copy of tors issued by moef, new delhi vide letter...

__________________________________________________________________________ AMBASSADOR CEMENTS LTD., CPTL ENVIROTECH, CHANDIGARH

PAONTA SAHIB, SIRMAUR, H.P. 1

COPY OF TORs ISSUED BY MoEF,

NEW DELHI

VIDE LETTER No.

F.No. J-11011/569/2010-IA II (I) Dated 31-12-2010



COMPLIANCE OF TORs



COMPLIANCE OF T. O. R.

Issued by MoEF vide letter No. J-11011/569/2010-IA-II (I) dated 31st Dec 2010

Their 13th – 14

th meeting held on 14

th July 2010

S.No. DESCRIPTION ACTION TAKEN

1. Executive summary of the project. See Page no.25-37 of EIA Report

2. Photographs of the existing and proposed

plant area.

Attached as Annexure-II in Page no-

145 & 146 of EIA Report.

3. Compliance to the conditions stipulated in

the Environmental Clearance / NOC granted

by the SPCB

NOC attached as Annexure-III in

Page no- 147 & 148 of EIA Report.

4. A line diagram/flow sheet for the process

and EMP

See Page No. 70 of EIA Report for

Flow Diagram of Process and for

EMP see chapter 8 (page no- 99) of

EIA Report.

5. Coal linkage documents The amount of coal usage is very low,

15 ton/day. It is available in local

market.

6. The earlier questionnaire for industry sector

should be submitted while submitting

EIA/EMP

Enclosed as Annexure-VII at Page

no- 158

7. A site location map on Indian map of 1:10,

00,000 scale followed by 1:50,000/1:25,000

scale on an A3/A2 sheet with at least next

10 Kms of terrains i.e. circle of 10 kms and

further 10 kms on A3/A2 sheets with proper

longitude/latitude/heights with min. 100/200

GTS Sheet for 10 km radius is

already given in EIA Report. Refer

Fig No. 5.4 at Page no- 56.



m. contours should be included. 3-D view

i.e. DEM (Digital Elevation Model) for the

area in 10 km radius from the proposal site.

8. Present land use should be prepared based

on satellite imagery. High-resolution

satellite image data having 1m-5m spatial

resolution like quickbird, Ikonos, IRS P-6

pan sharpened etc. for the 10Km radius area

from proposed site. The same should be

used for land used/land-cover mapping of

the area.

The existing land use is available

quite accurately on Google maps &

GTS sheets and further checked

through site visits. Its verification

through satellite imaginary may not

kindly be stressed. Refer fig no-5.2,

5.2-a at page no- 53 & 54 for location

on Google map.

9. Location of national parks / wildlife

sanctuary / reserve forests within 10 km.

radius should specifically be mentioned. A

map showing landuse/landcover, reserved

forests, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks,

tiger reserve etc in 10 km of the project site.

Jamunwala Reserved Forest (about

2.5 km) Garib Nath & Rampur Beli

Reserved Forest (about 1.5 km).

Kalesar National Park is within the 10

km radius but no wildlife sanctuary/

within 10 km radius See Fig 5.2 & 5.4

of the EIA Report at page no- 53 and

56.

10. Project site layout plan showing raw

materials and other storage plans, bore well

or water storage, aquifers (within 1 km.)

dumping, waste disposal, green areas, water

bodies, rivers/drainage passing through the

project site should be included.

Details given in EIA Report Refer

page 55 and Fig 5.3 of the same.

11. Details and classification of total land

(identified and acquired) should be

It is an existing Unit and Land

already acquired. No additional land



included. required.

12. Proposal should be submitted to the

Ministry for environment clearance only

after acquiring total land. Necessary

documents indicating acquisition of land

should be included.


already acquired. No additional land

required.

13. Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R & R)

should be as per policy of the State Govt.

and a detailed action plan should be

included.


already acquired no additional land

required. Therefore no Rehabilitation

& Resettlement (R&R) policy is

required.

14. Permission and approval for the use of

forest land and recommendations of the

State Forest Department regarding impact

of proposed expansion on the surrounding

reserve forests, if applicable, should be

included.

There is no forest land use in the

project land.

15. A list of industries within 10 km radius of

the plant area.

Given in Table No.4.2 at page no- 49.

16. Residential colony should be located in

upwind direction.

No Residential colony is needed in

the Industry.

17. List of raw material required and source

along with mode of transportation should be

included. All the trucks for raw material and

finished product transportation must be

Environmentally Compliant?

List of raw material required is given

in EIA Report. Refer table-6.1 of

page no- 67 of the same. PUC

certificate of trucks used in

transportation will be complied.



18. Petrological and Chemical analysis and

other chemical properties of raw materials

used (with GPS location of source of raw

material) i.e. ores, minerals, rock, soil, coal,

iron, dolomite, quartz etc. using high

definition and precision instruments

mentioning their detection range and

methodology such Digital Analyzers, AAS

with Graphite furnace, ICPMS, MICRO-

WDXRF, EPMA, XRD, Nano studies or at

least as per I30-10500 and WHO norms.

These analyses should include trace element

and metal studies like Cr (vi) Ni, Fe, As, Pb,

Zn, Hg, Se, S etc. Presence of

radioactive elements (U, Th etc.).

Lime stone, Clay, Gypsum, Clinker

and Fly ash are used in the

manufacturing process and their

quality is well established for cement

manufacturing. No further analysis

will be needed.

19. Petrography, grain size analysis and Major

element analysis of raw material and soil

from project site and raw material should be

done on the same parameters along with

analysis for SiO2, Al2O3, MgO, MnO, K2O,

CaO, FeO, Fe2O3, P2O5, H2O, CO2.

Analysis of soil from project site is

given in EIA report at Table no-7.9 of

page no-95. Lime stone, Clay,

Gypsum, Clinker and Fly ash are used

in the manufacturing process as such

chemical properties are not needed.

20. If the rocks, ores, raw material has trace

elements their petrography, ore microscopy,

XRD, elemental mapping EPMA, XRF is

required to quantify the amount present in it

and hence future risk involved while using

it and management plan.

No rocks and ores are used in the

process. Lime stone, Clay, Gypsum,

Clinker and Fly ash are used in the

manufacturing process.



21. Studies for fly ash, muck disposal, slurry,

sludge material and solid waste generated

should also be included, if the raw materials

used has trace elements and a management

plan should also be included.

Trace elements are not found in the

raw materials; hence further studies &

Management plan for fly ash, muck

disposal, slurry, sludge material and

solid waste generated are not

applicable.

22. Manufacturing process details for all the

cement plant, captive power plant and mine

should be included.

Manufacturing Process detail of

cement plant is given in EIA Report

refer Para 6.5 on page No. 68. There

is no captive power plant and mine.

23. Possibility of installation of WHRB will be

explored and details included

There is no installation of Waste

Heater Recovery Boiler nor is it

required.

24. Mass balance for the raw material and

products should be included.

See fig-6.2 of Page No. 71 of EIA

Report.

25. Energy balance data for all the components

including proposed power plant should be

incorporated.

Energy Balance data is incorporated

in EIA Report. Refer Para 6.7 in Page

no-72.

26. Site-specific micro-meteorological data

using temperature, relative humidity, hourly

wind speed and direction and rainfall is

necessary.

Micro –Metrological data given in

EIA Report refer Para no. 5.4 - 5.9 at

page no- 57 to 61.

27. Sources of secondary emissions, its control

and monitoring as per the CPCB guidelines

should be included. A full chapter on

fugitive emissions and control technologies

For Process related emissions, there

will be dust extraction cum bag filter

systems. For non-process related

emissions there will be covered shed,



should be provided. tarpaulin cover, water sprinkler.

28. An action plan to control and monitor

secondary fugitive emissions from all the

sources as per the latest permissible limits

issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. 414(E)

dated 30th

May, 2008.

For Process related emissions, there

will be dust extraction cum bag filter

systems. For non-process related

emissions there will be covered shed,

tarpaulin cover, water sprinkler.

Permissible limits issued by the

Ministry vide G.S.R. 414(E) dated

30th

May, 2008 are not applicable for

Cement Plant.

29. Vehicular pollution control and its

management plan should be submitted.

PUC certificate of vehicles used in

transportation will be complied.

Vehicle with-out PUC certificate will

not be allowed inside the industry

premises.

30. A write up on use of high calorific

hazardous wastes from all the sources in

kiln and commitment regarding use of

hazardous waste should be included.

There is no source of high calorific

hazardous wastes.

31. Ambient air quality at 8 locations within the

study area of 10 km., aerial coverage from

project site with one AAQMS in downwind

direction should be carried out.

See Table No. 7.4, 7.5 at page no- 78-

85 of the EIA Report.

32. The suspended particulate matter present in

the ambient air must be analyzed for the

presence of poly-aromatic hydrocarbons

(PAH), i.e. Benzene soluble fraction.

Detailed given in EIA Report refer

Table no- 7.5 in Page no-80-85. .

No Poly-Aromatic Hydrocarbons are

present in RSPM.



Chemical characterization of RSPM and

incorporating of RSPM data.

33. Determination of atmospheric inversion

level at the project site and assessment of

ground level concentration of pollutants

from the stack emission based on site-

specific meteorological features.

Assessment of GLC of pollutants

from stack is given in Annexure-VI in

Page no-153 of the EIA report.

Maximum concentration is 1.527

μg/m3 at 2060 m from stack base

34. Air quality modeling for specific pollutants

needs to be done. APCS for the control of

emissions should also be included to control

emissions within 50 mg/Nm3.

Air quality modeling is given in EIA

report as Annexure-VI in Page no-

153.

35. Action plan to follow National Ambient Air

Quality Emission Standards issued by the

Ministry vide G.S.R. No. 826(E) dated 16th

November, 2009 should be included.

Standards as fixed by the MoEF in

November, 2009 will be followed by

the project proponent.

36. Ambient air quality monitoring modeling

alongwith cumulative impact should be

included for the day (24 hrs) for maximum

GLC alongwith following :

i) Emissions (g/second) with and

without the air pollution control

measures

ii) Meteorological inputs (wind

speed, m/s), wind direction,

ambient air temperature, cloud

The outgoing air from the unit will

pass through APCD like Wet

Scrubber & Bag filters and will be

well within the permissible limits is

less then 150 mg/nm3

Meteorological data has been given.

See chapter 5, Page no- 57-62.



cover, relative humidity &

mixing height) on hourly basis

iii) Model input options for terrain,

plume rise, deposition etc.

iv) Print-out of model input and

output on hourly and daily

average basis

v) A graph of daily averaged

concentration (MGLC scenario)

with downwind distance at

every 500 m interval covering the

exact location of GLC.

vi) Details of air pollution control

methods used with percentage

efficiency that are used for

emission rate estimation with

respect to each pollutant

vii) Applicable air quality standards

as per LULC covered in the

study area and % contribution of

the proposed plant to the

applicable Air quality standard.

In case of expansion project, the

contribution should be inclusive

of both existing and expanded

capacity.

The unit is on plain land near foothills

& the same has been considered while

considering modeling results.

Air quality modeling is given in EIA

report as Annexure VI in Page no-

153.

Graph of GLC concentration is given

in Annexure VI in Page no- 153.

Bag filters will be provided to control

Stack emissions. The efficiency of

bag filters will be 98-99 %.

It is an expansion project and result of

existing ambient air quality is given

in page no- 80-85.



viii) No. I-VII are to be repeated for

fugitive emissions and any other

source type relevant and used for

industry

ix) Graphs of monthly average daily

concentration with down-wind

distance.

x) Specify when and where the

ambient air quality standards are

exceeded either due to the

proposed plant alone or when the

plant contribution is added to the

background air quality.

xi) Fugitive dust protection or

reduction technology for workers

within 30 m of the plant active

areas

Agreed & will be complied.

Graph of GLC concentration is given

in Annexure VI in Page no- 153.

The standards do not exceed at any

place & in view of highly efficient

APCD. They are not likely to exceed

in future also.

Fugitive emission will be collected

through exhaust fan and canopy

hoods and passed through bag filters.

37. Impact of the transport of the raw materials

and end products on the surrounding

environment should be assessed and

provided.

There is no impact of transport of raw

material on the surrounding

environment of the project as the

transport vehicles will have PUC

certificate always

38. One season data for gaseous emissions other

than monsoon season is necessary

Baseline data for all parameters has

already been given for three months.

Refer chapter-7, Table – 7.5 of page

no-69-74.



39. Presence of aquifer/aquifers within 1 km of

the project boundaries and management

plan for recharging the aquifer should be

included.

Ground water level within 1 km is

about 10 m below ground level.

Ground water is recharged by Rain

Water Harvesting detail given

Chapter -11 at page no-97 of EIA

Report.

40. Source of surface/ground water level, site

(GPS), cation, anion (Ion Chromatograph),

metal trace element (as above) chemical

analysis for water to be used. If surface

water is used from river, rainfall, discharge

rate, quantity, drainage and distance from

project site should also be included.

Results of Ground water and Surface

water monitoring are enclosed in EIA

report, Refer Table no. 7.7 in page

no- 88-90.

No water is used from any river.

41. Ground water analysis with bore well data,

litho-logs, drawdown and recovery tests to

quantify the area and volume of aquifer and

its management.

Enough ground water is available as

per report of CGWB. Since No waste

water goes to under ground its quality

will not change.

42. Ground water modeling showing the

pathways of the pollutants should be

included

No pollutants go to under ground

water from the unit.

43. Column leachate study for all types of

stockpiles or waste disposal sites, at 20oC-

50oC should be conducted and included.

The raw materials are in covered

shed. There are no possibilities of

leachatebility.

44. Action plan for rainwater harvesting

measures at plant site should be submitted

to harvest rainwater from the roof tops and

Rain Water Harvesting is done at the

project details given in Chapter-11 of

the EIA report at page no-107.



storm water drains to recharge the ground

water and also to use for the various

activities at the project site to conserve fresh

water and reduce the water requirement

from other sources. Rain water harvesting

and groundwater recharge structures may

also be constructed outside the plant

premises in consultation with local Gram

Panchayat and Village Heads to augment

the ground water level. Incorporation of

water harvesting plan for the project is

necessary, if source of water is bore well.

45. Permission for the drawal of water from the

concerned authority and water balance data

including quantity of effluent generated,

recycled and reused and discharged is to be

provided. Methods adopted/to be adopted

for the water conservation should be

included.

Water will be drawal form the

Existing unit. No further permission

is required.

Water balance is given in Annexure-

IV at page no-149.

46. A note on the impact of drawl of water on

the nearby River during lean season.

The river is far from the unit. There

will be no impact on the river flow.

47. Surface water quality of nearby River (60 m

upstream and downstream) and other

surface drains at eight locations must be

ascertained.

Yamuna river is about 2 km from the

site and Giri river is about 6 km from

the site. Surface water quality results

of this two rivers are given in page

no- 90. There are no other perennial

surface drains present.



48. If the site is within 10 km radius of any

major river, Flood Hazard Zonation

Mapping is required at 1:5000 to 1: 10,000

scales indicating the peak and lean river

discharge as well as flood occurrence

frequency.

Yamuna river is about 2 km from the

site and Giri river is about 6 km from

the site. The site is at a higher level

and above the HFL. It will not be

affected.

49. A note on treatment of wastewater from

different plants, recycle and reuse for

different purposes should be included.

Domestic waste-water is treated in

septic tank within the premises and

reused in the plantation within the

premises.

50. Provision of traps and treatment plants are

to be made, if water is getting mixed with

oil, grease and cleaning agents.

Water does not mix with any oil and

grease or any cleansing agent as such

trap and treatment plant is not

required.

51. If the water is mixed with solid particulates,

proposal for sediment pond before further

transport should be included. The sediment

pond capacity should be 100 times the

transport capacity.

It is only domestic waste water and

necessary sedimentation has been

provided in the septic tank.

52. The pathways for pollution via seepages,

evaporation, residual remains are to be

studied for surface water (drainage, rivers,

ponds, lakes), sub-surface and ground water

with a monitoring and management plans.

Monitoring of ground water as well as

surface water is given in EIA report.

Refer page no- 88-90. It will be

regularly monitored as mentioned in

the EIA report.

53. Ground water monitoring minimum at 8

locations and near solid waste dump zone,

Results of Ground water monitoring

at 8 locations are given in EIA report,



Geological features and Geo-hydrological

status of the study area are essential as also.

Ecological status (Terrestrial and Aquatic)

is vital.

Refer Table no. 7.7 at page no- 88-90.

There is no wildlife sanctuary near

the site. The river is quite far, so that

Terrestrial and Aquatic life is not

affected.

54. Geo-technical data by a bore hole of upto 40

mts. in every One sq. km area such as

ground water level, SPTN values, soil

fineness, geology, shear wave velocity etc.

for liquefaction studies and to assess future

Seismic Hazard and Earthquake Risk

Management in the area and impacts due to

land slides.

The area lies in Zone – IV of seismic

zone. There is no history of any major

earthquake in the last 50 years.

55. Action plan for solid/hazardous waste

generation, storage, utilization and disposal.

A note on the treatment, storage and

disposal of all type of solid waste should be

included. End use of solid waste viz. fly ash

etc. and its composition should be covered.

Refer Para 7.5.8 and 7.5.9 at page no-

98 of EIA Report.

56. All stock piles will have to be on top of a

stable liner to avoid leaching of materials to

ground water.

The raw materials are in covered

shed. There are no possibilities of

leaching.

57. Action plan for the green belt development

plan in 33 % area should be included. The

green belt should be around the project

boundary and a scheme for greening of the

Given in layout plan. Refer page no –

101 of the EIA report.



travelling roads should also be incorporated.

All rooftops/terraces should have some

green cover.

