Report Part 1

APPENDIX I

(See Paragraph-6)

FORM 1

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(I) Basic Information

S.No.

Item

Details

Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area

	Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification	No
	Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained	N/A
	Upload copy of CTE	N/A

Name of the Project/s	Expansion of 1600 MW (2x800MW) Bandhaura Ultra Super Critical Thermal Power Plant
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/MP/THE/247354/2021
Project Cost	12800 cr

S. No. in the schedule	1(d) Thermal Power Plants
Project Sector	Thermal Projects

Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled

1600 MW (2x800 MW) ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization	Expansion
Proposal Number	IA/MP/THE/11832/2006
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)	No:J- 13011/56/2006-IA.II(T)
Uploaded EC letter	Annexure-Uploaded EC letter

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

1200 ha.

Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B'

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

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

Location of the project	Village Bandhaura, Khairahi,Karsualal and Nagwa, Taluka: Mada, District Singrauli, M.P
Shape of the project land	Block (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS file	Annexure-GPS file
Uploaded copy of survey of India Toposheet	Annexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.	Bandhaura - 651 to 655, 419, 420, 421, 423, 424, 425, 426, 704, 712, 713, 715, 718, 719 and others Karsualal - 2,4,9 and others. Khairahi- 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 393, 606, 607, 605, 582, 581, 738 and others. Nagwa - 219, 222, 220, 218, 201, 200, 199, 278, 263 and others.
Town / Village	Bandhaura, Khairahi,Karsualal and Nagwa
State of the project	Madhya Pradesh

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
(1.)	Madhya Pradesh	Singrouli	Mada

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Singrauli Station, 52 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport Varanasi, 280 km

11.

Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms

Waidhan , 35 km

12.

Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given)

Essar Power MP Limited Bandhaura, Karsualal, Khairahi & Nagwa Village Panchayat, Post: Karsualal, Tehsil: Mada, District: Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh

13.

Name of the Applicant

Mahan Energen Limited

14.

Registered Address

Prakesh Deep, 10th Floor, 7 Tolstoy Marg, New Delhi

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	ESSAR POWER M P LIMITED
Name of the Applicant	Mahan Energen Limited
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	Head Environment & Forest
Pin code	382421
E-mail	env.epmpl@gmail.com
Telephone No.	0-
Fax No.	0-
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency .	Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority

16.

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

17.

Whether part of Interlinked projects?

18.

Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted?

N/A

19.

If Yes, MoEF file number	N/A
Date of submission	N/A

20.

If No, Reason

N/A

21.

Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given
(i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?	No
(ii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?	No
(iii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification, 2011?	No

22.

Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?

23.

Whether any Forest Land Involved?	No
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)	N/A

24.

Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?	Yes
(a) Name of the Court	High Courts
(b) Name of the Sub court	Madhya Pradesh
(c) Case No.	Writ Petition No -11180/2010 Forum - High Court, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed project	Learned Cousel for Petitioner prays time to file rejoinder. Pending IA Allowed. List for final hearing / Admission. List of court cases are attached

(II) Activity

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

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

1.1

Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan)

The proposed expansion project located within the existing land plant boundary, which is acquired by Mahan TPP, hence there will be no significant change in the land cover and topography of the region.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

The project is expansion and doesn’t require any additional clearance of land. There are few shrubs within the proposed plant boundary which will be cleared.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

There will not be any change in the existing land use pattern as the expansion is proposed within the existing plant land. There will be minor cutting and filling (mostly cutting) of average 0.5 m to 1 m for land development & levelling within the accrued land.

1.4

Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?

Preliminary soil investigation encountered rock from the ground surface and sandy silt / clayey silt in some areas. The soil investigation will be carried out and will be scheduled to start before the start of construction work. Soil testing report is available for 2x600 MW Mahan TPP.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

EPMPL, while operating and maintaining its existing units has also proposed for expansion of power plant capacity. BTG (including FGD (Ph II), Switchyard, Transformer yard etc.,: 61 Acre Coal & Ash Facility (Including Stock yard & AHP facility): 15Acre Water System (Including raw water reservoir, Cooling Tower, CW Pump house, DM Water System, Clarified, Industrial Waste Water Treatment facility): 68 Acre Ash dyke: 215 Acre

1.6

Demolition works?

