aerial ropeway project by m/s usha breco limited at...

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Of

Aerial Ropeway Project By

M/s Usha Breco Limited At

Mount Girnar

Taluka Junagadh District Junagadh

Gujarat State

USHA BRECO LTD. AERIAL ROPEWAY PROJECT AT MOUNT GIRNAR, JUNAGADH

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Introduction & Background Usha Breco Limited (UBL) came into existence in 1969 as a joint venture between Usha Martin Industries Ltd. (now Usha Martin Limited),India, the largest wire rope manufacturers in South Asia and British Ropeway Engineering Co. (BRECO), U.K., world renowned Designers and suppliers of Aerial Ropeways and Cableways. UBL has designed, invested, built and operates five Passenger Ropeways in India on BOOT basis:

• Maa Mansadevi Udankhatola (Haridwar, Uttaranchal),

• Maa Chandidevi Udankhatola (Haridwar, Uttaranchal),

• Maa Mahakalika Udankhatola (Pavagadh, Gujarat),

• Maa Ambaji Udankhatola (Ambaji, Gujarat),

• Malampuzha Udankhatola (Malampuzha Gardens, Palghat, Kerala)

UBL carries over 4 million customers on its own Ropeways every year. With over 60 Ropeway years experience, it has carried over 46 million customers till date with an excellent safety record.

Usha Breco Ltd. is pioneer in Asia for Industrial & Passenger Ropeways. It is the 1st Ropeway Company in India accredited with ISO 9001:2000 and is also a member of O.I.T.A.F. (International Organization for Transportation by Rope). The company has 77 years of ropeway operating experience.

The Company has commissioned more than 25 ropeways in India and abroad and is presently operating 5 passenger ropeways in India under the brand name ‘Udankhatola’. The company has recently commissioned goods cum passenger ropeway across water inundated area of Tehri Dam. UBL has also executed on turnkey basis, Passenger Ropeway projects for Nicco Parks, Calcutta; Asia Resorts Ltd., Parwanoo, J & K Tourism Gulmarg and Goods cum Passenger Ropeway for Oil India, Duliaja, Assam. In addition, UBL has designed and installed 16 Industrial (Material Handling) Ropeways in India & abroad.

M/s Usha Breco Pvt. Ltd. now proposes to install an aerial ropeway project at Mount Girnar in Junagadh District of Gujarat State.

General Information

Project details

The aerial ropeway project named ‘Udankhatola’ will be developed at Mount Girnar in Junagadh District, State Gujarat. The project site stretches from the foot of Mount Girnar to a point near the Ambaji Temple at the top of the Mountain. Land required for this project is 72,817m2.

Purpose

The project will be developed as a mode of transportation for carrying pilgrims from the foot of Mount Girnar to Ambaji Temple.

Location of the Project

The site is located at Girnar Taleti (Foothills of Mount Girnar). The project area has been recently designated as being part of the Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary, with effect from 31st May, 2008


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(Notification is attached as Annexure 1). The project site is located about 3.4 km East of Junagadh Town.

Terms of Reference This Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) study is based on:

• Proposed Terms of Reference submitted by UBL to MoEF vide their letter UBL/GIR/MoEF/01/08-09 dated 8th December 2008,

• Presentation made to the Committee on 19th December 2008, and

• Additional Terms of Reference (ToR) provided by Expert Committee to UBL vide letter no. 10-108/2008-IA-III dated 1st January, 2009.

Project Description

Plot Coverage

The total plot area is 72,871 m2 and breakup is as follows:

• Lower Station Area: 21,917 m2

• Lines: (trestles, electrical lines, water lines): 36,845 m2

• Upper Station: 8,000 m2

• Staff accommodation & amenities: 6,109 m2

Length of Alignment

Inclined length between two stations: 2,382.49 m

Horizontal length between two stations: 2,171.40 m

Vertical rise: 850 m

Features of Aerial Ropeway

• Monocable detachable grip type system

• Capacity of carrying: 1,000 passengers per hour

• Line speed: 5 m/s (maximum)

• Cabin capacity: 8 passengers

• Travel time: 9.28 min

• Length of forest land crossing: 1,750 m

Approach to Site

The nearest railway station is Junagadh railway station, which is 5.0 km west of the site. The site is easily approachable by road from Junagadh, which is about 3.4 km west from the site. National Highway, NH 8 D, (Jetpur – Veraval) is 4.95 km west from the site. Keshod Airport is 34 km SW of the Project Area.


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Power Supply

• The power demand for the project is estimated to be 3 x 415 V, 50 Hz, 600 kVA during construction phase and 3 x 415 V, 50 Hz, 1000 kVA during operation phase. The power supply will be made available from State Electricity Board.

• Emergency backup power will be provided using DG sets both during construction (1 x 200 kVA) and operation phase (1 x 1,000 kVA).

• The DG sets shall be economical so as to minimize operating cost and environmentally compatible to fulfill stringent exhaust emission standards.

Water Supply

During the construction phase, about 16.33 kld of water will be provided by temporary connection from Junagadh Municipal Corporation. During the Operation phase, about 60.65 kld (peak load) and 24.65 kld (average load) of fresh water will be provided by Junagadh Municipal Corporation. The waste water generated will be treated in septic tank and soak pit.

Sewage Generation and Disposal

During construction phase, waste water generated will be 7.6 kld. The sewage generated during the operation phase will be 19.72 kld (average load) and 48.52 kld (peak load). The waste water due to the project will be treated in the septic tank & soak pit.

Atmospheric Emissions

During the construction phase, construction activities and vehicular movement will result in atmospheric emissions and during the operation phase vehicular activities will mainly lead to atmospheric emissions. Temporary sources of atmospheric emissions will include a 200 kVA DG Set during the construction phase and a 1000 kVA DG Set during the operation phase (both for emergency / standby purposes only).

Solid and Hazardous Waste

• Solid waste during the construction phase would comprise mainly of excavated earth, concrete debris with bits and pieces of steel & broken pieces of bricks, metal & stones. Cement bags and cardboard packing material will be sold off to recyclers/authorized vendors. Waste sorting and management shall be organized and controlled.

• During the operation phase, solid wastes would mainly be biodegradable like food rejects and other recyclable wastes such as paper wastes, glass, wood pieces & plastic bags. About 1.6 tons of solid waste is estimated to be generated daily during the operation phase. The solid waste would be segregated into biodegradable waste which will be disposed to municipal bins and recyclable waste will be handed over to authorized vendors for proper management.

• The possible hazardous wastes during construction and operation phase would include used/ spent oil from DG sets classified under Hazardous Waste Category 5.1 as per Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Amendment Rules, 2003. The hazardous waste will be handled and disposed off as per Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Amendment Rules, 2003 in consultation with the State Pollution Control Board.


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Site Clearance and Afforestation

Around 7.2871 ha of forest area has been diverted for construction of Aerial ropeway, project proponent along with forest department has carried out compensatory afforastation in an area of 7.29 ha at Toraniya plot.

Economic Feasibility

The total cost of the project is 89.31 crores, and project is expected to pay back in 6 to 7 years from start of operation.

Environmental Setting

Study Period

The study period is the Summer Season (March 15 – June 15) of 2008. Findings of the study were included in the presentation made to the Expert Committee on 19th December, 2008, for which additional TORs were not suggested.

Study Area

The study area is defined as area within 10.0 kms radius from proposed site, which is as per the MoEF guidelines.

Landuse of the Study Area

Landuse within 10 km radius of the study area has been determined with the help of satellite imagery. Land use of the study area can broadly be classified into categories such as Habitation, tree clad area, Water Bodies, Land with Scrubs, Land without Scrubs, Agricultural Land, Rocky Area, Industrial Area, Agricultural Land.

Climatology

• Site-specific meteorological data shows that average wind speed during the study period is 6.03 km/hr and maximum wind speed of 7.5 km/hr.

• It can be observed that wind blows mostly from West Direction. Calm wind contributes to about 11.37%.

• Average temperature recorded for study period was 30.42°C with maximum temperature of 35.66°C and minimum of 24.81°C, which is a characteristic of this study area.

• The average humidity recorded was 47.62% with maximum humidity of 63.93% and mini-mum of 32.59%.

Rainfall1

The total rainfall in a year is observed to be 834.9 mm. Distribution of rainfall by season is 1.5 mm in winter (December, January, February), 43.9 mm in summer (March, April, May), 203.83 mm in monsoons (June, July, August, September) and 21.5 mm in post-monsoons (October - November).

1 Climatological Tables IMD observatory, Keshod


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Ambient Air

Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at five stations namely at site (base camp), near Jain temple (terminal station), near fort, near Kharva Chowk and near Majewadi Gate during the summer season of year 2008. The frequency of monitoring was 48 hrs per week at each station for entire season. The parameters monitored were Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Carbon monoxide (CO) and Total Hydrocarbons (THC). Average results of parameters monitored are below the permissible standards prescribed by the CPCB.

Noise

24 hr noise readings were taken at seven different locations namely at Base Station, at Ropeway Mid Point, near Bhavnath Temple, at Terminal Point, near Sakarbaug Zoo, Near Railway Station and near Fort, within the study area.

Comparison of the ambient noise levels with the standards specified by CPCB reveals that the noise level is within the specified limits both during day time and night time at all locations except at Base Station and near Bhavnath Temple where noise level marginally exceeds at night.

Water Environment

Groundwater samples were collected from six different locations namely - bore well: near Base Station; dug wells: near Base Station and near Bhavnath Temple; hand pumps: near, Girnar Gate, near Mahasagar travels and near National Hotel Road. Analysis results of the samples were compared (for key parameters) as per IS: 10500 (Drinking Water Standards). It was observed that all the analysed parameters are within the specified permissible limits except turbidity, total hardness & magnesium in ground water sample near Mahasagar Travels, Flouride in ground water sample of Bhavnath temple and Iron in ground water sample at dug well near site & near National Hotel Road.

Surface water samples were collected from four different locations namely Sudarshan Talav, Bhimkund near Jain Temple, Narsi Talav and a pond near Girnar Gate. Analysis of the samples was compared with the specified limit for drinking water as per IS: 10500. Analsyis of the samples indicate that turbidity is in excess of specified limits in the Narsi Talav and pond near Girnar Gate. Similarly, iron content of the pond sample near Girnar Gate exceeds the permissible limit. Total Coliform and Faecal Coliform counts exceed the permissible limits at all locations. All other parameters are within the permissible limits specified.

Soil

A significant portion of the study area along the aerial ropeway route is rocky and devioid of top soil. Surface soil samples were taken at two different locations. These were analyzed for a range of parameters mentioned in the EIA manual published by MoEF. Texture of soil is observed to be Sandy Clay Loam at the Base Station and Sandy Loam near the Fort. Porosity and water holding capacity is observed to be 52% and 33.25 % respectively at the Base Station.

Biological Environment

A total of 564 plant species have been observed in the study area based on available information, sourced from the Junagadh Agricultural University. While most of the animals sighted are common and are also reported from other parts of Gujarat, it is noted that the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary contains certain key Schedule 1 species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, such as the Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Chinkara and Indian Pangolin. Some birds found in the study area


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are also Schedule 1 species. Reportedly, the local lion population is in the range of 20-22 individuals.

Socio-Economic Profile

• The total population of the study area is about 2, 50,666 persons.

• There are 1, 29,589 males and 1, 21,077 females in the study area.

• There are approximately 48,200 dwelling units in the study area.

• Overall literacy rate is about 66.4%.

• Scheduled Castes constitute about 7.5% of the population in the study area.

• Scheduled Tribes constitute about 0.5% of the population in the study area.

Infrastructure

The study area is well served with infrastructural facilities such as road and rail, power and telecommunication facilities.

Environmental Impact Identification, Prediction and Mitigation

Ambient Air

Construction Phase

During construction phase, impacts on ambient air would be mainly due to dust emissions and movement of vehicles; and occassional emissions from DG set in case of power failure. However these impacts would be short term in nature and limited only to the construction period.

Operation Phase

Impact on ambient air during operation phase would be mainly PM emission due to vehicular movement around parking area, the emission were analysed using line source algorithm of Industrial Source Complex Short Term (ISCST3) model. The maximum 24 hour average GLC within the study area is estimated to be 0.37 µg/m3 for particulate matter. These GLCs are expected to occur at a distance of 100 m from the source point towards the ENE direction.

The Boundary of Girnar Sanctuary is about 100 m in East of parking area and emission level at boundary of Sanctuary is expected to be 0.18 µg/m3.

Water Environment

Impact on water resources

Water requirement during both construction and operation phase would met by Junagadh Municipal Corporation, so impact on ground water and surface water resources is not envisaged.

The nearest water body to the project site is Sudarshan Lake; which is adjacent to site in west direction. Although Lake is at lower elevation than base station, it receives water from a stream arising from Girnar Mount which is at a far distance in north direction of base station.

Impact on water quality

Construction Phase

Work forece and labour


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Waste water generated during consruction phase would be domestic waste water and this would be disposed off through soak pit/septic tank system hence possibility of waste water impacting water quality of Sudarshan Lake is not envisaged. Waste water generated from construction area like equpement washing, handwashing etc will be collected in impervious collection pit for reuse in curing activity

Development of site

Development of site site could lead to stockpiling and excavation activity on site, there by causing erosion of base soil, the run off from site may contain high quantity of suspended solid, however the impact of run off may not be significant except monsson. However stockpiling will be maintain at proper place to minimize the impact.

Operation Phase

Domestic waste water would be generated during operation phase, which would be discharge through soak pit/septic tank system and hence impact on surrounding water body is not envisaged.

Land / Soil

No major impact is likely to occur on the soil quality during construction and operation phase. However, all precautionary measures will be strictly controlled.

Noise Levels

Construction Phase

During the construction phase, source of noise will be construction equipement, vehicles for transporation of raw material and operation of DG sets. However noise during this phase would be only for specific period of construction.

Operation Phase

During operation phase, the source of noise will be operation of DG set in case of power failure and noise due to inflow of pilgrims. DG sets will be provided with acoustic enclosure and pilgrims will be guided properly with sign boards and queue to reduce noise levels.

Flora and fauna

Construction Phase

During construction phase, forest land will be converted for non forest purpose, hence minimal damage to flora and fauna is envisaged. However this will be compensated by carrying out plantation in an area of 7.29 Ha.

Operation Phase

Analysis of abiotic factors reveals that ambient air and water quality will remain practically unaffected, thus indirect adverse impact on flora and fauna is ruled out.

Infrastructure

Adequate transport & infrasturctue facilities are available so significant impact would be there due to proposed project.


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Socio-economic environment

The Aerial ropeway project does not lead to displacement of population; however some ‘Doliwalas’, who carry pilgrims to Ambaji Temple, may loose their businesses. However the company is committed to fulfill the conditions mentioned in letter no TDC. 1097. HC.2505.97.C dated 24th April 1997 of Under Secretary of Govt. of Gujarat to the collector of Junagadh with regards to Highcourt petition made by Girnar Dolly Mazdoor Mandal

About 100 people during construction phase and 90 people during operation phase will get employed and there would be indirect employment for various contract workers.

Thus a positive benefit is likely to be created to the socio-economic environment.

Environmental Management Plan • Environment management cell will be created and specific responsibilities will be assigned to

various members.

• Environment monitoring plan will be prepared for air pollution, water pollution and solid waste generation. Regular monitoring of pollutants will be undertaken during the post-operational phase of the project and the monitoring locations will be finalized in consultation with the SPCB.

• Safety aspects related to personnel and operation will be taken into consideration.

• It is expected that authority shall incur a capital expenditure of about Rs. 52 lakhs and an annual recurring expenditure of about Rs. 13 lakhs, at current prices on environmental matters.

Conclusions The study brings out the following points:

• Existing ambient air quality, ground water quality and noise levels are within acceptable norms and will continue to remain so, upon implementation of the proposed mitigation measures.

• Risk to flora, fauna and soil is negligible due to effective implementation of effective EMP.

• Socio-economic benefits are envisaged due to creation of direct / indirect employment.

Thus, it can be concluded on a positive note that after the implementation of the mitigation measures and Environmental Management Plan, the normal operation of the project will have negligible impact on environment and will benefit the local people.

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M/S Usha Breco Ltd.

Draft Environment Impact Assessment, Environment Management Plan and Disaster Management Plan for Proposed Construction of Aerial Ropeway at Mount Girnar in Junagadh District, Gujarat State March 2009

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Topics Covered 1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ................................................................ 1

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION .........................................................................................1 1.2 LOCATION OF PROJECT ..........................................................................................1 1.3 GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION .................................................................................1 1.4 PROJECT DETAILS ................................................................................................2 1.5 PURPOSE OF STUDY ..............................................................................................3 1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY............................................................................................3

1.6.1 General References....................................................................................3 1.6.2 Scope of Work...........................................................................................3

2 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATE ALIGNMENTS .......................................................... 6 2.1 SITE SELECTION CRITERIA ......................................................................................6 2.2 ALTERNATE ALIGNMENTS........................................................................................6

2.2.1 Benefits and Drawbacks .............................................................................8 2.2.2 Proposed Alignment................................................................................. 12

3 PROJECT DETAILS ........................................................................................... 13 3.1 LOCATION DETAILS............................................................................................. 13 3.2 NEED OF THE PROJECT ........................................................................................ 13 3.3 APPROACH TO SITE ............................................................................................. 13 3.4 LAND DISTRIBUTION AT SITE................................................................................. 13 3.5 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................... 14

3.5.1 System Description .................................................................................. 14 3.5.2 Lower Station.......................................................................................... 14 3.5.3 Upper Station.......................................................................................... 15 3.5.4 Rescue ................................................................................................... 15

3.6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ................................................................................... 16 3.7 RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENT............................................................................... 16

3.7.1 Construction Phase .................................................................................. 16 3.7.2 Operation Phase...................................................................................... 17

3.8 UTILITIES AND POWER......................................................................................... 17 3.8.1 Source of Power ...................................................................................... 17 3.8.2 Details of Fuel ......................................................................................... 18

3.9 WATER AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT ................................................................. 18 3.9.1 Source of Raw water Supply..................................................................... 18 3.9.2 Water Requirement ................................................................................. 18 3.9.3 Waste Water Management ....................................................................... 21

3.10 ATMOSPHERIC EMISSIONS .................................................................................... 21 3.10.1 Stack Emission Details ............................................................................. 21

3.11 SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ........................................................... 21 3.11.1 Details of solid waste generation............................................................... 21 3.11.2 Details of Hazardous waste ...................................................................... 22

3.12 SITE CLEARANCE AND AFFORESTATION DETAILS.......................................................... 22 3.12.1 Site Clearance ......................................................................................... 22

3.13 ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF ROPEWAY ...................................................................... 23 3.13.1 Cost of Project ........................................................................................ 23 3.13.2 Cost Break up ......................................................................................... 23 3.13.3 Expected Payback.................................................................................... 24


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4 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING............................................................................. 25 4.1 STUDY AREA INCLUDED IN ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING................................................... 25

4.1.1 Land-use of Study Area............................................................................ 25 4.2 PROXIMITIES TO SEA/ WATER BODIES ..................................................................... 25 4.3 IMPORTANT FEATURES WITHIN THE PERIPHERY OF STUDY AREA ...................................... 26 4.4 CLIMATE OF THE STUDY AREA................................................................................ 27

4.4.1 Temperature ........................................................................................... 28 4.4.2 Wind ...................................................................................................... 28 4.4.3 Rainfall ................................................................................................... 28 4.4.4 Cloud Cover ............................................................................................ 28 4.4.5 Humidity................................................................................................. 28

4.5 SITE SPECIFIC METEOROLOGY ............................................................................... 29 4.5.1 Monitoring Methodology for Metrological Parameter.................................... 29 4.5.2 Site Specific Data .................................................................................... 31

4.6 AMBIENT AIR .................................................................................................... 32 4.6.1 Season and period for which monitoring has been carried out ..................... 32 4.6.2 Selection of Station for Sampling .............................................................. 33 4.6.3 Frequency of Sampling............................................................................. 33 4.6.4 Parameters Monitored and Methods Used .................................................. 33 4.6.5 Results of Ambient Air Monitoring ............................................................. 35 4.6.6 Calibration of RSPM ................................................................................. 37

4.7 NOISE............................................................................................................. 37 4.7.1 Monitoring Methodology of Noise Level...................................................... 37 4.7.2 Noise level Results................................................................................... 37

4.8 WATER............................................................................................................ 38 4.8.1 Groundwater Monitoring Methodology ....................................................... 38 4.8.2 Groundwater Sampling Locations .............................................................. 41 4.8.3 Quality of Water (Physical, Chemical and Bacteriological) ............................ 41 4.8.4 Surface Water Sampling Locations ............................................................ 44 4.8.5 Quality of Water (Physical, Chemical and Bacteriological) ............................ 44

4.9 LAND .............................................................................................................. 47 4.9.1 Topography and General Features ............................................................ 47 4.9.2 Geological Features and Seismic Zones...................................................... 47 4.9.3 Soil Characteristics................................................................................... 48 4.9.4 Methodology of Soil Sample Monitoring ..................................................... 48 4.9.5 Natural Drainage Pattern.......................................................................... 51

4.10 TRAFFIC SURVEY................................................................................................ 51 4.11 FLORA AND FAUNA.............................................................................................. 52

4.11.1 Methodology ........................................................................................... 52 4.11.2 Objective of the survey ............................................................................ 52 4.11.3 Sampling period ...................................................................................... 53 4.11.4 Flora ...................................................................................................... 53 4.11.5 Fauna..................................................................................................... 72

4.12 POPULATION ..................................................................................................... 86 4.12.1 Population of Study Area.......................................................................... 86 4.12.2 Social Profile ........................................................................................... 87 4.12.3 Literacy and Education............................................................................. 87 4.12.4 Occupation ............................................................................................. 87 4.12.5 Educational Facilities................................................................................ 89 4.12.6 Health and Medical Infrastructure ............................................................. 90 4.12.7 Drinking Water Facilities........................................................................... 91 4.12.8 Communication, Post and Telegraph Facilities ............................................ 91

5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT........................................................ 93


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5.1 IMPACTING ACTIVITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL INDICES ............... 93 5.1.1 Impacting activities.................................................................................. 93 5.1.2 Environmental impacts............................................................................. 93 5.1.3 Environmental indices .............................................................................. 93

5.2 MATRIX METHOD ............................................................................................... 93 5.3 QUALITATIVE ESTIMATES...................................................................................... 93 5.4 IMPACT PREDICTION ........................................................................................... 94 5.5 OVERALL IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENT AND ITS MITIGATION.......................................... 100

5.5.1 Air environment..................................................................................... 100 5.5.2 Noise environment................................................................................. 101 5.5.3 Water Environment................................................................................ 101 5.5.4 Land environment ................................................................................. 102 5.5.5 Flora and Fauna .................................................................................... 102 5.5.6 Socio-economic environment .................................................................. 103 5.5.7 Infrastructure........................................................................................ 103

5.6 MATRIX PRESENTATION OF PREDICTED IMPACTS ....................................................... 103 6 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN............................................................. 105

6.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN ..................................................................... 105 6.2 PROJECTED EXPENDITURE ON ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS ............................................ 105

7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES .................................................................................. 107 7.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION...................................................................................... 107 7.2 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESMENT ................................................................................ 107

8 PROJECT BENEFITS ....................................................................................... 108 9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................ 109

9.1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................ 109 9.1.1 General ................................................................................................ 109 9.1.2 Purpose of the Environmental Management Plan ...................................... 109

9.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL..................................................................... 111 10 CONCLUSIONS ........................................................................................... 113

10.1 SUMMARY OF IMPACTS....................................................................................... 113 10.1.1 Ambient Air........................................................................................... 113 10.1.2 Water Resources and Water Quality ........................................................ 113 10.1.3 Land/Soil .............................................................................................. 114 10.1.4 Noise Levels.......................................................................................... 114 10.1.5 Flora and Fauna .................................................................................... 114 10.1.6 Infrastructure........................................................................................ 114 10.1.7 Socio-economic Environment .................................................................. 114

10.2 CONCLUSIONS ................................................................................................. 115 11 DISCLOSURES OF CONSULTANTS.............................................................. 116

11.1 EIA TEAM MEMBERS ......................................................................................... 116


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Figures D 2-1: Alignment 1 for Proposed Ropeway ........................................................................6 D 2-2: Alignment 2 for Proposed Ropeway ........................................................................7 D 2-3: Alignment 3 for Proposed Ropeway ........................................................................8 D 3-5: Water Balance during Construction Phase ............................................................. 18 D 3-6: Water Balance during Operation Phase (Average Traffic 2,285 PPD)........................ 20 D 3-7: Water balance during Operation Phase (peak traffic 8000 PPD)............................... 21 D 4-1 : Wind-rose for summer season............................................................................. 32 D 4-2: Occupation Pattern within 0-3 km of Study Area .................................................... 88 D 4-3: Occupation pattern within 3-5 km of Study area .................................................... 88 D 4-4: Occupational pattern within 5-7 km of study area .................................................. 89 D 4-5: Occupation pattern within 7-10 km of Study area .................................................. 89 D 4-6: Education Facilities in Study Area ......................................................................... 90 D 4-7 : Health and Medical Infrastructure........................................................................ 90 D 4-8 : Drinking Water Facilities in the Study Area ........................................................... 91 D 4-9 : Communication, Post and Telegraph Facilities ...................................................... 92

Tables Table 1-1 : Geographical Information of Project Site ..........................................................2 Table 1-2: Compliance Statement- ToR Issued by MoEF .....................................................4 Table 2-1: Benefits and Drawbacks of Alignmnet 1.............................................................8 Table 2-2: Benefits and Drawbacks - Alignmnet 2 ..............................................................9 Table 2-3: Benefits and Drawbacks – Alignment 3............................................................ 10 Table 2-4: Parametr for Grading..................................................................................... 12 Table 2-5: Grading of Alignments ................................................................................... 12 Table 3-1 : Land Distribution at Site................................................................................ 13 Table 3-2: Technical Specification................................................................................... 16 Table 3-3: Raw Materials during Construction Phase (Ropeway)........................................ 16 Table 3-4: Rawmaterial during Construction Phase (Amenities) ......................................... 17 Table 3-5: Brick Work and Plastering .............................................................................. 17 Table 3-6: Fuel Details................................................................................................... 18 Table 3-7: Water requirement during construction phase.................................................. 19 Table 3-8: Water requirement - Operation Phase (Average traffic of 2,285 PPD)................. 20 Table 3-9: Water Requirement - Operation Phase (Peak Traffic of 8000 PPD)..................... 20 Table 3-10: Detail of Stacks ........................................................................................... 21 Table 3-11: Details of Solid Waste Generation ................................................................. 22


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Table 3-12: Details of Hazardous Waste.......................................................................... 22 Table 3-13: Number of trees removed ............................................................................ 23 Table 3-14: Details of Species planted ............................................................................ 23 Table 3-15: Projcet Cost Breakup ................................................................................... 23 Table 4-1 : Land use of Study Area................................................................................. 25 Table 4-2 : Proximity to Sea / Water Bodies .................................................................... 25 Table 4-3 : Important Features and Sensitive Ecological locations in the Study Area ........... 27 Table 4-4 : Predominant Wind Direction.......................................................................... 28 Table 4-5 : Monitoring Methodology of Meteorological Data .............................................. 30 Table 4-6 : Mean Meteorological data for Summer Season................................................ 31 Table 4-7 : Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Details ........................................................... 33 Table 4-8 : Detailed Monitoring Methodology of Ambient Air ............................................. 34 Table 4-9: Average Ambient Air Concentrations during Summer Season............................. 35 Table 4-10 : Monitoring Methodology of Noise ................................................................. 37 Table 4-11 : Noise Level Readings .................................................................................. 37 Table 4-12 : Standard of Ambient Noise Level as per CPCB Guidelines ............................... 38 Table 4-13 : Monitoring Methodology of Groundwater ...................................................... 39 Table 4-14 : Groundwater sampling Locations ................................................................. 41 Table 4-15 : Analysis Report of Groundwater Samples...................................................... 42 Table 4-16 : Surface Water Sampling Locations ............................................................... 44 Table 4-17 : Analysis Report of Surface Water Samples .................................................... 45 Table 4-18 : Surface Soil Sampling Locations................................................................... 48 Table 4-19 : Methodology of Soil Sample Monitoring ........................................................ 49 Table 4-20 : Soil Analysis Result ..................................................................................... 51 Table 4-21: Existing Vehicular Traffic Junagadh to Girnar ................................................. 52 Table 4-22: Existing Vehicular Traffic on NH 8D............................................................... 52 Table 4-23: Flora observed at the Base Camp and Terminal point ..................................... 54 Table 4-24: Flora observed in the Study area .................................................................. 55 Table 4-25: Fauna Observed in Study Area...................................................................... 72 Table 4-26 : List of Villages, Dwelling Units and Population............................................... 86 Table 4-27 : Population and Dwelling Units in the Study Area ........................................... 87 Table 4-28: Social profile of the study area ..................................................................... 87 Table 4-29: Literacy within study area ............................................................................ 87 Table 5-1 : Identification of Environmental Impacting Activities......................................... 95 Table 5-2: Emission per Volume ................................................................................... 100 Table 5-3 : Environmental Impact Matrix for the proposed ropeway project .................... 104


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Table 6-1: Environment monitoring plan ....................................................................... 105 Table 6-2 : Expenditure on Environmental Matters ......................................................... 106 Table 9-1 : Environment Management Plan ................................................................... 109 Table 9-2: Environment Management cell...................................................................... 112

Annexure Annexure 1: Notification declaring Girnar Wild life Sanctuary

Annexure 2: ToR Letter from MoEF

Annexure 3: Long-term Meteorological Data

Annexure 4: Photo Documentation

Annexure 5: National Ambient air Quality Standards

Annexure 6: Ambient air Quality Monitoring Results

Annexure 7: Dispersion Modeling Results

Annexure 8: Emergency Rescue Plan

Annexure 9: Forest Clearance

Annexure 10: Afforastation details

Annexure 11: Letter of Under Secretary

Annexure 12: Inward letter to Forest Department for NBWL Clearance

Maps M 1.1: Map showing location of the project

M 1.2: Layout Map of Alignment 1

M 2.1: Comparative Location of all alignments

M 4.1: Map showing location landuse/landcover of the study area

M 4.2: Map showing sampling locations

M 4.3: Map showing natural dranage pattern


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Introduction & Background Usha Breco Limited (UBL) came into existence in 1969 as a joint venture between Usha Martin Industries Ltd. (now Usha Martin Limited),India, the largest wire rope manufacturers in South Asia and British Ropeway Engineering Co. (BRECO), U.K., world renowned Designers and suppliers of Aerial Ropeways and Cableways. UBL has designed, invested, built and operates five Passenger Ropeways in India on BOOT basis:






UBL carries over 4 million customers on its own Ropeways every year. With over 60 Ropeway years experience, it has carried over 46 million customers till date with an excellent safety record.

