Gujarat Pollution Control Board Report 2009-2010

Gujarat Pollution Control Board

Annual Report 2009 - 2010

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Preface

Now commonly known as GPCB - Gujarat Pollution Control Board, was constituted by Government of Gujarat on 15th October, 1974 in accordance with the provision of the Water Act, 1974. The GPCB continued its efforts towards environment related better pollution control and improved management. Several critical issues in the field of environment are being tackled by the Board through its existing Regional Offices located at Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Vapi, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Godhra, Mehsana, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Nadiad and Junagadh.

Stress is laid on environmental infrastructures to meet challenges of environmental pollution under the ‘Swarnim Gujarat’ programmes of Government of Gujarat. Though basic functions of the Board is remained as regulatory, it has also been organising various awareness programmes, from time to time on local issues of municipal solid wastes, bio-medical wastes, plastic issues besides water, air and land pollution generated from various industrial clusters. Efforts are being made for pollution control with a view to minimize and prevent pollution.

The GPCB, Head Office, Gandhinagar has been registered by the BIS- Bureau of Indian Standards, Delhi under the Quality Management Systems in accordance with IS/ISO 9001:2000.

The Board continued to make joint efforts with concerned Government offices, Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, hospitals, towns and municipalities, educational institutions, Industries Associations. etc. Awareness programmes have helped to be an effective tool in detecting and controlling the environmental pollution.

In the field of e-Governance programme of GPCB, vizly. XGN (eXtended Green Node) was launched by Shri Mangubhai Patel, Hon'ble Minister, Tribal Development, Forest & Environment on 5th June- the World Environment Day, 2008. During the year under the report, the XGN facility has also been introduced to facilitate filing returns under the Water Cess Act, 1977, and obtaining an online assessment orders. Implementation of this XGN software has been awarded a Silver Award by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievance, Government of India on 18.2.2010. The Board has been progressing in the field of e-governance.

During the period under report, the Chief Secretary to the Government of Gujarat who is also the Chairperson of the Task Force for implementation of the Air Action Plan reviewed the action taken and efforts made to arrive at successful results in reducing pollution in Ahmedabad city. As per report of the CPCB, Delhi, 85 cities in India monitored periodically, to record RSPM [Respirable suspended particulate matter] level, shows the ranking of Ahmedabad continuously improved from 4th in year 2001 to 13th in year 2005, 43rd in year 2006 and 66th in year 2008, position. EPCA (EPCA popularly known as ‘Bhurelal Committee’) mentioned the progress made in the implementation of the Air Action Plan for Ahmedabad as satisfactory.

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Similarly the District level Task Force headed by District Collectors have also continued to monitor Air Action Plan for the towns of Vapi, Surat, Ankleshwar, Vadodara and Rajkot, periodically. In case of Vadodara city, trend in air quality particularly respirable air pollutant has shown remarkable improvement.

Despite pro-active efforts by various Government Authorities, the MoEF, GoI issued office memorandum dt.13.1.2010 declared Ankleshwar, Vapi, Ahmedabad, Vatva, Bhavnagar and Junagadh as critically polluted areas among few others in the country. An appeal was made during various meetings organised with industries associations to industrialist to take necessary pollution control measures, adopt clean technology, reduce wastes or else face action. Meetings were also held with NGOs and public participation was sought from public. Copy of this appeal displayed at all the offices of the Board. Of course, MoEF issued revised order dated 15.3.02010 and declared Ankleshwar, Panoli, Vapi, Odhav, Naroda, Vatva, Narol industrial area, Chitra-Bhavnagar and few industrial pockets of Junagadh as critically polluted areas. Action Plans for each of these places are being prepared by the Board in consultation with F&ED, Govt. of Gujarat, CPCB - Delhi and MoEF, GoI in addition to other stackholders like the GIDC, GCPC and concerned industries associations / CETP operators.

During the year under report, second round of departmental examinations were conducted as per GPCB (Recruitment) Rules, 2007. This has paved way for elevating few Class I, II & Class III employees to higher posts. This has further boost their morals, as they were awaiting their dues past many years. Mostly all officers and employees have passed their respective computer examination through State Government machinery.

During the year under report, the Board continued to organise awareness programmes including posters exhibitions, seminars in major towns and cities and addressed another area of environmental importance i.e. educating all concerned people including medical and para medical persons for effective implementation of Municipal solid wastes, Bio-medical Wastes, plastic wastes issues, noise pollutions, etc.

The Board through its the Regional Offices co-ordinated with the District Authorities and also participated in various District level programmes viz. District level mock drills, video conferences held by District administration, District Collectorates and Municipal Corporations, programmes of Nirmal Gujarat, Swarnim Gujarat, Vibrant Gujarat, Consumer Protection Committee. The Lok Darbars Gram Sabha meetings have also helped in addressing the Gram Sabha concerned of the public at large. The Board continued with the system of holding review meetings for expediting clearance of the application including the CCA-Consolidated Consent and Authorization.

GPCB together with the Forest & Environment Department in Government of Gujarat and in co-ordination with other departments of State and Central Government has been playing an affirmative role in tackling the problem related with pollution of air, water and land.

: Gandhinagar Dr. K.U. Mistry : 29.7.2010 Chairman, GPCB

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Index Sr. Particulars Page

1. Introductory 1

2. Constitution of the Board including changes therein. 1

3. Meetings of the Board 1

4. Sub-Committees of the Board and their working 2

5. Area Sub-Committees of the Board and their working 2

6. Activities of the Board, Objectives, Functions & Priorities 2

6.1 Objectives 2

6.2 Functions 3

6.3 Priorities 4

6.4 Activities of the Board 5

CCA, Water, Air, Haz, Consent to establish (formerly NOC), BMW, Plastic, monitoring under Water, Air, Haz.

6.5 Pollution control measures - ETP and APCM. 11

6.6 CETP [Common ETP-effluent treatment plants] 11

6.7 Hazardous wastes facilities 13

6.8 Domestic sewage treatment plants 16

6.9 Bio-medical wastes facilities 20

6.10 Municipal Solid Wastes Rules 22

6.11 Batteries Rules 25

6.12 Water Cess 26

6.13 Air Action Plans- Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Rajkot (Morbi, Vankaner, Wadhvan), Jamnagar, Vapi & Gandhinagar.

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6.14 Environmental Clearance – Public Hearing 34

6.15 Water Quality Monitoring Programmes - GEMS, MINARS projects, rivers, reservoirs, Lakes/Talav, wells

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6.16 Air Quality Monitoring Programmes - Ambient Air Monitoring, Status of Ambient Monitoring Programme, National Ambient Monitoring, cities & various places

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6.17 Coastal Monitoring Programmes 74

6.18 Monitoring during festival programmes 77

6.19 Bio- Monitoring 78

6.20 Analytical quality control. 79

6.21 Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules 80

6.22 Environmental Awareness programmes 121

6.23 Xgn - Online application for CCA, BMW, Water Cess, etc 151

6.24 Mock - drill. 152

6.25 Important events. 152

7. Visits to the Board by experts, important persons, etc. 159

8. Administrative set up of the Board, Board Meetings – Important decisions thereof.

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9. Prosecution launched and offences compounded 163

10. Finance and accounts of the Board 165

11. Direction given by the Government and steps taken to comply with them

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12. Any other important matter dealt with by the State Board. 165 Annexures

I Members of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board 167

II Members of the Selection Committee 168

III Members of the Promotion Committee 169

IV Members of the Technical Committee 170

V GPCB Purchase Committee 171

VI Administrative set up 172-173

VII Staff strength for each cadre of the Board 174

VIII Offices of the Board 175

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1.0 Introductory

The Government of Gujarat constituted the GPCB [Gujarat Pollution Control Board] on 15.10.1974 as per provisions under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the with a view to protect the environment, prevent and control the pollution of water in the State of Gujarat, that occupies a prominent niche in progressive and industrial development of the country. The Board has been entrusted with the Central Acts and relevant Rules for pollution control as notified thereof from time to time.

The Board had initially, staff of 25 in 1974. Though, the staff strength has increased to 427 yet it is far less than that required by the Board to implement aforesaid laws, effectively. As of today, there are 87 engineers and 97 scientist and analysts.

There are now thirteen Regional Offices made functional so far. There are six Regional Offices attached with laboratory facilities are located at Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Vapi, Rajkot and Jamnagar. Regional Offices Godhra, Mehsana, Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar are yet being equipped for analytical facilities. Three Regional Offices located at Bhuj, Nadiad and Junagadh are under development stages.

The Head Office performs activities concerning general polices and enforcement of various provisions of the Acts as well as general administration and co-ordination with other agencies. The Central Laboratory at Gandhinagar provided facilities for analysis of samples collected by RO, Ahmedabad as well as RO, Mehsana, besides being involved in development of methods for analysis of water, wastewater, gases and hazardous waste samples.

Based on the Recruitment Regulations of the Board approved by the Government of Gujarat, another round of Departmental Examinations were conducted during the year under report.

Thirteen candidates of the Board applied for Departmental Examination, listed under two different batches appeared in the Departmental Examinations conducted during24&25 September 2009. Nine employees retired during the year under report, taking total persons retired so far is 9.

2.0 Constitution of the Board including changes therein.

The Government of Gujarat constituted on October 15, 1974, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. On completion of its first four terms the Board was reconstituted for fifth term on August 22, 1989. The list of the Members of the Board is given in Annexure I.

3.0 Meetings of the Board

During the year 2009-2010, six Board Meetings of GPCB were held. The meetings were held on 2.5.2009, 10.6.2009, 2.9.2009, 21.11.2009, 17.2.2010 and 15.3.2010. Important decisions taken during these meetings are listed on page 161_to 162_of this report.

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4.0 Sub- Committees of the Board and their working

Personnel Committees

The Board constituted four Personnel Committees. There are two Selection Committees, one for Class I & II and another for Class III & IV. Similarly, there are two different Promotion Committees one for Class I & II and the other for Class III & IV. All these Personnel Committees are constituted for selection and promotions of personnel for various posts existing in the Board and also to assist the Board in other related matters.

The Forest & Environment Department, Government of Gujarat, sanctioned 246 various additional posts of the Board. During the year under report programmes, publication of four set of Manuals vizly. 1). Technical, 2).Scientific, 3). Legal and 4). Accounts & Administration helped in conducting another round of the Departmental Examinations as prescribed under the GPCB (Recruitment) Rules, 2007.

This has paved way for elevating Class I, II & Class III employees to higher posts. It may be noted that most of officers and employees have passed their computer examination conducted by the conducted through State Government machinery.

As per GPCB (Recruitment) Rules, 2007, the information showing constitution of the Selection Committees is given in Annexure II and the Promotion Committee in given in Annexure III.

5.0 Area Sub- Committees of the Board and their working

Technical Committee

A Technical Committee has been constituted to provide technical advice and support to the Board in the matters pertaining to the specific problems of technical nature. The list of the Members of the Technical Committee is given in Annexure IV.

During the year 2009-2010, no meeting of the Technical Committee was held.

Purchase Committee

The Board has set up a Purchase Committee consisting of officers of the Board for petty purchase, etc. item. The list of the Purchase Committee Members is given in Annexure V.

6.0 Activities of the Board, Objectives, Functions & Priorities

6.1 Objectives

The major objectives of the Board are centred around the Pollution Control and the protection of the environmental quality. These are outlined as under:

• Bring about all round improvement in the quality of the environment in the State by effective implementation of the laws.

• Control of pollution at source to the maximum extent possible with due regard to technological achievement and economic viability as well as sensitivity of the receiving environment. This objective is being fulfilled through laying down the disposal standards as well as gaseous emission standards.

• Identifications of sites and development of procedures and methods for the disposal of hazardous wastes.

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• Maximisation of re-use and re-cycle of sewage and trade effluent on land for irrigation and for industrial purpose after giving appropriate treatment and thereby economising and saving on the use of water. The practice also helps in stopping pollution of water due to reduction in discharges of waste into water bodies.

• Minimisation of adverse effect of pollution by selecting suitable locations for the establishment of new industrial projects.

• Co-ordination with other agencies of the State Government and local authorities to encourage the Common Effluent Treatment Plants and Treatment Stabilisation Disposal Facilities.

• Close co-ordination and rapport with educational institutions, non government organisations, Industries Associations, Government organisations, etc. to create environmental awareness.

6.2 Functions

The function of the Board is to enforce the provisions of the following Acts, Rules and Directives issued by the Authorities from time to time.

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, various relevant Rules notified thereof:

- The Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008

- The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989

- The Coastal Zone Regulation -Declaration Notification, 1991

- The Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998

- The Plastics Manufacture, Sale and Usage Rules, 1999

- Utilisation of Fly Ash - Notification of Directions, 1999

- The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000

- The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000

- The Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules,2000

- The Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules, 2001 and

- The Environmental Clearance Notification dated 14.9.2006.

The Environmental Audit Scheme, 1996.

The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991.

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In accordance with the provisions of the above Acts and Rules the Board is carrying out following activities.

Promotion of cleanliness of wells and streams in different areas of the State.

Issuing directives for pollution control measures to the polluting units.

Prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in the State and improvement in the ambient air quality.

Advising the State Government on any matter concerning prevention and control of water and air pollution.

Approving judicious location of new industries from pollution control point of view.

Promotion of re-use and re-cycle of sewage and trade effluent on land for irrigation.

Carrying out monitoring of rivers of the State.

Carrying out air monitoring of the major cities of the State.

Collection and compilation of technical and statistical data relating to water and air pollution.

Laying down standards for the discharge of liquid effluent and gaseous emission.

Developing methods of treatment of effluent and air pollution control equipment.

Identification of site for the disposal of hazardous wastes.

Organising training programmes, seminars and workshops regarding pollution control.

Creating awareness in the public regarding environmental pollution control.

6.3 Priorities

• The area and activities deserving priority are as under:

• Identification of locations in the State having severe pollution problems and minimising pollution in these areas with the help of suitable treatment of effluent and /or disposal of the effluent at a safe location through concerned agencies / authorities.

• Identification and development of sites for the disposal of hazardous wastes.

• Identification of major air polluting agencies and enforcement of provisions of the Air Act for the control of air emissions.

• Proper selection of the sites for new industrial projects.

• Common facilities for the collection, treatment and disposal of the effluent in the industrial estates.

• Identification, development and adoption of clean production technologies.

Minimising discharge of effluent into streams and water bodies and promotion of re-cycling and re-use of treated effluent on land for irrigation and development of green belts.

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6.4 Activities of the Board

Activities relating to the common consents/authorisations under the Water Act and the Air Act and Hazardous Wastes Rules, Bio-medical Wastes Management, Consent to Establish [formerly known as No-Objection Certificates] and clearance under BMW, Plastic, MSW, etc.

Processing and finalisation of Common consent and/ Authorisation applications under the Water Act and/ the Air Act and/ the Hazardous Wastes Rules.

The Consolidated CCA [Common Consent Applications], processing and finalisation thereof and issuance of Common consent and/ Authorisation applications under the Water Act and/ Air Act and/ HW Rules is implemented with effect from April 2003 onwards.

e-Governance programme of GPCB vizly. XGN (eXtended Green Node) was launched on 5th June 2008. XGN software programme facilitates all concerned to file their application online. The statistics concerning CCA is as under:

Sr. Particulars During 2008 - 2009

W A Haz During the year 2009- 10

Cumulative

(up to 31.3.2010)

1. Applications for CCA on hand 1124 952 782 657 1200* 15104

2. CCA granted 690 585 475 403 710 10651

3. CCA rejected 279 195 174 131 279 2797

4. Files closed 00 00 00 00 00 08

5. CCA applications returned to applicant(s)

03 06 05 06 07 1444

6. CCA applications under scrutiny

152 166 128 117 204 204

W = Under the Water Act, 1974; A = Under the Air Act, and Haz = Under the Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2008.

∗ This includes 1048 applications received during the year 2009–10 and 152 applications pending from the previous year 2008-09.

Processing and finalisation of consent applications under the Water Act One of the primary functions of the Board is to process and finalise consent applications received from various pollution potential industrial units under the Water and Air Acts.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 25 read with Section 26 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 every polluting agency has to obtain the consent of the Board for bringing into use an outlet for the discharge of sewage or trade effluent into a stream or on land.

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The statistics concerning pertaining to action taken on consent applications under the Water Act, 1974 is as follow:

Sr. Particulars During the year 2008 -

2009

During the year 2009 -

2010

Cumulative (up to

31.3.2010)

1. Applications for consent on hand 843 952* 25778

2. Consent granted 517 585 18680

3. Consent rejected 208 195 5588

4. Files closed 00 00 408

5. Applications returned to applicant(s)

00 06 936

6. Applications under scrutiny 118 166 166

* This includes 834 applications received during the year 2009–10 and 118 applications pending from the previous year 2008-09.

Processing and finalisation of consent applications under the Air Act

In accordance with the provisions of Section 21 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 each industry emitting gas(es) has to obtain the consent of the Board. The statistics concerning pertaining to action taken on consent applications under the Air Act, 1981 is as follow:

Sr. Particulars During the year 2008 -

2009

During the year 2009 -

2010

Cumulative (up to

31.3.2010)

1. Applications for consent on hand 636 782* 21518

2. Consent granted 409 475 16783

3. Consent rejected 155 174 3722



(-2) 05 717



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Hazardous Waste Management

As per Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008 notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, every unit generating hazardous wastes and having a facility for collection, reception, treatment, transport, storage and disposal of such wastes should obtain the authorisation of the Board. During the year under report the Board continued to bring all such industries and other agencies under the ambit of the regulations. The statistics pertaining to action taken on authorisation applications under the Hazardous Wastes (Management & Handling Rules) 1989 as amended from time to time is as follow:

Sr. Particulars During the year 2008 - 09

During the year 2009 - 10

Cumulative (up to

31.3.2010)

1. Applications for authorisation on hand

577 657* 13315

2. Authorisation granted 359 403 9060

3. Authorisation rejected 150 131 3663



(-1) 06 413



Consent to Establish [formerly known as NOC (No Objection Certificates) The statistics concerning Consent to Establish formerly known as NOC (No Objection

Certificates) applications is as follow:


During the year 2009 -10

Cumulative (up to

31.3.2010)

1. Applications for Consent to Establish on hand

1302 1985* 28616

2. Consent to Establish issued 750 1052 21280

3. Applications for Consent to Establish rejected

357 606 6189



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The Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998

As per the Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998 notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the occupier in relation to any institution generating bio-medical waste which includes a hospital, nursing home, clinic, dispensary, veterinary institution, animal house, pathological laboratory, blood bank by whatever name called; as well as an operator of a facility for the collection, reception, storage, transport, treatment, disposal etc, should apply in Form I and obtain authorisation of the Board, within notified time schedule. The statistics pertaining to action taken on authorisation applications under the Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998 is as follow:



Cumulative (up to 31.3.2010)

1. Applications for authorisation on hand

1875 3868* 18460

2. Authorisation issued 1497 3462 16718

3. Authorisation rejected 09 110 618



11 00 826



The Plastics Manufacture, Sales & Usage Rules 1999

The MoEF, GoI published the notification under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 on 'Recycle Plastic (Manufacture And Usage) Rules, 1999' has now been amended as 'Plastics Manufacture, Sales & Usage Rules, 2003' on 17th June 2003.

The Prescribed Authority for enforcement of the provisions of these rules related to manufacture and recycling is the State Pollution Control Board and the prescribed authority for enforcement of the provisions of these rules related to the use, collection, segregation, transportation and disposal is the District Collector/Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district where no such Authority has been constituted by the State Government/Union Territory administration under any law regarding non-biodegradable garbage.

Important provisions :

(1) No person shall manufacture, stock, distribute or sell carry bags made of virgin or recycled plastic bags which are less than 20 cms x 30 cms (8 x 12 inches) in size and which do not conform to the minimum thickness of 20 micron. [For the purposes of this rule, the minimum weight of 50 carry bags made of virgin or recycled plastics shall be 105 gms. plus or minus 5% variation and the carry bags of larger sizes shall be of proportionate increase in weight].

(2) No vendor shall use carry bags made of recycled plastic for storing, carrying, dispensing or packaging of foodstuffs.

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(3) No vendor shall use containers made of recycled plastics for storing, carrying, dispensing or packaging of foodstuffs”

(4) Every occupier manufacturing carry bags or containers of virgin plastic or recycled plastic or both shall make an application to the State Pollution Control Board for grant of registration or renewal of registration for his unit.

(5) Carry bags and containers made of virgin plastic shall be in natural shade or white.

The statistics pertaining to implementation of these rules are as under:



Cumulative (up to 31.3.2010)

1 Applications for registration received

97 71 380

2 Registration issued 66 60 279

3 Closure direction issued under section 5 of EPA

61 19 117

Sampling and monitoring under the Water, Air and EP Acts Sampling and analysis under the Water Act

During the period under report, the Board carried out collection and analysis of 17756 water samples with the help of all its Regional Offices and their laboratories including Central Laboratory at Gandhinagar. These samples also include from industrial and domestic effluents, from river and ground water collected under GEMS and MINARS Projects and under the provisions of the Water Act and the EP Act, during 2009-10.

RO, GPCB Numbers of samples collected and analysed during 2008 – 09

Numbers of samples collected and analysed during 2009 – 10

Ahmedabad 2870 3474

Vadodara 1864 2179

Nadiad 214 520

Mehsana 487 749

Surat 2440 2049

Rajkot 940 1075

Junagadh 151 423

Bharuch 1614 1868

Vapi 2352 3458

Jamnagar 623 762 Bhuj-Kutch 71 354 Godhra 172 300 Bhavnagar 436 545 Central Lab - -

Total 14234 17756

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Sampling and analysis under the Air Act

During the period under report, the Board carried out collection and analysis of 5147 samples from various stacks emitting gases under the Air Act, 1981 with the help of all its Regional Offices and their laboratories including Central Laboratory at Gandhinagar. These samples also include the gaseous samples collected from various plants of thermal power, fertilisers, bulk drug, oil refineries, petrochemicals, pulp and paper, etc., during 2009-10.



Ahmedabad 412 500 Vadodara 540 685 Nadiad 51 147 Mehsana 281 283 Surat 685 664 Rajkot 322 327 Junagadh 48 135 Bharuch 352 307 Vapi 470 316 Jamnagar 1012 972 Bhuj-Kutch 102 433 Godhra 69 121 Bhavnagar 206 257 Central Lab 0 0

Total 4550 5147

Sampling and analysis under the Hazardous Waste Management Rules During the period under report, the Board carried out analysis of 549 samples of hazardous

wastes with the help of all its Regional Offices and their laboratories including Central Laboratory at Gandhinagar, during 2009-10.



Ahmedabad 53 43 Vadodara 67 68 Nadiad 7 06 Mehsana 19 10 Rajkot 4 11 Junagadh 1 01 Bharuch 57 155 Surat 14 09 Vapi 19 36

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Jamnagar 7 78 Bhuj-Kutch 8 78 Godhra 16 54 Bhavnagar 03 0 Central lab 0 0

Total 275 549

6.5. Pollution Control Measures Installation of Effluent Treatment Plants During the period under report, 217 industrial units have installed effluent treatment plants. These include installation and commissioning of effluent treatment plants by various industries viz. thermal power, fertilisers, bulk drug, oil refineries, petrochemicals, pulp and paper, dye and dyes intermediates, etc. In addition to these industries, many units have also upgraded and modified their existing effluent treatment plants during the period under report. The total number of effluent treatment plants installed and commissioned up to 31.3.2010 is 5952. Couple of industries located in groups or cluster have also initiated activities for the common effluent treatment plants.

Installation of Air Pollution Control Equipment As a part of action taken by the Board for the implementation of the Air Act, in terms of issuing directives in the form of consent conditions to the various industrial units, during the year 2009-10 as many as 256 industries have installed air pollution control equipment for the control of emission of Suspended Particulate Matter, Sulphur Dioxide, Ammonia, Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen sulphide, dye and dyes intermediates, etc. These include industries like various plants of thermal power, cement, fertilisers, bulk drug, oil refineries, petrochemicals, pulp and paper, etc. The total number of industrial units having air pollution control equipment as on March 31, 2010 is 4724.

6.6. CETP [Common Effluent Treatment Plant] in Gujarat (as on March 2010)

Sr. Management’s name and location Nos. of members

Capacity in MLD Status

1. The Green Environment Services Co-op. Society Ltd. 244-251, Phase II, GIDC Vatva Ahmedabad

518 16 operational

2. Odhav Enviro Project Ltd., 25, GIDC Odhav, Ahmedabad

60 1.2 operational

3. Gujarat Vepari Maha Mandal Sahkari Udhyogik Vasahat Ltd., 181, GVMMS Industrial Estate, Odhav, Ahmedabad

361 1 operational

4. Odhav Green Enviro Project Association, 394, GIDC Odhav, Ahmedabad

3 1 operational

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5. Naroda Enviro Projects Ltd., 512-515, Phase I, GIDC Naroda, Ahmedabad

242 3 operational

6. Narol Dyestuff Enviro Society, 1083 Near Vishal Textile Mill, B/h Narol-Court, Narol, Ahmedabad

27 0.10 operational

7. Sanand Eco Projects Ltd. (Incineration system), Ajanta Industrial Estate, Iyara – Sanand Dist. Ahmedabad

16 0.20 operational

8. Bavla Eco Project. Sr No: 1440/P, Opp : Ganpati Boil Centre Ta. Bavla Dist : Ahmedabad.

12 1.0 operational

9. Vinayak Jal Sudhikaran Co.op. Soc. Ltd. C/o . Tirupati Agro Ind. At Bavla. Dist : Ahmedabad.

20 1.5 operational

10. Nandesari Environment Control Ltd., 519/P, GIDC Nandesari District Vadodara

170 5.5 operational

11. Enviro Infrastructure Co. Ltd. ECP Canal road, Umraya, Ta. Padra District Vadodara

51 2.25 operational

12. Enviro Technology Ltd., 2413/2414, GIDC Estate, Ankleshwar, District Bharuch

224 1 operational

13. Bharuch Eco-Aqua Infrastructure Ltd.,(BEAIL), Ankleshwar

967 40 operational

14. Panoli Enviro Technology Ltd. 619, GIDC Estate, Panoli, District Bharuch

101 1 operational

15. Globe Enviro Care Ltd. [chemical units], PP 1, Off road no. 2, B/h Kay Tex Mills, GIDC Estate, Sachin – Surat

45 0.5 operational

16. Sachin Enviro Infra Ltd., [process houses] P/2, GIDC Sachin Dist. Surat

64 50 operational

17. Palsana Enviro Protection Ltd., Kadodara-Surat 103 100 operational

18. Vapi Waste & Effluent Management Co. Ltd., 4807, Phase IV, GIDC Vapi, District Valsad

513 55 operational

19. Perfect Enviro Control System Pvt. Ltd., 731/2, GIDC Sarigam, District Valsad

10 1.41 operational

20. Veraval Industries Association 5/6, GIDC Veraval, District Junagadh

60 5 operational

21. Jetpur Dyeing & Printing Association Kankiya Plot, Jetpur, District Rajkot

1050 6.0 operational

22. Shri Dhareshwar GIDC Vistar Association, Nr. Dhareshwar Temple, National Highway, Navagadh, Rajkot


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23. Jay Kay Enviro-Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Kalipat, Bhavnagar road, Rajkot


24. Rajkot Electroplating Association, Rajkot Shapar (Veraval), Ta: Kotadasangani Dist. Rajkot

63 0.01 operational

25. Kalol GIDC Industries Association 65/66, GIDC Estate Kalol, District Gandhinagar

20 0.15 operational

26. Zydus Infrastructure Pvt.Ltd, Changodar, District Ahmedabad

12 1.12 operational

27. Pandesara Green Co-op. Society Ltd., GIDC - Surat

- 100 Under progress

28. New Palsana Industries Association, Plot 2, Block 194 B, Baleshwar, Ta. Palsana Dist. Surat

18 45 Proposed

29. Jamnagar Electroplaters Association, Jamnagar - - Proposed

30. SEZ of Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Association, Changodar, Dist. Ahmedabad

- - Proposed

31. Cadila Infrastructure Ltd, SEZ, Dholka, Dist. Ahmedabad

- - Proposed

32. CETP for washing Ghat, Ta. Jetpur Dist. Rajkot - - Proposed

33. M/s. ATPA Swarnim Gujarat Enviro Pvt Limited Pirana Sewage Farm Area, Village Gyaspur, Ahmedabad

89 100 Proposed

6.7. Hazardous wastes facilities in Gujarat (as on March 2010) Common Hazardous Waste TSDF [Treatment Stabilisation Disposal Facilities]

Sr. Operator of TSDF

1. Naroda Enviro Projects Ltd., Naroda, Ahmedabad

2. Green Environment Co-operative Society Ltd., Vatva, Ahmedabad.

3. Nandesari Enviro Control Ltd., Nandesari, Vadodara

4. Bharuch Enviro Infrastructure Ltd., Ankleshwar

5. Vapi Waste & Effluent Management Co. , Vapi

6. Gujarat Enviro Protection & Infrastructure Ltd., Surat

7. Gujarat Maritime Board, Alang Dist: Bhavnagar

8. Saurashtra Enviro Project Pvt. Ltd., Juna Katariya Ta: Bhachau Dist: Kutch

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Common Facility for Decontamination of Discarded Hazardous Container

Sr. Decontamination Operator

1. Alka Chemi Pack Pvt. Ltd., Dist. Kheda

HWIF [Common Hazardous Wastes Incineration Facility] in Gujarat

Sr. Operator of CHWIF

1. Bharuch Enviro Infrastructure Ltd., Ankleshwar

2. Nandesari Enviro Control Ltd., GIDC Nandesari - Vadodara

3. Gujarat Enviro Project Infrastructure Ltd., Surat

4. Vapi Waste & Effluent Management Co. Ltd., Vapi

5. Saurashtra Enviro Project Pvt. Ltd., Juna Katariya Ta. Bhachau Dist. Kutch

Captive Hazardous Waste Disposal Facilities

Sr. Management’s name

1. Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd., PO: Petrochemicals Dist: Vadodara

2. Reliance Industries Ltd. (Formerly IPCL), Vadodara. PO: Petrochemicals Dist: Vadodara

3. Metrochem Industries Ltd., Ekalbara, PO: Umraya, Ta: Padra, Dist: Vadodara

4. Transpek Industries Limited, Ekalbara, Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara

5. Colour Synth Group of Industries, Sr. no. 12, Block 244, Jiav, Ta. Choryasi Dist: Surat

6. Atul Ltd., Agro Chemicals Div. Atul Dist: Valsad

7. Panchmahal Steel Ltd, GIDC Estate Kalol, Dist: Panchmahal

8. Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd., PO: Dahej Dist: Bharuch

9. Shree Ram Alkalies & Chemicals, 749, GIDC Jhagdia, Dist: Bharuch

10. Reliance Industries Ltd., Gandhar Petrochemical Complex, PO: Dahej Ta: Vagra, Dist. Bharuch

11. Reliance Industries Ltd., Village Moti Khavdi, PO: Digvijaynagar Dist: Jamnagar

12. Birla Copper, HINDALCO Ind. Ltd., PO: Dahej District Bharuch

13. Atul Bio Science Ltd., Atul Dist. Valsad

14. Maradia Chemicals Ltd., Mardianagar Sitagadh, Ta: Sayla, Dist: Surendranagar (industry closed)

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Captive Hazardous Waste Incinerators

Sr. Name of Industry location District 1. Reliance Industries Ltd. (Formerly IPCL) Vadodara Vadodara 2. GSFC – Polymer Unit Vadodara Vadodara 3. GACL (Sodium Cynide) Plant Petrochemicals area Vadodara 4. Admarc Polycoat Company Padra Vadodara 5. EI Dupont Savli Vadodara 6. Transpek Ind. Ltd (Ekalbara) Ekalbara Ta. Padra Vadodara. 7. Ineous ABS Ltd. Vadodara Vadodara 8. Gujarat Insecticides Ltd. Ankleshwar Bharuch 9. United Phosphorous Ltd., (Unit II) Ankleshwar Bharuch 10. Lupin Agrochem India Ltd. Ankleshwar Bharuch 11. Rallis India Ltd. Ankleshwar Bharuch 12. Pesticides India Ltd. Ankleshwar Bharuch 13. Godrej Industries Ankleshwar Bharuch 14. Ficom Organics Ltd. Ankleshwar Bharuch 15. Reliance Industries Ltd. Dahej Bharuch 16. Wockhardt Ltd., (bulk drug divn) Ankleshwar Bharuch 17. Cadila Health Care Ankleshwar Bharuch 18. Zydus Cadila Ankleshwar Bharuch 19. Hikal Ltd. Panoli Bharuch 20. Isagro Asia Agrochemical Ltd. Panoli Bharuch 21. Narmada Chematur Petrochemical Ltd. Bharuch Bharuch 22. Bilag Industries Vapi Valsad 23. Atul Industries Ltd. Atul Valsad 24. Sabero Organic Gujarat Ltd. Sarigam Valsad 25. United Phosphorous Ltd. Vapi Valsad 26. Cyanide & Chemicals Co. Ltd. Olpad Surat 27. Colourtex Industries Ltd. Pandesara Surat 28. Excel Industries Ltd. Bhavnagar Bhavnagar 29. Dishman Pharmaceutical & Chemicals Ltd. Lodariyal Ahmedabad 30. Meghmani Organics Ltd. Vill. Chharodi Ahmedabad 31. Meghmani Industries Ltd. GIDC - Vatva Ahmedabad 32. Shreeji Petrochem Vithol - Halol Panchmahal 33. LanXess ABS Ltd. Kalol Panchmahal 34. Casil Health Care Ltd. Nani Kadi Mehsana

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Sr. Name of Industry location District 35. Reliance Industries Ltd. Motikhavdi Jamnagar 36. KSEZ Plastic Units Association KSEZ, Gandhidham Kutch 37. Sun Plastic, Plot 5,6, Shed 1, Sector 10 B Gandhidham Kutch 38. Chemical and Dyestuff Nadiad Kheda 39. Swana Pharmaceuticals Varsola Kheda 40. P & B Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Khambhat Anand 41. Bio-deal Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., GIDC Wadhvan Surendranagar 42. Bayer Cropscience Ltd. Ankleshwar Bharuch 43. Torrent Pharmaceuticals (R&D Centre) Bhat Gandhinagar

6.8 Domestic Sewage Treatment Plants Municipal township/ colony's Sewage Treatment Plants in Gujarat

[as on March 2010]

Cities and towns: (A) STP: In operation Sr. Location Operator’s name

1 (a) AMC, Behrampura, Old Pirana Sewage Treatment Plant, Ahmedabad

AMC, Ahmedabad

(b) AMC, Narol, New Pirana Terminal Sewage Pumping Station, Ahmedabad

AMC, Ahmedabad

(c) AMC, Vasna, Old Vasna Sewage treatment plant, Ahmedabad

AMC, Ahmedabad

(d) AMC, Vasna, New Vasna Terminal Sewage Pumping Station, Ahmedabad

AMC, Ahmedabad

2. (a) VMC, Atladra, Vadodara Vadodara Municipal Corporation

(b) VMC, Tarsali, Vadodara Vadodara Municipal Corporation

(c) VMC, Gajrawadi, Vadodara Vadodara Municipal Corporation

(d) VMC, Atladra Vadodara (new STP - JNNURM) Vadodara Municipal Corporation

3. Madhapar, Sewage Treatment Plant, Rajkot Rajkot Municipal Corporation

4. (a) SMC, Anjana Sewage Treatment Plant SMC, Surat

(b) SMC, Bhatar Sewage Treatment Plant SMC, Surat

(c) SMC, Bamroli Sewage Treatment Plant SMC, Surat

(d) SMC, Singanpore Sewage Treatment Plant SMC, Surat

(e) SMC, Karanj Sewage Treatment Plant SMC, Surat

(f) SMC, Bhesan Sewage Treatment Plant SMC, Surat

(g) SMC, Khajod Sewage Treatment Plant SMC, Surat

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Sr. Location Operator’s name

5. Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Dist. Anand Vallabh Vidhyanagar Nagarpalika

6. Jaspur Sewage Treatment Plant, Jaspur, Dist. Gandhinagar

Capital Project Division, Gandhinagar

7. Talaja, Dist. Bhavnagar Talaja Nagarpalika

8. Valsad,Dist: Valsad Valsad Municipality, Valsad

9. GIDC, Ankleshwar, Dist: Bharuch Ankleshwar Notified Area Office

10. Mehmadabad, Dist: Kheda Mehmadabad Nagarpalika

11. Mandvi, Dist. Kutch Mandavi Nagarpalika

Cities and towns : STP : Under installation


1. (a) SMC, Asarma Sewage Treatment Plant SMC, Surat

(b) SMC, Dindoli Sewage Treatment Plant SMC, Surat

(a) VMC, Kapurai Vadodara (JNNURM) Vadodara Municipal Corporation

(b) VMC, Sayaji Garden Vadodara (JNNURM) Vadodara Municipal Corporation

2. Raiya; Sewage Treatment Plant, Rajkot Rajkot Municipal Corporation

3. Savarkundla, Dist: Amreli Nagarpalika

4. BMC, Tilaknagar, Bhavnagar Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation

5. (a) AMC, Narol, Proposed ASP technology based, near Pirana lagoon type STP, Ahmedabad

AMC, Ahmedabad

(b) AMC, Behrampura, Proposed ASP technology based, near Pirana UASB, Ahmedabad

AMC, Ahmedabad

(c) AMC, Vasna, Proposed ASP technology based, near Vasna, UASB, Ahmedabad

AMC, Ahmedabad

(d) AMC, Vinzol, Proposed ASP technology based, near Village Vinzol, Ahmedabad

AUDA, Ahmedabad

(e) AMC, Gyaspur, Proposed ASP technology based, near Village Gyaspur, Ahmedabad

AUDA, Ahmedabad

6. VMC, Chhani, Vadodara Vadodara Municipal Corporation

7. Dharampur, Dist. Valsad Dhrampur Nagarpalika

8. Bavla,Dist: Ahmedabad Bavla Nagarpalika

9. Godhra, Dist: Panchmahal Godhra Nagarpalika

10. Limdi, Dist: Surendranagar Limdi Nagarpalika

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Cities and towns: (B) Oxidation pond : In operation


1. Anand Anand Nagarpalika, Anand

2. Viramgam, Dist. Ahmedabad Viramgam Nagarpalika

3. Nadiad, Dist. Kheda Nadiad Nagarpalika

4. Karjan, Dist. Vadodara Karjan Nagarpalika

5. Umreth Dist. Anand Umreth Nagarpalika

6. Modasa, Dist. Sabarkantha Modasa Nagarpalika

7. Himmatnagar, Dist. Sabarkantha Himmatnagar Nagarpalika

8. Idar, Dist. Sabarkantha Idar Nagarpalika

9. Anjar, Dist. Kutch Anjar Nagarpalika

10. Ankalav, Dist. Anand Ankalav Nagarpalika

11. Mandavi, Dist. Surat Mandavi Nagarpalika

12. Gandevi, Dist. Navsari Gandevi Nagarpalika

13. Patan Patan Nagarpalika

14. Kalol, Dist. Gandhinagar Kalol Nagarpalika

15. Palanpur, Dist. Banaskantha Palanpur Nagarpalika

16. Dehgam, Dist. Gandhinagar Dehgam Nagarpalika

17. Padra, Dist: Vadodara Padra Nagarpalika

18. Sojitra, Dist: Anand Sojitra Nagarpalika

19. Rapar, Dist: Kutch Rapar Nagarpalika

20. Borsad, Dist: Anand Borsad Nagarpalika

21. Palitana, Dist: Bhavnagar Palitana Nagarpalika

22. Morbi, Dist: Rajkot Morbi Nagarpalika

23. Balasinor, Dist: Kheda Balasinor Nagarpalika

24. Ode, Dist: Anand Ode Nagarpalika

25. Jambusar, Dist: Bharuch Jambusar Nagarpalika

26. Kadi, Dist: Mehsana Kadi Nagarpalika

27. Dhrangadhra, Dist: Surendranagar Dhrangadhra Nagarpalika

28. Dabhoi, Dist: Vadodara Dabhoi Nagarpalika

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Township: STP : In operation


1. IFFCO, Colony, Kalol Dist. Gandhinagar IFFCO, Kalol Dist. Gandhinagar

2. ONGC Colony, Palavasana Dist. Mehsana ONGC, Mehsana Estate, Palavasana Dist. Mehsana

3. Ultra Tech Cement Co.- Narmada Cement Works' colony at Jafrabad Dist. Amreli

Ultra Tech Cement Co. Ltd., at Kovaya Dist. Amreli

4. Ultra Tech Cement Co.- Gujarat Cement Works’ township at Kovaya Dist. Amreli

Ultra Tech Cement Co. Ltd., at Kovaya Dist. Amreli

5. GPPTL, Pipavav Dist. Amreli Gujarat Pipavav Port Trust Ltd., at Pipavav

6. Air Port township, Dist. Jamnagar Air Port Authority of India, Jamnagar

7. RIL township, Dist. Jamnagar RIL, Jamnagar

8. Essar township, Dist. Jamnagar Essar Ltd., Jamnagar

9. GSFC Township, Sikka, Jamnagar GSFC Sikka, Jamnagar

10. IOC Residence colony, Vadinar IOC Vadinar

11. INS Valsura, (Indian Navy) Jamnagar INS Valsura

12. Tata Chemicals Ltd., Township, Mithapur Dist. Jamnagar

Tata Chemicals Ltd., Mithapur

13. IFFCO township, Gandhidham Dist. Kutch IFFCO, Gandhidham

14. Indian Petrochemicals Ltd., Township, Vadodara IPCL, Vadodara

15. IOCL Refinery, Township, Vadodara IOC, Gujarat Refinery, Vadodara

16. Nirma, Township, Savli, Dist. Vadodara Nirma Ltd., Savli

17. GSFC Fertilizernagar, Vadodara GSFC, Fertilizernagar, Vadodara

18. Panandhro,Dist: Kutch GSEC, TPS,Panandhro,

19. Panandhro,Dist: Kutch GMDC, Panandhro,

20. Ambuja Cement Ltd. Township Ambuja Cement Ltd.

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STP :Proposed


1. Near Raiya Circle, Rajkot Sterling Addlife India Ltd, Rajkot

(1) Total Numbers of STP : 60 (a) STP : In operation : 43 (b)STP: Under installation : 17 (2) Total Numbers of Oxidation Ponds : 28

6.9 Bio-medical wastes facilities in Gujarat

Common CBMWF [Common Bio-Medical Waste Facilities] (as on March 2010)

Sr. Name, Address & phone of CBMWF Districts covered

HCFs covered

beds covered

1. En-vision Engineers (P) Ltd. Bhatar Disposal Site, Surat Municipal Corporation, Gokulnagar, Nr. Azadnagar road, Bhatar, Surat (o) 0261- 2470653, 2472374, Fax : 0261- 2478518, (M) 9426118309

Surat, Valsad, Bharuch, Navsari, Dang

3081 10,250

2. E-Coli Waste Management System, Plot 14/1, Saket Ind. Estate, Vill. Moraiya, Ta. Sanand, Ahmedabad (W) 02717-251695, 9909947570 (o) 079-27560808, (M) 9825494049

Sabarkantha Banaskantha, Mehsana, Surendranagar Ahmedabad

1012 5006

3. Semb Ramky Environmental Management Private Ltd. Plot 28, Ashwamegh, Changodar GIDC, Ta. Sanand, Dist. Ahmedabad. (o)079-6304248 / 6301520 (M) 9898491191

Ahmedabad Gandhinagar

989 8681

4. Care BMW Incineration, Plot 1216, Santej, Ta. Kalol, Dist: Gandhinagar (o) 7454687 (M) 9825323330

Ahmedabad Mehsana Patan, Anand

1648 6739

5. Pollucare Biomedical Management Pvt. Ltd., Plot 182, Geratnagar, Ta. Duskoi, Ahmedabad (o) 079- 7558070 (M) 9925004645

Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Anand, Kheda,

451 3186

6. Quantum Environment Engineers Nr. Sewage treatment plant, Survey no. 467/1, Atladra - Munjmahuda, Vadodara (o) 0265- 2353258-59 Fax: 0265- 2354119 (M) 9825050490

Vadodara 1675

6750

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Sr. Name, Address & phone of CBMWF Districts covered

HCFs covered

beds covered

7. Samvedana BMW Incinerator Plot 217/1, Chandrapura Industrial Estate, Ta. Halol, Dist: Panchmahal (W) 02692-261514 (M) 9227125467

Panchmahal, Dahod, Anand, Vadodara

900 6760

8. Distro Med Services, Kuvadwa GIDC, Plot 272-273, Rajkot-Ahmedabad NH, Rajkot (o) 0281-2225233, 2382853

Rajkot, Amreli, Kutch

2020

8800

9. BMW-IMA, Bhavnagar GMP Godown, 111/F, Old Bundar, Bhavnagar (o) 0278-2429750/ 2426097, (M) 9824220712

Bhavnagar. 432 3579

10. Dev. Bio-Medical Waste Management Services, Plot 768 A, GIDC, Phase II, Dred, Jamnagar (o) 0288-2670000/2558027, (M) 9824293709

Jamnagar 150 2000

11. Girnar Bio Medical Waste Services. Managed by : Sorath Tabibi Sangh. Plot 1746, GIDC II, Dolatpura, Junagadh (M) 9825262156

Junagadh 355 1855

12. Porbandar Manav Seva Charitable Trust, Ravaliya Plot, Nr. Ghediya School, Porbandar 360 575 Survey no. 82/1, Nr. GIDC, Khapat Village, Dist. Porbandar (o) 0286 - 2246374 (M) 9426205681

Porbandar 183 330

13. E-Coli Waste Management System, Unit-2, Plot 98-100, Sabar Industrial Park, NH 8, Himmatnagar Samlaji road, Opp. Asopalav Hotel, At Asal, Ta. Bhiloda, Dist. Sabarkantha (M) 9909947570

Sabarkantha, Banaskantha

990 5795

Total 13886 69,731

Name of Hospitals having own (BMW) Incinerator

Sr. Name of Hospital No. of Beds

1. Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad 1822 2. SSG Hospital, Nr. Aradhna cinema, Vadodara 1118 3. K.M. Shah Dental College and Hospital, Waghodia-Vadodara 530 4. Kashiba Gordhandas Patel Children Hospital, Jalaram marg, Vadodara 135 5. Kailash Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Goraj, Waghodia 135 6. Western Railway Hospital, Pratapnagar 96 7. New Civil Hospital, Majura Gate, Surat 1050 8. Shri Sardar Smarak Hospital, Bardoli, Dist: Surat 200

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Sr. Name of Hospital No. of Beds

9. KAPS (Kakrapar Atomic Power Station) Hospital, Anumala, Surat 50 10. Shree Sayaji Hospital, Petlad, Anand 119 11. Shri Krishna Hospital & Pramukh Swami Medical College, Karamsad,

Anand 550

12. The Cambay General Hospital, Anand 160 13. Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Nadiad, Kheda 140 14. General Hospital, Nadiad, Kheda 210 15. Western Railway Main Hospital, Dahod 130 16. Haria Lakhamshi Govindji Rotary Hospital & Nukem Blood Bank,

Vapi dist: Valsad 200

17. General Hospital, Deesa, Dist: Banaskantha 63 18. Samarpan General Hospital, Dwarka road, Jamnagar 200 19. Tata Chemical Hospital, Mithapur, Jamnagar 140 20. Sir T. General Hospital, Bhavnagar 709 21. CU Shah Medical College, Surendranagar 500 Total 8257

6.10 The Municipal Solid Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000

The MSW (M & H) Rules 2000 came into force from 25.9.2000. It is obligatory on the part of all the municipal authorities to arrange for collection, segregation, transportation and suitable disposal of municipal wastes of the municipal towns/cities. They need to obtain authorisation of the GPCB for the compliance of these Rules. Under these rules all municipal authorities responsible for collection, segregation, storage, transportation, processing & disposal of municipal solid wastes are covered.

