environment clearance of proposed infosys campus at...

Environment Clearance of Proposed Infosys Campus at Mohali

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FORM 1

i. Basic Information

Sl. Item Details

1 Name of the project/s Construction of Proposed Infosys Campusat Plot no. I-3, Sector -83A, Mohali, Punjab

2 S.No. In the schedule 8 (a)

3 Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to behandled/command area/lease area/number ofwells to be drilled

Total Project area - 2,02,343 m2 (50 acres)Present Development Area: 1,48,995 m2

Total Built up Area- 67,660 m2

4 New/Expansion/Modernization New

5 Existing Capacity/Area etc. Nil. It is a new project

6 Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’ Item- 8, Category -B

7 Does it attract the general condition? If yes,please specify.

No

8 Does it attract the specific condition? If yes,please specify.

No.

9 Location

Plot/Survey/Khasra No. Sector-83A

Village Manauli

Tehsil

District SAS Nagar

State Punjab

10 Nearest railway station/airport along withdistance in kms.

Chandigarh Airport: 6 km (NE)Chandigarh Railway Station: 11 km (NE)

11 Nearest town, city, district headquarters alongwith distance in kms.

Zirakpur: 6 km (E)Chandigarh: 8.5 km (N)Panchkula: 11.5 km (NE)Ambala: 28 km (S)Patiala: 40 km (SW)Shimla: 64 km (NE)Ludhiana: 82 km (NW)

12 Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Muncipalcorporation, Local body (complete postaladdresses with telephone nos. to be given)

Greater Mohali Area DevelopmentAuthority (GMADA).Address: PUDA Bhawan, Sector 62, SASNagar. Telephone No. 0172-2215522, FaxNo. 0172-2215021email id: [email protected]

13 Name of the applicant M/s Infosys Ltd.


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14 Registered address Infosys Limited, Electronics City, HosurRoad, Bangalore 560100

15 Address for correspondence

Name Guruprakash Sastry

Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Regional Manager

Address Infosys Limited, Plot No. 44, ElectronicsCity, Hosur Road, Bangalore

Pin Code 560100

E-mail [email protected] No. +91 9739976191

+91-80-49145000Fax no. -

16 Details of Alternative sites examined, if any.Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet.

No site alternatives are under consideration.

17 Interlinked projects Nil

18 Whether separate application of interlinkedproject has been submitted?

N.A.

19 If yes, date of submission N.A.

20 If no, reason N.A.

21 Whether the proposal involvesapproval/clearance under: If yes, details of thesame and their status to be given.(a) The forest (conservation) Act, 1980?

(b) The wildlife (protection) Act, 1972?

(c) The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991?

No

No

No22 Whether there is any Government order/Policy

relevant/relating to the site?The project lies at Plot no. I-3, Sector 83 A.As per GMADA Master Plan 2031, the areais allocated for Industry & Warehouse. Asper registered lease deed, the plot is to bedeveloped as IT/ ITES park.Master plan is a Govt. notified document,which is a land use certificate in itself.

23 Forest land involved (hectares) No


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24 Whether there is any litigation pending againstthe project and/or land in which the project ispropose to be set up?(a) Name of the court(b) Case No.(c) Orders/directions of the court, if any and its

relevance with the proposed project.

Nil

25 Project Cost 355 Crores

ii. Activity

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which willcause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies,etc.)

S.No. Information/Checklistconfirmation

Yes/

No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, whereverpossible) with source of information data

1.1 Permanent ortemporary change inland use, land cover ortopography includingincrease in intensity ofland use (with respectto local land use plan)

No Proposed project envisages the development of Infosys Campus(IT/ITES) on vacant plot of land earmarked for industrial use as perGMADA Master Plan 2031. Hence proposed project do notanticipate any permanent or temporary change in land use, landcover or topography of the area.Master Plan is attached as Annexure-V

1.2 Clearance of existingland, vegetation andbuildings.

No This is a vacant piece of land without any vegetation; except forsome shrubs (Prosopis juliflora), weeds (Calotropis procera,Lantana) and grasses as seen on the plot. Site preparation activitieswill involve removal of grass, shrubs and weeds. Hence no extensiveclearance of vegetation is required.

