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ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FORPROPOSED EXPANSION OF RESIDENTIAL PLOTTED COLONY,

LOCATED AT SECTOR-11 & 14, VILLAGE- SOHNA & RAIPURAt

DISTRICT-GURGAON, HARYANAFORM 1, FORM 1A AND CONCEPTUAL PLAN

Project Proponent:

M/S RAHEJA DEVELOPERS LTD.

EIA Consultant:

Ind Tech House Consult(An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Organization)

G-8/6, Ground Floor, Sector 11, RohiniDelhi – 110 085

Tel: +91 11 2757 1410, 6460 7252Fax: +91 11 2757 2241

Email: [email protected] 2013

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The Member Secretary,

State Expert Appraisal Committee, Haryana,

Bay No. 55-58, First Floor, Paryatan Bhawan,

Sector-2, Panchkula

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Form 1, Form 1A and Conceptual PlanFor

PROPOSED EXPANSION OF RESIDENTIAL PLOTTED COLONY,LOCATED AT SECTOR-11 & 14, VILLAGE- SOHNA & RAIPUR

AtDISTRICT-GURGAON, HARYANA

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Sector-2, Panchkula

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Sector-2, Panchkula

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For and on behalf of: Ind Tech House Consult

Approved by: Mr. A.N. Devikar

Signed:

Position: EIA Coordinator

Date: September, 2014

PROPOSED EXPANSION OF RESIDENTIAL PLOTTED COLONY, LOCATED ATSECTOR-11 & 14, VILLAGE- SOHNA & RAIPUR

AtGurgaon, Haryana

Project Proponent:M/S RAHEJA DEVELOPERS LTD.

This report has been prepared by Ind Tech House Consult with all reasonable skill,care and diligence within the terms of the contract with the client, incorporating ourgeneral terms and conditions of business and taking account of the resourcesdevoted to it by agreement with the client.We disclaim any responsibility to the client and others in respect of any mattersoutside the scope of the above.The document has been prepared for the titled project or named part thereof andshould not be relied upon or used for any other project without an independent checkbeing carried out as to its suitability and prior written authority of Ind Tech HouseConsult being obtained. Ind Tech House Consult accepts no responsibility or liabilityfor the consequences of this document being used for a purpose other than thepurpose for which it was commissioned. Any person using or relying on thedocument for such other purpose agrees, and will by such use or reliance be takento confirm his agreement to indemnify Ind Tech House Consult for all loss or damageresulting there from. Ind Tech House Consult accepts no responsibility or liability forthis document to any party other than the person by whom it was commissioned.

Sl. No. Name of Expert AreaEIA Coordinator1. Mr. Arvind Narayan Devikar EIA CoordinatorFunctional Area Experts1. Mr. Suman Banerjee Air Pollution Prevention, Monitoring & Control2. Mrs. Supriti Guha Water Pollution Prevention, Control & Prediction of

Impacts3. Mr. Supriti Guha Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste4. Dr. Debashish Bhattacharya Socio-economics5. Mr. Sameer V. Deshpande Ecology and Biodiversity6. Mr. U.P.S. Chauhan Geology & Soil7. Dr. Manoj Kumar Mishra Meteorology, Air Quality Modeling & Prediction8. Dr. Manoj Kumar Mishra Noise and Vibration9. Mr. Sunil Chandra Gupta Risk Assessment & Hazard ManagementAdditional Staff Involvement1. Dr. Bideh Shukla2. Soumya Dwivedi

SignatureFor Ind Tech House Consult

Team of Experts associated for the Project

TABLE OF CONTENTS

S. No. Contents Page No.I Form 1 1 to 17II Form 1 A 18 to 46III Conceptual Plan 47 to 74IV AnnexureA Descriptive

A-1 Site Location MapA-2 500 Mt Radius MapA-3 10 Km Radius MapA-4 Environmental BudgetA-5 Water balance DiagramA-6 Rain Water Harvesting CalculationA-7 Zoning PlanA-8 Contour Survey PlanA-9 Sector Plan

A-10 Site Layout PlanA-11 Landscape PlanA-12 Traffic Circulation PlanA-13 Master Services PlanA-14 Site PhotographA-15 Soil Investigation ReportA-16 Baseline Monitoring ReportA-17 Disaster Management Plan

B-1 Consultants Disclosure (Accreditation letter)B-2 Copy of resolution for engaging services of Consultant

C ApprovalsC-1 Copy of LicenseC-2 Aravali ClearanceC-3 NOC from Forest departmentC-4 Water Assurance Letter from Huda

D Undertakings/AffidavitsD-1 Affidavit for No Construction at Project SiteD-2 Affidavit for No encroachment of revenue RastaD-3 Affidavit for HT line-Keep required Row freeD-4 Affidavit for No use of ground waterD-5 Affidavit for No obstruct natural flow of waterD-6 Affidavit for 5% of water BodiesD-7 Undertaking for use of low sulphur diesel

D-8 Undertaking for providing fire fighting systemD-9 Undertaking for use of RMC & Fly ash

D-10 Undertaking for Safety and welfare of workers &residents from electrical Hazards

D-11 Undertaking for Adequate safety measure during const

E Additional Documents

E-1Electrical Hazards and Safety Plans With Codes &Standards

E-2 Health Safety & Welfare PlanE-3 Noise and Vibration reduction PlanE-4 Solid Waste Management PlanE-5 List of Plant Machinery

E-6Mitigation Measures for GHGs, Ozone Depletion andAcid Rain Effects

E-7 Building Structure brief and Earthquake proof measuresE-8 Impact Assessment and measure during WeldingE-9 Water Conservation Measures

RAHEJA DEVELOPERS LTD.PROPOSED EXPANSION OF RESIDENTIAL PLOTTEDCOLONY AT SECTOR-11&14, VILLAGE- SOHNA &RAIPUR, DISTRICT -GURGAON, HARYANA

FORM 1

ITC/PRJ(EIA)-037/2014-2015/Sep 14 1 IND TECH HOUSE CONSULT

Application for Prior Environmental Clearance (EC)FORM 1

(See Paragraph – 6 Notification dated14th September 2006)as amended to EIA Notification, 2006 issued vide S.O. 3067(E) on dt. 01.12.2009.

Basic InformationSN Item Details1. Name of the project/s Proposed Expansion of Residential Plotted Colony,

Located at Sector-11 & 14, Village- Sohna & Raipur,District- Gurgaon, Haryana

2. S. No. in the schedule 8(b)3. Proposed capacity/area/length /tonnage

to be handled/ command area/leasearea/ number of wells to be drilled

Gross plot area : 669876 sq mFor Group Housing:Total Built up area: 103367 sq mNo. of residential towers : 8No of Dwelling Units 586

4. New/Expansion/Modernization ExpansionNote: The Environmental Clearance to this projectwas issued vide letter no. SEIAA/HR/2013/958dated 15/10/2013 by SEIAA, Haryana.The detail statement as per granted EC andproposed Amendment is attached.

5. Existing capacity/area etc. Existing Area: 436453 sq mCopy of the EC letter attached.

6. Category of the project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’ B7. Does it attract the general condition? If

yes, please specify.No

8. Does it attract the specific condition? Ifyes, please specify.

No

9. Location Sector-11 & 14 Sohna, Gurgaon, Haryana.

Plot/Survey/Khasra No. Sector-11 & 14, Sohna, Gurgaon, Haryana.Village Sohna & Raipur

Tehsil GurgaonDistrict GurgaonState Haryana

10. Nearest railway station/airport alongwith distance in kms.

IGI airport about 37.4 km NorthAsaoti Railway Station: 25 km North East(Source :Google Earth Image)

11. Nearest town, city, district Headquartersalong with distance in Km

Neighboring state boundary (Delhi)

12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad,Municipal Corporation, Local body(complete postal address withtelephone nos. to be given)

Municipal Corporation Gurgaon


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13. Name of the applicant M/S Raheja Developers Ltd.14. Registered Address M 11, Middle Circle, Cannaught Place, New Delhi,

110 00115. Address for correspondence:

NameDesignation (Owner/Partner/CEO)Address W4D-204/5 Cariappa Marg, Western Avenue

Keshav Kunj, Sanik Farm, New DelhiPin Code 110062E-mailTelephone No.Fax No.

16. Details of Alternative Sites examined, ifany. Location of these sites should beshown on a topo sheet.

Not applicable, license has been given by HUDA forresidential development.

17. Interlinked Projects Not Applicable18. Whether separate application of

interlinked project has been submitted?Not Applicable

19. If yes, date of submission Not Applicable20. If no, reason. Not Applicable21. Whether the proposal involves

approval/ clearance under: if yes,details of the same and their status tobe given.(a)The forest (Conservation) Act, 1980?(b)The wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?(c)The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991?

NA

22. Whether there is any Governmentorder/policy relevant/ relating to thesite?

No

23. Forest land involved (hectares) No

24. Whether there is any litigation pendingagainst the project and/or land in whichthe project is proposed to be set up?

(a) Name of the Court(b) Case No.(c) Orders/directions of the Court, if

any and its relevance with theproposed project.

No


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(I) Activity

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

SN Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No

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

1.1 Permanent or temporary change in landuse, land cover or topography includingincrease in intensity of land use (withrespect to local land use plan)

No Proposed development is as per localdevelopment plan of HUDA. Development willbe done according to sanctioned plan.

1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetationand buildings?

No Since the project land is vacant, no clearance ofexisting land and vegetation & buildings isrequired as the land is free from any vegetation& structure.

1.3 Creation of new land uses? No No new land use is proposed. The project siteis allotted for residential development by localplanning authority.

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

Yes Geotechnical Soil investigation has beencarried out. Detailed geo-technical investigationof the proposed site is attached as Annexure.15

1.5 Construction works? Yes The major construction works are given below:1. Site Development

Plotted Colony development Internal Road development Utilities/Services like Water Supply Sewerage and STP Storm water drainage and Rain Water

Harvesting Structures Power supply and back up facility

2. Buildings Residential Group Housing and

convenient shopping. Social Infrastructure - Community Hall,

Club, Medical facilities. and Educationalfacilities,

Te group housing project will involveconstruction of 586 dwelling units in 8residential towers.


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1.6 Demolition works? No Demolition work is not involved in the project,as the site has no existing building orconstructed area.

1.7 Temporary sites used for constructionworks or housing of constructionworkers?

Yes Mostly, local labor will be employed. Howevertemporary labour camps will be established forfew labourers and a dormitory will beestablished for the site supervisors during theconstruction phase only. All the constructionactivities including storage of raw materials willbe confined to the project site only.

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

Yes Above ground building structures will includebuilding of 8 Residential Towers, CommunityBuilding, Convenient Shopping area, NurserySchool and Nursing Homes.

The earthwork is involved for foundation andbasement. Excavated soil will be used for siteleveling, back filling/filling in raft and roadconstruction. Top soil layer stored and will beused for landscaping or horticulturedevelopment work.

1.9 Underground works including mining ortunneling?

Yes Underground works includes excavation ofearth and construction of foundation &basement for parking; Services Plant Rooms(Transformers DG, Plumbing and STP andConnection of Services to The Individualtowers)

1.10 Reclamation works? No Not involved.1.11 Dredging? No Not involved.1.12 Offshore structures? No Not involved.1.13 Production and manufacturing

processes?No This is a construction of residential plotted

colony project. Hence no production ormanufacturing activities will be involved.

1.14 Facilities for storage of goods ormaterials?

Yes Temporary storage facilities will be createdduring construction phase for storage ofconstruction materials.

1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal ofsolid or liquid effluents?

Yes Solid WasteConstruction Stage :The construction stage solid waste willcomprise mainly of construction waste. Theconstruction debris generated will be reusedwithin the site for various construction works.


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Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source ofinformation dataIn addition to that there will be generation ofsmall quantity of municipal waste from theconstruction site in the order of 25-30 kg/dayfrom approximately 250 laborers. It will beensured that the generated waste will be sent tonearest designated waste storage bins.

Operation Stage:Approximate solid waste generation from thefacility will be approximately 10.4 TPDincluding 6.2 TPD bio-degradable wastesfrom the plotted colony and 1.56 TPDincluding 0.94 TPD bio-degradable wastesfrom group housing section.

Solid waste generated from differentapartments and other areas will be collecteddaily on door to door basis by the dedicatedand trained housekeeping staff. Twin binsystems will also be provided for segregation atsources. Recyclable wastes will be sold tovendors and non- recyclable wastes will bedisposed through authorized agency tomunicipal waste disposal site.

MSW including horticulture waste will be will behandled as per the Municipal Solid WasteManagement & Handling Rules, 2000.Non recyclable and non biodegradable wastewill be disposed off to authorized recyclers.Sewage sludge366 Kg/day (316 kg/day from plotted colony+50 kg/ day from group housing) of sewagesludge will be generated which will be use asmanure for plants and surplus manure will besold to the farmers.

Hazardous waste: 1602 liters/ annum (1300liters/ annum from plotted colony + 302 liters/annum from group housing) of waste oil will begenerated and sold to authorized recyclers.


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Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source ofinformation dataE Waste :The e-waste, about 68 kg/day (58 kg/day fromplotted colony +10 kg/ day from group housing)generated from the proposed project will bestored at a designated place within site and willbe sent to authorized recyclers or e-wasteprocessing plants for treatment as perHazardous Waste [Management & Handling]Rules, 1989 which were amended in 2000 and2003.

Liquid EffluentConstruction Stage:During the construction stage domestic liquideffluent generation will be limited as noconstruction camp is proposed within theproject site. Wastewater generated fromconstruction site contains suspended materials,and washings from various areas. Constructionwastewater shall be collected in a separatebasin and shall be reused after primarytreatment in the construction activities.Mobile toilets and potable water facilities will beprovided at site during construction phase forlabour and staff.

Operation Stage:Approximately 2277 KLD [plotted colony] and361 KLD [group housing] of domestic wastewater will be generated from the proposedproject. This effluent will be treated in SewageTreatment Plant of capacity 2725 KLD forplotted colony and 435 KLD for grouphousing. The treated water from STP will bereused for flushing, horticulture andmaintenance activities. The surplus treatedwastewater will be used for nearby constructionsite/discharge to sewer with prior permission.

1.16 Facilities for long term housing ofoperational workers?

No Not applicable

1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic duringconstruction or operation?

No Not applicable


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1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or othertransport infrastructure including new oraltered routes and stations, ports,airports etc?

No Not applicable

1.19 Closure or diversion of existingtransport routes or infrastructure leadingto changes in traffic movements?

No Not applicable

1.20 New or diverted transmission lines orpipelines?

No Not applicable

1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting,realignment or other changes to thehydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

No Not applicable.

1.22 Stream crossings? No Not applicable

1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water formground or surface waters?

No There is no ground water abstraction for theproject.For construction: Water will be sourcedthrough Tanker supplies taken from the nearestSTP. After treatment water quality will bechecked for fitness for the construction purposebefore use.During operation phase, water will be suppliedby HUDA.

1.24 Changes in water bodies or the landsurface affecting drainage or run-off.

Yes By considering run off prior to development &run off after development there is someincrement in storm water run-off. Howeverrunoff generated from the project site duringmonsoon season will be used to rechargeground aquifer. Network of drainage systemdeveloped in the site will be used to collect roofas well as surface runoff.Potential Quantity of runoff will be 17375.4CUM on annual basis for group housing whichwill be recharged to ground.

1.25 Transport of personnel or materials forconstruction, operation ordecommissioning.

Yes During construction phase transport ofpersonnel as well as construction materialswould be required. The personnel wouldpreferably be engaged from nearby areas.Precaution will be taken to reduce the impact ofvehicular movement by trying to avoid thevehicular trips during peak hours.During the operation phase sufficient parkingspaces will be provided in basement, stilt andground surface.


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1.26 Long-term dismantling ordecommissioning or restoration works?

No Not applicable

1.27 Ongoing activity duringdecommissioning which could have animpact on the environment?

No Not applicable

1.28 Influx of people to an area in eithertemporarily or permanently?

Yes Construction phase –Temporary influx of people about 250 from thenearby areas is expected.Operation phase – 3399 Persons for GroupHousing and 26896 for plotted colony.

Introduction of alien species? No Not applicable1.30 Loss of native species or genetic

diversity?No Not applicable

1.31 Any other actions? No None

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):

SN Information/checklistconfirmation

Yes/No


2.1 Land especially undeveloped oragricultural land (ha)

Yes The proposed project plot and its surroundingareas have been designated for residentialdevelopment.

2.2 Water (expected source & competingusers) unit:

Yes Water requirement during construction phasewill be met by treated waste water supply fromnearest STP [60-70 KLD for construction].

During operation phase fresh water demandwill be met from HUDA water supplydepartment. Treated water demand forflushing, gardening and DG Set cooling shallbe met using treated water from onsite STP.Treated wastewater of 188 KLD from GroupHousing + 1043 KLD from plotted colony will bereused within site premises.

Application for Assurance for fresh watersupply from HUDA during operational phasehas been submitted.

2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable


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SN Information/checklistconfirmation

Yes/No


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

Yes Construction materials such as Cement, Steel,Bricks, Stone aggregates, and Sand would berequired for the project. These will be procuredfrom reputed licensed local vendors.

2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Limited use of timber will be done and it will berestricted to selected locations.

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

Yes Power for the proposed project will be supplied byDakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam. Maximumpower Demand for the proposed project is2000 KW. DG sets 1510 KVA (1no.x1010 KVA+1no. x 500 KVA) will be used as powerbackup for group housing during power failure.HSD (low sulphur variety as per availability)fuel will be used for DG sets.

2.7 Any other natural resources (useappropriate standard units)

No -------

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could beharmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceivedrisks to human health.


Details thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible) withsource of information data

3.1 Use of substances or materials, whichare hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) tohuman health or the environment(flora, fauna, and water supplies)

No Not applicable.

3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease oraffect disease vectors (e.g. insect orwater borne diseases)

No Not applicable.

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. bychanging living conditions?

No Not Applicable.

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who couldbe affected by the project e.g. hospitalpatients, children, the elderly etc.,

No Not applicable.

3.5 Any other causes No Not applicable


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4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)



4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes No Top soil generated during earth excavation willbe stacked, covered, preserved and reused astop layer for horticulture development.Remaining soil will be used for site leveling,back filling/filling in raft and road construction.

4.2 Municipal wastes (domestic and orcommercial wastes)

Yes Construction Phase:Municipal solid waste – 75 kg/day

Operation Phase:Municipal solid wastes - 1.56 TPD (GroupHousing) + 10.4 TPD (Plotted Colony)The solid waste includes paper, card board,plastic cans etc. and kitchen wastes fromhouses. Recyclable wastes like card boardsand plastic cans will be sold to vendors.

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per HazardousWaste Management Rules)

Yes Used Oil of approx. 302 lit from Group Housingand 1300 lit/day from Plotted Colony on annualbasis from DG sets will be the only hazardouswaste generated from the project. This used oilwill be carefully stored in HDPE drums atisolated covered space and sold to recyclersauthorized by CPCB/SPCB.Suitable care will be taken so that spills/ leaksof used oil from storage could be avoided.

4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not applicable4.5 Surplus product No Not applicable4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from

effluent treatmentYes Dried sludge from the STP will be used as

manure for plants. Surplus manure will be soldto farmers or disposed along with municipalsolid wastes..

4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Demolition work is not involved.Construction Work: Excavated soil will beused for back filling. Other construction wastelike bricks, concrete etc will be used inboundary /road works/ manholes etc. Gunnybags, cardboards will be sent to authorizedrecycler. The inert waste will be sent to land fillsite.

4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not applicable4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not applicable4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not applicable


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4.11 Other solid wastes No Not applicable

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)SN Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/

NoDetails thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible) withsource of information data

5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossilfuels from stationary or mobile sources

Yes Emission will be from Stationary Sources: DG sets 1510 KVA

(1no.x1010KVA+1no.x500 KVA)DG sets complying with CPCB norms will beinstalled. Mobile Sources: Vehicular emissions

5.2 Emissions from production processes No Not applicable5.3 Emissions from materials handling

including storage or transportNo Fugitive dust emission due to handling

and loading - unloading activities is envisagedduring construction. Frequent water sprinklingwill be done to minimize the fugitive emissions.

5.4 Emissions from construction activitiesincluding plant and equipment

YesMarginal

During the construction phase, major emissionwill be in the form of fugitive dust, use of DGsets and transportation of construction material.

5.5 Dust or odours from handling ofmaterials including constructionmaterials, sewage and waste

Yes The project may cause rise in dust levelsduring construction phase. Precautions wouldbe taken to reduce dust generation duringconstruction phase: Use of RMC to reduce material handling and

dust emission. Tarpaulins will be used to cover trucks

carrying debris. Water sprinkling will be practiced at regular

intervals to reduce dust emissions. Dust generated during operation stage shall

be minimal due to vegetated & hard surface. Sewage generated from proposed project will

be treated in onsite STP.5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not applicable5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in

open air (e.g. slash materials,construction debris)

No Burning of any substances including biomass,slash materials and/ or construction debris willbe prohibited

5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Nil


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



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

Yes Noise is expected to be generated duringconstruction phase mainly from operation ofheavy machinery, DG sets, and traffic. Theindicated noise levels from certain constructionplants/equipment are indicated below: Concrete Mixer - 85 dBA Generator - 95 dBA Pumps - 90 - 95 dBA Trucks - 85 – 90 dBAFollowing measures shall be adopted to controlnoise - Well maintained equipment with mufflers to

be used. High noise generating construction

activities would be carried out only duringday time.

Workers working near high noise generatingarea would be equipped with ear muffs/earplugs.

During operation noise only from operation ofDG sets is envisaged. However, the generatorsets installed will operate at noise level lessthan 75 dB (A) as the generators will beequipped with acoustic enclosures as perCPCB norms.

6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Not applicable6.3 From construction or demolition Yes During construction stage noise pollution will

be due to operation of machinery, DG sets andtransportation vehicles and operation of DGsets and during operational phase, fromvehicular movement.

As the project is well spread out and the areais newly being developed, the impact on noiseon nearby area will be insignificant. Howeverfollowing precautions shall be taken duringconstruction phase to control noise pollution :

High noise generating construction activitieswould be carried out only during day time.

Installation, use and maintenance ofmufflers on equipment.


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Details thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible) withsource of information data Workers working near high noise

construction machinery would be suppliedwith ear muffs/ear plugs.

6.4 From blasting or piling No No blasting will take place. In case of Piling, weuse bored cast in situ piles where there is nonoise.

6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Construction Phase:Precautions will be taken to reduce theimpact of the vehicular movement such asvehicular trips will not be at peak traffic hours.Operation Phase:The vehicular parking will be restricted only inthe planned parking area, which would help inreducing noise pollution generally created dueto traffic congestion.Adequate peripheral tree plantation will alsohelp to reduce the noise level and improve airquality.

6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Nil6.7 From any other sources No Nil

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



7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillageof hazardous materials

Yes The used oil generated during operation phasefrom the DG sets will be collected andseparately stored in HDPE drums overconcrete floor within the premises before finaldisposal to authorized recyclers. Precautionarysteps will be taken to avoid spillage.

7.2 From discharge of sewage or othereffluents to water or the land (expectedmode and place of discharge)

No Generated Sewage from the campus will betreated in the STP proposed onsite, andrecycled within the proposed project facility forgardening, flushing, DG cooling etc.


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7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted toair into the land or into water

No Dust generation during construction phasefrom earthworks and movement of vehiclesis a temporary phenomenon and will have shortterm impact during construction phase.Appropriate fugitive dust control measures,including water sprinkling of exposed areas anddust covers for trucks, will be provided tominimize any impacts.DG exhaust will be discharged at heightstipulated by CPCB. Height of stack will be 6 mabove the terrace of tallest tower.

7.4 From any other sources No Nil7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of

pollutants in the environment fromthese sources?

No No

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect humanhealth or the environment



8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etcfrom storage, handling, use orproduction of hazardous substances

No During construction phase, no such risk isanticipated. However, the contractors shallcomply with the safety procedures, norms andguidelines as applicable) mentioned in theNational Building Code of India and Bureau ofIndian Standards.

During Operation Phase, all precautionary andsafety measures will be taken to minimize anyaccident hazard.

8.2 From any other causes No Nil8.3 Could the project be affected by

natural disasters causingenvironmental damage (e.g. Floods,earthquakes, landslides, cloudburstetc)?

Yes District Gurgaon has no history of naturaldisasters such as Floods, earthquakes,landslides, cloudburst etc.The site lies in Seismic Zone IV. Theconstruction will be carried out as per theguidelines prescribed for Seismic Zone IV.All the civil structures will be seismicallyresistant and designed as per following IScodes:IS 4326: 1993


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Details thereof (with approximatequantities/rates, wherever possible) withsource of information dataIS 1893 (Part I),2002The project site is located at a distance of38.50 km North East from the river Yamuna.Therefore no hazard due to flood is envisaged.

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



9.1 Lead to development of supporting.facilities, ancillary development ordevelopment stimulated by the project,which could have impact on theenvironment e.g.:

Yes The project will be equipped with dedicatedinternal road, parking, internal water distributionsystem, fire fighting system, internal sewagecollection network, lighting facilities, solarlighting, and power backup facility.

Supporting infrastructure (roads,power supply, waste or wastewater treatment, etc.)

Yes Appropriate infrastructure like roads, powersupply and waste management facility will bedeveloped within the site so that chances ofoccurrence of any adverse impacts areminimized.

extractive industries No No

supply industries Yes Construction materials

other No No

9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, whichcould have an impact on theenvironment

No No

9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes This is residential development; there will begeneration of employment during construction &operation phase.

9.4 Have cumulative effects due toproximity to other existing or plannedprojects with similar effects

Yes Impacts on water availability, storm waterdrainage, availability of electricity, trafficcongestion etc.


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(II) Environmental Sensitivity

SN Areas Name/Identity

Aerial distance (within 15 km) of proposedproject location boundary

1 Areas protected underinternational conventions,national or local legislation fortheir ecological, landscape,cultural or other related value

No Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary- 30 Km North West

2 Areas which are important orsensitive for ecological reasons -Wetlands, watercourses or otherwater bodies, coastal zone,biospheres, mountains, forests.

No Does not fall within 15 Km radius.

3 Areas used by protected,important or sensitive species offlora or fauna for breeding,nesting, foraging, resting, overwintering, migration

No Does not fall within 15 Km radius.

4 Inland, coastal, marine orunderground waters

No Not located within 15 km of the proposedproject location.

5 State, National boundaries No No state boundary within 15 km of the projectsite.

6 Routes or facilities used by thepublic for access to recreation orother tourist, pilgrim areas

No The site does not fall under any route to anypilgrim, tourist or recreational area.