The municipal authority or an operator of a facility needs to make an application in Form-I, for grant of authorization for setting up of waste processing and disposal facility including landfills, to the state Board.

As of now, there are 159 Nagarpalika, 7 Municipal Corporations, 5 Notified Areas and 1 Urban Development Authority in the State of Gujarat are identified by this Board, so far as responsible authority to comply with the MSW Rules-2000.

The Board had granted authorisation with validity of five years to 152 local bodies which expired on 31-12-2008. In this year 43 local bodies have applied for the authorisation under MSW Rules-2000. Scrutinising the applications, Board has granted authorisation to 29 ULBs, refused to 14 ULBs. The Board continuously monitors the progress and action initiated by local bodies. But response from Urban Local Bodies are poor. The Board also took up the issue with the District Collectors and the Director of Municipalities to expedite all urban bodies in implementing these rules.

The concept of common secured landfills is adopted in the State for treatment and disposal of the Municipal Solid Waste generated in the towns and cities. The Government of Gujarat has constituted a Nodal Agency, Gujarat Urban Development Company Ltd for development of infrastructure for treatment, transportation and disposal. With detailed study of the each and every municipalities, it is ultimately arrived on to provide treatment

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facilities(i.e. vermi- composting) at the town level and to develop the regional landfill site for the cluster of municipalities in @ 50km radius and connected with road network. GUDC has initiated the preparation of operational plan for the implementation of MSW. It is proposed to construct one common landfill site between seven or more towns. The land identified located at fairly equal distance from these towns. The GUDC has divided area of Gujarat in to four different regions and identified 24 clusters for Regional Landfill site for different local bodies located in Gujarat. In addition 7 Municipal Corporations are developing their individual landfill sites, Among them Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara has commissioned the landfills, Rajkot Municipal Corporation is developing the landfill, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar and Junagadh are in process to prepare DPR. It is also emphasised by the Board to allow nearby towns, municipalities to dispose their non compostable municipal waste at the landfills of Municipal Corporation. Details are as follows:

Status of Regional Landfill sites being developed by GUDCL

Municipalities' Landfill sites : Under Progress

Sr. Location of Regional landfill site Name of Towns/ cities covered area in Acres

1 Piplodi near Himmatnagar Dist. Sabarkantha

Prantij, Talod, Vadali, Vijapur, Ider, Khedbrahma, Bayad, Modasa, Himatnagar

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2 Khambat, Dist. Anand Khambat 16

3 Sandesapati near Patan Kheralu, Chanasma, Harij,Vadnagar, Unjha, Visnagar, Siddhpur, Patan

20

4 Sadarpur near Bhabhar – Palanpur Dist. Banaskantha

Vav, Thara, Bhabhar, Radhanpur, Tharad, Ambaji, Palanpur, Deesa

15

5 Hamirpura near Godhra, Dist.Panchmahal

Sahera, Devgadh Bariya, Kaalol, Balasinor, Zalod, Halol, Lunavada, Dahod, Godhra

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6 Viramgam Dist. Ahmedabad Viramgam 50

7 Dhanduka, Dist. Ahmedabad Dhanduka 15

8 Bakrol near Anand Mahudha, Kanjari, Boriavi, Sojitra, Kheda, Kathlal, Anklav, Oad, Mahemdavad, Dakor, Karamsad, Chaklasi, Umreth, Thasara, Vallbh Vidhyanagar, Anand, Kapadvanj, Petlad, Borsad,

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9 Survadi near Ankleshwar, Dist. Bharuch

Amod, Tarsadi, Kansad, Jambusar, Ankleshwar, Bharuch

20

10 Palasana, Dist. Gandhinagar Pethapur, Mansa, Dehgam, Kadi Kalol, Gandhinagar

18.93

11 Bhuj – Gandhidham, Dist. Kutch Bhuj, Gandhidham

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Sr. Location of Regional landfill site Name of Towns/ cities covered area in Acres

12 Chamragam Dist. Surendranagar

Patdi, Muli, Saila, Dhrangadhra,

Limbdi, Wadhwan, Surendranagar

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13 Balapur Dist. Amreli Damnagar, Dhari, Lathi, Amreli, Chalala, Bagasara, Babra, Savarkundla,

51.14

14 Vasai near Dwarka, Dist.Jamnagar Okha, Dwarka 77.53

15 Balapur near Mahuva, Dist. Bhavnagar

Jafrabad, Rajula, Mahua 51.40

16 Gadhada near Botad, Dist. Bhavnagar

Gadhda, Barvala, Botad 10

17 Rajpipla, Dist. Narmada Rajpipla 5

18 Dhanera, Dist. Banaskantha Dhanera 7

Municipalities' Landfill sites : Land Issue

19 Ranavav, Dist. Porbandar Raval, Bhanvad, Kutiyana, Ranavav, Jamjodhpur, Chhaya, Porbandar

5

20 Dediyasan near Mehsana Becharaji, Mehsana 8

21 Devdi near Kodinar,Dist.Junagadh Sutrapada, Una, Kodinar, Talala, Veraval 8

22 Manda near Umbergaon, Dist. Valsad

Dharampur, Umbargaon, Pardi, Vapi, Valsad

44.85

23 Pipalaj near Chotaudepur, Dist. Vadodara

Chotaudepu 15

24 Santrampur, Dist. Panchmahal Santrampur 10

Municipal Corporations

Sr. No.

Location of landfill site and name

Quantity of solid waste

generation in MT/day

status

1 Gyaspur Village, Dist. Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.

2550 In operation Compost facility, Pallatisation in operation

2 Village Nakaravadi, Dist. Rajkot. Rajkot Municipal Corporation.

400 Under Construction Pallatisation in operation

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Sr. No.

Location of landfill site and name

Quantity of solid waste

generation in MT/day

status

3 Village Makarpura, Dist. Vadodara. Vadodara Municipal Corporation.

510 Compost facility Construction completed

4 Village Vadava, Dist. Bhavnagar. Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation.

200 Under planning

5 Village : Khajod Dist. Surat. Surat Municipal Corporation.

1129 In operation Pallatisation in operation

6 Village: Suvarda Dist. Jamnagar. Jamnagar Municipal Corporation.

170 Under planning

7 Village Palasva, Dist. Junagadh. Junagadh Municipal Corporation.

150 Under planning

Vermi Compost Plants

GUDC has constructed 76 vermi compost plants in which 70 vermi compost plants are in operation and 78 vermi compost plants are proposed.

6.11 The Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules, 2001

The Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules came into existence with effect from 16th of May 2001 under powers conferred to Environment Protection Act, 1986. Under these rules, every manufacturer, importer, reconditioner, assembler, dealer, recycler, auctioneer, consumer and bulk consumer involved in manufacture, processing, sale, repurchase & use of batteries or components thereof is covered. For the implementation of these rules in the state of Gujarat, Gujarat Pollution Control Board started inventory, which is an ongoing process, and until now, 538 shops engaged in battery sales, services monitored.

The Board advised all Manufacturers to publish an advertisement in local dailies at least twice in a year to create awareness among public regarding the use of lead acid batteries and statutory requirement under the Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules, 2001. Seminars, workshops were organised to educate people involved in battery activities for effective implementation of these Rules.

The Board receives half yearly returns in prescribed forms specified for each category viz. manufacturer, importer, reconditioner, assembler, recycler, auctioneer, consumer and bulk consumer. These returns are scrutinised and annual report is submitted to CPCB periodically.

The Dealers are required to file half yearly return to the manufacturer. Even though, the Board is carrying out monitoring of these Dealers. The Board also guide to fill up half yearly returns. In order to protect environment they are also being educated about the concept of buy back of used lead acid batteries and advantage thereof. This will help to discourage unorganised sector of unauthorised transaction of lead acid batteries.

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6.12 Collection of Water Cess The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess, Act 1977 provides for levy and collection of cess from the industries and local authorities for the water consumed by them. With a view to augment the resources of the Central and the State Boards for the Prevention and Control of Pollution, the Government of India have made necessary rules under the said Act which were notified on 26th July 1978 under Section 17 of the Act. The Gujarat Pollution Control Board has been declared as an ‘Authority’ for collecting water cess from the industries and local bodies in the State. Under Section 6 of the said Act, powers to levy and effect recovery of water cess have been delegated to the Member Secretary of the Board and powers to remit the recovery to the Central Government under Section 6 (4) of the Act has been conferred to the Board by the State Government.

As a part of implementation of e-Governance programme of GPCB 'Online XGN' programme has further been extended to facilitate various applicants to file their Water Cess Returns under the Water Cess Act, 1977 compulsory online with effect from 1.9.2009. On 26.10.2009, in the esteemed presence of Hon'ble Chairman of the Board Shri C.L. Meena, IAS, the Member Secretary Shri R.G. Shah, being an Assessing Authority under the Water Cess Rules of the Board endorsed 1,626 online Water Cess Assessment orders amounting approximately Rs. 8 crores.

Under Section 13 of the said Act, a provision has been made for appeal by any person or local body aggrieved by an order of the cess assessment. For this, an Appellate Committee, headed by the Chairman of the Board, has been constituted. The status regarding the assessment of water cess collection was as follow:

Year Sr. Particulars

2007 - 2008 2008 - 2009 2009 - 2010

1. Number of units assessed 2,104 2,413 2,747

2. Number of assessment order issued. 4,511 5,266 6,014

3. Amount collected Rs. in lakh 1,101.73 3,083.14 1,731.65

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6.13. Air Action Plans- Plans - Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Vapi & Gandhinagar.

[1] Ahmedabad Air Pollution Control Action Plan

During the period under report, EPCA – [Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority] constituted as per the Supreme Court’s order by the MoEF, GoI, under the Chairmanship of Shri Bhure Lal, and Ms Sunita Narain, Member, EPCA reviewed status including BRTS project of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.

EPCA complemented all the officials and noted that the progress made in the implementation of the Air Action Plan for Ahmedabad was very satisfactory. They anticipated continuity of similar trend in future.

Bringing down Air Pollution level in Ahmedabad

Through the implementation of the Air Pollution Action Plan, it has been possible to bring down SPM [suspended particulate matter and RSPM [Respirable suspended particulate matter] in the city of Ahmedabad significantly.

The results of Ambient Air Quality monitoring in Residential areas under NAMP program indicate RSPM 100.9 microgram per cubic meter in year 2009, 134 microgram per cubic meter in year 2005 and as high as 198 in year 2001.

85 cities in India monitored periodically, to record RSPM [Respirable suspended particulate matter] level, under the NAMP [National Ambient Monitoring Programme], the report of the CPCB, Delhi for polluting cities based on ambient air quality, shows the ranking of Ahmedabad improved from 4th in year 2001 to, 13th in year 2005 and 66th in the year 2008, position.

At Nehru Bridge, RSPM was found 158 microgram per cubic metre in 2005 which has come down to 133 microgram per cubic metre in year 2006, 105 microgram per cubic metre in year 2007, 112 microgram per cubic metre in year 2008 and measured 111 microgram per cubic metre in year 2008. Air quality is monitored at 18 stations and they overall indicates fall in SPM and RSPM. In regard to SO2 [sulphur dioxides] and NOx [oxides of nitrogen] which are the other relevant parameters in assessing the quality of air, in all stations, they remained within limits.

Progress achieved

The major milestones achieved in implementation of Ahmedabad Air Action Plan are as follows:

Total 66 CNG stations are operational in Ahmedabad: 50 by Adanis and 16 by HPCL. AMC / AMTS has put 970 CNG buses on road along with 50 low floor Euro -III Diesel buses. GSRTC is running 155 CNG buses on Ahmedabad - Gandhinagar route and entire fleet on this route is on CNG mode. There are more than 55,346 CNG auto rickshaws in Ahmedabad; out of which 42,423 are new rickshaws while rest are retrofitted. LPG 57324

Under Vehicle Inspection Program, 125 PUC Centres as per revised system are registered in Ahmedabad; which consists of 100 Centres for Petrol vehicles (with four gas analyser) and 25 for diesel vehicles.

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Regarding industrial air pollution control, identified industries having major boilers are in process of further up-gradation of air pollution control measures in form of ESP [electro static precipitators], Bag Filters. The industrial units are categorised based on fuel consumption & performance of existing APCD [air pollution control devices]. Out of 129 units, first phase 30 units have already installed bag filters & ESP. Second phase 38 units upgraded APCD, 04 units under progress. Third phase 50 units upgraded APCD, 23 units under progress. Remaining units are in process of upgrading their APCD. Over 268 industrial units in Ahmedabad have switched over to Natural Gas as fuel.

Based on the report prepared by L.D. Engineering College, Ahmedabad, on ‘Integrated air pollution control system for cupola foundries’ in Ahmedabad, foundry Units have carried out technological up-gradation.

AMC has completed the construction of 26 kms corridor as a part of BRTS (Bus Rapid Transit System) to enhance public transport.

AUDA completed 76 km Ring Road Project. 92.04 km wall-to-wall carpeting & footpath is completed to reduce dusting.

District Civil Supplies officials have inspected 16 units engaged in Lubricating Oil mfg / trading units, AMC and AUDA have undertaken several projects of construction of flyover, over bridges, underpass, river bridge, widening of roads, etc. under traffic and transportation management.

[2] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Vadodara

Vadodara is among non-attainment city as per CPCB's reference in terms of air pollutants SO2, RSPM and SPM. An Air Pollution Action Plan is being implemented and monitored by the District level Task Force headed by Collector, Vadodara.

During the period under report, the Task Force, Vadodara reviewed progress of implementation in a review meeting held on 14.10.2009. Important milestones of this action plan are as under:

Now, there are 10 CNG filling stations ( 7 by Adani Energy Ltd., 3 by GAIL), 6 Auto LPG filling stations functional in the city. Out of 10 CNG stations, 4 stations are online while remaining 6 stations are Daughter booster Stations. Average CNG sale in Vadodara is 60,000 kg per day.

Vadodara Municipal Corporation has augmented Public Transport in the city in 2009-10 on cleaner fuel CNG. Initially 25 buses were put in to operation by VMC contracted agency VTCOS. At present 120 CNG buses are on road.

There are about 10,000 auto rickshaws operating on CNG, 4000 LMVs on CNG while 11,000 LMVs are operating on LPG.

49 PUC Centres are functional as per revised norms of Govt. of India and having computerization. Out of these, 31 centres (with 4 gas analyzer) are for petrol driven vehicles and 18 Centres are for diesel driven vehicles.

Timer Traffic signals are provided at 20 junctions. 30 solar signals and 5 portable traffic signals are operational.

About 85 % of city area is covered under door to door municipal waste collection system.

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Work of new MSW secured land fill site at Jambuva is completed and commissioned. New MSW processing - compost plant is also commissioned.

The works of construction of over bridges at various junctions of NH-8 bypass is completed. The construction of Vadsar Flyover is also completed .

Around 80 industries located in and around Vadodara city are operating on natural gas as fuel.

Most petrol pumps are fitted with premix dispensers.

There are 24 registered retrofitters of CNG kits in the city.

Ambient air quality monitoring is carried out as per CPCB guidelines at 10 stations which comprises of 3 stations under NAMP and 3 stations under SAMP. The overall ambient air quality trends are showing improvement of air quality in Vadodara as RSPM concentration in residential areas under NAMP is found to be 65 microgram per cum. in year 2009 compared to 86 microgram per cum. in year 2007. The RSPM levels in old city area Dandia Bazaar is found to be 79.50 microgram per cum. in year 2009 which was found to be 115.29 microgram per cum. (annual average) in 2005.

[3] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Ankleshwar- District Bharuch

Ankleshwar has been identified as a 'non-attainment' town by the CPCB, Delhi, in terms of air pollutants SO2, RSPM and SPM. An Air Pollution Action Plan to mitigate the situation has been drawn up as directed by the CPCB, Delhi. in line of the Air Action Plan - Ahmedabad. The approved plan is being monitored by the District level Task Force headed by District Collector, Bharuch.

There are 4 CNG stations one each at Gadkhol and Bholav and two stations near Valiya cross road are functional.

3 LPG stations - one at GNFC, another at JT College road, Bharuch and third at Ankleshwar over bridge are functional.

Supply of Bharat-II norms fuel and Registration of only Bharat-II compliance new vehicles started since 1.4.2005.

A team of Dist. Supply officer & Mamlatdar carry out checking of petrol pumps for fuel adulteration of Naphtha, Kerosene and solvent, periodically. FC & CA dept. has issued a circular to maintain at least 500 metre distance between storage of kerosene and petrol/diesel.

Seven registered PUC centres for Petrol and Diesel as per new norms are in operation.

For control of industrial air pollution, supplementary air pollution control action plan is prepared and is under implementation. Based on survey carried out for inventory of industrial units using solid conventional fuel, having process emission etc. 314 industrial units have installed APCM.

470 industries are running on natural gas.

Monitoring of Ambient Air Quality sampling carried out at 4 critical points.

Survey of chemicals trading as well as industrial units was carried out for identification of source of fugitive emission.

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Ankleshwar Nagarpalika & Ankleshwar Notified area are developing facility for door-to-door collection of garbage and litters and disposal site for MSW.

[4] [A] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Surat

Surat is among non-attainment city as per CPCB's reference in terms of air pollutants SO2, RSPM and SPM. An Air Pollution Action Plan is being implemented and monitored by the District level Task Force headed by District Collector, Surat.

During the period under report, progress of implementation was reviewed by the Task Force, Surat. Important milestones of this task are as under:

Registration of new vehicles having Bharat II norms for 2 & 3 wheelers mandatory, and Bharat-III norms for 4 wheelers made compulsory.

Heavy vehicles are banned during day hours in city area.

Supply of fuel in Surat conforms to Euro-III norms.

41 (Petrol) & 11(Diesel) i.e. total 52 computerised PUC centres are put in operation. On road vehicle inspection is regularly carried out by FSL, DSO & RTO.

Construction of 5 bridges & 31 traffic signals, 96 traffic island & 6 flyovers are completed by SMC & one is under construction stage at Kapodra work of Hazira-Palsana road widening is going on.

Out of total 65 petrol pump outlets, 54 outlets have premix oil dispensers.

25 CNG stations & 5 LPG stations are in operation. Total CNG vehicles are 59626 & LPG vehicles are 20769. One more CNG station is under planning.

8 Ambient Air Quality monitoring stations are in operation in addition to these stations, ambient air monitoring is carried out by the Board at more five locations in A.K. road & V.D. road.

190 air pollution potential units are identified for air pollution control monitoring under air action plan.

108 CNG based city bus services is plied by SMC in Surat.

Door to door garbage collection system is introduced in all the city zones of Surat.

[B] Other Environment Pollution Control measures taken in the Surat region.

NIO-Mumbai is retained by the Board & is asked to prepare & submit a report to suggest measures for stopping occurrences of fish kill.

NEERI- Nagpur is retained by GPCB at the cost of GEPIL - a TSDF site at Surat to submit performance evaluation report of the EMS of the TSDF.

As suggested by GPCB and directed by Forest & Environment Department, Govt. of Gujarat, SMC has prepared 'Mindhola river pollution control action plan' for prevention of pollution of the river Mindhola & nearby Khadies. The cost of this project is approximately Rs. 400/- crores.

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Intensive monitoring is being done by Vigilance Cell and RO Surat to prevent the use of unauthorised fuel.

Large industrial units in Hazira region are directed to lay a pipeline & discharge their treated waste in to deep sea at a safe point to be recommended by NIO.

[5] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Rajkot

Rajkot is among non-attainment city as per CPCB's reference in terms of air pollutants RSPM and SPM. An Air Pollution Action Plan is being implemented and monitored by the District level Task Force headed by District Collector, Rajkot.

During the period under report, meetings of Task Force, Rajkot took place on monthly basis and progress of implementation was reviewed. Few important milestones of this task are as under:

Regarding supply of Bharat-II norms fuel and Registration of only Bharat-II compliance new vehicle started since 1.4.2005, at all the petrol pumps outlets of Rajkot, Euro-II is sold presently. They are planning to start selling of Euro-III from May 2010.

Ethanol is in short supply presently, therefore blending is not carried out.

Regularly road inspection by RTO is carried out. Total 10 no.s PUC centre for petrol driven vehicles and 5 No.s PUC centres for Diesel Driven vehicles are in operation. All centres are having Four Gas Analyser system.

Non destined commercial vehicles are restricted from entering vehicles from 9.00 AM to 21.00 Hrs.

A team of FSL, RTO and Civil Supply is working for fuel testing & monitoring.

Monitoring of air polluting industries have been strengthen. Area wise monitoring has been initiated as per CPCB guidelines. 125 industries have provided air pollution control devices.

There are three Ambient Air Quality Monitoring stations in the city and monthly average results are reviewed.

All 32 outlets have premix oil dispensers.

Total 9 No.s of existing CNG outlets (1-mother,3-online and 5-daughter stations) and 2 No.s proposed CNG outlets. Total 3 No.s LPG outlets in Rajkot city. Total 8774 vehicles are converted in to CNG till date.

55 CNG Buses of RMC are plied in Rajkot city.

Total 20 industry are connected with industrial gas fuel by GSPC. Out of that total 17 connections provided in Lodhika and 3 Echajay industry and Bhavani Industry. The Gas pipeline is laid up to Lodhika Industrial Estate.

Laying work of Gas pipeline up to Shapar and Aji Industrial Estates is going on.

Ring road connecting Jamnagar - Morbi highway, Kalawad and Gondal road is made functional. One flyover at KKV hall is under progress. Construction of flyover at railway crossing is under progress. Under bridge near Mahila college is made functional.

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Construction work of BRTS project on route between Jamnagar road to Gondal road is under progress.

RMC planted 3500 plants in industrial and reserved plot area. Plantation of 10,000 plants carried out along Rajkot Junction to Bhaktinagar Railway track.

[5 -A] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Morbi-Wankaner, Dist. Rajkot

There are three CNG outlets in Morbi-Vankaner area by GSPC. (1-Tankara, 1-Morbi and 1-Wankaner)

350 industrial units switched over to natural gas as fuel in Morbi-Wankaner area. Couple of industrial units have upgraded APC system.

[5 -B] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Wadhvan, Dist. Surendranagar

Total 32 nos. Industrial units switched over to natural gas as fuel in Wadhvan GIDC.

One existing and one proposed CNG outlet in Surendranagar district area.

[6] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Jamnagar

Jamnagar is among non-attainment city as per CPCB's reference in terms of air pollutants RSPM and SPM. An Air Pollution Action Plan is being implemented and monitored by the District level Task Force headed by Collector, Jamnagar.

During the period under report, the District Collector conducted meetings of Task Force, Jamnagar on 20.7.2009 and 8.2.2010, and reviewed progress of implementation. Few important milestones of this task are as under:

Fuel confirming to EURO II Standards is being supplied in the city. Checking of adulteration of lubricating oil continued.

LPG stations at Reliance and at Victoria bridge continued to function.

All registered PUC centres have Four Gas Analyser. There are 7 Diesels and 7 petrol PUC centres in the city.

There are five Traffic Signals with timers.

JMC had identified parking plots, removed of encroachment on roads and expedited widening of roads at identified places.

Over bridge construction near Gulabnagar is under progress.

Door-to-door garbage collection is covered within 70 % area and care is being taken for proper disposal of wastes.

Road sides plantation from Pavanchakki towards Lalpur is planned.

Monitoring of industries is carried out regularly and the results are found within norms.

JMC proposed to make a compost plant.

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Due to efforts made by the Task Force SPM level reduced from 244.33 microgram/ cum. in 2004 to 198.01 microgram/cum. in 2009-10, and RSPM level reduced from 129.75 microgram/cum. in 2004 to 107.31 microgram/cum. in 2009-10, on annual average basis.

[7] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Vapi Vapi was among non-attainment city as per CPCB's reference in terms of air pollutants RSPM and SPM. An Air Pollution Action Plan is being implemented and monitored by the District level Task Force headed by Collector, Valsad.

During the period under report, meetings of Task Force, Valsad took place and progress of implementation was reviewed. Few important milestones of this task are as under:

Bharat II vehicles are made compulsory. Registration of new vehicles is allowed only as per Bharat II compliance.

RTO checked vehicles.

About 12 industrial units installed ESP and about 29 units installed bag filters in Vapi GIDC. This help in reduction of RSPM and SPM levels both in GIDC area and Vapi Town. From July 2006 onwards RSPM and SPM levels have shown continuous declining trend with readings of RSPM touching 60 micrograms per Nm3.

Ambient air monitoring Mobile Van is procured by Vapi Industries Association to monitor in and around Vapi area.

Ambient air quality monitoring is carried out at six critical stations.

For supply of Natural gas :

- Gujarat Gas Company laid 33.2 km. gas distribution network pipeline in GIDC Vapi & Sarigam. GGCL is signing with customers in Vapi, Sarigam, Bhilad & Morai areas for gas supply.

- GSPC has signed agreement with 120 customers in Vapi and 35 customers in Sarigam area. Supply of natural gas to 88 units in Vapi and 20 units in Sarigam area already commissioned.

[8] Air Pollution Control Action Plan Gandhinagar The Air Pollution Control Action Plan has been prepared for Gandhinagar being the capital in line of the Air Action Plan, Ahmedabad and the plan having been approved for implementations, which is monitored at the District level Task Force headed by Collector, Gandhinagar.

During the period under report, one meeting of Task Force Committee held at district level for review and implementation of Air Action Plan.

Supply of fuel conforms to EURO-III (Bharat-II)specifications from 1.4.2005 in Gandhinagar, and this is as per the standard laid down.

On road inspection is carried out by joint team of Civil Supply Department, FSL, ARTO-Gandhinagar & Police Department. 07 PUC centre for Petrol & Diesel as per new norms is registered.

Eight no,s of CNG/LPG gas stations in the city and surrounding area are in operation.

Separate arrangement is made for CNG fuelling GSRTC Buses.

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Total 108 buses on roads of Gandhinagar Depot out of which 99 CNG buses are running on CNG.

Specific Action Plan finalised for Thermal Power Plant, GSECL, Gandhinagar. GSECL is asked for implementation of this plan including NEERI recommendations.

Ambient air quality monitoring is carried out at two different locations/ stations i.e. in Sector 8 and Sector 30, as per CPCB guidelines. Ambient air quality monitoring at third station in Sector 24 is carried out by GSECL, Gandhinagar.

The Chairman of the Board asked GSECL, Gandhinagar to submit month wise action points and review in each meeting. GSECL is also instructed to maintain coal blending, operate ESP with maximum efficiency and take steps to prevent fugitive emission from coal yard area.

No traffic congestion in Gandhinagar at present. However, as per Notification dated 31.12.2005 entry of non-destined heavy vehicles in the city especially passing through GH & CH roads is restricted.

At present 60 % area of Gandhinagar is covered for door to door collection of MSW by the Notified Area Authority. A wormy compost project is at sector 21, Gandhinagar, on experimental basis. The issue of development of MSW disposal site is pursued.

6.14. The Environmental Clearance – Public Hearing

Setting up of new industries and expansion of existing industries, or discharge of untreated wastes and effluents from industries, cities or towns and other human settlements, dumping of wastes etc., for classified projects requires Environmental Clearance. The Authorities under these regulations are MoEF and SEIAA, Gujarat.

The PH-Public Hearing as per Notification dated 14.9.2006 issued by Ministry of Environment and Forests, GoI for various industries for their new units or expansion activities within Gujarat are organised during April 2009 to March 2010 as follow :

Sr. Name of the applicant location district Date of PH

1. Surya Pigments(I) Pvt. Ltd., Plot No.160, Karannagar, Ta. Kadi, Dist. Mehsana for Category 'A', Pigment Manufacturing

Kadi, Dist. Mehsana

12.05.2009

2. ABG Cement Ltd., village Mora, Ta. Choryasi, Dist. Surat for Category 'A', Cement Grinding Plant and CPP

Village Mora, Ta. Choryasi, Dist. Surat

12.05.2009

3. Rishabh Colours Pvt. Ltd., Block Nos.563, village Luna, Tal. Padra, Dist. Vadodara for Category 'A', Organic Pigments and inorganic chemicals

Padra, Dist. Vadodara

22.05.2009

4. Gulbrandsen Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Padra, Dist. Vadodara for Category 'A', expansion and addition of Organometallic products


26.05.2009

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5. Associated Dyestuff Pvt. Ltd., S.No.466/2, village Dudhwada, Ta. Padara, Dist. Vadodara for Category 'A', dye and dyes Intermediates and Pigment Blue plant


30.05.2009

6. Agrocel Industries Ltd., S.No.442, village Avania, Ta. Ghogha, Dist. Bhavnagar for Category 'A', Synthetic Organic Chemicals Manufacturing unit

Village Avania, Ta. Ghogha, Dist. Bhavnagar

30.05.2009

7. Usha Breco Ltd., Mount Girnar, Ta. Junagadh, Dist. Junagadh for Category 'A', Aerial Ropeway Project

Junagadh 03.06.2009

8. Meghmani Industries Ltd., village Chharodi, Taluka.Sanand, Dist. Ahmedabad for Category 'A', expansion of pesticides unit

Sanand, Dist.Ahmedabad

10.06.2009

9. Jharia Coke Pvt. Ltd., S.No.317/3, village Lunva, Ta. Bhachau, Dist. Kutch for Category 'B', Low Ash Metallurgical Coke Project

Village Lunva, Dist. Kutch.

12.06.2009

10. Maa Kali Metcoke Industries Pvt. Ltd., S.No. 286, village Lunva, Ta. Bhachau, Dist. Kutch for Category 'B', Low Ash Metallurgical Coke Project

Village Lunva, Ta. Bhachau, Dist. Kutch.

12.06.2009

11. Shree Salasar Coke (Gujarat) Pvt.Ltd., S.No.285,289/2, village Lunva, Ta. Bhachau, Dist. Kutch for Category 'B', Low Ash Metallurgical Coke Project

Village Lunva, Ta. Bhachau, Dist. Kutch.

12.06.2009

12. Amreli Power Projects Pvt. Ltd., villlage Savarsampadar, Ta. Savarkundla, Dist. Amreli for Category 'B', Biomass based Power Plant

Village Savar Samapadar, Dist. Amreli

15.06.2009

13. GSPC-NIKO Resources Ltd., Hazira Field, Dist. Surat for Category 'B', drilling and development of oil & gas wells

Kribhco Town-ship, Kawas, Dist. Surat

23.06.2009

14. Krishak Bharati Co-operative Ltd. (KRIBHCO), Hazira, Dist. Surat for Category 'B', Development of existing Jetty at Tapi estuary

Kribhco Town-ship, Kawas, Dist. Surat

23.06.2009

15. Stermone Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., S.No.34, Paldi, Golana Road, Ta. Khambhat, Dist. Anand for Category 'A', Bluk Drugs Manufacturing

Khambhat, Dist. Anand

26.06.2009

16. Bajaj Healthcare Ltd., (Unit-II) Block No.588, Savli Karachia Raod, village Gothada, Ta. Savli, Dist. Vadodara for Category 'A', expansion of Bulk Drags Mfg. Unit

Gothada, Ta. Savli, Dist. Vadodara

03.07.2009

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17. Jindal Saw Ltd., village Samaghogha, Pragpar-Mandvi Road, Ta. Mundra, Dist. Kutch for Category 'A', expansion of steel works

Village Samaghogha, Ta. Mundra, Dist. Kutch

09.07.2009

18. Indian Steel Corporation Ltd., Survey No. 370, village Bhimsar, Ta. Anjar, Dist. Kutch for Category 'B', expansion for various kinds of cold rolling coils/ sheets

Village Bhimasar, Dist. Kutch

17.07.2009

19. Kumar Organic Products Ltd., S.No.379, village Luna, Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara for Category 'A', speciality chemicals unit

Village Luna, Ta.Padra, Dist: Vadodara

21.07.2009

20. Bhavnagar Energy Company Ltd., Village Padva, Ta. Ghogha, Dist. Bhavnagar for Category 'A', Lignite based Power Project

Village Padva, Ghogha, Dist. Bhavnagar

26.07.2009

21. Kuchchh Steels Pvt. Ltd., Village Golay, Ta. Abdasa, Dist. Kutch for Category 'A', Asbestos Cement Corrugated Sheet

Village Golay, Ta. Abdasa, Dist. Kutch

06.08.2009

22. Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd., Vastan Mine Block, Nani Naroli, Ta. Mangrol, Dist. Surat for Category 'A', underground coal gasification

Nani Naroli, Township Dist. Surat.

11.08.2009

23. Dhanjibhai Ramjibhai Chhad & Damji Rana Kesariya, Village Mokhana, Tehsil:Bhuj, Dist. Kutch for Category 'B', White clay Mines, limestone mines

Village Mokhana, Ta. Bhuj, Dist. Kutch

13.08.2009

24. New Palsana Industrial Co.op. Society Ltd., Block No.301, Village Buteshwar, Ta. Palsana, Dst. Surat Category 'B', CETP

Palsana, Dist. Surat

25.08.2009

25. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Village Rahishala, Khakherchi, Bahadurpur, Manaba, Wadharwa, Khirai, Maliya and Haripar, Ta. Maliya, Dist. Rajkot for Category 'A', Laying a Petroleum product branch pipeline system from Viramgam to Kandla (Gujarat)

Maliya, Dist. Rajkot

08.09.2009

26. Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd., Wanakbori Thermal Power Station, Ta. Thasara, Dist. Kheda for Category 'A', coal fired extension unit

GEB Colony - Wanakbori, Dist. Kheda.

08.09.2009

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27. Austral Coke and Projects Ltd., S.No.327/2, Village Lunva, Ta. Bhachu, Dist. Kutch for Category 'A', setting up of Coke Oven Plant & Captive Power Plant

Village Lunva, Ta. Bhuj, Dist. Kutch

11.09.2009

28. Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd., Village Mevasa, Ta. Kalyanpur, Dist. Jamnagar for Category 'A', Mevasa-1 Bauxite Mine

Nandana, Ta. Kalyanpur, Dist. Jamnagar

15.09.2009

29. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., for Category 'A', laying a Petroleum product branch pipeline system from Viramgam to Kandla (Gujarat) within various villages in Ta. Bhachau, Dist. Kutch

Bhachau, Dist. Kutch

18.09.2009

30. Makevale Acrylics Pvt. Ltd., S.No.372, Village Moksi, Ta. Savli, Dist. Vadodara for Category 'A', proposed Polymer (Dental, Medical & Industrial Polymer) Manufacturing unit

Village Moxi, Dist. Vadodara

18.09.2009

31. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., for Category 'A', laying a Petroleum product branch pipeline system from Viramgam to Kandla (Gujarat) various villages in Ta. Halvad, Dist. Surendranagar

Dhrangadhara, Dist. Surendranagar

23.09.2009

32. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., for Category 'A', laying a Petroleum product branch pipeline system from Viramgam to Kandla (Gujarat) Ta. Viramgam, Dist. Ahmedabad

Viramgam, Dist. Ahmedabad

25.09.2009

33. Met Trade India Ltd., S.No.590, village Bhimsar, Ta.Anjar, Kutch for Category 'A', Secondary Non-Ferrous Metal Unit

Village Bhimasar, Dist. Kutch.

01.10.2009

34. Satva Cement Industries, R.S.No.1093/p, Village Dhrangadhra, Ta. Dhrangadhra, Dist. Surendranagar for Category 'B', ordinary Portland cement plant

Dhrangadhara, Dist. Surendranagar

09.10.2009

35. National Highways Authority of India, Category 'A', 4/6 laning of Gujarat/Maharastra Border-Surat-Hazira Port Section of NH-6 in Gujarat within Surat district.

Nanpura, Dist. Surat

13.10.2009

36. National Highways Authority of India, Category 'A',, 4/6 laning of Gujarat/Maharastra Border-Surat-Hazira Port Section of NH-6 in Gujarat within Tapi district.

Vyara, Dist. Tapi

21.10.2009

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37. Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Village Indrad, Ta. Kadi, Dist. Mehsana for Category 'A', expansion of Bulk Drug Unit

Village Indrad, Dist. : Mehsana

27.10.2009

38. Exemed Pharmaceutical, Block No.628 A & B, ECP Canal Road, Village Luna, Taluka. Padra, Dist. Vadodara for Category 'A', Proposed Bulk Drugs Unit

Village Luna, Dist. Vadodara.

28.10.2009

39. Zydex Industries Pvt. Ltd., S.No.462, Gavasad, Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara for Category 'A', to manufacturing polymers, Silanes, Water based coating, starch blends

Gavasad, Dist. Vadodara

11.11.2009

40. Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd., Ta. Lakhpat, Dist. Kutch for Category 'A', expansion of Mata No Madh Lignite Mine Project

Mata No Madh Ta. Lakhpat, Dist. Kutch

17.11.2009

41. Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. Village Amod, Ta. Jhagadia, Dist. Bharuch for Category 'A', expansion of Amod Lignite Mine

Village Rajpardi, Ta. Jhagadia, Dist. Bharuch

26.11.2009

42. Vadinar Power Company Ltd. (VPCL), Vadinar, Khambalia Taluka, Dist. Jamnagar for Category 'A', captive co-generation Power Plant

KPT, Vadinar, Dist. Jamnagar

01.12.2009

43. Vadinar Oil Terminal Ltd. (VOTL), Vadinar, Khambalia Dist. Jamnagar for Category 'A', expansion of Marin Terminal at path finder Inlet

KPT Staff Club Vadinar, Dist. Jamnagar

01.12.2009

44. Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd., Tadkeshwar, Ta. Mandavi, Dist. Surat for Category 'A', expansion in Tadkeshwar Lignite Mine

Tadkeshwar Village, Dist. Surat

01.12.2009

45. Mayur Dye Chem Intermediates Ltd., Survey No. Kharkhadi/ Dudhwala, Ta.Padra, Dist. Vadodara for Category 'A', proposed expansion of dye intermediates

Karkhadi/ Dudhwala, Dist. Vadodara

08.12.2009

46. National Highways Authority of India, for Category 'A', 4/6 laying of Jetpur-Somnath section within Rajkot district.

Village Jetalsar, Ta. Jetpur, Dist. Rajkot

15.12.2009

47. Surat Super Yarn Park Ltd., S.No.195, Block 282, Village Hathuran, Ta. Mangrol, Dist. Surat for Category 'B', Captive Power Plant

Village Hathuran, Dist. Surat

29.12.2009

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48. Cambay Chem Ltd., Block Nos.637, Village Kalamsar, Ta. Khambhat, Dist. Anand for Category 'A', expansion product

Khambat, Dist. Anand

02.01.2010

49. National Highways Authority of India, for Category 'A', 4/6 laying of Jetpur-Somnath section within Junagadh district.

Kalva Chalk, Junagadh

05.01.2010

50. Cadila Health Care Ltd., Plot No.31, Dabhasa-Umaraya Road, Village Dabhasa, Ta. Padra Dist. Vadodara for Category 'A', expansion of bulk drug manufacturing unit

Village Dabhasa, Dist. Vadodara

08.01.2010

51. National Highways Authority of India, for Category 'A', 4/6 laying of Sircha Junction section within Kutch district.

Mokha Cross road, Anjar-Mundra road, Dist. Kutch

19.01.2010

52. Shree Ganesh Chemicals, Plot No.8, Shreenathji Estate-3, B/H, Gujcomasol, Narol Vatva Road, Narol, Ahmedabad for Category 'A', Synthetic Organic Chemicals

Isanpur, dist. Ahmedabad

22.01.2010

53. Euro Ceramics Ltd., S.No.510, village Sikara, Bhachau-Dudhai Road, Ta. Bhachau, Dist. Kutch for Category 'A', expansion of Polyester Resin unit

Village Sikara, Dist. Kutch

29.01.2010

54. Patel Pharmachem Pvt. Ltd., 31, Mahalaxmi Estate, Village Iyava, Ta. Sanand, district Ahmedabad for Category 'A'

Sanand, Dist. Ahmedabad

29.01.2010

55. Rushil Decor Ltd., S.No.270, Navalgarh-Dhangadhra, Dist. Surendranagar for Category 'A', setting up of Agro Waste Panel Board plant

Dhrangadhara Dist. Surendranagar

02.02.2010

56. Ambuja Cement Ltd., Dist. Junagadh for Category 'A', expansion of Rampara, Kukras, Bhetali & Anandpara Mining Project

Veraval (Patan), Dist. Junagadh

05.02.2010

57. Best Velue Chem.Pvt. Ltd., 439/1, ECPL Road, Village Karkhadi, Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara for Category 'A', expansion of Chemical Unit

Vill. Karakhadi, Dist. Vadodara.

10.02.2010

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58. Jaypee Gujarat Cement Plant (Jaypee Cement) Village Baranda, Dist. Kutch for Category 'A', Baranda Laterite Mine

Sevagram, Ta. Abdasa, Dist. Kutch

23.02.2010

59. Jaypee Gujarat Cement Plant (Jaypee Cement) Village Vayor, Dist. Kutch for Category 'A', Khurai, Harudi, Jadva, Vaghalpadhar Limestone Mine

Sevagram, Ta. Abdasa, Dist. Kutch

23.02.2010

60. Devram Gordhandas Barai, R.S.No.80/P, Village Navadara, Ta. Kalyanpur, Dist. Jamnagar for Category 'B', limestone mining

Village Lamba, Ta. Kalyanpur, Dist. Jamnagar

26.02.2010

61. Saurashtra Calcine Bauxite & Allied Ind. Ltd., S.No.415/1P, Near Village Lamba, Ta. Kalyanpur, Dist. Jamnagar for Category 'B', Lamba Bauxite Mine

Village Lamba, Dist. Jamnagar

26.02.2010

62. Saurashtra Calcine Bauxite & Allied Ind. Ltd., S.No.121/P, Village Hadmatiya, Ta. Kalyanpur, Dist. Jamnagar for Category 'B', Hadmatiya Bauxite Mine

Kalyanpur, Ta. Kalyanpur, Dist. Jamnagar

26.02.2010

63. Saurashtra Calcine Bauxite & Allied Ind. Ltd., S.No.403/P, Village Ran, Ta. Kalyanpur, Dist. Jamnagar for Category 'B', Ran Bauxite Mine

Kalyanpur, Dist. Jamnagar

26.02.2010

64. Saurashtra Calcine Bauxite & Allied Ind. Ltd., S.No.415, Village Lamba, Ta. Kalyanpur, Dist. Jamnagar for Category 'B', Lamba Bauxite Mine

Village Lamba, Dist. Jamnagar

26.02.2010

65. Gujarat Fishery Department, S.No.276 Piplikantha, Jafrabad and S.No.64 Babarkot, Jafrabad, Dist.Amreli for Category 'B', Jafrabad Fishery Harbour Project

Jafarabad Dist. Amreli

11.03.2010

66. Adani Power Ltd., near village Tunda-Wand, Ta. Mundra, Dist. Kutch for Category 'A', coal based TPP

Village Siracha, Ta. Mundra, Dist. Kutch

12.03.2010

67. Torrent Power Ltd., Village Akhakol, Ta. Kamrej, Dist. Surat for Category 'A', expansion of Gas Based Thermal Power Plant

Village Akhakol, Dist. Surat

16.03.2010

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6.15. Water Quality Monitoring Programmes

1. GEMS Project

The Board assistsc the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) in implementing the GEMS (Global Environmental Monitoring System) project. The scope of this project includes an assessment of the quality of water of the major rivers of the State, viz. Narmada, Tapi, Mahi and Sabarmati.

As per the guidelines of the CPCB, 8 stations have been fixed, out of which 6 are for monitoring the quality of surface water and the rest for monitoring of ground water quality. The monitoring results under this project are submitted to the CPCB, New Delhi.

2. MINARS project

On account of various discharge of wastewater in river, the quality is likely to be adversely affected. It is therefore, necessary to monitor the quality of the various river waters. This is a continuous project of previous years as approved by the CPCB and known as MINARS (Monitoring of Indian National Aquatic Resources System) Project.

The Board is monitoring the water quality from 70 sampling station located on various rivers in the State. These rivers include Sabarmati, Meshwo, Anas, Mahi, Panam, Narmada, Damanganga, Kolak, Par, Tapi, Ambica etc. Under this project ground water quality and lake water quality are also monitored periodically.

The ground water quality monitoring stations are located at Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bhavnagar, Amreli, Junagadh, Rajkot, Surendranagar, Jamnagar, Bhuj, Palanpur, Mehsana, Siddhpur, Himmatnagar, Nadiad, Dahod, Godhra, Ankleshwar, Surat, Hazira, Valsad, and Vapi. The sampling stations included under the lake water quality project are located at Kankaria lake and Chandola lake in Ahmedabad; and Ajwa lake and Sursagar lake in Vadodara, Nalsarovar, Bindusarovar, Sahashtralingsarovar, Lakhota lake, Narshinhmehtasarovar, Nadiad lake, Ranjitsagar talav - Halol.

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Status of Water quality of major & other rivers of Gujarat [yearly average 2009-10]

Parameters * River Location

pH D.O. B.O.D. C.O.D.

Sabarmati Hansol Bridge 8.5 6.5 7 30

Sabarmati Rly. Bridge, Ahmedabad 8.0 4.8 3 18

Sabarmati Vasna - Narol Bridge 8.2 3.4 51 212

Sabarmati Vautha villege 8.0 Nil 49 202

Sabarmati Miroli 7.9 Nil 67 213

Sabarmati Kheroj Bridge 8.4 6.9 4 37

Shedhi Kheda 8.6 6.9 10 43

Khari Lali 7.9 0.6 135 450

Shedhi Kheda-Matar Rd. 7.9 6.6 4 19

Shedhi Mahemdabad -Nadiad Road 7.8 6.4 4 25

Mahi Sevalia 8.1 7.3 < 1 4

Mahi Vasad 8.1 7.2 < 1 8

Mahi Mujpur 7.8 7.1 1 16

Mahi Umeta 8.1 7.7 < 1 8

Narmada Chandod 8.1 7.5 1 4

Narmada Garudeshwar 7.9 7.6 1 8

Narmada Panetha 8.2 7.4 1 8

Narmada Zadeshwar 8.2 6.9 1 8

Narmada NTPC, Zanor 8.1 6.6 1 8

Amaravati Before conflue-nce near Dadhal 7.9 7.0 2 11

Kaveri Gumandev vill. Dist. Bharuch 8.1 7.5 1 9

Narmada near Jageshwar jetty 7.9 5.8 4 32

Tapi Kathor bridge 8.3 6.8 3 7

Tapi Mandvi bridge 8.1 7.1 2 10

Tapi Sherulla bridge 8.2 6.9 2 6

Tapi Varachcha bridge 8.3 6.6 3 17

Mindhola Mindhola S.H. Bridge 8.2 4.3 7 44

Purna At Suart – Navsari state highway 8.3 5.4 3 24

Ambica At Amalsad bridge 8.2 6.1 3 27

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Parameters * River Location


Kaveri At Kaveri bridge, Bilimora 8.1 5.8 4 22

Damanganga Kachigaon Bridge 7.6 5.9 18 85

Damanganga GIDC Weir, Vapi 7.3 7.2 1 10

Kolak Pataliya Bridge 7.5 6.7 13 51

Par Rly. Bridge, Atul 7.3 6.7 7 28

Auranga Lilapur bridge, Valsad 7.7 6.9 5 19

Bhadar D/S of Jetpur 7.7 2.3 7 26

Bhogavo D/s. of surendranagar 8.3 2.2 7 20

Hiran, Kapila & Sarswati

Triveni sangm, Prabhash-Patan Somnath

7.7 4.5 2 17

Uben National highway -8D,Chowki 9.2 6.2 1 10

∗ Except pH all the parameters are expressed as mg/Lit.

