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ABHILASH CHEMICALS &

PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD.

(API DIVISION)

Option analysis and Site assessment of proposed API Plant at Naickenpatti Village, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District, Tamilnadu

NOVEMBER 2016

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ABHILASH CHEMICALS AND

PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD. (API DIV)

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AT MADURAI, TAMIL NADU SITE SELECTION REPORT

KADAM ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS | NOVEMBER 2016 2

ABHILASH CHEMICALS & PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD.

(API DIVISION)

Option analysis and Site assessment of proposed

API Plant at Naickenpatti Village, Madurai East

Taluk, Madurai District, Tamilnadu

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................. 7

1.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 7

1.2 EC PROCESS TILL DATE ................................................................................... 7

1.3 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................ 7

2 SITE SELECTION ......................................................................................... 9

2.1 SITE SELECTION AND OPTION ANALYSIS ................................................................. 9

2.2 ZONE OF INTEREST ....................................................................................... 9

2.3 AVAILABILITY OF PLOTS IN GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHED INDUSTRIAL AREAS .......................... 10

2.3.1 SIPCOT Nilakottai (Located in Dindigul District) ........................................ 11

2.3.2 SIPCOT Manamadurai (Located in Sivaganga District) .................................. 11

2.3.3 SIPCOT Tuticorin (Thoothukudi) (Located in Thoothukudi District) ................... 11

2.4 APPLICATION OF SITE SELECTION CRITERIA TO PRIVATE PLOTS IN ZONE OF INTEREST .............. 11

2.5 SUITABILITY STUDY ASSESSMENT FOR REMAINING ZONE OF INTEREST ................................ 13

2.6 CONCLUSION ON SITE SELECTION ...................................................................... 21

3 ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY REVIEW ........................................................ 22

3.1.1 Physical observations in study area ......................................................... 22

3.1.2 Review of primary data collected from TN Forest department ......................... 23

3.1.3 EB review of Alagarmalai Reserve Forest .................................................. 23

3.1.4 EB review of Sanamalai Reserve Forest .................................................... 24

3.1.5 EB review of Perumalai Reserve Forest .................................................... 24

3.1.6 EB review of Kiluvamalai Reserve Forest ................................................... 25

3.2 CONCLUSIONS REGARDING ECOLOGY / BIODIVERSITY ................................................. 27

4 SUITABILITY OF SELECTED SITE ................................................................. 28

4.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT ..................................................................................... 28

4.2 WINDROSE DIAGRAM ................................................................................... 31

4.2.1 Conclusion with respect to Impact on Air due to proposed project .................... 33

4.3 WATER & DRAINAGE ................................................................................... 33

4.3.1 Water ............................................................................................ 33

4.3.2 Drainage pattern of study area .............................................................. 34

4.3.3 Conclusion with respect to Impact on Water due to proposed project ................ 34

4.4 LAND ................................................................................................... 36

4.5 NOISE, VIBRATIONS, LIGHT AND HEAT ................................................................ 36

4.6 PRO-ACTIVE MEASURES FOR WILDLIFE PROTECTION ................................................... 36



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List of Annexures Annexure 1: Letter of MoEF&CC Dated 29th September 2016 ......................................................... 37

Annexure 2: Zone Map ................................................................................................................ 39



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List of Tables Table 2-1: Project Status ............................................................................................................... 7

Table 2-2: Suitability Analysis of Grid blocks in Zone of interest after Removal of unsuitable zones ... 16

Table 3-1: List of Floral Species in Alagarmalai Reserve Forest ....................................................... 23

Table 3-2: List of Faunal Species Alagarmalai Reserve Forest ......................................................... 24

Table 3-3: List of Floral species in Sanamalai Reserve Forest ......................................................... 24

Table 3-4: List of Fauna species in Sanamalai Reserve Forest ......................................................... 24

Table 3-5: List of Floral Species in Perumalai Reserve Forest .......................................................... 25

Table 3-6: List of Faunal Species in Perumalai Reserve Forest ........................................................ 25

Table 3-7: List of Floral Species in Kiluvamalai Reserve Forest ........................................................ 25

Table 3-8: List of Faunal Species in Kiluvamalai Reserve Forest ...................................................... 26

Table 4-1: Predominant Wind Direction as per Long-term Climatological Data 1961-1990 ................. 28

Table 4-2: Predominant Wind Direction as per Long-term Climatological Data 1981-2010 ................. 29

Table 4-3: Air Emissions from proposed project ............................................................................. 33

Table 4-4: Wastewater Generation, Treatment and disposal scheme ............................................... 33



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List of Figures Figure 2-1: Map of Zone of Interest ................................................................................................ 9

Figure 2-2: “Zone of interest” in a Satellite map using Google earth. ............................................... 10

Figure 2-3 : “Zone of interest”, considered Government promoted industrial Sites within and outside

the zone on a large scale map of the State of South / Central Tamilnadu ........................................ 10

Figure 2-4: Zone of Interest in Private Land .................................................................................. 12

Figure 4-1: Wind roses based on IMD Long term Climatological Normal 1961-1990 .......................... 31

Figure 4-2: Wind roses Based on IMD Long term Climatological Normals_1981-2010 ....................... 32

Figure 4-3: Surface Drainage Pattern ............................................................................................ 35



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AT MADURAI, TAMIL NADU OPTION ANALYSIS & SITE ASSESSMENT


1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 Introduction

Abhilash Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd (API Div) proposes to establish a greenfield project for

the manufacture of import-substitute active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) at standards approvable

by the USFDA and EU drug authorities.

The project proponents are a Chemical manufacturing company based in Madurai City in Tamilnadu and

are in business since 1994. As a first generation enterprise founded by the present CMD, they have an

established track record and access to well-developed local technical manpower and backup resources.

