

will prevent fugitive dust. Green belt development along the road side and in the

plant premises will be useful in dust suppression. Over loading of the trucks will be

avoided. Haulage roads, which are used for transportation of material, will be

maintained properly. Utmost care and regular inspection schedule will be made to

prevent any fugitive emission of dust during transportation of material. People

working in and around the dust generating area, will be provided with Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) like dust mask to prevent inhalation of dust particles,

and use of the same will be strictly enforced during working hours.

During operation phase, air pollution control equipment’s will be used, paved roads

will be laid to prevent dust emission during vehicular movement. Adequate greenbelt

is also proposed, which will control the dust. Regular water sprinkling arrangement

will be provided at the loading and unloading areas. Workers working near the dust

generating area will be provided with dust masks, which will be made as mandatory

to wear during working hours. Following mitigation measures will be taken to reduce

ambient air pollution.

❖ The proposed stacks to comply with the applicable emission norms.

❖ Adequate stack height to be provided as per norms.



❖ APCD system will be provided to minimize the emissions of dust and to maintain

the emissions within the prescribed limits.

❖ The suction hood provided with the Induction Furnace will be of adequate size

and design which would ensure suction of major emissions from both the IF and

metal/slag tapping.

❖ Regular monitoring of emissions from all stacks and ambient air quality to be

carried out as per norms.

❖ All air pollution control devices shall be well maintained to keep them running

efficiently.

❖ The stack attached to the DG set will have stack of height which will go 3m above

the nearby roof.

❖ Environmental management cell equipped with adequate manpower and

provided with budgetary funds allocation will be entrusted with the responsibility

of ensuring the efficient working of all environmental control devices.

❖ Post commissioning monitoring and submission of half yearly report on

compliance to the Regional office of MoEF&CC in Dehradun, Uttrakhand.



Figure 4-1: Induction Furnace and Its Air Pollution Control Device

M/S VARDHMAN ISPAT UDYOG `

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TREATMENT PROCESS

The unit is designed keeping in view the worst operating conditions. Following

equipments are provided with their different functions.

SUCTION HOOD

The furnace is fitted with Movable Suction Hood of capacities adequate enough for

efficient suction of the total volume of flue gases generated from the furnace either

located on top of the induction furnace or around its sides suitable for suction from

both the furnace and from the ladle while tapping of slag or tapping of molten steel.

DUCTING

Ducting has been provided in the system not only for conveyance of gases at

appropriate velocities so that there is no major build up dust in them, but also to

reduce the temperature by natural convection. Periodical inspection of inside of

ducts and cleaning thereof of any settled dust in them will be carried out, which will

also form a part of regular reporting of half yearly reports to the regional office of

MoEF.

ID FAN

They have been provided for creating an adequate negative pressure in the system

for efficient suction of gases. They are so chosen that it ensures suction of entire

generated gases evolved from the mouth of IFs and ctapping point of Slag and

metal.

BAG HOUSE

The Bag filter Unit is a pulse type system where dust gets collected on the outer side

of the bags when dust-laden gas passes from the outside of the bags to the inside of

bags. Time set sequentially passed pulses of compressed air from the top releases

the collected dust on bags to the hopper below. The Bag House removes fine

particles and gases are fed to chimney. The entire mobility to the air from the suction

hood throughout the system up to release of gas to the chimney is provided by

induced draft centrifugal fan.


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EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS ARE GIVEN BELOW:


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4.4 PROCESS AND FUGITIVE EMISSION AND CONTROL MEASURES

The plant will install air pollution control equipments to control particulate matter

emissions from process. For this, both primary and secondary emission control


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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. Hydraulic dampers to control opening and closing of hoods will control

the suction. The collected dust of bag filter will be used in backfilling and leveling

purpose or for removal of precious metal, depending upon availability.

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 caused by vehicular traffic within the

factory, 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 Paved Road and surrounding of loading

&unloading area.

❖ Where facilities for metal extraction from the slag generated from IF are

provided, all the transfer points shall be fully enclosed and provided with dust

suppression systems

❖ All roads shall be paved within the plant, 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 covers

❖ 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 boundary to arrest the fugitive

emissions.


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4.4.1 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.

I. IMPACT OF THE TRANSPORTATION 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 to prevent release of fine particulate in

case of accidental leakage.

❖ Vehicle used for transportation shall comply with environmental standards and

only vehicles having Pollution under Control certificate will be put into use.

❖ Occasional levelling by bulldozing of road to fill up the ditches and to even out

the roads for smooth movement of vehicles , to reduce noise, to prolong the

length of vehicles by preventing frequent damage and to improve maintenance

of transporting vehicles

II. IMPACT OF THE TRANSPORTATION 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.

III. IMPACT AND MITIGATION ON TRAFFIC DENSITY:

4.4.2 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS

The Material will be loaded directly into trucks and transported to the concerned

market/end users and the raw materials will be transported through tarpaulin covered

trucks only.

District Road-41 is located along the plant which is used for the transportation

purpose only.


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Existing Traffic Scenario & LOS

ROAD V C EXISTING

V/C RATIO LOS

MDR-39 533 5,700 0.09 A

MDR-41 146 1,800 0.08 A

Source: Capacity as per IRC: 64-1990

V= Volume of Vehicles in PCU’s/day & C= Capacity of Road in PCU’s/day

The existing Level of Service (LOS) is “A” i.e. excellent.

V/C LOS PERFORMANCE

0.0 - 0.2 A Excellent

0.2 - 0.4 B Very Good

0.4 - 0.6 C Good / Average / Fair

0.6 - 0.8 D Poor

0.8 - 1.0 E Very Poor

Reference: ENVIS Technical Report, IISc, Bangalore

DURING PLANT OPERATION

S. NO. TYPE OF

VEHICLE

ADDITIONAL

VEHICLE PER

DAY

PCU TOTAL NUMBER OF

VEHICLE IN PCU/DAY

1. Truck 110 3 330

2. 2-Wheeler 34 0.5 17

3. Bus 5 3 15

4. Car 08 1 08

Total 370

MODIFIED TRAFFIC SCENARIO & LOS

ROAD INCREASED

PCU’S V C

MODIFIED

V/C

RATIO

LOS

MDR-39 533+370 903 5,700 0.15 A

MDR-41 146+370 516 1,800 0.28 B


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RESULTS

From the traffic study it is observed that there is not much of impact on LOS of the

two main district roads. The LOS on MDR 39 continues to be excellent whereas on

MDR 41 it has just entered from the excellent to the Very Good range.

4.4.3 AIR QUALITY MODELING

AIR QUALITY MODELS

U.S. EPA AERMOD dispersion model, 1996 – 2018 Lakes Environmental Software,

Version 9.5.0 has been used for this report.

STACK DETAILS

Impacts on ambient air during operation phase would be due to emissions from flue

gas stacks (3 DG sets) and 2 Induction furnaces.

Emissions were analyzed for their impacts on the GLC for various distances using

the dispersion modelling guidelines given by the Central Pollution Control Board,

New Delhi and the dispersion modelling software AREMOD of the United States

Environment Protection Agency (USEPA).

Stack

No.

Stack Attached

to

PM10

(g/s)

PM2.5

(g/s)

SO2

(g/s) NO2 (g/s)

1 2 * Induction

Furnace 0.11 0.044 0.019 0.057

5 DG (2*125KVA) 0.0004 0.0002 0.0101 0.001

6 DG (250 KVA) 0.0006 0.0003 0.0161 0.0011

METEOROLOGICAL DATA

The meteorology of the project area plays very important role in dispersion of

pollutants and build-up of pollution within the atmosphere. In the present study, one

season meteorological data has been taken to find the dispersion of pollutant

concentration. The mixing height for study period, which is an important parameter to

express the dispersive potential of atmosphere, has been taken from the atlas of

hourly mixing height and assimilative capacity of atmosphere in India (S.D. Attri et

al., 2008).

RESULTS

• The maximum cumulative GLC concentration of PM10 when Furnaces and


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DG sets are in working condition wiz. 99.038 ug/m3 was predicted inside

the study area. As the distance from source increases, the incremental

concentration of PM10 drops drastically due to settling of PM10 particles

under gravity.

• The maximum cumulative GLC concentration of PM2.5 when Furnaces and

DG sets are in working condition wiz. 62.80 ug/m3 was predicted inside the

study area.

• The maximum cumulative GLC concentration of SO2 when Furnaces and


the study area.

• The maximum cumulative GLC concentration of NOx when Furnaces and


the study area.

Table 1 – Predicted GLC of PM10 at Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Locat

ion Village

Max Baseline

Concentrations

Predicted GLC –

AERMOD Cumulative GLC

PM1

0

PM2

.5 NO2 SO2

PM1

0

PM2.

5 NO2 SO2

PM1

0

PM2.

5 NO2 SO2

(µg/

m3)

(µg/

m3)

(µg/

m3)

(µg/

m3)

(µg/

m3)

(µg/

m3)

(µg/

m3)

(µg/

m3)

(µg/

m3)

(µg/

m3)

(µg/

m3)

(µg/

m3)

A1 Project

Site 99 62.3 24.2 10.9

0.03

846

0.02

419

0.14

43

0.40

51

99.0

385

62.3

242

24.6

051

11.3

051

A2 Bhangal 92 57.4 23.5 10.6 0.00

572

0.00

33

0.01

822

0.08

962

92.0

057

57.4

033

23.5

896

10.6

896

A3 Sapalwa

n 95 59.1 25.3 11.4

0.00

447

0.00

227

0.01

066

0.09

211

95.0

018

59.1

023

25.3

921

11.4

921

A4 Nangal

Khurad 98.9 58.6 24.8 11.1

0.00

178

0.00

119

0.00

759

0.03

55

98.9

009

58.6

012

24.8

355

11.1

355

A5 Bhawan

pur 94.5 62.8 26.5 11.9

0.00

091

0.00

055

0.00

305

0.01

397

94.5

008

62.8

006

26.5

140

11.9

140

A6 Santokh

garh 91 62 30.1 13.5

0.00

081

0.00

042

0.00

252

0.01

612

91.0

011

62.0

004

30.1

161

13.5

161

A7 Kokowal 86 56.7 22 9.9 0.00

11

0.00

055

0.00

26

0.02

3

86.0

032

56.7

006

22.0

230

9.92

30

A8 Beetan 88 55 22.7 10.2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.06 88.0 55.0 22.7 10.2


175

315 157 898 668 023 016 667 667

A9 Suskal 94 60.3 23.5 10.6 0.00

229

0.00

116

0.00

504

0.04

713

94.0

000

60.3

012

23.5

471

10.6

471

The contour maps showing the predicted concentration levels of PM10, PM2.5,SO2,

NOx are presented in Figure 4.2, Figure 4.3, Figure4.4 and Figure 4.5

M/s VARDHMAN ISPAT UDYOG


Figure 4-2Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of PM10



Figure 4-3Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of PM2.5



Figure 4-4Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of SO2



Figure 4-5Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of NO2



IMPACTS

During the construction phase the activities that can cause potential impacts on air

quality are as follows:

• Dust and air emission particularly due to the excavation, construction of

production facility and movement of vehicles.

• Particulate emission due to machinery and instrument operation for cleaning

and construction works.

• Fumes and gases near the work area due to welding & cutting activities.

MITIGATION MEASURES

• The flue gas from the Plant is being sent to Bag Filter before discharging to

the atmosphere to comply with particulate emission limit. All the dust collected

in the Pollution Control Equipment is being recycled in the process.

• As per MoEF guidelines, regular monitoring of air emissions and ambient air

quality will be carried out through MoEF&CC approved laboratories. Green

belt in around 33% area will be developed which will acts like adsorbent of air

pollutants.