Analysis Results for River Water under the Annual Status Project of Ahmedabad and Mehsana Districts

(once in a year)

Parameters *

Name of River

Sampling Point Station pH TDS DO BOD COD NH3-

N TKN NO2-N NO3-N

TC MPN/100 ml

FC

MPN/

100 ml

Sabarmati Kheroj Bridge

8.5 264 5.8 09 63 2.24 4.48 0.018 0.53 750 90

Sabarmati VNBridge 8.6 372 5.2 7 36 4.48 - 0.022 1.82 2400 930

Khari Geratpur 8.2 1630 4.5 31 108 7.84 - 0.013 0.83 64000 23000

Khari Radhu 7.8 312 5.8 <1 8 2.24 5.04 0.004 0.24 930 430

Shedhi Kheda 8.7 620 6.2 7 36 3.36 - 0.08 0.71 210 150

Vatrak Vautha 8.7 506 9.8 2 12 P.Nil P.Nil P.Nil 0.34 1500 750

* Except pH, TC, EC, all the parameters are expressed as mg/L.Analysis Results for River Water under the Annual Status

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Project of Vadodara & Kheda district [Once in a year 2009-10]

Parameters *

Sr.

Source pH T.D.S

mg/l D.O mg/l

B.O.D mg/l

C.O.D mg/l

NH3-N

mg/l

TKN mg/l

NO2-N

mg/l

NO3-N

mg/l

T.C. MPN/ 100 ml

F.C. MPN/ 100ml

1 River Vishwamitri at Kamatibaug- Sayajibaug. Vadodara

7.4 442 4.3 4 16 6.16 12.32 0.018 0.52 80 13

2 River Vishwamitri at Convent School, Fatehgunj Vadodara

7.6 464 3.6 6 24 3.92 6.16 0.020 0.50 70 11

3 River Vishwamitri near Kalali Rly Crossing, Vadsar Bridge Road.Vadodara

7.4 802 P.Nil 56 70 6.16 10.6 0.036 0.86 350 70

4 River Dhadhar at Kothwada, Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara

7.3 542 2.3 10 40 1.12 2.80 0.02 0.64 70 11

5 River Narmada at Chanod, Ta. Dabhoi, Dist.Vadodara

8.2 162 7.4 <1 4 0.28 1.68 0.016 0.40 11 4

6 River Vishwamitri near Gujarat Tractor Ltd., Munjmahuda, Vadodara

7.4 536 3.3 12 28 5.04 10.6 0.026 0.72 170 30

7 River Orsang at Chhotaudepur, Dist. Vadodara.

During monitoring this river found almost dry i.e. no water flow observed.

8 River Orsang At: Orsang bridge, Bodeli, Dist. Vadodara.

During monitoring this river found almost dry i.e. no water flow observed.

9 River Mini at Sankarda, Dist. Vadodara

7.6 1142 7.9 6 32 5.04 10.6 0.011 0.44 6 2

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Parameters *

Sr.

Source pH T.D.S

mg/l D.O mg/l

B.O.D mg/l

C.O.D mg/l

NH3-N

mg/l

TKN mg/l

NO2-N

mg/l

NO3-N

mg/l

T.C. MPN/ 100 ml

F.C. MPN/ 100ml

10 River Mini at Angadh, Dist. Vadodara

7.3 592 6.5 8 36 6.16 11.76 0.024 0.96 17 4

11 River Mini at Sindhrot bridge Dist.Vadodara

8.7 1400 7.8 7 32 0.56 2.24 0.01 0.33 15 4

12 River Mahi at Mujpur

7.9 800 7.5 2 16 0.56 2.80 0.036 0.64 21 6

13 River Mahi at Sevalia, Dist. Kheda

8.2 170 7.7 <1 12 0.28 1.12 0.018 0.34 11 3

14 River Shedhi at Memmadabad-Nadiad Road, Dist. Kheda

7.2 624 4.2 2 24 0.28 -- -- -- 90 26

∗ Except pH, all the parameters are expressed as mg/L.

Water Quality Status of River Under Water Quality Status [once in a year 2009-10]

Parameters * Name of River Location


Narmada Near NH bridge, Garudeshwar

7.4 8.1 <1 8

Narmada Poicha bridge, village Poicha

8.0 7.7 <1 8

Narmada Girnari Bapu Ashram, Panetha

8.0 7.7 <1 8

Narmada Nilkantheshwar Mahadev temple, Zadeshwar.

8.0 8.1 <1 8

Narmada Near Golden bridge at Bharuch

7.7 7.0 <1 8

Narmada Bhadbhut village. Dist. Bharuch

8.2 6.9 <1 8

Karjan Down stream of Rajpipla, Dist..Narmada

8.4 6.8 1 12

Narmada Nareshwar. Dist. Bharuch 8.1 8.0 <1 8

Amravati Dadhal . Dist. Bharuch 8.0 7.6 1 12

Narmada Kabirvad , Dist. Bharuch 8.3 7.9 <1 8


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Water Quality Status of River Under Water Quality Status [once in a year 2009-10]

Parameters * Name of River

Location


Bhadar Bhadar Dam-I, Navagam, Gomta village

7.9 5.7 4 9

Bhadar Deradi Road, Jetpur 8.5 5.9 4 20

Bhadar At causeway- Jetpur 8.4 4.7 10 37

Bhadar At Dublipat, Jetpur 7.8 2.0 21 90

Bhadar At Bhukhi Pumping Station 8.2 5.9 3 12

Bhadar Bhadar Dam-II 8.0 5.9 3 9

Bhadar Nr. Bypass bridge, Dhoraji 7.9 5.4 4 21

Bhadar At Garej, Dist. Porbandar 8.1 5.7 3 11

Bhadar At Ratiya, Dist. Porbandar 8.0 5.6 3 14


Status of Water quality of some Khadis in the State of Gujarat (yearly average 2009-10)

Parameters * Name of Khadi Location


Amala Khadi Ankleshwar 7.3 4.2 59 182

Amala Khadi Ankleshwar-Hansot Bridge 7.4 -- 147 488

Amala Khadi Village Kapodra 7.8 6.0 5 19

Amala Khadi Sakkarpor bhatha road, Pungam 7.5 -- 146 491

Kolai Khadi NH 8, Gundlav 7.7 6.5 5 30

Bill Khadi NH 8, Vapi 7.5 3.2 31 127

Kalkada Khadi Kachigam 7.4 2.8 11 50

Tokar Khadi Khatalwada, Sarigam 7.4 6.8 8 37

Baleshwar khadi N.H.No.8, Baleshwar 8.2 5.4 8 52

Bhedwad khadi Pandesara 7.3 P.Nil 211 599

* Except pH all the parameters are expressed as mg/L.

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Status of Water quality of few bore wells/handpumps in the State of Gujarat

(yearly average 2009-10)

Parameters * Place / City Location

pH TDS D.O. COD NO2-N NO3-N Flouride

Jamnagar Shankar Tekari bore well water

7.8 1233 1.5 6 0.033 0.449 0.4

Jamnagar Rameshwarnagar bore well water

7.7 975 1.6 6 0.03 0.571 0.3

Bhavanagar Chitra GIDC 7.7 794 3.8 9 0.082 0.181 0.4

Bhavanagar Haluria Chowk 7.6 1074 3.6 9 0.093 0.193 0.4

Bhavanagar Sihor GIDC - II 7.7 816 4.1 9 0.103 0.236 0.4

Bhavanagar Talaja Naka 7.8 2474 3.6 9 0.121 0.64 0.5

Amreli Pitan para 7.7 1264 3.9 10 0.08 0.132 0.5

Rajula Koteshwar temple 7.6 1371 3.9 10 0.094 0.324 0.4

Mahuva Kuberbaug 7.7 1269 3.6 10 0.067 0.168 0.4

Chotila, Dist. Surendranagar

Bore well water, Parmeshwar Timber Mart,

7.3 4206 1.4 9 0.02 0.320 0.9

Limbdi, Dist. Surendranagar

Bore well water, Nagarpalika

7.4 1961 1.3 8 0.01 0.274 1.0

Wadhvan GIDC, Dist. Surendranagar

Bore-well water sample of Bhavani Plastic, Wadhvan GIDC,

7.7 3396 1.3 8 0.016 0.509 0.7

Surendranagar Bore-well water sample of Tower Chowk, Surendranagar

7.4 1548 1.4 8 0.0219 0.395 0.9

Shapar-veraval, Ta. Kotda-sanagani Dist. Rajkot

Bore-well water sample Nr. Patel Vihar Lodge, Shapar-veraval

7.5 1181 1.3 11 0.0107 0.394 1.2

Gondal, Dist.Rajkot Bore-well water sample of Jay santhoshima Temple, Opp. Swaminarayn Gurukul, Gondal

8.0 608 1.3 7 0.013 0.421 1.3

Virpur, Dist.Rajkot Bore-well water sample of Saubhagya Hotel, Opp. Bus Stand,

7.6 1168 1.3 8 0.0151 0.453 1.4

Jetpur Dist. Rajkot

Bore-well water sample of P. K. Patel, Block No. : 151, Krishna Park, Nr. Bhadar, Jetpur

7.5 576 1.3 8 0.011 0.353 1.3

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pH TDS D.O. COD NO2-N NO3-N Flouride

Lalpur, Ta. Morbi, Dist. Rajkot

Bore-well water sample of Hanuman dhar Temple, Lalpur

7.4 1843 1.9 8 0.011 0.403 1.0

Junagadh B/W Sample of Doltapara GIDC

7.2 1342 1.3 6 0.018 1.2 1.0

Junagadh B/W Sample of GPCB

7.9 1022 1.3 6 0.009 0.78 1.1

Veraval B/W Sample of GIDC Veraval

7.0 11286 1.2 8 0.13 0.97 1.0


Status of Water quality of few bore wells of Surat district in the State of Gujarat (yearly average 2009-10)


pH D.O. NO2 + NO3

TC MPN/ 100 ml

FC MPN/ 100 ml

C.O.D.

GIDC Pandesara Dist: Surat

Telephone Exchange, Pandesara

7.9 4.8 0.28 14 5 14

Gabheni village Dist: Surat

A well at village Gabheni

8.4 5.9 0.42 831 303 9

Hazira, Dist: Surat Open well at Hazira 8.5 5.6 0.53 1586 633 10

Hazira, Dist:Surat GSPCL, Hazira 8.6 5.1 0.36 13 5 11

Sachin ,Surat Bore well at SIEL 8.3 4.9 0.24 14 6 12

Olpad ,Suart Bore well of Olpad Ind.Area.

7.8 4.9 0.24 15 6 11

Kim,Suart Bore well of Kim. Ind.Area

8.4 4.9 0.26 12 4 10

Kosamba,Suart Borewell of Kosamba Ind.Area.

7.9 5.2 0.30 13 4 12

Kadodra , Suart Bore well of PHC Kadodra

8.5 4.9 0.32 13 5 12

Palsana, Surat Bore well of Lucky Filling Centre

8.5 5.2 0.29 13 5 11

.

∗ Except pH, TC & FC all the parameters are expressed as mg/L.

∗ TC= Total Coliform

∗ FC= Fecal Coliform

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Status of Water Quality of Reservoirs of Gujarat

[once in a year 2009-10]

Parameters * Sr.

Name & Location of Reservoir pH TDS D.O. B.O.D. C.O.D. NH3 -N TKN PO 4 –P

1. Indrasi Dam, Bhiloda 7.3 150 8.1 2 08 0.56 1.12 0.01

2. Vatrak Dam, dist: SK 7.6 160 8.0 1 16 0.56 1.12 0.02

3. Dharoi Dam, Kheralu 7.9 274 6.0 3 20 0.56 1.12 0.02

4. Meshwo Dam,

Nr. Shamlaji, SK

7.9 164 6.3 2 16 1.12 2.24 05

5. Hathmati Dam, Nr.Himmatnagar

7.3 160 7.0 2 16 1.12 1.68 0.02

6. Mazam Dam, dist: SK 7.6 160 8.0 1 16 0.56 1.12 0.02

7. Reservoir at Par, Atul 7.3 620 7.3 <1 11 1.12 1.96 0.009

8. GIDC reservoir, Vapi 7.2 340 7.3 <1 11 1.12 1.96 0.017

9. Madhuban Dam, Dist.Valsad 7.2 180 7.3 <1 9 0.84 1.4 0.009

10. Auranga weir, Abrama 7.8 320 7.3 <1 11 1.12 1.96 0.009

11. Wanakbori Dam, Kheda 8.1 198 9.2 <1 16 0.28 1.68 -

12. Karjan Dam, at Karjan 8.5 208 7.7 <1 8 P.Nil P.Nil 0.07

13. Sardar Sarovar Dam, Kevadia

7.9 262 6.1 <1 8 P.Nil P.Nil 0.15

14. Aji Dam II, Rajkot 7.8 925 5.3 3 12 1.35 -- 0.36

15. Nyari Dam I, Rajkot 8.3 325 5.8 3 10 1.24 -- 0.036

16. Kamnath Dam, Amreli 7.1 390 7.4 3 18 0.28 0.84 0.096

17. Vadi Dam, Amreli 7.1 314 7.4 3 9 0.28 0.84 0.056

18 Khodiyar Dam, Dhari, Amreli

8.0 280 7.6 3 9 0.28 0.84 0.088

19 Shree Sayaji Sarovar, Ajwa, Vadodara

8.1 212 7.3 <1 4 0.28 1.68 0.006

20 Anandapar dam,Ananadpar 8.4 364 5.2 2 10 1.68 2.2 0.009

∗ Except pH all the parameters are expressed as mg/L..

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Status of Water Quality of Lakes/Talav of Gujarat [once in a year 2009-10]


Parameters * Sr.

Name & Location of Lake/Talav pH TDS D.O. B.O.D. C.O.D. NH3 -N TKN PO 4 –P

1 Moonsar lake Viramgam Station was found dry at the time of visit.

2 Kankariya lake Ahmedabad 8.6 1522 6.8 3 16 P.Nil P.Nil 0.47

3 Malav lake Ahmedabad 8.7 1314 1.6 3 12 P.Nil P.Nil 0.43

4 Chandola lake, Ahmedabad 8.7 400 6.1 11 91 1.2 - 0.057

5 Nalsarovar, dist: Ahmedabad 8.5 2974 7.1 7 28 2.24 - -

6 Thol Tank, Kadi 7.7 148 5.9 08 63 2.24 2.8 0.035

7. Bindu Sarovar, Siddhpur 8.5 122 10 05 24 1.12 1.68 0.013

8. Veraimata lake, Anand 7.2 612 8.4 <1 4 2.24 5.04 0.064

9. Sursagar lake, Vadodara 7.2 792 8.5 10 48 3.92 6.16 0.082

10. Shree Sayaji Sarovar, Ajwa, Vadodara

8.1 212 7.3 <1 4 0.28 1.68 0.006

11. Padara lake, Padara, Vadodara

7.7 1448 4.2 9 40 0.56 1.12 0.068

12. Dobhi lake, Dabhoi, Dist.Vadodara.

8.1 584 10.7 8 36 5.04 10.64 0.006

13 Gomti Talav, Dakor,Dist Kheda

7.6 168 6.2 2 12 1.68 3.92 0.12

14. Saputara lake, Saputara 7.8 180 7.1 <1 11 1.4 2.24 0.041

15. Khodiyar lake, Bhavnagar 7.8 495 6.5 3 10 0.867 1.7 0.114

16 Ranmal talav, Jamnagar 7.4 307 7.3 6 27 0.51 3.4 0.232

17. Umarwada village pond, dist:Bharuch

7.8 937 5.1 <1 8 -- -- 0.13

18. Narsinh Mehta Talav, 7.9 676 6.4 3 15 2.8 3.1 0.009

19. Kuvadva lake, kuvadva, tal & dist. : Rajkot

7.7 890 5.4 3 -- 1.18 -- --

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Status of Water Quality of well waters in Gujarat [once in a year 2009-10]

Parameters *

Location of wells pH TDS D.O. COD

Nitrate NO3-N

Nitrite NO2-N

Fluo-rides

NH3-N

mg/l

TC MPN/ 100

ml

FC MPN/

100 ml

Bore Well Tilakwada Grampanchayat, Tilakwada. Dist. Vadodara

8.1 486 2.5 12 0.77 0.018 0.5 P.Nil 4 < 2

B/W conserve chemical, Block No. 479, Luna, Ta, Padra, Dist. Vadodara

7.7 748 4.9 16 1.10 0.024 0.8 0.65 6 < 2

Tubewell Karakhadi, Gram-panchayat, Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara.

7.8 1290 2.9 4 1.66 0.026 0.8 0.59 7 2

B/W Padra Nagarpalika Water Works, Sayajibaug, Padra, Dist. Vadodara

7.9 1420 3.3 16 0.84 0.022 0.9 0.34 2 < 2

B/W GIDC Por, Ramangamadi, Dist. Vadodara

7.9 992 3.3 4 0.66 0.011 0.7 P.Nil 6 < 2

B/W Varnama, Dist. Vadodara

7.8 732 3.7 8 0.54 0.004 0.7 P.Nil 7 < 2

B/W Koyali Grampanchayat Water Works, near Primary School, Koyali Dist. Vadodara

7.3 832 3.0 12 0.98 0.03 0.5 0.43 2 < 2

B/W Dashrath Gram-panchayat, Dashrath, Dist. Vadodara

7.1 812 1.1 12 1.00 0.03 0.9 0.55 7 3

B/W Padmala Gram-panchayat Waterworks, Padmala, Dist. Vadodara

7.5 1170 2.6 16 0.92 0.02 0.6 0.37 11 4

B/W Chhotaudepur, near Refral hospital & CHC, Chhotaudepur, Dist: Vadodara

7.5 398 2.0 8 0.64 0.026 0.8 P.Nil 6 < 2

B/W Kadipani, Dist:Vadodara

7.4 296 3.9 16 0.86 0.042 1.0 P.Nil 6 < 5

B/W Kanwant Gram Panchayat,At-Kawant, Dist.Vadodara

7.4 586 3.9 28 0.62 0.014 0.8 0.56 2 < 2

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Parameters *


Nitrate NO3-N

Nitrite NO2-N

Fluo-rides

NH3-N

mg/l

TC MPN/ 100

ml

FC MPN/

100 ml

B/W Pavi-Jetpur, Dist. Vadodara

7.5 818 3.3 4 0.44 0.008 0.8 0.38 4 < 2

B/W Bodeli Grampanchayat, Dist. Vadodara

7.5 212 2.9 4 0.38 0.016 0.8 P.Nil 6 2

B/W Sankheda (Varigruh B.W.No.1), Dist:Vadodara

7.7 318 3.1 8 0.60 0.022 0.7 0.36 2 < 2

B/W Enviro Infra-structure Co. Ltd, Plot 612/B, Umaraya, Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara

7.4 5692 4.3 16 1.60 0.042 0.6 0.61 11 2

B/W Grampanchayat Water Works, Bajwa, Dist. Vadodara

7.4 1342 2.6 12 1.20 0.033 0.6 0.46 4 < 2

B/W Karachiya Grampanchayat Water Works, Karachia, Dist. Vadodara

7.4 972 4.7 12 0.78 0.018 0.6 0.56 6 < 2

B/W Dhankuwa’s Chali, Karachia, Dist. Vadodara

7.8 1392 4.0 8 0.89 0.018 0.7 0.43 4 < 2

B/W Chhani Gram-panchayat Water Works, Chhani, Dist. Vadodara

7.1 1292 3.8 8 0.92 0.028 0.5 0.39 8 2

T/W Shri CN.Patel, Undera Dist. Vadodara

7.7 862 1.9 16 0.80 0.008 0.5 0.28 4 2

B/W Undera Gram Panchayat, Dist. Vadodara

7.5 892 3.9 8 0.82 0.024 0.5 0.21 2 < 2

B/W Shree TC Padhiyar, Rampura, Ta. Padra Dist. Vadodara

7.9 1356 3.2 8 0.77 0.004 0.6 P.Nil 2 < 2

B/Wl Angadh, Dist.Vadodara

7.3 842 3.9 8 1.22 0.038 0.5 0.56 2 < 2

B/W Shree Keshari-sinh S. Padhiyar, Bhimpura Ta: Padra, Dist. Vadodara

7.7 672 3.3 8 0.64 0.020 0.6 0.23 6 < 2

B/W Bhimpura Gram-panchayat, Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara

7.9 786 3.6 12 0.77 0.033 0.6 0.32 7 2

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Parameters *


Nitrate NO3-N

Nitrite NO2-N

Fluo-rides

NH3-N

mg/l

TC MPN/ 100

ml

FC MPN/

100 ml

T/W Gram-panchayat Water Works, Amarapura, Ta. Padra Dist.Vadodara

7.9 1162 4.1 8 0.68 0.024 0.6 0.58 4 < 2

Tubwell Jaspur Gram-panchayat, Opp. Shiv Mandir, Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara

8.1 612 2.1 8 0.52 0.016 0.8 0.25 6 2

T/W Ekalbara Gram-panchayat, Wadipura, near Chamundamata mandir, Mota Ekalbar, Ta. Padra Dist. Vadodara

7.9 856 2.3 8 1.44 0.038 0.7 0.56 2 < 2

B/W Grampanchayat Kandari, Dist.Vadodara

7.9 848 2.4 4 0.92 0.022 0.3 P.Nil 6 < 2

B/W Bamangam, Dist. Vadodara

7.9 862 2.4 4 1.12 0.029 0.4 P.Nil 4 < 2

B/W Itola Grampanchayat, Dist. Vadodara

8.1 848 3.7 8 0.016 0.006 0.7 P.Nil 4 < 2

B/W Kayavarohan, Ta. Karjan, Dist.vadodara

8.0 692 2.5 4 0.77 0.018 1.0 P.Nil 4 < 2

B/W Waghodia, Dist. Vadodara

7.6 1788 3.4 5 0.58 0.026 0.7 0.48 4 < 2

T/W Luna Gram Panchayat, water works, Nr. Verai Mata Mandir, Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara

7.6 948 2.4 8 1.24 0.046 0.8 0.63 6 2

T/W Dabhasa Gram-panchayat, Ta. Padra, Dst. Vadodara

8.1 2892 2.3 4 0.88 0.032 0.8 P.Nil 6 2

B/W Vakal Vidhyalay, Bajwa, Dist. Vadodara

8.1 1156 3.2 8 0.98 0.038 0.7 0.33 6 < 2

B/W Shri CD Patel, Bajva, Dist.Vadodara.

8.0 872 3.1 12 1.30 0.029 0.8 0.55 7 2

T/W Shri HJ Amin, Chhani Dist Vadodara

7.6 1268 2.8 4 1.06 0.008 0.5 0.43 4 < 2

B/W Punjabhai Patel, Undera, Dist. Vadodara

7.7 556 2.9 24 0.77 0.017 0.4 0.56 2 < 2

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Parameters *


Nitrate NO3-N

Nitrite NO2-N

Fluo-rides

NH3-N

mg/l

TC MPN/ 100

ml

FC MPN/

100 ml

B/W Sangma, Gam-panchayat,Ta. Padra, Dist. Vadodara

8.0 1170 2.5 8 0.66 0.006 0.7 0.12 2 < 2

B.W. water Shri K.J. Patel, Bajwa, Dist. Vadodara

7.9 1836 2.1 8 0.88 0.026 0.8 0.62 4 < 2

B.W. Shri GM.Patel, Bajwa,Dist Vadodara.

7.4 1670 2.9 12 0.96 0.011 0.8 0.39 6 < 2

B/W near Mumtaz theater, Mehmadabad, Dist. Kheda

8.0 1112 2.8 8 0.66 0.016 0.8 P.Nil 7 <2

Borewell Balasinor – Sevalia Road, Dist. Kheda

8.0 968 2.8 4 0.55 0.06 0.8 P.Nil 4 <2

Bore Well Sevalia, Dist. Kheda

7.5 672 3.9 16 0.84 0.026 0.7 0.56 7 2

Bore Well Pali Village, Dist. Kheda

7.4 1248 3.9 12 0.56 0.011 0.6 0.56 6 <2

Bore Well Thasara Water Works, Dist. Kheda

7.9 648 4.4 4 0.94 0.027 0.7 0.56 4 <2

Bore Well Dakor Municipal Borough, Dakor, Dist. Kheda

7.9 1012 3.9 8 0.64 0.016 0.3 P.Nil 6 <2

B/Well Umereth Water Works, Umreth, Dist. Kheda

7.9 952 3.4 4 0.69 0.018 0.2 P.Nil 7 <2

B/W Ode Gram-panchayat,Dist.Kheda

7.9 564 3.1 8 0.88 0.026 0.5 0.28 7 <2

B/W Sarsa Gram-panchayat,dist.Kheda

7.7 1160 3.9 4 0.67 0.016 0.4 P. nil 4 <2

Tube well nearTower, Vasad Gram-panchayat,Dist Anand

7.9 860 2.0 4 0.80 0.038 0.5 P. nil <2 <2

B/W Khambhat Nagarpalika, Dist. Anand

7.8 2712 3.2 32 0.66 0.009 0.7 P.Nil 4 <3

B/W Kapadvanj Nagarpalika, water works, Dist. Kheda

8.1 1292 3.9 12 0.54 0.013 1.0 0.56 7 2

B/W Danadara, Ta, Balasinor, Dist. Kheda

7.9 1164 3.3 4 0.48 0.011 0.7 P.Nil 4 <3

B/W Ramymon Patel Gelatine, Vasad, Dist. Anand

7.5 2992 3.2 4 0.76 0.034 0.6 0.28 8 2

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Parameters *


Nitrate NO3-N

Nitrite NO2-N

Fluo-rides

NH3-N

mg/l

TC MPN/ 100

ml

FC MPN/

100 ml

B/W Karamsad Sardar nagar Society, Sojitra Road, Karmsad, Dist:Anand

8.0 312 4.0 4 0.64 0.009 0.6 P.Nil 2 <2

B/W Anand nagarpalika Water-works, Nr. Amin auto service, Anand-Sojitra Road, Anand

8.2 592 2.4 8 0.66 0.020 0.7 0.28 7 3

B/W Anand Nagarpalika, Near Thakkar wadi, Anand- Vidyanagar road, Anand

8.0 578 2.3 4 0.98 0.022 0.7 0.28 6 2

B/W water V.U.Nagar Water Works

8.0 592 2.1 8 0.54 0.004 0.6 0.28 4 2

Bore well Lambhvel, Dist: Anand

7.6 198 3.4 4 0.70 0.008 0.7 0.28 4 <2

B/ W Hadgud, Dist: Anand

7.8 636 3.4 4 0.52 0.004 0.7 0.28 6 2

B/W Uttarsanda, Ta: Nadiad, Dist:Kheda

7.7 512 3.0 8 0.54 0.018 0.8 P.Nil 4 <3

B/ W Dumral, Ta.Nadiad,Dist.Kheda

7.5 612 3.2 8 0.48 0.009 0.6 0.28 3 <3

B/W Mehmadabad Water Works, Mehmadabad, Dist.Kheda

8.0 1164 3.2 8 0.72 0.011 0.8 P.Nil 6 <2

B/W Mafatlal Industries,Kapadwanj Road, Nadiad, Dist. Kheda

8.1 1368 3.8 8 0.84 0.026 0.6 0.28 11 4

B/W Ramji Mandir at Village- Chaklasi, Ta. Nadiad, Dist. Kheda

7.9 536 3.3 4 0.66 0.008 0.4 P.Nil 6 <2

Borewell Village Dharmaj, Nr. Jalaram Temple, Dist. Anand

7.8 842 2.2 16 0.46 0.009 0.8 0.28 2 <2

B/W Petlad Town, Opp. Ranchodraiji Mandir, Petlad, Dist. Anand

7.6 2012 2.5 8 0.62 0.016 0.5 0.28 6.0 2.0

B/W Shahid Baug, Khambhat Dist. Anand

7.8 4524 4.0 32 0.58 0.011 0.8 0.56 8 3

B/W Sokhada, Dist. Anand

8.1 1292 3.2 8 0.88 0.039 0.8 0.28 7 3

B/W ONGC Colony, Khambhat, Dist. Anand

7.9 2396 3.9 8 0.60 0.008 0.8 0.56 8 2

B/W GIDC Kansari, Dist. Anand

8.2 2284 2.1 8 0.78 0.026 0.7 0.56 6 <2

B/W Kalamsar, Nr. Primary School, Dist. Anand

8.0 692 3.9 8 0.92 0.033 0.8 0.28 7 <3

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Parameters *


Nitrate NO3-N

Nitrite NO2-N

Fluo-rides

NH3-N

mg/l

TC MPN/ 100

ml

FC MPN/

100 ml

B/W GWSSB at Dhuvaran, Dist. Anand

8.1 1392 3.4 12 0.48 0.014 0.6 P.Nil 6 <3

B/W Virsad, Dist. Anand

8.0 792 2.3 12 0.77 0.020 0.5 P.Nil 6 <2

B/W Indiranagar, Dist:Kheda

7.6 3472 3.3 12 0.56 0.011 0.8 0.56 7 3

B/W Ankalv Nagarpalika Water Works, Nr. Virkuva chokdi, dist. Anand.

7.7 672 2.3 4 0.44 0.023 0.6 P.Nil 7.0 2.0

B/W Umeta Gram-panchayat office, Ta. Anklav, dist. Anand

7.5 218 1.9 8 0.56 0.006 0.5 0.28 4 2

B/W Borsad Nagar-palika, dist. Anand

8.0 512 3.1 16 0.72 0.002 0.6 P.Nil 6 2

B/W Surya Mandir, Borsad, Dist. Anand

8.0 688 2.3 4 0.39 0.003 0.6 P.Nil 2 <2

Piplaj, Ahmedabad 7.9 1490 6.1 8 4.5 0.035 0.9 - <2 <2

Viramgam, Ahmedabad 8.2 2178 4.1 16 0.09 0.008 3.2 - <2 <2

Bavala, Ahmedabad 7.9 2120 5.3 12 0.6 0.012 0.8 - <2 <2

Dholka, Ahmedabad 7.5 3104 5.0 8 P.Nil 15.25 0.3 - <2 <2

Bareja, Ahmedabad 8.1 1218 6.7 8 0.28 0.008 0.8 - <2 <2

Dhanej 8.2 454 4.5 12 3.5 0.018 0.4 - <2 <2

Kalol 7.8 1764 5.8 16 0.85 0.04 1.2 - <2 <2

Kadi 7.9 128 7.0 12 0.38 0.01 0.9 - <2 <2

Sidhdhpur 8.0 536 6.7 20 0.54 0.009 2.2 - <2 <2

Mehsana 7.7 1548 5.8 12 4.16 0.012 0.8 - <2 <2

Patan 7.7 664 7.0 08 1.47 0.011 0.9 - <2 <2

Himmatnagar 7.9 430 6.3 16 1.47 0.549 1.2 - <2 <2

Idar 8.0 1180 5.2 16 0.018 0.95 1.4 - <2 <2

Modasa 7.0 472 6.1 12 4.79 0.102 0.7 - <2 <2

Ambaji 8.2 292 6.6 16 0.025 0.009 1.5 - <2 <2

Disa 7.4 350 5.0 12 4.62 0.01 1.1 - <2 <2

Palanpur 8.3 810 4.3 16 5.73 0.011 2.3 - <2 <2

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Parameters *


Nitrate NO3-N

Nitrite NO2-N

Fluo-rides

NH3-N

mg/l

TC MPN/ 100

ml

FC MPN/

100 ml

Namdha-chandor 7.6 560 2.2 16 0.270 0.040 0.1 - - -

Chandor 7.6 424 2.1 14 0.345 0.042 0.1 - - -

Balitha 7.8 410 1.9 21 0.224 0.038 0.1 - - -

Palsana 7.5 466 1.9 18 0.393 0.047 0.1 0.06 13 5

Umarsadi 7.8 1120 1.7 19 0.858 0.055 0.2 - - -

Kolak 7.7 440 2.1 19 0.422 0.051 0.2 - - -

Vaghai 7.8 290 2.3 12 0.352 0.057 0.1 - - -

Vatar 7.5 540 2.2 14 0.214 0.036 0.1 - - -

Sarigam 7.3 680 2.3 16 0.248 0.046 0.1 - - -

Kocharva 8.0 620 1.9 17 0.241 0.036 0.1 - - -

Chiri 7.9 760 3.2 14 0.27 0.042 0.1 - - -

Namdha 7.3 600 2.7 17 0.361 0.057 0.1 - - -

Chanod 7.4 600 2.1 16 0.183 0.056 0.1 - - -

Haria 7.5 720 2.6 18 0.335 0.041 0.1 - - -

Umergam waterworks 7.7 610 4.2 11 0.253 0.044 0.1 - - -

Pardi waterworks 7.9 340 7.2 10 0.226 0.041 0.1 - - -

Dharmpur waterworks 7.5 310 2.2 11 0.324 0.046 0.1 - - -

Ahwa Govt. open well 7.8 340 2.2 12 0.234 0.037 0.1 - - -

Fansa 7.7 460 2.0 18 0.10 0.026 0.1 - - -

Tadgam 7.6 766 1.7 16 0.287 0.059 0.1 - - -

B/W, Govt. Society Gayatrinagar, Bharuch

7.8 2025 4.3 8 0.84 P.Nil 0.4 P.Nil -- --

W/W Old Pungam, Bharuch

7.8 762 3.1 8 0.12 0.65 0.2 P.Nil -- --

W/W Sakkar – Purabhathha, Bharuch

8.1 2856 2.8 16 0.17 0.05 0.2 P.Nil -- --

B/W Shri Ahmed -bhai Patel at Piraman, Ankaleshwar

7.8 2482 5.9 8 0.54 0.02 0.4 P.Nil -- --

B/W Shri Ahmed -bhai Patel at Piraman, Ankaleshwar

7.8 2482 5.9 8 0.54 0.02 0.4 P.Nil -- --

W/w Piraman near railway track, Ankaleshwar

8.2 1892 5.7 8 0.05 0.66 0.5 P.Nil -- --

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Parameters *


Nitrate NO3-N

Nitrite NO2-N

Fluo-rides

NH3-N

mg/l

TC MPN/ 100

ml

FC MPN/ 100

ml

Bhamaria well village Piraman

7.7 574 2.8 8 2.1 0.02 0.5 P.Nil

B/W Khadiwala, Piraman village

8.3 1788 4.6 8 0.54 0.02 0.4 P.Nil -- --

B/W Gram panchayat Piraman

8.5 604 3.8 8 0.05 0.02 0.3 P.Nil -- --

W/W Sanayavad, Swami- narayan mandir, Jambusar

7.7 2518 3.4 8 0.59 0.07 0.7 P.Nil -- --

Hotel Nyay Mandir, Bharuch

8.2 1956 4.7 8 0.15 0.01 0.3 P.Nil -- --

Jhanor, Dist: Bharuch 7.9 916 6.5 8 0.34 P.Nil 0.3 P.Nil -- --

Palej, Nr.Nirala Park Society

7.7 2580 3.5 8 0.64 P.Nil 0.2 P.Nil -- --

Haldavara, Dist: Bharuch

8.2 2084 6.7 8 0.05 0.01 0.6 P.Nil -- --

Nr Moti Vasahat, Palej 8.2 1910 5.9 8 0.64 0.02 0.3 P.Nil -- --

Borewell VarunWater Works, Junagadh

7.4 826 1.6 4 0.224 0.011 1.2 1.12 - -

Bore Well Anjar Nager Palika Ward No 3&4

6.6 1725 - 6 0.34 0.078 0.5 0.56 - -

Bore Well, Opp B.Edcollege Mundra

7.9 1392 - 6 0.118 0.145 0.4 0.34 - -

Bore Well Gandhi Gham City, IFFCO Colony

7.8 1951 - 6 0.14 0.06 0.4 0.65 - -

Bore Well Lunava Villege

7.9 869 - 6 0.156 0.043 0.4 0.36 - -

Bore Well Bhuj 7.4 2340 - 6 0.90 0.073 0.5 0.51 - -

Bore Well Water Sample Of Vill Samkhiyali

7.8 4523 - 6 0.73 0.043 0.4 0.64 - -

Rajkot GPCB Office 7.9 722 1.4 7 0.378 0.01 1.3 1.19 -- --

Bore-well GIDC, Bamanbore,

7.5 3432 1.5 8 0.11 0.02 -- 1.12 -- --

Bore-well Madhav Complex, GIDC, Sayla, Dist. S’agar

7.6 1700 1.4 8 0.06 0.02 -- 0.84 -- --

Bore-well GIDC, Limbdi, Dist. S’nagar

7.4 10356 1.3 5 0.07 0.02 -- 0.56 -- --

Bore-well Ramdoot Industries, Halvad, Dist. S’nagar

7.1 21760 1.3 15 -- -- -- 1.12 -- --

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Parameters *


Nitrate NO3-N

Nitrite NO2-

N

Fluo-rides

NH3-N

mg/l

TC MPN/ 100

ml

FC MPN/ 100

ml

Bore-well Parmesh-war Timber Mart, Chotila, Dist. S’nagar

7.3 4138 1.5 6 0.12 0.02 -- 0.73 -- --

Bore-well Metoda GIDC, Nr. Gate no. 2, Ravi Metal Treat-ment, Ta. Lodhika, Dist. Rajkot

7.7 1242 1.4 10 0.11 0.02 -- 1 -- --

Bore-well Bhavani Plastic, GIDC Wadhvan, Dist. : Surendranagar

7.9 3702 1.4 9 0.07 0.02 -- 1.18 -- --

Bore-well Milan Industries, Kuvadva GIDC, Rajkot

7.4 3150 1.4 6 0.1 0.01 -- 1.1 -- --

Bore-well Rafalesh-war GIDC, Ta.Morbi, Dist. Rajkot

7.6 444 1.4 5 0.08 0.01 -- 1.18 -- --

Bore-well GIDC, Wankaner, Dist. : Rajkot

7.1 3348 1.4 7 0.07 0.02 -- 0.67 -- --

∗ Except pH, T.C., F. C. & E.Coli. all the parameters are expressed as mg/L.

∗ E. Coli = Escherichia Coli. P.NIL = Below detection limit

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Status of Water Quality of Well Water, within Junagadh RO area.

Project: Environmental monitoring in Major Cities & Industrial area of Gujarat

[yearly average 2009-10]

Parameters*

Location of wells pH TDS DO COD

Nitrate NO3-N

Nitrite NO2-N

Fluorides NH3 -

N mg/l

TC MPN/ 100 ml

FC MPN/

100 ml

Handpumpwater sample,opp.railway station,Junagadh

7.2 748 1.1 6 0.21 0.011 1.0 1.19 - -

B/W Water sample of Gangama amar Aashram,Chowki

7.6 1173 1.4 7 0.22 0.012 0.8 0.99 - -

W/w Gandabhai Jadhabhai Vala, Opp. Somanath Acedemy,Kodinar

7.8 1396 4.1 8 0.38 0.015 0.8 0.97 - -

∗ Except pH, T.C., F.C.& E.Coil. all the parameters are expressed as mg/L.

Status of water quality of wells (under EMP programme 8 sources monitored, once in a month)

Parameters *

Location of wells pH TDS D.O. COD Nitrite

NO2-N Nitrate NO3-N Fluorides NH3 -

N mg/l

TC MPN/ 100

ml

FC MPN/ 100 ml

Alunj villa- Ankleshwar 7.8 1777 4.2 8 -- 0.88 0.4 -- -- --

Panoli GIDC 7.8 1809 4.8 9 -- 0.64 0.4 -- -- --

@ Industrial Carbon, Ankleshwar, Rajpipla rd 7.7 3504 4.6 9 -- 1.22 0.3 -- -- --

Kararvell village 7.8 1140 5.0 8 -- 0.48 0.4 -- -- --

Lakhigam – Dahej 8.2 1024 5.6 9 -- 0.32 0.4 -- -- --

Dahej village 7.9 2214 4.8 8 -- 2.21 0.4 -- -- --

Umarwada village 7.9 1182 5.0 9 -- 0.65 0.5 -- -- --

Sarangpur village 7.4 3618 3.9 31 -- 1.2 0.4 -- -- --

Sadbhavana Nursari, Dahej. 8.1 1518 5.1 8 -- 1.06 0.3 --

Ramanlal Panchal, Dahej. 7.9 3109 3.8 8 -- 0.84 0.4

Jhagadia Grampanchyat 8.1 397 5.9 8 -- 0.82 0.3

* Except pH,T.C., F. C.& E.Coli. all the parameters are expressed as mg/L.

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6.16. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Programme (AAQM)

Under the Ambient Air Quality Monitoring programme (AAQM) the Board continued to monitor ambient air quality at Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Vapi, Bharuch and Rajkot.

The ambient air quality samples were collected as per the standard norms for ambient air quality monitoring. The parameters determined during analysis included SPM, RSPM, SO2 and NOX. The data pertaining to the ambient air meteorological data were regularly submitted to the CPCB [Central Pollution Control Board] for compilation and preparation of report.

Note : The National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring project is re-launched and necessary actions have been initiated to re-commission this project.

Ambient Air Quality monitoring under AAQM Project.


Parameters * Sr. Location of Monitoring Station

RSPM SPM SO2 NOx

1. Ichchhapore Police Station, Hazira 54 203 11.61 17.65

2. GIDC Pandesara, Surat 69 336

9.68 24.67

3. At Roopam Chawk, Bhavanagar. 91 207 13.92 11.71

∗ All the values are in µg/m3 = micro grammes per normal cubic meter & average.

Ambient Air Quality monitoring under City Action Plan

[Yearly average 2009-10]


RSPM SPM SO2 NOx

1. Traffic point, Railway Station, Surat 81 165 15.81 25.12

2. S.V.R. Engg. College, Ichchhanath 77 156 15.70 24.36

3. Darshan Processors, Udhna 96 192 23.38 29.59

4. Air-India Building, Kotsafil Road, Surat

85 171 17.80 26.53


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Status of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) in main places of Gujarat

The Board also carried out ambient air quality monitoring at different districts’ places to know the effect of pollution contributed by the industries located in the respective region of the State.



RSPM SPM SO2 NOX Panoli M/S Hikal Ltd., GIDC Panoli,

dist: Bharuch -- -- -- --

Ankleshwar M/S Aventis Pharma Ltd., Ankleshwar GIDC dist: Bharuch

--- --- --- ---

Vapi Vapi Nagarpalika, Vapi 74 148 15.45 23.87 Vapi GEB, GIDC, Vapi 85 171 18.03 25.12 Vapi Zandu pharmaceuticals 92 115 33.01 88.92 Vapi CETP,Vapi 62 126 30.3 13.5 Sarigam GIDC, Sarigam 102 115 29.4 25.6 Bhavnagar GIDC Chitra 107 201 10.84 16.35


Status of Ambient Air Quality in main places of Gujarat (yearly average 2009-10)

Parameters * City / town

Location of monitoring station RSPM SPM SO2 NOx HC CO

Nandesari Vadodara

CETP GIDC Nandesari

132 314 22.74 46.0 1.98 1942.86

Nandesari Vadodara

Lanxess ABS, GIDC Nandesari

129 263 2.76 25.92 --- ---

Vadodara RO, GPCB Office, Vadodara

52 112 11.01 15.25 1.24 1181.65

Vadodara Dandia Bazar, Fire Station

86 197 17.36 31.83 1.64 1592.46

Vadodara Makarpura ( by IPCL) 47 138 13.82 11.50 --- ---

Vadodara Subhanpura (by Alembic)

84 297 9.31 12.38 --- ---

Vadodara Karelibaug (by IOCL) 56 153 14.97 21.42 --- ---


⇒ HC is in PPM [Part per Million by Volume].

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Status of Ambient Air Quality monitoring SAMP Project (yearly average 2009-10)

Parameters * City/ Town

Location of Monitoring Station RSPM SPM SO2 NOX HC CO

Vadodara Bapod Nagarpalika School no 18

56 124 12.65 18.39 1.27 1220.73

Vadodara Chhani B/35 Kalpyrux society.

80 181 15.52 24.33 1.45 1396.91

Vadodara Gotri 23 Shubhlaxmi Soc. 64 143 13.19 20.24 1.34 1301.83

∗ All the values are in µg/m3 = micro grammes per normal cubic meter & Average.

⇒ HC is in PPM [Part per Million by Volume]

⇒ Yearly average is calculated based on the CPCB guidelines, at least 104 samples (24 hourly) per year/station.

Parameters * Place Location of Monitoring Station

RSPM SPM SO2 NOX

Piraman Dist. Bharuch

Gram Panchayat, Piraman by GEEMI 82 165 13.77 22.14

Kosamadi. Dist. Bharuch

Kukum Bungalo, Village Kosamadi, Valia road [operated by GEEMI on behalf of GPCB].

88 179 15.72 24.09

Jamnagar On the Terrace of GPCB Office 102 179 13.61 27.58

Bhavnagar Alang Ship Breaking Yard, GMB Office 92 171 9.64 16.09

Bhavnagar Sosiya Ship Breaking Yard, Priya Blue Industries,Plot V-1

80 148 9.16 15.24

Bhavnagar Chitra GIDC Area 107 200 10.84 16.35

Vapi Lalchand engg. Works, GIDC 91 187 19.16 26.90

Vapi GPCB, Vapi 83 167 13.76 23.48

Lunva-Bhachau Gandhidham

Lunva-Bhachau Gandhidham Belt,Dist. Kutch 140 258 17 30

Gandhidham Kandla belt, IFFCO Township

Gandhidham Kandla Belt, IFFCO Township, Dist. Kutch

76 144 12 23

Rajkot Fire Brigade Station, Kalavad Road, Rajkot 94 171 10.73 14.73

Morbi Lalpar Gam, Morbi, Dist.Rajkot 134 241 12.58 17.19

Wankaner GIDC, Wankaner, Dist. Rajkot 119 216 11.39 15.58


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Status of Ambient Air Quality in Major Cities, various places in Gujarat [once in a year 2009-10]

Parameters * Sr.

Location of Monitoring Station RSPM SPM SO2 NOX

1. At. Kadi School, Gandhinagar, Sector No. 23 76 346 2.0 13.0

2. Dehgam bus station, dist. Gandhinadar 129 333 4.16 18.0

3. St. Xaviers' High School, Sector No. 8, Gandhinagar 94 256 4.16 15.28

4. At. Switch Yard, GEB, Gandhinagar 151 402 8.33 32.47

5. Kadi Char Rasta, Dist. Mehsana 92 340 8.33 18.63

6. Modhera Char Rasta, Mehsana 159 457 4.0 20.0

7. IFFCO, Kalol, Dist. Gandhinagar 50 275 12.0 16.0

8. Char Rasta, Patan 108 310 4.16 34.86

9. At. CEDS, GIDC, Kalol, Dist. Gandhinagar 83 310 12.5 24.36

10. Himatnagar Nagarpalika, Dist. Sabarkantha 145 681 8.33 28.66

11. Mamlatdar Office, Idar, Dist. Sabarkantha 158 734 9.37 19.82

12. Nr. Vishram Gruh, Palanpur Dist. Banaskantha 119 365 6.24 16.95

13. Nr. Gandhi Lincon Hospital, Deesa, Dist. Banaskantha 74 239 4.16 15.28

14. Cadila Laboratories, Narol, Ahmedabad 97 309 10.41 19.1

15. LD Engg. College, Ahmedabad 78 348 14.92 19.56

16. CETP, Vatva GIDC, Ahmedabad 134 446 29.16 32.15

17. GIDC Office Naroda, Ahmedabad 144 446 20.83 20.65

18. At CETP ,Odhav, Ahmedabad 132 472 16.66 20.69

19. TPAEC, Sabarmati, Ahmedabad 82 257 230 21.33

20. Karanj Police Station, Ahmedabad 154 471 7.29 14.73

21. Gujarat Vidhyapith, Ahmedabad 81 423 11.45 16.59

22. Bavla Nagarpalika, Bavla, dist: Ahmedabad 97 332 15.62 15.75

23. Viramgam Bus station Dist: Ahmedabad 300 795 13.54 19.78

24. Rupam Chowk, Bhavanagar 91 207 13.92 11.71

25. Nr. Primary School, Gandhi Road, Bajwa. 139 386 3.39 10.74

26. Community Health Centre, Padra 46 200 6.78 7.44

27. At GIDC Office, Savali 144 363 2.25 8.27

28. GIDC Gorwa, Dist. Vadodara 110 250 5.08 9.09

29. Chhotaudepur 144 569 1.16 4.23

30 Ineous ABS Ltd. Nandesari, Dist: Vadodara 97 476 10.17 10.75

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Parameters * Sr.