58. A scheme for rainwater harvesting has to be

put in place. Incorporation of water

harvesting plan for the project is necessary,

if source of water is bore well. Efforts

should be made to make use of rain water

harvested. If needed, capacity of the

reservoir should be enhanced to meet the

maximum water requirement. Only balance

water requirement should be met from other

sources.

Detail is given in Chapter-11 in page

no-107 of the EIA report.

59. Detailed description of the flora and fauna

(terrestrial and aquatic) should be given

with special reference to rare, endemic and

endangered species.

Detailed description of flora and

fauna along with special reference to

rare, endemic and endangered species

is given in EIA report, Refer Para

5.15 at page no- 64 of the report.

60. Action plan for the green belt development

plan in 33 % area should be included. The

green belt should be around the project

boundary and a scheme for greening of the

traveling roads should also be incorporated.

All rooftops/terraces should have some

green cover.

Given in layout plan. Given in layout

plan. Refer page no – 55 of the EIA

report.

61. Detailed description of the flora and fauna

(terrestrial and aquatic) should be given

Detailed description of flora and

fauna along with special reference to



with special reference to rare, endemic and

endangered species.

rare, endemic and endangered species

is given in EIA report, Refer Para

5.15 at page no- 64 of the report.

62. At least 5 % of the total cost of the project

should be earmarked towards the corporate

social responsibility and item-wise details

along with time bound action plan should be

included. Socio-economic development

activities need to be elaborated upon.

5% of the cost of the project shall be

spent on welfare projects as CSR.

Details given on Page no-137 of EIA

report.

63. Disaster Management Plan including risk

assessment & damage control needs to be

addressed and included. Landslide hazard

map and mitigation plan, Earthquake history

and management plan should be submitted.

Given in EIA Report. See page no-

118 of Chapter-12.

64. Details regarding expected Occupational &

Safety Hazards. Protective measures for

Occupational Safety & Health hazards so

that such exposure can be kept within

permissible exposure level so as to protect

health of workers. Health of the workers

with special reference to Occupational

Health. Plan of exposure specific health

status evaluation of workers; pre placement

and periodical health status of workers; plan

of evaluation of health of workers by pre

designed format, chest x ray, Audiometry,

Spirometry Vision testing (Far & Near

vision, colour vision and any other ocular

defect) ECG, during pre placement and

periodical examinations and plan of

monthly and yearly report of the health

status of workers with special reference to

The details about the occupational

Health of workers have been given in

Chapter-13 of the EIA Report in page

no-128.



Occupational Health and Safety.

65. Plan for the implementation of the

recommendations made for the cement plant

in the CREP guidelines must be prepared.

The project does not fall under the

CREP guidelines Industries. As such

this is not attracted.

66. At least 5 % of the total cost of the project

should be earmarked towards the corporate

social responsibility and item-wise details

along with time bound action plan should be

prepared and incorporated.

5% of the cost of the project shall be

spent on welfare projects as CSR.

Details given on Page no-137 of EIA

report.

67. A note on identification and implementation

of Carbon Credit project should be

included.

Given in Annexure-V at page no-

150-152.

68. Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum

for environmental pollution control

measures.

Given. Refer Chapter-14 in page no-

136 of EIA Report.

69. Public hearing issues raised and

commitments made by the project

proponent on the same should be included

separately in EIA/EMP Report in the form

of tabular chart.

The result of public hearing

conducted by the Himachal Pradesh

Pollution Control Board has been

given in Annexure-I in Page no-139-

144 of EIA report.

70. Any litigation pending against the project

and / or any direction / order passed by any

Court of Law against the project, if so,

details thereof.

No. There is no litigation pending

against the project and / or any

direction / order passed by any Court

of Law against the project



EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

For

AMBASSADOR CEMENTS LTD.

Village-Patti Natha Singh, Paonta Sahib, Distt. - Sirmaur,

Himachal Pradesh.



EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

I. INTRODUCTION

Environmental awareness is growing day by day and the development actions viz-

a-viz their consequences are getting due attention at all levels. Department of

Environment and Forest G.O.I & State Pollution Control Boards have already

taken stringent actions to protect the bio-diversity and environment of the Country

and have enacted various laws towards that end.

M/S Ambassador Cements Limited., proposed to enhance the capacity of existing

cement manufacturing unit from 15,000 MTA to 45,000 MTA at Village Patti

Natha Singh, Teh. Paonta Sahib, Distt. Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh. As per

requirements they have to get Environmental Clearance as per G.O.I Notification

No. 1533 dated 14-09-2006 for which necessary documents were submitted to the

EAC, MOEF, New Delhi who have desired to submit the Final E.I.A. report as

per TOR laid out by them in the meeting held on 14-12-2010 at New Delhi. One

of the conditions in the TOR is that public hearing should be got done & result

should be incorporated in the EIA Report. Accordingly, State Pollution Control

Board conducted the Public Hearing on 22/03/2012 and EIA Report of the project

has been prepared incorporating Public Hearing result. This final report has,

therefore, been as per the TOR issued to assess the likely impact of the proposed

project on various factors which may be affected with the implementation of the

programme and to suggest remedial/ precautionary measures, if any.

II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

General

M/s Ambassador Cements Ltd. proposes to enhance the capacity of their Cement

Plant at Village Patti Natha Singh, Tehsil Paonta Sahib, District Sirmaur, H.P. It is

on the outskirt of Paonta Sahib Town, where there are other Industries also.

However it is away from the residential area. The Project has been envisaged to



meet the growing demand of cement in the market. The site plan and location plan

are given as Figure 4.1 and 4.2 respectively.

Finished Product

The firm proposes to manufacture pozzolana portland cement.

Installed Capacity

The existing capacity of the unit is 15,000 MTA and the proposed additional

capacity is 30,000 MTA Thus the total capacity of the unit will be 45,000 MTA.

Taking 300 working days in a year the daily production will be 150 TPD.

Raw Materials

The major raw materials and their requirements per day are as under:

S.No. Raw Materials Quantity (MTD) Source

a. For Clinker

1. Lime Stone 123 H.P

2. Coke Breeze 23 Gujarat

3. Clay 15 Rajasthan

4. Additives 4 Kala Amb

b. For Cement

1. Clinker 98.5 Own Unit

2. Gypsum 7 Rajasthan

3. Fly Ash 45 PanipatT.P., Haryana

Manufacturing Process

Vertical shaft kiln process has been adopted for the manufacturing of Portland

cement conforming the specification IS 269:1976. The process involves two steps.

i) Preparation of clinker

ii) Grinding of clinker and other additives & mixing

The brief description of the process is given as under:-

i)The basic raw-materials i.e. lime stone, calcinated clay and breeze coke are

stored in the storage yard, crushed separately and transferred to the individual

raw-material silos with the help of bucket elevators. These are then weighed in a



desired ratio and transferred to a ball mill for grinding. The mixture is sent to the

blending silo where they are mixed under high pressure blower. It is then

transferred to nuduliser to prepare nodules before feeding them into the kiln. The

nodules are then transferred to the vertical shaft kiln, uniformly spread over the

entire area of the fire bed of the kiln and they travel downward and undergo

various reactions like drying, calcining and sintering and cooling and get

converted into clinker. The required combustion air in the kiln is supplied by a

blower. The hot exhaust gasses escape through air pollution control devices and

then to the chimney. The clinker is sent to clinker storage shed.

ii) The clinker is then grinded with gypsum to manufacture Portland cement.

Around 4 to 5% gypsum and about 30% flyash is added to the clinker and

material is crushed to 0.25 mm size. The crushed material is then taken to a

cement grinding mill for fine grinding of the product to a level of 200 mesh.

Grounded cement is transferred to blending silo with the high pressure blower

where thorough mixing is carried out. It is finally weighed / packed in bags

through automatic machines.

Other Features:

Addition of Fly ash from Panipat Thermal Power Station (TPS) in the PPC

adds value to the waste product generated from TPS, i.e. fly ash – an

environment unfriendly waste.

The plant would incorporate the most modern control system using the

latest microprocessor based Dust Control System

Cooling water circuit is close circuited, whereby ensuring no generation of

waste water

The process, selected envisages re-cycling all the material collected in the

pollution control equipment whereby ensuring no generation of solid

waste.



The plant lay out is so arranged that the major production units are laid in a

straight line whereby minimizing / avoiding the various transfer points.

Capacity of the units is planned so as to minimize the number of

equipment.

Power

The power demand for the proposed unit is about 1200 KW. The unit has

already 432 KW and it is proposed that the additional demand of 768 KW will

be met by sourcing the power from HP Electricity Board from the nearby Sub-

station.

Water

Water consumption for the cement manufacturing unit will be small as the

requirements are only for Nodulising, scrubbing system and domestic use.

The requirement of water will be 10 KLD per day. The makeup water of about

03 KL/day is required for meeting the evaporation losses. In addition about 2.0

KLD water will be needed for domestic purpose and 05 KLD will be used in

process. Source of water would be from ground water through a tube-well

within the premises.

HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

The unit is situated in Industrial area. The nearest major town Paonta Sahib is

close to site, about 1.5 Kms, with a population of 19086 approx.

PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST

There are no major places of tourist interest near the plant. However a historic

Gurudwara in Paonta Sahib is at a distance of about 4 Kms from the site.

SOIL

Soil where the Industry is located is sandy loam and clayey type and is good

for agriculture purposes. The topography of the area is semi hilly on the foot

hills of Shivalik Range.



DRAINAGE

The entire area is near the Shivalik foot hills and has good slope from North-

East to South-West. The area is well drained and is frequented with seasonal

choes which take the entire rain water flows to river Yamuna.

LAND USE

Land use pattern means how the land is being used for various purposes. It

highlights the environmental quality of a particular area. It is an important

indicator of environmental health, intensity of human activity and degree of

interaction between the two. Land use pattern is significantly influenced by the

nature of soil, water availability and climatic conditions of the area. Data on land

use pattern of Sirmaur District have been collected to present baseline status of the

study area which falls in this District and is given below:.

Land use pattern

Total Area - 2, 82,500 Ha Cultivated Area - 74,700 Ha

(26.4%) Forest area - 1, 74,820 Ha (62%)

Non agriculture use - 72,980 Ha(11.6%)

FOREST

A number of reserved forests exist in the study area. Species like in these

forests are Sal, Chil, Oaks, Deodar, Khair, Firand Spurce are found. On the

north side the dense forests are at a distance of 3-5 km. Reserve Forest

Jamunwala exists at a distance about 2.5 km & Garib Nath at about 1.5 km

North, Rampur Beli exists at a distance 1.5 km on the South side, Danda RF

exists at a distance 5 km on the North-East side from the site. Reserve Forest

along the Shivalik range like Khulhal, Dhaula & Aduwala are at a distance of

about 4-5 km on the South side. It is worth mentioning here that the promoters

plan to plant about 200 trees in the unit area.



III ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESMENT

Present Environment

Various Environmental factors as existing in the study area which are liable

to be affected by the activities have been assessed both quantitatively and

qualitatively. Following are the factors which could be sensitive to the plant

activities.

i) Ambient Air

ii) Water Quality

iii) Noise Levels

iv) Transport & Communications

v) Educational Facility

Ambient Air Quality

To quantify impact of the project on the Ambient Air quality it is necessary to

measure the background level of Air Pollutants which are existing in the

surrounding areas of the Unit. On this, the value effect due to the unit is to be

added to obtain the future predicted quality levels. The background air quality of

RSPM, SO2 and NOx has been determined quantitatively by conducting field

monitoring. Sites of the monitoring stations were selected keeping in view

the dominant wind direction. They were spread in an area of 10 KM round the

site. The values are well with in the prescribed limit. Effects of the expected

pollutants coming out of the unit have been studied. Presently the values of

various parameter of ambient air quality at project site are as under:



Existing Permissible

PM2.5 - 31 ug/m3 60 ug/m

3

PM10- 59 ug/m3

100 ug/m3

SO2 - 2.9 ug/m3 80 ug/m

3

NOx - 19.6 ug/m3

80 ug/m3

The existing levels from the stack emission were also checked up. These are of

the order of 50 mg/Nm3. GLC with the emission was checked through a model &

it was seen that the resultant maximum effect will be about 1.5 ug/m3

at a

distance of 2060 m in the windward direction. Thus even after increase in

capacity the total SPM level in the ambient air will still be well within the limits.

Water Quality

Study of water environment is essential to know what is contained within the

existing natural environment & how it can be expected to respond to the

activities of the unit. Water resources in the study area may be classified in two

categories.

i) Ground Water

ii) Surface Water

The principal source of water for both these categories is the precipitation.

Rainfall, thus, is the single most important factor controlling the water availability

in the area. The annual rainfall in the area is about 978 mm and the major

precipitation is in the months of July to September (Monsoon Season) and

nominal in summer months of March to May.

There are small seasonal streams in the study area, which remain dry during

whole year except rainy season. Company proposes to draw water from the

underground source through a tube-well drilled within their premises. For

assessing the quality of water in the study area samples of water (ground &



surface) were collected and the results of water samples have been given in the

detailed EIA Report.

Waste Water

Various likely sources of waste water from the plant are as below.

i) Process Water

A small quality of water is used for Nodulising in the process as such there is

no waste water from this activity.

ii) Domestic Sewage

Domestic waste from the toilets is treated through septic tank and then used

for plantation within the premises.

Noise Environment

Noise is defined as unwanted sound, which interferes with speech &

communication, causes annoyance, distracts from work and disturbs sleep and

thus adversely affects quality of human environment. Noise levels in the

area have been assessed and are within limits. Further the Ball mill &

blower are inside shed & room and no noise of appreciable value shall be

allowed to go outside.

Transport and communications

The project is located adjacent to Paonta Sahib and the site is well connected

to other towns like Yamuna Nagar and Sirmour through pucca roads. There is

frequent Bus service and approach to site is easy. There will be no impact of the

expansion on the existing transport & communication system.

Educational Facility

Educational facility in Paonta Sahib, the nearest City is good. There are

Government Colleges & Schools in the city. Adequate Education facility is

available. Primary Schools exist in the nearby villages. No change will be

needed in these institutions.



Hazardous Materials

No hazardous materials are used in the process nor do the finished goods fall in

this category. There is no impact on the environment on this score.

IV ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is aimed at mitigating the

possible adverse impact of a project and for ensuring to maintain the

existing environmental quality. It is essential to implement the EMP right

from the planning stage and then continuing it throughout0 the construction

and operation stage. The impacts due to development works / construction

will be first minimized by adequate planning and taking construction

activities in a well organized manner. The specific measures that shall be

put to practice to minimize the impact on the environment are as below:

Air Pollution

The main sources of pollution from mini cement plants are as under:

1. Vertical Shaft Kiln emissions

2. Fugitive emission

The main emissions are generated from vertical shaft kiln. Wet scrubber will

be provided to control the emissions within prescribed limit and the treated

emission shall be discharged through stack of 40 feet height. There are no

process gases. Fugitive emissions which are due to handling of materials

will be collected through exhaust fans and bag filters will be provided in

various sections to control these emissions. Water shall be sprinkled on

roads to avoid dust generation by vehicles.

Water Pollution

A small quantity of water is consumed in the manufacturing process for

Nodulising only. There is no waste water from the process. Waste from the

toilets is treated in the STP and used for plantation within the premises.



Noise Pollution

Although some noise is created due to Ball Mill & Jaw Crusher but the

machines are in enclosed sheds & it is not allowed to go outside. No specific

measures for noise control have, therefore, been provided by the firm. The

DG Set will be noise free. Acoustics shall be provided in the DG set room to

minimize the noise, if any.

Industrial Waste

Dried Sludge from scrubber and dust collected in the bag filters will be re-used

as raw material. No hazardous waste is generated from the factory; as such no

special arrangements are required towards that end.

V ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN

Regular monitoring of all significant environmental parameters is essential

to check the compliance status vis-à-vis the environmental laws and

regulation. The frequency of the monitoring will be as follows:

The ambient Air quality shall be monitored at project site and two

upward and downstream locations once every quarter for RSPM, NOx &

SO2, levels during the Construction Phase and Operational Phase.

The Ambient Noise Levels shall also be monitored once every six

months.



Environment Management Cell:

The Environment Management Cell shall be created to effectively monitor

all parameters. Thus the Environment Management Cell shall include:

Representative of Management (Head of Environment Cell)

Process Incharge from STP/APCD, Water Works

Incharge Maintenance Department

A representative of Environmental Consultants

VI RAIN WATER HARVESTING

Recharge Potential

To compensate the withdrawal of underground water to some extent, Rain

Water harvesting has been done. The recharge is proposed to be done from

the roof top of the building only. The recharge potential thus available is as

below:-

Area of the catchment (Roof Top) A = 3150.9 m2

Average annual rainfall R = 0.978 m.

Runoff coefficient C = 0.8

About 80% of rainfall that falls on the roof (Roofs with tiles) is available

for use.

Annual Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting Potential = A x R X C

= 2465 m

3



VII. EXPENDITURE ON ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES

Cost of environment protection measures

S.No Title Capital Cost

Rs. Lacs

Recurring Cost

Rs. Lacs

(Annum)

1. Air Pollution Control 15.0 1.5

2. Noise Pollution Control

(Including cost of

Landscaping, Green Belt)

5.0 0.5

3. Environment Monitoring

and Management (Including

Establishment of

Laboratory)

1.0 --

4. RWH 1.0 0.5

5. Miscellaneous

(Appointment of

Consultants, Management of

Environment Cell, Consent

fees and monitoring)

3.0 --

Total 25.0 2.5

Note: - Rs. 13.0 lacs shall be spent on CSR annually for the benefit of the

society specially the weaker section.