1.2 EC process till date

The status of the progress of EC application is provided in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1: Project Status

S. No. Process Date

1 Online application of Form I along with Proposed ToR and Pre-feasibility

Report 18th June 2016

2 Submission of hard copy of Form I along with Proposed ToR and Pre-

feasibility Report 04th July 2016

3 Presentation for Terms of References (ToR) at MoEF &CC 20th July 2016

4 Query raised by MoEF & CC 29th September 2016

As per the Letter dated 29th September 2016 (attached as Annexure 1), the committee noted that the

proposed site is in vicinity of reserved forest. The PP has been advised to perform option analysis and

also obtain information on Flora-fauna and dominant species in the reserved forest from the vicinity.

1.3 Summary and Conclusions

A review of activities undertaken by the project proponent from 2014 to establish project within

Government established industrial areas has been presented.

Detailed option analysis for possible project sites in private plots (outside Govt industrial areas) within

the Geographical Zone of interest was performed using 13 criteria including Distance from Port, Airport,

Road access, Manpower, Land cost/availability, Power, Ground water, Forest, NP/WLS, Land use, Water

bodies, Rivers, Habitation. The chosen project site is amongst the top scoring sites and may thus be

considered as a suitable site option.

A review of Ecology and biodiversity was undertaken by site visit and using primary data collected from

the State forest department and presented.

Other factors that will influence site suitability including Meteorological data, Wind direction, Air

emissions, Water & Drainage patterns, Land pollution possibilities, Noise/Vibration/Light/Heat have been

reviewed in detail and presented.



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In conclusion, the proposed site is a very suitable site option within the Zone of interest and is well

supported by site specific assessment of various key factors as described above.



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2 SITE SELECTION

2.1 Site Selection and Option Analysis

The project proponents wish to leverage their long standing industry experience and current bright

global demand for Indian made APIs to establish a world-class plant in and around Madurai Area.

As one of the major cities in Tamilnadu, Madurai has extremely well developed infrastructure such as

International airport, Central location within the state, Excellent road connectivity to other parts of the

State, National highways and proximity to Tuticorin port making it highly suitable for such a project.

The State administration will also welcome this project in this part of Tamilnadu because of the potential

it offers for establishment of a base for talent creation, employment generation for technically qualified

local residents and attract highly skilled diaspora resulting in overall social development.

2.2 Zone of Interest

For the purpose of Site selection, the ‘Zone of Interest’ has been defined as an area within one hour

commuting distance of Madurai / PP’s existing operations (~50 km radius).

Figure 2-1: Map of Zone of Interest



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Figure 2-2: “Zone of interest” in a Satellite map using Google earth.

2.3 Availability of Plots in Government Established Industrial Areas

The following Industrial areas within and beyond the Zone of interest promoted by the State Industries

Promotion Corporation of Tamilnadu Ltd (SIPCOT) were evaluated and the summary of outcome is as

per below:

Figure 2-3 : “Zone of interest”, considered Government promoted industrial Sites within and outside the zone on a large scale map of the State of South / Central Tamilnadu



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2.3.1 SIPCOT Nilakottai (Located in Dindigul District)

Project proponent applied for land allotment on 19.03.2014 and subsequently attended a meeting on

18.07.2014. It is understood that SIPCOT Nilakottai was designated for food, fruit processing and Light

engineering and also housed a Mega project of M/s Amway, USA (MOU with TN govt) to make FMCG

products included inside the SIPCOT. No similar industry in the area. Was advised by SIPCOT to shift

application to General industry area or Chemical industry area.

Project proponent transferred application to SIPCOT Tuticorin on 18.07.2014. (See Section 2.5.3

below)

Conclusion: SIPCOT Nilakottai ruled out as a site option.

2.3.2 SIPCOT Manamadurai (Located in Sivaganga District)

This site does not pass preliminary screening criteria as this is a general industrial area established

without specific EC and is located < 1 km from the Vaigai River Bed. There is a specific state Government

G.O. Ms. No. 127/E&F/EC Dept./ECIII/dt. 8.5. 1998 and G.O. MS.No. (ID) 223/E&F/EC.III/dt. 2.9.1998

imposing a total ban of setting up of several types of Industries (including Bulk drug making units) within

5 kilometers from the embankments of five named rivers, one of which is the Vaigai River.

Conclusion: SIPCOT Manamadurai ruled out as a site option.

2.3.3 SIPCOT Tuticorin (Thoothukudi) (Located in Thoothukudi District)

Although this site is located ~150 km from Madurai and makes the site undesirable on account of a one-

way commuting time of 3 hours, the project proponent still shifted their earlier made application to this

site on 18.07.2014 (See Section 2.3.1 above).

However, the application was closed on 14.07.2015 (1 year from application) citing that no new vacant

plots were available and expansion / new allotment was possible only after fresh EIA studies [timeframe

for which is still indefinite] and land procurement.

Project proponent’s Deposit refunded via SIPCOT letter dated 19.02.2016.

Conclusion: SIPCOT Tuticorin (Thoothukudi) currently ruled out as a site option.

2.4 Application of Site Selection Criteria to Private Plots in Zone of Interest

The figure below shows the zone of interest along with environmentally important features including the

Vaigai River running along the center (shown in blue), The Palani hills / Kodaikannal WLS in the North

West, The Vettangudi WLS in the East and Southern Ghats / Srivilluputhur Giant Squirrel WLS in the

Southwest.

In addition, location of ‘Overexploited’ and ‘Critical’ blocks in terms of ground water resource have been

plotted in RED.



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Figure 2-4: Zone of Interest in Private Land

For the purpose of Option analysis, the zone of interest was divided into 5 km x 5 km grids. Before Grid

numbering, the following zones have been removed from consideration due to reasons mentioned

below:

Zone 1 = Dindigul district where 11 out of 14 blocks in Dindigul district are overexploited in terms of

Ground water resources (the remaining 3 blocks in Dindigul are not in the zone of interest). Hence all

grids falling under Zone 1 cannot be chosen.

