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REIA Report for Almas Ayurvedic Resort, Purathur

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................8

1.1. Purpose of the Report.............................................................................................................8

1.2. Profile of Project Proponent ...................................................................................................8

1.3. Contact Details of the Project Proponent...............................................................................9

1.4. Project Implementing Organization........................................................................................9

1.5. Project Consultants .................................................................................................................9

1.6. Description of Land ...............................................................................................................10

1.7. Environmental Regulations Applicable to the Project ..........................................................10

1.7.1. Environmental Regulations of Government of India ....................................................10

1.7.2. Environmental Regulations of State Government ........................................................11

1.8. National Environmental Standards Relevant to the Project.................................................11

1.9. Details of Litigations Pending against the Project ................................................................15

PROJECT DESCRIPTION......................................................................................................16

2.1. Objective of the Project ........................................................................................................16

2.2. Significance of the Project ....................................................................................................16

2.3. Overall Suitability of Site.......................................................................................................16

2.4. Need for the Study................................................................................................................17

2.5. Project Location ....................................................................................................................17

2.5.1. Description of Environmental Sensitive Areas around Project Site..............................24

2.6. Land Use Profile of Project Region........................................................................................26

2.7. Topographical Features of the Proposed Site.......................................................................26

2.8. Project Description................................................................................................................28

2.8.1. Administrative Block .....................................................................................................32

2.8.2. Second Block .................................................................................................................35

2.8.3. Restaurant Building.......................................................................................................35

2.8.4. Other Supporting Facilities ...........................................................................................39

2.8.4.1. Badminton Court...................................................................................................39

2.8.4.2. Pool .......................................................................................................................41

2.8.4.3. Boat Jetty ..............................................................................................................42

2.8.4.4. Parking Facilities....................................................................................................42

2.8.4.5. Landscape..............................................................................................................42

2.8.4.6. Sewage Treatment ................................................................................................43

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2.8.5. Natural Resources Requirement...................................................................................47

2.8.6. Manpower Requirement...............................................................................................48

2.8.7. Project Implementation Schedule ................................................................................48

DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ..........................................................................51

3.1. Study Area.............................................................................................................................51

3.2. Baseline Environmental Profile of Project Region ................................................................53

3.2.1. Land Environment.........................................................................................................53

3.2.1.1. Physiography.........................................................................................................53

3.2.1.2. Soil.........................................................................................................................56

3.2.2. Water Environment.......................................................................................................57

3.2.2.1. Drainage ................................................................................................................57

3.2.2.2. Hydrogeology ........................................................................................................57

3.2.2.3. Seismicity ..............................................................................................................60

3.2.3. Air Environment ............................................................................................................61

3.2.3.1. Rainfall and Climate ..............................................................................................61

3.2.3.2. Temperature .........................................................................................................62

3.2.3.3. Relative Humidity..................................................................................................63

3.2.3.4. Wind Speed and Wind Direction...........................................................................63

3.2.3.5. Ambient Air Quality...............................................................................................63

3.2.4. Noise Environment........................................................................................................64

3.2.5. Biological Environment .................................................................................................64

3.2.6. Socio Economic Environment .......................................................................................65

3.2.7. Solid Waste ...................................................................................................................66

IMPACT ANALYSIS AND MITIGATION MEASURES.....................................................67

4.1. Activities during Construction Phase ....................................................................................67

4.2. Activities during Operation Phase ........................................................................................67

4.3. Identification of Impacts of Onsite Activities on Various Environmental Attributes............67

4.3.1. Land Environment.........................................................................................................68

4.3.2. Water Environment.......................................................................................................69

4.3.3. Air Environment ............................................................................................................73

4.3.4. Noise Environment........................................................................................................74

4.3.5. Biological Environment .................................................................................................75

4.3.6. Socio Economic Environment .......................................................................................76

4.3.7. Solid Waste Management.............................................................................................77

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4.4. Identification of Impacts of Offsite Activities ............................................................................78

ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES ......................................................................................80

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN.........................................................................81

6.1. Block Cost Estimate for Implementing EMP .........................................................................83

ADDITIONAL STUDIES .......................................................................................................86

7.1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................................86

7.2. Disaster Management Plan in India ......................................................................................86

7.3. Disaster Management for Almas ..........................................................................................88

7.3.1. Risk Assessment ............................................................................................................88

7.3.2. Objective of Disaster Management Plan ......................................................................89

7.3.3. Various Stakeholders in Disaster Management............................................................90

7.3.4. Institutional Responsibility............................................................................................90

7.3.5. Institutional Arrangements...........................................................................................91

7.3.5.1. Pre-Disaster Preparedness....................................................................................91

7.3.5.2. Emergency Management System during Disaster ................................................92

7.3.5.3. Post Disaster Management...................................................................................97

7.3.6. Plan update and Review................................................................................................97

7.3.7. Training & Drills.............................................................................................................97

PROJECT BENEFITS .............................................................................................................98

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN....................................................................100

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ....................................................................................114

DECLARATION BY EXPERTS ..........................................................................................116

ANNEXURES .......................................................................................................................126

Annexure I. Soil Monitoring Results .......................................................................................127

Annexure II. Water Quality Monitoring Results .....................................................................130

Annexure III. Air Quality Monitoring Results ...........................................................................135

AnnexureIV. Noise Quality Monitoring Results .......................................................................138

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List of Tables

Table 1.1. Details of the Project Proponent ........................................................................................9Table 1.2. Details of the EIA consultancy Organization.......................................................................9Table 1.3. Details of Land Proposed for Development of Resort ......................................................10Table 1.4. Rules and Acts Applicable to the Proposed Project..........................................................10Table 1.5. Ambient Air Quality Standards .........................................................................................11Table 1.6. Ambient Noise Quality Standards .....................................................................................12Table 1.7. Indian Standard Specifications for Drinking Water...........................................................12Table 1.8. General Standards for Discharge of Environmental Pollutants ........................................13Table 2.1. Administrative Setting of Proposed Ayurvedic Resort Location.......................................18Table 2.2. CRZ Categorization of Project Area...................................................................................24Table 2.3 Area Statement for the Resort..........................................................................................30Table 2.4. List of Facilities Provided in the Administrative Block ......................................................32Table 2.5. Area Statement for Proposed Administrative Block .........................................................32Table 2.6. List of facilities provided in Second Block .........................................................................35Table 2.7. Area Statement of Proposed Second Block ......................................................................35Table 2.8. Area Statement of Proposed Restaurant..........................................................................35Table 2.9. Characteristics of Combined Raw Sewage and Treated Water ........................................43Table 2.10. Water and Material Quantity during Construction Phase ............................................47Table 2.11. Abstract of Manpower Requirement for Construction Phase ......................................48Table 2.12. Abstract of Manpower Requirement for Operation Phase ..........................................48Table 3.1. Description of Monitoring Locations ................................................................................53Table 3.2. Soil Quality Monitoring Result ..........................................................................................57Table 3.3. Water Monitoring Results.................................................................................................59Table 3.4. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results ...........................................................................63Table 3.5 Noise Monitoring results...................................................................................................64Table 3.6. Vegetation Cover Observed in Project Area .....................................................................64Table 4.1. Proposed Solid Waste Handling Plan for Construction and Operation Phases ................77Table 4.2. Environmental Factors Affected and Outcome of the Proposed Project Site ..................79Table 6.1. Environmental Monitoring Plan........................................................................................81Table 6.2. Cost Estimate of Implementing Environmental Monitoring for Construction and InitialThree Years of Operation......................................................................................................................83Table 6.3. Block Cost Estimate for Implementing EMP .....................................................................85Table 7.1. Proposed Emergency Management Team for Almas Resort ............................................93Table 7.2. Emergency Contact List to be maintained by Resort........................................................96Table 9.1. Environmental Management Plan ..................................................................................102

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List of Figures

Figure 2.1. Location Map of the Proposed Ayurvedic Resort .........................................................18Figure 2.2. Project Site with Immediate Surroundings ...................................................................19Figure 2.3. View of the Project Site from the North West Corner..................................................19Figure 2.4. View of the Project Site from the South West Corner..................................................20Figure 2.5. View of the Project Site from the Centre to the Eastern Side ......................................20Figure 2.6. View of the river from the South East Corner...............................................................21Figure 2.7. View of the Project Site from the North East Corner ...................................................21Figure 2.8. View of the Project Site from the South East Corner....................................................22Figure 2.9. CRZ Map of Project Area prepared by NIES, Trivandrum .............................................23Figure 2.10. Map showing the sensitive areas around the 1km of the project boundary ...............25Figure 2.11. Land Use Map of the Project Area ................................................................................26Figure 2.12. Contour Map of Proposed Location..............................................................................27Figure 2.13 Layout of Proposed Resort............................................................................................29Figure 2.14 Area Occupied by Various Components of Resort........................................................31Figure 2.15. Elevation and Ground Floor Plan of Proposed Administrative Block. ..........................33Figure 2.16. Section and First Floor Plan of Proposed Administrative Block....................................34Figure 2.17. Section Plan of Proposed Second Block ........................................................................36Figure 2.18. Section and Ground Floor Plan of the Proposed Restaurant........................................37Figure 2.19. Elevation and First Floor Plan of the Proposed Restaurant ..........................................38Figure 2.20. Sectional View and Plan ofProposed Badminton Court................................................40Figure 2.21. Front View, Sectional View and Plan Proposed Swimming Pool ..................................41Figure 2.22. Elevation and Plan of Proposed Boat Jetty ...................................................................42Figure 2.23. Flow Diagram of Proposed STP .....................................................................................45Figure 2.24 Proposed Rain Water Harvesting Facility......................................................................47Figure 2.25. Project Schedule of the Construction of the Proposed Ayurvedic Resort ....................50Figure 3.1. Google Map showing 500 mRadius of the Proposed Site.............................................52Figure 3.2. MonitoringLocations in the Proposed Site ...................................................................53Figure 3.3. Relief and Slope of the Project location at Purathur ....................................................55Figure 3.4. Soils of the Project Location at Purathur ......................................................................56Figure 3.5. Irrigation and Hydrogeology of the Project Location at Purathur ................................58Figure 4.1. Water Balance Statement for Construction Phase .......................................................70Figure 4.2. Water Balance Statement for Operation Phase ...........................................................71Figure 7.1. Structure of Emergency Management Team................................................................93Figure 7.2. Responsibility Allocation within EMT during Emergency .............................................95

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ABBREVIATIONS

BOD - Biochemical Oxygen Demand

COD - Chemical Oxygen Demand

CPCB - Central Pollution Control Board

CRZ - Coastal Regulation Zone

dB - Decibel

DG - Diesel Generator

DMP - Disaster Management Plan

EGSB - Expanded Granular Sludge Bed

EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment

EMC - Electronic Manufacturing Cluster

EMP - Environmental Management Plan

EMT - Emergency Management Team

ERC - Emergency Response Center

GRIHA - Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment

HTL - High Tide Line

KSEB - Kerala State Electricity Board

KSPCB - Kerala State Pollution Control Board

kV - Kilo Volt

MoEF - Ministry of Environment and Forests

NDMA - National Disaster Management Authority

NDZ - Non development Zone

PCB - Pollution Control Board

PIO - Project Implementing Organization

PIZ - Project Impact Zone

PUC - Pollution- under –check

R.O - Reverse Osmosis Plant

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RCC - Reinforced Cement Concrete

RWH - Rain Water Harvest

SPCB - State Pollution Control Board

STP - Sewage Treatment Plant

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INTRODUCTION1.1. Purpose of the Report

Almas Ayurvedic Hospitals and Research Center Private Ltd., with head quarters at Kottakkal,

Malappuram district, Kerala, proposes to develop a resort in their available land of 2.1ha at Purathur

Grama Panchayath, Tirur, Malappuram District. The land parcel is ideally suited for developing a

resort within a village setting having direct access to back water and the sea shore in close proximity.

The project proposal is to establish a resort with facilities for rejuvenation for the inmates in the

Ayurvedic system. Though the project involves development of buildings of 5056.87sqm with a total

capacity of 138 inmates and staff at a time, the construction and operation phase can have direct and

indirect impacts on the environment. Since the project area falls within Coastal Regulation Zone III,

as per the CRZ Notification 2011, S.O .19 (E), an environmental impact assessment study is carried

out to support the application for environmental clearance under the said notification.

The main objectives of the EIA Report are as below:

To document the baseline environmental and social profile of the Project Impact Zone (PIZ)based on primary and secondary data.

To identify and evaluate the impacts on the baseline environmental and social profile of theProject Impact Zone due to the proposed project activities during pre-construction,construction and operation phases.

To identify the requirements of various environmental regulations applicable to the project.

To prepare an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to mitigate or minimize the adverseimpacts of the project and an Environmental Monitoring Plan to quantify the impacts duringconstruction and operation.

1.2. Profile of Project Proponent

M/s. Almas Ayurvedic Hospitals and Research Center is a Private Limited company having its Head

Office at Kottakkal, Malappuram district, Kerala, is the project proponent. The project proponent has

been in the services with health care sector and has established a hospital at Kottakkal. The existing

hospital at Kottakkal has both the facilities for Allopathic and Ayurvedic Treatment. Taking in to

consideration of the increased choice of the visitors from abroad for holidaying in Kerala, and looking

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for traditional herbal wellness centers, M/s. Almas proposes to develop a resort in the available land

in Purathur Grama Panchayath.

M/s KITCO Ltd, an accredited organization under QCI-NABET MoEF is entrusted by M/s. Almas,

the task of carrying out Environmental scheme and Social Impact Assessment for the proposed

Ayurvedic Resort.

1.3. Contact Details of the Project Proponent

The proposed project is at Malappuram District in Kerala. The proponent has registered office atKottakkal, Malappuram.

Table 1.1. Details of the Project ProponentSl. No. Particulars Description1 Contact Address Dr.AhamedKabeer

Chairman &Managing Director# 1/215 D,Al Madeena Institute of Medical Science,Changuvetty, Kottakkal (P.O)Malappuram district676503

2 Phone 0483-28091003 E-mail ID [email protected]

1.4. Project Implementing Organization

The project proponent will act as the Project Implementing Organization (PIO) in this project. As this

is a resort project which takes only about two years to complete, the proponent will assign the work to

local contractors who can complete the construction work of buildings and related facilities.

1.5. Project Consultants

KITCO Ltd. is the consultancy organization for conducting an EIA study for obtaining clearance

under CRZ Notification, 2011for the project. Table1.2provides the contact details of the project

consultant.

Table 1.2. Details of the EIA consultancy OrganizationSl. No. Particulars Description1 Contact Address KITCO Ltd,

Femith’s, P.B No:4407,Puthiya Road, NH Bypass,Vennala,Kochi-682028

2 Phone (0484) 41290003 Fax (0484) 28050664 E-mail ID [email protected]

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1.6. Description of Land

Land details as per the revenue records are presented in Table 1.3.

Table 1.3. Details of Land Proposed for Development of ResortSl.No Item Details1. Survey Numbers 8/1A9, 8/1A10, 8/1B22. Village Purathur3. Tehsil Tirur4. District Malappuram5. State Kerala6. Total area of land 2.1ha7. GPS Coordinates of Boundaries NW Corner 10°49’30.71” N, 75°54’17.02”E

SW Corner 10°49’27.55”N, 75°54’17.65” ENE Corner 10°49’31.39”N, 75°54’24.45” ESE Corner 10° 49’29.89”N, 75°54’25.96”E

1.7. Environmental Regulations Applicable to the Project

A review of the project relevant legal policies, regulations and institutions relevant to the project at

National and State levels are presented in this Section. Applicable clearances required for the project

under various regulations and role of various institutions in implementing various regulations and

environmental management measures are enlisted.

1.7.1. Environmental Regulations of Government of India

The Indian constitution makes environmental protection an explicit duty for every citizen by the

statement, “It shall be duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the environment including

forests, lakes, rivers, wild life, etc. and to have compassion for living creatures”. In addition,

Government of India has laid out various policy guidelines, acts and regulations pertaining to

sustenance of environment. As per the Indian environmental acts and regulations, following acts and

regulations are applicable for the project.

Acts such as The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, Wetland Conservation Act 2010 and EIA

Notification, 2006 are not applicable to this project. The Acts and Regulations applicable are enlisted

in Table 1.4.

Table 1.4. Rules and Acts Applicable to the Proposed ProjectSl.No Applicability of Acts / Guidelines Compliance Criteria1. Coastal Regulation Zone

Notification, 2011Prior clearance to be obtained from MoEFthrough recommendation from Kerala StateCoastal Zone Management Authority.