FINAL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT

ASSESSMENT REPORT

For

AMBASSADOR CEMENTS LTD.

Village-Patti Natha Singh, Paonta Sahib, Distt. - Sirmaur,

Himachal Pradesh.



CHAPTER-1.0

1. 1 INTRODUCTION

Environmental movement in India in its present form has its genesis in the

United Nations Conference on Human Environment held at Stockholm, in

June 1972. Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India made a

mark in the conference with her off quoted remark “Poverty is the worst

Polluter”. The conference marked a water-shed in India’s efforts in

Protection of the Environment, forests & Wildlife. Legislations were

enacted for protection of the bio-diversity of the country.

Earlier, the assessment of the Projects was done on technical feasibility

reports and Cost-Benefit-Ratio which mainly considered financial &

technical resources. But no consideration was given to the Environment

protection in this evaluation and these flaws became apparent with

continuous deterioration of Environment. Thus in order to have more

realistic evaluation, and keeping in view the deteriorating condition,

another dimension was added which is now called as “Environmental

Impact Assessment” (E.I.A.). This forms an integral part of the Project and

is taken into account while appraising the Project at different stages. Thus

in the new comprehensive approach all considerations like, Technical,

Financial & Environmental are given due weightage.

M/s Ambassador Cements Ltd., are already manufacturing cement in

Village Patti Natha Singh, Tehsil Paonta Sahib, District Sirmaur, Himachal

Pradesh. They want to enhance the capacity of this plant. As per



requirements they have to get Environmental Clearance as per G.O.I

Notification No. 1533 dated 14-09-2006 for which necessary documents

were submitted to the EAC, MOEF, New Delhi who have desired to submit

the Final E.I.A. report as per TOR laid out by them in the meeting held on

14-12-2010 at New Delhi. One of the conditions in the TOR is that public

hearing should be got done & result should be incorporated in the EIA

Report. Accordingly, State Pollution Control Board conducted the Public

Hearing on 22/03/2012 and EIA Report of the project has been prepared

incorporating Public Hearing result. This final report has, therefore, been as

per the TOR issued to assess the likely impact of the proposed project on

various factors which may be affected with the implementation of the

programme and to suggest remedial/ precautionary measures, if any. Key

plan of the site is attached as Fig 1.1



FIGURE – 1.1

KEY – PLAN



CHAPTER-2.0

2.1 SCOPE

This study contains various information on the Environmental factors viz-a-

viz contribution of pollution by the proposed unit. These factors include air,

water, noise, health and welfare facilities, land use and agricultural pattern

etc., and discuss the predicted impact of the proposed plant activities on

these factors. Broadly under the scope of E.I.A. report it is envisaged:-

To assess the present status of air, water, land, noise, biological &.

Socio economic components of environment.

To identify, quantify & evaluate positive or negative impacts of various

operations on different environmental components.

To evaluate proposed pollution control measures and to suggest

additional control strategies, if any, to mitigate the adverse effects.

To prepare Environmental Management Plan for utilization and adoption

of safety measures.

To delineate future Environmental quality monitoring programme.

2.2 METHODOLOGY

Various steps involved in Environmental Impact Assessment study of the

proposed project are divided into the following phases:

Identification of significant environmental parameters and to study the

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

and socioeconomic components of the environment.

Study of various activities of the proposed project to identify the areas

leading to impact/change in environmental quality.



Identification/Prediction of impacts for identified activities and to

study levels of impact on various environmental components.

Evaluation of impacts after superimposing the predicted impact over

the baseline quality.

Formulation of Environmental Management Plan for implementation

in the proposed project.



CHAPTER-3.0

3.1 PROFILE OF THE PROMOTORS & COMPANY

M/s Ambassador Cements Ltd is a public limited company registered

with the Registrar of Companies. It has three directors as below:

Name and address of Directors

1. Sh. Jaswinder Pal Singh Kohli

R/o Ward No. 9, Devi Nagar,

Paonta Sahib, H.P.

2. Sh. Pritpal Singh Kohli


Paonta Sahib, H.P

3. Smt. Jasver Kaur


Paonta Sahib, H.P

All the directors are experienced business men. They have been

running other units also.



CHAPTER-4.0

4.1 MARKET SCENARIO

Cement growth is expected to be above the GDP growth of the country,

which is expected to be around 8% for the coming years. The Indian

cement Industry is poised for a period of significant growth and the demand

for cement is expected to match the current availability by the end of the

current fiscal. Cement demand has registered a CAGR of about 8% over the

last decade. In fact, at the current levels of growth, the cement industry may

have to add over 40 Million Tons of cement capacity to meet the demand

for cement over the next 5 years.

The industry performance during 2006-07 was characterized by volume

growth, stable to better cement prices and favorable demand-supply balance

in certain regions. Cement companies were operating at levels below

capacity in the past but with the demand and supply reaching equilibrium;

almost all plants are working at above 90% capacity. The rate of growth in

cement demand is growing at a faster pace as compared to the capacity

expansion. This will improve the realizations of the industry in the coming

financial years.

Due to heavy growth in the construction industry the demand for the

product so produced can never be under estimated. The unit’s main

objective would always be to satisfy the requirements of the potential



customers by providing them with products of good quality and proper

standard.

4.2 GROWTH POTENTIAL

India is one of the largest cement markets in the world, per capita

consumption of cement is just around 170 kg, which is very low in

comparison to the global average consumption of about 430 kg (as of

November, 2011). Cement Industry has growth potential not only within

the country but also for exports to the neighboring countries. With Indian

growth rate rising, the opportunities for the industry seem to be large.

Cement consumption in the coming years is likely to get a fillip from

Government initiatives for various housing and infrastructure.

4.3 NORTHERN MARKET

The Northern region consists of eight high-growth market clusters,

expected to grow at > 9% CAGR over next 5 years. The main objective of

this project is to meet the future requirement of the markets in the Northern

Region especially in Uttrarakhand and Northern U.P. markets. These

markets are large and growing, and remain attractive in the future, given

net demand-supply position. This project represents the optimal asset

footprint to meet future volume requirements. Also large number of

housing colonies, Malls, Bridges, Ready Mix Concrete plants & projects

are coming up in Punjab, Haryana & Himachal Pradesh. This project will

meet some of their needs.

4.4 OTHER FEATURES:



Addition of Fly-ash from Thermal Power Station (TPS) in the PPC adds

value to the waste product generated from TPS, i.e. fly ash – an


The plant would incorporate the most modern control system using the

latest microprocessor based Dust Control System

Scrubbing water is close circuited, whereby ensuring no generation of

waste water.

The process, selected envisages re-cycling all the material collected in

the pollution control equipment whereby ensuring no generation of solid

waste.

The plant lay out is so arranged that the major production units are laid

in a straight line whereby minimizing / avoiding the various transfer points.


equipment.

Plant site & location details are given in table 4.1



Plant Site and Location Details

TABLE 4.1

S.No Particulars Details

1 Location

a Village Patti Natha Singh

b Tehsil Paonta Sahib

c District Sirmour

d State Himachal Pradesh

e Latitude 30° 27'29” North

f Longitude 77° 39'29” East

2 Elevation 389 mts. approx.

3 Land use at the project site Industrial area

4 Climatic Conditions

i) Tem. Min/Max/Average Min: 6.0oC, Max:40

oC

ii) Rainfall : Average, 900-1000 mm (average)

iii) Relative Humidity, % Min: 23%, Max:80%

iv) Wind speed, Kms/hour 15 Km (approx.)

5 Nearest highway National Highway-NH-72

(Nahan - Dehradun)

6 Nearest railhead/Railway station Yamuna Nagar (about 60 km)

7 Nearest airport Dehradun (about 42 km)

8 Features within 10 kms

i) Defence installations within 10 Kms Nil

ii) Archaeological important places within 10

Kms

Nil

iii) Wild life/ Elephant & Tiger reserve

sanctuaries within 10 Kms

Nil

iv) Reserved forest/Protected forest/National

Park within 10 km radius

Kalesar Natinal Park, Jamunwala

Reserved Forest (about 2.5

km),Garib Nath & Rampur Beli

Reserved Forest (about 1.5 km),

Danda RF (about 5 Km)

v) Industries Industrial Area ( list given on Page

no- 49)

vi) Rivers Yamuna River (about 2 km)

vii) State boundary in 10-Km radius Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and

Haryana state boundary

vii) Hill ranges Shivalik

9 Nearest Major City Yamuna Nagar

10 Nearest Major Settlement Paonta Sahib



TABLE 4.2

List of Industries within 10 km radius of the plant area

S.No. Name of Industries Location

1. Nanz Med Science Pharma (P) Ltd. Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour

2. Newtramax Healthcare Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour

3. Next Wave India. Puruwala, Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour

4. Nirman Cements Ltd. Patti Natha Singh, Paonta Sahib, Distt-

Sirmour

5. Nitin Lifescience Ltd. Rampur road, Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour

6. P.D.C.Health Care Ltd. Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour

7. Paonta Tyer Sales Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour

8. Pharma Force Lab. Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour

9. Quadricon Pvt. Ltd. Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour

10. Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. Ganguwala, Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour

11. Savitri Engineering Products Suraj Pur, Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour

12. Sea Pharmaceuticles Suraj Pur, Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour

13. Shree Shoes Misserwala, Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour

14. Super Chem Industries Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour

15. Surbhi Telelink Pvt. Ltd. Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour

16. Tirupati Medicare Ltd. Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour

17. Tirupati Zeon Medicare Ltd. Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour

18. Tyre Top Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour

19. Zee Laboratories, Unit-II Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour



CHAPTER-5.0

BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS

5.1 THE STATE

Himachal Pradesh having world’s mightiest mountain ranges and one of the

hilly States situated in the Northern part of India. It is blessed with some of

the most spectacular and beautiful landscapes. The total area of the State is

about 55,700 sq. km., with a population of more than 68 lacs. The literacy

rate is about 84% (as per 2011 census). The main fruits / crops in the State

are apple, plum, ginger, peach, potato, forest produce, rice and wheat. The

State has good deposits of minerals like gypsum, lime stone and slate etc.

Earlier the economy of the State mostly depended on tourism and a large

number of tourist sites had been developed by the State. However, after the

re-organization, the State has made big strides in the field of

industrialization also. Industries like Cement, Electronics, Fertilizers,

Pharmaceuticals and Liquor can be found in good number at different

places in the State. Hydel Power in the State has given a big boost to the

Industries. A number of Industrial areas have been developed in the State,

where all facilities are provided to the entrepreneurs. Parwanoo,

Barotiwala, Baddi, Paonta Sahib are some of the important industrial areas

developed by the State in the last two decades.

5.2 SIRMAUR DISTRICT:

District Sirmaur is located in outer Himalayas which is commonly

known as Shivalik range. The district is bounded by district Shimla in

North, Uttaranchal in East, Haryana in South and Distt. Solan in North-

20. Zeon Lifescience Limited Paonta Sahib, Distt- Sirmour



West. Like other parts of Himachal Pradesh , it has beautiful

landscapes, bracing climate, big and small game and legendry temples

which hold abiding attraction for the tourists. Head quarter of the district is

Nahan which is connected by metalled roads with Shimla, Chandigarh,

Solan and Yamuna Nagar. Population and area details of the districts are

as under:-

Population

Total 5,30,164 No. According to Census

2011

Male 2,76,801 No.

Female 2,53,363 No.

Rural 472,926 No. Male 246,599

Female 226,327

Urban 57,238 No. Male 30,202

Female 27,036

Sex Ratio 918

Density of Population 188 per sq. km

Geographical Area

Total Area 282500 Hect

Area under Forest 174822 Hect

Total Cultivated Area 74702 Hect

Net Cultivated Area 40775 Hect

Net Irrigated Area 13883 Hect

Source: Census 2011



5.2 PROJECT SITE

The Project site is situated at 30° 27'29” N, Latitude and 77° 39'29”E

longitude on National Highway No. NH-72. It is also connected by road

with Chandigarh (130 KM), Nahan (42 km), Paonta Sahib (04 km). The

area on the North & East Side of the project is comparatively plain and on

the West and South side, across the road, it has jungle growth. Total area of

the plot is 7 bigha 6 biswah.

A key plan showing various towns is attached as Fig. 1.1. Location of the

plant with respect to other features is shown is Fig. 5.1.

Location on Google Map & Layout plan of the unit is given in Fig. 5.2,

5.2-a and Fig. 5.3.

Figure 5.1

LOCATION PLAN



Figure 5.2

LOCATION ON GOOGLE MAP



Figure 5.2-a

LOCATION OF THE PLANT ON SATELLITE IMAGERY

(COURTESY GOOGLE EARTH)

PROJECT SITE



Figure 5.3

LAYOUT PLAN



Fig- 5.4

10 km Radius Map (Topo sheet No. H 43 L 11)



5.4 Climate:

Paonta Sahib has a sub-tropical continental monsoon climate characterized

by a seasonal rhythm, hot summers, slightly cold winters, unreliable rainfall

and great variation in temperature (0 °C to 40 °C). In winters, frost

sometimes occurs during December and January. It also receives occasional

winter rains from the western disturbance. Meteorological Data for the area

has been taken from the Chandigarh station which is the nearest

observatory for the site located at the distance of about 70 kms.

5.5 Temperatures

The area is semi-hilly with steep slopes and has Semi-arid climate.

December and January are the coldest months whereas in May and June the

heat is quite intense. The wettest months of the seasons are July, August

and September. The temperature varies from about 6oC minimum to about

40oC maximum during the year. Monthly average temperatures of the area

are given in Table-5.1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sub-tropical

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_climate

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsoon



TABLE - 5.1

MONTHLY AVERAGE TEMPERATURE

Month

Mean Temperature oC

Daily

Minimum

Daily

Maximum

Jan 6.1 20.4

Feb 8.3 23.1

Mar 13.4 28.4

Apr 18.9 34.5

May 23.1 38.3

Jun 25.4 40.6

Jul 23.9 34.0

Aug 23.3 32.7

Sep 21.8 33.1

Oct 17.0 31.8

Nov 10.5 27.3

Dec 6.7 22.1

Source: IMD Data (2004-2009) Chandigarh

http://www.worldweather.org/066/c00526f.htm#climate



5.6 RAINFALL

The rainfall in the Zone is caused by the South-West monsoon. It starts in

the month of July and extends upto the end of September. During this

period the monsoon rain-fall contributes about 70% of the total annual

rainfall. The average annual rain fall is in the range of 900 to 1000 mm.

The annual number of rainy days on an average are about 51 in a year, out

of which about 31 fall in the monsoon period of July to September.

Monthly rainfall data for this zone is given in Table-5.2.



Source: IMD Data (2004-2009) Chandigarh

5.7 HUMIDITY

In summer months of April, May and June, which is the driest part of the

year, the afternoon humidity comes down to 23% to 25% while the relative

humidity during monsoon months goes upto 75% to 80%. Monthly

humidity given in Table-5.3

TABLE - 5.3

MONTHLY HUMIDITY



5.8 CLOUDINESS

During monsoon season skies are over cast with moderate to heavy clouds.

During rest of the year, the sky is mostly clear. It is lightly clouded

occasionally during winter season.

5.9 WINDS

The Wind direction in the area is mostly from North-West to South-East.

During January to May the winds are quite strong while July to October is

calm months. The general trends of various meteorological data from

meteorological observatory by CSWCRT (Chandigarh) and field

observations are used to draw Wind Rose Diagram. The Wind rose diagram

is shown in Figure-5.5



Fig. 5.5

WINDROSE DIAGRAM



5.10 HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

The unit is situated in Industrial area. The nearest major city Paonta Sahib

is close to site, about 4 Kms, with a population of 19090 (as per 2001

census). Other small villages lying within 10 kms radius of the plant have

been shown in Table No- 7.1.

5.11 PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST

There are no major places of tourist interest near the plant. However a

historic Gurudwara in Paonta Sahib is at a distance of about 4 Kms from

the site.

5.12 SOIL

Soil where the Industry is located is sandy loam and clayey type. The

topography of the area is semi hilly on the foot hills of Shivalik Range.

5.13 DRAINAGE

The entire area is near the Shivalik foot hills and has good slope from

North-East to South-West. The area is well drained and is frequented with

seasonal choes which take the entire rain water flows to river Yamuna.

5.14 LAND USE

Land use pattern means how the land is being used for various purposes. It

highlights the environmental quality of a particular area. It is an important

indicator of environmental health, intensity of human activity and degree of

interaction between the two. Land use pattern is significantly influenced by the

nature of soil, water availability and climatic conditions of the area. Data on



land use pattern of Sirmour District have been collected to present baseline

status of the study area which falls in this District and is given in Table 5.4.

TABLE-5.4

LAND USE PATTERN

Geographical Area (as on 31.03.2011)

Total Geographical Area 224738 Hect.

Area under Forest 48276 Hect

Total Cultivated Area 74347 Hect

Net Cultivated Area 40347 Hect

Net Irrigated Area 14312 Hect

Area sown more than once 34000 Hect

Source: Census 2011

5.15 FOREST

A number of reserved forests exist in the study area. Species like in these

forests are Sal, Chil, Oaks, Deodar, Khair, Firand Spurce are found. On the

north side the dense forests are at a distance of 3-5 km. Reserve Forest

Jamunwala exists at a distance about 2.5 km & Garib Nath at about 1.5 km

North, Rampur Beli exists at a distance 1.5 km on the South side, Danda RF

exists at a distance 5 km on the North-East side from the site. Reserve Forest

along the Shivalik range like Khulhal, Dhaula & Aduwala are at a distance of

about 4-5 km on the South side. It is worth mentioning here that the

promoters plan to plant about 200 trees in the unit area.