7 Defense installations No No defence installation within 15 km.

8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes The project area is nearby densely populatedGurgaon residential area.

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

Yes Number of manmade community facilitiessuch as, schools, places of worship isavailable in nearby areas, but not close to thesite. These installations will not have anyimpact due to construction of proposedproject.

10 Areas containing important, highquality or scarce resources(ground water resources, surfaceresources, forestry, agriculture,fisheries, tourism, minerals)

No The project site does not fall in the notifiedareas for control and regulation of groundwater.

11 Areas already subjected topollution or environmentaldamage. (those where existinglegal environmental standardsare exceeded)

No Nothing specific


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SN Areas Name/Identity

Aerial distance (within 15 km) of proposedproject location boundary

12 Areas susceptible to naturalhazard which could cause theproject to present environmentalproblems (earthquakes,subsidence, landslides, erosion,flooding or extreme or adverseclimatic conditions)

Yes The project is located at seismic zone IVaccording to Indian Standard Seismic ZoningMap. Structural design will be done for thisseismic zone as per code.There are no possibilities of the proposedproject site getting flooded as per availablerecords.Landslides are not applicable as the projectsite & surrounding land is flat.

“I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures aretrue to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and informationsubmitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearancegive, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.”

Date:Place:

Signature of the Proponent with Name and FullAddress


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TERMS OF REFERENCE

(IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies

Terms of Reference (TOR) for Environmental Impact Assessment

The suggested TOR for the Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment (REIA) study of the proposedExpansion of Residential Plotted Colony, Located at Sector- 11 &14, Village Sohna & Raipur, DistrictGurgaon, Haryana as given below:

The TOR is designed with the intent to address the following in the REIA:

Provide a complete description of the existing site proposed for development. Detail the elements forconstruction and green development. Identify the major environmental issues of concern through thepresentation of baseline data, which would include physical, biological, social and culturalconsiderations. Predict the likely impacts of the development on the described environment, includingdirect & indirect impacts, and indicate their relative importance to the design of the development’sfacilities. Identify mitigation action to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and enhance the positiveimpacts. Develop environmental management and monitoring plan.

The following tasks are proposed:

Task # 1:Description of the Project

In this task comprehensive details of planned facilities, support facilities, environmental managementfacilities (i.e., pollution control equipments, drainage, sewage treatment, effluent treatment, solid wastemanagement, effluent discharge, tree plantation, etc.), construction plan, project layout, site locationmap etc. will be provided.

Task # 2: Description of the Environment

This task will involve the generation of baseline data of the existing environmental conditions, which isto be used to describe the study area as follows:

1. Physical Environment2. Biological Environment3. Socio-economic Environment

Baseline monitoring data collected during earlier Environmental Clearance approval wouldbe used [monitoring conducted during winter season 2012 – Oct ’12 to Dec ‘12]Identification of existing potential sources of pollution in the study area.Identification of available facilities for solid waste management in nearby area.Details of existing water supply, rail and road networks.

Task # 3: Identification of Potential Impacts

The environmental impacts will be identified for development and operation stages of theproject.Major environmental issues of concern will be discussed in the environmental assessmentreport. Identified potential impacts could be:


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Change in drainage pattern Change in landscape Pollution of potable, surface, groundwater water bodies Air pollution Noise Socio-economic and cultural impacts

The impacts will be distinguished between significant positive and negative impacts, directand indirect, long term and immediate impacts. Apart from these avoidable as well asirreversible impacts will also be found out.Project activities and impacts will be represented in matrix form with separate matrices forpre and post mitigation scenarios.

Task #4: Mitigation

Measures will be prepared for avoiding, as far as possible, any adverse impacts due toproposed development. It will include quantification and allocation of financial andeconomic values of mitigation methods.

Task # 5: Management & Monitoring PlanA plan will be designed to monitor implementation of mitigation or compensatory measuresand project impacts.An Environmental Management Plan (EMP), specifying stage of implementation, timeframe, responsibility and resources will also be prepared.An outline monitoring programme for development and operation stage will also beprepared. The monitoring programme will include the parameters to be monitored withfrequency, locations and reporting.A detailed environmental budget would also be presented.

Task #67: Project AlternativesNo alternative analysis is proposed in this case as the project is coming up as per themaster plan approved by the Govt. of Haryana.

Generic structure of Environmental Impact Assessment Document, given in Appendix III of EIANotification, 2006 will be followed in preparation of Rapid Environmental Impact Assessmentreport. The major components of the report will be:

IntroductionProject DescriptionDescription of the Existing EnvironmentAnticipated Environmental ImpactsMitigation MeasuresProject Benefits:

Improvements in the physical infrastructure Improvements in the social infrastructure Employment potential for skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled people Other tangible benefits

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) & Environmental Monitoring ProgramSummary & Conclusions of the environmental assessment studyDisclosure of Consultants engaged in the study

RAHEJA DEVELOPERSLTD.

PROPOSED EXPANSION OF RESIDENTIALPLOTTED COLONY, LOCATED AT SECTOR-11&14,VILLAGE- SOHNA & RAIPUR, DISTRICT GURGAON,HARYANA

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1. LAND ENVIRONMENT

1.1. Will the existing land use get significantly altered from the project that is notconsistent with the surroundings? (Proposed land use must conform to theapproved Master Plan / Development Plan of the area. Change of land use, if anyand the statutory approval from the competent authority be submitted). AttachMaps of (i) site location, (ii) surrounding features of the proposed site (within 500meters) and (iii) the site (indicating levels & contours) to appropriate scales. If notavailable attach only conceptual plans.

The proposed project is located at Sector- 11&14, village- Sohna & Raipur,Haryana. Project activity will not change existing land use since the site is located inresidential zone as per HUDA land use Plan. The development of the green beltand other landscape would enhance the visual aesthetics of the area. The followingmaps are attached.

(i) Site location,(ii) Layout ( Conceptual ) plan,(iii) Surrounding features of the proposed site (within 500 meters and 10 Km, Ref.

Annexure – A2 & A3)

1.2 List out all the major project requirements in terms of the land area, built up area,water consumption, power requirement, connectivity, community facilities,parking needs etc.

The proposed project is construction of residential plotted colony in sector-11& 14along with a group housing . The, Brief description of the proposed project is givenbelow in Table-1 and 1(a):

Table-1: Brief description of the Project for Plotted developmentLAND UTILIZATION DETAILS

Total Area of the Scheme 165.53 AcresArea under green belt and 60 m sector road 4.53 AcresNet Area 161.00 AcresArea Under Undetermined Use 2.9 AcresArea Under Group Housing 9.23 AcresNet Planned Area 148.87 AcresArea Under Plots 68.4 AcresTotal Area Under Commercial Use 3.23 AcresArea Under Nursing Homes 0.55 AcresArea Under organized green 8.13 AcresArea Under Incidental Green 3.01 AcresArea under roads 52.62 Acres



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Area Under community sites 12.91 Acres

Table-1a: Brief description of the Project for Group housing SectionSN Description Details Unit1 Gross Plot Area 37352.52 SQM2 Proposed Built Up Area 103366.91 SQM3 Permissible Ground coverage Area 13073 SQM4 Proposed Ground Coverage Area 7471 SQM5 Expected populatiojn 3399 PERSONS6 Totla Water Requirment 470 KLD7 Fresh water requirement 282 KLD8 Waste water Generation 361 KLD9 STP capacity 435 KLD10 Treated Water Available for Reuse/Used 289 KLD11 Surplus treated water(except Monson) 101 KLD

12Proposed Quantity of Rain Water to beHarvested 14798 CUM

13 No of RWH of Pits Proposed 9 NOS14 Parking Required as/MOEF Norms 654 ECS15 Parking Required as/Byelaws 747 ECS

16Green Area Required (15% of OpenArea) 5603 SQM

17 Municipal Solid Waste Generation 1.59 TPD

18Quantity of E-Waste Generation-Kg/Day 10 KG/DAY

19Quantity of Hazardous wasteGeneration 302 LTS/ANNUM

20 Quantity of Sludge Generated from STP 50 KG/DAY

21 DG set backup

. DG sets 2015 KVA (3no.x380 KVA+2no.x250 KVA+1X 200 KVA+ 1 X100 KVA+

1X 75 KVA) KVA

Connectivity:The site is adjacent to the State Highway 13 and connected to the mettaled road.

1.3 What are the likely impacts of the proposed activity on the existing facilitiesadjacent to the proposed site? (Such as open spaces, community facilities, detailsof the existing land use, disturbance to the local ecology).

The project area will be developed conforming to HUDA bye laws and NBC - 2005norms. The development will not cause any disturbance to local ecology and surroundingestablishments. Peripheral green belt will be developed.



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Proposed project will provide all the basic amenities such as proper drainage system,Structures to recharge ground water aquifer, green area development and sufficientparking so that it will have positive impact on the surroundings.The proposed development will have a positive impact as the project site area is vacantland and will be developed for residential development purposes. The project will provideorganized open spaces and green areas adding to aesthetics and improvement ofsurrounding environment. Open space provided on terraces will also be developed forsolar panels to generate energy/hot water.The existing land use in the immediate surrounding is of mixed nature comprising ofcommercial and residential establishments.

1.4 Will there be any significant land disturbance resulting in erosion, subsidence &instability? (Details of soil type, slope analysis, vulnerability to subsidence,seismicity etc may be given).

The main reasons for erosion are over exploitation of groundwater, unstable slopes,landslides etc.

The proposed site area is primarily a flat land and is not prone to erosion. The proposedconstruction will involve cutting and filling operations. The project would involveconstruction of paved areas and development of green areas, which would reduce thechances of erosion subsidence. Subsidence is not anticipated, as ground water will not beused.

No significant land disturbance is expected. The project involves construction of pavedareas, development of green areas, which would reduce any erosion possibilities.Structural design will be vetted by the Govt agency nominated by local body & structuralstability certificate will be submitted to local body as per rules. Soil investigation has beendone and attached as Annexure.

Soil type: The topography of the district is almost flat covered by sandy silt soil andhas gentle slope in North- East direction.

A quantitative assessment of the particle size distribution in the soil was made bywet sieve analysis and sedimentation analysis using hydrometer, as per procedureslaid down in IS: 2720 Part IV. The particle sizes were designated according to thescale given in IS: 1498, which is given in the Table below:

Particle Size Scale (IS: 1498)

Soil Type Particle Size

Gravel Coarse 20 – 80 mmFine 4.75 – 20 mm

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Medium 0.425 – 2.0 mmFine 0.075 – 0.425 mm

Silt and Clay Less than 0.075 mm

Based on the particle size distribution obtained from the soil analysis, the texture ofsoil at the project site is sandy.

Slope Analysis: From the topographical map and survey map it has been observedthat the site is a flat land.

Seismo-Tectonic Appraisal of the Area: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) hasprepared a seismic zoning map of India based on tectonic features and records ofpast earthquakes. The project site falls under Zone-IV as per the Seismic Zoningmap of India (IS 1893, Part I, 2002.) Necessary seismic factors as per codes shallbe incorporated suitably while designing the structures to safeguard againstearthquake risks.

1.5 Will the proposal involve alteration of natural drainage systems? (Give details on acontour map showing the natural drainage near the proposed project site)

No, proposal will not involve alteration of natural drainage system.

1.6 What are the quantities of earthwork involved in the construction activity-cutting,filling, reclamation etc. (Give details of the quantities of earthwork involved,transport of fill materials from outside the site etc.)

During construction phase, excavation is envisaged for construction of basements &foundation. The excavated top soil will be preserved separately for reusing it forlandscaping. The remaining soil will be properly stored under cover & will be reused forsite leveling, back filling/filling in raft and road construction.There will be no requirement to bring materials for filling from outside.

1.7 Give details regarding water supply, waste handling etc. during the constructionperiod.

Water Supply:During construction stage, Treated waste water from the nearest STP will be takenfor construction works. This water will be treated at site in affluent treatment plantand brought to the standards that the quality of water is fit for construction.

Waste Generation and Handling:Excavated soil will be stored and covered at site and it will be reused for siteleveling, back filling/filling in raft and road construction. The fertile top soil will bereused for landscaping purpose. Spillage of oil from the machinery will be properlycollected in drums and disposed off. For construction laborers, proper sanitary



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facilities & wash areas will be provided and good hygienic conditions will bemaintained. Handling of waste generated will be done by a good agency approvedby HUDA.

1.8 Will the low lying areas and wetlands get altered? (Provide details of how low lyingand wetlands are getting modified from the proposed activity)

No, there is no low lying area observed within and in the vicinity of the project site.

1.9 Whether construction debris and waste during construction cause health hazard?(Give quantities of various types of wastes generated during constructionincluding the construction labor and the means of disposal)

The waste generated during construction phase can broadly be classified as constructionwaste and domestic waste. About 158 MT/ month of construction waste (Calculatedusing TIFAC (Technology Information, Forecasting, and Assessment Council standards,@ 60 Kg / sq m) and negligible quantity of domestic waste would be generated, as mostlylocal labours will be employed.All construction waste generated will be used on the site as filler material for coveringopen spaces, such as internal roads and pavements. Remaining construction waste ifany will be sent to an approved dumping site/landfill site.The waste generated will be collected and disposed by an authorized agency.Approx. 250 labors per day will be employed during the construction period. Requiredsanitary facilities will be provided to Construction laborers through mobile toilets. Washareas will be constructed and good hygienic conditions will be maintained for labourcamp.

2. WATER ENVIRONMENT

2.1 Give the total quantity of water requirement for the proposed project with thebreakup of requirements for various uses. How will the water requirement met?State the sources & quantities and furnish a water balance statement.

For Group Housing:Total water requirement for this project is 470 KLD from out of which approx.188 KLDtreated waste water from STP will be reused. The fresh water demand of 282 KLD will beobtained from HUDA water supply. Breakup of water requirements for various uses isgiven below. Efficient dual plumbing system will be provided to achieve conservation offresh water. Details of water requirement are given in Table 2 below:

For Plotted Colony:



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Total water requirement for this plotted colony is 2790 KLD from out of whichapprox.1818 KLD treated waste water from STP will be reused. The fresh water demandof 1747 KLD will be obtained from HUDA water supply. Breakup of water requirementsfor various uses is given below. Efficient dual plumbing system will be provided to achieveconservation of fresh water. Details of water requirement are given in Table 2a below:

Table 2 a: Total Water Requirement Details of the Project

SN Particulars Water Demand(KLD)

1 Total Water Demand 27901 Fresh Water Requirement 17472 Total Waste water Generation 22773 Total treated waste water 2894 Treated water Recycled 1818

Gardening 158D G Cooling 6

6 Unused treated wastewater to STP 7757 STP Proposed 2725

(Source: Manual on norms and standards for Environmental Clearance of largeconstruction projects, MoEF).(Treated Waste water will be utilized for cooling water requirements of DG sets,Horticulture and Flushing.)

Water requirement for horticulture, DG cooling and dual flushing purpose will be fulfilledby recycling the treated waste water from onsite STP.

Water Balance Diagram is given below for Group Housing:



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Water Balance Diagram is given below for Residential Plotted Colony:

2.2 What is the capacity (dependable flow or yield) of the proposed source of water?

Proposed source of fresh water is HUDA supply which will be the main source of water.Water will be sourced at the starting operation of project from HUDA supplies. Anyshortfall in supply will be met from tanker supplies within the complex.

2.3 What is the quality of water required, in case, the supply is not from a municipalsource? (Provide physical, chemical, biological characteristics with class of waterquality)

During operation phase, fresh water will be supplied by HUDA only. The quality of waterwould conform to the desirable drinking water standards as per IS: 10500. 2012

2.4 How much of the water requirement can be met from the recycling of treatedwastewater? (Give the details of quantities, sources and usage)



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Approx.188 KLD of treated waste water from onsite STP in Group housing while 1818KLD in plotted colony will be used to meet water required for gardening, DG cooling andother purpose.

2.5 Will there be diversion of water from other users? (Please assess the impacts ofthe project on other existing uses and quantities of consumption)

Fresh water conforming to the drinking water standard will be supplied by HUDA.Therefore, no diversion of water from other user is expected and no impact on theexisting users is anticipated.

2.6 What is the incremental pollution load from wastewater generated from theproposed activity? (Give details of the quantities and composition of wastewatergenerated from the proposed activity)

As estimated, 361 KLD of waste water will be generated from the group housing while2277 KLD will be generated fron plotted colony project which will be treated onsite STP..The characteristics of the wastewater and of the effluent after treatment are as follows:

ParametersConc. Value Expected inWastewater

Reclaimed WaterQuality

mg/l mg/lpH 6.5-8.5 7.0 to 8.5Biochemical OxygenDemand (BOD5)

300-500 < 5

Chemical Oxygen Demand(COD)

800-1000 < 30

Suspended Solids 250-300 <5Oil & Grease <50 <5

2.7 Give details of the water requirements met from water harvesting? Furnish detailsof the facilities created.

It is proposed to provide Rain Water Harvesting structures as per details given in theAnnexure

The rain water collected from the roof top, green area and other paved area will becollected through the network of storm water drainage lines & conveyed to RWH system.RWH system shall consist of de-silting cum filter chamber, oil and grease separator andpits are designed to store 15 minutes peak hour rainfall, for recharge into ground aquifer&to prevent flooding in the complex.



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2.8 What would be the impact of the land use changes occurring due to the proposedproject on the runoff characteristics (quantitative as well as qualitative) of the areain the post construction phase on a long term basis? Would it aggravate theproblems of flooding or water logging in any way?

Due to construction of the project on vacant land there would be change in the runoffcharacteristics quantitative and qualitative as well

The quantitative change:Runoff coefficient from the project site prior to development of project = 0.2Runoff coefficient from the project site after development of project = 0.6(Considering different coefficients for paved area, soft area, terrace etc)

Hence incremental runoff = 0.6 – 0.2 = 0.4

Qualitative change:Runoff for parking areas

Storm water drainage & Rain water harvesting system as described in item no: 2.7 abovemeet quantitative, qualitative & over flooding/water logging requirements.

2.9 What are the impacts of the proposal on the ground water? (Will there be tappingof ground water; give the details of ground water table, recharging capacity, andapprovals obtained from competent authority, if any)There will be no tapping of ground water. This will be strictly prohibited duringconstruction and operation phase of the project. It is proposed to provide 9 nosRWH pits to recharge ground water aquifers.

2.10 What precautions/measures are taken to prevent the run-off from constructionactivities polluting land and aquifers? (Give details of quantities and the measurestaken to avoid the adverse impacts)

The major underground construction activity will not be taken during monsoon period.

During the construction stage construction water will be channelized to sedimentationbasin with silt trap. The water will be reused after testing for construction. Our totalrequirement of water for construction purposes will be 60 - 70 KLD and the runoff is notlikely to be more than 5 KLD. This will be retreated and reused for construction.

2.11 How is the storm water from within the site managed? (State the provisions madeto avoid flooding of the area, details of the drainage facilities provided along with asite layout indication contour levels)



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There will be a network of storm water drainage lines to collect runoffs, which will bechannelized to rain water harvesting system. Water so collected will pass through de-silting-cum-filter chamber, oil and grease separators.RWH pits are designed to store 15minutes peak hour rainfall, for recharge into ground aquifer & to prevent flooding in thecomplex.

2.12 Will the deployment of construction laborers particularly in the peak period lead tounsanitary conditions around the project site (Justify with proper explanation)

No labour camp is proposed at the site. However, temporary rest rooms, office and firstaid/ safety office will be provided on site. Proper sanitation facility will be made availableon site.

2.13 What on-site facilities are provided for the collection, treatment & safe disposal ofsewage? (Give details of the quantities of wastewater generation, treatmentcapacities with technology and facilities for recycling and disposal)

During operation phase, the estimated quantity of sewage generation from project is 361KLD( for group housing) and 2277 KLD for Plotted colony, which will be treated in onsiteSTP. Approx. 188 KLD + 1818 KLD of treated water from STP will be recycled. Fortechnology & flow diagram refer to conceptual Plan.

2.14 Give details of dual plumbing system if treated waste water is used for flushing oftoilets or any other use.

Treated waste water will be reused for Flushing, Horticulture, DG Cooling etc.Treated waste water will be collected in tank from where it will be pumped toflushing tank provided on terrace for distribution to toilets by gravity. Gardenhydrants are also proposed for use of treated water for horticulture development.

3. VEGETATION

3.1 Is there any threat of the project to the biodiversity? (Give a description of the localecosystem with its unique features, if any)

No, there is no threat to biodiversity. The land is vacant & without any vegetation.

3.2 Will the construction involve extensive clearing or modification of vegetation?(Provide a detailed account of the trees & vegetation affected by the project)

The project site is a vacant and devoid of any trees or constructions. Therefore, there isno requirement for extensive clearing or modification of vegetation.



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3.3 What are the measures proposed to be taken to minimize the likely impacts onimportant site features (Give details of proposal for tree plantation, landscaping,creation of water bodies etc along with a layout plan to an appropriate scale)

Proposed project has dedicated 11579 sq m for group housing and 32901 sq m forPlotted colony. Landscape development plan prepared for the project includes peripheral& avenue plantation with local species, ornamental as well as thick foliage plantsespecially on the periphery. Green area also includes ground cover, lawns at selectedlocations and shrubs for shade. Trees and plant species for plantation in the project willbe selected from the list given below.

Table 3: List of Plant Species that are likely to be planted

THE LIST OF EVREGREEN, SHADY, ORNAMENTAL AND FLOWERING TREES FORGREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

List of Trees

S.No. Botanical Name Common Name Type1 Acacia auriculiformis Dalmoth Evergreen/Flowering2 Alstonia scholaris Scholar Tree Evergreen3 Anthocephalaus cadamba Kadamb Deciduous/ Flowering4 Azadirachta indica Neem Deciduous5 Bassia latifolia Mahua Deciduous/ Flowering6 Bauhinia variegated Kachnar Deciduous/ Flowering7 Bauhnia purpurea Orchid Tree Deciduous/ Flowering8 Bombax malabaricum Semul Deciduous/ Flowering9 Caryota urens Fish Tail Palm Evergreen

10 Callistemon lanceolatus Bottle brush Evergreen/ Flowering11 Cassia fistula Amaltas Deciduous/ Flowering12 Casurina equisetifolia Evergreen13 Chorisia speciosa Deciduous/ Flowering14 Dalbergia sissoo Shisham Deciduous15 Delonix regia Gulmohar Deciduous/ Flowering16 Erythrina indica Deciduous/ Flowering17 Ficus benjamina Weeping fig Evergreen18 Ficus infectoria Pilkhan, White Fig Evergreen19 Gravellia robusta silver oak Evergreen20 Jacaranda mimosifolia Neeli Gulmohar Deciduous/ Flowering21 Neodypsis decaryi Triangle Palm Evergreen22 Peltophorum ferrugineum Copper Pod Deciduous/ Flowering23 Pheonix dactylifera Date Palm Evergreen24 Polyalthia longifolia Ashok Evergreen25 Roystonea regia Royal Palm Evergreen26 Schleichera trijuga Kusum Deciduous/ Flowering27 Sterculia alata Buddha Coconut Deciduous/ Flowering



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28 Tamirindus indica Imly Deciduous29 Terminalia arjuna Arjun Deciduous

List of Shrubs1 Caesalpinnae pulcherrima Dwarf Gulmohur Evergreen/ Flowering2 Cassia biflora Deciduous/ Flowering3 Cassia angustifolia Deciduous/ Flowering4 Cassia glauca Deciduous/ Flowering5 Clerodendraon inerne Evergreen6 Ficus daniele Evergreen7 Ficus panda Evergreen8 Gardenia jasminoides Evergreen/ Flowering9 Hamelia patens Evergreen/ Flowering

10 Hibiscus hirsute Deciduous/ Flowering11 Lantana camara depressa Evergreen/ Flowering12 Lantana sellowiana Evergreen/ Flowering13 Lagerstoremia indica Deciduous/ Flowering14 Murraya exotica Evergreen/ Flowering15 Nerium indicum Evergreen/ Flowering16 Nyctantes- arbor tritis Har singar Deciduous/ Flowering17 Plumeria alba Champa Evergreen/ Flowering18 Tabernaemontana coronaria Evergreen/ Flowering19 Tecomaria capensis Evergreen/ Flowering20 Tecoma gaudichaudi Evergreen/ Flowering21 Thevtia nerifolia Evergreen/ Flowering

List of Climbers1 Bougainvillea sp. Evergreen/ Flowering2 Clerodendrum thompsonae Evergreen/ Flowering3 Chlerodendrum splendens Evergreen/ Flowering4 Ficus pumila Indian ivy Evergreen5 Pyrostgia venustata Deciduous/ Flowering6 Quisqualis indica Madhumalti Evergreen/ Flowering

List of Groundcovers1 Asparagus sprengerii Evergreen2 Chlorophytum Evergreen3 Dianella tasmanica Evergreen4 Iresine herbistii Lal Saag Evergreen5 Ophiopogaon Japonicus Evergreen6 Pedilanthus tithymaloides Evergreen7 Rhoeo discolor Evergreen8 Setcreasea purpurea Evergreen/ Flowering9 Syngonium podophyllum Evergreen

10 Wedelia tilobata Evergreen/ Flowering



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4. FAUNA

4.1 Is there likely to be any displacement of fauna-both terrestrial and aquatic orcreation of barriers for their movement? Provide the details.

No fauna has been recorded from the project influenced area. This site is not anatural host to any sensitive creature. Therefore, no animal habitat is likely to beeffected due to construction of the proposed building.

4.2 Any direct or indirect impacts on the avifauna of the area? Provide details.

No direct or indirect impact on the fauna of the area is envisaged.

4.3 Prescribe measures such as corridors, fish ladders etc. to mitigate adverseimpacts on fauna.

Not applicable for this project.

5. AIR ENVIRONMENT

5.1 Will the project increase atmospheric concentration of gases and result in heatislands? (Give details of background air quality levels with predicted values basedon dispersion models taking into account the increased traffic generation as aresult of the proposed constructions)

Proposed development does not involve any change in the land use pattern or significantchange in the hard areas. As the traffic volume due to proposed project will not increasesignificantly, heat island effect will be negligible. Proposed plantation along periphery ofthe plot and along roads and paths shall shade hard surfaces, thereby minimizing heatisland effect.

Construction Phase

The important activities during the construction phase that produce particulatematter and affect the air quality are material storage, transportation and handling ofexcavated earth and construction materials like cement, sand and aggregates.Gaseous pollutants like SO2, NOx, CO emitted from the various machineries andvehicles used in construction activities.