Zone 2 = Approx 10 km circle around Madurai core city where Industrial establishment is not possible.

Zone 3 = Three approx 5 km circles around overexploited (Ground water) blocks in Madurai district

Thirumangalam, T. Kallupatti and Sedapatti

Zone 4 = 10 km circle around Vettangudi WLS situated in Sivaganga district where Industrial

establishment is not possible.

Zone 5 = 5 km either side of Vaigai River where a TN state Govt GO (referred to in earlier section)

prohibits establishment of Bulk API industry.

Zone 6 = 7.5 km around Madurai international airport.



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2.5 Suitability Study Assessment for remaining Zone of Interest

The area remaining in the zone of interest, after removal of unsuitable zones (as described in 2.6 above)

was divided into grids of 5 X 5 km totaling to 106 blocks. All these grids were evaluated for suitability

against 13 parameters listed below. Each grid was assigned a number from 1 to 5 for each of the

parameters, where 1 indicated poor score and 5 indicted good score. The numbers for all parameters

were added for each grid to arrive at a total indicating overall suitability of each grid.

Parameters related to Logistics and infrastructure

1. Distance from Port

Distances from Tuticorin port is an important logistics factor as the products proposed are export

oriented and freight cost is a major contributor to the competitiveness of the project. All 106 grids

assessed typically scored between 2 and 4 on a scale of 1 to 5 (where 1 indicates very poor access to



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Tuticorin seaport and 5 indicates excellent access). Some sites with closer proximity to Tuticorin port

and to well-developed highways and expressways were scored 4.

2. Proximity to Airport

Distance from Madurai international Airport is an important logistics factor for easy access to domestic

and international customers. All 106 grids assessed scored between 2 and 5 on a scale of 1 to 5 (where

1 indicates poor access to Madurai Airport and 5 indicates excellent access)

3. Road access

Road connectivity for the inward transport of raw materials from other parts of State/India and outward

movement of finished goods is a very critical aspect for this project. Overall Tamilnadu has some very

well developed expressways (National highways) connecting it to other parts of Tamilnadu (Trichy,

Chennai, Salem) and also leading down south to Tuticorin and Tirunelveli. However, within this zone of

interest, some grids from the Southwest part and grids from the North East, East, South East (Sivaganga,

Pudukkottai districts) have underdeveloped roadways. All 106 grids assessed scored between 2 and 5

on a scale of 1 to 5 (where 2 indicates poor access to expressways and 5 indicates excellent access).

4. Manpower availability

This project involves employment of highly skilled employees operating the facilities to manufacture bulk

drugs at very high standards which will be subject to frequent audits by regulatory agencies such as

CDSCO India / EU / US FDA. Hence proximity/access to Madurai city is a very important criteria. The

106 grids assessed scored between 1 and 4 (where 1 indicates poor manpower availability and 4

indicates good manpower availability)

5. Land cost/ availability

For setting up this project on private plot a total area of ~40 acres is envisaged. Within the chosen zone

of interest, the cost of land varies between 25 Lakhs per acre to upto 50 Lakhs per acre. The plot already

owned by the proponents has been scored 5/5 (as there is no additional land cost for the project)

whereas in other cases where Land needs to be acquired have been scored either 1 or 2 (based on the

land cost i.e total project cost will increase by Rs.10 Cr – Rs.20 Cr depending on land cost).

6. Power availability

While the overall power situation of Tamilnadu is suitable, it is a case that whenever an industry requiring

HT power is setup - last mile infrastructure from Sub-station to unit is lacking in non-industrialized areas.

(which is the case for almost all grids on our zone of interest). So all 106 grids have been scored 2 or 3

depending on level of infrastructure. The existing plot belonging to the proponent already has well

developed last mile power transmission upto site boundary so it has been assigned as score of 4.

7. Ground Water availability

All 106 grids have been scored 2 (if classified ‘Semi-critical) or 3 (if classified ‘Safe’) based on GW data

available from the Ground water authority of Tamilnadu. This is on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 represents

poor water availability and 5 represents excellent availability. No higher scores (4 or 5) have been given

because there is no Govt supply of water for any industry and so water requirement must be fulfilled by

Ground water abstraction. Sites categorized as ‘Critical’ or ‘Overexploited’ have already been excluded

from evaluation as Ground water abstraction will not be permitted in such sites.



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8. Proximity to Forest

The proposed forest will be located OUTSIDE any RF boundary. The 106 grids have been scored between

1 (For sites located very close to forest area) and 5 (for sites located > 10 km to forest area).

Intermediate scores have been assigned on case to case basis.

9. Proximity to National Park (NP)/ Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) / Biosphere reserves

Within the zone of interest, Vettangudi WLS is the only declared National part / Wildlife sanctuary /

Biosphere reserve / Wildlife protected area from amongst the list of more than 30 declared protected

areas of Tamilnadu. Sites within 10 km of Vettangudi WLS have been excluded from consideration.

However, out of 106 grids possible grids located > 15 km of Vettangudi WLS have been assigned a

score of 5/5 and site located between 10 – 15 km have been assigned a score of 4/5. This is on a scale

of 1 (Least desirable) to 5 (Most desirable).

10. Typical Landuse

Typical land use pattern is a very important criteria. Lands/grids within proximity of Vaigai river basin,

Canal ways etc. where typical crop-irrigation is carried out have been assigned 1 or 2 (/5), other grids

where although direct canal irrigation may not possible – but agriculture is the predominant activity

have been scored 3/5. Unclassified / Non-agricultural land has been scored 4/5. This is on a scale of 1

(Least desirable) to 5 (Most desirable).

