s no a. specific conditions compliance status · holi-nayagram road, once the same is handed over...

S No A. Specific Conditions Compliance status

iCatchment Area Treatment Plan as has been proposed should be completed in 5

years. Work is to be executed by Forest Dept., GoHP as per approved CAT Plan

iiPrior approval under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for diversion of forest land

should be taken. No physical work will be initiated without forest clearance for

this project.

Complied.

1. Approval for diversion of Forest Land was accorded by MoEF on dated 26-

Oct-2013.

2. Govt. of Himachal Pradesh (GoHP) accorded diversion of Forest land on

dated 28-Jan-2013.

3. Construction of project was started after Forest land diversion.

iii

In all there are 288 project affected families (PAFs) whose land is likely to be

acquired permanently and 2 PAFs who will lose land as well as house. The

rehabilitation & resettlement of project affected person should be completed

before commissioning of the project.

Complied.

The R & R Plan is approved by DC Chamba, GoHP on 10-Jan-2014.

Implementation of R&R plan started. First instalment towards pension to

identified vulnerable persons made.

iv

The following commitments made during the public hearing should be fulfilled:

a) Appointment of two numbers of MD doctors and one of them shall be lady

doctor. Both these doctors are to be on the pay rolls of the company. b) Training

of the 120 Nos of local youths for the ITI course. c) Strengthening of the existing

Holi-Nayagram road, once the same is handed over to GMR after necessary

clearance.

Noted and process of compliance is initiated as follows:-

a)Advertisement in local newspaper was done on 18-May-11 and again on dt 24-

Jan-2012 and intimation to local employment exchanges done.

1. One MBBS doctor along with two paramedical staff was appointed at site

from 15-Aug-2013.

2. Till date no suitable Lady doctor responded to advertise due to remote

location. Matter is under discussion and constant followup with Govt. officials.

(b) Company is committed to provide assistance to locals who will successfully

enroll into ITI Course. Till date, no local is selected for the ITI course. We are

provding support to the studen community by organising career counseling

sessions, traianing through our CSR activities. We are providng emplyement to

the locals in the project apart from providng various training enabiling them to

get more jobs at other locations too. (C) Noted.

vEnvironment flow should be 20% of the average lean season flow of 90%

dependable year for four consecutive leanest months.

Noted and Will be complied at operation phase.

vi

Biodiversity conservation & management plan as proposed in the EMP should

be implemented in totality. From the study area 272 flowering plant species were

recorded which include 28 trees, 48 shrubs, 10 climbers and 186 herbs. However

listing of bryophytes/ Pteridophytes has not been done. this may be done and

submitted within three months.

Forest Dept. GoHP will implement the Biodiversity Conservation &

Management Plan. List of Bryophytes/ Pteridophytes are provided to MoEF

vide our letter dt 13-Jan-11.

ol

vii

Fishery conservation & Management plan as proposed in the EMP should be

undertaken in consultation with the Fisheries department, Government of

Himachal Pradesh. The up gradation of existing facilities of fish firm at Holi in

Chamba district should also be done meet the demand of fish seeds.

Noted and will be done by fishery department, GoHP. Required Fishery

development fund as demanded by fishery department has been submitted on

27-Sept-11 and final instalment on 10-Mar 2014. NOC is also issued by Fishery

dept, GoHP on 22-May 2014.

viiiAll the equipments which are likely to generate high noise levels are to be fully

mollified (noise reduction measures.)

Noted and equipments used in project construction are complying with the

noise levels. The same has been checked by Chamba Pollution Control Board.

ix

Consolidation and compaction of the muck should be carried-out in the muck

dumping sites and the dumping sites should be above high flood level. The

proposed plan envisages generation of total volume of Muck as 21.64 lakh cum

(including 40% swell factor). Out of which about 9.32 lacs cum of muck will be

utilized as construction material for various project components and 12.32 lacs

cum of muck will be disposed off at pre designated seven number of disposal

sites.

Noted and will be complied by fishery department, GoHP. Muck is disposed off

in pre designated sites which are approved by SPCB, GoHP only.

Monthly Muck generation, utilisation and disposal status on these site is

regularly submitted to SPCB, GoHP.

x

Green belt development is proposed around project areas, reservoir periphery

(12.00 Ha) road side (13.8km) and other components. The average width of green

belt around reservoir rim will be around 40 m varying from about 15 m at places

to 120 m or as physiographic and land feature allow. The allocated amount of Rs

9.28 lakhs for green belt development should strictly be used for the purpose.

Noted and will be complied in consultation with GoHP departments.

Bajoli-Holi HEP (180MW) - Half yearly status report Jan - June 2015

Annexure-I

xi

The environment clearance does not necessarily imply that forestry clearance

shall be granted to the project and that the proposal for the forestry clearance

shall be considered by respective authorities on their merit. The investment

made in the project, if any based on environment clearance so granted, shall be

entirely at cost and risk of the project proponent.

Noted.

S No B. General Conditions Compliance status

iAdequate free fuel arrangement should be made for the labour force engaged in

the construction work at project cost so that indiscriminate felling of trees is

prevented.

Noted. Community kitchen facility is provided by Contractor which is factored

in the Project cost under Energy Conservation Measures.

iiFuel depot may be opened at the site to provide the fuel (kerosene/wood/LPG).

Medical facilities as well recreational facilities should also be provided to the

labourers.

Noted. Fuel depot is opened at site by Contractor. Medical and recreation

facility for laborers will be done by Contractors.

iiiAll the labourers to be engaged for construction works should be thoroughly

examined by health personal and adequately treated before issuing them work

permit.

Noted. Appropriate health checkups are done for construction workforce by

proponent and contractor.

iv

Restoration of construction area including dumping site of excavated materials

should be ensured by leveling, filling up of burrow pits, landscaping etc. The

area should be properly treated with suitable plantation.

Noted. Will be complied as per the guidance of SPCB, GoHP and other GoHP

departments.

vFinancial provision should be made in the total budget of the project for

implementation of the above suggested safeguard measures.Noted. Adequate provision is provided in Project cost under Environment Cost.

viSix monthly monitoring reports should be submitted to the Ministry and its

Regional Office, Chandigarh for review.Noted and regularly submitting the same

vii

Officials from regional office MoEF, Chandigarh who would be monitoring the

implementation of environmental safeguards should be given full cooperation,

facility and documents / data by the project proponents during their inspection.

Noted and Full cooperation will be accorded.

Last visit was taken in Sep 2013 and all data available with the project

proponent has been provided. Full cooperation will be extended for future

visits.

5The responsibility of implementation of environmental safeguards rests fully

with the M/s GMR Bajoli Holi Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd & Government of

Himachal Pradesh.

Noted.

6The total amount of Rs. 15603.28 Lakhs kept in the budgetary provisions for

implementation of environmental management plan should be strictly adhered

and not to be diverted for any other purpose.

Noted. Till date we have utilized approximately an amount of Rs. 9016.00 Lakhs

towards environment & ecology.

7In case of change in the scope of the project, project would require a fresh

appraisal.Noted. There is no change in the scope of the project.

8

The Ministry reserves the right to add additional safeguard measures

subsequently, if found necessary and to take action including revoking of the

clearance under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to

ensure effective implementation of the suggested safeguard measure in a time

bound and satisfactory manner.

Noted.

9This clearance letter is valid for a period of 10 years from the date of issue of this

letter for commencement of construction work.

Complied and Construction in the project area already commenced from 29-

May-2013.

10

A copy of the clearance letter shall be sent by the proponent to concerned

Panchayat, Zilla Parishad/Municipal corporation, Urban local body and the

local NGO, if any, from whom suggestions/representation, if any, were received

while processing the proposal. The clearance letter shall also be on the website of

the company by the proponent.

Complied. Notification is mentioned on company web site and copy of the

letters are provided to local panchayats and other Govt Depts.

