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 Proposed Standalone Clinker Grinding Unit with Cement Production capacity of 2.0 Million TPA along with installation of D.G. Sets of capacity 1750 kVA (1250 / 500 / 250 / 125) at Village: Ledar, Tehsil: Bara, District: Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) by M/s. Jaykaycem (Central) Ltd.
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/UP/IND/287309/2022
Project Cost 380.23 cr
2.
S. No. in the schedule3(b) Cement plants
Project Sector Industrial Projects - 1
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled Proposed Capacities: Cement: 2.0 Million TPA and D.G Set: 1750 kVA (1250 / 500 / 250 / 125).Total Project Area: 19.88 ha 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 Yes
d) Inter-State boundaries and international boundaries
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectVillage: Ledar, Tehsil: Bara, District: Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh)
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.441,411,412,413,449,408,409,410,446,447,450,451,453,381,382,384,455,390/1,381 Kha, 385/2/2,385K,405,406,390/3,390/2/2
Town / VillageNearest Town-Shankargarh (~5.0 km in ESE direction); Nearest Village-Gada (0.8 km in SE direction)
State of the projectUttar Pradesh
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)Uttar PradeshPRAYAGRAJBara
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Shankargarh Railway Station, ~ 5.0 km in ESE direction km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Allahabad (Prayagraj) Airport, ~ 30 km in North East direction km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Shankargarh , ~5.0 km in ESE direction km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Village Panchayat: Janwan, Tehsil: Bara, Dist: Prayagraj, State: Uttar Pradesh, Pin: 212106 Zila Parishad: Prayagraj, Civil Lines, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211002 Nagar Nigam: Prayagraj Nagar Nigam, 1, Sarojini Naidu Marg, Canton, Civil Lines, Pray
13. Name of the Applicant Ganesh
14. Registered Address M/s. JK Cement Ltd. Kamla Tower Kanpur -208001, Uttar Pradesh
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company J K CEMENT LIMITED
Name of the Applicant Ganesh
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Unit Head
Pin code 483773
E-mail ganesh.sahu@jkcement.com
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 Yes
Uploaded detailsAnnexure-Uploaded details
17. Whether part of Interlinked projects? Yes
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?No
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?No
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 Total land area required for the proposed project is 19.88 ha, which is private Land. Present land use of the project site is agricultural & barren land; which will be used for industrial purpose after its conversion into Industrial land and 33% of the project area (6.56 ha) will be covered under greenbelt / plantation after implementation of project. Topography of the land is more or less flat which may require little levelling, cutting and filling for construction of the proposed project.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Proposed project site is more or less flat; small grading and levelling will be done. Clearance of vegetation (shrubs & bushes) will be done for construction of proposed grinding unit and no trees will be uprooted from the Project site.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes Total area required for the proposed project is 19.88 ha. The setting up of Grinding Unit will result in permanent change of land use pattern to industrial land from agricultural & barren land.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Site specific geotechnical and sub-surface investigations will be carried out before construction & installation of Cement Grinding Unit and DG Set.
1.5 Construction works? Yes The proposed project involves construction and installation of proposed Grinding unit, D.G. Set, HAG, Storage facilities for raw material & finished products etc.
1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition is required.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Local people will be preferred for the construction purpose; housing facilities may not be required for them. However, all required amenities/ facilities will be provided for construction workers at site such as rest shelters, portable toilet, facilities for drinking water etc.
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, cut and fill during the process of construction for proposed project. There will be excavation for Building, Silos, etc. and the excavated soil will be used for landscaping and plantation.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No Underground works like mining or tunneling is not envisaged; however, for construction of grinding unit, storage facilities and D.G. Set subsurface work like lying of foundation, piling etc. will be done as part of civil construction.
1.10 Reclamation works? No No reclamation work is required as this is a proposed stand - alone grinding unit. However, materials especially top soil excavated during the civil works will be used for greenbelt development / plantation.