2. The Water (Prevention & Control ofPollution) Act, 1974

Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate tobe obtained from Kerala State Pollution

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Sl.No Applicability of Acts / Guidelines Compliance CriteriaControl Board

3. The Air (Prevention & Control ofPollution) Act, 1981

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The other legislations relevant to the project include Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules,

2000, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Workmen Compensation Act, 1923, The Public Liability

Insurance Act, 1991, Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970, Minimum Wages Act,

1948, Payment of Wages Act, 1936, Equal Remuneration Act, 1979, Child Labour (Prohibition &

Regulation) Act, 1986, The Building & Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment &

Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and the Cess Act of 1996.

1.7.2. Environmental Regulations of State Government

Kerala Building Rules and provisions are applicable to this project.

1.8. National Environmental Standards Relevant to the Project

The standards providing acts under various environmental acts and rules are applicable to the project.

Table 1.5. Ambient Air Quality StandardsPollutants Time

weightedaverage

Concentration in ambient air Method ofmeasurementSensitive of

AreaIndustrial

AreaResidential,Rural &Other areas

SulphurDioxide(SO2)

AnnualAverage*

15 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 60 µg/m3 Improved West andGreek Method

24 hours** 30 µg/m3 120 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 UltravioletFluorescence

Oxide ofNitrogen asNO2

Annual* 15 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 60 µg/m3 Jacob &Ochheisermodified (Na-Arsenite) Method

24 hours** 30 µg/m3 120 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 Gas PhaseChemilumloescence

SuspendedParticulateMatter (SPM)

Annual 70 µg/m3 360 µg/m3 140 µg/m3 High volumesampling. (Averageflow rate not lessthan 1.1m3/minute)

24 hours** 100 µg/m3 500 µg/m3 200 µg/m3

RespirableParticulatematter(RPM),(sizeless than10µm)

Annual 50 µg/m3 120 µg/m3 60 µg/m3 Respirableparticulatemattersampler

24 hours** 75 µg/m3 150 µg/m3 100 µg/m3

Lead (Pb) Annual 0.50 µg/m3 1.0 µg/m3 0.75 µg/m3 ASS Method aftersampling usingEPM 2000 orequivalent Filter

24 hours** 0.75 µg/m3 1.5 µg/m3 1.00 µg/m3

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Pollutants Timeweightedaverage

Concentration in ambient air Method ofmeasurementpaper

CarbonMonoxide(CO)

8 hours** 1.0 µg/m3 5.0 µg/m3 2.0 µg/m3 Non dispersiveinfra redSpectroscopy

1 hour 2.0 µg/m3 10.0 µg/m3 4.0 µg/m3

* Annual Arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year taken twice a week 24 hourly

at uniform interval.

** 24 hourly/8 hourly values should be met 98 % of the time in a year. However, 2 %of the time, it

may exceed but not on two consecutive days.

Table 1.6. Ambient Noise Quality StandardsCategory of Area / Zone Category of Area / ZoneRural 25-35Sub Urban 30-40Residential(Urban) 35-45Urban(Residential& Business 40-50City 45-50Industrial 50-60

Table 1.7. Indian Standard Specifications for Drinking WaterSl.NO. Parameter Requirement desirable

LimitRemarks

1. Colour 5 May be extended up to50 if toxic substancesare suspected

2. Turbidity 10 May be relaxed up to 25in the absence ofalternate

3. pH 6.5 to 8.5 May be relaxed up to9.2 in the absence

4. Total Hardness 300 May be extended up to600

5. Calcium as Ca 75 May be extended up to200

6. Magnesium as Mg 30 May be extended up to100

7. Copper as Cu 0.05 May be relaxed up to1.5

8. Iron 0.3 May be extended up to1

9. Manganese 0.1 May be extended up to0.5

10. Chlorides 250 May be extended up to1000

11. Sulphates 150 May be extended up to400

12. Nitrates 45 No relaxation

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Sl.NO. Parameter Requirement desirableLimit

Remarks

13. Fluoride 0.6 to 1.2 If the limit is below 0.6water should berejected, Max. Limit isextended to 1.5

14. Phenols 0.001 May be relaxed up to0.002

15. Mercury 0.001 No relaxation16. Cadmium 0.01 No relaxation17. Selenium 0.01 No relaxation18. Arsenic 0.05 No relaxation19. Cyanide 0.05 No relaxation20. Lead 0.1 No relaxation21. Zinc 5.0 May be extended up to

10.022. Anionic

detergents(MBAS)0.2 May be relaxed up to 1

23. Chromium as Cr+6 0.05 No relaxation24. Poly nuclear aromatic

Hydrocarbons-- --

25. Mineral Oil 0.01 May be relaxed up to0.03

26. Residual free Chlorine 0.2 Applicable only whenwater is Chlorinated

27. Pesticides Absent --28. Radio active -- --

Table 1.8. General Standards for Discharge of Environmental Pollutants

Sl.No. Parameter

StandardsInlandSurface water

PublicSewers

Land ofirrigation

Marine/Costalareas

1. Colour 5

Above 5,consumeracceptancedecreases

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2 Odour Unobjectionable -- --

3 Suspended solidsmg/1,max. 100 600 200

a. Forprocess wastewater 100b. b. Forcooling watereffluent10 percent abovetotalsuspendedmater ofinfluent

4 Particle size ofsuspended solids

Shallpass850micronIS Sieve

--a. Floatablesolids, solidsmax. 3 mm

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Sl.No.

Parameter Standardsb.Settleablesolids. Max856 microns

5 pH value 5.5 to 9.0 5.5 to9.0 5.5 to 9.0 5.5 to 9.0

6 Temperature

Shall notexceed 5oCabove thereceivingwatertemperature

-- --

Shall notexceed5oCabove thereceivingwatertemperature

7 Oil and grease,mg/1max. 10 20 10 20

8 Total residualchlorine, mg/1 max 1.0 -- -- 1.0

9 Ammonical nitrogen(as N), mg/l, max. 50 50 -- 50

10 Total nitrogen(asN),mg/l,max. 100 -- -- 100

11 Free ammonia(asNH3), mg/l,max 5.0 -- -- 5.0

12Biochemicaloxygendemand (3 days at27oC), mg/l, max

30 350 100 100

13Chemicaloxygendemand,mg/l, max

250 -- -- 250

14 Arsenic (as As)mg/l,max 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2

15 Mercury (asHg),mg/l, max 0.01 0.01 -- 0.01

16 Lead (as Pb),mg/l,max 0.1 0.1 -- 2.0

17 Cadmium (as Cd),mg/l, max 2.0 1.0 -- 2.0

18Hexavalentchromium (asCr+6),mg/l, max

0.1 2.0 -- 1.0

19 Total chromium(asCr), mg/l, max 2.0 2.0 -- 2.0

20 Copper (as Cu),mg/l,max 3.0 3.0 -- 30

21 Zinc (as Zn),mg/l,max 5.0 15 -- 15

22 Selenium (asSe),mg/l, max 0.05 0.05 -- 0.05

23 Nickel (as Ni),mg/l,max 3.0 3.0 -- 50

24 Cyanide (as CN), g/l,max 0.2 2.0 0.2 0.2

25 Fluoride (as F),mg/l,max 2.0 15 -- 15

26 Dissolved 5.0 -- -- --

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Sl.No.

Parameter Standardsphosphates (as P),mg/l, max

27 Sulphide (as S),mg/l,max 2.0 -- -- 5.0

28 Manganese (as Mn) 2 mg/l 2 mg/l 2 mg/l 2 mg/l29 Iron (as Fe) 3 mg/l 3 mg/l 3 mg/l 3 mg/l30 Vanadium (as V) 0.2 mg/l 0.2 mg/l -- 0.2 mg/l31 Nitrate Nitrogen 10 mg/l -- -- 20 mg/l

1.9. Details of Litigations Pending against the Project

No litigations are pending against the project.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project envisages establishing a world class resort with herbal wellness guidelines based on

Ayurveda.

2.1. Objective of the Project

M/s. Almas Hospital and Research Center has already set up a hospital for allopathic treatment at

Kottakkal. During the course of time, it was observed that foreigners are interested to get ayurvedic

treatment for its rejuvenation values. M/s. Almas has already set up an ayurvedic hospital in their

hospital premises at Kottakkal.

With this background, the objective of the project is to set up an Ayurvedic Resort at Purathur Grama

Panchayath. The location with a beach and estuary in the vicinity offers a serene natural setting.

2.2. Significance of the Project

Ayurveda is not simply a health care system, but a form of lifestyle adopted to maintain perfect

balance and harmony within a human existence. With the success rate of the ayurvedic treatment,

there is an increased demand for the same sector especially from people abroad.

The location due to poor access and low diversity in resources remains economically backward.

Activities of the proposed resort will result in an increase in the income level of people through

employment.

2.3. Overall Suitability of Site

The proposed site is a strip of land between the beach line and back water in a pristine village setting

with virtually no developmental activities. The land is occupied by end of life coconut trees and

cashew trees and no other major crops are cultivated due to the sandy nature of the soil, poor soil

fertility and seasonal intrusion of saline water in the estuary.

The village has no approved development plan proposed by State Planning Department The site

identified for the resort is already identified as a destination for tourism development which is evident

from the fact that a Government of Kerala initiative in this regard through Kerala Tourism

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Development Corporation for setting up of a Beach resort is under progress at about 4 km from the

proposed location.

As the proposed location falls under the purview of CRZ Notification, 2011, the only commercial

activity that can be done is setting up of resort for temporary occupancy by tourists on the site. This

type of green project is feasible in this area.

2.4. Need for the Study

The proposed site for Almas Ayurvedic Resort lies in the CRZ III, within in the limit of restricted

development as per setting of CRZ Notification, 2011 S.O 19 (E) of MoEF which requires a CRZ

clearance from the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority and MoEF. As a part of the clearance

procedure, Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment Report is mandatory.

The purpose of REIA is to understand the project activities and analyze its impact (positive and

negative) on the baseline environmental setting of the project region (physical, biological and socio-

economic settings) and to formulate measures to minimize negative impacts and maximize positive

ones.

The EIA study comprised the following steps.

Understanding the project activities.

Analysis of baseline conditions of project area specifically any environmental or socioeconomic sensitivities through review of literature, field studies and reconnaissancesurveys.

Identification of potential impacts of the project and suggesting appropriate mitigationmeasures.

Preparation of an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and EnvironmentalMonitoring Schedules and defining Environmental Monitoring Cell (EMC) structure forexecuting EMP.

2.5. Project Location

The project location of the site is shown in Figure 2.1

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Figure 2.1. Location Map of the Proposed Ayurvedic Resort

The site is a parcel of land of 2.1 ha and form part of the landform falling between the Arabian Sea

and Tirur Estuary. The Estuary is the boundary of the site on eastern side. Further downstream at

about 3.7 km, the Tirur Estuary joins Bharathapuzha River which drains out to Arabian Sea. The site

is having direct access with Padinjarekkara-Kuttayi Beach Road which is connecting the proposed

Coastal Highway connecting Ponnani and Vengalam. The administrative setting of the land for resort

development is presented in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1. Administrative Setting of Proposed Ayurvedic Resort Location

Village Purathur Grama Panchayath PurathurTaluk Tirur Block Panchayath TirurDistrict Malappuram Jilla Panchayath Malappuram

The proposed site is located about 49 kilometers from the Calicut International Airport (Karippur) and

114 kilometers from Cochin International Airport (Nedumbassery) and about 5 km away from the

Ponnani Harbor. The nearest railway station is Tirur, located at approx. 13 km from the project site.

Figure 2.2 presents the site with its immediate surroundings and Figure 2.3 to Figure 2.8 shows the

present status of the land.

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Figure

2.2. Project Site with Immediate Surroundings

Figure 2.3. View of the Project Site from the North West Corner

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Figure 2.4. View of the Project Site from the South West Corner

Figure 2.5. View of the Project Site from the Centre to the Eastern Side

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Figure 2.6. View of the river from the South East Corner

Figure 2.7. View of the Project Site from the North East Corner

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Figure 2.8. View of the Project Site from the South East Corner

The aerial distance of the site is about 280 m away from the Ponnani beach. As the site falls within

500m from the HTL of Arabian Sea at Ponnani beach, it falls under the purview of CRZ Notification,

2011. Further with confluence of Tirur Puzha with Bharathapuzha which subsequently drain to

Arabian Sea, tidal action is prominent in Tirur Puzha which is abutting the project site.

As per CRZ Notification, 2011

As per section 1, sub section (i), the project area fall under the Coastal Regulation Zone sincebeing falling within 500m from HTL.

As per the section 1, sub section (ii), considering the tidal action from Tirur Puzha, 100 m ofthe site from HTL of puzha is falling under the purview of CRZ Notification.

Since the is in a village setting, falling under CRZ III, setting up of Hotels and beach resorts isa permitted activity as per the Clause No 8.i.III.B(i) of CRZ Notification, 2011. The CRZmapping of the proposed site was done by Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS/NIES).Themap is presented in Figure 2.9.

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Figure 2.9. CRZ Map of Project Area prepared by NIES, Trivandrum

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Categorization of land as per CRZ notification is presented in Table 2.2 below.

Table 2.2. CRZ Categorization of Project AreaSl.No Description of land Area of Land (m2)1 CRZ landward side of HTL from open sea-CRZ III 21084.19 (Total area of the

proposed site)2 In between 200 m and 500 m CRZ line (with respect to

the HTL of Lakshadweep Sea)21084.19

3 Between HTL (with respect to the Tirur River) and CRZline for rivers or Backwater(NDZ)

8834.59

4 Between the 200 m CRZ line (with respect to the HTLof the Lakshadweep Sea) and CRZ with respect to theTirur River

12249.60

2.5.1. Description of Environmental Sensitive Areas around Project Site

The list of sensitive areas presented as per defined in the Form I of EIA Notification, 2006 within 15

km of the project location is presented in Figure 2.10

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Figure 2.10. Map showing the sensitive areas around the 1km of the project boundary

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There are no major environmental sensitive features within the close proximity of project location.

2.6. Land Use Profile of Project Region

Figure 2.11. Land Use Map of the Project Area

2.7. Topographical Features of the Proposed Site

The proposed site occupies the eastern portion of a sand bar between the sea and the northern part of

the Ponnani-Tirur River with very gentle slope (around 1%) towards the east, i.e. to the Puzha Side.

The site is a part of a very gently sloping terrain lying to the east of the sandbar ridge which is half

way between the sea and the estuary. The site is within the physiographic unit “Coastal Plains and

Lagoons” falling under 0-10m altitudinal range. The beach near the site is protected with seawall in

order to protect the seashore. Figure 2.12 presents the contour map of the project location.

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Figure 2.12. Contour Map of Proposed Location

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2.8. Project Description

The project aims at setting up of an Ayurvedic resort with five star facilities. The project aims to

integrate resort facility with the various leisure options such as pool, Badminton Court, library, open

area for cultural programmes and a boat jetty to facilitate boating.

The facility will have qualified and trained personnel in hospitality and ayurvedic treatment.

Layout of the proposed resort is presented as Figure 2.13

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Figure 2.13 Layout of Proposed Resort

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The building structure for the proposed resort include an Administrative Block and a second block,

with supporting facilities such as restaurant, pool, badminton court and open cultural area, ample car

parking facilities in line with the mandatory requirements, provision for rain water harvesting with

186 cum capacity along with an STP of capacity 20 cum/day is also integrated within the project.

There is a proposal for construction of a Jetty for provision for boat services in the backwater. The

land area occupied by various facilities for the resort with respect to the total land available is

presented in Table 2.4 followed by Figure 2.14 below. As the 100 m from the Tirur Puzha is under

the purview of CRZ Notification, 2011, no permanent structures are proposed and essentially the area

is proposed to retain with an open area and walkway maintained and landscaping.

Table 2.3 Area Statement for the Resort

SlNo: Components of the resort Area (m2)

1 Main Block 1548.372 Second Block 656.533 Restaurant 362.694 Landscape 10698.75 STP 546 Rainwater Harvesting Tank 457 Pool 1448 Open Area for cultural Programmes 7669 Badminton Court 25610 Walk way 281211 Parking area 1698

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Figure 2.14 Area Occupied by Various Components of Resort

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Description of the facilities in detail is followed.

2.8.1. Administrative Block

Table 2.4. List of Facilities Provided in the Administrative BlockSl.no Facilities Number1 Porch 12 Reception 13 Recreation room 34 Administration 15 Yoga hall 26 Lobby 27 Library 28 Gymnasium 29 Dining hall 110 Majilis 211 Lift 212 Bed rooms 2113 Staff room 1

The area statement for the Administrative Block is presented as Table 2.5 and plan and profile of the

Block are presented in Figures 2.15 and 2.16.

