| Form-1 | | APPLICATION FOR PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE | | | | 1. Basic Informations | | Project Name | Bluepal Labs Pvt. Ltd | Company/Organisation Name | M/S. BLUEPAL LABS PVT. LTD | | Registered Address | Plot No 97, Kadechur Industrial Area, Yadgir District, Karnataka Karnataka 585221 | Legal Status of the Company | Private |
| | 2. | | Address for the correspondence: | | (a)Name of the Applicant | Anantha Varma | | (b)Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) | Director | | (c)Address | Plot No 132/A, Road No.6, Western Hills, Hyderabad-500072,,Tirumalagiri,Hyderabad,Telangana-500072 | | (d)Pin code | 500072 | | (e)E-mail | bluepal4ec@gmail.com | | (f)Telephone No. | 0 | | (g)Fax No. | | | (h)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 | |
| | 3. | | Category of the Project/Activity as per Schedule of EIA Notification,2006: | | (a)Major Project/Activity | 5(f)-API
| | (b)Minor Project/Activity | NIL | | (c)Category | B2 | | (d)Proposal Number | IA/KA/IND3/228407/2021 | | (e)Master Proposal Number(Single Window) | SW/228404/2021 | | (f)EAC concerned (for category A Projects only) | Industrial Projects - 3 | | (g)Project Type(New/Expansion/Modernization) | Fresh EC |
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| | 4. | | (a)Number of States in which Project will be Executed | 1 | | (b)Main State of the project | Karnataka | |
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| S. No. | State Name | District Name | Tehsil Name | Village Name |
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| (1.) | Karnataka | Yadgir | Yadgir | Kadechur |
| | 5. | | Details of Public Consultation: | | (a)Whether the Project Exempted from Public Hearing? | Yes | | (c)Reason | -1 | | (d)Supporting Document | Copy of Supporting Document | |
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| 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) | No | KIADB has acquired the land and converted the land for industrial usages. The proposed project will be established on the land measuring 8054.8 Sq.m which is granted by the KIADB. And hence there will not be any changes in the land uses. Therefore, no adverse impacts on land. | | 1.2 | Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? | No | Not applicable since it is a vacant land | | 1.3 | Creation of new land uses? | No | The project is proposed at KIADB notified industrial land. And hence, there is no creation of new land uses. | | 1.4 | Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? | Yes | All required pre-construction works will be carried out before taking up the construction work. | | 1.5 | Construction works? | Yes | The total site area is 8054.8 sqm, out of which 2307 sqm will be used to develop production blocks, warehouses, solvent storage yard, utility and service areas. | | 1.6 | Demolition works? | No | Since it is a green field project, no demolition works are involved. | | 1.7 | Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? | No | No housing facilities will be provided for construction workers as construction labors will be employed from nearby habitat. | | 1.8 | Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures,cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations | Yes | There will be excavation of earth for building construction and the generated waste will be used within the project site for plinth formation, landscaping and road formation. All the buildings will be above the ground level. | | 1.9 | Underground works including mining or tunneling? | No | Not Applicable | | 1.10 | Reclamation works? | No | Not Applicable | | 1.11 | Dredging? | No | Not Applicable | | 1.12 | Offshore structures? | No | Not Applicable | | 1.13 | Production and manufacturing processes? | Yes | The proposed project is manufacturing of Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). Production capacity and manufacturing process for the proposed products are attached as ANNEXURE - 3. | | 1.14 | Facilities for storage of goods or materials? | Yes | During construction phase, the construction materials will be stored in a temporary storage area within the project site.
During operation phase, adequate storage facilities will be provided for raw materials and finished products. Around 480 sqm out of the total site area is reserved to store raw materials. The details of raw materials and their quantities are attached as ANNEXURE-4. | | 1.15 | Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? | Yes | Domestic solid waste will be collected in bins and handed over to vendors.