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Operational PhaseDuring this stage, there will be no major impact on air environment. Low sulpherdiesel for DG Set will be used as a fuel which will causes air pollution. But APMCwill minimize the pollution load into environment.

5.2 What are the impacts on generation of dust, smoke, odorous fumes or otherhazardous gases? Give details in relation to all the meteorological parameters.

During construction phase, Dust, Particulate Matter is the main pollutant, whichmay be generated during construction activities. Other emission sources areintermittent and include emissions of SO2 NOx and CO from materials transport ofheavy vehicles on site etc. Proper upkeep and maintenance of vehicles, sprinklingof water on roads and construction site are some of the measures that wouldreduce the impact during construction phase.

Sources of Air pollution during operational phase The gaseous emission from vehicles. Emissions from DG set while in operation only during power failure.

Mitigation measures: The traffic congestion will be avoided by proper parking arrangement and

maintaining smooth traffic flow. Regular PUC check up for vehicles. CPCB approved DG sets only will be used. Regular maintenance of DG sets shall be done & low sulphur diesel shall be

used.

5.3 Will the proposal create shortage of parking space for vehicles? Furnish details ofthe present level of transport infrastructure and measures proposed forimprovement including the traffic management at the entry & exit to the projectsite.

Presently there is no transport infrastructure is available; well organized parkingarrangement has been designed for the project. Designed parking is 33.6 % morethan the byelaw requirement; refer Table No.1 (Page No F1A-2) for parking details.

5.4 Provide details of the movement patterns with internal roads, bicycle tracks,Pedestrian pathways, footpaths etc with area under each category.

The site is abutted to 75 M wide and 24 m wide sector roads from two sides. Thesite is adjacent to the State Highway 13.

5.5 Will there be significant increase in traffic noise & vibrations? Give details of thesources and the measures proposed for mitigation of the above.



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The source of noise is mainly vehicular noise. Well organized parking arrangementis designed to maintain smooth traffic flow which would help in reducing trafficcongestion and noise levels. Maximum parking has been planned in the basementto minimize noise level and traffic on surface.Trees planned along road & periphery would act as noise barrier and will reducethe noise level.

5.6 What will be the impact of DG sets & other equipment on noise levels & vibrationin & ambient air quality around the project site? Provide details.

D.G. Sets will be operated only in case of power failures during construct ionand operational phase in case of group housing. The Pollutants like SPM, SO2that may arise from emissions from D.G. sets will be discharged through vent ofproper height. D.G. sets will be installed with inbuilt acoustic enclosures to reducethe noise of D.G. sets while in construction or operation. Plantation of trees wouldact as noise barrier and will reduce noise level.

DG sets with a capacity of . DG sets 2015 KVA (3no.x 380 KVA+2no.x250 KVA+1 X200 KVA+ 1 X100 KVA+ 1X 75 KVA) have been proposed during operation phaseas power backup for group housing during grid failure.

6. AESTHETICS

6.1 Will the proposed constructions in any way result in the obstruction of a view,scenic amenity or landscapes? Are these considerations taken into account by theproponents?

No, the use of proposed site is in conformity with the planned land use. There is noscenic amenity or landscape in its surrounding.

6.2 Will there be any adverse impacts from new constructions on the existingstructures? What are the considerations taken into account?

Since the design development of the project is done on the basis of development controlnorms & as per approved master plan of the local body the construction of the proposedproject will not have any adverse impact on the existing structures.

6.3 Whether there are any local considerations of urban form & urban designinfluencing the design criteria? They may be explicitly spelt out.

There are no mandatory guidelines issued by local body for development of urban form;however architect has designed the project keeping in mind principles of urban design &urban form.



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6.4 Are there any anthropological or archaeological sites or artifacts nearby? State ifany other significant features in the vicinity of the proposed site have beenconsidered.

No, anthropological or archeological sites of significance do not exist in the vicinity of theproject site. However all possible measures will be taken to reduce the impact on airand noise pollution during construction and operation phase.

7. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS

7.1 Will the proposal result in any changes to the demographic structure of localpopulation? Provide the details.

The operation of the project shall provide value addition to the existing infrastructure, asdue to development of the proposed project, facilities such as public transport, watersupply, telecommunications, power lines, road maintenance etc. shall be upgraded in andaround the project premises.

7.2 Give details of the existing social infrastructure around the proposed project.

The proposed project site is located in sector-11 &14, village- Sohna & Raipur, Gurgaon,Site is easily accessible through public transport such as buses, Auto, Taxis etc, Apartfrom this number of Hospitals/Clinics, and govt. facility like post offices are also locatedat convenient distance from the site,

7.3 Will the project cause adverse effects on local communities, disturbance to sacredsites or other cultural values? What are the safeguards proposed?

The proposed construction will not have any adverse effects on local communities.

8. BUILDING MATERIALS

8.1 May involve the use of building materials with high-embodied energy. Are theconstruction materials produced with energy efficient processes? (Give details ofenergy conservation measures in the selection of building materials and theirenergy efficiency)

ISI marked building materials of reputed brands to be procured from 400 km range as faras possible. Preference will be given to locally available building materials forconstruction. Use of alternative technologies for each component of the buildings ofenvelope, superstructure, finishes and the road and surrounding areas will be as perguidelines provided in NBC 2005.Some of them are given below:

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coal burning plants), waste wood fibre etc. Fly ash based lightweight CLC blocks will be used for walls.

8.2 Transport and handling of materials during construction may result in pollution,noise & public nuisance. What measures are taken to minimize the impacts?

Mitigation Measures for Air Pollution during Construction StageThe impact on ambient air quality during construction stage around the project site will beassessed. Various construction activities especially related to handling of loose materiallikely to cause generation of fugitive dust will affect the air quality of the surrounding areaof the project site. To minimize such impact following measures shall be taken:

The construction material will be carried in properly covered vehicles. Construction material will be stored at identified site/temporary go downs at

site. All the loose material either stacked earth or transported shall be provided with

suitable covering such as tarpaulin, etc. Internal roads will be maintained in good conditions with regular sprinkling of

water (WBM) to curb the dust nuisance to the surrounding Water sprinkling shall be done at the location where dust generation is anticipated. Tin sheets will barricade the periphery of the plot.

Mitigation Measures for Noise Pollution during Construction StageDuring the construction stage, expected noise levels shall be in the range of 80-85 dB (A)which will decrease with increase in distance as per the Inverse Square Law.Administrative as well as engineering control of noise will be implemented. Isolation ofnoise generation sources and temporal differentiation of noise generating activities willensure minimum noise at receiver’s end. To prevent any occupational hazard, ear muff /ear plug shall be given to the workers working around or operating plant and machineryemitting high noise levels. Use of such plant or machinery shall not be allowed duringnight hour. Careful planning of machinery operation and scheduling of operations shall bedone to minimize such impact.

8.3 Are recycled materials used in roads and structures? State the extent of savingsachieved?

Locally available recycled materials (pre /post) would be used.However, bricks made from the fly-ash will be used for construction of pavements, sidewalls, boundaries for parks etc. Readymade concrete (RMC) will be used in construction.This will result in significant saving to the extent of 2 – 2.5% of the total cost

8.4 Give details of the methods of collection, segregation & disposal of the garbagegenerated during the operation phases of the project.



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As estimated, approx. solid waste of about 1.56 TPD from Group housing and 10.4 TPDwill be generated from the plotted colony project.

Waste Management during operation phase:Municipal Solid WasteSweepers will be engaged for door to door collection and handling municipal waste.Location for bin/container at common places would be identified for collection of waste.Adequate number of collection bins separately for biodegradable and non-biodegradablewaste shall be provided as per the Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling)Rule, 2000. Wastes from such bins shall be collected on daily basis and biodegradablewaste shall be treated in OWC installed onsite

Appropriate site for storage and segregation and treatment of biodegradable waste (OWC) will be identified in the project. All waste collection bins shall be properly maintained on regular basis. Arrangement will be made with local civic authority, for providing garbage station

or transfer point (preferably near the entry/ exit point of the site), for collectionand disposal of inert waste. It will be assured that there is no spillage of wastealong the internal roads during collection of wastes.

The garbage storage/transfer point will be covered and cleaned every day to asto avoid any nuisance, vectors and unhygienic conditions.

Landscape waste comprises of fallen leaves and other vegetative material which shall becollected and treated along with other biodegradable waste in the OWC installed at site.

9. ENERGY CONSERVATION

9.1 Give details of the power requirements, source of supply, backup source etc. Whatis the energy consumption assumed per square foot of built-up area? How haveyou tried to minimize energy consumption?

Power will be sourced from Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam:

The Maximum Power demand for the project is estimated to be as around 2000 KVA forgroup housing. The power shall be supplied by State Electricity Board. DG sets ofCapacity: . DG sets 2015 KVA (3no.x 380 KVA+2no.x250 KVA+1 X 200 KVA+ 1X100 KVA+ 1X 75 KVA) are proposed to meet requirement of power back up duringgrid failure.

Energy Conservation Measures & Management Plan:

During operation phase, appropriate energy conservation measures & managementplan will be adopted in order to minimize the consumptions of conventional energy.



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The following measures are suggested to be adopted. Details of energy savingmeasure:o Programmable switching arrangement for common areas/ street lighting.o Day light provision to all habitable room.o Energy efficient lighting fixture & LED lamps to reduce energy consumption.o Incorporate solar passive techniques in a building design to minimize load on

conventional systems.o Use of local building material (500 Km range) to reduce pollution & transportation

energy.o Use of Fly Ash Brickso The DG sets shall be automatically controlled to optimize the usage based on the

actual load requirement at any given time. These measures will effectively cutdown fuel & energy consumption. The D G sets are equipped with acousticenclosure and DG stack height is 6 m above terrace of nearest tower.

o Variable frequency drive with Motors, Pumps and Lifts.o Building design permitting good light and ventilation so that there is no

requirement of power during day.

9.2. What type of, and capacity of, power back-up do you plan to provide?

I) Type: Diesel Generator SetII) Capacity: 1510 KVA (1no.x1010KVA+1no.x500 KVA) for Group Housing

9.3 What are the characteristics of the glass you plan to use? Provide specifications ofits characteristics related to both short wave and long wave radiation?

It is proposed to use single heat reflected glass for the project with proposed U value 4.5W / M2oK. The housing project is not centrally air conditioned. Hence it is planned withappropriate and adequate shading devices such as balconies, chajjas which will providesshades to windows and external walls. Buffer spaces such as cupboards, toilets plannedon external façade will reduce heat gain.

9.4 What passive solar architectural features are being used in the building? Illustratethe applications made in the proposed project.Passive solar technique:-Building design and envelope has been optimized through selection of appropriate walland roof construction and through adoption of solar passive measures after studying thesun path analysis to design shading devices. Predominantly N/S orientation, opening infavorable wind direction,Optimizing building envelope & window design to reduce cooling demand (selection of



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energy efficient low U vale materials for envelop is application of high reflecting whitechina mosaic tiles to terraces).Day light integrated to reduce artificial lighting demand.Shading devices provide shade to windows & external façade.Planned buffer spaces, like balconies, cupboards on external façade of building - toreduce heat gain & there by cooling load.Adopting low energy passive cooling strategies:Landscaping to alter micro climate for better condition – Large green areas, peripheralplantation and avenue plantation is provided to shed the hard areas & reduce heat islandeffect, reduction of noise & air pollution & provide buffer to sun heat.

9.5.1 Does the layout of streets & buildings maximize the potential for solar energydevices? Have you considered the use of street lighting, emergency lighting andsolar hot water systems for use in the building complex? Substantiate with details.

Yes, the layout of streets & buildings have been designed to maximize the potential forsolar energy devices. Further, solar energy will also be used for street lighting,emergency lighting and water heating etc.

9.6 Is shading effectively used to reduce cooling/heating loads? What principles havebeen used to maximize the shading of Walls on the East and the West and theRoof? How much energy saving has been effected?

Plantation in and around the housing complex would be also act as shield which willreduce the cooling load.Passive solar architectural measures have been adopted to provide shades to windowsand roof which would effectively reduce heating of building envelope. Sunshades,balconies & buffer space designed on external façade will protect external façade fromheat gain & reduce heat gain/energy consumption.

9.7 Do the structures use energy-efficient space conditioning, lighting and mechanicalsystems? Provide technical details. Provide details of the transformers and motorefficiencies, lighting intensity and air-conditioning load assumptions? Are youusing CFC and HCFC free chillers? Provide specifications.

Building is not centrally air conditioned.However energy efficient (low U Value) materials proposed for the building envelope.Conventional GSL/flurocent lamps have been replaced with energy efficient T5, CFLlamps. This reduces lighting power density.0.95 or higher power factor shall be maintained This will reduce electrical powerdistribution losses in the installation.Pumps & Motors: shall be of BEE 4 star rating.Elevators shall be operated with intelligent group control. .Chillers are not used as building is not centrally air-conditioned.



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All cables shall be de-rated to avoid heating during use. This also indirectly reduceslosses and improves reliability.

9.8 What are the likely effects of the building activity in altering the micro-climates?Provide a self assessment on the likely impacts of the proposed construction oncreation of heat island & inversion effects?

The proposed project is construction of residential plotted colony. The ground coveragehas been deliberately kept minimum to increase green area. Peripheral & avenueplantation, grass pavers, lawns & water bodies planned in the project will shade hardsurfaces &reduce heat island effect. Alteration in microclimate will be negligible.

9.9 What are the thermal characteristics of the building envelope? (a) roof; (b) externalwalls; and (c) fenestration? Give details of the material used and the U-values orthe R values of the individual components.

This is residential plotted colony project with RCC framed structure. Energy efficientmaterials with low U value are proposed for external envelope and roof

9.10 What precautions & safety measures are proposed against fire hazards? Furnishdetails of emergency plans.In design component of the project, adequate measure has being taken as per theprovisions of the National Building Code to provide for fire protection services.Required quantity of water will be stored in the underground fire water tank as wellas in the terrace tank within the premise. Water will be supplied from theunderground water storage reservoir. Apart from providing sufficient water forfirefighting, other measures that have been considered include:

The 6.0mt internal road will have sufficient load bearing capacity towithstand fire engines

The building materials shall be of appropriate fire resistance standard.Further, design shall include provision for the following:o The electrical systems shall be provided with automatic circuit breakers

activated by the rise of current as well as activated by over current.o Fire Alarm systems at appropriate placeso Means of escape,o Access for firemano Fire fighting equipments - fire extinguishers, fire hose cabinet, internal

and external hydrants and sprinkler system shall be provided as perapplicable codes.

9.11 If you are using glass as wall material provides details and specifications includingemissive and thermal characteristics.

Not applicable, as this is residential plotted colony project without any glass wall.



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9.12 What is the rate of air infiltration into the building? Provide details of how you aremitigating the effects of infiltration.

This is not centrally air conditioned building project, this is residential project which relymore on natural ventilation. However during extreme weather (Summer/Winter) it isessential to have control on air filtration. With use of modern building Materials &technology it is possible to make air tight construction and control air infiltration rate.Application of sealants/weather-strips proposed shall take care of this aspect.Air infiltration rate is controlled within the limit prescribed in ECBC norms, for mainEntrance door it is less than 5 l/s-m2 and for other fenestration it is less than 2l/s-m2

9.13 To what extent the non-conventional energy technologies are utilized in the overallenergy consumption? Provide details of the renewable energy technologies used.

Solar energy will be used for street lighting.

10. Environment Management Plan

The Environment Management Plan would consist of all mitigation measures for eachitem wise activity to be undertaken during the construction, operation and the entire lifecycle to minimize adverse environmental impacts as a result of the activities of theproject. It would also delineate the environmental monitoring plan for compliance ofvarious environmental regulations. It will state the steps to be taken in case of emergencysuch as accidents at the site including fire.

Table4: Environment Management Plan

SN PotentialImpact Action Parameters for

Monitoring Timing

I. Construction Phase

1. Air Emission

All equipments willbe operated withinspecified designparameters.

Random checks ofequipment logs/manuals

Construction activities

Vehicle trips to beminimized to theextent possible

Vehicle logs Site clearance andconstruction activities

Any dry, dustymaterials stored insealed containersor prevented fromblowing.

Absence ofstockpiles or opencontainers of dustymaterials.

Construction activities

Compaction of soilduring various

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constructionactivitiesAmbient air qualitywithin the premisesof the proposedunit to bemonitored.

PM10, PM2.5,SO2, NOx and CO

As per SPCBrequirement.

2. Noise

List of all onsitenoise generatingmachinery with ageto be prepared.Equipment to bemaintained in goodworking order.

Equipment logs,noise reading

During constructionphase.

Working duringnight to beminimized.

Working hourrecords Construction activities

Generation ofvehicular noise

Maintenancerecords of vehicles


Implement goodworking practices(equipmentselection andsitting) to minimizenoise and alsoreduce its impactson human health(ear muffs, safedistances, andenclosures).

Site workingpractices records,noise reading

During constructionPhase.

No machineryrunning when notrequired.Acousticmufflers/enclosuresto be provided inlarge engines

Mufflers/enclosuresin place.

Prior to use ofequipment.

Noise to bemonitored inambient air withinthe plant premises. Noise reading

As per SPCBrequirement orquarterly whichever islesser.The Noise level will

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andnight.All equipmentoperated withinspecified designparameters.

Random checks ofEquipment logs/manuals


Vehicle trips to beminimized to theextentpossible

Vehicle logs During constructionPhase.

3. WastewaterDischarge

No untreateddischarge to bemade to surfacewater, groundwateror soil.

No dischargehoses in vicinity ofwatercourses.


Waste water will bedischarged tooutside drainage.

Discharge normsfor effluents asgiven by SPCB.


Take care indisposal ofwastewatergenerated suchthat soil andgroundwaterresources areprotected.

Discharge normsfor effluents asgiven by PCB.

4. Soil Erosion

Minimize areaextent of siteclearance, bystaying within thedefined boundaries

Site boundaries notextended /breached as perplan document.


Protect topsoilstockpile wherepossible at edge ofsite.

Effective cover inplace.


5.Drainage andeffluentManagement

Ensure drainagesystem andspecific designmeasures areworking effectively.The design toincorporate existingdrainage patternand avoiddisturbing the

Visual inspection ofdrainage andrecordsthereof

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same.

6. WasteManagement

Implement wastemanagement planthat identifies andcharacterizes everywaste arisingassociated withproposed activitiesand whichidentifies theprocedures forcollection, handling& disposal of eachwaste arising.

ComprehensiveWasteManagement Planin place andavailable forinspection on-site.Compliance withMSW Rules, 1andHazardous Wastes(Management,Handling andTrans BoundaryMovement Rules),2008

Prior to siteClearance.

7.

Non-routineevents andaccidentalreleases

Plan to be drawnup, consideringlikely emergenciesand steps requiredto prevent/limitconsequences.

Mock drills andrecords of thesame


8.EnvironmentalManagementCell/Unit

The EnvironmentalManagementCell/Unit is to beset up to ensureimplementationand monitoring ofenvironmentalsafeguards.

A formal letter fromthe managementindicating formationof EnvironmentManagement Cell


II. Operational Phase

9. Air Emission

Stack emissionsfrom DG set to bemonitored

PM, SO2, NOx,CO

During operationphase

Ambient airquality within thepremises of theproposed unit tobe monitored.Exhaust fromvehicles to beminimized by useof fuel efficientvehicles and wellmaintainedvehicles havingPUC certificate.

PM10, PM2.5, SO2,NOx, and CO asgiven by SPCB.Vehicle logs to bemaintained



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Vehicle trips to beminimized to theextent possible

Vehicle logs

10. Noise

Noise generatedfrom operation ofDG set to beoptimized andmonitored. DGsets are to beprovided withacousticenclosures withappropriate heightof chimney aboveroof level or asspecified by PCB

Maintain recordsof vehicles During operation

Phase

Generation ofvehicular noise

Maintain recordsof vehicles


No untreateddischarge to bemade to surfacewater,groundwater orsoil.

No dischargehoses in vicinity ofwatercourses.

During operation phase.Take care indisposal ofwastewatergenerated suchthat soil andgroundwaterresources areprotected

Discharge normsfor effluents asgiven by SPCB

12.Drainage andEffluentManagement

Ensure drainagesystem andspecific designmeasures areworkingeffectively.Design toincorporateexisting drainagepattern and avoiddisturbing thesame.

Visual inspectionof drainage andrecords thereof

During operation phase

13. Energy Usage Replacement ofconventional

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Table 5: Environment Monitoring Plan (Construction Phase)

S.No.

Particulars Parameters Frequency

1. Ambient Air Monitoring PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx,CO Half Yearly

2. Water Quality Monitoring Drinking Water Standard Half yearly

3. Noise Level Monitoring 24 Hrs. Noise Level Once in a month

Table 6: Environment Monitoring Plan (Operation Phase)

S. No. Particulars Parameters Frequency

1. Ambient Air Monitoring PM 2.5, PM 10, SO2,NOx, CO Half yearly

2. Stack EmissionMonitoring PM, SO2, NOx Half yearly

3. Treated EffluentMonitoring

pH, BOD, COD, O& G,Total Suspended Solids Monthly

luminaries toenergy efficientluminary fittings

14.

Emergencypreparedness,such as firefighting

Fire protectionand safetymeasures to takecare of fire andexplosionhazards, to beassessed andsteps taken forprevention.

Mock drill records,on site emergencyplan, evacuationplan


15.EnvironmentManagementCell/Unit

The EnvironmentManagementCell/Unit to be setup to ensureimplementationand monitoring ofenvironmentalsafeguards.

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4. Noise Level Monitoring 24 Hrs. Noise Level Quarterly

PROPOSED EXPANSION OF RESIDENTIAL PLOTTED COLONY,LOCATED AT SECTOR-11&14, VILLAGE- SOHNA & RAIPUR, DISTRICTGURGAON, HARYANA

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1. INTRODUCTION

Raheja Developers Ltd is one of the leading real estate developers executing various

projects under various stages of development and execution. They have rich experience of

in the field of real estate and with their creative, innovative ideas and world class

technologies; they have completed many residential, retail, corporate, hospitality and health

care projects. In continuation of the same and considering the emerging demand of

residential facilities in Gurgaon district Raheja developers Ltd has proposed a residential

plotted colony, located at sector-11 & 14, Village Sohna & Raipur.

Fig 1: Master Plan SohnaGurgaon district has witnessed rapid urban development with substantial industrial growth,

housing colonies and a plethora of multinational organizations that have set up base here.

The development of industries and establishment of MNCs has contributed a significant

increase in population in the Gurgaon and its nearby areas like Sohna, Daruhera, Manesar

also. In order to meet the emerging demand and to provide quality housing, the residential

plotted colony project is proposed in sector -11 & 14, village – Sohna and Raipur district

Gurgaon.


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2.0 Project DetailsThe proposed project is planned on a total Plot area of 37352.53 sq m to be constructed at

in sector -11 & 14, village – Sohna and Raipur district Gurgaon. The total built up area will be

103367 sq m.

Project will provide, following facilities to make it a comfortable and convenient living for its

residents:

24 X 7 hrs. Security.

Street lights.

Parks equipped with swings and slopes with jogging

& walking tracks.

Adequate cross ventilation and ideal natural light in every apartment.

Provision for lifts and comfortable staircase.

Adequate Parking facility,

Club/Community Hall.

Commercial/Convenient Shopping and Nursery School

24 hrs water supply,

DG set Power back up.

The Design approach shall be sensitive to environmental issues. The main thrust shall be

laid on Energy conservation, safety and ease of maintenance and current technological

development. The Design Philosophy is to ensure fulfillment of all functional requirements in

accordance with Design Guidelines, Relevant Standards and Codes as well as local Bye

laws.

The following design standards/guidelines with latest amendments shall be followed during

detailed design of services. In case of any discrepancy, the stringent shall be followed:

National Building Code of India – 2005.

Relevant Codes of National Fire Codes 2008.

Relevant Codes of Bureau of Indian Standards

Energy Conservation Building Codes 2009

Indian Electricity Rules 1956

Environmental Guidelines.

State Byelaws.

IEC 60726/ IS: 2026 (Part 1, II and IV)/ IS 11171(Part III): Transformers (Cast

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IEC 60831/ IS 13340 & IS 13341: Capacitors

IEC 60947/ IS 13947: Specification for low voltage switch gear & control gear

BS 6651/ IS 2309: Lightning protection system

BS 7430, IS 3043: Earthing & bonding

BS 7671 requirements for electrical installation

NEC – NFPA 70, National Electric Code.

The project area statement and its components are as per the table 1 detail are given below:

Table1.Area Statement for Proposed ProjectLAND UTILIZATION DETAILSTotal Area of the Scheme 165.53 AcresArea Under Group Housing 9.23 AcresNet Planned Area 148.87 AcresArea Under Plots 68.4 AcresTotal Area Under Commercial Use 3.23 AcresArea Under Nursing Homes 0.55 AcresArea Under organized green 8.13 AcresArea Under Incidental Green 3.01 AcresArea under roads 52.62 AcresArea Under community sites 12.91 AcresArea under undetermined use 2.9 AcresArea under green belt and 60 m sector road 4.53 Acres

Table1(a):Area Statement for Proposed Group Housing Project

Type of project Group HousingTotal Plot area 37352.52 sq m

Proposed Built Up Area 103366.91sq mPermissible Ground Coverage Area 13073.38 sq mProposed Ground Coverage Area 7470.50 sq m

Permissible FAR Area (175) 65366.91 sq mProposed FAR Area (174.54) 65366.91 sq m

Total Basement Area 35000.00 sq mGreen Area Proposed (31%) 11579.00 sq m

3.0 Connectivity:

The sector roads are well connected to the major state highways which are SH No. 13

Almost all the surrounding areas and nearby villages are connected to bimetallic roads.


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Fig 2: Project site Location on Google Image


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PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL PLOTTED COLONY, LOCATED ATSECTOR-11&14, VILLAGE- SOHNA & RAIPUR, DISTRICT GURGAON,HARYANA

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4.0 Project Surroundings

The Group Housing project site is located at Sector 11 & 14, near village Sohna and Raipur,

Gurgaon district in the state of Haryana. Project site is at 280 13’ 20.16” to 770 03’ 59.52” N .

(Source: Survey of India). The details of site surroundings are given below in Table- 2.

Table-2: Site and Surrounding of the project Site

S.No.