1.3 Creation of new landuses?

No The project site is already earmarked for development of industry(IT park in this case) purposes as per the local development plan andwill be developed as per the local building by-laws. Hence no newland use will be created.

1.4 Pre-constructioninvestigations e.g.bore holes, soil testing?

Yes Soil Investigation report attached as Annexure III

1.5 Construction works? Yes This is an Area & Township Development Project. All constructionactivities will be confined within the project area. There will be nophysical changes outside the project boundary. Construction will bedone as per applicable norms/byelaws: The detailed area statement isgiven below.

Items DetailsTotal Plot area 2,02,343 m2 (50 acres)


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Yes/

No


Land Area for PresentDevelopment (APD)

1,48,995 m2 (73.63% of plot area)

Calculations done on Land Area for Present Development (APD)Ground coverage Permissible: 74497.5 m2 (50% of APD)

Proposed: 17,324 m2 (11.62 % of APD)FAR (on APD) Permissible: 2.5 (3,72,487.5 m2)

Proposed: 0.429 (64,028 m2)Non FAR (service area) 3,632 m2

Total Built up area 67,660 m2

Hardscape 36,546 m2 (24.52% of APD)Softscape (Green) 57,390 m2 (38.5% of APD)Water body 8064 m2 (5.4% of APD )Total Road Area 29,671 m2 (19.9% of APD)Total Open Area(Hardscape+ Softscape+ Road+ Water body)

1,31,671 m2

Estimated Population Employees: 5583

Area utilization SDB (1-3), FC (1), Incubation Center,Service Block

(Please refer Table 2 for Development Mix & Population Details inForm 1A)

1.6 Demolition works? No Not required

1.7

Temporary sites usedfor construction worksor housing ofconstruction workers?

No All the construction activities including storing of raw materials willbe confined with in the project site only. No temporary constructionworker’s camp is proposed. Construction workers from nearby areaswill be hired.

1.8 Above groundbuildings, structures orearthworks includinglinear structures, cutand fill or excavations

Yes Construction of buildings for IT/ ITES. Erection of structures likeunderground water storage tank, piping, electric substations, etc. andtemporary site offices, maintenance workshop facilities & otherinfrastructure to support all these activities.Entire excavated quantity will be used at site for development oflandscape, road construction, backfilling and filling of low-lyingarea.

1.9 Undergroundtunneling? worksincluding mining or

No No underground works are required

1.10 Reclamation works? No No reclamation work required.1.11 Dredging? No No dredging required.1.12 Offshore structures? No No off shore structures required.1.13 Production and

manufacturingprocesses?

No No production / manufacturing process is involved.

1.14 Facilities for storage ofgoods or materials?

Yes Construction Phase:Separate raw material storage yard will be made. Cement will beseparately stored under cover in bales. Sand will be stacked neatly


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Yes/

No


under tarpaulin cover. Bricks and steel will be laid in open.Operation Phase:Not required except for common cleaning and maintenanceequipment and material.

1.15 Facilities for treatmentof disposal of solidwaste or liquideffluents?

Solid Wastes: Total anticipated Solid Waste (calculated based onthe CPHEEO norms for solid waste) are as follows:Total Organic waste generated: 831 kg/dayTotal Inorganic waste generated: 554 kg/dayHorticulture waste generated: 212 kg/dayTotal E-waste generated: 11MT/annum (including obsoletemachinery)STP Sludge: 11 kg/ dayOrganic waste generated will be treated in composter.Solid wastes will be collected from floor to floor and segregated intoinorganic and organic wastes.The recyclable wastes will be sold to authorized recyclers.Biodegradable segregated waste and garden litter will be managedby onsite bio-composter.

Paper waste generated shall be shredded using paper shredder beforeits disposal.

All the solid waste generated during construction and operationalphase will be treated and disposed as per MSW (Management &Handling) Rules, 2016.

All the e-waste generated at site will be disposed of as per as per E-waste (M&H) Rules, 2016.

Liquid Effluent:During construction, a very small amount of sewage will begenerated which shall be treated into a mobile STP

During operational phase, the waste water generated will be treatedinto Modular STP (350 KLD) (Refer water balance chart in Form1A) and reutilized within premises for flushing, gardening, &HVAC cooling tower makeup etc.