11. Proximity to Water Body

Typical terrain / topography in the zone of interest shows the presence of several small to large water

bodies which are a very important ecological feature. All 106 have been scored from 1 to 5 where 1

indicates location of a adjoining water body, 2 indicates location of a water body within 1 km, 3 indicates

location of a water body ~ 5 km etc. and 5 indicating no water body within 7.5 km. [Note: Proximity to

river has been considered separately].

12. Proximity to River

Grids within 5 km of Vaigai river bank have been excluded from consideration as a state government

GO is in force prohibiting establishment of bulk drug industry within 5 km of Vaigai River. Sites within

7.5 to 10 km have been assigned 1 or 2 / 5. Sites within 10 – 15 km have been assigned 3/5. Sites

between 15-20 km have been assigned 4/5 and sites > 20 km from Vaigai river bed have been assigned

5/5. This is on a scale of 1 (Least desirable) to 5 (Most desirable).

13. Proximity to Habitation

Grids located within Madurai city limits have been excluded as establishment of Bulk drug industry

within city limits is not practical. However, scores for all the remaining 106 have been assigned based

on proximity to habitation. Sites near Madurai city limits have been assigned 1 or 2 (out of a possible

5). Sites near other large towns have been assigned 2 or 3. Sites located > 10 km away from any major

habitation have been assigned higher scores. This is on a scale of 1 (Least desirable) to 5 (Most

desirable).

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Table 2-1: Suitability Analysis of Grid blocks in Zone of interest after Removal of unsuitable zones