Usha Breco Ltd. is pioneer in Asia for Industrial & Passenger Ropeways. It is the 1st Ropeway Company in India accredited with ISO 9001:2000 and is also a member of O.I.T.A.F. (International Organization for Transportation by Rope). The company has 77 years of ropeway operating experience.

The Company has commissioned more than 25 ropeways in India and abroad and is presently operating 5 passenger ropeways in India under the brand name ‘Udankhatola’. The company has recently commissioned goods cum passenger ropeway across water inundated area of Tehri Dam. UBL has also executed on turnkey basis, Passenger Ropeway projects for Nicco Parks, Calcutta; Asia Resorts Ltd., Parwanoo, J & K Tourism Gulmarg and Goods cum Passenger Ropeway for Oil India, Duliaja, Assam. In addition, UBL has designed and installed 16 Industrial (Material Handling) Ropeways in India & abroad.

M/s Usha Breco Pvt. Ltd. now proposes to install an aerial ropeway project at Mount Girnar in Junagadh District of Gujarat State.

General Information

Project details

The aerial ropeway project named ‘Udankhatola’ will be developed at Mount Girnar in Junagadh District, State Gujarat. The project site stretches from the foot of Mount Girnar to a point near the Ambaji Temple at the top of the Mountain. Land required for this project is 72,817m2.

Purpose


Location of the Project

The site is located at Girnar Taleti (Foothills of Mount Girnar). The project area has been recently designated as being part of the Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary, with effect from 31st May,


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2008 (Notification is attached as Annexure 1). The project site is located about 3.4 km East of Junagadh Town.

Terms of Reference This Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) study is based on:

• Proposed Terms of Reference submitted by UBL to MoEF vide their letter UBL/GIR/MoEF/01/08-09 dated 8th December 2008,

• Presentation made to the Committee on 19th December 2008, and

• Additional Terms of Reference (ToR) provided by Expert Committee to UBL vide letter no. 10-108/2008-IA-III dated 1st January, 2009.

Project Description

Plot Coverage

The total plot area is 72,871 m2 and breakup is as follows:

• Lower Station Area: 21,917 m2

• Lines: (trestles, electrical lines, water lines): 36,845 m2

• Upper Station: 8,000 m2

• Staff accommodation & amenities: 6,109 m2

Length of Alignment

Inclined length between two stations: 2,382.49 m

Horizontal length between two stations: 2,171.40 m

Vertical rise: 850 m

Features of Aerial Ropeway

• Monocable detachable grip type system






Approach to Site

The nearest railway station is Junagadh railway station, which is 5.0 km west of the site. The site is easily approachable by road from Junagadh, which is about 3.4 km west from the site. National Highway, NH 8 D, (Jetpur – Veraval) is 4.95 km west from the site. Keshod Airport is 34 km SW of the Project Area.

Power Supply

• The power demand for the project is estimated to be 3 x 415 V, 50 Hz, 600 kVA during construction phase and 3 x 415 V, 50 Hz, 1000 kVA during operation phase. The power supply will be made available from State Electricity Board.


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• Emergency backup power will be provided using DG sets both during construction (1 x 200 kVA) and operation phase (1 x 1,000 kVA).

• The DG sets shall be economical so as to minimize operating cost and environmentally compatible to fulfill stringent exhaust emission standards.

Water Supply

During the construction phase, about 16.33 kld of water will be provided by temporary connection from Junagadh Municipal Corporation. During the Operation phase, about 60.65 kld (peak load) and 24.65 kld (average load) of fresh water will be provided by Junagadh Municipal Corporation. The waste water generated will be treated in septic tank and soak pit.

Sewage Generation and Disposal

During construction phase, waste water generated will be 7.6 kld. The sewage generated during the operation phase will be 19.72 kld (average load) and 48.52 kld (peak load). The waste water due to the project will be treated in the septic tank & soak pit.

Atmospheric Emissions

During the construction phase, construction activities and vehicular movement will result in atmospheric emissions and during the operation phase vehicular activities will mainly lead to atmospheric emissions. Temporary sources of atmospheric emissions will include a 200 kVA DG Set during the construction phase and a 1000 kVA DG Set during the operation phase (both for emergency / standby purposes only).

Solid and Hazardous Waste

• Solid waste during the construction phase would comprise mainly of excavated earth, concrete debris with bits and pieces of steel & broken pieces of bricks, metal & stones. Cement bags and cardboard packing material will be sold off to recyclers/authorized vendors. Waste sorting and management shall be organized and controlled.

• During the operation phase, solid wastes would mainly be biodegradable like food rejects and other recyclable wastes such as paper wastes, glass, wood pieces & plastic bags. About 1.6 tons of solid waste is estimated to be generated daily during the operation phase. The solid waste would be segregated into biodegradable waste which will be disposed to municipal bins and recyclable waste will be handed over to authorized vendors for proper management.

• The possible hazardous wastes during construction and operation phase would include used/ spent oil from DG sets classified under Hazardous Waste Category 5.1 as per Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Amendment Rules, 2003. The hazardous waste will be handled and disposed off as per Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Amendment Rules, 2003 in consultation with the State Pollution Control Board.

Site Clearance and Afforestation

Around 7.2871 ha of forest area has been diverted for construction of Aerial ropeway, project proponent along with forest department has carried out compensatory afforastation in an area of 7.29 ha at Toraniya plot.

Economic Feasibility

The total cost of the project is 89.31 crores, and project is expected to pay back in 6 to 7 years from start of operation.


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Environmental Setting

Study Period

The study period is the Summer Season (March 15 – June 15) of 2008. Findings of the study were included in the presentation made to the Expert Committee on 19th December, 2008, for which additional TORs were not suggested.

Study Area

The study area is defined as area within 10.0 kms radius from proposed site, which is as per the MoEF guidelines.

Landuse of the Study Area

Landuse within 10 km radius of the study area has been determined with the help of satellite imagery. Land use of the study area can broadly be classified into categories such as Habitation, tree clad area, Water Bodies, Land with Scrubs, Land without Scrubs, Agricultural Land, Rocky Area, Industrial Area, Agricultural Land.

Climatology

• Site-specific meteorological data shows that average wind speed during the study period is 6.03 km/hr and maximum wind speed of 7.5 km/hr.

• It can be observed that wind blows mostly from West Direction. Calm wind contributes to about 11.37%.

• Average temperature recorded for study period was 30.42°C with maximum temperature of 35.66°C and minimum of 24.81°C, which is a characteristic of this study area.

• The average humidity recorded was 47.62% with maximum humidity of 63.93% and minimum of 32.59%.

Rainfall1


Ambient Air

Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at five stations namely at site (base camp), near Jain temple (terminal station), near fort, near Kharva Chowk and near Majewadi Gate during the summer season of year 2008. The frequency of monitoring was 48 hrs per week at each station for entire season. The parameters monitored were Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Carbon monoxide (CO) and Total Hydrocarbons (THC). Average results of parameters monitored are below the permissible standards prescribed by the CPCB.

1 Climatological Tables IMD observatory, Keshod


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Noise

24 hr noise readings were taken at seven different locations namely at Base Station, at Ropeway Mid Point, near Bhavnath Temple, at Terminal Point, near Sakarbaug Zoo, Near Railway Station and near Fort, within the study area.

Comparison of the ambient noise levels with the standards specified by CPCB reveals that the noise level is within the specified limits both during day time and night time at all locations except at Base Station and near Bhavnath Temple where noise level marginally exceeds at night.

Water Environment

Groundwater samples were collected from six different locations namely - bore well: near Base Station; dug wells: near Base Station and near Bhavnath Temple; hand pumps: near, Girnar Gate, near Mahasagar travels and near National Hotel Road. Analysis results of the samples were compared (for key parameters) as per IS: 10500 (Drinking Water Standards). It was observed that all the analysed parameters are within the specified permissible limits except turbidity, total hardness & magnesium in ground water sample near Mahasagar Travels, Flouride in ground water sample of Bhavnath temple and Iron in ground water sample at dug well near site & near National Hotel Road.

Surface water samples were collected from four different locations namely Sudarshan Talav, Bhimkund near Jain Temple, Narsi Talav and a pond near Girnar Gate. Analysis of the samples was compared with the specified limit for drinking water as per IS: 10500. Analsyis of the samples indicate that turbidity is in excess of specified limits in the Narsi Talav and pond near Girnar Gate. Similarly, iron content of the pond sample near Girnar Gate exceeds the permissible limit. Total Coliform and Faecal Coliform counts exceed the permissible limits at all locations. All other parameters are within the permissible limits specified.

Soil

A significant portion of the study area along the aerial ropeway route is rocky and devioid of top soil. Surface soil samples were taken at two different locations. These were analyzed for a range of parameters mentioned in the EIA manual published by MoEF. Texture of soil is observed to be Sandy Clay Loam at the Base Station and Sandy Loam near the Fort. Porosity and water holding capacity is observed to be 52% and 33.25 % respectively at the Base Station.


A total of 564 plant species have been observed in the study area based on available information, sourced from the Junagadh Agricultural University. While most of the animals sighted are common and are also reported from other parts of Gujarat, it is noted that the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary contains certain key Schedule 1 species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, such as the Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Chinkara and Indian Pangolin. Some birds found in the study area are also Schedule 1 species. Reportedly, the local lion population is in the range of 20-22 individuals.

Socio-Economic Profile

• The total population of the study area is about 2, 50,666 persons.

• There are 1, 29,589 males and 1, 21,077 females in the study area.

• There are approximately 48,200 dwelling units in the study area.

• Overall literacy rate is about 66.4%.


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• Scheduled Castes constitute about 7.5% of the population in the study area.

• Scheduled Tribes constitute about 0.5% of the population in the study area.

Infrastructure

The study area is well served with infrastructural facilities such as road and rail, power and telecommunication facilities.

Environmental Impact Identification, Prediction and Mitigation

Ambient Air

Construction Phase

During construction phase, impacts on ambient air would be mainly due to dust emissions and movement of vehicles; and occassional emissions from DG set in case of power failure. However these impacts would be short term in nature and limited only to the construction period.

Operation Phase

Impact on ambient air during operation phase would be mainly PM emission due to vehicular movement around parking area, the emission were analysed using line source algorithm of Industrial Source Complex Short Term (ISCST3) model. The maximum 24 hour average GLC within the study area is estimated to be 0.37 µg/m3 for particulate matter. These GLCs are expected to occur at a distance of 100 m from the source point towards the ENE direction.


Water Environment

Impact on water resources


The nearest water body to the project site is Sudarshan Lake; which is adjacent to site in west direction. Although Lake is at lower elevation than base station, it receives water from a stream arising from Girnar Mount which is at a far distance in north direction of base station.

Impact on water quality

Construction Phase



Development of site

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solid, however the impact of run off may not be significant except monsson. However stockpiling will be maintain at proper place to minimize the impact.

Operation Phase


Land / Soil

No major impact is likely to occur on the soil quality during construction and operation phase. However, all precautionary measures will be strictly controlled.

Noise Levels

Construction Phase


Operation Phase

During operation phase, the source of noise will be operation of DG set in case of power failure and noise due to inflow of pilgrims. DG sets will be provided with acoustic enclosure and pilgrims will be guided properly with sign boards and queue to reduce noise levels.

Flora and fauna

Construction Phase


Operation Phase


Infrastructure

Adequate transport & infrasturctue facilities are available so significant impact would be there due to proposed project.

Socio-economic environment

The Aerial ropeway project does not lead to displacement of population; however some ‘Doliwalas’, who carry pilgrims to Ambaji Temple, may loose their businesses. However the company is committed to fulfill the conditions mentioned in letter no TDC. 1097. HC.2505.97.C dated 24th April 1997 of Under Secretary of Govt. of Gujarat to the collector of Junagadh with regards to Highcourt petition made by Girnar Dolly Mazdoor Mandal

About 100 people during construction phase and 90 people during operation phase will get employed and there would be indirect employment for various contract workers.

Thus a positive benefit is likely to be created to the socio-economic environment.


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Environmental Management Plan • Environment management cell will be created and specific responsibilities will be assigned

to various members.

• Environment monitoring plan will be prepared for air pollution, water pollution and solid waste generation. Regular monitoring of pollutants will be undertaken during the post-operational phase of the project and the monitoring locations will be finalized in consultation with the SPCB.

• Safety aspects related to personnel and operation will be taken into consideration.

• It is expected that authority shall incur a capital expenditure of about Rs. 52 lakhs and an annual recurring expenditure of about Rs. 13 lakhs, at current prices on environmental matters.

Conclusions The study brings out the following points:

• Existing ambient air quality, ground water quality and noise levels are within acceptable norms and will continue to remain so, upon implementation of the proposed mitigation measures.

• Risk to flora, fauna and soil is negligible due to effective implementation of effective EMP.

• Socio-economic benefits are envisaged due to creation of direct / indirect employment.

Thus, it can be concluded on a positive note that after the implementation of the mitigation measures and Environmental Management Plan, the normal operation of the project will have negligible impact on environment and will benefit the local people.


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INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND


1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.1 General Information

Usha Breco Limited (UBL) came into existence in 1969 as a joint venture between Usha Martin Industries Limited (now Usha Martin Limited), India - the largest wire rope manufacturers in South Asia - and British Ropeway Engineering Co. (BRECO), U.K., world renowned Designers and suppliers of Aerial Ropeways and Cableways. UBL is a pioneer in Asia with regards to industrial & passenger ropeways. It is the 1st ropeway company in India accredited with ISO 9001:2000 and is also a member of O.I.T.A.F. (International Organization for Transportation by Rope). The company has 77 years of ropeway operating experience.

UBL designs, invests, builds and operates ropeways, including five passenger ropeways in India (on BOOT basis) under the brand name ‘Udankhatola’. These are:






UBL carries over 4 million customers on its own ropeways every year. With over 60 ropeway years experience, it has carried over 46 million customers till date with an excellent safety record.

The Company has commissioned more than 25 ropeways in India and abroad. The company has recently commissioned goods cum passenger ropeway across water inundated areas of Tehri Dam. UBL has also executed on turnkey basis, passenger ropeway projects for Nicco Parks, Calcutta; Asia Resorts Ltd., Parwanoo, J & K Tourism Gulmarg and Goods cum Passenger Ropeway for Oil India, Duliaja, Assam. In addition, UBL has designed and installed 16 industrial (material handling) ropeways in India & abroad.

UBL now proposes an aerial ropeway project at Mount Girnar in Junagadh district of Gujarat state.

1.2 Location of Project

The site is located at Girnar Taleti (foothills of Mount Girnar). The project area has been recently designated as being part of the Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary with effect from 31st May, 2008.

Information about the location is as follows:

• Town: Junagadh, Taluka: Junagadh

• District: Junagadh, State: Gujarat

• The project site is about 3.4 km from Junagadh in East direction

• Location of the project is shown in M 1.1.

1.3 Geographical Information

The geographical information of the project site is given in Table 1-1

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Project at Mount Girnar in Junagadh District Client : Usha Breco Limited M-1.1: Map Showing Site Location in Gujarat and Junagadh

Aerial Ropeway Project

Aerial Ropeway Project (Taluka

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Table 1-1 : Geographical Information of Project Site

Station Latitude (Appriximate) Longitude (Approximate)

Terminal 210 31’39.74” N 700 31’35.72” E

Lower 210 31’36.17” N 700 30’23.15” E

Total Area : 72,871 m2

1.4 Project Details

Need of the project

In the Indian religious circuit, the temple on Girnar Hills in Gujarat has a respectable place since time immemorial. It forms a part of the important religious circuit of Palithana-Somnath-Dwarka-Junagadh and it attracts lakhs of pilgrims and tourists throughout the year from all over the country.

Though a large number of pilgrims and tourist visit the hill temple braving all the adversities, many are held back due to the hill’s inacesssibility and arduous climbing of over 10,000 steps. The Girnar passenger ropeway will link the foothills to the top of the mountain near Ambaji temple and will quickly and comfortably transport the pilgrims to the hilltop.

The 2300 meter long ropeway with a lift of about 850 meters will have carrying capacity of 1000 passenger per hour and will carry pilgrims to the hilltop in about 9.28 minutes against step climbing of 5 hours.

Ropeway being highly environment friendly causing almost no noise, water or air pollution is the most efficient and economical mode of transport in this hilly terrain where other means of transport do not exist.

Project Background

The aerial ropeway project named ‘Udankhatola’ will be developed at Mount Girnar in Junagadh District, of Gujarat. 72,817m2 land has already been acquired for this project.

The project will lead to development of an aerial ropeway from the foot of Mount Girnar to the terminal station located near Ambaji temple.

Purpose


Plot Coverage

The total plot area is 72,871 m2

• Lower Station Area is 21,917 m2

• Line Area (trestles, electrical lines, water lines etc.) is 36,845 m2

• Upper Station Area is 8,000 m2

• Area for staff accommodation & amenities is 6,109 m2

Length of Alignment

• Inclined length between two stations: 2,382.49 m

• Horizontal length between two stations: 2,171.40 m


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• Vertical rise: 850 m

Features of Aerial ropeway

• Monocable Detachable Grip type system






1.5 Purpose of Study

The purpose of the study is to comply with legal requirements as per Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 14th September 2006 and subsequent amendments of Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF). Aerial ropeway projects fall in Category 7(g) of the EIA Notification. Since the project involves construction of an aerial ropeway project located inside the Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary it falls in Category ‘A’ of the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification.

The environmental impact assessment report has been prepared for obtaining environmental clearance for the proposed activity of UBL.

1.6 Scope of the Study

1.6.1 General References

The report has been prepared using the following references:

• Manual of Environmental Impact Assessment, Ministry of Environment and Forests, 2001.

• Form-1 as per new EIA Notification, 14th September 2006.

• Additional Terms of Reference issued by MoEF dated 1st January 2009.

In addition, other relevant standards for individual activities such as sampling and testing of environmental attributes have been followed.

The detailed scope of the study includes the following scope of work.

1.6.2 Scope of Work

Environmental Monitoring

Air Environment

• Collection of surface meteorological data, like wind speed, wind direction, dry bulb temperature, wet bulb temperature, relative humidity, rainfall and cloud cover in the study area during the period of survey.

• Measurement of 48-hourly, background concentration levels of SPM, RSPM, SO2, NO2, CO, THC spread over the Summer Season (15th March to 15th June) 2008 as per Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) Guidelines.

Noise Environment

• Monitoring noise level in study area.


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Water Environment

• Collection and analysis of surface and ground water samples within the 10 km study area.

Land Environment

• Determination of land use pattern using satellite imagery.

• Sampling and analysis of soil quality.


• Study of flora and fauna in the study area.

Socio-economic Environment

• Collection of baseline data including demographic details in the study area.

Identification of Impacts/Mitigation Measures

Proposed activities were identified and analyzed for their impacts on environmental parameters. The cause and effect relationship between activities and the environmental parameters are represented in the form of matrix.

Environmental Management Plan

After assessing the environmental impacts of the project, an environment management plan was prepared to minimize the adverse impacts and maximize the positive fallout of the proposed project. This was done after evaluating several options for efficacy in environmental management.

Additional Terms of Reference

This EIA report considers the proposed Terms of Reference (TOR) submitted to the MoEF along with its application for Environmental Clearance vide letter UBL/GIR/MoEF/01/08-09 dated 8th December 2008, presentation made to expert committee on 19th December 2008, as well as the additional TOR issued by the MoEF vide letter 10-108/2008-IA-III dated 1st January 2009 (Annexure 2). All the points covered in TOR are included in this report. Compliance with the requirement of additional ToR is described in Table 1-2

Table 1-2: Compliance Statement- ToR Issued by MoEF

Sr. NO

Issues Identified in ToR Letter Coverage in EIA Report

1 It was observed that the project falls within the Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary. Keeping in view the sensitive nature

of sanctuary, the members of committee were of the opinion that

the project proponent should identify alternative routes to be studied in order to avoid Wildlife Sanctuary

Area.

Aim of the project is to develop mode of transport for carrying pilgrims from foot of Mount Girnar to Ambaji

Temple and since both, Base station and Terminal point are falling within Girnar Wild life Sanctuary Area, it is not possible to avoid the Wild life sanctuary area. However

the project proponent has studied three different alignments in order to identify the most suitable route,

which is technically feasible as well as has minimal impact on wildlife. This comparision of alternative routes

studied is covered in section 2.2, page 6.

2 Details of Impact to the Wildlife Sanctuary and clearance from Wildlife

Board

Impact on Wildlife Sanctuary / Flora and Fauna are covered in Section 5.5.5. Application has been made to

the Forest Department, Government of Gujarat vide letter no. UBL/GIR/MoEF/06/08-09 dated 19th January

2009 for commencing the process of Clearance from the Wildlife Board. This is attached as Annexure 12.


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Issues Identified in ToR Letter Coverage in EIA Report

3 Details of Emergency Rescue Plan Emergency Rescue Plan is proposed vide Annexure 8.

4 Details of impact of project on water body

Covered in Section 5.5.3 page 101

5 Details of the water source, water treatment and reuse

These are covered in Section 3.9, page 18

6 Details of clearance from forest department

Clearance letter is provided in Annexure 9.

7 Details of the afforastation in lieu of the trees cut

Site clearance and afforestation details are covered in Section 3.12, page 22 and Annexure 10

8 The techno economic feasibility of the ropeway

Techno-economic feasibility of proposed project is covered in Section 2.2, page 6 and section 3.13 page 23

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2 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATE ALIGNMENTS

2.1 Site Selection criteria

Three alternative alignments were considered for proposed ropeway project and among them most suitable aligngment was selected based on following criterias

• Technical Feasibility

• Disturbance to Wildlife/Environment

2.2 Alternate Alignments

Three alignments were studied and there benefits and drawbacks were examined in detail in terms of technical feasibility and disturbance to wildlife/environment.

The location of Upper station at hill top is fixed at proposed location in view of, no other alternative space available near the temple. Hence, location for upper station is common to all the three alignments.

For Drive station (Lower station) three locations were selected and studied along with the alignment between the said three locations and the upper station.

The three alignments considered are given in figure D 2-1, D 2-2, and D 2-3.

D 2-1: Alignment 1 for Proposed Ropeway




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2.2.1 Benefits and Drawbacks

The benefits and draw backs of alignment 1, alignment 2 and alignment 3 in terms of technical feasibility and environment impact are given in in Table 2-1, Table 2-2 and Table 2-3 respectively.

Table 2-1: Benefits and Drawbacks of Alignmnet 1

Observation Implication

Benifits – Environment

• Located at the edge of forest • The lower station is located at the edge of the forest, immediately adjoining habitation at Girnar Taleti, which is avoided by the wild life. Hence, minimum impact on flora and fauna.

• No dense forest in the project area • The alignment lies over existing pathway, frequented by pilgrims and local shop keepers. The forest in this area is not dense.

• Nearer to existing pathway • Since Alignment 1 is adjacent and near to the existing pathway, interference with Flora and fauna will be minimum during construction and operations phase.

• No new roads / pathways • New construction of roads and pathways would not be needed as existing streets and




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roads will be used in the construction phase and in the operation phase for the movement of pilgrims and staff.

• Hence, no additional felling of trees/ clearing of jungle areas are needed.

Benifits – Technical

• Easy accessibility to proposed Drive Station • The proposed drive Station is at Girnar Taleti (Foothill). Passengers / Pilgrims can reach Drive Station (Lower Station) using existing transport and infra-structure.

• The same infra-structure like roads and streets can be used for transportation of material and heavy machinery for construction of the ropeway.

• Electrical power • Available at Girnar Taleti

• Water supply • Available at Girnar Taleti

• Approach road • Approach road to lower station is available

• Solid waste • Solid waste Management will be easy and convenient due to proximity to town.

Draw backs – Environment

• No significant disadvantages • No significant disadvantages as compared to other alignments considered.

Draw backs – Technical

• No significant disadvantage • No significant disadvantages as compared to other alignments considered.

• The disadvantages like difficult terrain, strong wind, steep climbing is common to all the alternative alignments.

Table 2-2: Benefits and Drawbacks - Alignmnet 2



• No significant advantage • No significant advantage as compared to Alignment 1 & 3 as it is deeper into forest where wild life and density of trees abound.


• Shortest alignment • Slightly, shorter in length as compared to Alignment 1 & 3.

• Not significant • No significant advantages as compared to Alignment 1 & 3 as all three alternatives are technically feasible.


• Located inside / over more dense forest • Almost all the project area, including line, is




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within the dense forest. • For shifting of material during construction

phase and transportation of passengers / pilgrims, road has to be constructed for which more than 10,000 trees have to be felled and wild life habitat disturbed.

• Parking space • Parking space for vehicles has to be created during constructional and operational phase, leading to further destruction of forest.

• Rescue Operation • Since the alignment is at a distance from existing pathway, new pathway has to be created, all along the line, for movement of passengers, leading to further destruction of forest.

• Electricity supply • Overhead line has to be installed which would disturb environment.

• Water supply • Similarly, installation of pipeline would also disturb environment.


• Inside dense forest • The Drive Station (Lower Station) is proposed to be located inside dense forest.

• No road • Proper road has to be constructed for transportation of material during constructional phase and passengers / pilgrims during operational phase.

• Consequently, lots of trees have to be cut and wild life disturbed.

• Maintenance along the line and Rescue operation

• Ropeway line is away from existing pathway. The Maintenance / rescue operation will be very difficult and inconvenient to staff and passengers / pilgrims.

• Staff & workers • It will be inconvenient and not very safe for the staff and workers to come to the site.

• If staff quarters are constructed it will lead to further interference with flora and fauna.

• Electricity supply • No arrangement in the proposed area. Additional construction required and may also delay the project.

• Water supply • No arrangement in the proposed area. Additional construction required and may also delay the project.

Table 2-3: Benefits and Drawbacks – Alignment 3






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• Lesser dense forest • The alignment is within the existing undisturbed forest area but is less dense as compared to alternative 2.


• Location • No significant advantage as compared to other alternatives.


• Longest span and longest length into forest • Since the span is longer, more interference with the forest and environment.

• Pathway • Extension of pathways, from the ropeway line up to the existing pathway, will have to be made at a number of places. This will need cutting of more trees and disturbance to flora and fauna.

• Additionally, maintenance and rescue will take more time, hence, more disturbances to flora and fauna.

• Material transportation • Transportation of material and staff would need construction of new roads.


• Ropeway over habitation • The alignment would cross over habitation, located at Girnar Taleti, near proposed Drive station (Lower station) which is not allowed due to safety and security reasons.

• Ropeway over temple • The alignment would also cross over Jain temple complex located near 4000 steps which is not possible due to religious and safety reasons.

• Longer alignment • The length of the ropeway will be longer.

• Rescue operation • Existing pathway is at a distance from ropeway alignment. After rescue, the passengers would be required to be brought to existing pathway and to the lower station. This would be difficult for passengers, especially for physically weaker section.




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Table 2-4: Parametr for Grading

Disturbance to Wildlife Technical Suitability

No Disturbance 3 Highly Sutable 3

Less Disturbance 2 Less Sutable 2

Maximum Disturbance 1 Not Suitable 1

Table 2-5: Grading of Alignments

Item Alignment 1 Alignment 2 Alignment 3

Disturbance to Wild life

Requirement of deforestation 2 1 1

Interference with wild life during Construction 2 1 1

Interference with wild life during Maintenance 2 1 1

Interference with wild life during Rescue 2 1 1

Sub total 8 4 4

Technical Suitability

Availability of Water and Electric Power. 3 1 2

Availability of Approach Road. 3 1 2

Ease of Construction with Heavy Machinery 3 1 2

Maintenance work of Ropeway due to proximity to Pathway

3 1 2

Rescue of Passengers. 3 1 2

Alignment free of habitat 3 3 1

Alignment free of Temple 3 3 1

Ease in Solid Waste Management 3 2 2

Sub total 24 13 14

Total 32 17 18

2.2.2 Proposed Alignment

All three alignments were given grade with respect to technical feasibility and disturbance to wildlife and amongst them the most suitable alignment (Alignment 1) was selected for proposed ropeway since it got the highest grade. Consequently detailed Environment Impact Assessment study has been done covering alignment 1 only.

Latitude and longitude of base station and terminal station are as follows:

• Terminal station - 210 31’ 39.74” N; 700 31’ 35.72” E

• Base Station - 210 31’ 36.17” N; 700 30’ 23.15” E


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3 PROJECT DETAILS

3.1 Location Details

The project site stretches from the foot of Mount Girnar to a point near the Ambaji Temple at the top of the Mountain.The project area has been recently designated as Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary with effect from 31st May, 2008.

Locational details are as follows:

Town: Junagadh, Taluka: Junagadh

District: Junagadh, State: Gujarat

The project site is about 3.4 km East of Junagadh Town.

Latitude and longitude of base station and terminal station are as follows:

• Terminal station - 210 31’ 39.74” N; 700 31’ 35.72” E

• Base Station - 210 31’ 36.17” N; 700 30’ 23.15” E

3.2 Need of the Project

In the Indian religious circuit, the temple on Girnar Hills in Gujarat has a respectable place since time immemorial. It forms a part of the important religious circuit of Palithana-Somnath-Dwarka-Junagadh and it attracts lakhs of pilgrims and tourists throughout the year from all over the country.

Though a large number of pilgrims and tourist visit the hill temple braving all the adversities, many are held back due to the hill’s inacesssibility and arduous climbing of over 10,000 steps. The Girnar passenger ropeway will link the foothills to the top of the mountain near Ambaji temple and will quickly and comfortably transport the pilgrims to the hilltop.

The 2300 meter long ropeway with a lift of about 850 meters will have carrying capacity of 1000 passenger per hour and will carry pilgrims to the hilltop in about 9.28 minutes against step climbing of 5 hours.

Ropeway being highly environment friendly causing almost no noise, water or air pollution is the most efficient and economical mode of transport in this hilly terrain where other means of transport do not exist.

3.3 Approach to site

The nearest railway station is Junagadh railway station, which is 5 km west of the site. The site is easily approachable by road from Junagadh, which is about 3.4 km west of the site. The National Highway (NH 8D) Jetpur - Veraval is 4.95 km west of the site. Keshod airport is 34 km SW of the site.

3.4 Land Distribution at Site

Land distribution at site is presented in Table 3-1

Table 3-1 : Land Distribution at Site

Description Area (m2)

Lower Station 21,917

Upper Station 8,000

Line 36,845

Stores & Maintanace 6,109


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Total 72,871

3.5 Technical Description

3.5.1 System Description

The proposed ropeway system is a continuous Mono-cable Detachable grip type with the number of carriers specified under "Technical Data". The system is designed to transport passengers uphill and downhill at a constant speed, which can be selected by the operator(s) within the minimum and maximum range.