1.16 Facilities for long termhousing of operationalWorkers?

No

1.17 New road, rail or seatraffic duringconstruction oroperation?

Yes Internal roads will be developed within the project area whereasmain Roads are available nearby for providing access.

1.18 New road, rail, air No Not required. The site is situated in a well developed region.


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Yes/

No


waterborne or othertransport infrastructureincluding new oraltered routes andstations, ports, airportsetc?

1.19 Closure or diversion ofexisting transportroutes or infrastructureleading to changes intraffic movements?

No Not required.

1.20 New or divertedtransmission lines orpipelines?

No There will be no shifting of transmission lines.

1.21 Impoundment,damming, culverting,realignment or otherchanges to thehydrology ofwatercourses oraquifers?

No No impounding, damming, culverting, realignment or other changesto the hydrology of surface watercourses is proposed.

1.22 Stream crossings? No Not required.1.23 Abstraction or transfers

of water from groundor surface waters?

No Construction Phase:During the construction stage, treated water/ surface water throughhired tankers will be used.Operational Phase:Water will be sourced from municipal supply. Water Balancediagram and water requirement calculation are in Form 1A.

1.24 Changes in waterbodies or the landsurface affectingdrainage or run-off?

Yes Yes, since this is a construction project, the land surface will bechanged. Paved area will increase thereby increasing the runoffduring rains. Provisions as per Environment Management Plan shallbe kept to capture this runoff and harvest the rain water from theproject area. Rooftop rain water will be used to meet fresh waterrequirement along with municipal supply, while surface run off willbe collected in retention pools and used for horticulture purposes.Remaining water will be used to recharge ground water after takingpermission from CGWA.

1.25 Transport of personnelor materials forconstruction, operationor decommissioning?

Yes Construction workers and material will come from the nearestavailable market. During the operation phase, parking provision asper norms shall be provided as per requirement.

1.26 Long-term dismantlingor decommissioning orrestoration works?

No Not applicable


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No


1.27 Ongoing activityduringdecommissioningwhich could have animpact on theenvironment?

No Not applicable

1.28 Influx of people to anarea in eithertemporarily orpermanently?

Yes During construction phase, majority of labors will be locally andtemporarily hired hence there will not be major influx of peopleanticipated during construction phase of project. During operationphase, hired employees will influx the area, temporary or permanent,depending on the tenure.

1.29 Introduction of alienspecies?

No All plantations will be of native species.

1.30 Loss of native speciesor genetic diversity?

No No loss of native species or genetic diversity is envisaged.

1.31 Any other actions? No No

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water,materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in shortsupply):

S.No. Information/checklistconfirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source ofinformation data

2.1 Land especially undeveloped oragricultural land (ha)

No The Project involves Construction of InfosysCampus (IT/ITES) on vacant plot of land, earmarkedfor Industry & Warehouse development as perGMADA SAS Nagar Master Plan 2031.


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2.2 Water (expected source &competing users) unit: Fresh Water

Domestic uses

Drinking UsesBackwash usesHorticultureusesSwimming Pool

Total

120 KLD (municipal) +18 KLD(UGT)40 KLD10 KLD103* KLD(summer requirementonly)5^ KLD (summer requirementonly)296 KLD (summer)188 KLD (other seasons)

Flushing 83 KLD

Horticulture /Landscape

Summer: 316 KLD (144 + 64**+ 103* + 5^ )Winter: 103 KLDRainy: 29 KLD

HVAC 16 KLDTotal WaterRequirement

Summer: 603 KLDWinter: 374 KLDRainy: 316 KLD

Source of water -Municipal Water Supply- 170 KLDHarvested rooftop water -18 KLDTreated recycled water- 243, 186 & 128 KLDrespectively in Summer, winter and monsoonsRetention Pool water- 108 KLD (only in summers)Waste water - 270 KLD (summer/ rainy season),257 KLD (winter)STP Capacity - 350 KLD (25% extra for futureexpansion), ModularSTP Capacity- 350 KLD (25 % extra for futureexpansion) modular*= Water from municipal supply, in KLD,required only during summer season**= Water from retention pools, in KLD, requiredonly during summer season^= Water from swimming pools, in KLD, duringsummer season

2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Bricks, aggregate sand and murram will be requiredfor the construction and development works. Thesewill be purchased from various vendors.