1.11 Dredging? No No dredging is involved.
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes The steps involved in the Cement manufacturing process are as follows: Clinker storage and handling, Fly ash & Pond ash storage and handling, Gypsum storage and handling, Slag storage & handling, Coal storage and other fuel & handling, Cement production & Storage, Cement packing & dispatch, HAG to provide hot air to the mill for proper functioning of Bag Dust Collector during high moisture content in fly ash / Pond ash handling and D.G. Set will be installed for emergency power back up
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Adequate storage facilities will be provided within the unit premises for Cement (RCC Silo - 2 x 5000 Tonnes + MS Silo - 1 x 1000 Tonnes), Clinker (RCC Silo -1 x 25000Tonnes), Coal (Shed -1 x 5000 Tonnes) Fly ash (RCC Silo -1 x 5000 Tonnes), Gypsum (Shed - 1 x 2500Tonnes), Limestone (Shed - 1 x 2500), Slag (Shed - 1 x 5000), Biomass (Shed - 1 x 200) etc.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Dust collected from various APCEs will be recycled into the process. , Sewage Sludge (30 Kg/day) generated from STP will be used as manure in greenbelt, Cooling tower blow down water (40 KLD) will be recirculated in the mill spray, MSW (40 kg/day) of plant will be converted into organic manure, which will be used for greenbelt development, Domestic waste water from Plant (8 KLD) will be treated in STP (10 KLD Capacity) and treated water will be used in greenbelt development / plantation.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Preference will be given to locals during operation phase, who may commute daily from their residence for work. Hence, no long-term housing is envisaged. Also, nearest town Shankargarh about ~5.0 km in ESE direction from the project site; employees may also be accommodated there and Transport and other basic facilities will be provided by the company for the workers coming daily from nearby town.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes During construction phase, incremental traffic load on nearby NH -731 A will be marginal.During operation phase, transportation of raw materials & finished products will be done by road. Increase in no. of trucks will be 217 (inward) and 242 (outward) considering 100% road transportation. However, Gypsum will be imported via Kandla Port and transported till nearby unloading railhead and then transported to plant by Road.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes Transportation of Raw Materials / finished product will be done by road. Plant is adjacent to NH-731 A. Hence, the area of the plant to the highway will be cemented.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? Yes A kuccha Rasta is passing through the project site which is being used by villagers. The same will be diverted along with North East plant boundary for which land will be acquired by the company. Other than this; there will be no closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements for proposed project.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes New transmission lines 132 KVA will be laid down to source power from UP Electricity Board, for electrification of different units. For conveying water to different part of the unit pipelines will be laid down to source water from ground water.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No There will be no impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers.
1.22 Stream crossings? No There is no stream crossing from the project site.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Total water requirement for proposed project will be 200 KLD; which will be sourced from ground water. Permission for ground water withdrawal will be taken from Uttar Pradesh ground Water Authority, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh. Company will also augment its water requirement through rain water harvesting.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No Topography of the land is more or less flat which may require little leveling /cutting and filling for construction of the project. No change in the water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or runoff envisaged.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Preference will be given to suitable local people in employment during construction (Regular - 30 people and Contractual- 150 people) & Operation phase (Regular - 125 people and Contractual - 80 people). During construction phase all required amenities/facilities will be provided for workers at site & as far as practicable locally available material will be used. During operation, transportation of Raw materials and fuel will be done through Road and internal covered belt conveyors.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No No long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works is envisaged.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No Not envisaged.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes It is estimated that approx. during Implementation (Regular - 30 people and Contractual- 150 people) & Operation phase (Regular - 125 people and Contractual - 80 people) workers may be employed. Local people will be preferred in employment as per their eligibility. Hence, the project may not contribute significantly in the population influx & only marginal population influx is envisaged.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Introduction of alien species is not envisaged. The plant species will be native and selected in consultation with the Local Forest Department and local people.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No No such case is reported from the area so far. However, as a part of greenbelt development & plantation plan native species that are suitable to that soil condition will be developed in consultation with the Local Forest Department and local people.
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) Yes Total land area required for the proposed project is 19.88 ha, which is private Land. Present land use of the proposed project site is agricultural & barren land; which will be used for industrial purpose after its conversion into Industrial land.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Total water requirement for proposed project will be 200 KLD; which will be sourced from ground water. Permission for ground water withdrawal will be taken from Uttar Pradesh ground Water Authority. Company will also augment its water requirement through rain water harvesting.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Limestone (0.05 Million TPA) and Imported Gypsum (0.1 Million TPA) will be required for the proposed project during operation phase.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Construction material as available locally such as Sand (35330 Tonnes), TMT Steel (4160 Tonnes), Structural Steel (2700 Tonnes), Cement (15650 Tonnes), Total aggregates (57650 Tonnes), Fly ash (2470 Tonnes) will be used for construction purpose.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No No Forests and timber are required.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Total power requirement will be around 13 MW; which will be sourced from State Grid, Uttar Pradesh and D.G. Sets (1750 KVA for backup during power failure). Fuel requirement for proposed project: oCoal for HAG - 90 TPD oDiesel for HAG - 50 KLD oFO for HAG - 50 KLD oDiesel for D.G. Set - 2 KLD Biomass will also be used as per availability.