11

The proponent should advertise at least in two local newspaper widely

circulated in the region around the project, one of which shall be in the

vernacular language of the locality concerned informing that the project has

been accorded environmental clearance and copies of clearance letter are

available with the state Pollution Control Board/Committee and may also be

seen at Website of the Ministry of Environment and Forest at

http:www.envfor.nic.in

Complied. Advertisement in the newspaper was published on 10th June 2011

in Divya Himachal, Dainik Tribune for (Local newspaper in Vernacular,

(Hindi)). Along with in English News paper Tribune and Himachal Times

which have wide circulation in the project area.

Copy of the advertisement was already provided to your office vide letter dt 7-7-

2011.

12

The project proponent shall also submit six monthly reports on the status of

compliance of the stipulated EC condition including result of monitored data

(both in hard copies as well as by e-mail) to the respective Regional office of

MoEF, the respective office of CPCB and the SPCB.

Noted and submitting the same regularly. The monitoring report for pre-

monsoon data (April 2015) on Air Quality, River Water Quality is also being

submitted.

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Sponsor:-

M/s. GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd.,Ratan Chand Building, VPO Kuleth Holi Tehsil,

Bharmour, Chamba,

Himachal Pradesh-176 326.

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Environmental Monitoring Report

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ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 1

LIST OF CONTENTS

TABLE NO. TABLE NAME PAGE NO.

1 Details of air monitoring locations 2

2 Sampling frequency 3

3 Measurement techniques for various pollutants 3

4 Summary of ambient air quality results (Powerhouse AAQ - 1) 3

5 Summary of ambient air quality results (Deol Colony AAQ - 2) 7

6 Summary of ambient air quality results (Adit – 2 AAQ - 3) 10

7 Summary of ambient air quality results ( Dam site AAQ - 4) 13

8 Location : SW-1 Dam site (River water) 16

9 Location : SW 2 Adit -2 (River water) 16

10 Location : SW 3 – Adit -3 (River water) 17

11 Location : SW 4 – Adit-4 (River water) 18

12 Location : SW 5 – Deol Colony (River water) 18

13 Location : SW 6 – Power House (River water) 19



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LIST OF FIGURE

FIGURE NO. FIGURE NAME PAGE NO.

1 Power house (AAQ - 1) PM10 4

2 Power house (AAQ - 1) PM2.5 5

3 Power house (AAQ - 1) SO2 5

4 Power house (AAQ - 1) NOx 6

5 Power house (AAQ - 1) CO 6

6 Deol colony (AAQ - 2) PM10 7

7 Deol colony (AAQ - 2) PM2.5 8

8 Deol colony (AAQ - 2) SO2 8

9 Deol colony (AAQ - 2) NOx 9

10 Deol colony (AAQ - 2) CO 9

11 Adit 2 (AAQ – 3) PM10 10

12 Adit 2 (AAQ – 3) PM2.5 11

13 Adit 2 (AAQ – 3) SO2 11

14 Adit 2 (AAQ – 3) NOx 12

15 Adit 2 (AAQ – 3) CO 12

16 DAM site (AAQ - 4) PM10 13

17 DAM site (AAQ - 4) PM2.5 14

18 DAM site (AAQ - 4) SO2 14

19 DAM site (AAQ - 4) NOx 15

20 DAM site (AAQ - 4) CO 15



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1.1 Introduction

The Bajoli Holi Hydroelectric project (180 MW) is proposed as a Greenfield run of the river

scheme in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. The project is located at a distance of about 220 KM

from Pathankot.

The project activity is being developed by GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Limited

(GBHHPL), which is a special purpose vehicle (SPV) formed by GMR Energy Limited which is a part of

the GMR Group. The GMR group is headquartered in Banglore and has been developing projects in high

growth areas such as Airports, Energy, Highways and Urban Infrastructure.

In accordance with the Environmental Clearances dated 24th Jan 2011, the developer is obliged to

fulfill the requirements of EIA-EMP during project construction and operation. The stipulated conditions

in consent to operate/establish, states that noise and ambient air Quality, Emissions/effluent to be

maintained as per schedule III and IV of Environment Protection Rules 1986 as amended and prescribed

by the Board.

1.2 Environmental Monitoring Methodology

The methodology adopted for carrying out environmental monitoring was as per the guidelines

given by CPCB. Data in the study area was collected by conducting field study/primary sampling during

the study period with respect to the different environmental attributes.

. Three seasonal monitoring/sampling and analysis of ambient air and water quality.

2. Air quality to be monitored of 24 hourly (4 stations *2days/week*4weeks *3seasons)

3. Preparation and submission on Environment Monitoring Report.

4. Responding to clarification/questions raised by GBHHPL.

The ambient air quality monitored is to be done at 4 locations for month of May 2015 (24 Hourly)

basis in line CPCB guidelines of ambient air quality sampling and monitoring.

Seasonal monitoring of environmental parameters is of immense importance to assess the status of

environment monitoring. With the knowledge of baseline conditions, the monitoring program will serve

as an indicator for any deterioration in environmental conditions due to monitoring of the project Suitable

mitigation steps will be taken in time to safeguard the environment, based on monitoring reports.

Monitoring is important in the control of pollution since the efficiency of control measures can only be

determined by monitoring.

1.3 Detail rationale for sampling location & monitoring stations

Selection of monitoring stations

The status of the ambient air quality was assessed through a scientifically designed ambient air quality

monitoring network. The design of monitoring network in the air quality surveillance program was based

on the following considerations:

Meteorological conditions on synoptic scale

Topography of the study area

Representatives of regional background

Population and sensitive areas



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Representation of valid cross sectional distribution in downwind direction

In order to find out the impact of surrounding activity on sensitive receptors, it is necessary to

monitor Environmental Quality to know the level of concentrations of pollutants within area. Accordingly

GMR through Anacon Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur has been monitoring at following locations for air

and water on seasonal sampling.

1.4 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring & Water Sampling Result

1.4.1 Ambient air quality monitoring results

1.4.1.1 Monitoring locations

Ambient air monitoring was carried out at 4 locations. The details about monitoring locations are

presented in Table 1.

TABLE 1

DETAILS OF AIR MONITORING LOCATIONS

Sr. No. Air Monitoring Location

1. Power House

2. Deol Colony

3. Adit 2

4. Dam Site

The above monitoring stations are selected on the basis of downwind and upwind directions with respect

to the GMR site. Anacon Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur is carrying out seasonal monitoring for

parameters PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOx and CO at above mentioned ambient air quality monitoring (AAQM)

locations.

1.4.1.2 Monitored parameters and frequency of sampling

Methods and Instruments used for Sampling

The air samples were analyzed as per methods specified by Central Pollution Control Board

(CPCB). Sampling frequency and measurement techniques are presented in Tables 2&3.

The levels of Particulate Matter PM10 and PM2.5, Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX)

and Carbon Monoxide (CO) were monitored for establishing the baseline status. PM10 and PM2.5 was

collected with the help of respirable particulate sampler operating 24 hours by drawing air which passes through

the cyclone at the rate of 1.0 -1.3 m3/min which collects the particles less than 10 µm diameter over glass fiber

filter paper and the bigger particulates from 10 to 100 µm are collected into the cup provided at the bottom of

the cyclone. The dust deposited over the filter paper is measured as PM2.5 and the smaller particulates from 2.5

µm are collected into the membrane filter paper.

Sampling was carried out continuously for 24 hourly monitoring twice a week at each station

during the stipulated study period using pre-calibrated respirable dust samplers in each of the stations.



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Earmarked samples were collected for Particulate Matter-PM10 & PM2.5, SO2 and NOx for 24

hourly. Collected samples were sent to Laboratories for analysis.

TABLE 2

SAMPLING FREQUENCY

Parameters Sampling frequency

Particulate Matter (PM10) 24 hourly sample twice a week for 4 Week.