No Demolition work is proposed for the proposed expansion

1.7

Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?

Temporary structure would be used for housing of contractual workers within the plant premises during construction phase.

1.8

Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations

Yes

The proposed expansion will be constructed above ground level, however there will be some below ground structures like underground pipelines, storage tanks & foundation which will require cutting, filling and excavation activities. Excavated soil will be utilized in filling & levelling within the plant premises.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

Not Applicable

1.10

Reclamation works?

No reclamation work has been proposed as this is an expansion project within the plant premises of Essar Power (MP) Limited.

1.11

Dredging?

Not Applicable. No dredging will be done.

1.12

Offshore structures?

Not Applicable

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

Generation of electricity by combustion of Coal, through Steam Turbine & Generators using Ultra Super Critical Technology. Capacity of the proposed thermal power plant expansion of 2x800 MW

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Coal and ash storage facility is proposed. Storage Tanks for LDO/HSD Closed Storage yard for Chemicals, Spare parts, equipments etc.

1.15

Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes

For each unit, Bottom ash will be collected in wet form; while fly ash will be collected in dry form to facilitate utilization. Fly ash and bottom ash shall be disposed via High Concentration Slurry disposal (HCSD) system to Ash dyke/Mine void filing in case of exigencies. Efforts will be made to utilize 100% of generated ash as per MoEF guidelines. Un-utilised bottom ash, if any, will be disposed to the ash pond/mine void filling. Recovered water from Ash dyke will be circulated back to Ash

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

Restroom and dormitories for the shift workers will be provided. Housing for construction staff and finally operating personnel already available. Additional housing will be provided for residential township

1.17

New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

Since the proposed expansion of existing 1200 MW Power Plant, no new road, rail access routes / facilities are proposed.

1.18

New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?

Since the proposed expansion of existing 1200 MW Mahan Thermal Power Plant, no new road, rail access routes / facilities are proposed/ required.

1.19

Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

Since the proposed expansion of existing 1200 MW Mahan Thermal Power Plant, there will be no closure or diversion of existing routes or infrastructure for the proposed project.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

Yes

Transmission Line: The power will be evacuated to nearby sub-station of state transmission utility (STU) at 400 kV level. State transmission utility (STU) shall be responsible for power evacuation from ex-bus of 400kV switchyard at 2x800MW Bandhaura Ultra Super Critical Thermal Power Plant and shall create of power evacuation infrastructure from the Power Plant. Pipe-Line: Raw water supply to the proposed expansion is planned through an existing pipeline corridor.

1.21

Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

There will be no changes to the hydrology of the area due to the expansion of the plant. An area drainage study will be carried out along with EIA report and recommendation made thereunder will be implemented.

1.22

Stream crossings?

There are no streams crossing from within the proposed expansion of power plant premises.

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

Water requirement for proposed 2x800 MW expansion unit is about 35.04 MCM/year (4000m3/hr) which will be met from Rihand Reservoir. Water Allocation of 71.54 MCM/ Year has already been tied up from Rihand Reservoir through Water Resources Department, State Government of Madhya Pradesh and is enough to cater to operation of existing as well as expansion project.

1.24

Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

The proposed expansion shall be developed within the plant premises of existing 1200 MW Mahan Thermal Power Plant. There are no water bodies and natural drains in the plant area. Hence, there would be no change in drainage pattern or run-off.

1.25

Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

Yes

There will be transportation of construction material which will limit to construction phase only.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

Does not involve long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration as it will be only expansion of existing plant.

1.27

Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

Not Applicable

1.28

Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?

Yes

There will be influx of people both on a temporary and permanent basis during construction and operation of power plant.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

Not Applicable There would be no introduction of any alien species. Use of only native species wherever required.

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

There will be no loss of native species or genetic diversity due to proposed expansion activities

1.31

Any other actions?