• To combat fugitive emissions roads are paved and regularly swept. Water

sprinklers are provided for suppression of dust. Vehicular exhaust is being

maintained by providing regular maintenance and servicing of vehicles. Same

will be continued for future also.

4.5 IMPACTS OF NOISE AND VIBRATION DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Noise generated during the construction period from operation of machineries like

compressor, compactors, concrete mixing plant, cranes and transportation materials

will be of short term in nature, and it will be controlled by using machines equipped

with silencers and regular maintenance of the same. Similarly, the vibrations

produced during this phase will be of low intensity, short term and of intermittent

nature. This is not expected to cause significant impact on the environment and

residents around the site.

4.5.1 NOISE EXPECTED DURING OPERATION PHASE

Noise would be an inevitable byproduct of the operationM/s Vardhman IspatUdyog,

the noise that would be generated from the unit would be from rollers, furnace and

transporting vehicles, DG set, compressors, fans and pumps available in the

company.



4.5.2 NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT ANDMITIGATION MEASURE

Noise would be aninevitable in an industrial unit and some methods of noise

pollution control have been outlined in Table given below.

Noise

sources

Impact and Evaluation Mitigation Measures

During

Construction

activity

The labours could get

annoyance and can lose

concentration during

construction work. It can

cause disturbance during

working. The eardrums of

labours can get damage. In

long exposure, labours can

get nervous system affected

due to noise and very likely

face sleep disturbance

• Selection of quieter tools/ machines.

Equipment

• Enclose the noise sources

• Hearing protection by ear mufflers

• Reduction of noise by placing

temporary noise barriers

• Employees exposed to hand

vibration while handling/operating

heavy machineries will compulsorily

wear anti-vibration gloves made up

of visco-elastic material.

During

Operation

The workers could get

annoyance and can lose

concentration during

operation. It can cause

disturbance during working.

The ear of workers can get

damage. In long exposure,

workers can get nervous

system affected due to noise.

.

• Ensure hand-held concrete breakers

are muffled

• Maintain machines regularly - they

will be quieter

• Locate noisy machines away from

main areas of activity.

• Fit silencers to combustion engines.

Ensure they are in good condition

and work effectively

• Keep machinery covers and panels

closed and well fitted.

Bolts/fasteners done up tightly to

avoid rattles

• Enclose the DG sets with acoustic

enclosures so that noise shall not

dissipate.

• Hearing protection by ear mufflers



• Check for noise problems.

• Switch off engines or reduce to idle

when not in use

• Employees exposed to hand

vibration while handling/operating

heavy machineries will compulsorily

wear anti vibration gloves made up

of visco-elastic material.

Operation of machineries like conveyor, rotating machines during operation and DG

sets will result in generation of noise and vibration. The vibration arising out of

generator will not have significant impact though it is proposed to shield the

generator area with noise and vibration absorbing walls. Movement of vehicles will

also contribute to noise though the generated noise will be insignificant.

4.5.3 OTHER MEASURES

Noise could cause serious health hazard and could damage ear of workers.

The following precautionary measures are to be adopted in the proposed

project.

• Proper care will be taken at the time of installation to insulate/enclose all the noise

sources to avoid occupational exposure to the workers and also to minimize the

generation of excess noise level.

• Monitor the ambient noise level and work zone noise level as per the monitoring

schedules to conform to the stipulated norms.

• Noise attenuation devices such as ear mufflers must be provided to the workers in

the high noise exposure areas

• Regular health and hearing check to be made.

4.6 IMPACTS ON WATER ENVIRONMENT


No major impacts will occur as the capacity enhancement will occur in the existing

site. Water during the construction phase will be met from the pipeline water and

through tankers.



4.6.2 IMPACTS DURING OPERATION PHASE

Approximately 31 KLD of water will be used during operational phase for industrial and

domestic uses of which 21 KLD will be for industrial use and 10 KLD for domestic

purposes. This water will be used as makeup water for cooling tower to compensate for

evaporation loss. Domestic waste water generated will be sent to sewage treatment

plant. The treated water from STP will be used for green belt development whereas

blow down water from the cooling tower will be first sent to ion exchange and the

water from it will be used for sprinkling on road or for dust suppression in slag metal

recovery system or for product cooling. Thus, the net consumption of water will be

less and that no industrial effluent will be discharged outside the plant.


The sewage generated during the construction and operation phases on treatment in

STP will be used for green belt development whereas blow down water from the

cooling tower will be first sent to ion exchange and the water from it will be used for

sprinkling on road or for dust suppression in slag metal recovery system or for

product cooling.

4.7 SOLID WASTE GENERATION AND ITS IMPACT

Taking into consideration the raw material input and production parameters; mass

balancing shows possible quantum of solid waste generation in various forms.

The proposed melting, rolling mill section and details of raw material is already

tabulated in Chapter-2.The production of solid waste and their management is as

follows:

Table 4-1: Solid and Hazardous Wastes Management Plan

Solid

Waste

Generation Utilization Sold Remarks

Slag 21MT/day

11MT/day

(after Slag

Processing)

10MT/day

The Slag will be sold to

Paver Industry for Interlock

block making

Mill scale 12 MT/day -- 12MT/day Sold in Open Market.



APCD

Dust

1MT/day -- 1MT/day

Given to recyclers for

recovery of valuable metal

and rest will be sent to TSDF

Site for disposal.

Trimming

& Cutting

Loss

9 MT/day 9 MT/day Reused as raw material in

process

Dust generation possibility is minimum as raw material will be transported in the form

of scrap, drums, boxes by trucks with covered tarpaulin and finished product will be

transported in trucks as bundled rolled products. Recyclable materials will also be

transported in trucks packed in HDPE bags. Strict implementation of Hazardous

Waste (Management, Handling and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules 2008 while

storage/handling/transportation of hazardous substances, Regular monitoring of

emissions.

4.8 IMPACT ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

Critically analyzing the existing environmental status of the socio-economic profile

and visualizing the scenario with the project, the impacts of the project would be

varied and may generate both positive and negative impacts of the proposed project

in the region that are stated below.

4.8.1 POSITIVE IMPACTS

A) NO REHABILITATION

As per detail provided by the proponent, the proposed project will not require

additional land. Backward integration will take place within existing plant area of 2.70

Ha (15.0 Bigha). No additional land shall be required for the project. Hence,

Resettlement & Rehabilitation is not required as there is no land acquisition or

displacement of any houses, habitation or livestock.

B) INCREASE IN JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The project in general will help to reduce the unemployment level as it may provide

direct and indirect job opportunities for auxiliary and ancillary works etc. The

proposed project will provide direct employment to 184 skilled and unskilled

personnel.



C) MINIMAL BURDEN IN THE EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES

As the labour will mostly be employed from Local work force and first preference will

be given to them, the activity will reduce the influx of the outsiders. Thus, there will

not be the necessity of provision of housing facility for the local workers.

D) IMPROVEMENT IN INFRASTRUCTURE

As the project authority is working towards the welfare of village community it will

definitely benefit the local people by providing more infrastructural facilities.

4.8.2 ADVERSE IMPACTS:

A) IMPACTS ON HUMAN HEALTH

The project may have impact due to air pollution on the villages in Core zone near to

the Project site. The impact from the air emissions are controlled efficiently using air

pollution control equipment and designed in such a manner that after implementation

of the project, the air emissions will be well within the prescribed ambient air quality

limits set forth by CPCB. The proponents of this facility will adopt effective control

systems at all the identified sources of emission.

b) IMPACTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

The discharge of waste materials (stack emission, wastewater and solid wastes)

from process operations can have potential impact on public safety and health. The

impact from the discharge of waste products is not expected to be significant since,

the adverse impacts on ambient air, water and soil quality are predicted to be low. It

is predicted that the impacts on public safety will be very low, due to the effective

safety system and safety management available in the plant.

4.8.3 MITIGATION MEASURES OF SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

• Adequate measures have been envisaged in the project design to control air &

noise pollution. Proposed adequate & effective control measures will be

provided which include dust suppression.

• Awareness programs shall be arranged on health, hygiene and sanitation.

• Periodic health checkup camps, distribution of medical aid and medicines shall

be organized by project authority for villagers, contract labourers, employees

and their family.



• Apart from the normal health check-up, emphasis shall also be given to prevent

specific diseases originating due to emission of different pollutants such as

respiratory ailments, skin problems, water borne diseases, hearing abilities etc.

• Job oriented training courses must be organized through industrial / technical

training institutions for educated youth like electrical, tailoring, plumbing, type

writing, shorthand and machine repairing, welding fabrication, and other skill

developing trades.

• Awareness programs will be taken to make people aware about the

environmental protection, need of water conservation etc.

• At the work place, first aid facilities shall be maintained at a readily accessible

place with necessary appliances including sterilized cotton wool etc. Ambulance

facility shall also be provided during emergency.

• Sufficient supply of water fit for drinking shall be provided at suitable places.

• Sanitary facilities shall be provided at accessible place within the work zone and

kept in a good condition.

4.9 IMPACTS ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Construction activities at the site involving human and vehicular movement will

disturb aril and wild animals in the area.

IMPACTS ON TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY

• The impact on terrestrial ecology may be due to gaseous pollutants likely to emit

i.e. particulate matter, Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Oxides of nitrogen (NOx), etc.

Increase in concentration of PM in the ambient air will cause the deposition of

dust on surface of leaves, leading to increase in pH of leaves as well as clog the

stomata aperture and reduce the chlorophyll content. The increased

concentration levels of particulate matter, SO2, NOx, in the atmosphere will,

lead to decline in the rate of photosynthesis, thus retarding the growth of plant.

However, air quality modelling outputs study revealed that, the resultant

concentrations of particulate matter, Sulphur di-oxide and oxides of nitrogen are

well within the prescribed limits, there is hardly any incremental increase. The

impact due to proposed project would be minimal as project activity will be

carried out within the plant boundary limit with proper control measures.

• Terrestrial micro flora and fauna at the site are also affected. However, the

adverse effect are reduced by shortening the construction phase period and



simultaneous development of greenery in the site along with construction of

project. Further, there are no sensitive locations within the study area. Hence, no

significant adverse impacts are expected on biological environment.

There are no endangered flora and fauna species in the region. Vehicular

movement during night will be restricted to avoid adverse sound related impacts to

birds and wild animals in the region. Plantation is carried out to attenuate the dust

pollution in the area. The project activities are restricted to the project site except

the transportation of raw material and finished products. There is no discharge of

solid or liquid wastes to the environment. Green belt and greenery will be

developed in the premise covering more than 33% of area. The plantation will

comprise of fruiting trees, soil improving and air pollution abatement tress. No eco

sensitive receivers or rare / endangered species of fauna were observed in the

study area. Thus, the impacts on flora and fauna will be insignificant.

4.10 RECOMMENDED PLANTS FOR GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

Greenbelts are an effective mode of control of air and noise pollution, where green

plants form a surface capable of absorbing air pollutants and forming a sink of

pollutants. Leaves with their vast area in a tree crown, absorbs pollutants on their

surface, and thus effectively reduce pollutant concentration in the ambient air.

Often the adsorbed pollutants get incorporated in the metabolic pathway and the

air is purified. Plants grown to function as pollution sink are collectively referred as

greenbelts.

An important aspect of a greenbelt is that the plants are living organism with their

varied tolerance limit towards the air pollutants. A green belt is effective as a

pollutant sinks only within the tolerance limit of constituent plants. Planting few,

known pollutant sensitive species along with the tolerant species within a green

belt however, do carry out an important function of indicator species apart from

function as pollution sink, greenbelt would provide other benefit like aesthetic

improvement of the area and providing suitable habitats for birds and animals.

