| APPENDIX I | | (See Paragraph-6) | | CATEGORY - B | | | | Note : If space provided against any parameter is inadequate,Kindly upload supporting document under 'Additional Attachments if any' at the last part of the Form1. Please note that all such Annexures must be part of single pdf document. | | (I)Basic Informations | | | Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification | No | | Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained | NA | | Upload copy of CTE | NA |
| | 1. | Name of the Project | Modification of “Aerotropolis Township” | | Proposal No | SIA/WB/MIS/80933/2022 |
| | | 3. | Location of the project | Andal, Village –Tamla, Dhokinkhanda, mahira, khandra, Amloka, Banguli, Durgapur Taulak, dist:- Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal |
| | | | | 6. | State of the project | West Bengal |
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| S.no | State Name | District Name | Tehsil Name |
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| (1.) | West Bengal | Paschim bardhaman | Andal | | (2.) | West Bengal | Paschim bardhaman | Andal |
| | 7. | Town / Village | Andal, Village –Tamla, Dhokinkhanda, mahira, khandra, Amloka, Banguli, Durgapur Taulak, dist:- Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal |
| | 8. | Plot/Survey/Khasra No. | Andal, Village –Tamla, Dhokinkhanda, mahira, khandra, Amloka, Banguli, Durgapur Taulak, dist:- Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal |
| | 9. | S. No. in the schedule | 8(b) Townships and Area Development projects.
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| | 10. | Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled | Net plot Area (1327acre) and Builtup Area :-7885599.735 Sqm ha. |
| | 11. | | New/Expansion/Modernization | Modernization | | MoEF file number(Previous EC) | SIA/WB/MIS/80932/2011 | | Existing capacity/area etc. | 690.79 ha. | | Uploaded EC letter | Annexure-Uploaded EC letter |
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| | 12. | Category of project | B | | | 13. | Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify | No | | | 15. | Does it attract the specific condition? | No | | | 16. | Is there any litigation pending against the project? | No |
| | 17. | Nearest railway station along with distance in kms. | Andal junction, 3.80Km, (SW) km | | | 18. | Nearest airport along with distance in kms | Kazi Nazrual Islam Airport, north direction km | | | 19. | Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms | Durgapur , 10 Km, (E) km | | | 20. | Distance of the project from nearest Habitation | 5 , 5 km | | | 21. | | Details of alternative sites examined shown on a toposheet | No |
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| | 22. | | Whether part of interlinked projects? | No |
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| | 23. | | Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation)Act,1980? | No |
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| | 24. | | Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection)Act,1972? | No |
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| | 25. | Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification,2011? | No |
| | 26. | | Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevent/relating to the site? | No |
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| | 27. | | Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up? | No |
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| | 28. | Project Cost(in Lac.) | 48034 |
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| 30. | Whether the proposed project/activity located in notified Industrial area(Yes/No) | No |
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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) | Yes | Land cover will change from open land to built-up land in the form of residential hospital, semi-public buildings, roads, parking place, provision of storm water drains to mitigate any interference due to construction activity etc. On 1327 acres of land area as per Asansol Durgapur Development region, this has been designated for Census town. | | 1.2 | Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? | No | Project site is vacant land. Only grass and bushes to be clear. The construction of project does not require any Clearance of existing Land, Vegetation & Building | | 1.3 | Creation of new land uses? | No | This is modification project. Hence, No new land use. | | 1.4 | Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? | Yes | The Geotechnical investigation has been carried out for the project site. | | 1.5 | Construction works? | Yes | Development of township is being done as per applicable norms/byelaws which include residential area, hospital, green area, road network, recreational facilities etc. | | 1.6 | Demolition works? | No | There are no permanent structures. Only temporary structures such as shed, driver rooms etc. constructed for construction works. | | 1.7 | Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? | Yes | Temporary site office is envisaged. All the construction activity including stocking of raw materials will be confined within the project site only. Temporary labour hutments are proposed during construction phase. A sanitation facility will be developed at site. | | 1.8 | Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures,cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations | Yes | It’s estimated that around 1,70,0000 cum soil will be excavated during the construction phase | | 1.9 | Underground works including mining or tunneling? | No | No mining or tunneling is proposed in the project, however excavation will be done for construction of three basements | | 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? | No | Not Applicable this is building construction project. | | 1.14 | Facilities for storage of goods or materials? | Yes | Construction material will be stored at site in a covered area. Cement will be separately stored under cover in bales. Sand will be stacked neatly under tarpaulin cover. Bricks and steel will be laid in open designated area of the project. | | 1.15 | Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? | Yes | The inert waste generated will be disposed in landfill, while septic tank with soak pit will be provided for disposal of sewage in the construction phase.
During operation phase, Bio-degradable waste will be treated in OWC and STP/ETP will be provided for treatment of sewage. | | 1.16 | Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? | No | uring the construction phase, no transportation of personnel will be required for local laborers will be hired.
During the operational stage, the Commercial project staff and Visitors will be coming for daily activities only.