2.4 Construction material – stoneaggregates,, and / soil (expectedsource – MT)

Yes Stone, aggregate, sand, and cement will initially berequired for the construction of roads. Thereafter,different types of construction materials will berequired according to the design and size. These willbe procured from various vendors; hence nopermission is required separately.


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ConstructionMaterial

Qty (MT) /Sq.m

TotalQuantity

Cement 0.16 10800 MT

Steel 0.06 4060 MT

Sand 0.41 27750 m3

Aggregate 0.62 41950 m3

Bricks 50 nos. 3383000 in no.

2.5 Forests and timber (source MT) No Not required.

2.6 Energy including electricity andfuels (source, competing users)Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)

Yes Power requirement : 2180 kVASource of Power: Punjab State Electricity Board(PSEB)Back up DG sets (as per requirement)Construction Phase: 2 x 125 kVAOperation Phase: 2 x 2000 kVA (1 stand by)

2.7 Any other natural resources (useappropriate standard units)

No Not required.

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which couldbe harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual orperceived risks to human health.


Yes/No Details thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible) with sourceof information data

3.1 Use of substances ormaterials, which are hazardous(as per MSIHC rules) tohuman health or theenvironment (flora, fauna, andwater supplies)

No No storage of hazardous chemicals (as per MSIHCrules) will be done, except HSD (low sulphurvariety) required to run standby DG sets. Also, thequantity stored will be below the threshold limitspecified in the MSIHC rules and will be stored atdesignated place. Suitable management practice forHandling, Storage and Disposal will be adopted forthe same.

3.2 Changes in occurrence ofdisease or affect diseasevectors (e.g. insect or waterborne diseases)

No Suitable drainage and waste management measureswill be adopted in both construction and operationalphase, which will restrict stagnation of water oraccumulation of waste. This will effectively restrictthe reproduction and growth of disease vectors.

3.3 Affect the welfare of peoplee.g. by changing livingconditions?

Yes Use, storage, transport, handling or production ofany harmful product is not envisaged from theproposed project. Thus, no major adverse impactson the human health/environment are envisaged.Local workers will be employed during constructionof the project and the project has beneficial impacts.Socioeconomic standards and Public welfare willimprove.


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3.4 Vulnerable groups of peoplewho could be affected by theproject e.g. hospital patients,children, the elderly etc.,

No This is development of IT/ITES Campus, so noadverse impact will be anticipated by this project.

3.5 Any other causes No

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning(MT/month)


Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,wherever possible) with source of information

data4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes No It is estimated that approx 35000 m3 of earth material

will be excavated during initial construction phase forfoundation and other excavations. 80-90 % shall bereutilized into backfilling and leveling.The soil excavated during construction will be firsttemporarily stored in an area earmarked and thenshall be used for landscaping and road constructionand surplus soil (if any) will be transported to thedesignated disposal site in tune with the local norms.

4.2 Municipal Waste (domestic andor commercial wastes)

Yes Total Organic waste generated: 831 kg/dayTotal Inorganic waste generated: 554 kg/dayHorticulture waste generated: 212 kg/dayTotal E-waste generated: 11MT/annum (includingobsolete machinery)STP Sludge: 11 kg/ dayThe solid wastes during operation phase will consistof organic waste such as waste vegetables, foods etcand inorganic waste like papers, cartons, thermocol,glass plastics, polythene bags, etc.Biodegradable segregated waste (organic waste suchas waste vegetables, foods etc) and garden litter willbe transported to the compost site for bio-composting.Recyclable wastes will be sold to authorizedrecyclers and part of the inert waste will be used forconstruction of road & pavement during construction.


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data4.3 Hazardous wastes

(as per Hazardous WasteManagement Rules)

Yes Construction Phase:The domestic hazardous waste like containers ofpaints, acrylics, PVC, chemicals, admixtures,bitumen etc. Lamps and tubelights, electrical scrapetc are likely to be generated.Provisions will be made to segregate the waste andthe waste will be sold to the vendors for recycling.