Particulars Details

1. Nearest State Highway SH-13 A is 0.4 Km - W

2. Nearest National Highway NH-71 B is 2.4 Km due NE3. Nearest Railway Station Asaoti Railway Station; 25.30 km (NE)

4. Nearest Airport Indira Gandhi International Airport, NewDelhi; 37.39 km (N)

5. Nearest Town/ City Gurgaon 26 km N6. River Body Nil7. Hills/ Valleys Nil8. Site Topography Plain9. Archaeologically Important Site Nil

10. National Parks/ WildlifeSanctuaries

Nil

11 Delhi State Boundary 23 Km North East12. Reserved/ Protected Forests Nil13. Seismicity The study area falls under Seismic Zone-IV

500 m and 10 km radius surroundings of the project site are given below in Fig 3 and Fig 4

respectively:


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Fig 3:500 m surroundings of Project site on Google Imagery

Fig 4:10 Km surroundings of Project site on Google Imagery


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5.0 OCCUPANCY DETAILS

The residential population of the project will be 3399 persons, the floating population

assumed to be 309 persons while the population for the commercial block is 21 respectively.

The population of the school is 60 while that of a Community Centre/ Club House is 25persons. So, the total population for the project is 3399 persons. The total population of the

plotted colony will be 26896 persons, which include 17085 residential, 5742 non residential

and 4069 visitors population.

The detailed population breakup is given below in the following Table -3.

Table -3

POPULATION

RESIDENTIAL DU’s POP/DU TOTAL

SALEABLE DU’S 498 5 2490

SERVICE PERS 50 2 100

EWS 88 5 440

TOTAL 586 3030

Non Residential 2000 25

Facility Management Staff LS 35

TOTAL 60

VISITORS 309

TOTAL POPULATION 3399


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6.0 WATER DEMAND

6.1 Water supply & source

The water supply for the project during operation phase will be sourced from HUDA. The total water

requirement based on the population will be 470 KLD for group housing while 2789.5 for plotted

colony. The daily water requirement calculation for group housing and plotted colony and waste

water generation and reuse details are provided in table 4a & 4b and waste water generation and

the water balance Diagram is given below in Figure-6a & 6b.

Table 4a: Calculations for Daily Water Demand for Group Housing

WATER REQUIREMENT

POPULATION RATE INLTS

TOTALQTY KLD

RESIDENTIAL

Domestic 3030 90 272.7

Flushing 3030 45 136.35

NON RESIDENTIAL

Domestic 60 30 1.8

Flushing 60 15 0.9

VISITORS

Domestic 309 9 2.78

Flushing 309 6 1.85


Gardening 11579 3.5 40.5

Water Cooled DG Cooling (for 6 hours) 1510 0.9 8.154

HVAC Make up Water(for 12 hrs) 1.00 LS 5

Swimming Pool Make up Water 1.00 LS 5

TOTAL WATER REQUIREMENT 470.1

Total Treated water requirement 187.8


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Total Fresh Water 282.3

CAPACITY OF STP

Water flow to STP (Domestic) 80 % 221.82

Water flow to STP (Flushing) 100 % 139.10

Total Waste Water Generation 360.93

Required Capacity-120% 433.1

Say 435

Available Treated Water (80%) 289

Say 289

Reuse of Treated Water 187.8

Surplus Water to be Used for nearbyconstruction activities

101


FRESH WATER REQUIREMENT 282.28

Treated Water Requirement 187.78

Water For Flushing 139.10

Gardening 40.53

DG Cooling 8.15

HVAC Make Water 0.00

Waste Water Generation 360.93

Capacity of STP 435

Treated Waste Water Generation 289

Surplus Treated Water Generation 101


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Table 4b: Calculations for Daily Water Demand for Plotted Colony

WATER REQUIREMENT

POPULATION RATE INLTS

TOTALQTY KLD

RESIDENTIAL

Domestic 17085 90 1538

Flushing 17085 45 768.8

NON RESIDENTIAL

Domestic 5742 30 172.3

Flushing 60 15 86.1

VISITORS

Domestic 4069 9 36.6

Flushing 4069 6 24.4


Gardening 45082 3.5 157.8

Water Cooled DG Cooling (for 6 hours) 6500 0.9 5.85

HVAC Make up Water(for 12 hrs) 0 10 0

Swimming Pool Make up Water 1.00 LS 0


Total Treated water requirement 1043

Total Fresh Water 1747

CAPACITY OF STP

Water flow to STP (Domestic) 80 % 1397.2

Water flow to STP (Flushing) 100 % 879

Total Waste Water Generation 2276.6

Required Capacity-120% 2731.9

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Available Treated Water (80%) 1821.3

Say 1818

Reuse of Treated Water 1043.0

Surplus Water to be Used for nearbyconstruction activities

775


FRESH WATER REQUIREMENT 1747

Treated Water Requirement 1043.0

Water For Flushing 879

Gardening 157.8

DG Cooling 5.9

Waste Water Generation 2277

Capacity of STP 2725

Treated Waste Water Generation 1818

Surplus Treated Water Generation 775


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Fig 6a: Water Balance Diagram for Group Housing

Fig 6b: Water Balance Diagram For Plotted Colony


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7.0 SOLID WASTE GENERATION, COLLECTION, TRANSPORT AND DISPOSAL

Solid waste would be generated both during the construction as well as during the

operation phase. The solid waste expected to be generated during the construction

phase will comprise of excavated materials, used bags, bricks, concrete, MS rods, tiles,

wood etc. The following steps are to be followed for the management solid waste:

Construction yards are used for storage of construction materials.

The excavated material such as topsoil and stones will be stacked for reuse during

later stages of construction.

Excavated top soil will be stored in temporary constructed soil bank and will be

reused for landscaping of the Commercial Project.

Remaining soil shall be utilized for refilling / road work / rising of site level at

locations/ selling to outside agency for construction of roads etc.

Figure 8: Solid Waste Management Scheme (Construction Phase)

Following the guidelines of Central Public Health and Environmental EngineeringOrganization (CPHEEO) manual, quantity of solid waste generated will be 1720 kg/day (@0.50 kg per capita per day for residents. Green area and landscape wastes generated hasbeen considered @ 15 kg/acre/day).


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Table 5a: Quantity of Waste Generation for Group Housing

Total Waste Generation 1.56 TPD

Organic Waste Generation 0.94 TPD

E-waste Generation 10 Kg/day

Sludge Generation 49.96 Kg/day

Hazardous Waste generation 302 Lts/annum

Table 5b: Quantity of Waste Generation for Plotted Colony

Total Waste Generation 10.4 TPD

Organic Waste Generation 6.2 TPD

E-waste Generation 58.4 Kg/day

Sludge Generation 316.4 Kg/day

Hazardous Waste generation 1300 Lts/annum

N B: The solid waste generation has been calculated @ 0.5 per capita per day basis

Following arrangements will be made at the site in accordance to Municipal Solid Wastes(Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 and amended Rules, 2008.

Collection and Segregation of waste

1. A door to door collection system will be provided for collection of domestic wastein colored bins from household units.

2. The local vendors will be hired to provide separate colored bins for dryrecyclables and Bio-Degradable waste.

3. For commercial waste collection, adequate number of colored bins (Green andBlue & dark grey bins– separate for Bio-degradable and Non Bio-degradable) areto be provided at the strategic locations of the commercial area.

4. Litter bin will also be provided in open areas like parks etc.

Treatment of Bio-Degradable wastes By Organic Waste Convertor:Organic Waste Convertor will be used for composting of organic portion of municipal solid

waste. The recyclables, such as plastic, rubber, wood pieces, glass etc will be sold to

authorize vendors for recycling.

The Process:The 100% segregated bio-degradable waste has to be treated in this composting machine.


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The machine works in two process stages of 5 min. each to complete one cycle. It’s termed

as batch process. In initial 5 min. the machine crushes the waste & mixes it homogeneously

with the bio decomposition culture.

In the second stage this homogeneous mixture is further mixed & churned with saw dust /

bagasse, to soak the excess water content from the biomass which ultimately deodorizes it.

Later this pre-composted mass is kept for curing in the curing bays for about 12 days.

Optimum irrigation has to be observed to the curing system. After the 12th day the container

is ready with manure and can be used for field applications.

Batch Size: 140Liters Volume equivalent to 50 kgs/batch

Area Requirements:

Area for crushing: OWC requires around 2.5 Sq.Mts. (25Sq feet) per Machine.

Option I. Curing in Curing bays

Area Required: The overall area required for the project is approx. 10 M x 8 M= 80 M2

Dual Curing bay consisting of Curing plastic crates with Shed net suitable for 25

kgscapacity- 200 nos in one bay of total capacity of 200 kgs/day –5 nos.

Option II. Curing in Curing Drum

Area Required: The overall area required for the project is approx. 10 M x 4 M= 40 M2

STP sludge will also be used for horticultural purposes as manure.

Horticultural Waste will be composted and used for gardening purposes.

Recyclable wastes


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i. Grass Recycling – The cropped grass will be spread on the green area. It will act

as manure after decomposition.

ii. Recyclable wastes like paper, plastic, metals etc. will be sold off to authorized

vendors.

Disposal

Recyclable and non-recyclable wastes will be disposed through Govt. approved

agency. Hence, the Municipal Solid Waste Management will be conducted as per the

guidelines of Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 and

amended Rules, 2008. A Solid waste management Scheme is depicted in the

following figure for the Commercial Project

Figure 9: Solid Waste Management Scheme (Operational Phase)

8.0 POWER REQUIREMENT DETAILS

The power supply shall be supplied by Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited

(DHBVNL) the connected load for the project will be approx. 2000 KW.

Solid Waste

Recyclable Non-Recyclable

BiodegradableWaste

BlueBins

Organicwaste

Converter

Dark greyBins

Final disposalthrough Govt.approved

agency

Non-BiodegradableWaste

GreenBins

Final disposalthrough a Govt.

approvedagency torecyclingindustry

Manure

Organic waste convertor


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Table: 6 Power Demand for Group Housing

POWER DEMAND TotalMaximum Demand Load in KW 2000 KW

DG Set Requirement 1510 KVA

DG Set Selected (1no.x1010KVA+1no.x500 KVA)

8.1 BACKUP POWER DETAILS

There is provision of 2 no. of DG sets of 1510 KVA (1no.x1010KVA + 1no.x500 KVA) each

for power back up in the Group Housing Project. The DG sets will be equipped with acoustic

enclosure to minimize noise generation and adequate stack height for proper dispersion.

Energy Conservation Measures:The energy conservation measures shall be adopted to minimize the demand on non-

renewable resources and maximize the utilization efficiency of these resources.

The benefits of Energy Conservation measures are as follows:

Reduced Energy Consumption without sacrificing comfort levels.

Reduced destruction of natural resources.

Reduced air pollution.

Reduced Pollution Loads.

Increased user productivity.

Following Energy Conservation Measures will be adopted:

a) Motion sensor shall be provided in common area, lift lobbies, corridor of Club etc. for

operation of automatic lighting control.

b) Compact fluorescent lamps (CFL’s) and Energy Efficient Fluorescent Tube Lights (T-5)

with high frequency ballast shall be used.

c) All fluorescent light fixtures are specified to incorporate electronic chokes which have

less watt- loss compared to electro-magnetic chokes and result in superior operating

power factor. This indirectly saves energy. Electronic chokes also improves life of the

fluorescent lamps.

d) Energy efficient fluorescent lamps and CFL Lamps which gives approx. 30% more light

output for the same watts consumed and therefore require less no. of fixtures and

corresponding lower point wiring costs.


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e) All cables shall be derated to avoid heating during use. This also indirectly

reduces losses and improves reliability.

f) Power factor shall be maintained 0.95 or higher. This will reduce electrical power

distribution losses in the installation.

g) Timers, sensors shall be used to switch ON/ OFF external landscape and facade

lighting.

h) An APFC relay based on contactor switching is proposed to effect the power

factor correction/ improvement within a few cycles of deviation from the setting &

also to reduce inrush currents.

9.0 CONSTRUCTION OF STORM WATER DRAINS

A network of storm water drain will be all along the direction along the main roads and

cross roads of suitable area size (minimum size would be 0.5m X 0.3m X 0.3m). All

storm water drains will be covered with RC slabs so as to prevent the entry of soil and

dust. Strom water collected through storm water drains will be discharged into Municipal

Storm Water Drains. Storm water drains will be constructed on both edges of roads.

10.0 RAIN WATER HARVESTING SYSTEM

The storm water disposal system for the premises shall be self-sufficient to avoid any

collection/stagnation and flooding of water. The amount of storm water run-off depends

upon many factors such as intensity and duration of precipitation, characteristics of the

tributary area.Rain water will be harvested and the potential for rain water harvesting

projected is given as per the table 7. Nine rainwater harvesting pits at selected locations,

which will harvest the maximum run-off from the area.

For basement parking, the rainwater from ramps will be collected in the basement storm

water storage tank. This water will be pumped out to the nearest external storm water

drain.

Rain water harvesting has been catered to and designed as per the guideline of CGWA.

The shaft is having a 3.0 m diameter including weep hole, vent pipe and 4.3 m depth.

Inside the shaft, a recharge well of 200 mm diameter is constructed for recharging the

available water to the deeper aquifer. The bottom of the recharge structure will be kept 4

m above this level. At the bottom of the shaft a filter media is provided to avoid choking

of the recharge well. Design specifications of the rain water harvesting plan are as

follows:

Catchments/roofs would be accessible for regular cleaning.


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The roof will have smooth, hard and dense surface which is less likely to be

damaged allowing release of material into the water. Roof painting has been avoided

since most paints contain toxic substances and may peel off.

All gutter ends will be fitted with a wire mesh screen and a first flush device would be

installed. Most of the debris carried by the water from the rooftop like leaves, plastic

bags and paper pieces will get arrested by the mesh at the terrace outlet and to

prevent contamination by ensuring that the runoff from the first 10-20 minutes of

rainfall is flushed off.

No sewage or wastewater would be admitted into the system.

No wastewater from areas likely to have oil, grease, or other pollutants has been

connected to the system.


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Table 7: Calculations for storm water Harvesting Potential

RAIN WATER HARVESTING

PARTICULARS ROAD/PAVEDAREA

OPEN/GREENAREA

ROOF TOPAREA

Area (Sq.m.) 18303.01 11579 7470.50Runoff coefficient 0.75 0.20 0.90Rainfall (m) 0.7632 0.7632 0.7632Harvesting potential (cu.m.) 10476.6 1767.4 5131.3

Net water availability and potential forrecharge (cu.m.) per year

17375.4

Source: As per Haryana Bye Laws 1 Pit/acre

Total of 9 Rain Water Harvesting pits are to be used for artificial rain water recharge withinthe project premises.

Figure-7: A typical recharge pit

Rain Water Harvesting Pit DesignParticulars ValuesPeak hourly rate taken @ 45 mm/hrfor 15 min duration 256.1Volume of recharge pit 28 cumNo. of recharge pit required 9.15SAY 9


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11.0 Landscape & Shelterbelt development :Total green area measures 11579 m2 i.e. 31 % of the total plot area will be under

tree plantation within the plots, commercial area and along the roads. There are

several trees which will be planted along the sides of the Project boundary. Trees

that are to be planted in the project premises are given below in below:

THE LIST OF EVREGREEN, SHADY, ORNAMENTAL AND FLOWERING TREES FORGREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

List of Trees

S.No. Botanical Name Common Name Type1 Acacia auriculiformis Dalmoth Evergreen/Flowering2 Alstonia scholaris Scholar Tree Evergreen3 Anthocephalaus cadamba Kadamb Deciduous/ Flowering4 Azadirachta indica Neem Deciduous5 Bassia latifolia Mahua Deciduous/ Flowering6 Bauhinia variegated Kachnar Deciduous/ Flowering7 Bauhnia purpurea Orchid Tree Deciduous/ Flowering8 Bombax malabaricum Semul Deciduous/ Flowering9 Caryota urens Fish Tail Palm Evergreen

10 Callistemon lanceolatus Bottle brush Evergreen/ Flowering11 Cassia fistula Amaltas Deciduous/ Flowering12 Casurina equisetifolia Evergreen13 Chorisia speciosa Deciduous/ Flowering14 Dalbergia sissoo Shisham Deciduous15 Delonix regia Gulmohar Deciduous/ Flowering16 Erythrina indica Deciduous/ Flowering17 Ficus benjamina Weeping fig Evergreen18 Ficus infectoria Pilkhan, White Fig Evergreen19 Gravellia robusta silver oak Evergreen20 Jacaranda mimosifolia Neeli Gulmohar Deciduous/ Flowering21 Neodypsis decaryi Triangle Palm Evergreen22 Peltophorum ferrugineum Copper Pod Deciduous/ Flowering23 Pheonix dactylifera Date Palm Evergreen24 Polyalthia longifolia Ashok Evergreen25 Roystonea regia Royal Palm Evergreen26 Schleichera trijuga Kusum Deciduous/ Flowering27 Sterculia alata Buddha Coconut Deciduous/ Flowering28 Tamirindus indica Imly Deciduous29 Terminalia arjuna Arjun Deciduous

List of Shrubs1 Caesalpinnae pulcherrima Dwarf Gulmohur Evergreen/ Flowering2 Cassia biflora Deciduous/ Flowering3 Cassia angustifolia Deciduous/ Flowering4 Cassia glauca Deciduous/ Flowering5 Clerodendraon inerne Evergreen6 Ficus daniele Evergreen7 Ficus panda Evergreen


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8 Gardenia jasminoides Evergreen/ Flowering9 Hamelia patens Evergreen/ Flowering

10 Hibiscus hirsute Deciduous/ Flowering11 Lantana camara depressa Evergreen/ Flowering12 Lantana sellowiana Evergreen/ Flowering13 Lagerstoremia indica Deciduous/ Flowering14 Murraya exotica Evergreen/ Flowering15 Nerium indicum Evergreen/ Flowering16 Nyctantes- arbor tritis Har singar Deciduous/ Flowering17 Plumeria alba Champa Evergreen/ Flowering18 Tabernaemontana coronaria Evergreen/ Flowering19 Tecomaria capensis Evergreen/ Flowering20 Tecoma gaudichaudi Evergreen/ Flowering21 Thevtia nerifolia Evergreen/ Flowering

List of Climbers1 Bougainvillea sp. Evergreen/ Flowering2 Clerodendrum thompsonae Evergreen/ Flowering3 Chlerodendrum splendens Evergreen/ Flowering4 Ficus pumila Indian ivy Evergreen5 Pyrostgia venustata Deciduous/ Flowering6 Quisqualis indica Madhumalti Evergreen/ Flowering

List of Groundcovers1 Asparagus sprengerii Evergreen2 Chlorophytum Evergreen3 Dianella tasmanica Evergreen4 Iresine herbistii Lal Saag Evergreen5 Ophiopogaon Japonicus Evergreen6 Pedilanthus tithymaloides Evergreen7 Rhoeo discolor Evergreen8 Setcreasea purpurea Evergreen/ Flowering9 Syngonium podophyllum Evergreen

10 Wedelia tilobata Evergreen/ Flowering

12.0 PARKING FACILITIES

Adequate provision will be made for car/vehicle parking at the residential plotted colony.

There shall also be adequate parking provisions for visitors so as not to disturb the traffic

and allow smooth movement at the site.

12.1 Parking Details:Table: 8 Parking Details

1 Parking Required as/MOEF Norms 654 ECS2 Parking Required as/Byelaws 747 ECS3 Parking proposed 896 ECS


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13.0 Seismicity:

Based on the tectonic features and records of earthquake, a Seismic Zoning map has

been developed for the country by Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS). The area under

study falls in Seismic Zone-IV. Suitable seismic coefficients in horizontal and vertical

directions respectively, will be adopted while designing the structures. Earthquake

resistant construction material will be used.

13.0 Emergency Lighting

The emergency lights operated on battery power should be provided at appropriate

locations – such as corridors, common area, staircase, exit and entrance doors, parking,

etc. The transformers will be kept energized and should feed independently alternate

rows of lights so that in case of failure of one transformer, there will not be complete

darkness.

15.0 Fire Safety

Fire Fighting Designed: As per National Building Code 2005

Provision of Fire Station

Fire Tender route with access to each block

Provision of fire escape staircase

External yard hydrants in galvanized steel fire hose cabinet (weather proof).

Fire escape staircases as per NBC requirements.

Fire Sprinklers & Fire Alarm system

Firefighting equipments will be divided into water & Foam based firefighting depending

upon the nature of fire

Sand buckets will be placed on each floor of commercial offices

16. ENVIRONMENTAL Pollution Mitigation Measures

16.1 Air Pollution

Increased traffic generation due to project (no. of parking space proposed for the project is

is not going to cause significant increase in atmospheric concentration of gases and will not

result in heat island formation as adequate landscaping has been provided.

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Air quality around the project site will be impacted during construction stage. Various

construction activities especially related to handling of loose material are likely to generate

fugitive dust that will affect the air quality of the surrounding area of the project site. To

minimize such impacts following measures has been proposed:

All the loose material either stacked or transported will be provided with suitable

covering such as tarpaulin, etc.

Water sprinkling shall be done at the locations where dust generation is anticipated.

To minimize the occupational health hazard, proper personal protective gears i.e.

mask shall be provided to the workers who are engaged in dust generation activity.

Mitigation Measures for Air Pollution during Operational Stage

Operation of DG Sets is the only source of air pollution during operational phase. Sufficient

stack height will be provided for proper dispersion of pollutants. Also, it is proposed to

minimize air pollution by providing plantation as buffer on the periphery of the project site

and on the open spaces. An area of 11579 m2 i.e. 31 % of the total area has been kept for

plantation purposes.

16.2 Water Pollution

The source of water pollution during construction and operation phase is due to waste water

generated from toilets and washing.

Mitigation Measures for Water Pollution during Operational Stage:

Waste water generation and treatment and reuse are dealt in 7.2

16.3 Noise Environment

It is envisaged that within the residential plotted colony there shall be maximum movement

of light motor vehicles like cars and 2-wheelers which will lead to some increase in noise

levels. It is proposed to minimize the noise levels by providing plantation as buffer on the

sides of internal roads, on the open spaces inside and around the periphery of whole

complex. Proper maintenance of the internal roads will also be carried out and Informatory

signboards shall be provided to encourage vehicle owners to maintain their vehicle, not to

blow horns and follow the emission standards fixed by Government Authorities.

DG sets will be kept in the acoustic chamber and ambient noise will be within the CPCB

standard limits.


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Mitigation Measures for Noise Pollution during Construction Stage

During the construction stage, expected noise levels shall be in the range of 80-85 dB (A)

which will decrease with increase in distance as per the Inverse Square Law. Administrative

as well as engineering control of noise will be implemented. Isolation of noise generation

sources and temporal differentiation of noise generating activities will ensure minimum noise

at receiver’s end. To prevent any occupational hazard, ear muff / ear plug shall be given to

the workers working around or operating plant and machinery emitting high noise levels. Use

of such plant or machinery shall not be allowed during night hour. Careful planning of

machinery operation and scheduling of operations shall be done to minimise such impact.

Mitigation Measures for Noise Pollution during Operation Stage

It is envisaged that there shall be maximum movement of light motor vehicles like cars and2-wheelers which will lead to some increase in noise levels. It is proposed to minimize thenoise levels by providing plantation as buffer on the open spaces and around the peripheryof whole complex. Informatory signboards shall be provided to encourage vehicle owners tomaintain their vehicle, not to blow horns and follow the emission standards fixed byGovernment Authorities

DG sets will be kept in the acoustic chamber and ambient noise will be within the CPCB

standard limits.

17 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

The following construction materials are required for residential construction;1. Coarse sand2. Fine sand3. Stone aggregate4. Cement5. Fly Ash6. Reinforcement steel7. Plywood & steel shuttering8. Pipe scaffolding (cup lock system)9. Bricks10. Marble

11. P.V.C. conduit12. MCBs/DBs13. PVC overhead water tanks14. Pavors15. GI pipe16. waste water lines17. S.W. sewer line upto main sewer18. PVC pipes19. Stainless steel sink20. Glass21. Joinery hardware22. Aluminium Frames

Apart from this, in order reduce the overall energy requirement of the building, materials with

low U value will be used.


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18.0 MATERIALS USED FOR CONSTRUCTION & THEIR U VALUES


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19.0 LIST OF MACHINERY USED DURING CONSTRUCTION(i) Dumper(ii) Concrete mixer with hopper(iii) Excavator(iv) Concrete Batching Plant(v) Cranes(vi) Road roller(vii) Bulldozer(viii) RMC Plant(ix) Tower Cranes(x) Hoist(xi) Labor Lifts(xii) Pile Boring Machines(xiii) Concrete pressure pumps(xiv) Mobile transit mixer


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For and on behalf of: Ind Tech House Consult

Approved by: Mr. A.N. Devikar

Signed:

Position: EIA Coordinator

Date: September, 2014

PROPOSED EXPANSION OF RESIDENTIAL PLOTTED COLONY, LOCATED ATSECTOR-11 & 14, VILLAGE- SOHNA & RAIPUR

AtGurgaon, Haryana

Project Proponent:M/S RAHEJA DEVELOPERS LTD.

This report has been prepared by Ind Tech House Consult with all reasonable skill,care and diligence within the terms of the contract with the client, incorporating ourgeneral terms and conditions of business and taking account of the resourcesdevoted to it by agreement with the client.We disclaim any responsibility to the client and others in respect of any mattersoutside the scope of the above.The document has been prepared for the titled project or named part thereof andshould not be relied upon or used for any other project without an independent checkbeing carried out as to its suitability and prior written authority of Ind Tech HouseConsult being obtained. Ind Tech House Consult accepts no responsibility or liabilityfor the consequences of this document being used for a purpose other than thepurpose for which it was commissioned. Any person using or relying on thedocument for such other purpose agrees, and will by such use or reliance be takento confirm his agreement to indemnify Ind Tech House Consult for all loss or damageresulting there from. Ind Tech House Consult accepts no responsibility or liability forthis document to any party other than the person by whom it was commissioned.