Flora and fauna:

Ecological system consists of varieties of interrelationship between both

biotic and abiotic components. Biotic components comprise of both plant

and animal communities, which interact not only within and between them



but also within the abiotic physical. Animal plant communities in their

natural habitat exist in a well organized manner. This natural setting may be

disturbed by any external man induced or nature induced influences.

Himachal Pradesh comprises of diverse terrain ranges from plain to the

mountains and has varied climatic zone. This diversity has endowed it with

very rich natural resources. In the area around the project where many

reserved forests exist, the flora generally consists of khair, shisham, sahl,

kordia and variety of climbers can be found. The fauna in the area include

the animals & birds like Samber, Spotted Deer, Barking Dear, Jakel, Hare,

Jungle cat, Blue Jay, Black Partridge, Hill Crow, Bulbuls and Grey Pigeons

etc.

5.16 DEMOGRAPHY AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC SCENARIO:

As per census of 2011 the population of Sirmaur district is given in Table

5.5:

TABLE-5.5

Total Population 530,164 (100%)

1. Male 2, 76,801 (52.2%)

2. Female 2, 53,363 (47.7%)

3. Literacy Rate (Avg.) 369,651 (69.7%)

4. Male Literacy Rate 2, 09,608 (39.5%)

5. Female Literacy Rate 1, 60,043 (30.1%)

Source: Census of India: 2011.



CHAPTER-6.0

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

6.1 General

M/s Ambassador Cements Ltd, propose to enhance the capacity of their

Cement Plant at Village Patti Natha Singh, Tehsil Paonta Sahib, District

Sirmaur, H.P. It is on the outskirt of Paonta Sahib Town. However it is

quite far from the residential area. The Project has been envisaged to meet

the growing demand of cement in the market. The location plan is given as

Figure 5.1.

6.2 Installed Capacity

Existing Capacity : 15,000 MTA

Proposed Capacity : 30,000MTA

TOTAL : 45,000 MTA

The unit operates for an effective period of 300 days in a year on three shift

of 24 hrs. per day basis.



6.3 RAW MATERIALS

The major raw materials and their requirements per day are as under:

TABLE 6.1

DETAIL OF RAW MATERIAL

S.No. Raw Materials Quantity

(MTD)

Source

a. For Clinker

1. Lime Stone 123 H.P

2. Coke Breeze 23 Gujarat

3. Clay 15 Rajasthan

4. Additives 4 Kala Amb

b. For Cement

1. Clinker 98.5 Own Unit

2. Gypsum 7 Rajasthan

3. Fly Ash 45 Panipat T. P,

Haryana

6.4 MACHINERY:

The unit has some existing machinery / equipment at site. It is proposed to

add some more equipment. The details of major components are as under:-

S.No. Machinery/Equipment Existing Proposed

1. Raw Material storage Shed 1 1

2. Jaw Crushers for

Limestone, Clay & Gypsum

3 3

3. Motorized Weigh Batcher 1 -

4. Raw Material Silos 3 2

5. Raw Meal Grinding Ball

Mill

1 1

6. Blending Silos 2 2

7. Belt Conveyors for all

Sections

4 2

8. kiln 1 1 (previous one

will be replaced)



6.5 MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Vertical shaft kiln process has been adopted for the manufacturing of

Portland cement conforming the specification IS 269:1976. The process

involves two steps.

Preparation of clinker

Grinding of clinker and other additives & mixing

The brief description of the process is given as under:-

i) The basic raw-materials i.e. lime stone, calcinated clay and breeze coke

are stored in the storage yard, crushed separately and transferred to the

individual raw-material silos with the help of bucket elevators. These are

then weighed in a desired ratio and transferred to a ball mill for grinding.

The mixture is sent to the blending silo where they are mixed under high

pressure blower. It is then transferred to nuduliser to prepare nodules

before feeding them into the kiln. The nodules are then transferred to the

vertical shaft kiln, uniformly spread over the entire area of the fire bed of

the kiln and they travel downward and undergo various reactions like

drying, calcining and sintering and cooling and get converted into clinker.

The required combustion air in the kiln is supplied by a blower. The hot

exhaust gasses escape through air pollution control devices and then to the

chimney. The clinker is sent to clinker storage shed.

ii) The clinker is then grinded with gypsum to manufacture Portland cement.

Around 4 to 5% gypsum and about 30% fly ash is added to the clinker and

material is crushed to 0.25 mm size. The crushed material is then taken to a

cement grinding mill for fine grinding of the product to a level of 200

mesh. Grounded cement is transferred to blending silo with the high



pressure blower where thorough mixing is carried out. It is finally weighed

/ packed in bags through automatic machines.

Other Features:

Addition of Fly ash from Panipat Thermal Power Station (TPS) in the PPC

adds value to the waste product generated from TPS, i.e. fly ash – an


The plant would incorporate the most modern control system using

the latest microprocessor based Dust Control System

Cooling water circuit is close circuited, whereby ensuring no

generation of waste water

The process, selected envisages “re-cycling all the material

collected in the pollution control equipment whereby ensuring no

generation of solid waste.

The plant lay out is so arranged that the major production units are

laid in a straight line whereby minimizing / avoiding the various

transfer points.


equipment.



Lime Stone

Breeze Coke

Calcinated Clay

& China Clay Noduliser Kiln Clinker

Dispatch Trucks

Fly Ash SiloClinker

Silo

Gypsum

(Covered Shed)Fly Ash

From WagonsUnloading

of Clinkers

Cement Grinding Ball Mill

Packing Plant Cement Silo

WaterLime Stone

Breeze Coke

Calcinated Clay

& China Clay Noduliser Kiln Clinker

Dispatch Trucks

Fly Ash SiloClinker

Silo

Gypsum

(Covered Shed)Fly Ash

From WagonsUnloading

of Clinkers

Cement Grinding Ball Mill

Packing Plant Cement Silo

Water

Fig. 6.1

Manufacturing Flow Chart



Fig. 6.2

MATERIAL BALANCE (MTD)

LIME STONE

123

COKE BREEZE

23

CLAY

15

ADDITIVES

4

MOISTURE

64.5

VERTICAL SHAFT KILN

165

APCD

2.0

GYPSUM

07

CLINKER

98.5

FLY ASH

45

APCD

0.5 BALL MILL CEMENT

150



6.6 LAND

The Unit has 7 bighas and 6 biswas of land where the entire machinery

has been installed. The additional machinery will also be installed in the

same premises and no new land will be acquired.

6.7 POWER

The power demand for the proposed unit is about 1200 KW. The unit has

already 432 KW and it is proposed that the additional demand of 768 KW

will be met by sourcing the power from HP Electricity Board from the

nearby Sub-station. Details of Energy balance is given below:

A. Total Load : 1200 KW

1. Power load : 1165 KW

2. Office lighting load : 20 KW

3. Street lighting load : 15 KW

B. Savings:-

1. Energy savers (@ 4% energy saving) : 46.6 KW

2. Use of CFL for inner lighting : 10 KW

(CFL of 20 W instead of 40 W tubes @ 50%)

3. Use of solar energy for street lighting : 15 KW

(100% replacement)

Total Saving : 71.6 KW

% saving : 5.96%

6.8 WATER SUPPLY

Major water consumption for the unit will be in manufacturing, domestic

and cooling etc. For manufacturing process about 5 KLD water is

required. For cooling water will be re-circulated and only makeup water

of about 3.0 KLD is required for meeting the evaporation losses in the



cooling circuit. In addition about 02 KLD water will be needed for about

50 workers within the factory area. The total requirement of water is

about 10 KLD. Source of water is from ground water through a tube-well

within the Premises.

6.9 MANPOWER

The requirement of personnel for the proposed cement plant has been

made keeping in view of the following:

Technical concept of plant, including process control and

instrumentation.

Smooth and efficient operation of the plant.

Effective co-ordination between the various departments within the

plant.

Optimum organization will well defined and judicious job distribution

Optimum utilization of different grades of workmen and supervisory

Staff and

Maximum capacity of the facilities.

In all about 50 workers will be working in the unit.

6.10 WASTE HANDLING

There are no solid or liquid process wastes. Some waste from the toilets is

received which will be treated separately through Septic tank and used

within the premises for plantation.



CHAPTER-7.0

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESMENT

7.1 General

The Cement Manufacturing Unit in Village Patti Natha Singh, Tehsil-

Paonta Sahib, Distt. Sirmaur, in Himachal Pradesh is about 4 Kms from

Paonta Sahib. The firm has already acquired 5490 sq.mt of land. In order

to assess the impact of the unit on the Environment, it is necessary to know

the existing level of various parameters & then superimpose the effect of

the units to know the end results of the same. For this purpose an area of

10 Km radius has been selected around the unit. Details of villages fallings

in this area are given in Table 7.1.

TABLE – 7.1

STUDY AREA DETAILS

(Within 10 Km Radius Area)

Sr.

No.

Name of Village Direction Distance

(Km)

1. Project Site - -

2. HaripurTohana N 0.5

3. Rampur S 0.75

4. Shivpur NE 2.0

5. Akalgarh E 1.5

6. Mohkampur E 2.0

7. Ambwala Singhpura E 2.5

8. Barotiwala E 0.5

9. Kanhuwala NE 3.0

10. Phulpur NE 3.25

11. Suratgarh N 4.0

12. Manpur Dewra E 4.5

13. Shyampur Bhur NE 5.0

14. Khorowala NE 4.75

15. Gorhawala NE 5.5

16. Harbatpur SE 7.5



17. Haripur N 0.75

18. Ramgarh SE 7.5

19. Dhakrani E 6.5

20. Devinagar SW 2.5

21. Badrinagar SW 3.5

22. Paonta Sahib SW 4.0

23. Surajpur SW 7.5

24. Kishanpur N 1.5

25. Jawalapur N 2.25

26. Matak Majri S 3.75

27. Ganguwala W 5.5

28. Fatehpur W 9.0

29. Purruwala NE 5.5

30. Misarwala W 9.5

31. Pipliwala W 9.0

32. Khara NW 6.0

33. Patiliyan SW 8.0

34. Naraigarh N 3.25

35. Kartarpur N 4.0

36. Nihalgarh NW 1.5

37. Amarkot NW 1.75

38. Taruwala W 3.0

39. Jamunwala W 6.0

40. Ajaiawala NW 6.0

41. Bhagwanpur W 8.0

42. Kiratpur N 4.0

43. Dhalipur SE 4.2

7.2 Population

The study area falls in district Sirmaur. The total population of the district

is about 530,164 persons in an area of 2825 sq kms and details are in Table

7.2: TABLE-7.2

Total Population No

Males 2,76,801

Females 2,53,363

Total Area 2825 sq kms

Population Density 188 per sq. km Source: Census 2011.



7.3 Workers

People are mostly engaged in agriculture related activities. However, other

occupations are also practiced, although to a lesser degree, as per details

given below in table 7.3:

TABLE-7.3

Occupational Structure in the Area

Occupation 1991 2011 Percentage Growth

Agriculture Labour 591 505 -14.55

Agriculture Labour Supported by

Other employment

571 697 22.6

Cultivators 20255 20473 1.07

Cultivation Supported by other

Employment

690 756 9.5

House Hold Industry 571 425 -25.56

Transport and Communication 1234 3556 188

Trade and commerce 875 1586 81

Government Services 7499 7623 15

Government Services Supported

By other employment

2232 2487 11

Construction 245 1460 467

Industry 4326 17844 312

Ref: Census of India 2011.



7.4 Present Environment

Various Environmental factors as existing in the study area which are liable

to be affected by the activities have been assessed both quantitatively and

qualitatively. Following are the factors which are sensitive to the plant

activities.

i) Ambient Air

ii) Water Quality

iii) Soil and Agriculture

iv) Land use pattern

v) Demography and Socio-economic pattern

vi) Transport & Communications

vii) Educational facility

7.4.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY

An area of 10 kms radius has been selected for study of various

parameters. The Status of Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area has

been determined by monitoring air quality in the Project Area at different

Locations. The study area is a mix of rural, urban and industrial area and

the various sources of pollution are dust arising from agricultural

activities, vehicular traffic and industries. Location of the monitoring

stations for Ambient Air Quality is given in Table 7.4 and shown in Fig.

7.1.The results are given in Table-7.5.



TABLE 7.4

AIR MONITORING STATIONS

Sl.No. Sample code Name of village Coordinate

1 AA-1 Project site

Longitude: 77o39’29” N

Latitude: 30o 27’ 29” E

2 AA-2 Manpura Dewra Longitude: 77o41’50” N


3 AA-3 Jawalapur Longitude: 77o38’19” N

Latitude: 30o 28’39” E

4 AA-4 Taruwala Longitude: 77o36’54” N


5 AA-5 Devi Nagar Longitude: 77o36’39” N


6 AA-6 Purruwala Longitude: 77o41’31” N


7 AA-7 Matak Majri Longitude: 77o39’33” N


8 AA-8 Dhalipur Longitude: 77o42’15” N




Project SiteProject Site

Figure 7.1

Ambient Air Monitoring Station



TABLE-7.5

Summary of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY (ug / m3 and CO in mg/m

3)

Location MONTH Concentration of Pollutants (µg/m3) 24-Hour

Average Value

Parameters SO2 NOX Pb CO PM2.5 PM10

Permissible Limits 80 80 1.0 2.0 60 100

AA1

Project

Site

Jan-2011 3.0 19.5 <0.01 0.4 29 59

Feb-2011 2.9 19.8 <0.01 0.4 31 59

Mar-2011 2.8 19.6 <0.01 0.4 33 60

Average 2.9 19.6 <0.01 0.4 31 59

AA2

Manpur

Dewra

Jan-2011 3.1 19.1 <0.01 0.4 30 58

Feb-2011 3.0 20.0 <0.01 0.4 32 58

Mar-2011 2.9 18.6 <0.01 0.4 31 59

Average 3.0 19.4 <0.01 0.4 31 58

AA3

Jwalapur

Jan-2011 2.7 18.5 <0.01 0.4 33 59

Feb-2011 2.8 18.8 <0.01 0.4 30 58

Mar-2011 3.0 19.8 <0.01 0.4 34 57

Average 2.8 19.0 <0.01 0.4 32 58

AA4

Taruwala

Jan-2011 3.1 18.5 <0.01 0.4 30 58

Feb-2011 2.9 18.8 <0.01 0.4 32 59

Mar-2011 3.0 18.6 <0.01 0.4 33 58

Average 3.0 18.6 <0.01 0.4 31 58



TABLE-7.5 (Contd...)

Summary of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY (ug / m3 and CO in mg/m

3)

Location MONTH Concentration of Pollutants (µg/m3) 24-Hour

Average Value

Parameters SO2 NOX Pb CO PM2.5 PM10

Permissible

Limits

80 80 1.0 2.0 60 100

AA5

Devi Nagar

Jan-2011 3.1 17.5 <0.01 0.4 33 59

Feb-2011 3.2 18.1 <0.01 0.4 32 58

Mar-2011 3.0 18.6 <0.01 0.4 30 56

Average 3.1 18.0 <0.01 0.4 31 57

AA6

Purruwala

Jan-2011 2.9 18.1 <0.01 0.4 34 51

Feb-2011 2.8 18.9 <0.01 0.4 34 52

Mar-2011 3.2 19.6 <0.01 0.4 30 54

Average 2.9 18.8 <0.01 0.4 32 52

AA7

Matak

Majri

Jan-2011 2.9 18.9 <0.01 0.4 34 56

Feb-2011 2.8 19.6 <0.01 0.4 32 59

Mar-2011 3.2 18.6 <0.01 0.4 30 54

Average 2.9 19.0 <0.01 0.4 32 56

AA 8

Dhalipur

Jan-2011 2.9 19.6 <0.01 0.4 33 50

Feb-2011 2.8 18.8 <0.01 0.4 32 54

Mar-2011 3.2 18.1 <0.01 0.4 30 60

Average 2.9 18.8 <0.01 0.4 31 54



TABLE-7.5

AA 1-Project Site

S.NO DATE OF

MONITORING

PM2.5

(ug/m3)

PM10

(ug/m3)

SO2

(ug/m3)

NOX

(ug/m3)

CO

(mg/m3)

LEAD

(ug/m3)

NICKEL

(ng/m3)

ARSENIC

(ug/m3)

OZONE

(ug/m3)

AMMONIA

(ug/m3)

1. 04-01-2011 29 58 3.0 18.6 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 20 ND

2. 17-01-2011 28 62 2.9 19.4 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

3. 28-01-2011 30 59 3.1 20.5 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

4. 02-02-2011 32 58 2.8 19.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

5. 12-02-2011 30 65 2.9 20.9 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

6. 22-02-2011 31 56 3.0 18.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

7. 07-03-2011 33 56 2.8 20.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 20 ND

8. 18-03-2011 32 67 2.9 18.4 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

9. 29-03-2011 34 57 2.7 19.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

MIN.

MAX.

28

34

56

67

2.7

3.1

18.4

20.9

0.4

0.4

<0.01

<0.01

ND

ND

ND

ND 17

20

ND

ND

Permissible Limits 60 100 80 80 4 1 20 6 100 400

TABLE-7.5

AA 2-Manpura Dewra

S.NO DATE OF

MONITORING

PM2.5

(ug/m3)

PM10

(ug/m3)

SO2

(ug/m3)

NOX

(ug/m3)

CO

(mg/m3)

LEAD

(ug/m3)

NICKEL

(ng/m3)

ARSENIC

(ug/m3)

OZONE

(ug/m3)

AMMONIA

(ug/m3)

1. 04-01-2011 29 60 3.0 17.6 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 16 ND

2. 17-01-2011 30 58 3.1 20.4 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

3. 28-01-2011 31 56 3.2 19.5 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

4. 02-02-2011 31 60 2.9 18.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

5. 12-02-2011 33 58 3.0 21.9 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

6. 22-02-2011 32 56 3.1 19.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 16 ND

7. 07-03-2011 31 60 3.0 19.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

8. 18-03-2011 30 58 2.8 17.4 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

9. 29-03-2011 32 59 2.9 18.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

MIN.