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) 24 hourly sample twice a week for 4 Week.

Sulphur dioxide (So2) 24 hourly sample twice a week for 4 Week.

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) 24 hourly sample twice a week for 4 Week.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) 8 hourly basis for 24 hour sample for 4 Week.

TABLE 3

MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES FOR VARIOUS POLLUTANTS

S.No. Parameter Technique Technical Protocol

1. Particulate Matter (PM10) Respirable Dust Sampler

(Gravimetric Method)

Gravimetric (HVS)-IS: 5182: Part-

23 -2006

2. Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Fine Particulate Sampler

(Gravimetric Method)

Gravimetric (HVS)-IS: 5182: Part-4

with cyclone

3. Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Modified West and Gaeke Clorimetric IS: 5182: (Part-2)2001

4. Oxide of Nitrogen (NOX) Jacob&Hochheiser Method Clorimetric IS: 5182: (Part-6)2006

5. Carbon Monoxide NDIR IS: 5182 (Part 10): 1999

1.4.1.3 Ambient air quality results

The background levels of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and CO measured are required to compute ambient

air quality. The monitoring locations are selected at the above mentioned locations at downwind and upwind

directions wrt project site. The minimum, maximum concentration, average, and 98th percentile are presented in

Tables.

(A) Power House (AAQ-1):

The summary of ambient air quality monitoring results for the month of May-2015 is presented in detail

in Table 4 & Annexure I. 98th percentile, maximum and minimum values etc have been computed from

the collected raw data for all the AAQ monitoring station. The data has been compared with the standards

prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)/NAAQ for residential and rural zone.



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TABLE 4

SUMMARY OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY RESULTS

Power House (AAQ-1)

Date of

monitoring

PM10 (µg/m3)

PM2.5 (µg/m3)

SO2 (µg/m3)

NOX (µg/m3)

CO (mg/m3)

04.05.2015 84.7 41.6 11.4 24.7 0.241

07.05.2015 87.1 52.9 14.7 26.1 0.307

11.05.2015 81.2 46.3 9.4 19.3 0.239

15.05.2015 76.4 24.8 7.3 21.6 0.193

18.05.2015 84.9 23.7 9.1 24.1 0.217

22.05.2015 85.1 42.3 11.2 28.4 0.294

25.05.2015 82.7 26.1 8.7 22.7 0.257

28.05.2015 73.9 19.4 8.2 21.2 0.183

NAAQS CPCB 100 60 80 80 2.0

Maximum 87.1 52.9 14.7 28.4 0.307

Minimum 73.9 19.4 7.3 19.3 0.183

Average 82.0 34.6 10.0 23.5 0.241

98% le 86.8 52.0 14.2 28.1 0.305

Observation of results

PM10: PM10 concentration ranged from 73.9-87.1 µg/m3 at power house (AAQ-1). The maximum

concentration of 87.1 µg/m3 and minimum concentration of 73.9 µg/m3 was recorded during study period.

The average value is recorded 82.0 μg/m3 and 98th percentile value 86.8. The statistical analysis of PM10 is

presented in Table 4 and Figure 1.

FIGURE 1: POWER HOUSE (AAQ-1) PM 10



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PM2.5: PM2.5 concentration ranged from 19.4-52.9 µg/m3 at power house (AAQ-1). The maximum


The average value is recorded 34.6 μg/m3 and 98th percentile value 52.0. The statistical analysis of PM2.5

is presented in Table 4 and Figure 2.

FIGURE 2: POWER HOUSE (AAQ-1) PM 2.5

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2): SO2 concentration ranged from 7.3 to 14.7 µg/m3 at power house (AAQ-1). The

maximum concentration of 14.7 µg/m3 and minimum concentration of 7.3 µg/m3 was recorded during

study period. The average value is recorded 10 μg/m3 and 98th percentile value 14.2. The statistical

analysis of SO2 is presented in Table 4 and Figure 3.

FIGURE 3: POWER HOUSE (AAQ-1) SO2



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Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx): Nox concentration ranged from 19.3 to 28.4 µg/m3 at power house (AAQ-1).

The maximum concentration of 28.4 µg/m3 and minimum concentration of 19.3 µg/m3 was recorded

during study period. The average value is recorded 23.5 μg/m3 and 98th percentile value 28.1. The

statistical analysis of NOx is presented in Table 4 and Figure 4.

FIGURE 4: POWER HOUSE (AAQ-1) NOx

Carbon monoxide (CO): CO concentration ranged from 0.183 to 0.307 µg/m3 at power house (AAQ-1).



statistical analysis of CO is presented in Table 4 and Figure 5.



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FIGURE 5: POWER HOUSE (AAQ-1) CO

(B) Deol Colony (AAQ-2):





TABLE 5


Deol Colony (AAQ-2)

Date of monitoring PM10 (µg/m3) PM2.5 (µg/m3) SO2 (µg/m3) NOX (µg/m3) CO (mg/m3)

04.05.2015 46.2 14.9 6.1 13.8 0.167

07.05.2015 51.7 16.2 6.8 14.9 0.201

11.05.2015 47.3 14.3 5.7 13.2 0.183

15.05.2015 53.9 17.1 6.4 16.1 0.189

18.05.2015 43.1 13.8 5.9 14.7 0.162

22.05.2015 46.3 14.9 6.1 13.8 0.173

25.05.2015 51.2 16.1 6.3 17.3 0.191

28.05.2015 47.7 14.3 5.7 16.2 0.168

NAAQS CPCB 100 60 80 80 2.0

Maximum 53.9 17.1 6.8 17.3 0.201

Minimum 43.1 13.8 5.7 13.2 0.162

Average 48.4 15.2 6.1 15.0 0.179

98% le 53.6 17.0 6.7 17.1 0.200


PM10: PM10 concentration ranged from 43.1 to 53.9 µg/m3 at Deol Colony (AAQ-2). The maximum




FIGURE 6: DEOL COLONY (AAQ-2) PM 10



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PM2.5: PM2.5 concentration ranged from 13.8 to 17.1 µg/m3 at deol colony (AAQ-2). The maximum




FIGURE 7: DEOL COLONY (AAQ-2) PM 2.5

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2): SO2 concentration ranged from 5.7 to 6.8 µg/m3 at deol colony (AAQ-2). The

maximum concentration of 6.8 µg/m3 and minimum concentration of 5.7 µg/m3 was recorded during study

period. The average value is recorded 6.1 μg/m3 and 98th percentile value 6.7. The statistical analysis of

SO2 is presented in Table 5 and Figure 8.

FIGURE 8: DEOL COLONY (AAQ-2) SO2



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Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx): Nox concentration ranged from 13.2 to 17.3 µg/m3 at deol colony (AAQ-2).



statistical analysis of NOx is presented in Table 5 and Figure 9.

FIGURE 9: DEOL COLONY (AAQ-2) NOx

Carbon monoxide (CO): CO concentration ranged from 0.162 to 0.201 µg/m3 at deol colony (AAQ-2).



statistical analysis of CO is presented in Table 5 and Figure 10.