The ropeway system will be designed, manufactured and installed in accordance with the latest standards of ropeway technology and will feature state of-the-art equipment and operate automatically. It will fully comply with the latest international recommendations and safety requirements for Aerial Passenger Ropeways.

Besides the electric main drive unit (DC motor), two independent hydrostatic emergency drive units allow for operation of the system at a reduced capacity and in emergency cases.

The detachable system features friction sheaves at the incoming and outgoing sides of the stations. These sheaves transmit the speed of the rope via V-belts to the conveyors, which transport the carriers through the stations.

This configuration ensures positive control and synchronization of rope speed and carrier conveying speed in each station in both forward and reverse directions, irrespective of the drive selected.

Key functions of the ropeway, such as rope speed and grip opening and closing operations, are monitored and controlled by electronic safety circuits in order to ensure smooth operation and maximum safety. Constant rope tensioning is achieved by two hydraulic cylinders in the tension station.

The parking of cabins is carried out manually. The parking provided is sufficient for all cabins.

The ropeway is designed for one main direction of rotation. For special requirements, rescue and service purposes, reverse operation are permitted at a limited speed.

The station enclosures are completely surrounded and encased to protect machinery from rain and other adverse weather conditions(optional). The station equipment will be housed in and completely covered by the station buildings to be erected by Usha Breco Limited.

All elements of the ropeway are mounted onto a steel structure, which is anchored on concrete foundations. The rescue of stranded passengers can be carried out by the following method:

• Hydraulic motor drive via gearbox

• Hydraulic motor drive via gear rim on the bull wheel

• Rescue by means of the rescue devices

• Integrated rescue system with winch for long span

In emergency cases the passengers will normally stay in the cabins and will be brought back to the stations by means of the emergency drive. In the event that the ropeway cannot be operated at all, the passengers stranded on the line can be evacuated from their cabins using the existing rescue device(s).Usha Breco Limited is responsible for ensuring that each tower is accessible, e.g. for maintenance and rescue purposes.

3.5.2 Lower Station

Lower terminal will house the ropeway drive and tension gears. It will consist of drive frame motors, gear boxes, hydraulic tension systems, cabin control and conveying system boarding / de-boarding system. Cabin guides will be provided for smooth entry of cabins in windy conditions. Cabins will stop


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at both stations prior to door opening & will give enough time for de-boarding & boarding of passengers.

An alternate fully compatible DG set to run the ropeway in case of power failure, emergency rescue drives which includes Diesel Rescue Drive and all Electrical controls pertaining to Main Drive will also be located at Lower station.

Cabin

Cabins are designed for 8 passengers. Main frame will be made of steel and other components and body will be made of aluminum and transparent sheet. All frame components can easily be checked by visual inspection.

Wide access doors provide easy and fast loading / unloading of cabins.

Other characteristics include:

• Proper Ventilation

• Transparent sheet for view

• Communication

Carriage

Carriage includes gripping mechanism.

• Wheels for running on station rails

• Hanger suspension bush

Tower

Adequate number of towers will be provided along the line to support moving hauling rope with cabins. Towers will be lattice structure made of steel sections. On top, there will be a mount beam that will support sheave mounts with required number of line sheaves. Hauling rope will move on line sheaves.

Rope

Rope will be of stranded construction with synthetic core. This will carry, as well as, haul the cabins.

3.5.3 Upper Station

Upper station will comprise of a Return wheel for haulage rope, a tensioning unit complete with tensioning wheels, tension ropes & a counter weight block to take care of the rope tensioning at its desired value.

Boarding & de-boarding will be taking place simultaneously at both stations.

3.5.4 Rescue

Lowering the passenger to ground

In sections where terrain is easily accessible, the passengers can be lowered to the ground. Therefore the cabins will be equipped with ‘Rope Down Device’.

Rescue Ropeway

In sections where the terrain is inaccessible a rescue ropeway will be provided. A carrier consisting of carriage, hanger and rescue cage for 14 passengers will be set in the top station on Track ropes and


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lowered on a rescue rope by a winch to the stranded main cabin. The passengers can be transferred into the cage and can be brought to the top station.

3.6 Technical Specification

Technical Specification of 8-MGD type Detachable Monocable Gondola is given in Table 3-2

Table 3-2: Technical Specification

S.No. Item Details

1 Location of drive station lower station

2 Location of return station upper station

3 Location of tensioning system lower station

4 Type of tensioning hydraulic

5 Direction of rotation left

6 Horizontal length 2,171.40 m

7 Vertical rise 850.00 m

8 Inclined length 2,382.49 m

9 Average grade 39.15 %

10 Hourly capacity (initial / final) 650 / 1,000 PPH

11 Uphill transportation 100 %

12 Downhill transportation 100 %

13 Drive speed, infinitely adjustable 5 m/s

14 Station speed 0.25 m/s

15 Trip time 9.28 min

16 Drive Machinery, Type Electrical

17 required output continuous 407 kW

18 required output starting 537 kW

19 Voltage 400 V

20 Frequency 50 Hz

21 Emergency drive, diesel output (ISO 3046) 125 kW

3.7 Raw Material Requirement

3.7.1 Construction Phase Raw Materials to be used during construction phase is given Table 3-3 and Table 3-4

Table 3-3: Raw Materials during Construction Phase (Ropeway)

Items. Lower Station

Line Station

Upper Station

Total

Concrete ( m3 ) 100 500 100 700

Course aggregates in MT 250 1250 250 1750

Fine Agg. Sand in MT. 400 625 400 1425

Cement in MT 40 62 40 142


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Items. Lower Station

Line Station

Upper Station

Total

Tor steel bars in MT 8 40 8 56

Form work materials in MT 6 30 6 42

Mixing & curing water in KL 80 400 80 560

Total 784 2407 784 3975

Table 3-4: Rawmaterial during Construction Phase (Amenities)

Items Lower Station Upper Station Total

Concrete ( m3 ) 100 100 200

Course aggregates in MT 250 250 500

Fine Agg. Sand in MT 400 400 800

Cement in MT 40 40 80

Tor steel bars in MT 8 8 16

Form work materials in MT 6 6 12

Mixing & curing water in KL 80 80 160

Total 784 784 1568

Brick work and plastering required during construction phase for both ropeway and amenities is given in Table 3-5

Table 3-5: Brick Work and Plastering

Items Lower Station Upper Station

Brick work ( m3 ) 310 50

Brick (Nos. approx.) 140000 2250

Fine Agg. Sand in m3 310 50

Cement in MT 32 6

Mixing & curing water in KL 36 6

3.7.2 Operation Phase

The raw materials used during operation phase will be HSD and water. Maximum quantity of HSD stored at site will be less than 2,500 liters and a single receptacle will not contain HSD more than of 1000 litres

3.8 Utilities and Power

3.8.1 Source of Power

Construction Phase

• Source - State Electricity Board

• Power Requirement - 3 x 415V, 50 Hz, 600 kVA

• DG sets - 1 x 200 KVA (Stand by)


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Operation Phase

• Source - State Electricity Board

• Power Requirement – 3 x 415V, 50 Hz, 1000 kVA

• DG sets - 1 x 1,000 kVA (Stand by)

3.8.2 Details of Fuel

The details of fuels used for the project are given in Table 3-6.

Table 3-6: Fuel Details

Fuel Type of Fuel Consumption kg/hr Calorific Value (Kcal/Kg)

% Sulphur content in the fuel

DG set (200 KVA) HSD 40 10,200 0.025

DG set (1,000 kVA) HSD 200 10,200 0.025

3.9 Water and Wastewater Management

3.9.1 Source of Raw water Supply

The source of water will be Junagadh Municipal Corporation through dedicated water supply line. Temporary connection will be taken from Junagadh Municipal Corporation during construction phase.

3.9.2 Water Requirement

Construction Phase

Water requirement during construction phase is given in Table 3-7, water balance diagram is given as D 3-1.

D 3-1: Water Balance during Construction Phase


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Table 3-7: Water requirement during construction phase

Water Requirement Wastewater Generation S. No.

Purpose Quantity (kld)

Remarks

Quantity (kld)

Remarks

Daily water requirement

1 Domestic water for drinking and washing

4.5 @45lpcd for 100 workers 3.6

80% of total water

consumption.

2 Dust suppression 2.5 - - -

3 Washing of construction equipment

5 - 4 20% loss on washing.

Total 12 - 7.6 -

Pre-Concrete mix*

4 Ropeway 3.07 -

5 Amenities 1.04 -

6 Brick work & plastering 0.23 -

Total 4.33

Total requirement for the Pre-

concrete mix at site

-

100% utilization


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Operation Phase

Water requirement during operation phase is given in Table 3-8: considering average traffic of 2,285 PPD and in Table 3-9: considering peak traffic of 8000 PPD. Water balance diagram is given as D 3-3 & D 3-4.

Table 3-8: Water requirement - Operation Phase (Average traffic of 2,285 PPD)

S. No Purpose Water requirement

(Lit/day)

Remarks Waste water

generation (Lit/day)

Remarks

1 Visitors (@ 6 litres per head) 12,000 As per past experience

9,600 @ 80 % waste water generation

2 General cleaning 500 As per past experience

400 @ 80 % waste water generation

3 Staff Quarters (@ 135* lpcd for 90 people)

12,150 30 workers + families =

90

9,720 @ 80 % waste water generation

Total 24,650 19,720

D 3-3: Water Balance during Operation Phase (Average Traffic 2,285 PPD)

Table 3-9: Water Requirement - Operation Phase (Peak Traffic of 8000 PPD)

S. No

Purpose Water requirement

(Lit/day)

Remarks Waste water generation (Lit/day)

Remarks

1 Visitors (@ 6 liters per head)

48,000 As per past

experience

38,400 @ 80 % waste water

generation 2 General cleaning 500 As per

past experience

400 @ 80 % waste water

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S. No

Purpose Water requirement

(Lit/day)

Remarks Waste water generation (Lit/day)

Remarks

3 Staff Quarters (@ 135* lpcd for 90

people)

12,150 30 workers + families =

90

9,720 @ 80 % waste water

generation Total 60,650 48,520

D 3-4: Water balance during Operation Phase (peak traffic 8000 PPD)

3.9.3 Waste Water Management

The waste water will be treated in Septic tank and Soak pit. The sludge will be given to the farmers, for use as manure. Proper maintenance of the septic tank will be done to ensure its proper functioning. Proper lining will be provided for the tank to avoid seepage of sewage in the ground water.

3.10 Atmospheric Emissions

3.10.1 Stack Emission Details

The details of stacks are provided in Table 3-10

Table 3-10: Detail of Stacks

Stack Attached

to

Ht from ground

(m)

Internal Dia top (m)

Temp of Exit gas (K)

Exit velocity (m/sec)

Flow (cu.m/hr)

DG set (1 x 200 kVA)

16 0.15 473 16 1017.38

DG set (1x 1,000kVA)

16 0.15 473 16 1017.38

3.11 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

3.11.1 Details of solid waste generation

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(Source: As per manual on Norms and standards for large construction projects, by MoEF, Chapter 5)

The details regarding solid waste and hazardous waste generated at the project site and management during construction and operation phase is provided in Table 3-11 and Table 3-12 respectively.

Table 3-11: Details of Solid Waste Generation

Type Construction Phase Operation Phase Management

Recyclables • Cement bags • Waste paper • Unusable steel

scrap • Card board packing

materials

• Waste papers • Plastic

Sold off to authorized vendors / recyclers

Bio-degradable • Negligible • Kitchen waste

From Staff quarters: ~27 kg/d

From Food courts: ~ 50 kg/d

Disposed in municipal bins

Inerts • Excavated earth • Concrete debris • Sludge from Septic

tank

• Sludge from Septic tank

Excavated earth and concrete debris will be used as much as possible for the internal road construction etc. The left over will be given to the road contractors.The sludge from Septic tank will be given to the farmers in the nearby areas for use as manure.

3.11.2 Details of Hazardous waste

The details of hazardous waste generation from the project is given in Table 3-12

Table 3-12: Details of Hazardous Waste

Sr. No. Hazardous Waste

Category No.

Description of Hazardous Waste

Quantity Per Year

Treatment Disposal

1 5.1 Used oil <50 lit Stored in HDPE drums and given to reprocessor authorized by GPCB/MoEF

3.12 Site Clearance and Afforestation Details

3.12.1 Site Clearance

Name and number of trees removed from site is given in

Table 3-13


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Table 3-13: Number of trees removed

Name of tree Total No Name of tree Total No Name of tree Total No

Saag 1710 Madhir 20 Biyo 2

Haramo 89 Ghut Bordi 22 Gangediyo 5

Ubaro 2 Sajad 7 Lodari 1

Charel 2 Dhaman 1 Ekalkato 6

Deshi Bavad 40 Kadam 2 Asudro 2

Rngari 43 Shiyali 30 Modhor 4

Timbarvo 109 Malan 12 Kher 2

Siras 2 Nevari 7 Chandan 3

Gorad 31 Garmado 6 Igor 1

Rayan 17 Kadayo 1 - -

Sisam 10 Dudhlo 22 - -

Kakarado 136 Moledi 3 - -

Compensatory afforesstation carried out in area of 7.29 ha at Toraniya plot. The detail is given in Table 3-14

Table 3-14: Details of Species planted

Name of plot

Planting Area, ha

Species No of Plant

Species No of Plant

Species No of Plant

Jambuda 1000 Sitafal 2200 Garmalo 800

Vadalo 50 Rayan 150 Amala 5000

Dadam 100 Aritha 1000 Sevan 500

Bakkam 900 Limbado 700 Babarkher 400

Toraniya 7.29

Baheda 1200 Kha Amli 2000 Borsali 200

3.13 Economic Feasibility of Ropeway

3.13.1 Cost of Project

Total Cost of project is Rs. 89.31 Crores

3.13.2 Cost Break up

The cost break up is given in Table 3-15

Table 3-15: Projcet Cost Breakup

S.No Heading Cost in Indian Rupees (lakhs)

1 Total design and technical assistance 305

2 Total Electromechanical supply including transportation 3,778

3 Civil work 2,130


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S.No Heading Cost in Indian Rupees (lakhs)

4 Temporary ropeway for material transportation 350

5 Erection and Commissioning 64

6 Project management/Administrative overheads 500

7 Inspection and testing 25

8 Finance Charge 1,269

9 Contigency and escalation 510

Total 8,931

3.13.3 Expected Payback

It is expected that the project pay back will be 6 to 7 years from stars of operation. 2 years will be required for project construction.


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4 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING

4.1 Study Area included in Environmental Setting

The study area is considered to be an area within a radius of 10.0 km of the project site of Usha Breco Ltd.

4.1.1 Land-use of Study Area

The land use for the study area is presented in Table 4-1. Interpretation of the satellite imagery is provided as M 4.1.

Table 4-1 : Land use of Study Area

Study Area Sr. No.

Land use Category

Area in Hectares Area in %

1. Habitation 1799.97 5.01

2. Tree clad area 1937.01 5.39

3. Water Bodies 269.61 0.75

4. Land with Scrubs 483.17 1.34

5. Land without Scrubs 404.22 1.12

6. Agricultural land 14076.56 39.20

7. Tree cover in Sanctuary 16074.17 44.77

8. Rocky Area 556.34 1.55

9. Industrial Area 142.41 0.39

10. Stony waste 158.02 0.44

Total 35,901.48 100

4.2 Proximities to Sea/ Water Bodies

The proximity to sea / water bodies from the project site is presented in Table 4-2

Table 4-2 : Proximity to Sea / Water Bodies

Sea / Water body Aerial Distance from Project Site

(Km)

Direction wrt Project Site

Sea

None - -

River

Uben River 12.49 SSW

Gudajali River 3.80 S

Pond/Canal/Lake/Stream

Sudarshan Talav Narshih Talav

Adjacent to the site 5.03

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Sea / Water body Aerial Distance from Project Site

(Km)

Direction wrt Project Site

Sonrakhi stream Adjacent to the site West

Hasnapur Dam 4.4 NNE

Willingdon Dam 3.2 SW

4.3 Important Features within the Periphery of Study Area

The project site is located in Girnar Wild Life Sanctaury. The study area contains various features having great historical and archeological importance.

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Table 4-3 : Important Features and Sensitive Ecological locations in the Study Area

S. No.

Sensitive Ecological Features Area falling within 10 km periphery of

project (ha.)

Aerial Distance (in km.) from project site

1 National Park/ Wildlife Sanctuary Girnar Wild Life Sanctuary The project is located within Girnar Wild Life

Sanctuary

2 Tiger Reserve/ Elephant Reserve/ Turtle Nesting Ground

- -

3 Core Zone of Biosphere Reserve - -

4 Habitat for migratory birds - -

5 Lakes/Reservoir/Dams/Canal/Pond Sudarshan Talav Narsingh Talav Hasnapur dam Willingdon dam

Adjacent to the site, WNW

5.03 , W 4.4, NNE 3.2, SW

6 Stream/Rivers/Drains Uben River Sonrakhi stream Gudanjali River

12.49, SSW Adjacent , West

3.8, S

7 Estuary/Sea/Mangroves - -

8 Mountains/Hills Mount Girnar/Mount Datar Project is located at the foot of Mount Girnar

9 Notified Archaeological sites Uparkot Fort Jain Derasar Asoka’s Edict

3.7, W On Mount Girnar

0.45, NW

10 Any other Archaeological sites - -

11 Industries/Thermal Power Plants Industries 6, NW

12 Defence Installation Rifle Range 5, NW

13 Airports Keshod Airport 33.86, SW

14 National Railways Junagadh Railway Station 5.05, W

NH – 8 D(Veraval- Jetpur) 4.95, West 15 National / State Highways

SH-26 4.9, West

4.4 Climate of the Study Area

The general agro-climatic zone of the study area is Dry Sub-Humid.

Information presented in subsequent paragraphs is from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Long Term Climatological Tables, 1951-1980, Keshod. These tables give useful information about a region’s weather, since they are collected over a 30-year period. A copy of the Long-term Climatological data is enclosed as Annexure 3


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4.4.1 Temperature

Mean daily maximum temperature is recorded in the month of May at 37°C. Highest mean temperature, recorded in April, is 42.1°C.

From October to December, both day and night temperatures begin to decrease rapidly. January is generally the coldest month, with mean morning temperatures of 15.2°C. Mean daily minimum temperature of about 11.6°C is recorded in January.

During the post-monsoon months of October and November, day temperatures remain between 22.3-25.3ºC. In winters, i.e. December, January and February, average day temperatures remain between 15.2-17.5ºC.

4.4.2 Wind

Table 4-4 : Predominant Wind Direction

Predominant First Second Third

Month Morning Evening Morning Evening Morning Evening

January NE N E W N NE

February NE W E N N NW

March NE W N NW NW N

April N W NW NW W SW

May W W NW SW SW NW

June W W SW SW S S

July W W SW SW NW NW

August W W SW SW NW NW

September W W SW SW CALM NW

October NE W N,E SW CALM NE,NW

November NE NE,W E SW N N

December NE N E NE N W

The predominant wind direction during the study period is observed to be from West direction.

4.4.3 Rainfall


4.4.4 Cloud Cover

The area remains cloudy between July - September, which is the active period of the monsoon season. Generally cloud cover ranges from 3.7 to 6.3 Oktas during this monsoon season.

4.4.5 Humidity

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high of 85-88% in monsoon mornings to a low of 23-26% in winter evenings. During post-monsoon season, humidity remains between 52-72 % in the morning and between 29-41% in the evening.

Nearest IMD station from the project site is Keshod Aerodrome, Keshod.

4.5 Site Specific Meteorology

Site-specific meteorological data for summer season has been collected from the site. The parameters for which data has been collected are:

• Wind Speed

• Wind direction

• Temperature

• Relative Humidity

• Cloud Cover

4.5.1 Monitoring Methodology for Metrological Parameter

Monitoring methodology for meteorological data is given in Table 4-4




Table 4-5 : Monitoring Methodology of Meteorological Data

Sample collection Sample Analysis S. No.

Env. Component

Sampling location

Sampling Parameters

Total Sampling

Period

Sampling Frequency

Sampling equipment

Sensitivity/ Detection

Limit

Analytical Equipment


Limit

Methodology Remarks

Wind speed: Anemometer cup counter (0° to 65°)

2%

Wind direction: Wind vane

(0° to 357°)

1 °

Temperature: Thermometer (-40° to 60°)

0.1°C

Humidity: Relative Humidity

meter

3%

1. Meteorology Project Site

Wind speed, wind

direction, temperature,

Relative humidity,

cloud cover and rainfall

Summer Season (15th

March to 15th June)

Hourly for all

parameters except

cloud cover (3 hourly)

Cloud cover -

- - As per manufacturer’s

manual, instruments

are calibrated.

Cloud cover is done by visual interpretation of the sky by the observer.

-


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4.5.2 Site Specific Data

Site-specific meteorological data shows that average wind speed in the summer season is 6.03 km/hr and maximum is 7.50 km/hr.

Wind-rose prepared for post monsoon season is shown as

D 4-1. It can be observed that in the summer season, wind blows mostly from West direction.

Average temperature recorded for summer season was 30.42 °C with maximum temperature of 35.61°C and minimum of 24.81°C, which is a characteristic of this study area.

The average humidity recorded was 47.62 % with maximum humidity of 71 % and minimum of 45 %.

Predominant wind direction is observed to be from West direction.

The data obtained has then been compiled to obtain average data. Compiled mean meteorological data is represented in Table 4-6

Table 4-6 : Mean Meteorological data for Summer Season

Hour Dry Bulb Temp. °C

Wet Bulb Temp. °C

Relative Humidity %

Wind Speed Km/Hr

Wind Direction

Cloud cover

In oktas

0.00 28.63 21.10 50.47 6.01 W 0

1.00 30.32 20.90 52.53 5.60 W 0

2.00 27.26 20.70 54.76 5.26 W 0

3.00 26.59 20.50 56.97 4.72 W 0

4.00 25.94 20.40 59.56 4.21 W 0

5.00 25.22 20.20 62.17 4.18 W 0

6.00 24.81 20.10 63.93 4.79 NE 0

7.00 25.18 20.30 63.45 7.34 NE 0

8.00 26.58 21.14 61.63 3.50 W 0

9.00 28.67 21.84 55.11 4.48 W 0

10.00 30.73 22.10 46.28 4.95 W 0

11.00 32.38 22.30 40.89 5.94 W,WNW 0

12.00 34.06 22.50 37.16 6.39 W 0

13.00 35.10 22.70 33.73 6.97 W 0

14.00 35.66 22.80 32.59 6.94 W 0

15.00 35.61 22.90 33.28 7.39 W 0

16.00 35.06 22.90 35.29 7.38 W 0

17.00 34.32 22.90 38.36 7.50 W 0

18.00 33.39 22.70 39.60 7.26 W 0

19.00 32.55 22.40 41.45 7.14 W 0

20.00 31.69 22.10 43.28 6.83 W 0

21.00 30.88 21.80 44.84 7.02 W 0


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Hour Dry Bulb Temp. °C

Wet Bulb Temp. °C

Relative Humidity %

Wind Speed Km/Hr

Wind Direction

Cloud cover

In oktas

22.00 30.07 21.60 46.89 6.48 W 0

23.00 29.35 21.40 48.80 6.46 W 0

Avg 30.42 21.68 47.62 6.03 W 0

D 4-1 : Wind-rose for summer season

NOTE: Frequencies indicate direction from which the wind is blowing.

4.6 Ambient Air

4.6.1 Season and period for which monitoring has been carried out

The ambient air monitoring work was carried out spread over summer season of the year 2008 (15th March to 15th June). Locations selected for ambient air quality monitoring are presented in Table 4-7 and shown in M 4.2


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Table 4-7 : Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Details

AAQM Station

Location Description Distance in Km from Project

Site

Direction wrt

Project Site

Justification wrt to Wind Regime

A1 At Site (Base Camp) - - At start point of ropeway

A2 Jain Temple (Hill Top) - - At rope way end

A3 Near Fort 3.35 West Near fort of Junagadh upwind direction

A4 Nr. Kharwa Chowk 4.50 W-SW Near National Hotel

Kharva Ckowk, upwind direction

A5 Nr. Majewadi Gate 4.50 W-NW Near Travels office, upwind direction

4.6.2 Selection of Station for Sampling

Depending on the purpose of study IS: 5184 (part XIV) lays down various criteria for selecting sampling stations. For this EIA, the purpose was to ascertain the baseline pollutant concentrations in ambient air that could be impacted by the site activities. Accordingly AAQM stations were selected based on available IMD meteorological data, besides practical considerations such as availability of secure space to keep the equipment and availability of power supply.

4.6.3 Frequency of Sampling

The frequency of monitoring was 48 hrs per week at each station with samples being changed six times. (At 8-hour intervals)

4.6.4 Parameters Monitored and Methods Used

The parameters monitored were:

Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Hydrocarbons (HC)

The detailed monitoring methodology of ambient air is given in Table 4-8.




Table 4-8 : Detailed Monitoring Methodology of Ambient Air

Sample collection

Sample Analysis S. No.

Env. Component

Sampling location

Sampling Parameters

Total Sampling

Period

Sampling Frequency

Sampling equipment


Methodology Test Detection

Limit

RSPM: Respirable dust sampler APM

460

Electronic balance Gravimetric (HVS) – IS: 5182: Part 4,

with cyclone

Above 1 mg/Nm3

SPM: Respirable dust sampler APM

460

Electronic balance Gravimetric (HVS) – IS: 5182: Part 4

Above 1 mg/Nm3

SO2: Flow meter with impinger Module

SO2: Spectrophotometer

IS: 5182: Part 3

Above 8 ug/Nm3

NOx: Flow meter with impinger Module

NOx: Spectrophotometer

IS: 5182: Part 6

Above 10 ug/Nm3

THC: Grab samples in

bladder

Gas Chromatograph

As per equipment manual

975 µg/Nm3

1. Ambient Air Quality

5 locations

RSPM, SPM, SO2, NOx, HC

and CO

Summer season

(March to June 2008)

48 hrs every week at each

station

CO: Grab samples in

bladder

Gas Chromatograph

As per equipment manual

Above 600 µg/Nm3




4.6.5 Results of Ambient Air Monitoring

Results of ambient air monitoring are given in Table 4-9

Table 4-9: Average Ambient Air Concentrations during Summer Season

Station Code

Location (CPCB Designation)

Parameters & Results All units are in µg/m3. Figures in brackets indicating CPCB limits.

Minimum Reportable Readings are 8 µg/m3for SO2, 10 µg/m3 for NOx, 600 µg/m3 for CO & 975 µg/m3for THCs

At site base camp (Sensitive Receptor) SPM (100) RSPM (75) SO2 (30) NOX (30) THCs(NS) CO (1000)

Maximum 81 38 14 11 2906 993

Minimum 40 19 8 10 975 779

Average 60 29 9 10 1266 878

A1

98%tile 80 37 13 11 2382 981

Jain Temple - Nr. Terminal Station

(Sensitive Receptor) SPM (100) RSPM (75) SO2 (30) NOX (30) THCs(NS) CO (1000)

Maximum 67 33 8 10 800 600

Minimum 40 15 8 10 800 600

Average 51 23 8 10 800 600

A2

98%tile 67 32 8 10 800 600

Near Fort (Residential, Rural & Other Areas) SPM (200) RSPM (100) SO2 (80) NOX (80) THCs(NS) CO (2000)

Maximum 141 63 10 13 1852 1369

A3

Minimum 67 27 8 10 1041 754




Station Code

Location (CPCB Designation)

Parameters & Results All units are in µg/m3. Figures in brackets indicating CPCB limits.

Minimum Reportable Readings are 8 µg/m3for SO2, 10 µg/m3 for NOx, 600 µg/m3 for CO & 975 µg/m3for THCs

Average 98 42 8 10 1205 952

98%tile 137 61 10 13 1720 1341

Near Kharwa Chowk (Residential, Rural &

Other Areas) SPM (200) RSPM (100) SO2 (80) NOX (80) THCs(NS) CO (2000)

Maximum 128 57 22 14 1794 1902

Minimum 52 21 8 10 975 671

Average 86 39 12 11 1175 1014

A4

98%tile 122 57 21 14 1765 1697

Near Majewadi Gate (Residential, Rural &

Other Areas) SPM (200) RSPM (100) SO2 (80) NOX (80) THCs (NS) CO (2000)

Maximum 85 51 20 29 1668 1129

Minimum 36 16 8 10 975 718

Average 63 29 10 13 1208 892

A5

98%tile 84 48 19 25 1603 1102


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A comparison of the above results with the value range indicators provided by CPCB for residential area indicates:

• The average concentration of RSPM is below the permissible limit at all locations.

• The average concentration of SPM was observed within the permissible limit at all locations.

• The concentration of SO2 and NOx is observed to be within the specified limit of CPCB.

• The average concentration of THCs is observed to be in the range of 975 to 1266 µg/m3

• The average concentration of CO is observed to be in the range of 878 to 1014 µg/m3

The detailed ambient air monitoring results are given in Annexure 6.

4.6.6 Calibration of RSPM

All RSPM samplers used for sampling purpose have been calibrated by its manufacturer Envirotech India Limited.

4.7 Noise

4.7.1 Monitoring Methodology of Noise Level

Methodology for monitoring of noise levels is given in Table 4-10.

Table 4-10 : Monitoring Methodology of Noise

Sample collection Env. Compo-

nent

Sampling location

Sampling Parameter

Sampling Frequency

Sampling equipment

Detection Limit

Methodology

Ambient Noise levels

5 locations Decibels – dB (A)

Once during the study

Hourly reading for 24 hours at

each location

Noise Level Meter

0.1 dB (A) SL-4001

4.7.2 Noise level Results

Noise readings were taken at five different locations within the study area near-by sensitive locations. The average noise levels are presented vide Table 4-11

Table 4-11 : Noise Level Readings

CPCB Limits in dB (A)

Average Noise levels in dB (A) Station

Code

Noise Monitoring

Location

Date of Monitoring

Category of

Area/Zone Day Night Day Night

N 1 At Base Site 19th May '08 Silence Zone 50 40 47.6 44.0

N 2 At Ropeway Midpoint

22nd May '08 Silence Zone 50 40 47.0 41.6

N 3 Near Bhavnath Temple 24th May '08 Silence Zone 50 40 50.8 45.2


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CPCB Limits in dB (A)

Average Noise levels in dB (A) Station

Code

Noise Monitoring

Location

Date of Monitoring

Category of

Area/Zone Day Night Day Night

N 4 At Terminal Point 25th May '08 Silence Zone 50 40 43.0 40.5

N 5 Near Zoo (Sakkarbaug) 27th May '08 Commercial 65 55 57.8 48.1

N 6 Near Railway Station 28th May '08 Commercial 65 55 58.0 53.8

N 7 Near Fort 29th May '08 Residential 55 45 49.2 42.9

Comparison of the ambient noise levels with the standards specified by CPCB reveal that the noise level near Bhavnath temple and at base site is slightly more than the specified limits during night, whereas noise levels at all other locations is within the specified limit.