MAX.

29

33

56

60

2.8

3.2

17.4

21.9

0.4

0.4

<0.01

<0.01

ND

ND

ND

ND 16

19

ND

ND




TABLE-7.5

AA 3-Jawalapur

S.NO DATE OF

MONITORING

PM2.5

(ug/m3)

PM10

(ug/m3)

SO2

(ug/m3)

NOX

(ug/m3)

CO

(mg/m3)

LEAD

(ug/m3)

NICKEL

(ng/m3)

ARSENIC

(ug/m3)

OZONE

(ug/m3)

AMMONIA

(ug/m3)

1. 04-01-2011 33 60 2.8 18.6 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

2. 17-01-2011 34 58 2.7 19.4 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 16 ND

3. 28-01-2011 32 59 2.6 17.5 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

4. 02-02-2011 29 60 2.9 18.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

5. 12-02-2011 30 59 2.7 19.9 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

6. 22-02-2011 31 55 2.8 17.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

7. 07-03-2011 35 58 3.0 19.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

8. 18-03-2011 33 56 2.9 20.9 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 20 ND

9. 29-03-2011 34 57 3.1 18.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

MIN.

MAX.

29

35

55

60

2.6

3.1

17.5

20.9

0.4

0.4

<0.01

<0.01

ND

ND

ND

ND 16

20

ND

ND


TABLE-7.5

AA 4-Taruwala

S.NO DATE OF

MONITORING

PM2.5

(ug/m3)

PM10

(ug/m3)

SO2

(ug/m3)

NOX

(ug/m3)

CO

(mg/m3)

LEAD

(ug/m3)

NICKEL

(ng/m3)

ARSENIC

(ug/m3)

OZONE

(ug/m3)

AMMONIA

(ug/m3)

1. 04-01-2011 29 60 3.0 17.6 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

2. 17-01-2011 30 59 3.2 18.4 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

3. 28-01-2011 31 55 3.1 19.5 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

4. 02-02-2011 33 60 2.8 19.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

5. 12-02-2011 32 58 2.9 18.9 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 16 ND

6. 22-02-2011 31 59 3.0 17.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

7. 07-03-2011 34 59 2.9 19.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

8. 18-03-2011 32 58 3.1 18.4 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 20 ND

9. 29-03-2011 33 57 3.0 17.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

MIN.

MAX.

29

33

55

60

2.8

3.2

17.6

19.7

0.4

0.4

<0.01

<0.01

ND

ND

ND

ND 16

20

ND

ND




TABLE-7.5

AA 5-Devi Nagar

S.NO DATE OF

MONITORING

PM2.5

(ug/m3)

PM10

(ug/m3)

SO2

(ug/m3)

NOX

(ug/m3)

CO

(mg/m3)

LEAD

(ug/m3)

NICKEL

(ng/m3)

ARSENIC

(ug/m3)

OZONE

(ug/m3)

AMMONIA

(ug/m3)

1. 07-01-2011 33 60 3.0 16.6 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 16 ND

2. 20-01-2011 34 59 3.1 18.4 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

3. 31-01-2011 32 58 3.2 17.5 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

4. 05-02-2011 31 59 3.3 19.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

5. 14-02-2011 32 58 3.2 16.9 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

6. 26-02-2011 33 57 3.1 17.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

7. 10-03-2011 31 56 2.9 19.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

8. 21-03-2011 30 57 3.0 17.4 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

9. 31-03-2011 29 55 3.1 18.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 20 ND

MIN.

MAX.

29

34

55

60

2.9

3.3

16.6

19.7

0.4

0.4

<0.01

<0.01

ND

ND

ND

ND 16

20

ND

ND


TABLE-7.5

AA 6-Purruwala

S.NO DATE OF

MONITORING

PM2.5

(ug/m3)

PM10

(ug/m3)

SO2

(ug/m3)

NOX

(ug/m3)

CO

(mg/m3)

LEAD

(ug/m3)

NICKEL

(ng/m3)

ARSENIC

(ug/m3)

OZONE

(ug/m3)

AMMONIA

(ug/m3)

1. 07-01-2011 35 51 2.8 19.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

2. 20-01-2011 34 50 2.9 16.9 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

3. 31-01-2011 33 52 3.0 17.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

4. 05-02-2011 35 52 2.8 19.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

5. 14-02-2011 33 51 2.9 18.4 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

6. 26-02-2011 34 53 2.7 18.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 20 ND

7. 10-03-2011 30 55 3.1 20.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

8. 21-03-2011 31 54 3.2 18.4 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

9. 31-03-2011 29 53 3.3 19.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

MIN.

MAX.

29

35

51

60

2.8

3.3

16.9

20.7

0.4

0.4

<0.01

<0.01

ND

ND

ND

ND 17

20

ND

ND




TABLE-7.5

AA 7-Matak Majri

S.NO DATE OF

MONITORING

PM2.5

(ug/m3)

PM10

(ug/m3)

SO2

(ug/m3)

NOX

(ug/m3)

CO

(mg/m3)

LEAD

(ug/m3)

NICKEL

(ng/m3)

ARSENIC

(ug/m3)

OZONE

(ug/m3)

AMMONIA

(ug/m3)

1. 07-01-2011 33 54 2.8 19.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

2. 20-01-2011 35 58 2.9 18.4 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

3. 31-01-2011 34 56 3.0 18.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 16 ND

4. 05-02-2011 31 59 2.8 20.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

5. 14-02-2011 32 58 2.9 18.4 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

6. 26-02-2011 33 60 2.7 19.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 20 ND

7. 10-03-2011 29 55 3.1 19.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 20 ND

8. 21-03-2011 30 54 3.2 17.4 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

9. 31-03-2011 31 53 3.3 18.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

MIN.

MAX.

29

35

53

60

2.7

3.3

17.4

20.7

0.4

0.4

<0.01

<0.01

ND

ND

ND

ND 16

20

ND

ND


TABLE-7.5

AA 8-Dhalipur

S.NO DATE OF

MONITORING

PM2.5

(ug/m3)

PM10

(ug/m3)

SO2

(ug/m3)

NOX

(ug/m3)

CO

(mg/m3)

LEAD

(ug/m3)

NICKEL

(ng/m3)

ARSENIC

(ug/m3)

OZONE

(ug/m3)

AMMONIA

(ug/m3)

1. 07-01-2011 33 51 2.8 20.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

2. 20-01-2011 34 50 2.9 18.4 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

3. 31-01-2011 32 49 3.0 19.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 16 ND

4. 05-02-2011 31 55 2.8 18.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 18 ND

5. 14-02-2011 32 54 2.9 19.9 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

6. 26-02-2011 33 53 2.7 17.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

7. 10-03-2011 31 56 3.1 19.7 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 20 ND

8. 21-03-2011 30 67 3.2 16.9 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 17 ND

9. 31-03-2011 29 57 3.3 17.8 0.4 <0.01 ND ND 19 ND

MIN.

MAX.

29

34

49

67

2.7

3.3

16.9

20.7

0.4

0.4

<0.01

<0.01

ND

ND

ND

ND 16

20

ND

ND


The monitoring for PM10, PM2.5, Pb, CO, SO2 and NOX has been

undertaken from January, 2011 to March, 2011 as per CPCB guidelines.



7.4.2 WATER QUALITY

Water quality of ground as well as surface resources in the study area

has been studied for assessing the water environment and to evaluate the

anticipated impact of the project. The monitoring locations have been

identified considering drainage pattern, population and croplands and

likely areas that represent base line conditions. Location of the

monitoring stations for Ground and Surface Water is given in Table 7.6 and

shown in Fig. 7.2.The results are given in Table-7.7.

TABLE-7.6

DETAILS OF GROUND WATER MONITORING STATIONS

S.No. Name Source

1. Project Site

(Patti Natha Singh)

Tube-well

2. Manpura Dewra Tube-well

3. Jawalapur Tube-well

4. Taruwala Tube-well

5. Devinagar Tube-well 6. Purruwala Tube-well

7. Matak Majri Tube-well 8. Dhalipur Tube-well

DETAILS OF SURFACE WATER MONITORING STATIONS

S.No. Name Source Coordinate

1. Jamuna River River Water Longitude: 77o42’14” N


2.

Giri River River Water Longitude: 77o41’26” N




Project SiteProject Site

Figure 7.2

Ground / Surface Water Monitoring Stations



TABLE-7.7

RESULTS OF WATER SAMPLES (mg/l except pH)

Ground Water

Characteristic GW-1

(Project Site)

GW-2

(Manpura Dewra)

GW-3

(Jawalapur)

GW-4

(Taruwala)

Colour, Hazen,

units.

<5 <5 <5 <5

Odour Unobjectionable Unobjectionable Unobjectionable Unobjectionable

Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

Turbidity, NTU <5 <5 <5 <5

pH 7.2 7.2 7.0 7.1

Total Hardness (as

CaCO3)

180 168 172 186

TDS 210 206 214 232

Chloride (as CI) 32 46 42 56

Magnesium 7 10 8 12

Sulphate (as SO4) 82 94 78 92

Calcium 16 14 18 16

Fluoride (as F) BDL BDL BDL BDL

Sodium (as Na) 18 22 16 20

Cadmium(as Cd) BDL BDL BDL BDL

Iron (as Fe) 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1

Cyanide (as CN) BDL BDL BDL BDL

Lead (as Pb) BDL BDL BDL BDL

Chromium (as Cr) BDL BDL BDL BDL

Mineral Oil BDL BDL BDL BDL

Ecoli/Total

Coliforms

Absent Absent Absent Absent



TABLE-7.7 (Contd.)


Ground/ Surface Water

Characteristic GW-5

(Devinagar)

GW-6

(Purruwala)

GW-7

(Matak Majri)

GW-8

(Dhalipur)

Colour, Hazen,

units,.

<5 <5 <5 <5

Odour Unobjectionable Unobjectionable Unobjectionable Unobjectionable

Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

Turbidity, NTU <5 <5 <5 <5

pH 7.4 7.2 7.5 7.3

Total Hardness

(as CaCO3)

180 192 185 210

TDS 212 210 190 214

Chloride (as CI) 42 58 34 28

Magnesium 14 12 15 16

Sulphate (as SO4) 70 80 65 75

Calcium 14 16 15 14

Fluoride (as F) BDL BDL BDL BDL

Sodium (as Na) 16 20 20 14

Cadmium(as Cd) BDL BDL BDL BDL

Iron (as Fe) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1

Cyanide (as CN) BDL BDL BDL BDL

Lead (as Pb) BDL BDL BDL BDL

Chromium (as Cr) BDL BDL BDL BDL

Mineral Oil BDL BDL BDL BDL

Ecoli/Total

Coliforms

Absent Absent -- --



TABLE-7.7 (Contd.)


Ground/ Surface Water

Characteristic SW-1

Jamuna River

SW-2

Giri River

Colour, Hazen, units. <5 <5

Odour Unobjectionable Unobjectionable

Taste Agreeable Agreeable

Turbidity, NTU <5 <5

pH 7.8 8.0

Total Hardness (as CaCO3) 280 310

TDS 190 214

Chloride (as CI) 34 28

Magnesium 26 32

Sulphate (as SO4) 14 08

Calcium 72 64

Fluoride (as F) BDL BDL

Sodium (as Na) 20 14

Cadmium(as Cd) BDL BDL

Iron (as Fe) 0.1 0.1

Cyanide (as CN) BDL BDL

Lead (as Pb) BDL BDL

Chromium (as Cr) BDL BDL

Mineral Oil BDL BDL

Ecoli/Total Coliforms -- --



7.4.3 Ambient Noise Quality

Noise is defined as unwanted sound due to any operation. It has become

a common problem and ambient noise levels are on the rise all around.

Noise levels were measured at various locations and are reported in

Table 7.8 and shown in Fig. 7.3.

TABLE-7.8

NOISE LEVEL RESULTS

(BETWEEN, 9.00 A.M. – 12.00 NOON)

S. NO. SITE NOISE LEVEL COORDINATE

1. Project Site 52 Longitude: 77o39’29” N


2. Manpur Dewra 42 Longitude: 77o41’50” N

Latitude: 30o

27’ 50” E

3. Jwalapur 46 Longitude: 77o38’19” N

Latitude: 30o

28’39” E

4. Taruwala 40 Longitude: 77o36’54” N

Latitude: 30o

27’15” E

5. Devi Nagar 41 Longitude: 77o36’39” N

Latitude: 30o

27’01” E

6. Purruwala 43 Longitude: 77o41’31” N

Latitude: 30o

30’ 13” E

7. Matak Majri 44 Longitude: 77o39’33” N

Latitude: 30o

25’34” E

8. Dhalipur 46 Longitude: 77o42’15” N

Latitude: 30o

26’29” E



Project SiteProject SiteProject Site

Figure 7.3

Noise Monitoring Station



7.4.4 SOIL

Soil is generally sandy loam and clay type almost all over the District and

Soil depth is generally shallow except in areas having good vegetative

cover. It is generally dry, shallow and deficient in organic matters. The

study area comprises mostly of alluvial deposits of Quaternary age. The

geological formations in the area comprise of Sandstone largely micaceous

and form major features. The top zone of this stage consists of maroon

clays and buff clays alternating one by one. Soil samples were collected

and have been analyzed. Average values of various properties of the soil are

given in Table 7.9 and location shown in Fig 7.4.



Figure 7.4

Soil Monitoring Station



TABLE-7.9

RESULT OF SOIL SAMPLES

S. No. Parameter Monitoring Stations

Project Site Manpur Dewra

1. pH 8.2 8.0

2. Chlorides as Cl (ppm) 1.1 1.2

3. Sulphates as SO4 (ppm) 0.7 0.73

4. Soluable Sodium (%) 4.2 3.8

5. Potassium as K2O (kg/ha) 410 450

6. Calcium as Ca (ppm) 1.5 1.4

7. Megnesium as Mg (ppm) 0.8 0.9

8. Electrical Conductivity

(mili Siemens)

0.8 0.7

9. Bulk Density (g/cc) 1.2 1.2

10. Phosphorus as P2O5

(kg/ha)

58 56

11. Organic Carbon (%) 0.8 0.9



7.5 IMPACT / RISK ASSESSMENT

Under the "Present Environment" at the Project Site, the important factors which

are likely to be affected either positively or negatively have been brought out.

These will be checked up after the implementation of the project to cross check

the likely impact discussed here under.

7.5.1 Ambient Air Quality

Impact on ambient air quality at site and in the immediate neighborhood

could be attributed to the following sources of emissions. There are only

two sources of likely pollution:

SPM Emission from the clinker plant grinding units.

D.G. Sets emission.

Exhaust gases from the Vertical shaft kiln shall be passed through APCD

(Wet Scrubber) and then released to atmosphere. In the grinding unit the

raw material alongwith clinker shall be grinded in closed operation.

However, bag filter shall be provided to arrest any SPM coming out of the

grinding unit.

Flue gas from the DG Sets will pass through a chimney and the final gas

will be within permissible limits. Thus air environment is not likely to be

affected significantly.

7.5.2 Water Quality

The domestic use of water will be about 2.0 m3/day. The domestic effluent

will be treated through septic tank. It is used for plantation for which

species consuming large amount of water. Treated effluent will not be

thrown in any water body. Thus water environment is not likely to be

affected. Further, ground water will be balanced through recharge by rain



water harvesting from the roof top through recharge wells. Thus pressure

on underground water will be reduced.

7.5.3 Land Environment

It is an existing unit having land about 7 bighas 6 biswah. No extra land is

required for expansion of the unit. The land is already in use for industrial

purpose as such there will be no adverse effect on the land environment

with the coming up of the additional machinery.

7.5.4 Soil and Agriculture

The soil of the study area contains medium level of primary and secondary

nutrients. Agricultural operations will not be affected with the setting up of

the unit. The major crops in the study area are maize, wheat and rice with small

percentage of cotton. The emissions from the unit having insignificant pollution

load will not be of any threat to the vegetation & soil in this area.

7.5.5 Transport &. Communication

The existing transport communication system is good and the same would be

utilized by the workers for this unit which are about 50 in number. No additional

requirements are needed. Nor the existing ones will be affected in any manner.

The total quantity of the product after expansion will be about 150 MTD, which

does not require any special heavy transport arrangements.

The existing Transport &. Communication facilities are good enough to take

care of the activities of the unit. Thus the impact of the unit on this aspect

will be insignificant.

7.5.6 Demographic and Socio-Economic Growth

The strength of workers and staff in the factory is about 50 persons. All workers

are drawn mostly from the local population. Thus, there will not be any

appreciable change in population in the nearby towns. However, additional



employment potential will be generated which will be helpful to the local

area.

7.5.7 Noise Level

There will be some noise producing machinery. The D.G. Set will be

placed in acoustically sound proof room causing least disturbance in the

area. Ball Mill & Blower are inside shed & room and no noise of

appreciable value shall be allow to go outside. There is no likely hood of

change in noise environment. The existing noise levels in the areas are quite

low and are not likely to be disturbed by the unit. Hence noise impulses

would not cause any adverse impact on nearby human settlements.

7.5.8 Hazardous Materials

No hazardous materials are used in the process nor do the finished goods fall in

this category. There is no impact on the environment on this score.

7.5.9 Waste Disposal

No liquid or solid waste will be disposed off outside the factory. Toilet wastes

will be used for raising plantation within the factory premises after treatment.