Operation Phase:There will be no mercury containing lamps used inthe post construction phase.Since the project will be software development park,in the post construction phase e-waste will begenerated which will be disposed off to theauthorized vendors or a buy back arrangement withsupplier will be made.The e-waste & biomedical waste disposal will be asper the guidelines of MOEF.

The only hazardous waste in the project will beused/spent oil from standby DG sets, which isclassified as hazardous waste category 5.1 as perHazardous Wastes (Management & Handling)Amendments Rules, 2016. The spent oil will becarefully stored in HDPE drums under isolatedstorage and periodically sold to authorized recyclers.All precautions will be taken to avoid spillage fromthe storage.

4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not applicable

4.5 Surplus product No Not applicable

4.6Sewage sludge or other sludgefrom effluent treatment

Yes Sludge waste generated: 11 kg/ dayThe sewage sludge will be disposed along with themunicipal solid waste for composting.

4.7 Construction or demolitionwastes

Yes It is estimated that approx. 35000 m3 of earthmaterial will be excavated during initial constructionphase for foundations, basement. 80-90% ofexcavated material will be re-used for roadconstruction, landscaping and back filling.

The soil excavated during construction will be firsttemporarily stored in an area earmarked and thenshall be used for landscaping, backfilling and roadconstruction.


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Yes/No


data4.8 Redundant machinery or

equipmentYes Redundant Machinery if any, will be disposed by the

contactors as per applicable norms4.9 Contaminated soils or other

materialsNo Proper care will be taken to ensure no contamination

of soil.4.10 Agricultural wastes Yes 212 kg/ day of horticulture waste will be generated

which include cutting, trimmings, dry leaves &grasses etc. Garden waste including biodegradablewaste will be transported to the compost site for bio-composting.

4.11 Other solid wastes No Not applicable

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)


Yes/No Details thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of

information data5.1 Emissions from

combustion of fossil fuelsfrom stationary or mobilesources

Yes During construction, emissions will be generatedfrom vehicles, construction machineries and D.G.set. During operational phase, D.G. Set’s emissionsand vehicular emissions will be there.DG set will be installed with stack height as perCPCB norms. Vehicles will be PUC certified andmaintained properly resulting in negligible emissionof pollutants.

5.2 Emissions from productionprocesses

No Not applicable

5.3Emissions from materialshandling including storageor transport

Yes The emission expected from construction phase willbe dust arising from material handling and vehicularemission from transport vehicles. These include theemissions due to idling of the vehicles duringloading and unloading activities.Management:

Construction waste will be reutilized within the siteitself to reduce the emissions during transportation.Further, idling of the vehicles will be reduced to theextent possible and PUC certified vehicles will beused.Water sprinkling will be carried out regularly atconstruction and camp sites. Vehicles deliveringconstruction materials will always be covered withtarpaulin cover to avoid spillage of constructionmaterials.


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information data5.4 Emissions from

construction activitiesincluding plant andequipment

Yes The dust emission sources during construction phasewill be: Haul-road movements Construction Material Handling Finishing

Emissions factors for construction equipment aregiven in table below:Equipment

Emissions Factors (g/hr)CO VOC NOX SOX PM10

Excavator 214.09 43.99 516.18 3.31 27.21Backhoe/Frontend loader

190.05 56.69 370.13 1.58 37.64

Rubbertiredcrane

161.02 39.00 464.02 2.67 23.58

HydraulicCrane 161.02 39.00 464.02 2.67 23.58ConcreteVibrator 72.57 13.60 122.46 0 4.53PavingEquipment 186.42 48.53 412.31 1.95 29.93Roller/Compactor 165.10 34.92 316.15 1.90 23.13*Source: SCAQMD CEQA Handbook

Impacts:Increase levels of PM10, PM2.5, NOx, HC, VOC etc.from the above activities.

Mitigation measures like: minimizing drop heightsof debris, enclosures, covered transport, use ofbarriers, wetting surface, plantation, avoiding idlingof vehicles etc. will be adopted.