Logistics & Infrastructure Natural resources, Environment & Surroundings

Grid

No

Distance

from port

Proximi

ty to

Airport

Road

facility

Man

power

Land

cost /

Availabil

ity

Power GW

availability Forest NP/WLS

Typical

landuse

Water

body

River

proximity

Human

habitation

proximity

Total

33 4 4 5 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 45

34 4 4 5 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 45

40 4 4 5 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 45

57 3 3 4 4 5 3 3 1 5 3 3 4 3 44

72 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 5 5 4 44

65 2 2 4 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 4 5 4 44

66 2 2 4 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 4 5 4 44

69 2 2 4 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 4 5 4 44

99 3 2 4 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 4 5 3 44

101 2 2 4 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 4 5 4 44

105 2 2 4 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 4 5 4 44

70 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 4 5 3 5 5 4 43

71 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 5 5 4 43

41 3 4 3 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 42

42 3 4 3 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 42

43 3 4 3 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 42

45 3 4 3 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 42

46 3 4 3 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 42

47 3 4 3 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 42

48 3 4 3 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 42

49 3 4 3 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 42

67 2 2 4 2 2 3 3 2 5 3 5 5 4 42


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Grid

No

Distance

from port

Proximi

ty to

Airport

Road

facility

Man

power

Land

cost /

Availabil

ity

Power GW


Typical

landuse

Water

body

River

proximity

Human

habitation

proximity

Total

68 2 2 4 2 2 3 3 2 5 3 5 5 4 42

98 3 3 3 2 1 3 3 5 5 3 3 5 3 42

21 3 5 5 2 1 3 3 5 5 3 3 2 1 41

36 3 4 3 1 2 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 41

37 3 4 3 1 2 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 41

44 3 4 3 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 2 3 3 41

61 3 3 4 4 2 3 3 5 5 2 3 2 2 41

75 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 3 5 4 41

19 3 4 2 1 2 3 2 5 5 3 3 4 3 40

20 3 4 2 1 2 3 2 5 5 3 3 4 3 40

24 3 4 2 1 2 3 2 5 5 3 3 4 3 40

25 3 4 2 1 2 3 2 5 5 3 3 4 3 40

26 3 4 4 2 1 3 3 5 5 3 2 3 2 40

27 3 4 4 2 1 3 3 5 5 3 2 3 2 40

28 3 4 4 2 1 3 3 5 5 3 2 3 2 40

29 3 4 3 2 1 3 3 5 5 3 3 2 3 40

30 3 4 3 2 1 3 3 5 5 3 3 2 3 40

31 3 4 2 1 2 3 2 5 5 3 3 4 3 40

32 3 4 2 1 2 3 2 5 5 3 3 4 3 40

38 3 4 3 1 2 3 3 5 5 3 3 2 3 40

39 3 4 2 1 2 3 2 5 5 3 3 4 3 40

59 3 3 4 4 2 3 3 4 5 2 1 4 2 40

60 3 3 4 4 2 3 3 4 5 2 1 3 3 40


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Grid

No

Distance

from port

Proximi

ty to

Airport

Road

facility

Man

power

Land

cost /

Availabil

ity

Power GW


Typical

landuse

Water

body

River

proximity

Human

habitation

proximity

Total

73 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 2 5 4 40

74 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 2 5 4 40

76 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 2 5 4 40

77 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 5 5 3 2 5 4 40

81 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 3 3 5 4 40

100 2 2 3 2 1 3 3 5 4 3 4 5 3 40

8 2 3 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 2 5 3 4 39

14 3 3 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 2 4 3 4 39

15 3 3 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 2 4 3 4 39

58 3 3 4 4 2 3 3 2 5 2 2 3 3 39

62 3 3 4 3 2 3 3 2 5 2 2 4 3 39

95 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 3 3 4 4 39

96 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 3 3 4 4 39

102 2 2 3 2 1 3 3 5 4 3 3 5 3 39

106 2 2 2 1 2 3 3 5 5 3 2 5 4 39

82 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 3 3 3 4 38

83 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 3 3 3 4 38

88 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 3 3 3 4 38

91 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 3 3 3 4 38

92 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 3 3 3 4 38

97 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 4 3 3 4 4 38

103 2 2 2 1 2 3 3 5 4 3 2 5 4 38

9 2 3 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 2 3 3 4 37


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Grid

No

Distance

from port

Proximi

ty to

Airport

Road

facility

Man

power

Land

cost /

Availabil

ity

Power GW


Typical

landuse

Water

body

River

proximity

Human

habitation

proximity

Total

64 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 5 2 4 5 4 37

80 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 2 1 5 4 37

84 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 3 3 2 4 37

85 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 3 3 2 4 37

87 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 3 2 3 4 37

89 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 3 3 2 4 37

93 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 3 2 3 4 37

94 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 3 1 4 4 37

1 2 3 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 2 4 1 4 36

2 2 3 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 2 4 1 4 36

3 2 3 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 2 4 1 4 36

7 2 3 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 2 4 1 4 36

17 3 3 2 1 2 3 2 4 5 2 4 2 3 36

63 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 1 5 2 4 5 4 36

86 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 3 3 3 2 36

104 2 2 2 1 2 3 3 3 4 3 3 5 3 36

4 2 3 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 2 4 2 2 35

13 2 3 2 1 2 3 2 4 5 2 2 3 4 35

54 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 5 2 3 4 3 35

55 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 5 2 3 3 3 35

79 2 2 2 1 2 2 3 5 5 1 2 5 3 35

90 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 5 3 3 2 2 35

5 2 3 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 2 3 2 2 34


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Grid

No

Distance

from port

Proximi

ty to

Airport

Road

facility

Man

power

Land

cost /

Availabil

ity

Power GW


Typical

landuse

Water

body

River

proximity

Human

habitation

proximity

Total

16 3 3 2 1 2 3 2 4 5 2 2 2 3 34

78 2 2 2 1 2 2 3 5 5 1 1 5 3 34

6 2 3 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 2 2 2 2 33

10 2 3 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 2 1 3 2 33

11 2 3 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 2 2 2 2 33

12 2 3 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 2 2 2 2 33

51 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 5 2 3 2 3 33

52 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 5 2 3 2 3 33

53 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 1 5 2 3 2 3 32

56 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 5 2 1 2 2 31

(Max = 65) 5 = Good score, 1 = Poor score



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2.6 Conclusion on site selection

The analysis of the scores obtained by the 106 blocks is as follows:

Maximum possible Score = 65

Maximum score obtained = 45

Minimum score obtained = 31

Average score obtained = 38.8

3 grids (33, 34 and 40) scored the highest score of 45.

A further 8 grids scored 44. The Project proponent's proposed site located at Naickenpatti Village,

Madurai East Taluk falls in Grid 57 and is amongst the grids scoring 44 and thus is amongst the top

scoring sites. (Top 10% Percentile)

Hence it may thus be considered as a suitable project site option.



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3 ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY REVIEW

A site visit was by made by functional expert on Ecology and biodiversity to assess the study areas

comprising of the proposed site, core and buffer areas. Subsequently, the observations were also

reviewed / correlated with primary data obtained by the project proponent from the Principal Chief

conservator of forest, Chennai, Tamilnadu State.

3.1.1 Physical observations in study area

Observations regarding project site

The proposed project site (core zone) encompasses of flat land with some common species of trees and

shrubs. Parts of the proposed project site have green belt developed by the project proponents.

Photographs shown below:

Observations regarding forest areas in the buffer area

The following RFs fall within 10 km radius of the proposed site. Alagarmalai RF, Sanamalai RF and

Perumalai RF falls (falling under the Dindigul forest division) and Kiluvamalai RF (falling under Madurai

forest division.) Alagarmalai RF boundary is close to the proposed project site (~ 0.200 km) and thus is

the most relevant. A concrete road (Build by State Government) lies in between private plots and the

RF boundary. (See photo below)



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The forest area comprises of rocky plateau with dry thorn forests along the foot hills (located nearer to

the proposed site) and dry deciduous forests confided to upper elevations further away from the

proposed site. Dry periods extend up to 8 months in this region. (See photos below)

3.1.2 Review of primary data collected from TN Forest department

Brief description of primary data collected / methodology

Latest available Primary data was obtained by the project proponent from the Principal Chief conservator

of forest, Chennai, Tamilnadu State in September 2016 (vide Letter Ref: WPTS/28546/2016 dated

06.09.2016).

The dataset obtained consists of:

Extracts from the Forest working plan for the Dindigul Forest division (01.04.2011 to 31.03.2022)

consisting of:

Administration map, List of forest, Forest type classification

List of Flora (with forest-wise distribution), List of Fauna (with forest-wise distribution)

Details of transect survey conducted at Alagarmalai RF with check list of plants recorded

History of RF (single page summary) for all RFs in study area

Extracts from the Forest working plan for the Madurai Forest division (01.04.2007 to 31.03.2017)

consisting of:

Administration map, List of forest, Forest type classification

List of Flora, List of Fauna

3.1.3 EB review of Alagarmalai Reserve Forest

Type of forest: Southern Dry Mixed Deciduous forests, Carnatic Umbrella Thorn forest

Flora: Altogether 132 plant species were recorded during transect survey of Alagarmalai RF. 8 species

of plants have been mentioned in the floral checklist which are listed below.

Table 3-1: List of Floral Species in Alagarmalai Reserve Forest

S.

No.

Vernacular Name Scientific Name Conservation Status

1 Chigara/ Krishnasirisha/ Moto sirisio Albizia amara Not Evaluated



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S.

No.