There will be no effect of waste disposal on the environment in general.

Toilet facilities to the labour during construction will be provided @ 1 toilet

for 20 labourers and separate septic tank will be provided for the same. No

waste water shall be allowed to go outside.



CHAPTER-8.0

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN:

8.1 General

Environment Management Plan (E.M.P) in a project is prepared to mitigate

the possible adverse effect of various activities on the existing

environmental factors, during construction as well as in operational stages,

to avoid their deterioration, if any. It is desirable that necessary steps are

taken right from the beginning of the project to be more effective. As a

social and moral obligation on the part of every body it becomes our

bounden duty to leave our environment to the next generation in a state at

least what we inherited from our ancestors, if not in a better condition.

E.M.P. for this project has been prepared keeping in view the existing

conditions and likely changes which may occur due to the proposed project.

The implementation and monitoring of different control measures have also

been covered. These are discussed as under:-

8.2 EMP FOR AIR ENVIRONMENT:

a) During construction stage water will be sprinkled on the soil to avoid

dust generation.

b) The debris and unused construction malbas shall be removed

immediately for recycling, if any, or for land fill.



c) Bag filters shall be provided to arrest SPM to keep it within permissible

limits.

d) All vehicles for service activities at the project site shall be checked for

vehicular emission.

e) The agencies will be asked to keep them within prescribed limits. They

will also be asked to maintain them properly.

f) After the project comes under operation, a chimney of suitable height

shall be provided for the D.G. Set to control the G.L.C. of S.P.M., SO2, &

NOx levels.

g) Extensive tree plantation shall be resorted to for further improving the

air environment in general.

8.3 EMP FOR WATER ENVIRONMENT:

a) Drinking water shall be drawn from a tube-well installed in the factory

area and distributed through an Over Head Service Reservoir. This will all

be a closed system.

b) During construction septic tank shall be provided for the labour with

toilet facilities for daily use. Waste water from the toilets shall be taken to

septic tank through underground delivery system.

c) Treated water will be completely used within the premises for tree

plantation, landscaping, parks and recycling for flushing etc. to reduce

withdrawal. It will not be thrown outside either on land or in any water

body.

d) Roof top Rain Water shall be harvested and used for ground water

recharge to minimize effect of withdrawal of water from the underground.

8.4 EMP FOR NOISE ENVIRONMENT



Noise is defined as unwanted sound, which interferes with speech &

communication, causes annoyance, distracts from work and disturbs sleep and

thus adversely affects quality of human environment. Noise levels in the

area have been assessed and are within limits. Further

a) The Ball mill & blower are inside shed & room and no noise of

appreciable value shall be allowed to go outside.

b) Tree plantation can also minimize the noise levels.

8.5 EMP FOR LAND ENVIRONMENT:

a) To avoid erosion of the top soil the development is planned in the

shortest possible time and land-clearing activity shall be kept to the

absolute minimum by working at the specific sites one by one where

construction is to take place so as to increase detention and infiltration.

b) The activities that result in soil being laid bare shall be scheduled in such

a way that some type of vegetative cover appropriate to the site shall be

established prior to onset of monsoons.

c) Natural waterways/drainage pattern shall be maintained by providing

culverts where needed.

d) The requirements of sand and aggregates for the construction works will

be supplied by venders. The land use is thus so planned that there is

minimum adverse impact.

8.6 EMP FOR SOLID WASTE

a) The solid waste generated from the construction activities shall be

effectively recycled within the project. Recyclable shall be sold to vendors.

b) The other solid wastes shall be dumped in a dumping pit of R.C.C.

construction and disposed off in the designated land fill places.

8.7 GREEN BELT:



The main objective of the green belt is to provide a barrier between the

source of pollution and the surrounding areas. The green belt helps to

capture the fugitive emission and to attenuate the noise generated, apart

from improving the aesthetics. Development of green belt and other forms

of greenery shall also prevent soil erosion and washing away of topsoil

besides helping in stabilizing the functional ecosystem and further, to make

the climate more conducive and to restore water balance. It is also

presumed that the selected plants will be grown as per normal horticultural

(or forestry) practice and authorities responsible for plantation will also

make sure that adequate provision for watering and protection of the

saplings exists at site.

The landscaping and green belt will be designed and trees will be planted

in open areas, around factory boundary along footpaths and dividers.

Standard practice will be followed for planting of saplings in pits of

substantial dimensions, 1m x 1m x 1m for big trees and almost half of

these dimensions for smaller trees and shrubs. The pits shall then be

filled with earth, sand, silt and manure in predetermined proportions.

Saplings planted in the pits will be watered liberally. The growing plants

will be cared for the first five years under favorable conditions of climate

and drainage. Care will be taken for nutrient supplement (healthy growth),

plant protection, absence of water stress (to maintain openness of stomata

apertures and epidermal structures) and exposure to normal atmospheric

conditions (free air flow). The guidelines as laid out in National Building

Code of India shall be followed in the overall development of Green Belt.



CHAPTER-9.0

FIRE FIGHTING

9.1 INTRODUCTION:

The proposed unit is coming up in an area, which is a mix of industrial and

residential area. It is, therefore, desirable that there should be an

emergency plan in case there is any accident in any industry and worker

residents are to be evacuated.

9.2 MANAGEMENT OF FIRE & OTHER HAZARDS

Industrial fires and explosions cause considerable damage to lives and

property besides impending productivity. This damage may extend to

neighboring areas.

The fundamental approach, governing fire safety attempts to ensure that

fires do not at all start in the first place and should they occur, to restrain

their spread by quick detection and extinguishment.

9.3 PREVENTION OF SPREAD OF FIRE:

Despite the many precautions taken, fires do break out. Hence every

factory should have established measures to detect a fire and to attack it

immediately. Automatic fire detection has many advantages such as speed

and reliability and is recommended for warehouses, control

rooms/computer rooms and unoccupied areas with high fire hazard.



Depending on the nature of the occupancy and the hazard, a variety of

detection systems are available. They are activated by one of the effects

of fire such as temperature rise, smoke flame or heat and can be coupled

to an alarm system which would provide visual/audible alarms at

designed manned locations. They can also be designed to automatically

actuate fire- extinguishing systems. The selection/installation of the

detection system shall conform to the applicable National Standards.

Equipment for fire fighting shall be chosen with care and suited to the

task.

9.4 MANAGEMENT PLAN:

The task of accident and emergency control can be simplified and made

effective if pre- planned systems and procedures are available. Without

these, important matters may be overlooked at the time of an emergency.

As an elaborate system of control and training of the workers will be

developed to cope for any emergency.

To have effective control a Management Plan will be prepared to alert and

take care of the workers and residents of the area, in case there is any fire

or other accident in the adjoining Industrial unit. That includes:

9.5 ALARM SYSTEM DURING DISASTER

For meeting any emergency and alerting the workers properly spread

alarm system shall be provided alongwith a control room. On receiving

the message of Disaster from the site, the control room will sound siren

“wailing type for 5 minutes.” The message shall also be broadcasted

through Public Address System. On receiving the message of emergency



over, the alarm shall be sounded for 2 minutes. The features of alarm

system shall be explained to all during trainings to avoid any confusion.

CHAPTER-10.0

ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAMME

Regular monitoring of all significant environmental parameters is essential

to check the compliance status vis-à-vis the environmental laws and

regulation. The objectives of the monitoring will be as follows:

To verify the results of the impact assessment study with respect to the

proposed projects.

To study the trend of concentrated values of the parameters, which have

been identified as critical and then planning the mitigating measures.

To check and assess the efficacy of pollution control equipment.

To ensure that any additional parameters, other than those identified in

the impact, do not turn critical after the commissioning of proposed

project.

To implement the EMP, a structured Environment Management Cell

(EMC) interwoven with the existing management system will be created.

EMC will undertake regular monitoring of the environment and conduct

yearly audit of the environmental performance during the construction of

the project. It will also check that the stipulated measures are being



satisfactorily implemented and operated. It shall also co-ordinate with local

authorities to see that all environmental measures are well coordinated.

A comprehensive environmental monitoring program that has been

prepared for the purpose of implementation in the proposed unit by the

EMC is described below:

The ambient Air quality shall be monitored at project site and two

upward and downstream locations once every quarter for PM2.5,

PM10, NOx, Pb, SO2, and CO levels during the Construction Phase

and Operational Phase. The Ambient Noise Levels shall also be

monitored once every six months.

The vehicles shall be checked for PUC once every quarter during the

development period and records shall be maintained.

Groundwater quality of the Tube-wells in site area will be regularly

monitored preferably once in a quarter during the development

period.

APCD and Sewage Treatment Plant shall be provided with a small

Laboratory and weekly monitoring of the parameters shall be

undertaken. In addition monitoring shall be got done from an

independent agency as laid down by State Pollution Control Board.

All the above observations will be compiled and documented by the

EMC to serve the following purposes.

Identification of any environmental problems that are occurring in

the area.

Initiating or providing solution to those problems through designed

channels and verification of the implementation status.

Controlling activities inside the project, until the environmental

problem has been corrected.

Suitably responding to emergency situations.



Environment Management Cell:

The Environment Management Cell shall include:

Representative of Management (Head of Environment Cell)

Process Incharge from STP/APCD, Water Works

Incharge Maintenance Department

A representative of Environmental Consultants

CHAPTER-11.0

RAIN WATER HARVESTING

11.1 Introduction

Rain Water Harvesting is collecting and using precipitation from a

catchments surface. The rainwater collected can be stored for direct use or

can be recharged into the groundwater. Rain Water Harvesting is thus

becoming essential as it helps to meet our demand for the water either

directly as rain water is stored and put to different uses or indirectly via

replenishing the ground water.

Thus, there are two main techniques of Rain Water Harvesting (RWH)

depending on the end use.

- Storage of rain water on surface for direct use

- Recharge to ground water

For RWH, the rainwater that falls on a catchment is carried through

pipelines or drains for storage or recharge. The catchment can be a paved

area like a roof, terrace or courtyard of a building, or an unpaved area like a

lawn or open ground.



11.2 METHODOLOGY

The decision whether to store or recharge the harvested water depends on:

- Hydro-meteorological characters viz. Rainfall duration, general

pattern and intensity of rainfall.

- Hydro-geology of the area including nature and extent of aquifer,

soil cover, topography, depth to water levels and chemical quality

of ground water.

In areas where rain falls throughout the year, barring a few dry periods, one

can make use of small size storage tanks for storing rainwater, since the

period between two spells of rain is short. On the other hand in areas where

the majority of the rainfall occurs during 3 to 4 months of monsoon, the

storage will require large size storage tanks and therefore it may be better to

use rainwater to recharge. However, a combination of two systems may

have to be adopted where hydro-geology of the area makes recharging

uneconomical due to depth to aquifers, nature of strata etc. Both the

approaches are discussed below:

11.2.1 Storage of Rainwater for Direct Use

Rainwater can be stored in an underground RCC/masonry tank. Pre-

fabricated tanks such as PVC can be installed above the ground. Each tank

must have an overflow system for situations when excess water enters the

tank. The overflow can be connected to the drainage system.

In general, runoff from only paved surfaces is used for storing since it will

be relatively less contaminated. Drainpipes that collect water from the

rooftop are diverted to the storage container. Rainwater collected from

rooftops is free of mineral pollutants like fluoride and calcium salts which

may be found in groundwater. But it is likely to be contaminated with

pollutants in air and on surface.



To prevent leaves and debris from entering the system, mesh filters should

be provided at the mouth of the drainpipe.

A first-flush device should be provided in the conduit before it is connected

to the storage container. This is to drain-off the first spell of runoff the

season, which may be more laden with dust and impurities.

A sedimentation tank can also be provided before the main storage tank to

collect dust and impurities as settlement. This is particularly useful in case

of underground storage water tanks.

It is preferable to use the stored water for purposes like gardening, flushing,

bathing, augmenting storage for fire-fighting etc. If it is to be used for

drinking purposes it should be used after boiling or disinfecting with

chlorine tablets of after filtration.

11.2.2 Artificial Recharge to Ground Water

Artificial recharge techniques are adopted where:

- Adequate space for surface storage is not available especially in

urban areas.

- Water level is deep enough (>8m.) and adequate subsurface storage

is available.

- Permeable strata are available at shallow/moderate depth.

- Where adequate quantity of surface water is available for recharge to

ground water.

- Ground water quality is bad and the aim is to improve it.

- Where there is possibility of intrusion of saline water especially in

coastal areas.

- Where the evaporation rate is very high from surface water bodies.

11.2.3 Methods of Ground Water Recharge



(i) Recharge Pits

Recharge pits are constructed for recharging the shallow aquifers. These are

constructed 1 to 2 m. wide and 2 to 3 m. deep which are back filled with

boulders, gravels & coarse sand. The size of filter material is generally

taken as below:

Coarse sand: 1.5 – 4 mm

Gravels: 5 – 10 mm

Boulders: 5 – 20 cm

The filter material should be filled in graded form. Boulders at the bottom,

gravels in between & coarse sand at the top so that the silt content that will

come with runoff will be deposited on the top of the coarse sand layer and

can easily be removed. If clay layer encountered at shallow depth, it should

be punctured with auger hole and that auger hole should be refilled with

fine gravel of 3 to 6 mm size.

(ii) Recharge Trenches

These are constructed when the permeable strata is available at shallow

depths. Trenches may be 0.5 to 1 m. wide, 1 to 1.5 m. deep and 10 to 20 m.

long depending upon availability of water. These are back filled with filter

materials. In case of clay layer encountered at shallow depth, the number of

auger holes may be constructed & back filled with fine gravels.

(iii) Abandoned Dug wells

Existing abandoned dug wells may be utilized as recharge structure after

cleaning and de-silting the same. For removing the silt contents, the runoff

water should pass either through a de-silting chamber or filter chamber.

(iv) Hand Pumps / Tube-wells



The existing abandoned hand pumps may be used for recharging the

shallow/deep aquifers, if the availability of water is limited. Water should

pass through filter media before diverting it into hand pumps.

Abandoned tube-well may be used for recharging the shallow/deep

aquifers. These tube-wells should be redeveloped before use as recharge

structure. Water should pass through filter media before diverting it into

recharge tube well.

(v) Recharge Wells

Recharge wells of 100 to 300 mm. Diameter are generally constructed for

recharging the deeper aquifers and roof top rain water is diverted to

recharge well for recharge to ground water. The runoff water may be passed

through filter media to avoid choking of recharge wells.

(vi) Recharge Shafts

For recharging the shallow aquifers, which are located below clayey surface

at a depth of about 10 to 15 m, recharge shafts of 0.5 to 3 m. diameter and

10 to 15 m. deep are constructed depending upon availability of runoff.

These are back filed with boulders, gravels & coarse sand. For lesser

diameter shafts, the reverse/direct rotary rigs are used and larger diameter

shafts may be dug manually. In upper portion of 1 or 2m depth, the brick

masonry work is carried out for the stability of the structure.

(vii) Lateral Shafts with Bore Wells

If the aquifer is available at greater depth say 20 or 30 m, a shallow shaft of

2 to 5 m diameter and 5 to 6 m deep may be constructed depending upon

availability of runoff. Inside the shaft, a recharge well of 100 to 300 mm

diameter is constructed for recharging the available water to deeper aquifer.



At the bottom of the shaft a filter media is provided to avoid choking of the

recharge well.

For recharging the upper as well as deeper aquifers, lateral trench of 1.5 to

3 m. wide & 10 to 30 m. long depending upon availability of water with

one or more bore wells may be constructed. The lateral trench is back filled

with boulders, gravels & coarse sand

(viii) Open Spreading

When permeable strata starts from top then open spreading is used. Water

is spread in streams/nalah by making check dams, nalah bunds, cement

plugs, gabion structures or percolation ponds.

11.3 General Arrangements Proposed

In the present case since the land available in the colony is limited and large

tanks cannot be constructed it is proposed to recharge the ground water

through deep bores.

11.4 Recharge Potential

The recharge is proposed to be done from the roof top of the building only.

The recharge potential thus available is as below:-

However, affords will be made to store this water for use in plantation

during non rainy days.

Area of the catchment (Roof Top) A = 3150.9 m2

Average annual rainfall R = 0.978 m.

Runoff coefficient C = 0.8

About 80% of rainfall that falls on the roof (Roofs with tiles) is available

for use.

Annual Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting Potential = A x R X C

= 2465 m3



CHAPTER-12.0

RISK ASSESMENT, ITS MITIGATION & DISASTER

MANAGEMENT PLAN

12.1 GENERAL

All projects, whether industrial or otherwise, do have some pitfalls. The

gravity of such happenings depends on manufacturing process, quality of

the materials used, man power utilized and general working environment.

While small Industrial projects employ comparatively less number of

employees some big projects deal with large number of persons. In both

cases adequate measures have to be taken to reduce possible accidents and

save human life. Keeping these factors in mind Risk Assessment and

Disaster Management Plan for this project has been prepared.

12.2 RISK ASSESSMENT

Risk can be defined as possibility of harm, which can occur during the life

time of a project and its anticipated severity. In absolute terms, 100% risk

free projects, cannot be achieved. Thus, the safety of a Plant is considered

in terms of acceptability of the risk created. “Safety at any cost” is ideal

and desirable but sometimes the cost involved in such a situation is

prohibitive. Thus a crucial decision has to be taken on “safety-at-what-

cost”. The need for safety provisions are felt only when the mishaps occur.

It is rare that all the problems are anticipated and an answer is sought

before a disaster occurs. The risk evaluation is, therefore, done within the

prescribed limits fixed for a Unit to be safe enough. But when the risks in a

process are greater than the acceptable limiting risk the project is termed as



a `dangerous’ and appropriate measures have to be adopted to bring the risk

within limits for the safety of the project.

