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 No
Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification No
Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained N/A
Upload copy of CTE N/A
1.
Name of the Project/s Development of Kalpasar project across Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat.
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/GJ/NCP/280454/2022
Project Cost 100200 cr
2.
S. No. in the schedule7(e) Ports, Harbours
Project Sector INFRA-1
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled Construction of Dyke with a length of about 60.13 km out of which about 26.7 km length will be in the Gulf and 33.43 km length is extended on both flanks up to the nearest road across the Gulf of Khambhat Dyke. ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 0 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify No
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectBhavnagar, Bharuch
Shape of the project landBlock (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS fileAnnexure-GPS file      
Uploaded copy of survey of India ToposheetAnnexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.Bhavanagar District, Survey Numbers: 55/2, 55/1 & 46/1/1. Bharuch District, Harinagar village Survey Numbers:5, 1110, 13,14,15. Village Paniadara, Survey Numbers: 2017,1105, 595, 592, 589, 586, 505,520, 519, 522, 257, 518, 425, 523, 580, 226, 506, 1252, 448, 452, 449, 524, 424, 218, 138, 188, 237, 453, 176, 242, 211, 191, 144, 525, 586, 587, 158, 585, 155, 511, 570, 569, 180, 509, 217, 582, 225, 223, 251, 154, 249, 572, 602, 615, 179, 222, 189, 231, 230, 584, 571, 445, 224, 515, 214, 428, 246, 573, 181, 243, 244, 254, 255, 156, 514, 146, 219, 147, 508, 510, 247, 192, 150, 149, 583, 212, 143, 516, 190, 575, 507, 232, 215, 312, 521, 517, 210, 512, 447, 259, 581, 145, 253, 427, 234, 233, 426, 177, 619, 158, 258, 220, 56, 446, 178, 513, 815, 221, 252, 250, 236, 245, 148, 574, 616 & 815. Flood regulator plots: 898, 907 & 1105.
Town / VillageKardej village, Bhavnagar District. Paniyadra village, Bharuch District
State of the projectGujarat
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)GujaratBhavnagarBhavnagar
(2.)GujaratBharuchVagra
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms BHAVNAGAR RAILWAY STATION, 9.96 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms BHAVNAGAR AIRPORT, 13.3 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms BHAVNAGAR , 16 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) BHAVNAGAR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION SHILPI NAGAR, BHAVNAGAR, GUJARAT- 364001 TELE:- 0278 242 4801 BHARUCH JILLA PANCHAYAT RAILWAY STATION RD, OPPOSITE SBI, BHARUCH, GUJARAT 392001 TELE:- 02642 220 143
13. Name of the Applicant DharmanshuThacker
14. Registered Address Kalpasar Department, Block No. 8; 7th Floor; New Sachivalay; Sardar Bhavan; Sector 10; Gandhinagar
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company KALPASAR DEPARTMENT
Name of the Applicant DharmanshuThacker
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Chief Engineer (K-1) & Additional Secretary
Pin code 382010
E-mail cc-nwrs@gujarat.gov.in
Telephone No. --1
Fax No. -
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 No
17. Whether part of Interlinked projects? No
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? N/A
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberN/A
Date of submissionN/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?Yes
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?Yes
Uploaded Order/PolicyAnnexure-Uploaded order/policy
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?No
(a) Name of the CourtN/A
(b) Name of the Sub courtN/A
(c) Case No.N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectN/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 1. Construction of 60.13 km of dyke (26.7km length will be in the Gulf (sea portion) and 13.6km length towards east i.e., Bharuch district and 19.83km towards west i.e., Bhavnagar district) 2. Fresh water reservoir will be created in upstream of dyke with capacity of 7800 million cubic meters. 3. A 150 m wide road/rail corridor i.e., 16 lane roadways along with 4-lane permanent way for rail transport is proposed to be built over the dyke. 4. Flood regulator to empty salt water or flood water.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Dyke length of 26.7 km will be in the Gulf (sea portion) and 13.6 km will be towards east i.e., Bharuch district covers an area of 152 ha (government land of 67% and private land of 33%) and 19.83 km will be towards west i.e., Bhavnagar district which cover an area of 398 ha of land (government land of 90% and private land of 10%). Little vegetation needs to be cleared for construction of Dyke.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes Construction of dyke and transportation corridor and flood regulators are the new land uses will be created.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Boreholes were carried at 41 locations and CPT was carried out at 8 locations for preparation of DPR for Dyke construction at Kalpasar. Detailed geological and geotechnical studies involving sub-surface investigation like bore hole drilling, drifting, geophysical and rock mechanical testing and surface investigations like water and soil testing, field survey, construction material survey, topographical survey, etc. will be undertaken as part of investigation for preparation of DPR.