Table 2.5. Area Statement for Proposed Administrative BlockFloor Plinth Area (m2) Floor Area (m2) Carpet Area (m2)Ground 1548.37 1548.37 1238.69First 1470.06 1470.06 1176.04Total 3018.43 3018.43 2414.73

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Figure 2.15. Elevation and Ground Floor Plan of Proposed Administrative Block.

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Figure 2.16. Section and First Floor Plan of Proposed Administrative Block

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2.8.2. Second Block

Table 2.6. List of facilities provided in Second BlockSl No. Facilities Numbers1 Reception lobby 12 Administrative office 13 Jacuzzi rooms 24 Steam rooms 25 Lift 16 Utility rooms 77 Treatment rooms 158 Guest rooms 109 Bed rooms 2010 Staff room 111 Staff accommodation 2

The Area Statement of the proposed building is presented in Table 2.7 followed by the plan and

profile in Figure 2.17

Table 2.7. Area Statement of Proposed Second BlockFloor Plinth Area (m2) Floor Area (m2) Carpet Area(m2)Ground 656.53 656.53 525.22First 656.53 656.53 525.22Total 1313.06 1313.06 4045.44

2.8.3. Restaurant Building

An independent building is proposed for the restaurant which has direct access from the entrance of

the resort. The dining facilities, a common kitchen to cater to the need of the inmates along with

storage facilities, wash rooms is provided in the restaurant building.

The first floor of the restaurant is meant as rest rooms of restaurant staff such. The area statement for

proposed restaurant building is presented in Table 2.9 below and the plan and profile is presented in

Figure 2.9.

Table 2.8. Area Statement of Proposed RestaurantFloor Plinth Area (m2) Floor Area (m2) Carpet Area (m2)Ground 362.69 362.69 290.15First 362.69 362.69 290.15Total 725.38 725.38 580.30

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Figure 2.17. Section Plan of Proposed Second Block

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Figure 2.18. Section and Ground Floor Plan of the Proposed Restaurant

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Figure 2.19. Elevation and First Floor Plan of the Proposed Restaurant

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2.8.4. Other Supporting Facilities

The supporting facilities which form part of the resort include a Badminton Court, Pool and Boat

Jetty, and Parking facilities. The details of the same are as presented below.

2.8.4.1. Badminton Court

A badminton court is proposed on the northern side of the site behind the Administrative Block. The

section and plan of the proposed badminton court is shown in Figure 2.20.

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Figure 2.20. Sectional View and Plan ofProposed Badminton Court

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2.8.4.2. Pool

A swimming pool with shower room is proposed in front of the Second Block. The shower room

consists of wash room and toilet. The sectional and front view of the swimming pool is shown in

Figure 2.21.

Figure 2.21. Front View, Sectional View and Plan Proposed Swimming Pool

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2.8.4.3. Boat Jetty

The resort has the facility for landing house boats. The boat jetty is proposed on the bank of the river.

The boat jetty will be of temporary nature. The section and elevation plan of the boat jetty is show in

Figure 2.22.

Figure 2.22. Elevation and Plan of Proposed Boat Jetty

2.8.4.4. Parking Facilities

Car parking facilities are provided in front of the Administrative Block adjacent to the entry. Open

parking area is allotted for 23 cars among which 2 slots are for disabled parking.

2.8.4.5. Landscape

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A landscape plan is proposed for the resort exclusive with indigenous species found in the site.

Existing vegetation will be retained in those areas which are not disturbed by any construction

activities. The landscape will enhance the aesthetic beauty of the site and also act as a natural

cleanser. A total area of 10699sqm is proposed for the landscape of the resort.

2.8.4.6. Sewage Treatment

PROCESS DESCRIPTION

CHARACTERISTICS OF COMBINED RAW SEWAGE

The characteristics of combined raw sewage adopted for design and characteristics of treated water

are presented in Table 2.8

Table 2.9. Characteristics of Combined Raw Sewage and Treated WaterSl No. Parameter Combined Raw Sewage Treated Water1 pH 6.5 – 7.5 6.5 – 82 SS 250 – 400 mg/l < 100 mg/l3 B.O.D 300 – 400 mg/l < 30 mg/l4 C.O.D 450 – 650 mg/l <250 mg/l5 Oil & Grease 100-150mg/l <5 mg/l

The total quantity of combined raw sewage and laundry from hospital is estimated as 19 cum/day.

VARIOUS UNITS AND EQUIPMENT OF STP

The various units in the existing system are the following:

Grit Chamber/ Oil Trap

Collection Tank

Expanded Granular Sludge Bed(EGSB) reactor

Aeration tank with aerators

Clarifier

Filter Feed Tank

Pressure Sand filter

Activated Carbon Filter

Treated water tank

Sludge Digestor

Filter feed pump

Chemical dosing pump

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE TREATMENT PROCESS

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The sewage and sullage generated from resort blocks and restaurant will be transported to the Sewage

Treatment Plant (STP) through a sewer lines network. Sewage will be collected in the collection tank

after passing through preliminary treatment units (Grit Chamber/Oil trap). From the collection tank,

sewage will be pumped at a uniform rate to the Expanded Granular Sludge Bed (EGSB) reactor.

EGSB reactor is a variant for the UASB reactor for the anaerobic treatment of sewage. The overflow

from the EGSB reactor will be collected in the aeration tank where it is aerated using a diffused

aeration system. The overflow from the aeration tank is let into the clarifier. A portion of bio-sludge

gets settles at the bottom of the clarifier from where it is removed periodically to the sludge digestor.

The overflow from clarifier will be directed to filter feed tank by gravity. The semi-treated water from

filter feed tank is pumped at a uniform rate to a pressure sand filter to remove fine suspended solids

followed by an activated carbon adsorber for removing the traces of BOD, COD, colour, odour etc.

Outlet from the carbon adsorber will be disinfected and collected in the treated water collection tank

before using it for gardening.

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Figure 2.23. Flow Diagram of Proposed STP

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2.8.4.7. Solid Waste Management Facility

The solid waste produced during the operation phase can be classified into four.

1. Biodegradable

2. Non biodegradable

3. Recyclable

4. Oil contaminated

The biodegradable solid wastes which include the food waste from the restaurant and other

biodegradable waste from other buildings shall be collected in garbage Collection Bins will be placed

at different locations in the resort. The non biodegradable solid wastes will be collected in different

Garbage Collection bins and will be sold to vendors. The Recyclable materials will be collected and

sent to recycle units.

The oil contaminated solid wastes will be collected from the wellness facility and will be treated

separately using bulking agents (saw dust, waste paper and nutrient mixture) and composted

aerobically to form manure.

2.8.4.8. Power and Water Supply Management

A 250 kVA power supply from KSEB will serve the power requirement during operation phase. DG

sets of 200kVA will be provided as a backup for the entire project.

During operation phase, water will be drawn from the river with the consent of the authority.

2.8.4.9. Rain Water Harvesting

A roof top rain water harvesting facility is integrated with the project and a rainwater storage tank of

capacity 186 m3 is proposed. The rainwater will be lead into a filter unit and stored in ground level

tank. From the storage tank, overflow will be lead into percolation pit/well to recharge groundwater.

The schematic diagram of Rain Water Harvesting tank is presented in Figure 2.24.

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Figure 2.24 Proposed Rain Water Harvesting Facility

2.8.5. Natural Resources Requirement

Table 2.10. Water and Material Quantity during Construction PhaseSlNo.

Material Quantity(m3)

CementQuantity(Tonnes)

WaterRequirement(m3)

Volume ofwater forCuring (m3)

1 PCC 1:4:8 672.26 121.01 100.84 242.012 RCC 1 1564.08 547.43 234.61 563.073 RCC 2 109.55 60.25 16.43 39.444 Tile work (Cement

mortar) 1:31826.17 47.94 18.26 18.26

5 Cement plaster 1:6 13911.82 62.60 41.74 111.296 Cement plaster 1:3 4040.57 32.12 12.12 32.327 masonry 1287.45 96.56 64.37 64.378 Total quantity in Lit 488.37 1070.779 Total quantity in million

liters1559.149

The total water demand for construction of the project period of 24 months is approximately 1.6 ML

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2.8.6. Manpower Requirement

The construction of the resort is proposed to be completed within 2 years and the manpower

requirement for the construction phase is presented below in Table 2.10. and the various labour rule

in force which would attract the provisions for the construction labours are presented below.

Table 2.11. Abstract of Manpower Requirement for Construction Phase

Sl. No ACTIVITY TOTALMandays

Construction Phase1 Civil /mechanical/piping work 231182 Electrical work 1263

Total man days 24381Expected number of working days 450Average labour requirement 55Peak labour requirement 110

Proposed manpower requirement for the operation phase of the project is as presented in Table

2.11below.

Table 2.12. Abstract of Manpower Requirement for Operation PhaseSl.No ACTIVITY TOTAL staff

requirementOperation Phase1 Number of rooms for inmates 412 Staff requirement per room 2

Total staff required per day 82Staff requirement during day time 62Staff requirement for night 20

2.8.7. Project Implementation Schedule

The major activities in the construction phase and implementation schedule are presented as Figure

2.25 is as follows.

Preliminary activities

Setting out the building

Clearing of site

Earthwork excavations and foundations

Superstructure works

Finishing works

Electrical works

Plumping works

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Painting works

Install doors and windows

Interior finishes

Equipments

Clean ups

The construction is proposed to be completed within 2 years and Figure 2.25 presents the project

implementation schedule for the proposed resort.

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Figure 2.25. Project Schedule of the Construction of the Proposed Ayurvedic Resort

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DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

The environmental attributes, which can be impaired or modified by the proposed construction

activities, include land, air, water, noise and socio economic aspects. In order to understand the

impact of the project on existing environmental attributes, a study of the baseline environmental

setting has been carried out through, reconnaissance survey, environmental monitoring and analysis.

This chapter below presented in details the studies undertaken and the baseline environmental profile

of project setting where the resort is proposed to come up.

3.1. Study Area

The project site is located in a pristine coastal village with no industries or major human activities in

the immediate surroundings. Considering that the proposed activity is falling within 2.1 ha of the land

in a village setting, essentially constituting buildings and green activities, detailed studies were carried

out within 500m of the project location while secondary data on the project setting availed

considering the 1km around the project site. Figure 3.1 below presents the environmental setting with

a radius of 500m from the project site.

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Figure 3.1. Google Map showing 500 m Radius of the Proposed Site

From Figure 3.1, it can be seen that the proposed location form a patch of land in between the sea and

estuarine part of a river. In order to analyze the environmental impact due to the proposed project

activities, it is essential that the baseline environmental setting of the project area need to be analyzed

and understood with the proposed developmental activities. The ambient environmental sampling and

analysis of the various environmental attributes such as air, water, and soil and noise quality was an

integral part of EIA Study. The selected monitoring locations are shown in Figure 3.2. The

environmental monitoring results are presented in the respective sections.

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Figure 3.2. Monitoring Locations in the Proposed Site

Table 3.1. Description of Monitoring Locations

3.2. Baseline Environmental Profile of Project Region

3.2.1. Land Environment

3.2.1.1. Physiography

Geomorphologically the Malappuram district can be divided into three viz. coastal plain(less than 7.5

m AMSL) mid land (7.5-75 m AMSL) and highland (above 75 m AMSL). The coastal plain extends

Locationcode Environmental Attributes Name of location GPS

CoordinatesDescriptionof Location

AQ1 Ambient Air QualityMain Gate of ProposedProject Site (WestBoundary)

10o 49.482’ N75o 54.289’ E

ResidentialArea

AQ2Ambient Air Quality Near MMHSS Koottayi

(1.5 Km from Project Site)

10o 50.190’ N75o 54.160’ E

SensitiveArea

AQ3Ambient Air Quality River Side Boundary of

Proposed ProjectSite(East Boundary)

10o 49.513’ N75o 54.394’ E

Project Area

SW1 Surface WaterMonitoring River side 10o 49.512’ N

75o 54.406’ ENear theProject Area

GW1 Ground Water Bore well inside theproposed site

10o 49.461’ N75o 54.306’ E

Project Area

S1 Soil Quality At the gate of theproposed site

10o 49.479’ N75o 54.292’ E

Near theProject Area

S2 Soil Quality River Side 10o 49.503’ N75o 54.417’ E

Project Area

NQ Ambient Noise Level Main Gate of theproposed site

10o 49.482’ N75o 54.289’ E

Project Area

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as a narrow stretch of land lying along the coast from Kadalundi Nagaram in the north to Ponnani in

the south.

The proposed site occupies the eastern portion of a sand bar between the Arabian Sea and the northern

part of the Ponnani-Tirur estuary with very gentle slope (around 1%) towards the east, i. e. to the Tirur

estuarine side. The site is part of a very gently sloping terrain lying to the east of the sand bar ridge

which is half way between the sea and the estuary and is within the physiographic unit “Coastal plains

and lagoons” falling under 0 - 10 m altitudinal range. Level difference between the eastern and

western sides is only 2.7 meter. The soil type is modified beach sand.

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.

Source:District Planning map Series, Survey of India, 1995

Figure 3.3. Relief and Slope of the Project location at Purathur

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3.2.1.2. Soil

The soil profile of the project area is generally sandy by nature. The site is a former coconut

plantation with surviving end of life trees and cashew trees.

Source: District Planning map Series, Survey of India, 1995

Figure 3.4. Soils of the Project Location at Purathur

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Further, in order to ascertain the soil quality to understand its agrarian property, the soil quality was

monitored within the project location and the results of the same are presented in Table 3.2 below and

attached as ANNEXURE I

Soil samples were collected from two locations of the proposed site.

Table 3.2. Soil Quality Monitoring ResultSlno: Parameter Unit Method S1 S2

1 Texture - Sand % -- 79 462 Texture - Silt % -- 13 163 Texture - Clay % -- 3.0 8.04 Soil Type -- -- Sandy Sandy clay5 Colour -- -- Yellowish

greyDark brown

6 Moisture Content % IS 2720(Pt 2)-1973 3.25 7.497 Conductivity at 250C (1:5

soil extract)mmhos/cm IS 14767:2000 0.07 0.06

8 pH at 300C -- IS 2720(Pt 26)-1987 6.61 6.599 Organic carbon mg/100gm IS 2720(Pt 22)-1972 389 143010 Total Nitrogen as N mg/100gm IS 14684-1999 28 34.3111 Phosphorus mg/100gm IS 10158-1982 49.65 34.0912 Chlorides mg/100gm USEPA 9212 3.62 6.5313 Sodium mg/100gm USEPA 3050B 14.99 19.3814 Sodium Absorption Ratio --- USEPA 3050B 2.75 3.9215 Bulk Density g/cm3 USEPA 3050B 1.64 1.4216 Water Holding Capacity % ASTM D 425 3.90 9.4117 Infiltration Capacity cm/hr ASTM D 3385 77.60 29.4118 Cation Exchange

Capacitymeq/100g IS 2720 (Pt 24)-1976 2.27 2.63

19 Cadmium as Cd mg/kg USEPA 3050B BDL (MDL-0.1)

BDL(MDL-0.1)

20 Chromium as Cr mg/kg USEPA 3050B 11.79 19.9621 Copper as Cu mg/kg USEPA 3050B 1.35 3.2022 Iron as Fe mg/kg USEPA 3050B 6121.63 10293.5523 Manganese as Mn mg/kg USEPA 3050B 22.99 35.3624 Lead as Pb mg/kg USEPA 3050B 9.99 24.2225 Zinc as Zn mg/kg USEPA 3050B 7.15 8.7226 Nickel as Ni mg/kg USEPA 3050B 4.19 7.75

3.2.2. Water Environment

3.2.2.1. Drainage

The site discharges and drains to Tirur Puzha.

3.2.2.2. Hydrogeology

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Figure 3.5. Irrigation and Hydrogeology of the Project Location at Purathur

Surface and groundwater characteristics and flows were assessed using field investigations as well as

maps, and data from the ground water department, Kerala. The site is sandwiched between the sea and

the estuary. Deeper sedimentary formations are absent. Ground water potential therefore is confined

to very limited occasional patches with silty formations. It is understood that the ground water is

confined in silty base. A number of wells are in use in the locality nearby the proposed site.