FIGURE 10: DEOL COLONY (AAQ-2) CO



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(C) Adit-2 (AAQ-3):





TABLE 6


Adit-2 (AAQ-3)


05.05.2015 52.7 16.2 6.4 14.7 0.218

08.05.2015 56.1 17.3 7.3 16.1 0.237

12.05.2015 48.2 14.8 6.1 14.2 0.191

16.05.2015 51.6 16.1 6.8 14.9 0.216

19.05.2015 47.3 14.9 5.7 16.1 0.208

23.05.2015 53.9 17.2 7.1 18.2 0.197

26.05.2015 56.1 16.4 6.7 16.4 0.201

29.05.2015 48.3 14.9 5.8 14.7 0.173

NAAQS CPCB 100 60 80 80 2.0

Maximum 56.1 17.3 7.3 18.2 0.237

Minimum 47.3 14.8 5.7 14.2 0.173

Average 51.8 16.0 6.5 15.7 0.205

98% le 56.1 17.3 7.3 17.9 0.234


PM10: PM10 concentration ranged from 47.3 to 56.1 µg/m3 at Adit 2 (AAQ-3). The maximum




FIGURE 11: ADIT 2 (AAQ-3) PM 10



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PM2.5: PM2.5 concentration ranged from 14.8 to 17.3 µg/m3 at Adit 2 (AAQ-3). The maximum




FIGURE 12: ADIT 2 (AAQ-2) PM 2.5

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2): SO2 concentration ranged from 5.7 to 7.3 µg/m3 at Adit 2 (AAQ-3). The

maximum concentration of 7.3 µg/m3 and minimum concentration of 5.7 µg/m3 was recorded during study

period. The average value is recorded 6.5 μg/m3 and 98th percentile value 7.3. The statistical analysis of

SO2 is presented in Table 6 and Figure 13.

FIGURE 13: ADIT 2 (AAQ-2) SO2

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx): Nox concentration ranged from 14.2 to 18.2 µg/m3 at Adit 2 (AAQ-3). The


study period. The average value is recorded 15.7 μg/m3 and 98th percentile value 17.9. The statistical

analysis of NOx is presented in Table 6 and Figure 14.



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FIGURE 14: ADIT 2 (AAQ-3) NOx

Carbon monoxide (CO): CO concentration ranged from 0.173 to 0.237 µg/m3 at Adit 2 (AAQ-3). The


study period. The average value is recorded 0.205μg/m3 and 98th percentile value 0.234. The statistical

analysis of CO is presented in Table 6 and Figure 15.

FIGURE 15: ADIT 2 (AAQ-3) CO



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(D) Dam Site (AAQ-4):





TABLE 7


Dam Site (AAQ-4)


05.05.2015 72.9 31.2 9.3 18.3 0.317

08.05.2015 68.2 27.9 8.2 19.1 0.283

12.05.2015 79.4 32.8 9.7 21.6 0.304

16.05.2015 84.1 31.1 10.4 24.7 0.326

19.05.2015 76.3 28.2 8.3 19.4 0.238

23.05.2015 77.3 37.4 9.6 23.8 0.327

26.05.2015 89.5 34.7 8.7 21.4 0.314

29.05.2015 81.3 29.1 9.4 18.2 0.268

NAAQS CPCB 100 60 80 80 2.0

Maximum 89.5 37.4 10.4 24.7 0.327

Minimum 68.2 27.9 8.2 18.2 0.238

Average 78.6 31.6 9.2 20.8 0.297

98% le 88.7 37.0 10.3 24.6 0.327


PM10: PM10 concentration ranged from 68.2 to 89.5 µg/m3 at Dam site (AAQ-4). The maximum




FIGURE 16: DAM SITE (AAQ-4) PM 10



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PM2.5: PM2.5 concentration ranged from 27.9 to 37.4 µg/m3 at Dam site (AAQ-4). The maximum




FIGURE 17: DAM SITE (AAQ-4) PM 2.5

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2): SO2 concentration ranged from 8.2 to 10.4 µg/m3 at Dam site (AAQ-4). The

maximum concentration of 10.4µg/m3 and minimum concentration of 8.2 µg/m3 was recorded during


analysis of SO2 is presented in Table 7 and Figure 18.

FIGURE 18: DAM SITE (AAQ-4) SO2



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Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx): Nox concentration ranged from 18.2 to 24.7 µg/m3 at Dam site (AAQ-4). The



analysis of NOx is presented in Table 7 and Figure 19.

FIGURE 19: DAM SITE (AAQ-4) NOx

Carbon monoxide (CO): CO concentration ranged from 0.238 to 0.327 µg/m3 at Dam site (AAQ-4). The


study period. The average value is recorded 0.297μg/m3 and 98th percentile value 0.327. The statistical

analysis of CO is presented in Table 7 and Figure 20.

FIGURE 20: DAM SITE (AAQ-4) CO



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1.5 Surface Water Quality

The existing status of water quality (physic-chemical and bacteriological) for surface water was

assessed by collecting the water samples from Dam site, Adit-2, Adit-3, Adit-4, Deol Colony and Power

House. The physico-chemical analysis was carried out for samples collected during study period.

Characteristics of surface water is presented in Tables 8-13.

TABLE 8

Location:-SW-1-Dam Site (River Water)

(Date of Sampling:-14.05.2015)-

Sr. No Test Parameter Measurement Unit Test Method Test Result

1. pH value - IS 3025 (Part 11) 8.04 at 230C

2. Colour Hazen units IS 3025 (Part 4) 9

3. Odour - IS 3025 (Part 5) Agreeable

4. Turbidity NTU IS 3025 (Part 10) 7.3

5. Suspended Solids (SS) mg / l IS : 3025 (Part

17) < 10

6. Total dissolved solids (TDS) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 16) 257

7. Chemical oxygen demand

(COD) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 58) 12.7

8. Biochemical oxygen demand

(BOD at 270C for 3 days) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 44) 3.8

9. Iron (as Fe) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 2) 0.41

10. Oil and Grease mg / l IS 3025 (Part -

39) < 4

11. Total coliform MPN/100 ml IS 1622 Present

Note: 1. Results relate to tested sample only.2. Test report should not be reproduced partially. 3. *Permissible

limit in the absence of alternate source. 4. ‘mg/l’ is equivalent to ‘ppm’ 5. ‘µg/l’ is equivalent to ‘ppb’ 6. ‘<’

indicates detection limit of the laboratory. 7. MPN-Most probable number.

REMARKS: Based upon request of the party, sample was tested for above mentioned parameters only.



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TABLE 9

Location:-SW-2-Adit-2 (River Water)

(Date of Sampling:-14.05.2015)

Note:1. Results relate to tested sample only.2. Test report should not be reproduced partially. 3. *Permissible limit in the absence

of alternate source. 4. ‘mg/l’ is equivalent to ‘ppm’ 5. ‘µg/l’ is equivalent to ‘ppb’ 6. ‘<’ indicates detection limit of the

laboratory. 7. MPN-Most probable number.


Sr. No. Test Parameter Measurement Unit Test Method Test Result





5. Suspended Solids (SS) mg / l IS : 3025 (Part 17) < 10


7. Chemical oxygen demand (COD) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 58) < 4


(BOD at 270C for 3 days) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 44) < 2


10. Oil and Grease mg / l IS 3025 (Part -39) < 4




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TABLE 10



Sr. No. Test Parameter Measurement Unit Test Method Test Result




4. Turbidity NTU IS 3025 (Part 10) 7



7. Chemical oxygen demand (COD) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 58) 8.2






Note:1. Results relate to tested sample only.2. Test report should not be reproduced partially. 3. *Permissible limit

in the absence of alternate source. 4. ‘mg/l’ is equivalent to ‘ppm’ 5. ‘µg/l’ is equivalent to ‘ppb’ 6. ‘<’ indicates

detection limit of the laboratory. 7. MPN-Most probable number.




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TABLE 11







4. Turbidity NTU IS 3025 (Part 10) 12




(COD) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 58) 8.2





11. Total coliform MPN/100 ml IS 1622 Absent







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TABLE 12

Location:-SW-5-Deol Colony (River Water)


Sr. No Test Parameter Measurement

Unit Test Method Test Result








(COD) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 58) < 4


(BOD at 270C for 3 days) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 44) < 2



11. Total coliform MPN/100 ml IS 1622 Absent





TABLE 13

Location:-SW-6-Power House (River Water)



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7. Chemical oxygen demand (COD) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 58) 9.4






Note: 1. Results relate to tested sample only.2. Test report should not be reproduced partially. 3. *Permissible limit




1.6 Conclusions and Recommendations

High concentration of PM10 at dam site and power house (air quality monitoring site) was due to dust

emission due to vehicular traffic and construction activity near the monitoring site. The overall ambient air

quality with respect to parameters of significance was found to be within prescribed AAQMS by CPCB.