Normally almost all Plants handle some materials and processes which are

hazardous/ toxic in the Industry. All precautions have therefore, to be taken

to handle such materials as per HWM Rules. The processes and layout of

the machinery have to be regulated as per the norms fixed to minimize the

risks involved.

Broadly, following types of possible risk/ hazards are encountered in the

Industrial Units and their safeguards are suggested as under:-

(i) Physical Hazards like heat, humidity, light & noise etc.

(ii) Electrical Hazards like unsafe equipments, unsafe work practices, unsafe

environment.

(iii ) Mechanical Hazards like machinery having moving parts and unguarded.

(iv) Lightening like strokes during rainy season causing damage to buildings.

(v) Fire Emanating from different sources and due to different causes.

These are discussed as under:-

(i) Physical Hazards:

(a) Heat: Heat is the most common hazards in the Industries especially

where furnaces and boilers are used. Its continuous exposure causes heat,

exhortion, heat strokes and heat cramps. Thus, for safety of the workers,

reasonable temperature which is normally acceptable in working area

should be maintained which is about 70° F to 80° F and could be achieved

by proper ventilation.

(b) Light: Inadequate light or extreme glares are also big hazards in an

Industry as they cause eye strain and headache etc. Thus, proper lighting

with adequate distribution and steadiness has to be maintained to reduce the

risk factor.



(c) Noise: Noise is a big stress factor and annoyance to the workers. It can

lead to accidents, if the worker is not relieved of the stress by having

different measures to reduce noise in the area like mufflers, acoustics in the

room and providing ear-plugs and muffs to the employees.

(ii) Electrical Hazards :

Most electrical accidents occur from one of the following factors:

a) Unsafe equipment

b) Unsafe environment

c) Unsafe work practices

Electrical accidents could, therefore be prevented through use of:

Proper Insulation

Guarding

Earthing

Electrical protective devices

Safe work practices

Insulators

Insulators such as glass, mica, rubber, or plastic used to coat metals and

other conductors help stop or reduce the flow of electrical current. This

helps prevent shock, fires, and short circuits. Before connecting electrical

equipment to a power source, it's a good idea to check the insulation for any

exposed wires for possible defects. Insulation covering flexible cords such

as extension cords is particularly vulnerable to damage. No live wires shall

be allowed to hang at any place, where persons can normally go.

Guarding

Guarding involves locating or enclosing electrical equipment to make sure

that people don’t accidently come into contact with its live parts. This



should be done for equipments with exposed parts operating at 50 volts or

more especially where it is accessible to authorized people, qualified to

work with it. The recommended locations are room, vault or similar

enclosure, a balcony, a gallery or elevated platform. Sturdy permanent

screens also can serve as effective guards. Conspicuous signs shall be

displayed at the entrances to electrical rooms and similar guarded locations

to alert people to the electrical hazards and to forbid entry of unauthorized

persons. These signs may contain the word “Danger”, “Warning” or

“Caution” and beneath that appropriate concise wording that alerts people

to the hazard or gives an instruction such as, “ Danger / High Voltage /

Keep Out” should be given.

Earthing

Earthing a tool or an electrical system means intentionally creating a low

resistance path that connects to the earth. This prevents the build up of

voltages that could cause an electrical accident. Earthing helps to protect

the operator as it provides an alternative path for the current to pass through

from the tool or machine to the ground and does not affect the operator.

Safe Work Practices :

Electrical accidents are largely preventable by adopting safe work practices

such as:

Checking Insulation of the equipment before installation

Properly earthing the equipment

De-energizing electrical equipments before inspection or repair

Keeping electrical tools properly maintained.

Using appropriate protective equipment such as:

a) Rubber insulating gloves



b) Hoods

c) Sleeves

d) Matting

e) Line Hose

f) Protective Helmets

g) Protective Eye Glasses

(iii) Mechanical Hazards:

Mechanical Hazards like protruding and moving parts of machinery are big

Hazards/ risk factors in almost all Units. Proper fancing should be provided

in such areas and sufficient space for proper movement should be avoided

to avoid any accident.

(iv) Lightening

Tall buildings are prone to lightening strikes especially during rainy

seasons which can not only damage the building but can result in fatal

accidents for workers. It is, therefore, necessary that in order to avoid

lightening strikes, causing any damage, lightening arresters should be

provided with proper earthing as per the electricity rules in all the buildings

individually.

(v) Fire

In spite of all precautions taken, fires do break out in factories where

furnace, electrical heaters and other equipments are used extensively. To

meet such exigencies, adequate fire extinguishers shall be provided at

suitable places with suitable hydrants. Underground tanks shall be provided

and kept always full with water so that during emergency the same could be

utilized. These tanks should be accessible by road for the fire tenders.

Supervisory staff should be fully aware and given adequate training for



meeting such exigencies. First aid shall be available near by for affected

persons.

12.3 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

Despite of all efforts made accidents do occur which need immediate

attention. The risks involved in this project have been identified and their

mitigation measures have been delineated in earlier paras. But when serious

accidents occur & negligence could result in loss of life the whole thing

has to be handled in a systematic well planned manner Accordingly

following plan of disaster management has been evolved:-

12.3.1 Major Activities

Broadly Disaster Management Plan covers the following activities:

Pre - Emergency Preparedness

Emergency actions

Post Emergency activities

These activities are aimed at facing any emergency so that at the required

time there is no chaos and everything is handled in a very effective manner.

a. Pre-emergency Preparedness:

The activities falling in this category are carried out in a normal situation

without any reference to any particular accident / hazard. They are of a

precautionary nature. These normally include:

i) Internal safety

ii) Non-destructive testing

iii) Fire fighting system testing

iv) Mock drills

v) Training

vi) Productive equipment



vii) Communication

viii) Emergency lights

ix) Emergency control Room

x) Assembly points

xi) Liaison with state authorities

xii) Hospital activities

xiii) Outside shelters

b. Emergency Time Activity:

During emergency the staff at various levels is expected to work in

coordinated manner with pre-assigned duties to meet the emergency

situation and bring normalcy with the help of the resources available within

and outside the premises. Availability and correct use of different means of

communication and control is very important during emergency time.

Duties of the various persons shall be defined properly.

c. Post Emergency Procedures:

After the emergency is over investigations are required to be made to

establish the reasons for emergency and preventative measures needed for

future happenings. These activities include:

i) Collection of records

ii) Conducting enquiries

iii) Making insurance claims, if any,

iv) Preparation of enquiry report and suggestion

v) Implementation of enquiry report and recommendations.

vi) Rehabilitation of affected persons.

12.3.2 Emergency Plan

This includes following actions:-



i) Site Layout:

Site plan of the Plant will be kept at a conveniently approachable place.

The plan will show the storage site of the various materials alongwith the

details of the surrounding areas. This gives a layout of the Buildings and

other facilities like roads, open and work areas etc.

i) Emergency Control Centre:

The Control Centre will be established within the premises which will be

marked on the site plan. It will be the focal point from where all operations

to handle the emergency will be directed and coordinated. It will have

internal and external telephone communications alongwith list of essential

telephone numbers and list of key persons and their addresses.

ii) Assembly Point:

Assembly area will be earmarked for the people to get together in case of

emergency which will be away from material storage. A list of all the

employees/ residents will be available at this site so that their roll call could

be taken and missing person, if any, could be located.

iii) Emergency Alarm System:

An audible emergency alarm system will be installed in the premises. It

will be operated from at least 4 different points spread over the entire area

and clearly marked as “Emergency Area Switch”. The system will be tested

regularly. The alarm will signify to the persons & staff that the emergency

has occurred and emergency services should be put in operation. The

Public Address System will also be activated and specific instructions for

eventualities will be passed on to the staff working in the colony.



iv) Service & Control:

a) Emergency Services

This includes Fire fighting, First Aid and rescue teams. Alternative source

of power supply for operating fire pumps and communication with local

bodies and fire brigade etc shall be given.

b) Control Centre:

The control centre could be either in Security room or Fire Station and shall

have:

i) Adequate No. of Internal and external telephones.

ii) Layout Plan of the colony buildings showing:

a) Sources of safety equipment.

b) Fire hydrant system and alternate supply source

c) Stock of other fire fighting materials

d) Assembly points & first aid centers.

e) Surrounding habitation within ½ km distance.

iii) Additional work plans which may illustrate during emergency

a) areas affected / endangered

b) deployment of emergency vehicles and personnel

c) Areas where particular problems arise, e.g. fractured

pipe-line.

d) Areas evacuated.

It would be useful if these plans be covered with plastic/glass sheets

on which felt ink markings can be deciphered.

iv) Normal roll of employees.



v) List of key persons and their addresses with telephone

numbers.

vi) Note pads, pencils, etc to record messages received and

instructions to be passed on through runners.

vii) A tape recorder on which the incident and actions, being

taken and progress could be recorded.

viii) Roll call – Roll Call board listing the names of all persons

department wise and shift wise should be placed in the

allocated places called assembly points. All personnel

including visitors and contractors except those who are

detailed to fight emergency to man such services, shall

proceed to such allocated points as soon as an evacuation is

ordered over PAS or orally by the section in charge and roll

call taken. Section incharge should see that these boards are

always kept up-to-date. The assembly point incharge shall

report to control room immediately any absentee/unaccounted

for persons. He will also keep the group until advised to move

or return to work by the site controller or any other person

pre-nominated by him.

12.3.2 Key Personnel and their Duties

Following persons will be designated for emergency situation.

1. Site Controller

2. Incident Controller

3. Personnel / Administrative Managers

4. Communication Officers

5. Telephone operator

6. Engineer Incharge and Electrician

7. Fire pump attendants



8. First Aid

Their duties are given as under: -

1. Site Controller:

General Manager or his nominated deputy will retain overall

responsibility for the premises and its personnel. As soon as he is

informed of the emergency, he shall proceed to the control room and

meet the communication officer. His duties shall be:

i) Assess the magnitude of the situation and decide if people

need to be evacuated from their assembly points.

ii) Exercise direct operational control over areas other than those

affected.

iii) Maintain a continuous review of possible development and

assess, in consultation with incident Controller and other key

personnel, as to whether evacuation of persons is required.

iv) Liaise with senior officials of Police, Fire Brigade, Medical

provide advice on possible effects on areas outside the factory

premises.

v) Control rehabilitation of affected areas on discontinuation of

emergency.

vi) Issue authorized statements to news media, and ensures that

evidence is preserved for enquiries to be conducted by

statutory authorities.

2. Incident Controller:

Manager or Officer of similar rank nominated will act as Incident

Controller. On hearing of an emergency he will rush to the incident

point and take overall charge and report to site controller. On arrival

he will assess the scale of emergency and decide if major emergency



exists or is likely and inform the communication officer accordingly.

His duties will be:

i) Direct all operations within the affected area with the

priorities for safety of personnel minimize damage, property

and environment and minimize loss of materials.

ii) Pending arrival of Site Controller, assume the duties of his

post and in particular:

a) Direct the evacuation of the persons from areas likely

to be adversely affected by the emergency and

b) Ensure that all key personnel and outside help is called

in.

iii) Provide advice and information to the Fire and Security

officer and the local Fire Service as and when they arrive.

iv) Ensure that all non-essential workers / staff of the areas

affected are evacuated to the appropriate assembly points

and the areas are searched for casualties.

v) In the event of failure of electric supply and thereby PAS

and Internal telephones, set up communication point and

establish contact with Emergency Control Centre.

vi) Report on all significant developments to the

communication officer.

vii) Have regard to the need of preservation of evidence so as to

facilitate any enquiry into the causes and circumstances

which caused or escalated the emergency.

3. Personnel / Administrative Manager:

He will also work as Liaison Officer and will be stationed at

the main entrance (Gate House) during the emergency. He

will under the direction of the site controller, handle police,



press and other enquiries, receive reports from roll-call

leaders from assembly points and pass on the absentee

information to the incident controller. His responsibilities

shall include.

i) To ensure that casualties receive adequate attention / to

arrange additional help, if required, and inform

relatives.

ii) To control traffic movements into the premises and

ensuring that the alternate transport is available when

need arises.

iii) When emergency is prolonged, arrange for the relief of

personnel and organize refreshments / catering facility.

4. Communication Officer:

He will, on hearing the alarm, proceed to Control Centre and

maintain communication with the Incident Controller. He

will:-

i) Advise the Site Controller of the situation,

recommending (if necessary) evacuation of persons

from assembly points.

ii) Recruit suitable staff to act as runners between the

Incident Controller and himself if the telephone and

other system of communication fails due to

whatsoever reasons.

iv) Maintain prior agreed inventory in the control centre.

v) Maintain a log of the incident on tape.

vi) In case of prolonged emergency involving risk to

outside areas by wind-blown materials – contact local



meteorological office to receive early notification of

changes in weather conditions.

5. Telephone Operator: -

On hearing the emergency alarm, he will immediately contact

site controller and on his advice call the local Fire Brigade or

mutual aid scheme members. In case the PAS, Internal /

external telephone system becomes inoperative he shall

inform the Communication Officer through a messenger /

runner. In case fire is detected and the alarm is not in

operation, he shall receive information about location from

the person who detected the fire and thereafter immediately

consult the Incident Controller and make announcement on

PAS or telephone telling the residents about location of the

incident and to evacuate to their assembly points. He will

continue to operate the switch board advising the callers that

staffs are not available and pass all calls connected with the

incident to the Communication Officer.

6. Engineer In-charge and Electrician: -

They will report to the scene of the incident and close down

the services as requested by the Incident Controller.

7. Fire – pump Attendants: -

Two persons identified will work as fire-pump attendants. On

hearing the fire alarm, they will immediately proceed to pump

house to ensure that pumps are operating and stand by to

maintain them. At the end of emergency they will be relieved

of their duty by the Fire and Security officers.

8. First Aid Teams: -



The Manager shall keep the roll call lists for the Fire and

First-aid team on duty. Roll call leaders shall check their rolls

as members of the services and report for emergency duty.

Names of any unaccounted for absentees will be informed to

the Fire and Security Officer. Members of the First – aid

teams will report to the Incident Controller on hearing of the

alarm and follow his directions.

9. Factory Fire Brigade Personnel: -

The duty Fire – Brigade personnel under the command of the

Fire and Security Officer shall be responsible for fire fighting

and rescue. On hearing the alarm, they shall proceed to the

place of incident, if known, otherwise to the Fire station. The

men at Fire station shall find out the location of the

emergency, the equipment and proceed to the site of

occurrence. At the site, all the squad members will respond to

the direction given by the Incident Controller.

12.4 TRAINING

The promoters shall ensure that everyone employed on the premises is

made aware of the risks involved and has been given adequate training on

the action to be taken in case of any emergency and that provision has been

made for other people also, for example, visitors and contractors who may

also be on the premises. Such training shall ensure that those people who

are not involved in dealing with the emergency, leave the vicinity of the

Incident and go to a place of safety. So that those people needed to carry

out the emergency plans shall be capable of carrying out their specified



tasks. They shall be thoroughly trained, given the correct personal

protective & other equipment and be adequately supervised.

Further, it shall be ensured that the plan is thoroughly tested and rehearsed.

It will also be reviewed and revised on a regular basis.

CHAPTER-13.0

OCCUPATIONAL HEATLH

13.1 General:

Occupational Health basically relates to protecting the Industrial Workers

from the ill effects of various parameters at the work place or in other

words, “Occupational Environment”. It is synonymous with `Preventive

Medicine’ as both aim at prevention of diseases & physical discomfort.

This in the long run increases their efficiency and ultimately results in

better production. Thus, both the workers and the industrialists are gainers.

13.2 Occupational Environment:

Occupational Environment includes external conditions and influences

which prevail at the place of work and which have a bearing on the health

of workers. These are of three types i.e.

(a) Man and physical, chemical & biological agents.

(b) Man and Machine

(c) Man & Man.

Details of these factors are as under:-

13.2.1 Man & Physical, Chemical & Biological Agents:

i) Physical Agents: Physical factors which affect the health of the workers

adversely are heat & cold, humidity, air movement, light, noise and



vibration. These factors act in different ways on the health and efficiency of

the workers, singly or in different combinations.

ii) Chemical Agents: These comprise chemicals, toxic dust and gases

which are potential hazardous to the health of the workers.

iii) Biological Agents: These consist of viral, bacterial and parasictic agents

which may result from close contact with animals or their products,

contaminated water, soil or food.

13.2.2 Man and Machine:

Every industry or factory uses machines driven by power to improve

production. Unguarded machines, protruding & moving parts, lack of safety

measures are the major causes of the accidents in the industries.

13.2.3 Man and Man:

These factors include human relationship among workers themselves on the

one hand and those in authority over them on the other. In case of discord

in either of them, the health of the workers & efficiency suffers and may

result in sleep & mental disorders.

13.3 Occupational Hazards:

Keeping in view the above environmental factors, the workers may be

exposed to following types of hazards depending upon his occupation.

(a) Physical hazards

(b) Chemical hazards

(c) Mechanical hazards

(d) Biological hazards

These are discussed as under:-

(a) Physical hazards:



(i) Heat: Common physical hazard in most of the industries is heat. The direct

affects of heat exposure are burns, heat exhortations, heat strokes and heat

cramps. The indirect affects are decreased efficiency, increased fatigue etc.

Radiant heat from the ovens & furnaces is the main problem in some of the

industries. Thus for gainful work a reasonable temperature has to be maintained

at each work place. Normally, temperatures between 70° to 80° F are

considered as the Comfort Zone in this country and temperature above 80° F

causes discomfort.

(ii) Light: In some of the industries, the workers are exposed to poor

illumination. This causes eye-strain, headache, eye pain and eye fatigue etc.