Table 4-12 : Standard of Ambient Noise Level as per CPCB Guidelines

Limits in dB (A) Leq. Area Code

Category of Area/Zone

Day Time From 6.00 am to 9.00 pm

Night Time From 9.00 pm. to 6.00 am

A Industrial area 75 70

B Commercial area 65 55

C Residential area 55 45

D Silence Zone 50 40

4.8 Water

4.8.1 Groundwater Monitoring Methodology

Monitoring methodology for groundwater is given in Table 4-13.




Table 4-13 : Monitoring Methodology of Groundwater

Env. Component

Sampling location

Sampling Parameters

Sample collection

Sample Analysis Sensitivity/Detection Methodology Remarks

pH pH Meter 0.01 pH 4500 H+ B

Temprature Thermometer - 2550 B

Turbidity Nephlometer 0.01 NTU 2130 B

TDS Gravimetric 4 mg/lit 2540 C

Conductivity Conductivity Meter 1 µmoh/cm2 2510 B

COD Volumetric 4 mg/lit 5220 B

BOD Volumetric 0.1 mg/lit IS 3025

Ammonical Nitrogen

Nesseler Method 0.056 mg/lit 4500 NH3

Phenol S. Photometer - 510 C*

Chlorides Argentometric 500 µg/lit 4500 cl- B

SO4-2 S. Photometer 1 mg/lit 4500 SO4

-2

SAR F. Photometer (Na, K) Titration (Ca, Mg)

- Calculation

Total Hardness Titration 500 µg/lit 2340 C

Ca++ hardness Titration EDTA 3500 Ca B

Mg++ hardness Titration EDTA 3500 Mg B

Total Alkalinity Volumetric 1 mg/lit 2320

Nitrate S. Photometer 5 µg/lit 4500 NO3-2

Fluoride S. Photometer 0.025 mg/lit 4500 F-D

Ground water Surface water

6 locations 4 locations

Sodium

Manual Sample

Collection once in a season

F. Photometer 1 mg/lit 3500 Na B

All methods numbers are as per APHA “

Standards Method “ (20th edition, 1998




Env. Component

Sampling location

Sampling Parameters

Sample collection

Sample Analysis Sensitivity/Detection Methodology Remarks

Potassium Flame photometer 1 mg/lit 3500 K B

Calcium Titration EDTA 0.32 mg/lit 3500 Ca B

Magnesium Titration 3500 Mg B

Salinity Volumetric 500 µg/lit 4500 Cl- B

Total Nitrogen S. Photometer Nesseler Method 4500 Org N B 4500 NO2 B

418 D* 417 B*

Total Phosphourous

S. Photometer 4500 P D

Dissolved Oxygen Volumetric 0.01 mg/lit 4500 O- C

Fe (Iron) S. Photometer 10 µg/lit 3500 Fe B

Cu (Copper) S. Photometer 3 µg/lit 3500 Cu B

Zn (Zinc) S. Photometer / AAS 20 µg/lit 3500 Zn B

Coliform Count Fermentation Tube < 2 9221 B

Total Coliform Multiple tube technique

<2 9230 B


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4.8.2 Groundwater Sampling Locations

Groundwater sampling locations are given in Table 4-14.

Table 4-14 : Groundwater sampling Locations

Code Location Source Depth,m Distance in Km from

Project Site

Direction wrt

Project Site

Date of Sampling

GW 1 Site Bore Well 30 - - 6th May ‘08

GW 2 Near Site Well - - - 28th May ‘08

GW 3 Bhavnath Temple Well - 0.4 W 28th May ‘08

GW 4 Girnar Gate Hand pump 20 3.36 W-SW 27th May ‘08

GW 5 Near Mahasagar Travels (Majewadi Chokdi)

Hand pump 20 4.50 W-NW 26th May ‘08

GW 6 Near National Hotel Road (Kharwa Chowk)

Hand pump 20 4.50 W-SW 28th May ‘08

4.8.3 Quality of Water (Physical, Chemical and Bacteriological)

Groundwater analysis results are given in Table 4-15

It is observed that:

• The pH for all samples is within the desirable and permissible limits specified.

• The Turbidity in sample of handpump at Mahasagar travels exceeds the permissible limit whereas at all other locations it is within the permissible limit.

• TDS in ground water sample at all the locations exceeds the desirable limit but is within the permissible limit.

• Chloride content at all locations is within the desirable limit except in sample taken from handpump at Mahasagar Travels.

• Sulphate content at all locations is within the desirable limit.

• Total hardness in ground water samples at all locations is within the permissible limit except ground water sample taken from handpump near Mahasagar travels

• Nitrate content at all the locations is within the desirable limit.

• Fluoride content at all locations is within the permissible limit except in sample taken from well at Bhavnath temple.

• Calcium content at all locations is within the desirable limit except in sample taken from handpump at Girnar gate.

• Magnesium content at all locations is within the permissible limit except in sample taken from handpump at Mahasagar travels.

• Heavy metal like iron is within the permissible limit except in sample taken from well near site and in sample taken from handpump near National Hotel Road.

• Total Coliforms and Faecal Coliforms at all locations are within the desirable limit.




Table 4-15 : Analysis Report of Groundwater Samples

IS 10500 Standard Limits for drinking water

Ground Water Quality Sr. No. Parameters Unit

Desirable limit Permissible limit GW-1 GW-2 GW-3 GW-4 GW-5 GW-6

1. pH pH scale 6.5-8.5 6.5-8.5 7.65 6.91 7.08 6.89 6.77 6.82

2. Temperature o C NS NS 30 30 30 30 30 30

3. Turbidity NTU 5 10 0.3 1.8 0.7 5.3 21 1.7

4. TDS mg/lit 500 2000 652 764 720 772 1232 976

5. Electrical conductivity µmho/cm NS NS 801 930 808 936 1722 1268

6. COD mg/lit NS NS ND ND ND ND ND ND

7. BOD mg/lit NS NS ND ND ND ND ND ND

8. Ammonical Nitrogen mg/l NS NS 0.04 ND 1.03 ND ND ND

9. Phenol mg/lit 0.001 0.002 ND ND ND ND ND ND

10. Chlorides mg/lit 250 1000 92 105 105 117 351 188

11. Sulphates mg/lit 200 400 47 49 51 81 106 83

12. SAR - NS NS 0.43 1.02 0.87 1.27 1.29 1.23

13. Total Hardness mg/lit 300 600 330 430 360 390 830 450

14. Ca++ Hardness mg/lit NS NS 80 184 104 196 122 298

15. Mg++ Hardness mg/lit NS NS 250 246 256 194 708 152

16. Total Alkalinity mg/lit 200 600 450 550 430 410 560 360

17. Nitrate mg/lit 45 100 0.83 0.68 8.25 16.48 9.63 9.89

18. Fluoride mg/lit 1.0 1.5 ND 0.58 1.92 ND 0.74 0.84

19. Sodium mg/lit NS NS 18 49 38 58 86 60




IS 10500 Standard Limits for drinking water

Ground Water Quality Sr. No. Parameters Unit

Desirable limit Permissible limit GW-1 GW-2 GW-3 GW-4 GW-5 GW-6

20. Potassium mg/lit NS NS 13 3 5 18 50 3

21. Calcium mg/lit 75 200 32 74 42 79 49 119

22. Magnesium mg/lit 30 100 61 60 62 47 172 37

23. Salinity mg/lit NS NS 166 189 189 211 633 339

24. Total Nitrogen mg/lit NS NS 0.2 0.15 2.13 3.76 2.24 2.24

25. Total Phosphorous mg/lit NS NS ND 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.01 ND

26. Dissolved Oxygen mg/lit NS NS 2.5 2.3 2.6 2.3 2.7 2.9

27. Heavy Metals - Iron mg/lit 0.3 1.0 ND 1.17 0.25 0.02 0.71 1.17

28. Copper mg/lit 0.05 0.05 ND ND ND ND ND ND

29. Zinc mg/lit 5 15 0.02 ND ND 0.12 0.77 0.08

30. Total Coliform MPN 10/100 ml 10/100 ml <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2

31. Faecal Coliforms MPN 10/100 ml 10/100 ml <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2




4.8.4 Surface Water Sampling Locations

Surface water sampling locations are given in Table 4-16.

Table 4-16 : Surface Water Sampling Locations

Code Location Source Distance in

Km from Project Site

Direction wrt Project

Site

Date of Sampling

SW 1 Nr. Site (Lower

Station) Sudarshan

Talav 0.13 WNW 6th May ‘08

SW 2 Nr. Jain Temple (Upper Station)

Bhimkund 1.55 East 9th May ‘08

SW 3 Nr. Junagadh Bus

Depo Narsi Talav 5.25 West-SW 27th May ‘08

SW 4 Near Girnar gate Pond 3.33 W-SW 27th May ‘08

4.8.5 Quality of Water (Physical, Chemical and Bacteriological)

Surface water Analysis results are given in Table 4-17

It is observed that:

• The pH for the sample collected is within the desirable and permissible limits specified.

• Turbidity for the given sample is found within the permissible limit except surface water sample near Junagadh bus depot & near Girnar gate.

• TDS, Total Alkalinity and Chlorides are within the permissible limit at all locations.

• Sulphate is within the desirable limit at all locations.

• Total hardness and Fluoride is within the permissible limit at all locations.

• Heavy metal like iron is within the permissible limit at all locations except in sample taken from pond near Girnar Gate.

• Zinc is observed to be within the desirable limit at all locations.

• Copper is found to be nil at all sampling locations.

• Total Coliforms and Faecal Coliforms at all locations exceed the permissible limit.


ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING.


Table 4-17 : Analysis Report of Surface Water Samples

Standard Limits for Drinking Water IS 10500

Sampling Location

S. No. Parameters Unit

Desirable Limit

Permissible Limit

SW-1

SW-2

SW-3

SW-4

1. pH pH scale

6.5-8.5 6.5-8.5 8.02 8.05 7.8 7.15

2. Temperature oC NS NS 28 27 31 30

3. Turbidity NTU 5 10 6.1 1.8 45.12 16.5

4. TDS mg/l 500 2000 520 420 608 836

5. Electrical conductivity

µ mhos /cm NS NS 751 512 843 1043

6. COD mg/l NS NS 84 76 140 80

7. BOD mg/l NS NS 25 22 42 23

8. Ammonical Nitrogen mg/l NS NS NIL NIL 3.54 4.82

9. Phenol mg/l 0.001 0.002 NIL NIL NIL NIL

10. Chlorides mg/l 250 1000 96 88 180 259

11. Sulphates mg/l 200 400 3 24 20 95

12. SAR - NS NS 0.17 0.34 0.36 2.45

13. Total Hardness mg/l 300 600 330 200 180 220

14. Ca++ Hardness mg/l NS NS 160 110 144 82

15. Mg++ Hardness mg/l NS NS 170 90 36 138

16. Total Alkalinity mg/l 200 600 390 230 280 310

17. Nitrate mg/l NS NS 0.65 0.17 0.76 1.49

18. Fluoride mg/l 1.0 1.5 1.14 0.82 1.23 0.08

19. Sodium mg/l NS NS 7 11 84 84




Standard Limits for Drinking Water IS 10500

Sampling Location

S. No. Parameters Unit

Desirable Limit

Permissible Limit

SW-1

SW-2

SW-3

SW-4

20. Potassium mg/l NS NS 10 4 25 66

21. Calcium mg/l NS NS 64 44 58 33

22. Magnesium mg/l NS NS 41 22 9 34

23. Salinity mg/l NS NS 173 159 324 467

24. Total Nitrogen mg/l NS NS 0.15 0.04 0.99 0.14

25. Total Phosphorous mg/l NS NS 0.02 NIL 0.17 0.13

26. Dissolved Oxygen mg/l NS NS 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.4

27. Heavy Metals – Iron mg/l 0.3 1.0 0.06 0.03 0.74 1.19

28. Copper mg/l 0.05 0.05 NIL NIL NIL NIL

29. Zinc mg/l 5 15 0.07 0.014 0.04 NIL

30. Total Coliform MPN /100 ml 10 10 60 80 50 90

31. Faecal Coliforms MPN / 100 ml 10 10 11 17 12 17




4.9 Land

4.9.1 Topography and General Features

Junagadh district has an area of 10.607 km2. The district derives its name from Junagadh town and is surrounded by Rajkot and Jamnagar district in North, Amreli district in East & Arabian Sea in South. Its main rivers are Bhadar, Ojar, Harna, Rupen and Rawal all flow into Arabian Sea. It is well connected by State and National Highway and railways. It receives about 58 cm of annual rainfall. The district is renowned for the existing population of Asiatic lions in the Gir forest.

4.9.2 Geological Features and Seismic Zones

Geology

About two third of the district is covered under a thick pile of Deccan Trap after forming linear platuea & conical ridges. The major rock types are basalt, rhyolite, granophre, microgranite, porphyre, gabbro, monzonite etc.

These rock types have been extensively intruded by both basic & acidic dykes. Laterite caps occur at the top of Deccan traps.

Tertiary sediments of Gaj, Dwarka, Miliolite & ChayaFormations occur along the costal belt. These sediments of lower Miocene to Pleistone age mainly consists of miliolite, limestone, Variegated Clays, Marl & polymict conglomerate.

The miliolite & Gaj limestones form huge reserves of chemicals and cement grade limestone. The quaternary sediments of Holocene age mainly consists of tidal flat, flood plains, channel fill and coastal sand dune deposits and have been grouped under Rann clay Formation, Malva Formations, Katpur Formations, Varahi Formation and Akhaj Formation.

The soil is mainly loamy calcareous & well drained. The district has a large area covered under basic magnetism. A hot water spring with temperature of 500C is located near Tulsishyam. Bouger gravity anomly has a great variation from -10 to +60m Gal. the depth of basement is 1500m in North and decrease to South. The South west coast of the district is defined by a very prominent fault. The ground water prospects are not very good because of basaltic terrain. However in miliolite limestone, along the coastal belt, depth of ground water is only 5m.

Mineral Resources

Junagadh district is well endowed with limestone, bauxite and salt resources basemetals (Pb & Cu) occurrences are found in Banej. Bauxite occurs in laterite caps near Deorana & South of Maliya-Hatina. Bentonite bands are found near Char, Miyani and South of Maliya Hatina. Chalk is mined extensively at Adityana. Ranavav & Modmala clay pockets are extensively found at Sheriyakhan, Deorana & Porbandar, East of Ranavav, Balej & around Wadia. About 120 million tones of limestone resources in Gaj Formation have been estimated around Sheriyakhabn, Deorana & Pharer. A sizable amount of the Gaj limestone is of chemical grade. Salt is obtained from sea water at Kuchhkadi & Miyani.

Source: Geological Survey of India, Junagadh District

Seismicity

The entire district is covered under moderate zone (Zone III) of Seismicity (Map III), which is classified as having a fairly high probability of earthquake shocks measuring 5-6 on the Richter scale, low probability of shocks of 6-7 on the Richter scale, and even occasional occurrence of shocks of 7-8 on the Richter scale cannot be ruled out.

Source: GSHAP Hazard Map




4.9.3 Soil Characteristics

Surface soil sampling locations in the study area is presented in Table 4-18.

Table 4-18 : Surface Soil Sampling Locations

Code Location Distance in Km from Project Site

Direction wrt Project Site Date of Sampling

S 1 At Site - - 6th May ‘08

S 2 Near Fort 3.24 West 27th May ‘08

Locations selected for surface soil monitoring are shown in M- 4.2.

4.9.4 Methodology of Soil Sample Monitoring

Methodology of soil sample monitoring is given in Table 4-19.




Table 4-19 : Methodology of Soil Sample Monitoring

Sample collection

Sample Analysis Methodology Remarks Env. Component

Sampling location

Sampling Parameters

Sampling Period

Sampling Frequency

Sampling equipment



Limit

Moisture content

Electronic Balance

0.001 mg IS: 2720 Part 2

Texture As per IS: 2720

As per IS: 2720 IS: 2720 Part 4

pH pH meter - 4500 H+ B

Water holding capacity

As per HMSO, UK

As per HMSO, UK

HMSO, UK

Porosity As per IS: 2720

As per IS: 2720 IS: 2720 Part 7

Trial pit method

for topsoil sample

collection; disturbed samples

Cation Exchage Capacity

Extraction & Titration - IS: 2720 part

24(1976)

Magnesium (Mg)

EDTA Titration - 3500 Mg B

Sodium (Na) F.Photometer 100 µg/l 3500 Na B

Potassium (K) F.Photometer 100 µg/l 3500 K B

Electrical Conductivity

As per IS: 14767-2000

As per IS: 14767-2000

As per IS: 14767-2000

SAR F. Photometer (Na, K) titration (Ca,Mg)

- Calculation

Soil 2 locations

Calcium (Ca)

Summer season

Once at each

location

Manual sample

collection using

hammer and container tube for collecting

undisturbed top soil.

EDTA Titration - 3500 Ca B

5% Leachate

to be made and analysed as per APHA,

“Standard Methods” All method numbers are as per

APHA “Standard Methods”

(20th edition,




Sample collection

Sample Analysis Methodology Remarks Env. Component

Sampling location

Sampling Parameters

Sampling Period

Sampling Frequency

Sampling equipment



Limit

Permeability As per IS: 2720 As per IS: 2720 As per IS:

2720 part 17 1998)


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Table 4-20 : Soil Analysis Result

Units S 1 S 2 Sr. No Parameters

Date of Sampling 06/05/08 27/05/08

1 pH pH scale 6.78 7.81

2 Electrical conductivity µ mhos /cm 368 341

3 Moisture % 2.79 13.77

4 Porosity % 52 55

5 SAR - 0.45 0.32

6 Water holding capacity % 33.25 40.14

7 Cation exchange capacity mg/gm 12.78 13.98

8 Permeability cm/sec 6.05 x 10-4 8.70 x 10-4

9 Calcium gm/kg 0.14 0.45

10 Magnesium gm/kg 0.79 0.46

11 Sodium gm/kg 0.28 0.19

12 Potassium gm/kg 0.1 0.06

Particle size distribution

Sand(212 µ - 75µ) % 66.12 72.12

Silt(< 75µ) % 12.28 15.28

13

Clay(< 75µ) % 21.6 12.6

14 Texture - Sandy Clay Loam

Sandy Loam

4.9.5 Natural Drainage Pattern

The construction taking place at the base site will have insignificant impact on the natural drainage pattern of the area. The natural flow of water and that of streams will remain unaltered. Moreover no stream passes through the project site.

All the runoff from various directions of the project site gets collected in the several small streams forming a network, these combine to form Sonrakhi stream which further meets Uben River.

The diagram showing Natural drainage pattern of the project area is provided in M 4.3

4.10 Traffic Survey

Existing Vehicular traffic density as per the traffic survey carried out on two roads namely Junagadh to Girnar road on 12th May 2008 and on National Highway 8D (Veraval-Jetpur) on 10th May 2008 is given in Table 4-21 and Table 4-22


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Table 4-21: Existing Vehicular Traffic Junagadh to Girnar

Type of Vehicle Equivalence factor No. of Vehicles ECS

Two wheeler 0.5 322 161

Auto 1.2 200 240

Cars 1.0 131 131

Trucks 2.2 0.0 0

Buses 2.2 85 187

Tractors 4.0 28 112

Bicycles 0.4 173 69.2

Carts 2.0 0 0

Loading Rickshaw 1.5 0 0

Total 900.2

Table 4-22: Existing Vehicular Traffic on NH 8D

Type of Vehicle Equivalence factor No. of Vehicles ECS

Two wheeler 0.75 667 500.2

Auto 2.0 353 706

Cars 1.0 445 445

Trucks 3.7 493 1,824.1

Buses 3.7 419 1,550.3

Tractors 5.0 20 100

Bicycles 0.5 339 169.5

Carts 3.0 0 0

Loading Rickshaw 2.0 0 0

Total 5,295.1

4.11 Flora and Fauna

4.11.1 Methodology

The methodology of flora and fauna survey is based on the guidelines of the MoEF. The study covered in 2008. The area within 10 km radius of the site is considered as the study area for establishing the baseline status of environmental parameters.

The study was carried out at various locations inside the project site. The sampling locations were selected based on the floral and faunal distribution, diversity, habitat, frequency, relative abundance, sensitivity of the area and canopy cover.

4.11.2 Objective of the survey

The approach adopted for the terrestrial flora and fauna investigations involved three stages:

• Background data collection and review;


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• Government/semi government, Universities, NGO consultation; and

• A site inspection.

Survey effort for flora and fauna is dependent upon the objectives of the investigation. The most significant constraint to the species survey is time and these studies might miss certain target species such as:

• Nocturnal animals

• Cryptic and difficult to survey (i.e. orchids),

• Occur seasonally (i.e. reptiles, frogs, some plants),

• Rare, or occur in low abundance, or utilize large areas of habitat.

In order to avoid such difficulty and to maximize accuracy of the survey results, replicated systematic surveys approach was adopted. The emphasis was given on the following aspects:

• Threatened Species,

• Endangered Populations,

• Endangered Ecological Communities,

4.11.3 Sampling period

Several field trips ranging from 1 to 3 days were made at regular intervals to various parts of project site during March-June 2008 and made intensive and extensive study of plants and animals. For the faunal assessment observation were also made during early hours as well as during late evening. Efforts were made to identify the plants from the fresh material; those that could not be satisfactorily identified in the field were brought to the laboratory and identified by checking it with monographs, herbarium specimens and other available literature.

4.11.4 Flora

The flora of the study area is dry deciduous forest type. The project site is typical religious rural environment.

Terrestrial flora

The present work is based on the result of intensive and extensive study of the plants of project area. The analyses of the total plant species found are presented in the following:

The present study enumerated about 26 species belonging to 21 genera at the project site and 567 species of flowering plants belonging to 363 genera have been recorded in the area and its neighborhood.

The higher percentage of shrubs/herbs in the area could be attributed to edaphic and peculiar climatic conditions especially during monsoonal months. During summer, when the temperature become severe and the soil become intolerable to plants, as a result only short living plants like annual shrubs/herbs are only favored. Shrubs/herbs can complete their life cycle before the commencement of the dry season and set seed during the summer. Hence the proper utilization of climate and edaphic factors are often responsible for such type of distribution pattern. The elevation of the area also favored typical mountain species and monocot species during monsoonal months. The dominant tree genera observed during present survey were Acacia, Pithecellobium, Tectona and Carissa, whereas, the Zizyphus and


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Cassia were dominant among shrubs. It is evident from the available literature that most of the genera and species have been earlier recorded from different regions of the Gujarat.

During present survey, no rare, endangered, threatened or endemic floral species were recorded. As the project site dry deciduous type, it mainly represented by common floral species.

The study area as well as project site is a part of recently declared Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary, previously marked as a Reserve forest. Status of rare, endangered and threatened floral species is prepared and presented in tables given below.

The details pertaining to flora observed at the project site are given in Table 4-23 and that observed in the study area are given Table 4-24.

Table 4-23: Flora observed at the Base Camp and Terminal point

Sr. No. Scientific Name Local Name Status

1. Abrus precatorius Chanothi C

2. Acacia nilotica Desibaval C

3. Acacia nilotica biflorus Dhaman C

4. Acacia senegal Gorad C

5. Albizzia lebbek Siras C

6. Argemone maxicana Darudi C

7. Butea monosperma Khakhro C

8. Calotropis gigantea Moto akdo C

9. Calotropis procera Akdo C

10. Carissa carandas C

11. Carissa conquesta Karamda C

12. Cassia fistula Garmalo C

13. Cassia siamea Kasid C

14. Chloris virgata Chloris C

15. Dalbergia latifolia Sisam C

16. Diospyros melanoxylon Timbru C

17. Ficus benghalensis Vad C

18. Ficus religiosa Pipal C

19. Holarrhena antidysenterica Indrajav C

20. Manilkara hexandra Rayan C

21. Morinda citrifolia C

22. Neolamarkia kadamba Kadam C

23. Pergularia daemia Dudhlo C

24. Pithecellobium dulce Goras amli C

25. Pongamia pinnata Karanj C

26. Prosopis juliflora Gando baval C


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Sr. No. Scientific Name Local Name Status

27. Pterocarpus marsupium Biyo C

28. Santalum album Chandan C

29. Sterculia urens Kadayo C

30. Tectona grandis Saag C

31. Trema orientalis Gol C

32. Ziziphus xylophyrus Ghut Bordi C

33. Zizyphus jujuba Bordi C

34. Zizyphus nummularia Chanibor C

Table 4-24: Flora observed in the Study area

Sr.No. Scientific Name Local Name Status

1. Abelmoschus manihot Jangali bhindi C

2. Abrus precatorius Chanothi C

3. Abutilon glaucum C

4. Abutilon indicum Kansi C

5. Abutilon ramosum Kansi C

6. Acacia chundra Khair C

7. Acacia ferruginea C

8. Acacia jacquemontii Bhoybaval C

9. Acacia leucocephala Harmo C

10. Acacia nilotica Desibaval C

11. Acacia planifons C

12. Acacia odoratissima dholosirish C

13. Acacia Senegal Gorad C

14. Acalypha ciliata Runchhalo dudro C

15. Acalypha indica Vinchikanto C

16. Acanthospermum hispidum Ajagandha mankadmari C

17. Achyranthes aspera Aghedo C

18. Acrachne racemosa Chinki C

19. Acrocephalus indicus Acrocephalus C

20. Adhatoda vasica Ardusi C

21. Adiantum capillus-veneris C

22. Adina cordifolia Haldarvo C

23. Aegle marmelos Bill C

24. Aerva javanica Aerva C

25. Aerva lanata Gorkhganjo C


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26. Aeschynomene indica Bhoy ikad C

27. Ageratum conyzoides Makadmari C

28. Ailanthus excelsa Arduso C

29. Alangium salvifolium Ankol C

30. Albizia lebbeck Siris C

31. Alloteropsis cimicina Alloteropsis C

32. Aloe barbadensis Kuvarpatho C

33. Alternanthera sessilis Jal jambvo C

34. Alternanthera spinosus Kantalo dhimdo C

35. Alternanthera viridis Dhibdo C

36. Alysicarpus longifolius Bhoy ikad C

37. Alysicarpus monilifer Mysicarpus C

38. Alysicarpus procumbens Samervo C

39. Alysicarpus tetragonolobus Samervo C

40. Alysicarpus vaginalis Samervo C

41. Ammania baccifera Lalagio C

42. Ammania multiflora Zinoagio C

43. Ampelocissus latifolia Jangalidraksha C

44. Anagallis arvensis Chank chibhadi C

45. Andropogon pumilus Andropogon C

46. Anisomeles indica Chodharo C

47. Annona squamosa Sitafal C

48. Anogeissus latifolia Dhavdo C

49. Apluda mutica Bhangoru C

50. Argemone mexicana Darudi C

51. Aristida adscensionis Lapdu C

52. Aristida funiculata Lasolanpado C

53. Aristolochia indica Vahor C

54. Arthraxon lancifolius Anthrason C

55. Arundinella pumila Bajariyun C

56. Asparagus racemosus Satavari C

57. Asphodelus tenuifolius Dungalo C

58. Atylosia scarabaeoides Benth C

59. Azadirachta indica Limdo C

60. Azanza lampas Nano paraspiplo C

61. Bacopa monnieri Jalanaveri C


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62. Balanites aegyptiaca Ingori C

63. Baliospermum montanum Arg C

64. Barleria cuspidata Gokaran C

65. Barleria prattensis Kantashelio C

66. Barleria prionitis Kataselio C

67. Bauhinia racemosa Ashotri ,Apto C

68. Bauhinia tomentosa Pilo asundro C

69. Bergia ammanioides Vithikharsan C

70. Bergia suffruticosa Lavariu C

71. Bidens biternata Samarokadi C

72. Biophytum sensitium Zarero C

73. Blainvillea acmella Dholufuludu C

74. Blepharis linariaefolia Unt kantalo C

75. Blepharis maderaspatensis Uligan C

76. Blepharis repens Zinkuutingan C

77. Blumea eriantha Kalar C

78. Blumea lacera kapirio C

79. Blumea membranacea Blumea C

80. Blumea mollis Chanchadmari C

81. Blumea oxyodonta Blumea C

82. Boerhavia diffusa Satodi C

83. Boerhavia elegans Chinaware C

84. Boerhavia verticilata Safed satodi C

85. Boerhavina chinensis Satodi C

86. Bombax ceiba Simlo C

87. Borreia articularis Ganthiu C

88. Borreria stricta Haldarvo C

89. Boswellia serrata Haledi C

90. Bothriochloa pertus Darafdo C

91. Bothriochloa intermedia C

92. Brachiaria ramosa Murat C

93. Bridelia retusa Asan C

94. Bulbostylis barbata Bulbostylis C

95. Butea monosperma Khakhro C

96. Cadaba fruticosa Kormo C

97. Cadaba grandis Padarkanthar C


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98. Caesearia elliptica Kadvo C

99. Caesulia axillaris Caesulia C

100. Calotropis gigantea Moto akdo C

101. Calotropis procera Akdo C

102. Canavalia ensiformis Kosambo C

103. Canscora diffusa Zinku kariatu C

104. Capparis decidua Kerdo C

105. Capparis sepiaria Kanthar C

106. Cardiospermum halicacabum Karolio C

107. Carissa carandas C

108. Carissa conquesta Karamda C

109. Carvia callosa Karvi C

110. Cassia absus Chimed C

111. Cassia fistula Garmalo C

112. Cassia italica Mindhival C

113. Cassia occidenntalis Kasundro C

114. Cassia pumila Bhoyamli C

115. Cassia siamea Kasid C

116. Cassia tora kuvandio C

117. Catharanthus pusillus Karpatirai C

118. Cayratia auriculata Khat-khatumbo C

119. Cayratia carnosa Khatumbo C

120. Celastrus paniculata Malkaneki C

121. Celosia argentea Lamdi C

122. Cenchrus biflorus Motudhramnu C

123. Cenchrus ciliaris Dhaman C

124. Cenchrus pennisetiformis Dhaman C

125. Cenchrus setigerus Bhanthiu C

126. Ceropegia bulbosa Kudher THR

127. Cestrum nocturnum Raat Rani C

128. Chenopodium album Chill C

129. Chenopodium murale Chill C

130. Chloris barbata Mindadiu C

131. Chloris virgata Chloris C

132. Chlorophytum tuberosum Safed musali C

133. Chrozophora prostrata Bethookhrad C


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134. Chrozophora rottleri Ubhookhrad C