Vernacular Name Scientific Name Conservation Status

2 Hill Mango Commiphora caudata Not Evaluated

3 Sweet Indrajao/ Dudhi Wrightia tinctorial Least concern

4 Tamarind Tamarindus indica Least concern

5 Mango Mangifera indica Not Evaluated

6 Blue Gum Eucalyptus sp. --

7 Mundari/Thanakku/ Propeller Tree Gyrocarpus sp. --

8 Arduso/Indian Tree of Heaven Alianthus excelasa --

Table 3-2: List of Faunal Species Alagarmalai Reserve Forest

Sr. No. Common Name Scientific Name WPA, 1972

1 Indian Gaur Bos gaurus Schedule I

2 Bonnet Monkey Macaca radiata Schedule II

3 Bats Chiroptera sp Not Listed

4 Mongoose Herpestes edwardsii Schedule II

5 Black naped hare Lepus nigricollis Schedule IV

6 Squirrel Funambulus sp Schedule IV

7 Wild boar Sus scrofa

3.1.4 EB review of Sanamalai Reserve Forest

Type of forest: Carnatic Umbrella Thorn forest

Table 3-3: List of Floral species in Sanamalai Reserve Forest

S. No. Vernacular Name Scientific Name Conservation Status





5 Odai/Umbrella Thorn Acacia planifrons Near Threatened

6 Palash (Porasu) Butea monosperma --

Table 3-4: List of Fauna species in Sanamalai Reserve Forest

S. No. Common Name Scientific Name WPA, 1972



4 Mongoose Herpestes edwardsii Schedule II

5 Jackal Canis aureus Schedule II

3.1.5 EB review of Perumalai Reserve Forest

Type of forest: Carnatic Umbrella Thorn forest



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Table 3-5: List of Floral Species in Perumalai Reserve Forest






6 Jangli Badam Sterculia foetida --

7 Mundari/Thanakku/ Propeller Tree Gyrocarpus sp. --

8 Neem Azadirachta indica Not Evaluated

Table 3-6: List of Faunal Species in Perumalai Reserve Forest




3.1.6 EB review of Kiluvamalai Reserve Forest

Type of forest: Southern dry deciduous Scrub, Southern tropical Carnatic Umbrella thorn forest.

Flora: Specific list of species in Kiluvamalai Forest or check-list is not available. However, the following

floral species are generally listed to be found in the range. (See table below)

It is to be noted that Kiluvamalai has ecological features and topography very similar to Sanamalai RF

and the lower slopes of the Alagarmalai RF.

Table 3-7: List of Floral Species in Kiluvamalai Reserve Forest


1 Umbrella Thorn Acacia planiformis Common

2 Siris Tree Albizia lebbeck Common

3 Ceylon Boxwood Canthium dicoccum Common

4 Helicopter Tree Gyrocarpus jacquini Common

5 White Catamaran Tree Givotia rotteleriformis Common

6 Notched Leaf Soapnut Sapindus emarginata Common

7 Cape Gum Acacia latronum Common

8 Indian Atalantia Atalantia monophylla Common

9 Madanaphala Randia dumetorum Common

10 Wild Karanda Carissa spinarum Common

11 Indian Acalypha Acalypha frutescens Common

12 Turkey Berry Solanum torvum Common

13 Madhumalti Pterolobium indicum Common

14 Climbing Acacia Acacia pennata Common

15 Indian Balm of Gilead Commiphora berryi Common

16 Hill Mango Commiphora caudata Common

17 Indian spurge Euphorbia antiquorum Common

18 Lal khair Acacia sundra Common

19 Bel Aegle marmelos Vulnerable / Regional

20 Neem Azadirachta indica Common



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21 Bidi leaf tree Bahunia racemosa Common

22 Ceylon Satinwood Chloroxylon swietenia Vulnerable/ IUCN

23 Garari Cleistanthus collinus Vulnerable/ IUCN

24 Phansi Dalbergia paniculata Common

25 Red Cedar Erythroxylum monogynum Common

26 Indian Elm Holoptelea integrifolia Common

27 Clearing Nut Tree Strychnos potatorum Common

28 Sweet Indrajao Wrightia tinctoria Common

29 Wild Jujube Zizyphus xylopyrus Common

30 Tanner's Cassia Cassia auriculata Common

31 Hopbush Dadonaea viscosa Common

32 Ironwood Tree Memecylon edule Common

33 Asiatic Tarenna Webera corymbosa Common

34 Auri Acacia intisia Common

35 Wild Jujube Zizyphus oenoplia Common

Fauna

No specific fauna list for Kiluvamalai is listed. However, from various general description of fauna, the

following species list can be derived:

Table 3-8: List of Faunal Species in Kiluvamalai Reserve Forest


Mammals


2 Common Langur Presbytis entellus Schedule II

3 Jungle Cat Felis chaus Schedule II

4 Indian Wild Boar Sus scrofa Schedule III

5 Indian Porcupine Hystrix indica Schedule IV

Birds

6 Indian Peafowl Pavo-cristatus Schedule I

7 Pariah Milvus migrans Schedule IV

8 Common Quile Coturnix coturnix Schedule IV

9 Common Green Pigeon Treron phoenicoptera Schedule IV

10 Koel Eudynamys scolopacea Schedule IV

11 Golden Backed wood packer Dinopium benghalense Schedule IV

12 Golden oriole Oriolus oriolus Schedule IV

13 Black drango Dicrurus adsimilis Schedule IV

14 Scarlet minivet Pericrocotus flammeus Schedule IV

15 Paradise flycatcher Terpsiphone paradise Schedule IV

16 Common sandpiper Tringa hypoleucos Schedule IV

17 Grey Partridge Francolinus pondicerianus Schedule IV

18 Alexanrine parakeet Loriculus vernalis Schedule IV

19 Yellow wattled lapwings Vanellus malabaricus --



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20 Indian Eagle Owl Bubo bengalensis Schedule IV

21 Indian Robin Saxoicoloides fulicata Schedule IV

22 House Sparrow Passer domesticus Schedule IV

23 Jungle crow Coruses macrohyncos Schedule V

24 Hoopoe Upupa epops Schedule V

Reptiles

25 Indian Rock Python Python molurus Schedule I

26 Indian Cobra Naja naja Schedule II

27 Chekered keel back Xenochrophis piscator Schedule II

28 Common Indian Krait Bungarus careruleus Schedule II

29 Common Monitor Lizard Varanus bengalensis Schedule II

30 Russell’s viper Vipora russelli Schedule II

31 Saw scaled viper Echis carinatus Schedule II

3.2 Conclusions regarding Ecology / Biodiversity

1. As verified with data available from the Wildlife Institute of India and the State Govt of Tamilnadu,

there are no declared wildlife protected areas (i.e National parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere reserves)

within 10 km of the proposed project site.