Hazardous wastes generated from the industry will be stored in designated area of 42 sqm and sent to PCB authorized vendors. TSDF MoU copy has been attached as ANNEXURE-5. Generated effluent from the proposed project will be 63.7 KLD. The industrial effluents will be stored, neutralized, and sent to CETP located at Kadechur Industrial area. CETP agreement copy is attached as ANNEXURE-6. | | 1.16 | Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? | No | The operational workers will be hired from nearby habitation. The nearby village is Kadechur at 1.5 km, and the nearest city is Yadgir at 33.9 Km from the project site. Therefore, no housing facilities will be provided at the project site. | | 1.17 | New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? | No | Transportation of goods and personnel for both construction and operation phases will be carried out through existing road. Proper traffic management plan will be followed, as there will be a slight increment of traffic during construction and operation phase. The project site is close to Yadgir-Raichur road at a distance of 680 m. | | 1.18 | New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? | No | Existing roads will be used for transportation of personnel and materials. The proposed project is located at KIADB industrial area which is having developed road network connected to Raichur-Yadgir highway. The project site is having approach road with width of 12 m in east direction. | | 1.19 | Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? | No | Not Applicable | | 1.20 | New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? | No | Not Applicable | | 1.21 | Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? | No | The proposed project will not create any impact on the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers. There are no any primary or secondary drains passing through the site. There is seasonal nala flowing at a distance of 80 m from the project site in North-west direction. | | 1.22 | Stream crossings? | No | Not Applicable | | 1.23 | Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? | Yes | Total freshwater requirement for the proposed project is 77.9 KLD, which will be sourced from KIADB. | | 1.24 | Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? | No | Not Applicable | | 1.25 | Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? | Yes | Transportation of personnel and materials for both construction and operation phases will be carried out through nearby road, which is at a distance of 680 m. | | 1.26 | Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? | No | The proposed project is a green field project. Hence, long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works are not applicable. | | 1.27 | Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? | No | No decommissioning activities are involved. | | 1.28 | Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? | Yes | There will be a temporary increase in population during construction phase for which local people will be hired.
During operational phase, total no. of 55 employees will be hired from local as well as from outside. | | 1.29 | Introduction of alien species? | No | Not Applicable | | 1.30 | Loss of native species or genetic diversity? | No | Not Applicable | | 1.31 | Any other actions? | No | 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) | No | Land is developed and allotted by KIADB for industrial purpose only. The total site area is 0.805 ha (8054.8 sqm). | | 2.2 | Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD | Yes | Total fresh water requirement for the proposed project is 77.9 KLD, which will be sourced from KIADB. Treated water of 52.2 KLD will be collected from CETP, Kadechur and will be reused for utility purposes such as cooling tower make-up and gardening.
Competing users: Industries located within the Kadechur industrial area, and nearby villages. | | 2.3 | Minerals (MT) | No | Not Applicable | | 2.4 | Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) | Yes | Use of construction materials such as stone, aggregates, sand / soil is envisaged since it is a new industry, and will be met form local suppliers. | | 2.5 | Forests and timber (source – MT) | No | Timber will not be used. Wooden furniture for the office will be procured from local market. | | 2.6 | Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) | Yes | The total power requirement for the proposed project is 500 KVA will be sourced from GESCOM. It is proposed to install DG set of 1 X 250 KVA will be installed. HSD of 0.044 MT/hr will be used as fuel for DG sets.
Briquettes/Coal fired boiler of 1 X 4 TPH with fuel consumption of 8 TPD and 11 TPD of coal and briquettes respectively. The industry is also proposing for 2 Lakh Kcal/Hr HSD fired Thermic Fluid Heater. | | 2.7 | Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) | No | Not Applicable | |
| 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 | As it is a pharmaceutical industry there will be usage of hazardous chemicals within the industry, including solvents and other raw materials. These chemicals will be stored in dedicated storage area and precautions will be taken to handle the same as per MSIHC rules. Details of solvent/raw material storage and handling are elaborated in EMP report. | | 3.2 | Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) | No | No such occurrence as per available information from similar type of units. | | 3.3 | Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? | No | There will not be any negative effect regarding welfare of people. The living conditions of the people are expected to improve further, by way of socio-economic development of the region, by way of direct & indirect employment, community development programme etc. | | 3.4 | Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. | No | The proposed project site is located in a designated KIADB Industrial area, which is away from the sensitive areas such as hospitals, schools, etc. The air emissions will be passed through adequate air pollution control equipments such as multi cyclone separators and scrubbers. Effluent generated from the industry will be collected and stored properly and sent to CETP for further treatment. Solid waste generated from the industry will be handled as per PCB norms. | | 3.5 | Any other causes | No | Not Applicable | |