Sl. No. Name of Expert AreaEIA Coordinator1. Mr. Arvind Narayan Devikar EIA CoordinatorFunctional Area Experts1. Mr. Suman Banerjee Air Pollution Prevention, Monitoring & Control2. Mrs. Supriti Guha Water Pollution Prevention, Control & Prediction of

Impacts3. Mr. Supriti Guha Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste4. Dr. Debashish Bhattacharya Socio-economics5. Mr. Sameer V. Deshpande Ecology and Biodiversity6. Mr. U.P.S. Chauhan Geology & Soil7. Dr. Manoj Kumar Mishra Meteorology, Air Quality Modeling & Prediction8. Dr. Manoj Kumar Mishra Noise and Vibration9. Mr. Sunil Chandra Gupta Risk Assessment & Hazard ManagementAdditional Staff Involvement1. Dr. Bideh Shukla2. Soumya Dwivedi

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RAHEJA DEVELOPERS LTD. EIA/EMP REPORT FOR PROPOSED EXPANSION OFRESIDENTIAL PLOTTED COLONY, SECTOR-11 & 14, VILLAGE-

SOHNA & RAIPUR, DISTRICT-GURGAON, HARYANA

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ITC/PRJ(EIA)-037/2014-2015/SEP. 14 IND TECH HOUSE CONSULT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 5

1.1 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT PROPONENT ........................................................... 5

1.2.1 Land Description ......................................................................................................... 5

1.3 REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS............... 5

1.22 LITIGATION AGAINST THE PROJECT........................................................................... 20

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................. 21

2.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT .................................................................................... 21

2.2 PROJECT DETAILS ...................................................................................................... 21

2.2.1 Nature and Size of the Project ................................................................................................ 21

2.2.2 Location of the Project............................................................................................................ 21

2.2.3 Site Connectivity ..................................................................................................................... 22

2.2.4 Description of Site Surrounding.............................................................................................. 22

2.3 PROJECT COMPONENTS ............................................................................................ 25

2.3.1 Project Layout ......................................................................................................................... 25

2.3.2 Distribution of Area ................................................................................................................ 25

2.3.3 Population Details................................................................................................................... 26

2.4 UTILITIES PROPOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION PHASE.................. 27

2.4.1 Water Requirement ................................................................................................................ 27

2.4.2 Source of Water ...................................................................................................................... 27

2.4.3 Sewerage System.................................................................................................................... 27

2.4.4 Rain Water Harvesting ............................................................................................................ 27

2.4.5 Power Requirement and Supply ............................................................................................. 27

2.4.6 Solid Waste Management....................................................................................................... 27

2.4.7 E-Waste................................................................................................................................... 28

2.4.8 Parking Facility ........................................................................................................................ 28

2.4.9 Energy Conservation Measures .............................................................................................. 28

2.4.10 Fire Fighting........................................................................................................................ 28



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2.5 BUILDING MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION ............................................................. 28

2.6 PROJECT COST ........................................................................................................... 29

3.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS OF PROJECT AREA ........................................... 30

3.1 PREAMBLE................................................................................................................. 30

3.2 METHODOLOGY OF CONDUCTING BASELINE STUDY................................................. 30

3.3 SITE DESCRIPTION AND ITS ENVIRONS ...................................................................... 31

3.4 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT (REGIONAL)...................................................................... 35

3.4.1 Geography & Topography....................................................................................................... 35

3.4.2 Physiography........................................................................................................................... 35

3.4.3 Rainfall &Climate .................................................................................................................... 35

3.4.4 Seismic Considerations ........................................................................................................... 36

3.5 STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT (LOCAL) ..................................................................... 36

3.5.1 Meteorology ........................................................................................................................... 36

3.5.2 Wind Direction and Speed ...................................................................................................... 37

3.5.3 Atmospheric Stability.............................................................................................................. 38

3.5.4 Mixing Height.......................................................................................................................... 38

3.5.5 Land Use ................................................................................................................................. 39

3.6 AIR ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................... 40

3.6.1 Ambient Air Quality ................................................................................................................ 40

3.7 NOISE ENVIRONMENT............................................................................................... 44

3.7.1 Ambient Noise Level ............................................................................................................... 45

Reconnaissance..................................................................................................................................... 45

Sources of Noise Emissions Surrounding the Site ................................................................................. 46

Site-Specific Background Noise Quality Monitoring ............................................................................. 46

3.8 WATER ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................. 48

3.9.2 Result ............................................................................................................. 58

4.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES ..................... 77

4.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 77

4.2 IMPACT MATRIX........................................................................................................ 78



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4.3 POLLUTION SOURCES ................................................................................................ 80

4.4 IMPACT IDENTIFICATION........................................................................................... 81

4.4.1 Environmental Aspects of Development & Construction Operations .................................... 81

4.4.2 Environmental Aspects of Building Planning and Use ............................................................ 81

4.5 ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS DURING DEVELOPMENT AND

CONSTRUCTION PHASE.......................................................................................................... 82

4.5.1 Topography............................................................................................................................. 82

4.5.2 Land Use Pattern..................................................................................................................... 83

4.5.3 Land Environment................................................................................................................... 83

4.5.4 Water Environment ................................................................................................................ 83

4.5.5 Air Environment...................................................................................................................... 84

4.5.6 Noise Environment ................................................................................................................. 85

4.5.7 Terrestrial Ecology .................................................................................................................. 87

4.5.8 Economic Impacts ................................................................................................................... 88

4.5.9 Socio-Economic Impacts ......................................................................................................... 88

4.5.10 Solid Waste Management.................................................................................................. 89

4.6 ASSESSMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS DURING POST CONSTRUCTION

PHASE 89

4.6.1 Land Environment................................................................................................................... 89

4.6.2 Water environment ................................................................................................................ 90

4.6.3 Air Environment...................................................................................................................... 91

4.6.4 Noise Environment ................................................................................................................. 92

4.6.5 Terrestrial Ecology .................................................................................................................. 92

4.6.6 Socio-economic Impact........................................................................................................... 92

4.6.7 Transport Linkage and Traffic ................................................................................................. 93

4.6.8 Energy Resources.................................................................................................................... 93

5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAME........................................................... 94

5.1 PREAMBLE................................................................................................................. 94

5.2 WATER QUALITY MONITORING................................................................................. 96

5.3 AIR AND NOISE QUALITY MONITORING .................................................................... 96

5.4 COMPILATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA AND REPORTING SYSTEM........................... 97



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6.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES................................................................................................ 98

6.1 PREAMBLE................................................................................................................. 98

6.2 OBJECTIVES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN (DMP) ............................................ 98

6.2.1 Risk Hazard & its control measures ........................................................................................ 99

6.3 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN (ERP)........................................................................ 101

6.3.1 Response in case of Earthquake ........................................................................................... 101

6.3.1.1 Response Procedures for Occupants ............................................................................... 101

6.3.1.2 Response Procedure for Emergency Team ...................................................................... 102

6.3.2 Response in case of Fire........................................................................................................ 102

6.3.2.1 Instructions for occupants ............................................................................................... 103

6.4 RESOURCE CONSERVATION..................................................................................... 103

6.5 RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION.................................................................... 104

7.0 PROJECT BENEFITS .................................................................................................. 105

7.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 105

7.2 PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ................................................................................... 105

7.3 ECONOMIC BENEFITS .............................................................................................. 105

7.4 BENEFITS TO WOMEN ............................................................................................. 106

7.5 INCREASE IN LAND VALUE....................................................................................... 106

7.6 WIDER ECONOMIC GROWTH................................................................................... 106

8.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN..................................................................... 107

8.1 PREAMBLE............................................................................................................... 107

8.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM............................................................. 108

8.3 SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT .................................................................................. 113

8.4 EMISSION FROM DG SETS ....................................................................................... 113

8.5 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ...................................................................... 113



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CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT PROPONENT

Raheja developers Pvt. Ltd., the proponent of the proposed project is a renownedreal estate company. Today the company enjoys a strong presence in Delhi and NCRand has made its position as one of the largest companies in the real estate industry.The company has planned and developed several prestigious projects includingtownships, plotted housing colonies and a large number of group housing dwellingunits. The company, with its innovative construction techniques and uniquecraftsmanship, has set inimitable benchmarks for its competitors.

Working as colonizers and builders, Raheja Group has been involved in developmentof several projects, which includes Raheja Navodaya, Raheja Revanta (New Gurgaon),Raheja Vedanta, Raheja Atharva and Raheja Shilas (Dwarka Expressway/NPRGurgaon)

1.2 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT STAKE HOLDERS

1.2.1 Land Description

The project site is having an area of 37352.52 sq m and is located at Sector-11 &14,Village-Sohna & Raipur, Gurgaon, Haryana. License details and land documents areattached as Annexure.

1.3 REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

The 1972 United Nations (UN) Conference on Human Development at Stockholminfluenced the need for a well-developed legal mechanism to conserve resources,protect the environment and ensure the health and well being of the people in India.Over the years, the Government of India has framed several policies andpromulgated number of Acts, Rules and Notifications aimed at management andprotection of the environment. As a result, our country now has a fairlycomprehensive set of environmental legislation aimed at ensuring that thedevelopment process meets the overall objective of promoting sustainability in thelong run.

Moreover, the Indian Constitution has also incorporated specific articles to addressenvironmental concerns through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment of 1976. Asstated in the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the state (Article 48 A) to ‘protectand improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of thecountry’. It imposes a duty on every citizen (Article 51 A) ‘to protect and improve thenatural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife’. Reference to theenvironment has also been made in the Directive Principles of State Policy as well asthe Fundamental Rights.



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1.3.1 Environmental Policies

Several environment policy statements have been formulated in the last few decadesas a part of the Government’s approach to integrate environmental anddevelopmental aspects of planning. The policies reflect a gradual shift in emphasisfrom pollution abatement and control to proactive and voluntary approaches forpollution prevention in keeping with global paradigm shifts and trends inenvironment management. Following are some of the key policies that have been laiddown by the Central Government:

National Forest Policy, 1988; National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and

Development, 1992; Policy Statement on Abatement of Pollution, 1992. National Environmental policy, 2006

Despite these policy documents, a need for a comprehensive policy statement hadbeen evident for some time in order to infuse a common approach to the varioussectoral and cross-sectoral, approaches to environmental management. As a result, aNational Environment Policy (NEP, 2006) has been drawn up as a response to ournational commitment to a clean environment, mandated in the Constitution inArticles 48 A and 51 A (g), strengthened by judicial interpretation of Article 21. Thepolicy is still in draft form and addresses environmental concerns in all-developmental activities.

1.3.2 Legal Provisions for Environment Related to Building Construction Projects

The proposed project is governed by various Acts, Rules and Regulations set byMinistry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) at the Central level and other regulatoryagencies at the State and local level. Various environmental standards, specificationsand guidelines of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State level agencies willalso be applicable.

It is important to note that the Central government framed ‘umbrella legislation’,called the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to broadly encompass and regulate anarray of environmental issues. The overall purpose of EPA is to establish an overallcoherent policy and provide a basis for the coordinated work of various governmentagencies with operational responsibility for the environment and natural resources.This legislation also invests authorities with regulatory powers to address specificissues affecting the environment. The Act does not allow any person to establish anindustry, operation or process that discharges or emits any environmental pollutantsin excess of standards prescribed under specific rules and notifications. The Acts,Rules and Notifications applicable to environmental aspects of the construction andoperational phase of proposed project is summarized in Table 1.1 and brieflydescribed in the following sections.



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Table 1.1: Summary of Environmental Legislation concerning Proposed Project

Legislation Areas / Activities Covered

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986with Rules.

Overall Environment ProtectionCompliance to environmental (Air, Water, Noise) Standardsissued under EPR

EIA Notification, 2006 insupersession of 1994 notification

Building Construction ProjectsFilling up of Form I and Form 1A for projects with ≥20000 sq mand < 1,50,000 sq m of built-up area for construction projects.Township and Area Development ProjectsSubmission of REIA Reports for township and areadevelopment projects with area ≥ 50 ha and or built up area≥1,50,000 sq m

Air (Prevention and Control ofPollution) Act, 1981 with Rules.

Protection of Air QualityConsent to Establish (NOC) for establishing and Consent toOperate (CTO) for activities causing air pollution from DG setsfrom SPCBCompliance to National Ambient Air Quality Standard

Water (Prevention and Control ofPollution) Act, 1974 with Rules.

Protection of Water QualityDischarge of sewage from the siteObtaining Consent to Establish (NOC) for establishing andConsent to Operate (CTO) for activities causing water pollutionfrom SPCB

Water Cess Act, 1977 Paying Water Cess to Local Body for sourcing of domestic waterNoise Pollution (Regulation andControl) Rules, 2000

Compliance with Ambient Noise Standards in accordance toland use of the area

Hazardous Waste (Managementand Handling Rules, 2003 (asamended)

Obtaining Authorization from SPCB for handling and storing ofhazardous waste like waste oil and lubricants. Followingguidance for handling and storing of such hazardous waste

Manufacture, Storage and Importof Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 2000(as amended)

Notifying regulatory authority (in this case, the State FactoriesInspectorate) of storage of hazardous substances like LPGFollow guidance on such storage, maintain updated MSDS,submit annual Safety Report to authorityPrepare Onsite Emergency Plan

Motor Vehicles Act with RulesLay down restrictions for vehicles not having Pollution UnderControl Certificate (PUCC) or proper labeling to enter premises

Petroleum Act with Rules 2000Comply with guidance and safety measures for storage, andtransportation of petroleum substances within project areapremises

Municipal Solid Waste Rules, 2000 Management (Collection, Handling, Intermediate Storage) ofdomestic waste from residences

Bio-Medical Waste (Managementand Handling) Amendment Rules,2000

Management (Collection, Handling, Intermediate Storage) ofmedical waste from Health Services

State Town Planning Acts Obtain permits and sanction for landDevelop RHSEZ in accordance with Land use and Master plans

State Groundwater RegulationConform to restriction for drawing of groundwaterArrange for recharge through Rainwater Harvesting Schemes(as applicable)

CGWA Notification Declared “Gurgaon District” as notified area in term of Ground



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Legislation Areas / Activities CoveredPublic Notice No. 1 of 2011 dated13th August,

water UsageRequired prior permission from CGWA for extraction of groundwater

Siting Guidance Follow Siting Guidance as far as practicableAvoid sites which are environmentally sensitive

Haryana SEZ Act, 2005 and HaryanaSEZ Rules, 2007

Approval for SEZ locationApproval of SEZ master planPercentage of open space and internal road in processing andnon-processing zone as per specification given in SEZ Rules.

1.4 SITING OF THE PROJECT

The siting of developmental projects in India is managed by Siting Guidelines foractivities and projects delineated by the MoEF and the CPCB. The overall purpose ofthe guideline is to aid proponents in judiciously selecting project sites, keeping inmind various environmental sensitivities. However, the guidelines for siting are notlegally enforceable except for areas which are ecologically fragile (as notified bycertain specific notifications) or are located in the Coastal Regulation Zone asdemarcated by the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991 and subsequentamendments. Additionally, State Governments sometimes formulate State widesiting guidelines for development planning

1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS

The requirement involved in the setting up of select development projects (projectswith potential to cause significant environmental impacts) in India is through theEnvironmental Clearance (EC) Process affected on the basis of an EnvironmentalImpact Assessment study/filling up of necessary forms. The EC process is mandatedby the EIA notification dated September 14, 2006 and is administered by the Statelevel regulatory and government bodies (as the State Pollution Control Board and theEnvironment Departments) and the Ministry of Environment and Forests (untilformation of committee as mandated by EIA notification of September 14, 2006) atthe Central Government level.

The following projects or activities shall require prior environmental clearance fromthe concerned regulatory authority, which shall hereinafter referred to be as theCentral Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests for matters fallingunder Category ‘A’ in the Schedule and at State level the State Environment ImpactAssessment Authority (SEIAA) for matters falling under Category ‘B’ in the saidSchedule, before any construction work, or preparation of land by the projectmanagement except for securing the land, is started on the project or activity:

1. All new projects or activities listed in the Schedule to this notification2. Expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities listed in the

Schedule to this notification with addition of capacity beyond the limits specified



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for the concerned sector, that is, projects or activities which cross the thresholdlimits given in the Schedule, after expansion or modernization. Any change inproduct - mix in an existing manufacturing unit included in Schedule beyond thespecified range.

Building /Construction projects/Area Development projects and Townshipsprojects have been categorized under Item 8 of the Schedule.

8 (a) Any building and construction projects with area 20000 sq.mtrs and<1,50,000sq.mtrs. of built-up area would require filling up of Form I and FormIA.

8 (b) Any Townships and Area Development projects Covering an area ≥ 50 haand or built up area ≥1,50,000sqm would require Environmental ImpactAssessment (EIA) study apart from Form I and Form IA.

The Consent to Establish (also termed as the No Objection Certificate or NOC) underthe Air and Water Acts would be an independent work.

1.6 URBAN PLANNING AND LAND USE

Planned urban development is encouraged by successive Five Year Plans and StateGovernments that have promulgated Urban Town Planning Acts to provide for properland use zoning for residential, commercial and industrial areas, control on slums andurban sprawl, design and development of civic amenities (such as sewerage andwaste disposal) and development of Master Plans for important urban areas in theirrespective States. The provisions of the Acts generally regulate the following principalissues related to urban development:

Declaration of Planning Areas and constitution of Planning and DevelopmentAuthorities;

Formulation and statutory approval of Land Use and Development Control Plan;

Manage the development of land according to Land Use and DevelopmentControl Plans;

Power to acquire land for urban development under the Land Acquisition Act,1894;

Levy penalty for unauthorized development in nonconformity with plans.

The proposed project is located in Gurgaon and must conform to provisions of theState level Acts and local bylaws. Additionally, the Constitution has recentlyempowered Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities and Corporations) through the 73rdAmendment of the Constitution to play a crucial role in development andmaintenance of environment related infrastructure.



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1.7 USAGE OF WATER AND WATER POLLUTION

The use of water resources and the discharge of polluted water (sewerage) areprimarily regulated by the Water Cess Act, 1977 and the Water (Prevention andControl of Pollution) Act, 1974.

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution), Cess Act, 1977 including Rules 1978and 1991 provides for levy and collection of Cess on water consumed by the localauthorities and by persons carrying on certain industries with a view to generateresources for prevention and control of water pollution. It also covers specificationson affixing of meters, furnishing of returns, assessment of Cess, interest payable fordelay in payment of Cess and penalties for non-payment of Cess within the specifiedtime. The project will fall under the Act only if they source water from water supplyschemes of urban municipalities and corporations and these bodies levy such cess assome form of water tax to the proposed project.

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution), Act, 1974 including Rules, 1975 (asamended up to 1988) provides for the prevention and control of water pollution andmaintaining or restoring good water quality for any establishment. The Act assignsfunctions and powers to the CPCB and SPCBs for prevention and control of waterpollution and all related matters.

The Environment (Protection) Rules under the EPA also lays down specific standardsfor quality of water effluents to be discharged into different type of water bodies(sewers, surface water bodies like lakes and rivers, marine discharge). The standardsare presented in Annexure 1.

Additionally, the potable water supplied to residents of group housing should alsoconform to the National Drinking Water Standard IS: 10500 (Refer Annexure 2).

Of late, with rapid depletion of groundwater resources in several areas of thecountry, efforts have been initiated to regulate the use of groundwater resources.The focus of such acts and rules (many are which are still in draft form) is to providefor mechanisms that would lead to replenishment of groundwater reserves throughtechniques like ground water recharging.

1.8 AIR QUALITY

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 including Rules 1982 and 1983was enacted to prevent, control and reduce air and noise pollution. According toSection 21 of the Act, no person shall establish or operate any activity, which cancause air pollution without obtaining Consent to Establish (CTE) as per the Air Act.

The Act also lays down national ambient air quality standards for common pollutantslike PM2.5, PM10, Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), Carbon monoxide



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(CO) and Lead (Pb) with the intent of managing air quality for different category ofareas (residential, industrial and sensitive). The EPR also specifies source emissionstandards determined on the basis of the impact of pollutants on human health,vegetation and property for activities, which can pollute the air. The project wouldnot contribute much to air pollution. The SPCBs, on a case to basis, can also make theemission standards more stringent on the considerations of the carrying capacity of aspecific air shed and the existing pollution levels of ambient air quality.

It may be noted that normally the CTE for the Air and Water Act is provided in theform of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the project proponent when the projectfalls under the 32 categories of activities covered by the EIA notification. The NOC isgenerally provided after the submission of the EIA report.

1.9 NOISE LEVEL

With the objective of regulating ambient noise level in the environment, the CentralGovernment has notified the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, dated26th December 1989 and amended in February 14, 2000 under the EPA. The noisestandards for different category of areas is based on the “A” weighted equivalentnoise level (Leq) are as presented in Annexure 3. Noise standards in the workenvironment (would be relevant for construction phase of the project) are specifiedby Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA, USA), which in turn arebeing enforced by Government of India through model rules framed under theFactories Act and Rules. The standards are presented in Appendix - IV. The EPR alsolays down equipment specific noise emission standards for Air conditioners andConstruction Equipment, which would be in use for the proposed project. Specificstandards for control of noise from traffic and other sources and measures to betaken for reduction of noise by using acoustic treatment, exhaust muffler have alsobeen specified through the Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules,2002 notified through notification GSR 371 (E) on 17th May, 2002.

1.10 SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

A monitoring committee (see section 7), would be responsible for collection andhandling of domestic solid waste to an approved waste disposal site as per theprovisions of the Municipal Solid Waste Rules, 2000. The following provisions wouldapply to the project:

Organize collection of municipal solid wastes through any of the methods, likecommunity bin collection (central bin), building to building collection, collectionon regular pre-informed timings and scheduling.

Ensure that bio-medical and other hazardous wastes are not mixed withmunicipal solid wastes and that such wastes follow the rules (the Bio-MedicalWaste (Management and Handling) Amendment Rules, 2000 and the Hazardous



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Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2003) separately specified for thepurpose;

Separately collect and dispose horticultural, construction and demolition waste inaccordance with local legislation, bylaws or directives issued by the authoritiesconcerned.

Organize awareness programme in cooperation with the municipality forsegregation of wastes, promote recycling/ reuse of segregated materials andencourage community participation in waste segregation.

Establish storage facilities by taking into account quantities of waste generationin the complexes and locate them in such a way that it is accessible to theresidents.

Ensure that such storage facilities are aesthetically acceptable and user-friendlyand designed in a way that wastes stored are not exposed. The storage facilitiesor ‘bins’ should also be of ‘easy to operate’ design for handling, transfer andtransportation of waste. Bins for storage of biodegradable wastes shall bepainted green, those for storage of recyclable wastes shall be printed white andthose for storage of other wastes shall be printed black.

Manual handling of waste shall be prohibited. If unavoidable due to constraints,manual handling shall be carried out under proper precaution with due care forsafety of workers

The Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 require facilities toclassify wastes into categories, manage them as per the prescribed guidelines andobtain prior authorization from the SPCB for handling, treatment, storage anddisposal of Hazardous Wastes. The project has the potential to generate hazardouswaste during its construction and operational phases and such waste generationshould be properly monitored and managed. The following kinds of hazardous wastemay be generated from the construction phase of the project:

Spent oil and lubricants from construction equipments; Paint residues during the painting of the buildings; Asbestos Contaminated Material (ACM) generated from dismantling of temporary

housing for construction workers.

1.11 STORAGE AND USE OF PETROLEUM AND HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS

The project will be storing certain hazardous substances within their premises andwould have to conform to the provisions of Manufacture, Storage and Import ofHazardous Chemicals Rules, 2000 and the Petroleum Act with Rules 2000.



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The storage of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) in bulk for supply of cooking gas to theresidents would require the project to conform to the following requirements:

Take necessary precautions to prevent major accidents and limit theirconsequences to humans and the environment;

Provide information, training and necessary safety equipments to personsworking at the storage site;

Bring major accidents involving fire or explosion linked LPG as the potential causeof substantial loss of life and property or adverse impact on the environment tothe notice of concerned authorities (as identified in Schedule 5);

Furnish a annual Safety Audit report to the concerned authority in the pro-formagiven in Schedule 6 of the Rules;

Prepare and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets in accordance to the pro-formagiven in Schedule 9 of the Rules; and

Prepare an On-Site Emergency Plan as indicated in Schedule 11 of the Rules.

The Petroleum Rules also lay down safeguards and measures for storing of differentclasses of petroleum, which will be applicable to the Service Station operating fromwithin the premises of the site.

1.12 CENTRAL GROUND WATER AUTHORITY NOTIFICATION

The Central Government constituted the Central Ground Water Authority videnotification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forestsvide Number S.O. 38 (E) dated the 14th January, 1997, as amended from time totime, for the purposes of regulation and control of ground water development andmanagement in the whole of India. The Authority in exercise of its powers andperformance of its functions under section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act,1986 (No. 29 of 1986) is empowered to issue directions in writing to any person,officer or any Authority and such person, officer or authority shall be bound tocomply with such directions.

Accordingly, the authority based on the ground water resource assessmentundertaken by Central Ground Water Board in consultation with the StateGovernment vide Public Notice No. 1 of 2011 published on 13th August, declared"Gurgaon district" as "notified area” for regulation of ground water abstraction/development , where ground water withdrawal is more than the average annualreplenishment of ground water resources and the ground water levels are alsodeclining on long term basis.



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Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under section 5 and clauses (xii)and (xiv) of sub-section (2) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection), 1986 readwith paragraph 2 of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry ofEnvironment and Forest number S.O. 38 (E) dated 14th January, 1997, the Authoritywith a view to protect and preserve the ground water resources hereby declare theentire Gurgaon district of Haryana state as “Notified area” and issues the followingdirections, which are listed as below:-

Restrictions in the area are imposed on construction and installation of any newstructure for extraction of ground water resources without prior specific approvalof the Authorized Officer (Deputy Commissioner) in the Gurgaon district andsubject to the guidelines /safeguards envisaged from time to time in thisconnection by Authority for ground water extraction and rain water harvesting /recharge etc.

The authorized officer (Deputy Commissioner, Gurgaon) shall ensure that no newground water abstraction structure is constructed / installed in Gurgaon district,Haryana after the publication of this Public Notice.

1.13 STATUTORY NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION (NCR) PLANNING 2021

NCR Planning Board prepared a Regional Plan with the perspective year 2021 for theNational Capital Region which was notified on 17.09.2005. The Regional Plan-2021for NCR provides a model for sustainable development of urban and ruralsettlements to improve quality of life as well as a rational regional land use pattern toprotect and preserve good agricultural land, environmentally sensitive areas andutilize unproductive land for urban areas through an inter-related policy frameworkrelating to settlement systems, economic activities, transportation,telecommunication, regional land use, infrastructural facilities such as power andwater, social infrastructure, environment, disaster management, heritage andtourism.

Regional Plan-2021 for NCR has shown a great concern on various depleting naturalresources like land, water, forest, biodiversity both in sense of flora & fauna of therapidly urbanizing NCR. Seeing the present fast pace of growth and urbanization aswell as change in approach in economic development, like SEZ, at present land isfacing a threat of not only by way of haphazard unplanned development,unauthorized construction, encroachments by shabby slums & shanty areas but alsounbalanced development with focus of development at the core of the Region. Inorder to protect the land from conversion of good agricultural land into non-agricultural uses at random and balanced development of the region there is a direneed of early preparation of various plans at different level for both urbansettlements as well as rural settlements following policies laid down in the RegionalPlan-2021 for NCR and with a focus to have a rural-urban continuum.