Location of Monitoring Station RSPM SPM SO2 NOX

31 GPCB Office Race Course, Vadodara 77 240 15.23 5.58

32 Dandia Bazar, Vadodara 36 81 21.19 7.24

33 I D Hospital,Karelibaug, Vadodara 61 143 8.47 15.29

34 GIDC Makarpura, Vadodara 91 294 6.78 11.15

35 Alembic Ltd., Alembic Road, Vadodara 90 385 5.34 8.0

36 Dakor Municipal Barough’s Fire Station Office Dakor, Dist.Kheda

67 161 2.43 12.68

37 Sevalia Nagarpalika’s Office, Sevalia, Dist.Kheda 67 189 Nil 4.00

38. Nagarpalika office Khambhat. Dist.Anand 108 209 3.08 7.50

39. Nr. Woodland restorant , Opp. Kheta talav , Nadiad. Dist.Kheda

106 200 4.62 11.3

40. Aaqm at GIDC, Savali dist. Vadodara 144 363 2.25 8.27

41 Anand nagarpalika office fire station , Anand Dist.Anand 119 417 Nil 11.09

42 Petlad Nagarpalika Office, (at ground level) Dist.Anand 174 227 8.33 18.52

43 Mahemdabad Nagarpalika Office, Dist. Kheda 39 228 Nil 13.86

44 Punit Society, Panch Batti, Bharuch 118 262 19.9 31.1

45 Jay Bhavani Ind Estate, Junagadh 156 306 20.34 19.57

46 Mahila Police Station, Junagadh 100 236 18.57 19.24

47 On the Terrace of security Bldg.of GPCB,Junagadh 67 205 13.60 16.21

48 GIDC Sachin 125 251 77.19 25.56

∗ All the values are in µg/m3 = microgrammes per normal cubic meter & average.

Status of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring under NAMP Project (annual average April 2009 to March 2010)


Location of Monitoring Station RSPM SPM SO2 NOX HC CO

Vadodara Nandesari CETP 132 314 22.74 46.0 1.98 1942.86

Vadodara RO, GPCB Office 52 112 11.01 15.25 1.24 1181.65

Vadodara Dandia Bazar 86 196 17.36 31.83 1.64 1592.46

∗ All the values are in µg/m3 = micro grammes per normal cubic meter &

∗ Average HC is in PPM [Part per Million by Volume],

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Location of Monitoring

Station RSPM SPM SO2 NOX HC CO

Bhuj At Lunva 140 258 17 30 0.16 113

Bhuj At Iffco town ship 76 144 12 23 0.15 97


Parameters * City/ Town Location of Monitoring Station

RSPM SPM SO2 NOX

Vapi GEB,GIDC 85 171 18.03 25.12

Vapi Vapi Nagarpalika 74 148 15.45 23.87

Surat SVR Eng.College 77 156 15.70 24.36

Surat Darshan Processors, Udhana 96 192 23.38 29.59

Surat Air India Building, Kotsafill Road 85 171 17.80 26.53

Ankleshwar Ralis Pharma India Ltd 93 187 21.64 28.04

Ankleshwar Durga Traders, Rajpipala road 76 153 17.72 25.48

Ahmedabad GIDC Naroda 148 359 19.13 24.81

Rajkot Nr. Sardhara Industrial Corporation, Rakot

133 238 12.48 17.28

Rajkot GPCB Office, RO, Rajkot 86 159 10.58 14.59

Jamnagar Fisheries Office 107 198 14.25 28.48

∗ All the values are in µg/m3 = microgrammes per cubic meter & average.

⇒ Yearly average is calculated based on the CPCB guidelines, at least 104 samples (24 hourly) per year/station.

Status of Ambient air quality monitoring under Air Action Plan in Jamnagar [Yearly average 2009-10]

Parameters * Sr.

Location of Monitoring Station

RSPM SPM SO2 NOX

1. Bedeshwar industrial area, Jamnagar 110 318 9.44 16.98

2. Rameshwarnagar, GPCB office 102 179 13.61 27.58

3. Summer Club road, Fisheries Office 107 198 14.25 28.48

* All the values are in µg/m3 = microgrammes per normal cubic meter & average.

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Ambient Air Quality Monitoring data of Amdavad city at selected locations During Diwali festival 2009-10

Parameters * Location Date

RSPM SPM SO2 NOX

Nehru Bridge

(24 Hrs. Sampling Average data)

(Kali Chaudas to Bhai Bij)

16/10/2009

TO

19/10/2009

122 285 14 42

L.D. Engg. College, Ahmedabad (Kali Chaudas to Bhai Bij)

16/10/2009

TO

19/10/2009

121 263 29 21

Cadila Laboratory, Narol, Ahme-dabad (Kali Chaudas to Bhai Bij)

16/10/2009

TO

19/10/2009

136 279 34 21

Note: All parameters are in microgram/Nm3

Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Bhavnagar w.r. to Diwali festival

Parameters * Sr Location of Monitoring Station Date

RSPM SPM SO2 NOx

1. Ghogha Circle, Bhavnagar 17/10/2009 94 212 15.59 29.53



∗ All the values are in µg/m3 = microgrammes per normal cubic meter

Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Jamnagar w.r. to Diwali festival [2009-10]


RSPM SPM SO2 NOX

1. Rameshwarnagar, GPCB office 120 221 19.4 34.6

2. Summer Club road, Fisheries Office 131 242 21.58 39.47


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AAQM during Diwali at various location in Vapi.


RSPM SPM SO2 NOx

1 Gunjan Society Vapi Town 16/10/2009 91 135 25.83 22.24

2 Stadium Road Valsad 17/10/2009 89 132 29.91 23.83

3 Gunjan Society Vapi Town 18/10/2009 88 124 31.5 25.02


Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Mehsana w.r. to Diwali festival


RSPM SPM SO2 NOx

1. AAQM at RO, GPCB, Mehsana 16/10/2009 69 213 9.21 26.01





Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Surat w.r. to Diwali festival

Parameters * Sr Location of Monitoring Station

RSPM SPM SO2 NOx

1. Air India Bldg. Surat 103 206 21.6 29.4

2. Delhi Gate Police Chowki, Nr. Railway Station 101 197 24.2 32.7

3. BRC Udhana ( Darshan Processors) 122 240 30.2 38.4

4. S.V.R. College, Surat 86 178 21.2 27.7


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Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Bharuch w.r. to Diwali festival (24 hrs sampling average data)


RSPM SPM SO2 NOX

1 Ramvatika Society,Ankleshwar 114 251 22.2 29.9

2 Ramvatika Society,Ankleshwar 128 276 30.1 37.3

3 Ramvatika Society,Ankleshwar 107 233 20.8 26

4 Ramvatika Society Ankleshwar 112 245 20.8 28

5 32, Punit Society,Bharuch 118 262 19.9 31.1

6 32, Punit Society,Bharuch 125 280 25 36.9



9 Koli Falia, Rajpipla, Dist. Narmada 105 231 25.9 32.6





Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Rajkot w.r. to Navratri festival


RSPM SPM SO2 NOx

1. RO, GPCB office, Rajkot 19/09/2009 159 86 10.5 14.3



4. Fire brigade office, Rajkot. 22/09/2009 174 95 7.4 14.9

5. Fire brigade office, Rajkot. 25/09/2009 166 91 7.4 13.7

6. Nr. Sardhara Ind. Corporation, Aji GIDC, Rajkot.

21/09/2009 217 121 11.9 16.4


24/09/2009 227 130 13.2 17.7


28/09/2009 228 130 13.8 17.9


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Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Rajkot w.r. to Diwali festival


RSPM SPM SO2 NOx 1. RO, GPCB office, Rajkot 16/10/2009 196 102 14.0 19.6





Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Vadodara w.r. to Navratri festival.

PARAMETERS Sr. Location of Monitoring Date

SOx NOx SPM RSPM

19/9/2009 19.2 37.1 275 120

20/9/2009 23.7 39 293 128

21/9/2009 21.8 37.1 237 103

22/9/2009 22.1 38.1 271 118

23/9/2009 19.8 34.5 290 126

24/9/2009 23.2 35.1 252 110

25/9/2009 19.6 32.3 281 122

26/9/2009 22.5 34.6 281 122

27/9/2009 23.1 34.8 309 135

1 AAQM at Dandia Bazar, Operated by GEMI, Vadodara

28/9/2009 17.7 30.8 207 90

19/9/2009 13.3 19.4 112 51

20/9/2009 14.6 19.5 142 64

21/9/2009 15.2 20.3 143 65

22/9/2009 13.3 18.2 139 63

23/9/2009 12 17.1 126 57

24/9/2009 11.1 16.3 130 59 25/9/2009 12.7 16.6 114 52

26/9/2009 13.5 17.4 116 54

27/9/2009 12.4 16.3 138 62

2 AAQM at GPCB Office, Operated by GEMI, Vadodara.

28/9/2009 09 13 107 49

19/9/2009 16.9 25 195 86

20/9/2009 18.5 26.9 220 98

21/9/2009 16 24.5 214 95

22/9/2009 14.2 22 231 103

23/9/2009 17.3 23.4 239 106

3

AAQM at Gotri Subhlaxminagar, Opp. Gayatri Vidhyalaya Vadodara. (Cntd)

24/9/2009 14.4 22.4 243 108

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SOx NOx SPM RSPM 25/9/2009 18.3 25.1 221 98

26/9/2009 16.4 23 231 102 27/9/2009 17.3 24.2 241 107 28/9/2009 12.7 19.5 156 71

19/9/2009 14.5 22.6 134 59

20/9/2009 16.4 22.7 153 69

21/9/2009 15.4 21.8 136 61

22/9/2009 13.8 19.7 102 72

23/9/2009 13.3 19.7 193 87

24/9/2009 14.4 20.3 168 76

25/9/2009 12.2 17 160 72

26/9/2009 13.9 19.1 174 78

27/9/2009 16 21.1 206 92

4 AAQM at Bapod (nagarpalika school no:16) Operated by GEMI Dist.Vadodara

28/9/2009 11.6 16.5 134 61

19/9/2009 20.3 32.3 220 97

20/9/2009 22.4 33 283 124

21/9/2009 20.5 31.1 240 106

22/9/2009 16.3 26.3 260 115

23/9/2009 17.9 26.8 245 109

24/9/2009 18.2 27.3 220 97

25/9/2009 19.7 28.5 288 119

26/9/2009 17.2 26.5 235 105

27/9/2009 19.6 28.4 249 110

5 AAQM at Chhani (B/35Kalpvrux Soc.) Operated by GEMI Dist.Vadodara

28/9/2009 15.8 24.6 182 81 ∗ All the values are in µg/m3 = microgrammes per normal cubic meter

Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Vadodara w.r. to Diwali festival.


SOx NOx SPM RSPM 17/10/2009 13.8 20.1 225 57 18/10/2009 15.6 16.6 208 48 19/10/2009 15.1 18.8 226 63

1 AAQM At Subhanpura Operated by Alembic Ltd.

20/10/2009 11.3 12.2 166 39 15/10/2009 13.4 13.5 132 42 16/10/2009 14.4 11.8 168 47 17/10/2009 13.4 13.5 139 48 18/10/2009 15.6 12.7 170 60

2 AAQM At GIDC Makarpura Operated by Reliance Ind. Ltd.

19/10/2009 15.1 11.6 126 46

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PARAMETERS

Sr. Location of Monitoring Date SOx NOx SPM RSPM

16/10/2009 12.8 24.5 167 73 17/10/2009 19.5 39.7 292 126 18/10/2009 15.2 32 211 91

3 AAQM at Dandia Bazar, Operated by GEMI, Vadodara 19/10/2009 14.4 28.4 206 90

16/10/2009 10.4 14.1 116 53 17/10/2009 14.8 21.5 174 78 18/10/2009 12.6 18.3 133 60

4 AAQM at GPCB Office, Operated by GEMI, Vadodara.

19/10/2009 12.1 17.1 109 48 16/10/2009 13.5 21.1 131 58 17/10/2009 18.8 30.9 213 95 18/10/2009 14.5 23 147 65

5 AAQM at Gotri Subhlaxminagar Opp. Gayatri Vidhyalaya 19/10/2009 12.9 21.1 156 69

16/10/2009 11.6 17.1 115 51 17/10/2009 14.9 24.7 182 81 18/10/2009 11.8 19 148 66

6 AAQM at Bapod (nagarpalika school no:16) Operated by GEMI Dist.Vadodara

19/10/2009 10.3 16.0 120 54 16/10/2009 14.8 24.1 143 63 17/10/2009 19.5 34.1 205 89 18/10/2009 15.1 25.1 179 78

7 AAQM at Chhani (B/35Kalpvrux Soc.) Operated by GEMI Dist.Vadodara

19/10/2009 13.8 23.7 145 63 8 GSFC Ltd.

17/10/2009 20.7 24.3 207 81 A

ADM Time office 18/10/2009 22.5 21.6 235 99

17/10/2009 18.0 25.2 180 72 B Old Pump House 18/10/2009 21.6 17.1 195 79 17/10/2009 27.0 20.7 225 102 C B/h S.A.IV At NH NO:8 18/10/2009 32.4 18.0 198 84 17/10/2009 23.4 21.0 215 87 D Near Marcketing Yard 18/10/2009 17.5 19.6 203 75


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Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Junagadh w.r. to Diwali festival.

Parameters* Sr.


station Date

RSPM SPM SO2 NOX

1 Near kalwa chowk, Junagadh 16/10/2009 112 237 16.44 18.84





Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Bhuj w.r. to Diwali festival.

Parameters* Sr.


station Date

RSPM SPM SO2 NOX

1 Bhuj Office 16/10/09 - 113 19 19

2 Bhuj Office 17/10/09 - 70 16 15

3 Bhuj Office 18/10/09 - 66 19 19

4 Bhuj Office 19/10/09 - 93 32 33


Ambient Air Quality data of selected locations in Nadiad w.r. to Diwali festival.

Parameters * Sr. No.

Location of monitoring Station Date Time

RSPM SPM SO2 NOX

1 RO GPCB office, Nadiad 16/10/2009 06:00 AM to 06:00 AM

107 350 9.53 6.44

2.

RO GPCB office, Nadiad 17/10/2009 06:00 AM to 06:00 AM

110 518 14.43 3.06

3. RO GPCB office, Nadiad 18/10/2009 06:00 AM to 06:00 AM

105 447 7.79 2.74

4. RO GPCB office, Nadiad 19/10/2009 06:00 AM to 06:00 AM

106 524 5.92 5.32


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Ambient air quality of traffic points Surat [yearly average 2009-10]

Parameters * Sr.

Location of Monitoring Station

RSPM SPM SO2 NOX

1. Traffic point, Rly station, Surat 81 165 15.81 25.12


Protocol for TSDF (yearly average 2009-10)

Sr. Location of Monitoring Station RSPM SPM SO2 NOX

1 Nandesari CETP 132 314 22.74 46.0

2 BEI Ltd. GIDC, Ankleshwar 72 211 29.63 23.31


6.17. Status of coastal monitoring under the plan scheme

Plan scheme implemented during the year 2009-2010

The Board has continued coastal monitoring under the plan scheme during the year 2009–2010 in Gujarat to ascertain the water quality of different parts along the coastal zones in Gujarat.

RO, GPCB Numbers of samples collected and analysed

Jamnagar 36

Rajkot ---

Bhavnagar 48

Vadodara 36

Vapi 05

Bharuch 72

Surat 36

Junagadh 84

Bhuj 12

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Quality of Coastal Water under Action Plan [yearly average 2009-10]

Parameters * Sr.

Location

pH D.O. B.O.D. NH3–N

1. Plot No. 6 , SBY, Alang Bhavnagar

8.2 5.2 10 0.7

2. Plot No.110, S BY, Sosiya, Bhavnagar

8.1 5.4 8 0.8

3. Plot No.V-7 ,S BY, Sosiya, Bhavnagar

8.2 5.1 9 0.7

4. Plot No.84/C, SBY, Alang, Bhavnagar

8.1 5.1 9 0.8

* Except pH all the parameters are expressed as mg/L .

Quality of Coastal outfalls and Coastal waters [Yearly average 2009-10]

Parameters * Sr. Name of outfalls

pH D.O. B.O.D. NH3 – N

1. Sea water at Dhuvaran, Kheda 7.8 6.6 1 1.03

2. Sea water at ECP, ‘J’ point near Sarod - Jambusar

7.8 6.7 1 1.46

3. Estuarine water at Dhuvaran 7.8 6.8 1 0.61

4. Estuarine water at ECP, ‘J’ point near Sarod, Ta. Jambusar

7.6 6.0 1 1.07

5. E.C.P. ‘J’ point near Sarod – before discharge, Ta. Jambusar

7.5 P.Nil 447 59.58

6. Sarigam diffuser at Tadgam 7.8 6.3 13 2.64

7. Estuarine water of river Damanganga at Daman Jetty

7.8 6.8 14 3.32

8. Estuarine water of river Damanganga at Kanchigam

7.5 6.7 13 3.6

9. Estuarine water of river Kolak at Kolak Jetty 7.8 6.8 12 2.83

10. Estuarine water of river Par at Umarsadi Jetty 7.7 6.8 11 2.6

11. Sea water at Porbandar outfall 8.2 5.7 N.D. 0.40

12. Porbandar city sewage outfall 7.7 6.2 54 16.45

13. Tata Chem., Mithapur outfall 8.3 5.0 N.D. 2.17

14. Sea water at Kandla 8.1 - 70 6.4

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Parameters * Sr. Name of outfalls

pH D.O. B.O.D. NH3 – N

15. Sea water at Kidana 8.0 - 6125 17.64

16 Excel Crop Care Ltd., Bhavnagar 7.7 1.8 23 4.75

17 BMC wastewater, Kansara bridge, Bhavnagar 7.5 ND 66 11.35

18 Pipavav Port, Amreli 8.1 5.5 8 0.67

19 Nirma Ltd,Kalatalav, Bhavnagr 8.2 4.1 13 4.43

20 Plot 6,SBY,Alang, Bhavnagar 7.2 5.2 10 0.68

21 Plot 110, SBY, Sosiya, Alang, Bhavanagar 8.1 5.2 10 0.77

22 Umra temple at Jakat naka 8.1 4.5 3 0.33

23 KRIBHCO Jetty at Hazira 8.2 5.4 2 0.31

24 Essar Jetty at Hazira 8.2 5.4 2 0.25

25 Estuary of river Narmada at Golden Bridge 7.8 6.1 1 2.38

26 Coastal water of LNG Terminal Jetty, Dahej 7.8 5.7 1 2.8

27 Coastal water of Birla Copper Jetty, Dahej 7.9 5.4 1 2.24

28 Coastal water of IPCL Jetty, Jageshwar 7.9 5.7 1 0.56

29 Estuary of river Narmada at Bhabdhut 8.0 5.8 1 5.04

30 Coastal water of Stambheshwer Mahadev, Kamboi

7.7 5.7 1 3.83

31 Surface Sea Water of Muldwarka, Kodinar 8.1 5.0 3 1.12

32 Surface Sea Water Nr.Somnath Temple, Junaghadh

8.0 5.2 3 0.99

33 Surface Sea Water at Holyday Camp, Choravad

8.0 5.4 3 1.24

34 Surface Sea Water Nr. Indian Rayon &Ind.Ltd.Veraval

8.1 5.6 3 1.23

35 Surface Sea Water Nr. Intekpoint of GHCL,Sutarapada

8.0 5.0 3 1.04

36 Domestic W/W of .Veraval Municipality Nr.Vasantvihar Engg., Veraval

7.3 ND 94 39.34

37 W/W of Fish Processing Unit,GIDC, Veraval 6.9 ND 117 310

* Except pH all the parameters are expressed as mg/L. N.A = Not applicable, N.D. = Not detectable.

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6.18. Monitoring during Festival Programmes (Ganapati immersion Festival)

Particulars no.s of samples RO, Ahmedabad 1. River Sabarmati at Sardar Bridge, Ahmedabad. 3 2. Chandola Lake, Near Sulemani Masjid, Danilimda 3 3. Kankaria Lake, Opp: Zoo, Ahmedabad. 3 4. Kankaria Lake, Opp: Vayam Vidhalay. 3 5. River Sabarmati at Ellis Bridge, Ahmedabad. 3 6. River Sabarmati at Nehru Bridge, Ahmedabad. 3 7. River Sabarmati at Gandhi Bridge, Ahmedabad. 3 8. River Sabarmati at Old Vadaj Bridge, Ahmedabad. 3 9. River Sabarmati at Railway Bridge, Ahmedabad. 3 10. River Sabarmati at Indira Bridge, Ahmedabad. 3 RO, Bhavnagar 1. Sea water samples from sea shore of village-Koliyak, Tal. - Ghogha,

Dist. Bhavnagar. ( At Centre point of sea beach of Koliyak) 1

2. Sea water samples from sea shore of village-Koliyak, Tal. -Ghogha, Dist.Bhavnagar. ( from left side of sea beach , 50 mtr away from the Centre point of sea beach of Koliyak)

1

3. Sea water samples from sea shore of village-Koliyak, Tal. -Ghogha, Dist.Bhavnagar. ( from right side of sea beach , 50 mtr away from the Centre point of sea beach of Koliyak)

1

RO,Vadodara 1. River Mahi at Fazalpur 02 2. River Mahi at Umeta road bridge 02 3. River Mahi at Umeta bridge, river bank near Sindhrot 02 4. Ramsagar talav near Ranchhodji temple at Tarsali 02 5. Sursagar talav, opp. Music college,Vadodara 02 6. Sursagar talav, opp. Prince cinema,Vadodara 02 7. Motnath talav, opp. Aum Shree Motnath mahadev mandir, Harni, Vadodara 02 8. Sama talav at Sama, opposite Petrol pump , Vadodara 02 9. Sama talav at Sama, near Jalaram mandir, Vadodara 02 10. Gorwa talav near Dasama temple, Vadodara 02 11. Gotri talav, opposite Gotri sarvajanic mandir,Gotri, Vadodara 02 12. Gotri talav, opposite Ranchhodji mandir & Bus stop,Gotri main road,Gotri,

Vadodara 02

RO, Bharuch 1. River Narmada at Golden bridge, Bharuch 03 2. River Narmada at Sardar bridge, Bharuch 03 3. River Narmada at Nilkanth Mahadev Temple, Zadeshwar 03

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Particulars no.s of samples RO, Jamnagar 1. Sea water from CWLC Jetty, Rozi Port, Jamnagar 02 2. Sea water near J.M. Baxy Co., Rozi Port, Jamnagar 02

RO, Mehsana 1. Chitrodipura village Lake , dist. Gandhinagar 03 2. River Sabarmati, At Village Indroda, Gandhinagar 03

RO, Junagadh 1. Damodar Kund, Junagadh 03

RO, Nadiad 1. River Mahi at Vasad 03 2. River Shedhi at Kheda-Matar road 03 3. Gomti lake at dakor 03 4. Kheta talav, Nadiad 03 5. Varai mata talav, Anand 03 6. River Mahi at Umeta 03 RO, Bhuj 1. Sea water sample from Sea shore of Mandvi, Dist. Kutch 02

6.19. Bio-Monitoring of Water Bodies

Central Pollution Control Board has initiated studies on Water Quality Management under provision of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The Biological Monitoring system has been well established & emphasized as one of the cost effective system in order to maintain & restore the wholesomeness of water in terms of various designated best uses of Water Bodies.

Criteria for Biological Water Quality Evaluation

Water Quality Class

Range of Saprobic Score

Range of Diversity Score Water Quality Indicator

colour

A 7 and more 0.2-1 Clean Blue

B 6-7 0.5-1 Slight Pollution Light Blue

C 3-6 0.3-0.9 Moderate Pollution Green

D 2-5 0.4 & less Heavy Pollution Orange

E 0-2 0-0.2 Severe Pollution Red

Under this Project Bio-Monitoring of polluted river stretches are been carried out in River Action Plan 2007-2008. Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi. Under National Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NWMP), Bio-Monitoring station are to be Monitored three times in a year at

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pre selected locations, Physico-Chemical analysis along with Bio-Monitoring of rivers/ Lakes stretches. Such Way Up gradation of Rivers/Lakes for best designated use to humankind will be taken up. Preparation of the results, conclusions & final mapping of the rivers as per CPCB guidelines is under progress. Details of number of samples collected under Bio-monitoring Project during the year 2009-10 from Dam, Lake, River and Estuarine water/Sea.

RO, GPCB Numbers of samples collected and analysed

Ahmedabad 33 Vadodara 06 Mehsana 03 Vapi 12 Surat 42 Bharuch 09 Junagadh 03 Nadiad 11

6.20. Analytical Quality Control (AQC)

Analyses of unknown samples received during the year 2009-2010 from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) periodically were analyzed precisely and accurately and reports were sent to the CPCB.

Moreover, scientific personal of the Board analysis both known as well as unknown samples to ascertain the accurate performance of the respective instruments.

Under this AQC procedure the Central Laboratory and all the laboratories attached with the Regional Offices each located at Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Vapi, Rajkot and Jamnagar participated in this exercise in the year 2009-2010. This procedure helps in improving performance and increasing the confidence of the scientific staff. Overall the analytical results (Data) obtained are more precise, accurate, reproducible and reliable. The performance of all the Board’s laboratories have been reported quite satisfactory.

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6.21 Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000

Ambient Air Quality Standards in respect of Noise

Noise is often measured in decibels (dBA). It has been recognised as ambient air pollutant. Standards in this regard are laid down under The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (and rules made there under) and under the Model Rules of the Factories Act, 1948 for occupational health and safety purposes. The ambient air quality standards in respect of noise as notified under the Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000 are as under:

Limits in dB(A)Leq* Area Code Category of Area/Zone

Day time Night time A Industrial area 75 70 B Commercial area 65 55 C Residential Area 55 45 D Silence Zone 50 40

Note:

1. Day time is reckoned in between 6 a.m and 10 p.m. 2. Night time is reckoned in between 10 p.m and 6 a.m. 3. Silence zone is referred as areas up to 100 meters around such premises as hospitals,

educational institutions, courts, religious places or any other area which is declared as such by the competent authority. Use of vehicular horns, loudspeakers and bursting of crackers are banned in these zones and during night time in residential area.

4. Mixed categories of areas may be declared as one of the four above mentioned categories by the Competent Authority and the corresponding standards shall apply.

5. dB(A) Leq denotes the time weighted average of the level of sound in decibels on Scale A which is relatable to human hearing.

“A” in dB(A) Leq denotes the frequency weighting in the measurement of noise and corresponds to frequency response characteristics of the human ear.

Leq: It is energy mean of the noise level over a specified period. 6. Noise level measured at boundary of premises. 7. Total 13 days are earmarks, in pursuance to the Sub Rule (3) of Rule 5 of Noise

Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000 as amended onwards, permitting the use of loud speakers and/ or public address system between 10 pm to 12.00 midnight inclusive, Navratri festival.

8. These results may inclusive of vehicular noise & commercial activity noise, also. 9. Noise monitoring carried out as per CPCB guidelines.

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Noise Monitoring during Navratri Festival : In order to implement provisions of Noise (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000 and compliance of various directives, the Board through its all the Regional Offices carried out noise level monitoring during festival of Navratri 19th September 2009 to 27th September, 2009 and Dasera on 28th September, 2009.

Regional Office, GPCB, Ahmedabad.

Noise Level (in dB(A)) AVG. Sr. No.

Name of the place and Date

Cate-gory

Time East West North South

Ahmedabad Date: 19/09/2009 1 Rajpath Club

S G Highway B 10:20 PM 69 71 63 64 67

2 Karnavati Club S G Highway

B 10:45 PM 70 69 68 68 68

3 Panch ratna party plot,S.G Highway

B 11:20 PM 68 66 67 64 66

4 YMCA Club SG Highway

B 11:45 PM 63 63 66 60 63

Date: 20/09/2009 1 Abhinav Shatvik

Dandia,bolakdev Chararasta

C-cum-B

09:20 PM 69 71 63 64 66.75

2 Panchratan Party Plot. SG Highway

C-cum-B

09:45 PM

70 69 68 68 68.75

3 Om Resort & Club S G Highway

C-cum-B

10:20 PM 68 66 67 64 66.25

4 Rajpath Club S G Highway

C-cum-B

10:45 PM 63 63 66 60 63.00

5 Samarpan party Plot, 132 feet Ring Road

C-cum-B

11:20 PM 65 68 72 69 68.50

6 Parishram Tower, Navrangpura

C-cum-B

11:45 PM 72 68 69 71 70.0

Date: 21/09/2009 1 Mehsana Society, Juna

Vadaj, C

10:10 PM 55.0 54.1 52.9 56.2 54.5

2 Sagar Appt., Opp- Bhavasar Hostel, Nava Vadaj

C-cum-B

10:35 PM 65.8 60.4 66.4 61.4 63.4

3 Shri Khodiyar Mandir, Nr. Paldi Char-Rasta, Paldi.

C-cum-B

11:00 PM

61.5

64.6 63.3

60.8 62.5

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NOISE LEVEL (in dB(A)) AVG. Sr.

No. Name of the place and Date

Cate-gory


Ahmedabad 4 Kalyankunj Flat,

Radha Sami Road, Ranip

C 11:30 PM 52.6 53.1 57.3 54.2 54.3

5 Rannagar Chowk, KhodiyarMandir, Sabarmati

C-cum-B

11:50 PM 64.6 61.5 62.1 66.8 63.7

Date: 22/09/2009 1 Manek baug

sansskrutic Kendra, Manekbaug

C-cum-B

10:10 PM 61.8 64.1 66.5 62.6 63.7

2 Sakti Mandal Nr Vasna bus stand Vasna

C-cum-B

10:40 PM 60.5 63.3 64.6 62.8 62.8

3 Young Group of Maniyashaa Sarvajanic Navratri Mahotstav, Nr Rly crossing Maninagar

C-cum-B

11:25 PM

57.8 61.2

60.6

58.2

59.4

4 Radaha Ras Garba Nr Krishna Bag, Maninagar

C-cum-B

11:50 PM 63.9 68.1 69.5 62.7 66.0

Date: 23/09/2009 1 Apang Manav

Mandal, Nr. IIM C-

cum-B10.10 PM 60.6 61.2 62.8 60.4 61.3

2 SOI Abhinav, B/h TV Tower, Vastrapur - Thaltej

C-cum-B

10.35 pm 66.2 65.8 62.3 63.7 64.5

3 Goyal Intercity, SAL Hospital Road

C-cum-B

11.05pm 63.8 63.7 60.4 64.9 63.2

4 Young Group of Maniasa, Maninagar

C-cum-B

11.40 pm 62.8 64.1 63.9 64.8 63.9

Date: 24/09/2009 1 Jaldhara Water Park,

Kankaria C-

cum-B10.15 PM 63.5 64.7 61.9 65.2 63.8

2 Abhinav Ras Garba, Naginavadi, Kankaria

C-cum-B

10.25 pm 67.1 62.9 63.3 64.3 64.4

3 Maninagar no Maniyaro, Nr. Jawahar Chowk, Maninagar

C-cum-B

11.00pm 65.5 62.4 64.7 61.8 63.6

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NOISE LEVEL (in dB(A)) AVG. Sr. No.

Name of the place and Date

Cate-gory


Ahmedabad 4 Rakhiyal Gam Yuvak

Mandal, Nr. Police Choki, Rakhiyal

C-cum-B

11.35 pm 63.4 65.5 62.5 62.2 63.4

Date: 25/09/2009 1 Karnavati apartment,

Opp. Keshavbag, Bhimjipura, Vadaj

C-cum-B

10:00 PM 62.3 65.6 66.4 63.3 64.4

2 Kaveri apartment, Opp. Swimming Pool, Vadaj

C-cum-B

10:45 PM 63.3 66.2 62.9 64.1 64.13

3 Shivam apartment, Raypurchakla

C-cum-B

11:15 PM

67.2

64.8

62.7

66.9

65.4

4 Gokul, Football ground, Kankaria

C-cum-B

11:50 PM 64.9 66.2 66.7 70.1 66.98

DATE: 26/10/2009 1 Manek baug

Sanskrutic Kendra, Manekbaug

C-cum-B

10:20 PM 62.8 65.1 66.5 63.6 64.5

2 Sakti mandal Nr.vasna bus stop,Vasna

C-cum-B

10:50 PM 61.5 63.8 64.6 60.4 63.1

3 Samarpan Tower , Naranpura

C-cum-B

11:05 PM 57.4

62.7

62.1

59.6

60.4

4 Mehsana Society Vadaj

C-cum-B

11:40 PM 55.9 58.1 56.5 52.7 55.8

Date: 27/09/2009 1 Krishnanagar, NH.8,

Narol-Naroda Road C-

cum-B10:10 PM 64.8 63.9 64.1 62.8 63.9

2 Khodiyarnagar, Part-1 /2/3, NH.8, Narol- Naroda Road

C-cum-B

10:40 PM 60.4 63.7 64.9 64.8 63.4

3 Harbhoda Park, Nr. AMTS Bus Stop, NH-8, Narol-Naroda Road

C-cum-B

11:10 PM

65.2

64.3

61.8

62.2

63.3

4 Shri Vaishanvdevi Mitra Mandal, NH-8, Narol-Naroda Road

C-cum-B

11:35 PM 65.8 62.3 63.7 66.2 64.5

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Date: 28/09/2009 Location:- Dashera festival at foot ball ground Maninagar Ahmedabad

Sr No Time dB (A)-1 dB (A)-2 dB (A)-3 Average dB(A)

1 7:00 PM 91.6 89.4 93.2 91.4

2 7:15 PM 100.4 93.1 91.4 94.9

3 7:25 PM 93.8 90.2 88.3 90.7

4 7:35 PM 94.3 92.5 88.5 91.7

5 7:45 PM 89.7 91.8 88.7 90.0

6 8:10 PM 91.6 88.4 89.5 89.8

Regional Office, GPCB, Bharuch Sr. No Location

Area Date & Time

Noise level dB(A)

1. Chautabazar, Ankleshwar, Dist.Bharuch B 19/09/09 10:50 pm 60.48 2. O.N.G.C. Township,

Ankleshwar, Dist: Bharuch C 19/09/09 10:05 pm 54.60

3. Reliance Ind. Ltd. Navratri festival Opp. Shravan school, Bharuch

C 20/09/2009

54.73

4. G.N.F.C. Township, Narmadanagar, Bharuch

C 20/09/2009 54.88

5. Shree Yuva Mitra Mandal Ankleshwar, Dist:Bharuch

B 21/09/2009 10:00 pm 59.72

6. Lions Club Ankleshwar, Dist: Bharuch B 21/09/2009 10:50 pm 60.45 7. Shree Lions Prit Navratri Mahotsav

Sonal Party Plot, Opp. collage, Bharuch B 22/09/2009 10:55 pm 64.79

8. Patel- Bruupur Society Navratri Mahotsav Patel Society, Bharuch

C 22/09/2009 10:10 pm 57.73

9. Shaktinath Navratri Mahotsav, Bharuch B 23/09/2009 11:10 pm 59.03 10. Shidhhnath Nagar Navratri Mahotsav

Dist: Bharuch B 23/09/2009 10:05 pm 56.62

11. Saurashtra Kadva Patel Yuvak Mandal Navratri Mahotsav, Nr. Hotel Harigiri, Bholav, Bharuch

C 24/09/2009 10:00 pm 54.82

12. Shree Lions Prit Navratri Mahotsav Sonal Party Plot, Opp.collage,Bharuch

B 24/09/2009 10:55 pm

61.58

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Sr. No Location

Area Date & Time

Noise level dB(A)

13. Chautabazar, Ankleshwar, Dist.Bharuch B 25/09/2009 10:00 pm 61.24 14. O.N.G.C. Township Ankleshwar,

Dist: Bharuch C 25/09/2009 10:50 pm 54.23

15. Harsidhdhimata Mandir Garba Ground Rajpipla, Dist: Narmada

B 26/09/2009 09:00 pm 62.43

16. Garba Ground Nr. Santosh Cinema Rajpipla, Dist: Narmada

B 26/09/2009 09:40 pm 62.97

17. Maa Shakti/ Jay Mataji Garba Ground Nr. Rajendra High School, Rajpipla, Dist: Narmada

C 26/09/2009 10:10 pm 56.54

18. Manavsetu, Ankleshwar, Dist: Bharuch B 27/09/2009 10:00 pm 63.47 19. Lions Club, Ankleshwar, Dist: Bharuch B 27/09/2009 10:50 pm 64.29 20. Dashera Ravan Dahan Festival,

(Fire Crackers), ONGC Township, Ankleshwar, Dist: Bharuch

C 28/09/2009 18:30 Hrs to19:20 Hrs.

60.67

.Regional Office, GPCB, Bhavnagar

Sr. No.

Date Name & Address Status Premises

Cat. Area

Mean Value dB(A)

01 19/09/09 Arches Group, Jawahar Maidan, Bhavnagar

Private Place B 69.44

02 19/09/09 Galaxy Group, Gulista Maidan, Vaghawadi Rd., Bhavnagar


03 19/09/09 Shree Samarpan Seva Trust, Amreli Forward High School Ground


04 20/09/09 AnmolGroup, Jawahar Maidan, Bhavnagar


05 20/09/09 Anchor Group, Gulista Maidan, Vaghawadi Rd., Bhavnagar








09 22/09/09 AnmolGroup, Jawahar Maidan, Bhavnagar


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Sr. No. Date Name & Address Status

Premises Cat. Area

Mean Value dB(A)



11 23/09/2009 Trinetra Social Group, Ghogha Circle, Bhavnagar

Public Place C 66.22



13 24/09/2009 Lion’s Club-Bhavena, Iscon Ground, Bhavnagar

Private Place C 67.12

















Ravan Dahan at Jawahar Maidan, Bhavnagar on 28/09/2009

Sr. No

Event

Time Mean Value

dB [A]

1 Before Ravan Dahan 6:45 PM 88.75

2 During Kumbhakarna Dahan 7:15 PM 109.36

3 During Meghnad Dahan 7:25 PM 106.57

4 During Ravan Dahan 7:35 PM 113.89

5 After finishing Ravan Dahan Programme 7:45 PM 84.97

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Regional Office, GPCB, Bhuj

Sr. No. Location

Area Date Time

Noise Level

dB (A)

1 Jublee ground, Bhuj B 19/09/2009 21:00 Hrs 61.88

2 Pabu rai faliya garbi mandal soniwad Bhuj

B 19/09/2009 21:45 Hrs 59.1

3 Rotery club of Bhuj, rotary Hill garden Bhuj

B 20/09/2009 20:50 Hrs 64.7

4 Nagar chakala Ras mandal, chhathi Bari, Bhuj

B 20/09/2009 21:30 Hrs 60.89

5 Madhapar sarvoday Mitra mandal, Bhuj B 21/09/2009 21:00 Hrs 59.64

6 Sakti nagar garbi mandal, near Sorathiya wadi , Madhapar, Bhuj

B 21/09/2009 21:35 Hrs 59.84

7 Navarati mahotsav- 2009 at Iffco colony Ground, Gandhidham

C 22/09/2009 21:05 Hrs 53.74

8 Sahyogeswar Mahadev mandir, sahyog nagar, Bhuj

B 23/09/2009 21:05 Hrs 60.80

9 Shri navdurga mitra mandal, Nr. Akta super market, narsih maheta nagar, Bhuj

B 23/09/2009 21:40 Hrs 59..20

10 Navdurga garbi mandal, Tarpaneawar mahadev mandir, roterynagar, Bhuj

B 24/09/2009 21:00 Hrs 59..90

11 Ekta Mitra mandal, Pramukhswami nagar, Bhuj

B 24/09/2009 21:35 Hrs 60..60

12 Sanskruti cheritabal trust, Navratri mahotsav-2009, Opp-Hotel prince, Mirzapar road, Bhuj

B 25/09/2009 21:05 Hrs 64..64

13 Bhanusalinagar, nirmalsingh niwadi, Bhuj B 25/09/2009 21:35 Hrs 60.88

14 Jublee ground, Bhuj B 25/09/2009 21:00 Hrs 62.18

15 Pabu rai faliya garbi mandal soniwad Bhuj

B 26/09/2009 21:45 Hrs 57.22

16 Rotery club of Bhuj, rotary Hill garden Bhuj

B 27/09/2009 21:00 Hrs 62.58

17 Nagar chakala Ras mandal, chhathi Bari, Bhuj

B 27/09/2009 21:40 Hrs 56.74

18 Dasera festival celebration at Jublee ground, Bhuj

B 28/09/2009 19:40 Hrs 63.71

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Regional Office, GPCB, Godhra

Sr. No. Location Area

Date & Time

Noise Level dB

Godhra 19/09/2009

1 Maa shakti garba mahotsav, district sports committee complex, near kanelav talav

B/C 09:20 PM 69. 20

2 Prabhakunj Society & Chandni chock Garba B/C 10:15 PM 62. 35

3 shri Kachiyawad Navratri Mahotsav, Nr.Swaminarayan Temple

B/C 10:40 PM 61. 61

4 Shiv shakti Yuvak Mandal Garba Mahotsav, Nr.tulsidham & Asopalav Society ,Sonpa Road

B/C 11:20 PM 62. 02

Godhra 20/09/2009

1 Maa shakti garba mahotsav, district sports committee complex, near kamala talav

B/C 09:35 PM 68. 23

2 Navratri Garba Mahotsav, Anandnagar Vikas Mandal B/C 10:05 PM 60. 65

3 Navratri Garba Mahotsav at Chanchal chock, Panjarapole road, Nr. Khodiyar Temple

B/C 10:40 PM 62. 67

4 Azad Yuvak Mandal Navratri at Uttamnagar Society, Nr. Marketyard

B/C 11:15 PM 64. 17

Dahod 21/09/2009

1 Jay mahakali garba mahotsav, Godhra Road B 09:35 PM 67. 10

2 Jay Mataji group garba Mahotsav, Godi road B 10:30 PM 64. 10

3 Pankaj Society Sarvjanik Garba Mahotsav, Govindnagar

B 11:00 PM 62. 30

4 Sarvajanik Navratri Mahotsav, Hanuman Bazaar B 11:30 PM 61. 90

Lunawada 22/09/2009

1 Fuwara chock yuvak mandal garba Mahotsav, Nr. LIC Office

C 09:15 PM 65. 70

2 Ganpati mandir group, para vistar C 09:45 PM 62. 90

Shehara 22/09/2009

1 Maruti yuvak mandal garba Mahotsav near Maruti Timber Lunawada road

C 10:40 PM 61. 80

2 Sehara navyuvak mandal garba Mahotsav, paravadi main bazar

C 11:20 PM 60. 10

Halol 23/09/2009

1 Uma Society Yuvak Mandal,Kanjari Road C 09:35 PM 67. 40

2 Maa Shakti Garba mahotsav,GIDC Halol C 10:15 PM 62 . 80

3 Jay Ambe Group Navratri Mahotsav, College Ground C 10:50 PM 64. 30

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Sr. No. Location Area

Date & Time

Noise Level dB

Kalol 23/09/2009

1 Sapta samuh garba mahotsav, opp: GIDC Kalol B 11:35 PM 62. 10

Godhara 24/092009

1 Navratra garba mahotsav at Ashirwad soc. Arts & Sci college road

B 09:40 PM 65. 40

2 Navratra garba mahotsav at Anand nagar soc. Ankleswar Mahadev road

B 10:20 PM 64. 20

3 Navratra garba mahotsav Azad yavak mandal, Uttamnagar soc, nr Market yard

B 10:50 PM 64. 00

4 Chandni chowk garba mahotsav, Prabhakunj society B 11:35 PM 63. 70

Godhra 25/09/2009

1 Shri kachhiyavad navratri mahotsav, nr Swami narayan temple

B/C 09:25 PM 63. 45

2 Chandni chowk garba mahotsav, Prabhakunj society B/C 10:00 PM 62. 98

3 Maa shakti garba mahotsav, district sports commitee complex, near kamala talav

B/C 10:35 PM 64. 96


B 11:10 PM 61. 72

Godhra 26/09/2009

1 Navratra garba mahotsav at Ashirwad soc. Arts & Sci college road

B 09:20 PM 65. 20

2 Navratra garba mahotsav Azad yavak mandal, Uttamnagar soc, nr Market yard

B 10:05 PM 64. 90

3 Navratra garba mahotsav, Shiv shakti Yuvak Mandal Garba Mahotsav, Nr.Tulsidham & Asopalav Society, Sonpa Road

B 10:35 PM 63. 60

4 Chandni chowk garba mahotsav, Prabhakunj soc. B 11:15 PM 62. 60

Godhra 27/09/2009

1 Maa shakti garba mahotsav, district sports committee complex, near kamala talav

B 09:15 PM 66. 53

2 Nandanvan society garba mahotsav, Bamroli road B 09:55 PM 64. 01


B 10:40 PM 61. 64

4 Navratra garba mahotsav Azad yavak mandal, Uttamnagar soc, near Market yard

B 11:25 PM 62 . 12

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Regional Office, GPCB, Junagadh

Sr. No Location Area Date / Time

Noise Level dB(A)

19/09/2009

1 Om Group, Hotel Essel Park Ground, Jnnagadh - Rajkot High way, Junagadh.

C / B 10:45 pm 72.22

2 Utsav Group, near Honda Show Room, Farm of Satishbhai Captain, Junagadh-Rajkot High way, Junagadh

C / B 11:15 pm 64.91

3 Confidance Group, Majevadi Darvaja, Yadu-vandan Vadi, Junagadh-Rajkot Highway, Junagadh

C / B 11:40 71.09

20/09/2009

4 Pioneer Group, Mangaliya party plot, Girnar Darvaja, Junagadh.

C / B 10:40 pm 65.66

5 Shakti Group of Junagadh, Jimkhana, Junagadh. C / B 11:15 pm 70.91

6 Shree Bhootnath & Blue star Den Group, near Bhootnath Temple, Junagadh.

C / B 11:45 68.26

21/09/2009

7 Fadadu Vadi Parti Plot, near Green city, Chobari area, Junagadh.

C 10:25 pm 65.08

8 Shivam Party Plot, near Shakti Nagar, Junagadh. C 10:50 pm 62.32

9 Navrag Navratri Mahotsav, Collage road, Junagadh.

C / B 11:40 pm 68.38

22/09/2009

10 A.G School Ground, Azad Chowk Area, Junagadh. C / B 10:20 pm 65.13

11 Utsav Group, near Honda Show Room, Farm of Satishbhai Captain, Junagadh-Rajkot Highway, Junagadh.

C / B 10:55 pm 69.70

12 Confidance Group, Majevadi Darvaja, Yaduvandan Vadi, Junagadh-Rajkot Highway, Junagadh.

C / B 11:30 pm 70.18

23/09/2009


C / B 10:25 pm 68.32


15 Shree Bhootnath & Blue star Den Group, near Bhootnath Temple , Junagadh

C / B 11:35 pm 72.22

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Noise Level dB(A)

24/09/2009

16 Fadadu Vadi Parti Plot, near Green city, Chobari area, Junagadh

C 10:25 pm 62.84

17 Shivam Party Plot, near Shaktinagar, Junagadh. C 11:00 pm 67.35

18 Navrag Navratri Mahotsav, Collage road, Junagadh

C / B 11:40 pm 70.44

25/09/2009

19 Om Group, Hotel Essel Park Ground, Jnnagadh - Rajkot High way, Junagadh.

C / B 10:25 pm 70.21

20 Utsav Group, near Honda Show Room, Farm of Satishbhai Captain, Jnnagadh-Rajkot High way, Junagadh

C / B 11:05 pm 65.54

21 A.G School Ground, Azad Chowk Area, Junagadh C / B 11:50 pm 66.28

26/09/2009


C / B 10:30 pm 63.70


24 Shree Bhootnath & Blue star Den Group, near Bhootnath Temple, Junagadh

C / B 11:30 pm 68.13

27/09/2009

25 Fadadu Vadi Parti Plot, near Green city, Chobari area, Junagadh

C 10:25 pm 69.38

26 Shivam Party Plot, near Shakti Nagar, Junagadh. C 11:00 pm 62.65

27 A.G School Ground, Azad Chowk Area, Junagadh. C / B 11:45 pm 66.11

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Regional Office, GPCB, Nadiad


Noise Level dB(A)

19/09/09

1 J.C.I. Nadiad Preise Navaratri Ras-Garba Mahotsav,R.K. farm, Nr. BSNL, Exchange, Pij Road, Nadiad. Dist. Kheda.

C + B 10:10 PM to 11:00 PM

54.9

2 Sanskar Yuvak Mandal, Patel Society, Pij Road, Nadiad, Dist: Kheda.

C 11:15 PM to 11:55 PM

52.0

20/09/09

3 Ganesh Yuvak Mandal Aayojit ‘Navratri Mahotsav, near Radha Krishna temple, Station road, Anand

B 10:30 PM to 10:50 PM

57.1

4 Shree Ambaji Mata Seva Trust Anand Aayojit Navaratri Mahotsav, near Varai Mata Talav, Anand

C 11:25 PM to 11:50 PM

55.5

21/09/09

5 Heart Killer Group Garaba Mahotsav, Anand Vidyanagar Road, Anand

C + B 10:15 PM to 11:00 PM

58.59

6 Anand V. V. Nagar Yuvak Mandal Garaba Mahotsav, Anand Vidyanagar Road., Anand

B 11:00 PM to 11:50 PM

61.35

22/09/09

7 Ekta Group Navratri Mahotsav, Opp. Kheta Talav, Nadiad, Dt: Kheda

C + B 10:40 PM to 11:40 PM

54.90

8 Ambica Yuvak Mandal, Dumral Bazar, Opp. Santram Police station, Nadiad Dist: Kheda

B 09:20 PM to 10:10 PM

62.22

23/09/09

9 Ekta Group Navratri Mahotsav, Opp. Kheta Talav, Nadiad, Dist: Kheda

C + B 10:35 P.M. to 11:00 .M.