5.5 Dust or odours fromhandling of materials,including constructionmaterials sewage and waste

Yes Dust will be generated during construction, whichwill be water sprinkled, and stored raw material willbe covered with tarpaulin covers to reduce dustemissions.Dense tree cover (especially night blooming flowers)will be provided around waste storage area and allchannels carrying wastewater will be covered andcleaned prior to the monsoon.Odour will be generated due to Solid Waste andsewage generation and handling during and postconstruction; their impact and Mitigation measuresare listed below:


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information data During construction, waste will be collected and

stored at earmarked places and transferred to thedisposal site.

In post-construction phase color coded bins willbe provided for collection and transportation ofbiodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.

Waste will be collected and transferred onregular basis with proper safety measures toavoid odor nuisance.

Covering loads to limit materials or litterblowing off and reducing smells.

Low VOC products (paints, adhesives, sealants) willbe used to avoid sick building syndrome.

5.6Emissions fromincineration of waste

No Not applicable

5.7 Emissions from burning ofwaste in open air (e.g.slash materials,construction debris)

No Will not be allowed in the premises.

5.8 Emissions from any othersources

No Not applicable

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:


Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates,wherever possible) with source of information data

with source of information data


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6.1 From operation ofequipment ventilationplant, crushers e.g.engines,

Yes Noise will be generated from the constructionequipment’s and operation of DG sets.During construction work following will be thetentative sources of noise:

Name of source Noise Level at 16m (50 ft) fromSource in db (A)

Noise level at 1m from sourcein dB (A)

Back hoe/ Loader 81 105Cranes-mobile 81 105Dump truck 83 107Generator Not considered 75 (as prescribed

by CPCB)The following measures will be taken: EPA/CPCB certified DG sets conforming to the

standards for noise will be used. All construction equipment and machineries will be

maintained in good conditions. Personal protective equipment like ear muffs, ear

plugs will be provided to the workers.Silent type DG Sets with anti vibration pads will beprovided.

6.2 From industrial orsimilar processes

No Not applicable

6.3 From construction ordemolition

Yes During construction work, there will be short termnoise impacts in the immediate vicinity of the projectsite due to various construction activities such asexcavation activities, mixing, vehicular movement andvarious construction machinery;Following precautions shall be taken to control noisepollution : High noise generating construction activities

would be carried out only during day time Installation, use and maintenance of mufflers on

equipment Workers working near high noise construction

machinery would be supplied with ear muffs/earplugs

6.4 From blasting or piling No No blasting or piling will be done.


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6.5 From construction oroperational traffic

Yes There may be increase in the noise levels due toconstructional /operational traffic arising due to theproject, which will be minimized by: Effective traffic management including sufficient

width of driveways to avoid traffic congestionsespecially during the peak hours.

Encouraging the employees for car pooling and useof onsite transportation facilities.

Provisions of designated visitors parking forsmooth traffic movement near the entry/ exit points.

Effective green belt will help in reducing the noisepropagation.

6.6 From lighting or coolingsystems

No There will be change in the light pollution level of theproject area. Use of focused lights to the active areas isenvisaged. Cooling towers are proposed so there willbe some noise generation from them. Effectivemeasures shall be taken to mitigate this. During powerfailure, operation of DG set will generate noise.However, these shall be silent type with anti vibrationpads.

6.7 From any other sources No No other source is significant.

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground orinto sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:


Yes/No Details thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible) with sourceof information data

7.1 From handling, storage,hazardous materials useor Spillage of hazardousmaterials

Yes During construction paints, solvents, thinner, oiland lubricants will be stored for use which ishazardous to health. Suitable management practicewill be adopted for the same.The only hazardous waste is spent oil from standbyDG sets during both construction & operation. Thespent oil will be carefully stored in HDPE drumsunder isolated storage and periodically sold toauthorize recyclers. All precautions will be taken toavoid spillage from storage.

7.2 From discharge ofsewage or other effluentswater or the land(expected mode andplace of discharge) to

No There will be no discharge of untreated sewage onwater or land, as the wastewater after tertiarytreatment will be reused. Spare treated waste watershall be discharged into the municipal sewers.