Not Applicable

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

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

2.1

Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)

The proposed expansion project which will be developed within the existing premises of Thermal Power Project of Essar Power (MP) Limited (EPMPL). The land for proposed expansion is already in possession of EPMPL.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Total water demand of the project is about 35.04 MCM / Year (4000m3/hr) Water will be sourced from Rihand reservoir (Dam) with existing facilities

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Not Applicable

2.4

Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT)

Yes

Stone, aggregate, soil, sand etc. from nearby area, during construction. Estimated quantities are as below: Cement-12,00,000 bags Reinforcement- 12,000 MT, Aggregates- 120,000 m3.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

No forest and timber products involved in the proposed expansion.

2.6

Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW)

Yes

Annual coal requirement: 6 – 7 Million MTPA @ 85 % plant load factor with coal GCV of 3,700 kCal/kg (Designed Coal). The project is proposed on 100% domestic coal as per PSA with Govt. of M.P. which will be used as primary fuel LDO/HSD will be used as secondary fuel @ 2500 KL per annum. The power will be evacuated to nearby STU sub-station of MPPTCL at 400 kV level. The STU will be further informed to initiate study as power evacuation will be from EPMPL 400 kV ex-bus.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

No other natural resources will be used

3	Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

3.1

Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies

Yes

Light Diesel Oil (LDO) / High Speed Diesel (HSD) oil will be used for boiler start up (up to 7.5% of BMCR) and for low load operation & flame stabilization (40% of BMCR), as necessary. i. LDO/HSD consumption- 2500 KL/annum. ii. Chlorine consumption- 1200 Tons/annum

3.2

Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

Not Applicable However, proper hygiene system will be maintained as per COVID protocol by MoH&FW

3.3

Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?

Yes

Positive impact. The project will provide livelihood to the local people during the construction & operation phases which will help in improving their living conditions.

3.4

Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.

No large hospitals/schools/ no elderly house in the immediate vicinity. Apart from CSR activities, CER budget will also improve infrastructure needs of the nearby villages which will be done based on their Need Based Assessment.

3.5

Any other causes

There will be no effect due to any other causes

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

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

4.1

Spoil, overburden or mine wastes

Not Applicable

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

Municipal waste will be generated only from canteen and it will be disposed through municipal Corporation / local facility or as per available best method. Papers, garden trash, plastics, vegetable wastes, floor sweepings etc. are the domestic solid wastes to be generated from the industry premises. These inorganic wastes will be handed over to local municipality for proper disposal. We have also proposed to provide Organic Waste Converter for converting this waste into manure.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

Hazardous wastes like Used/Spent Oil, Oil soaked cotton waste (Oily waste), Discarded Containers, spent ion resins will be generated in small quantities during construction and operation phase which will be disposed off as per Hazardous And Other Wastes (Management and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2016 and CPCB/MPPCB/MoEF guidelines issued from time to time.

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

Yes

Fly ash generation: 3.07 Million MTPA (2x800MW), would be generated considering operation at 85% PLF. Efforts will be made to utilize the ash as per the MoEF & CC fly ash notification as amended from time to time. Unutilized Fly ash and bottom ash shall be disposed via High Concentration Slurry disposal (HCSD) system to Ash dyke.

4.5

Surplus product

Not Applicable

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

Sludge from Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) will be generated. ETP Sludge will be disposed through approved TSDF facility and STP Sludge will be used as manure and used in Plantations/greenbelt development

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

Construction waste will be used for land filling / levelling within plant premises

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

Not applicable

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

No contamination of soil or other material will be involved.

4.10

Agricultural wastes

There is no agricultural waste involved.

4.11

Other solid wastes

Yes

Solid wastes like, wooden blocks/plates, cardboard, plastic waste, glass, packaging waste, etc. will be properly managed & disposed as per Solid & Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 and CPCB/MPPCB/MoEF&CC guidelines issued from time to time.