One or more of the following measures may be implemented to minimize impact on air quality during

construction and operation of the project.

Water sprinkling on site for dust suppression

Use of covering sheets shall be done for trucks carrying construction materials to prevent air borne

dust

All material storage adequately shall be covered to avoid dust / particulate emission

Use of CPCB approved DG sets

Proper maintenance of DG sets

Adequate parking provision and proper traffic arrangement for smooth traffic flow

Vehicles having valid pollution under control certificate shall be allowed to ply



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Overall, the surface quality of sampling site was found to be good physico-chemically, however

bacteriologically found to be contaminated and need chlorination before use

1.7 List of Tables

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE

NO.

TABLE NAME PAGE NO.

1 Details of air monitoring locations 2

2 Sampling frequency 3

3 Measurement techniques for various pollutants 3

4 Summary of ambient air quality results (Powerhouse AAQ - 1) 3

5 Summary of ambient air quality results (Deol Colony AAQ - 2) 7

6 Summary of ambient air quality results (Adit – 2 AAQ - 3) 10

7 Summary of ambient air quality results ( Dam site AAQ - 4) 13

8 Location : SW-1 Dam site (River water) 16

9 Location : SW 2 Adit -2 (River water) 16

10 Location : SW 3 – Adit -3 (River water) 17

11 Location : SW 4 – Adit-4 (River water) 18

12 Location : SW 5 – Deol Colony (River water) 18

13 Location : SW 6 – Power House (River water) 19

1.8 List of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE NO. FIGURE NAME PAGE NO.

1 Power house (AAQ - 1) PM10 4

2 Power house (AAQ - 1) PM2.5 5

3 Power house (AAQ - 1) SO2 5

4 Power house (AAQ - 1) NOx 6

5 Power house (AAQ - 1) CO 6

6 Deol colony (AAQ - 2) PM10 7

7 Deol colony (AAQ - 2) PM2.5 8

8 Deol colony (AAQ - 2) SO2 8

9 Deol colony (AAQ - 2) NOx 9

10 Deol colony (AAQ - 2) CO 9

11 Adit 2 (AAQ – 3) PM10 10

12 Adit 2 (AAQ – 3) PM2.5 11

13 Adit 2 (AAQ – 3) SO2 11

14 Adit 2 (AAQ – 3) NOx 12

15 Adit 2 (AAQ – 3) CO 12

16 DAM site (AAQ - 4) PM10 13

17 DAM site (AAQ - 4) PM2.5 14

18 DAM site (AAQ - 4) SO2 14

19 DAM site (AAQ - 4) NOx 15

20 DAM site (AAQ - 4) CO 15



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1.9 Rules and Regulations

1.9.1 Air

1948 – The Factories Act and Amendment in 1987 was the first to express concern for the working

environment of the workers. The amendment of 1987 has sharpened its environmental focus and

expanded its application to hazardous processes.

1981 - The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act provides for the control and abatement of air

pollution. It entrusts the power of enforcing this act to the CPCB.

1982 - The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules defines the procedures of the meetings of the

Boards and the powers entrusted to them.

1982 - The Atomic Energy Act deals with the radioactive waste.

1987 - The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act empowers the central and state

pollution control boards to meet with grave emergencies of air pollution.

1988 - The Motor Vehicles Act states that all hazardous waste is to be properly packaged, labelled, and

transported.

1.9.2 Water

1882 - The Easement Act allows private rights to use a resource that is, groundwater, by viewing it as an

attachment to the land. It also states that all surface water belongs to the state and is a state property.

1897 - The Indian Fisheries Act establishes two sets of penal offences whereby the government can sue

any person who uses dynamite or other explosive substance in any way (whether coastal or inland) with

intent to catch or destroy any fish or poisonous fish in order to kill.

1956 - The River Boards Act enables the states to enroll the central government in setting up an

Advisory River Board to resolve issues in inter-state cooperation.

1970 - The Merchant Shipping Act aims to deal with waste arising from ships along the coastal areas

within a specified radius.

1974 - The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act establishes an institutional structure for

preventing and abating water pollution. It establishes standards for water quality and effluent. Polluting

industries must seek permission to discharge waste into effluent bodies.

The CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) was constituted under this act.

1977 - The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act provides for the levy and collection

of cess or fees on water consuming industries and local authorities.

1978 - The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Rules contains the standard definitions

and indicate the kind of and location of meters that every consumer of water is required to affix.



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1991 - The Coastal Regulation Zone Notification puts regulations on various activities, including

construction, are regulated. It gives some protection to the backwaters and estuaries.

Ecological Monitoring Report of Bajoli Holi HEP

Year 2014

Prepared by

Ecological Unit

Bajoli Holi Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd.

Ecological Monitoring Report of Bajoli Holi HEP – 2014

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Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 2

2.0 EIA & EMP STUDIES OF PROJECT ......................................................................................... 3

3.0 PROJECT AREA ...................................................................................................................... 3

4.0 METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................... 4

5.0 FOREST TYPE IN PROJECT AREA ........................................................................................... 5

6.0 FLORISTIC COMPOSITION IN STUDY AREA ........................................................................... 6

6.1 Taxonomic Diversity ......................................................................................................... 6

6.2 Vegetation Profile of Study Area ...................................................................................... 6

6.2.1 Dam Site and Submergence Area ................................................................................. 6

6.2.2 Downstream of Dam Site .............................................................................................. 7

6.2.3 Power House Area ........................................................................................................ 7

7.0 FAUNAL DIVERSITY ............................................................................................................... 7

8.0 IMPORTANT SPECIES OF CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE CITED DURING STUDY ................ 8

9.0 WAY FORWARDS .................................................................................................................. 8

PHOTOGRAPHS OF FLORA AND FAUNA RECORDED DURING SURVEY ......................................... 10

LIST OF FLORA AND FAUNA RECORDED DURING SURVEY ............................................................ 13


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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The proposed Bajoli Holi HEP (180 MW) is run-of-the-river scheme implemented by

GMR Bajoli Holi Power Pvt. Ltd. The project is located on Ravi River in Holi Sub-tehsil,

Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. The project will divert water from 66 m high dam

through 15.53 km long HRT on left bank of Ravi River. The power house is proposed on

the left bank of Ravi River near Kee nala having generation capacity 180 MW (3x60

MW).

The Detailed Project report was prepared for BHHEP which was also approved by

Central Electricity Authority on 30th May 2011. The project construction was started in

the month of May 2013 after securing all the approval required start of project

construction. The Muck Disposal sites proposed in the project area was verified and

approved by the Regional Office SPCB, Chamba, in compliance to Consent to Establish

(CoE) issued by SPCB, GoHP.

2.0 PRESENT STUDY REQUIREMENT

Total forest land requirement for the project is 75.304 ha. The final approval for

diversion of Forest Land for Bajoli Holi HEP was granted by MoEF on 26th Oct 2012 and

sanction for diversion of forest land by Department of Forest, Himachal Pradesh on 28th

Jan 2013.

Condition no 5 in both approvals read as “The user agency shall set up Ecological

Monitoring Unit to monitor the impact of the project on flora and fauna of the area”.

In compliance to approval accorded line with this the Ecological Monitoring Unit was

established at project site. The Unit composed of following team members.