SELECTION OF PLANTS FOR GREEN BELTS

The main limitation for plants to function as scavenger of pollutants are, plant’s

interaction to air pollutants, sensitivity to pollutants, climatic conditions and soil

characteristics. While making choice of plants species for cultivation in green belts,



due consideration has to be given to the natural factor of bio-climate. Xerophytes

plants are not necessarily good for greenbelts; they with their sunken stomata can

withstand pollution by avoidance, but are poor absorber of pollutants. Character of

plants mainly considered for affecting absorption of pollutant gases and removal of

dust particle are as follows;

1. For absorption of Gases:

• Tolerance towards pollutants in question, at concentration, that is not too high to

be instantaneously lethal.

• Longer duration of foliage

• Freely exposed foliage

• Adequate height of crown

• Openness of foliage in canopy

• Big leaves (long and broad laminar surface)

• Large number of stomata apertures.

2. For Removal of Suspended Particular matter

• Height and spread of crown.

• Leaves supported on firm petiole.

• Abundance of surface on bark and foliage.

• Roughness of bark.

• Abundance of axillaries hairs.

• Hairs or scales on laminar surface.

• Protected Stomata

PLANTATION ALONG ROAD SIDES:

Automobiles are the source of pollution of gaseous and particulate pollutants.

Component of green belt on road side hence should be with both absorbers of gases

as well as of dust particles. The choice of plants for road side should include shrubs

of height 1 to 1.5 meter and trees of 3-5 meter height. Medium sized trees,

alternating with shrubs are ideal for sorption of particulates and gases.

Table 4-2: Recommended Plant Species for Green Belt Development

Plant species Common Name Habit

Acacia auriculiformis Earleaf Acacia Tree



Azadirachtaindica Neem Tree

Bougainvillea spectabilis Booganbel Shrub

Delonixregia Gulmohur Tree

Euphorbia tirucalli Indian tree spurge Shrub

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis China rose Small tree

Ixora arborea Jilpai Small tree

Ixora rosea Jungle flame Small tree

Lawsoniainermis Henna tree Shrub

Mangiferaindica Aam Tree

Melia azadirachta Bakain Tree

Nerium indicum Kaner Shrub

Peltophorumpterocarpum Yellow flametree Tree

Polyalthialongifolia Ashoka Tree

Sesbaniasesban Jayanti Shrub

Tamarindusindica Imli Tree

Tectonagrandis Sagun Tree

Terminalia alata Asan Tree

Thevetia peruviana Indian tulip tree Shrub

4.11 RAIN WATER HARVESTING

Depending upon the available contours at detailed engineering stage, the number of

drainage outfall and extent of open drains etc. will be designed so as to discharge

the water to the rainwater harvesting pond for reuse in dust suppression & greenbelt

development. A rainwater harvesting pond of capacity 12849 Cubic meters will be

made to collect rainwater. The calculation of rainwater endowment is presented here

which shows the total rain water harvesting potential of the plant.

4.11.1 RAIN WATER HARVESTING POTENTIAL OF THE AREA

S.No Details Values

1 Roof top Area (m2) 12830.57

2 Green/Open Land Area (m2) 11234.72

3 Road/Paved area(m2) 3012.71

4 Average Annual rainfall District 1.040 m



5 Co-efficient of evaporation, spillage and first

flush wastage

0.8

6 Runoff coefficient for roof top (0.7-0.9) 0.8

7 Runoff coefficient for paved area (0.5-0.7) 0.6

8 Runoff coefficient for open land(0.3-0.6) 0.3

9. Collection coefficient factor will be consider at rate of 80%

The rainwater harvesting will be done from the Rooftop area, Green Area, Paved Area.

S.

No

.

Details Calculation Rainfall Runoff

(m3/Annum)

Rainfall

Harvested

@80% Fraction

(m3)

1 Roof top Area 12830.57x1.040x0.8 10675.03 8540.02

2 Paved/Road Area 3012.71x 1.040x0.6 1879.93 1503.95

3 Green/Open land

Area

11234.72 x

1.040x0.3

3505.23 2804.19

TOTAL 12848.15

12848.15 m3water will be harvested in plant premises as per diagram given below.



Figure 4-6Rain Water Harvesting Pit Design



CHAPTER-5: ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND

SITE

5.1 ALTERNATE TECHNOLOGY

The project involves changing of low capacity induction furnaces from 4MT/heat and

6 MT/heat to 10 MT/heat each with good controls on parameters and quality of

products to be erected within the same project area therefore no alternate

technology has been considered.

5.2 TECHNOLOGY

For the selection of technology, M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog has considered less

environmental polluting, less energy consuming, higher productive and competing

cost technology like continuous casting of molten steel into red hot billets even in

such a small plant.

5.3 SITE ALTERNATIVES

Land is already available with M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog at Village- Bathri, Distt.

Una, State-Himachal Pradesh hence no alternative site has been considered. The

plant site is located in an area marked for setting up of industries

Land Documents are attached as Annexure 3.



CHAPTER-6: ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN

6.1 INTRODUCTION

An environmental monitoring plan provides a delivery mechanism to address the

adverse environmental impacts of the project during replacement of two existing IFs

with addition of two Induction furnaces of 10 MT/heat each, producing a total of

1,40,000 MT/annum of finished rolled products, to enhance project benefits and to

introduce standards of good practices. An environmental monitoring plan is important

as it provides useful information and helps to:

❖ Assist in detecting the development of any unwanted environmental situation, and

thus, provides opportunities for adopting appropriate control measures.

❖ Define the responsibilities of the project proponents, contractors and

environmental monitors and provides a means of effective communication of

environmental issues among them.

❖ Define monitoring mechanism and identify monitoring parameters.

❖ Evaluate the performance and effectiveness of mitigation measures proposed

in the Environment Management Plan (EMP) and suggest improvements in

management plan, if required.

From the monitoring point of view, the important components are soil, water, air,

noiseand occupational health and safety. The suggested monitoring details are

outlined in the following sections. All monitoring will be carried out through Ministry

of Environment and Forest (MoEF) approved and/or National Accreditation Board

for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accredited laboratory.

6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

A comprehensive monitoring programme is given as under. This environmental

monitoring will be entrusted to a third party. The following parameters shall be

monitored after proposed expansion of plant.

• Soil Quality Monitoring

• Air Quality Monitoring

• Noise Quality Monitoring

• Water Quality Monitoring

• Stack Emission



• Performance of Pollution Control Equipment

• Green belt development (monitoring carried out by the Environmental cell itself).

6.2.1 SOIL QUALITY MONITORING

The soil quality monitoring is carried out to assess the soil characteristics. The soil

quality will be analyzed as per CPCB norms. The green belt development acts as

pollution sink and bio indicators. Afforestation will also check soil erosion, make the

ecosystem functionally stable and make the microclimate more conducive.

During the operation phase, soil quality will be monitored in the green belt and plant

area for pH, texture, nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and fluoride. This monitoring

shall be done annually except monsoon season and the results shall be shown to

competent agriculture expert to assess the need for remedial measures, if required.

Condition of the plant species planted shall be recorded once in two years by visual

observations with respect to vegetative growth, flowering etc.

6.2.2 AIR QUALITY MONITORING

Presently ambient air quality is being monitored regularly in accordance with

CPCB/HPPCB guidelines. It is necessary to monitor the air quality at the boundary

of the steel worksspecifically with respect to particulate matters. It is proposed that

continuousparticulate matter monitoring stations be established at one location on

thedownwind of the annual predominant wind direction of the steel works.

Theequipment shall have facilities to monitor PM10, PM2.5,SO2,NOxand CO.

Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board (HPPCB) will do ambient air quality

monitoring in and around the premises as per direction. Theparameters monitored

include the parameters as per National Ambient Air Quality Standard, 2009.

Table 6-1: Ambient Air Quality Frequency and Parameters

Description No. of Monitoring Stations Frequency

Ambient Air Quality 3 quarterly

Parameters – PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx & CO,

Parameters Technique Technical Protocol

PM 2.5 Gravimetric method CPCB Guidelines

PM 10 Gravimetric method IS 5182 (Part-23)

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Improved West and Geake

method

IS-5182 (Part-2)



Nitrogen Dioxides (NO2) Modified Jacob &Hochheiser

method

IS-5182 (Part-6)

Carbon Monoxide (CO) CO Analyzer (NDIR

technology)

CPCB Guidelines

6.2.2.1 STACK EMISSIONS

Periodical monitoring of stack for SPM, SO2, NOx& CO in case of process stacks of

Induction Furnace and DG Set shall be done to assess the performance of pollution

control facilities installed at the unit. Incase emissions are found to exceed the

norms; the ‘on duty’ personnel shall check the relevant process parameters and

appropriate corrective action will be taken. Emissions from all the stacks shall be

monitored once in a quarter using the manually operated stacks emissions

monitoring equipment.

However, the frequency of monitoring may be increased if required in accordance

with the stipulations of HPPCB or other statutory authorities.

Table 6-2: Stacks to Be Monitored After the Implementation of the Expansion

Plan

S. No. Unit No. of Stack Frequency

1 Induction Furnaces 2 Quarterly (Other than monsoon)

2 DG set 3 Quarterly

6.2.3 NOISE QUALITY MONITORING

In the construction phase, the equivalent noise level during day time and night time

will be monitored at three representative locations in the construction area

seasonally.

Similarly, in operation phase, Day time and Night time equivalent noise level will be

monitored at three locations i.e. within 100 – 200 m of the project site, one location

at each of the production units and near DG set. Monitoring will be carried outfor a

period of 24 hr and at an interval of one hour for the given season.

6.2.4 WATER QUALITY MONITORING

6.2.4.1 GROUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING

In construction phase ground water quality at three locations within the plant area

will be monitored every season as per the parameters given in IS 10500: 2012.



During operation phase, water quality will be monitored at the following locations -

Physico-chemical characteristics of the ground water (Three locations – two within

plant area and one nearest well outside plant area) will be monitored once in every

season. The parameters are to be monitored as per IS 10500: 2012 drinking water

standards.

6.2.4.2 EFFLUENT QUALITY

There will be no effluent generation, as the proposed plant has adopted zero liquid

discharge (ZLD) approach. Domestic water generated will be treated in 10 KLD

capacities STP and treated water will used in horticulture.

Blow-down water from Cooling Tower after treated in Ion Exchange shall be used

for dust suppression and in hot product cooling.

Table 6-3: Monitoring of Effluent Quality

Unit Point of Measurement of Effluent quality

Frequency

Treated water analysis of STP

At the outlet

(For MLSS)

monthly

6.2.5 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT

Greenbelt in and around the plant will be monitored for survival rates for taking the

steps like gap filling.

6.2.6 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Statutory Health Checkup will be conducted every six months for employees and

contract workers in plant.

6.2.7 REPORTING SCHEDULE

After completion of analysis, copies of all the analysis reports will be sent to the

regional office of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change and SPCB

periodically. Copies of the reports will be maintained in the plant and will be made

available to the concerned inspecting authorities as and when required.

6.2.8 MONITORING OF POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT

It should be ensured that pollution monitoring equipment is effectively working. A

detailed maintenance schedule shall be drawn for all pollution control systems. The

maintenance shall be done strictly as per schedule and guidelines furnished by plant

manufacturer. All pollution control, monitoring and safety equipment shall be



periodically checked and calibrated. Adequate quantity of spare parts will be

maintained within the plant.