Thus, no long term housing for the operational workers is proposed. | | 1.17 | New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? | No | Existing road infrastructure will be used. | | 1.18 | New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? | No | Not Applicable. | | 1.19 | Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? | No | There was no need for diversion or closure of
Existing traffic route. Only non-peak hour transportation of material is allowed. | | 1.20 | New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? | No | Not Applicable. Power Supply from WBSETCL shall be obtained prior to operation of the project.
The water requirement for the proposed project will be met through DMC / private water tankers supply | | 1.21 | Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? | No | No impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of water courses or aquifers. | | 1.22 | Stream crossings? | No | There are no streams running across the site. | | 1.23 | Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? | No | The water requirement for the proposed project will be met through DMC / private water tankers supply. There is no extraction of ground water. | | 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 | There would be transportation of construction materials and personnel to the site during construction will be through existing road facility. | | 1.26 | Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? | No | Not Applicable. | | 1.27 | Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? | No | Not Applicable. | | 1.28 | Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? | Yes | There may be temporary influx of labourer’s during the construction phase. However, preference will be given to locals.
There will be a daily movement of people during the operation phase as the proposed development of township project | | 1.29 | Introduction of alien species? | No | Not Applicable. | | 1.30 | Loss of native species or genetic diversity? | No | There will not be any loss of native species or genetic diversity. Only the ground shrubs and bushes will be removed | | 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 Net development area is 1327 acres. | | 2.2 | Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD | Yes | The water during operation phase will be provided through the DMC. The total water requirement is approx. 29.44 MLD, out of which fresh water requirement is 12.787 MLD, flushing water requirement is approx. 6.74MLD and horticulture water requirement is approx. 9.858 MLD | | 2.3 | Minerals (MT) | Yes | Minor minerals such as sand and aggregates will be used. | | 2.4 | Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) | Yes | Stone aggregates are being required for the construction of roads. Thereafter aggregate, cement, bricks, steel, electric wires, lighting, poles, tar, sewage pipes, water supply pipes, telecom wires. This is being purchased from the various vendors. Hence no permission is required separately. | | 2.5 | Forests and timber (source – MT) | Yes | Timber will be required at places for construction of door and window frames or for wood work. To reduce the requirement of timber during construction, the use of steel scaffolding and shuttering will be encouraged.. The quantum of use of timber in the buildings will be according to building design. Latest environment friendly options like PVC Frames, alternative materials for doors, etc will be used for construction | | 2.6 | Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) | Yes | Total development of the Project has been planned in a Phased Manner. Based on the allocation of Land, the total Electrical power demand is projected to 146.64 MVA and the same will be supplied from proposed 400 KV GIS Sub-Station and distributed through 5 Nos proposed 33KV/11 KV Outdoor Distribution Sub-Station inside our premises proposed to be set up by WBSETCL | | 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 | Spent oil from DG sets will be stored in HDPE drums in designated area as per Hazardous and Other Wastes [Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2016 and will be sold to authorized vendors approved by WBPCB. | | 3.2 | Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) | No | Adequate precautions will be taken to avoid stagnation of water to avoid breeding of mosquitos. Proper housekeeping practices will be adopted to avoid unsanitary condition and restrict reproduction and growth of disease vectors. | | 3.3 | Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? | Yes | The project will directly benefit local community, both during the construction and operation phase. Besides this, the rapid transit system aims at providing fast, reliable, convenient, efficient, modern and economical mode of public transport which will also help in elevating the socio-economic standards of the local community. | | 3.4 | Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. | No | Not Applicable. | | 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. Left over cement and mortars, cement concrete blocks, aggregate, sand and other inorganic material were recycled and reused as granular subbase (GSB) layer of pavement. Earth rendered surplus from the excavation was utilized in the back filling of site and landscaping. | | 4.2 | Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) | Yes | Around 1,13,705 kg per day of municipal waste is expected during the operation phase | | 4.3 | Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) | Yes | Spent oil generated from DG sets will be disposed through vendors authorized by WBPCB. | | 4.4 | Other industrial process wastes | No | Not Applicable | | 4.5 | Surplus product | No | Not Applicable | | 4.6 | Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment | Yes | About 496kg of sewage sludge will be generated, which will be dried and used as manure within the reserved green area. | | 4.7 | Construction or demolition wastes | Yes | Construction waste such as excess soil and debris, cement bags, redundant steel, insulating and packaging materials. Unusable and excess construction debris will be disposed as per the local norms, while recyclable waste will be sold to authorized recyclers. | | 4.8 | Redundant machinery or equipment | No | All machinery / equipment will be installed as per the requirement during construction and would be removed by the contractors once the construction work has been completed | | 4.9 | Contaminated soils or other materials | No | Not Applicable. | | 4.10 | Agricultural wastes | Yes | Landscape wastes of 81.3876kg/day will be generated | | 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 | Exhaust emission from use of construction machinery will be temporary in nature. However, during the operation phase, DG sets will be equipped with comprehensive control system and will comply with the conditions laid