Sl No Members for Ecological Monitoring Unit Alternative Members

1 Mr. Anil Bhatnagar Project Director Mr. Narinderkumar Mahajan

2 Mr. Shivarama M. S Head of EHS at Corporate office

Mr. Vivek Sadevra Corporate Environment Team

3 Mr. Radheyshyam Yadav Project site Environment Team

Mr. Mahesh Khatodia Project site Environment Team

The Ecological Monitoring Report for the year 2013 was submitted to DFO, Bharmour,

Himachal Pradesh on 13th May 2014.


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3.0 EIA & EMP STUDIES OF PROJECT

The EIA & EMP Report is prepared on the basis of approved ToR from the MoEF and the

Environmental Clearance was accorded by MoEF on 24th Jan 2011.

The baseline survey for the EIA of proposed Bajoli Holi H. E. project was carried out in

three seasons viz. Pre monsoon (April - May 2008), Monsoon (August 2008) and winter

(November 2008).

Floristic Diversity

During EIA studies the floristic diversity was represented by 272 flowering plant species

from the study area (10km radius from project site). 272 plant species is further divided

into 28 trees, 48 shrubs, 10 climbers and 186 herbs. The Betulaceae and Pinaceae are

the dominant families in the trees with four species each, shrubs layer is dominated by

the Rosaceae, Fabaceae and Lamiaceae. The herbaceous vegetation was dominated by

Poaceae, Cyperaceae and Asteraceae. Gymnosperms are represented by single family

Pinaceae.

None of the species recorded from project area during EIA Studies falls under rare,

endangered and threatened plants of the Red Data Book (RDB) of India (Nayar & Sastry

1987-90) categories of Indian plants.

Faunal Elements

During three seasons study for EIA 5 species of mammals, 122 birds, 4 harpetofauna, 33

insects and 35 butterfly species are recorded.

Out of the 5 mammal species recorded during EIA studies, 2 are listed under Schedule I

and 3 species under Schedule II of Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

4.0 PROJECT AREA

The Bajoli Holi H. E. Project is located near the Bajol and Holi village in the Chamba

District of Himachal Pradesh. The project falls under the Holi sub-division of Bharmour

Tehsil Forest Division. The area around the proposed project is located in the Lesser

Himalaya in Ravi Basin and is characterized by sharp crested ridges and deeply dissected

valleys.


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Figure 1.1: Project area

5.0 METHODOLOGY

The ecological survey was carried in the month of September 2014 to enlist the Floristic

and Faunal wealth of project area. The methodology followed for the sampling of

floristic and faunal diversity is discussed below.

Forest Types and Forest Cover

The details on forest types in the project area were based on field surveys in the area

supplemented with the working plans of the forest divisions of the area. The major

forest types, sub-tropical, temperate, sub-alpine and alpine, encountered in the area

were described based on the classification of Champion and Seth (1968), Bharmaur

Division Forest Working Plan.

Floristic Composition

The detailed account of floristic composition has been described based on the primary

surveys in the project area. The field sampling was carried in the month of August 2013

to enlist the Floristic diversity. The plant species recorded from the project area were

identified based on the regional floras.


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Faunal Diversity

The faunal study based on direct sighting and indirect evidences such as calls, signs and

trophies of mammals were recorded in the project area.

6.0 FOREST TYPE IN PROJECT AREA

12/C1c Moist Deodar Forest

Moist Deodar forests are dominant in the study area. The left bank of the Ravi River

shows such type of forest at elevation varying from 1700m to 2500m. As the elevation

increases the Cedrus deodara shows clear patch. Some blue pine (Pinus wallichiana) also

found mixed. At the lower altitude Deodar forest mixed with Quercus semecarpifolia,

Populus ciliata, etc. The under growth consists of Coriaria nepalensis, Cotoneaster

microphyllus, Daphne retusa, Desmodium elegans, Rabdosia rugosa, Rhamnus

purpureus, Sorbaria tomentosa, Wikstroemia canescens, etc.

12/C1d Western Mixed Coniferous Forest

These are mixed coniferous forest of Pinus wallichiana, Picea smithiana and Cedrus

deodara. These types of forest occur between the altitudinal zones of 2000m to 3500m.

This type of forest recorded near Urna to Dhardi village on the left bank of the Ravi

River.

12/C1e Moist Temperate Forest

Moist temperate forests are found from an elevation of 1800m to 2750m. Due to moist

condition the conifers not found in this area and dominated by deciduous species. The

predominant species are Aesculus indica, Corylus jacquemontii, Acer caesium, Juglans

regia, Picea smithiana, Abies pindrow, etc. These types of forest are common near the

road side from Gharo to Deol village.

12/C2a Quercus semecarpifolia (Ban Oak) Forest

The Quercus semecarpifolia is the dominant species followed by Pinus wallichiana,

Cedrus deodara and Acer caesium. These types of forest are recorded near power house

area and Deol to Holi village on the left bank of Ravi River.

12/1S1 Alnus nepalensis Forest

Alnus nepalensis occurs in pure patches especially near the banks of Ravi River. The

associate species are Populus ciliata, Celtis australis and Quercus semecarpifolia. This


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forest recorded near power house area and downstream to dam site near Gharo, Deol

and Holi village.

7.0 FLORISTIC COMPOSITION IN STUDY AREA

7.1 Taxonomic Diversity

206 plant species recorded from the project area. This includes 21 trees, 38 shrubs, 6

climbers, 123 herbs, 6 pteridophytes, 5 Lichens, 4 bryophytes and 4 Fungi. The detailed

list of plant species recorded during the ecological survey is given in Table 1.1.

Figure 1.2: Floristic Composition in Project Area

7.2 Vegetation Profile of Study Area

7.2.1 Dam Site and Submergence Area

The Right bank of river is south facing with moderate to steep slope and receives

maximum sunlight and also covered with grasses. The trees and shrubs are sparse on

right bank and only grow near the shady areas. The common grasses are Bromus

10%

18%

3%

60%

3%2%2%2%

Trees Shrubs Climbers Herbs

Pteridophytes Lichens Bryophytes Fungi


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japonicas, Cymbopogon distans, Microstegium nudum, Poa alpine, Poa nepalensis,

Paspalum paspaloides, etc.

The left bank represented by the Moist Deodar Forest, dominated by the Cedrus

deodara and Pinus wallichiana. The middle canopy was totally absent in forest and only

represented by the shrubs and herbs. Cotoneaster microphyllus, Daphne retusa,

Desmodium elegans, Girardinia diversifolia, Indigofera heterantha, Rubus ellipticus,

Sorbaria tomentosa and Wikstroemia canescens are the common shrubs species. The

herbaceous layer represented by Anaphalis triplinervis, Cirsium arvense, Galium vernum,

Mentha longifolia, Prunella vulgare, Salvia lanata and Viola pilosa.

7.2.2 Downstream of Dam Site

The right bank remains covered with grass throughout the area. Left bank shows varied

type of vegetation from Nayagram to Holi because of altitudinal gradient. Cedrus

deodara was frequent near the Nayagram village with Pinus wallichiana, Aesculus indica,

Lyonia ovalifolia, Pyrus pashia and Salix karelinii.

From Nayagram to Gharo the tree canopy is dominated by the Cedrus deodara and

Pinus wallichiana on higher elevation and Alnus nepalensis near the river bank mixed

with Pinus wallichiana, Populus ciliata and Salix karelinii. Moist deciduous forest

recorded near Gharo to Deol having species composition of Cedrus deodara and Pinus

wallichiana. Quercus semecarpifolia forest is observed near the Deol to Holi village and

further up to the Tayari village with some patches of Alnus nepalensis near the helipad

area.

7.2.3 Power House Area

The power house is on the left bank of the Ravi River and right bank of Kee nala near the

Tayari village. This area is covered with the Ban oak forest dominated by Quercus

semecarpifolia with few trees of Cedrus deodara, Pinus wallichiana. The Alder (Alnus

nepalensis) forest is present only near the river side. Desmodium elegans, Wikstroemia

canescens, Rabdosia rugosa, Deutzia compacta, Lonicera quinquelocularis, Sorbaria

tomentosa, Cotoneaster microphyllus, Indigofera heterantha, etc. represent the shrub

layer. The common herbaceous species found are Anaphalis triplinervis, Echinops

cornigerus, Salvia moorcroftiana, Poa annua, Mentha arvensis, Inula royleana,

Campanula latifolia, Phytolacca acinosa, Pimpinella acuminata, etc.