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 No Use of substances or materials which are hazardous material as per MSIHC Rules is not envisaged. However, Used / Spent oil / Grease (~5 KL/annum), Waste residues containing oil (~2.0 KL/annum), Empty barrels / Containers (~300 nos./annum), Contaminated cotton rags or other cleaning materials (~1.2 MT/annum) will be generated as per Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016; which will be sent to CPCB/SPCB authorized recycler
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No The proposed Grinding will be based on “Zero Liquid Discharge” Therefore; there will be no changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes Positive impact is envisaged at local as well as regional level in the project area viz., generation of direct & indirect employment opportunities improved local Infrastructure facilities, Increased revenue to the State & Central exchequer. In addition, various socio-economic development initiatives for the upliftment of the nearby communities will be undertaken.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. Yes As per Secondary Sources (i.e., Bhuvan), there are approx. 67 Schools, 10 Colleges, 6 Hospitals & Health Care Centers, 20 Places of Worship and 27 Places of Community Facilities and archaeological site available within 15 km study area. These groups can be affected by the project if proper mitigative measures are not implemented. The company will take all measures to ensure there are no negative impacts because of the project and also take measures to control air, water and noise pollution.
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 No major spoil is envisaged from the project as there will be no demolition / excavation work. However, the spoil generated during construction will be reused for filling.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Total municipal solid waste (~ 40 kg/day) generated from plant will be collected & segregated and Bio-degradable waste will be converted into organic manure and manure will be used for greenbelt development/plantation and non–degradable waste scientifically in compliance of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Used / Spent oil / Grease (~ 5 KL/annum), Waste residues containing oil (~2.0 KL/annum), Empty barrels / Containers (~300 nos./annum), Contaminated cotton rags or other cleaning materials (~ 1.2 MT/annum) will be generated as per Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016; which will be sent to CPCB/SPCB authorized recycler. Used Oil/ Spent oil will be filled in Empty barrels and further sent to CPCB/ SPCB authorized recycler.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Dust collected from various pollution control equipment like Bag house and Bag filters will be recycled into the plant.
4.5 Surplus product No There is no surplus product.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sewage Sludge (~30 Kg/day) will be generated from STP & will be used as manure in horticulture/greenbelt development.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Construction waste like soil, brick bits will be utilized in leveling of land and road making. Demolition waste of small structures will be utilized in leveling of land.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes Occasionally, redundant machinery or equipment scrap of 250 tonnes / annum as and when generated segregated, stored & sold to vendors.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials Yes Contaminated cotton rags or other cleaning materials (Cat. 33.2 ~1.2 MT/annum) will be generated as per Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016; which will be sent to CPCB/SPCB authorized recycler.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No There will not be any agricultural wastes. However, horticultures waste from lawns /gardens is likely to be generated which will be composted and will be used as bio manure.
4.11 Other solid wastes Yes Used Lead acid batteries (~50 nos./annum) will be generated which will be stored in the designated storage area and will be disposed-off / sent to registered vendors as per Battery waste Management Rules 2020.
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 There will be no combustion of fossil fuels from stationary source. PM emission from Cement will be mentioned in next point. Emission from trucks will be as PM - 0.000001612 kg/hr/m2, SO2 - 0.000000195 kg/hr/m2 and NOx - 0.00001209 kg/hr/m2 and CO - 0.000325 kg/hr/m2 which will be maintained within the prescribed environmental regulatory standards.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes From proposed Grinding Unit, the PM emissions from Cement Mill stack 7.19 kg/hr are envisaged. CEMS will be provided to monitor the emissions. Corrective measures will be taken in case of any exigencies. Bag House (01 nos.) and Bag Filters (36 nos.) will be installed to control emissions.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes In the Clinker grinding unit, due to the transportation activity and vehicular movements, fugitive emissions will be generated. Bag House (01 nos.) and Bag Filters (36 nos.) will be installed at all material transfer points. Covered storage facilities will be provided for raw material & finished products. Road Sweeping Machines will be used for cleaning of paved roads and proper house-keeping will be maintained to control fugitive dust emissions.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Fugitive dust emissions are likely to be generated from construction activities and vehicular movements. These emissions will be temporary and will be controlled by water spraying and regular sweeping of internal roads.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes During construction, there will be minor generation of dust which will be controlled by water spaying and road sweeping regularly. No odour from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste will be generated.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not applicable as there will be no incineration of waste.