54.8

10 Rotary Club Nadiad Navaratri Mahotsav Ipcovala Hall Ground, Nadiad, Dist. Kheda

B 11:20 PM to 11:45 PM

53.0

24/09/09

11 Heart Killer Group Garba Mahotsav Anand Vidyanagar Road, Anand

C + B 10:00 PM to 10:50 PM

54.87

12 Anand V. V. Nagar Yuvak Mandal Garaba Mahotsav, Anand Vidyanagar Road., Anand

B 11:00 PM to 11:55 PM

64.89

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Noise Level dB(A)

25/09/09

13 Yogiraj Party Plot, Nr. National Highway, Dakor Road, Nadiad., Dist. Kheda

B 10:05 PM to 10:55 PM

63.52

14 Ekta Group Navratri Mahotsav, Opp Kheta Talav, Nadiad dist: Kheda

C + B 11:10 PM to 11:55 PM

54.1

26/09/09

15 Shree Ambaji Mata Seva Trust Anand Aayojit Navaratri Mahotsav, near Varai Mata Talav, Anand

C 10:10 PM.to 10:40 PM

54.8

16 Ganesh Yuvak Mandal Aayojit ‘Navratri Mahotsav, near Radha Krishna temple, Station road, Anand

B 11:05 PM to 11:25 PM

57.2

27/09/09

17 Sanskar Yuvak Mandal ,Patel Society, Pij Road, Nadiad, Dist: Kheda.

C 10:10 PM to 10:50 PM

53.57

18 Rotary club Nadiad Aayojit IPCOwala Hall Ground, Nadiad, Dist: Kheda.

B 11:10 PM to 12:00 PM

64.15

28/09/09

19 Ravan Dahan- Dashera Ceremony, City Gymkhana Maidan, Nr. Mafatlal, Nadiad, Dist: Kheda

B 09:00 PM to 10:00 PM

57.90

20 Ravan Dahan- Dashera Ceremony, Shastri maidan, Anand

B 09:00 PM to 10:00 PM

57.86

Regional Office, GPCB, Mehsana

Sr. No Location Area Date and Time

Noise Level dB(A)

Mehsana

1. Mahakali chowk, Patwal pol, Mehsana B 19/09/09 20:30 hrs. 60.0

2. Lakhwadi bhagol, Mehsana B 19/09/09 21:45 hrs 62.9

3. Dhobhighat, Mehsana B 22/09/09 21:30 hrs 64.81

4. Para Area, Mehsana B 22/09/09 22:00 hrs 63.91

5 Navrang Group Navratri, Mahotsav T.B. Road, Mehsana

B 22/09/09 23:00 hrs 62.9

6. Dhobhigat, Mehsana B 27/09/09 21:10 hrs 63.0

7. T.B. Road, Mehsana B 27/09/09 22:25 hrs. 63.0

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Sr. No Location Area Date and Time

Noise Level dB(A)

Gandhinagar

1. Sec-17, Cultural Forum B 20/09/09 21:45 hrs 61.58

2. Sec-11 Lions, Lioness & Leo Club B 20/09/09 22:30 hrs 64.0

3. Sector-04 Chawk of omkar mahadev B 20/09/09 23:00 hrs 60.1

4. Sec-17,cultural Forum B 21/09/09 22:00 hrs 61.91

5. Sec11,Lions,Lioness&Leo club B 21/09/09 22:30 hrs 63.96

6. Narayani Farm, Koba -Gandhinagar road B 21/09/09 23:10 hrs 63.92

7. Sahiyar co-op. society, near petrol pump B 26/09/09 22:00 hrs 61.86

8. Sector-3/C, Saptadev charitable trust sanchalit,

B 26/09/09 22:30 hrs 58.94

Sabarkantha

1. Diwalibag, B/H Mehta service centre, Himmatnagar

B 25/09/09 22:00 hrs 62.65

Banaskantha

1. near Delhigate, Palanpur B 23/09/09 22:00 hrs. 64.83

2. College compound , Palanpur B 23/09/09 22:45 hrs. 66.23

Patan

1. Hingharaj chachar chowk, Patan B 24/09/09 22:00 hrs 63.86

2. M.N. High school, Patan B 24/09/09 23:05 hrs 64.58

Regional Office, GPCB, Rajkot

Sr. No Location Area Date Time

in Hrs. Noise Level

dB(A)

1 Surbhi Ras Mahotsav, Race Course Ground, Rajkot

C 19/09/2009 20:45 71.07

2 Between sahiyar RAsotsav & New Sahier (Chunari Navaratri Mahotsav) Race Course Ground, Rajkot

C 19/09/2009 21:45 74.22

3 Sargam Club –Sargam Ladies Club (Gopi Rasotsav) Chaudhari Highschool ground, Rajkot

C 19/09/2009 23:00 69.58

4 Bal Bhavan, Race Course Ring rd, Rajkot B 20/09/2009 20:30 65.15

95


in Hrs. Noise Level

dB(A)

5 Momaima Garba Mahotsav, Hanuman-madhi chowk, Raiya Road, Rajkot

B 20/09/2009 21:45 64.1

6 Leo-Lions club Garba Mahotsav, 150 feet Ring Road, Opp. Big Bazar, Rajkot

B 20/09/2009 23:00 64.9

7 Leo- Pioneer Navaratri Mahotsav, Shashtri Maidan Ground, Rajkot

B 21/09/2009 23:00 60.28

8 Vishvakarma Navaratri Mahotsav, Bhaktinagar Plot, Rajkot

A 21/09/2009 22:00 59.21

9 Bal Bhava, Race Course Ring Road, Rajkot

B 22/09/2009 20:45 64.4

10 A. G. Parivar Garba Mahotsav, Race Course Ring Road, Rajkot

B 22/09/2009 21:45 63.4

11 Race Course Park Garba Mahotsav, Air Port Road, Rajkot

C 22/09/2009 23:00 54.0

12 Ramji Chowk Garba Mahotsav, B/H. S.T. Bus Stand Dhrangadhra, Dist. Surendranagar

C 22/09/2009 22:00 57.72

13 DCW Township Garba Mahotsav, Dhrangadhra, Dist. Surendranagar

C 22/09/2009 22:55 60.17

14 Neel City Club, Nr. University Gate, Rajkot

C 23/09/2009 21:30 65.65

15 Nandanvan Party Plot, 150 feet ring road, Rajkot

B 23/09/2009 23:00 64.07

16 Ripal Sanj Samachar Garba, Navaratri Garba Mahotsav, Kalawad Road, Rajkot

B 24/09/2009 22:50 62.55

17 Friends club, Navaratri Garba Mahotsav, Utsav Party Plot, Kalavad Road, Rajkot

B 24/09/2009 21:50 63.51

18 Sargam Club, Sargam ladies club, Chaudhry Highschool, ground, Rajkot

B 25/09/2009 23:00 74.01

19 Sargam club Rasotsav, Fun World, Race Course Ring Road, Rajkot

B 25/09/2009 21:30 71.86

20 Bal Bhavan, Race Course Ring Road, Rajkot

B 26/09/2009 21:00 65.16

21 Family Ras Mahotsav, Opp. KKV Hall, Kalawad Road, Rajkot

B 26/09/2009 23:00 65.89

96


in Hrs. Noise Level

dB(A)

22 Dilvarsingh Jadeja Garba mandal, near Gebanshah Pir, Junction Plot, Rajkot

C 27/09/2009 21:30 66.75

23 Bhikhubhai Goswami Garbi Mandal, Junction Plot, Rajkot

C 27/09/2009 23:00 65.61

24 Celebration of Dasera Mahotsav, Race Course Ground, Rajkot

B 28/09/2009 19:30 76.08

Regional Office, GPCB, Surat

Sr. No Location Date Time

Noise Level dB(A)

City/ Town : Surat 1 Akshar Plaza, Opp: Sagar sarita Sankool, Adajan 19.09.2009 21:30 64.4 2 Param Raw House, near Makkai bridge, Adajan

patia 19.09.2009 22:15 63.04

3 Yogi park, near Sardar Bridge, Adajan 19.09.2009 22:55 63.6 4 Rajeshwar Plaza, Udhana 19.09.2009 23:25 63.8 5 Housing Colony, Palanpur Patia, Rander road 20.09.2009 22:15 62.07 6 Cosmo & Varun colony of relince Ind. Ltd.

Parasnagar, Nr. Tekrawala School, Adajan 20.09.2009 22:40 63.13

7 Bhoomi Complex, Ayodhyanagai Main road, Adajan

20.09.2009 23:10 64.97

8 Ayodhyanagai society, Nr. Patel Wadi, Adajan 20.09.2009 23:40 63.58 9 Friend’s Group Navratri Mahotsav, Jyotindra Dave

Garden, Opp: Patel Vadi, Adajan 21.09.2009 22:00 64.5

10 Garba at Jay Agasi Mata Mandir, Palanpur-Jakatnaka

21.09.2009 22:25 60.94

11 Royal resort, near City Puls Cinema, Magdalla Road

21.09.2009 23:30 64.11

12 Fire Station, Katargam Police Chowky, Katargam 22.09.2009 22:25 62.25 13 Parth Complex, Vadinath Chowk, Katargam-

Sinanpur rd 22.09.2009 23:00 65.21

14 Baratnath Society, Katargam 22.09.2009 23:30 65.32 15 Viajy Tower, Adajan Patia, Adajan 23.09.2009 22:00 61.25 16 Fire station, Katargam Police Chowky, Katargam 23.09.2009 22:40 63.42 17 Friend’s Group Navratri Mahotsav, Jyotindra Dave

Garden, Opp: Patel Vadi, Adajan 23.09.2009 23:30 63.26

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Sr. No Location Date Time

Noise Level dB(A)

18 Pushti Mahotsav, Opp. Fire Station, Varachcha 24.09.2009 21:30 63.0 19 Shri Mahalaksmi Viswa Shakti Dham, Gangeshwar

Road, Adajan 24.09.2009 22:30 62.7

20 Bejan wala complex, Tarwadi, Rander 24.09.2009 23:15 63.3 21 Mangal Vihar soc., Opp.Jalaram temple, LP

Sawani road 25.09.2009 22;05 64.36

22 Friends Group, Jyotindra dave garden, Adajan 25.09.2009 22:50 64.78 23 Joganinagar society, opp:Jyotindra dave garden,

adajan 25.09.2009 23:10 62.08

24 Madhav Appartment, B/h bhulka bhavan school, Adajan

25.09.2009 23:45 64.79

25 Royal park, Dumas Road 26.09.2009 22:35 62.72 26 Ashirwad Bunglow, Dumas road, Piplod 26.09.2009 23:05 60.77 27 Ambika niketan, Parle Point 26.09.2009 23:35 58.94 28 Reliance Colony, Piplod, Dummas Road 27/09/2009 21:45 63.3 29 Royal Residency, nand Mahal Road, Adajan 27.09.2009 22:25 62.7 30 Friend’s Group, Jyotindra Dave Garden Comp.,

Adajan 27.09.2009 23:05 64.1

31 Housing Colony, Palnpur Patia 27.09.2009 23:35 63.9 32 Shubham Park, Opp: Parshuram Garden, Adajan 28.09.2009 22:00 64.24 33 Shivam nagar society, Tadwadi,Rander road 28.09.2009 22:40 64.15 34 Hevice Evant, City light road 28.09.2009 23:35 64.75

Regional Office, GPCB Vadodara

Sr. No Location Date & Time

Noise Level dB

Vadodara

1 `BITA' Garba Mahotsav near Akota Stadium, Akota

19/9/2009 10.40 PM 67.71

2 United way Garba Mahotsav, J.P road 19/9/2009 11.15 PM 70.33

3 Maa Ambe Garba Mahotsav (BMC Gp) Gorwa Road, Opp. Bharucha Hospital

19/9/2009 9.30 PM 61.0

4 Maa Ekta Garba Mahotsav Laxmipura Garba Ground, near Dashamaa Temple

19/9/2009 10.05 PM 69.5

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Noise Level dB

5 Santoshnagar Yuvak Mandal Garba Mahotsav 20/9/2009 10.20 PM 67.63

6 Ekta Garba Mahotsav, Samta Ground, Samta 20/9/2009 9.20PM 68.15

7 Jay Shree Ambe Garba Mahotsav Maheshwar Nagar, High Tension Road

20/9/2009 11.20 PM 67.71

8 Triveni Garba Mahotsav, Gotri Road, Shiv Shakti Yuvak Mandal, Sarabhai Society

21/9/2009 10.15 PM 69.90

9 Parmpara Garba Mahotsav B/H Dev Complex, Gotri Road

21/9/2009 10.45 PM 67.8

10 Garba At the Fine Arts, M.S. University 21/9/2009 11.15 PM 66.30

11 Yugshakti Garba Mahotsav, Navlakhi Ground, Jail road

21/9/2009 11.40 PM 66.90

12 ONGC Ground, opp.Baroda Dairy, Makarpura road 22/9/2009 9.55 PM 71.0

13 Chindap Garba Group, Karelibaug 22/9/2009 11.30 PM 70.6

14 Adukiyo-Dadukiyo, yadavnagar, karelibaug 22/9/2009 11.05 PM 70.2

15 Alliya Balliya, Panchshil School Ground, Saraswati complex, Manjalpur road

22/9/2009 10.30 PM 72.1

16 Adukiyo-Dadukiyo,Yadav nagar ,Karelibaug 23/9/2009 10.40 PM 71.3

17 Shishu Sanskrutik Garba Mahotsav B/h Subhan-pura Atithi Gruh, Old Arki Ground

23/9/2009 11.35 PM 70.7

18 Small Wonder Garba Mahotsav 23/9/2009 10.10 PM 71.3

19 Shishu navras Garba Mahotsav, Besides Aatmjyoti Aashram, Aryan party plot

23/9/2009 11.10 PM 69.8

20 Maa Durga Sarvajanik Mahotsav, Lalji Krupa Groung, Janaknagar Society

24/9/2009 10.10 PM 65.80

21 Rameshwar Yuvak Mandal Garba, Mahotsav, Opp. Rameshwar Temple,B/H Lisa Park II,Rajesh Tower road, Gotri road

24/9/2009 10.40 PM 66.0

Vadodara

22 Maa Shakti Navaratri Mahotsav, opp-Fatehgunj 24/9/2009 11.35 PM 67.9

23 Sama East Zone Societies Pragati Mandal navratri mahotsav, Sama road

24/9/2009 11.10 PM 67.2

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Noise Level dB

24 West Zone Yuvak Mandal, Nizampura , near Delux cross road, Bhavanipura Ground

25/9/2009 10.0 PM 71.04

25 Kalindi Navratri Mahotsav, Pashabhai Park, Race Course, Kalindi Appartment

25/9/2009 11.40 PM 69.91

26 Shree East Zone Jankalyan Yuvak mandal, Mahesananagar

25/9/2009 10.40 PM 71.15

27 JayAmbe Samuhik Garba Maho, opp-Gotri lake, Gotri

25/9/2009 11.10 PM 70.75

28 Karelibaug Samuh Garba Mohatsav opp-Gotri lake, Karelibaug

26/9/2009 9.20 PM 70.35

29 Navyuvak Garba Mohatsav, Akota, Police lane 26/9/2009 10.00 PM 61.06

30 Fatehgunj Yuvak Mandal, Opp. Petrol pump, Fatehgunj

26/9/2009 10.40 PM 62.93

31 Abha Group Bal Garba Sanjaynagar Sama 26/9/2009 11.30 PM 60.85

32 Vraj Dham Garba Mahotsav, Shri kuber Vraj Cheritable and, Religious trust, EME circle, Opp-station workshop, Mandir road

27/9/2009 9.30 PM 62.96

33 Garba Mahotsav at Polo Club, Rajmahal road 27/9/2009 10.15 PM 63.75

34 Madhav Nagar Society, Garba Mahotsav, Nr.Amba Mata Temple

27/9/2009 10.55 PM 62.78

35 Garba Mahotsav of Arkey, Opp. M.S. Univercity office, Nr. Food & Drug Office

27/9/2009 11.30 PM 66.27

36 Ravan Dahan `DASHERA', Polo Ground 28/9/2009 8.30 PM 93.67

Regional Office, GPCB Vapi

Sr. No Location Area Date Time Avg. Noise

Level in dB

Vapi

1 Ambamata mandir, Gunjan area, Koprali road

C 19/09/09 21:50 68.2

2 Mahakali Mandir Gujan Housing colony C 19/09/09 22:10 67.8

3 Thanganat Rofel MBA Colleage C 19/09/09 22:35 69.6

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Level in dB

4 Dharamsingh Park C 19/09/09 22:55 67.0

5 Hotel green View B 19/09/09 23:15 69

6 Shree Sharda garba mandal C 19/09/09 23:30 66.6

7 Adarsh mitra mandal, Gunjan B 19/09/09 23:50 67.9


C 20/09/09 09:25 pm 63.10

9 Mahakali Mandir Gujan Housing colony C 20/09/09 09:35 pm 68.10

10 Thanganat Rofel MBA College Vapi C 20/09/09 09:50 pm 64.30

11 Dharamsingh Park C 20/09/09 10:00 pm 62.30

12 Hotel green View B 20/09/09 10:30 pm 62.10

13 Shree Sharda garba mandal C 20/09/09 10:45 pm 60.30

14 Adarsh mitra mandal,Gunjan B 20/09/09 11:10 pm 58.90

15 Ambamata mandir,Gunjan area, Koprali road

C 21/09/09 09:15 PM 62.9

16 Mahakali Mandir Gujan Housing colony C 21/09/09 09:25 PM 60.7

17 Thanganat Rofel MBA Colleage Vapi. C 21/09/09 09:35 PM 67.3

18 Dharamsingh Park C 21/09/09 09:55 PM 66.3

19 Hotel green View B 21/09/09 10:10 PM 64.9

20 Shree Sharda garba mandal C 21/09/09 10:25 PM 60.7

21 Adarsh mitra mandal,Gunjan B 21/09/09 11:00 PM 63.2

22 Ambamata mandir,Gunjan area, Koprali road

C 22/09/09 21:45 68.1

23 Mahakali Mandir Gujan Houseing colony C 22/09/09 22:05 67.3

24 Thanganat Rofel MBA Colleage Vapi. C 22/09/09 22:30 68.7


26 Hotel green View B 22/09/09 23:15 69.1


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Level in dB

Vapi

28 Adarsh mitra mandal, Gunjan B 22/09/09 23:50 68.7


C 23/09/09 09:25 PM 66.9

30 Mahakali Mandir Gujan Housing colony C 23/09/09 09:40 PM 66.2

31 Thanganat Rofel MBA College Vapi. C 23/09/09 09:55 PM 65.4





36 Ambamata mandir,Gunjan,Koprali road C 24/09/09 21:45 67.6





41 Shree Sharda garba mandal C 24/09/09 23:20 68

42 Adarsh mitra mandal,Gunjan B 24/09/09 23:45 68.1

43 Ambamata mandir,Gunjan,Koprali road C 25/09/09 09:35 PM 65.6

44 Mahakali Mandir Gujan Houseing colony C 25/09/09 09:50 PM 64.9

45 Thanganat Rofel MBA Colleage Vapi. C 25/09/09 10:10 PM 68.1





50 Ambamata mandir,Gunjan, Koprali road C 26/09/09 09:35 68.5



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Level in dB




56 Ambamata mandir, Gunjan, Koprali road C 27/09/09 21:45 69.8


Vapi

58 Thanganat Rofel MBA College Vapi. C 27/09/09 22:25 68.7




62 Ambamata mandir, Gunjan, Koprali road C 28/09/09 21:45 68.1






Regional Office, GPCB Jamnagar

Sr. No Location Area Date Avg. Noise

Level in dB

Jamnagar

1. Utsav Navli Navratri-2009, Galaxy cinema Ground-Jamnagar

B 19/09/'09 64.8

2. Rag Ras Dandiya Mahotsav-2009, Pradarsan Ground- Jamnagar

B 20/09/'09 64.1

3. Gunjan Group Navratri Mahostav-09, 7-Patel colony-Jamnagar

B 21/09/'09 64.9

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Sr. No Location Area Date Avg. Noise

Level in dB

4. Archan Navratri Mahotsav-2009,6- Patel Colony, Jamnagar

C 22/09/'09 51.4

5. Gunjan Navratri Mahostav, Nr. Ranmal Talav-Jamnagar

B 23/09/'09 63.31

6. Bharatmata Adarsh Garbi mandal, Limdaline-Jamnagar

B 24/09/'09 64.61

7. Dhoom-2009 Navratri Mahotsav,12- Patel colony, Jamnagar

B 25/09/'09 64.1

Jamnagar

8. Railway Kumarika Garbi Mandal, Nr. Old Railway Station,Jamnagar

B 26/09/'09 64.4

9. Shree Lohana Mahajan, Nvratri Mahotsav,Pancheswar tower-Jamnagar

B 27/09/'09 62.6

10 Chamunda Youth Kumarika Garbi mandal, Pancheshwar tower-Jamnagar

B 28/09/'09 63.7

Porbandar

11 Rangat -2009,Nr. Chopati, Porbandar B 23/09/'09 64.45

12 Shree Maher Supreme Council Navratri Mahotsav,Nr. Chopati,Porbandar

B 24/09/'09 64.85

13 Ramzat-2009,Porbandar B 25/09/'09 51.4

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Noise data - Diwali Festival

In order to implement provisions of Noise (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000 and compliance of various directives, the Board through its all the Regional Offices carried out noise level monitoring during festival of Diwali 16th October 2009 to 19th October, 2009.

Regional Office, Ahmedabad

[Ambient Noise Monitoring during festival days between 06:00 Hrs. to 07:00 Hrs. Single result]

Sr. No.

Date Location Average

ambient Noise dB (A)

1 16/10/2009 Gandhi Ashram 73.9

2 17/10/2009 Gandhi Ashram 74.0

3 18/10/2009 Gandhi Ashram 72.8

4 19/10/2009 Gandhi Ashram 75.5

5 16/10/2009 L.D. Engineering College 77.0




9 16/10/2009 Nr. Income tax ,Ashram Road 78.8

10 17/10/2009 Nr. Income tax, Ashram Road 79.1



Regional Office, Bhavnagar

Noise Level Measurement Carried Out During Diwali Festival at Bhavnagar

Date Time Hours

Location: Ghogha Circle

Time Hours

Location: Rupani Circle

Time Hours

Location: Haluria Chowk

Time Hours

Location: Bhangali

Gate

17/10/2009 18:05 73.5 18:20 70.3 18:40 71.00 19:00 74.6

17/10/2009 19:15 88.4 19:30 76.6 19:50 79.9 20:10 97.7

17/10/2009 20:25 93.4 20:40 86.4 20:50 84.6 21:10 98.9

17/10/2009 21:25 98.8 21:40 88.7 21:50 92.4 22:05 95.6

AVG 88.63 80.5 81.98 91.7

18/10/2009 18:10 80.5 18:25 73.7 18:45 85.00 19:00 82.4

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Date Time Hours

Location: Ghogha Circle

Time Hours

Location: Rupani Circle

Time Hours

Location: Haluria Chowk

Time Hours

Location: Bhangali

Gate

18/10/2009 19:15 95.2 19:30 70.5 19:45 89.3 20:00 75.0

18/10/2009 20:10 72.6 20:25 89.2 20:40 95.4 20:55 90.6

18/10/2009 21:05 82.0 21:20 90.9 21:40 90.2 21:50 92.7

18/10/2009 22:10 90.3 22:25 92.6 22:40 97.9 22:55 76.8

18/10/2009 23:15 97.5 23:30 95.3 23:45 86.5 23:50 91.1

AVG 86.35 85.37 90.72 84.77

19/10/2009 18:00 95.9 18:15 86.5 18:35 94.9 18:50 100.5

19/10/2009 19:10 100.0 19:25 91.2 19:40 98.3 19:55 98.2

19/10/2009 20:15 97.2 20:30 97.8 20:45 95.0 21:00 80.0

19/10/2009 21:20 98.5 21:30 92.6 21:50 90.1 22:10 92.9

19/10/2009 22:25 90.3 22:40 99.3 22:55 87.9 23:05 95.3

19/10/2009 23:20 92.4 23:35 95.3 23:45 92.2 24:00 85.4

AVG 95.72 93.78 93.07 92.05

Regional Office – Bhuj

Noise Level Data (Average) During Diwali Festival, 2009

Sr. No. Location Area Date Time

Noise Level dB (A)

1 Jubeelee ground, Bhuj B 16/10/2009 20:30 Hrs 63.71

2 Prmukhswami nagar,Bhuj C 16/10/2009 2115 Hrs 53.74






8 Prmukhswami nagar,Bhuj C 19/10/2009 2115 Hrs 53

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Regional Office – Godhra

Noise Level Data (Average) During Diwali Festival, 2009

Sr. No. Location Area Date Time

Noise Level

dB (A)

Godhra.

1 Bhuravav char rasta, Nr Hotel Satguru B 16/10/2009 20:30 Hrs 63.62

2 Ankleshwar Mahadev Society C 16/10/2009 21:00 Hrs 64.51

3 Vishwakarma Chowk City Area B 16/10/2009 21:30 Hrs 64.63

4 Prabhakunj Society Area,Dahod Road C 16/10/2009 22:00 Hrs 65.31




8 Prabhakunj Society Area, Dahod Road C 17/10/2009 22:00 Hrs 66.30






14 Ankleshwar Mahadev Society Area C 19/10/2009 21:00 Hrs 65.61



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Regional Office – Junagadh

Average Ambient Noise Level Data During Deepawali Festival-2009.

Sr. No.

Location Area Date Time Noise Level dB (A)

Junagadh

1 Shreenath Nagar, Behind Bus Stand C 16/10/2009 07:50 pm 77.02

2 Laxmi Nagar C 16/10/2009 08:30 pm 83.74

3 Ami Appartment, Near Vanzari Chowk C / B 16/10/2009 09:40 pm 83.48

4 Soni Bazar (Diwan Chowk) C / B 17/10/2009 07:15 pm 103.88

5 Kalva Chowk C / B 17/10/2009 08:20 pm 89.68

6 Jayshree cinema, Maharshi Arvind rd C / B 17/10/2009 09:00 pm 95.78

7 Vanzari Chowk C / B 17/10/2009 09:50 pm 93.34

8 Azad Chowk C / B 18/10/2009 07:50 pm 81.60

9 Mandvi Chowk C / B 18/10/2009 08:30 pm 90.68

10 Gokul Nagar C 18/10/2009 09:40 pm 77.98

11 Mohan Nagar, Behind Bus Stand C 19/10/2009 07:30 pm 76.40

12 Nr. Nalanda Appartment, Zanzarda rd C / B 19/10/2009 08:40 pm 83.20

13 Rayaji Baug (Moti Baug Area)

Vanthali Road

C / B 19/10/2009 09:30 pm 87.00

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Regional Office – Nadiad

Noise Level Data for Ambient Noise Monitoring during Diwali Festival-2009

[Day time: 06 am -10 pm; Night time:10 pm- 06 am]

Sr. No. Location Area Date

Time Day Time/ Night time

Noise Level mean value

dB (A) Day (06pm-10pm) 62.1 1 Taluka Panchayat Quarters,

Nadiad, Dist. Kheda C 16/10/09

Night (10 pm-12pm) 56.7

Day (06 pm-10 pm) 66.2 2 Santram Mandir Road, Nadiad, Dist. Kheda

B 16/10/09 Night (10 pm-12pm 60.9

Day (06 pm-10 pm) 46.0 3 General Hospital, Nadiad, Dist. Kheda

D 16/10/09

Night (10 pm-12pm 42.6

Day (06 pm-10 pm) 61.0 4 Taluka Panchayat Quarters, Nadiad, Dist. Kheda

C 17/10/09 Night (10 pm-12pm 52.4


B 17/10/09 Night (06 pm-10pm) 59.1

Day (06 pm-10 pm) 44.3 6 General Hospital, Nadiad, Dist.Kheda

D 17/10/09 Night (10 pm-12pm 43.5

Day (06 pm-10 pm) 62.2 7 Taluka Panchayat Quarters, Nadiad, Dist. Kheda

C 18/10/09 Night (10 pm-12pm 54.1


B 18/10/09 Night 61.8

Day ( 06 am-09 am & 06 pm-10 pm)

46.1 9 General Hospital, Nadiad, Dist. Kheda

D 18/10/09


Day (06 am-09 am & 06 pm-10 pm)

66.2 10 Taluka Panchayat Quarters, Nadiad, Dist. Kheda

C 19/10/09


Day (06 am-09 am & 06 pm-10 pm)

66.6 11 Santram Mandir Road, Nadiad, Dist. Kheda

B 19/10/09


Day (06 am-09 am & 06 pm-10 pm)

43.6 12 General Hospital, Nadiad, Dist. Kheda

D 19/10/09


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Regional Office, Mehsana

Ambient Noise Monitoring during Dipawali Festivals

Sr. No Time Duration L equivalent dB (A)

Hourly

Location : Residential, Sector-21, Gandhinagar Date: 16.10.2009

1 18:00 Hrs to 19:00Hrs 79

2 19:00 Hrs to 20:00Hrs 87

3 20:00 Hrs to 21:00Hrs 83

4 21:00 Hrs to 22:00Hrs 85

Day time : 83.5

Location: Commercial, Sector-21, District Shopping centre, Gandhinagar Date: 17.10.2009

1 18:00 Hrs to 19:00Hrs 89

2 19:00 Hrs to 20:00Hrs 93

3 20:00 Hrs to 21:00Hrs 90

4 21:00 Hrs to 22:00Hrs 88

Day time : 90

Location: Residential, Shreyansh Society, Jail Road Mehsana Date : 18.10.2009

1 18:00 Hrs to 19:00Hrs 78

2 19:00 Hrs to 20:00Hrs 83

3 20:00 Hrs to 21:00Hrs 85

4 21:00 Hrs to 22:00Hrs 82

Day time : 82

Location: Commercial, BK. Cinema Road, Mehsana Date: 19.10.2009

1 06:00 Hrs to 07:00Hrs 88

2 07:00 Hrs to 08:00Hrs 90

3 08:00 Hrs to 09:00Hrs 93

4 09:00 Hrs to 10:00Hrs 95

5 18:00 Hrs to 19:00Hrs 73

6 19:00 Hrs to 20:00Hrs 75

7 20:00 Hrs to 21:00Hrs 70

8 21:00 Hrs to 22:00Hrs 71

Day time : 82

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Regional Office, Rajkot Ambient Noise Monitoring During Deepavali Festival

SSrr.. NNoo.. LLooccaattiioonn

AArreeaa

DDaattee && TTiimmee Noise Level

dB (A) (Average)

Western side of Rajkot city

01 Panchyat Chowk, University rd C &B 18/10/2009 19:00 Hrs. 68.2

02 Raiya Circle, Raiya Road C & B 18/10/2009 19:25 Hrs. 66.0

03 Kishanpara Chowk, Race Course Ring Road

C & B 18/10/2009 20:15 Hrs. 70.0

04 Mahila College Chowk, Kalavad Road

C & B 18/10/2009 20:45 Hrs. 68.0

Central Part of Rajkot city

05 Astron chowk. C & B 17/10/2009 21:00 Hrs. 98

06 Astron Chowk, B 18/10/2009 21:20 Hrs. 72.0

07 Triconbaug Shashtrimedan B 18/10/2009 21:45 Hrs. 80.0

08 Civil Hospital Campus D 18/10/2009 22:15 Hrs. 58.0

Eastern part of Rajkot city

09 Sorathiyavadi chowk A & B 18/10/2009 22:40 Hrs. 68.4

10 Bhaktinagar Circle C & B 18/10/2009 23:00 Hrs. 71.0

Southern part of Rajkot city

11 Mavdi Plot A 18/10/2009 23 :20 Hrs. 66.2

12 Mayani chowk, B/h. PD Malavia college

C & B 18/10/2009 23:40 Hrs. 70.0

Akash Rangoli Atash Baji, Race Course Cricket Ground, Race Course

1 In East Direction B 15/10/2009 19:45Hrs 90.5

2 In South Direction B 15/10/2009 20:05Hrs 92.4

3 In West Direction B 15/10/2009 20:20Hrs 102.6

4 In North Direction B 15/10/2009 20:40Hrs 99.6

Western side of Rajkot city

05 Panchyat Chowk, University Road C &B 19/10/2009 21:05 Hrs. 60.2

06 Raiya Circle, Raiya Road C & B 19/10/2009 21:20 Hrs. 66.1

07 Kishanpara Chowk, Race Course Ring Road

C & B 19/10/2009 21:35 Hrs. 70.4

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dB (A) (Average)

Central Part of Rajkot city

08 Astron chowk. C & B 19/10/2009 21:50 Hrs. 69.5

09 Triconbaug Shashtrimedan B 19/10/2009 22:05 Hrs. 74.0

10 Civil Hospital Campus D 19/10/2009 22:20 Hrs. 51.0

Eastern part of Rajkot city

11 Sorathiyavadi chowk A& B 19/10/2009 22:35 Hrs. 73.4

12 Bhaktinagar Circle C & B 19/10/2009 22:50 Hrs. 68.1

Southern part of Rajkot city

13 Mavdi Plot A 17/10/2009 23 :00 Hrs. 74.5

14 Mayani chowk, B/h. PD Malavia college

C & B 17/10/2009 23:30 Hrs. 67.1

Regional Office, Vadodara

Noise Level Monitoring During Diwali Festival -2009

Sr. No. Location of Monitoring Time in hrs. Noise level in dB at

4 meters distance

Vadodara

Date: 19/10/2009

1 Pratham Char Rasta 18.15 78.3



4 Swaminarayan Chawk 18.30 65.2



7 Nr. Petrol Pump, Vasna 18.45 81.2

8 Nr. Petrol Pump, Vasna 18.50 78.9

9 Nr.Taksh Complex 19.00 79.8

10 Nr.Taksh Complex 19.05 90.5

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4 meters distance

11 Manisha Chokdi 19.10 91.6

12 Manisha Chokdi 19.15 71.0

13 Nr. Gandevikar Jwellers,Dandia Bazar 19.45 72.8

14 Nr. Gandevikar Jwellers Dandia Bazar 19.50 92.6

15 Nr. Gandevikar Jwellers 19.55 89.3

16 Nr. Canara café 20.00 88.4



19 Nr. Sursagar Talav 20.20 85.9



22 Nr. Music College 20.35 72.6

Vadodara

23 Nr. Music College Dandia Bazar 20.40 75.6

24 Nr. Music College 20.45 78.2

25 Nyay Mandir 20.50 88.6



28 Nr. Mangal Bazzar 21.05 90.5



31 Mandvi 21.25 88.1

32 Mandvi 21.30 85.4

33 Mandvi 21.35 86.9

34 Harinagar Circle 21.45 78.1

35 Harinagar Circle 21.50 75.4

36 Nr. Yash Complex 21.55 77.8

37 Nr. Yash Complex 22.00 68.9

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Date: 18/10/2009


4 meters distance

1 Lisa Park 18:10 87.5

2 Lisa Park 18:15 91.6

3 Opp, Saibaba Temple 18:25 78.3

4 Opp, Saibaba Temple 18:28 76.4

5 Nr. Atmajyoti Ashram 18:35 91.8

6 Nr. Atmajyoti Ashram 18:40 89.3

7 Nr. Indraprasth Ellora Park 18:50 78.2

8 Nr. Indraprasth Ellora Park 18:53 76.4

9 Nr. Race course Tower 19:00 79.2

Vadodara

10 Nr. Race course Tower 19:05 81.3

11 Nr. GEB circle 19:15 74.8

12 Nr. GEB circle 19:18 76.3

13 Nr. Trident Complex 19:23 72.1

14 Nr. Kalptaru Ellora Park 19:30 93.1

15 Nr. Kalptaru Ellora Park 19:35 89.6

16 Nr. PanchRatna 19:40 84.2

17 Nr. PanchRatna 19:45 86.7

18 Nr. Vidyavihar School ( Arunachal) 19:55 88.2

19 Nr. Vidyavihar School ( Arunachal) 20:00 78.3

20 Sahyog Society, Gorwa 20:15 88.9

21 Sahyog Society, Gorwa 20:20 92.3

22 Nr. Dashama Temple ( Gorwa) 20:35 75.6

23 Nr. Dashama Temple ( Gorwa) 20:40 79.3

24 Nr. Dhanlaxmi Duplex ( Samta) 20:50 93.1

25 Nr. Dhanlaxmi Duplex ( Samta) 20:55 90.2

26 Samta Nr. Samta Police Chowki 21:10 78.3

27 Samta Nr. Samta Police Chowki 21:15 82.5

28 Sourabh Park 21:25 95.6

29 Sourabh Park 21:30 93.2

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Date: 16/10/2009 Sr. No. Location of Monitoring Time in hrs. Noise level in dB at

4 meters distance 1 Nr.Boy's Hostel, Polytechnic 18:10 82.0 2 Nr.Boy's Hostel,Polytechnic 18:15 80.9 3 Nr.Janardan Cold Storage 18:20 82.4 4 Nr.Janardan Cold Storage 18:25 83.4 5 Nr.Janardan Cold Storage 18:30 80.1 6 Nr. Shastri Bridge 18:45 77.2 Vadodara 7 Nr. Shastri Bridge 18:50 76.4 8 Nr. Shastri Bridge 18:55 75.8 9 Nr. Bus Station 19:05 75.4 10 Nr. Bus Station 19:10 74.8 11 Nr. Railway Station 19:15 78.9 12 Nr. Railway Station 19:20 79.8 13 Nr. Railway Station 19:25 81.5 14 Sayaji Gunj 19:35 87.9 15 Sayaji Gunj 19:40 82.4 16 Sayaji Gunj 19:45 89.1 17 Nr.Fatehgunj Circle 20:00 85.2 18 Nr.Fatehgunj Circle 20:05 84.8 19 Nr.Fatehgunj Circle 20:10 90.1 20 Nizampura char Rasta 20:20 87.4 21 Nizampura char Rasta 20:23 85.7 22 Nizampura char Rasta 20:25 92.4 23 Delux Char Rasta 20:30 85.4 24 Delux Char Rasta 20:35 87.9 25 Delux Char Rasta 20:38 80.4 26 Nr.PVR Talkies 20:45 75.2 27 Nr.PVR Talkies 20:48 77.8 28 Nr.PVR Talkies 20:50 72.4 29 Nr.PVR Talkies 20:55 70.7 30 Mahesana nagar 21:05 87.4 31 Mahesana nagar 21:08 88.6 32 Abhilasha char Rasta 21:12 81.3 33 Abhilasha char Rasta 21:15 78.4

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4 meters distance Vadodara

34 Chanakyapuri char rasta 21:25 71.4 35 Chanakyapuri char rasta 21:28 70.2 36 Sama Vadodara 21:35 87.4 37 Sama Vadodara 21:37 80.2 38 Nr. Jalaram Mandir 21:50 75.4 39 Nr. Jalaram Mandir 21:55 72.8

Date: 17/10/2009


4 meters distance

1 Nr. V.M.C. Ward office, Akota 18:15 68.9



4 Nr. Jain Temple, Akota 18:30 71.2

5 Nr. Jain Temple, Akota 18:33 67.5

6 Nr. Sangita Society, Akota Stadium,Akota 18:40 88.1



9 Nr Akota Garden, Akota 18:55 68.9

10 Nr. Akota Garden, Akota 18:58 72.4

11 Nr. Kangaroo Kid, Mujmahuda 19:10 73.9



14 Nr. Samrajya Bunglow, Mujmahuda 19:35 89.3



17 Nr, Mujmahuda Circle, Mujmahuda 19:50 67.6



20 Nr. Akshar Chowk, Mujmahuda 20:10 78.1

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4 meters distance

Vadodara




24 Nr. New Alka Hotel, Old Padra Road 20:30 72.1



27 Nr. GEB School, Old Padra Road 20:45 69.3




31 Nr. Punit Nagar, Old Padra Road 21:10 72.9




35 Nr. Malhar Point, Old Padra Road 21:35 89.1




Regional Office, Surat Noise Monitoring During Deepavali Festival -2009

Sr. No Location Category of

Area Date L equivalent dB ( A)

1 Sargam Shoping Centre, Parle Point, Surat

C / B 16/10/2009 98.1

2 Near Udhana Darwaja B 17/10/2009 105.4

3 Delhi gate Police Chowkey C / B 18/10/2009 93.7

4 Adajan Circle, Surat C /B 19/10/2009 90.1

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Regional Office, Bharuch

Noise Monitoring During Deepavali Festival -2009

Noise Level

dB(A) dB(A) dB(A) dB(A)

Sr.

No

City/Town

Location

16/10/2009 17/10/2009 18/10/2009 19/10/2009

Bharuch

1 Narayan Kunj Society, Bholav 89.5 98.7 91.3 89.9



4 Tulsidham, Zadeshwar road 78.2 99.3 82.1 99.4



7 Jalaram Mandir, Kasak circle 89.1 99.7 99.1 87.2



10 Shaktinath Mandir 85.5 97.8 88.3 91.7



Ankleshwar

13 Chautabazar, Ankleshwar 78.1 96.5 75.5 93.7



16 Bharuchi Naka, Ankleshwar 99.1 104.8 98.8 92.5



19 Manav Mandir, GIDC-Ankleshwar

85.8 101.7 88.3 102.1


88.6 105.2 91.8 96.5


79.9 108.8 92.5 95.4

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Regional Office, Jamnagar

Noise Monitoring During Deepavali Festival -2009

Sr.

No.

Location

Area

Date & Time

Noise Level

dB(A) (Max.)

1 Patel Colony street no.6 C 16/10/2009 19=00 Hrs. 73.2

2 Bedi gate B 16/10/2009 20=00 Hrs. 74.4

3 Chandi Bazar B 16/10/2009 21=00 Hrs. 91.2

4 Hawai Chowk B 16/10/2009 22=00 Hrs. 99.8

5 Talav Ni Pal B 16/10/2009 23=00 Hrs. 75.6

6 Digvijay Plot Police Chowki B 17/10/2009 19=00 Hrs. 74.4

7 Khodiyar Colony C 17/10/2009 19=30 Hrs. 108.7

8 Panchavati Park C 17/10/2009 20=00 Hrs. 93.5


10 Bedi gate B 17/10/2009 21=00 Hrs. 114.2

11 Darbar Gadh B 17/10/2009 21=20 Hrs. 103.8

12 Hawai Chowk B 17/10/2009 21=45 Hrs. 99.8

13 Town hall B 17/10/2009 22=15 Hrs. 97.9

14 Sat rasta circle B 17/10/2009 22=35 Hrs. 100.7



17 Rameshwarnagar C 18/10/2009 19=10 Hrs. 74.2

18 Bedi gate B 18/10/2009 20=30 Hrs. 92.5


20 Hawai Chowk B 18/10/2009 22=15 Hrs. 88.1

21 Talav Ni Pal B 18/10/2009 23=05 Hrs. 101.2

22 Digvijay Plot Police Chowki B 18/10/2009 23=30 Hrs. 71.3




26 Bedi gate B 19/10/2009 20=45 Hrs. 92.30

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No.

Location

Area

Date & Time

Noise Level

dB(A) (Max.)


28 Hawai Chowk B 19/10/2009 21=30 Hrs. 102.3

29 Pancheshwar tower B 19/10/2009 21=45 Hrs. 96.2

30 Town hall B 19/10/2009 22=00 Hrs. 90.2


32 Park colony C 19/10/2009 23=00 Hrs. 89.2

Regional Office, Vapi Noise Monitoring During Deepavali Festival -2009

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1800 63 1900 72 2000 90 2100 98 2200 76 2300 68

1810 64 1910 72 2010 92 2110 97 2210 78 2310 70

1820 63 1920 73 2020 94 2120 97 2220 78 2320 72

1830 66 1930 74 2030 96 2130 94 2230 76 2330 70

1840 64 1940 74 2040 94 2140 94 2240 77 2340 71

1850 70 1950 75 2050 98 2150 93 2250 74 2350 69

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ing Date : 17.10.2009 Noise measurement carried out at Gunjan Housing Colony, Vapi 1800 63 1900 71 2000 91 2100 90 2200 71 2300 70 1810 64 1910 72 2010 91 2110 91 2210 77 2310 71 1820 64 1920 72 2020 94 2120 94 2220 74 2320 74 1830 67 1930 73 2030 96 2130 90 2230 76 2330 73 1840 69 1940 76 2040 91 2140 93 2240 75 2340 74 1850 71 1950 76 2050 99 2150 94 2250 73 2350 75 66.33 73.33 93.67 92 74.33 72.83

. Date : 18.10.2009 Noise measurement carried out at Gunjan Housing Colony, Vapi




ing 1800 63 1900 68 2000 88 2100 90 2200 70 2300 68 1810 61 1910 70 2010 92 2110 92 2210 74 2310 73 1820 62 1920 71 2020 93 2120 89 2220 72 2320 73 1830 63 1930 72 2030 93 2130 91 2230 76 2330 71 1840 66 1940 73 2040 90 2140 95 2240 72 2340 70 1850 70 1950 74 2050 92 2150 95 2250 75 2350 71 64.17 71.33 91.33 92 73.17 71

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6.22. Environmental Awareness Programmes

Awareness programmes on Climate Change

Forest & Environment Department, Government of Gujarat asked to implementation of Golden Goal point (11), i.e. Awareness programmes on Climate Change, and also on suggestions of the Estimate Committee of the Gujarat State Assembly to organise various awareness programmes on Environment - Pollution Control related issues, the same have been included in the environment awareness programmes:

22nd April - Earth Day Celebration of the Earth Day

In accordance with the communication received from the office of the Chief Minister, Gujarat and also from Dr. S.K. Nanda, IAS, Principal Secretary, Forest and Environment Department, Government of Gujarat, regarding Celebration of the Earth Day on 22nd April, 2009, the action taken and programmes organised by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board are as under:

All the Regional Offices of the Board located at Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat, Bharuch, Vapi, Godhra, Mehsana, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Bhuj, Nadiad and Junagadh were informed to commemorate the aforesaid celebration of the Earth Day on the theme 'Climate Change Solutions Campaign', with free translation thereof in Gujarati - 'Vatavaranma Thata Ferfarona Ukel Mate Zumbesh...’