Baseline water quality of the project area was established with the ground and surface water quality

monitoring in the project location. The results of surface water quality and ground water quality

monitoring are presented in Table 3.3 and attached as ANNEXURE II

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The surface water was collected from the River and marked (SW1)

The ground water sample was collected from the Bore well inside the project Site (GW1)

Table 3.3. Water Monitoring ResultsSlno: Parameters Unit Method SW1 GW1

1 pH at 320C --- Cl.2 of IS 3025 (Pt11):1983, Reaff. 2006 6.77 7.45

2 Color Hazen units Cl. 2 of IS 3025 (Pt4):1983, Reaff. 2006 4.0 4.0

3 Turbidity NTU IS 3025 (Pt 10):1984,Reaff. 2006 1.30 BDL (MDL-0.5)

4 Total dissolvedsolids mg/l IS 3025(Pt 16):1984,

Reaff. 2006 760 692

5 Total solids mg/l IS 3025 (Pt 15):1984,Reaff. 2009 764 692

6 Total Hardness asCaCO3

mg/l Cl. 2 of IS 3025(Pt21):1983, Reaff. 2002 161.68 363

7 Chloride as Cl mg/l Cl. 2 of IS 3025(Pt32):1988, Reaff. 2009 296.26 20.70

8 Sulphate as SO4 mg/l Cl. 4 ofIS 3025(Pt24):1986, Reaff. 2009 70.01 288.15

9 Fluoride as F mg/l Cl. 5 of IS 3025(Pt60):2008

BDL(MDL-0.1) BDL (MDL-0.1)

10 Alkalinity asCaCo3 mg/l Cl. 8.1 of IS 3025(Pt

23):1986,Reaff. 2009 116.48 180.60

11 Iron as Fe mg/l Cl. 6 of IS 3025 (Pt53):2003,Reaff. 2009 0.10 0.14

12 Nitrate as NO3 mg/l Cl. 3 of IS 3025(Pt34):1988, Reaff. 2009 0.33 0.15

13 Nitrite as NO2 mg/l Cl. 4 of IS 3025(Pt34):2005, Reaff. 2009 0.01 BDL(MDL-0.01)

14 Copper as Cu mg/l Cl. 6 of IS 3025(Pt42):1992, Reaff. 2009

BDL(MDL-0.01) BDL(MDL-0.01)

15 Nickel as Ni mg/l IS 13428: 2005Annex L, Reaff. 2009

BDL(MDL-0.01) BDL(MDL-0.01)

16 Mercury as Hg mg/l Cl. 5 of IS 3025 (Pt48):1994, Reaff. 2009

BDL(MDL-0. 0005)

BDL(MDL-0.0005)

17 Cadmium as Cd mg/l Cl. 6 of IS 3025(Pt41):1992, Reaff. 2009

BDL(MDL-0.001)

BDL(MDL-0.001)

18 Calcium as Ca mg/l Cl. 5 of IS 3025(Pt40):1991, Reaff. 2009 22.61 131.86

19 Magnesium as Mg mg/l Cl. 6 of IS 3025(Pt46):1994, Reaff.2009 25.58 34.26

20 Manganese as Mn mg/l Cl. 5 of IS 3025(Pt59):2006 0.069 BDL(MDL-0.05)

21PhenolicCompounds asC6H5OH

mg/l Cl. 6 of IS 3025 (Pt43):1992, Reaff. 2009

BDL(MDL-0.0005)

BDL(MDL-0.0005)

22 Zinc as Zn mg/l Cl. 5 of IS 3025(Pt 0.098 BDL(MDL-0.05)

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49):1994

23 Sodium as Na mg/l Cl. 5 of IS 3025 (Pt45):1993, Reaff. 2009 240 35

24 Potassium as K mg/l Cl. 5 of IS 3025 (Pt45):1993, Reaff. 2009 14 3.0

25 Total Chromiumas Cr mg/l IS 13428: 2005

Annex J, Reaff. 2009BDL(MDL-0.01) BDL(MDL-0.01)

26 Lead as Pb mg/l Cl. 8 of IS 3025(Pt47):2005, Reaff. 2009

BDL(MDL-0.005)

BDL(MDL-0.005)

27 Conductivity µs IS 3025 (Pt 14):1984,Reaff. 2006 1240 1120

28 Total nitrogen asN mg/l Cl. 5.2 of IS 3025 (Pt

34):1988, Reaff. 2009 30.80 16.80

29 Dissolved Oxygen mg/lCl. 4.1 & 4.2 of IS3025 (Pt 38):1989,Reaff. 2009

6.30 4.10

30 Chemical Oxygendemand mg/l IS 3025(Pt 58) : 2006 10 8.0

31Biochemicaloxygen demand @27°C for 3 days

mg/l IS 3025(Pt 44):1993,Reaff. 2009 4.0 3.0

32 Oil & Grease mg/l Cl. 5 of IS 3025(Pt39): 2009 0.20 BDL(MDL-0.05)

33 Temperature 0C APHA 2550-B 29 29

34 Phosphate as PO42- mg/l Cl. 4 of IS 3025 (Pt

31):1988, Reaff. 2009 0.12 BDL(MDL-0.05)

35 Total SuspendedSolids mg/l IS 3025 (Pt 17):1984,

Reaff. 2006 3.80 BDL(MDL-1.0)

36 TotalColiforms/100ml

IS 1622:1981,REAFF.2003 500 23 Total

Coliforms/100ml

37 FaecalColiforms/100ml

IS 1622:1981,REAFF.2003

220 <2 FaecalColiforms/100ml

Note: BDL: Below Detection Limit

MDL: Minimum detection Limit

The water sampling parameters for bore well water is within the recommended range of portable

water as per WHO standards.

3.2.2.3. Seismicity

As per National Earthquake Zonation map of India, in Figure 3.6, Kerala falls in Zone III where

earthquake of magnitude 6 on Richter scale is a probability

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Figure 3.6. Seismic Map of the Project Area

The map shows that Kerala falls in Zone III which is prone to earthquake below magnitude 6. The site

is located in the landward side beyond the ridge of the sand bar. The vegetation the HTL to 250m

zone protects the site from the vulnerability to tsunami.

3.2.3. Air Environment

3.2.3.1. Rainfall and Climate

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The district has dry season from December to February and hot season from March to May. The

South-West monsoon prevails from June to September and the North-East Monsoon from October to

December. The average annual rainfall of the district during the last five years is about 2800mm. Out

of this, major rainfall contribution is from SW monsoon followed by the NE. the SW monsoon

contributes nearly 73.5% of the rainfall. NE monsoon contributes nearly 16.4% and March to May

summer rain contributes nearly 9.9% and the balance 0.2% is accounted for January and February

months.


Figure 3.7. Climatic Conditions of the Project Location

3.2.3.2. Temperature

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The climate is generally hot and humid. March and April months are the hottest January and February

months are the coldest. The maximum temperature ranges from 28.9 to 36.2°C and the minimum

temperature ranges from 17.0 to 23.4°C. The temperature starts rising from January and reaches the

peak in the month of March and April and then decreases during the monsoon month and again rising

from September onwards.

3.2.3.3. Relative Humidity

The relative humidity ranges from 84 to 94% during morning hours. The humidity is more during the

peak monsoon months from June to September.

3.2.3.4. Wind Speed and Wind Direction

The wind is predominant from east as well as west during morning and evening hours. The wind

speed is more during December to February months. It ranges from 2.9 to 7.2 km per hour.

3.2.3.5. Ambient Air Quality

In order to establish the baseline ambient air quality of the project surroundings, environmental

monitoring was carried out within the proposed location for the criteria pollutants. The details of the

monitoring locations along with results of environmental monitoring with standard prescribed for the

location are presented in Table 3.4and attached as ANNEXURE III

Table 3.4. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring ResultsParameters Unit Intervals Value Reported NAAQ Standards

AQ1 AQ2 AQ3 Ecosensitiveareas

Otherarea

Particulate matter ofsize less than 2.5 µm(PM10)

µg/ m3 I 52.6 57.3 39.5 100 100

Particulate matter ofsize less than 2.5 µm(PM2.5)

µg/ m3 I 19.3 21.4 10.7 60 60

80Sulphur Dioxide(SO2)

µg/ m3 I 7.6 9.6 6.3 80 80II 6.9 7.9 6.1III 7.1 8.3 6.4

Nitrogen Dioxide(NOx)

µg/ m3 I 8.3 10.1 8.3 80 80II 8.7 8.7 7.1III 8.1 8.8 7.2

Carbon Monoxide (CO)8 Hrs

mg/m3 I 0.8 0.9 0.7 2 2II 0.9 1.0 0.8III 0.8 0.8 0.8

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All the Air Quality parameters are far below the maximum levels permitted.

3.2.4. Noise Environment

The project location being in a calm village setting, without much developmental activities close by,

the traffic operating through the Tippu Sultan road is the contributing factor for noise level of project

region. Baseline data on the ambient noise environment is ascertained through noise monitoring. The

noise monitoring locations details along with the analysis of the observed data is presented in Table

3.5 and attached as ANNEXURE IV

Table 3.5 Noise Monitoring resultsNoise level values dB (A) CPCB Standard Leq

dB (A)L10 L50 L90 LDn LDay LNight Day Night54.3 47.8 40.8 50.0 51.5 42.8 55 45

3.2.5. Biological Environment

There is no national park and wildlife sanctuary within 40km from the project site. The land is in the

midst of a coastal village with scattered settlements and coconut and cashew plantations as economic

crops suitable to beach side sandy soil. The coconut trees on the project site are end of life trees.

Denatured vegetation consists of Calophyllum inophyllum (Alexandrian laurel/Punna), Lannea

coromandelica (Uthi), Cordia obliqua (Pasakkamaram), Acacia auriculiformis (Acacia), Anacardium

occidentale (Cashew nut), Alstonia scholars (Ezhilampala) and Azadirachta indica (Aryaveppu).

Table 3.6 presents the list of vegetation observed in the site.

Table 3.6. Vegetation Cover Observed in Project Area

Sl no Scientific Name Family Common/Local Name Habit

1 Abrus precatorius L. Fabaceae Kunni Climber2 Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet Malvaceae Kattooram Shrub3 Acacia auriculiformisA.

Cunn.exBenth.Mimosaceae Acacia Tree

4 Ageratum conyzoides L. Asteraceae Appa Herb5 Alstonia scholaris(L.) R.Br. Apocynaceae Ezhilampala Tree6 Anacardium occidentale L. Anacardiaceae Cashew nut tree Tree7 Anamirta cocculus (L.) Wight

&Arn.Menispermaceae Nanchuvalli Climber

8 Calophyllum inophyllum L. Clusiaceae Punna Tree9 Calotropis gigantea (L.) R.Br. Asclepiadaceae Erukku Shrub10 Canthium rheedei DC.

EndemicRubiaceae Kattara Shrub

11 Chlori sbarbata Sw. Poaceae Kodappullu Herb12 Chromolaena odorata (L.) King

& Robins.Asteraceae Comminist-pacha Shrub

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Sl no Scientific Name Family Common/Local Name Habit

13 Chrysopogon acciculatus (Retz.)Trin.

Poaceae Snehappullu Herb

14 Citrulus lanatus (Thunb.)Matsumara&Nakai

Cucurbitaceae Thannimathan Climber

15 Clitorea ternatea L. Fabaceae Sankhupushpam Climber16 Cocos nuciferaL. Arecaceae Thengu Tree17 Cyperus rotundusL. Cyperaceae Muthanga Herb18 Eleucine indica (L.) Gaertn. Poaceae Herb19 Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L. Convolvulaceae Vishnukranthi Herb20 Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Kunth

ex WalpFabaceae Seemakkonna Tree

21 Lannea coromandelica (Houtt.)Merr.

Anacardiaceae Uthi Tree

22 Leea indica (Burm.f.) Merr. Leeaceae Chorianthali Shrub23 Leucas aspera (Willd.) Link Lamiaceae Thumba Herb24 Leucas lavendulifolia J.E. Smith Lamiaceae Thumba Herb25 Macaranga peltata (Roxb)

Muell.-Arg.Euphorbiaceae Vatta Tree

26 Morinda citrifolia L. Rubiaceae Cherumanjanathi Tree27 Oldenlandia herbacea (L.) Roxb. Rubiaceae Nonganampullu Herb28 Pedalium murex L. Pedaliaceae Kakkamullu Herb29 Phyllanthus aery-shawii Brunel

RouxEuphorbiaceae Keezharnelli Herb

30 Physalis minima L. Solanaceae Njottanjodiyan Herb31 Premna serratifolia L. Verbenaceae Munja Shrub32 Ricinus communis L. Euphorbiaceae Aavanakku Shrub33 Sida acutaBurm.f Malvaceae Anakurunthotti Shrub34 Sida rhomboideaRoxb. ex

FlemingMalvaceae Kurumthotti Shrub

35 Thespesia lampas (Cav.) Dalz.&Gibs.

Malvaceae Kattupruthi Shrub

36 Triumphetta rhomboideaJecq. Tiliaceae Oorppam Shrub37 Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less Asteraceae Poovankurunthal Herb38 Ziziphus oenoplia (L.) Mill. Rhamnaceae Cheruthudali Shrub

Being lined by Tirur Puzha, about 5.0 km upstream of its confluence with the estuary, the adjoining

areas of the eastern boundary of the project site show occurrence of a few mangroves. Avicennia

officinalis (Uppatti), Rhizophora mucronata (Panchikandal) and Acanthus ilicifolius (Chullikkandal)

are the true mangroves and Calophyllum inophyllum (Punna), Clerodendrum inerme (Cheru-chinna),

Derris trifoliata (Kammattivalli) and Premna serratifolia (Munja) represent mangrove associates.

3.2.6. Socio Economic Environment

According to 2011 census, Government of India, Malappuram district has a population of 4,110,956.

This gives it a ranking of 50th in India (out of a total of640).The district has a population density of

1,158 inhabitants per square kilometer (3,000/sq mi). The population growth rate over the decade

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2001-2011 was 13.39%.Malappuram has a sex ratio of 1096femalesfor every 1000 males, and a

literacy rate of 93.55%.Malappuram has the highest fertility rate in Kerala.

The population of the Purathur village is 31915 which comprises of 15062 males and 16853 females.

The literacy rate of the village is 78.41%, which is far below the district average.

Most of the population in this area depends on the sea for their livelihood. Koottayi fishing harbor is

just 1.5 km away from the proposed project site. After implementation of the resort, in the long run,

there is a possibility to increase the floating population and it will lead to the areas development in

terms of small business units and others .In such condition the residing population will get

employment opportunities

3.2.7. Solid Waste

The proposed site is within a village setting with predominantly residential belt along the beach side

with a few schools and mosques. Being outside the municipal limit, there is no systematic solid waste

management system in function in the project location.

The proposed site is devoid of any type of construction. Hence there is no issue of demolition waste

being generated at the site. During construction phase, the solid waste generated includes construction

debris which will be collected by proper means. During the operation phase solid waste generated will

be collected and treated according to the norms and conditions of KSPCB.

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IMPACT ANALYSIS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

Any developmental activities invariably bring changes in the ambient setting of the project region

which can have positive and negative impact on the environment and community. Sustainable

development ensures maximizing the potential benefits of the developmental activity and ensuring

that the negative impacts are avoided minimized or mitigated. The positive and negative impacts

could be direct, indirect or cumulative, and also the impacts could be long term, or short term and also

permanent or temporary by nature. By understanding the environmental setting of the project site and

its surroundings and by reviewing the proposed development plan, the probable impacts due to the

proposed development can be delineated and appropriate measures shall be proposed to avoid,

minimize and mitigate impacts. The activities during the construction and operation phase of the

project are critically reviewed to understand the resultant impact due to the same and this section

identifies the potential impacts, and suggests the various mitigation measures related to the Ayurvedic

Resort.

4.1. Activities during Construction Phase

The various activities during the construction phase include leveling of site, clearing of trees and

shrubs, increased vehicular movement for transit of men and material, storage of construction

materials, operation of construction machineries, increased influx of labours to the area, construction

work includes excavation, filling, foundation works, structural works and finishing works. While the

major construction activities are located in the project location, the supportive facilities such as quarry

and crusher at areas located offsite where also changes are happening due to proposed project

development. Quarried materials will be procured only from licensed quarries and crusher units.

4.2. Activities during Operation Phase

During the operation of the resort, there will be increased influx of visitors to the project area and

operation of resort, restaurant, and house boat operation ayurvedic treatment facilities for the inmates.

4.3. Identification of Impacts of Onsite Activities on Various Environmental

Attributes

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The probable impacts due to the proposed construction activities on the various environmental

attributes for the construction and operation phase of the projects are discussed below.