8.0 FAUNAL DIVERSITY

The faunal diversity study was carried out in the project area. The project area was

divided into different strata based on vegetation and topography. The transect sampling


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for mammals, birds and reptiles were not possible in project area due to difficult terrain,

hence trails were used for faunal diversity study. The trails were studies along the active

project construction areas and undisturbed areas.

During the survey 1 mammal, 27 birds, 3 reptiles, 11 butterflies, 4 dragonflies and 17

insects species are recorded from the project area. The detailed list of recorded faunal

diversity is given in Table 1.2 to 1.7.

Figure 1.3: Faunal Composition in Project Area

9.0 IMPORTANT SPECIES OF CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE RECORDE DURING

STUDY

No plant species of conservation importance were recorded form the project area.

In faunal diversity Rhesus Macaque is enlisted in Schedule II of Wildlife Protection Act,

1972 (WPA, 1972) and Least concern in IUCN Red List (Ver. 3.1).

The birds like Himalayan Woodpecker, Plum-headed Parakeet, Red-Vented Bulbul and

Rock Bunting listed are in Schedule IV and Common Crow under Schedule V of WPA,

1972.

10.0 WAY FORWARDS

Based on the first Ecological Survey following steps will be implemented during the next

year monitoring.

1. Seasonal monitoring for flora and fauna

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2. Involvement of locals in the ecological monitoring to understand the their issues and

suggestion

3. Organization of flora and fauna conservation and awareness camps in schools.


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PHOTOGRAPHS OF FLORA AND FAUNA RECORDED DURING SURVEY

Herbs recorded from Project Area

Berberis angulosa (Shrub) Alnus nepalensis (Tree)

Geranium wallichianum Anemone vitifolia


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Butterflies recorded from Project Area

Large Hedge Blue (Celastrina huegelii) Great Satyr (Auocera padma)

Birds recorded from Project Area

Common Hoopoe Grey Bushchat


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Oriental White-eye White Wagtail

Plumbeous Water Redstart White-capped Water Redstart


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LIST OF FLORA AND FAUNA RECORDED DURING SURVEY

Table 1.1: List of Plants Recorded from the Project Area

Trees

Sr. No. Family Botanical Name

1 Aceraceae Acer caesium

2 Anacardiaceae Rhus javanica

3 Betulaceae Alnus nepalensis

4 Betulaceae Alnus nitida

5 Betulaceae Betula utilis

6 Betulaceae Corylus jacquemontii

7 Cupressaceae Cupressus torulosa

8 Fagaceae Quercus leucotrichophora

9 Fagaceae Quercus semecarpifolia

10 Juglandaceae Juglans regia

11 Meliaceae Toona serrata

12 Moraceae Morus serrata

13 Oleaceae Fraxinus micrantha

14 Pinaceae Cedrus deodara

15 Pinaceae Pinus wallichiana

16 Rosaceae Pyrus pashia

17 Salicaceae Populus ciliata

18 Salicaceae Salix denticulata

19 Sapindaceae Aesculus indica

20 Ulmaceae Celtis australis

21 Ulmaceae Ulmus villosa

Shrubs


1 Agavaceae Agave americana

2 Acanthaceae Barleria cristata

3 Acanthaceae Pteracanthus alatus

4 Amaranthaceae Cyathula tomentosa

5 Asteraceae Artemisia roxburghiana

6 Asteraceae Artemesia dubia

7 Berberidaceae Berberis angulosa

8 Buxaceae Sarcococca saligna

10 Caprifoliaceae Abelia triflora

11 Caprifoliaceae Lonicera quinquelocularis

12 Coriariaceae Coriaria napalensis


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13 Elaeagnaceae Elaeagnus parvifolia

14 Ericaceae Lyonia ovalifolia

15 Fabaceae Astragalus chlorostachys

16 Fabaceae Desmodium elegans

17 Fabaceae Desmodium multiflorum

18 Fabaceae Indigofera heterantha

19 Fabaceae Lespedeza juncea

20 Hydrangeaceae Deutzia compacta

21 Loganiaceae Buddleja asiatica

22 Rosaceae Cotoneaster bacillaris

23 Rosaceae Cotoneaster microphyllus

24 Rosaceae Prinsepia utilis

25 Rosaceae Sorbaria tomentosa

26 Rosaceae Spiraea canascens

27 Rosaceae Rosa brunonii

28 Rosaceae Rubus ellipticus

29 Rosaceae Rubus foliolous

30 Rosaceae Rubus niveus

31 Rubiaceae Leptodermis lanceolata

32 Rutaceae Zanthoxylum armatum

33 Saxifragaceae Deutzia compacta

34 Solanaceae Datura stramonium

35 Thymelaeaceae Daphne mucronata

36 Thymelaeaceae Wikstroemia canescens

37 Urticaceae Girardinia diversifolia

38 Urticaceae Urtica dioica

Herbs


1 Amaranthaceae Achyranthes bidentata

2 Amaranthaceae Amaranthus hybridus

3 Amaranthaceae Chenopodium album

4 Apiaceae Bupleurum falcatum

5 Apiaceae Heracleum canescens

6 Apiaceae Pimpinella acuminata

7 Araceae Arisaema concinnum

8 Araceae Arisaema intermedium

9 Asteraceae Adenocaulon himalaicum

10 Asteraceae Anaphalis contorta

11 Asteraceae Anaphalis triplinervis

12 Asteraceae Arctium lappa


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13 Asteraceae Artemisia capillaris

14 Asteraceae Bidens pilosa

15 Asteraceae Cichorium intybus

16 Asteraceae Cirsium arvense

17 Asteraceae Cirsium falconeri

18 Asteraceae Erigeron alpinus

19 Asteraceae Inula cuspidata

20 Asteraceae Lactuca lessertina

21 Asteraceae Senecio chrysanthemoides

22 Asteraceae Tagetes minuta

23 Asteraceae Taraxacum officinale

24 Balsaminaceae Impatiens brachycentra

25 Balsaminaceae Impatiens edgeworthii

26 Balsaminaceae Impatiens glandulifera

27 Balsaminaceae Impatiens sulcata

28 Balsaminaceae Impatienssp.

29 Boraginaceae Cynoglossum glochidiatum

30 Boraginaceae Cynoglossum lanceolatum

31 Brassicaceae Arabis amplexicaulis

32 Brassicaceae Erysimum hieraciifolium

33 Campanulaceae Campanula pallida

34 Cannabaceae Canabis sativa

35 Caryophyllaceae Cerastium davuricum

36 Caryophyllaceae Silene viscosa

37 Caryophyllaceae Stellaria media

38 Crassulaceae Sedum multicaule

39 Cyperaceae Bulbostylis barbata

40 Cyperaceae Carex alpina

41 Cyperaceae Carex cruenta

42 Cyperaceae Carex foliosa

43 Cyperaceae Carex nubigena

44 Cyperaceae Carex psychrophila

45 Cyperaceae Carex remota

46 Cyperaceae Cyperus flavidus

47 Cyperaceae Cyperus nutans

48 Cyperaceae Eriophorum comosum

49 Dipsacaceae Dipsacus inermis

50 Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia hirta

51 Fabaceae Astragalus chlorostachys

52 Fabaceae Lespedeza juncea

53 Fabaceae Lotus corniculatus


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54 Fabaceae Trifolium repens