135. Chrysopogon fulvus Kharalu C

136. Cissamelos pareira C

137. Cissus quadrangularis Hadsakal C

138. Cissus rependa Gandovelo C

139. Citrulis colocynthis Indravaran C

140. Citrus aurantifolia Nimbu C

141. Cleome gynandra Gandhatu C

142. Cleome viscosa Kagzer C

143. Clerodendrum inerme C

144. Clerodendrum multiflorum arni C

145. Clitoria biflora Garni C

146. Clitoria ternatea Garni C

147. Coccinia grandis Giloda C

148. Cocculus hirsutus Vevli C

149. Cocculus pendulus Varpado C

150. Coix �achrymal-jobi Kahudo C

151. Coix martinii Rosdo C

152. Coix schoenanthus Rushghas C

153. Colocasia esculanta Alvi C

154. Combretum ovalifolium Madvel C

155. Commelina benghalensis Kush pushpin C

156. Commelina diffusa Commelina C

157. Commelina hasskarlii Commelina C

158. Commiphora wightii Gugal C

159. Convolvulus arvensis Hiranbagi C

160. Convolvulus auricomus Rotalbel C

161. Convolvulus microphyllus Sankhavali C

162. Corallocarpus epigeus Kadvi nai C

163. Corchorus aestuens Chhunch C

164. Corchorus fascicularis Chunch C

165. Corchorus olitorius Patt shakl C

166. Corchorus tridens Kagnasha C

167. Cordia dichotoma Gundo C

168. Cordia gharaf Nanagunda C

169. Crateva nurvala Vayvarnno C


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170. Crinum asiaticum Gavrikhand C

171. Crotalaria burhii Crotalaria C

172. Crotalaria juncea Shan C

173. Crotalaria linifolia Venkario C

174. Crotalaria medocaginea Ram methi C

175. Crotalaria mysorensis Crotalaria C

176. Crotalaria retusa Shaniyu C

177. Croton bonplandianum Croton C

178. Cryptolepis buchanani Vardharo C

179. Ctenolepis cerasiformis Ankhfutamani C

180. Ctenolepis garcini Ankh phutani C

181. Cucumios callosus Kothimdu C

182. Cucumis prophetarum Kantol indranan C

183. Cucumis setosus Tidho C

184. Curculigo orchioides Kali musali C

185. Curcuma amda Ambahaldar C

186. Curcuma inodora Curcuma C

187. Cuscuta chinensis Amarvel C

188. Cuscuta reflexa Amarvel C

189. Cyathocline purpurea Gangotri C

190. Cyclea peltata Kalipat C

191. Cynoctonum mitreola Dasmuli C

192. Cynodon dactylon Darokhadi C

193. Cynotis cristata Kush pushpin C

194. Cyperus articulatus Chiya C

195. Cyperus bulbosus Moth C

196. Cyperus compressus Moth C

197. Cyperus conglomeratus Mandusi C

198. Cyperus corymbosus Mandusi C

199. Cyperus difformis cyperus C

200. Cyperus exaltatus Ghodhachio dungaro C

201. Cyperus iria Moth C

202. Cyperus leucocephalus Cyperus C

203. Cyperus michelianus Cyperus C

204. Cyperus pumilus Cyperus C

205. Cyperus rotundus Chid C


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206. Cyperus triceps Kansa C

207. Dactyloctenium aegyptium Makaro, Munchi C

208. Dactyloctenium sindicum Tantiya C

209. Dalbergia latifolia Sisam C

210. Dalbergia paniculata Pesi C

211. Datura innoxia Daturo C

212. Datura metel Ganthiodaturo C

213. Delonix alata Sandesado C

214. Delonix regia Gulmohar C

215. Dendrocalamus strictus Vans C

216. Dendropthoe falcata Vando C

217. Dentella repens Dentella C

218. Desmodium dichotomum Shahi parni C

219. Desmodium gagenticum Salprni C

220. Desmodium laxiflorum Desmodium C

221. Desmodium neomexicanum Desmodium C

222. Desmostachya bipinnata Dabhdo C

223. Dicanthium annulatum Zinzavo C

224. Dicanthium caricosum Zinzavo C

225. Dichrostachys cineraria Madhet C

226. Dicliptera verticillata Dicliptera C

227. Didymocarpus pygmaea Didymocarpus C

228. Digera muricata Kanjaro C

229. Digitaria biformis Jharanio C

230. Digitaria granularis Digitaria C

231. Digitraria adscendens Jharanio C

232. Dimeria ornithopoda Dimeria C

233. Dinbera retroflexa Khariu C

234. Dioscorea bulbifera Godo C

235. Diospyros melanoxylon Timbru C

236. Diplocyclos palmatus Shivlingi C

237. Dipteracanthus patulus Dhramandhrokali C

238. Dipteracanthus prostratas Lalidhaman C

239. Dyerophytum indicum Pavi, Ratochitro C

240. Echinochola colonum Homo C

241. Echinops echinats Untkanto C


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242. Eclipta alba Bhangro C

243. Eclipta prostrata Bhangro C

244. Ehretia laevis Vadhvadio C

245. Eichhornia crassipes Eichhornia C

246. Elatostemma cuneatum Vinchhado C

247. Eleusine indica Nagli C

248. Elytraria acaulis Shatmuli C

249. Elytrophorus spicatus Ellytrophorus C

250. Emblica hirta Rati dudheli C

251. Embolic nevulia Thor C

252. Emblica officinalis Amla C

253. Emblica parviflora Dudheli C

254. Emblica thymifolia Nani dudheli C

255. Emblica tirucalli Kharsani C

256. Emilia sonchfolia Harancharo C

257. Enicostemma hyssopifolium Mamejavo C

258. Eragrostis ciliaris Murmur C

259. Eragrostis diarrihena Ergrostis C

260. Eragrostis unioloides Poonyyo C

261. Eranthemum reseum Dashmuli C

262. Eragrostis japonica Ergrostis C

263. Eragrostis pilosa Ergrostis C

264. Eragrostis tenella Ergrostis C

265. Eragrostis tremula Chirio no kher C

266. Eragrostis viscosa Under puncho C

267. Eriocaulon quinquangulare Eriocaulon C

268. Eriophorum comosum Erioporum C

269. Erythrina suberosa Tetarkhakhro C

270. Euphorbia hirta C

271. Evolvulus alsinoides Shankh pushpi C

272. Evolvulus alsinoides Phoolo C

273. Ficus benghalensis Vad C

274. Ficus carica Anjir C

275. Ficus hispida Bhoyumro C

276. Ficus racemosa Umro C

277. Ficus religiosa Pipal C


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278. Fimbristylis dichotoma Fimbristylis C

279. Fimbristylis ovata Fimbristylis C

280. Flacourtia indica Lodri C

281. Fuirena ciliaris Fuirena C

282. Garuga pinnata Kakad C

283. Girardenia zeylanica Agyya C

284. Gisekia pharnaceoides Gisekia C

285. Glinus lotoides Mithookharud C

286. Glinus oppositifolia Glinus C

287. Gloriosa superba Vachhang C

288. Glossocardia bosvallea Adbausuva C

289. Gmelina arborea Savan C

290. Gnaphalium indicum Pulvo C

291. Gnaphalium luteo-album Pulvo C

292. Gomphrena celosioides Gomphrena C

293. Goniocaulon indicum Nanimundi C

294. Goniogyna hirta Goriogyna C

295. Grangea maderaspstsna Jhinkimundi C

296. Grewia damine Sisoti C

297. Grewia hirsuta Khaddhamani C

298. Grewia subinequalis Phalsa C

299. Grewia tenax Gangeti C

300. Grewia tiliaefolia Dhaman C

301. Hackelochloa granularis Kasiunghas C

302. Helicteres isora Atedi C

303. Hemidesmus indicus Anantmul C

304. Hemigraphis latebrosa Kalu kariatu C

305. Heteropogon contortus Dabhsuliu C

306. Heterropogon triticeus Suva gas C

307. Hibiscus hirtus Ambari C

308. Hibiscus lobatus Khati bhindi C

309. Hibiscus ovalifolius Laduli C

310. Hibiscus vitifolius Vankapas C

311. Hiptage benghalensis Gokhru C

312. Holarrhena antidysenterica Indrajav C

313. Holoptelia integrifolia karji C


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314. Holostemma annularium Khirdodi C

315. Hordeum vulgare Jav C

316. Hybanthus enneaspermus Parijat C

317. Hydrilla verticillata Hydrilla C

318. Hydrolea zeylanica Hidrila C

319. Hygrophila auriculata Ekhro C

320. Hymenodictyon excelsum Lunio C

321. Hyptis suveolens Gandhiu C

322. Impatiens balsamina Vandramedi C

323. Imperata cylindrica Chai C

324. Indigofera astragallina Gali C

325. Indigofera glandulosa Venkario C

326. Indigofera linifolia Gali nani C

327. Indigofera linnaei Indigofera C

328. Indigofera oblogifolia Zildo C

329. Indigofera tinctoria Gali C

330. Indigofera trita Gali nani C

331. Indigophera cordifolia Vekario C

332. Ipomoea aquatica Safed fudardi C

333. Ipomoea eriocarpa Rota belari C

334. Ipomoea fistulosa Nafatvel C

335. Ipomoea pes-tigridis Rota belari C

336. Ipomoea quamoclit Kamani C

337. Isachne globosa Isachne C

338. Ischaemum rugosum Dholiu C

339. Iseilema laxum Ghaniu C

340. Iseilema prostratum Moshti C

341. Jatropha curcus Ratanjot C

342. Jatropha gossypifolia Velati C

343. Justicia procumbens Kagner C

344. Justicia simplex Kali kariatu C

345. Kickxia ramossisima Kanoti C

346. Kirganellia reticulata Kamboi C

347. Kydia calycina warang C

348. Laffery acutangula Jangali turiu C

349. Laffery echinata Kakarpada C


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350. Lannea coromandelica Moledi C

351. Lantana camara Indhanu C

352. Launaea procumbens Motibhanoatri C

353. Launaea resedifolia bhopatri C

354. Leea indica Leea C

355. Lemna paucicostata Lemna C

356. Lepidagathis trinervis Harancharo C

357. Leptadenia reticulata Dodi C

358. Leucas biflora Zinapan no kubo C

359. Leucas cephalotes Kubo C

360. Leucas urticaefolia Kubi C

361. Limnophyton obtusifolium Nalkut C

362. Limonia acidissima kothi C

363. Lindenbergia muraria Patharchati C

364. Lindernia crustacea Lindernia C

365. Lindernia multiflora Lindernia C

366. Lindernia oppositifolia Lindernia C

367. Ludwigia perennis Ragatio C

368. Madhuca indica Mahudo C

369. Maerua oblogifolia Hemkand C

370. Mallotus philippinensis Kapilo C

371. Manihot esculenta Tapioca C

372. Manilkara hexandra Rayan C

373. Marsdenia tenacissima Marsdenia C

374. Martynia annua Vichhudo C

375. Maytenus emarginata Hou kankado C

376. Melanocenchris jacquemontii Melanocenchris C

377. Melilotus indica Moriu C

378. Melochia corchorifolia Chunchh C

379. Merremia gangetica Undari C

380. Merremia tridentata Rotabel C

381. Merremia turpetum Nasotar C

382. Miliusa tomentosa Umbh C

383. Mimosa hamata Kai baval C

384. Mimusops elengi Borsalli C

385. Mimusops hexandra Rayan C


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386. Mitragyna parviflora Kalam C

387. Moghania strobilifera Mogania C

388. Mollugo cerviana Mollugo C

389. Mollugo nudicaulis Mollugo C

390. Mollugo pentaphylla Papet C

391. Momordica dioica Kankoda C

392. Morinda citrifolia C

393. Morinda tomentosa C

394. Moringa olefera Saragwo C

395. Moschosma polystachyum Avchibavchi C

396. Mucuna prurita Kauch C

397. Mukia maderaspatana Chanakchibhdi C

398. Neonotis foetida Neonotis C

399. Nepta hindostana Nepta C

400. Neuracanthus sphaerastachys Ganthera C

401. Nothosaerva brachiata Nothoserva C

402. Nyctanthes arbortristis Parijatak C

403. Nyctanthes arbortristis Parijatak C

404. Ocimum basilicum Damro C

405. Ocimum canum Rantulsi C

406. Ocimum gratissimum Ramtulsi C

407. Ocimum sanctum Tulsi C

408. Oldenlandia corymbosa Old enlandia C

409. Oldenlandia pumila Old eniandia C

410. Oplismenus burmanni Gadheiu C

411. Opuntia elatior Fafdathor C

412. Orbanche aegyptiaca Vakumba C

413. Oropetium thomaeum Surshia C

414. Oxalis corriculata Changeri C

415. Oxysteima secamone Jal-dudheli C

416. Panicum antidotale Dhunsado C

417. Panicum miliaceum Morayio C

418. Panicum trypheron Ghirano C

419. Parthenium hysterophorus Sonasalia C

420. Paspalidium flavidum Zinkosamo C

421. Paspalum scorbiculatum Kodra C


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422. Pavonia zeylanica Ambari C

423. Pedalium murex Gokhru C

424. Pergularia daemia Chamardudheli C

425. Peristrophe bicalyculata Adhedo C

426. Perotis indica Perotis C

427. Petalidium barlerioides Petalidium C

428. Phoenix sylvestris Khajuri C

429. Phyla nodiflora Ratvelio C

430. Phyllanthus Emblica C

431. Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Kanochha C

432. Phyllanthus traternus Bhoyamli C

433. Phyllanthus urinaria Lalbhuiamli C

434. Physalis longifolia C

435. Physalis minima Popti C

436. Pithecellobium dulce Goras amli C

437. Plumbago zeylanica Chitrak C

438. Polyalthia longifolia Asopalav C

439. Polycarpaea corymbosa Zutanio khad C

440. Polycarpaea spicata Zutanio khad C

441. Polygala chinensis Pili Bhoriscon C

442. Polygala erioptera Boyasan C

443. Polygonum glabrum Boyasan C

444. Polygonum plebejum Zinko C

445. Pongamia pinnata Karanj C

446. Portulaca grandiflora Ram jata C

447. Portulaca oleracea Motiluni C

448. Portulaca quadrifolia Ziniluni C

449. Potamogeton cirspus Potamogeton C

450. Prosopis cineraria Khijdo C

451. Prosopis juliflora Gando baval C

452. Psorelia coryliflora Bavachi C

453. Pterocarpus marsupium Biyo C

454. Pueraria tuberosa Varahikand C

455. Pulicaria angustifolia Sishoriya C

456. Pulicaria crispa Sishoria C

457. Pupalia lappacea Gutri C


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458. Rhynchosia minima Mathiovelo C

459. Ricinus communis Arundo C

460. Rivea hypocrateriformis Fang C

461. Rottboellia exaltata Rottaboellia C

462. Roystonea regia Royal Palm C

463. Ruellia tuberosa Ruellia C

464. Rumex dentatus Boyasan C

465. Rungia parviflora Khadsaliyo C

466. Rungia repens Rungia C

467. Saccharum munja Ratadu C

468. Saccharum spontaneum Kans C

469. Sagittaria sagittifolia Nalkut C

470. Salvadora oleoides Pilu C

471. Santalum album Chandan C

472. Sapindus emarginata Aritha C

473. Saraca asoka Ashoka C

474. Sarcostemma acidium Sandhya vel C

475. Sauromatum venosum Sauromatum C

476. Schleichera oleosa Kusumbo C

477. Schrebera swietenioides Macho C

478. Scirpus littoris Scirpus C

479. Scirpus squarrosus Scirpus C

480. Sclerocarpus africanus Gorkhmundi C

481. Securinega leucopyrose Thumri C

482. Sehima nervosum Seran C

483. Sehima sulcatum Shaniar C

484. Sesbania bispinosa Ikad C

485. Sesbania sesben Shevri C

486. Setaria glauca Kolat C

487. Setaria halepense Baru C

488. Setaria italica Kang C

489. Setaria tomentosa Chitku C

490. Setaria verticillata Motuchiktu C

491. Sida acuta Bala C

492. Sida ovata Bala C

493. Sida veronicifolia Bethi bala C


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494. Siegesbeckia orientalis Pilibudkadi C

495. Smithia conferta Jayanti C

496. Sorghum halepense C

497. Solanum indicum Ubhiringani C

498. Solanum nigrum Piludi C

499. Solanum surattense Bhoringani C

500. Solanum xanthocarpum Bhoi Ringani C

501. Soymida febriguga Royno C

502. Spergula arvensis Zutanio khad C

503. Sphaeranthus indicus Gorkhmundi C

504. Spirodela polyrrhiza Spirodela C

505. Sporobolus coromandelianus Kunth C

506. Sporobolus diander Sporobolus C

507. Stemodia viscosa Nukachni C

508. Sterculia urens Kado C

509. Striga angustiflora Dholoagio C

510. Striga gesneroides Ratoagio C

511. Syzygium cumini Jamun C

512. Tamarindus indica Amli C

513. Tamarindus indicus Khati amli C

514. Tamarix stricta Areseli C

515. Tectona grandis Sag C

516. Terminalia arjuna Arjunsadad C

517. Tephrosia purpuria Kharhandio C

518. Tephrosia strigosa Tephrosia C

519. Tephrosia tinctoria Sarpankho C

520. Tephrosia villosa Sarpankho C

521. Teramnus labialis Mathiovelo C

522. Terminalia belerica Behada C

523. Terminalia chebula Harde C

524. Terminalia crenulata Black murdah C

525. Terminalia tomentosa Sadad C

526. Themeda quadrivalvis Kagio C

527. Thespesia populnea Milo C

528. Tinospora cordifolia Galo C

529. Trema orientalis Gol C


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530. Trianthema portulacastrum Satodo C

531. Tricholepis glaberrima Fisariu C

532. Trichosanthes cucumeriana Jangali parval C

533. Tridax procumbens Batakaniu C

534. Triumfetta rhomboides Zipti C

535. Triumfetta rotundifolia Zipti C

536. Typha angustata Ghabajariu C

537. Urena lobata Vagdau C

538. Urginea indica Jangali dunglo C

539. Vallisneria spiralis Jalsrpolia C

540. Verbascum chinensis Kalhar C

541. Vernonia cinerea sahadevi C

542. Vicoa indica Sonsali C

543. Vigna radiata Jangali mung C

544. Vinca rosea Barmasi C

545. Viscum articulatum Bodovando C

546. Vitex negundo Nagod C

547. Vitex negundo Nagod C

548. Waltheria indica Rukhado C

549. Withania somnifera Ashwagandha C

550. Wolffia microscopica Wolffia C

551. Woodfordia fruticosa Dhavadi C

552. Wrightia tinctoria Dudhlo C

553. Wrightia tomentosa Ruchhalodudhlo C

554. Xanthium strumarium Gadariu C

555. Xeromphis spinosa Mindhal C

556. Xeromphis uliginosa Gangedi C

557. Zaleya govinda Nair C

558. Zizyphus glabrata Bor C

559. Zizyphus jujuba Bordi C

560. Zizyphus mauritiana Bor C

561. Zizyphus nummularia Chanibor C

562. Zizyphus oenoplia Makarod C

563. Zizyphus rugosa Toran C

564. Zizyphus xylopyra Ghatbor C


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Source: Agriculture University, Junagadh, Forest Department, Junagadh. Published literature on internet


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4.11.5 Fauna

The faunal investigation was aimed to understand the ‘status and health’ of the sensitive habitat of the recently declared Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary, with special emphasis on rare, endangered, threatened and endemic species. Apart from field study, Department of Forest, Junagadh, Office of the Paschim Vibhag Gir Sanctuary were also consulted for the available faunal information. Apart from this available published information was also studied to understand the fragile ecosystem of the Mount Girnar.

Total of 65 vertebrate species representing 59 genera were recorded within 10 km radius of the project site, which included:

• 2 Amphibians (2 genera)

• 23 Reptiles (20 genera)

• 312 Birds (209 genera)

• 30 Mammals (25 genera)

The mammalian fauna is mainly represented by Common Langur, Asiatic Lion, Panthers and Mongoose, whereas reptilian fauna was represented by forest, Garden Lizard, Cobra and Common Rat Snakes. The habitat for fauna in the study area has been relatively unaffected as the project site comprises of small strip of land mainly for ercting two towers, base camp and terminal point.

During site visit it is observed that the project site is devoid off any endangered/threatened or vulnerable faunal species listed by IUCN.

Fauna observed in the study area are given in Table 4-25.

Table 4-25: Fauna Observed in Study Area

Sr. No Scientific name Common name Status

Amphibians & Reptiles

1. Bioga trigonatus Common cat snake IV, Lower Risk Least Concern

2. Bufo bufo Common Toad Least Concern

3. Bungarus caeruleus Comonon Indian Krait IV, Lower Risk Near THR

4. Calliophis melanurus Checkered keelback water snake

IV, Lower Risk Near THR

5. Calotes rouxii Forest Calotes

6. Calotes versicolor Indian garden lizard Least Concern

7. Chamaeleo zeylanicus Indian Chemeleon Least Concern

8. Daboia russelii Russel's Viper Least Concern

9. Dendrelaphis tristis Common bronze back tree snake

IV, Lower Risk Near THR

10. Echis carinatus Indian saw scaled viper

11. Elaphe helena Indian trinket snake IV, EN

12. Eryx Conica Comman sand boa IV, Lower Risk near THR

13. Hemidactylus brookli Brook house Gecko Lower Risk Least Concern

14. Hemidactylus flaviviridis Wall Lizard, Yellow-green IV


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house Gecko

15. Hemidactylus triedrus Termite hill Gecko Lower Risk Least Concern

16. Mabuya macularius Bronze back grass skink Lower Risk Least Concern

17. Naja naja Common Cobra II

18. Oligodon taeniolatus Streaked kukri snake IV, Lower Risk near THR

19. Ptyas mucosus Rat Snake IV II, Part II

20. Python molurus Indian Python I, Near THR

21. Rana tigrina (Hoplobatrachus

tigerinus)

Indian Bull frog Least Concern

22. Sibynophis subpunctatus Dumeril’s black headed snake

IV, Lower Risk near THR

23. Sitana ponticeriana Fan throated lizard

24. Varanus bengalensis Bengal monitor II, Vul

25. Vipera ruselli Russel’s viper II, Part II

Mammals

1. Axis axis Chital Least Concern

2. Bandica bengalensis Indian Mole Rat

3. Bandicota indica Bandicoat Rat Least Concern

4. Boselaphus tragocamelus Nilgai or Blue Bull

Least Concern

5. Canis aureus Jackal II, Part II

6. Cervus unicolor Sambar

7. Cynopterus sphinx Greater short-nosed fruit bat Least Concern

8. Felis chaus Jungle cat II, Part II, Lower Risk

9. Funambulus pennanti Five stripped Palm Squirrel Least Concern

10. Gazella gazella bennetti Chinkara or Indian gazelle I

11. Herpestes auropunctatus Small Indian Mongoose Least Concern

12. Herpestes edwardsii Indian Gray Mongoose IV, Least Concern

13. Herpestes javanicus Small Indian Mongoose

14. Herpestes smithii Ruddy Mongoose Least Concern

15. Hyaena hyaena Striped Hyaena III, Lower Risk

16. Hystrix indica Indian Porcupine IV, Lower Risk

17. Lepus nigricollis Indian Hare Least Concern

18. Manis crassicaudata Indian Pangolin I

19. Mus booduga Little Indian Field Mouse Least Concern

20. Panthera leo persica Asiatic Lion I, CR


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21. Panthera pardus Leopard/Panther I, Vul

22. Paraechinus micropus Indian Hedgehog Least Concern

23. Presbytis entellus Common langur II, Part I

24. Rattus rattus rattus Common house rat Least Concern

25. Rattus rattus rufescens Rock Rat Least Concern

26. Semnopithecus entellus Hanuman Langur Low Risk, Near THR

27. Suncus murinus Asian House Shrew Least Concern

28. Sus scrofa Wild boar Least Concern

29. Taphozous melanopogon Black-bearded Tomb Bat Least Concern

30. Vulpes bengalensis Indian Fox Least Concern

Birds

1. Accipiter badius Shikra Least Concern

2. Accipiter gentilis Northern Goshawk Least Concern

3. Accipiter nisus Sparow Hawk III, Least Concern

4. Accipiter trivirgatus Crested Goshawk Least Concern

5. Accipiter virgatus Besra (Besra Sparrow-hawk) Least Concern

6. Aceros nipalensis Hornbills I, THR

7. Acridotheres fuscus Jungle Myna Least Concern

8. Acridotheres ginginianus Bank Myna IV

9. Acridotheres tristis Common Myna IV

10. Acrocephalus agricola Paddyfield Warbler

11. Acrocephalus arundinaceus Great Reed Warbler

12. Acrocephalus melanopogon Moustached Warbler

13. Actitis hypoleucos Common Sandpiper

14. Aegithina nigrolutea Marshall's or White-tailed Iora

15. Aegithina tiphia Common Iora

16. Alauda gulgula Oriental Skylark(Eastern Skylark, Oriental Lark)

17. Alcedo atthis Common Kingfisher(Small

Blue Kingfisher, Eurasian Kingfisher)

18. Amaurornis akool Brown Crake

19. Amaurornis phoenicurus White-breasted Waterhen

20. Ammomanes phoenicurus

Rufous-tailed Lark(Rufous-tailed Finch Lark)


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21. Anas acuta Northern Pintail (Common Pintail, Pintail)

22. Anas clypeata Northern Shoveler (Shoveller)

23. Anas crecca Common Teal

24. Anas discors Blue-winged teal Least Concern

25. Anas platyrhynchos Mallard

26. Anas poecilorhyncha Spot Billed Duck Least Concern

27. Anastomus oscitans Asian Open Billed Storks Least Concern

28. Dendrocygna bicolor Large whistling teal I

29. Anhinga melanogaster Darter(Indian Darter, Oriental Darter, Snakebird)

30. Anser indicus Bar Headed Goose Least Concern

31. Anthropoides virgo Demoiselle Crane Least Concern

32. Anthus campestris Tawny Pipit

33. Anthus godlewskii Blyth's Pipit

34. Anthus rufulus Paddyfield Pipit (Indian Pipit)

35. Anthus similis Long-billed Pipit (Brown Rock pipit)

36. Apus affinis House swift IV

37. Aquila heliaca Imperial Eagle THR

38. Aquila rapax Tawny Eagle

39. Ardea alba Large Egret IV

40. Ardea cinerea Grey Heron

41. Ardea purpurea Purple Heron

42. Ardeola grayii Pond heron IV

43. Asio flammeus Short-eared Owl

44. Athene blewitti Forest spotted owlet I

45. Athene brama Spoted owlet IV

46. Aythya nyroca Ferruginous Pochard

(Ferruginous Duck, White-eyed Pochard)

47. Batrachostomus Genus Frogmouths I

48. Bubo bubo Eurasian Eagle Owl(Great Horned Owl, Eagle Owl)

49. Bubo duméril Horned Owl

50. Bulbulcus ibis Cattle Egret IV

51. Butastur teesa White-eyed Buzzard


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52. Buteo rufinus Long-legged Buzzard

53. Butorides striatus Little Heron (Little Green Heron, Striated Heron)

54. Calandrella raytal Sand Lark(Indian Short-toed Lark, Indian Sandlark)

55. Calidris ferruginea Curlew Sand Piper Least Concern

56. Calidris temminckii Temminck's Stint

57. Caprimulgus affinis Savanna Nightjar

58. Caprimulgus asiaticus Indian Nightjar

59. Caprimulgus indicus Grey Nightjar(Indian Jungle Nightjar)

60. Caprimulgus mahrattensis

Syke's Nightjar

61. Carpodacus erythrinus Common Rosefinch

62. Casmerodius albus Great Egret

63. Centropus sinensis Crow-pheasant IV

64. Ceryle rudis Pied Kingfisher

65. Charadrius dubius Little Ringed Plover(Little Plover, Little Ring Plover)

66. Chlamydotis undulate Houbara bustard I

67. Choriotis nigriceps Great Indian bustard I

68. Chrysomma sinense Yellow-eyed Babbler

69. Ciconia episcopus Woolly-necked Stork(White-necked)

70. Circaetus gallicus Short-toed Snake Eagle

71. Circus aeruginosus Eurasian Marsh Harrier (Western Marsh Harrier)

72. Circus cyaneus Hen Harrier (Northern Harrier)

73. Circus macrourus Pallid Harrier (Pale Harrier)

74. Circus pygargus Montagu's Harrier

75. Cisticola juncidis Zitting Cisticola (Streaked Fantail Warbler)

76. Clamator jacobinus Pied Cuckoo (Pied Crested Cuckoo, Jacobin Cuckoo)

77. Columba livia Blue Rock Pigeon IV

78. Copsychus saularis Oriental Magpie Robin

79. Coracias benghalensis Indian Roller IV

80. Coracias garrulus European Roller


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81. Coracina macei Large Cuckooshrike

82. Coracina melanoptera Black-headed Cukooshrike

83. Corvus splendens House Crow V

84. Coturnix coromandelica Rain Quail(Black-breasted Quail)

85. Coturnix coturnix Common Quail

86. Cuculus micropterus Indian Cuckoo

87. Culicicapa ceylonensis Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher

88. Cursorius coromandelicus

Indian Courser

89. Cyornis rubeculoides Tickell's Blue Flycatcher

(Orange-breasted Blue Flycatcher)

90. Cypsiurus balasiensis Asian Palm Swift

91. Dendocygna javanica Lesser Whistling-Duck

(Lesser Whistling-teal, Lesser Treeduck)

92. Dendrocitta vagabunda Rufous Treepie (Indian Treepie)

93. Dendrocopos nanus Brown-capped Pygmy

Woodpecker (Brown-crowned Pigmy Woodpecker)

94. Dendrocopus mahrattensis

Yellow-crowned Woodpecker (Yellow-fronted Pied

Woodpecker)

95. Dendrocygna javanica Lesser Whistling teal Lease Concern

96. Dendronanthus indicus Forest Wagtail

97. Dicaeum agile Thick-billed Flowerpecker

98. Dicaeum

erythrorhynchos Pale-billed Flowerpecker

(Tickell's / Small Flowerpecker)

99. Dicrurus adsimilis Black drongo IV

100. Dicrurus caerulescens White-bellied Drongo (White-vented Drongo)

101. Dicrurus leucophaeus Ashy Drongo

102. Dicrurus macrocercus Black Drongo

103. Dinopium benghalense Black-rumped

Flameback(Lesser Golden-backed Woodpecker)

104. Dumetia hyperythra Tawny-bellied

Babbler(Rufous-bellied Babbler)


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105. Edynamys scolopacea Koel IV

