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	N/A
	Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained	N/A
	Upload copy of CTE	N/A

Name of the Project/s	Change in capacity from 3x660 MW (1980 MW) to 4x800 MW (3200 MW) Coal Based Katni Thermal Power Plant
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/MP/THE/26627/2015
Project Cost	19200 lacs

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

3200 MW/ 1220 acres ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization

New

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

a 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	Bujbuja & Dokariya villages, Barhi Tehsil, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh
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.	352, 354/1, 362/1,362/5,362/4, 1256, 1290, 1257/1,324,386,384,393,369/2,362/3,1301/2, 1252/1, 1288, 1218/2, 31, 153, 156, 993/3, 1228, 1219/1, 1219/8, 1219/3, 1219/10, 1299, 45, 46, 326/1, 1229, 47/2, 48/2, 1219/2, 1219/9, 380/2, 422/2, 11, 71, 371/2, 355/3, 424/3, 355/1, 381/1, 424/1, 1219/7, 219/14, 381/2, 1187/5, 375, 1258/10, 1005, 1006, 1168/3, 1259/1, 58/1, 1192/1, 152/1, 371/3, 387/2, 88,41/1, 70,3, 85, 50, 1035, 323, 343 part, 340, 344, 357, 383, 396, 397/2, 423, 1226, 1248, 1250/1, 1258/4, 1258/8, 1289/5, 1297, 1302, 1230, 1231, 1234, 1235, 1249, 1251, 1252/2, 1254/2, 1258/3, 394, 358/2, 1210/3, 1247/13, 1247/3, 1247/6, 1247/9, 1253/3, 392/3, 1289/4, 345, 1214, 1239, 1285, 1298/1, 1295, 425/2, 1057, 1070, 1204, 401, 403, 1245/3, 1059, 1250/3, 326/1 Part, 327, 362/2, 1208/3, 1227/2, 1255/2, 1224/12, 1224/16, 1224/3, 1224/7, 1245/1, 1300, 1298/2, 1198/1, 1232/3, 361/4, 431/2, 1258/9, 1258/13, 1203, 391/2, 329/1, 332/1, 332/3, 334/1, 334/3, 334/4, 336/1, 336/3, 336/5, 336/7, 336
Town / Village	Barhi, Dokariya village
State of the project	Madhya Pradesh

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

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Pipariya Kalan, 6 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Jabalpur, 118 km

11.

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

Katni , 38 km

12.

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

13.

Name of the Applicant

Ravi

14.

Registered Address

Welspun Energy Private Limited (WEPL) 3rd Floor, PTI Building 4 Parliament street New Delhi

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	WELSPUN ENERGY MADHYA PRADESH LIMITED
Name of the Applicant	Ravi
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	Vice President - Corporate Aff
Pin code	110001
E-mail	ravi_verma@welspun.com
Telephone No.	011-66034606
Fax No.	011-66273091
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency .	NIL

16.

Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet	Yes
Uploaded details	Annexure-Uploaded details

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?	Yes
Status	Forest Clearance Under Process
MoEF file number	ID No. 31786 Proposal No FP/MP/THE/2028/2011
MoEF file number	7.84ha.
(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?
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?	No
(a) Name of the Court	N/A
(b) Name of the Sub court	N/A
(c) Case No.	N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed project	N/A

(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)

Yes

The land required for the total project is about 1220 acre. The present land use at the project site is a barren land. With the proposed power plant, the land use will be changed to industrial category. The general elevation of site is about 360 m above MSL. The location map & study area map of the proposed project site are enclosed in Annexure-I.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Not envisaged

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

The present land use at the project is a barren land, it will be converted to industrial category.

1.4

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

Yes

Detailed topographical survey, enumeration survey, etc. are being taken up.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

Construction of power house, coal handling facilities, cooling towers, chimney, township, construction of external pipeline for drawing water etc. will be carried out.

1.6

Demolition works?