1.5 Construction works? Yes The proposed project entails construction of various structures necessary for generation of power from this construction of dyke. The major project components will be concrete gravity dyke, office, residential colony, approach roads and other related structures.
1.6 Demolition works? No
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Temporary sites for construction shall be developed which will be properly managed on completion of construction activities
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Dyke and related project components, approach roads, besides permanent and temporary buildings like admin building and staff quarters
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No
1.10 Reclamation works? No
1.11 Dredging? Yes Capital dredging. Around 250 Mm3 of soil will be dredged and this will be used for preparation of Dyke and embankments for channels. Maintenance dredging for channels will be about 5 Mm3
1.12 Offshore structures? Yes Dyke, spill way embankment, flood control systems
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? No
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Temporary facilities for storage of cement/steel/equipment shall be created
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Around 10.8 KLD of sewage will be generated from the employment. STP will be developed in the working areas. Treated wastewater will be utilized in green areas within the building area.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes Office and residential colony with suitable sewerage and solid waste disposal mechanism will be developed to accommodate the employees during construction and operational stage, for which provisions shall be kept in EIA/EMP study.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes Construction of dyke (60.13 km) involves transportation corridor on top of it i.e., 16-lane road and 4-lane railways is proposed as part of transportation system.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes Construction of dyke (60.13 km) involves transportation corridor on top of it i.e., 16-lane road and 4-lane railways is proposed as part of transportation system.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? Yes Construction of Dyke will change the hydrology of watercourses due to accumulation of water and restricts the saline water intrusion.
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes Construction of dyke involve stream crossings.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Surface water will be abstracted by the constructed Dyke.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? Yes Fresh water reservoir of 1,600 sq.km with a capacity of 7800 million cubic meters.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes About 20,000 people will be deployed during construction phase and around 300 people will be deployed during operation phase. Material for construction will be transported at site based on the requirement.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes Most of the construction work for the project will be awarded to the contractors, who would bring their own labor and technical staff. Most of them would migrate to the area during construction phase and return to their native places once the project is completed.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? Yes As part of EIA study report, Biodiversity aspect shall be studied in detail. Suitable biodiversity conservation measures will be suggested in the EIA report.
1.31 Any other actions? No
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 Bharuch district covers an area of 152 ha (government land of 67% and private land of 33%) and 19.83 km will be towards west i.e., Bhavnagar district which cover an area of 398 ha of land (government land of 90% and private land of 10%). Area under development flood regulator is 1345 ha (government land of 100%).
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes 0.2 MLD for drinking water and 2.8 MLD for domestic purpose. It is proposed to have two units of 1.5 MLD each sea water desalination plants one each on Bhavnagar and Dahej side.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Stone and Aggregate = 160 Mm3 Cement for construction = 3 MMT Steel for construction = 1 MMT Sand for construction = 4 Mm3
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Construction Phase: 25 MW power from grid 2 MW through diesel generator diesel requirement of 25 ML/year Operation Phase: 35 MW for pumping saltwater and 15 MW for gates operation, lighting and miscellaneous, for initial 5 years operation phase. After 5 years 15 MW for gates operation, lighting and miscellaneous is required for operation. The power source will be from; 220 kV Dahej substation 220 kV Suva Substation 220 kV GETCO Vartej substation
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No
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 No
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes Improvement in their living conditions due to infrastructural developments like roads, fresh water supply and employment generation.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No
3.5 Any other causes No
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
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Around 10000 kg/day MSW generation during construction phase and around 150 kg/day during operation phase.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) No
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No
4.5 Surplus product No