Similarly, excessive brightness or glare causes discomfort, annoyance & visual

fatigue. Intense direct glare may also result in blurring of vision and lead to

accidents.

(iii) Noise: Noise is a big health hazards in many industries. Its effects are of

two types:-

(a) Auditory effects – which result in temporary or permanent hear loss.

(b) Non-Auditory effects like nervousness, fatigue, inference with

communication by speech, decreased efficiency and annoyance.

(iv) Vibration: In some heavy industries where pneumatic tools such as drills

and hammers are used, vibration affects the hands & arms. With long exposure

fine blood vessels of the fingers may become increasingly sensitive. Joints of

the hands limbs & shoulders can be affected.

(b) Chemical hazards: In almost all industries chemicals are used at one place

or the other. They affect the health of workers in three ways depending on the

duration and quantum of exposure as under:-

(i) Local Action

(ii) Inhalation



(ii) Ingestion

(c) Mechanical hazards: Mechanical hazards in the Industries centre round

machinery, protruding and moving parts. With proper planning these can be

taken care of.

(d) Biological hazards: These hazards occur in Units dealing with animals and

animal products like hair, wool, hides etc. These cause fungal infection and

some others also.

13.4 Mitigation Measures:

The main aim of occupational health is the promotion & maintenance of the

highest degree of physical, mental and social well being of workers in all

occupations. Thus, different measures are required to control ill-effects of the

various activities in the industries. Following measures therefore, are required

to be taken in this respect.

13.4.1 Environmental Sanitation:

(i) Water supply: A sufficient supply of whole-some drinking water is one of

the basic requirements in all Industrial Units. Installation of drinking water

fountains or taps should be provided at convenient points.

(ii) Toilets: There should be sufficient number of latrines & urinals, separate

for males & females, preferably at the rate of 1 Toilet for 20 workers.

(iii) Sufficient space: Sufficient floor space & cubic space should be provided

to prevent not only the respiratory infections but to ensure a comfortable

working environment. A provision of 500 cft. of space per worker is considered

comfortable.

13.4.2 Physical Agents:



(i) Heat: Ill-effects of high temperature can be prevented by observing

following precautions:-

(a) Replacement of water: Persons working under condition of high

temperature and humidity should drink cold water frequently, preferably one

litre per hour.

(b) Regularization of work: The duration of exposure to hot environment

should be cut-down. Persons should be rotated on such duties.

(c) Clothing: Clothing should be light, loose and of light colour.

(d) Protective Devices: Protective goggles, shields and helmets should be

encouraged.

(e) Work Environment: Temperature and humidity in working environment

may be controlled by proper ventilation & air-conditioning.

(ii) Humidity: Although humidity does not directly affect the workers physical

health it causes discomfort as the comfortable value ranges from 30% to 65%.

Anything above or below these limits is unpleasing. Humidity can be controlled

through proper ventilation in the work place. 4 to 6 air changes per hour are

considered appropriate to make it a comfort zone.

(iii) Light:

(a) Sufficiency: Good light is essential for efficient functioning. Poor lighting

causes strain which leads to eye fatigue & loss of efficiency. Illumination of 15

to 20 foot candles is an accepted basic norm.

(b) Distribution: Distribution of light should be uniform having the same

intensity over the whole area of work, otherwise it will strain the eyes and

affect visual acuity.



(c) Absence of glare: Glare has an excessive contrast. Direct glare from a

light source should be avoided & camouflaged, otherwise it causes annoyance.

(d) Steadiness: The source of light should be constant and not flickering.

(e) Colour of light: Since day light has a soothing affect on the eye, artificial

light, as far as possibly, be approximately of day light.

(iv) Noise: Noise is defined as unwanted sound or more precisely as “wrong

sound, in wrong place, at the wrong time”. It has now become a very

important stress factor in the environment of man. Acceptable norms in

industries may be 40 to 60 dBA. Annoyance can be controlled as under:-

- By segregating the noisy machines, application of Mufflers or other noise

reducers to machines.

- Transmission of noise can be controlled by applying enclosures and

covering the room walls with sound absorbing materials.

- Protection of workers can be achieved by providing ear plugs & air muffs.

Employees should be regularly rotated from noisy areas to comparatively

calm areas in the Factories.

13.4.3 Chemical Hazards: Chemical agents act in 3 ways as under:-

(i) Local action: Some chemicals which come directly in contact with skin

cause, irritation and other problems. Hand gloves can be used where there is

possibility of the chemicals coming in contact with hands.

(ii) Inhalation: Dust, Gases & Metals and their compounds are the biggest

health hazards in the industry. They are absorbed in the body through

inhalation. Although, dust particles larger than 10 Microns settle down in

the air immediately but smaller ones, less than 5 Microns, are inhaled &

directly go into lungs. This is called respirable dust. To avoid their effect

face masks should be provided to the workers at vulnerable places.



(iii) Ingestion: Some chemical substances like Lead, Mercury, Arsenic and Zink

etc. may be swallowed in minute amounts through contaminated hands,

food and cigarettes. Although these are mostly excreted, but a small portion

may reach the blood stream. Use of hand gloves in such areas should be

used extensively.

13.4.4 Mechanical Hazards:

These are related to the machinery and other equipment having moving

parts. Following precautions will be necessary for such hazards.

(i) Proper guards should be provided around of moving parts, so that

accidental toching by the workers is avoided.

(ii) Sufficient space should be available around the machines for the workers to

move freely. All machines should be properly earthed to avoid any

electrical shocks.

(iii) Safety Boots & Belts should be provided to workers where necessary to

save damage due to accidents.

13.4.5 Biological Hazards:

These hazards occur mostly in industries dealing with the animals and

animal products like hair, wool and hides etc. Hand gloves, face masks, and

gum boots can be provided to all the workers to save them from the infective

and parasitic agents.

13.5 Safety Precautions & Suggestions:-

To protect the health of the workers in an Industry, following measures shall

be taken:-

i) Proper housing shall be provided to workers in large Units for comfortable

& stress free living.



ii) Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) shall be provided to workers, such as

Earplugs, Gloves, Eye Goggles, Helmets, Gum/ Safety Boots & Safety

Belts etc.

iii) Clean & cool drinking water shall be available to workers near work places

especially near hot spots.

iv) Proper ventilation shall be provided in work place, especially where heat is

generated.

v) Employees working near furnaces & other hot areas shall be rotated to

minimize exposure time.

vi) Accoustics shall be provided in rooms where noise creating machines work.

vii) All moving & protruding parts of machinery shall be guarded, so those

workers do not come in contact with them.

viii) Proper lighting shall be provided in the work place. Glares will be avoided.

ix) Exhaust fans & canopy hoods shall be provided in the areas where dust &

other gases are expected from the operations.

x) First Aid Box shall be kept at prominent place to be used in emergent

cases.

xi) All fire fighting equipment shall be frequently checked to see that they are

effective always.

xii) Frequent health check-up of the workers shall be done on regular basis and

the results documented. Timely medical treatment shall be provided to

affected person, if any.



CHAPTER-14.0

EXPENDITURE ON ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES

Cost of environment protection measures

S.No Title Capital Cost

Rs. Lacs

Recurring Cost

Rs. Lacs

(Annum)

1. Air Pollution Control 15.0 1.5

2. Noise Pollution Control

(Including cost of

Landscaping, Green Belt)

5.0 0.5

3. Environment Monitoring

and Management (Including

Establishment of

Laboratory)

1.0 --

4. RWH 1.0 0.5

5. Miscellaneous

(Appointment of

Consultants, Management of

Environment Cell, Consent

fees and monitoring)

0.5 --

Total 22.5 2.5

Note: - Rs. 13.0 lacs shall be spent on CSR annually for the benefit of the

society specially the weaker section.



CHAPTER-15.0

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

For CSR a corpus of about 5% of the project cost i.e. Rs. 2.56 crore shall be

created and following activities shall be taken up within three years after

expansion.

(5% of 2.56 crore = 12.8 Lacs ≈ Rs. 13 Lacs)

DETAIL OF CSR AND ITS TIME BOUND IMPLEMENTATION

S.No. Name of the Village Welfare action Plan Estimated

Cost (Rs

Lacs)

1. Patti Natha Singh, Barotiwala,

Rampur

Environmental education cum

awareness campaign through

audio/video in each of these

villages and High schools of these

villages once a year.

1.5 lacs

2. Akalgarh, Haripur, Tohana,

Shivpur

Health check up camps including

vision, audiometry, spirometry,

respiratory disorders and free

medicines whenever required

once a year.

2.5 lacs

3. Patti Natha Singh, Haripur,

Tohana, Mohkampur

Purified drinking water and

separate toilets in the schools and

their upkeep.

2.0 lacs

4. Akalgarh, Haripur, Tohana,

Shivpur, Mohkampur

Distribute uniforms, books &

bags to students in the school

especially from weaker section.

2.5 lacs


Tohana, Mohkampur

Providing community centre with

all facilities for marriage and

other functions.

3.0 lacs


Tohana, Mohkampur

Cleaning and improvement of

village ponds, construction of

metal road from kacha road

1.5 lacs

Total

13.0 lacs



ANNEXURES



ANNEXURE – I

PROCEEDING OF PUBLIC HEARING



ANNEXURE-II

SITE PHOTOGRAPHS



SITE PHOTOGRAPHS



ANNEXURE-III

Renewal of Consent



ANNEXURE-IV

Total Consumption (10 KLD) = 2 KLD + 3 KLD + 5 KLD

Total Water Requirement

Water Balance (KLD)

Domestic Water 2

Septic tank 1.5

On land for plantation

1.5

Consumption 0.5

Cooling 70

Process 5

Consumed

Evaporation

3

Nil Recycled

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ANNEXURE-V

SAMPLE CALCULATIONS FOR CARBON FOOTPRINTS M/s Ambassador Cements Ltd. – Village- Patti Natha Singh, Sirmour (H.P)

I BASIC DATA

Plot Area = 5490 m2

Ground Covered Area = 2716 m2

Open area = 2774 m2

Industrial shed = 1

Connected Load = 1200 kW

No. of Workers = 50

Fuel Used:

Diesel oil = 3000 litre / month

Electricity Consumed = 518400 units / month

Coal used at Kiln = 450 tons/ month

Petrol = 150 lit/ month

II ASSUMPTIONS

Since Patti Natha Singh is a small village and distances are small it is expected

that 6% workers will be using cars 10% workers will be using two-wheelers and

the remaining 84% will come on foot.

Distance traveled by each scooter is likely to be 400 km on an average per month.

100 sq mt of the roof top painted white will offset 10 tons of CO2 emissions per

year.

50 trees absorb 1 ton of CO2 per year.

.

III NO. OF EMPLOYEES = 50



IV FUEL CONSUMPTION PER MONTH

1. Vehicles for 50 Employees

i) No. of Scooters = 10% = 5

ii) No. of Cars = 6% =3

iii) On foot = 84% = 42

2. Anticipated Distance traveled by each transport per month: -

i) By Scooter = 5 X 400 = 2000 KM

ii) By Cars = 3 X 400 = 1200 KM

3. Petrol Consumption for the above systems / month:

i) Petrol for 2000 km by scooter @ 40 km / L = 50 lit

ii) Petrol for 2000 km by car @ 12 km / L = 100 lit

= 150 lit (Total)

4. Fuel Oil Consumption per month:

i) Diesel for generators during Electricity break = 3000 lit

downs of about 2 hours daily @ 50 L / hr

5. Coal Consumption per month:

i) Coal used at Kiln = 450 tons

V ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION PER MONTH

i) Connected Load = 1200kW

ii) Anticipated Consumption = 518400 kWh

VI CO2 EFFECT GENERATION PER MONTH

Item Qty. Rate CF

i) Petrol 150 l X 9.58 X 0.24 = 344.88 kg

ii) Diesel 3000 l X 10.52 X 0.25 = 7890 kg

iii) Elect. 518400 U X 1.0 X 0.52 = 269568 kg

iv) Coal 450000 kg x 7.583 x 0.32 = 1091952 kg

Total = 1369754.88 kg

Or Say =1369.8 T/ month



Annual Generation =1369.8 X 12 =16438 ton

VII REDUCTION OF CO2 EFFECT BY MITIGATION MEASURES

i) Painting 2716 m2 of roof top and pavement white = 271.6 ton

@ 10 ton / 100 m2

ii) Planting 200 trees @ I ton / 50 trees = 4 ton

iii) Saving Electricity by use of solar energy and CFL = 16 ton

@ 5.8%

TOTAL 291.6 ton

Or Say = 292 ton

Net Carbon Effect = 16438 – 292 = 16146 ton



ANNEXURE-VI

GLC GRAPH WITH INPUT AND OUTPUT FILE

09/06/13



17:48:27

*** SCREEN3 MODEL RUN ***

*** VERSION DATED 96043 ***

Tutorial - Point Source in Complex Terrain

SIMPLE TERRAIN INPUTS:

SOURCE TYPE = POINT

EMISSION RATE (G/S) = 0.170000

STACK HEIGHT (M) = 30.0000

STK INSIDE DIAM (M) = 0.7000

STK EXIT VELOCITY (M/S) = 9.0000

STK GAS EXIT TEMP (K) = 383.0000

AMBIENT AIR TEMP (K) = 313.0000

RECEPTOR HEIGHT (M) = 0.0000

URBAN/RURAL OPTION = RURAL

BUILDING HEIGHT (M) = 0.0000

MIN HORIZ BLDG DIM (M) = 0.0000

MAX HORIZ BLDG DIM (M) = 0.0000

THE REGULATORY (DEFAULT) MIXING HEIGHT OPTION WAS SELECTED.

THE REGULATORY (DEFAULT) ANEMOMETER HEIGHT OF 10.0 METERS WAS

ENTERED.

BUOY. FLUX = 1.976 M**4/S**3; MOM. FLUX = 8.109 M**4/S**2.

*** STABILITY CLASS 6 ONLY ***

*** ANEMOMETER HEIGHT WIND SPEED OF 3.33 M/S ONLY ***



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*** SCREEN AUTOMATED DISTANCES ***

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*** TERRAIN HEIGHT OF 10. M ABOVE STACK BASE USED FOR FOLLOWING

DISTANCES ***

DIST CONC U10M USTK MIX HT PLUME SIGMA SIGMA

(M) (UG/M**3) STAB (M/S) (M/S) (M) HT (M) Y (M) Z (M) DWASH

------- ---------- ---- ----- ----- ------ ------ ------ ------ -----

100. 0.000 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 4.55 3.09 NO

200. 0.1493E-08 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 8.37 5.21 NO

300. 0.8211E-04 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 12.00 7.03 NO

400. 0.5665E-02 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 15.45 8.61 NO

500. 0.3237E-01 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 18.64 9.75 NO

600. 0.1050 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 21.81 10.88 NO

700. 0.2370 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 24.95 12.00 NO

800. 0.3885 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 28.07 12.96 NO

900. 0.5592 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 31.17 13.89 NO

1000. 0.7342 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 34.24 14.80 NO

1100. 0.8833 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 37.29 15.62 NO

1200. 1.018 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 40.32 16.42 NO

1300. 1.136 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 43.33 17.20 NO

1400. 1.236 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 46.31 17.96 NO

1500. 1.319 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 49.28 18.70 NO

1600. 1.386 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 52.23 19.42 NO

1700. 1.439 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 55.16 20.13 NO

1800. 1.478 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 58.08 20.83 NO

1900. 1.507 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 60.98 21.51 NO

2000. 1.526 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 63.87 22.19 NO



2100. 1.527 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 66.74 22.76 NO

2200. 1.523 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 69.60 23.31 NO

2300. 1.515 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 72.45 23.86 NO

2400. 1.503 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 75.28 24.39 NO

2500. 1.489 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 78.10 24.92 NO

2600. 1.473 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 80.92 25.44 NO

2700. 1.456 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 83.72 25.95 NO

2800. 1.437 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 86.51 26.45 NO

2900. 1.417 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 89.29 26.94 NO

3000. 1.396 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 92.06 27.43 NO

3500. 1.278 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 105.77 29.40 NO

4000. 1.169 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 119.27 31.23 NO

4500. 1.071 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 132.59 32.95 NO

5000. 0.9850 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 145.75 34.56 NO

MAXIMUM 1-HR CONCENTRATION AT OR BEYOND 100. M:

2060. 1.527 6 3.3 6.1 10000.0 37.29 65.56 22.52 NO

DWASH= MEANS NO CALC MADE (CONC = 0.0)

DWASH=NO MEANS NO BUILDING DOWNWASH USED

DWASH=HS MEANS HUBER-SNYDER DOWNWASH USED

DWASH=SS MEANS SCHULMAN-SCIRE DOWNWASH USED

DWASH=NA MEANS DOWNWASH NOT APPLICABLE, X<3*LB

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* SUMMARY OF TERRAIN HEIGHTS ENTERED FOR *

* SIMPLE ELEVATED TERRAIN PROCEDURE *

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TERRAIN DISTANCE RANGE (M)

HT (M) MINIMUM MAXIMUM



------- -------- --------

10. 100. 5000.

*** INVERSION BREAK-UP FUMIGATION CALC. ***

CONC (UG/M**3) = 0.000

DIST TO MAX (M) = 1350.53

DIST TO MAX IS < 2000. M. CONC SET = 0.0

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*** SUMMARY OF SCREEN MODEL RESULTS ***

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CALCULATION MAX CONC DIST TO TERRAIN

PROCEDURE (UG/M**3) MAX (M) HT (M)

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SIMPLE TERRAIN 1.527 2060. 10.

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** REMEMBER TO INCLUDE BACKGROUND CONCENTRATIONS **

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