106. Egretta garzetta Little Egret IV

107. Egretta gularis Reef Heron Least Concern

108. Egretta intermedia Smaller Egret IV

109. Elanus caeruleus Blackwinged Kite IV

110. Emberiza buchanani Grey-necked Bunting

111. Emberiza melanocephala Black-headed Bunting

112. Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus Black-necked Stork

113. Eremopterix grisea Ashy Crown Finch Lark IV

114. Esacus recurvirostris Great Thick-knee (Great Stone Plover)

115. Eudynamys scolopacea Asian Koel

116. Eumyias thalassina Verditer Flycatcher

117. Falco cherrug Saker Falcon (Lanner)

118. Falco chicquera Red-necked Falcon I

119. Falco peregrinus Large falcons I

120. Falco peregrinus Peregrine Falcon (Red-

capped Falcon, Barbary Falcon)

121. Falco subbuteo Oriental Hobby(Hobby, Northern Hobby)

122. Falco tinnunculus Common Kestrel(Kestrel, Eurasian Kestrel)

123. Ficedula parva Red-throated

Flycatcher(Red-breasted Flycatcher)

124. Francolinus pictus Painted Francolin (Painted Partridge)

125. Francolinus pondicerianus Grey Partridge IV

126. Fulica atra Common Coot (Coot, Eurasian Coot, Black Coot)

127. Galerida cristata Crested Lark

128. Galerida deva Sykes's Lark(Syke's Crested Lark, Tawny Lark)

129. Gallicrex cinerea Watercock

130. Gallinago gallinago Common Snipe

131. Gallinula chloropus Common Moorhen

(Moorhen, Waterhen, Indian Gallinule)


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132. Glareola lactea Small Pratincole

133. Glareola maldivarum Oriental Pratincole

134. Glareola pratincola Collared Pratincole

135. Glaucidium radiatum Jungle Owlet(Barred Jungle Owlet)

136. Grus grus Common Crane

137. Grus virgo Demoiselle Crane

138. Gyps bengalensis White-rumped

Vulture(Indian White-backed Vulture) THR

139. Gyps fulvus Eurasian Griffon (Griffon

Vulture, Eurasian Griffon Vulture)

140. Gyps indicus Indian Vulture (Indian Long-billed Vulture, Indian Griffon) THR

141. Halcyon pileata Black-capped Kingfisher Least Concern

142. Halcyon smyrensis White Breasted Kingfisher IV

143. Haliaeetus albicilla White-tailed Eagle

144. Haliaeetus leucoryphus Pallas's Fishing Eagle THR

145. Haliastur indus Brahminy kite Least Concern

146. Hemiprocne coronata Crested Treeswift (Crested Swift)

147. Hieraaetus fasciatus Bonelli's Eagle

148. Hieraaetus pennatus Booted Eagle

149. Hierococcyx fugax Hodgson's Hawk Cuckoo

150. Hierococcyx varius Common Hawk-Cuckoo

151. Himantopus himantopus Black winged Stilt IV

152. Hippolais caligata Booted Warbler

153. Hirundo concolor Dusky Crag-Martin

154. Hirundo daurica Red-rumped Swallow (Striated)

155. Hirundo fluvicola Streak-throated Swallow

156. Hirundo rupestris Eurasian Crag Martin(Crag

Martin, Northern Crag Martin)

157. Hirundo rustica House Swallow IV

158. Hirundo smithii Wire-tailed Swallow

159. Hirundo striolata Striated Swallow (Larger Striated)

160. Hydrophasianus Pheasant-tailed Jacana


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chirurgus

161. Hypothymis azurea Black-naped Monarch (Black-

naped Flycatcher, Azure Flycatcher)

162. Ixobrychus cinnamomeus

Cinnamon Bittern (Chestnut Bittern)

163. Jynx torquilla Eurasian Wryneck

164. Ketupa zeylonensis Brown Fish Owl

165. Lanius collurio Red-backed Shrike

166. Lanius excubitor Grey shrike IV

167. Lanius isabellinus Rufous-tailed Shrike (Isabelline)

168. Lanius meridionalis Southern Grey Shrike

169. Lanius schach Rufous backed shrike IV

170. Lanius vittatus Bay-backed Shrike

171. Lepus nigricollis nigricollis Black Napped hare

172. Locustella naevia Grasshopper Warbler

173. Lonchura malabarica Indian Silverbill (White-throated Munia/Silverbill)

174. Lonchura punctulata Scaly-breasted Munia

(Spotted Munia, Nutmeg Mannikin)

175. Lophophorus sclateri Monal pheasants I, THR

176. Luscinia svecica Bluethroat

177. Lymnocryptes minimus Jack Snipe

178. Marmaronetta angustirostris

Marbled Teal Vul

179. Megalaima

haemacephala Coppersmith

Barbet(Crimson-breasted Barbet)

180. Melophus lathami Crested Bunting

181. Merops orientalis Little Green Bee-eater

182. Merops persicus Blue-cheeked Bee-eater

183. Mesophoyx intermedia Intermediate Egret (Smaller Egret, Plumed Egret)

184. Milvus lineatus Black-eared Kite

185. Milvus migrans govinda Pariah kite IV

186. Mirafra cantillans Singing Bushlark (Lark)

187. Mirafra erythroptera Indian Bushlark(Red-winged Bushlark, Indian Lark)


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188. Monticola solitarius Blue Rock Thrush

189. Motacilla alba White Wagtail(Pied Wagtail)

190. Motacilla cinerea Grey Wagtail

191. Motacilla citreola Citrine Wagtail(Yellow-headed/hooded Wagtail)

192. Motacilla flava Yellow Wagtail

193. Motacilla madaraspatensis

White-browed Wagtail(Large Pied Wagtail)

194. Muscicapa dauurica Asian Brown Flycatcher(Brown Flycatcher)

195. Muscicapa ruficauda Rusty-tailed

Flycatcher(Rufous-tailed Flycatcher)

196. Muscicapa striata Spotted Flycatcher

197. Mycteria leucocephala Painted Stork Near THR

198. Nectarinia asiatica Purple Sunbird

199. Neophron percnopterus Egyptian Vulture(Small White, Scavenger)

200. Nettapus coromandelianus Cotton teal Least Concern

201. Nycticorax nycticorax Black-crowned Night Heron

202. Ocyceros birostris Indian Grey Hornbill Least Concern

203. Oenanthe deserti Desert Wheatear

204. Oenanthe isabellina Isabelline Wheatear

205. Oenanthe picata pictata Variable Wheatear (Pied Chat, Pied Wheatear)

206. Oenanthe xanthoprymna Rufous-tailed Wheatear(Red-

tailed Chat, Red-tailed Wheatear)

207. Oriolus oriolus Eurasian Golden Oriole

208. Oriolus xanthornus Black-hooded Oriole

209. Orthotomus sutorius Tailer bird IV

210. Otus bakkamoena Collared Scops Owl

211. Pandion haliaetus Osprey I

212. Parus major Great Tit (Grey Tit)

213. Parus nuchalis White-naped Tit(White-winged Black Tit) THR

214. Passer domesticus House Sparrow IV

215. Pavo cristatus Common Peafowl I

216. Pelecanus crispus Dalmatian pelican THR


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217. Pelecanus philippensis Spot Billed Grey Pelicans Near THR

218. Perdicula asiatica Jungle Bush Quail

219. Pericrocotus cinnamomeus Small Minivet

220. Pericrocotus erythropygius White-bellied Minivet

221. Pernis ptilorhyncus Oriental Honey-Buzzard

222. Petronia xanthocollis Chestnut-shouldered

Petronia(Yellow-throated Sparrow)

223. Phaenicophaeus leschenaultii

Sirkeer Malkoha

224. Phalacrocorax carbo Great Cormorant

(Cormorant, Large Cormorant)

225. Phalacrocorax niger Little Cormorant IV

226. Philomachus pugnax Ruff

227. Phoeniconaias minor Lesser Flamingo IV, Near THR

228. Phoenicopterus ruber Greater Flamingo

229. Phoenicurus ochruros Black Redstart

230. Phylloscopus affinis Tickell's Leaf Warbler

231. Phylloscopus collybita Common Chiffchaff (Brown Leaf Warbler, Chiffchaff)

232. Phylloscopus griseolus Sulphur-bellied Warbler (Olivaceous Leaf Warbler)

233. Phylloscopus trochiloides Greenish Warbler (Large Crowned Leaf Warbler)

234. Pitta brachyura Indian Pitta

235. Platalea leucorodia Eurasian Spoonbill I

236. Plegadis falcinellus Glossy Ibis Least Concern

237. Ploceus manyar Streaked Weaver (Striated Weaver)

238. Ploceus philippinus Baya Weaver

239. Polyplectron bicalcaratum

Peacock pheasants I

240. Pomatorhinus schisticeps White-browed Scimitar

Babbler(Slaty-headed Scimitar Babbler)

241. Porphyrio porphyrio Purple Moorhen Least Concern

242. Porzana pusilla Baillon's Crake

243. Prinia buchanani Rufous-fronted Prinia (Wren


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Warbler)

244. Prinia gracilis Graceful Prinia(Streaked Wren Warbler)

245. Prinia hodgsonii Grey-breasted Prinia (Franklin's Wren Warbler)

246. Prinia inornata Plain Prinia (Plain Wren-

Warbler, White-browed Prinia)

247. Prinia socialis Ashy Wren Warbler IV, Least Concern

248. Prinia sylvatica Jungle Prinia(Jungle Wren-Warbler, Large Prinia)

249. Pseudibid papillosa Black Ibis IV

250. Psittacula cyanocephala Plum-headed Parakeet (Blossom-headed Parakeet)

251. Psittacula krameri Roseringed Parakeet IV

252. Pterocles exustus Chestnut-bellied

Sandgrouse(Indian Sandgrouse)

253. Pterocles indicus Painted Sandgrouse (Close-barred)

254. Pycnonotus cafer Red vented Bulbul IV

255. Pycnonotus leucogenys White Cheeked Bulbul IV

256. Recurvirostra avosetta Pied Avocet Least Concern

257. Rhipidura

albicollisGallinula chloropus

White-throated Fantail(White-throated

Fantail Flycatcher)

258. Rhodonessa rufina Red-crested Pochard

259. Riparia paludicola Plain Martin (Plain Sand Martin)

260. Rostratula benghalensis Greater Painted-snipe (Painted Snipe)

261. Salpornis spilonotus Spotted Tree-Creeper

262. Sarcogyps calvus Red-headed Vulture (King Vulture, Black Vulture)

263. Sarkidiornis melanotos Comb Duck

264. Saxicola caprata Pied Bushchat (Pied Stone-chat)

265. Saxicola torquata Common Stonechat (Collared Bushchat)

266. Saxicoloides fulicata Indian Robin IV

267. Sitta frontalis Velvet-fronted Nuthatch(Velvet-fronted Blue


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Nuthatch)

268. Spilornis cheela Crested Serpent Eagle

269. Spizaetus cirrhatus Changeable Hawk - Eagle

270. Spizaetus nipalensis Mountain Hawk

Eagle(Hodgson's Hawk Eagle)

271. Steptopedila chinensis Spotted dove IV

272. Sterna aurantia River Tern (Indian River Tern)

273. Streptopelia chinensis Spotted Dove

274. Streptopelia decaocto Eurasian Collared Dove(Indian Ring, Collared)

275. Streptopelia orientalis Oriental Turtle Dove

276. Streptopelia senegalensis Laughing Dove(Little Brown)

277. Streptopelia tranquebarica Red Collared Dove

278. Strix ocellata Mottled Wood-Owl

279. Sturnus pagodarum Brahminy Starling (Black-headed /Brahminy Myna)

280. Sturnus roseus Rosy Starling (Rosy Pastor, Rose-coloured Starling)

281. Sylvia communis Greater Whitethroat

282. Sylvia curruca Lesser Whitethroat

283. Sylvia hortensis Eastern Orphean Warbler

284. Sypheotides indica Lesser florican I, THR

285. Syrmaticus humiae Hume’s bar-backed pheasant I, THR

286. Tachybaptus ruficollis Little Grebe

287. Tachymarptis melba Alpine Swift

288. Tadorna ferruginea Ruddy Shelduck

289. Tephrodornis gularis Large Woodshrike

290. Terpsiphone paradisi Paradise Flycatcher Least Concern

291. Threskiornis aethiopica White Ibis IV

292. Threskiornis melanocephalus Black-headed Ibis Near THR

293. Treron phoenicoptera Yellow-footed Green

Pigeon(Yellow-legged Green or Bengal)

294. Tringa glareola Wood Sandpiper

295. Tringa hypoleucos Common Sandpiper IV


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296. Tringa nebularia Common Greenshank

297. Tringa ochropus Green Sandpiper

298. Tringa stagnatilis Marsh Sandpiper

299. Tringa totanus Common RedShank Least Concern

300. Turdoides caudatus Common Babbler

301. Turdoides malcolmi Large gray Babbler

302. Turdoides striatus Jungle Babbler

303. Turdus merula nigropileus Eurasian Blackbird

304. Turnix suscitator Common Bustard-quail IV

305. Turnix sylvatica Small Buttonquail(Little

Bustardquail, Little buttonquail)

306. Turnix tanki Yellow-legged Buttonquail

307. Tyto alba Barn Owl

308. Upupa epops Common Hoopoe

309. Vanellus indicus Red Wattled Lapwing IV

310. Vanellus malabaricus Yellow-wattled Lapwing

311. Zoothera citrina

cyanotus White-throated

Thrush(Orange-headed Ground Thrush)

312. Zosterops palpebrosus Oriental White-eye (White-eye, Small White-eye)

Source: Forest Department, Junagadh, published literature and present investigation.

Conservation Status Extinction: Extinct, Extinct in the Wild Threatened: Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable, Threatened Lower Risk: Conservation Dependent, Near Threatened, Least Concern


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4.12 Population

4.12.1 Population of Study Area

List of villages, dwelling units and population is given in Table 4-26.

Table 4-26 : List of Villages, Dwelling Units and Population

S. No.

Name of Village Distance in km

Dwelling units

Population

1. Bhavnath 0-3 366 1,814

2. Girnar Hills 0-3 34 90

3. Datar Hills 0-3 9 56

4. Bordevi 3-5 3 4

5. Dolatpara(Part) 3-5 680 3,472

6. Joshipura (M) 3-5 5,731 28,767

7. Junagadh (M) 3-5 31,983 1,68,515

8. Bamangam 5-7 205 957

9. Dervan 5-7 117 765

10. Padariya 5-7 420 2060

11. Saragvada 5-7 461 2582

12. Sabalpur (OG) - Ward No.16 5-7 440 2429

13. Timbavadi 5-7 3,103 14,829

14. Vadal 7-10 1,376 6,870

15. Chokli 7-10 194 1,005

16. Baliyavad 7-10 224 1123

17. Vijapur 7-10 560 2,788

18. Palasva 7-10 737 3,927

19. Rupavati 7-10 113 569

20. Chorvadi 7-10 367 2,147

21. Jhanjharda 7-10 496 2,711

22. Khalipur 7-10 214 1,273

23. Galiyavada 7-10 367 1,913

Total 48,200 2,50,666

The statistics regarding the human population (male / female classification) and the no. of dwelling units of villages in the study area is given in Table 4-27


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Table 4-27 : Population and Dwelling Units in the Study Area

Distance in km 0 to 3 3 to 5 5 to 7 7 to 10 Grand Total

Number of house holds 409 38,397 4,746 4,648 48,200

Total 1,960 200,758 23,622 24,326 250,666

Male 1,179 103,688 12,259 12,463 1,29,589

Population

Female 781 97,070 11,363 11,863 1,21,077

4.12.2 Social Profile

Statistics regarding the social profile of the human population (SC / ST) in the study area is given in Table 4-28.

Table 4-28: Social profile of the study area

Population

% SC % ST Distance (Km)

Total Male Female Total Male Female

0-3 5.8 5.1 6.9 0.0 0.0 0.0

3-5 7.5 7.5 7.5 1.18 1.18 1.18

5-7 7.2 7.3 7.0 0.44 0.45 0.42

7-10 9.4 9.1 9.7 0.18 0.2 0.19

Source: Primary Census Abstract, 2001

4.12.3 Literacy and Education

The details of literacy within the study area are provided in Table 4-29.

Table 4-29: Literacy within study area

% Literacy Distance in km

Total Male Female

0 to 3 62.0 70.1 49.7

3 to 5 72.6 77.8 67.1

5 to 7 69.6 75.4 63.4

7 to 10 61.4 69.4 52.9

Source: Primary Census Abstract, 2001

4.12.4 Occupation

The occupational profile has been classified based on the available 2001 Census classification. A person is treated as main worker if the person has worked for a major part of the year, i.e. 183 days or more. A marginal worker is a person who worked for sometime during the year but not for 183 days. Those who had not worked in the last year are treated as non-workers.

The main workers have been further categorized as cultivators, agricultural labourers, household industry workers and other workers. Household industry relates to production, processing, repairing, making and selling of goods at household level.


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The other workers include factory employees, plantation workers, persons engaged in trade, commerce, business, transport, mining, construction, social work, entertainment as well as government employees, teachers and priests.

The occupational pattern within the study area is represented in the form of a pie chart (D 4-2 to D 4-5)

Household Workers0.1%

Others69.4%

Marginal Workers29.9%

Cultivators0.6%

D 4-2: Occupation Pattern within 0-3 km of Study Area

Agricultural Labourers0.5%


Others91.7%


Cultivators0.5%

D 4-3: Occupation pattern within 3-5 km of Study area


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Others71.1%



Cultivators9.4%Marginal Workers

9.2%

D 4-4: Occupational pattern within 5-7 km of study area


Others28.0%



Cultivators32.8%

D 4-5: Occupation pattern within 7-10 km of Study area

4.12.5 Educational Facilities

The educational facilities in the study area are represented in form of bar chart D 4-6. This information is based on District Census Handbook, 2001


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1 11 1

4

14

4

0

4

8

12

16

P HS

Educational Facilities

No.

of

Educ

atio

nal F

acili

ties

0-3 3-5 5-7 7-10

D 4-6: Education Facilities in Study Area

P- Primary or Elementary school, HS- Secondary

Source: District Census Handbook, 2001

4.12.6 Health and Medical Infrastructure

Health and Medical facilities in the study area is given in D 4-7

2

1 1 1

2

1 1 11

0

4 4

1

5

1 1

4

10 10

1

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

PHC PHS MCW MH FWC RMP CHW OT

Health Facilities

No.

of H

ealth

Fac

ilitie

s

0-3 3-5 5-7 7-10

D 4-7 : Health and Medical Infrastructure

PHC – Primary Health Center, PHS - Primary Health Sub-Center, MCW - Maternity & Child walface center, MH – Maternity Home, FWC - Family Welfare Center, RMP- Registerd Private Medical Practioner, CHW-Community Health Worker, OT- Other


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4.12.7 Drinking Water Facilities

Drinking water facilities in study area is given in D 4-8

4 45 5 5

6 6 6 6 6

32

43 3

4 4 4 4 4

65

8

54

8 8 8 8 8

1112

20

1110

1920 20 20 20

0

5

10

15

20

25

T W TK TW HP R C L S O

Drinking Water Facilities

No

of D

rinki

ng F

acili

ties

0-3 3-5 5-7 7-10

D 4-8 : Drinking Water Facilities in the Study Area

T-Tap water, W- Well water, TK-Tank water, TW- Tube well water, HP-Hand pump, R-River water, C-Canal, L-Lake, S-Spring, O-Others


4.12.8 Communication, Post and Telegraph Facilities

Communication, post and Telegraph facilities are given in D 4-9


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119

1 61 1

220

1 4

57

4 85 1

354

10 220

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

PO PTO PHONE BS RS NW

Communication,Post and Transport facilities

No.

of

Com

mun

icat

ion,

Post

and

Tra

npor

t fa

cilit

ies

0-3 3-5 5-7 7-10

D 4-9 : Communication, Post and Telegraph Facilities

PO- Post office, PTO- Post and Telegraph, PHONE- Telephone connection, BS- Bus station, RS- Railway station, NW- Navigable water way



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5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

5.1 Impacting Activities, Environmental Impacts and Environmental Indices

5.1.1 Impacting activities Impacting activities are defined as elements of organization's activities that can interact with the environment. These include activities during normal and abnormal operation of the project.

5.1.2 Environmental impacts

Environmental impacts are defined as any change in environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially, resulting from impacting activities.

5.1.3 Environmental indices

The environmental indices (or parts of the receiving environment on which impacts are being predicted) are ambient air, water, noise, land, flora and fauna, infrastructure, and socio-economic environment. Thus we predict the environmental impacts of the impacting activities on the environmental indices.

5.2 Matrix Method

Matrix methodology is adopted for the impact assessment of this project. This method incorporates a list of impacting activities and their likely environmental impacts, presented in a matrix format.

Combining these lists as horizontal and vertical axes in the matrix allows the identification of cause-effect relationships, if any, between specific activities and impacts.

In this case, the entries of the matrix are qualitative estimates of these cause-effect relationships. The matrix is prepared considering current as well as proposed mitigation measures. The impact matrix is presented at the end of the chapter as section 4.5.

5.3 Qualitative Estimates

The criterion for evaluation of the qualitative matrix is presented herewith:

No Impact (O)

This indicates that the project activity is unlikely to have any impact on an environmental attribute.

Negligible Adverse Impact (NA) / Negligible Beneficial Impact (NB)

It signifies that the actions have minor effect, adverse or beneficial, on the environmental parameters concerned. Generally impacts are of temporary duration (occur intermittently) or are in insignificant quantities. Impacts are not likely to exceed stipulated limits.

Significant Adverse Impact (SA) / Significant Beneficial Impact (SB)

The activities and their environmental impacts are judged to be significantly adverse if they create, or have the potential to generate environmental impacts, which are readily identifiable and tangible. Significant beneficial impacts create reasonable positive impact on the environment.


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High Adverse Impact (HA) / High Beneficial Impact (HB)

It signifies the actions that create or have a potential to create controversy in the public or professional community due to its long-term effect. They may be, at times, irreversible. Likewise high beneficial impacts are those impacts that radically improve the environment.

Section 4.5 lists:

• All major activities likely to impact the environment

• The qualitative estimates of the impact of each activity on environment

• The mitigation measures already in place to reduce impacts on environment

• Additional mitigation measures suggested, wherever feasible

• The qualitative estimates of the impact of each activity on environment after implementation of the additional mitigation measures

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is presented in the next chapter based on this analysis.

5.4 Impact Prediction

Several scientific techniques and methodologies are available to predict impacts of physical environment. Mathematical models are the best tools to quantitatively describe the cause and effect relationships between sources of pollution and different components of environment. In cases where it is not possible to identify and validate a model for a particular situation, predictions have been arrived at based on logical reasoning / consultation/extrapolation.


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Table 5-1 : Identification of Environmental Impacting Activities

S. No. Sub-Activity & corresponding Impacting activity

Proposed Management / Mitigation Measures

Current Impact

A Construction phase

1. Air Emissions

• Dust and air emission particularly due to the excavation, construction, movement of vehicles, concrete mixing machinery, & DG set resulting in air pollution.

• Provision of spraying water to reduce dust emission.

• The amount of exposed ground and stockpiles will be minimized so that re-suspension due to wind and subsequent dust fall is prevented. Heights of stock piles should control dust fall in nearby areas.

• Ensuring all vehicles, generators and compressors are well maintained and regularly serviced.

• Conection will be taken fron state Electricity Board during construction phase, & DG set would be kept as stand by.

NA air

2. Topography, Drainage

• The excavation and filling work may change the ground level.

• Stock of top soil

• In planning and carrying out any works, precautions will be taken to ensure the complete protection of water courses and groundwater against pollution.

• Construction at site would be planed in such a way that natural drainage pattern would not get affected.

• Arrangement of the soil will be such that runoff does not carry away topsoil but reaches the water bodies with which it is linked.

NA land, NA water

3. Workforce & arrangement

• Workers numbering 100 will be working at the site.

• About 4.5 m3/day of water will be required for drinking & washing purposes.

• Local workers will be employed, as far as possible.

• Water will be supplied by Junagadh Municipal Corporation.

NA water SB socio-economic

4. Soil and Groundwater contamination due to

• Accumulation of water in

• Wherever possible care will be taken to prevent water from entering excavations

NA land NA ground water


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excavations.

• Contamination of soil due to leakage of oil from vehicles & equipement.

• Spillage of concrete mixture containing additives and plasticizers.

• Spillage of construction material containing heavy metals, paints, coating, liners etc.

• Spillage of oil from construction vehicles and equipments will be avoided. These should be inspected by supervisor for any leakage of oil.

• The contamination of soil will be avoided by suitable soil conservation measures.

• Care will be taken to compact the soil after refilling so that, soil erosion and consequent soil import is avoided.

• Special care will be taken during deliveries of construction materials.

• Ensure that workers know what to do in the event of a spillage. It will be ensured that all deliveries are supervised by a responsible person.

5. Noise generation

• Construction noise mainly due to excavation, plying of vehicles, operations of construction machinery, operation of DG set etc.

• The vehicles used will be with the standard limiting noise output.

• Wherever this cannot be achieved the area will be earmarked as high noise level area requiring use of ear protection gadget.

• Regular monitoring should be done so that appropriate measures can be taken

• DG set would be provided with acoustic enclousers

NA noise

6. Storage and Handling of Concrete • Cement powder, mould

release oils, concrete retarding and concrete-curing agents will be stored in areas away from storm water sewers, grids, channels and watercourses or adequate measures will be taken to protect against pollution.

• Storage of all potentially

NA resources


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polluting substances will be located on impermeable surfaces with controlled drainage.

• Storage areas will be fenced off and, when not in use, locked to prevent theft and vandalism.

• Cement powder will be stored under cover and kept dry in order to prevent wastage.

7. Ecology Flora & Fauna

• Cutting of tree at site Diversion of forest land for non forest purpose

• Compensatory afforestation has already been carried out at plot Tonariya in area of about 7.29 ha

NA on flora & fauna

8. Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste Generation of following waste

• Recyclables – Cements bags, waste paper, unusable steel scap and carboard packing material

• Inert – Excavated earth and concrete debris

• Waste oil from DG set

• Recyclables will be sold to authorized vendors/recyclers

• Inert material will be used as much as possible for the internal road construction and leftover will be sold to road contractor

• Waste oil will be stored in HDPE drums and will be sold to authorized recyclers

NA land, NA on flora and fauna

9. Socio economic environment

• Workers numbering 100 will be workde temporary at site during construction of ropeway.

• Direct & indirect temporary employmnet oppurtunity.

SB on socio economy

Operation Phase

1. Air Emissions

• Emission from DG set. • Power connection would be

taken from state Electricity Board and DG set will be kept as standy

• Adequest vent would be provided to DG set as per guidelines of CPCB

NA Air

2. Soil & Ground water

• Contaminition of soil due to spillage of oil from ropeway machinery

• Spillage of oil from construction vehicles and equipments will be avoided. These should be inspected by

NALand.


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Current Impact

supervisor for any leakage of oil.

• Ensure good operational practice during transfer operations to avoid any spillage.

• Care would be taken to avoid entring spilled oil in water course.

3. Noise

• Generation of noise due to operation of DG set etc.

• Noise generation due to inflow of pilgrims

• DG set would be provided with acoustic enclosures

• Pilgrims would be guided properly with sign board and queue

NA on noise

4 Water

• Consumption of 24.65 KLD of water and generation 19.72 KLD of domestic waste water for average traffic of 2000 PPD

• Consumption of 60.65 KLD of water and generation of 48.52 KLD of domestic waste water for maximum traffic of 8000 PPD

• Water will be supplied by Junagadh Municipal Corporation.

• Waste water will be treated in septic tank/soak pit system

NA on Water resources

5 Flora & Fauna

• Disturbance of flora and fauna due to illumination, & temporary / unexpected fluctuations in lighting

• Disturbance of flora & fauna due to noise generation from DG set

• Working of aerial ropeway would be in day hours only

• DG set will be used only in case of power failure and will be having acostic enclosure

NA on flora & fauna

6 Solid Waste Generation of following solid waste

• Recyclables – Waste paper, Plastics

• Bio-degradable – Kithcen waste

• Waste oil from DG set

• Recyclables will be sold to authorized vendors/recyclers

• Bio degradable waste will be disposed off in municipal bins

• Waste oil will be stored in HDPE drums and will be sold to authorized recyclers

NA land, NA on flora and fauna

7 Socio economic environment

• Employee numbering 30 will • Direct & indirect temporary

employmnet oppurtunity

SB on socio economy


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be working at site during day ours

• Generation of indirect employment

8 Plantation around site

• Plantation in and around site to mitigate pollution

• Plantation of trees in and around premises

SB Flora,

Ambient air, Land and Noise


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5.5 Overall Impacts on Environment and its Mitigation

5.5.1 Air environment

Construction Phase

During construction phase, impacts on ambient air would be mainly due to dust emissions and movement of vehicles and ocassionly emission from DG set in case of power failure, however these impacts would be short term in nature and limited only to the construction period.

Operation phase

Impact on ambient air during operation phase would be due PM emission from vehicular movement.

PM emission due to vehicular movement was analyzed using the dispersion modeling guidelines given by the Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi. Line source model of Industrial Source Complex Short Term Model (ISCST3) of the United States Environment Protection Agency (USEPA) was used. Results of ISCST model are provided as Annex 6.

Source of emission

The source consider for emission is vehicular movement around the parking area.

Assumptions

The dispersion modeling assumptions considered are as follows:

• The emission rate for PM was calculated based emission factor for Euro II compliant for cars/vans.

• Average speed of car around parking area is assumes to be 15 km/hr.

• Assuming 5 passanger per car, no. of cars per hour would be 200.

• The terrain of the study area was considered as FLAT.

• Stability class was evaluated based on solar insulation and cloud cover.

• The mathematical equations used for the dispersion modeling assumes that the earth surface acts as a perfect reflector of plume and physico-chemical processes such as dry and wet deposition and chemical transformation of pollutants are negligible.

• Study has been conducted for summer season of year 2008. The stack emission concentrations used for dispersion modeling were taken as per CPCB guidelines issued for conducting air quality modeling. The meteorological data collected from at site was used for dispersion modeling.

Emission Calculation

The road around parking area (0.714 km) is divided in small volume, each volume having length equal to width (5 m) of road.