4.3.1. Land Environment

The proposed site is for Almas Ayurvedic Resort is presently almost a plain land with small

undulation with major crop as coconut. No major excavation, filling and leveling the site is required

for implementation of the proposed resort. The soil formation is dominated by beach sand with high

percolation risk. Drainage pattern of the proposed area would be slightly disturbed during the

construction phase; however, proper drainage is planned for operational phase. The resort proposal

involves restoration of the trees within the plot to maximum possible. With existing compound wall in

place, the construction materials and debris reaching the nearby area is not anticipated.

Onsite Activities

Anticipated impacts during Construction Phase

Top soil will get compacted during the movement of people and machinery, vehicles,throughout construction phase.

Site clearance may lead to the soil erosion of the said area and which may pollute the watercourse existing close by.

Storage of construction materials may pollute soil and there by impact the agriculturalproperty at the site due to mixing with concrete, cement construction waste etc.

Soil pollution can occur due to spillage of fuel/lubricants used in construction machineriesand vehicles during site clearance, cleaning of vehicles/machineries used and also with themixing of materials used such as paints during the painting process.

Mitigation Measures

Top soil up to a depth of 30 cm from building foot print shall be stripped out and stored asheaps with proper geotextile covering.

The construction machineries shall be placed only in designated locations and internalmovement shall be planned in such a way to limit the movement in non construction areas.

Site clearance activities shall be carried out in a non rainy season with disturbing thevegetation only in the areas where construction needs to be initiated.

The construction material shall be stored in a specified location with proper covering.

It shall be ensured that no construction spoils of any unsuitable material are disposed ofoffsite or any other place in the project area.

Machineries and vehicles shall be properly maintained to avoid fuel leakage.

Designated areas shall be arranged for parking and fuelling and cleaning of the constructionvehicles such that the spillage if any will not be lead to soil pollution.

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Anticipated Impacts during Operational Phase

During operation phase, waste management if not executed properly shall pollute the land

environment; however, this impact is not anticipated since the proposal involves establishing an

efficient waste management system in place. The sludge will be used as manure for the landscape.

4.3.2. Water Environment

Construction and operational phases of the project can influence the water environment of the project

setting. The water consumption during construction phase is estimated as 8.42 KLD and for operation

phase as 35.5 KLD. . Source of water

Water balance estimated for the project for both construction and operation phase is presented in

Figure 4.1 and Figure 4.2.

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WATER BALANCE STATEMENT FOR ALMAS AYURVEDIC RESORT-CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Figure 4.1. Water Balance Statement for Construction Phase

Labour Requirement

4.95 KLD

Total WaterDemand

8.42 KLD

Source

Bore well

Tube well

Supply fromprivate parties

ConstructionRequirement

3.47 KLD

Drinking-0.55 KLD

Non Drinking-4.40KLD

Curing-2.39 KLD

Concreting andfinishing-1.08 KLD

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WATER BALANCE STATEMENT FOR ALMAS AYURVEDIC RESORT- OPERATION PHASE

Figure 4.2. Water Balance Statement for Operation Phase

Fresh Water35.5KLD

Recycled Water –15.5 KLD

Sludge and EvaporationLoss 0.5 KLD

Sewage 16 KLD

Treated Water – 15.5KLD

Irrigation for Landscaping32KLD

Drinking 19KLD

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Considering the proposed development plan, increased water demand during the construction phase,

pollution of nearby water courses due to soil erosion from the proposed site, disposal of untreated

waste water or solid waste in the water body shall lead to pollution of water courses.

Anticipated Impacts during Construction Phase

Meeting the increased water demand for the construction phase from water bodies withcompeting users can have impact on community especially during drought seasons.

During excavation process, surface runoff of the excavated earth will lead to partial orcompletely filling of water bodies and also to enhance the turbidity of water to unacceptablelevels for the intended uses and also to the loss of aquatic flora and fauna.

Surface drainage from the temporary material stock yard can lead to pollution of watercourses.

During site clearance, fuels/lubricants used in site can pollute water courses if the find its wayto the water courses

Cleaning of construction machineries if carried out near the water courses, can lead topollution of water courses during site clearance.

Disposal of waste or un treated sewage in to the water courses of mixing with the groundwater can have impact on ground water and surface water resources of project region.

Pollution of common water resources can have impact on the community.

Mitigation Measures

It shall be ensured that excavation activities are taken up during non rainy season and thetemporary detention pond if necessary shall be provided for the entire construction period forthe project site to avoid direct discharge of turbid water to nearby water course.

Dumping of waste in the water course shall be completely prohibited.

Construction waste generated shall be reused for laying foundation of walkways and roads.

Anticipated Impacts during Operation Phase

During the operation phase of the project, water would be required for domestic purpose, landscaping,

drinking etc. The water demand for the operation phase is presented in Figure 4.2.

It is proposed to recycle 15.5 KLD of water during operation phase and the recycled water would be

utilized for irrigation, flushing etc.

During the operation phase, if water withdrawn from the intake point is more than thereplenishable capacity of the resource, significant impact will be resulted for the competingusers.

Disposal of untreated/partially treated sewage can result in pollution of surface and groundwater courses.

Mitigation Measures

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As mentioned, it is proposed to recycle 15.5 KLD of water during operation phase, which willcater to 43.6% of daily water demand.

Rainwater harvesting is integrated in the project design with a proposed storage capacity theunderground tank is 186.5 m3 and the same shall be used for various operational requirementsof Resort.

Efficiency of operation of Sewage Treatment Plant would be ensured in such a way to ensurethat the treated water meets the standard prescribed by KSPCB. Routine checking of outletquality of the STP shall be made to ensure the treatment capacity to the satisfactory limit.

4.3.3. Air Environment

During the construction phase of the project, the site clearance activities would lead to dust emissions

here would be increased traffic in the project area due the man and material transit. Spillage of

construction materials such as sand, gravel, earth etc. during transit can lead to dust emission both

along the way and at construction site. Material handling at the project site and operation of

construction machineries based on petroleum fuels remain are sources of air pollution during

construction phase.


During site clearance, excavation and leveling can lead to dust generation

Loading, unloading and material transit such as aggregates and cements during the siteclearance and excavation generates dust.

Operation of construction machineries such as excavator, loader, transit vehicles leads to dustemission and pollutants due to fuel burning.

The movement of transit vehicles and the spillage during the material transit will lead to dustemission if loose soil is transported without covering

Cement handling will give out fugitive emissions for plastering works and ceiling works

Mitigation Measures

Considering that the project area is not close of any thickly populated belt and also the soil is sandy by

nature, the dust emission would be comparatively less during the construction phase. Considering the

magnitude of machineries to be deployed it can be inferred that with sound construction practices

such as proper maintenance of machineries and use of standard fuel can control the vehicle related

emission to a great extend.

Sprinklers shall be installed in areas of regular vehicular movement and along access ofconstruction site. .

While the compound wall will act as the barrier towards spreading of dust from constructionactivities, temporary sheidling of the project area shall be to a height of 3m out to avoidspreading of dust

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Vehicles transporting all construction materials will be covered en-route.

Spill proof packing and containers will be used for the transportation of the fine materials.

All vehicles and machineries shall be properly maintained to control air emission.

Valid Pollution Under Control Certificate shall be made mandatory for all the constructionvehicles and machineries employed.

Clean fuel shall be used by the vehicles and machineries to reduce the emission of pollutants.

DG set employed in construction phase shall comply with the CPCB norms on air emissions.

Solid waste burning shall be strictly prohibited and proper waste management system in placeto be ensured.

The construction vehicles used shall have facility for tyre washing before leaving the sourcingarea and project location so as to avoid material spillage leading to dust emission on the way.


During the operational phase of project, significant air polluting activities are expected. There is a

proposal for a stand by DG set of capacity 250 kVA, which will be operating during power failure.

DG set complying with the CPCB guidelines would be installed. Green belt development with tree

species of perennial foliage is expected to have positive impacts in the ambient air quality around the

site.

4.3.4. Noise Environment

The increased traffic due to operation of vehicles and construction machinery can increase the

ambient environmental setting of project region.

Anticipated Noise Impacts during Construction Phase

Operation of excavator, loader, crane and transporting vehicles, loading and unloading ofmaterials, lead to increased ambient noise level

During construction, work involving use of concrete mixer and vibrator can lead to increasednoise level.

Noise pollution due to wood cutting, plaining machine, drilling machine, welding machine,gas cutter / electrical cutter etc. during joinery works

Mitigation Measures

All construction activities involving used of machinery shall be carried out during day timeonly.

Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery shall be done regularly and duringroutine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers shall be checked and

Vehicles used for transportation of construction materials at site shall conform to the noiseand exhaust emission standards and shall be operated only during non-peak traffic hours..

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Perimeter noise monitoring is recommended during the construction phase.

DG set used in construction phase shall capacity with CPCB standard DG set

Anticipated Impacts during Operation phase

Considering the project activities during operation phase, there is no major noise emitting activities

envisaged. Operation of DG set, pump sets used in RO Plant and STP will have noise emission and

the emission levels is not expected have a marginal increase in ambient noise level of project region

provided routine maintenance is ensured.

4.3.5. Biological Environment

The project location is dominated by Coconut plantation and common shrubs. The vegetation standing

on the foot print of the proposed structures would be cleared .


Site clearance can lead to loss of terrestrial and fauna.

The top soil transported to the construction site may contain invasive plant species affectingthe nearby agricultural lands

Contamination of soil or nearby water course if any can lead to impact in terrestrial andaquatic flora and fauna during, RCC roofing, column construction, etc.

Mitigation measures

The land foot prints of the buildings, roads and parking contributes only 33.5% of total land.

However, the landscape up to 50.74% of total land of development is proposed, where native species

are proposed. Total number of trees to be felled to clear the foot print is 48. Compensatory plantation

shall be carried out with thrice the number of trees felled with inclusion of native species as part of

landscape development. Considering that the project form part of agricultural land and doesn’t have

any endemic or endangered species involved, the project is not expected to have significant impact on

the biological environment. The following mitigation measures shall be done during construction

phase.

Site clearance shall be limited to the minimum area and also the existing trees in the site shallbe retained as much as possible.

Trees that to be transplanted would be shifted to appropriate locations.

Construction material shall be properly stored without draining out to the nearby land or watercourse and there by polluting the said environment.

Landscaping by accommodating native species will improve the vegetative cover and add toair shed purification functions. Vegetation planned for landscaping buffers and for aestheticappeal should be maintained, and a maintenance programme should be established andimplemented.

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Along the river side site boundary except for access to the jetty shall be developed withappropriate bio-fencing to maintain continuity with the riparian belt.

A green belt herbal garden (medicinal plant conservatory), aesthetically designed lawns,miniature gardens, topiary, etc. shall be developed within the project area in the postestablishment phase.


During the operation phase of resort, the project will not have any significant negative impact on the

biological environment.

Of this, 100 trees are end of life and unyielding. Two hundred indigenous trees would be planted as

part of landscape and green belt development.

4.3.6. Socio Economic Environment

The construction and operation phase of the project shall positively affect the socio economic setting

of the project region. The project would trigger the local economic growth with increased temporary

employment during construction. As the project is expected to have high income group visitors from

abroad and the local population would get an opportunity to explore the tourism potential of project

region through selling of handicrafts, stage shows of traditional art forms, back water tourism,

popularizing ethnic food.

During the construction phase, there will be increased traffic operation due to man and material

transit. With migrant labours contributing to majority of the construction requirements of State, an

interaction of natives with people from a culturally different domain would result in. The essential

safety aspects and basic facilities for the labours during the construction phase need to be ensured.


Increased dust emission from the construction site will affect the health of local population.

Material transit if done during the peak hours can lead to inconvenience to commuters

Spillage of materials on its way and transit of materials without covering would lead to dustemission along the transit way and also cause accident risk to the commuters.

Improper solid waste management and sanitation facilities for the construction labours willpollute the land and water environment of project region and check unsanitary conditions.

Unhealthy solid waste and sanitary management in the construction site can lead to pollutionof land, air and water of the project setting leading to conflict between the natives andconstruction labours.

Mitigation Measures

Whenever possible, local laborers will be employed for construction work.

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During construction phase, proper drainage management shall be ensured within the site withchanges as appropriate according to the progress of the work so as to avoid draining of soil anconstruction material to nearby land and water body and there by polluting the environment.

Man and material transit shall be scheduled to non peak hours to avoid inconvenience to thecommuters.

Construction activities shall be planned in such a way to avoid simultaneous operation ofnoisy machineries. No noisy construction shall be executed during night hours (10.00 PM –6.00 AM)

The work forces would be accommodated offsite. Basic facilities or the labours shall beensured with provision of clean drinking water, quality food and adequate number ofdecentralized latrines and urinals for use during working hours.

An adequate solid waste management system in place with segregation and collection ofwaste and handling the same through recycling or treatment and disposal.

Labours shall be provided with Personnel Protective Equipments (PPEs) such as hard hats,safety goggles, face shields, masks, ear plug/ear muff, gloves, safety belt, boots, etc. It shallbe ensured that the labours are wearing the necessary PPEs during the construction phase.

Electrical connections shall be routinely checked and maintained to avoid short circuits.

Flammable materials (if any) shall be stored with clear indication on its characteristicsthrough Material Safety Data Sheet.

Guarding all parts of dangerous machinery

Maintaining hoists and lifts, lifting machines, chainages, ropes, and other lifting tackles ingood condition to avoid accident risks.

First aid facilities shall be set up in the construction site with people provided with essentialtraining.


There will be increased influx of visitors into the project region for occupying in the resort. The local

economic growth can be triggered due to increased business opportunities with commercial

establishments and exploring the tourism potential of project region with back water tourism, cultural

exchanges through traditional art forms, selling of handicrafts, stage shows of traditional art forms,

back water based tourism, popularizing ethnic food varieties etc.

4.3.7. Solid Waste Management

As presented in Table 4.1 below.

Table 4.1. Proposed Solid Waste Handling Plan for Construction and Operation PhasesItem Mode of HandlingA. At Project SiteConstruction Debris such as cement,brick, concrete, cut pieces etc.

Shall be used for leveling of walkways andlandscape areas.

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Biodegradable waste such as food waste Shall be collected and processed in the biogas plant.Paper, plastic, cartons etc. Shall be recycled.B. GarbageBiodegradable waste Shall be collected and processed in the biogas plant.Paper, plastic, clothes, bottles etc. Shall be recycled.

Site clearance generates waste including pieces of trees, rags such as paper/glass etc, whichwere present in site

There is no surplus earth on site

Surplus concrete has to be chiselled and disposed off properly during construction of column,RCC Roofing. These will be used in laying foundation of walk way.

Wood dust/pieces/glass pieces / Aluminium fabrication pieces would be generated during thejoinery works.

Waste materials will be generated as part of plastering works and ceiling works.

If false ceiling is done, waste pieces of thermo coal, gypsum, PVC etc. will be generated aswaste materials

The manure generated from the STP has to be utilized for soil conditioning /disposed offsuitably during the operation of STP-

Waste will be generated during quarrying which could not be used for the constructionpurpose. It shall be insisted that material should be procured only form environmentalresponsible sides and organizations

4.4. Identification of Impacts of Offsite Activities

Being a building project with limited construction activities, the project doesn’t warrant establishment

of an independent quarry of crusher. The offsite environmental management for the quarry and

crusher shall be regulated by the concerned authorities through necessary statutory clearances.

However, the following aspects shall be complied in quarries, crushers and earth sourcing areas for

better environmental management in offsite activities.

Anticipated impacts during Construction Phase

There is no borrow soil requirement, hence offsite impact from borrow soil mining will notoccur.

During the storage of explosives for quarrying, if explosives get mixed with the surface runoff or mixed with water courses, the receiving water bodies will get contaminated

During the operation of crusher, growth of plants will be restricted due to dust accumulationalong the leaves (offsite)

Dust emission from the borrow areas, quarry and crusher and material spillage enroute canlead to pollution of land parcels, dust disturbance to the public and increasing the accidentrisk in roads.

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Labours employed in the Quarry and Crusher units are exposed to high risk with explosivesand

Haul roads shall be selected in such a way that the busiest corridors are avoided and the haulroads should be maintained to avoid travel discomfort to the public.

Borrow areas and quarries pose accident risk for human and animals.

Mitigation Measures

No borrow soil is required except for making pottery mixture for nursery. Procurement ofpotting mixture would be sub contracted.

Material transit should be in properly sealed vehicles and covered to avoid spillage ofconstruction materials along the way affecting the land parcels enroute.

All machineries and construction vehicles used shall have valid Pollution Under Control(PUC) Certificate.

Table 4.2. Environmental Factors Affected and Outcome of the Proposed Project SiteSlno:

Environmental factors Outcome

1 Sensitive areas, natural habitats,other state declared sensitiveareas

Around the 15 km radius of the project boundary, there isno such sensitive area like Wildlife Sanctuary, Nationalpark, Biosphere reserve.