2. The proposed project does not involve any conversion / utilization of forest land. There is clear

demarcation of > 150 m and a cement road developed by the Statement Govt between the proposed

project site and the RF boundary.

3. It is clear that the forest area nearby the proposed site (Alagarmalai RF) and other forests in the

study area of 10 km (Sanamalai RF, Perumalai RF and Kiluvamalai RF – are a mixture of Dry Thorn

forests (along the slopes and outer fringes) and Dry Deciduous forests (in higher ranges)

4. Data has been obtained from the Forest department from transect survey of the nearest forest –

i.e Alagarmalai RF containing comprehensive list of floral species. In addition, predominant floral

species from the Working plan checklist are available.

5. The forests in the vicinity of the project site are not compact to harbor large wild animals – however,

further away within the same forest range several mammalian species such as the Indian Gaur

(Schedule I), The Indian Wild boar, Monkey, Hare, Squirrel have been reported (Especially in the

higher ranges of Alagarmalai RF as well as in Sanamalai RF, Perumalai RF and Kiluvamalai RF).

Although specific data is unavailable, Common species of birds (Including Common peafowl

(Schedule I)) and common species of snakes have been reported.



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4 SUITABILITY OF SELECTED SITE

The site selected for the proposed API Plant was evaluated for suitability on other environmental

considerations like Air Environment, Wind patterns, Water and Drainage, Land, Noise, Vibrations,

Light/Heat and Forest & Wildlife Protection. These evaluations and their conclusions appear in the below

sections.

4.1 Air Environment

Meteorological data

Information presented in subsequent paragraphs is from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD),

Long Term Climatological Tables, 1961-1990, Madurai (A). These tables give useful information about

a region’s weather, since they are collected over a 30-year period.

Table 4-1: Predominant Wind Direction as per Long-term Climatological Data 1961-1990

Station No 43359 Lat 9O 55'

Location Madurai Long 78O 7'

Year 1961-1990 MSL(mtr) 133

Wind

Direction N NE E SE S SW W NW CALM

WS

(km/hr)

WS

(m/s)

WINTER

Jan 56 14 7 2 0 4 1 10 6 7.40 2.1

Feb 39 26 7 2 0 4 3 13 6 6.80 1.9

Avg % 47.5 20.0 7.0 2.0 0.0 4.0 2.0 11.5 6.0 7.10 2.0

Days 28 12 4 1 0 2 1 7 4 59

PREMONSOON (SUMMER)

March 31 22 10 3 2 5 5 5 17 6.10 1.7

April 26 13 13 7 5 5 4 9 18 5.50 1.5

May 26 11 11 6 3 3 8 20 12 6.40 1.8

Avg % 28 15 11 5 3 4 6 11 16 6.00 1.67

Days 25 14 10 5 3 4 5 10 14 92

MONSOON

June 15 5 0 10 5 4 26 24 11 7.50 2.1

July 16 1 0 8 0 3 23 40 9 7.40 2.1

August 18 4 0 8 2 1 22 40 5 6.50 1.8

Sept 24 4 2 5 1 4 17 42 1 6.40 1.8

Avg % 18 4 1 8 2 3 22 37 7 6.95 1.93

Days 22 4 1 9 2 4 27 45 8 122 `

POSTMONSOON

Oct 27 12 3 3 1 8 16 28 2 5.20 1.4



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Year 1961-1990 MSL(mtr) 133

Wind

Direction N NE E SE S SW W NW CALM

WS

(km/hr)

WS

(m/s)

Nov 51 16 3 2 2 5 4 12 5 6.40 1.8

Dec 51 22 2 0 1 6 1 7 10 7.30 2.0

Avg % 43 17 3 2 1 6 7 16 6 6.30 1.75

Days 40 15 2 2 1 6 6 14 5 92

ANNUAL

Annual 32 13 5 5 2 4 11 21 9 6.60 1.8

Avge % 32.0 13.0 5.0 5.0 2.0 4.0 11.0 21.0 9.0 6.60 1.8

Days 117 47 18 18 7 15 40 77 33 372

Information presented in subsequent paragraphs is from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD),

Long Term Climatological Tables, 1981-2010, Madurai (A). These tables give useful information about

a region’s weather, since they are collected over a 30-year period.