The Board and NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar and V.P.M.P. Polytechnic College, Gandhinagar jointly organised a programme on the Earth Day - 22nd April, 2009, at L.D.R.P.-I.T.R. campus, VPMP Polytechnic College, Gandhinagar. About 300 girls & boys students, Principal, Professors and lecturer of Polytechnic College participated in the programme. Prof. KG. Dave, Principal of the College, Shri Kapdia, Vice Chancellor, ... University, Gandhinagar, Shri Anilbhai Patel, NCSC and Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board briefed on the occasion. Senior officers including Smt. Dr. IM Pandya, SSO, and staff of the Board also participated in the programme. Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board also co-ordinated the programme.

Posters and Banners on the theme were prepared and displayed suitably. A booklet highlighting theme - 'Climate Change Solutions Campaign' with free translation thereof in Gujarati - 'Vatavaranma Thata Ferfarona Ukel Mate Zumbesh' was also prepared jointly with NCSC and distributed to participants.

News coverage of the event was carried out by Gandhinagar Samachar, Divya Bhaskar, etc. A video clipping on 'Aur Kitni Dhara ?' in Hindi was also screened by NCSC, Gandhinagar.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Ahmedabad and IOC Terminal Bareja district Ahmedabad jointly observed the Earth Day programme. Posters on the theme and banners were displayed. A video clipping on 'Aur Kitni Dhara ?' in Hindi was also screened by NCSC-Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar. Shri Anilbhai Patel, NCSC- Shri Adhiya, Shri D.N. Vasadiya, SSO, RO, Ahmedabad, Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board briefed on

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the occasion. Over 30 persons including staff members of the IOC and officials of RO, Ahmedabad participated in the programme. A booklet highlighting theme - 'Vatavaranma Thata Ferfarona Ukel Mate Zumbesh' in Gujarati was also prepared and distributed to participants. Plantation was also carried out by the dignitaries within the campus.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Mehsana and IFFCO, Kalol district Gandhinagar jointly observed the Earth Day at IFFCO. Posters on the theme and banners were displayed. On previous day, IFFCO organised drawing competition among three groups of students. Prizes were distributed to the winners. Shri A.B. Motwani, Jt. G.M., IFFCO, Shri M.L. Patel, EE of the Board, Shri GH Trivedi, RO, Mehsana and Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board briefed on the occasion. Over 45 persons including IFFCO staff, students and officials of the Board participated in the programme. Plantation was also carried out by the dignitaries within the campus.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Mehsana and Mehsana District Co-operative Milk Producer's Union Ltd., Dudh Sagar Dairy, Mehsana jointly celebrated the Earth Day programme at Dairy. Shri K.C. Verma, MD, Dudh Sagar Dairy and Shri D.P. Patel, DEE of the RO, Mehsana briefed on the occasion. About 100 plants were planted by the staff of RO, Mehsana and Dudh Sagar Dairy. A documentary film on global warming was screened. A poster on the theme was displayed on the occasion.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Mehsana and Sabarkantha District Co-operative Milk Producer's Union Ltd., Sabar Dairy, Himmatnagar jointly celebrated the Earth Day programme at Dairy. Smt. R.N. Patel, SSA of RO, Mehsana, K.S. Kumpavat, Manager, Shri D.B. Patel, Sr. Manager, Shri L.P. Patel, Asstt. Manager briefed on the occasion. About 40 persons including Shri B.M. Patel, MD, Sabar Dairy, staff of Sabar Dairy and RO, Mehsana participated in the plantation programme. A poster on the theme was displayed on the occasion.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Mehsana and ONGC, Chandkheda district Gandhinagar jointly celebrated the Earth Day programme at ONGC. Shri G.H. Trivedi RO, Mehsana, Shri Johari, Executive Director, ONGC and Shri Khan, Safety, Health Institute briefed on the occasion. About 35 persons including staff of ONGC and RO, Mehsana participated in the plantation programme. A poster on the theme was displayed on the occasion.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Mehsana and Thermal Power Plant, GSECL, Gandhinagar jointly celebrated the Earth Day programme at Gandhinagar. Smt.U.K. Upadhyay, EE, RO, Mehsana, Shri J.M. Doshi, Chief Engineer, GSECL and Shri Y.R. Joshi, Additional CE, GSECL briefed on the occasion. Moreover, GSECL organised drawing competition on 'Global Warming' and 'Save Earth' topics for their children and family members. GSECL also organised a seminar on 'Save Earth'. Participants also took pledge to save earth. On Earth Day the GSECL staff arrived on bicycle.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Mehsana and Mother Dairy, Bhat district Gandhinagar jointly celebrated the Earth Day programme at Dairy. Smt. Smt.U.K. Upadhyay, EE, RO, Mehsana and Shri Dhadap, Mother Dairy briefed on the occasion. A vedio clipping on global warming - 'Inconvenient Truth' was screened. A booklet on occasion was also prepared by the Mother Dairy and distributed to participants. All participated in the plantation programme and planted about 50 plants.

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On 22.4.2009, RO, Mehsana and Banas Dairy, Palanpur district Banaskantha and Forest Department jointly celebrated the Earth Day programme. Shri K.B. Vaghela, SO, RO, Mehsana, Shri S.R. Chaudhary, MD, Banas Dairy, Shri Bipinbhai Manager, Shri Nai Forest Department and Shri Dhasura, RFO, briefed on the occasion. Staff of Banas Dairy and RO, Mehsana participated in the plantation programme and planted about 150 plants. A poster on the theme was displayed on the occasion.

On 28.4.2009, RO, Mehsana and ONGC, Mehsana jointly celebrated the Earth Day programme. Shri G.H. Trivedi RO, Mehsana, Shri A.K. Gupta, Executive Director, Shri M.L. Gupta, Group GM, briefed on the occasion. About 200 persons including students, staff of ONGC and RO, Mehsana participated in the programme. Essays, Slogan and drawing competitions were organised at Kendriy Vidhyalaya, ONGC, Mehsana for students. Prizes were distributed to the winners. A FSL bulb was distributed to all participants. A poster on the theme was displayed on the occasion.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Vadodara and Nandesari Industries Association jointly organised plantation programme at TSDF - NECL, GIDC Nandesari district Vadodara. Posters on the theme and banners were displayed. Shri AA Dolati, RO, Vadodara briefed on the significance of the Earth Day. The President and office bearers of NIA, representatives of various units and staff of the RO Vadodara participated in the programme.

RO, Vadodara and ECP-Effluent Channel Project, Dhanera district Vadodara jointly organised in house discussion programme at ECP campus. Shri Hemang Bhatt, MD, ECP and Shri AA Dolati, RO, Vadodara briefed on global warming, natural resources and energy conservation. A monitoring committee of the ECP's active members was set up for self monitoring within their area. Posters on the theme and banners were displayed. The ECP staff, representatives of various units and staff of the RO Vadodara participated in the programme.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Jamnagar and Reliance Industries Ltd, Motikhavdi- Jamnagar jointly organised the Earth Day programme in a school at Town ship of RIL, Jamnagar. About 100 students and teachers participated in the programme. A video clipping on climate change - 'An inconvenient Truth' was screened. Shri A.V. Shah RO, Jamnagar briefed on the occasion. An informative CD on the Earth Day was distributed to the students. A poster on the theme was displayed on the occasion.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Jamnagar and Shri Dig Vijay Cement Co Ltd, Sikka - Jamnagar jointly celebrated the Earth Day programme. Participants participated in the plantation programme and planted about 50 plants within school campus. A video clipping on climate change - 'An inconvenient Truth' was screened. Shri A.V. Shah RO, Jamnagar briefed on the occasion. About 250 students and teachers participated in the programme. A booklet Gujarati language highlighting theme - 'Climate Change Solutions Campaign' was also prepared and distributed to participants. A poster on the theme was displayed on the occasion.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Jamnagar and Essar Oil Ltd, - Jamnagar jointly celebrated the Earth Day programme. A video clipping on climate change - 'An inconvenient Truth' was screened. Shri A.V. Shah RO, Jamnagar and Shri Umakantan, Head HSE, Essar Oil, briefed on the occasion. A poster on the theme was displayed on the occasion.

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On 22.4.2009, RO, Jamnagar and Tata Chemicals Ltd, Mithapur - Jamnagar jointly celebrated the Earth Day programme. Shri K.B. Chaudhri, DEE, RO, Jamnagar and Shri Buch, Head HSE, Tata Chemicals, briefed on the occasion. All participated in the plantation programme and planted about 50 plants. A poster on the theme was displayed on the occasion.

On 21.4.2009, RO, Junagadh and Indian Rayon Ltd., Veraval jointly celebrated the Earth Day. Shri GM Sadhu, RO, Junagadh and the President, IRL briefed on climate change importance of plantation. They also participated in the plantation programme. On 24.4.2009, RO, Junagadh, N.K. Dav Public School, Sutrapada and Sidhee Cement Ltd., jointly celebrated the Earth Day. Students, teachers, Factory and RO, Junagadh staff participated in Prabhat Feri moved within school and colony area. All participated in plantation programme. Debate and drawing competitions on the occasion was organised for students, and prizes were distributed to winners. On 24.4.2009, RO, Junagadh, Dalmia Public School, Sutrapada and GHCL, Sutrapada jointly celebrated the Earth Day. Drawing competitions on the occasion was organised for students, and prizes were distributed to winners. RO, Junagadh and GHCL staff participated in the plantation programme.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Bharuch organised in-house discussion programme on monitoring and compliance on air pollution issues. Shri MS Shukla, RO, Bharuch briefed on various aspect of monitoring. RO, Bharuch and Lanxess ABS, Jhagadia jointly carried out plantation at industry's premise. About 150 students of ITI participated in the plantation programme. Posters on global warming were displayed at Ankleshwar and Panoli Industries Association's office.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Rajkot jointly organised jointly with Midland Cement, village Hadamtala, Ta. Kotda Sanagani, district Rajkot; Dhareshwar GIDC Vistar Association- Dhareshwar, Jetpur district Rajkot; Endoe Pharma, village Shapar, Ta. Kotda Sanagani district Rajkot and Distro Med Bio-Clean Pvt. Ltd., Kuvadava GIDC district Rajkot. Shri S.M. Jha, RO, Rajkot briefed on climate change at all these programmes. Banners on the occasion were displayed. About 250 plants were planted at various location of celebration.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Godhra organised poster exhibition at Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Godhra. Students were briefed on climate change issues. Copies of tips were distributed.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Godhra Shri N.L. Kansagara and staff participated in plantation programme organised at United Phosphorous Ltd., Panelav Ta. Halol district Panchmahal as well as Panchmahal Steel Ltd., Alindra district Panchmahal. RO, Godhra briefed on pollution and its effect and importance of plantation. Posters were displayed by various industries on the occasion.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Nadiad and Forest Department (Social Forestry), Nadiad jointly organised Earth Day celebration programme at Nadiad. Shri A.K. Jain, Assistant Director, Gujarat State Land Development Corporation, Shri A.D. Tanna, DFO, Nadiad and RO, Nadiad staff participated in the programme. Shri B.L. Maru, RO, Nadiad briefed on the climate change issues. Shri A.D. Tanna, briefed on importance of awareness. Shri A.J. Jain, ACF briefed on the global warming issues. Shri J.V. Joshi, IFS, DFO, Nadiad talked on the importance of plantation and forest. Documentary films on 'Tree, a monkey & a tiger and a sloth bear' were screened.

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On 22.4.2009, RO, Surat and Palsana Enviro Protection Ltd., Surat jointly organised programme at Palsana CETP. Shri J.K. Patel, RO, Surat briefed judicious use of natural resources. Programme was followed by plantation within CETP premises.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Vapi and Vapi Waste & Effluent Management Co. Ltd., GIDC Vapi dist. Valsad jointly organised a programme on 'Global Warming' at Vapi. A film on 'inconvenient Truth' was screened followed by discussion. Office bearers of VIA and RO, GPCB, Vapi participated in plantation programme.

On 22.4.2009, RO, Bhuj organised in-house discussion programme on 'Climate Change Solution Campaign' at Bhuj. All the staff members participated in the programme. RO Bhuj Shri J.D. Kalyani, briefed on the theme of the occasion.

On 22.4.2009, the RO, GPCB, Bhavnagar and Chitra Industries Association jointly organised discussion programme on Earth Day and Climate Change at Chitra GIDC, Bhavnagar. Staff of RO Bhavnagar, office bearers of Chitra Industries Association and representatives of various industries of Bhavnagar participated in the programme. RO, GPCB, Bhavnagar Shri G.V. Patel and Shri Pankaj Pandya, President Chitra Industries Association briefed on the Mother Earth and Climate Change issues. Plantation was also carried out at Chitra GIDC, Bhavnagar.

5th June - World Environment Day

On June 5th 2009 the World Environment Day was observed on a theme 'your planet needs YOU ! UNite to combat climate change' as declared by UNEP. In accordance with the communication received from Dr. S.K. Nanda, Principal Secretary, Forest and Environment Department, Government of Gujarat, regarding Celebration of the World Environment Day on 5th June 2009, the action taken and programmes organised by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board are as under:

All the Regional Offices of the Board located at Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat, Bharuch, Vapi, Godhra, Mehsana, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Bhuj, Nadiad and Junagadh were informed to commemorate the aforesaid celebration of the World Environment Day in appropriate manner.

The Board participated in a programme organised by Forest and Environment Department, Govt. of Gujarat to celebrate the World Environment on 5th June, 2009 jointly with Forest Department, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and GEER Foundation at Ahmedabad. Shri Narendrabhai Modi, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat inaugurated both exhibition and function. Shri Mangubhai Patel, Hon'ble Minister, Tribal Welfare, Forest & Environment was the Chief Guest. He stressed on the need for massive plantation. Shri Kanajibhai Thakor, Ho'ble Mayor, AMC, Smt. Rita Tevtia, IAS, Principal Secretary, Forest & Environment Department, Shri C.L. Meena, IAS, Chairman, GPCB, Dr. M.L. Sharma, IFS, PCCF, Forest Department, Shri Pradeep Khanna, PCCF, WL, Forest Department, Smt. Gauri Kumar,IAS, Principal Secretary, Urban Development Department, Shri P. Gautam, IAS, Municipal Commissioner, AMC, Ahmedabad, Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary, Shri J.K. Vyas, Director (Environment), Shri H. Shah, Jr. Technical Officer & Under Secretary, Forest & Environment Department, Shri K.C. Mistry, Regional Officer,

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Ahmedabad, and senior officers of the Board, etc. were among the officials present during the programme.

The GPCB and Forest & Environment Department jointly set up various posters panels on environment with the active assistance of the Regional Office, GPCB, Ahmedabad with the joints efforts of Industries Association, representatives of industries, etc. participated and at the exhibition venue. Banners on the theme of the WED were displayed at Togor Hall, Ahmedabad. Pamphlets on the occasion both in English and Gujarati were prepared and distributed to the visitors during the exhibition. A booklet prepared by the RO, Ahmedabad on the theme of the WED 2009 were also distributed at the exhibition. Shri Narendrabhai Modi, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat also inaugurated the exhibition. Shri Mangubhai Patel, Hon'ble Minister, Tribal Welfare, Forest & Environment, Smt. Rita Tevtia, IAS, Principal Secretary, Forest & Environment Department, Shri C.L. Meena, IAS, Chairman, GPCB and other dignitaries also visited the posters exhibition.

Banners on the theme ‘'your planet needs YOU ! UNite to combat climate change', with its logo was also displayed. The Gujarati version of the theme was considered as ‘Pruthvi Tamari, Hakal Kari Rahi Chhe, Tamne ! Sangthit Bani Lalkariye, Thata Vatavaranna Ferfarone'

Doordarshan and All India Radio were informed about the theme of the WED 2009 and requested to organised suitable programme.

On 5.6.2009, GPCB, Gandhinagar and Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar jointly organised a poster exhibition and drawing competition at Gandhinagar. About ninety children from various schools participated in the programme. Banners and Posters on the theme were displayed. A booklet prepared by Nisarg Community Science Centre and GPCB on the theme of the WED 2009 were also distributed. Prizes were distributed to the winners. Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO and staff co-ordinated the programme.

On 5.6.2009, Shri K.C. Mistry, RO, Ahmedabad co-ordinated among State Level exhibition entire work of setting up of 'Paryavaran' pavilion organised jointly by Forest and Environment Department, Government of Gujarat and GPCB at Ahmedabad. RO, Ahmedabad and Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Moraiya district Ahmedabad jointly organised a programme. Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary, GPCB visited CETP, Zydus Cadila SEZ, Changodar. He briefed on the role of the industries under the present scenario of global warming. Staff of Zydous and officials of RO, Ahmedabad participated in the programme. Dignitaries participated in a token plantation programme.

On 5.6.2009, RO, Ahmedabad and Paryavaran Mitra jointly organised a drawing competition on environmental awareness for children at Ahmedabad. 150 children participated in the programme. Prizes were distributed to winners. Dr. N.S. Varandani, Head of Department, Environment Department, L.D. Engineering College, Ahmedabad, Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary, GPCB, Shri Jayesh Shah, Managing Trustee, Seva Gurjari Trust and Dr. G.B. Soni, Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad were among the dignitaries briefed on the occasion.

On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Jamnagar and Essar Oil Ltd., Vadinar jointly organised a march for the environmental cause on the WED at Jamnagar. Shri V.P. Patel, District Collector, Jamnagar, Shri R.V. Jotangia, Superintendent of Police, Jamnagar, Shri A.V. Shah, RO,

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Jamnagar and Shri C. Manoharan, Head of Refinery, Essar Oil Ltd., addressed the gathering. The Superintendent of Police, Jamnagar flagged off the march. The march assembled at DCCV High School, Jamnagar. Shri K.N. Bhatt, Municipal Commissioner, Jamnagar presided Oath ceremony to protect environment. Prizes were distributed to the participants. Shri P.H. Sata, Dy CF, MNP, Jamnagar distributed saplings to all. A booklet prepared by RO, GPCB, Jamnagar on the theme of the WED 2009 were also distributed. On 5.6.2009, RO Jamnagar and GSFC Ltd., Sikka district Jamnagar jointly organised awareness programme on environment and conserving natural resources. Banners and posters on the occasion were displayed, a booklet on plastic issues were distributed to the participants. RO Jamnagar Shri A.V. Shah and staff besides Shri SM Yagnik, RFO Jamnagar and villagers of Moti Khavdi participated in plantation programme.

On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Nadiad organised a rally in Nadiad town. Staff of RO, Nadiad, various government offices including Forest Office, Land Development, R&B, etc. representatives from various industries and officials of ONGC participated in the rally. All participants displayed play cards, banners and posters on environment. They also sported in T-shirt and a Cap supported by industry showing theme, slogan and logo of the occasion. The RO, Nadiad Shri B.L. Maru briefed the gathering. The rally traversed about 3 km distance within Nadiad town. Copies of a booklet prepared by RO, GPCB, Nadiad on the theme of the WED 2009 were also distributed. All participated in a plantation programme within government offices premise compounds. On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Nadiad and Vithal Udyognagar Industries Association jointly organised a rally in Anand town. About 400 people from Amul Dairy, Anand, Vidya Dairy, Anand, Charotar Gas Sahkari Mandli Ltd., Sarvajanik Pustakalay, Anand Jilla Sahakari Sangh, Nature Club, VV Nagar, Amin Auto Agency, Anand, Rotary Club Round Town, Anand and Rotary Mid Town, Anand participated in the rally. Smt. Sejal Patel, Hon'ble President, Anand Nagar Seva Sadan flagged off the rally. All participants displayed play cards, banners and posters on environment. Leaflets prepared by various participating groups were also distributed to the people. The RO, Nadiad Shri B.L. Maru, Shri Alabhai Parmar, Managing Director, Charotar Gas Sahkari Mandli Ltd., Shri Rahul Shrivastav, DFO, Anand, Shri Ratnam, GM, Amul Dairy and Shri Dilip Patel, V.U. Nagar Industries Association briefed the gathering on the occasion. Plantation was carried out within Amul Dairy campus. On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Nadiad and Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd., jointly organised a programme. The staff of RO, GPCB Nadiad and the industry participated in the programme. The RO, Nadiad Shri B.L. Maru, Shri Anant Indukar, Manager & Shri Mahesh Kale, Manager of the industry briefed on the occasion. The industry made efforts for rain water harvesting. About 600 plants were planted by the participants. On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Nadiad and GSECL, Dhuvaran jointly organised a programme at Dhuvaran. Shri M.G. Shaikh, SO, RO Nadiad and Shri P.M. Parmar, CE, GSECL, Dhuvaran briefed on the occasion. The participants participated in plantation programme.

On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Mehsana and IOC Ltd., Sidhdhpur district Mehsana jointly organised a programme at Sidhdhpur. Over 80 persons including children, staff of IOCL participated in the programme. Shri G.H. Trivedi, RO Mehsana briefed on the occasion. Children participated in rose plantation programme. Copies of booklet prepared by RO, GPCB Mehsana on the theme of the occasion were also distributed.

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On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Mehsana and Torrent Pharma Ltd., Indrad district Mehsana jointly organised a programme at Indrad. Over 50 persons participated in the programme. Posters & Slogan competitions were organised. Shri G.H. Trivedi, RO Mehsana distributed prizes to winners. All participated in a plantation programme. Copies of booklet prepared by RO, GPCB Mehsana on the theme of the occasion were also distributed.

On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Mehsana and Torrent Research Centre, Bhat district Gandhinagar jointly organised a programme at Bhat. Drawing competition was organised. Prizes were distributed by Shri G.H. Trivedi, RO Mehsana. Copies of booklet prepared by RO, GPCB Mehsana on the theme of the occasion were also distributed.

On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Mehsana and Dudh Sagar Dairy, Mehsana jointly organised a programme at Mehsana. Shri M.P. Shah, SO Mehsana and other 50 persons of Dairy participated in plantation programme. Copies of booklet prepared by RO, GPCB Mehsana on the theme of the occasion were also distributed.

On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Vapi and Kalyani High School, Atul Ltd., Atul district Valsad jointly organised a programme at Atul. School students participated in the poster competition. Prizes were distributed to the winners. Shri Khadagwal- Atul Ltd. and Shri A.D. Bhimani, D.E. RO Vapi briefed on the occasion. Copies of booklet prepared by RO, GPCB Vapi on the theme of the occasion were also distributed. All participated in the plantation programme.

On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Vapi and Valsad Industries Association, district Valsad jointly organised a programme at GIDC Gundalav. Shri V.R. Patel, RO Vapi and Shri Navin Patel briefed on global warming - Climate change - environmental issues. Copies of booklet and pamphlets prepared by RO, GPCB Vapi on the theme of the occasion were also distributed. All participated in the plantation programme.

On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Vapi and Raymond Ltd., village Khadki-Udvada district Valsad jointly organised a programme at Khadki-Udvada. Staff of the Raymond Ltd., participated in a rally and displayed play-card with slogan on environment. Shri R.R. Vyas, DEE of RO Vapi briefed on the occasion. Copies of booklet and pamphlets prepared by RO, GPCB Vapi on the theme of the occasion were also distributed. All participated in the plantation programme.

On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Vapi and GHCL, village Bhilad taluka Umbergaon district Valsad jointly organised a programme at Bhilad. Shri Ramanlal Patkar, Hon'ble MLA(182-Umbergaon) administered an oath on the occasion. People of Bhilad also participated in the plantation programme. Copies of booklet and pamphlets prepared by RO, GPCB Vapi on the theme of the occasion were also distributed.

On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Vapi and Fortune Galaxy Hotel, Vapi jointly organised a programme at various schools including Shroff High School, Upasana School, St. Xavier's High School and Gyandham School located in Gunjan area, Vapi. Students participated in a rally and displayed play-card with slogan on environment. Students also participated in the plantation programme held at their respective school compound. Copies of booklet and pamphlets prepared by RO, GPCB Vapi on the theme of the occasion were also distributed.

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On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Vapi and VIA, Vapi jointly organised a programme at VIA Hall, Vapi. Staff of RO, Vapi and members of VIA participated in a plantation programme. Shri V.R. Patel, RO Vapi, Shri Tushar Shah and Dr. Ashok Shah briefed on the occasion. Shri R.B. Dave, IAS, Collector - Valsad presided over the function. An oath was administered on the occasion. Copies of booklet and pamphlets prepared by RO, GPCB Vapi on the theme of the occasion were also distributed.

On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Vapi organised a plantation programme nearby office premise, Vapi. Staff of RO, Vapi participated in a plantation programme.

On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Vapi, Popat Lakha Blood Bank, Vapi and Best Paper Mill jointly organised a programme at Vapi. Posters and banners on the occasion were displayed. 235 units blood were received at the blood donation camp.

On 5.6.2009, RO, GPCB, Junagadh organised plantation programme within the office compound. Besides, Shri G.M. Sadhu, RO Junagadh, Health officer Junagadh Municipal Corporation Dr. I.T. Vaja, Secretary of District Consumer Forum Shri Kiranbhai Ahir and RO Junagadh staff participated in the programme. About 20 various species were planted.

On 5.6.2009, Shri G.M. Sadhu, RO Junagadh, Shri A.K. Pandey, Deputy Manager and Shri V.V. Tank, Head Works briefed on the occasion during a function organised by Ambuja Cement Ltd., Ambujanagar - Kodinar district Junagadh.

On 5.6.2009, Shri G.M. Sadhu, RO Junagadh participated in the plantation programme organised by Veraval Industrial Association within the CETP compound at Veraval. RO, Junagadh and members of Veraval Industrial Association participated in the programme. Shri G.M. Sadhu, RO Junagadh and Shri O.N. Sharma, President, Veraval Industrial Association briefed on the occasion.

On 5.6.2009, Shri G.M. Sadhu, RO Junagadh participated in the plantation programme organised by Indian Rayon (Unit of Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd.) at Veraval. 20 nos. of Acassia Auricoliformis species were planted. So far a green belt of about 55,000 trees and 4,50,000 sq. ft areas covered as lawn and maintained as green belt in the plant.

On 5.6.2009, Shri C.A. Shah, DEE, RO Junagadh participated in celebration programmes including Posters and Drawing competitions for employees, Awareness for people, Exhibition, etc. organised by the Gujarat Sidhee Cement Ltd., Sidheegram dist. Junagadh.

On 5.6.2009, Shri C.A. Shah, DEE, RO Junagadh participated and gave away prizes to the winners of Slogan, Poem competitions for employees, Poster competition for students of Colonies organised by the GHCL, Sutrapada dist. Junagadh. They also participated in plantation programme within colonies of the unit.

On 5.6.2009, RO, Bhuj distributed copies of booklet prepared by RO, GPCB Bhuj on the theme of the occasion among industries and people.

On 5.6.2009, RO, Bhuj, participated in a programme organised at Asia Motor Works village Kanaiyabe taluka Bhuj district Kutch. Officials of the RO, Bhuj and the Asia Motor Works participated in the programme. Shri J.D. Kalyani, RO, Bhuj and Shri Deepak Thakur, Asia Motor Works briefed on the occasion. Prizes were distributed to the winners of slogan, posters, quiz and elocution competitions. A banner on the theme was also displayed. All participated in the plantation programme.

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On 5.6.2009, RO, Godhra participated in a programme organised jointly by Halol GIDC Small Scale Plastic Mfg. Association and Saw Mill Association, Halol at Halol district Panchmahal. Over 100 people including Mamlatdar Halol, RFO Halol, President Halol Nagarpalika and representatives of various industries participated in the programme. Regional Officer Godhra Shri N.L. Kansagara and the RFO Halol briefed on the occasion. Plantation was carried out within GIDC Halol.

On 5.6.2009, Regional Officer Godhra Shri N.L. Kansagara and officials of the RO Godhra participated in the plantation programme organised by Samvedana BMW Incinerator, Chandrapura, Halol.

On 5.6.2009, Regional Officer Godhra Shri N.L. Kansagara and officials of RO Godhra participated in the plantation programme organised by General Motors India Ltd., Chandrapura district Panchmahal. RO, Godhra Shri N.L. Kansagara and Shri Vijay Karla, Plant Director, General Motors briefed on the occasion. A poster competition was organised by the industry and prizes were distributed to the winners.

On 5.6.2009, Officials of RO Godhra participated in the plantation programme organised by UPL at Gopipura district. A poster competition was organised by the industry and prizes were distributed to the winners.

On 5.6.2009, Officials of RO Godhra participated in the plantation programme organised by Alembic Ltd, and Paushak Ltd., both at Panelav district Panchmahal.

On 5.6.2009, staff of the RO Godhra participated in the plantation programme organised within office compound.

On 5.6.2009, RO, Vadodara, circulated list of activities for celebration of World Environment Day to all the large scale industries and Industries Associations.

On 5.6.2009, Regional Officer Shri A.A. Dolti and officials of RO Vadodara, participated in the programmes organised by GSFC, Reliance Industries Ltd., Alembic Ltd., Kemrock Industries etc. Shri H.V. Patel, IAS, MD, GSFC and Regional Officer Shri A.A. Dolti briefed on the occasion. All employees carried out plantation of about 3500 species of banyan and Pipal plants within GSFC campus.

On 5.6.2009, staff of the RO Vadodara participated in the in-house celebration followed by plantation programme organised within office compound.

On 5.6.2009, staff of the RO Vadodara participated in the rally jointly organised by RO, Vadodara, industries and Industries Associations. About 250 persons sporting in T- shirt & cap depicting logo and theme on the occasion, participated in the rally. Tableau and placards were exhibited in the rally passed through various areas of Vadodara. RO, Vadodara distributed copies of booklet prepared by RO, GPCB Vadodara on the theme of the occasion among industries and people.

On 5.6.2009, staff of the RO Vadodara participated in the workshop on the theme of the occasion. Professor R.K. Goyal, Vice Chancellor, MS University was the chief Guest of the function. Prof. Goyal and Regional Officer Shri A.A. Dolti addressed on the occasion.

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On 6.6.2009, RO Vadodara organised a workshop on air pollution issues of the dolomite crushing units at Chhotaudaipur district Vadodara. Hon'ble MP Shri Ramsinhbhai Rathva, Hon'ble MLA (141, Chhotaudaipur) Shri Gulsinhbhai Rathva, Former MLA Shri Sukhrambhai Rathva, Smt. Varshaben Dhobi, Hon'ble President Chhotaudaipur, Shri Kaushikbhai Shah, President, Chhotaudaipur Mineral Merchant Association and Shri N.C. Patel - Clean Environment Consultant, Vapi briefed on the occasion. Regional Officer Shri A.A. Dolti stressed on the need to upgrade air pollution control devices in dolomite crushing units. T- shirt & cap depicting logo and theme on the occasion were distributed to the participants. Plantation was carried out and tree guards were placed. A tableau on environmental issues was displayed. RO, Vadodara distributed copies of booklet prepared by RO, GPCB Vadodara on the theme of the occasion among industries and people.

On 5.6.2009, RO Bharuch staff participated in a Marathon Run organised by Manav Kalyan Paryavaran ane Suraksha Mandal, Ankleshwar district Bharuch. The programme spread message on global warming and environment protection.

On 5.6.2009, RO Bharuch staff participated in plantation programmes organised by Wockhardt Ltd., Videocon Ltd., GNFC Ltd, Asian Paints, Lupin Ltd., United Phosphorus Ltd. - Unit I, Cheminova, PETL and P.I. Industries in district Bharuch.

On 5.6.2009, RO Bharuch staff participated in discussion on importance of environment in human life programme organised by Rajshree Polyfeel Ltd.- Ummala. in district Bharuch. Shri K.K. Lakum, SSA briefed on the occasion. Subsequently all participated in plantation programme.

On 5.6.2009, RO Bharuch staff participated in World Environment Day celebration programme organised by Aarti Industries Ltd.- Jaghdia district Bharuch. Shri K.K. Lakum, SSA briefed on day to day care for environment. Dignitaries participated in the plantation programme.

On 5.6.2009, staff of the RO Bharuch participated in the plantation programme organised within office compound, Bharuch.

On 5.6.2009, RO Bhavnagar and Kalyan Pradeshik Lok Vigyan Kendra, Bhavnagar jointly organised an Environment Awareness Rally programme at Bhavnagar. Mayor of Bhavnagar Miss Rinaben Shah, District Development Officer Bhavnagar Shri D.P. Joshi, District Superintendent of Police Shri Rajendra Asari, District Forest Officer Shri K.S. Randhava, Past President Chitra industries Association Shri Bipinbhai Patel, representatives of various industries of Bhavnagar, In-charge Regional Officer Bhavnagar Shri D.L. Bhatt, staff of RO Bhavnagar and schools students participated in the Rally. District Development Officer Bhavnagar Shri D.P. Joshi briefed on the importance of occasion. The Rally passed through main areas of Bhavnagar. Saplings were offered to the interested participants.

On 5.6.2009, In-charge Regional Officer Bhavnagar Shri D.L. Bhatt briefed the students participated in a Drawing Competition organised by Nirma Ltd., Kala Talao, Bhavnagar. Prizes were distributed to the winners. Staff of Nirma Ltd. and officers of the RO Bhavnagar participated in the Board plantation programme.

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On 5.6.2009, officers of Regional Officer Bhavnagar participated in a programme organised by Ultratech Cements Ltd.(G.C.W.), Kovaya, Dist. Amreli. Students participated in the Poster Competition organised at the school Kovaya, Dist. Amreli. Prizes were distributed to the winners. Video film on Climate Change was screed. Members of the Officers’ ladies’ club participated in the programme.

On 5.6.2009, RO Rajkot, Saurashtra Education Foundation and Shri Odhvji Velji Sheth Regional Lok Vigyan Kendra, Rajkot set up by Rajkot Municipal Corporation jointly organised elocution competition on 'How can I keep my city clean?' and photography competition on 'Polluted Rajkot' theme. 28 students of different schools of Rajkot and over 40 citizens of Rajkot participated in these programmes, respectively. Prizes were distributed to the winners. RO Rajkot Shri SM Jha and Dr. Rameshbhai Bhayani, Director Lok Vigyan Kendra, Rajkot briefed on the occasion. Over 200 students of various schools participated in the programme.

On 5.6.2009, RO Rajkot, and H.J. Steel Industries, Rajkot jointly organised a programme on the theme of World Environment Day. RO Rajkot Shri S.M. Jha and Shri Vinodbhai Doshi of H.J. Steel Industries briefed on the occasion. Over 50 persons of the unit and staff of RO Rajkot participated in the programme. All participated in the plantation programme.

On 5.6.2009, staff of RO Rajkot and Shri G.T. Sheth Orthopaedic Hospital, Rajkot jointly organised a programme. Smt. Kalpanaben Parmar, DEE, Shri Falgunbhai Modi, DEE and Shri V.M. Dedkiya, SO RO Rajkot briefed on the occasion. Staff of RO Rajkot, Shri G.T. Sheth Orthopaedic Hospital and representative of Distro Med Services - a common BMW operator, Rajkot participated in the plantation programme.

On 5.6.2009, RO Rajkot, and Morbi Industries Association jointly organised a plantation programme. RO Rajkot Shri S.M. Jha briefed on the occasion. Shri Kantibhai Bavarva, representatives of various units of Morbi, participated in the plantation programme at different units located at Lilpar, Jambudiya and Lalpar villages in Rajkot district.

On 5.6.2009, RO Surat organised in-house programme on the occasion. RO, Surat Shri J.K. Patel briefed on the significance of the World Environment Day. The RO, Surat also asked various industrial units to organise relevant programmes.

On 5.6.2009, RO Surat, South Gujarat Textile Processors Association and PEPL- Palsana Enviro Protection Ltd., Palsana-Surat jointly organised a function. Shri M.L. Patel, EE and Shri J.K. Vyas, EE of GPCB Gandhinagar, RO Surat Shri J.K. Patel briefed on the occasion. The staff of the RO Surat, office bearers of association, representatives of various industrial units participated in the programme. They also participated in plantation programme carried out within CETP compound.

On 5.6.2009, RO Surat staff participated in the programme organised by Reliance Industries Ltd., Hazira district Surat. Various issues including climate change were discussed. Environment Awareness Campaign quiz competition were organised. Prizes were distributed to winners.

On 5.6.2009, RO Surat participated in a programme organised by JK Paper Ltd., at Fort Songadh, District Tapi. Senior executives of JK Paper Ltd. and staff of RO Surat participated in the programme. Shri S V Malsatar RO Surat briefed on the occasion. Slogan and Painting competitions were organised amongst employees and school children. Prizes

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were distributed to the winners. A film show on ‘Global Warming’ was organised. All participated in the plantation programme. About 250 trees were planted.

Besides, various organisations also celebrated the World Environment day. The following is the list of organisations/ industries celebrated the WED 2009.

Sr. Name of Industries / organizations Activities 1. Cadila Health Care Ltd., Moraiya

dist. Ahmedabad Function. Plantation. Pledge, slogan, innovative idea and quiz competitions, prizes.

2. Reliance Industries Ltd., Dhahej dist. Bharuch. Shri BG Prajapati, RDC, Bharuch and Shri Dhiren Pandya, SDM, Bharuch among dignitaries.

Environmental Cross Word, Online quiz, essay, poster, Housekeeping and Green Card competitions for employees and township people, prizes, banners, Oath and plantation.

3. IFFCO- Kalol Unit P.O. Kasturinagar, dist. Gandhinagar

Pledge, Plantation, Message, booklet prepared by RO Mehsana distributed to staff

4. NTPC Limited - Kawas Gas Power Project PO: Adityanagar Hazira- Surat

Essay, Quiz, Painting competitions, Garden for ladies; Suggestion & Best out of waste contests, distribution of Booklet & badges, Plantation. Prizes.

5. Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Hazira dist. Surat

Poster, Slogan competitions, Booklet, Badges, Prizes. Exhibition, sapling distribution.

6. IOC Ltd., Sidhdhpur district Mehsana

Rose plantation by children.

7. Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Indrad dist. Mehsana

Poster, Slogan competitions, Video show, Plantation, Low Energy Lamps distributed

8. Torrent Research Centre, Bhat district Gandhinagar

Function, Drawing competition, prizes.

9. Dudh Sagar Dairy, Mehsana Plantation.

10. Kalyani High School, Atul Ltd., Atul district Valsad

Poster competition. Prizes. Plantation.

11. Valsad Industries Association, district Valsad

Function, Plantation.

12. Raymond Ltd., village Khadki-Udvada district Valsad

Rally, function, plantation.

13. GHCL, village Bhilad taluka Umbergaon district Valsad

Oath, Plantation

14. Fortune Galaxy Hotel, Vapi, Shroff High School, Upasana School, St. Xavier's High School and Gyandham School located in Gunjan area, Vapi.

Rally, slogan-play-cards, plantation.

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Sr. Name of Industries / organizations Activities

15. VIA, Vapi Oath, Plantation, Function,

16. Popat Lakha Blood Bank, Vapi and Best Paper Mill, Vapi.

Posters, banners. Blood donation camp.

17. Ambuja Cements Ltd., Ambujanagar - Kodinar district Junagadh

Week long celebration. On 4th June - No Vehicle Day. Nature Walk, Visit of Devaliya Park. Elocution, Best Environmental Performance Award for staff & colonies, Skit, Rangoli, Best from Wastes, Poster and Photography competitions. Function. Prizes to winners. Plantation.

18. Veraval Industrial Association Plantation.

19. Indian Rayon (Unit of Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd.) at Veraval

Plantation. So far about 55,000 trees planted and maintained. Public Awareness programme at ABP School.

20. Gujarat Sidhee Cement Ltd., Sidheegram dist. Junagadh

Week long celebration. Posters and Drawing competitions for employees. On the spot drawing competition for students of NK Dav Public School. Exhibition. Plantation. Prizes to winners.

21. GHCL, Sutrapada district Junagadh Slogan, poem competitions for employees, Poster competition for students of Colonies. Prizes to winners. Plantation.

22. Asia Motor Works village Kanaiyabe taluka Bhuj district Kutch.

slogan, posters, quiz and elocution competitions. Prizes to the winners. Banner. Plantation.

23. Hindustan Uniliver Ltd., Kandla SEZ, Gandhidham

Environment Week. quiz, slogan, poster, poetry competitions. Prizes to winners. Screened environment movie. Save water, Save energy awareness.

24. Louis Dreyfus Commodities India Pvt. Ltd. located at Bhimsar taluka Anjar district Kutch

Banners. Plantation.

25. Electrotherm (India) Ltd., Samakhiali taluka Bhachau district Kutch

Environment Week. Slogan, Best suggestion to reduce carbon dioxide competitions. Prizes to winners. Discussion and documentary on environment. Plantation.

26. Sanghi Industries Ltd., Sanghipuram, Taluka Abdasa district Kutch

Function. Plantation.

27. Steel Industries Ltd., Function. Plantation.

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28. Jindal Saw Ltd., Samaghogha district Kutch

Awareness campaign, slogan, poster, on the spot painting, elocution, quiz, competitions for staff and school children. Prizes to winners. Plantation in township and nearby villages.

29. Mid India Power and Steel Ltd., village Mithirohar taluka Gandhidham district Kutch

Function. Slogan competition. Prizes to winners. Plantation.

30. GSECL, Kutch Lignite Thermal Power Station, Panandhro taluka Abdasa district Kutch

Banners. Plantation.

31. Nilkanth Concast Pvt. Ltd., village Vadala taluka Mundra district Kutch

Plantation.

32. Halol GIDC Small Scale Plastic Mfg. Association and Saw Mill Association, Halol dist. Panchmahal

Function. Plantation.

33. Samvedana BMW Incinerator, Chandrapura, Halol dist. Panchmahal

Plantation.

34. General Motors India Ltd., Chandrapura district Panchmahal

Function. Poster competition. Prizes. Plantation.

35. UPL at Gopipura district Panchmahal Poster competition. Prizes. Plantation.

36. Alembic Ltd, and Paushak Ltd., Panelav district Panchmahal

Plantation.

37. GSFC, Fertilizernagar, Vadodara Plantation of 3500 Banyan & Pipal trees & distribution of saplings, Message, circulation of Mails & articles on theme, banners, documentary on global warming, Solar Cooking System at Canteen, developed rainwater harvesting system, rally & seminar.

38. Camphor & Allied Products Ltd., Nandesari dist. Vadodara

Message, Clean-up campaign and discussion programmes. Plantation.

39. Gulbrandsen Chemicals P. Ltd., Mujpur dist. Vadodara

Oath, Essay, Quiz, Housekeeping competitions, Plantation, Prizes, Flag Hoisting

40. Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd., P.O. Petrochemicals dist. Vadodara

Plantation, sapling distribution, cotton bags distribution, Message, Film show, Banners

41. Sterling Gelatin, dist. Vadodara Slogan, Essay competitions, Rally, Plantation.

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42. Cadila Healthcare Ltd., dist. Vadodara

Quiz, Presentation, Plantation.

43. Crompton Greaves Ltd., dist. Vadodara

Poster, slogan, house keeping competitions, Plantation.

44. Alembic Ltd., dist. Vadodara Slogan competition, Plantation.

45. Novadigm Ltd., dist. Vadodara Presentation, Plantation.

46. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. dist. Vadodara

Poster, Poem, Slogan competitions, Presentation, Plantation.

47. Transpek Silox Industry Ltd. dist. Vadodara

Quiz, Essay, Poster, Slogan, competitions. Plantation.

48. Larsen & Toubro Ltd. dist. Vadodara Badge distribution, Poster, Slogan, Poem, Essay, competitions, Plantation.

49. Kiri Dyes & Chemicals Ltd. dist. Vadodara

Bicycle competition, Discussion, Plantation.

50. Tonira Pharma Ltd. dist. Vadodara Awareness programme.

51. Reliance Industries Ltd. (Formerly IPCL) dist. Vadodara

Quiz, cross word, collage, model competitions, Water Management Training and practices, Film show, Plantation.

52. Panasonic Energy India Co. Ltd., dist. Vadodara

Oath, Poster, Slogan display, Plantation.

53. Jubilant Organosys Ltd. dist. Vadodara

Presentation, Training, Rally, Plantation.

54. Biotor Industries Ltd. dist. Vadodara Pledge, Plantation.

55. Sud-chemie India Pvt. Ltd. dist. Vadodara

Slogan, Essay competitions, Badge & literature, Plantation.

56. Sabic Innovative Plastics India Pvt. Ltd., dist. Vadodara

Drawing, Quiz competitions, PUS camp, Plantation.

57. Heavy Water Plant, dist. Vadodara Awareness programme.

58. Gujarat Mineral Development Corp. Ltd. (GMDC), dist. Vadodara

Workshop at Ahmedabad.

59. Bajaj Healthcare Ltd., dist. Vadodara Poster display, Cleaning, Plantation.

60. FAG Bearing India Ltd., dist. Vadodara

Presentation, Poster display, Plantation.

61. Philips Electronics India Ltd., dist. Vadodara

Quiz, Drawing competitions, Plantation.

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62. Nirma Ltd., dist. Vadodara Plastic awareness campaign, Plantation.

63. Apollo Tyres Ltd., dist. Vadodara Plantation.

64. Transmetal Ltd., dist. Vadodara Plantation.

65. Amoli Organics Pvt. Ltd., dist. Vadodara

Presentation, Quiz, Drawing competitions, Plantation.

66. Manav Kalyan Paryavaran ane Suraksha Mandal, Ankleshwar district Bharuch

Marathon Run

67. Rajshree Polyfeel Ltd.- Ummala district Bharuch.

Discussion. Plantation.

68. Aarti Industries Ltd.- Jaghdia district Bharuch.

Celebration. Plantation.

69. Wockhardt Ltd., district Bharuch Plantation.

70. Videocon Ltd., district Bharuch Plantation.

71. GNFC Ltd, district Bharuch Plantation.

72. Asian Paints, district Bharuch Plantation.

73. Lupin Ltd., district Bharuch Plantation.

74. United Phosphorus Ltd. - Unit I, district Bharuch

Plantation.

75. Cheminova, district Bharuch Plantation.

76. PETL district Bharuch Plantation.

77. P.I. Industries, district Bharuch Plantation.

78. Nirma Ltd., Kala Talao, Bhavnagar Drawing Competition, Plantation.

79. Ultratech Cements Ltd.(GCW), Kovaya, Dist. Amreli

Poster Competition, Video film,

80. Essar Oil Ltd., Vadinar district Jamnagar

A March, Oath, Plantation, booklet distribution

81. GSFC Ltd., Sikka district Jamnagar Function, Banners, Posters, booklet distribution, plantation

82. Tata Chemicals, Mithapur district Jamnagar

Observed World Environment Week. Various programs at Unit and Township.

