Report

Form-1

APPLICATION FOR PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

1. Basic Informations

Project Name	Proposed Project by Womanora Inc.	Company/Organisation Name	WOMANORA INC.
Registered Address	Plot No. 3132/1, GIDC Chhatral, Ta. Kalol, Dist: Gandhinagar Gujarat 382729	Legal Status of the Company	Others

Address for the correspondence:
(a)Name of the Applicant	Rajesh Gami
(b)Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	Partner
(c)Address	Plot No. 3132/1, GIDC Chhatral, Ta. Kalol, Dist: Gandhinagar,Gandhinagar,Gujarat-382729
(d)Pin code	382729
(e)E-mail	womenora010221@gmail.com
(f)Telephone No.	0-
(g)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 .	NIL

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	SIA/GJ/IND2/198906/2021
(e)Master Proposal Number(Single Window)	SW/198903/2021
(f)EAC concerned (for category A Projects only)	Industrial Projects - 2
(g)Project Type(New/Expansion/Modernization)	Fresh EC

(a)Number of States in which Project will be Executed	1
(b)Main State of the project	Gujarat

Details of State(s) of the project
S. No.	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name	Village Name
(1.)	Gujarat	Gandhinagar	Kalol	Chhatral GIDC

Details of Public Consultation:
(a)Whether the Project Exempted from Public Hearing?	Yes
(c)Reason	-1
(d)Supporting Document	NILL

Project Profile

Location of the project	Plot No. 3132/1, GIDC, Chhatral
Town / Village (Name of more than one town may be entered by separating with)	Chhatral	Plot/Survey/Khasra No. (Name of more than one town may be entered by separating with)	3121/1
State	Gujarat	District	Gandhinagar
Tehshil	Kalol	Pincode	382729
Nearest railway station	Kalol Railway station	Distance from the project site	12
Nearest airport	Ahmedabad Airport	Distance from the project site	38
Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters	Village Chhatral	Distance from the project site	2.8
Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body(Complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given)	Chhatral Gram Panchayat	Upload GPS file	Copy of Kml File Uploaded GPS file
Shape of the project land	Block (Polygon)	Site alternative under consideration(If any)	Uploaded Site alternative under consideration
Brief summary of project	Uploaded Brief summary of project
Does your project location falls under out of any following areas	None of above Areas
Proposed Built up area (Built up area or covered area on all the floors puttogether including its basement and other service areas which are proposed in the building or construction projects)(In Meter /Sqr)	458	Existing Built Up Area(In Meter /Sqr)	458
Does it attract any of the general conditions given below?	No
Does it attract the specific condition given below?	No
Interlinked Projects	No
Whether separate application of interlinked projects has been submitted?		Date of Submission
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?	No
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?	No
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification,2011?	No
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevent/relating to the site?	No
Forest land involved(hectares)	0
Is there any litigation pending against the project?	No

Activity

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

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

1.1

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

The proposed project is to be carried out within existing factory building premises which is already available at site which is situated within designated notified industrial Estate, promoted by GIDC Chhatral. Hence, there will not be any change in the land use, land cover and topography of the site.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Not required

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

1.4

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

Not required

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

Since the project will be executed within an existing available factory building, no major construction activities will be carried out.

1.6

Demolition works?

Not required as this is a new project and available existing infrastructure facility on site will be utilized.

1.7

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

No temporary sites or housing will be constructed for workers, as workers will be appointed from nearby Villages.

1.8

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

No major construction activities will be envisaged for the project

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunneling?

Not required.

1.10

Reclamation works?

Not required.

1.11

Dredging?

Not applicable.

1.12

Offshore structures?

Not applicable.

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

The proposed project is for manufacturing of single product of API. Details of product and its raw materials are given under Annexure - A and Annexure - B. The details of manufacturing process with flow diagram are attached as Annexure – C.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

The proposed storage facilities will be provided as per statutory requirements under Factory’s Act and MSIHC Rules, 1989 & sub segment rules under EPA Act.