7.3 By deposition ofpollutants emitted to airinto the land or intowater

No Dust will be generated during construction phasefrom earthworks and movement of vehicles.Appropriate fugitive dust control measures,including watering, water sprinkling of exposedareas and dust covers for trucks, will be provided


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to minimize any impacts.DG stack height shall be provided as perCPCB guidelines.

7.4 From any other sources No Not applicable

7.5 Is there a risk of longterm build up ofpollutants in theenvironment from thesesources?

No There is no risk of long term build up of pollutantsin the environment from handling, storage, use orspillage of hazardous materials, discharge ofsewage or other effluents to water or the land andby deposition of pollutants emitted to air into theland or into water sources.

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affecthuman health or the environment


Yes/NoDetails thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible) with sourceof information data

8.1 From explosions,spillages, fires etc fromstorage, handling, use orproduction of hazardoussubstances

This is basically a construction project and does notinvolve major hazardous construction activity.Hence, chances of explosions, spillages, fires areminimal.All construction workers will be provided withsuitable personal protective equipment (PPE) as perthe health & safety norms. Training and awarenessabout the safety norms will be provided to allsupervisors and workers involved in constructionactivities.

An agreement will be signed with the contractor,which will clearly deal safety aspects duringconstruction. No major hazardous waste is beingstored with in the project site. No industrial orprocess activity is involved in this project hencechances of chemical hazards and accidents areminimal. However, suitable fire-fighting measureswill be provided.


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8.2 From any other causes Yes The major risks involved in the project would beworking at different construction heights andmishaps due to human errors, bad constructionpractices and associated electric hazards.All safety measures will be in place prior tocommencement of operations so as to avoid any riskof human life and as per the prevailing local bylaws. All safe construction practices & precautionary

measures will be adopted and use of PPE will bemandatory.

First-aid measures will be provided at site. Adequate fire-fighting arrangements will be as

per National Building Code - 2005 & conditionslaid in fire NOC.

All applicable IS standards for electricity will befollowed in construction phase.

Indian Electricity Act of 1910 and rules issued thereunder revised up to date will be followed.

8.3 Could the project beaffected by naturaldisasters causingenvironmental damage(e.g. floods, earthquakes,landslides, cloudburstetc)?

No As per the secondary data available no suchprecedents has been reported. However thepossibility of such incidents cannot be ruled out.Earthquakes:The project falls under seismic Zone IV. Design andarchitecture of building is earthquake resistant andcomply with the required IS SpecificationsSuitable seismic coefficients in horizontal andvertical directions respectively, are being adoptedwhile designing the structures to minimize theimpact of any disaster.Landslide: Area is not land slide proneFloods:The area is not flood prone. For effectivefunctioning, pre-monsoon and post-monsoon checksof the drainage structures will be undertaken.The project has planned storm water layout inregards to the peak intensity of the rainfall so farreceived as recorded by IMD.


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9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which couldlead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existingor planned activities in the locality

S.No.

Information/Checklistconfirmation

Yes/No Details thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible) with source

of information data9.1 Lead to development of

supporting facilities,ancillary development ordevelopment stimulatedby the project whichcould have impact on theenvironment e.g.:

The existing infrastructure is adequate to meet therequirement of proposed project.

• Supportinginfrastructure (roads,power supply, waste orwaste water treatment,etc.)

Yes In order to support, power lines will be drawn,roads will be constructed within the proposedproject as well as for access. Water supply andsewage systems will be laid extensively.

• housing development Yes Construction of IT/ITES Campus• extractive industries No• supply industries Yes In order to meet the requirement, the supply

industry will grow to meet the demand forvegetable, processed food, gas, cloth, groceries,stationary and several other items.

• other No

9.2

Lead to after-use of thesite, which could have animpact on theenvironment

No

9.3 Set a precedent for laterdevelopments

No The area falls under Industry & Warehouse zoneof GMADA Master Plan, therefore, no illegalactivity is predicted and development of the entireregion is anticipated as per Master Plan, 2031.

9.4 Have cumulative effectsdue to proximity to otherexisting or plannedprojects with similareffects

It will improve the environment by creating amore attractive and inter active environment forworking, leisure & recreation, create an urbanlandmark.