Emission per volume in gm/sec is given in Table 5-2

Table 5-2: Emission per Volume

Parameter Value Detail

Average Car Speed (Assumption) 15 km/h

Capacity of Ropeway 1000 People per Hour


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No of car (Assume 5 person per car) 200 Car/hr

Length of the path around parking area (L) 0.714 km

Average time of Car Engine working around Parking Area 2.856 Minute

No of equivalent Car Traveling around Parking 9.52 ~10

Emision Factor (Euro II) car/van (E) 0.00003 (CPCP Guideline)

Total Emission rate on route 0.0002142 E*L*No of Equevalant Car

Width of road (W) 5 m

No of Volume Block (L/W) 142.8

Emission per Volume 0.0000015 gm/s

Results

The maximum 24 hour average GLC within the study area is estimated to be 0.37 µg/m3 for PM. These GLCs are expected to occur at a distance of 100 m from the source point towards the ENE direction.


Thus it can be concluded that the impact on ambient air quality due to ropeway’s activities are within acceptable norms.

Further, it is emphasized that all the emissions have to be strictly controlled as mentioned in the mitigation measures of this chapter and summarized in the Environmental Management Plan given in Chapter 5.

5.5.2 Noise environment

Construction Phase

During the construction phase, source of noise will be construction equipement, vehicles for transporation of raw material, and operation of DG sets, however noise during this phase would be only for specific period of construction.

Operation Phase

During operation phase, the source of noise will be operation of DG set in case of power failure and noise due to inflow of pilgrims. DG set will be provided with acoustic enclosure and pilgrims will be guided properly with sign boards and queue to reduce noise levels.

5.5.3 Water Environment

The assessment of impacts on the water environment due to proposed ropeway project is as follows:

Impact on water resources:



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The nearest water body to the project site is Sudarshan Lake; which is adjacent to site in west direction. Although Lake is at lower elevation than base station, it receives water from a stream arising from Mount Girnar which is at a far distance in north direction of base station.

Impact on water quality:

Construction Phase



Development of site


Operation Phase


5.5.4 Land environment

No major impact is likely to occur on soil quality during construction and operation phase. Further, it is emphasized that all precautionary measures have to be strictly controlled as mentioned in the mitigation measures discussed in this chapter and summarized in the Environmental Management Plan given in Chapter 5, to prevent soil contamination in the future.

5.5.5 Flora and Fauna

Construction Phase

Changes in following parameter may affect the floral and faunal environment during the construction phase if adequate preventive measures are not followed.

Landuse

As there is conversion of forest land for non forest purpose (Construction of Aerial ropeway) the floral and faunal environment of area acquired may be affected due to removal of trees, however same is compensated by carrying out compensatory afforestation in an area of 7.29 ha.

Air Quality

Construction activity, movement of vehicles during construction phase may lead to marginally change in air quality during construction phase; however the activity is only for short duration and will not affect the floral and faunal environment considerably.


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Noise

Wild animals are normally very shy in nature and immediately respond to even slightest noise. They prefer calm and quiet natural environment, during construction phase there may be generation of niose due to construction machinery, vehicular movement, and emergency operation of DG set. However the area has noise level that is expected at major tourist and pilgrims’ destination, hence the project is not likely to add noise in the area in a significant manner, which indirectly affects the wildlife.

Light

Most of the animals will try to keep away form the illumination, as they prefer relatively darker surroundings both for safety as well as hunting.

Water

Project authorities do not plan to discharge domestic waste water to any water course surrounding the project area and hence indirect impact on water bodies is not envisaged.

Operation Phase

Air Quality

During the operation phase air emission is envisaged due to operation of DG set in case of emergency only and hence impact on flora and fauna due to change in air quality is ruled out.

Noise

During operation phase source of noise is operation of ropeway machinery & inflow of pilgrims. However the area has noise level that is expected at major tourist and pilgrims’ destination, hence the project is not likely to add noise in the area in a significant manner, which indirectly affects the wildlife.

Light

As the ropeway will be under operation during day hours only, impact due to lighting is ruled out.

Water

Domestic waste water will be discharged to septic tank and soak pit, and will not be discharged to water cource surrounding the area & hence indirect impact on water bodies is ruled out.

5.5.6 Socio-economic environment

Direct and indirect jobs are envisaged both, during construction and operation phase. Thus a significant benefit to the socio-economic environment is likely to be created.

No adverse impact is expected on sanitation and community health.

5.5.7 Infrastructure

The area is well connected by road. In addition, access road preparation, if required, will only need temporary strengthening and will not lead to development of new roads. No adverse impact is expected on transportation and communication.

5.6 Matrix Presentation of Predicted Impacts

Based on the identified impacts, an impact matrix is presented in Table 5-3.




Table 5-3 : Environmental Impact Matrix for the proposed ropeway project

Environmental Parameters S.No. Impacting Activities

Amb. air Water Land Noise Flora & fauna Infrastructure Socio-

economic Resources

CUMULATIVE EFFECT

Construction Phase

1 Site preparation NA NA NA NA

2 Water consumption & waste water generation NA NA NA NA NA

3 Air emissions NA NA NA

4 Noise emissions NA NA NA

5 Socio-economic SB SB SB

6 Solid / Hazardous waste generation NA NA NA NA

Operation Phase

1 Water consumption & waste water generation NA NA NA NA

2 Air emissions NA NA NA

3 Noise emissions NA NA NA

4 Socio-economic SB SB SB

5 Solid / Hazardous waste generation NA NA NA NA

6 In flow of Pilgrim NA NB SB NA NA

CUMULATIVE IMPACTS NA NA NA NA NA NB SB NB NB


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ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN.


6 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN

6.1 Environmental Monitoring Plan

Environment monitoring plan is given in Table 6-1 as follows:

Table 6-1: Environment monitoring plan

Sr.No. Activity Schedule

Air Pollution Monitoring

1. Ambient air monitoring of parameters specified by GPCB in their air consents from time to time

within premises Once every month

2. Ambient air monitoring of parameters specified by GPCB in their air consents from time to time

at stations outside premises Once every season at each station

Water Pollution Monitoring

3. Monitoring of sample of groundwater at site or near by location Once in every season

Solid Waste Generation Monitoring / Record Keeping

4.

Records of generation, handling, storage, transportation and disposal of other solid, aqueous and organic hazardous wastes as required by hazardous waste authorization

To be updated daily

Noise monitoring

5. Noise in the ambient atmosphere inside the premises Once in a year

6.2 Projected Expenditure on Environmental Matters

Table 6-2 gives the expenditure to be incurred on environmental matters.


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Table 6-2 : Expenditure on Environmental Matters

S. No.

Head ApproximateCapital cost (Rs. In lacs)

Basis

Approximate recurring cost

per annum (Rs. in lacs)

Basis

1. Air pollution monitoring

1.0 The capital cost would include cost of

providing adequate stack, ladder and

platform

1.0 Expected cost includes regular monitoring by approved third

party

2. Water pollution

monitoring

25.0 Cost will include cost of septic tank (Civil ,

mechanical and piping work)

0.5 cost of running Septic tank

3. Solid and hazardous

waste management

5.0 Capital cost will include cost of

providing storage storage space for

hazardous waste and membership of TSDF and for infrastructure of solid waste bins

5.0 Cost of transportation of

waste and salaries paid to sanitary workers

4. Noise pollution

monitoring

1.0 Assuming DG set used will be new and will be provided with acoustic

enclosure, the recurring cost would include cost of noise

monitoring

0.5 Expected cost of regular

monitoring using approved third

party

5. Environmental Monitoring

and management

- - 5.0 Recuring cost would incur on

hiring of consultants for environmental management

and payment of various statutory

fees to regulatory agencies

6. Compensatory afforestation

(offsite at allocated plot)

15 Planting of 16,200 trees and payment to Forest Department as per prevailing rules for

tree cutting permission

0.5 Cost of maintenance of

trees

7. Plantation at site

5.0 Plantation in and around site

0.5 Maintenance of plantation


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ADDITIONAL STUDIES.


7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 Public Consultation

A Draft report will be prepared compliying ToR issued by MoEF and public consultation will be carried out. Issues raised in public consultation will be covered in final EIA report.

7.2 Social Impact Assesment

The Aerial ropeway project does not lead to displacement of population; however some ‘Doliwalas’, who carry pilgrims to Ambaji Temple, may loose their businesses. However, the company is committed to fulfill the conditions mentioned in letter no TDC. 1097.HC.2505.97.C dated 24th April 1997 of Under Secretary of Govt. of Gujarat to the collector of Junagadh with regards to Highcourt petition made by Girnar Dolly Mazdoor Mandal. The letter is attached as Annexure 11


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PROJECT BENEFITS.


8 PROJECT BENEFITS

• The proposed ropeway will provide a safe and comfortable means of transport and will also reduce the travel time significantly.

• Direct and indirect jobs will be generated both during construction and operation phase

• It will provide opportunity to the old/ disable to visit the Ambaji Temple

• It will provide easy and fast way for evacuating the injured during emergencies.

• Faccilities for communication, sanitation, drinking water and solid waste management will be provided in the premises to avoid unhygienic conditions during peak periods.

• Increase the no. of tourists in Junagadh town.

• Income generation avenues will increase in area.

• View of the forest can be better enjoyed by a ride in the ropeway.


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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN.


9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

9.1 Introduction

9.1.1 General Chapter 5 has identified a number of impacts that are likely to arise. Where adverse impacts have been identified, the EIA has examined the extent to which these impacts would be mitigated through the adoption of standard practice and guidelines and following legislative requirements of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB). The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) describes both generic good practice measures and site specific measures, the implementation of which is aimed at mitigating potential impacts associated with the proposed activities.

9.1.2 Purpose of the Environmental Management Plan

The environment management plan is prepared with a view to facilitate effective environmental management of the project, in general and implementation of the mitigation measures in particular. The EMP provides a delivery mechanism to address potential adverse impacts and to introduce standards of good practice to be adopted for all project works. For each stage of the programme, the EMP lists all the requirements to ensure effective mitigation of every potential biophysical and socio-economic impact identified in the EIA. For each impact or operation, which could otherwise give rise to impact, the following information is presented:

• A comprehensive listing of the mitigation measures (actions) that Usha Breco Limited shall implement;

• The parameters that shall be monitored to ensure effective implementation of the action;

• The timing for implementation of the action to ensure that the objectives of mitigation are fully met.

The EMP is presented in Table 9-1.

Table 9-1 : Environment Management Plan

S.No. Potential Impact

Action Parameters for Monitoring

Timing

Construction Phase

Ensure that all necessary protocols are followed and legal requirements

implemented.

Ensure that appropriate legal requirements have been met with

regard to land occupancy, land ownership or usage rights, notice &

compensation etc.

1. Land Environment

Establish and clearly document land usage permission agreements with owners, users and state authorities.

Check list of action items

Prior to onset of site clearance.

2. Soil erosion Minimize area extent of site clearance, by staying within the

defined boundaries.

Site boundaries not extended /

breached.

Prior to onset of site clearance.


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Timing

Construction Phase

Protect topsoil stockpile where possible.

Effective cover in place.

During construction

phase

3. Drainage system

Ensure natural drainage system should not get affected during

construction work

Evidence of impended drainage

During construction.

4. Waste Management

Implement site waste management plan (section 5.3) which identifies

and characterizes every waste arising associated with operation, which

identifies the procedures for collection, handling & disposal of

each waste arising.

Comprehensive Waste

Management Plan in place and

available for inspection on-

site.

Prior to construction. And

during construction

phase

5. Water Quality No discharge to be made to watercourse.

Domestic waste water would be discharge through Septic tank/Saok Avoid excavation during monsoon

No discharge hoses in vicinity of watercourses.

During construction

phase

List of all machinery onsite identifying age of equipment.

List of age of all equipment

deployed under contract.

Equipment maintained in good working order.

Written record of maintenance for all equipment.

Prior to commencement of construction

Implement good working practices to minimize noise.

Timing and synchronization of operations

with local activities.

6. Noise

Acoustic enclouser in DG set & Machinery of ropeway

Acoustic enclouser in

place.

During Construction

phase

DG sets operated within specified design parameters.

N/A

Vehicular movement on unpaved road

Vehicles will be covered with

impervious sheet and damping of unpaved roads will be done

Top soil during construction phase would be stored properly

Proper storage Effective cover in

place

7. Air Emissions

Any dry, dusty materials shall be stored properly

Absence of stockpiles.

During Construction

phase.


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Timing

Construction Phase

8 Ecological Environment

Restrict the construction activities in to defined project area, restrict the location of temporary labour camps

and office near project area, compensatory afforastation for

conversion of forest land already carried out

Clear boundary mark, Plant growth rate

During Construction

phase

Operation Phase

1 Water Quality No discharge to be made to watercourse.

Domestic waste water would be discharge through Septic tank/Saok

No discharge hoses in vicinity of watercourses.

During operation phase

2 Noise Acoustic enclouser in DG set & Machinery of ropeway

Acoustic enclouser in

place.


3 Air emission DG set operated within specified designed parameter during power

failure, proper traffic management to avoid congestion around parking

area

Check fuel quality


4 Waste Management

Implement site waste management plan (section 5.3) which identifies

and characterizes every waste arising associated with operation, which

identifies the procedures for collection, handling & disposal of

each waste arising.

Comprehensive Waste

Management Plan in place and

available for inspection on-

site.

during operation phase

5 Ecological Environment

Restrict the operation of ropeway in day hours only, avoid use of artificial

light, avoid use of high noise geberating machinery, proper

fencing around project area to avoid man-animal conflict, plantation at

and around project area

Working hour of ropeway


6 Non-routine events and accidental.

A Disaster Management Plan and Emergency Rescue Plan shall be

drawn up.

The provisions of the DMP & ERP

shall be monitored.

Update Emergency Plan

as required; maintain state of

readiness for response

including plan awareness and

training.

9.2 Environmental Management Cell An environment management cell shall be created which shall perform the following functions:

• Achieve objectives of the ‘Environment Protection Policy’ of the management.

• Collect information from regular monitoring and create a database.

• Analyze the data and decide thrust area.


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• Based on the data collected, decide target for each thrust area.

• Carry out ‘Projects’ in each thrust area to arrive at practical solutions to environmental problems.

• Discuss the reports of study on environment and disseminate the information.

• Work out ‘Action plan’ for implementation of the recommendations made in the reports.

• Prepare Management Information System (MIS) reports and budget for environment management program.

• The Plant Manager will be responsible for environmental issues at plant.

The responsibilities of the various members of the environment management cell are given in Table 9.2 as follows:

Table 9-2: Environment Management cell

Sr.No. Designation Proposed responsibility

1. Unit Head

Overall responsibility for environmental management and decision making for all environmental issues. To identify and recommend all kinds of major improvements to be

taken in a Financial year

2. Site Incharge

Ensure environmental monitoring as per appropriate procedures.

Ensure correct records of generation, handling, storage, transportation and disposal of solid hazardous wastes. To monitor and ensure implementation of the improvements. To co-ordinate the rescue and evacuation during disaster.


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CONCLUSION


10 CONCLUSIONS

10.1 Summary of Impacts

10.1.1 Ambient Air

Construction Phase

During construction phase, impacts on ambient air would be mainly due to dust emissions and movement of vehicles and ocassionally emission from DG set in case of power failure, however these impacts would be short term in nature and limited only to the construction period

Operation phase

Impact on ambient air during operation phase would be due to PM emission from movement of vehicles.

Ground level concentration (GLC) for various distances using the dispersion modeling guidelines given by the Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi and the line source model of Industrial Source Complex Short Term Model (ISCST3) of the United States Environment Protection Agency (USEPA) was found. The maximum 24 hour average GLC within the study area is estimated to be 0.37 µg/m3 for particulate matter. These GLCs are expected to occur at a distance of 100 m from the source point towards the ENE direction.


Thus it can be concluded that the impact on ambient air quality due to proposed aerial ropeway activities are within acceptable norms.

Further, it is emphasized that all the emissions have to be strictly controlled as mentioned in the mitigation measures of this chapter and summarized in the Environmental Management Plan given in Chapter5.

10.1.2 Water Resources and Water Quality

Impact on water resources:


The nearest water body to the project site is Sudarshan Lake; which is adjacent to site in west direction. Although Lake is at lower elevation than base station, it receives water from a stream arising from Mount Girnar which is at a far distance in north direction of base station.

Impact on water quality:

Construction Phase




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Development of site


Operation Phase


10.1.3 Land/Soil

No major impact is likely to occur on the soil quality during construction and operation phase. However, all precautionary measures have to be strictly controlled as mentioned in the mitigation measures discussed in the previous chapter.

10.1.4 Noise Levels

Construction Phase


Operation Phase

During operation phase, the source of noise will be operation of DG set in case of power failure and noise due to inflow of pilgrims. DG set will be provided with acoustic enclosure and pilgrims will be guided properly with sign boards and queue to reduce noise levels.

10.1.5 Flora and Fauna

Construction Phase


Operation Phase


10.1.6 Infrastructure

The area is well connected by road. In addition, access road preparation if required will only need temporary strengthening and will not lead to development of new roads. No adverse impact is expected on transportation and communication.

10.1.7 Socio-economic Environment

Direct and indirect jobs are envisaged during both construction and operation phase. Thus a significant benefit to the socio-economic environment is likely to be created.

No adverse impact is expected on sanitation and community health.


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CONCLUSION


10.2 Conclusions

Thus, it can be concluded on a positive note that after the implementation of the mitigation measures and Environmental Management Plan, the proposed project will have negligible impact on environment and will benefit the local people.


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DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS


11 DISCLOSURES OF CONSULTANTS

Kadam Environmental Consultants having offices in New Delhi and Vadodara, Gujarat, has been entrusted by Usha Breco Ltd. for carrying out the above-mentioned study. Kadam Environmental Consultants (KEC) is one of the oldest and largest environmental consulting firms in Gujarat and India with about 150 personnel deployed in various activities. KEC completed 25 years of operation in 2006 (it has been active in this field of environment since 1981 and has a vast experience in India as well as abroad). KEC has a full-fledged division for environmental impact assessment and audits with chemical engineers, environmental planners, environmental engineers, civil engineers, microbiologists, zoologists, botanists, chemists and industrial chemists (including persons specializing in fieldwork pertaining to sampling).

The company has its own air, water, biological and soil laboratories for analyzing physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters including heavy metals. The KEC laboratories are certified to ISO 9001-2000 by BSI Management Systems, and are regularly inspected by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) as well as the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Regional Office at Vadodara. KEC’s Vadodara Laboratories have been accorded recognition under the Environment Protection Act (EPA), 1986, by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.

KEC is registered as a Consultant with GPCB and also recognized by the GPCB as a Schedule II Environmental Auditor under the Environmental Audit scheme propounded by the Hon. High Court of Gujarat. KEC is the Indian partner of the CAT Alliance, an international alliance of 3 companies - COWI of Denmark, Enviros of the UK and Tauw of The Netherlands, and conducts several projects with these companies each year.

11.1 EIA Team Members

Work presented in this report was carried out by KEC. KEC team members (along with their role in the project and educational qualifications) include:

• Member 1, Mr. Jayesh Makwana, (Project Manager; Chemical Engineer)

• Member 2, Dr. Pratik Mehta (Senior Ecologist)

• Member 3, Mr. N.K. Shendye, (Ecologist)

• Member 4, Ms. Supriya Mahadik (Scientist)

• Member 5, Mr. Mahendra Jadhav (Environmental Scientist)

• Member 6, Ms. Vaishali Patel (Chemist and Microbiologist)

• Member 7, Mr. Chetan Panchal (Draftsman)

• Member 8, Mr. Manjay (Field Operator)

The work was carried out under the overall direction of Mr. Sangram Kadam, Director.

Usha Breco Limited provided active assistance to KEC, through their personnels, namely Mr. Rajesh Prasad, Mr. Deepak Kaplish and Mr. G.M. Patel.

ANNEXURES

Annexure 1: Notification Declaring Girnar WLS

Annexure 2: ToR Letter from MoEF

Annexure 3: Long-term meteorological data

Annexure 4: Photo Documentation

Site View

Surface water Sampling at Narsi Talav

Soil Sampling near Fort

Ground water Sampling near National Hotel

Ambient Air Monitoring near Jain temple

Annexure 5: National ambient air quality standards

Concentration in Ambient Air

Pollutants Time

Weighted Average Industrial

area

Residential, Rural and other area

Sensitive area

Method of measurement

Annual Avg* 80 µg/m3 60 µg/m3 15 µg/m3 Improved West and Gacke method Sulphur Dioxide

(SO2) 24 hrs.** 120 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 30 µg/m3 Ultraviolet fluorescence

Annual Avg* 80 µg/m3 60 µg/m3 15 µg/m3 Jacab and Hochheiser modified (Na-arsenite)

method Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)

24 hrs.** 120 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 30 µg/m3 Gas Phase Chemiluminescence

Annual Avg* 360 µg/m3 140 µg/m3 70 µg/m3 Suspended Particulate

Matter (SPM) 24 hrs.** 500 µg/m3 200 µg/m3 100 µg/m3

High Volume Sampling

[Average flow rate not less than 1.1 m3/minute]

Annual Avg* 120 µg/m3 60 µg/m3 50 µg/m3 Respirable Particulate

Matter (RPM) 24 hrs.** 150 µg/m3 100 µg/m3 75 µg/m3

Respirable Particulate matter sampler

Annual Avg* 1.0 µg/m3 0.75 µg/m3 0.50 µg/m3

Lead (Pb)

24 hrs.** 1.5 µg/m3 1.00 µg/m3 0.75 µg/m3

AAS Method after sampling using EPM 2000 or

equivalent filter paper

8 hrs.** 5.0 µg/m3 2.0 µg/m3 1.0 µg/m3 Carbon

Monoxide (CO) 1 hr. 10.0 µg/m3 4.0 µg/m3 2.0 µg/m3

Non-disbersive, Monoxide Infrared spectroscopy.

* Annual Arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year taken twice a week 24 hourly at uniform interval.

** 24 hourly/8 hourly values shall be met 98% of the time in a year. 2% of the time, it may exceed but not two consecutive days.

Note:

1. National Ambient Air Quality Standards: The levels of air quality necessary with an adequate margin of safety, to protect the public health, vegetation and property.

2. Whenever and wherever two consecutive values exceeds the limit specified above for the respective category, it shall be considered adequate reason to institute regular/continuous monitoring and further

investigation.

Annexure 6: Ambient air quality monitoring results

Average Pollutant Concentration (µg/m3) Sr. No.

Location Station Code

Sampling Date

SPM (24hr.)

RSPM (24hr.)

SO2 (24hr.)

NOx (24hr)

CO (8 hr)

THC (Grab)

Residential 200 100 80 80 2000

Industrial 500 150 120 120 5000

CPCB Limit of Ambient Air

Concentration Sensitive 100 75 30 30 1000

1 Base Station (at Site) A1 15th March '08 62 32 8.0 10 880 907

2 Base Station (at Site) A1 16th March '08 58 38 8.0 10 855 1043

3 Base Station (at Site) A1 24th March '08 60 35 8.0 10.0 855 1122

4 Base Station (at Site) A1 25th March '08 81 21 8.0 10.0 779 902

5 Base Station (at Site) A1 2nd April '08 62 28 8.0 10.0 885 1188

6 Base Station (at Site) A1 3rd April '08 68 30 8.0 10.0 955 1284

7 Base Station (at Site) A1 9th April '08 71 35 8.0 10.0 821 1518






13 Base Station (at Site) A1 5th May '08 66 27 14.0 10.0 818 1190








21 Base Station (at Site) A1 3rd June '08 51 21 8.0 10.0 821 1048

22 Base Station (at Site) A1 4th June '08 40 19 8.0 10.0 993 1015



1 Jain Temple Near Terminal Station A2 18th March '08 65 21 8.0 10.0 600 800



4 Jain Temple Near A2 26th March '08 42 21 8.0 10.0 600 800



Sampling Date

SPM (24hr.)

RSPM (24hr.)

SO2 (24hr.)

NOx (24hr)

CO (8 hr)

THC (Grab)

Residential 200 100 80 80 2000

Industrial 500 150 120 120 5000



Terminal Station

5 Jain Temple Near Terminal Station A2 9th April '08 55 17 8.0 10.0 600 800




9 Jain Temple Near Terminal Station A2 21st April '08 52 15 8.0 10.0 600 800

10 Jain Temple Near Terminal Station A2 22nd April '08 43 18 8.0 10.0 600 800



13 Jain Temple Near Terminal Station A2 3rd May '08 43 24 8.0 10.0 600 800

14 Jain Temple Near Terminal Station A2 4th May '08 48 23 8.0 10.0 600 800







21 Jain Temple Near Terminal Station A2 1st June '08 57 25 8.0 10.0 600 800

22 Jain Temple Near Terminal Station A2 2nd June '08 52 22 8.0 10.0 600 800

23 Jain Temple Near Terminal Station A2 7th June '08 48 21 8.0 10.0 600 800

24 Jain Temple Near Terminal Station A2 8th June '08 41 17 8.0 10.0 600 800



Sampling Date

SPM (24hr.)

RSPM (24hr.)

SO2 (24hr.)

NOx (24hr)

CO (8 hr)

THC (Grab)

Residential 200 100 80 80 2000

Industrial 500 150 120 120 5000



1 Near Fort A3 15th March '08 107 49 9.9 10.0 883 1157




5 Near Fort A3 2nd April '08 81 34 8.0 10.0 895 1131

6 Near Fort A3 3rd April '08 95 42 8.0 10.0 905 1116

7 Near Fort A3 9th April '08 141 63 9.5 10.0 1030 1072






13 Near Fort A3 5th May '08 121 55 8.0 11.2 881 1147

14 Near Fort A3 6th May '08 84 37 8.0 10.0 971 1169

15 Near Fort A3 11th May '08 105 45 8.0 10.0 1032 1067

16 Near Fort A3 12th May '08 93 36 8.0 10.0 922 1283

17 Near Fort A3 19th May '08 86 36 8.0 11.8 754 1564

18 Near Fort A3 20th May '08 75 33 8.0 10.0 992 1469

19 Near Fort A3 27th May '08 121 50 8.0 10.0 769 1134

20 Near Fort A3 28th May '08 75 36 8.0 13.2 1369 1083

21 Near Fort A3 3rd June '08 132 58 8.0 10.0 1038 1043

22 Near Fort A3 4th June '08 78 33 8.0 11.9 895 1852



1 Nr. Kharva Chowk A4 18th March '08 87 38 12.8 10.0 875 901




5 Nr. Kharva Chowk A4 4th April '08 115 56 13.1 10.0 1055 1039





Sampling Date

SPM (24hr.)

RSPM (24hr.)

SO2 (24hr.)

NOx (24hr)

CO (8 hr)

THC (Grab)

Residential 200 100 80 80 2000

Industrial 500 150 120 120 5000








13 Nr. Kharva Chowk A4 8th May '08 76 34 8.0 10.0 1204 1001




17 Nr. Kharva Chowk A4 22nd May '08 77 35 14.7 10.0 1255 1072

18 Nr. Kharva Chowk A4 23rd May '08 59 28 22.2 10.5 1185 1497


20 Nr. Kharva Chowk A4 31st May '08 75 39 8.0 10.0 761 1732

21 Nr. Kharva Chowk A4 6th June '08 66 23 8.0 13.0 1029 979




1 Nr. Majewadi Gate A5 17th March '08 58 38 12.6 10.0 751 1178




5 Nr. Majewadi Gate A5 4th April '08 78 35 9.0 10.0 896 1141





10 Nr. Majewadi Gate A5 21st April '08 54 27 8.0 14.3 921 1042



13 Nr. Majewadi Gate A5 4th May '08 45 19 17.5 10.0 910 1252




Sampling Date

SPM (24hr.)

RSPM (24hr.)

SO2 (24hr.)

NOx (24hr)

CO (8 hr)

THC (Grab)

Residential 200 100 80 80 2000

Industrial 500 150 120 120 5000









21 Nr. Majewadi Gate A5 5th June '08 51 22 8.0 10.8 967 1527




Annexure 7: Dispersion Modeling

Source

The source consider for emission is vehicular movement around the parking area

Emission Calculation

The road around parking area (0.714 km) is divided in small volume, each volume having length equal to width (5 m) of road


Average Car Speed (Assumption) 15 km/h

Capacity of Ropeway 1000 People per Hour

No of car (Assume 5 person per car) 200 Car/hr

Length of the path around parking area (L) 0.714 km

Average time of Car Engine working around Parking Area 2.856 Minute

No of equivalent Car Traveling around Parking 9.52 ~10

Emision Factor (Euro II) car/van (E) 0.00003 (CPCP Guideline)

Total Emission rate on route 0.0002142 E*L*No of Equevalant Car

Width of road (W) 5 m

No of Volume Block (L/W) 142.8

Emission per Volume 0.0000015 gm/s

Results

The maximum 24 hour average GLC within the study area is estimated to be 0.37 µg/m3 for PM. These GLCs are expected to occur at a distance of 100 m from the source point towards the ENE direction.


Table 1: 24 hr average GLC of PM (µg/m3)

Distance in m Direction (Degrees) 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 2000

0 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

10 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

20 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

30 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

40 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

50 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

60 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

70 0.20 0.18 0.39 0.26 0.08 0.05 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.00

80 0.37 0.23 0.18 0.18 0.25 0.08 0.04 0.02 0.01 0.00 0.00

90 0.18 0.12 0.10 0.10 0.67 0.10 0.06 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.01

100 0.14 0.09 0.06 0.10 0.15 0.05 0.05 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.00

110 0.11 0.07 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.02 0.01

120 0.10 0.05 0.05 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.00

130 0.08 0.05 0.04 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.00

140 0.08 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00

150 0.07 0.03 0.03 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.00

160 0.07 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00

170 0.07 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00

180 0.06 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.00

190 0.06 0.04 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

200 0.06 0.04 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00

210 0.06 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.00

220 0.06 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01

230 0.03 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

240 0.07 0.03 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

250 0.04 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

260 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

270 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

280 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

290 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

300 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

310 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

320 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Distance in m Direction (Degrees) 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 2000

330 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

340 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

350 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Annexure 8: Emergency Rescue Plan

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Doc.No.UBL:S&DMP:01 SECURITY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT POLICY

Dt.of issue. 01 Jan 2009

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Issue No.01 Lt.Col.(Retd.) Rakesh SharmaRev. 00 Executive Director

TABLE OF CONTENTS S.No Description Page No. 1 Introduction

2 Reflection on safety and security

3 Levels of disasters and its management 3.1 Level i 3.2 Level II

3.3 Level III

4 Disaster management committees (DMC)

4.1 HO level

4.2 Regional level

4.3 Unit level

5 Command and control structure 5.1 During level 1 Media cell Legal and insurance cell. Relief cell Control room at site Rescue cell: Technical cell functions: 5.2 During level 2 Control room. Media cell Legal and insurance cell. Relief cell 5.3 During level 3 6 Annexure “A” Emergencies 6.1 Loss of life/ injury (technical reason) 6.2 Loss of life/ injury (non-technical reason) 7 Annexure B” First aid and medical guidelines (disaster

management)

7.1 Standard operating guidelines Normal stage Disaster and post disaster stage Medical facilities Details of medical facilities to be made available in

the unit:

Details of the persons trained in first-aid Medical facilities available near the unit:

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8 Annexure C - Community management guidelines (disaster management)

Standard operating guidelines Normal stage Disaster and post disaster stage Database of important community personnel

(skill-wise)

9 “Annexure D ”legal and insurance guidelines (disaster management)

Standard operating guidelines Normal stage Disaster and post disaster stage 10 Annexure E Media management guidelines Standard operating guidelines. Normal stage Disaster and post disaster stage 11 Annexure F Security and crowd management guidelines

(disaster management)

Standard operating guidelines Disaster and post disaster stage 12 Annexure G- Minor emergencies and action to be taken. 13 Annexure H -Action plan for disaster prevention. 14 MIS systems/ check lists for disaster preparedness 15 Formats of first information report and detailed information

report

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SECURITY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT POLICY

Introduction Usha Breco Limited (UBL) is a renowned company in the field of ropeways which was established in 1969. Being a pioneer ropeway corporate entity in India, it was natural for UBL to do benchmarking on qualitative norms pertaining to project management, operation and safety standards in the tough and not so common domain of Ropeways. UBL is primarily in the business of operating and maintaining ropeways in India. It presently operates and maintains five ropeways in India namely Mansadevi Udan Khatola and Chandidevi Udan Khatola in Hardwar, Kalidevi Udan Khatola and Ambaji Udan Khatola in Gujarat and Malampuzha Udan Khatola in Kerala. In future, there is a likelihood of simultaneously operating and maintaining many more ropeways including Girnar ropeway in Junagadh district of Gujarat. Ropeway being a public transportation mode and being of high capacity requires high level of safety and security at all times. Therefore, we need to integrate our resources with that of local administration and respective State Government in order enhance comfort and safety of the passengers.