| 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 | No | Not Applicable | | 4.2 | Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) | Yes | There will be minimal municipal waste generated from the industry. Domestic waste like used paper, label, carton boxes will be disposed to vendors. Domestic solid waste of 9 kgs/day will be generated, which will be segregated as organic and inorganic and handed over to vendors. | | 4.3 | Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) | Yes | Since it is an API manufacturing unit, there will be generation of hazardous wastes from the production process at different stages. The generated hazardous waste will be stored in a designated area of 42 sqm within the factory premises, and will be handed over to authorized cement industry for co-processing/TSDF. The hazardous waste type, quantity and disposal method are elaborated in the EMP report. | | 4.4 | Other industrial process wastes | Yes | Process wastes generated from the industry will be sent to authorized cement industry for Co-processing/TSDF/authorized recyclers. | | 4.5 | Surplus product | No | Surplus production is not envisaged. | | 4.6 | Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment | No | Industrial effluents will be stored, neutralized and sent to CETP, located at Kadechur for further treatment. | | 4.7 | Construction or demolition wastes | No | Minimal quantity of debris, scraps, excavated soil, used cement bags, iron/ steel scrap and card boards waste could be generated during construction. The debris generated will be used for filling/ levelling of low lying areas, making road/ pavement, etc. within the project site. | | 4.8 | Redundant machinery or equipment | No | Not Applicable | | 4.9 | Contaminated soils or other materials | No | Not Applicable | | 4.10 | Agricultural wastes | No | The proposed project is in KIADB land, developed for industrial purpose only. There will not be any agricultural activities within the project site. Hence, not applicable | | 4.11 | Other solid wastes | No | Not Applicable | |
| 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 | Predominant sources of emissions are stationary sources, which includes boiler and DG sets. Gaseous emissions such as SO2, NOx and particulate matter will be released during the operation of boiler and DG set. Multi Cyclone separators will be installed for the boiler for controlling the particulate emissions within statutory limit of 115 mg/ Nm3. Chimneys of adequate height and stipulated APC measures will be provided | | 5.2 | Emissions from production processes | Yes | Emissions generated from the production processes such as acid mist, NH3, SO2, HBr, HI, HF will be controlled by double stage scrubbing system with adequate stack height. The quantity and treatment method of the process emissions generated from the project are elaborated in the EMP. | | 5.3 | Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport | No | The storage yard of chemicals will be isolated and equipped with all necessary safety measures. All the hazardous chemicals storage tanks will be provided with flame arrestors & breather valves for safety. Material transfer takes place in closed pipeline systems using pumps with mechanical seals to avoid emission to atmosphere. | | 5.4 | Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment | Yes | Negligible quantity of fugitive dust will generated during construction phase which is temporary. Dust emissions will be suppressed by sprinkling of water and barricading the project surrounding with GI sheets. | | 5.5 | Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste | No | Construction Phase:
Proper care will be taken while handling of materials by spraying water to suppress fugitive dust emissions, during construction phase.
Operation Phase:
Mechanical seals will be provided for all the reactors for improving emission control measures. Domestic wastewater will be stored in septic tanks. Other effluents will be stored in designated areas and sent to CETP. | | 5.6 | Emissions from incineration of waste | No | There will not be any incinerator installed in the proposed project. Hence, not applicable | | 5.7 | Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) | No | Not Applicable | | 5.8 | Emissions from any other sources | No | 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 | Material transport and construction equipment shall be source of noise during construction phase, while transfer pumps, vacuum systems, DG sets are the sources of noise during operation phase.
DG sets will be provided with vibration control and acoustic measures to maintain noise level within the permitted (As per KSPCB Norms) range. Green belt area will be developed to suppress noise from the industry. | | 6.2 | From industrial or similar processes | Yes | There would be increase of noise level during the operation phase. Manufacturing process will be carried out in closed system. All the sections will be properly constructed with noise absorbing materials; pumps selected are of less noise generating type. Workers will be provided with PPE kits. | | 6.3 | From construction or demolition | Yes | There will be temporary noise generated during construction phase which will be due to construction equipment and emergency DG sets. This will be reduced by undertaking periodic preventive maintenance of construction equipments and restricting and reducing the speed of vehicles operated for the movement of construction materials apart from barricading the project site. | | 6.4 | From blasting or piling | No | Not Applicable | | 6.5 | From construction or operational traffic | Yes | There will be marginal increase in noise level during vehicular movement by the employees and transportation of raw materials and finished goods. The increased traffic due to movement of vehicles from the project site shall not have any significant impact. | | 6.6 | From lighting or cooling systems | Yes | There will be slight increase in the noise level due to operation of cooling tower. However, this will not create any major impact on the environment. | | 6.7 | From any other sources | No | 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 | No | All the hazardous materials will be handled with defined standard operating procedures and it will be stored in a designated area with proper roofing. Hazardous chemicals will be pumped to process reactors mechanically to avoid spillages. Hazardous material storage area and production blocks and other areas wherever hazardous chemicals are handled will be ensured with proper lining on the floor to avoid percolation of the chemical into the ground. | | 7.2 | From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) | No | There will not be any discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or land. All the liquid waste from industrial operations will be sent to CETP. Domestic effluent will be passed through multigrade filter and reused for gardening purpose. | | 7.3 | By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water | No | No major impacts are anticipated due to deposition of pollutants emitted to air, land or water since the wastes will be passed through proper pollution control system. | | 7.4 | From any other sources | No | Not Applicable | | 7.5 | Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? | No | Stack emission will be controlled by providing adequate height of the chimney and multi cyclone separator will be provided to the boiler. Scrubbers will be installed for treating process emissions generated from the project.