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No There will be no burning of waste in open air.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No There will be no emissions from any other source.
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 In the grinding unit, noise will emanate from operation of equipment (70 to 80 Leq (A)); which will be kept below the prescribed limit prescribed under Factory Act. Noise abatement measures will be taken and persons working just close to machines and machine operators will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment viz. Ear plugs/Ear defenders etc. for further protection.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Noise (60 to 75 Leq (A)) will be generated due to industrial process, which will be kept below the limit prescribed by CPCB. Proper mitigation measures will be taken for the reduction of noise levels.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Noise generated from the construction activities such as drills, hammering, cement mixing, heavy vehicle transportation, welding etc. {50 to 60 Leq. (A)} will be maintained within the prescribed noise standards. Demolition of existing structures will also be done at the project site.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes There will be no blasting. Slight noise during piling activities will be addressed by providing PPEs and covering.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes There will be some noise {50 to 55 Leq. (A)} due to movement of machine/vehicle but the same will be maintained within the prescribed limit.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No No noise will be generated from lighting or cooling systems.
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 Yes Used oil for lubrication will be handled in closed containers and stored at designated areas. Used oil will be sent to CPCB authorized recycler. Also, care will be taken during its use for lubrication of external part of equipment, so that nothing falls on ground, which will contaminate the soil. Equipment will be kept well maintained, so that they may remain leakage free.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No The proposed grinding unit project will be based on Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD). Domestic wastewater (8 KLD) generated from office & toilets will be treated in STP (10 KLD capacity) and treated water will be re-used for greenbelt development / plantation. Cooling tower blow down water (40 KLD) will be recirculated in the mill spray. The proposed grinding unit project will be based on Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD).
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes There is likely hood of increase of air emissions. But proper mitigating measures will be adopted to reduce the effect such as installation of pollution control equipment, green belt development, dust suppression by regular water sprinkling etc., However periodical monitoring and continuous online emissions monitoring will be done and results will be analyzed, In case of any exigencies, corrective measures will be taken.
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 There will be no long-term buildup of pollutants in the environment, however periodic monitoring will be done for the air, water, noise and soil, so that timely mitigation measures can be undertaken.
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 Possibility of accidents of explosions, spillages, fires etc. and from storage, handling of hazardous substances etc. is very less. Proper maintenance, operation and leakage proof condition of machineries will eliminate the possibilities of fire. To ensure safety against accidental fire, fire extinguishers will be installed near all machineries & all persons will be properly trained to quench the fire at source itself. No other major risk is investigated.
8.2 From any other causes Yes Felling from height or object falling on head - Wearing of safety belt and helmet shall be made mandatory.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No In recent past, no such case of Natural Disaster (Flood, Earthquake, cloud burst, landslide) has been reported within the Bara Tehsil. Also, the area is not subjected under area liable to flood and under earthquakes Zone (II) Low Damage Risk Zone) as per (BMTPC, Vulnerability Atlas, 3rd Edition, MoHUA) However, in case of any future natural disaster company has/ will prepare Emergency and Contingency plans to be put in place.
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 Some of the direct & indirect benefits are: o Total manpower for the project is estimated around 205 nos. during operational stage and 180 nos. during implementation stage. o Establishment of small and medium scale engineering ancillaries industries with cascading direct/ indirect employment opportunities. o Increased revenue to the State & Central exchequer. o Development / strengthening of basic infrastructure. o Socio - economic development of the area.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No Not applicable
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes A better after use scenario which is likely to increase aesthetic beauty of area and greenery would set precedence for subsequent entrepreneurs who venture such projects.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes Positive impact on overall development of the area is envisaged in terms of improvement in local Infrastructure & economic well-being of the people around. Existing major industry which is operational in nearby area is Prayagraj Thermal Power Plant.