Not envisaged

1.7

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

Yes

Project site area or its vicinity will be temporarily utilized for housing construction labour

1.8

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

Yes

Limited excavation work will be carried out for construction of the civil structures. Some amount of levelling / grading through cut and fill is required to make the land suitable for construction.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

Not Applicable

1.10

Reclamation works?

Not Applicable

1.11

Dredging?

Not Applicable

1.12

Offshore structures?

Not Applicable

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

It is proposed to produce 3200 MW (4x800 MW) power using super-critical boilers. Process details are given in Annexure-III.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

About 81 acres of land will be used for ash disposal area. Coal handling and storage will be provided. LDO, HFO storage tanks will be provided.

1.15

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

Yes

The total ash generated from the 3200 MW power plant will be about 18 MTPA considering ash content in the coal as 40% and a plant load factor of 90%. Out of total ash of 7.2 MTPA, the fly ash generation will be 5.76 MTPA and the balance, 1.152 MTPA, will be the bottom ash. The ash disposal area through HCSD method. The generated effluent from the power plant will be treated and used for coal handling plant, Ash handling plant, coal dust suppression, greenbelt, etc.

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

Yes

A Township with civic amenities will be developed in an area of about 32 acres.

1.17

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

Yes

SH-11 is about 0.9 km N, NH-78 (25 km, SW) and NH-7 (28 km, NW) from the proposed project site.

1.18

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

Yes

SH-11 is about 0.9 km N, NH-78 (25 km, SW) and NH-7 (28 km, NW) from the proposed project site.

1.19

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

No major change in existing road network is envisaged

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

Yes

New EHV power transmission lines and water pipeline are envisaged to be created

1.21

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

Yes

60 MCM /year water is already allocated from Bansagar reservoir for 3x660 MW project. No additional water requirement is envisaged for 4x800 MW Power Plant.

1.22

Stream crossings?

No major stream crossings in the plant site are envisaged.

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

60 MCM /year surface water is already allocated from Bansagar reservoir for 3x660 MW project. No additional water requirement is envisaged for operation 4x800 MW Power Plant. Minimum quantity of ground water is envisaged to be used during construction stage with due approval form competent authority.

1.24

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

No significant change in drainage pattern of the area is envisaged. Peripheral drains will be provided if required.

1.25

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

Yes

Domestic coal is envisaged to be transported by railway wagons. Fly ash meant for cement plants/other industrial usages will be transported using road/rail network.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

Not Applicable

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

About 3000 people will be deployed during peak construction phase and about 700 personnel will be employed either directly or indirectly during the operation phase.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

Not envisaged

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Not envisaged

1.31

Any other actions?

Not envisaged

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)

Yes

The land presently identified for the proposed project is about 1220 acres. The present land use at site is generally barren and flat

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Water will be sourced from Bansagar reservoir. The total water requirement for project is about 60 million cubic meters per annum (60 MCM) which is allocated from Bansagar Reservoir.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Yes

Coal is the primary fuel of the proposed plant. For the proposed 4X800 MW about 18 MTPA of coal is envisaged to be required. Auxiliary Fuel: HFO/LDO- 14000 KL/annum

2.4

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

Yes

All such construction materials will be procured locally from 100 km radial area.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

Not envisaged

2.6

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

Yes

This is a proposed 4X800 MW power plant and power will be generated using domestic coal to be sourced from SECL/NCL/imported The total domestic coal requirement will be about 18.0 MTPA. Construction power supply shall be initially arranged through DG sets subsequently construction power is proposed to be drawn from grid through 33 kV from nearest substation. Barhi substation is located approx. 5 Km from the proposed site.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

Not envisaged

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

HFO/LDO 14000 KLPA shall be used in the project as secondary fuel/for flame stabilization. Chlorine shall be used for disinfection of raw water.