55 Fabaceae Trigonella corniculata

56 Geraniaceae Geranium lucidum

57 Hypericaceae Hypericum oblongifolium

58 Lamiaceae Ajuga parviflora

59 Lamiaceae Clinopodium vulgare

60 Lamiaceae Isodon rugosus

61 Lamiaceae Leucas lanata

62 Lamiaceae Leucas lanata

63 Lamiaceae Mentha longifolia

64 Lamiaceae Nepeta laevigata

65 Lamiaceae Rabdosia rugosa

66 Lamiaceae Salvia lanata

67 Lamiaceae Salvia moorcroftiana

68 Lamiaceae Thymus linearis

69 Malvaceae Malva verticillata

70 Onagraceae Epilobium parviflorum

71 Onagraceae Oenothera rosea

72 Orchidaceae Spiranthes sinensis

73 Orobanchaceae Leptorhabdos parviflora

74 Orobanchaceae Orobanche alba

75 Oxalidaceae Oxalis corniculata

76 Phytolaccaceae Phytolacca acinosa

77 Plantaginaceae Plantago himalaica

78 Poaceae Acrachne racemosa

79 Poaceae Agrostis canina

80 Poaceae Agrostis pilosula

81 Poaceae Bothriochloa kuntzeana

82 Poaceae Bromus japonicus

83 Poaceae Bromus mollis

84 Poaceae Chrysipogon echinulatus

85 Poaceae Cymbopogon distans

86 Poaceae Cynodon dactylon

87 Poaceae Digitaria stricta

88 Poaceae Eleusiana coracena

89 Poaceae Festuca valesiaca

90 Poaceae Microstegium nudum

91 Poaceae Miscanthus nepalensis

92 Poaceae Oplismenus undulatifolius

93 Poaceae Panicum miliaceum

94 Poaceae Paspalum paspaloides


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95 Poaceae Phacelurus speciosus

96 Poaceae Poa alpina

97 Poaceae Poa annua

98 Poaceae Poa augustifolia

99 Poaceae Poa nepalensis

100 Poaceae Poa supina

101 Poaceae Poa trivialis

102 Polygonaceae Fagopyrum dibotrys

103 Polygonaceae Polygonum aviculare

104 Polygonaceae Rumex hastatus

105 Polygonaceae Rumex nepalensis

106 Ranunculaceae Anemone vitifolia

107 Ranunculaceae Aquilegia moorcroftiana

108 Ranunculaceae Delphinium denudatum

109 Ranunculaceae Thalictrum elegans

110 Rosaceae Fragaria nubicola

111 Rosaceae Fragaria vestita

112 Rosaceae Potentilla utilis

113 Rubiaceae Galium sp.

114 Rubiaceae Galium verum

115 Saxifragaceae Bergenia ciliata

116 Scrophulariaceae Leptorhabdos parviflora

117 Scrophulariaceae Verbascum thapsus

118 Solanceae Solanum nigrum

119 Solanceae Solanum pseudo-capsicum

120 Urticaceae Pilea umbrosa

121 Violaceae Viola betonicifolia

122 Violaceae Viola pilosa

123 Acanthaceae UDI

Pteridophytes


1 Aspleniaceae Asplenium adiantum-nigrum

2 Equisetaceae Equisetum arvense

3 Polypodiaceae Pleopetis clathrata

4 Polypodiaceae Pleopetis excavata

5 Polypodiaceae Pleopetis loriformis

6 Pteridaceae Adiantum caudatum


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Climbers


1 Cucurbitaceae Solena heterophylla

2 Cuscutaceae Cuscuta reflexa

3 Dioscoreaceae Dioscorea deltoidea

4 Oleaceae Jasminum humile

5 Ranunculaceae Clematis connata

6 Rubiaceae Rubia cordifolia

Lichens


1 Acarosporaceae Piccolia sp.

2 Buelliaceae Buellia sp.

3 Parmeliaceae Parmelia sp.

4 Physciaceae Heterodermia sp.

5 Usneaceae Usnea sp.

Bryophytes


1 Funariaceae Funaria hygrometrica

2 Polytrichaceae Pogonetum microstomum

3 Polytrichaceae Polytrichum densifolium

Fungi


1 Cyphellaceae Chondrostereum purpureum

2 Atheliaceae Amphinema byssoides

3 Atheliaceae Athelia decipiens

4 Amanitaceae Amanita sp.

Table 1.2: List of Mammals

Sr. No. Common Name Scientific Name WPA, 1972 IUCN

1 Rhesus Macaque Macaca mulatta Schedule II LV

Table 1.3: List of Avifauna

Sr. No. Common Name Scientific Name WPA, 1972

1 Ashy Drongo Dicrurus leucocephaeus

2 Black Bulbul Hypsipetes leucocephalus

3 Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocerus

4 Blue Rock Pigeon Columba livia


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5 Common Crow Corvus corax Schedule V

6 Common Hoopoe Upupa epops

7 Eurasian Blackbird Turdus obscurus

8 Great Barbet Megalaima virens

9 Greenish Warbler Phylloscopus trochiloides

10 Grey Bushchat Saxicola ferreus 11 Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea

12 Himalayan Bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus

13 Himalayan Griffon Gyps fulvus

14 Himalayan Woodpecker Dendrocopos himalayensis Schedule IV

15 House Crow Corvus splendens

16 House Sparrow Passer domesticus

17 Hume's Warbler Phylloscopus humei

18 Oriental Turtle Dove Streptopelia orientalis

19 Oriental White-eye Zosterops palpebrosus

20 Plumbeous Water Redstart Rhyacornis fuliginous

21 Plum-headed Parakeet Pisttacula cyanocephala Schedule IV

22 Red-Vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer Schedule IV

23 Rock Bunting Emberiza fucata Schedule IV

24 Russet Sparrow Passer rutilans

25 White Wagtail Motacilla alba 26 White-capped Water Redstart Chaimarrornis leucocephalus

27 Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava

Table 1.4: List of Reptiles

Sr. No. Common Name Zoological Name

1 Kashmir Agama Laudakia tuberculata

2 Toad Agama Phyrnocephalus theobaldi

3 Snake Skink Lygosoma punctatus

Table 1.5: List of Butterflies

Sr. No. Common Name Scientific Name

1 Blue Admiral Kaniska canace

2 Chestnut Tiger Parantica sita

3 Chocolate Pansy Junonia iphita

4 Large Hedge Blue Celastrina huegelii

5 Indian Cabbage White Pieris canidia

6 Lemon Pansy Junonia lemonias

7 Green Commodore Sumalia daraxa

8 Himalayan Sergent Athyma oplina


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9 Common Fivering Ypthima baldus

10 Common Argus Callerebia nirmala

11 Great Satyr Auocera padma

Table 1.6: List of Dragonflies

Sr. No. Common Name Scientific Name

1 Common Darter Sympetrum striolatum

2 Common Hawker Othetrum coerulescens

3 Scarlet Darter Crocothemis erythraia

4 Scarlet Skimmer Crocothemis servlia

Table 1.7: List of insects

Sr. No. Common name Scientific name

1 Blue Banded Bee Amegilla cingulata

2 Brown Prionid Orthosoma brunneum

3 Burying Mantid Sphodropoda sp.

4 Caleda Caleda captiva

5 Common Long Winged Beefly Complosia sp.

6 Eastern Golden Haired Blowfly Calliphora stygia

7 Floer Feeding Marsh Fly Scaptia auriflua

8 Froggatt's Buzzer Froggattina austratis

9 Grasshopper -

10 Green Shield Bug Palomena prasina

11 Honey Bee Apis sp.

12 Jewel Beetle Chrysochroa sp.

13 Robber Fly Promaschus ruficeps

14 Spider Feeder Robber Fly Leptogaster sp.

15 Spider Predator Robber Fly Ommatius sp.

16 Vinegar Fly Drosophila sp.

17 Yellow Winged Locust Gastrimargus musicus

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