1.15

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

Yes

No industrial effluent will be generated from manufacturing process. There will not be any requirement of process water. The details on water consumption and wastewater generation & hazardous waste generation and its disposal are shown in Annexure – D & Annexure – E respectively.

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

There will not be the requirement of long term housing of operational workers. The workers will be employed from nearby area.

1.17

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

Not required as the facility for conveyance to industrial estate such as road, rails etc. are available and it will be adequate for the proposed project.

1.18

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

Not required as the facility for conveyance to industrial estate such as road, rails etc. are available and it will be adequate for the proposed project.

1.19

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

No diversion will take place.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

The location of the unit is within well-developed Chhatral GIDC Estate area where industrial activities are in existence, hence it is not required.

1.21

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

The proposed location of the unit is within well-developed Chhatral GIDC Estate area where industrial activities are in existence, so no changes in any hydrology of watercourses or aquifers.

1.22

Stream crossings?

There is no stream crossing.

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

The fresh water requirement will be 5.00 KLD. The water requirement will be satisfied through GIDC water supply.

1.24

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

The drainage pattern will not be affected.

1.25

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

The proposed project will be carried out within available existing factory building premises at site and the location is within the notified Chattral, GIDC estate. The existing infrastructure facilities will be utilized so only minor construction activities will be required. Maximum local workers will be engaged for minor construction as well as operational activities. No decommissioning work is required to be carried out for the proposed unit.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

Not required as the proposed project will be carried out in available existing building at site only.

1.27

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

Not applicable.

1.28

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

The workers will be available from nearby local area.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

Not Applicable.

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Not Applicable.

1.31

Any other actions?

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)

Not applicable, as the unit is located within designated industrial estate of Govt. of Gujarat. The proposed project will be upcoming in a land area of 2424.0 m2 in a Chhatral GIDC area.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

The water demand will be satisfied through GIDC water supply. The ultimate fresh water requirement will be 5.00KLD. The break-up of water consumption according to its use is shown at Annexure - D.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Not required.

2.4

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

Yes

Locally available construction materials will be utilized for minor construction activities, if require.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

Not required

2.6

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

Yes

The power requirement for proposed project will be 350 KW. Power requirement will be satisfied through UGVCL. The details are shown in Annexure – E.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

Not required.

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

It is to be noted that for the chemicals covered under the MSIHC Rules, 1989, the required guidelines will be followed. For the rest of chemicals, guidelines under the Factory Act 1948 will be followed.

3.2

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

No such changes in the occurrence of diseases are anticipated.

3.3

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

Since the project is located within industrial estate, the living conditions of the people will not be affected. There will be generation of employment opportunities for nearby people, which will have positive impact.

3.4

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

Not applicable.

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

Not Applicable.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Municipal waste (domestic and commercial) during operation activity will be generated and will be disposed off to present provision of government authority as per solid waste rules -2016.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

The details of Hazardous Wastes are given at Annexure - F. They will be disposed off as per prescribed guidelines as per Haz Waste rules-2016.

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

Not generated

4.5

Surplus product

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

The domestic effluent will be treated in STP and the treated sewage will be reused in gardening.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Proposed project will be carried out in the existing available factory building only so no major construction activities will be required. So generation of construction wastes is not envisaged.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

Not generated

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

Not generated

4.10

Agricultural wastes

Not generated

4.11

Other solid wastes

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

For details of flue gas emission, please refer Annexure-E.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

No process gas emission will be envisaged.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

The fugitive emissions during handling of material within factory premises will be controlled by taking appropriate engineering control measures.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

There will not be any major construction activity since proposed project will be developed in already existing building at site only.

5.5

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

Yes

There will be generation of minor odour during operation phase during handling of materials.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

Not applicable as no such activities are involved in the proposed project

5.7

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

Not applicable as no such activities are involved in the proposed project

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

Not applicable as no such activities are involved in the proposed project

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

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

6.1

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

Yes

The noise making equipment will be located within the close shed and will be provided with requisite acoustic enclosures/ hoods. Hence, noise levels at the periphery of unit are envisaged to be well within the norms.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

Not applicable in our case as no such processes are involved in manufacturing process which generates the noise.