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Further, to have balanced development of the NCR, it is also required that variousproposals/strategies/projects to provide the essential services/core infrastructurelike shelter, water, sewerage, sewage treatment, solid waste management, drainage,power, transport, etc. be also implemented in a time bound manner by theconstituent State Governments, Central Ministries and their concernedDepartments/Agencies. Further new approaches and innovative techniques arerequired to be adopted by the concerned Agencies to improve & enhance theavailability of water & power. The ground water recharging and water harvesting arerequired to be integrated in the building byelaws and amendments are also requiredto be carried out in various Town Planning Acts by the Constituent StateGovernments for conserving the water recharging areas.

1.14 OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

The Central Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) and Rules, 1989 (MVR) prescribe that vehiclesfalling in the category of transport vehicles (buses, trucks, taxis and auto rickshaws)undergo an annual fitness certification. The motor vehicle inspectors attached to theState Transport Department generally carry out this function. Additionally, vehicleowners also have to obtain Pollution under Check Certificate (PUCC) from arecognized testing center and display it on their vehicles. Additionally, to address theproblem of risk associated with transportation of hazardous substances by road andthe consequences of transportation emergencies, should they arise, provisions havebeen laid down in the MVR. Accordingly, any road carriage involved with thetransportation of hazardous goods which can be harmful to human life or which canpossibly cause damage to the environment in case of accidents and spillage shall haveto comply with the labeling requirements and safety guidance specified in the MVR.

1.15 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK

Whereas the legislative branch of the government (Parliament) is responsible for theenactment of environmental law and the judiciary for its enforcement in the case oftransgression, it is the function of the executive branch (ministries, regional and localauthorities) to determine policies and administer environmental law in actualpractice. Also, since an environmental dimension has now become a part of alleconomic activities, an effective mechanism of coordination and control is theresponsibility of the central environmental agency so that environmental policies canbe translated into action.

The Government of India took a major step in 1972 when it constituted the NationalCommittee on Environmental Planning and Coordination (NCEPC). Later in 1980, theGovernment of India established a new Department of Environment on therecommendation of a committee constituted by the Indian Parliament. The Centraland State Pollution Control Boards were set up and entrusted with the task of air andwater pollution control in 1974.



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1.16 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS, GOVT. OF INDIA

In view of the growing importance of environmental affairs, the Government of Indiaset up a Department of Environment in November 1980 under the portfolio of thePrime Minister. The Department, later renamed as the Ministry of Environment andForests (MoEF) plays a pivotal role in environmental management for sustaineddevelopment and for all environmental matters in the country. The majorresponsibilities of MoEF include:

Environmental resource conservation and protection, including environmentalimpact assessment of developmental projects;

Co-ordination with the other ministries and agencies, voluntary organizations andprofessional bodies on environmental action plans;

Policy-planning;

Promotion of research and development, manpower planning and training andcreation of environmental awareness;

Liaison and coordination with international agencies involved in environmentalmatters.

Developmental project proponents are also required to submit Environmental ImpactStatements/Assessments to establish that installing adequate pollution control andmonitoring equipment plan preventive measures, and that effluent discharged intothe environment will not exceed permissible levels. The MoEF appraises thesestatements/assessments and approves the project from the environmental angle.The respective State Pollution Control Board is to give a No Objection Certificate(NOC) before the EIA exercise is undertaken.

1.17 CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD

The Central Pollution Control Board is directly responsible for pollution controlthroughout the national territory. In addition to the control of air, noise and waterpollution it is also responsible for to ensure effective control on disposal of hazardouswastes and storage and handling of hazardous chemicals and substances.

Additionally, with the enactment of air and water pollution laws, states have set-uptheir own Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) to monitor industrial emissions andeffluents and to approve the operation of new industries after careful scrutiny. Thefunctions of the SPCBs include:-

The planning of comprehensive state programs for the prevention and control ofair and water pollution and to ensure the implementation thereof.



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Inspection of control equipment, industrial plants, etc.

Establishing norms in consultation with the Central Board and having regard tonational air quality standards, gaseous emission standards from industrial plants,automobiles, etc. Different emission standards may be laid down for differentindustrial plants, having regard to the quantity and composition of emissions intothe atmosphere from such plants and the general pollution levels in the area;

Advising the State Government on siting of new polluting industry.

1.18 MUNICIPALITIES AND MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

The Constitution (74th) Amendment Act of 1994 accorded constitutional status to theurban local bodies (ULBs) and recognized the municipal governments as the third tierof governance. While prescribing a uniform local governance structure that can beapplicable across the country, it provides a framework for elected local governmentsfor their effective functioning to ensure provisions of urban services andinfrastructure. With the objective of bringing about a basic shift from the existing a“top down” management system to a “bottom up” decentralized and participatoryplanning approach, the amendment also provided for constitution of WardCommittees in municipalities with a population of more than 300,000 people,Metropolitan Planning Committees and District Planning Committees forconsolidation and preparation of plans for spatial, social and economic development.The Amendment Act also provided for devolution of financial powers from the stategovernment for strengthening of municipal finances.

The 12th Schedule of the 74th Amendment Act lists eighteen functions andresponsibilities to be carried out by the ULBs including public health, sanitation,conservancy and solid waste management related activities.

1.19 HARYANA URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HUDA)

The Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) is a statutory body underHaryana Urban Development Authority Act, 1977. Haryana Urban DevelopmentAuthority is a prime agency of the State Government engaged in the planneddevelopment of urban areas in the state. It undertakes development of land after thesame is acquired by the Govt. of Haryana through its Urban Estates department forspecific land uses, like residential, Commercial and Industrial etc. in accordance withthe provisions of the Development Plans of a particular area.

The Development Plans are prepared and published by the Director Town & CountryPlanning Haryana, in exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-Section 7 of section 5of the Punjab Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas (Restriction of UnregulatedDevelopment) Act, 1963. After acquisition of land, a layout plan is prepared on the



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basis of a plane table survey of the acquired land, and in accordance with the norms& standards evolved by HUDA for providing a congenial living environment.

For the purpose of ensuring health and safety of the allottees and for properaesthetics and a desirable street picture, Haryana Urban Development Authority(Erection of Buildings) Regulations, 1979 have been framed, which besides otherdesign / Structural requirements, specify the proportion of the site which may becovered with building, F.A.R., Max. height etc. in the case of different types ofbuildings. The functions of Haryana Urban Development Authority are –

To promote and secure development of urban areas in a systematic and plannedway with the power to acquire sell and dispose off property, both movable andimmovable.

Use this so acquired land for residential, industrial, recreational and commercialpurpose.

To make available developed land to Haryana Housing Board and other bodies forproviding houses to economically weaker sections of the society, and

To undertake building works.

1.20 HARYANA STATE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY(HSEIAA)/HARYANA STATE EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE (HSEAC)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and clause (v) of sub-section(2) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, read with clause (d) of sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 and in supersession ofthe notification number S.O. 60 (E) dated the 27th January, 1994, except in respect ofthings done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Governmenthas directed that on and from the date of its publication the required construction ofnew projects or activities or the expansion or modernization of existing projects oractivities listed in the Schedule to this notification entailing capacity addition withchange in process and or technology shall be undertaken in any part of India onlyafter the prior environmental clearance from the Central Government or as the casemay be, by the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, dulyconstituted by the Central Government under sub-section (3) of section 3 of the saidAct, in accordance with the procedure specified hereinafter in this notification.

As per EIA notification the projects or activities falling under category B of theschedule shall require prior environmental clearance from the State EnvironmentImpact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), before any construction work, or preparationof land by the project management except for securing the land, is started on theproject or activity.



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Accordingly Ministry of environment Govt. of India vide notification NO.S. O. 899 (E).Dated 21-04-08 constituted State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)for the state of Haryana. The Authority consists of Chairman, member and MemberSecretary. In order to assist the Authority, State Expert Appraisal Committee hasbeen constituted by Govt. of India for examination of the project andrecommendations to SEIAA. The SEAC is also consisting of Chairman and ninemembers.

1.21 ENERGY CONSERVATION BUILDING CODE (ECBC)

Commercial building sector in India is expanding rapidly at over 9% per year spurredlargely by the strong growth in the services sector. Electricity consumption in thecommercial sector in India at present accounts for about 8% of the total electricitysupplied by the Electricity Utilities, and has been growing annually at about 11-12%.This is mainly attributed to the increasing energy intensiveness of newly constructedcommercial buildings;

Several studies in the country have shown that energy efficiency is not gettingadequate attention when the new buildings are designed. Incorporation of energyefficiency provisions at the design stage of the new buildings is critical and so will bemade mandatory by Ministry of Power by 2012 for all new buildings.– Better to beproactive than keeping in view the Energy Conservation Act 2001 (EC Act), Bureau ofEnergy Efficiency (BEE) with technical support from USAID under its EnergyConservation and Commercialization (ECO) Project, has developed EnergyConservation Building Codes (ECBC) Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)

ECBC, considering five climatic zones in India, sets the minimum energy performancestandards for large commercial buildings that have a connected load of 500 kW orgreater or a contract demand of 600 k VA or more, having conditioned area of 1000sq. m. or more. Annual energy consumption in the conditioned commercial buildingsin the country is estimated to be about 200 kWh or more per sq. m of floor area.Electricity consumption in ECBC compliant buildings can be brought down to 120-160kWh per sq. m., showing energy saving potential of 20- 40 % depending on the hoursof building use during the day, climatic conditions, etc.

Ministry of Power, Government of India launched ECBC 2007 on 27 May 2007 for itsimplementation in commercial buildings on voluntary basis all over India, with a viewto make this mandatory in the next couple of years depending upon the experiencegained during the voluntary period. ECBC encourages energy efficiency for all buildingcomponents and systems such as building envelope, lighting, heating ventilation andair conditioning (HVAC), service water heating, and electric power and motors withinthe building facilities, while enhancing the thermal and visual comforts andproductivity of the occupants.



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ECBC mandates/prescribes U-factor and R values of insulation assembly for fiveclimatic zones in India, Solar Heat Gain Coefficients and Visible Light Transmissionlevels for fenestration, energy efficiency levels of air conditioning systems, andnumber of other parameters for ECBC compliance in commercial buildings. In thiscontext, good understanding of ECBC features and application of several developedproducts and technologies could play an important role in improving energyefficiency in the buildings, leading to energy cost savings for the buildingowners/users.

1.22 LITIGATION AGAINST THE PROJECT

There is no litigation pending against this project and no directions or orders passedby any court of law and any statutory authority against this project



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CHAPTER-2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project is construction of a Residential plotted colony within a sitehaving net plot area of 37352.52 sqm and is located at Sector-11 & 14, Village-Sohna& Raipur, Gurgaon (Haryana). The proposed project falls under Residential Landuse asper the GMDP Master Plan 2021. Project is designed as a self-sufficient residentialestablishment, wherein infrastructure facilities such as road network, water supply,electric supply, emergency power supply and communication facilities are proposed.Further, the project proponent has made provisions for waste collection and disposal,rain water harvesting and Sullage treatment to ensure that the project isenvironment friendly. Social facilities as Community, shopping center, and schoolsare also planned to provide the residents with a good quality of life. The projectproponent also proposes to arrange for safety, maintenance and security of theresidents.

2.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT

The purpose of the project is to develop residential plotted colony at sector-11 & 14,village Sohna and Raipur, Gurgaon. The proposed project has been well planned, selfsufficient and of high quality. The master plan exemplifies the customer drivenapproach to provide a modern development with comprehensive and integratedresidential facilities with local shopping, public and sound infrastructure.

The conceptual plan is dynamic and sustainable. The important element of it wouldbe a clear environment, ecological balance, healthy atmosphere, free internal trafficcirculation, comfortable living for all residents of various ages and economic groupswith added value of visual comfort.

2.2 PROJECT DETAILS

2.2.1 Nature and Size of the Project

The project will be developed as Residential plotted colony project by M/s. Rahejadevelopers Pvt. Ltd. The Total Plot area of the project site is 669881.40 sqm, whereasthe Total area allocated for the group housing is 37352.52 sqm. The project site areafalls under residential land use as per the sohna master Plan 2021.

2.2.2 Location of the Project

The proposed project site is located near the National Capital- New Delhi, in the Stateof Haryana. The site falls in Gurgaon district of the state, which is one of the fastestgrowing urban areas in India. The site is very closely connected with the NationalHighway-71 (NH-71) which is 2.4 Km due NE from project site whereas State



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Highway-13 (SH-13) is just 0.4 Km West from the project site. The ProjectLocation/Site on Sohna 2021 is given in Figure 2.1.

As per GMDP-2021, the site will be well connected by 60 m wide roads from threesides I,e north, south and east side of the project site. These roads will haveadditional 12 m wide service road. A 24 m wide HUDA sector road is also proposed onthe project site. The surrounding area of the project site possesses residential &commercial land use pattern as per Sohna Master Plan 2021. Since the surroundingarea is developed as per the Master Plan, therefore, the development in the projectsite will be consistent with the surroundings.

The geographical setting of the project site is shown in Figure 2.2 and thegeographical coordinates of the project site are given in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1: Geographical Coordinates of Project Site

S. No Points Coordinates Value1 A 77°03’55.76”E,28°13’41.09”N2 B 77°04’18.90”E,28°13’32.61”N3 C 77°04’32.52”E,28°12’51.69”N4 D 77°03’40.58”E,28°13’07.50”N

2.2.3 Site Connectivity

The proposed project site is located in Sector 11 & 14, Village-Sohna & Raipur, DistrictGurgaon (Haryana). The site is sorrounded by 60 m wide HUDA sector road fromnorth,south and east side which is connected with 24 m wide road from project site.The nearest railway station from the project site is Asaoti railway station which isapprox. 25 km NE from the project site. The nearest airport is IGI Airport (~37.39 KmN, aerial distance). Overall the site is very well connected with NCR and nearby townby both Rail and Road transport.

2.2.4 Description of Site Surrounding

Description of Environmental SensitivitiesThe project area is not protected under any international conventions, national orlocal legislation for ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value. Area thatare important or sensitive for ecological reasons includes the Sultanpur BirdSanctuary which is located at an aerial distance of 31.58 km in the north westdirection of the project site and Haryana Lake, located at an aerial distance of 22 kmin the north east direction of the project site. The project site is not a wet land and nosurface water body is present within the project site and also within 500 m of theproject site.



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Sensitive Natural ResourceThe project site is located in Sohna, Gurgaon. The area is demarcated as dark zone byCGWA due to depleting ground water. This project will not use ground water as asource and will solely depend upon the HUDA public water supply system. There is nosurface water body within 500 m of the project site.

Figure 2.1: Sohna Master Plan 2021



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Figure 2.2: Location of the Project



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2.3 PROJECT COMPONENTS

2.3.1 Project Layout

The proposed project is being developed by M/s Raheja Developers Pvt. Ltd.,company engaged in the development of international quality real estateinfrastructure. The planned development initiative was taken by the projectproponent on account of the rapid real estate revolution occurring in the country.The proposed project has been planned as a part of Sohna Master Plan 2021.

The proposed project is provided with landscaped green spaces and adequateparking spaces with support infrastructure such as club house, commercial centre,one primary school and two nursery schools. The project also includes site formationand engineering infrastructure works including provision for roads, drainage works,sewerage system, water supply, power and other utility systems to support theproposed development.

2.3.2 Distribution of Area

The total plot area of the scheme is 669876.14 sqm (165.53 Acres), whereas, the plotarea allocated for group housing is 37352.52 sqm (9.23 Acres). The land use for theproposed project is designated residential land-use. The area distribution plannedfor the proposed project and for group housing is given in Table 2.2 and Table 2.3respectively.

Table 2.2: Proposed Area distribution of the project

LAND UTILIZATION DETAILSTOTAL AREA OF THE SCHEME 165.53 ACRES

50% AREA UNDER GREEN BELT & 60 M SECTOR ROAD 4.53 ACRESNET AREA 161.00 ACRES

AREA UNDER UNDETRMINED USE 2.9 ACRESAREA UNDER GROUP HOUSING 9.23 ACRES

NET PLANNED AREA 148.87 ACRESAREA UNDER PLOTS 68.42 ACRES

TOTAL AREA UNDER COMMERCIAL 3.23 ACRESAREA UNDER COMMERCIAL 1 2.15 ACRESAREA UNDER COMMERCIAL 2 1.07 ACRES

AREA UNDER NURSING HOMES 1&2 0.55 ACRESAREA UNDER ORGANIZED GREEN 8.13 ACRESAREA UNDER INCIDENTAL GREEN 3.01 ACRES

AREA UNDER ROADS 52.62 ACRESAREA UNDER COMMUNITY SITES 12.91 ACRES



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Table 2.3 Area Statement for Proposed Group Housing Project

Type of project Group Housing

Total Plot area 37352.52 sq m

Proposed Built Up Area 103366.91sq m

Permissible Ground Coverage Area 13073.38 sq m

Proposed Ground Coverage Area 7470.50 sq m

Permissible FAR Area (175) 65366.91 sq m

Proposed FAR Area (174.54) 65366.91 sq m

Total Basement Area 35000.00 sq m

Green Area Proposed (31%) 11579.00 sq m

2.3.3 Population Details

The total population of the proposed project is about 30269 persons. The detailpopulation breakup is stated under as Table 2.4.

Table 2.4: Population Break-up

DESCRIPTION RESIDENTIAL NONRESIDENTIAL VISITORS

Plotted Colony 17055 25 1705

Group Housing 3030 40 303

Commercial (2 Nos) 0 895 1087

Nurshing Homes (2 Nos) 30 105 200

Nursery School (3 Nos) 0 525 45

Primary School 0 1860 174

High school 0 2245 212

Dispensary 0 35 200

Religious Building 0 6 75

Community Building (2 Nos) 0 40 225

Taxi Stand 0 6 145

Total 20115 5782 4372

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2.4 UTILITIES PROPOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION PHASE

Infrastructure facilities planned for the project are highlighted below:

2.4.1 Water Requirement

During operation phase, it is estimated that about 2789.5 KLD water will be required,out of which only 1747 KLD of fresh water will be required. Balance water will be metthrough recycling of the treated waste water from STP.

2.4.2 Source of Water

During construction phase, water requirement will be met from the nearby commonsewage treatment plant in the area.

During operation phase, 1747 KLD of fresh water will be met through HUDA publicwater supply system and balance required water will be met through recycled waterfrom the STP.

2.4.3 Sewerage System

It is estimated that sewage generated from the project will be 2277 KLD. This wastewater will be treated through in house STP of 2725 KLD. The STP proposed will bebased on MBR technology.

2.4.4 Rain Water Harvesting

To conserve the water resources, scientifically designed rain water harvestingstructures will be installed at 18 locations within the proposed project. Thesestructures will serve the purpose of recharge of aquifers. The RWH has been designedas per CGWA guidelines and includes oil and grease trap.

2.4.5 Power Requirement and Supply

Power back up in the form of DG sets of 3015 kva has been provided for operation ofservice utilities only. eight DG sets of capacity (3no x 380 kva + 2no x 250 kva + 1no x200kva + 1no. x 75kva) have been proposed for the project.

2.4.6 Solid Waste Management

The solid waste generated during operation phase of the project has been estimatedto be 3.28 TPD including 10.4 TPD bio-degradable wastes. The majority of waste shallbe generated by residential, commercial and activities such as street sweepings anddrain cleaning. The biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste shall be collected,



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segregated, transferred, and treated and disposed off as per the Municipal SolidWaste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000.

2.4.7 E-Waste

The Total E-waste generated from the project site is 58.4 kg/day. The smallerelectronic items such as CFL, mobile, phone, etc. may be stored at waste storagefacility and then sold to vendors authorized by HSPCB. The bigger item such asrefrigerator, TV, etc may be disposed off immediately to the authorized vendors ofHSPCB as per E- Waste [Management & Handling] Rules, 2010

2.4.8 Parking Facility

As per building bylaws, total parking required for the group housing project is 747ECS. However, this project has been planned to accommodate 896 ECS at surface andbasement parking.

2.4.9 Energy Conservation Measures

Energy conservation measures adopted for the project includes proper designing, useof energy efficient luminaries and adopting renewable energy resources.

Proper design of the building includes proper ventilation system in the rooms and useof proper building materials. Energy efficient luminaries will involve use of CFLs, LEDsand T5 lights with retrofitting where ever applicable. This project will also avail solarenergy for street lights and water heaters.

2.4.10 Fire Fighting

The integrated project will be planned, designed and constructed with fixed firefighting installations like wet risers, sprinklers, internal hydrants etc. The firedetection in the complex will be through ionization based smoke detectors.Addressable analogue fire detection and alarm system will be installed on every floorof different blocks. In addition, manually operated 'break-glass' type electrical firealarm system with talk back units will be provided. All the fire fighting provisions shallbe as per National Building Code of India 2005 Part IV published by the Bureau ofIndian Standards.

2.5 BUILDING MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION

A large component of building material involved for this project is concrete. Readymix concrete (RMC) will be used for this project. Steel and cement will be purchasedfrom reputed manufacturers with valid test certificates only. Aluminum, bricks,stones, marbles, paint, tiles, electrical ware, glass will be purchased from localmarkets. All material will be delivered to site and shall be processed for final



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installation at site only. It is proposed to purchase the building material with 500 kmradius to the extent possible. A list of reputed and certified manufacturers has beenprepared who will be considered during the purchase of building constructionmaterials is given in Table 2.5.

Table2.5: List of Construction Materials and Certifies Suppliers/Manufacturer

2.6 PROJECT COST

The estimated cost of the project including construction and machinery cost isestimated to be Rs. 80 Crores.

Sl. No.Item Description Make

1. Cement Ultra-Tech, ACC, Grasim, Lafarge, JK2. Reinforcement Bars Fe500 grade of TATA, SAIL3. White Cement Birla, J.K4. Ceramic Floor Tiles/Vitrified/

Rectified TilesNITCO, JOHNSON, ORIENT, VERMORA, KAJARIA

5. Float Glass Modi/ Saint Gobin/ Indo-Asahi6. Concrete Interlocking Pavement

Tiles and Concrete Paver BlockWondercrete, Eurocon, AP Galaxy, Ultra

7. Flush Door Century, Greenply,, Truwood, Duradoor, Sarda,8. Extruded Aluminium Sections INDAL, JINDAL, HINDALCO9. Aluminium Composite Panel Aludecor, Durabuild10. Al door, window, partition system Domal, Shuko or equivalent11. Structural glazing system Agency approved by architect12. Gypsum false ceiling Gypsum India Ltd.13. Laminated flooring system Pergo, Armstrong14. UPVC rain water pipes with fittings Oriplast, Supreme.15. Polysulphide Sealant Choksey, SikaQualcrete, Degussa,16. Polycarbonate Sheet GE Plastic or Equivalent17. Exterior and interior paint Nerolac, Berger, ICI, Asian paints



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CHAPTER-3: BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS OF PROJECT AREA

3.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS OF PROJECT AREA

3.1 PREAMBLE

This chapter describes the existing environmental settings in the study area and isbased upon the secondary information collected from the published sources,reconnaissance survey, primary socio-economic survey and environmentalmonitoring of air, noise, soil, ground and surface water in the study area. The majorpurpose of describing the environmental settings of the study area is:-

To assess the existing environmental quality, as well as study the environmentalimpacts due to the proposed project.

To identify environmentally significant factors or geographical areas that couldpreclude any future development.

Additional purposes of the baseline studies is to provide sufficient information so thatdecision makers alien with the general location can develop an understanding of:-

The project need

Environmental characteristics of the study area

The objective of the present study is to assess comprehensive environmental impactsdue to proposed development activity. The current environmental quality statusaround the identified project site represents the baseline status for proposed project.The methodology adopted for conducting baseline studies is described in followingsections.

3.2 METHODOLOGY OF CONDUCTING BASELINE STUDY

The guiding factors for the present baseline study are the requirements laid down bythe Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and MoEF guidelines.

For the purpose of the EIA study, the study area has been classified into a GeneralStudy area and Core Study area. The General study area extends upto 10 km radiusfrom the centre of the project site and has been studied for any likely generalimpacts. The Core area for the proposed implementation shall confine within a radiusof 500 m from the boundary of the project site since the nature of the project is suchthat most of the potential impacts are likely to occur within this area. This studybeing a rapid EIA, only one season (March 2012 to May 2012) data was collected. Thestudies were conducted by considering the following:-



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The various environmental attributes were divided into primary and secondarystudies. Primary attributes such as micro-meteorology, air environment, water,soil, noise, traffic, flora and fauna and socio-economic aspects were assessed byconducting field studies and on-site monitoring and review of the past studiesconducted; and

Secondary attributes such as land use studies, geology, physiologicalcharacteristics, have been assessed by literature review of studies conducted inthe past and by various government publications.

The scoping and the extent of data generation were formulated with interdisciplinaryteam discussions, criteria questions and professional judgment. The baseline studiesstarted with reconnaissance survey and site visits in the study area for fixing themonitoring locations for collection of the primary data. Various Government, Semi-Government departments were approached for getting information for thesecondary data generation. The various parameters surveyed and studied for thebaseline study are discussed in the following sections components.

Physical Environment

Air Environment

Noise Environment

Traffic Pattern and Density

Water Environment

Land Environment

Biological Environment

Socio-Economic Environment

3.3 SITE DESCRIPTION AND ITS ENVIRONS

This Residential Plotted Colony project is located at Sector 11 & 14, Village Sohna &Raipur, Distt. Gurgaon, Haryana. The geographical coordinates of the project site isGeographical Co-ordinates of the project site are 28o 13’ 20.16” N & 77o 03’ 59.52” E.It is important to define the study area for conducting the Environmental ImpactAssessment study which could reflect the changes due to the proposed developmentactivity. In the present project, general study area has been considered as 5 km radialzone around the project site while core study area would be restricted up to 500maround the project boundary. Google map showing 500 m radius from the project isteis shown in Figure-3.1. The map showing 5 km radius and 10 km radius from theproject site is shown in Figure 3.2 and Figure 3.3 respectively.