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

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

5.1

Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources

Yes

PM, SO2, and NOx will be within the standards prescribed by the MoEF&CC/ MPPCB. High efficiency Electrostatic Precipitators has been envisaged to limit the particulate emissions to <30 mg/Nm3. NOx – less than 100 mg/Nm3 SO2 – less than 100 mg/Nm3 Higher efficiency ESP, Low NOx burners with SCR & FGD, stacks with adequate height and other measures will be taken to limit the emission within the prescribed norms.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

Emission of NO2, SO2 and Particulate Matter due to combustion of coal as part of thermal energy production process.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Fugitive emission from material handling system and transportation could be generated. Water spray in all the areas of dust generation and dust extraction & suppression system will be provided.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

Dust generates due to use of construction equipment and transport of materials, Regular water sprinkling will be done at the project to minimize the dust emission

5.5

Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste

Yes

Dust may be emitted while handling the construction materials like cement or bricks, which will be mitigated by regular water sprinkling. Sewage will be generated form temporary toilets. Septic Tanks and Soak Pits will be provided for temporary toilets.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

No Applicable

5.7

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

Not Applicable No waste of any kind will be burnt in the open air.

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

Not Applicable

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

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

6.1

From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers

Yes

The sources of Noise & Vibration generation in the unit will be steam turbine, generator, compressors, pumps, fans, coal handling plant etc. All machineries will be manufactured as per OSHA/MoEF&CC guidelines. Inbuilt enclosures, low noise trims, baffle plate silencer, insulation, vibration isolators for rotating equipment, padding at various locations are envisaged to control the noise and vibration and to limit the noise level from exceeding CPCB/MPPCB/MoEF stipulated norms.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

Yes

Heat will be dissipated from boilers during coal burning to form steam. Adequate heat insulation provided in the operation area and will be established in the construction area. Noise would be generated during transportation of material / machine.

6.3

From construction or demolition

Yes

During site development and construction of the plant, noise will be generated from machines used. However these activities will be limited to the site only as the proposed expansion project is being developed within the existing plant premises.

6.4

From blasting or piling

No blasting or piling work will be done for this project

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

About 70 – 75 dB(A) at plant boundary. There will be momentary increase in the noise level due to traffic during construction phase, as roads will bring lot of construction material. Similarly, operation phase will also add to some noise generation from loading/ unloading operation and from transportation of raw material. However, to control noise generation within the prescribed standard, all the vehicles carrying goods will be checked for fitness and certification from RTO as well as our HSE.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

No significant noise impact will result from lighting or cooling systems

6.7

From any other sources

Not Applicable

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

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

7.1

From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials

Yes

Any spillages will be contained through a separate drainage network, The oil spill/ spent oil from storage facility of supporting fuel i.e. LDO & HSD fuel will be carefully stored to existing LDO/HSD tanks Hazard material such as chlorine will be used. The risk will be mitigated by using chlorine tonner and usages in closed conduit Aqueous ammonia will be stored in dyke area for containment, ammonia requirement is very limited Hydrogen generation system will be located outdoor at safe dist.

7.2

From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)

Zero liquid discharge concept has been adopted. Treated effluent will be used or recycled back in the process. Sewage will be treated in the STP, the wastewater will be used for horticulture. Any liquid waste that will generated through process will be reused for processes like ash slurry preparation etc. after treatment in ETP & designed to meet the stipulated standards so there will be no significant impact on water or the land.

7.3

By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water

No deposition of dust on land due to operation, ash laded air will pass through ESP and collected before being discharged adequate stack height (within the norms specified)

7.4

From any other sources

Not applicable

7.5

Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

During process of material handling (Coal & Ash) and its transportation, there will be no built up of pollutants, whereas the power generation process is a closed process and TPPs are provided with ESPs. The emission of pollutants into the air will be dispersed due to wind. Hence, there is no possibility of dust fall and pollutants getting built-up. To avoid such risk, regular ambient as well as workplace monitoring will be performed periodically to assess the concentration of individual polluta

8	Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

8.1

From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances

Yes

An assessment of conceptual design will be conducted to minimize the risk of fire at the coal stockyard, LDO & HSD storage tank, chlorine gas leaks from the pipeline/ tonner, breaching of ash pond due to failure of ash pond bound. Proper fire fighting measures will be provided. Codes and Standards of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will be followed as applicable. Moreover, risk analysis will be carried out and mitigation measure will be implemented. All safety rules will be complied.

8.2

From any other causes

Yes

There is a risk of accident during construction and operation. However, proper safety measures will be taken and occupational health & safety plan will be implemented strictly.