2 Change in land use and drainagepattern

The project involves the construction of buildings withoutmuch change in the land use. The proposed buildings donot alter the drainage pattern of the area.

3 Inadequate sanitation, safety andhealth issues

Proper sanitation facilities are provided during constructionand operation phases. There will be no such inadequatesanitation issue. Besides, the project proposes STP for thetreatment of liquid waste generated during the operationphase.

4 Impact on river water quality The project does not involve any such continuous processwhich would have chance to deteriorate river water quality.

5 Impact on Environmentalaesthetics

There will be no impact on the environmental aesthetic dueto the proposed activities and buildings. The proposedproject is an Ayurvedic Resort which does not disturb thenatural beauty of the site. Beside, the project proposeslandscape with indigenous flora which will enhance theaesthetic beauty of the site. The visual quality of the sitewill be enhanced through systematic planting andlandscaping

6 Impact on natural habitat As the project comes under the purview of CRZ, thebuildings and activities are proposed at a setback distancefrom the river. Hence there will be no impact on naturalhabitat.

7 Loss of livelihood As such the project does not affect any livelihood. In fact itwill open the occupational chances of the local people,which will enhance the chance for more livelihoods nearthe project site.

The project is envisaged to have a range of positive environmental impact and social impacts.

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ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

During the construction period, the best management practices will be adopted which emphasis

reduction of water and energy conservation. Besides, the construction materials available locally will

be purchased from the local market.

Water demand during the construction will be reduced by use of pre-mixed concrete, curing agents

and other best practices will be followed. Also, fixture of showers, toilet flushing and drinking should

be of low either by use of aerators of pressure reducing devices or sensor based control.

Energy conservation is the other method adopted during the construction. Use of glass may be

reduced by up to 40% to reduce the electricity consumption and load on air conditioning. If necessary,

high quality double glass with special reflecting coating in windows will be used. Opaque wall will be

meeting the perspective requirement as per Energy Conservation Building Code which is proposed to

be mandatory for all air conditioned spaces while it is aspirational for non-air conditioned spaces by

use of appropriate thermal insulation material to fulfill requirement.

Besides, the project has provision for Rain Water Harvest which reduces the usage of ground water

and surface water during the operation phase. The project aims to achieve a GRIHA Rating of three

stars for the project.

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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

With proper implementation of the various mitigation measures as proposed in EMP, the

environmental setting of the project area could be developed in a sustainable manner. It is required

that the critical environmental attributes which are indicative of environmental performance of the

project should be periodically monitored and analyzed during the construction and operation stages of

the project. Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMP) for each of the environmental components

specifies the technical aspects of monitoring like locations of monitoring; frequency of monitoring

and duration, sampling method, parameters to be monitored, and standards to be monitored in

analyzing. The monitoring plan also specifies the applicable standards, and implementation and

supervising responsibilities. The environmental monitoring plan is presented in Table 6.1.

Table 6.1. Environmental Monitoring PlanAir Quality Monitoring

Project stage Construction StageParameter PM10, PM 2.5, SO2, NOx, COSampling Method High volume air sampler to be located 50 m from the source of pollution in

the downwind direction. Method specified by CPCB for analysis shall befollowed.

Standards Revised National Ambient Air Quality (NAAQ) Standards set by CPCBFrequency Once in every season for three seasons (except monsoon) per year for every

year of construction.Once in a year for the initial 3 years of operation phase.

Duration Continuous 24 hours / or for 1 full working dayLocations One location within the project location with two locations outside the

periphery along the predominant wind direction near sensitive areas duringconstruction phase.

One location within the project site with two locations outside the peripheryalong the predominant wind direction near sensitive areas during operationphase.

Measures Wherever air pollution parameters increase above specified standards, theroot cause analysis has to be carried out appropriate additional measures shallbe carried out to avoid exceeding the standard.

Implementation Project Implementation Team through NABL Approved LaboratoriesSupervision Environmental Management Cell for the ProjectWater quality MonitoringProject stage Construction and Operation stage

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Parameter pH, Colour (Hazen), Temperature(°C), Electrical Conductivity (mmhos/cm),Turbidity (NTU), Total Solids (mg/l), Suspended Solids (mg/l), TotalDissolved Solids (mg/l), Dissolved oxygen (mg/l), BOD (mg/l), COD (mg/l),Alkalinity as CaCO3 (mg/l), Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mg/l), Chlorides(mg/l), Fluorides (mg/l), Sodium (mg/l), Potassium (mg/l), Calcium (mg/l),Magnesium (mg/l), Sulphates (mg/l), Nitrates (mg/l), Nitrites (mg/l), TotalNitrogen (mg/l), Phosphates (mg/l), Phenols (mg/l), Iron as Fe (mg/l),Mercury (mg/l), Zinc (mg/l), Copper (mg/l), Nickel (mg/l), Cadmium (mg/l),Chromium (mg/l), Manganese (mg/l), Lead (mg/l), Oil and Grease (mg/l),Total Coliform (MPN/100ml), Faecal Coliform (MPN/100ml).

Sampling Method Grab sample collected and analysis as per Standard Methods for Examinationof water and Waste water

Standards Indian standards for Inland Surface Water (IS; 2296, 1982) and for Drinkingwater (IS; 10500,1991)

Frequency Once in a season (except monsoon season) during the entire Constructionperiod for surface and ground water samples.Once in a season (except monsoon seasons) during the entire Operationperiod for ground water sample and outlet of STP and WTP

Duration One-time grab samplingLocation Three samples, one up stream and one downstream and one near the project

location drainage pattern to Tirur Puzha and one sample from the existingwell within the premises during construction phase.

One sample from the existing well within the premises, outlet of STP andWTP for the initial 3 years of operation phase.

Measures At locations of increased water pollution towards downstream, all inflowchannels shall be checked and adequate pre treatment measures shall beinstalled to control pollution input in to the water body.

Implementation Project Implementation Team through NABL Approved LaboratoriesSupervision Environmental Management Cell for the ProjectNoise Level MonitoringProject stage Construction and Operation stagesParameter Noise level on dB (A) scaleSampling Method Measure equivalent noise levels using an integrated noise level meter kept at

a distance of 15m from edge of the pavementStandards Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000Frequency Once in every seasons (except monsoon) for each year of construction.Duration Reading to be taken at 15 seconds interval for 15 minutes every hour for 24

hours and then average will be taken.Location One location within the project site and second location near the nearest

human settlement during construction phase.Measures In case of noise levels causing disturbance to the sensitive receptors,

management measures as suggested in the EMP shall be carried out.Implementation Project Implementation Team through NABL Approved LaboratoriesSupervision Environmental Management Cell for the ProjectSoil Quality MonitoringProject stage ConstructionParameter Monitoring of Colour, texture, water holding capacity, pH, Potassium,

Sodium, Cation exchange capacitySampling Method Sample of soil collected to be acidified and analyzed using absorption

spectrophotometerStandards Threshold for each contaminant set by IRIS database of USEPA until national

standards are promulgatedFrequency During the pre monsoon and post monsoon seasons in each year for the entire

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construction periodDuration One-time grab samplingLocation One location within the project site along the modified contour pattern of

project site towards slope.Measures At location of increased pollution levels, source shall be identified and

measures shall be taken to control the pollution.Implementation Project Implementation Team through NABL Approved LaboratoriesSupervision Environmental Management Cell for the Project

6.1. Block Cost Estimate for Implementing EMP

The proposed environmental monitoring programme and cost involved for the same is as presented in

Table 6.2.below.

Table 6.2. Cost Estimate of Implementing Environmental Monitoring for Construction andInitial Three Years of Operation

Sl.No EnvironmentalAttributes

Parameters to beAnalysed

Frequency ofMonitoring

No ofLocations

Cost (Rs)

Construction Phase – 2 Years1 Ambient Air

QualityMonitoring

PM10 (µg/m3), PM 2.5(µg/m3),

Once in everyseason for threeseasons (exceptmonsoon) per yearfor every year ofconstruction.

3 1,94,400.00

SO2 (µg/m3), NOX(µg/m3), CO (mg/m3)

Once in everyseason for threeseasons (exceptmonsoon) per yearfor every year ofconstruction.

3 1,45,800.00

2 Ground waterQualityMonitoring

pH, temperature,turbidity, magnesiumhardness, totalalkalinity, chloride,sulphate, nitrate,fluoride, sodium,potassium, salinity, totalnitrogen , totalphosphorous, DO, BOD,COD, Heavy metals[Silver, Selenium,Arsenic, Mercury, Zinc,Copper, Nickel,Cadmium, Chromium,Manganese, Lead],Total coliforms, faecalcoliforms,phytoplankton

Once in a season(except monsoonseason) during theentire Constructionperiod for surfaceand ground watersamples.

1 48,600.00

Surface waterqualityMonitoring

3 1,45,800.00

3 Ambient NoiseLevelMonitoring

Noise Level (dB) inL10, L50, L90, Leq,Leqday, Leqnight,

Once in everyseasons (exceptmonsoon) for each

2 1,14,000.00

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No ofLocations

Cost (Rs)

Leqdn year of construction4 Soil quality

monitoringTexture - Sand (%), Silt(%), Clay (%), SoilType, Colour, MoistureContent (%), ElectricalConductivity (1:5 SoilExtract) (mmhos/cm),pH, Organic Carbon(mg/100gm), Nitrogenas N (mg/100gm),Phosphorus as P(mg/100gm), Chlorides(mg/100gm), Sodium(mg/100gm), SodiumAbsorption Ratio(SAR), Bulk Density(g/cm3), Water HoldingCapacity (%) ,Infiltration (cm/hr),Cation ExchangeCapacity (meq/100gm),Cadmium as Cd(mg/kg), Chromium asCr (mg/kg), Copper asCu (mg/kg), Iron as Fe(mg/kg), Manganese asMn (mg/kg), Lead as Pb(mg/kg), Zinc as Zn(mg/kg), Nickel as Ni(mg/kg).

During the premonsoon and postmonsoon seasons ineach year for theentire constructionperiod

1 36,000.00

5 Mobilization Charges - Lumpsum 21,000.00Total Cost for Construction Period of 2 Years 7,05,600.001 Ambient Air

QualityMonitoring

PM10 (µg/m3), PM 2.5(µg/m3),

Once in a year forthe initial 3 years ofoperation phase.

3 97,200.00

SO2 (µg/m3), NOX(µg/m3), CO (mg/m3)

Once in a year forthe initial 3 years ofoperation phase.

3 72,900.00

2. Ground WaterQualityMonitoring

pH, temperature,turbidity, magnesiumhardness, totalalkalinity, chloride,sulphate, nitrate,fluoride, sodium,potassium, salinity, totalnitrogen , totalphosphorous, DO, BOD,COD, Heavy metals[Silver, Selenium,Arsenic, Mercury, Zinc,Copper, Nickel,

Once in a season(except monsoonseasons) during theinitial 3 years ofoperation phase.

1 72,900.00

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No ofLocations

Cost (Rs)

Cadmium, Chromium,Manganese, Lead],Total coliforms, faecalcoliforms,phytoplankton

Outlet of STPand WTP

Once in a season 2 1,45,800.00

3. Mobilization Charges - Lumpsum 21,000.00Total Cost for Initial 3 Years of Operation Phase 409800.00

The block estimate for the implementation of EMP for the construction period of 2 years and

operation period of 3 years is as presented in the Table 6.3below.

Table 6.3. Block Cost Estimate for Implementing EMPItem Assumptions Cost in Rs.Construction Phase - 2 YearsEnvironmental Monitoring 7,05,600.00Dust Suppression 2,92,000.00Total cost 9,97,600.00Operation Phase – Initial 3 yearsEnvironmental Monitoring 409800.00

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ADDITIONAL STUDIES7.1. Introduction

A disaster is a sudden, calamitous phenomenon that can cause damage to life and property and destroy

the economic, social and cultural life of people. Though often caused by nature, disasters can have

human origins. Disaster management is the discipline of dealing with and avoiding both natural and

manmade disasters. It involves preparedness, response and recovery in order to lessen the impact of

disasters.

As the proposed resort will serve as the location for holidaying mostly, foreigners from Middle East

countries a risk assessment for the operation stage and preparation of a disaster management plan is

essential. This chapter covers the risk assessment, disaster management plan along with natural

resource conservation plan. As the project does not involve any resettlement and rehabilitation of

people, the resettlement and rehabilitation plan is excluded from the scope of the studies.

7.2. Disaster Management Plan in India

National Disaster Management Act (NDMA), came in to force on 23rd December 2005 envisages

disaster preparedness facilities at national level, state level, district level and local level to combat on

emergencies with designated members responsible with institutions having the flexibility to design

their own plan based on the availability of manpower and operational pattern.

State Disaster Management Authority shall function as the apex decision-making body and

facilitate, co-ordinate, review and monitor all disaster related activities in the state including capacity

building. The Authority shall lay down the State Disaster Management policy and guidelines to be

followed by the government departments and approve the State Disaster Management Plan and

Departmental plans. The Authority shall be provided with statutory powers to facilitate, coordinate

and monitor the activities related to disaster management utilizing the resources and expertise of

relevant Government departments, district administration, local authorities, non-governmental

organizations, the public sector, international development agencies, donors and the community. It

shall also exercise the powers and functions as laid down in the national Disaster Management Act,

2005 and in the notification of Kerala State Disaster Management Authority vide G.O (p) No.

154/2007/DMD.

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The State Government, by notification, has established and constituted District Disaster Management

Authorities in all fourteen districts as per the provisions of National Disaster Management Act, 2005.

The District Authority shall act as the district planning; coordinating and implementing body for

disaster management and take all measures for the purposes of disaster management in the district in

accordance with the guidelines laid down by the National Authority and the State Authority.

The State Government will ensure an appropriate chain of command whereby the Kerala State

Disaster Management Authority at the State level and District Disaster Management Authorities

headed by District Collectors at the district level are empowered to coordinate disaster management

activities and mobilize resources of all relevant Departments at their level. Similar institutional

arrangements fixing responsibilities, administrative mechanism and procedures shall also be made

down line at Taluk and Village levels.

The Department of Revenue and Disaster Management will be the nodal department for

management of all types of natural disasters that include water and climate related disasters and

geological disasters. The scope of Department of Revenue has been enhanced to include prevention,

mitigation and preparedness aspects of Disaster

Management apart from its traditional responsibility of relief and rehabilitation and renamed as

Department of Revenue and Disaster Management. The Principal Secretary to government will act as

the State Relief Commissioner. The organizational structure of the Department dealing with disaster

management will be so tailored as to reflect the change in focus from post-disaster relief and

rehabilitation to prevention, mitigation and preparedness in addition to relief and rehabilitation.

The Department of Home shall be the nodal department for management of manmade and human

induced disasters including air and rail accidents. The Department of Public Health shall be the nodal

department for chemical, biological (health related), radiological and nuclear disasters. The Factories

and Broilers Department shall be the nodal department for industrial accidents and the department

shall work in tandem with Industries Department in the event of a disaster. While Agricultural

Department deals with pest attacks; cattle epidemics shall be handled by Animal Husbandry

Department. Irrigation and Public Works Departments shall be the lead agencies for disasters related

to dam bursts and major building collapse respectively. Forest Department shall be the nodal

department for disasters like forest fire.

A well-coordinated and unified response of various state departments and agencies appropriate to the

proportion and demand of the crisis situation will be ensured by the state government to improve the

process of recovery through rapid dissemination of information, quick response and effective decision

making. An institutional mechanism distinguished as ‘Crisis Management Group’ under the

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chairmanship of Chief Secretary with representatives of Department of Home including Police,

Department of Revenue and Disaster Management and Department of Health will function at the state

level as a nerve center to support, coordinate and monitor crisis management activities related to

natural disasters, manmade / accident related disasters and chemical / biological / radiological /

nuclear disasters. Accordingly, ‘Crisis Management Plans’ that clearly define response roles and

responsibilities of government agencies, facilitate communication across agencies, specify protocols

and procedures, and detail actions to be taken by government departments shall be prepared and made

operational by the state government. As and when a grave crisis situation develops, the District

Collector as Chairman of ‘District Crisis Management Committee’ will send the ‘first information’ to

the state level ‘Crisis Management Group’.

At the institutional level, the disaster management plan proposed for Almas Resort is presented

below.

7.3. Disaster Management for Almas

The disaster management policy statement for Almas Resort is as presented below.

Almas resort is committed for ensuring a comfortable, relaxing and safe holidaying in the resort for

which all necessary safety aspects have been integrated in the design and operation of resort. This

disaster management plan identifies the possible risks, the safety aspects integrated and which will be

periodically reviewed and updated for ensuring the safety and satisfaction of the customer.