6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Considering the importance of the pollution control and environmental protection, a

group of personnel will be identified for the existing plant, which will take care of future

requirement also with suitable technical and support staff. Further, to meet the

additional requirement, if any, manpower from operations and maintenance wing is

engaged. Organization structure of environmental management department for the

existing plant is shown in Figure 6-1, which will be suitably augmented by employing

relevant subject/discipline experts at an appropriate time.

The company has a full-fledged safety department to look after the safety issues of

the plant. The same shall be followed in future expansion also.

Table 6-4: Environmental Monitoring (Operation Phase)

Attribute Location & Frequency

Frequency Parameter

Air At 3locations, one within the plant and two in the predominant wind direction

Quarterly PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx

Noise Near working area and generator set.

Quarterly Equivalent noise level

Ground Water

Three locations –within plant area and nearest well outside plant area

Seasonal

Except monsoon

Parameters as per CPCB standards

Soil Three locations - one location within plant area and two locations around the project site within 200 m distance from the unit.

Annually pH, texture, nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and fluoride

Storm Water One location Once in monsoon season at the charging point of water being charged to

Parameters as per CPCB standards



aquifer to ensure it is of drinking water quality

Occupational Health

Health Checkup Half yearly General and respiratory and liver ailments’ check up

Figure 6-1: Organization Structure of Environmental Management

6.3.1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM

Normally persons engaged in production are also entrusted with operation and

maintenance of pollution control systems. This may result in neglect of these

systems as priority is given to production equipment. In view of this and the

requirement of ensuring emission and ambient air and water standards, an officer

of the plant shallbe made responsible for the effective functioning of all pollution

control systems. He will report to the Head of the Maintenance Department.

Whenever required, he will draw crew from the main plant maintenance team for

maintenance of pollution control system.



6.3.2 BUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

Monitoring may include socio-economic interaction, through local liaison activities or

even assessment of complaints. Regular Monitoring of all the environmental

parameters viz., air, water, noise and soil as per the formulated program based on

CPCB and MoEF&CC guidelines will be carried out every year as per schedule. The

budgetary allocation for Environmental monitoring is Rs. 6.00 Lakhs/Annum. A third

party will be engaged to monitor all the environmental parameters as per CPCB /

SPCB norms once the expansion project comes into operation.

TABLE 6-5: Cost Of Environmental Monitoring Program

S. No. Item Cost (in Lakhs)

Per Year

1. Cost of monitoring of environmental parameters for Air, Water and Noise

3.50

2. Occupational Health & Safety (Monitoring) 1.00

3. Greenbelt Development 1.00

4. Monitoring of Performance of Pollution Control Equipment

0.50

Total 6.00



CHAPTER-7: ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 INTRODUCTION

The outline of the proposed project, the baseline environmental status and the

impact assessment along with proper mitigation measures have been duly

addressed in the previous Chapters. This Chapter briefly encompasses the

additional aspects that were also dealt upon while conducting EIA study for the

proposed new project. These include:

1. Public Consultation

2. Environmental Risk Assessment, Environmental Risk Evaluation and

Risk Management Measures

3. Identification of Hazards

4. Occupational and Safety Hazards and Preventive Measures

5. Exposure control and Personal Protection

6. Occupational Health & Safety

7. Disaster Management Plan

8. Resettlement & Rehabilitation

7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Public hearing for the “capacity enhancement of manufacturing unit by

replacing existing induction furnace (4 T & 6 T to 2x10 T each), Rolling Mill and

enhance production capacity 45,000 MTPA to 1, 40,000 MTPA at Village-

Bathri, Distt. Una, State-Himachal Pradesh by M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog” was

conducted on 11th December 2019 by HPPCB. The hearing was conducted at

Rajiv Gandhi Common Facility Center HPSIDC at VPO Bathu. Firstly, Sh.

Parveen Kumar, Regional officer, HPSPCB welcomed President, representative

of various departments, project proponent, Environmental consultant and public

present. After that representative of the consultant from Shivalik Solid Waste

Management Limited, Mr. Sandeep Garg described the details of the project.

Approximately 50 people attended public hearing, 4 people spoke during the

hearing and raised some issues and made suggestions. The proceedings of

public hearing and other documents in original shared by HPPCB with MoEF&CC

are enclosed as Annexure13.Summary of the complaints/queries raised by public

hearing and action plan are given below in Table.



7.2.1 Advertisement OF Public Hearing



SUMMARY OF PUBLIC HEARING PROCEEDINGS

Sr. No Name of the person

Detail of query/ statement/ information/clarification sought by the person present at the venue of hearing

Reply of the query/ statement/ information/clarification given by the project proponent

Time bound action plan.

1. Sh. Ravinder Sharma, Village Bathu, Tehsil Haroli, District Una (HP)

He expressed his concern about pollution due to existing industries and its impact on the health of people and said proposed industry can increase the level of pollution in the area.

He asked how proposed industry will control pollution generated by their activities.

Environment Consultant of proposed Project Dr. Sandeep Garg answered this question that steel industry is mainly air polluting; the air pollutants are discharged into air through stack.

As per guidelines of Govt. of India, stack height should be 30 m. Stack of 120 ft height with Pulse Jet Beg House Filter has been installed to maintain emission level to 150 mg/m3. Pulse Jet Bag Filter is used to remove dust particle from smoke to maintain emission level within prescribed limits and online air monitoring system will be provided which will be visible to concerned department in case level of pollution is above prescribed standards.

Project proponent has already provided air pollution control device in the form of side suction hood followed by Pulse Jet Beg House Filter on one induction furnace and same will be provided on second furnace also based on latest technology and there will be no impact on the environment.

clearl2. Sh. Ramesh Chand Sharma, Aazad Nagar Arniyala Road Una,Tehsil&Dist

He asked Project Proponent that how fund under CSR will be used and who will audit. What is the mechanism for auditing this

Environment Consultant of proposed project agreed to the audit of budget allocated under CSR activities.

• Project Proponent assured that CER Committee will be constituted. Pradhan of village panchayat



rict Una (HP) expenditure?

He suggested that fund could be used for water harvesting in the nearby area forirrigation and for constructing building in local schools.

He said that 25 lacs will be utilized in the development of area and its utilization will be decided after discussion with local administration and people.

He also gave assurance that 100% fund will be utilized for the development of area and expenditure details will be displayed on company’s web site.

He also suggested that fund can be utilized for constructing toilets in Girl’s school and also constructing cremation shed.

Bathu will be member of this committee and expenditure details will be displayed on company’s web site.

• Project proponent assured thatRs. 25 lakhs will be utilized in the development of area; Out of which, funds will be utilized for constructing toilets in Girl’s school and constructing cremation shed.

3. Sh. K.K Rana, Pradhan Village Bathu, Tehsil Haroli, District Una (H.P)

He welcomed setting up proposed project. He expressed his concern regarding pollution caused by various industries in the area; he said area is not suitable to live due to pollution; local people are suffering adverse impact due to pollution. He showed dissatisfaction toward action taken by the Pollution Control Board in controlling the pollution generated by the industries.

He raised the question regarding

DC,Una and President informed Sh. K.K. Rana to ask question related to project only.

Environmental Consultant of proposed project requested people to raise question related to proposed project only as requested by DC, consult his office regarding other administrative matter.

Environmental Consultant of proposed project answered the query raised by K.K. Rana that 25 lacs will

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unauthorized settlement along the side of industrial area and said this area is turning into slum area where open defecation is a normal practice. He said local people expect from administration not to convert this area into slum and to take appropriate measures for rehabilitation of the contractor’s laborers. He asked to take necessary step to make this area from defecation free.

He further said CSR budget from the existing industries is not still being utilized for development activities and it should be ensured that CSR budget from proposed industry should be utilized for the development of local area only.

The existing industries employ local people as laborer only not as staff for office work. Migratory workers are preferred for laborer. He asked project proponent to give employment to local people based on qualification.

He further said that the proposed project should establish after completing of all statutory

be utilized in the development of area and he assured on the behalf of company’s management that Pradhan of village panchayat Bathu will be nominated as member of CSR Committee of the company. As per his suggestions fund will be utilized, in this way he can keep viewing the expenditure done under CSR activities.

Environmental Consultant of proposed project said that 100 people will get employment and local will be preferred as per their qualification.

Environment Consultant of proposed project explained that three month’s Base line monitoring has been done for proposed project and found that only 1% pollution will be increased. Sufficient air pollution control equipments like pulse jet beg house filters will be used. Thus pollution level shall not increase.

He further said that 14 employees will reside within the company’s premises and company management will ensure that contractor’s laborers will take appropriate measures to

Project Proponent assured that CER Committee will be constituted. Pradhan of village panchayat Bathu will also be member of this committee. CSR activities depicting detailed given in report.

Company has assured to provide additional 100 nos. of employment in the project for expansion and preference will be given to local villagers.

The Project proponent assured that they will provide the air pollution control devices based on latest technology and there will be no impact on the environment and expansion project will be established after completing all the statutory guidelines and



guidelines and norms.

He said that administration should increase supply of cement to local panchayat by government and to ban illegal mining.

mitigate pollution in their settlement area.

President of industrial area, Una said that a hostel has been already constructed in this area so workers can stay there instead of slum.

norms.

4. Sh. Sunil Kumar, Village Santoshgarh, Tehsil and DisttUna (HP)

He asked how local workers will be benefited by proposed project and how many people will get employment?

Environment Consultant of proposed project said that 100 people will get employment and as already said local will be preferred as per their qualification.

Company committed to provide additional 100 nos. of employment in the project after expansion and preference will be given to local villagers based on their qualification.



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7.3 ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT

The safety and protection of people, equipment and the environment are a

serious concern in the manufacturing industries. Steel Plants have also

recognized the significance of safe working environment and are progressively

trying to prevent hazardous events, avoid production & manpower losses and

other fallouts associated with industrial accidents by conducting risk assessment,

onsite & off-site management plan and adopting the safety measures as

proposed. This also assists industries to enhance employee knowledge of

operations, improve technical procedures, maintain accurate process safety

information and increase overall facility productivity. This Chapter, accordingly,

gives an outline of the associated environmental and other risk prone hazards,

their assessment and remedial measures. It also describes an approach to

emergency planning to be adopted by the Plant management.

The objectives of environmental risk assessment are governed by the following

which excludes for measure.

❖ Identifying the potentially hazardous areas so that adequate design safety

measures can be adopted to reduce the likelihood of accidental events.

❖ Identifying the stakeholders and evaluating their risk along with proposing

adequate control techniques.

❖ Identifying the probable areas of environmental disaster which can be prevented

by appropriate design of the installation and its controlled operation.

❖ Managing emergency or a disastrous event if any, during the plant operation.

Environmental risk assessment is a systematic approach for identification,

evaluation, mitigation and control of hazards that could occur as a result of failures

in process, procedures, or equipment. Increasing industrial accidents, loss of life

&property, public scrutiny, statutory requirements and intense industrial processes,

all contribute to a growing need to ensure that risk management is conducted and

implemented.

Managing a disastrous event would require prompt action by deployment of area

specific emergency plans by the operators and plant emergency staff using all their

existing resources like deployment of firefighting equipment, operation of emergency

shut off valves, water sprays etc. Minimizing the immediate consequences of a



hazardous event include cordoning off, evacuation, medical assistance and providing

correct information to the families of the affected persons and local public to avoid

rumors and panic.

The following terms related to environmental risks are defined before reviewing the

environmental risks.