Table 4-2: Predominant Wind Direction as per Long-term Climatological Data 1981-2010



Year 1981-1997 MSL(mtr) 133

WINTER

N NE E SE S SW W NW CALM WS

(km/hr) WS (m/s)

Jan 37 39 5 2 0 4 0 10 3 6.70 1.9

Feb 25 48 10 1 0 4 1 11 0 6.50 1.8

Avg % 31.0 43.5 7.5 1.5 0.0 4.0 0.5 10.5 1.5 6.60 1.8

Days 18 26 4 1 0 2 0 6 1 59

PREMONSOON (SUMMER)

March 20 43 9 1 2 3 6 10 6 6.00 1.7

April 17 33 9 6 4 2 3 13 13 5.40 1.5

May 13 28 10 6 3 6 5 19 10 5.80 1.6

Avg % 17 35 9 4 3 4 5 14 10 5.73 1.59

Days 15 32 9 4 3 3 4 13 9 92

MONSOON

June 11 12 0 11 4 12 14 29 7 6.70 1.9

July 6 8 1 11 1 14 17 35 7 6.40 1.8

August 14 5 0 7 2 19 16 33 4 6.20 1.7

Sept 12 6 2 5 2 15 15 42 1 5.80 1.6

Avg % 11 8 1 9 2 15 16 35 5 6.28 1.74

Days 13 9 1 10 3 18 19 42 6 122 `



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POSTMONSOON

Oct 17 13 3 8 1 9 15 34 0 4.60 1.3

Nov 30 24 4 8 2 5 3 20 4 5.40 1.5

Dec 32 40 4 3 1 6 1 11 2 6.60 1.8

Avge % 26 26 4 6 1 7 6 22 2 5.53 1.54

Days 24 24 3 6 1 6 6 20 2 92

ANNUAL

Annual 20 23 5 6 2 9 8 22 5 6.00 1.7

37 39 5 2 0 4 0 10 3

Avge % 28.5 31.0 5.0 4.0 1.0 6.5 4.0 16.0 4.0 6.00 1.7

Days 104 113 18 15 4 24 15 58 15 365


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4.2 Windrose diagram

Figure 4-1: Wind roses based on IMD Long term Climatological Normal 1961-1990

Winter Pre Monsoon (Summer) Monsoon Post Monsoon Annual


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Figure 4-2: Wind roses Based on IMD Long term Climatological Normals_1981-2010

Winter Premonsoon (Summer) Monsoon Post-monsoon Annual



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Table 4-3: Air Emissions from proposed project

Emission source Expected pollutants APC measures

Stacks attached to Boilers, DG

sets

PM, SOx and NOX. Adequate stack height will be

provided to boiler and DG sets.

Process vents from production

blocks

Hydrocarbons, Bromine Alkali/Water scrubbers will be

provided

4.2.1 Conclusion with respect to Impact on Air due to proposed project

Adequate stack height will be provided to boiler/DG sets and adequate air pollution control measures

(including Alkali / Water scrubbers) will be provided for process vents to minimize air pollution from the

proposed project.

An Environmental monitoring plan (EMP) will be put in place for routinely monitoring Air quality indicators

(Standard and site specific parameters)

In addition to the above, as long term Meteorological data from IMD indicates that the Predominant

wind directions are away from the forest it can concluded that impacts on the nearby forest / wildlife

will be minimal and inconsequential.

4.3 Water & Drainage

4.3.1 Water

The proposed project has a clearly defined strategy for minimization of water usage and waste water

generation. Details of wastewater generation, treatment scheme and disposal/reuse is given below

Table 4-4: Wastewater Generation, Treatment and disposal scheme

Wastewater stream Source Treatment Scheme

Provided

Remarks

Washing and Cleaning Production areas - Reused back in

respective process

Salt Water Paracetamol Salt Recovery system Reused back in process

Process Water Metformin Distillation Reused back in Cooling

tower

Utility blow down Cooling tower and

Boiler

Effluent treatment plant

with primary treatment

and MEE

Reused back in utility

Domestic sewage Domestic Sewage Treatment Plant Gardening

As per the table given above:

1. All source streams are segregated, directly recycled or distilled and reused in respective processes

or utilized for utility make up. Utility blowdown is separately handled in a ETP with MEE in the last

stage. The proposed project will thus be ZLD with respect to Industrial effluent.



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2. The domestic sewage is separately handled and will be treated in a dedicated STP after which it

will be used for onsite gardening.

4.3.2 Drainage pattern of study area

Drainage pattern of 1km radius from project site has been shown in Figure 4-3. There is a clear natural

gradient that will ensure that surface water will runoff from the North / North West towards the South

West North to North West direction.

In addition, the proposed project will incorporate a garland drain all around the edge of the facility to

ensure that rainwater / storm water runoff is checked prior to release.

4.3.3 Conclusion with respect to Impact on Water due to proposed project

It can thus be concluded that there will be no adverse impacts due to water / waste water / drainage

on the nearby forests and wildlife.


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Figure 4-3: Surface Drainage Pattern


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4.4 Land

The proposed project site is clearly situated outside the forest boundaries. There are private plots and

a State Government Road between the proposed project site and the forest boundaries. There is no

movement through / disturbance of forest land envisaged during setup and routine operation of the

project.

All solid wastes will be handled in dedicated, covered storage areas inside the project site in a well

contained manner. Such storage areas will be located well away from forest facing areas.

In addition, the natural gradient / run-off pattern (as described in earlier section) is well defined and is

away from the forests.

It is thus clear that there will be no land contamination in the surrounding forest areas.

4.5 Noise, Vibrations, Light and Heat

There is no major noise expected from the operation of production machinery. In any case production

machinery will be housed inside buildings.

DG sets may be operated as and when required and may generate noise.

Minor noise will be generated during the operation of cooling towers, boilers.

No vibration, emission of light and heat are anticipated.

Noise mitigation measures

DG sets will be modern sets with acoustic enclosures complying with CPCB / MoEF norms for noise.

The site layout has been conceived in such a way that any minor noise generation equipment (DG sets,

Cooling towers, Boilers) will be as far away from the forest area as possible.

In addition to the greenbelt that will be developed at periphery of project site, additionally thick greenbelt

(Min 12 m width) will be developed along the site boundary areas closest to / facing the forest area.

4.6 Pro-active measures for wildlife protection

The project proponent shall engage in Pro-active measures for Wildlife protection including participation

in specially conceived / locally relevant Wildlife conservations plans promoted by the State Forest

Department.



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Annexure 1: Letter of MoEF&CC Dated 29th September 2016



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