7.3.1. Risk Assessment

Considering the location of the resort, activities to come up in the operation phase, the possible

disasters could be mainly of two types – natural and manmade. The most probable disasters are

briefed below.

Natural Disasters

Flood

Earthquake

Cyclone

Storm

Landslides

Volcanic eruptions

Lightning

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Tsunami

Manmade Disasters

Fire

o Fire due to short circuit

o Fire due to gas or oil leakage

o Fire due to improper handling/storage

o Fire due to human activity

Explosion

Terrorist attack

Wars, Riots

Accidents

From the analysis of the various natural disasters, flooding of the project area may be expected due

towards the river side due to heavy rainfall since in proximity to the river existing along the boundary

of the proposed project site. As the structures are designed with the maximum flood probability for

the 100 years, any impact on the proposed structures are considerably reduced.

As per the National Earthquake Zonation Map, Kerala state falls under Zone III. Though the area does

not fall where there is most probability of occurrence of earth quake, it is required that all the

structures constructed should be able to withstand the probability if any. Incorporating the input of the

relevant Indian standard IS: 1893:2002 - criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures shall be

incorporated to reduce the impact on structures and related damages due to earth quake.

Considering the historical profile as well as the location specificity, the area is not likely to be

affected by storm and cyclone, volcanic eruption, and landslides.

Fire related risks due to short circuit, gas leakage, improper handling/storage; human activities etc. are

high for resorts. A proper fire fighting system shall be in place with regular mock drills done for

ensuring that the system can function as per the requirement.

7.3.2. Objective of Disaster Management Plan

The objectives of the Disaster Management Plan (DMP) id to maximize human safety and survival,

preserve property, minimize danger and restore normal activities. In case of disaster in the various

categories the concerned departments/officials should be intimated immediately so as to put them into

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management policy, they can trigger into action without waiting for any written order. This will save

much time in decision making.

7.3.3. Various Stakeholders in Disaster Management

The various stakeholders who are part of any disaster management are presented below and the

general profile of the actions and the responsible officers from the statutory bodies are presented in

Table 7.1.

Kerala State Disaster Management Authority

State and Central Government departments

District Disaster Management Authorities

Local authorities including Municipal Corporations/Municipalities, District/block/GramaPanchayaths, taluk/village officers etc,.

Voluntary and civil society organizations

Red Cross, multinational aid agencies and UN agencies

Community-village disaster management committees, task forces

Public sector undertakings

Private sector undertakings

Army, navy, air force, coast guard, airport authority, national disaster response force etc.

Table 7.1. Actions during Disaster Management and Responsible Statutory AuthorityAction points Responsible Statutory AuthorityEvacuation of people Army, Police, Civil Defence, Fire Brigade, and

Linkage TeamRecovery of dead bodies and their disposal Police, Civil Defence and Linkage TeamMedical care for the injured District Medical and Health OfficerSupply of food and water and restoration ofwater supply lines

Executive Engineer, Water Authority, DeputyDirector of Supply and Relief Team

Restoring lines of communication andinformation

Communication, District Information Officer.

Quick assessment of damage and demarcationof damaged areas according to grade of damage

Emergency Operating Centre, PWD and BlockDevelopment Officer concerned

Cordoning off severely damaged structuresliable to collapse during aftershocks

Police, Fire Brigade, Home guards

7.3.4. Institutional Responsibility

An Emergency Response Centre (ERC) should be maintained and put in action within the Resort

which would co-ordinate with various state departments to ensure planning, response and recovery.

As the owner, M/s. Almas shall be responsible for

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Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation of disaster management practices.

Review, adoption of appropriate laws, rules, codes and other measures to increase disastermanagement at all levels

Incorporating disaster management aspects in normal developmental activities

Provide financial assistance

Building of Inventories

Gathering support from Government / other departments to train department officials from theState Headquarters and districts, members from the community and other stakeholdersthrough a participatory approach

Documentation of incident records, lessons learnt etc.

To maintain Support in Relief and rescue operation.

7.3.5. Institutional Arrangements

Institutional arrangements for an emergency management include pre-disaster preparedness, during

disaster and post disaster management.

7.3.5.1. Pre-Disaster Preparedness

Pre-disaster preparedness include disaster preventive measures related with setting up of the resort

with design and construction of all buildings as per the approved national and international code of

practice and ensuring that the routine maintenance requirements are complied in all respects for the

same. Incorporation of adequate access ways/walk ways for the movement of equipment and

personnel’s, preparation of adequate number of escape route plan and providing escape routes to

ensure evacuation within the shortest span of time, pre planning of assembly points at the event of any

emergency, training of the inmates for dos as don’ts during an emergency and safe evacuation

practices, ensuring routine mock drill operations etc. would be an important step towards controlling

the damage due to any disaster. The project is incorporated with escape routes, emergency alarm, a

dedicated fire fighting facilities and common assembly point has been fixed at the parking lot of the

resort and the details are presented in Figure 7.1, 7.2 7.3.etc.

Provision of an exit at the back side of the resort shall be provided as an additional escape route,

which could be operational only during an emergency and employees within the resort, shall be

familiarized with the disaster management procedures during their induction period of employment

itself. Considering the floating population visiting the resort, it shall be made mandatory by M/s.

Almas that the information on the disaster management aspects are duly shared with the inmates

preferably in their individual rooms in the language familiar to them with clear display of escape

routes and guidance for safe exit.A centralized facility with regular record on the number of inmates

including the employees at any time within the resort with visitors’ details with emergency contact

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details shall be maintained for assessing the probability of actual person affected during any

emergency in any unit and also to ease contacting with the relatives of the diseased.

For better preparedness, the administrative office as well as the parent organization running the

resort shall have an updated ready to reference record on the number of people within the resort with

essential details of site layout, building layout with details of equipments, storage details for raw

materials especially the inflammable chemicals, details on the man, machinery, details of fixed and

movable assets, including the flexibility for its mobility, storage of solid/liquid waste etc .in place

which will ease the priority of protection in the event of any emergency. This may help in saving the

very important machineries as well as avoiding contamination of chemicals with the soil/nearest water

body. A list of emergency contact numbers shall be kept ready to refer while dealing with any

emergency.

An in house arrangement for managing any disaster shall be set by M/s. Almas as part of the project.

The essential institutional arrangements need to be made is to set up Emergency Control Room and

ensuring that the Emergency Management Team is available throughout the shift.

7.3.5.2. Emergency Management System during Disaster

Emergency Control Room

Emergency control room activates in case of an emergency to direct and co ordinate the operation to

handle emergency. The control room shall have well trained personal and facilities for

communication, co ordination etc. The following facility shall be made mandatory for the ECR.

Site Plan showing all emergency exits, fire escapes, assembly point, sources of safetyequipments

External & Internal telephone connections.

List of Key persons and their addresses, and essential telephone numbers displayed on board.

Operating point for public addressing systems

Loud speaker

Torches

Alarm Systems

In case of an emergency, the first step to be initiated by the ECR is to disseminate information by

blowing siren or signal for the company people as well as for the outside people of the campus.

Emergency Management Team (EMT)

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The Emergency Management Team shall be constituted as per the structure presented below to

combat on emergencies. A 3 tier team shall be maintained for the resort with trained manpower as

presented in Figure 7.1. On an incident reporting Site Incident Manager has to primarily investigate

the situation and appraise to Works Main Controller. Works Main Controller will be the overall

responsible officer for assessing and declaring an emergency, analyzing the progress of combat

operation and also to ensure availing the services of various stakeholders involved. Site Incident

Manager would be directly in touch with the operation team and would facilitate their operation,

closely monitor the progress and report the same to Works Main Controller. The operation teams

consisting of Combat Team, Rescue Team and Auxiliary Team would be dealt with actual

operation in site and SIC and WMC would be supporting the operation team with appropriate input,

decision and ensuring that the services of various stakeholders involved are availed for combating

with the situation.

Figure 7.1. Structure of Emergency Management Team

During an emergency, the whole team would be put in to action and the general responsibility

allocation within the emergency management team is presented in Figure 7.2.below. The Emergency

Management Team proposed for the resort is presented in Table 7.1

Table 7.1. Proposed Emergency Management Team for Almas ResortSl.No Proposed Position Details of Personnel1. Works Main Controller Dr Ahmed Kabeer , Chairman, Almas Ayurvedic Resorts

Limited2. Site Incident Controller Resort Administrator3. Combat team leader Resort Manager4. Rescue Team leader Resort Security Officer5. Auxiliary Team leader Public Relations Officer

Works Main Controller

Site Incident Controller

Combat Team Rescue Team Auxiliary Team

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Note: The team leaders of combat team, rescue team and auxiliary team would be supported with

adequate number of members for the operation during an emergency.

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Figure 7.2. Responsibility Allocation within EMT during Emergency

Incident Reporting(Any source)

Assess Situation Appraise WMC Analyse Situation Declare Emergency

Blow Siren

ExternalCommunication

Facilitate Conveyanceand Coordination of

stakeholderinvolvement

Communication withRelatives

Arrange for sendingcausalities andoccupants to

hospitals/residences

Evacuate Non EssentialPerson to Assembly Point

Head Count

Engage Medical Team for

Shifting of causalities andoccupants from site

Utilise trained persons on duty

Controlling emergency forarresting leakage/fire and provide

first aid for combating

Attend emergencyrepair/installation of pumps and

other supportive equipments

Take measures to minimisedamages through segregation,

covering, salvaging, diverting fireetc.

Support for Identifying saferoute for fire fighting,

ambulance, medical teametc

Updates to WMC

Technical Support for regulatoryauthorities for their operation

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The emergency contact list to be maintained by the resort is presented in Table 7.2.

Table 7.2. Emergency Contact List to be maintained by ResortSr. No. Contact PointInternal Contact Numbers1. Dr. Ahmed Kabeer, Chairman2. Almas Hospital, Changuvetty, Kottakkal3. Resort Administrator4. Resort Manager5. EmployeesExternal Contact Numbers1. District Administration

District CollectorThahasildarVillage OfficerTirur MunicipalityCorporationDistrict PanchayathBlock PanchayathGrama Panchayath

2. Fire ServicesChief Fire Officer of nearby stations

3. PolicePolice Commissioner

4. Medical FacilitiesAll government hospitals/private and clinics community health centers, primary healthcentres etc.Ambulance ServicesBlood bank facilities

5. State Electricity Board Office6. Fisheries department

Fisherman association/societies7. Transport Services

Road Transport Officer, TirurKSRTC Station, TirurPrivate Bus Stand TirurPonnani Port

8. District Public Relations Officer9. District Agriculture Officer10. Educational institutes for acting as shelter

All schools and colleges, play schools etc11. Press media for information dissemination

DoordarshanAll India RadioMathrubhumi DailyMalayala Manorama DailyTimes of IndiaThe HinduAsianet

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Sr. No. Contact PointReporterIndiavisionAmruthaJeevanKairaliSurya

7.3.5.3. Post Disaster Management.

Damage Assessment and Estimation of Funds

A detailed assessment must be conducted before commencing rehabilitation and reconstruction

activities. Project proponent along with the officials from statutory authorities should undertake

detailed assessments at their respective level for damages sustained. Based on detailed damage

assessment, it is required to finalize estimation of funds required and fund generation mechanisms.

Assistance from national and international organizations shall also be sought, if required.

7.3.6. Plan update and Review

This disaster management plan shall be reviewed once in a year and shall be updated as per the

operational requirements.

7.3.7. Training & Drills

The key personnel to act on emergencies shall be provided with basis training for handling any

emergency. Mock drill exercises shall be done once in a month (10.00 AM – 11.30 AM on

4thSaturday) to ensure that the employees and inmates are aware of the measures to be undertaken

during an emergency

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PROJECT BENEFITS

Kerala regarded as “gods own country” with its natural beauty being the trademark for the tourism

attraction has been included in the list of the ten must-see destinations by the National Geographic

Traveler. The proposed resort is planned in a location where the natural beauty is blessed with

backwater and beach in close proximity. Being a relatively undisturbed landscape with only without

having residential areas in close proximity to the proposed location, the resort will provide a perfect

calm holidaying location for people.

While providing the ayurvedic rejuvenation support in the resort, the proposed project of Almas

Ayurvedic Resort can boost the possibilities of medical tourism in the state. Ayurveda which is the

part of Indian culture will get a good exposure from this proposed project. Ayurvedic resorts have

become popular destinations for relaxation and rejuvenation in India. The Almas Ayurveda presently

has their hospital in Kottakkal which clearly describes their experience in the field of Ayurvedic

treatment. The resort thus offers its visitors quality service for rejuvenation while holidaying.

As the project is proposed to be developed by maintaining 72% of total land without permanent

construction, the resort will attract its visitors with a feeling of “living with nature”. The backwater

tourism potential of the project location gives an excellent opportunity for the visitors to enjoy the

serene beauty of the village and landscape of the state.

The proposed project of Almas Ayurvedic Resort has benefits in various ways.

Tourism Development: Almas is expecting more visitors from Middle East Countries as guests in

their resort. The project would attract visitors due to the calm environment surrounding being in the

village setting with proximity to sea shore as well as back water, proximity to ferry operation along at

Ponnani and Purathur Padinjarekkara-Azhimukham Beach at about 3.5 km from the proposed site

would attract its visitors.

Promotion to Medical Tourism: Kerala government is already on a move to promote the medical

tourism potential of the state through being the facility integrates the rejuvenation for its inmates in an

Ayurvedic support; the project will promote the medical tourism sector for the state.

Regional Development: The project activities would support employment generation during the

construction and operation phase of the project. Since the visitors would be of predominantly from

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the Middle East Countries, the local traditional art forms, handicrafts etc could have a better business

market along with native food varieties, which will lead to socio economic and development of a

region as a whole. The proposed project will increase the number of tourists visiting the region and

thereby support the regional economic development through new business opportunities

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Considering the extend of construction proposed and the activities during the operation phase of the

project, it was understood that by a careful planning and execution of the construction activities and

following the widely adopted good practices, the negative impacts of the construction projects could be

far outweighed with the positive impacts. The likely adverse environmental impacts during the

construction phase of the project will degradation of soil, soil erosion, pollution due to improper disposal

of excavated materials and construction waste; spillage of oil and other substances from the construction

equipment and vehicles during the construction; pollution of water resources and soil by construction run-

offs; temporary air pollution related to increased traffic during the construction, release of dust from

digging-loading works and heavy machinery operation; noise and vibration disturbances; safety hazards

during implementation of construction works. The likely adverse environmental impacts during the

operation phase include waste disposal issues associated with improper categorization and

utilization/disposal of waste generated from the restaurant and utility rooms of the proposed resort and

sewage treatment aspects.

The long term positive socio economic impact of the operation of a new Ayurvedic Resort with five star

facilities in Purathur is expected to be significant, since the project provide employment opportunities to

the local and such a facility will enhance the local development of the area in terms of revenue and

income. This type of resort will increase the chance of foreign income

The project is not expected to have any significant or irreversible negative environmental impacts neither

at the construction, nor at operation phases. Impacts of the construction phase will be typical for all

medium scale construction activities, short-term and limited to the project sites. In this case care has to be

taken as the site shares its boundary with the Tirur-Ponnani River. The construction material, debris or

anything must not pollute the river and its flora and fauna and the natural beauty. Control of dust and

noise becomes crucial during construction phase.

The management measures to mitigate the impacts during the construction & operation phase have been

presented in the foregoing section. During both phases the management will involve segregated

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collection, storage minimizing open/ ground level dumping. on/off-site reuse, recycle, treatment and final

disposal. Most of the construction waste can be reused and recycled.

Air & noise pollution are the adverse impacts mainly during construction Phase. Dust suppression

measures will be done aimed at prevention of air pollution through watering of access roads and

construction site. During construction, air pollution levels will be increased mostly by machine operations

for earthwork and construction. The main pollutants caused by these operations include exhaust gases

emitted by machines and dust caused by the earthwork. Regular sprinkling of water during construction

works will depress the dust, thus reducing impact on workers. Additional measures planned to maintain

air quality include locating concrete mixing plant and stockpiles in isolated area, as well as confining

working vehicles to designated routes only following the established schedule. Trucks loaded with loose

construction materials (such as gravel, sand, soil, etc.) shall be covered to minimize dust emissions during

transportation. Vehicles and machinery should be fitted with effective exhaust silencers and maintained in

good and efficient working order. Machinery in intermittent use should be shut down or throttled down to

a minimum when not in use.