Terms Environmental Risk

Harm Damage to person, property or environment

Hazard Situation that poses a level of threat to life, health property or environment. A hazardous situation that has come to pass is called incident. Hazard and possibility interact together to create risk. An environmentalhazard is thus going to be a set of circumstances which leads to direct or indirect degradation of environment and damage to the life and property.

Risk The probability of harm or likelihood of harmful occurrence and its severity. Environmental risk is a measure of the potential threats to the environment, life and property.

Consequence Effect due to occurrence of the event which may endanger the environment permanently or temporarily and, or, loss of life and property.

Environmental Disaster

The consequence is so severe that it can extensively damage any one or all the four components of the environments of the environment, namely

(a) Physicochemical, (b) Biological, (c) Human, and (d) aesthetics.

7.4 IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS

This is an early check of major hazards, which are of high-risk potential - including

the potential for disastrous interactions of the various plant operational activities.

The checklist, though not strictly speaking a Hazard and Operability Study

(HAZOP) but would facilitate a full-scale HAZOP Study for final drawing up of risk

management measures when the ‘design-freeze’ stage commences. Hazard is the

associated term with material, which is a measure or the likely hood of the human

working with or studying the material in question.

The entire probable potential hazard is classified under different heads.

• Fire hazards



• Toxic gas release hazards

• Explosion hazards

• Corrosion hazards

Fire Hazards

Since the Stone Age term, fire‟ is associated with fear. It is very dangerous if occurs

in uncontrolled manner. It should be clearly understood that when a liquid is used

having flash point below the normal ambient temperature, it could, in suitable

circumstances, liberate a sufficient quantity of vapour to give rise to flammable with

air.

Toxic Hazards

Toxic substances affect in three ways by ingestion, adsorption & inhalation which are

describe below.

Corrosion Hazards

Corrosion is a chemical reaction-taking place at the surface of metal.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:

Eye Contact:

Airborne dust may cause immediate or delayed irritation or inflammation. Eye

contact with large amounts of clinker dust and dry cement powder can cause

moderate eye irritation, chemical burns and blindness. Eye contact with large

amounts of gypsum can cause moderate eye irritation, redness, and abrasions. Eye

exposures require immediate first aid and medical attention to prevent significant

damage to the eye.

Skin Contact:

Dust of clinker, gypsum and cement may cause dry skin, discomfort, irritation, severe

burns and dermatitis. Clinker dust and cement dust are capable of causing dermatitis

by irritation. Skin affected by dermatitis may include symptoms such as, redness,

itching, rash, scaling and cracking. Irritant dermatitis is caused by the physical

properties of clinker dust including alkalinity and abrasion.

Inhalation (chronic):

Risk of injury depends on duration and level of exposure. This product contains

crystalline silica. Prolonged or repeated inhalation of respirable crystalline silica from



this product can cause silicosis, a seriously disabling and fatal lung disease. Some

studies show that exposure to respirable crystalline silica (without silicosis) or that

the disease silicosis may be associated with the increased incidence of several

autoimmune disorders such as scleroderma (thickening of the skin), systemic lupus

erythematous, rheumatoid arthritis and diseases affecting the kidneys. Silicosis

increases the risk of tuberculosis.

Ingestion:

Internal discomfort or ill effects are possible if large quantities are as allowed.

Explosion Hazards:

Release of energy in rapid and uncontrolled manner gives rise to explosion

7.5 ENVIRONMENTAL RISK EVALUATION

From environmental hazards point of view, risk analysis (RA) acts as a scrutinizing

vehicle for establishing the priority in risk management that concerns human health

and environmental quality in general. Though the proposed facilities are not

manufacturing, storing or handling any potentially hazardous/toxic chemicals as

scheduled in the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSHC)

Rules, 1989 and its amendments thereof, the proposed facility would have

installations, such as, storage and handling of coal, fuel oil, and fuel gases. An

Environmental Qualitative Risk Analysis Flow Chart Procedure is given below.



Figure 7-1 : Environmental Risk Qualitative Analysis Flow Sheet



7.6 RISK MANAGEMENT MEASURES

The risk management measures for the proposed project activities require the

adoption of best safety practice at respective construction zones within the Works

boundary. In addition, the design and engineering of the proposed facilities will take

into consideration proposed protection measures for releases to air, land and water

environment as outlined in earlier Chapter.

Electrical safety: Adequately rated quick-response circuit breakers, aided by

reliable, selective digital/microprocessor-based electro-magnetic protective relays

would be incorporated in the electrical system design for the proposed Project. The

metering instruments would be of proper accuracy class and scale dimensions.

Appropriate use of ELCBs shall be ensured for all construction related low voltage

work.

Fire Prevention: In addition to the yard fire hydrant system, each individual shop

and offices are provided with fire and smoke detection alarm system along with the

portable fire extinguishers. Fire detection system would be interlocked with

automated water sprinklers. M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog will has an on-site full-

fledged fire brigade department with 13 fire tenders which also provide the services

to the town in emergency situations.

CO detection and prevention: M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog will install more than

1000 carbon monoxide detectors/alarms to detect the presence of carbon monoxide

(CO) and sound an alarm to alert personnel in case there is CO concentration

beyond 50 ppm. The plant personnel always carry a portable CO detector as part of

their personal protective equipment.

7.6.1 ON-SITE EMERGENCY PLAN

Emergency planning is an integral part of the environment and safety management

of TSL. Emergencies may arise due to manmade reasons and/or natural causes

resulting in fire, explosion, failure of critical control system, etc. It is crucial for

effective management of an accident to minimize the losses to the people and

property, both in and around the facility, termed as on-site and off-site emergency

plan.



Accident Statistics: The safety and ergonomics department deal with emergency

records, events of both minor and major accidents, listing all the details such as

place, date & time, duration, probable cause, extent of damage, personnel affected,

man-hours lost, medical assistance provided etc to analyze these data for drawing

up necessary corrective measures.

Safety Inspections: The respective Department carries out monthly safety

inspection of all departments. Additionally, half-yearly Environmental, Health and

Safety Audit will be performed including all aspects of Environment, Occupational

Health & Safety for all the areas.

7.6.2 OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLANNING

The off-site emergency plan is also an integral part of any major hazard control

system. This particular plan relates to only those accidental events, which could

affect people and the environment outside the plant boundary. Incidents, which

would have very severe consequences, yet have a small probability of occurrence,

would be in this category.

Emergency preparedness and disaster management plan covers the following:

❖ Identification of local authorities like civil defence, police, district commissioner,

their names, addresses and communication links.

❖ Details of availability and location of heavy-duty equipment like bull dozers, fire-

fighting equipment etc.

❖ Details of specialist agencies, and stakeholders upon whom it may be

necessary to call.

❖ Details of voluntary organization.

❖ Meteorological information.

❖ Humanitarian arrangements like transport, evacuation centers, first aid,

ambulance, community kitchen etc.

❖ Public information and communication through media, informing relatives,

public address system etc.

7.7 OCCUPATIONAL AND SAFETY HAZARDS AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES

7.7.1 FIRST AID MEASURES

Following first aid measures shall be taken:

❖ 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

❖ 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.

❖ Inhalation:

Move person to fresh air. Seek medical attention for discomfort or if coughing or

other symptoms.

❖ Ingestion:

Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, have person drink plenty of water. Seek

medical attention.

7.8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

7.8.1 EXPOSURE CONTROLS

❖ Control of dust through implementation of good housekeeping and

maintenance;

❖ Proper fume and dust extraction system to control fume/dust emission in work

zone.

❖ Use of PPE, as appropriate (e.g. masks and respirators)

❖ Use of mobile vacuum cleaning systems to prevent dust build up on paved

areas;

7.8.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

As a supplementary protection against exposure to hazardous conditions in the

production of iron and steel where the safety of workers cannot be ensured by other

means, such as eliminating the hazard, controlling the risk at source or minimizing

the risk, suitable and sufficient PPE, having regard to the type of work and risks, and

in consultation with workers and their representatives, shall be procured and used by

the workers and provided and maintained by the employer, without cost to the

workers.

• Items of PPE provided shall comply with the relevant BIS standards and criteria

approved or recognized by the competent authority. Where BIS standards are

not available, PPEs meeting international standards may be procured



• Those responsible for the management and operation of the personal protection

programme shall be trained in the selection of the proper equipment, in assuring

that it is correctly fitted to the people who use it, in the nature of the hazards the

equipment is intended to protect against, and provide adequate comfort, and in

the consequences of poor performance or equipment failure.

• PPE shall be selected considering the characteristics of the wearer and

additional physiological load or other harmful effects caused by the PPE. It shall

be used, maintained, stored and replaced in accordance with the standards or

guidance for each hazard identified at the facility and according to the

information given by the manufacturer.

• PPE shall be examined periodically to ensure that it is in good condition.

• Different PPE & their components shall be compatible with each other when

worn together.

• It shall be ensured that the procured PPEs are ergonomically designed and, to

the extent practicable, should not restrict the user’s mobility or field of vision,

hearing or other sensory functions.

• Employers shall ensure that the workers who are required to wear PPE are fully

informed of the requirements and of the reasons for them, and are given

adequate training in the selection, wearing, maintenance and storage of this

equipment

• When workers have been informed accordingly, they shall use the equipment

provided throughout the time they may be exposed to the risk that requires the

use of PPE for protection

• Items of special PPE for use in proximity to molten metal shall be so procured

that they should protect the wearer from heat and should withstand splashes of

molten metal. It should be possible to remove these items easily if molten

matter gets between the body and the protective clothing.

• The PPE shall not be used for longer than the time indicated by the

manufacturer

• Workers shall make proper use of the PPE provided, and maintain it in good

condition, consistent with their training and be provided with the proper means

for doing so.

• Respiratory Protection: When the dust level is beyond exposure limits or when

dust causes irritation or discomfort use Respirator.



• Eye Protection: Wear Safety goggles to avoid dust contact with the eyes.

Contact lenses should not be worn when handling the materials.

• Skin Protection: Wear impervious abrasion and alkali resistant gloves, boots,

long sleeved shirt, long pants or other protective clothing to prevent skin contact.

7.8.3 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.

❖ 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.

7.9 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH& SAFETY

M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog 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 check-ups 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.

7.9.1 MAJOR HAZARDS

INDUCTION FURNACE:

• Cooling water meeting molten metal or slag causing explosion

• Moist scrap being charged causing explosion

• Radioactive scrap being charged spreading radio activity

• Scraps having explosive materials like abandoned bombs being charged causing

explosions.

CONTINUOUS CASTING MACHINES:

• Strand is hardened only superficially and is still liquid inside

• Spillage of molten metal can occur with damage by radiant heat to mechanical

and civil structures, electric cables and hydraulic equipment etc.

PREVENTING FIRES & EXPLOSIONS

• Fires & explosions in induction furnaces most often result from water coming into

contact with molten metal. The water may be present in scrap material, damp

moulds, from leaks in the furnace cooling systems or leaks in the building

• Fires & explosions in can also result from the ignition of volatile materials and

fuels. The most hazardous procedures are during the firing- up and shutting-

down procedures

• Operators shall be trained in safe systems of work. The building shall be

designed to be non-combustible, with automatic fire suppression engineered or

designed into the process where appropriate.

• Risk assessments shall be carried out to consider the potential dispersal of toxic

chemicals from non-furnace processes & combustion products, and the potential

impact of an explosion on the surrounding areas



• Regular safety audits shall be undertaken to ensure that hazards are clearly

identified, and risk-control measures maintained at an optimum level

• Refractories (e.g. crucibles, troughs, ladles) and tools shall be preheated and

dried before use to minimize the risk of explosion Refractory linings should be

regularly inspected for wear.