3.2

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

Not envisaged

3.3

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

Yes

More sources of income generation due to ancillary developments in the region and living standards of people are bound to be improved

3.4

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

Not envisaged

3.5

Any other causes

Not envisaged

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

The spoil generated will be re-used for filling up of low lying areas.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

During operational phase, domestic waste of about 5 ton per month is envisaged to be generated from about 545 residential quarters. The wastes will be suitably disposed.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

Used oil and grease, discarded batteries, used barrels or containers.

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

Yes

Considering an ash content of 40%, the estimated maximum ash generation from the plant is approximately 7.2 MTPA.

4.5

Surplus product

Not envisaged

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

Sewage sludge will be generated, which will be vermi-composted and used as manure for greenbelt development.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

Small quantity of construction waste is expected during construction phase and the same will be suitably disposed.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

Not envisaged

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

Not envisaged

4.10

Agricultural wastes

Not envisaged

4.11

Other solid wastes

Not envisaged

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 are the major emissions from the proposed power plant. Gaseous emissions are also expected from vehicles used for transportation.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

Four twin-flue stacks of 275 m height will be provided as per MoEF guidelines.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Fugitive dust

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

Fugitive dust

5.5

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

Yes

Dust from construction activity. There will be no odour causing sources.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

Not envisaged

5.7

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

Not envisaged

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

Not envisaged

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 expected noise levels will be in the range of 75-85 dB (A).

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

Yes

The expected noise levels will be in the range of 75-85 dB (A).

6.3

From construction or demolition

Yes

Noise levels in the range of 75-85 dB(A) will be generated during construction activities.

6.4

From blasting or piling

Not envisaged

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

The fleeting noise levels of about <85 dB(A) will be generated.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

Yes

Cooling towers (85-90 dB(A))

6.7

From any other sources

Not envisaged

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

All precautionary measures shall be taken to minimise such risks.

7.2

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

The sewage wastewater will be treated and used for greenbelt development. The trade effluents will be treated and utilized in coal handling system, dust suppression, watering the greenbelt etc.

7.3

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

The incremental ground level concentrations are likely to be within the permissible limits.

7.4

From any other sources

Not envisaged

7.5

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

Not envisaged

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

No such major events are envisaged.

8.2

From any other causes

Not envisaged

8.3

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

The proposed project site falls in zone-III as per IS 1893 (Part-I): 2002

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

Yes

Supporting and ancillary development will take place. A township with all civic amenities for 545 employees will be developed. Project is beneficial to power-intensive industries and power consumers.

9.2

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

No major impacts are envisaged.

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Yes

Small ancillary industries will be developed as a consequence.

9.4

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

No major industry is located within 10 km radius.

(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

Yes

Buffer Zone of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (10.6 km, SE)

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

Yes

Buffer Zone of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (10.6 km, SE) Core Zone of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (Panpatha Sanctuary) (16.2 km, ESE) There are 12 forest blocks in 10 km

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

Yes

Detailed Flora and Fauna Studies will be conducted and incorporated in EIA report.

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Yes

Mahanadi river (a tributary of Son river flow at distance of (6.0 km, N) Umer river (10.0, SW) Bhadar river (12.4 km, E)

State, National boundaries

Yes

Nil within 15 km radius area

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

Nil within 15 km radius area

Defence installations

Nil within 15 km radius area

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Bujbuja (Population : 2373) Dokariya (Population : 1818) (Population as per Census-2001 Data)

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

Yes

Community health centres and primary schools exists in 15 km radius area

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

Yes

Water bodies Mahanadi river (a tributary of Son river flow at distance of (6.0 km, N) Umer river (10.0, SW) Bhadar river (12.4 km, E)

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

Nil in 15 km radius area

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

Nil in 15 km radius area. The proposed project site falls in zone-III as per IS 1893 (Part-I): 2002.

(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	Ravi
Designation	Vice President - Corporate Aff
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	WELSPUN ENERGY MADHYA PRADESH LIMITED
Address	Welspun Energy Private Limited (WEPL) 3rd Floor, PTI Building 4 Parliament street New Delhi