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Figure 3.1: Core Study Area Map within 500m aerial distance



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3.4 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT (REGIONAL)

3.4.1 Geography & Topography

Gurgaon district is located to the south of national capital New Delhi and is a satellitetown of NCR in Haryana and with good connectivity, it is one of the important andfast developing industrial and financial centrein the State of Haryana and as well as inthe National Capital Region. The present Gurgaon district comprises of nine blocks -Tauru, Nuh, Pataudi, Nagina, Punhana, F.P.Jhirka, Sohna, Gurgaon & Farrukhnagar.The district lies between 27 degree 39' and 28 degree 32' 25" latitude, and 76 degree39' 30"and 77 degree 20' 45" longitude. It is the southern-most district of Haryana.On its north, it is bounded by the district of Jhajjar and the Union Territory of Delhi.Faridabad district lies to its east. On its south, the district shares boundaries with thestates of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. To its west lies the district of Rewari and theState of Rajasthan.

3.4.2 Physiography

Gurgaon district is situated at the northern edge of Aravali Mountain range. Theoverall topography of the city is marked by alluvial plains and at some places byundulating dunes. The average plain elevation of the district is about 215-220 metersabove mean sea level.

The area is located in the Indo-gangetic plains and is mainly occupied by Quaternaryalluvium and at deeper depths Pre-Cambrian meta-sediments of Delhi system exists.The sub surface geological formations are mainly composed of clays sands, kankar &occasional gravel. The alluvial plain is formed by the Sahibiriver which is a tributary ofriver Yamuna. Soils of the Gurgaon district are classified as tropical and brown soilsexisting in north western extreme, northern and north eastern parts and waterlogged and salt affected soils in the southern part of the district. Medium texturedloamy sand soil is the average texture of Gurgaon and Sohna blocks. In Pataudi andSohna blocks, the organic content of soil is lowest (below 0.2%). In the rest of thedistrict, the organic content in the soil ranges from 0.2% to 0.4% and falls in the lowcategory.

3.4.3 Rainfall &Climate

The climate of the district can be classified as tropical steppe, semi-arid and hotwhich is mainly characterized by the extreme dryness of air except during monsoonseason intensely hot summer and cold winter. The winter season spans fromNovember to February with temperature dropping below 5°C and summer seasonextends from April with temperature as high as 40°C. The normal annual rainfall inthe district is 553mm. The rainfall in the district increases from the west towards theeast. About 77% of the annual rainfall in the district is received during the south-westmonsoon months.



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3.4.4 Seismic Considerations

According to the Seismic-zoning Map of India [IS 1893 (Part I):2002], the study regionfalls in Zone IV – High Damage Risk Zone. The Seismic Zoning Map is shown in Figure3.4.

Figure 3.4: Seismic Zoning Map of India

3.5 STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT (LOCAL)

The environmental status of the local vicinity within 10 km radial zone around theproject site has been studied during the (Oct 2012 to Dec 2012) and the details aregiven in the following sub-sections:-

3.5.1 Meteorology

Meteorology is the fluid mechanics applied to the atmosphere. Meteorologicalconditions play an important role in determining existing air quality andenvironmental conditions. The essential relationship between meteorology andatmospheric dispersion involves the wind in the broadest sense of the term. Wind

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fluctuations over a very wide range of time and space scales accomplish dispersionand strongly influence other processes associated with them. The characterization ofthe existing meteorological conditions near a source of pollutants is, therefore, acritical aspect for assessing air quality in the ambient environment. The followingsubsections describe the prime meteorological parameters during the observationperiod which govern the dispersion of pollutants.

3.5.2 Wind Direction and Speed

Wind direction is reported as the direction from which the wind blows and is basedon surface observations. Over the course of a year, wind usually blows in alldirections with varying frequencies. Certain direction, which occurs more frequentlythan others, is known as the prevailing wind direction. Wind speed and direction andtheir frequency during post monsoon season are represented by wind rose diagram.The wind rose denotes a class of diagrams designed to display the distribution ofwind direction experienced at a given location over a period of time — long for aclimatological record of prevailing winds or short to show wind character for aparticular event or purpose. Wind rose summarizes a considerable amount of windfrequency information into a single graphic and shown in Figure 3.5 below during themonitoring period.

Figure 3.5: Wind rose Diagram (Source: Previous EIA Report)

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3.5.3 Atmospheric Stability

A measure of the tendency of air to move upward or downward within theatmosphere generates turbulence. The atmosphere may be more or less turbulent atany given time, depending on the amount of incoming solar radiation as well as otherfactors. There are six defined Pasquill atmospheric stability classes, from A to F, eachrepresenting a different degree of turbulence in the atmosphere. When moderate tostrong incoming solar radiation heats air near the ground, causing it to rise andgenerating large eddies, the atmosphere is considered unstable. Unstable conditionsare associated with atmospheric stability classes A, B and C. In this stability class airhas strong tendency to move up or down, and the atmosphere is more turbulent.When solar radiation is relatively weak or absent, air near the surface has reducedtendency to rise and less turbulence develops. In this case, the atmosphere isconsidered stable, the wind is weak, and the stability class would be E or F. Stabilityclasses D represents conditions of neutral stability (moderately turbulent). Neutralconditions are associated with relatively strong wind speeds and moderate solarradiation. The frequency of stability classes during the study period is provided inTable 3.1.

TABLE 3.1: FREQUENCY OF STABILITY CLASSES

Stability Class Frequency (%)A – Extremely Unstable 24.4B – Unstable 12.4C – Slightly Unstable 0.3D – Neutral 0E – Slightly Stable 0F – Stable 62.9

This data indicates that over the monitoring period, the site exhibits trends of stableconditions. Stable conditions exhibit poor vertical mixing, and low levels ofcontaminant dispersion. Use of this stability data for modeling purposes will producehigher concentrations of pollutants at a given receptor (i.e. more conservativeresults).

3.5.4 Mixing Height

Mixing Height (MH) is the vertical extent through which the contaminant plume canbe mixed. Forecasting of mixing height is done with the aid of the verticaltemperature profile. The MH is a function of stability. In unstable air the MH is higherand in stable air the MH is lower. With a lower MH, there is a smaller volume of air inwhich the pollutant can be dispersed, resulting in higher concentrations in theambient environment. There is a seasonal variation of MH. During summer daylighthours, MH can be few thousand feet whereas for winter it can be a few hundred feet.It varies also in the course of a day. It is lowest at night and increases during the day.Secondary information has been used to determine the mixing height over studyregion and it varies from 25-1000 meters (IMD).



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3.5.5 Land Use

The land use / land cover of the project site was done to identify the land use patternand land cover pattern of the study area. The study of land use in the area enablesone to know about the land that can be used for various development activitiesenvisaged in post project scenario. It also enables to envisage the scenario emergingdue to the increase in demand for land with increase in population and the impactsarising due to the interface with the various project activities.

Objectives of the StudyThe objectives of the present study are: To map the study area with respect to various land use/land cover change over

the past 10 years. To identify the sensitive areas within 10 km radius around the project site.

MethodologyThe land use / land cover pattern has been established based on the analysis of thedata received from satellite imagery by making land use/land cover map with thehelp of GIS technique. References have been taken from Survey of India. Also thedata based on Census of India, 2001 was referred and land-use study was done within10 km radius area with limited ground truth verifications. Ground and ancillaryinformation have been used to identify the sensitive places within 10 km radius of theproject.

Land Use Pattern Classification and descriptionThe classification of land use / land cover pattern of the study area is mainlydominated by the types - agricultural land, water bodies, canals, settlements orcultural use, and etc. The agricultural land covers the majority of the land which isabout 80.87 % of the study area and open scrub cover the second highest pattern ofthe land use covering about 15.26 % of the total land within 10 km radius. The landuse data are presented in Table 3.2 and also highlighted with a pie chart at Figure3.6.

Table 3.2: Land use pattern of project area within 500 mtrs

(Source: Previous EIA Report)

LAND USE CLASS AREA (Ha)Water bodies 52.92Settlement 961.17Vegetation 191.76Open Scrub 5530.96Open Land 193.58Agriculture 29306.28TOTAL 36236.67



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(Source: Previous EIA Report)Figure 3.6: The land use data

3.6 AIR ENVIRONMENT

A site–specific background air quality monitoring program was conducted for theexisting project site during the period from Oct 2012 to Dec 2012. Background datawas collected for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and CO. The main sources of air pollution inthe study area are industrial operations, vehicular emission, re-suspended dust fromthe paved and unpaved roads, fuel burning for domestic requirements andwindblown dust from the open land. The basic considerations for designing air qualitysurveillance programme include:

(i) Topography(ii) Physical Features(iii) Micro-meteorology of the region(iv) Representation of regional background(v) Proper representation of upwind and downwind directions

3.6.1 Ambient Air Quality

The prime objective of the baseline study with respect to ambient air quality is toestablish the present air quality and its conformity to National Ambient Air QualityStandards. This data has been further used during impact assessment to predict thefinal air quality. This section describes the sampling locations, frequency of samplingand methodology adopted for monitoring ambient air quality.

To quantify the impact of the project on the ambient air quality, it is necessary at firstto evaluate the existing ambient air quality of the area. The existing ambient air

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quality, in terms of Particulate Matter – 10 (PM10), Particulate Matter- 2.5 (PM2.5),Sulphur-dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen (NO2), and Carbon Monoxide (CO), hasbeen measured through a planned field monitoring.

To assess the ambient air quality level, 5 (five) monitoring stations were set up.Table-3.3 gives location of the ambient air quality monitoring stations shown inFigure-3.7.

Figure-3.7: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Table 3.3: Location of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Locationscode

Locations Direction Distance

AAQ1 Project site Centre -

AAQ2 Udaka E 1.9 km

AAQ3 Ata SE 0.6 km

AAQ4 Pipaka W 3 km

AAQ5 Rampur Khera NE 0.85 km

(Source: Previous EIA Report)3.6.1.1 Monitoring Schedule

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3.6.1.2 Methods of Sampling and AnalysisFine particulate Sampler APM MFC550 was used for monitoring Particulate Matter(PM2.5 and PM10); gaseous pollutants like SO2, and NO2 was collected by GaseousPollutant Sampler APM 433 and CO was monitored by Serinous 30 CO Analyser withNDIR detector.

3.6.1.3 Method for measurement of Particulate matter, SO2 & NO2Method for measurement of Particulate Matter (PM10) in ambient air is done byCyclonic Flow Technique. Particles with aerodynamic diameter less than the cut-pointof the inlet are collected by a filter. Ambient air at the monitoring location is suckedthrough a cyclone. Coarse and non-reparable dust is separated from the air streamby centrifugal forces acting on the solid particles and these particles fall through thecyclone's conical hopper and get collected in the sampling cap placed at the bottom.The fine dust (<10 microns) forming the particulate matter (PM10) passes the cycloneand is retained on the filter paper The mass of these particles is determined by thedifference in filter weights prior to and after sampling. The concentration of PM10 inthe designated size range is calculated by dividing the weight gain of the filter by thevolume of air sampled. A tapping is provided on the suction side of the blower toprovide suction for sampling air through a set of impingers for containing absorbingsolutions for SO2 and NO2. Samples of gases are drawn at a flow rate of 0.2 liters perminute. The APM MFC 550 is used for PM2.5. This system is a manual method forsampling fine particles (PM2.5 fraction) and is based on Impactor designsstandardized by USEPA for ambient air quality monitoring.

PM2.5 & PM10 have been estimated by gravimetric method (IS- 5182 part XXIII2006). Improved West and Gake method (IS-5182 part-II, 2001 & reaffirmed 2006)has been adopted for estimation of SO2 and Modified Jacobs-Hochheiser method (IS-5182 part-X, 2006) has been adopted for the estimation of NO2.

3.6.1.4 Method for measurement of Carbon Monoxide – NDIR methodInstrument used: Ecotech Serinus 30 Carbon MonoxideThis analyser is used to measure CO in ambient air, in the range of 0-200 ppm(220mg/m3) to a sensitivity of 0.05 ppm 55µg/m3). The Serinus 30 combines thebenefits of Microprocess control with Non-Dispersive Infrared Spectrophotometerytechnology (IS-182 part X 1999, reaffirmed 2003). CO Concentration is automaticallycorrected for gas temperature and pressure changes.

3.6.1.5 Results and DiscussionsThe results of AAQ are given in details and summarized in the tabular form. Theresults when compared with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) ofCentral Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for "Industrial, Residential, Rural andOther Areas" show that the average values of ambient air quality parameters are wellwithin the stipulated limit. The results of ambient air quality monitoring aresummarized in the Tables below:



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Table 3.4 (a) Ambient Air Quality with respect to PM2.5

PM2.5 (µg/m3)

Location AAQ 1 AAQ 2 AAQ 3 AAQ 4 AAQ 5Min 30.2 32.8 31.6 31.2 31.8Max 43.8 61.2 42.2 43.8 55.1Average 37.3 41.0 37.4 37.7 38.698 Percentile 42.3 58.6 42.2 42.6 54.0


The values of PM2.5 in study area are presented in Table 3.4 (a). The seasonalminimum, maximum, average values and 98 percentile of PM 2.5 were observed 30.2µg/m3, 43.8 µg /m3, 37.3 µg/m3 and 42.3 µg/m3 respectively at the project site. Theseasonal minimum, maximum and average values ranged between 31.2-32.8 µg/m3,42.2-61.2 µg/m3 and 37.3-41.0 µg/m3 respectively in the study area.

Table 3.4 (b) Ambient Air Quality with respects to PM10

PM10 (µg/m3)Location AAQ 1 AAQ 2 AAQ 3 AAQ 4 AAQ 5Min 78.2 84.7 74.8 75.6 82.7Max 93.2 128.9 91.5 93.8 118.4Average 85.5 98.7 82.4 85.4 93.898 Percentile 91.9 126.0 90.4 92.9 116.6


The values of PM10 in study area are presented in Table 3.4 (b). The seasonalminimum, maximum, average values and 98 percentile of PM10 were observed 78.2µg/m3, 93.2 µg /m3, 85.5 µg/m3 and 91.9 µg/m3 respectively at the project site. Theseasonal minimum, maximum and average values ranged between 74.8-84.7 µg/m3,91.5-128.9 µg/m3 and 82.4-98.7 µg/m3 respectively in the study area.

Table 3.4 (c) Ambient Air Quality with respect to SO2

SO2 (µg/m3)Location AAQ 1 AAQ 2 AAQ 3 AAQ 4 AAQ 5

Min 6.1 9.2 7.7 7.8 7.5Max 11.3 16.2 12.2 12.5 13.2Average 8.4 11.6 9.4 9.7 9.498 Percentile 11.1 15.4 11.7 11.9 12.8


The values of SO2 in study area are presented in Table 3.4 (c). The seasonalminimum, maximum, average values and 98 percentile of SO2 were observed 6.1µg/m3, 11.3 µg /m3, 8.4 µg/m3 and 11.1 µg/m3 respectively at the project site. Theseasonal minimum, maximum and average values ranged between 7.5-9.2 µg/m3,11.3-16.2 µg/m3 and 8.4-11.6 µg/m3 respectively in the study area.



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Table 3.4 (d) Ambient Air Quality with respects to NO2

NO2 (µg/m3)

Location AAQ 1 AAQ 2 AAQ 3 AAQ 4 AAQ 5

Min 20.1 21.2 16.2 18.5 21.2

Max 29.5 35.6 28.7 30.6 32.6

Average 23.8 27.0 21.0 23.4 26.6

98 Percentile 28.9 34.5 27.6 29.7 31.6


The values of NO2 in study area are presented in Table 3.4 (d). The seasonalminimum, maximum, average values and 98 percentile of NO2 were observed 20.1µg/m3, 29.5 µg /m3, 23.8 µg/m3 and 28.9 µg/m3 and respectively at the project site.The seasonal minimum, maximum and average values ranged between 16.2-21.2µg/m3, 28.7-35.6 µg/m3 and 21.0-27.0 µg/m3 respectively in the study area.

Table 3.4 (e) Ambient Air Quality with respects to CO

CO (µg/m3)

Location AAQ 1 AAQ 2 AAQ 3 AAQ 4 AAQ 5

Min 610 710 680 820 700

Max 1050 1280 1140 1150 1220

Average 886.3 894.6 916.7 985.8 880.4

98 Percentile 1045.4 1247.8 1121.6 1136.2 1160.2


The values of CO in study area are presented in Table 3.4 (e). The seasonal minimum,maximum, average values and 98 percentile of CO were observed 610µg/m3, 1050µg/m3, 886.3 µg/m3 and 1045 µg/m3 respectively at the project site. The seasonalminimum, maximum and average values ranged between 610-820 µg/m3, 1140-1280µg/m3 and 880.4-985.8 µg/m3 respectively in the study area.

3.7 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Any unpleasant sound is classified as noise pollution. Sound possesses three definiteproperties: intensity, frequency and duration. Intensity is the loudness of a sound, orthe pressure it exerts through the ear. It is measured in decibels (dB). In assessingnoise, a special measure called "dB (A)" indicates damage to hearing. The higher thedB (A) number, the greater is the risk of damage to hearing.



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Loud noise may adversely affect people in many ways. For example, noise mayinterface with sleep, speech, communication and can cause annoyance and otherphysiological problems. Occupational noise exposure, is also the most common causeof Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL), threatens the hearing of individuals exposed tonoise pollution for longer periods of time, at a less intense level. For example,repeated exposure to noise pollution at a construction site can cause NIHL toconstruction workers, an effect that cannot be reversed.

During the construction of the site, vehicles carrying construction material andoperation of construction machinery and equipments at site are expected togenerate noise.

During the operational phase of the site, the following sources of noise pollution areexpected:

Increase in transport noise from within the site and from Highway

Table 3.5 provides potential primary sources and effects of noise pollution during theconstruction and operational phases of the site.

Table 3.5: Primary Effects of Noise Pollution from Construction & OperationActivities of the Site

Pollutant Source Primary Effects

Noise Construction activities

Transport

Human activities

Annoyance

Interference with communication

NIHL

Interference with sleep

Aural pain, nausea & reduced muscular control

Performance effects

Effects on social behavior

Source: http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/soe/97/ch1/15_3.htm

3.7.1 Ambient Noise Level

An assessment of baseline noise quality was undertaken (a) to establish the status ofexposure of the major sensitive receptors (b) to identify the baseline noise levelssurrounding the site.This assessment was accomplished by conducting a site–specificbackground–monitoring program and where appropriate, drawing comparisons tothe applicable Ambient Air Quality Standards in Respect of Noise (AAQSRN).

ReconnaissanceThe study area including project site represent flat terrain without any significantnatural barriers for noise propagation. The proposed project site is located in the

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residential area, which is a multi functional activity zone including commercial hub. Anumber of commercial buildings shall be located therefore; ambient noise level has acumulative effect in the study area. Apart from these commercial structures, theother major sources of noise would be movement of vehicles (including movement ofheavy vehicles) within the impact zone and anthropogenic activities in thesurrounding villages, residential area/commercial activity falling within the impactzone.

Sources of Noise Emissions Surrounding the SiteThe main source of noise near the site is the traffic on approach road and nearbyHighway. Estimated traffic volumes and peaks for this section of road are presentedin the results from the traffic background sampling study.

Noise pollution will increase for the receptors on site as well as surroundingpopulation, from increasing volumes of vehicles during construction and operationalphases along approach road. The impacts from these sources are expected to becaptured in the levels of noise measured in the site specific background noisemonitoring study.

Site-Specific Background Noise Quality MonitoringA site–specific background noise quality monitoring program was conducted for theproject site. The basic considerations for designing noise quality surveillanceprogramme include:

Vehicle Movement within the Impact Zone

Activities in Surrounding Villages / Settlements

To assess existing baseline noise quality and impacts during the construction andoperational phases of the project, following four monitoring stations were identifiedfor monitoring the ambient noise quality (Table 3.6 and Figure 3.8).The parametersmonitored, frequency of monitoring and the methodology for sampling arepresented in Table 3.7.

Table 3.6: Details of Proposed Noise Monitoring Locations

Location Code Locations Type of Area Direction Distance

NQ1 Project site Residential Zone Centre 1.9 km

NQ2 Udaka Residential Zone E 0.6 km

NQ3 Rampur Khera Residential Zone NE 3 km

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Figure-3.8: Noise Quality Monitoring Stations

Table 3.7: Details of Monitoring Program for Ambient Noise Quality

Particulars Details

Frequency Continuous monitoring for one day in study period at each Station onworking/non working day

Parameters Instantaneous Noise Levels

MethodologyInstantaneous Noise levels to be recorded for each hour at 10 minute intervalson location and analyzed to calculate the equivalent day and night time noiselevels

(Source: Previous EIA Report)Table 3.8: Ambient Noise Quality Standards

Area Code Category of Area/ZoneLimits in dB (A) Leq*

Day Time Night Time(A) Industrial area 75 70(B) Commercial area 65 55(C) Residential area 55 45(D) Silence Zone 50 40

Daytime shall mean from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.Nighttime shall mean from 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.



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Analysis: In some cases, day and night equivalents were found slightly higher thanprescribed limit due to the vehicular movement on the highway passing through thearea.

Table 3.9: Hourly Leq Noise Level in the study Area

Noise Quality data Nov.12Location

CodeLocations Zone LIMIT as per CPCB

Guidelines Leq, dB(A)Observed value Leq,

dB(A)DAY* NIGHT* DAY* NIGHT**

NQ1 Project site Residential 55 45 52.3 41.6NQ 2 Udaka Residential 55 45 59.6 50.8NQ 3 Rampur khera Residential 55 45 57.5 48.9NQ 4 Ray sika Industrial 75 70 69.6 58.2

* Day time Leq(6.00AM TO 10.00PM)** Night time Leq(10.00PM TO 6.00AM)


Noise monitoring was conducted at four (4) locations within the impact zonewherever possible including the project site and residential areas. The background-monitoring program was done in accordance with the requirements of an EIA study.Sound pressure level (SPL) measurements were automatically recorded to give thenoise level for every hour continuously for 24 hours in a day. Accordingly one full day(i.e. 24 hourly values) data was collected at each of the six locations. Table 3.8 givesthe prescribed noise standards by CPCB whereas Table 3.9 provides equivalent noiselevels viz., Leqday and Leqnight, at the noise monitoring locations. Leq was calculatedusing the following equation:

n

i

L

Teq

i

nL1

10, 10/1log10

Where, Li = levels observed at n equally spaced times during interval T.

3.8 WATER ENVIRONMENT

3.8.1 Water QualityWater quality assessment is one of the essential components of EIA study. Suchassessment helps in evaluating the existing health of water body and suggestingappropriate mitigation measures to minimize the potential impact from developmentprojects. Water quality of ground water has been studied in order to assess proposedwater-uses in construction, drinking, cooling and horticulture purpose.

The water quality at the site and other locations within the 10 km impact zone wasmonitored during October 2012 to December 2012. The locations of the monitoringsites are given in Table 3.7 and the result of the monitoring and analysis of groundwater is presented in the Table 3.8 (a, b, c).



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3.8.2 Sampling Frequency and Sampling Techniques

Parameters for analysis of water quality were selected based on the utility of theparticular source of water as per MoEF guidance. Hence quality of ground water wascompared with IS: 10500: 1991 (Reaffirmed 1993 With Amendment NO -3 July 2010)for drinking purposes. As per the standard practice, one sample from each stationwas taken each month in the study period. Sampling was done by standard samplingtechnique as per the Standard Methods. Necessary precautions were taken forpreservation of samples. The sampling locations for ground water are given in Table-3.10 and shown in Figure-3.9.

Figure-3.9: Ground Water Quality Monitoring Stations

Table 3.10: Location of Water Sampling Sites

Location No. Location Name Distance & Direction from projectsite

GW – 1 Ata SE; 0.6 kmGW – 2 Udaka E; 1.9 kmGW- 3 Rampur Khera NE; 0.85 km


The water quality in the impact zone was assessed through physico- chemical andbacteriological analysis of ground samples. The results have been compared with thedrinking water quality standards specified in IS: 10500.



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Table 3.11 (a) Ground water quality in study area during October 2012

S.No Parameter Limit (as per IS:10500:2012) Unit GW1 GW2 GW3Desirable Limit Permissible

LimitATA UDAKA RAMPUR KHERA

1 Colour 5 15 Hazen <2 <2 <22 Odour Agreeable Agreeable - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable4 Turbidity 1 5 NTU <1 <1 <15 pH 6.5-8.5 No Relaxation - 7.62 7.11 7.486 Total Hardness (as CaCO3) 200 600 mg/l 385 454 4817 Iron (as Fe) 0.3 No Relaxation mg/l 0.12 0.15 0.178 Chlorides (as Cl) 250 1000 mg/l 290 385 3429 Fluoride (as F ) 1 1.5 mg/l 0.4 0.7 0.6

10 TDS 500 2000 mg/l 1085 1325 126811 Calcium(as Ca2+) 75 200 mg/l 110 122 14012 Magnesium (as Mg2+) 30 100 mg/l 26 36 3113 Copper (as Cu) 0.05 1.5 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.0114 Manganese(as Mn) 0.1 0.3 mg/l 0.06 0.07 0.0415 Sulphate (as SO4) 200 400 mg/l 82 98 8916 Nitrate(as NO3) 45 No Relaxation mg/l 6 10 817 Phenolic Compounds (as

C6H5OH)0.001 0.002 mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

18 Mercury (as Hg) 0.001 No Relaxation mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.00119 Nickel (as Ni) 0.02 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.0120 Selenium ( as Se ) 0.01 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.0121 Arsenic (as As) 0.01 0.05 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01



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22 Cyanide (as CN ) 0.05 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.0123 Lead (as Pb) 0.01 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.0124 Zinc (as Zn) 5 15 mg/l 0.11 0.13 0.1625 Anionic Detergent (as MBAS) 0.2 1 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.0126 Chromium (as Cr6+) 0.05 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.0127 Mineral oil 0.5 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.0128 Alkalinity (as CaCO3) 200 600 mg/l 290 320 34529 Aluminum (as Al) 0.03 0.2 mg/l <0.02 <0.02 <0.0230 Boron (as B) 0.5 1 mg/l 0.3 0.2 0.3

Microbiological Parameter1 Total Coliform Should not be

detectedMPN/100ml Not Detected

(<2)Not Detected

(<2)Not Detected

(<2)2 E.coli Should not be

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Table 3.11 (b) Ground water quality in study area during November 2012


LimitATA UDAKA RAMPUR

KHERA1 Colour 5 15 Hazen <2 <2 <22 Odour Agreeable Agreeable - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable4 Turbidity 1 5 NTU <1 <1 <15 pH 6.5-8.5 No Relaxation - 7.58 7.21 7.426 Total Hardness (as CaCO3) 200 600 mg/l 396 436 4657 Iron (as Fe) 0.3 No Relaxation mg/l 0.11 0.13 0.148 Chlorides (as Cl) 250 1000 mg/l 310 398 3569 Fluoride (as F ) 1 1.5 mg/l 0.5 0.7 0.5

10 TDS 500 2000 mg/l 1110 1360 128211 Calcium(as Ca2+) 75 200 mg/l 96 118 13412 Magnesium (as Mg2+) 30 100 mg/l 37 34 3113 Copper (as Cu) 0.05 1.5 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.0114 Manganese(as Mn) 0.1 0.3 mg/l 0.05 0.08 0.0515 Sulphate (as SO4) 200 400 mg/l 71 104 9516 Nitrate(as NO3) 45 No Relaxation mg/l 8 12 1117 Phenolic Compounds (as C6H5OH) 0.001 0.002 mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.00118 Mercury (as Hg) 0.001 No Relaxation mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.00119 Nickel (as Ni) 0.003 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.0120 Selenium ( as Se ) 0.01 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.0121 Arsenic (as As) 0.01 0.05 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01



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Microbiological Parameter1 Total Coliform Should not be detected MPN/100ml Not

Detected(<2)

NotDetected

(<2)

Not Detected(<2)

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Table 3.11(c) Ground water quality in study area during December 2012


LimitATA UDAKA RAMPUR

KHERA1 Colour 5 15 Hazen <2 <2 <22 Odour Agreeable Agreeable - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable3 Taste Agreeable Agreeable - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable4 Turbidity 1 5 NTU <1 <1 <15 pH 6.5-8.5 No Relaxation - 7.51 7.16 7.386 Total Hardness (as CaCO3) 200 600 mg/l 375 422 4507 Iron (as Fe) 0.3 No Relaxation mg/l 0.09 0.12 0.128 Chlorides (as Cl) 250 1000 mg/l 324 376 3509 Fluoride (as F ) 1 1.5 mg/l 0.5 0.8 0.7

10 TDS 500 2000 mg/l 1098 1310 125511 Calcium(as Ca2+) 75 200 mg/l 88 112 12812 Magnesium (as Mg2+) 30 100 mg/l 37 34 3113 Copper (as Cu) 0.05 1.5 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.0114 Manganese(as Mn) 0.1 0.3 mg/l 0.04 0.06 0.0615 Sulphate (as SO4) 200 400 mg/l 68 96 9916 Nitrate(as NO3) 45 No Relaxation mg/l 7 11 917 Phenolic Compounds (as C6H5OH) 0.001 0.002 mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.00118 Mercury (as Hg) 0.001 No Relaxation mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.00119 Cadmium(as Cd) 0.003 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.0120 Selenium ( as Se ) 0.01 No Relaxation mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.0121 Arsenic (as As) 0.01 0.05 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01



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Microbiological Parameter1 Total Coliform Should not be detected MPN/100ml Not Detected

(<2)Not Detected

(<2)Not Detected

(<2)2 E.coli Should not be detected E.coli

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3.9 SOIL

Soil formation is influenced mainly by climate, geology, relief and other bioticinteractions. To assess the soil quality of the proposed area, following stations wereselected. Soil profile and quality was studied at 5 different locations.