• Furnaces shall not be operated beyond their safe lives

A budget of Rs.2.00 Lakhs has been kept for occupational health & safety.

7.10 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN (DMP)

A disaster is a catastrophic event that causes serious injuries, loss of life & extensive

damage to plant & property. It is a situation that goes beyond the control of the

available resource of any authority or organization. Several factors could trigger

accidents leading to a disaster, e.g. process and safety system failures (technical

errors, human errors), natural calamities (earthquake, tsunami etc.) The DMP is

formulated with an aim of taking precautionary measures to control the hazard

propagation and to take such action that the damage following a disaster is

minimized and controlled.

The objective of the DMP is to make use of the combined resources of the plant and

the outside services to achieve the following:

• Effective rescue and medical treatment of casualties.

• Safeguard other people.

• Minimize damage to property and the environment.

• Initially contain and ultimately bring the incident under control.

• Identify any dead.

• Provide for the needs of relatives.

• Provide authoritative information to the news media

• Secure the safe rehabilitation of affected area

• Preserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent inquiry into the

cause and circumstances of the emergency.

In effect, DMP helps to optimize operational efficiency to rescue rehabilitation and

render medical help and to restore normalcy.

The following hazards for disaster management have been considered:



• Fire

• Explosion & Toxic release

• Oil spillage/liquid metal spillage

• Electrocution

• Accident

These hazards and potential causes have already been discussed in the preceding

sections. A selective disaster management measures to prevent disaster due to the

above-mentioned hazards are as follows:

• Design, manufacture, operation and maintenance of all plant machineries/

structures as per applicable national and international standards as laid down by

statutory authority,

• Intelligent formulation of layout to provide ‘Assembly Point’ and safe access way

for personnel in case of a hazardous event/disaster, as can be inferred from Risk

& Consequence modelling.

• Proper emergency (both on site & off-site) preparedness plan, emergency

response team, emergency communication, emergency responsibilities,

emergency facilities, and emergency actions shall be developed.

• Proper Alarm system and training the personnel for appropriate response during

disastrous situation.

• Complete fire protection coverage for the entire plant as per regulatory

stipulations.

• Creation and maintenance of Disaster Management cell with adequately trained

personnel who can handle all sorts of emergency.

• Provision of funds for prevention of disaster, mitigation, capacity-building and

preparedness.

7.10.1 OBJECTIVES

Objectives of the disaster control/management plan for the proposed plant are:

• To identify type of major disasters this may occur in the plant

• To collect data on type of disasters this has happened already in other iron &

steel plants.

• An action plan to handle disaster.



Identification of Hazardous Process/Area

• Induction Furnace/Ladle Refining Furnace: Hot metal spillage, steam explosion,

Fire & Electrocution

• Continuous Casting Plant: Hot metal spillage

• Re-heating Furnace: Fire and explosion

• Rolling Mills: Hot metal spillage

• Fuel Oil tanks: Fire & Spillage

• Electrical Rooms: Fire & Electrocution

• Transformer area: Fire & Electrocution

7.10.2 LEVEL OF ACCIDENTS

If there is any disaster in any part of the plant/work place due to any reason, the

area, which may be affected, can be classified in the following four classes:

1. Level I - Operator level

2. Level II - Local/community level

3. Level III - Regional/ national level

4. Level IV - International level

Level I, II and III class of accidents have been considered for the plant.

Level I

Under this level, disasters may happen due to fire, explosion, oil spillage and

spontaneous ignition of inflammable materials. This level has probability of

occurrence affecting persons inside the plant. The various shops, which have been

mentioned as potential hazard areas, will be affected during this level of accident.

Level II

In case of sabotage/complete failure of all automatic control/warning systems; fuel

oil storage area (the oil kept in tanks and covered by tank bund) which may leak

out. However, the probability of this is very low due to adequate instrumentation,

security and training of persons of the plant operating such system.

Level III

In case of sabotage/complete failure of all automatic control/warning systems,

undetected leakage from the furnace; the resultant leakage of the flammable gases

is a potential threat that can affect the region. However, with the proposed

instrumentation, gas detection and alarm system, security and training of persons

such a situation is unlikely.



7.11 RESETTLEMENT & REHABILITATION (R&R)

No dislocation of people is involved in any of the villages, the industry is located

within an existing industrial area, properly earmarked for this purpose namely

Tahliwal Industrial area. More over this is an existing industrial unit being expanded

and its capacity being enhanced for more efficient use.

The manpower is mainly drawn from nearby villages and employment exchanges. As

such no rehabilitation and resettlement is involved.



CHAPTER-8: PROJECT BENEFITS

8.1 PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The 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 which will help in uplifting the living

standards of local communities.

8.2 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The project will create extra opportunities of 100 persons’ 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.

8.2.1 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. Local people will

be engaged more for this purpose. Presently84 employees are present. For the

expansion unit 100 more employees (both permanent and temporary) will be

required for different works.

8.2.2 INDUSTRIES

The Industries will require raw materials, skilled and unskilled laborers. It will be

available from the local area. Due to increasing industrial activities, it will boost the

commercial and economic 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 expected



to make any significant positive change in the existing status of the socio - economic

environment of this region.

8.3 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

With the implementation of the proposed expansion plant, the increasing industrial

activity will boost up the commercial and economic status of the locality, significant

positive change in the existing status of the socio - economic environment of this

region.

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, be it solid, liquid or gaseous 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 and the medical facilities

will certainly improve due to the proposed project.

8.4 CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIBILITY (CER)

Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) Budget towards capital expenditure in

accordance to the MoEF&CC’s Office Memorandum F.No. 22-65/2017-IA.III dated

01.05.2018 for Social Welfare.

1% of project cost i.e. 25 lakhs has been earmarked for the corporate environment

responsibility (CER) to meet expenditures for the commitments made to the stake

holders during the Public Hearing or as a part of company’s commitment towards the

welfare for all.

The details of activities to be undertaken and the budget allocated are given in Table

below:

S. No.

Description Amount to be spent Total Rs. in Lakhs

1st Year Rs.in Lakhs

2nd Year Rs.in Lakhs



1. Employment (Vocational Training for Skill development for self employment like Sewing, Pickle making, Craft making for Women Empowerment of village Balyana)

7.00 3.00 10.00

2. Educational Facility I. (Construction of 4 No’s of Toilets

for Boy & Girl separately) II. Donation of books to the School

Library.

4.00 2.00 6.00

3. Community Development I. Providing 4 No’s of Solar Light to

Gram Panchayat Bhawan. II. Construction of Rain Water

Harvesting Structure at Gram Panchayat Bhawan.

4.00 2.00 6.00

4. Construction of Shed for Cremation Ground

2.00 1.00 3.00

Total (1st Year +2nd Year) 17.00 8.00 25.00

8.5 CONCLUSION

The proposed project will provide direct employment to 184 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 get developed to feed daily demand of the

people working for the proposed project. There is provision of separate allocation of

fund under CER and 1% of the project cost will be invested for the infrastructure

development of the local people of the area under CER activity. 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.



CHAPTER-9: ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

9.1 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

As per EIA Notification dated 14thSeptember, 2006 as amended from time to time; this

chapter on “Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis” is applicable only, if the same is

recommended at the Scoping Stage.

As per the ToR issued by MoEF&CC for the project, vide letter no. IA-J-

11011/187/2019-IA. (II) (I) dated 17thSeptember, 2019the Environmental Cost Benefit

Analysis is not required.



CHAPTER-10: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1 INTRODUCTION

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is the key to ensure a safe and clean

environment. The desired results from the environmental mitigation measures

proposed in the project may not be obtained without a management plan to assure

its proper implementation & function, without an organizational set up, without an

implementation of scheduled monitoring program, without a proper assessment to

review and corrective action thereby and without a timely reporting of compliance to

the authorities. The EMP envisages the plans for the proper implementation of

mitigation measures to reduce the adverse impacts arising out of the project

activities simultaneously with the construction planning and execution of the project

right from the beginning. This chapter includes following aspects:

❖ Pollution control/mitigation measures for abatement of the undesirable impacts

caused during the construction and operation phase in respect of air, water,

noise, soil and others.

❖ Details of management plans (Greenbelt development plan, Waste

management plan, Solids and hazardous waste management plan.)

❖ Institutional set up identified/recommended for implementation of the EMP.

❖ Post project environmental monitoring programme to be undertaken.

❖ Budget provisions and allocation of funds, Expenditures for EMP

10.2 PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES

The major impacts due to different project activities and their mitigation measures

together constitute part of Environmental Management Plan (EMP). The

environmental mitigation measures for construction and operation phases have been

given in Table10-1.

Figure 10-1:Proposed Environmental Mitigation Measures

S. No Component Impact Mitigation Measures

Construction Phase

1 Air Generation of Dust CO2, NOx,

SOx.

Mainly as a result of transport

activity, excavation and

installation of machines and

Use of water sprinklers.

Personal Protective equipment

for laborers.

Proposed project site is inside

Tahliwal Industrial premises. No



structures on foundations

erected on excavated earth

impact on general public.

2 Noise and

Vibration

Increase in the noise levels due

to movement of vehicle and

construction activities. Vibration

due to movement of vehicles

and construction activities.

Noise due to working of

machineries compactors,

concrete plant, cranes and

transportation materials.

Proper service and maintenance

of vehicles to control noise.

Personal protective equipment’s

for laborers. Construction

activity will be carried out in day

time only. Proposed project site

is inside Tahliwal industrial

premises, hence no impact on

general public.

3 Water Water pollution due to disposal

of untreated sewage. No

change is land use pattern as

project site is inside the existing

industrial complex.

Sewage water treated in

proposed STP no waste water

will be discharged from the

plant.

4 Land Land is already developed for

industrial use. Pollution of land

due to discharge of untreated

sewage and solid wastes.

Land use of the project site will

not change as proposed

expansion is done inside the

existing premises and project

site also comes in Tahliwal

Industrial Area.

5 Biological

Flora ,

Fauna

Disturbance due to increase in

noise

A thick 2 tier Green Belt will be

developed around the boundary

of project to minimize the noise

due to machinery operation.

6 Socio

Economic

Employment of construction of

workers.

People from the study area to be

hired for employed as far as

possible for construction.

7 Occupational

Health &

Safety

Auditory ailment due to noise.

Respiratory ailment due to dust

emission inhalation.

The use of personal protective

equipments will be made

stringent. Water sprinkling

system for dust generating

areas.

Operational Phase

1 Air Increase in the air pollutant

concentration due to operation

of Induction furnaces. Dust

generation possibility is

minimum as raw material will

be transported in the form of

scrap, drums, boxes by trucks

with covered tarpaulin and

finished product will be

Solids red-hot particles along

with hot gases emitted in

process will first be captured by

adequately designed side and

top hoods, coarse and heavy

particles will first get cleaned in

baffle house, cyclones, get

cooled prior to cleaning in pulse-

type bag filters. Use of stacks



transported in trucks as

bundled rolled products.

Recyclable materials will also

be transported in trucks packed

in HDPE bags.

with adequate height, for

dispersion in air, with provisions

of monitoring ports and platform,

stairs for installing continuous or

manual when as per monitoring

program decided, complying to

stack emissions of 50mg/Nm3

will be kept.

Personal protective equipment’s

for employees.

Strict implementation of

Hazardous Waste

(Management, Handling and

Trans-boundary Movement)

Rules 2008 while

storage/handling/transportation

of hazardous substances.

Regular monitoring of emissions.

2 Noise and

Vibration

Increase in the noise levels due

to operation of Equipment such

as compressors, Centrifugal

fans, DG sets and gas cutting

machines for red hot billets.