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sludge from Sewage Treatment Plant will be utilized in green area application.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No
4.10 Agricultural wastes No
4.11 Other solid wastes No
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 Vehicular emissions during the construction phase and DG sets.
5.2 Emissions from production processes No
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport No
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Drilling, transportation and other equipment.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust due to movement of trucks during construction phase and material handling and construction activities.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No
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 No
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Bored piling will be used as foundation for flood regulator.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Bored piling will be used as foundation for flood regulator.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Noise will be generated due to vehicular movements.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes Light emission is anticipated due to project development.
6.7 From any other sources No
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
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes STP treated wastewater will be used for gardening within the premises after disinfection.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No
7.4 From any other sources No
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No
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
8.2 From any other causes No
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes Based on the geology and tectonics of the region around the Kalpasar dyke, 6 zones were identified, namely: (i) Saurashtra; (ii) Kutch failed rift region; (iii) ADFB and Vindhyan region; (iv) Narmada Son failed rift region; (v) Deccan volcanic province; and (vi) Arabian Sea. Detailed Disaster Management Plan shall be proposed in the EIA report
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 Fresh water savings Improvement in Transportation by reducing the travel distance and emission loads, where by saving in fuel consumption.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes -
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No
(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
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Bhal region Wet land
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No A detailed ecological survey will be conducted as part of EIA study to identify flora and faunal species, their conservation status, aquatic biodiversity including fish and benthos, their breeding and nesting grounds etc. Suitable biodiversity conservation measures will be suggested in the report for their conservation and protection.
5 State, National boundaries No
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No
7 Defence installations No
8 Densely populated or built-up area No
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) No
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No
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 Yes The structural design will adequately take care of this aspect. Areas prone to landslides shall be identified during detailed project related investigation and appropriate measures, if required, shall be taken. As part of EIA, Dyke Break Analysis will be carried out and Disaster Management Plan shall also be formulated.
(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) NIL
Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
ADS Letter
ADS Letter
      Essential Detail Sought : NIL
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1.NAThe matter is under consideration for CRZ policy. Kindly submit the proposal once decision is taken by the CRZ sector. 01 Nov 2023
2. ADS Reply LetterDocuments are attached 21 Dec 2022
3.NA

     The EAC based on the information submitted and clarifications provided by the project proponent and detailed discussions held on all the issues during 308th meeting during 15th - 16th September, 2022, deferred the project for grant of Terms of Reference (ToR) with following observations:

 

      i.               A layout map of the project boundaries superimposing CRZ boundaries, rivers and creeks, other ecologically sensitive areas (turtle nesting, migratory bird areas etc) etc may be prepared and submitted.

    ii.               Location of major outfall of industrial effluents, industrial set ups, villages, major infrastructures etc may be submitted.

  iii.               A site visit by the sub-committee shall be conducted once the above information is submitted.

27 Sep 2022
4. ADS Reply LetterNA 29 Aug 2022
5.NA

The EAC noted that the document submitted by the PP were received only two days before the EAC meeting and therefore members have sought some time to study the entire set of documents due to multiple components involved in the project. In view of this, the EAC deferred the proposal and informed to submit all relevant studies undertaken for the project.

02 Aug 2022
(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 ApplicantDharmanshuThacker
DesignationChief Engineer (K-1) & Additional Secretary
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)KALPASAR DEPARTMENT
AddressKalpasar Department, Block No. 8; 7th Floor; New Sachivalay; Sardar Bhavan; Sector 10; Gandhinagar
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