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16th September 2008 - the Ozone Day On 16th September 2009 - the International Day for Preservation of ozone layer was observed on a theme ' Protect the Ozone Layer, Save life on the Earth, UNite to combat Climate Change, Participate in Climate Change programmes, Nurture greenery to contain carbon dioxide, Montreal Protocol - Global partnership for global benefits'.

In accordance with the communication received from Dr. S.K. Nanda, IAS, Principal Secretary, Forest & Environment Department, Government of Gujarat, through Shri J.K. Vyas, Director (Environment) & Additional Secretary, Forest and Environment Department, regarding celebration of the International Day for Preservation of ozone layer on 16th September 2009, the action taken and programmes organised by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board are as under:

All the Regional Offices of the Board located at Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat, Bharuch, Vapi, Godhra, Mehsana, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Bhuj, Nadiad and Junagadh were informed to commemorate the aforesaid Celebration of Ozone Day - 16th September 2009 in appropriate manner.

The Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Gandhinagar, the Regional Office, GPCB, Ahmedabad and Vision B.Ed. College, Navrangpura-Ahmedabad jointly organised a programme on the Ozone Day-16th September 2009, at Vision B.Ed. College, Ahmedabad. NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar also participated in the programme.

Following activities were carried out as a part of programmes to observe the Ozone Day 16th September 2009 :

1. A presentation followed by discussion programme on the Ozone Day - 16th September 2009.

2. A poster exhibition for colleges and schools students in - Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar districts.

3. Copies of a booklet on the Ozone Day and Global Warming-Climate Change prepared and distributed jointly by Head Office Gandhinagar & the Regional Office, Ahmedabad. Such activity was also carried out with the NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar. Moreover, the Regional Offices Vadodara, Mehsana, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar and Nadiad also prepared and distributed such booklet.

4. Banners on the occasion were displayed at the GPCB, Gandhinagar and various educational places in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar districts though the Regional Office Ahmedabad and also through the NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar.

5. Posters on the Ozone Day prepared and exhibited in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Kalol district Gandhinagar during the programmes jointly organised with educational institutes and NGO.

On 16.9.2009, GPCB, Gandhinagar, RO, GPCB Ahmedabad and Vision B.Ed. college, Ahmedabad jointly organised a programme on the Ozone Day and Climate Change issues at Ahmedabad. Over 100 students of Vision B.Ed. college, professors, lecturers, including

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Dr. H.B. Vadhel, Principal Vision B.Ed. college and Shri M.L. Patel, Environmental Engineer, Shri J.K. Vyas, Environmental Engineer, Shri K.C. Mistry, Regional Officer, RO, Ahmedabad, of GPCB participated in the programme. A video clipping on the climate change screened by NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar and also conducted discussion session. Shri Anilbhai Patel, NCSC - Shri K.B. Patel, Chief Manager, Gujarat Flourochem Limited, Ranjitnagar taluka Goghamba district Panchmahal, Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board were among the speakers. The RO, GPCB, Ahmedabad organised a poster exhibition. A booklet highlighting the Ozone Day and Climate Change issue were also prepared and distributed among participants. Banners and Posters on the occasion were also displayed.

On 16.9.2009, GPCB, Gandhinagar, NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar and Excel Institute of Diploma Study, Kalol district Gandhinagar jointly organised a programme on the Ozone Day and Climate Change issues at Excel Institute of Diploma Study, Kalol district Gandhinagar. Over 200 students of Diploma civil students, professors, lecturers, including Prof. S.D. Patel, Principal Excel Institute of Diploma Study, Kalol district Gandhinagar, Shri Anilbhai Patel, NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar and staff of GPCB participated in the programme. A video clipping on the climate change screened by NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar and also conducted discussion session. Shri Anilbhai Patel, NCSC - Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar, Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board were among the speakers. The NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar organised a poster exhibition. A booklet highlighting the Ozone Day and Climate Change issue were also prepared and distributed among participants. Banners and Posters on the occasion were also displayed.

On 16.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Ahmedabad organised a in-house programme on Ozone Day and Climate Change issue. Smt. Shivani Bhargav, DEE, RO Ahmedabad made presentation on the occasion. Shri K.C. Mistry, RO Ahmedabad and Shri D.N. Vasadia, SO also briefed on the occasion. Staff of RO Ahmedabad participated actively in the discussion programme.

On 16.9.2009, RO GPCB, Ahmedabad, an NGO - Paryavaran Mitra, Ahmedabad and M.N. Shukla B.Ed. College, Ahmedabad jointly organised a programme on the Ozone Day and Climate Change issues at M.N. Shukla B.Ed. College, Thaltej Ahmedabad. A team of B.Ed. college students presented a skit highlighting the Ozone issues. Dr. Sanjay Thakar of M.N. Shukla B.Ed. College, Shri Anilbhai Patel, NCSC - Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar, Shri Mahesh Pandya Paryavaran Mitra, Shri D.N. Vasadia, SO - RO Ahmedabad and Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board were among the speakers. Over 80 persons including B.Ed. students professors, lecturers, and staff of RO GPCB Ahmedabad participated in the programme. A video clipping on the climate change was screened on the occasion. And also conducted discussion session. Posters prepared by students were also displayed. A booklet highlighting the Ozone Day and Climate Change issue were also prepared and distributed among participants. Banners and Posters on the occasion were also displayed. Moreover, Slogan and Poster competitions organised by Paryavaran Mitra on 'No Horn Day' -5th September 2009, 10 students of M.N. Shukla B.Ed. College among winners were also given prizes during this occasion.

On 18.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Ahmedabad and Tripada Education Trust, Ahmedabad organised a programme on Ozone Day and Climate Change issue. Over 200 Students from

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Tripada International School, Tripada Day School and Tripada High School and many teachers of these three schools participated in the programme. A video clipping on the climate change was also screened. Smt. Shivani Bhargav, DEE & Smt. Depali Tank, DEE RO Ahmedabad, Shri K.C. Mistry, RO, GPCB, Ahmedabad and Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board were among the speakers. A booklet highlighting the Ozone Day and Climate Change issue were also prepared and distributed among participants. Banners and Posters on the occasion were also displayed.

On 16.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Mehsana organised a programme on Ozone Day and Global Warming - Climate Change at LCIT College, Bhandu district Mehsana. Over 300 students, professors, lecturers, staff participated in the programme. Shri G.H. Trivedi, RO Mehsana, Shri Haribhai Patel, Vice President of LCIT College, Prof. Modi and Shri K.B. Vaghela, SO of RO Mehsana briefed on the occasion. A booklet highlighting the Ozone Day and Climate Change issue were also prepared and distributed among participants. Banners and Posters on the occasion were also displayed.

On 16.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Mehsana organised a programme at Science College, Mehsana. Over 250 students, professors and staff participated in the programme. Shri G.H. Trivedi, RO Mehsana, Shri D.R. Patel, Principal Science College, Shri S.S. Patidar - ONGC and Shri K.B. Vaghela, SO of RO Mehsana briefed on the occasion. A booklet highlighting the Ozone Day and Climate Change issue were also prepared and distributed among participants. Banners and Posters on the occasion were also displayed.

On 14.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Jamnagar prepared and distributed copies of a booklet highlighting the Ozone Day and Climate Change issue among students of various schools including Shree Anant Vidhyalay, Shree Sodha Higher Secondary Kanya Vidhyalaya, Ekta High School, Balanand Vidhyaniketan, Shree Jekuverben Soni Kanya Vidhyala and Het Vidhyalay.

On 15.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Jamnagar organised an audio video show on global warming effect at Nandana High School, Kalyanpur district Jamnagar. Over 150 students participated in the programme. The RO Jamnagar also brief on the theme of the occasion.

On 16.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Jamnagar organised a drawing competition in primary school and also nature photography competition among the employees of Tata Chemical Ltd., Mithapur. RO Jamnagar Shri A.V. Shah briefed the participant on the occasion. Prizes were distributed to the winners.

On 16.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Nadiad and Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd., jointly organised programme at Pay Centre School, Goblej district Kheda. Over 350 students including teachers, RO Nadiad staff participated in the programme. A booklet highlighting the Ozone Day and Climate Change issue were also prepared and distributed among participants. Shri R.I. Desai, SO of RO Nadiad and Shri Hasmukhbhai Limbachia, Principal of School briefed on the occasion. A video show was arranged by the staff of Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. Essay competition was also organised among the students and prizes were distributed to the winners.

On 16.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Nadiad organised programme at GEB school, Dhuvaran district Anand. Over 140 students of primary and secondary school participated in the

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programme. Shri B.L. Maru, RO Nadiad, Shri K.I. Karelia and Shri Panchal briefed on the occasion. A painting competition for students was organised on the Ozone Day theme. prizes were distributed to the winners. A booklet highlighting the Ozone Day and Climate Change issue were also prepared and distributed among participants.

On 16.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Nadiad organised programme at Sokhda taluka Khambhat district Anand. Over 20 representatives of various industries located at Sokhda participated in the programme. Shri B.L. Maru, RO Nadiad, Shri Jayantbhai Patel, President Sokhda GIDC, Shri Kanani, Principal of High School, Shri K.I. Karelia and Shri Panchal briefed on the occasion. A booklet highlighting the Ozone Day and Climate Change issue were also prepared and distributed among participants.

On 16.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Rajkot organised programme at Sardar Patel Kelavni Mandal, Jetpur district Rajkot. Besides Trustees of the Education Complex Shri Rajubhai Patel, Shri Virjibhai Vekariya and Shri Bhurabhai Patel, over 300 students including lecturers, teachers participated in the programme. Shri S.M. Jha, RO Rajkot and Shri F.M. Modi, DEE of the RO Rajkot briefed on the theme of the Ozone Day and Climate Change issues. A video film on climate change was also screened. A booklet highlighting the Ozone Day and Climate Change issue were also prepared and distributed among participants.

On 22.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Rajkot organised programme at Mahatma Gandhi Uttarbuniyadi Vidhyalay, M.P. Patel B.Ed. College & M.P. Patel PTC College, Jodhpar Nadi taluka Morbi district Rajkot. The Shri Kantibhai Bavarva, Umiya Services Class forum-Morbi helped to organise the programme. Shri Yogeshbhai Dabhi, a student of B.Ed. College, Shri S.M. Jha, RO Rajkot and Shri J.D. Priyadarshi, EE of RO Rajkot briefed on occasion. Over 120 students including lecturers, teachers participated in the programme. A booklet highlighting the Ozone Day and Climate Change issue were also prepared and distributed among participants.

On 30.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Rajkot organised programme at K.B. Shah Science College & M.P. Shah Commerce College and the B.V. Shah B.Ed. College, Surendranagar. Besides Dr. R.M. Talavaniya, Principal of the M.P. Shah Commerce College, Shri Vijaybhai Thakkar, Principal of the B.V. Shah B.Ed. College, over 200 students including lecturers participated in the programme. Shri S.M. Jha, RO Rajkot and Shri P.K. Dodia, SSO of RO Rajkot briefed on occasion. A video film on climate change was also screened on the occasion. A booklet highlighting the Ozone Day and Climate Change issue were also prepared and distributed among participants.

On 15.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Vadodara, GEMI and Parul Institute of Engineering & Technologies (Diploma Studies), Vaghodia jointly organised programme at Parul Institute of Engineering & Technologies (Diploma Studies), Vaghodia district Vadodara. Slogan, Essay & drawing competitions were organised for students. Prizes were distributed to the winners. Certificates were issued to the participants. A workshop was also organised on the occasion. Over 200 students including teachers & officials of RO Vadodara participated in the programme. Shri A.A. Dolti, RO Vadodara, Shri N.A. Shah, DEE of the RO Vadodara and Shri B.C. Patel of Nandesari Industries Association briefed on the theme of the Ozone Day and Climate Change issues. All participated in the plantation programme carried out within the college campus. A booklet highlighting the Ozone Day and Climate Change issue were also prepared and distributed among participants.

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On 15.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Vadodara, GEMI and Babaria Institute of Technology, Varnama jointly organised programme at Babaria Institute of Technology, Varnama district Vadodara. Slogan, Essay & drawing competitions were organised for students. Prizes were distributed to the winners. A workshop was also organised on the occasion. Over 200 students including teachers & officials of RO Vadodara participated in the programme. Shri A.A. Dolti, RO Vadodara, Shri N.A. Shah, DEE of the RO Vadodara and Shri B.C. Patel of Nandesari Industries Association briefed on the theme of the Ozone Day and Climate Change issues. All participated in the plantation programme carried out within the college campus. A booklet highlighting the Ozone Day and Climate Change issue were also prepared and distributed among participants. On 16.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Vadodara, GEMI and Nandesari Industries Association jointly organised programme at Ineos Abs Ltd., GIDC Nandesari-Vadodara. Shri A.A. Dolti, RO Vadodara, Shri N.A. Shah, DEE of the RO Vadodara, Shri H.V. Patel, GFL, Ranjitnagar and Shri B.C. Patel of Nandesari Industries Association briefed on the theme of the Ozone Day and Climate Change issues. A booklet highlighting the Ozone Day and Climate Change issue were also prepared and distributed among participants. On 16.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Junagadh, participated in the programme organised by Usha Breco Ltd., at Vadal road, Junagadh. Over 100 students of Krishna Boarding School participated in the programme. Shri Mahendrabhai Masharu, Hon'ble MLA-Junagadh, District Junagadh Shri Ashvini Kumar, IAS, Junagadh Municipal Commissioner Shri R.M. Joshi and RO Junagadh Shri G.M. Sadhu briefed on the occasion. The dignitaries carried out plantation within the divider Island across the state highway road junction. About 100 saplings and tree-guards were provided by for plantation displaying messages on environment. On 16.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Junagadh and Indian Rayon- a unit of Adiyta Birla Nuova Ltd., jointly organised a programme at Veraval district Junagadh. Officials of RO Junagadh and Indian Rayon unit participated in the programme. RO Junagadh Shri G.M. Sadhu briefed on the occasion. Drawing and quiz competitions were organised and prizes were distributed to the winners. Certificates were also issued to all the participants. Representatives of Indian Rayon unit also made presentation on the theme of the occasion. A public meeting was also arranged at Adiya Birla Public School, Veraval for awareness on the Ozone Day. On 16.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Junagadh and Nobel Group of Institutes including Nobel Engineering College, Nobel Pharmacy College, Nobel M.B.A. College and Nobel B.Ed. College, Bamangam - Junagadh jointly organised a programme at Nobel Engineering Campus, Junagadh. About 775 students including staff of Nobel Group of Institutes and officials of RO Junagadh participated in the programme. RO Junagadh Shri G.M. Sadhu briefed on the occasion. A debate competition on the issues including 'Climate Change' was also organised. Prizes and certificates were distributed to the winners.

On 3.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Vapi organised a programme as part of Ozone Day and Global Warming & Climate Change issue at Dungra Secondary School, Dungra- Vapi district Valsad. Posters were displayed during the programme. Smt. S.A. Bharti briefed on the occasion. A set of stationery items were distributed to the students who participated in the programme. Handbills, Pamphlets and booklets on the occasion were also distributed to the students.

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On 10.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Vapi organised a programme as part of Ozone Day and Global Warming & Climate Change issue at Namdha Primary School, Namdha- Vapi district Valsad. Posters were displayed during the programme. Shri A.D. Bhimani briefed on the occasion. A set of stationery items were distributed to the students who participated in the programme. Handbills, Pamphlets and booklets on the occasion were also distributed to the students. On 16.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Vapi organised a programme as part of Ozone Day and Global Warming & Climate Change issue at Sarigam district Valsad. Representatives of Sarigam Industries Association, students of local school and local people also participated in the programme. Posters were displayed during the programme. Shri V.R. Patel, RO Vapi and Smt. S.A. Bharti briefed on the occasion. Shri Khadakwal of Atul Ltd. made presentation on the environmental issues. Handbills, Pamphlets and booklets on the occasion were also distributed to the students.

On 16.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Bharuch Shri M.S. Shukla participated in the programme organised by Environment Forum, Ankleshwar district Bharuch. Safety Officers of various industries located in Panoli, Jaghdia and Ankleshwar participated in the programme.

On 16.9.2009, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited, Dahej, Ta. Vagra district Bharuch organised various activities on the Ozone Day. Banners were displayed. Essay competition for surrounding villages secondary schools and employees children. Prizes were distributed to winners. Copies of booklet on Ozone layer prepared in Gujarati distributed among students of Dahej, Jageshwar, Atali, Khojbal, Rahiad, Suva, Lakhigam and Kadodara village schools.

On 16.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Surat and NFIL- Navin Flourine International Ltd., Surat jointly organised a discussion programme on the Ozone Day and Climate Change at Surat. Staff of RO Surat and NFIL participated in the programme. RO GPCB Surat Shri J.K. Patel, Shri Paresh Randeri of NFIL briefed on the occasion. A slide show was also organised on ozone layer issue.

On 16.9.2009, the RO, GPCB, Bhavnagar and Chitra Industries Association jointly organised discussion programme on Ozone Day and Climate Change at Chitra GIDC, Bhavnagar. Staff of RO Bhavnagar, office bearers of Chitra Industries Association and representatives of various industries of Bhavnagar participated in the programme. RO, GPCB, Bhavnagar Shri G.V. Patel and Shri Pankaj Pandya briefed on the occasion. Plantation was also carried out at Chitra GIDC, Bhavnagar.

On 16.9.2009, RO, GPCB, Godhra organised a programme at Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Godhra. Shri J.P. Babaria, and Shri R.N. Patel, both SO of RO Godhra briefed the students of the school. Copies of booklet on ozone day were distributed among students.

On 16.9.2009, RO, GPCB, Godhra organised a programme at Narendra Dev Girls High School, Godhra. Shri J.P. Babaria, and Shri R.N. Patel, both SO of RO Godhra briefed the students of the school. Copies of booklet on ozone day were distributed among students. On 16.9.2009, RO, GPCB, Godhra organised a programme at M & M Mehta High School, Godhra. Shri J.P. Babaria, and Shri R.N. Patel, both SO of RO Godhra briefed the students of the school. Copies of booklet on ozone day were distributed among students.

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On 16.9.2009, RO, GPCB, Godhra organised a programme at Kalrav School, Halol district Panchmahal. Shri T.B. Shah, DEE and Shri R.N. Patel, SO both of RO Godhra briefed on the occasion. Copies of booklet on ozone day were distributed among students. On 17.9.2009, RO, GPCB, Godhra organised a programme at Gujarat Flouro-chemicals Ltd., Ranjitnagar district Panchmahal. Shri S.B. Gaytunde made presentation on UV radiation, history of ODS, status of ozone layer. Shri K.B. Patel of Gujarat Flourochemicals Ltd. and Shri T.B. Shah, DEE of RO Godhra briefed on the occasion.

On 17.9.2009, RO, GPCB, Bhuj and Hindustan Uniliver Ltd., KSEZ, Gandhidham jointly organised a Ozone Day Celebration programme at Gandhidham. Staff of RO GPCB, Bhuj, senior Executives of Hindustan Uniliver Ltd. and representatives of various units located at KSEZ participated in the programme. Copies of booklet on 'Ozone Day - 2009' prepared and distributed among participants. Regional Officer, GPCB, Bhuj Shri J.D. Kalyani briefed on the occasion. A video on Global Warming was also screened. Posters and slogans on Climate Change-Global Warming and importance of Ozone Layer were displayed in exhibition. During 29-30 September 2009, RO, GPCB, Bhuj, Electrotherm India Ltd and Indian Steel Corporation Ltd., jointly organized a function on Ozone Day Celebration at Saraswati School, Bhachau district Kutch. Posters and essay competitions for students grouped from three different Standards were organised. Moreover, an elocution competition was organised for higher secondary students. Shri J D Goshwami, DEE RO, Bhuj, Mr J B Sharma, Sr. Officer, Shri S G Thakkar, Principal, Sarswati School, Bhachau, Shri Ashwani Sharma, AGM- Indian Steel Corporation Ltd. briefed on the occasion. A documentary film on An Inconvenient Truth was screened. Mr Rajesh Bhatt, Teacher also briefed on this occasion.

Workshop, seminar programmes on pollution control awareness. On 4.4.2009, RO Vapi organised a public awareness seminar on BMW at Umargam district Valsad. On 31.7.2009, a workshop was jointly organised by the GPCB, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Vallabh Vidhyanagar Seva Sadan, Anand Nagar Seva Sadan and Karmasad Nagar Seva Sadan on 'Hurdles in final disposal of wastewaters being discharged from Vallabhvidhyanagar, Anand, Karmasad and its judicious solution' at Vallabh-vidhyanagar. The District Collector, Anand Shri R.N. Joshi, IAS inaugurated the programme. Dr. C.L. Patel, Chairman, Charutar Vidhya Mandal, VV Nagar, Dr. P.A. Joshi, Member SEIAA and Dean, Faculty of Technology, Dharamsinh Desai University, Nadiad, Dr. B.G. Patel, Vice Chancellor, SP University, Professor J.H. Patel, Head of Civil Engineering Department, BVM Engineering College, Smt. Sejalben Patel, Hon'ble President, Anand Nagar Seva Sadan, Shri Kiranbhai Patel, Vice President, Karamsad Nagar Seva Sadan briefed on the relevant issues. Hon'ble President, Karamsad Municipality Smt. Sudhaben Patel, Municipal Councillors of Anand-VV Nagar and Karamsad, Shri M.L. Patel, Environmental Engineer, Shri P.J. Vachhani, Environmental Engineer of the Board, Shri B.L. Maru, RO, GPCB - Nadiad, Smt. Sudhaben Patel, President, Karmasad Nagar Seva Sadan, Shri Natubhai Solanki, Hon'ble Sarpanch, Bandhni village Panchayat, Dr. F.S. Umarigar, Principal, BVM Engineering College, Smt. Kokilaben Patel, Anand Taluka Panchayat, Shri Dhaval Patel and volunteers of Nature Club, VV Nagar, Chief Officer, etc.

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were among the prominent persons besides students of civil engineering - BVM Engineering College, participated in the programme. All the stakeholders (municipalities and villages vizly. Anand, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Karamsad, Bakrol, Vadtal, Badhani, Sunav, Petlad, Sojitra, Nar and Khambhat) as mentioned in the report on 'Anand District Effluent Disposal Project' prepared by the Gujarat Water Supply & Sewerage Board's office, the Executive Engineer, Public Health Works Division, Anand located at Anand were also invited. After deliberations during the discussion session an Advisory Committee including the District Collector, Anand; the Vice-Chancellor, Sardar Patel University, V. V. Nagar; the President/ The Sarpanch, all the Concerned Nagar Save Sadan / Village Panchayat; the HoD, Civil Engineering, B.V.M. Engineering College, V. V. Nagar; the HoD, Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology, DD University, Nadiad; the Chairman, Charutar Vidhya Mandal, V. V. Nagar; the Chairman, Amul Dairy, Anand; the Chairman, NNDB, Anand; the CMD, Elecon Group of Company, V.V. Nagar; representative, District Planning Board, Anand; the Chairman, Charutar Grammoddhar Sahkari Mandal, VV Nagar; Dr. Urvik Patel, Sarsa, Dist. Anand; Shri Dhaval Patel, VV Nagar Nature Club, VV Nagar – Coordinator of the aforesaid Committee was announced. The Committee was also authorised to co-opt other members. The brief prepared by Shri Mahendrabhai (Bababhai) Patel, President, VV Nagar Seva Sadan and also Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary incorporated in the proceedings of the workshop. Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board co-ordinated entire programme under the guidance of Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary of the Board. On 11.8.2009, RO Vadodara organised a seminar jointly with IMA, on BMW Management at Vadodara. About 150 persons participated in the programme. On 5.9.2009, RO Vadodara briefed during a workshop on 'Climate Change & Environment Management' organized by ITI, Dashrath district Vadodara. On 6.10.2009, RO Vapi organised a public awareness seminar on Cleaner Fuel at Umargam district Valsad. On 11.11.2009, RO Vapi organised a public awareness seminar on Cleaner Fuel at Vapi district Valsad. On 13.1.2010, RO Mehsana distributed copies of pamphlets on plastic issues as part of awareness programmes to 31 municipalities including Unjha, Visnagar, Vadnagar, Vijapur, Kheralu, Kadi, Mehsana, Dehgam, Kalol, Mansa, Pethapur, Bayad, Vadali, Khedbrhma, Idar, Modasa, Prantij, Talod, Himmatnagar, Palanpur, Bhabhar, Deesa, Dhanera, Thara, Tharad, Harij, Radhanpur, Chansma, Siddhpur, Patan and Notified Area-Gandhinagar. On 19.1.2010, with support of GPCB Ahmedabad based NGO and RRA - Regional Resource Agency, known as VIKSAT organised a programme vizly. NEAC - National Environment Awareness Campaign, inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister for Environment and Forests, Govt. of India Shri Jayram Ramesh. He stressed to strike balance between economic development and environment during prevalent global climate change phase by developing country like India. It is noble objective to spread awareness among different areas for implementation of NEAC programme by representatives of registered NGOs with the same Ministry of the Govt. of India through VIKSAT. Over 500 persons including dignitaries the Principal Secretary of Forest and Environment Department Dr. S.K. Nanda,

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IAS, Shri C.L. Meena, IAS, the Chairman of the Board, Shri Kartikey Sarabhai; Director CEE, Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary of the Board, Shri Dilip Surkar, Director, VIKSAT, Shri K.C. Mistry, Regional Officer, RO Ahmedabad, about 480 representatives of registered NGOs, officials of the Board, etc. participated on this occasion. The participants also visited an posters exhibition on bio-medical wastes, municipal solid wastes and plastic wastes organised by the Ahmedabad Regional Office of the Board. TrueGreen an unit also exhibited various bio-degradable items looked like plastic including carry bags prepared from edible materials. Shri Vijaybhai Kaushal, VIKSAT, Smt. Niyti Mistry, in-charge Principal Govt. Arts College, Gandhinagar, Shri Manish Barad, Asstt. Environmental Engineer and Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board briefed on various topics related to global warming issues.

On 30.1.2010, the Central Pollution Control Board and the Gujarat Pollution Control Board jointly organised a Workshop on Management of Bio-medical Wastes in West Zone at Vadodara. Dr. K.U. Mistry, Chairman GPCB inaugurated the workshop and stressed on strengthening Bio-medical Wastes Management network. Dr. M Subba Rao, Director (Environment), Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India, Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary, GPCB, Shri B.R. Naidu, Zonal Officer, CPCB Vadodara Zonal office, Shri J. Chandrababu, EE, CPCB, Shri A.T. Fulmali, RO, Maharastra Pollution Control Board, Shri A.A. Dolti, RO, Vadodara, Shri Nihar Doctor, Vice-President, CBMWTF Association, Shri Pradeep Mulay, PASSCO Environmental Solutions P. Ltd., Pune, Dr. Bharat Patel, Civil Hospital Gandhinagar, Shri Haresh Advani, NIC and Shri Dharmadhikari of Armed Forces, were among the speakers. SOver 150 persons including officials of CPCB, GPCB, MPCB, GEMI, Health Department, doctors, paramedical staff, representatives of common bio-medical wastes facilities operators of Gujarat, Maharastra, etc. participated in the workshop. The progress made in field of implementation of BMW Rules in Gujarat was appreciated by officials of CPCB and Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India. A team including Shri A.A. Dolti, RO Vadodara, Shri H.P. Patel, SSO, Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO and Shri N.A. Shah, DEE of the Board co-ordinated the programme.

On 20.2.2010, Dr. Suresh, SGS India Pvt. Ltd. imparted training on 'Source Emission Sampling & Analysis' at RO Vadodara.

During 16 and 17 March 2010, RO Ahmedabad and Sheth Amulakh Vidhyalay, B/h Vishwnath Mahadev Mandir, SG Highway, Gota Ahmedabad organised awareness programme and briefed on Climate Change, Municipal Solid Wastes, Plastic issues, Noise pollution and Bio-medical Wastes. Posters on environment and pollution control were displayed. Over 4000 persons including students, parents and nearby villagers visited the poster Exhibition. Informative pamphlets were distributed among the participants.

On 26.3.2010 RO GPCB Bhavnagar, District Education Office Bhavnagar and Sant-Shreya Education Trust, Bhavnagar jointly organised a half day seminar 'Climate Change & Global Warming'. Shri Mehulbhai Vadodaria, President of Saurashtra Chamber of Commerce and Industries conducted the programme. Shri Mahendrabhai Trivedi, Former MLA was the Guest of Honour. About 600 participants from various industrial organizations, various district level government officials, including High-school and college Students, citizens, etc. participated in the programme.

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100 hrs, Awareness programmes on Environment - Pollution Control issues

- On 17.7.2009, 19.12.2009, 21.12.2009, 4.2.2010 and 25.3.2010 RO Vadodara organised a training program on BMW Management for various Medical students of MS University at Vadodara.

- On 15.9.2009, RO Vadodara participated in a seminar organised by Institute of Engineers on 'Engineering Solutions to Combat Climate Change' at Vadodara.

- On 25.9.2009, RO Vadodara interacted among students of Class-VII Standards, Bright School, Vadodara on briefed on air pollution & air quality of Vadodara at Vadodara.

- During 4-10 October 2009, RO Vadodara displayed Posters in the Exhibition on Environmental Awareness & Climate Change at Reliance School, Vadodara on the occasion of Wildlife Week.

- On 4.10.2009, RO Bhavnagar and IMA-Bhavnagar jointly organised an awareness programme at Bhavnagar for the workers of Health Care Units to guide them for the proper segregation and correct disposal method of Bio Medical Waste. The RO Bhavnagar Shri G.V. Patel, briefed about BMW segregation and disposal.

- On 13.11.2009, RO Mehsana Shri G.H. Trivedi participated in an awareness programme organised by Joyful International Learning Academy on 'Global Warming'.

- During 25-27 December 2009, RO Vadodara displayed Posters in the Exhibition on Environmental Awareness & Climate Change at Vidhya Bharati Gujarat Pradesh Western Zone Camp at Sokhada-Kotaria.

- On 2.1.2010 RO, Godhra organized Cleaning Programme at Haideri society, Godhra. About 30 residents participate in the programme.

- On 19.1.2010, RO, Godhra briefed residents of Sony Society, Vardhman society of Godhra about nuisance caused due to burning of domestic municipal waste in open area. They were also informed to use door to door collection facility provided by Nagarpalika and keep the surrounding area clean.

- On 21.1.2010 RO, Godhra briefed residents of Mahavir society, Vrundavan society and Gayatrinagar society, Godhra to use cleaner fuel, proper operation of vehicle and stopping vehicle at signals.

- During 23-26 January 2010, RO Vadodara displayed Posters distributed pamphlets in Exhibition organised by Maa Gayatri Primary School, Maneja, Vadodara on 'Global Warming & Climate Change'.

- On 28.1.2010, RO Vadodara participated in a workshop on 'New Perspectives of Climate Change & Global Warming' organised by GEMI at Vadodara.

- During 29-30 January 2010, RO Ahmedabad monitored Noise level data with co operation of 'Divya Bhaskar' newspaper for awareness on noise pollution, air pollution from the engine exhaust, to shut down the engine and to save the fuel at traffic junction of various places in Ahmedabad City.

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- During January, February and March 2010, RO Ahmedabad monitored Noise level data with ISTAR- Institute of Science and Technology for Advance Studies and Research, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, district Anand students for awareness on noise pollution, air pollution from the engine exhaust, to shut down the engine and to save the fuel at traffic junction of various places in Ahmedabad City.

- On 30.1.2010, RO Ahmedabad organised an awareness programme jointly with Gujarat Stri Kelavani Mandal, Ellis Bridge, Ahmedabad on ‘Global Warming & Climate Change’, at Rajdeepnagar, Narol Ahmedabad. Shri D.N. Vasandia, SO, RO Ahmedabad briefed on the occasion. Posters exhibition was also organised.

- On 4.2.2010, RO Ahmedabad organised an awareness programme jointly with Gujarat Stri Kelavani Mandal, Ellis Bridge, Ahmedabad on ‘Global Warming & Climate Change’, at village Moraiya district Ahmedabad. Shri D.N. Vasandia, SO, RO Ahmedabad briefed on the occasion. Students of local school, teachers and staff of Jay Bahuchar Seva Mandal participated in programme. Posters exhibition was also organised.

- On 9.2.2010, RO, Godhra briefed residents of Dahod about nuisance caused due to burning of domestic municipal waste in open area. They were also informed to use door to door collection facility provided by Nagarpalika and keep the surrounding area clean.

- On 9.2.2010 RO, Godhra briefed residents of Dahod to use cleaner fuel, proper operation of vehicle, stopping vehicle at signals.

- On 16.2.2010, RO Ahmedabad organised an awareness programme jointly with Mukta Bandivan Sahayaka Mandal, Mandalpurgam, Ahmedabad on ‘Global Warming & Climate Change’, at Lal B park, Fatehwadi Ahmedabad. Shri D.N. Vasandia, SO, RO Ahmedabad briefed on the occasion. A silent rally was also organised for local people.

- On 19.2.2010, RO Mehsana participated in a programme organised by Parth Charitable Trust-Patan under NEAC- National Environment Awareness Campaign programme of MoEF, GoI organised an awareness programme on Climate Change at MSW Department, Sheth MN Law College Campus, Patan. Over 100 MSW college students and faculty participated in the programme. Shri K.B. Vaghela, SO, RO Mehsana briefed on Climate Change issue.

- On 22.2.2010, RO Nadiad staff participated in Workshop on Climate Change organised by Nature Club, VV Nagar at Anand.

- On 24.2.2010, RO Nadiad staff participated in a Workshop organised by Uni Trust Surajba Mahila Arts College, Nadiad at Nadiad. Smt. Vanashree Panhalkar, SSA briefed on 'Climate Change and Global Warming' issue.

- During February 2010 RO Ahmedabad organised a program jointly with Gujarat Rajya Gram Vikas Samiti on 'Climate Change' for local people. RO Ahmedabad provided posters, literature, booklets and pamphlets for exhibition and briefed on global warming.

- On 6.3.2010, RO Ahmedabad participated in a seminar organised jointly with Patni Sheri Sewa Sangh, Bhadra, Lal Darwaja on 'Climate Change' at Ahmedabad. About 60 persons including Balwatika teachers of Kankaria area and staff participated in the programme. RO Ahmedabad AEE Shri Manish Barad briefed on global warming.

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- During first week of March 2010 RO, Junagadh actively participated in various public awareness programmes organized by GEC, DOEF & Mahanagarpalika, Junagadh including rally lead by the Junagadh Municipal Commissioner, Drawing competition among students of schools and poster exhibition etc., to convey message for balancing of green environment.

- On 16.3.2010, RO Nadiad staff members participated in a programme organised by Uni Trust Surajba Mahila Arts College, Nadiad as judges in elocution competition on 'Global Warming' at Nadiad.

- On 23.3.2010, RO Mehsana Shri G.H. Trivedi participated in a programme organised by Sabarkantha District Eco club at Sabar Dairy, Himmatnagar and briefed on 'GPCB Functions'. Shri R.B. Bhrahmbhatt, IPS, SP, Sabarkantha, Shri M.J. Parmar, IFS, DCF, Shri Jethabhai Patel, Chairman, Sabar Dairy and Shri Atulbhai Diksit, Chairman, Paryavaran Pratisthan Sanstha were among the dignitaries briefed on the occasion. Over 400 people participated in the programme.

- On 27.3.2010, RO Ahmedabad participated in Zero Carbon Footprint Exhibition organised by Chemical Engineering Student’s Association at Nirma University, Ahmedabad.

- During 29 & 30 March 2010 RO Vadodara organised an awareness programme was organised jointly with Traffic Police, Vadodara, and displayed play cards for 8 hours on vehicular pollution control at main traffic junctions in Vadodara.

Swarnim Gujarat programmes:

On 16.4.2009, RO Vadodara arranged a presentation on ‘Waste water & sewage treatment through Electrolysis’ at Vadodara.

On 12.5.2009, 21.11.2009, 25.11.2009 and 26.11.2009 RO Vadodara held meetings and sensitised representatives of industries about effluent quality in ECP Channel at Vadodara, Dhanora-Nandesari and Padra district Vadodara respectively.

On 21.5.2009, RO Vadodara held a meeting with Chhotaudepur Mineral Merchant Association at Chhotaudepur dist. Vadodara to sensitize dolomite units regarding control of air pollution.

On 4.7.2009, as a part of Swarnim Goals-2010 RO, Ahmedabad and Meghmani Organics Ltd., jointly organised plantation programme at Chhrodi taluka Sanand district Ahmedabad. Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary, RO Ahmedabad K.C. Mistry, Environmental Engineer Shri N.M. Tabhani and other officials of RO Ahmedabad, Directors and staff of Meghmani Organics Ltd. participated in the programme. Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary, RO Ahmedabad K.C. Mistry briefed on Climate Change issue, too.

On 8.7.2009 RO Mehsana Shri G.H. Trivedi participated in a 'Millennium Tree Program' at Mehsana.

On 23.7.2009 RO Mehsana Shri G.H. Trivedi participated in a Vanmhotsav-09” Poster Exhibition and presentation at L.C.I.T. College, Bhandu district Mehsana.

On 8.10.2009, RO Nadiad staff participated One day One district meeting at Mahudha Taluka district Kheda.

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On 20.10.2009 RO, Ahmedabad and The Open Page- a publication of Tripada Education Trust, Ahmedabad jointly organised a programme on ' My Dream Green Earth.... Put a stop to climate change' at SKUM School, Ahmedabad. Over 1400 students from 35 schools participated including teachers, parents and volunteers participated in the programme. RO Ahmedabad Shri K.C. Mistry, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Western Region Pipelines - Senior Operations Manager Shri Sanjeev Kumar Kanojia, Sr. Operations & Maintenance Engineer Shri A. P. Biswas and Shri Vivek Sheth of Envirokleen Solutions also encouraged the students. On 22.10.2009 RO, Ahmedabad shown air pollutants monitoring and briefed the staff and students of Seth Vadilal Sarabhai General Hospital Ahmedabad at Nehru bridge, Ahmedabad. On 29.12.2009 RO, Ahmedabad and senior officers participated in a seminar on 'Adoption of pollution abatement measures' held at Odhav Enviro Project Ltd., Ahmedabad. Shri Shaileshbhai Patwari, President, Naroda Industries Association, Shri Samir Shah, Director, CETP- OEPL Odhav, Shri Mansukh Kothia, President Odhav Industries Association and Shri Manish Barad, AEE RO Ahmedabad briefed on the occasion. Over 65 persons participated in the programme. On 12.1.2010, RO Ahmedabad participated in a seminar organised by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDI) for small scale entrepreneurs on 'Adoption of pollution abatement measures' at GIDC Vatva Ahmedabad. About 50 persons from various industries participated in the programme. RO Ahmedabad AEE Shri Manish Barad and BM-SIDBI Shri Jay Kumar Gupta briefed on the occasion. On 19.1.2010 RO, Ahmedabad and senior officers participated in a State Level orientation workshop on 'National Environment Awareness Campaign-2010' held at VIKSAT, Ahmedabad. The RO Ahmedabad organised poster exhibition on 'Climate Change' and distributed pamphlets to the participants. On 2.2.2010, RO Ahmedabad organised an awareness programme jointly with Mukta Bandivan Sahayaka Mandal, Mandalpurgam, Ahmedabad on ‘Global Warming & Climate Change’, at Sahwadi-Narol Ahmedabad. Shri D.N. Vasandia, SO, RO Ahmedabad briefed on the occasion. On 8.2.2010 RO Vadodara briefed during a seminar on 'Advances in Water & Waste Water Treatment Technology' organised by the Faculty of Technology, M.S. University at Vadodara. On 12.2.2010, Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary of the Board and RO Jamnagar Shri A.V. Shah participated in a programme organised by Tata Chemicals, Mithapur district Jamnagar on 'Science of Climate Change'. Students from all local schools participated in 'Save Energy' competitions. Over 200 persons including employees, teachers, students and stackholders participated in the programme. Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary distributed prizes to the winners. On 16.2.2010 RO Ahmedabad Smt. MNK Dalal Education College for Women, Behind VS Hospital Ahmedabad organised an awareness programme on Climate Change and Global Warming. The students were briefed on Climate Change, Municipal Solid Wastes, Plastic issues, Noise pollution and Bio-medical Wastes. Posters on environment and pollution control were displayed. Informative pamphlets were distributed among the participants.

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On 16.2.2010, RO Ahmedabad organised an awareness programme jointly with Smt. M.N.K. Dalal Education College for women, Ahmedabad on ‘Global Warming & Climate Change’, at Ahmedabad.

On 18.2.2010, RO Ahmedabad organised an awareness programme jointly with Mukta Bandivan Sahayaka Mandal, Mandalpurgam, Ahmedabad on ‘Global Warming & Climate Change’, at Majur Mahajan Mandal, Lal Darwaja Ahmedabad. Shri D.N. Vasandia, SO, RO Ahmedabad briefed on the occasion.

On 22.2.2010, RO Ahmedabad participated in a seminar organised by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDI) for small scale entrepreneurs on 'Adoption of pollution abatement measures' at GIDC Naroda Ahmedabad. About 60 persons from various industries participated in the programme. RO Ahmedabad AEE Shri Manish Barad and Shri Bipinbhai Shah of EDI briefed on the occasion.

On 23.2.2010, RO Ahmedabad organised an awareness programme jointly with Gujarat Stri Kelavani Mandal, Ellis Bridge, Ahmedabad on ‘Global Warming & Climate Change’, at Girdharnagar Ahmedabad. Shri D.N. Vasandia, SO, RO Ahmedabad briefed on the occasion. A film show was also organised on ‘Global Warming & Climate Change’.

On 10.3.2010, RO Nadiad and ONGC, Cambay jointly organised a programme at Khambhat district Anand. Shri K.I. Karelia, SO briefed on 'Environment Awareness'.

On 10.3.2010, RO Bhavnagar organised a public awareness programme for proper collection and disposal of plastic waste and bio-medical waste at Ultratech Cements Ltd. (Narmada cements) the staff colony, Jafarabad. School students, teachers and parents including staff of RO Bhavnagar participated in the programme.

During 11-13 March, 2010, RO Ahmedabad participated in an International Conference on 'Global Warming, Agriculture, Sustainable Development and Public Leadership'. RO Ahmedabad also organised an Exhibition held at Gujarat Vidhyapith, Ahmedabad.

On 14.3.2010, RO Nadiad and Sandhyadeep-Society of the Helpers of Mary, Vadtal jointly organised a programme at Vadtal district Anand. Smt. Vanashree Panhalkar, SSA briefed on 'Environment Awareness'.

During March 2010 RO, Godhra participated in different programmes held in connection with Swarnim Gujarat Sankalp Jyot Yatra.

6.23 Xgn - Online application for CCA, BMW, Water Cess, etc.

- On 18.9.2009, RO, Nadiad organised a Workshop on XGN as a part to educate e-Governance programme of GPCB vizly. XGN (Extended Green Node) at GIDC V.U. Nagar district Anand.

- On 6.1.2010, RO, Nadiad organised a meeting on XGN as a part to solve problems faced in making applications while applying online CCA (consolidated consent authorisation) through e-Governance programme of GPCB vizly. XGN (Extension Green Node) at V.U. Nagar GIDC district Anand.

- On 27.7.2009, RO Vadodara, RO Godhra and RO Nadiad jointly organised a training program on XGN at Vadodara. The training imparted by NIC aimed at up gradation of the XGN system.

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- On 23.11.2009, RO Vadodara organised in house meeting & discussions held at Vadodara with NIC representatives regarding XGN working.

- On 25.12.2009, RO Vadodara organised presentation and discussion programme on functioning of XGN at Vadodara. Officials from CPCB-Delhi, Punjab, Goa, Maharastra, West Bengal, Andra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Orissa SPCB participated in the programme. They appreciated efforts made by GPCB.

6.24 Mock-drill organised by the District Authorities in the State - Industrial activities imparting a likely impact in case of unforeseen event is an area included

in the Disaster management programmes looked after by the respective district Authority in the State. The District Authority, usually under the chairmanship of the District Collector or his nominee organises mock-drill programmes in closed co-ordination with different government offices, DDO, TDO, factory inspector, health, DIC, Civil Supply, GIDC, industrial associations and large industrial units, fire-fighting agencies, etc, as a part of awareness among people. Besides, all the concerned including industries, government offices, NGOs and local people, etc., the representatives of Regional Offices of the Board, also participated during such programmes organised as under:

Sr. Particulars Date

1. RO, Vadodara staff participated in the mock-drill organised by the District Collector Vadodara regarding leakage and explosion in Naphtha storage tank, at GSFC, Vadodara.

22.2.2010

2. RO, Nadiad staff participated in the mock-drill organised by the District Collector Kheda regarding leakage of LPG, at BPC L, Matar district Kheda.

12.3.2010

3. RO, Vapi staff participated in the mock-drill organised by the District Collector Valsad regarding on site and off site emergency plan at Super Gas SHV Energy Pvt. Ltd., GIDC Sarigam.

19.3.2010

4. RO, Godhra staff participated in the mock-drill organised by the District Collector Panchmahal regarding leakage of LPG, at General Motors, Halol

30.3.2009

6.25 Important events - On 9.6.2009, the 1st Regional Conference of Chairmen & Member Secretaries of Western

States SPCBs. PCC and CPCB was organised by the GPCB at Gandhinagar. Prof. S.P. Gautam, Chairman, CPCB presided the conference. Shri J.S. Kamyotra, MS, CPCB, Shri R.G. Shah, MS, GPCB, Shri Sanjay Khandare, MS, Maharashtra PCB, Shri B.R. Naidu, Zonal Officer, ZO, CPCB, Vadodara, various Common Facilities operators made presentation on various environmental issues. Shri C.L. Meena, IAS, Chairman, GPCB, Shri J.K. Vyas, Director(Environment) Forest & Environment Department, Shri Keyur Shah, CPCB, Delhi, Dr. Y.B. Sontakke, RO, HQ, HSM Div. Maharashtra PCB, senior officers of the Board, representatives of common facilities operators, etc. participated in the conference.

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- On 10.6.2009, as a part of the Study Tour, the 'Application Committee' also known as Arji Samiti in vernacular consisting of Hon'ble MLAs of the Gujarat State Assembly visited Nandesari district Vadodara. The list of the Arji Samiti is as under:

Sr. Name Constituency

1. Shri Narayanbhai Patel MLA, (88 Unjha), Chairman

2. Smt. Jashumatiben Patel MLA, (21 Jetpur), Member

3. Shri Karshanbhai Odedara MLA, (33 Kutiyana), Member

4. Shri Mansukhbhai Bhuva MLA, (46 Dhari), Member

5. Shri Arvindsinh Rathod MLA, (119 Kalol), Member

6. Shri Ramsinh Parmar MLA, (126 Thasra), Member

7. Shri Khumansinh Chauhan MLA, (146 Savli), Member

8. Shri Chandubhai Dabhi MLA, (153 Karjan), Member

In accordance with the instructions of the Forest and Environment Department, Government of Gujarat given to GPCB, Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary of the Board briefed Shri Narayanbhai Patel, Hon'ble Chairman of the Committee about status of GIDC Nandesari from pollution control view points. Following members of the Application Committee participated during the study tour programme.