Vibration during milling,

grinding, screening and

operation of manufacturing

unit.

Equipment’s with noise level

below 80dB (A) only will be

used. Proper service and

maintenance of machines to

control noise. Personal

Protective equipment’s for

employees like anti vibration

gloves and ear plug. Project site

is inside industrial complex. No

impact on general public. Use of

low noise equipment. Isolation of

the noise prone unit from the

employee area to avoid

continuous exposures of working

personal to noise, use of

vibration damping devices for

vibrating machines and isolation

of stationary devices from the

rotating devices by flexible

insertions.

3 Water Impact on ground water due to

abstraction will be minimum as

ground water will either be

used for domestic purposes or

for process cooling.

No industrial effluent will be

Fresh ground water used for

domestic and in the cooling

water recirculation system is the

minimum requirement, which is

used for recirculation through

cooling tower is reused. The



discharged, which makes this

production process a Zero

Discharge Production Process.

sludge from washing cradles is

pumped in a settling.

Water used for cooling of coils,

moulds or for solidification of

inner hot molten metal in red hot

billets will be recirculated after

getting it cooled in Cooling

towers, the blow down water will

be passed through ion exchange

system before reutilization for

dust suppression and sprinkling

on roads, STP waste water and

dried manure will be put to use

for green belt development. The

only evaporation loss of

continuous recirculated water for

cooling in Cooling tower will be

made up, which the minimum

most. The entire process

ensures ZLD.

4 Land Pollution due to discharge of

sewage waste.

Raw material will be

transported in lump from by

trucks with covered tarpaulin

and finished product will be

transported in recycled HDPE

bag.

Domestic sewage effluent

generated will be treated in STP.

Process solid wastes generated

are completely reused for

ancillary activities. Slag from the

IFs is first subjected to metal

recovery, recovered metal is

used as raw material as scrap,

waste slag is used by recyclers

for manufacture of paver blocks,

mill scales from both continuous

casting and rolling mills are sold

to authorized recyclers, crop

ends from rolling mills are used

directly back in Ifs.

All raw materials and end use

products will be transported in

tarpaulin covered trucks which

ensure that no materials will

throw out during transportation.

5 Biological

Flora, Fauna

Disturbance due to increase in

noise.

Operational activities of heavy

machineries and transportation

only in daytime. Green belt

development in one-third of plant



occupied land with choicest

trees, shrubs, bushes and

creepers. Taking it as a

simultaneous measure along

with plant construction activity.

6 Socio

Economic

Employment to local people. People from the local area to be

employed as far as possible.

Plant involves no resettlement

and rehabilitation activity,

adequate funds kept to the

extent of 1% of project cost for

the social upliftment, which

provides for putting toilet blocks

in the Govt. Girls Sr. Secondary

School and community

development and skill training for

youth.

7 Occupational

Health &

Safety

Auditory ailment due to noise

generated from the production

unit. Accidents due to handling/

storage/ transportation of

hazardous materials.

Equipments with noise level

below 80dB (A) only will be

used. Wearing of personal

protective equipments like gas

masks, ear muffs etc. will be

strictly enforced. Enclosures of

high noise generating machines

will be part of noise suppression

and reducing propagation plan.

Training/ awareness programme

about the handling/ storage/

transportation of hazardous

materials. First aid training for

chemical/ fire hazard related

accidents. Maintaining proper

records and review will be part of

overall planning and protection.

Programmed periodical Medical

checkup and providing

medicines to the needy.

10.3 DETAILS OF MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.3.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT

The major pollutants emitted from the plants are Particulate Matter (PM10/ PM2.5),

Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO) and



Hydrocarbons (HC). The major sources of pollutants are vehicular movement,

material handling, crushing, grinding and the dust emission from operation.

During the ambient air quality monitoring, it is observed that the baseline

concentration of air pollutants, namely PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO are well

below the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), 2009. It is anticipated

that the plant activity will not cause any adverse effect on the existing baseline

status.

PM10 ranges from 55 to 99 µg/m3 in the study area with the maximum value

recorded at the project location. However mass levels of PM10 during few sampling

days approaches to prescribed limits. The project site is situated in the downwind

direction of industrial area of Tahliwal as well as industrial areas of Una & Gagret,

which adds up to the PM10 values. Main sources of PM10 in the study area are

industrial, construction, mining and anthropogenic activities in the region. Apart

from local and regional sources, transboundary migration from one place to another

could be anticipated as external sources, as respirable dust can remain in air from

hours to days and can move from meters to hundreds of kilometres. Hot and

turbulent winds in summer season leads wind storms and dusty conditions in the

region.

Fugitive emissions will be controlled with the following recommended measures:

❖ Development of green belt in the plant area.

❖ Use of water sprinkling system in haulage roads for dust suppression.

❖ Proper maintenance of haulage roads, which are being used for transportation

of material.

In addition to the above, the following additional measures are also recommended:

❖ Dust mask will be provided to all workers working in dust generating area.

❖ Overloading of trucks will be avoided.

❖ Utmost care and regular inspection schedule will be carried out to prevent any

fugitive emission of dust during manufacturing process and transportation of

material from one place to another.

❖ Industry will be providing Bag filters based on latest technology, paved area

inside the premises so that no dust is generated due to truck movement, tree

plantation on 33% of the plot area which all will help in reducing the PM10

values.



10.3.2 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENTS

Increase in the air pollutant concentration due to operation of Induction furnaces.

Dust generation possibility is minimum as raw material will be transported in the form

of scrap, drums, and boxes by trucks with covered tarpaulin and finished product will

be transported in trucks as bundled rolled products. Recyclable materials will also be

transported in trucks packed in HDPE bags.

MITIGATION MEASURES

➢ Solids red-hot particles along with hot gases emitted in process will first be

captured by adequately designed side and top hoods, coarse and heavy

particles will first get cleaned in baffle house, cyclones, get cooled prior to

cleaning in pulse-type bag filters. Use of stacks with adequate height, for

dispersion in air, with provisions of monitoring ports and platform, stairs for

installing continuous or manual when as per monitoring program decided,

complying to stack emissions of 30mg/Nm3 will be kept.

➢ Personal protective equipment’s for employees.

➢ Strict implementation of Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and

Trans-boundary Movement) Rules 2008 while storage/handling/transportation

of hazardous substances. Regular monitoring of emissions.

10.3.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Noise exposure level will be maintained within 85 dB (A) in the work zone (for 8

hours exposure). The main sources of noise in plant activity are crushing,

screening, grinding, material handling machinery, loading equipment, etc. and

noise level are expected to increase at work zone with commencement of project

and other allied activities. The following precautionary measures will be taken to

control noise pollution:

❖ Ear muffs, ear plugs, etc. will be provided to workers when the noise levels

exceed 85 dB (A).

❖ The silencers and acoustic enclosures are incorporated for equipment’s and

machineries, which emit high noise levels.

❖ Regular maintenance will be carried out for equipment’s and various machines.

❖ Plantation will be carried out.

❖ Sufficient green belt is proposed to control noise level.

❖ PUC certified vehicles will only be used



❖ Occasional leveling of Katchcha haul roads by bulldozing for smooth of

vehicles movement

10.3.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT

Fresh ground water used for domestic and in the cooling water recirculation system

is the minimum requirement, which is used for recirculation through cooling tower is

reused. The sludge from washing cradles is pumped in a settling.

No industrial effluent will be discharged, which makes this production process a Zero

Discharge Production Process.

Proper sanitation facilities the plant area, all the spent water from washing of scrap is

collected in settling tank and is recycled. The waste water from quenching is

collected in tanks and passed through cooling towers and is reused. The sludge from

washing cradles is pumped in a settling.

Water used for cooling of coils, moulds or for solidification of inner hot molten metal

in red hot billets will be recirculated after getting it cooled in Cooling towers, the blow

down water will be passed through ion exchange system before reutilization for dust

suppression and sprinkling on roads, STP waste water and dried manure will be put

to use for green belt development. The only evaporation loss of continuous

recirculated water for cooling in Cooling tower will be made up, which the minimum

most. The entire process ensures ZLD.

10.3.5 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT

Development of a greenbelt around the proposed facility mitigates to a certain extent

the potential negative impact on the environment due to dust, air emissions, fugitive

emission and noise. A green cover itself acts as containment for dust. Presence of a

green belt, will lead to micro-climate and soil quality balancing, by retaining soil

moisture, recharge of ground water as well as self-control of microclimate of that

area. It also improves the aesthetic value of the area. Later on, it becomes the

natural habitat of various bird species. Development of a green belt around the

proposed project site will also help to contain noise generated during construction

and operational phases.

There are two types of approaches recognized for development of green belts i.e.

Source oriented approach and Receptor oriented approach. Both source and

receptor-oriented approaches are similar i.e. it requires development of green belt.



The only difference is the manner in which the plantation is being done. In source-

oriented approach green belt is located around the pollution source whereas in

receptor-oriented approach the receptor is protected against pollution by

development of green belt nearer to the receptor. In this project the plantation will be

source oriented, i.e., the plant site will be covered at the boundary with green belt.

Green belt will be developed over 33% area of the total plant area. Out of 2.70 Ha

plant area 0.894 Ha (8947 sq.mtr.) will be developed as green belt. Out of 0.89 ha

area earmarked for greenbelt development, at present 1451 nos. of plants

hasalready been planted in plant area as a part of prior environment planning.

Additionally, 370 no. of trees at a distance of (10mx10m) &505 no. of shrubs at a

distance of (4mx4m) will be planted. Hence, total number of plants planted after

expansion will be 875.

Calculation of Cost for Green belt Development

Expenditure per plant Rs. 60/-

Total Numbers of Plant=875/-

Expenditure=875x60=52,500/-

Remuneration to gardener for maintenance= 3, 00,000/-

Total Expenditure = Rs.3, 52,500/- say Rs. 3, 55,000

The general considerations involved while developing the green belt are:

• Generally local/native fast-growing trees should be planted.

• Planting of trees should be undertaken in appropriate encircling rows around the

project site.

The trees should be protected by plantation of non-palatable shrub species to avoid

browsing by animals.

Plantation comprising of pollutant resistant species which exists in and around the

Plant facility will serve as not only pollution sink but also as noise barrier.

Figure 10-2 List of plant species for green belt development

S.No. Botanical Name Local Name Trees/Shrubs

1 Terminalia arjuna Arjun Trees

2 Acacia nilotica Kikar Trees

3 Albizzia procera Siri Trees

4 Ziziphus sp. Ber Trees



5 Mangiferaindica Mango Trees

6 Melia azedarach Bana/ American dek Trees

7 Toonaciliata Tuni Trees

8 Morus alba Toot Trees

9 Syzygiumcumini Jamun Trees

10 Psidium guajava Gauva Trees

11 Ficus religiosa Peepal Trees

12 Pithecellobium dulce Jungle jalebi Shrub

13 Carissa carandas Karanda Shrub

14 Jasminum

dispermum

Pink Jasmine Shrub

15 Nerium indicum Kaner Shrub

16 Cascabelathevetia Maxican oleander Shrub

10.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY

The Health and Safety of the employees shall be given priority during the plant

operation. Provision of rest shelters for workers with amenities like drinking water,

fans etc. First aid facility shall be provided at project site. Training programme

organized on First Aid. Periodical medical checkup camp shall be organized for

worker and staff.

Anticipated Occupational Health Impacts of the Project Construction

The occupational health problems envisaged at this stage can mainly be due to

accidents during construction activities and noise. To overcome these hazards, in

addition to arrangements to reduce it within Threshold Limiting Values (TLV),

properly slanted foundation pits excavated required personal protective equipment

(PPE) like helmet, dust masks, earmuffs etc. will also be supplied to workers.