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iii. Environmental Sensitivity

S.No.

Areas Name/Identity

Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposedproject location boundary

1. Areas protected underinternational conventions,national or local legislationfor their ecological,landscape, cultural or otherrelated value

Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary: 15 km (NE)Sector 21 Bird Sanctuary: 10.8 km (NE)Chattbir Zoo: 6.5 km (SE)Dariya Reserve Forest: 9 km (SE)Nepli Reserve Forest: 18 km (NE)Khol Reserve Forest: 20 km (NE)

2. Areas which are importantor sensitive for ecologicalreasons -Wetlands,watercourses or other waterbodies, coastal zone,biospheres, mountains,forests

River Ghaggar: 6.5 km (SE)Sukhna Lake: 14 km (NE)

3. Areas used by protected,important or sensitivespecies of flora or fauna forbreeding, nesting, foraging,resting, over wintering,migration

Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary: 15 km (NE)Sector 21 Bird Sanctuary: 10.8 km (NE)Chattbir Zoo: 6.5 km (SE)Dariya Reserve Forest: 9 km (SE)Nepli Reserve Forest: 18 km (NE)Khol Reserve Forest: 20 km (NE)

4. Inland, coastal, marine orunderground waters

No

5. State, National boundaries No Project lies in Punjab State. Haryana boundarylies approx 10 km from project site.

6. Routes or facilities used bythe public for access torecreation or other tourist,pilgrim areas

No

7. Defense installations Yes Indian Air Force Base: 6.7 km (NE)Chandimandir Cantonment Area: 14.5 km(NE)

8. Densely populated or built-up area(aerial distances)

Zirakpur: 6 km (E)Chandigarh: 8.5 km (N)Panchkula: 11.5 km (NE)Ambala: 28 km (S)Patiala: 40 km (SW)Shimla: 64 km (NE)Ludhiana: 82 km (NW)

9. Areas occupied by sensitiveman-made land uses(hospitals, schools, placesof worship, communityfacilities)

Yes There are several hospitals, schools, places ofworship, and community facilities around theproject site.


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S.No.

Areas Name/Identity

Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposedproject location boundary

10.

Areas containing important,high quality or scarceresources (ground waterresources, surfaceresources, forestry,agriculture, fisheries,tourism, minerals)

River Ghaggar: 6.5 km (SE)Sukhna Lake: 14 km (NE)Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary: 15 km (NE)Sector 21 Bird Sanctuary: 10.8 km (NE)Chattbir Zoo: 6.5 km (SE)Dariya Reserve Forest: 9 km (SE)Nepli Reserve Forest: 18 km (NE)Khol Reserve Forest: 20 km (NE)

11. Areas already subjected topollution or environmentaldamage.(Those where existing legalenvironmental standardsare exceeded).

Nil

12 Areas susceptible to naturalhazard which could causethe project to presentenvironmental problems(earthquakes, subsidence,landslides, erosion, floodingor extreme or adverseclimatic conditions)

No According to the Indian Standard SeismicZoning Map, the area under study falls inZone-IV. Suitable seismic coefficients inhorizontal and vertical directions will beadopted while designing the structures.

“I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures

are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and

information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected

and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

Date:

(Guruprakash Sastry)Regional Manager – Infrastructure and Green Initiatives

Infosys Limited44, Electronic City, Hosur Road,

Bangalore-560100


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NOTE:

1. The Projects involving clearance under Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991 shall

submit with the application a C.R.Z map duly demarcated by one of the authorized

agencies, showing the project activities, w.r.t. C.R.Z. and the recommendations of the state

Coastal Zone management Authority. Simultaneous action shall also be taken to obtain the

requisite clearance under the provisions of the C.R.Z. Notification, 1991 for the activities to

be located in the CRZ.

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

Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the

map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the

project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden

thereon.”3. All correspondence with the Ministry of Environment & Forests including submission of

application for TOR/ Environmental Clearance, subsequent clarifications, as may be

required from time to time, participation in the EAC Meeting on behalf of the project

proponent shall be made by the authorized signatory only. The authorized signatory should

also submit a document in support of his claim of being an authorized signatory for the

specific project”.

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