8.3

Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?

Yes

Necessary precautions have been taken while designing the structures. Dead and live loads considered as per relevant IS codes and standard engineering practices. The basic wind speed of 39 m/s is considered for design of buildings/ structures as per IS: 875: Part III. All structures designed for seismic zone IV, one zone higher than as per IS: 1893, seismic forces considered as zone IV for the design structures/buildings.

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

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

9.1

Lead to development of supporting utilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:

Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply,waste or waste water treatment, etc.)
housing development
extractive industries
supply industries
Other

The project will indirectly improve the socio-economic condition of the area by providing employment opportunities. - Yes Infrastructure and housing development in the surrounding area are envisaged No extractive industries will be there. No installation/ creation of new supply industries envisaged for the project

9.2

Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment

No such impact is envisaged

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

No such development will be set up

9.4

Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

Not applicable

(III)

Environmental Sensitivity

S.No

Areas

Name/Identity

Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary

Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value

Open mixed jungle: 3.7 Km NE Mohaban RF: Adjacent W, SW, S Vihara PF: 10.5Km NE Pidarwah PF: 7.6Km N Mohanban RF: 0.42 Km NNW Open mixed jungle: 9.2Km NE Fairly Dense jungle: 13.5 Km, SE

Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests

Yes

Water Bodies Rampa R: 0.51 Km, NE Sukhra N: 2.7 Km, E Mahan N: 4.4 Km, WNW Laua Nala: 9 Km, NE Kanchanmuda N:10.2 Km, NNE Saravan N: 8.4 Km, NNW Mayar R: 9.2 Km, ESE Biniao Nala: 10.5 Km, SSW Hurdul N: 4.8 Km, SW Jharia N: 5Km, WSW Chhiraha N: 13Km, SSW Forest Open mixed jungle: 3.7 Km NE Mohaban RF: Adjacent W, SW, S Vihara PF: 10.5Km NE Pidarwah PF: 7.6Km N Mohanban RF: 0.42 Km NNW Open mixed jungle: 9.2Km NE Fairly Dense jungle 13.5 SE

Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration

No Schedule I flora or fauna have been reported from the study area.

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Rampa R: 0.51 Km, NE Sukhra N: 2.7 Km, E Mahan N: 4.4 Km, WNW Laua Nala: 9 Km, NE Kanchanmuda N:10.2 Km, NNE Saravan N: 8.4 Km, NNW Mayar R: 9.2 Km, ESE Biniao Nala: 10.5 Km, SSW Hurdul N: 4.8 Km, SW Jharia N: 5Km, WSW Chhiraha N: 13Km, SSW

State, National boundaries

No State or National boundaries within 15 km from Project boundary. State Boundary of Uttar Pradesh ~ 27 km State Boundary of Chhattisgarh ~ 21 km

Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

No such routes or facilities are present near the site.

Defence installations

Not Available

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Nearby villages (Population as per 2011 census): Amilya (3171), Suhira (4201), Semua (463), Bandhaura (1642), Khairahi (1840), Karsualal (2477), Nagwa (4501), Karsuaraja (2886)

Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)

Yes

Small schools and temples in adjoining villages. Hospitals – 06 Schools – 06 Colleges - 0 Temples - 04

Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals)

Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)

No such areas are present within 15km from the project site

Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) similar effects

Yes

Area falls under Seismic Zone-III as per IS 1893-1984 i.e., moderate earthquake zone. Other natural hazard is not expected because of the location of the project.

(IV)

Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies

1	Uploaded Proposed TOR File	Annexure-TOR file
2	Uploaded scanned copy of covering letter	Annexure-scanned copy of covering letter
3	Uploaded Pre-Feasibility report(PFR)	Annexure-PFR
4	Uploaded additional attachments(only single pdf file)	Annexure-Additional attachments

Essential Detail Sought : NIL

Additional Detail Sought : NIL

(V)	Undertaking
	I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to be best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

V.(i)

Name of Applicant	Mahan Energen Limited
Designation	Head Environment & Forest
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	ESSAR POWER M P LIMITED
Address	Prakesh Deep, 10th Floor, 7 Tolstoy Marg, New Delhi