6.3

From construction or demolition

Noise Level at different sources is expected to be generated below acceptable limit.

6.4

From blasting or piling

Not Applicable.

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

The proposed project will require only minor construction activities so no generation of noise during construction activities.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

Not Applicable.

6.7

From any other sources

Not envisaged.

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

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

7.1

From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials

Yes

The proposed storage facilities will be provided as per statutory requirements with impervious bottom so as to minimize the chances of risk of contamination of land or water.

7.2

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

The sewage will be treated in in-house STP. There will not be any waste water generation.

7.3

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

Yes

No major impact is anticipated by deposition of pollutants emitted. Necessary air pollution control measures will be adopted for controlling the air pollution within the norms specified by Central/ State Pollution Control Board. Refer Annexure - F for proposed Air pollution and APCM details.

7.4

From any other sources

Not applicable

7.5

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

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

Yes

The proposed chemical storage and handling will be done in accordance with prevailing statutory guidelines, to avoid the chances of such incident.

8.2

From any other causes

8.3

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

Yes

Earthquakes could affect the project site. Any modification in the existing industrial structure design will be in accordance with Seismic Zone specifications.

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

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

9.1

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

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

The proposed project will be carried out within the available existing factory building premises at site. Hence, issues related to consequential development will not be there.

9.2

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

The proposed project will be carried out within the available existing factory building premises at site. Hence, issues related to consequential development will not be there.

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

The proposed project will be carried out within the available existing factory building premises at site. Hence, issues related to consequential development will not be there.

9.4

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

The proposed project will be carried out within the available existing factory building premises at site. Hence, issues related to consequential development will not be there.

(III)

Environmental Sensitivity

S.No

Areas

Name/Identity

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

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

No such areas are coming within aerial distance of 15 Km from proposed project location.

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

Yes

Narmada Canal is at 5.80 km in SW direction

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

No such areas are coming within aerial distance of 15 Km from proposed project location.

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Not Applicable.

State, National boundaries

No state or national boundaries are coming within aerial distance of 15 Km from proposed project location.

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

No such areas are found within 15 KM from proposed project location as proposed project will be within the notified Chhatral GIDC estate.

Defence installations

No defense installation is within the aerial distance of 15 Km from proposed project location.

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Kalol city is located at 6.5 Km from the proposed project location.

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

No such areas are found within 15 KM from proposed project location as proposed project will be within the notified Chhatral GIDC estate.

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

No such areas are coming within aerial distance of 15 Km from proposed project location

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

Not applicable

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 project may be affected by natural disasters like earthquake and any modification in the existing available industrial building structure design will be in accordance with Seismic Zone specifications.

Document to be attached

1.	Upload a copy of PFR	Uploaded a copy of PFR.
2.	Upload a copy of EMP	Uploaded a copy of EMP.
3.	Upload Scanned copy of covering letter.	Uploaded Scanned copy of covering letter..
4.	Upload Additional attached if any(Single PDF)	Uploaded Additional attached if any(Single PDF).
5.	Whether it is a violation case and application is being submitted under Notification No. S.O.804(E) dated 14.03.2017 ?	No

Essential Details Sought
S. No.	EDS Sought Date	EDS Sought	Letter
NO Record

Additional Details Sought
S. No.	ADS Sought Date	ADS Sought	Letter
(1.)	07/08/2021	Kindly refer last SEAC Minutes of the meeting and submit an online reply on PARIVESH only with authenticated documents.
(2.)	25/08/2021	This is with reference to discussion held during appraisal presentation during SEAC 216th meeting held on 3th June, 2021 through video conference for Womanora Inc. the point wise reply with detailed explanation/ additional information are in Forwarding letter with annexures.	EDS Letter

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	Rajesh Gami
Designation	Partner
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	WOMANORA INC.
Address	Plot No. 3132/1, GIDC Chhatral, Ta. Kalol, Dist: Gandhinagar