Sr. Name

1. Shri Narayanbhai Patel Chairman

2. Smt. Jashumatiben Patel Member

3. Shri Mansukhbhai Bhuva Member

4. Shri Chandubhai Dabhi Member

Among the officials of Gujarat Assembly accompanied the Application Committee were Shri J.U. Parmar, Under Secretary, Shri K.V. Patel, Section Officer, Smt. Bhagwatiben H. Patel, Deputy Section Officer, Shri K.B. Hala, Reporter. Moreover, officials of the Forest and Environment Department Shri K.G. Patel, Under Secretary and Shri H.P. Chauhan, Dy. Section Officer. Among GPCB officials, Shri J.R. Mehta, Environmental Engineer, Shri A.A. Dolati, Regional Officer, GPCB, Vadodara, Shri N.A. Shah, Deputy Environmental Engineer, Shri I.D. Beriwala, Jr. Officer and Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO co-ordinated the programme.

The Committee visited TSDF, Nandesari managed by Nandesari Enviro Control Ltd., Vadodara. They were briefed about hazardous wastes generated from various chemical units and its scientific disposal system including incinerator for identified wastes. The Committee also visited CETP, operated by Pollution Advisory Committee, Nandesari Industries Association. They were apprised about collection, transportation, treatment and disposal into effluent channel of ECP exclusively manned for industrial wastewaters generated from giant industries located in and around petrochemical complex, Vadodara as well as few scattered units developed along the 55 km. long ECP channel. The Committee also visited

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Ineos ABS (India) Ltd., GIDC Nandesari, Sud-Chemie India Pvt. Ltd., GIDC Nandesari, Deepak Nitrite Ltd. GIDC Nandesari industrial units and Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd., Vadodara. The Committee also visited the location of Mini river across the weir near Angadh. But for dry riverbed there was no industrial wastewater found in the river Mini. The Committee visited the takeoff point of ECP, Dhanora. The Committee was briefed about the functioning of 55 km. long Effluent Channel.

The Committee expressed satisfaction about the measured taken by the Forest and Environment Department, Government of Gujarat through the regulatory authority - GPCB, for prevalent environmental status of GIDC Nandesari.

- During 18-20, June 2009, RO Mehsana Shri G.H. Trivedi, participated in a programme of Kanya Kelvani Rath Yatra and Shala Praveshoutsav-2009 organised by the District Education Committee.

- On 4.7.2009, RO, Ahmedabad and Meghmani Organics Ltd., jointly organised plantation programme at Chhrodi taluka Sanand district Ahmedabad as a part of Swarnim Goals-2010. Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary, RO Ahmedabad K.C. Mistry, Environmental Engineer Shri N.M. Tabhani and other officials of RO Ahmedabad, Directors and staff of Meghmani Organics Ltd. participated in the programme. Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary, RO Ahmedabad K.C. Mistry briefed on Climate Change issue, too.

- On 11.7.2009, Ahmedabad based Paryavaran Mitra (Centre for Social Justice)- NGO organised a lecture series under 'Climate Change' programme. Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board initiated an interaction session on the 'Environmental Global Issues - our role in the local contest'. A small group of about fifteen people from different walk of life participated actively in the discussion programme. The group suggested various ways we can adopt to improve environment.

- On 12.7.2009, RO Vadodara Shri A.A. Dolati participated in a 'Vadodara Green Run' programme organised by IOC at Vadodara and distributed prizes.

- On 25.7.2009, Regional Office, Mehsana participated in an exhibition programme organised by the Forest Department, Mehsana at Bhandu district Mehsana during the celebration of 60th Van Mahotsav 2009. Shri Ramanlal Vora, Hon'ble Minister for Education, Smt. Jayshreeben Patel, Hon'ble MP(Mehsana), Shri Natuji Thakor, Hon'ble MP(Rajsabha), Shri Anilbhai Patel, Hon'ble MLA (83-Mehsana) were among the dignitaries visited the exhibition. Over 300 people visited the exhibition. RO, Mehsana displayed posters on environment, air & noise monitoring instruments. Copies of a booklet on bio-medical wastes were also distributed during the exhibition.

- On 1.8.2009, Shri C.L. Meena, IAS, Chairman of the Board inaugurated the Regional Office, Ahmedabad office shifted to second floor of Gram Nirman Bhavan, Juna Vadaj, Ahmedabad. The office premise has spacious working environment. Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary of the Board, representatives of Industries Associations & industrial units and senior officials of the Board also participated during the programme.

- On 21.8.2009 RO Vadodara Shri AA Dolti briefed on 'Steps towards pollution control to combat climate change' during the training program organised by Directorate of Employment & Training at ITI, Gorwa.

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- On 25.9.2009, the Lions Club of Ahmedabad Sola (District 323-B) organised 'Environment Awareness and Plantation' programme at Naranpura Municipal School (no.4), Ahmedabad. Over 100 persons including students, teachers, office bearers and members of Lions Club of Ahmedabad Sola participated in the programme. The Regional Officer Ahmedabad Shri K.C. Mistri, District Governor- Lions Clubs International Shri Bhavesh Patel, Former District Governor D 323-B Dr. Pravinkant Dave, President Lions Club of Ahmedabad Sola Shri Hanuman C. Jain, District Chairman (Plantation and Environment) Shri Prakash Jain, Smt. Lilaben Vyas Principal Narnpura Municipal School no.4 and Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board briefed on the occasion. Informative booklet.pamphlets were distributed among the participants. Dignitaries participated in plantation programme.

- On 30.9.2009, Manthan-Narmada Lok Vigyan Kendra, Rajpipla district Narmanda managed by Manthan Education Programme Society (India) organised environmental related discussion, talk and posters exhibition programme at St. Xavier's High School, Nivalda, taluka Dediyapada district Narmada. Over 900 persons including students, teachers, Principal Sister Sushila Madam participated in these awareness programmes. During this programme Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO briefed on environmental issues including pollution control, municipal solid wastes, plastic, bio-medical wastes and Global Warming and Climate Change issues.

- On 30.9.2009, Manthan-Narmada Lok Vigyan Kendra, Rajpipla district Narmanda managed by Manthan Education Programme Society (India) organised environmental related discussion, talk and posters exhibition programme at Navrachana Madhyamik Shala, Nivalda, taluka Sagbara district Narmada. Over 300 persons including students, teachers, Principal Fr. Anil Macwan participated in these awareness programmes. During this programme Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO briefed on environmental issues including pollution control, municipal solid wastes, plastic, bio-medical wastes and Global Warming and Climate Change issues.

- On 1.10.2009, Manthan-Narmada Lok Vigyan Kendra, Rajpipla district Narmanda managed by Manthan Education Programme Society (India) organised environmental related discussion, talk and posters exhibition programme at Mahatma Gandhi Global Aklavya School, Tilakwada taluka district Narmada. Over 240 persons including students, teachers, Principal N.M. Mankad participated in these awareness programmes. During this programme Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO briefed on environmental issues including pollution control, municipal solid wastes, plastic, bio-medical wastes and Global Warming and Climate Change issues.

- On 1.10.2009, Manthan-Narmada Lok Vigyan Kendra, Rajpipla district Narmanda managed by Manthan Education Programme Society (India) organised environmental related discussion, talk and posters exhibition programme at Jayjyoti Girls School, Navagam (damsite), taluka Nandod district Narmada. Over 230 persons including girls students, women teachers, Principal Arvindbhai B. Panchal participated in these awareness programmes. During this programme Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO briefed on environmental issues including pollution control, municipal solid wastes, plastic, bio-medical wastes and Global Warming and Climate Change issues.

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- On 7.11.2009, Federation of Panchmahals Industries organised a programme on their silver jubilee celebration at Godhra district Panchmahal. Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary of the Board participated in the programme and briefed on various issues concerned to the industries and on line facilities set up by the Board. He also advise the industrialist to adopt more eco-friendly practices including cleaner fuel, cleaner technology and simple steps to combat climate change. Representatives of industries and office bearers of Federation of Panchmahals Industries and RO Godhra officials, etc. participated in the programme.

- On 13.11.2009, GPCB, Gandhinagar, RO, GPCB Mehsana and JILA-Joyful International Learning Academy, Borisna taluka Kalol district Mehsana jointly organised a programme on 'Global Warming and Climate change' issues at JILA, Borisna district Mehsana. Shri K.B. Vaghela, Scientific Officer, RO GPCB Mehsana and Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board initiated an interaction session on the 'Global Warming and Climate change' issues. A team of IX standard students of JILA, Borisna undertook a project and carried out a survey on effect of Climate Change issues for awareness among people. Shri Govindbhai Patel, Managing Trustee, JILA, Borisna, Shri Tribhuvanbhai Patel, Trustee, JILA, Borisna, Shri Ishwarbhai Prajapati, Principal, JILA, Borisna, teachers and over 100 students participated in the programme. A video clipping on the climate change was screened and also conducted discussion session.

- On 24.11.2009, a programme organised by KKM - Kapadwanj Kelavani Mandal B.Ed. College on Environment and Climate Change issues at Kapadwanj district Kheda. The students of B.Ed. College, Kapadwanj participated in the programme. A video film on Global Warming and Climate Change issues was also screened. Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO briefed on environmental issues including pollution control, municipal solid wastes, plastic, bio-medical wastes and Global Warming and Climate Change issues. Over 80 persons including Dr. K.D. Patel, Principal, KKM B.Ed. College, Professors and students participated in the programme. A set of pamphlets and booklets on pollution control awareness was handed over to the Principal of the KKM B.Ed. College for reference.

- On 14.12.2009, HO-GPCB, Gandhinagar, Shaher Vasahat Mahamandal - Gandhinagar and Kalptaru Power Transmission Ltd., Gandhinagar jointly organised eco-friendly bags distribution programme at three different vegetable markets located in Sector 21, Sector 7 and Sector 24 of Gandhinagar. Shri C.L. Meena, IAS, Chairman- GPCB initiated distribution of eco-friendly bags. Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary of the Board, Shri Arunbhai Buch, President, Gandhinagar Shaher Vasahat Mahamandal, Shri Vinodbhai Randadiya, Kalptaru Power Transmission Ltd., Shri J.B. Barayia, Chief Officer, Gandhinagar Notified Area, Shri S.M. Chaudhary, Sanitation Superintendent, Shri H.P. Patel, SSO, GPCB, Shri K.C. Mistry, RO, GPCB Ahmedabad, Shri G.H. Trivedi, RO Mehsana, Shri V.C. Shah, EE, Shri P.J. Vachhani, EE, Shri N.M. Tabhani, EE, Shri R.V. Patel, EE, Shri A.N. Pranami, DEE, Shri G.B. Bhatt, DEE and staff of the Board, office bearers of Shaher Vasahat Mahamandal, senior staff of Kalptaru Power Transmission Ltd. participated in the programme. About 1500 people including women and men who visited vegetable market located at three different in Sector 21, Sector 7 and Sector 24 of Gandhinagar, undertook a written pledge and declare their intention to use eco-friendly bag, as a cause for minimising plastic usage and a step forward climate change issue. Eco-

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friendly bag and informative pamphlet on plastic issues were distributed. GPCB, Gandhinagar staff also undertook such pledge. There was an overwhelming response from people and press at large. Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board and Shri Vinodbhai Randadiya, Kalptaru Power Transmission Ltd. Shri H.P. Patel, SSO and Shri A.N. Pranami, DEE of the Board co-ordinated this programme.

- On 15.12.2009, a programme organised by School of Nursing, Victoria Jubilee Hospital, Ahmedabad on 'Bio-medical Wastes Management'. The first year 30 students of Nursing College, participated in the programme. Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board explained Bio-medical Wastes Rules, and handling of bio-medical wastes by the Occupier. A copy of BMW Rules and a list of CBWTF operator for collection to disposal of BMW was handed over to class representative. The students also visited CBWTF- Semb Ramky Environmental Management Private Ltd., Changodar GIDC, Ta. Sanand, Dist. Ahmedabad. Shri K.C. Mistry, RO Ahmedabad and Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board explained collection, segregation and disposal system for BMW wastes.

- On 15.12.2009, Kalptaru Power Transmission Ltd. organised a programme for their 300 staff members to take a pledge to use eco-friendly bag, as a cause for minimising plastic usage and a step forward climate change issue. Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary of the Board initiated distribution of eco-friendly bags to the staff of Kalptaru Power Transmission Ltd. Gandhinagar.

- During 24-26 December 2009, the All India State Pollution Control Board Cricket Tournament, 2009 organised at Vadodara. Teams of CPCB-Delhi, Punjab, Goa, Maharastra, West Bengal, Andra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Orissa SPCB including GPCB participated in this tournament. Among 11 matches played, the trophy was lifted by Punjab Pollution Control Board and Gujarat Pollution Control Board declared as Runner up team. Prizes were distributed to the winners by Smt. Poonamben Panchal, Hon'ble Deputy Mayor Vadodara Municipal Corporation, Shri Shankarbhai Patel, Chairman, Green Environment Co-operative Society Ltd., Vatva, Ahmedabad and Shri Babubhai Patel, Chairman, Nandesari Enviro Control Ltd., Nandesari, Vadodara. RO, Vadodara and officials of the Board co-ordinated the event.

- During 25-26 December 2009, RO GPCB Mehsana participated in an exhibition on environment and pollution control organised by Shri Paliad Saraswati Vidyalaya, Paliad taluka Kalol district Gandhinagar as a part of silver jubilee celebration.

- On 13.1.2010, the Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar organised eco-friendly kite flying programmes for students at Gandhinagar Helipad ground. Over 350 students from various 21 schools of Gandhinagar and also students of Nisarg Community Science Centre, as well as about 25 teachers of these schools participated in this programme. Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary of the Board kick off the programme with distribution of about 500 eco-friendly kites exclusively prepared and supplied by Truegreen (Greendiamz Biotech Pvt. Ltd.), near Bavla district Ahmedabad. Shri Shah stress on the need of adopting eco-friendly products against the non-bio degradable plastic materials, wherever possible. Shri Dipack Sangghvi, Director of Truegreen explained the eco-friendly material prepared for the first time with French Technology. Shri Anilbhai Patel, Director of Nisarg Community Science Centre distributed about 5000 kites prepared from paper and eco-friendly kites provided by Truegreen, both duly carrying environmental messages were distributed among the students.

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Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board also co-ordinated the programme. Gujarat Pollution Control Board Employee Union also distributed eco-friendly kites among the staff on Kite Festival occasion.

- On 23.2.2010, Bhagini Sahayak Gruh Udhyog Sahkari Mandli, Visnagar district Mehsana under NEAC- National Environment Awareness Campaign programme of MoEF, GoI organised an awareness programme on Climate Change at Rampura (Lachhdi) Ta. Visnagar district Mehsana. Over 150 NSS volunteers of C.C. Mahila Arts and Sheth Shri C.N. Commerce College, Visnagar including villagers majority women and children participated in the programme. Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board, Shri Anilbhai Patel, NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar and Prof. Chirag A. Acharya, MN College, Visnagar were among the speakers. Dr. M.F. Patel, Principal of the college and Shri Chaudhary, Sarpanch, Rampura (Lachhdi). Smt. Devianiben Mazmudar, President, Bhagini Sahayak Gruh and Shri B.S. Prajapati, DS of the Board were also present during the programme. A set of pamphlets on pollution control awareness distributed to the Principal and the organiser.

- On 24.2.2010, Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board conducted an interactive session with presentation on 'Environmental issues' as well as 'Bio-medical Wastes Management' topics, before a batch of 31 students-all medical officers from various Primary Health Centres in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Punjab. The PRO of the Board has been invited as faculty consecutively for two years. The professional medicos are undergoing one year training at the Indian Institute of Public Health - Gandhinagar, located at SPIPA campus, Thaltej, Ahmedabad. The team lead by the PRO visited newly commenced CBWTF-Common Bio-medical Wastes Treatment Facility operated by the E-Coli Waste Management System- Unit-II, located at Plot 98,99&100, Sabar Industrial Park, NH 8, Himmatnagar Samlaji road, Opp. Asopalav Hotel, near village Asal, Ta. Bhiloda, dist. Sabarkantha. Shri Dipesh Patel and Shri Amrishbhai representatives of this Facility explained and showed operational part of the CBWTF. Shri G.H. Trivedi, RO, Mehsana and Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board co-ordinated the field visit.

- On 25.2.2010, Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar under NEAC- National Environment Awareness Campaign programme of MoEF, GoI organised an awareness programme on Climate Change at Gandhinagar Jilla Samaj Kalyan Sang, Sector 22, Gandhinagar. About 60 women student of sewing class including instructors participated in the programme. Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board, Shri Anilbhai Patel, NCSC- Nisarg Community Science Centre, Gandhinagar and Alap Pandit, GEER Foundation were among the speakers. Smt. Mitaben Raval, Smt. Jayshreeben Mewada and Smt. Kokilaben Mistry were also present during the programme. A set of pamphlets on pollution control awareness distributed to organiser.

- On 25.2.2010, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Western Region Pipelines (KAPL), PO Railway Colony, D-Cabin, Sabarmati, Ahmedabad organised an awareness programme on Climate Change at ITI-Sarkhej, Ahmedabad. Over 100 students including staff of ITI and IOC participated in the programme. Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board, Shri A.C. Muliyana, Principal-I, Shri N.R. Oza, Principal-II and Shri Sanjeev Kumar Kanojia, Sr. Operations Manager, IOC were among the speakers. All dignitaries participated in the plantation programme carried out within ITI campus. A set of pamphlets on pollution control awareness distributed to the Principal.

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- On 4.3.2010, the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health, Valsad and Vapi Industries Association organised a programme on 39th Safety Day - Safety Week at Vapi. Over 200 persons from various local industries, officials of Industrial Safety and Health, Shri V.R. Patel, RO, Vapi and Shri VR Ghadge, Unit Head and RO Vapi staff, office bearers of VIA including participated in the programme. Dr. K.U. Mistry, Chairman, GPCB as a Chief Guest of the function hoisted the Safety Flag. Dr. K.U. Mistry also inaugurated the Air Monitoring Van to monitor in and around Vapi area. He also undertook Safety Pledge Swearing among others. Dr. Mistry inaugurated the exhibition and blood donation camp. Dr. K.U. Mistry inaugurated the programme. Swarnim Gujarat Sankalp was taken by all participants.

- RO, Vapi participated in the exhibition displayed banners and distributed pamphlets on pollution control awareness issues including plastic and bio-medical wastes. Dr. K.U. Mistry, Chairman, GPCB, Shri T.J. Gamit, Dy. Director, ISH, Valsad and Shri Maheshbhai Pandya, President, VIA were among the speakers. Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO of the Board briefed on Climate Change - issues and approach. Shri V.R. Patel, RO, Vapi and DEE Shri RR Vyas co-ordinated the exhibition programme.

- On 4.3.2010, Dr. K.U. Mistry, Chairman, GPCB accompanied with Shri V.R. Patel, RO, Vapi and Shri VR Ghadge, EE, Unit Head participated in the meeting organised by Vapi Industries Association, Vapi Waste & Effluent Management Co. Ltd. and Vapi Notified Area Governing Board at Vapi. Over 100 representatives of various local industries, officials of RO GPCB, etc. participated in the programme. Environmental issues were raised during the meeting.

7.0 Visits to the Board by experts, important person, etc.

- During 10th and 11th July 2009, the UNIDO team under the leadership of Dr. K. Lalitha, Associate Professor, Community Medicine, MS Ramaiah Medical College and Project Officer in charge - Gujarat visited Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. Dr. Zoltan Csizer, Senior Advisor and former Director, UNIDO, Dr. Laszio Kovacs, UNIDO Consultant-Medwaste Designer and Implementation, Ms Erlinda Galvan, Project Assistant, GEF procedure expert, Dr. S.P. Dhua, Regional Co-ordinator RENPEP, UNIDO, and Dr. Y.P. Ramdev, ARC, RENPAP, UNIDO were among the team members.

The UNIDO team had interaction meeting chaired by Dr. S.K. Nanda, IAS, Principal Secretary, Forest and Environment Department. Dr. Ravi Saxena, IAS, Principal Secretary, Health Department, Dr. Amarjit Singh, IAS, Principal Secretary, Family Welfare & Health Commissioner, Dr. Sunil R. Avashia, Deputy Director, Medical Services, Commissionerate of Health, Dr. P.D. Vithalani, Additional Director, Medical Education, Commissionerate of Health, Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary of the Board, Dr. G.L. Meena, SQA Officer, Commissionerate of Health, Dr. Sudha Yadav, Professor & HoD, MP Shah Government Medical College, Jamnagar, Mrs Sofia Nair, State Co-ordinator, BMW and infection control, Dr. T. Hemnath, Associate Professor, MS Ramaiah Medical College and Project Nodal Officer, Dr. Gautam M.S., Lecturer, MS Ramaiah Medical College and Project Co-ordinator and Shri H.P. Patel, SSO GPCB participated in the meeting to prepare project document on Environmental Sound Management of BMW pertaining to the Gujarat.

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- On 14.9.2009, Dr. Pruthvish S., Project Officer UNIDO accompanied with his team visited Narhari Hospital, Vadodara and also BMW disposal facility of Quantum Environment Engineers at Atladara – Mujmahuda, Vadodara to suggest model for the best BMW Management Practices in HCU & CBWFT.

- On 12.10.2009, Shri M. Subbarao Director, MoEF, GoI accompanied with other Senior officials of MoEF visited Alang-Sosiya Ship Recycling Yard. The team inspected the area from safety and environment aspects. Shri B.R. Naidu, Zonal Officer, CPCB Zonal Office, Vadodara, Shri N.M. Tabhani, EE of the Board and Shri G.V. Patel, RO Bhavnagar were also present during the visit.

- During 9-10 December 2009, a team under the leadership of Dr. K. Kasturirangan, Member, Planning Commission, accompanied with Dr. (Smt.) Indrani Chandrasekharan, Advisor (E&F), Planning Commission and Shri A.K. Verma, Advisor (S&T) Govt. of India visited Gujarat.

- On 10.12.2009, Dr. K. Kasturirangan, a State Guest of the Govt. of Gujarat, and his team visited TSDF - Treatment, Storage and Disposable Facility, Common HWIF [Hazardous Wastes Incineration Facility] and bio-gas plant operator by BEIL - Bharuch Enviro Infrastructure Ltd., at Ankleshwar. Dr. K. Kasturirangan complemented for this environmental facility and its smooth running and operational activities. Among the officials present during the meeting were Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary of the Board, Shri Roop Singh, IAS, Collector, Bharuch district, Shri Raghvendra Vats, IPS, SP Bharuch district, Shri A.K. Agarwal, Additional G.M. GNFC, Shri N.G. Pandya, Chief Manager, (Environment) GNFC. On 10.12.2009, the dignitaries visited SHRI (Sludge Hygeinisation Research Irradiation Facility), a Centre set up by Department of Atomic Energy, BARC, at Gajrawadi, Vadodara within the complex of Gajrawadi Sewage Treatment of Vadodara Municipal Corporation. The pilot plant is functional and treat Municipal Sewage sludge by radiation hygeinisation for agricultural application. Dr. K. Kasturirangan also inaugurated 'Pancham 2009' - programme organised by Zenith School, at Vadodara. On behalf of the Principal Secretary, Forest & Environment, Dr. S.K. Nanda, IAS, Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary of the Board with the assistance of Shri R.C. Tamboli, Environmental Engineer, HAZ Unit Head, GPCB Shri S.H. Vegda, Environmental Engineer, Bharuch Unit Head, GPCB. Shri A.A. Dolti, Regional Officer, RO GPCB Vadodara, Shri Sanjay Vaijanapurkar, DEE, RO Vadodara, Shri M.S. Shukla, Regional Officer, RO GPCB, Bharuch and Shri Naresh Thakar, PRO, GPCB co-ordinated the programme.

- During 16-18 January 2010, the UN delegation visited Sosiya-Alang Ship Yard to oversee Labour Safety and Occupational Hygiene during handling of Hazardous Waste. Shri R.C. Tamboli, EE of the Board and RO Bhavnagar officers accompanied the delegation.

- On 11.02.2010, the Israel delegation led by Mr. Josef (Yossi) Goldshmidt, President & CEO, Makhteshim-Agan India Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad visited GPCB Head Office, Gandhinagar. The team held discussion with Shri R.G. Shah, Member Secretary of the Board about environmental and pollution control scenario in Gujarat.

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8.0 Administrative set up of the Board, Board Meetings - Important decisions thereof.

In accordance with the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Gujarat Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1976, Board.

8.1 Administrative set up of the Board

The Administrative set up of the Board is shown in Annexure VI. (Head Office & Regional Offices)

8.2 Staff of the Board

The staff strength of for each cadre is shown in Annexure VII.

8. 3 Offices of the Board

The offices of the Board are shown in Annexure VIII.

8.4 Important decisions taken by the Board during 2009 - 2010

Sr. Board Meetings Date

1. Meeting number : 166 2.5.2009 2. Meeting number : 167 10.6.2009 3. Meeting number : 168 2.9.2009 4. Meeting number : 169 21.11.2009 5. Meeting number : 170 17.2.2010 6. Meeting number : 171 15.3.2010

Important decisions taken in the Board meetings held during 2009 – 2010

166th Board Meeting held on 2.5.2009

- A proposal to prepare a report based on the study of causes of fish-kill took placed at Surat and nearby area, to be undertaken through NIO (National Institute of Oceanography), was approved.


- A proposal to give benefit of Sixth Pay Commission to the employees/ officers of the Board was approved.

- A body of Trustees framed under Group Gratuity Scheme of the Board was reconstituted and decided to include four names of officers of the Board.

- The Board approved Audit Report for the year 2007-08.

- Annual Report 2008-09 prepared in English and Gujarati approved by the Board.

- A proposal to constitute a Purchase Committee was approved by the Board with conditions to authorise the Purchase Committee to accord sanction of purchase within rupees five lakh. And it was decided to incorporate two members vizly. (1) the Deputy Secretary, Forest & Environment Department, and (2) the Finance Advisor, Finance Department as members of the Purchase Committee, whenever the purchase value exceeds rupees five lakh.

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- The proposal to extend ongoing NAMP [National Ambient Air Monitoring Programme] activities from August 2009 to July 2010 inclusive of expenditure thereof and entrusting to GEMI was approved.

- A proposal including Purchase Committee regarding the World Bank aided, Government of India's 'Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project' was approved by the Board.

- A proposal to authorise the Member Secretary to decide issues regarding awarding fine to derecognised Auditor for environment audit work undertaken by such Auditor, was approved by the Board.

- The Board authorised the Member Secretary to enhance facilities at the new office building of Head Office of the Board, Gandhinagar under construction for both (1) Solar System, and (2) Furniture expenditure thereof.


- A proposal to enhance facility of networking and Intercom at the new office building of the Head Office of the Board, Gandhinagar, under construction, was approved by the Board.

- The Board authorised the Member Secretary to purchase new office building for Regional Office, Mehsana.

- A proposal to monitor PM 2.5 within major cities and industrial areas of Gujarat was approved by the Board.

- A proposal to increase fix pay for limited period to complete Zoning Atlas work in the State, was approved by the Board.


- The proposal to extend ongoing SAMP [State Ambient Air Monitoring Programme] activities for a year from January 2010 to December 2010 inclusive of expenditure thereof and entrusting to GEMI was approved.

- A proposal to buy and operate Continuous Real Time Air Monitoring Station for Ahmedabad city was approved by the Board.

- A proposal to carry out Ambient Monitoring including specific parameters at Alang - Bhavnagar, through GEMI was approved by the Board.


- The Laboratory of the Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE) located at Bhuj has been conditionally recognised, and their two analyst persons are recognised as Analyst by the Board.

- An estimate proposal of income and expenditure for the year 2010-2011 was approved.

171st Board Meeting held on 15.3.2010

- A proposal to promote on the posts of Senior Environmental Engineer and Senior Environmental Scientist was conditionally approved by the Board.

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9.0 Prosecution launched and offences compound In the initial years of its of its constitution, the Board pursued the industries to comply with the provisions of the Water Act, 1974. However, even after giving notice and subsequently sufficient time to provide pollution control measures, the situation did not improve in many cases and the Board had to initiate legal action in accordance with the provisions of the Water Act, 1974; the Air Act, 1981 and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 against the industries not complying with the provisions/directions specified by the Board under these Acts. The Board has continued to issue notice of direction, closure direction and file prosecution against the defaulting units.

The overall pollution of action taken by the Board under the Water Act, 1974; the Air Act, 1981; the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, as on 31.3.2010 are as under:

Sr. Particulars Up to 31.3.2009

Up to 31.3.2010

Number of cases filed in the Court

a). Under the Water Act, 1974 2,440 2,440

b). Under the Air Act, 1981 635 635

c). Under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) 247 247

d). Under the EPA, 1986 84 85

1.

Total 3,406 3,407

Number of cases disposed off

a). Under the Water Act, 1974 1,482 1,531




2.

Total 2,046 2,120

Number of cases pending in the Court

a). Under the Water Act, 1974 958 909




3.

Total 1,360 1,287

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Sr. Particulars Up to 31.3.2009

Up to 31.3.2010

Important decision of the Court

a). Under the Water Act, 1974

Ad- interim injunction restraining industries from discharging the trade effluent.

429 429

Ad- interim injunction confirmed 219 219

Passing of convictions orders (imprisonment/ fine or both)

28 28

b). Under the Air Act, 1981

Punishment in form of fine for operating industrial plants without consent of the Board or for not providing stack monitoring facilities.

51 55


4.

Orders/injunctions issued by the Executive Magistrates

Action taken under the Air Act, 1981.

Notice of directions issued under Section 31 A of the Air Act, 1981 to the defaulting units.

8,377 9,203

5.

Closure directions issued under Section 31 A of the Air Act, 1981 to the defaulting units.

1,649 1,775

Action taken under the EPA, 1986.

Legal notices of directions issued under the Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1989.

3,633 3,654

6.

Closure direction issued under Section 5 of the EPA, 1986 read with Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1989.

995 1,024

Action taken under the Water, 1974.

Notice of directions issued under Section 33 A of the Water Act, 1974 to the defaulting units.

7,575 8,453

7.

Closure directions issued under Section 33 A of the Water Act, 1974 to the defaulting units.

3,151 3,444

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10.0 Finance and accounts of the Board (as received from the State Government)

The details of the funds released to the Board by the State Government during the financial year 2009-2010 is under:

Particulars Rs. in lakh

[a] Plan 95.00

[b] Non Plan 10.00

Total : 105.00

The details of statement of accounts and finance report is prepared and maintained by the Board in accordance with Section 40 of the Water Act, 1974.

The Audit Report of the Board for the year 2007-2008 is laid on the table of the House of the Gujarat State Assembly on 24.7.2009.

In accordance with the provisions of the Water Act, 1974, the Annual Report of the Board duly prepared for the financial year 2008-2009 was laid on the table of House of the State Legislature, Gujarat on 15.7.2009.

11.0 Direction given by the State Government and steps taken to comply with them --

12. Any other important matter dealt by the State Board

On 15.10.2010, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Head Office, Gandhinagar has been registered as by the BIS- Bureau of Indian Standards, Delhi under the Quality Management Systems in accordance with IS/ISO 9001:2000.

Recruitment Regulations and Departmental Examinations: Based on the Recruitment Regulations of the Board, Departmental Examinations were conducted during the year, also. 2 officers and 7 employees retired during the year under report, taking total persons retired so far is 9.

Regional Office, Bhavnagar continued to board the ship at Bhavnagar Anchorage Point as and when required, as per Hon'ble Supreme Court direction dated 6.9.2007.

During 19-20 October 2009, a team of experts appointed by MoEF carried out High-sea inspection boarding S.S.PLATINUM II ship. The Zonal Officer Shri B.R. Naidu, CPCB Vadodara, Shri N.M. Tabhani, EE and Shri J.M. Mahida, DEE of the Board as well as officials of RO Bhavnagar were also present.

On 18.2.2010, RO, Mehsana shifted to own office building bought from Gujarat State Finance Board located in GIDC Mehsana,. Dr. K.U. Mistry, Chairman of the Board formally inaugurated the new office premise. Representatives of industries, Government officials and senior officers of HO, GPCB were present during the occasion.

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XGN (Extended Green Node) online system - Silver Award

As a part of implementation of e-Governance programme of Government of Gujarat, GPCB vizly. XGN (Extension Green Node) was launched on 5th June 2008 for on line common applications under various environmental laws.

The Government of India, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievance, selected the Gujarat Pollution Control Board for implementing the XGN (Extended Green Node) online system under the 'Excellence in Government Process Re-engineering' (year 2008-09) among Organisational Category in various sub divisions of e-governance fields, from Gujarat State and given Silver Award.

This award was conferred on 18.2.2010 during the 13th National e-Governance Conference held at Jaipur presided over by Hon'ble Governor of Rajsthan Smt. Prabha Rao in the presence of Hon'ble Minister of State Shri Sachin Pilot, Hon'ble Minister of State Shri Pruthviraj Chauhan, Hon'ble Chief Minister Rajsthan Shri Ashok Gehlot. Hon'ble Governor of Rajsthan Smt. Prabha Rao presented the Award and Certificate to the Member Secretary of the Board Shri R.G. Shah on behalf of GPCB. Gujarat Pollution Control Board is the first to qualify for this Award, among all the State Pollution Control Boards including CPCB in India.

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Annexure I Members of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board

[as on 31.3.2010]

Sr. Name / Ex-officio, and address Date of assuming or leaving, if any, during 2009-10 Designation

1. Chairman, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Paryavaran Bhavan, Sector 10 A, Gandhinagar 382010

Shri C.L. Meena, IAS [From 1.12.2006 to 20.1.2010] Dr. K.U. Mistry, [from 20.1.2010 onwards]

Chairman

2. The Deputy Secretary, Forests and Environment Department, Govt. of Gujarat. 14/8, Sardar Patel Bhavan, Gandhinagar 382 010

Shri N.K. Patel

Member

3. The Commissioner of Transport, Office of Commissioner of Transport, Govt. of Gujarat, 6/2, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Gandhinagar 382 010

Shri S.J. Haidar, IAS [Up to 11.11.2009] Shri J. P. Gupta, IAS [from 12.11.2009 onwards]

Member

4. The Industries Commissioner, Office of Industries Commissioner, Govt. of Gujarat, 1/ 2, Udyog Bhavan, Sector 11, Gandhinagar 382 017

Shri Sujit Gulati, IAS [up to 29.11.2009] Shri B.B. Swain, IAS [from 30.11.2009 onwards]

Member

5. The Director of Municipalities, Directorate of Municipalities, Government of Gujarat, Old Assembly Building, Nr. Town Hall, Sector 17, Gandhinagar 382 017

Smt. Sonalben Mishra, IAS

Member

6. The Commissioner & Ex-officio Secretary * The Joint/Additional Secretary & Director (Public Enterprise Bureau) Finance Department, Government of Gujarat. 4/9, Sardar Patel Bhavan, Gandhinagar 382 010

Shri Tapan Ray, IAS [up to 2.9.2009] Shri N. Srivastav, IFS (additional charge) [from 2.9.2009 onwards]

Member

7. Vice Chairman & Managing Director Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation, 2/2, Udhyog Bhavan, Sector 11, Gandhinagar 382 017

Shri Arvind Agrawal, IAS Member

8. The General Manager (Projects) Gujarat Industrial Investment Corporation, 11-12/7, Udhyog Bhavan, Sector 11, Gandhinagar 382 017

Shri R.R. Rajyaguru

Member

9. Member Secretary, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Paryavaran Bhavan, Sector 10 A, Gandhinagar 382010

Shri R.G. Shah, SEE, GPCB (additional charge)

Member Secretary

[*The said post is now re-nomenclature as Commissioner & Ex-officio Secretary vide Notification # env-pcb- 1099-448 P dated 22.11.2007 published by F&ED, Govt. of Gujarat]

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Annexure II

Gujarat Pollution Control Board (Recruitment) Regulations, 2007

(Regulation No. 8 (1) (i))

Selection Committee

Sr. Posts for

which constituted

Composition of the Committee

1 2 3

1. I & II Chairman: Chairman of the Board.

Members:

1. Member Secretary of the Board.

2. Two Board Members as decided by the Chairman of the Board.

3. One or more outside experts as approved by the Chairman of the Board.

4. Director (Environment), Forests and Environment Department, Government of Gujarat.

5. Deputy Secretary (Environment), Forests and Environment Department, Government of Gujarat.

2. III & IV Chairman: Member Secretary of the Board.

Members:


2. Senior Environmental Engineer or Sr. Environmental Scientist (Senior most).

3. Head of the Accounts/ Adm. / Legal as approved by the Member Secretary.

4. Junior Technical Officer, Forests and Environment Department, Government of Gujarat.

.

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Annexure III

Gujarat Pollution Control Board (Recruitment) Regulations, 2007

(Regulation No. 8 (1) (ii))

Promotion Committee

Sr. Posts for

which constituted

Composition of the Committee

1 2 3

1. I & II Chairman: Chairman of the Board.

Members:

1. Member Secretary of the Board.

2. Two Board Members as decided by the Chairman at least one must Official member.


2. III & IV Chairman: Member Secretary of the Board.

Members:

1. Senior Environmental Engineer, or Sr. Environmental Scientist (Senior most) of the Board.


3. Head of the Personal Branch of the Board.

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Annexure IV

Gujarat Pollution Control Board Members of the Technical Committees of the Board

(2009-10)

Sr. Name / Ex-officio, and address Date of assuming or

leaving, if any, during 2009-10

Designation

1. Chairman,


Paryavaran Bhavan, Sec. 10 A, Gandhinagar 382010

Shri C.L. Meena, IAS [From 1.12.2006 to 20.1.2010] Dr. K.U. Mistry, [from 20.1.2010 onwards]

Chairman

2. Vice Chairman & Managing Director

Gujarat Industrial Development

Corporation, Udhyog Bhavan, Sector 11,

Gandhinagar 382 017

Shri Arvind Agrawal, IAS Member

3. The Industries Commissioner

Office of Industries Commissioner,

Govt. of Gujarat, 1/ 2, Udyog Bhavan,

Sector 11, Gandhinagar 382 017

Shri Sujit Gulati, IAS [up to 29.11.2009] Shri B.B. Swain, IAS [from 30.11.2009 onwards]

Member

4. The General Manager (Products)

Gujarat Industrial Investment Corporation,

11-12/7, Udhyog Bhavan, Sector 11,

Gandhinagar 382017

Shri R.R. Rajyaguru

Member

5. The Director (Environment), OR Technical Representative,

Forests and Environment Department, Govt. of Gujarat. 14/8, Sardar Patel Bhavan, Gandhinagar 382 010

Shri J. K. Vyas Member

6. Member Secretary,


Paryavaran Bhavan, Sec. 10 A,

Gandhinagar 382010

Shri R.G. Shah, SEE, GPCB,

(additional charge)

Member Secretary

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Annexure V GPCB Purchase Committee The Board has set up a Purchase Committee consisting of officers of the Board for petty purchase, etc. item amounting Rs. 1 to 5 lakh, as under:

Sr. Officer's Designation Designation as Committee Member

1. Member Secretary Chairman

2. Senior Environmental Engineer Member

3. Senior Environmental Scientist Member

4. Chief Accounts Officer (Personnel) Member

5. Law Officer Member

6. Head, Central Laboratory Member

7. Environmental Engineer (to be decided by the Chairman)

Member

8. Environmental Engineer (Stores) Convener

9. Administrative Officer (Personnel) Member

10. Accounts Officer Member

11. Internal Audit Officer Invitee Member

12. Head of respective Regional Office Invitee Member

Moreover, following officers shall also be included as Members in the aforesaid Committee for purchase of an item exceeds amount of Rs. 5 lakh and above.

1. Deputy Secretary, Forest and Environment Department, Govt. of Gujarat.

2. Financial Advisor, Finance Department, Govt. of Gujarat.

Note : The details of Purchase Committee is laid down vide an Office Order issued vide (Gujarati) letter no. gpcb/admV536/(3)/13901/2009 dated 7.7.2009.

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Gujarat Pollution Control Board [A] Head Office, Gandhinagar Administrative Structure of the Board Annexure VI

Chairman

Member Secretary

Ahmedabad Unit 1

BharuchUnit 2

Bhavnagar Unit 3

Godhra Unit 4

Jamnagar Unit 5

Junagadh Unit 6

Bhuj Unit 7

Mehsana Unit 8

Nadiad Unit 9

Rajkot Unit 10

Surat Unit 11

Vadodara Unit 12

SEE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE DEE DEE DEE DEE DEE DEE DEE DEE DEE DEE DEE DEE JSA SO SSA JSA SO DS AEE DS DS SSA Sr. Clerk CCT CCT DS Sr. Clerk Sr. Clerk CCT CCT CCT CCT

Vapi Unit 13

Personnel branch 14

Inquiry Cell 15

Accounts Branch 16

Audit branch 17

Computer branch 18

Water Cess branch 19

Adm / Stores branch 20

Central Laboratory 21

Haz Wastes branch 23

Env. Audit branch 24

EE CA/csO JO A/csO JO EE EE EE SSO EE SSO DEE AO CCT DS CCT Comp. Progr DEE JO SO JSA JSA SSA JO Sr. Clerk AO JSA SSA CCT CCT DS CCT DS DS, JSA Sr. Clerk Sr. Clerk Sr. Clerk DS CCT CCT CCT, Wireman

PAAC 25

Legal branch 26 MSW branch 27

Public Hearing branch 28

Vigilance branch 29

Library branch 30

'P' branch 31

RTI 32

Zoning Atlas unit 33

Regional Offices (refer next page)

PRO LO EE SEE EE SSO EE SEE EE DS ALO DEE SO CCT SSA EE Planner CCT CCT DS JSA Sr. Draftsman DS

SEE = Sr. Environmental Engineer SES = Sr. Environmental Scientist CA/csO = Chief Accounts Officer LO = Law Officer EE = Environmental Engineer SSO = Sr. Scientific Officer AO = Administrative Officer ALO = Assistant Law Officer DEE = Deputy Environmental

Engineer SO = Scientific Officer A/csO = Accounts Officer CCT = Clerk-cum-typist

Abbreviations:

AEE = Assistant Environmental Engineer

SSA = Sr. Scientific Assistant JO = Jr. Officer Comp. Progr =

Computer Programmer

JSA = Jr. Scientific Assistant DS = Dy Superintendent Common pool: Stenographers, Drivers, Havaldar, Naik, Peon-cum-Chowkidar, Sweeper (Hamal) [contd.]

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[Cont. from pre-page] [B] Regional Offices of the GPCB Annexure VI

Ahmedabad Regional Officer (Sr. Environmental Scientist) Vadodara Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer) Rajkot Regional Officer (Sr. Scientific Officer)

DEE SO JO DEE SSO JO EE SO JO AEE SSA D.S. SO DS DEE SSA DS JSA Sr. Clerk SSA Sr. Clerk JSA Sr. Clerk JSA CCT CCT

CCT

ALO ALO

Surat Regional Officer (Sr. Scientific Officer) Bharuch Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer) Vapi Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer)

DEE SSO J.O. DEE SSO JO DEE SSO DS AEE SO D.S. SO Sr. Clerk SO CCT SSA Sr. Clerk SSA CCT SSA JSA CCT JSA JSA ALO LO ALO

Godhra Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer) Mehsana Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer) Bhavnagar Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer)

DEE SSO D.S. EE SO JO EE SO DS SO Sr. Clerk DEE SSA Sr. Clerk DEE SSA CCT SSA CCT JSA CCT JSA JSA

Jamnagar Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer) Bhuj Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer) Nadiad Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer)

DEE SO JO DEE SO DS DEE SO DS AEE SSA DS SSA CCT SSA Sr. Clerk JSA CCT JSA

Junagadh Regional Officer (Environmental Engineer)

DEE SSO DS SO CCT SSA Common pool: Drivers, Naik, Peon-cum-Chowkidar

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Annexure VII Gujarat Pollution Control Board

Staff strength for each cadre of the Board (as on 31.3.2010)

Sr. Name of the Post Post(s) filled up 1. Member Secretary 1 2. Senior Environmental Scientist 1 3. Senior Environmental Engineer 1 4. Senior Scientific Officer 12 5. Environmental Engineer 31 6. Law Officer 3 7. Administrative Officer 2 8. Chief Accounts Officer 1 9. Accounts Officer 1 10. Scientific Officer 37 11. Deputy Environmental Engineer 52 12. Assistant Environmental Engineer 3 13. Senior Scientific Assistant 53 14. Assistant Law Officer 5 15. Public Relations Officer 1 16. Junior Scientific Assistant 31 17. Junior Officer 11 18. Senior Draftsman 1 19. Deputy Superintendent 31 20. English Steno Gr. I 2 21. English Steno Gr. II 2 22. Gujarati Steno Gr. I 2 23. English Steno Gr. III 3 24. Gujarati Steno Gr. II 0 25. Computer Programmer 2 26. Senior Clerk 23 27. Clerk – cum – Typist 60 28. Wireman 1 29. Driver 9 30. Hawaldar, Naik, Peon- cum-Chowkidar, Sweeper-cum-Hamal 45 Total 427

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Offices of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board Annexure VIII

Head Office :

Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Paryavaran Bhavan, Sector 10 A, Gandhinagar 382 010

Phone : 079 – 23232152 Fax: 079 – 23222784, 23232161 website: www. gpcb.gov.in.

Regional Offices:

Sr. No. RO, GPCB Districts of

jurisdiction

1. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board 2nd Floor, Gram Nirman Bhavan, Gujarat Rajya Khadi Gramodyog Board, Juna Vadaj, Ahmedabad 380 009 Tel: 079-27556634, 27556631, 27556632 Fax: 079-27556670

Ahmedabad

2. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board H/3 - A, Phase I, GIDC Estate, Near GIDC Office, Modhera road,

Mehsana 389 002

Phone : (02762) 258294 Tel/ Fax: (02762) 258106

Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Patan, Banaskantha and Sabarkantha.

3. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Near Hotel Durkhush, Race course road, ring road, Rajkot 360 001

Phone: (0281) 2474524, 2459831 Fax: (0281) 2452189

Rajkot and Surendranagar

4. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Plot 1154/2-B, Ghogha Circle, Sir Patni road, Bhavnagar 364 004

Phone : (0278) 2524108 Fax: (0278) 2525837

Amreli and Bhavnagar

5. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Sardar Patel Commercial Complex, Rameshwarnagar, Kasturba Gandhi Vikas Gruh marg, Bedi Bandar road, Jamnagar 368 008

Phone: (0288) 2752366 Fax: (0288) 2753540

Jamnagar and Porbandar

6. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board ERI Compound, Race Course road, Vadodara 390 007

Phone: (0265) 2354850, 2331928 Fax: (0265) 2339205

Vadodara

7. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board 20, Haidary Society, Near DSP office, Godhara Dist. Panchmahal 389 001

Phone : (02672) 245869, 245996 Fax: (02672) 245991

Panchmahal and Dahod

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Sr. No. RO, GPCB Districts of

jurisdiction

8. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Shed no. C – 1, 199/3, GIDC Estate, Narmadanagar, Bharuch 392 015

Phone: (02642) 246333, 248665 Fax: (02642) 246345

Bharuch and Narmada

9. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Belgium Square, Silver Plaza Complex, Opposite Linear bus stand, Ring road, Surat 395 003

Phone: (0261) 2442696, 2411192 Fax: (0261) 2429733

Surat, Navsari and Tapi

10. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Shed no. C – 5/124, Vapi GIDC, Near Hotel Pritam, Vapi 396 195 Dist: Valsad

Phone: (0260) 2432089, 2426207 Fax: (0260) 2432826

Valsad and Dang

11. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board Naniba Pathshala building, Patwadi Darwajo, Near Hamirsar Talav, Bhuj District Kutch 370 001

Phone : (02832) 250620 Fax: (02832) 250621

Kutch

12. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board 201-203, 'B' Block, Sardar Patel Bhavan, Nadiad District Kheda 387 001

Phone : (0268) 2551427, Fax: (0268)

Anand and Kheda

13. RO, Gujarat Pollution Control Board 'Pankaj Bungalow', Station road, Opp. St. Anne's Church, Junagadh 362 001 Phone : (0285) 2651504, Fax: (0268) 2651503

Junagadh

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