Reflection on Safety and Security Though statistics indicates ropeway as the safest means of transport (1 in 108 passenger), but incidents/ accidents do happen. Hence, there is a perennial need to maintain functional efficiency, reliability and risk protection in the use and maintenance of ropeways. More importantly the ropeways are public sites and are liable to suffer from environmentally induced threats, risks and hazards as well as human-caused occurrences, particularly in the present security environment prevailing in the country. Hence, the general and unit specific risk threat analysis is very essential to vitalize the safety and security set up. In this direction, possible reflections on safety and security of company’s ropeway sites have been considered, analyzed and standard operating guidelines is being spelled out to build up the Integrated safety and security system of company’s present and future business locations.

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Levels of Disasters According to severity of incident, levels of disaster can be classified into following levels:

Level of Disaster

Definition To be handled by

Types

Level I

1) When loss of life is more. 2) When loss of life is due to catastrophic failure. 3) When loss of life is due to major natural disaster

1. At site by Unit 2. At site by RO 3. At 10-20 Km by HO

Technical -

1. Rope Snap 2. Drive/Return sheave shaft

failure/Tension system failure/De-ropement

3. Mount assembly part(s) failure 4. Tower failure 5. Over speeding of

ropeway/Brake failure 6. Rollback

Non-Technical –

1. Natural causes like earthquakes, landslides,

2. Bombing, 3. Stampede inside the premises 4. Collapse of part of building 5. Riots

Level II

1) When loss of life is low. 2) When loss of life is due to minor failure/reasons 3) When serious injuries occur due to organizational reasons

1. At site by Unit 2. At site by RO 3. Remotely by HO.

Technical -

1. Fall/Slippage of Cabin(s) 2. Cabin door open 3. Entanglement of cabin 4. Bumping/Swinging of cabin

resulting in fall of passengers outside cabin

5. Cabin de-railment at station 6. Electrocution

Non-Technical –

1. Hitting by cabin 2. Natural causes like windstorm,

hailstorm, flood, jungle fire 3. Stabbing, Bullet firing, stone

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pelting, pushing 4. Animal biting, insect biting,

reptile biting 5. Suicide 6. Stampede outside the

premises 7. Medical ailment 8. Fall leading to death 9. Lightning strike

Level III

When minor injuries occur due to organizational reasons

1. At site by Unit 2. Remotely by RO/HO

Technical -

1. Fall/Slippage of Cabin(s) 2. Cabin door open 3. Entanglement of cabin 4. Bumping/Swinging of cabin

resulting in fall of passengers outside cabin

5. Cabin de-railment at station 6. Electrocution

Non-Technical –

1. Hitting by cabin 2. Natural causes like windstorm,

hailstorm, flood, jungle fire 3. Stabbing, Bullet firing, stone

pelting, pushing 4. Animal biting, insect biting,

reptile biting 5. Suicidal attempt 6. Stampede inside or outside the

premises 7. Medical ailment 8. Lightning strike

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Disaster Management Committees (DMC) The Disaster Management Committees are being formed at each level. They will be responsible for identifying the deficiencies in safety and security, existing at each level and implementing and reviewing the improvements required. The above process will be a continuous process and each committee will present the actions taken during every annual meeting. HO Level

S.No. Designation Appointment in DMC

Responsibilities

1 Commercial Head

Chairperson To convene all DMC meetings at HO level. To identify and recommend all kind of major improvements to be taken in a Financial year. To relocate and head the Control Room during Level 1 kind of disaster.

2 Technical Head To monitor, control and ensure proper rescue and plant safety. To look after the documents. To be stationed at unit in crises

3 Operations Head Secretary To monitor and ensure implementation of the improvements. Will act as a link between unit and HO during Level 1 kind of disaster.

4 Service & Safety Head

To monitor and ensure implementation and updating of Technical aspects of Disaster plan during normal and disaster phases.

5 Dy Mgr ( Service & Safety)

To monitor and help in rescue during disaster in unit. And provide guidelines.

6 Company Secretary

Legal Advisor Keeping Disaster Management Policies updated. To look after the legal and insurance functions during disaster.

7 HRD officer Member Will help in execution of the action points during Normal stage as well

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as Disaster stage. Will act on the orders of the above appointments during any disaster.

8 Administrative Officer

Member Will help in execution of the action points during Normal stage as well as Disaster stage. Will act on the orders of the above appointments during any disaster.

Regional Level


Responsibilities

1 Regional Head Chairperson To convene all DMC meetings at Regional level. To identify and recommend all kind of major improvements to be taken in a Financial year. To relocate and head the Control Room during Level 2 kind of disaster.

2 Unit Head Secretary To monitor and ensure implementation of the improvements. Will act as a link between unit and region during Level 2 kind of disaster.

3 Regional Security Incharge

Security Head Will carry out the periodic review of units and recommend the improvements to Unit Head with copy to Regional Head. Will move to the place of disaster immediately depending upon the location and nature of disaster.

4 Regional Marketing Head

Commercial Head

Keeping Regional Disaster Management Policies updated. To manage media and community during disaster.

Unit Level


Responsibilities

1 Unit Head Chairperson To convene all DMC meetings at Unit level. To identify and recommend all kind of major

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improvements to be taken in a Financial year. To head the Control Room during Level 3 kind of disaster.

2 RI / PI Secretary To monitor and ensure implementation of the improvements. Will co-ordinate the rescue and evacuation during disaster.

3 Accounts Officer Commercial Officer

Keeping Unit Disaster Management Policies updated. To look after communication and ticket refund during disaster.

4 Unit Marketing Officer

Marketing Officer

Will help in execution of the action points during Normal stage. Will handle the media, Customer Care and first aid during disaster.

4 Unit Customer Care Officer

Customer Care Officer

Will help in execution of the action points during Normal stage. Will handle the customer care, security and first aid during disaster.

5 Security Officer(s)

Member(s) Will help in execution of the action points during Normal stage as well as Disaster stage. Will handle the customer care, security and first aid during disaster. Will act on the orders of the above appointments during any disaster.

Command and Control Structure

During Level 1 Relocation of HO disaster management team within the vicinity of 10-20 k.m of the affected unit. HO team headed by – Commercial Head Media Cell Comprising of Rep. of Media Management Company and UBL Marketing Officer from other units.

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Functions -As per Annexure Media Management guidelines.

Legal and Insurance Cell Comprising of Rep. of Law firm, insurance consultant, Company Secretary and Legal Officer. Functions - As per Annexure Legal and Insurance Management guidelines. Relief Cell Comprising of Insurance consultant, nearest to Unit. Functions –

1. Identify the affected and get an official list of deceased, Major injured and

minor injured. 2. Decide the quantum/procedure in consultation with Commercial Head. 3. Distribute relief as per procedure Control Room at site headed by Technical Head with Regional head Service and Safety Head and his deputy to be stationed at unit for assisting during rescue and plant safety measures. Rescue Cell: Composition / Function / Position: Plant Incharge – Head – Stationed at Control Room

• Constitution of various Rescue teams • Imparting duties • Arrangement of tools and tackles • Communication with team leaders and UH • Arrangement for mutual aids • Overall coordination of rescue

Engineers – Team Leaders

• Communication with PI • Conduct rescue in the area of responsibility

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• Safe rescue of victims and handing over to first aid team • Mutual aid to other Rescue teams in coordination with PI

Operators and Other Trained in Rescue – Team members

• To conduct safe rescue as per direction of team leaders Technical Cell Functions: Composition / Function / Position: Technical Head – Control Room

• Analyzing the Disaster • Preparation of Brief report of Incident and Rescue with PI • If required to seek permission for carrying maintenance to secure plant

and machinery from administration • If asked, hand over documents to Administration with proper

acknowledgement and record • To coordinate all site activities including maintenance • Coordination with Commercial Head and Head Office. • To coordinate all activities of all investigation agencies.

Plant Incharge - Plant

• Execute all technical activities as instructed by Technical Head • Arrangement of all related tools and tackles and manpower for above

work. Engineers and Operators - Plant

• To conduct maintenance as per direction of PI. Other matter (Conducted by Technical cell):

• Root cause analysis of the incident. • To forward all the reports and findings to Chair person.

During Level 2 Relocation of RO team within the vicinity of 10-20 k.m of the affected unit.

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Control Room headed by – RH. Media Cell - Comprising of Rep. of Media Management Company and UBL Marketing Officer from other units. Functions -As per Annex .Media Management guidelines.

Legal and Insurance Cell – Comprising of Rep of Law firm, CS, Company Advocate. Functions - As per Annex. Legal and Insurance Management guidelines.

Relief Cell - Comprising of nearest Unit Head, regional marketing/account officer.

o Functions –

Identify the affected and get an official list of deceased, severely injured and minor injured.

Decide the quantum/procedure in consultation with DGM (Comm.).

Distribute relief as per procedure.

During Level 3 Actions to be taken as per Annexure G. Tie up with local administration as per Administration Liaison guidelines. Actions common to all disasters.

1. Stop the ropeway. 2. Concerned person to inform to Control room immediately. 3. PI to assess the problem/disaster/damage/crisis and inform to UH,

immediately. 4. UH and PI to decide the level of disaster and take action accordingly.

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“ANNEXURE A” EMERGENCIES S. No. Nature of Emergency Reason(s) Prevention(s) Action(s) Required LOSS OF LIFE/ INJURY (Technical Reason)

Sabotage Security of stations, rope line

Barbed wire fencing of towers, ladders at trestles modification

Unintentional damage done during maintenance

Proper maintenance practices to be followed

Maintenance guidelines for working near rope to be made

Design failure Design vetting by competent authority

Third-party vetting

Manufacturing defect Proper quality checks Witness of testing Socketing failure Skill, socket design,

material used, procedure, periodic inspection

Periodic inspection guidelines to be made

Splicing failure Skill, procedure, periodic inspection, Rope NDT

Training of manpower, tools and tackles

Over-usage Follow IS guidelines Follow IS guidelines Wear and Tear Periodic condition

monitoring and maintenance

Follow IS guidelines

Improper monitoring Follow PMS Follow PMS Lightning Proper rope earthling Periodic monitoring

a)

Rope Snap

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S. No. Nature of Emergency Reason(s) Prevention(s) Action(s) Required

Design failure Design vetting by competent authority

Third-party vetting

Manufacturing defect Proper quality checks Witness of testing Improper inspection(during manufacturing)

Follow QAP guidelines Guidelines to be made

Tension sheave pin failure Periodic inspection Follow PMS Follow PMS Follow PMS

b)

Drive/Return sheave shaft failure/Tension system failure/De-ropement. Tension rope failure Periodic inspection Follow PMS

c) Fall/Slippage of Cabin(s) Grip failure, Hanger failure, failure of joint(s), improper maintenance, overloading

Components to be replaced as per respective life cycles, follow PMS, no overloading, NDT of critical components

Life cycles of critical components to be ascertained and replacement to be done accordingly

d) Cabin door open Collisions, jerking, improper maintenance, manufacturing defect, improper operation, component failure

Follow PMS, sample inspection before installation, operator to ensure locking before leaving cabin

Seat fasteners for seats of open cabins or enclosed cabins

e) Entanglement of cabin High wind, Breakage of catenary wire.

Wind speed indicators, periodic inspection of catenary wire.

Follow guidelines and PMS. Condition monitoring of wires

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f) Bumping/Swinging of cabin resulting in fall of passengers outside cabin

High wind, uneven wear of liner, improper tension trolley movement

Swing dampeners, limit switches, follow PMS

Seat fasteners for seats of open cabins or enclosed cabins

g) Mount assembly part(s) failure

Manufacturing defect, design defect, failure of sheaves, pins, shafts, etc.

Follow PMS, design vetting, inspection after manufacturing.

Follow PMS, life-cycle of critical components to be ascertained

h) Tower failure Foundation failure, rusting, over-usage, sabotage, deterioration, natural calamity

Continuous monitoring, life cycle of components to be ascertained.

Discarding criteria of critical components.

i) Over speeding of ropeway/Brake failure

Overloading, Drive failure, brake failure

Proper panel maintenance and setting, periodic checks

Follow PMS

j) Rollback Overloading, Drive failure, brake failure

Proper panel maintenance and setting, periodic checks

Check brakes, no overloading

k) Cabin de-railment at station Collision, over speeding, improper loading/handling

Proper operation and maintenance

Follow operation and maintenance guidelines

l) Electrocution Improper earthling/insulation

Follow PMS Follow PMS

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LOSS OF LIFE/ INJURY (Non-Technical Reason) S. No. Nature of Emergency Reason(s) Prevention(s) Action(s) Required a) Hitting by cabin Improper demarcation of

area, carelessness of the operator, ineffective passenger management.

Proper demarcation, Training to the operators, proper cordoning of cabin movement area, proper signage.

Proper demarcation, Training to the operators, proper cordoning of cabin movement area, proper signage.

b) Natural causes like earthquakes, landslides, windstorm, hailstorm, flood, jungle fire

Force majeure, act of god. Earthquake resistant constructions, proper retention of landslide prone areas, early warning systems wherever possible, fire trenches in line, training to the employees

Earthquake resistant constructions, proper retention of landslide prone areas, early warning systems wherever possible, fire trenches in line, training to the employees

c) Stabbing, Bullet firing, Bombing, stone pelting, pushing

Anti social elements, lack of security check

Proper security arrangements with trained manpower and equipments, restricted entry of unauthorised persons with arms and ammunitions.

Qualitative criteria for security personnel, proper screening equipments.

d) Animal biting, insect biting, reptile biting

provocation signage, first aid, fencing, clean areas,

Signage, first aid, fencing, clean areas, training for

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employees

e) Suicide various human matters f) Stampede inside the

premises Overcrowding, snake/animal scare, bomb hoax, fight, eve-teasing, agitation, anti-social elements, bullet firing, panic, accident.

Crowd management, Proper lighting of the area, Crowd monitoring system, proper security systems, effective PA systems, Customer Care training to employees.

Effective crowd management, keeping passengers engaged by way of providing various add on

Stampede outside premises Overcrowding, snake/animal scare, bomb hoax, fight, eve-teasing, agitation, anti-social elements, bullet firing, panic, accident.

Co-ordination with local authorities and temple authorities for effective crowd management, cordoning of/ providing security at catwalk area for outsiders

Effective crowd management, liaison with local and temple administration for constituting policy on Disaster management

g) Collapse of part of building Old building, landslide, heavy rain, overloading, design failure, sabotage

Proper monitoring and maintenance, proper loading, third-party audits, security

Proper monitoring and maintenance, proper loading, third-party audits, security

h) Medical ailment Medical ailment Prominent display of safety instructions for ailing passengers to travel at their own risk

Prominent display of safety instructions for ailing passengers to travel at their own risk

i) Fall leading to death Deliberate, accident Fencing, proper signage Fencing, keeping first aid

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j) Lightning strike Lightning Adequate earthling and lightning arrestors

Adequate earthling and lightning arrestors

k) Riots Political and religious reasons, anti- social elements.

Co-ordination with local authorities, suspending the ropeway operation

Co-ordination with local authorities, suspending the ropeway operation

l) Sabotage Anti social elements, lack of security check

Proper security arrangements with trained manpower and equipments, restricted entry of unauthorised persons.

Proper security arrangements with trained manpower and equipments, restricted entry of unauthorised persons.

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“ANNEXURE B”

FIRST AID AND MEDICAL GUIDELINES (Disaster Management)

AIM To lay down procedures for first aid and medical during emergency. PURPOSE.

To pacify the victims and their relatives. To give first aid. To evacuate / transfer to the nearest medical facility.

STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES

NORMAL STAGE S.No. Activity Responsibility 1 Well-equipped first aid kits to be maintained as

per list. CCO / SS

2 First aid training to be organized quarterly. CCO / SS 3 Liaison with local medical bodies. UH / CCO 4 Prominent display of emergency contact

numbers. CCO

DISASTER AND POST DISASTER STAGE S.No. Activity Responsibility 1 First-hand information about the incident to be

given to Control Room. Concerned Personnel

2 Identify the severity of the injury and situation. Concerned Personnel

3 Ambulance may be called, if required. Security Supervisors/ CCO

4 Isolate and cordon-off and pacify the affected. Security Supervisors/ CCO

5 Prompt facilitation of first aid to the affected. Security Supervisors/ CCO

6 If required, transfer the victim(s) to hospital. CCO

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7 Inform next of kin, if required. CCO 8 If required, seek help of local administration/

Police. UH

9 Medical assistance to the victims on case to case basis.

UH

MEDICAL FACILITIES Details of medical facilities to be made available in the unit: S.No. Facility Location Facilities Available 01 02 03 04

Details of the persons trained in first-aid

Medical facilities available near the unit: Name of Organisation and Tel. No.

Distance from Unit Location Details of the Medical

Facilities

S.No Name of Persons Deptt.

01 02 03 04

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“ANNEXURE C”

COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES (Disaster Management)

AIM To lay down procedures for community management. PURPOSE

To maintain healthy relation and co-ordination with community. To seek assistance during emergency.


NORMAL STAGE S.No. Activity Responsibility 1 Identification of the important individuals,

constitution of teams, institutions and authorities. UH / CCO

2 To assist them in the community development programmes as per allotted budget.

UH / RI / CCO

3 Distribution of sweets during important festivals. CCO 4 Identifying individuals / groups and train them for

rescue and disasters. CCO / PI

5 Involving teams during mock drills. CCO / PI

DISASTER AND POST DISASTER STAGE S.No. Activity Responsibility 1 Inform and seek assistance from the important

individuals, teams, institutions and authorities, as required.

UH

2 Depute teams, wherever required. PI Database of important community personnel (skill-wise):

S.No. Name and

Address Age Contact No. Community Skills

1 2 3

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4 “ANNEXURE D”

LEGAL AND INSURANCE GUIDELINES (Disaster Management)

AIM To lay down procedures for legal and insurance actions. PURPOSE

To hire legal and insurance consultant. To assist during emergency.


NORMAL STAGE S.No. Activity Responsibility 1 To engage a law firm and insurance consultant. CS/DGM(C) 2 To have an appropriate Insurance policy. CS/DGM(C) 3 To follow up with insurance company. CS/DGM(C) 4 To have arrangement of guarantee for bail. CS/UH 5 To maintain the backup of technical documents

as mentioned in ISO-QAP manual. PI

DISASTER AND POST DISASTER STAGE S.No. Activity Responsibility 1 Inform law firm and representative should be called

at site, if required. UH / RH

2 Inform the Insurance company in writing through HO.

CS/DGM(C)

3 The representative of law firm will handle the legal matters at site, in consultation with HO.

Rep of LF/CS

4 Disbursement of immediate relief, after consultation with HO

CH/RH/UH

5 Submission of claims to Insurance company. CS/DGM(C) 6 All critical documents should be secured

immediately. UH/PI

7 Any document, if handed over to any authority, UH/RH

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proper acknowledgment should be taken. “ANNEXURE E”

MEDIA MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES

AIM To lay down procedures for media management. PURPOSE

To promote our products and services as well as maintaining good relations.

To keep organizational reputation intact in media and public as well. To decrease damaging effect to the minimum, post disaster.

STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES.

NORMAL STAGE S.No. Activity Responsibility 1 Constituting team for media management HO 2 Hire a media relation agency HO in consultation with

RH. 3 Keeping media engaged region wise. RH and UH. 4 Engage a law firm having national

presence. HO

4 Regular follow-up of media reports Member designated by the Regional Media Team.

DISASTER AND POST DISASTER STAGE S.No. Activity Responsibility 1 First information reporting to RO, HO,

Media relation Agency and Law firm regarding the incident.

UH / RH

2 Communication with the media after consulting HO, Law firm and media agency.

UH / RH

3 Press release and press conference if required to be organised.

RH

4 All media reports to be communicated to HO immediately.

RH

5 Keeping a record of all media reports. Customer Care Officer

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(CCO) 6 Regular follow-up of media reports Regional Media Team.

“ANNEXURE F” SECURITY and CROWD MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES (Disaster Management)

AIM To lay down procedures for security and crowd management during emergency.

PURPOSE

To pacify the crowd and isolate the area of incident. To evacuate the premises, if required. To prevent unauthorised entry. To ensure safety of man, machinery and material.


S.No. Activity Responsibility 1 To have and display emergency exit routes at

various points of congestion. UH / CCO

2 To display all emergency contact numbers at prominent locations.

CCO

3 All intercom telephones to have emergency number display facility.

PI

4 To lay down QR for security agencies and screening equipments.

UH / RH

5 Third-party security audits once every three years.

HO

6 To have adequate Q-Areas and waiting halls for handling crowd with emergency exit gates. The existing areas to be reviewed once every three years.

UH / RI

7 Provision for infrastructure development to be kept in each budget.

HO

DISASTER and POST DISASTER STAGE S.No. Activity Responsibility 1 First-hand information about the incident to be Concerned

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given to Control Room. Personnel 2 Identify and declare the severity of the incident. UH / RI / PI 3 If required, STOP the plant and restrict the entry. UH / RI

4 Isolate and cordon-off the affected area. Security Supervisors/ Officers

5 Isolate the groups, if the problem is within a group/ groups of people.

Security Supervisors/ Officers

6 Pacify the crowd through effective communication.

CCO / Security Officer

7 Attend to the cause of disaster, if required. PI / Security Officer

8 Rescue of passengers, if required, to be done as per our rescue guidelines.

PI

9 If required, seek help of local administration/ Police.

UH

If required seek help from other units and security agency.

UH

10 If required, refund of tickets to be handled at Lower Station.

Accountant

11 If required, first aid facility to be provided as per our first aid guidelines.

Security Supervisor/ Officer

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MINOR EMERGENCIES “ANNEXURE G” Emergencies Prevention / Action: Resp Resources Resp Training Resp Eve-Teasing Lean Time : Effective coverage of ropeway

premises by CCTV RI / UH

Customer care training

UH

Pick Pocket Surveillance both by security staff and CCTV

SO Monitoring of crowd movement SO First Aid training

CCO

Theft Display of signage’s conveying precautionary measures

CCO First aid kits CCO

Regular announcement by PA system SO External agencies UH Peak Time : In addition of above actions the following to

be conducted

Strict surveillance with enhanced manpower and resources

SO

Coordinate for deployment of additional forces at vulnerable points

UH

Agitated Customer

Lean Time

Minor injury Try to calm down the agitated / injured person

CCO

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More waiting time

Provide first aid / water CCO

Minor Breakdown (upto 20 minutes)

Listen to all grievances of concerned person

RI

Try to mitigate the grievances if possible RI Peak Time : Segregate agitated / injured person from

crowd SO

Try to calm down the agitated / injured person

CCO

Provide first aid / water and move to hospital if required

CCO

Listen to all grievances of concerned person

RI

Try to mitigate the grievances if possible RI

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MIS SYSTEMS/ CHECK LISTS: CHECKLIST FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS S.No. DESCRPTION Yes /

No. Remarks

1

Constitution and functioning of Disaster Management Teams.

2 Required Number of fire extinguishers is placed in accessible places.

3 Are the fires extinguishers are checked and maintained periodically?

4 Are the appropriate type of fire extinguishers:

5 Available in the correct number? 6 Located in all appropriate places? 7 Charged? 8 Inspected periodically? 9 Free from obstruction? 10 Visible? 11 Regular inspection of all electrical systems,

appliances and equipments.

12 Fire alarming systems are functioning properly

First aid kits are OK and placed at marked positions

13 Regular maintenance schedule for alarms and detectors.

14 Are emergency numbers attached to or posted near the phones?

15 Periodical mock drills are conducted at regular intervals.

16 Backups of records 17 Backup of records are kept in off-sites 18 Arrangement of cash, in case of an

emergency

19 Are exits marked with an exit sign? 20 Are emergency lights working properly? 21 Are the exits free from obstructions? 22 Has an emergency procedures and

evacuation plan been provided to employees with training?

Date:

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Plant Incharge Unit Head

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FORMATS OF FIRST INFORMATION REPORT and DETAILED INFORMATION REPORT:

⇒ WHAT HAPPENED?

⇒ WHERE HAPPENED?

⇒ WHEN HAPPENED?

⇒ WHY HAPPENED?

⇒ HOW HAPPENED?

Annexure 9: Forest Clearance

Annexure 10: Afforestation Details

Annexure 11: Letter under Secretary

Annexure 12: Inward letter for NBWL Clearance

COPY of TOR Compliance

USHA BRECO LIMITED L HEAD OFFICE :

.P..r:-;2£·~"" j<l to. tf.z.3 qad4 Parsvnath Majestic Arcade 3'd Floor, 18-A, Vaibhav Khand, lndirapuram Distt. Ghaziabad, U.P. - 201 012

Ref: UBL/GIR/MoEF/ 16/09-10 Date: 201

h November 2009

The Director, IA section (Infrastructure), Ministry of Environment & Forest, Paryavaran Bhavan, CGO complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110001

Ph. : +91-120-4183700 (30 Lines) Fax: +91-120-4183760 E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.udankhatola.com

Reference: Environmental Clearance for construction of Udankhatola, Aerial Ropeway at Mount Girnar, District Junagadh, Gujarat by M/s. Usha Breco Limited [F. No. 10-108/2008-IA.III].

Subject: Reply to queries raised during Environmental Appraisal Meeting held on 29th - 30th October 2009

Dear Sir

This is in reference to the above mentioned appraisal meeting on 30.10.2009 and points raised therein and subsequently published on the MoEF website.

Usha Breco Limited shares the environmental concerns of the Expert Appraisal Committee and would like to assure this august body to abide by its directions in letter as well as in the spirit.

Point wise reply to the queries raised is as under:

QUERIES RAISED Sufficient parking facility including Bus bays shall be provided near the lower station outside the sanctuary

Parking and assembly of visitors should remain outside the wildlife sanctuary and ferry them by battery operated buses with no or minimum noise as per the silent zone norms prescribed by CPCB. No private vehicles shall be allowed in side the Sanctuary.

REPLY We confirm that sufficient parking facility including bus

bays will be provided near the lower station, outside the

sanctuary.

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Parking of vehicles and assembly of visitors shall remain

outside the wildlife sanctuary. Visitors will be ferried by battery operated buses/minibuses with no or minimum

noise level as per the silent zone norms prescribed by

CPCB. Such buses can be operated by project proponent

themselves to ensure quality and due compliance to the

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Walkway of sufficient width shall standards, on chargeable basis. be provided for pedestrians.

Transporting of materials shall be through material ropeway only to minimize the disturbance in the sanctuary.

Staff should not stay within the sanctuary during the construction and operation of the project. They should stay outside the sanctuary. Re-examine and submit details.

Project indicates the construction of large built-up area, minimize the built up area to reduce the area requirement from sanctuary

The proposal indicates installation of 13 trestles for the ropeway. Minimize the no. of trestles.

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No private vehicle shall be allowed inside the sanctuary. Walkway of sufficient width shall be provided for the pedestrians.

Layout attached During construction, material shall be transported through material ropeway. There after material, ifrequired, shall be transported through passenger ropeway itself.

All the staff during and after construction shall stay outside the sanctuary area. No residential accommodation shal~be provided within the sanctuary area. It is examined and found that sufficient accommodation is available for accommodating our staff in areas outside the sanctuary in close vicinity of the project. During the construction period, unskilled workmen shall be engaged from the local I nearby villages who shall return to their existing houses after the duty hours.

In case of Gimar Ropeway, the construction of built-up area is subject to final design and keeping in view the safety, security and convenience of the ropeway users. Endeavour will be made to keep construction as minimum as possible to minimize environmental interference. Since the project proponent has now reconsidered the earlier decision of constructing staff quarters within the ropeway premises, this will ensure the non usages of 6109 Sq. mtrs of land. The project proponent undertakes not to carry out any construction in this area during its entire lease period and leave it as it is to reduce the area requirement from the sanctuary. A map highlighting the concerned area is attached.

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We have consulted our technology supplier Mis Doppelmayr, Austria, the leading and most modern Ropeway Company in the world, who has re-verified the design and opined that keeping in view the International

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Submit details of the issues raised and respon·s·e given during the public hearing and addressed in the Environmental Management Plan.

The committee was informed that a Parliamentary Committee also visited the project site. Submit details of the issues raised during the site visit.

safety norms concerning the length of the rope spans and rope forces, it is not possible to reduce number of towers. We kindly request that in view of the safety needs, this point may be considered sympathetically and left to the designer.

The details of the issues raised and response given during the public hearing have already been addressed in the Environment Management Plan. However, the details are once again enclosed as Annexure 1. (Annexure 12A of EIA report)

Parliamentary committee had visited site. On the basis of their report SBWL, Gujarat had recommended the case to NBWL. We quote excerpts from Minutes of 4th Meeting of the State Board for Wildlife (Gujarat)

"Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science & Technology and Environment & Forests visited the site and in its report, the committee had opined that the project will not cause any harm to the forest and the wildlife of the area."

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Hope the above mentioned details clarify the matter and it is requested that the Environmental Clearance may kindly be issued to us at the earliest.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully For Usha B o Ltd

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