Solid wastes generated from the industry will be collected separately and handed over to authorized agencies, so that no traces are left out to the land and water environment.
Liquid wastes will be collected and sent to CETP within the industrial area. Domestic effluent w | |
| 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 | While storing the hazardous substances which will be used in the plant, compatibility of the chemicals will be verified to avoid explosions. Low boiling solvents will be kept in isolated storage tanks. Workers will be given proper training regarding handling of chemicals.
MSDS for all products and raw materials will be in place.
Risk analysis will be done before the commencement of manufacturing activity.
Adequate firefighting and safety measures will be installed | | 8.2 | From any other causes | No | Not Applicable | | 8.3 | Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? | No | The proposed project site falls under Moderate, Seismic Zone -II. Therefore, possibility of earthquake is not anticipated. Since the site area is plain, there are less possibilities for landslides, and there is no history of floods, cloud burst in the proposed project site. So there will be no effect of natural hazards on the project. | |
| 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
| No | There will not be any additional development of supporting infrastructure/ housing development/ supply industries as the project site is within an established industrial area. The project shall enhance the socioeconomic status of the area by increasing productivity, and providing employment. | | 9.2 | Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment | No | Site will be permanently used for manufacturing of API with taking proper environmental protection and mitigation measures to avoid impacts on biotic and abiotic environment. | | 9.3 | Set a precedent for later developments | No | It is an independent activity with no collateral developments. | | 9.4 | Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects | No | Not Applicable | |
| (III) | Environmental Sensitivity | | S.No | Areas | Name/Identity | Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary | | 1 | Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
| No | The proposed project site is within notified KIADB industrial area, allotted by Govt of Karnataka. Hence, there are no protected areas under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related values within 10 km from the project site. | | 2 | Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests | Yes | The list of nearest water bodies along with their distances from the project site are as follows:
Seasonal Nala – 80 m (NW)
Kadechur lake - 1.8 km (NE)
Bhima river - 8.4 km (W)
Krishna river - 11.7 km (SW)
There are no other ecologically sensitive areas within 10 km radius around the project site. | | 3 | Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration | No | There are no areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration within 10 km radius from the project site. Hence, not applicable. | | 4 | Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters | No | Not Applicable | | 5 | State, National boundaries | Yes | Karnataka– Telangana interstate boundary is at 2.15 km away from the project site towards south direction. | | 6 | Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas | No | No such routes are within the proposed project site since the project site is in KIADB industrial area. The connectivity for both Raichur and Yadgir is through national highway which is at a distance of 680 m towards west direction. | | 7 | Defence installations | No | None | | 8 | Densely populated or built-up area | Yes | The nearest villages from the project site are Kadechur at 1.5 Km (NE) and Shattihalli at 2.5 km (NW). | | 9 | Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) | Yes | Yadgir city is located at 33.9 Km (NW) from the project site.
Details of sensitive manmade land uses are mentioned in EMP report. | | 10 | Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) | Yes | The list of nearest water bodies along with their distances from the project site are as follows:
Seasonal Nala – 80 m (NW)
Kadechur lake - 1.8 km (NE)
Bhima river - 8.4 km (W)
Krishna river - 11.7 km (SW) | | 11 | Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) | No | Not Applicable | | 12 | 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 | No | The proposed project site falls under Moderate, Seismic Zone -II. Therefore, possibility of earthquake is not anticipated. There are no history of landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions in the proposed area. So there will be no effect of natural hazards on the project. | | | Essential Details Sought |
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| | | 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. In addition to above, I hereby give undertaking that no activity/ construction/ expansion has since been taken up. | | | | Name of Applicant | Anantha Varma | | Designation | Director | | Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here) | M/S. BLUEPAL LABS PVT. LTD | | Address | Plot No 97, Kadechur Industrial Area, Yadgir District, Karnataka |
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