Operational phase generates solid waste. The recyclable and reusable portion of the waste could be

separated and processed and the biodegradable waste shall be processed in the biogas plant and the fuel

shall be utilized for the operation of restaurant.

The predicted environmental impact during both phases, suggested mitigation measures are summarized

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I Pre-construction Phase1. Land

AcquisitionLand As there is no land acquisition

proposed for this project, there areno impacts envisaged.

No management measuresneeded.Water

AirNoiseBiologicalSocio-EconomicSolid wasteManagementGeology

2. SoilInvestigation-Bore Hole

LandWater Liquid/mud contamination Collect liquid mud in pits allow

setting and preventing directcontamination of water body

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Air Temporary/low – air pollution dueto dust /airborne litter

Screening the area , sprinklingwater to minimize dustgeneration

Noise noise due to drilling Use well maintained drillingequipments ,

BiologicalSocio-EconomicSolid wasteManagementGeology Partial compaction of the top

sandy soil layerVery insignificant that nomanagement measure is needed

II. Construction PhaseII A. Onsite Activities3. Site Clearance Land Top soil gets compacted with the

movement of vehicles, man andmachineries.

Top soil needs to be stripped outand preserved in heaps undercover which is to be restoredback to the areas proposed for


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green belt and landscaping.Soil pollution can occur due tospillage of fuel/lubricants used inconstruction machineries andvehicles.

Proper maintenance of vehiclesand construction machineriesshould be done.The construction machineriesand vehicles should be inspectedperiodically for the detection ofleaks and spillages.The maintenance and inspectionof vehicles should be confinedto designated paved areas only.

The activity increases the soilerosion probability of said area.

The site clearance should not beinitiated during or prior to heavymonsoon season.

Water If site clearance is done duringrainy season, surface run off willlead to contamination of waterbodies.

The site clearance should not beinitiated during or prior to heavymonsoon season.The construction should not beprolonged too much after siteclearance.


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Fuels/lubricants used in site canpollute water courses if it find itsway to the water courses

The construction machineriesand vehicles should be inspectedperiodically for the detection ofleaks and spillages.The maintenance and inspectionof vehicles should be confinedto designated paved areas only.The oily surface run off shouldbe collected for treatment anddisposed off.

Cleaning of constructionmachineries if carried out near thewater courses, can lead to

Confined area which is situatedaway from the water bodiesshould be allotted for cleaning

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pollution of water courses. for construction machineries.Air Excavation leads to dust

generation.The site is already demarcatedwith high compound wallswhich prevents the dust reachingthe nearby resident areas andother sites.

Operation of excavator, l, vehiclesleads to air emissions due to fossilfuel burning

Pollution- under –check (PUC)should be made mandatory forall vehicles used forconstruction activities.Regular maintenance andinspection of the machineriesshould be conducted.The excavators, vehicles, shouldbe operated only well within thedemarcated area of the projectsite.

Movement of transport vehiclesleads to dust generation

Water should be sprinkledperiodically to suppress the dustgeneration.Personnel masks should beprovided to workers.The tyres of the transportvehicles have to be washedbefore leaving the constructionsite.The material transport vehiclesshould be adequately covered.

Operation of DG set inconstruction site results in airemissions.

The DG should be operated onlyon standby mode.Periodic emission test should beconducted.The stack height of the DG set

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has to be in conformance withthe CPCB guidelines. .

Noise Operation of tree cutter,excavator, loader, DG, crane andtransporting vehicles lead toincreased ambient noise level.

Diesel generator should havenoise control measures to meetthe noise standards set byCentral Pollution Control Board(75 dB(A) at 1 m from theenclosure surface for generatorswith integral acoustic enclosure.Acoustic enclosure forgenerators without integralacoustic enclosure shall bedesigned for minimum 25 dB(A)insertion loss or for meeting theambient noise standards,whichever is on the higher sideat 0.5 m from the enclosure).Workers shall not be exposed tosound of more than 85 – 90 dBfor more than eight hours a dayand shall be provided with earplugs.Noise quality monitoring shallbe conducted as perEnvironmental Monitoring Planto detect noise pollution.Noise level of vehicles used forconstruction activities shouldmeet the noise standards set byCentral Pollution Control Board(maximum 80 dB(A) )Construction contract shallclearly specify the use of


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equipment emitting noise of notgreater than 90 dB (A) for theeight hour operation shift.

Biological Site clearance leads to loss ofterrestrial and aquatic flora andfauna. The impact could be severeif protected or endangered speciesare affected.

Compensatory plantation has tobe carried out with thrice thenumber of trees to be cut forproposed project. No protectedor endangered species arereported in the project area.


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Socio-Economic Labour involved in the siteclearance is exposed to dust andincreased ambient noise level.

Water should be sprinkledperiodically to suppress the dustgeneration.Personal protective equipmentssuch as ear plugs, helmets,goggles, gloves, boots etc.should be made mandatory forthe construction workers.Other provisions to ensureworker’s safety shall befollowed as per rules in force.

Safety risk includes the attack ofvenomous species, or injuries dueto glass pieces, metals or anyother sharp materials.

Personal protective equipmentssuch as ear plugs, helmets,goggles, gloves, boots etc.should be made mandatory forthe construction workers.Trained personnel for first aid

should be available at site. Firstaid kit at site and on-callaccident support agreement withan approved hospital should bemade.

Immediate surroundings of the Noisy construction shall be

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project site and the transport routefor the project purposeexperiences nuisance due to dustemissions and increased ambientnoise level. The magnitude ofimpact increases if theconstruction works are extendedto night hours including the use offlood light.

stopped between 10:00 pm and6:00 am.

Flood lights would be properlyshaded without affecting thesurrounding

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Site clearance generates wasteincluding pieces of trees, ragssuch as paper/glass etc, whichwere present in site.

The construction waste shouldbe disposed off properly by theconstruction contractor.


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Geology Landscape alteration, drainagealteration

Nominal slope may bemaintained to retain the naturaldrainage direction,Cleared top sandy layer may bestacked separately for landscaperenovation plan towardscompletion of the project

Risk/Hazard Site clearance generates wasteincluding pieces of trees, ragssuch as paper/glass etc, whichwere present in site.

The construction waste shouldbe disposed off properly by theconstruction contractor.

4. Land Loss of topsoil Top soil conservation measuresshould be adopted.


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Water Surface runoff of the excavatedearth will lead to partial orcompletely filling of water bodiesand also to enhance the turbidityof water to unacceptable levels forthe intended uses and also to theloss of aquatic flora and fauna.

Excavated earth should bestored properly and re used forleveling and filling., The surplusearth should be stored in such away that the surface run offfrom the construction site willnot lead to nearby water courses.

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Air Excavation work especially alongthe loose soil areas releases largeamount of dust.

Water should be sprinkleperiodically to suppress the dustgeneration.The construction area should betemporarily fenced to avoiddispersion of dust from the samearea.


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Operation of fossil fuelledvehicles and machineries will leadto emissions due to fossil fuelburning.

Pollution- under –check (PUC)should be made mandatory forall vehicles used forconstruction activities.Stack height of Generator andemission level of vehicles andmachineries should meet therelevant SPCB guidelines.Fuel adulteration should not bepermitted for any constructionmachineries.

Leveling of site, loading andunloading of excavated earthreleases significant amount ofdust

Water should be sprinkledperiodically to suppress the dustgeneration.Compound wall constructedaround the site will controldispersion of dust to aconsiderable extend.

Noise Operation of heavy dutymachineries such as excavators,loaders and frequent uses oftransit vehicles such as lorry,tractor etc leads to increasedambient noise level in projectarea.

Workers shall not be exposed tosound of more than 85 – 90 DBfor more than eight hours a dayand shall be provided with earplugs.Noise quality monitoring shallbe conducted as per


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Environmental Monitoring Planto detect noise pollution.Noise level of vehicles used forconstruction activities shouldmeet the noise standards set byCentral Pollution Control Board(maximum 80 dB(A) )Construction contract shallclearly specify the use ofequipment emitting noise of notgreater than 90 dB (A) for theeight hour operation shift.

Biological NIL NIL ProjectConsultants/Contractors

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ManagementDebris and the extra excavatedearth

The waste materials will have tobe properly disposed off toauthorized dumping areas.Proper disposal measure ofdebris and excavated earth hasto be undertaken by thecontractor.

Geology Breach in ground water table,instability of the excavationperiphery.

Excavation periphery may besealed to avoid breach in groundwater table. By maintainingappropriate slope on the cuttingface and by placing buttresses,instability of the excavationperiphery can be avoided.

Risk Hazards Occupational health and safetyimpacts for workers

Provisions to ensure worker’ssafety shall be followed as perthe rule in force.

5. Foundations,Columns,joinery Works,

Land Top soil gets compacted with themovement of vehicles, man andmachineries.

Top soil conservation measuresshould be adopted.


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Roofing,Ceiling,Plastering,Painting

Soil pollution can occur due tospillage of fuel/lubricants used inconstruction machineries.

Machinery and equipments aremaintained and refilled in such afashion that fuel spillage doesnot contaminate the soil.Soil quality monitoring shall beconducted as per EnvironmentalMonitoring Plan to ascertainlevel of contamination.Maintenance should be carriedout on impervious platformswith spill collection provisionsand oil traps.All spills shall be disposed offas desired and the site shall befully cleaned before handingover.

Soil pollution can occur along rawmaterial storage area, concretemixing area and along the transitpoints and construction sites dueto spillage.

The materials would be storedproperly and all transit should bewithout spillage and in vehiclesunder cover.

Water Contamination of water coursewith construction materials arepossible if the construction is nearto water courses or the surfacerunoff of the construction sitereaches the water course.

Proper covering to be given towater bodies inside the location.Construction during heavy rainydays should be avoided.No construction yard should beset up near water courses.Surface run off should beallowed for detention within theyard so as to avoid reaching thewater courses.


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Air Use of DG set in the constructionsite can lead to air pollutants

The DG should be operated onstandby mode.

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emission. Periodic emission test should beconducted.The stack height of the DG sethas to be adequate.Stack height and emission levelof hot mix plant and dieselgenerator should meet therelevant SPCB

Dust emission will be resulted dueto transit of construction vehiclesand concrete mixer.

Water should be sprayed atregular intervals.Tyres of the vehicles should bewashed before leavingconstruction site.The materials being transportedshould be adequately covered.Pollution- under –check (PUC)should be conducted for vehiclesin every three months.

Noise Operation of transport vehiclesand construction machineriesespecially Concrete transferpump, Jack hammer, vibrator etc.Leads to increased ambient noiselevel.

Noise quality monitoring shallbe conducted as perEnvironmental Monitoring Planto detect noise pollution.Noise level of vehicles used forconstruction activities shouldmeet the noise standards set byCentral Pollution Control Board(maximum 80 dB(A) )Construction contract shallclearly specify the use ofequipment emitting noise of notgreater than 90 dB (A) for theeight hour operation shift.The tools deployed for vibration


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will have optimal power ratingconfined to daytime.The vibrators would be mountedon vibration damping mountingsrecommended for machines.

Noise pollution due to woodcutting, planing machine, drillingmachine, welding machine, gascutter / electrical cutter etc. duringjoinery works

As only fitting needs to be doneat site, noise will be minimum.The work has to be done withinthe noise barrier zone

Biological Terrestrial / aquatic flora andfauna in the immediatesurroundings of project locationaffected if the soil / water isseverely contaminated withconstruction materials/chemicalused.

As the construction is confinedwithin the compound wall,possibility of contamination ofwater body is less.Green belt should be plantedprior to construction activitieswith indigenous species havingcanopy to so as to avoiddispersion of pollutants to theimmediate surroundings.


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Socio-Economic The immediate surroundings ofthe project location and transportroutes experiences increasedtraffic, dust and noise levels dueto transfer of constructionmachineries /labour force.

Material transit should beconfined non peak hours andhaul roads should be thoughroads having less traffic. Allmaterial transit should be madeunder cover without chances ofdust dispersion.

Solid wasteManagement

Waste concrete and slurry wouldbe generated as waste.Waste materials will be generatedas part of plastering works. Iffalse ceiling is done, waste piecesof thermo coal, gypsum, PVC etc.

The waste concrete removed hasto be disposed off by thecontractor.

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will be generated as wastematerials.

Geology NIL NILII. Operational phase

Land Risk of contamination from thecareless disposal of waste fromthe restaurant and other buildingsfor treatment in the resorts

A well-managed waste disposalscheming in accordance withmunicipal waste Managementwill be adopted.


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Risk of disposal of sludge fromthe STP

The sludge generated will beused for manuring the gardenplants after sludge stabilization.

Water Withdrawal of water more thanthe replenishable capacity of thesource can deplete the sourceduring the operation of WTP

Water recharging facilities willbe provided at site. Maximumusage of rainwater is alsoenvisaged for the project.

Impacts associated with liquideffluents (sewage)

The liquid effluent will betreated in the STP before usingit for irrigation.

Air Emission of pollutants fromvehicular movements and DG setsand negligible emissions fromsewage and solid waste handlingand disposal

A strong vegetation belt whichinvolves evergreen trees andpollution suppressing plants willbe maintained in the plot inorder to minimize the airpollution from the pollutantemissions.DG sets comply with MoEFnorms of emissions will be usedVehicles with pollution undercontrol certificate may beallowed to ply.

Socio economic Employment opportunities to thelocal people

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SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

The Almas Ayurvedic Hospitals and Research Center is proposing an Ayurvedic Resort at Purathur in

Tirur taluk, Malappuram District. The proposed project is a five star Ayurvedic Resort which offers

the blended treatment of Ayurveda and Allopathy to the patients coming. The proposed site is

adjacent to the Tirur-Ponnani River and only about 280 meters away from the sea coast. Thus the site

comes under the purview of Coastal Regulation Zone Notification (CRZ), 2011.

According to the CRZ map of the proposed area, the site comes under CRZ III. As the proposed site

shares its boundary with Tirur-Ponnani River, which is tidal influenced water body, 100 meters area

comes under the Non Development Zone (NDZ) according to the CRZ Notification 2011. No

activities can be proposed in the NDZ area except boat jetty.

The proposed site has a total area of 21081.19sqm and the total plinth area of the proposed buildings

is 5056.87sqm (less than 20,000sqm) which does not require Environmental Clearance from the State

Environmental Impact Assessment Authority. Since the Site comes under the purview of CRZ

notification, 2011, the proposed project requires clearance from the Kerala state Coastal Zone

Management Authority and Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF).

The proposed project includes three main buildings-Administrative block, Second Block and

Restaurant. Besides, the project has facilities including:

1. Ample Car Parking

2. Sewage Treatment Plant

3. Biogas plant

4. Water Treatment Plant

5. Rainwater Harvesting Tank

6. R.O Plant

7. Boat Jetty

8. Open theatre for Cultural Programs

9. Swimming Pool

All the activities are proposed in the area sparing the NDZ applicable to the site. Only boat jetty and

open theatre for cultural programmes are proposed in the NDZ.

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The proposed project does not alter the Physiography of t he area. And it does not alter the land use of

the area. As the proposed project is a Resort having five star facilities, it will ensure the natural beauty

and aesthetic of the site without altering the existing features. The landscape proposed by the project

will enhance the biological diversity of the area and increase the aesthetic beauty. The local people

will have employment opportunities as a result of this proposed project.

The sensitive areas near the project boundary include schools, hospitals, community facilities, beach

etc. which does not have any impact due to this project.

The potential impacts are measured for both the construction and operation phase. The impacts have

been analyzed in the context of significant positive or negative; direct or indirect; long term or short

term impacts. The impacts during the operation phase include: Degradation of soil and water,

pollution of nearby land and water sources by the careless disposal of construction debris, air and

noise pollution as a result of increased traffic.etc.

The impacts during the operation phase include the positive impacts such as long term positive impact

on the socio economy of the area. Besides there are negative impacts such as: risk of disposal of

sludge from STP, impacts associated with liquid effluents such as storm water & sewage, emissions

from vehicular movements and DG sets, etc.

Proper mitigation measures are suggested to mitigate the negative impacts produced during both the

construction and operation phase.

As the proposed project is an ayurvedic resort, which is eco friendly, there will be less impact on the

surrounding environment and local people. The project has several benefits in terms of foreign

exchange and local area development. The other benefits include: the development of health tourism,

exposure of Ayurveda to the Middle East and other foreign countries, employment opportunities to

the local people, socio economic development f the area etc.

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ANNEXURES

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Annexure I. Soil Monitoring Results

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Annexure II. Water Quality Monitoring

Results

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Annexure III. Air Quality Monitoring Results

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AnnexureIV. Noise Quality Monitoring Results

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