down in the consent letter of WBPCB. | | 5.2 | Emissions from production processes | No | Not Applicable. | | 5.3 | Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport | Yes | Fugitive dust emission resulting from mechanical turbulence created by the movement of vehicles along with unloading of construction material is envisaged. | | 5.4 | Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment | Yes | Small amount of emissions will result from use of excavators, drilling machines, concrete pumping machines and mechanized cranes for loading and unloading of construction materials. | | 5.5 | Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste | Yes | Dust levels will increase during excavation. However, it will be temporary in nature. STP will be provided to treat sewage and solid waste will be stored and disposed as per SWM Rules, 2016 & C&D waste 2016. | | 5.6 | Emissions from incineration of waste | No | Not Applicable. | | 5.7 | Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) | No | Open burning of waste will be strictly prohibited. | | 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 | The primary source of noise during the operation phase will be from DG sets, pumps & motors and HVAC/AHU | | 6.2 | From industrial or similar processes | No | Not Applicable | | 6.3 | From construction or demolition | Yes | Noise levels are expected to increase during the construction and demolition activities and will be intermittent in nature. However, workers will be provided will proper PPE | | 6.4 | From blasting or piling | No | No blasting is involved. Driven piles are not proposed and hence will not have significant impact of noise and vibration | | 6.5 | From construction or operational traffic | Yes | Transportation of construction materials and construction activities will be regulated to keep noise levels within the prescribed limits. Further, movement of construction vehicles will be restricted during the peak traffic hours to reduce the impact of operational traffic. | | 6.6 | From lighting or cooling systems | Yes | Necessary care would be taken at the time of selection of equipment to minimize the noise or heat. Proper preventive maintenance will be adopted during the operation phase. | | 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 | No hazardous materials will be used in the construction phase. While, spent oil from DG sets will be stored in designated area to avoid spillages. | | 7.2 | From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) | Yes | The generated sewage from the proposed project will be treated in Sewage treatment plant and treated sewage will be used for flushing and gardening purposes within the site. | | 7.3 | By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water | No | The DG sets will be in operation only for limited time during power failure. Low sulpur diesel will be used during operation of DG sets. The DG Sets will be provided with stacks of adequate height for wider dispersion. | | 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 | Not Applicable. | |
| 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 | The proposed project activity does not impose any significant threat of explosions, spillages, fires etc. During construction, all the labour will be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE). Training and awareness about the safety norms will be provided to all supervisors and labours involved in construction activity | | 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 | Not Applicable. | |
| 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 | In order to support the township, power lines will be drawn, roads will be constructed within the project as well as for access, water supply and sewage systems will be laid down extensively. As a result of township development residential facilities will be developed. In order to meet the requirement of the residential and the nonresidential people, the supply industry will grow to meet the demand for vegetable processes food, gas, cloth, groceries, stationary and several other items. | | 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 | No | Not Applicable. | | 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 | As per the details available on Survey of India Toposheets there is no area within 15 km radius of the project falling or protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value. | | 2 | Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests | Yes | Water Bodies: Damodar River (~3.18 km in SSW direction), Durgapur Barrage (14km, SSE), Durgapur Barrage Right Canal (~14.50 km in SSE direction), DVC Canal (~13.50 km in SSE direction)
Protected forest within 10 Km: Durgapur PF & Ukhra PF.
No national Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, and Reserve forest falls within 10 km radius | | 3 | Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration | No | As per literature survey of the project, there is not endangered / Endemic or sensitive species of the flora & fauna falls in the project area. | | 4 | Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters | No | Not Applicable | | 5 | State, National boundaries | No | Not Applicable | | 6 | Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas | Yes | • NH-19,GT road and Delhi-Kolkata Highway (Adjacent to project site in south direction )
• M.G Road (Adjacent to project site in West direction)
• NH-14 (8km, NW). | | 7 | Defence installations | No | Air Force Station, Panagarh (22 km in South East direction | | 8 | Densely populated or built-up area | Yes | Nearest Town: Durgapur (~11 km in SSE direction) | | 9 | Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) | Yes | • ECl Hospital(1.59 Km, NW)
• St. peter School (7.29Km,SE )
• NIT Durgapur(7.80Km, SE)
• KalI temple (0.80 Km, N) | | 10 | Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) | Yes | Water Bodies: Damodar River (~3.18 km in SSW direction), Durgapur Barrage (14km, SSE), Durgapur Barrage Right Canal (~14.50 km in SSE direction), DVC Canal (~13.50 km in SSE direction)
Protected forest within 10 Km: Durgapur PF & Ukhra PF.
No national Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, and Reserve forest falls within 10 km radius | | 11 | Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) | No | None | | 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 project site falls in Seismic Zone - III as per IS: 1893 (Part-I): 2002. | | | (IV) | PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EIA STUDIES | | | ADDITIONAL MULTIPLE ENTERIES | | (V) | Undertaking | | The aforesaid application and documents furnished here with are true to my knowledge | | V.(i) | | Name | BENGAL AEROTROPOLIS PROJECTS LIMITED | | Designation | Project Head | | Company | BENGAL AEROTROPOLIS PROJECTS LIMITED | | Address | 5, Gorky Terrace, 1st Floor, Kolkata, West Bengal |
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