Operation and Maintenance:

Noise is the major occupational hazard during operation stage apart from chemical

and accidental hazards. Suitable personnel protective equipment will be given to

employees. The working personnel shall be given the following appropriate

personal protective equipment’s.



❖ Industrial safety helmet.

❖ Welders equipment for eye and face protection.

❖ Cylindrical type earplug.

❖ Ear muffs.

❖ Safety belt/line man's safety belt.

❖ Leather hand gloves.

❖ High temperature protection gloves

❖ Asbestos hand gloves.

❖ Canvas cum leather hand gloves with leather palm.

❖ Electrical resistance hand gloves.

❖ Industrial safety shoes with steel toe.

❖ Electrical safety shoes without steel toe and gum boots.

❖ Vibration protective hand gloves

First aid facility will be made available round the clock for attending to emergency in

case of any accident, if any. All working personnel shall be medically examined at

least once in every six months and at the end of his term of employment.

Health and Safety Monitoring Plan

All the potential occupational hazardous work places such as fuel storage area will

be monitored regularly. The health of employees working in these areas will be

monitored once in six months for early detection of any ailment.

A medical care center will be established with the following responsibilities:

❖ Examination of workers’ health in relation to work.

❖ Surveillance of working environments.

❖ Identification and evaluation of environmental factors which may affect the

workers’ health.

❖ Assessment of conditions of occupational workers’ health.

❖ Observance of safety norms and reduce/eliminate exposure to hazardous

environment.

Company will take up monitoring activities periodically to assess hazards due to

gases, dusts, etc.



10.5 IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP AND MONITORING

A large part of the sampling and measurement activities will be concerned with long

term monitoring aimed at providing an early warning of any undesirable changes or

trends in the natural environment that can be associated with beneficiation and

associated activities. Monitoring strategy is required to ensure that all

environmental resources, which may be subjected to contamination, are kept under

review. Monitoring of the individual elements of the environment is necessary. To

meet the above objective an Environment Management Cell shall be formed under

supervision of consultant and involve Pollution Control Board for their valuable

suggestion and guidance. The following items will be considered under the

monitoring schedule:

❖ Re-Vegetation & Green Belt development

❖ Washing

❖ Loading

❖ Air Quality Monitoring

❖ Water Quality Monitoring

❖ Occupational Health

❖ Socio-Economic Development.

The monitoring and disaster management plans as given in the previous sections will

be followed.

10.6 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL

An Environment Management Cell (EMC) will be responsible for implementation of

the aforesaid post project monitoring/management plan. The composition of the

Environment Management Cell and responsibilities of its various members are given

in Table 10-3.

Table 10-1: Environment Management Cell

Designation Proposed Responsibility

Senior Director Environmental policy and directions.

Advisor

Environment

Overall responsibility for environment management and

decision making for all environmental issues.

Director In-charge of operation of environment management facilities.



Ensuring legal compliance and interaction with regulatory

agencies.

Manager Secondary responsibilities for environment management and

decision making for all environmental issues.

Site In charge Ensure environmental monitoring as per appropriate

procedures.

The Company is aware of its responsibility in protecting the Environment. Thus,

various mitigation measures as given in the report shall be taken-up and effort will be

made to nullify the effect of the Project on the Environment, if any. Any action or

effort remains incomplete, if it is not monitored properly at regular intervals and

corrective measures not taken, wherever necessary. Regular monitoring has thus,

been provided. The Company has a well-defined policy to keep the Environment

clean. The management has decided that all effective steps shall be taken to prevent

deterioration of the existing Environment. The company makes a well-defined

Environment Policy and the main aims under the said Policy are to:

• Integrate sound environmental management practices in all our activities.

• Conduct our operations in an environmentally responsible manner to comply with

applicable legal and other requirements related to its environmental aspects and

strive to go beyond.

• Progressively adopt cleaner and energy efficient technologies.

• Minimize waste generation and promote recovery, recycle and reuse.

• Increase greenery in and around the plant.

• Company shall ensure that deviations from this policy and cases of violations,

if any, shall be reported to the Board of Directors and shall identify designate

responsible person for ensuring compliance with the environmental Laws and

Regulations.

• Strive for continual improvement in our environmental performance by setting

challenging targets, measuring progress, taking corrective action and

communicating environmental information to all concerned.

• Enhance environmental awareness amongst employees working for and on

behalf of us and the general populace around working areas.

• Encourage our business associates to adopt similar approach for environmental

protection.



10.6.1 MONITORING & RESPONSIBILITY

The cell responsible for monitoring of the plant environment related requirements

include:

Interaction with the State pollution Control Board

EMC shall be in regular touch with HPPCB and shall send them environmental

monitoring reports regularly in the prescribed format, as per the prevailing practice.

Any new regulations considered by State/Central Pollution Control Board for the

Industry shall be taken care of by EMC.

Provide Training

EMC would be responsible for the implementation of the EMP, needs to be trained

on the effective implementation of the environmental issues. To ensure the success

of the implementation set up proposed, there is a high requirement of training and

skill up-gradation. For the proposed expansion project, additional training facilities

will be developed for environmental control. For proper implementation of the EMP,

the officials responsible for EMP implementation will be trained accordingly.

To achieve the overall objective of pollution control it is essential not only to provide

latest pollution control and monitoring systems but also to provide trained man power

resources to operate and maintain the same. So far, the practice with many plants is

to utilize the plant operations and maintenance crew for operation of systems. This

has shown adverse results due to lack of specialized knowledge in addition to priority

selection. Therefore, apart from the ECD, specific training will be provided to

personnel handling the operation and maintenance of different pollution control

equipment.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CELL WILL INCLUDE:

• A HPSPCB registered agency will be retained to generate the environment

quality data in respect of air, water, noise, soil and meteorology and prepare the

Environmental report.

• Timely renewal of Consents & Authorization will be taken care of.

• Submitting environmental monitoring report to HPSPCB. The cell wills also

mitigative or corrective measures as required or suggested by the Board.

• Conduct and submit annual Environmental Statement to HPSPCB.

• Submit six monthly compliance to stipulated EC commitments report to the

Regional office of MoEF&CC



• Prepare and submit six monthly reports on the compliance with the conditions of

the environmental clearance.

• Keeping the management updated on regular basis about the findings / results

of monitoring activities and proposes measures to improve environmental

performance.

• 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.

• Conducting safety and health audits to ensure that recommended safety and

health measures are followed.

10.7 BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION

In order to respond to evolving management needs, a contingency budget will be

required. The cost required for the Environmental Management Plan for the

proposed expansion is Rs. 137 lakhs as capital cost and Rs. 35 lakhs/Annnum as

recurring cost and detail are given in Table10-4.

Table 10-2: EMP Budget

S. No.

Particulars Capital Cost

(in lacs)

Recurring Cost per annum (in

lacs)

1. Air Pollution Control Devices (Bag Filters, online continuous emission monitoring system etc.)

100 20

2. Water Pollution Control Measures 20 04

3. Noise Pollution Control Measures 05 01

4. Environment Monitoring and Management --- 06

5. Occupational Health 2 01

6. Green Belt Development 3.5 01

7. Rain Water Harvesting 7.5 02

Total 137 35



CHAPTER-11: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

11.1 SUMMARY

M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog (VIU), established in 2005 is a Partnership firm promoted

by Mr. Pradeep Garg and Mr. Subodh Kumar. VIU is an authorized distributor of

Kamdhenu Ispat Limited’s (KIL) steel product in Punjab. It also supplies the products

in Himachal Pradesh. The firm has a dealer network of 400 dealers through which

the distribution is done. As per the arrangement between VIU & Kamdhenu, any sale

of Kamdhenu TMT (retail or institutional) is being routed through VIU only in Punjab.

M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog acquired by purchase M/s H.N Steel Castings & M/s

S.R. Steel along with Mr. Rakesh Kumar’s land (10199 sq.m) in the village Bathri

and formed a new unit. M/s. H. N. steel has two induction furnaces of capacity of 4T

&6T respectively and M/s. SR Steel has only rolling mill, both these units were

located adjacent to each other at Village Bathri district Una Himachal Pradesh. M/s

Vardhman Ispat Udyog proposes to install a new manufacturing unit of Steel at

Village Bathri, Distt. Una (HP).

Project falls under Category A due to interstate boundary of Punjab within 10

Km as Metallurgical Industries (secondary metallurgical processing) Item 3(a) of the

schedule of EIA notification of Sept 14, 2006 issued by MOEF & CC.

Water for construction and domestic purpose will be drawn from bore well.

Approximately 31 KLD (21 KLD + 10 KLD) water will be used for industrial and

domestic purposes respectively. The project adopts Zero Liquid Discharge. Total

Power loads around 9,925 KW to run the additional plant & machinery during

Construction and Operational Phase. Expected source is Himachal Pradesh Power

Corporation Ltd. DG set power is provided for running essential machinery to prevent

any blocking and for illumination.

Total Project Cost will beRs. 3038 Lacs. Total Plot Area is around 27078.0 Sq. m.

Domestic wastewater will be generated as liquid effluent that will be further sent to

the STP and treated water will be used for horticulture. About 10-15 % of the total

raw material used will get converted into slag and Dust from APCD devices are

hazardous materials generated on site will be stored and transported to TSDF site or

considered for zinc metal recovery in future. The generated APCD dust will be

disposed of in the authorized TSDF site for the present.



11.2 CONCLUSIONS

Certain levels of impacts are observed in the proposed project. These impacts are

reduced by mitigative measures implemented in the project area. Apart from these

impacts’ certain beneficial effects in terms of providing employment opportunities

and development of surrounding plant area is foreseen. This will produce multiple

effects on the life and economy of the local people.

The project activities involved in the construction and operation phase are identified.

For identification of impacts, the interaction between the project activities and

different components of environment were detailed and are classified phase wise.

In the constructional phase, the transportation of construction material could have

an impact, especially on air, noise, vibration. However, since the proposed project is

surrounded with industries and well-maintained infrastructure facilities exist, even

this impact is minimal and temporary. The noxious emission arising out of the

various systems will be taken care by a bag filters and waste water generated if any

will be recycled in the manufacturing process.

During the operational phase, there could be minor change in air quality.

Transportation of raw material, storage and handling of material and the production

process could cause a temporary disturbance to environment variables, which will

be prevented with the proposed mitigation measures proposed in Chapter 4.

With respect to occupational health, minimal impacts are anticipated on the health of

the employees during operation phase. As the project site is already established

there are no issues related to Resettlement and Rehabilitation. The company has

proposed to create green belt inside the project area premises along with

development of rainwater harvesting system inside the plant premises.

The project will generate employment opportunities among the local peoples which

will provide a handsome support in improving the living standard.

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 and country in general.



CHAPTER-12: 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 M/s Vardhman Ispat UdyogPvt. Ltd.

Brief profile of SSWML is as below:

Name of the Consultancy Company

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, 260227 Zirakpur Office: SCO 20-21, 1st Floor, Near Hotel Dolphin, Baltana, Zirakpur Punjab- 140604 Phone/Telefax : 01762 – 509496

E-mail Address [email protected] [email protected]

Website www.sswml.net

Nature of Services Treatment, Storage & Disposal Facility, EIA Consultancy, Environmental, Health & Safety Auditing, EMS, Environmental Monitoring & Laboratory Analytical Services, Waste water Management, Energy Audit Greens Concept Development, etc.

Shivalik Solid Waste Management Limited (SSWML) 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.

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.

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