(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
 Yes There is no area protected under the international Conventions. Garhwa Fort, Shankargarh, (~3.0 km in NE direction) is an archaeological site as per Archeological Survey of India.
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes There are no mountains, coastal zone & biosphere reserve. There are 01 River, 03 Canal, 13 Nala, 02 Talav, 06 Minor, 1 Jhil, 1 Bandh, 1 Sagar and 1 Nadi along with 15 RF & 2 PF within the 15 km radius of the project boundary.
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No As per the Secondary Literature survey i.e. Journal, no endangered / Endemic or sensitive species of the Flora & fauna is reported in the study area. Further, detailed biological study will be provided with the EIA / EMP Report.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes The project site is located at village: ledar, Tehsil: Bara, District: Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh). The project site does not fall in coastal or marine zone. However, inland water bodies exist such as detailed in point 2 above. Underground water is present in the study area.
5 State, National boundaries Yes Uttar Pradesh - Madhya Pradesh interstate boundary falls at a distance of 0.75 km in SSE direction from the project site as per SOI Toposheet
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes NH- 731A (~10 m in South direction) Shankargarh Railway Station (~5.0 Km in ESE direction) Majhiari RS (~5.5 Km in SW direction) Lohgara Railway Station (11.0 km in ENE direction)
7 Defence installations No Not applicable
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes The Shankargarh (~5.0 Km in ESE direction) Nagar Panchayat has population of 17,785 of which 9,343 are Males and 8,442 are Females as per report released by Census India 2011.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes As per Secondary Sources (i.e., Bhuvan), there are 67 Schools, 10 Colleges, 6 Hospitals & Health Care Centers, 20 Places of Worship and 27 Places of Community Facilities & archaeological site available within 15 km radius study area. Detailed List of Vulnerable Groups along with distance and direction is enclosed as Annexure - 2 along with PFR.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes There are many small Silica mines in the study area. The area falls in safe zone as per the CGWA categorization, 2017. The surface water resources has been mentioned in Point No. 2. Agricultural land is available in the study area.
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No The area falls in assessment unit “Shankargarh” which is categorized as Safe category as per the Block wise Ground Water Resource Assessment-2020 issued by CGWB vide Public Notice No. 16/2021, dated 12th October, 2021. The surface water resources have been mentioned in Point No. 2. Forests in the area, details are given in point no. 1 of this section. Agricultural land is available in the study area.
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 plant site falls in Seismic Zone - II which represent low moderate risk zone. There is no incidence of subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions in the area so far. Approx. distance from HFL of Yamuna River is 9 km from the project site.
(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
Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
Engineering Plant Layout
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1. Eds Reply LetterAs, we have already applied for withdrawal of the project, we are herewith submitting the withdrawn letter & its submission screen shot instead of EDS Reply for your kind consideration. 17 Aug 2022
2.NAKindly refer your proposal for Terms of Reference (ToR) along with Form 1, the proposal has been examined in the Ministry. It is noted that the Form 1 and PFR has been filled without providing requisite information/documents and has also not provided accurate scientific/technical details of the project. In view of the same, you are requested to revise the Form-1 with correct details, revise the PFR in line with the EIA Notification, 2006 and upload the requisite documents, in addition to the details desired as below: (i) It is informed that, complete application is processed online, and hence accurate data needs to be provided in the Form 1/PFR. Please recheck the application accordingly. Form –I and PFR is very generic. Please revise the application as per provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006. (ii) Details of court case, directions issued by SPCB, if any, pending needs to be submitted. (iii) Details of forest land involved in the project. If yes, please provide the details of Stage I FC application and its proposal number. (iv) Project proponent shall submit contour map of project site along with drainage disposal system with calculations and drawings supported with proper indexing including rain water harvesting details with calculations mentioning about GW recharge along with relevant drawing. (vi) Coordinates of all corners of the project site shall be submitted. (v) Name of Consultant needs to be submitted. (vii) It is mentioned that the processing of proposal, in the Ministry, is through Parivesh Portal only, therefore providing the requisite information/documents shall be in compliance as per Form and accordingly the PP are kindly requested to revise the application in the Form and resubmit the same. 16 Aug 2022
      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 ApplicantGanesh
DesignationUnit Head
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)J K CEMENT LIMITED
AddressM/s. JK Cement Ltd. Kamla Tower Kanpur -208001, Uttar Pradesh
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