The composite soil samples were collected from different location and wereanalyzed for characterization. The locations of the monitoring sites are depicted inTable 3.12 (a) and the results of the monitoring and analysis is presented in theTable 3.12(c). The map showing the soil sampling locations are shown in Figure-3.10.

Table 3.12(a): Soil Sample Collection Points

Location No. Sample collected from Direction Distance (Km)

SQ- 1 Project site Centre -SQ- 2 Udaka E 1.9 kmSQ- 3 Ata SE 0.6 kmSQ- 4 Pipaka W 3 kmSQ-5 Rampur Khera NE 0.85 km


Figure-3.10: Soil Sampling Locations



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3.9.1 Methodology

The soil samples were collected in the month of October 2012 from 5 locations asgiven in above Table. At each of these locations 3 sub-locations were identifiedrandomly from where soil was collected from up to 30 cm below the surface. Thefinal 5 samples represent homogenously mixed soil from these 3 sub-locations foreach location. The samples were filled in polythene bags, labeled in the field withnumber and site name and sent to laboratory for analysis. Table 3.10(b) gives theidea of the frequency and methodology of selection of soil sampling stations andmonitoring process.

Table 3.12(b) Frequency and Methodology for Soil Sampling & Monitoring

Particulars Details

Frequency Once during the Study Period

Methodology Grab samples of the topsoil were collected from 3 depths, at particularlocations and all samples are mixed to provide a representative sample foranalysis. They were stored in airtight. Polythene Bags and analyzed at thelaboratory.

*Grab sample- a single sample or measurement taken at a specific time or over as ashort period as feasible.

Table 3.12 (c): Soil Quality Data

S.No Parameter Unit Project Site SQ-2 SQ-3 SQ-4 SQ-5

Depth:30cm

1 Texture - Sandy Loam SandyClay Loam

SandyClay Loam

ClayLoam

SandyLoam

Sand % 69.8 52.7 53.9 41.5 61.3

Silt % 16.1 17.5 19.7 26.4 20.2

clay % 14.1 29.8 26.4 32.1 18.5

2 pH (1:2) - 7.69 7.32 7.81 7.29 7.37

3 ElectricalConductivity (1:2)

µmhos/cm 369 425 361 289 219

4 Cation exchangecapacity

meq/100gm

16.1 21.2 21.6 23.6 21.1

5 ExchangeablePotassium

mg/kg 58.9 67.2 42.6 52.1 42.5

6 ExchangeableSodium

mg/kg 135 231 191 133 205

7 ExchangeableCalcium

mg/kg 2489 3425 3514 3956 3604

8 ExchangeableMagnesium

mg/kg 356 345 367 378 247

9 Sodium AbsorptionRatio

- 0.67 1.00 0.82 0.54 0.89

10 Water HoldingCapacity

% 24.2 28.5 26.1 29.4 25.1

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12 Permeability cm/hrs 2.5 2.1 2.2 1.8 2.4

13 Total kjehdahlNitrogen

% 0.052 0.043 0.042 0.039 0.049

14 (Olsen’s)Phosphorus

mg/kg 15.3 13.5 14.1 12.7 13.9

15 Organic Matter % 0.34 0.31 0.33 0.29 0.35

(Source: PreviousEIA Report)

3.9.2 Result

Results are summarized in Table 3.12 (c); the result shows that texture of the core isSandy Loam. The results of buffer zone show that texture is sandy loam. pH rangesfrom 7.29-7.81. The amount of available Potassium is between 42.5-67.2 mg/kg.

3.10 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Literally environment stands for the totality of surrounding conditions. Animals andplants form a vital part of this sum total. Flora and fauna of an area are inter-relatedto each other and have a very crucial impact on human life. With changes inenvironmental conditions, structure, density and composition of plants and animalsundergo changes as well. The present study was carried out in two separate headingsfor floral and faunal community. The aspects to be covered in the study for theproject are given in Table 3.13.

Table 3.13: Aspects to be covered in the study for the Project

Aspect of Environment Likely Impacts

A. Terrestrial Ecology Impacts on terrestrial flora and faunaImpacts on wildlifeImpacts on socially/economically/genetically/biologically important project species

B. Aquatic Ecology Impacts on aquatic fauna/flora

The relevant environmental impacts out of the entire gamut of issues outlined in theTable 3.14 (a, b, c & d) were identified. For these impacts or aspects,environmental baseline data has been collected from primary as well assecondary data sources. As a part of the study, detailed field studies on variousaspects were conducted. The baseline status has been ascertained for the followingaspects:

Biological Environment: Terrestrial Ecology/Aquatic EcologyThe information presented in this Chapter has been collected through fieldstudies, consultation with various government departments and collation ofavailable literature with various institutions and organizations. The summary of datacollected from various sources as a part of the EIA study is outlined in Table 3.15.



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Table 3.15: Summary of data collected from various sources

Aspect Mode of datacollection

Parametersmonitored

Frequency Source(s)

TerrestrialEcology

Primary secondaryand field survey

Floral and FaunalInventory/Importance

OneSeason(Winter)

Field studies,Forest Departmentand literaturereview

Aquatic Ecology Primary andsecondary

Presence of variousspecies/Importance

OneSeason(Winter)

Field studies,Forest Departmentand literaturereview


A. Floral Community:The study area was divided into two zones as given below;i) Core Zone: within the project area.ii) Buffer Zone: (A) 100 m radius around the project site.

(B) 10 km radius around the project site.

General Vegetation Pattern:The prevailing vegetation cover over the area is mainly of tropical drydeciduous forest as per the Champion and Seth (1968) “Classification of foresttype of India”.

i) Core Zone: There was no vegetation within the core zone. Only a fewspecies of Parthenium, Acacia nilotica and Cynodon dactylon were seen.

ii) Buffer Zone:In 100 m radius around the project area:The list of plants recorded in Buffer Zone (100 m Radius) is given in Table 3.14(a).Thevegetative community of the area is mainly under open scrub forest and because ofurbanization area is usually surrounded with planted varieties. The dominant speciesare Japanese maples (Acer palmatum), Trident maples (Acer buergerianum), neem(Azadarachta indica), Gulmohar (Delonix regia.), Safeda (Eucalyptus), Carrot grass(Parthenium sp.), etc. The prominent grass is Cynodon dactylon.

No threatened, rare, endangered or endemic species were observed during thesurvey in this Buffer Zone (100 m radius around the project area).

Table 3.14(a): List of Plants in Buffer Zone (100 m Radius)

S. No. Local Names Botanical Names

1. Neem Azadirachta indica

2. Safeda Eucalyptus

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4. Amaltas Cassia fistula

5. Carrot grass Parthenium sp.

6. Gulmohar Delonix regia

7. Japanese maples Acer palmatum

8. Trident maples Acer buergerianum


In 10 km radius around the project site:The list of plants recorded in Buffer Zone (10 km Radius) is given in Table 3.14(b).There is no protected forest area in this zone. The vegetative community of the areais mainly under open scrub forest and because of urbanization area is usuallysurrounded with planted varieties. The dominant species are, Neem (Azadirachtaindica), Gulmohar (Delonix regia sp.), Safeda (Eucalyptus), Carrot grass (Partheniumsp.), Amaltas (Cassia fistula), Dhatura (Datura sp.), Arandi (Ricinus communis),Bougainvellia, Peepal (Ficus religiosa), shisham (Dalbergia sissoo), bottle blush(Callistemon lanceolatus), etc. The prominent grass species is Cynodon dactylon.

Table 3.14(b): List of Plants in Buffer Zone (10 Km Radius)


1. Neem Azadirachta indica

2. Safeda Eucalyptus

3. Dhatura Datura sp.

4. Arandi Ricinus communis

5. Peepal Ficus religiosa

6. Bougainvelia Bougainvelli

7. Bottle palm Beaucarnea recurvata

8. Amaltas Cassia fistula

9. Shisham Dalbergia sissoo

10. Bottle brush Callistemon lanceolatus

11. Carrot grass Parthenium sp.

12. Gulmohar Delonix regia

13. Oak Quercus sp

14. Japanese maples Acer palmatum

15. Trident maples Acer buergerianum




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Agricultural landThe Irrigation facility is proper in the study area, thus chana , sarson, ragi,jowar and maize are the main crops grown in the area. Other crops, which aregrown, are Moong, Cajanus, Til, etc. Where watering facility is availableseasonal vegetables are also grown.

Waste landWasteland is commonly seen in the area, and is mostly covered with specieslike Lantana spp, Ipomea spp, Calotropis procera, Cassia tora, Parthenium spp.,Zizyphus spp., Argemone spp. etc.

GrasslandGrassland in the study area is secondary in origin. The common speciesfound in the area are Euphorbia spp. Desmodium spp., Cynodon dactylon,Cyperus spp., Ipomoea spp. etc.

Vegetation in and around human settlementNear villages the vegetation pattern changes from rest of the area. The commonspecies grown near villages are Mangifera indica, Madhuca indica, Sizygiumcumini, Bambusa sp., Azadirachta indica, Delonix regia, Tamarinds indica,Eucalyptus spp. Ficus religiosa, etc.

Avenue trees and projectionThe roadside along in the study area are projected with trees in single todouble rows. The common trees are Azadirachta indica, Syzigium cumini.Mangifera indica, Delonix regia, Cassia fistula, Eucalyptus spp., Saraca asoca etc.

Agricultural cropsLand at some places is used for agriculture purpose. The main crops are maize,bajra, Chana, Sarson, jowar, ragi, and vegetables. No threatened, rare, endangeredor endemic species were observed during the survey in Buffer Zone (10 km radiusaround the project area).

B. Faunal Community:A general faunal study was carried out for the core zone and buffer zone separately asgiven below:-

(i) Core Zone: There was no unique faunal community within the core zone ofthe project site.

(ii) Buffer Zone:

In 100 m radius around the project site:The species observed in Buffer zone (100 m around the project area) are given inTable 3.14(c). No threatened, rare, endangered or endemic species were observedduring the survey in Buffer Zone (100 m radius around the project site).



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Table 3.14(c): List of Species in Buffer Zone (100 m Radius)

Sl.No.

Local Names Zoological Names

Amphibians

1. Toad Bufo sp

2. Frog Rana tigrina

Reptiles

3. Indian garden lizards Calotes versicolor

4. house lizards Hemidactylus sp.

Mammals

5. Indian palm squirrel Fumambulus pennanti

6. Cat Felis sp.

7. Dog Cuon sp

8. Cow Bos sp.

9. Rat Rattus rattus

Aves

10. Crow Corves splendens

11. Sparrow Passer domesticus

12. Baya Ploceus philippinus

13. Parrot Psittacula krameri


In 10 km radius around the project area list of species observed in this buffer zone isgiven in Table 3.14(d).

Table 3.14(d): List of Species in Buffer Zone (10 Km Radius)

S.No. Local Names Zoological Names

Amphibians

1. Toad Bufo sp.

2. Frog Rana tigrina

Reptiles

3. Indian gardenlizards

Calotes versicolor

4. House lizards Hemidactylus sp.

Mammals

5. Indian palm squirrel Fumambulus pennanti

6. Cat Felis sp.

7. Dog Cuon sp.

8. Cow Bos sp.



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S.No. Local Names Zoological Names

9. Horse Equs sp.

10. Rat Rattus rattus

Aves

11. Crow Corves splendens

12. Sparrow Passer domesticus

13. Baya Ploceus philippinus

14. Parrot Psittacula krameri

15. Peafowl Pavo cristatus

16. Pigeon Columba livia

17. Egretta Egretta sp

18. Myna Acridotheres tristis


C. Protected AreasRaipur Protected Forest lies within 2 km of the study area.

D. Wild life and avifaunaMethodologyDetailed survey was conducted to evaluate faunal composition of the study area(core and buffer zone) within the project area. Primary data like faunal compositionwas recorded during site visit and secondary data was collected from the Forestdepartment to get the correct picture of the study area. The major portion of thestudy consists of agricultural field and human settlements which support wildlifehabitat insignificantly.

The survey methods used for faunal assessment are:1. Walkthrough method2. Direct Count Method- birds, mammals3. Pugmark method – mammals

The major part of the study area lies under agriculture field and human settlementswhich restricted the wildlife habitat significantly. Most of the mammalian speciesreported in the study area are common fox, and Indian hare. There is neither anywildlife sensitive area nor any corridor for the movement of wildlife present in thestudy area. There are many small ponds present in the buffer zone of study areawhich are the major attraction sites for avifauna. Common Maina, Kingfisher, Spotteddove, Pintail and Pond Heron are some dominant bird species present in the studyarea. There is no information regarding migratory movement of birds in the studyarea. As far as the reptiles community was concerned, Krait and house lizard arereported from the study area.



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Aquatic lifeThe Phytoplankton in the lakes is basically dominated by filamentous forms. Thedominant ones are Chaetophora sp., Cladophora sp., Spirogyra sp. The Zooplanktonsare basically dominated by Crustaceans and Rotifers.

3.11 SOCIO ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Socio-economic study refers to study of human behavior in relation to itssurroundings. It is multidisciplinary, using theories and methods from Sociology,Economics, History, Psychology, Geography etc. Socio-economic impact assessmentof the study area of a project is pre-requisite before the project is put intoimplementation. The study area consists of the core area where the proposed projectis expected to come up and a buffer area encircling the project area with a radius often kilometers from the periphery of the core area. For every new and expansionproject socio-economic impact assessment is mandatory as per the laws of the land.The Socio-economic impact assessment focuses the effect of the project on socialand economic well-being of the community.

The above assessment is made through a socio-economic survey conducted by ateam of experts that often consist of a demographer, statistician, econometrician,social scientist, health expert and gender specialist. The outcome of the study relieson both quantitative and qualitative measure of impacts. The impacts are evaluatedin terms of changes in community demographics, housing, employment, wageincome, market effects, public services, retail business, quality of life and artisticqualities of the community. Qualitative assessment of community perceptions aboutdevelopment is an important measure of development impacts. Assessing proposeddevelopments in socio-economic context will help the community leaders and localpeople identify potential social equity issues, evaluate the adequacy of social servicesand determine whether the project has adverse effects on overall social well-being ornot.

3.11.1 Scope of the study

1.0 The Scope of socio-economic impact assessment of the upcoming residentialplotted colony project is as follows:

2.0 To collect baseline data of the study area3.0 To comprehend socio-economic status of the people living in the study area.4.0 To assess probable impact of the project on social and economic aspects in the

study area.5.0 To measure the impact of the project on Quality of life of the people living in

the study area.6.0 To ensure sustainability of positive impact.7.0 To suggest mitigation measures and agency responsible for taking action in case

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3.11.2 Approach

Research approach plays an important role to decide suitable methodology. It helpsto develop effective research design. In the Residential Plotted Colony inductiveapproach has been adopted. It is also known as bottom top approach or Hill climbingapproach. It is a scientific approach and contrary to deductive approach.

The various stages of inductive approach are as follows: -Observations (examination of both primary and secondary data) → Pattern(preparation of a blue print) → Tentave Hy pot hes i s (Devel opme nt of a dr a r epor tbased on observed values) →Theory (Final report)

Both qualitative and quantitative data was collected for the preparation of thereport.

3.11.3 Various steps taken to prepare the report were as follows

Literature review Visit to project site. Collection of secondary data. Finalization of variables/ parameters to measure the impact of the project. Planning and designing of the field survey for collection of primary data Formulation of Data collection tools (Schedule). Field testing of Schedule through a pilot survey Recruitment of field staff (if needed). Training of field staff. Conduct of field work in sample villages and sample households. Scrutiny of filled-in-schedules Data processing and tabulation Data analysis and preparation of report

3.11.4 Methodology

For impact assessment both primary and secondary data was collected. Whileprimary data was collected through census-cum sample survey/ sample survey, thesecondary data was collected from administrative records, published reports andwebsites. Past experiences reveal that impact of the project is greatest in the corearea and the same diminishes progressively as one move away from the core area tothe periphery of the study area. Hence, a Census-cum Sample survey was carried outin the core area and a sample survey in the buffer area for collection of primary data.

a) Census-cum Sample Survey in core areaIn the Core Area primary data was collected through a census-cum sample survey. Itwas a census survey as information was collected from the only village located in thecore area. It was a sample survey as representative sample household were drawnfrom a list of households prepared after complete mapping and listing of residentialstructures. Mapping and Listing helped us to identify the Project Affected Families



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and also provided us with a sampling frame for selection of households. Sincecollection of information from all the households in a village was time consuming andexpensive, sample survey approach was adopted for collection of information fromthe selected households.

Sample Survey in buffer areaIn the buffer area, where impact of the project progressively reduces with thedistance from the project area a multi stage sample design was adopted. In the ruralareas the first stage units were census villages and the ultimate stage units werehouseholds.

3.11.5 Sampling Unit

The ultimate sampling unit is house hold.

3.11.6 Sample size

While deciding the sample size the following factors were taken into account

1. Confidence Level (95 % , Table value : 1.96)2. Degree of precision (Δ): 0.53. Variation in population / Standard Deviation (σ)

At each level the following formula was adopted to arrive at the sample size.π = {(1.96 *σ) / Δ} 2

Where π = sample size, 1.96 is the table value of confidence level, σ = standarddeviation and Δ = degree of precision

Selection of sample villages/wards/CEBs

Villages, wards and CEBs in the buffer area were selected from a list frame developedby GRC. The sampling method Probability Proportional to Size was adopted to selectthe villages/Wards and CEBs, the size being number of households in the villages.

Selection of households/enterprisesSystematic sampling was adopted both in core and buffer area to select thehouseholds.

RespondentsThe head of the selected household/enterprise will be the respondent for collection ofinformation through face to face interview.

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Tools for data collectionThe following schedules were developed to collect information from the head of thehouseholds during field survey.

1. Schedule 0.0: House Listing:Schedule 0.0 was developed for listing of households in a selected village, which waslater used as a frame for selection of households for collection of data.

2. Questionnaire 1A: Village QuestionnaireThe village Questionnaire was developed for collection of village particulars from theSarpanch or other village officials.

3. Questionnaire 1B : City/Town Questionnaire

The City/Town Questionnaire was developed for collection of City/Town particularsfrom the local body.

4. Questionnaire 2:Household QuestionnaireThe Household Questionnaire was developed to collect information on variousparameters from the selected households in a village in rural areas/CEB in urban area.

The questionnaires contained all the variables the data of which were collectedthrough field survey.

3.11 CONCEPT & DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THE REPORT

Study Area: The study area, also known as impact area has been defined as the sumtotal of core area and buffer area with a radius of 2 Kilometers from the periphery ofthe project site. The study area includes all the land marks both natural andmanmade, falling therein.

QoL: The Quality of Life (QoL) refers to degree to which a person enjoys the importantpossibilities of his/her life. The ‘Possibilities’ result from the opportunities andlimitations, each person has in his/her life and reflect the interaction of personal andenvironmental factors. Enjoyment has two components: the experience of satisfactionand the possession or achievement of some characteristic.

Household: A group of persons who normally live together and take their meals froma common kitchen are called a household. Persons living in a household may berelated or unrelated or a mix of both. However, if a group of related or unrelatedpersons live in a house but do not take their meals from the common kitchen, thenthey are not part of a common household. Each such person is treated as a separatehousehold. There may be one member households, two member households ormulti-member households.

Sex Ratio: Sex ratio is the ratio of females to males in a given population. It isexpressed as 'number of females per 1000 males'.



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Literates: All persons aged 7 years and above who can both read and write withunderstanding in any language are taken as literate. It is not necessary for a person tohave received any formal education or passed any minimum educational standard forbeing treated as literate. People who are blind but can read in Braille are also treatedas literates.

Literacy Rate: Literacy rate of population is defined as the percentage of literates tothe total population aged 7 years and above.

Literacy Rate = (Total population – Population up to age group 6) /Totalpopulation * 100

Labour Force: The labour force is the number of people employed and unemployedin a geographical entity. The size of the labour force is the sum total of personsemployed and unemployed. An unemployed person is defined as a person notemployed but actively seeking work. Normally, the labour force of a country consistsof everyone of working age (commencing from 16 years) and below retirement (65years) that are participating workers, that is people actively employed or seekingemployment. People not counted under labour force are students, retired persons,stay-at home people, people in prisons, permanently disabled persons anddiscouraged workers.

Work: Work is defined as participation in any economically productive activity withor without compensation, wages or profit. Such participation may be physical and/ormental in nature. Work involves not only actual work but also includes effectivesupervision and direction of work. The work may be part time or full time or unpaidwork in a farm, family enterprise or in any other economic activity.

Worker: All persons engaged in 'work' are defined as workers. Persons who areengaged in cultivation of land or milk production even solely for domesticconsumption are also treated as workers.

Main Workers: Those workers who had worked for the major part of the referenceperiod (i.e. 6 months or more in the case of a year) are termed as Main Workers.

Marginal Workers: Those workers who did not work for the major part of thereference period (i.e. less than 6 months) are termed as Marginal Workers.

Work participation rate: The work participation rate is the ratio between the labourforce and the overall size of their cohort (national population of the same age range).In the present study the work participation rate is defined as the percentage of totalworkers (main and marginal) to total population.

Birth Rate: The ratio of total live births to total population in a specified communityor area over a specified period of time. The birthrate is often expressed as thenumber of live births per 1,000 of the population per year also called natality.



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Death Rate: The ratio of total deaths to total population in a specified community orarea over a specified period of time. The death rate is often expressed as the numberof deaths per 1,000 of the population per year. It is also called fatality rate ormortality rate.

Maternal Mortality Rate: The maternal mortality rate, the number of maternaldeaths per 1,000 women of reproductive age in the population (generally defined as15-44 years of age).

Infant Mortality Rate: The infant mortality rate, the number of deaths of childrenless than 1 year old per 1000 live births.

3.12 STUDY COMPONENTS

Baseline dataBaseline data refers to basic information collected before a project/scheme isimplemented. It is used later to provide a comparison for assessing impact of theproject. Any attempt to collect base line data while undertaking actual impactassessment is faced with recall error. The present report is provided with followingbase line data for the study area as a whole.

A. Demographic Particulars and Vital Statisticsa. Total Population by sex and sector.b. Number of households and household sizec. Population of 0-6 age groupd. Sex ratio for overall population and population belonging to 0-6 age groupe. Total number of literatesf. Distribution of literates by sexg. Literacy rate and Gender gap in literacy rateh. Total number of workersi. Distribution of workers by sexj. Main and Marginal workers and their distribution by sex.

Classification and distribution of workers into cultivators, Agricultural labour,household industrial workers and other workers.

B. Vital Statisticsa. Birth rateb. Death ratec. Infant Mortality Rated. Maternal Mortality rate

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e. Road Net workf. Banks & Cooperative Societiesg. Post Telegram & Telephone Facilities

2. Current Socio-economic statusa. Population Compositionb. Households and Household sizec. Social groupsd. Literacy Statuse. workersf. Agricultureg. Industrial developmenth. Trade & businessi. Perception of the people about the upcoming project

Impact of the project on social and economic characteristics of the study area. Theimpact of the project has been assessed on various socio-economic parameters,which are listed below:

a. Urbanization of the impact area.b. Impact on land valuec. Impetus to Infrastructure developmentd. Impact on Demographic compositione. Impact on employment opportunities

3.13 FINDINGS OF THE SURVEY

3.13.1 Study Area and its constituents

The term ‘Study Area’ has already been explained under ‘Concepts and Definition’.The Study Area consists of seventeen identified villages in the study area. The projectvillage is in village Sohna & Raipur.

3.13.2 Base line data

Baseline data refers to basic information collected before a project/scheme isimplemented. It is used later to provide a comparison for assessing impact of theproject. Any attempt to collect base line data while undertaking actual impactassessment study is faced with recall error. The present report is provided withfollowing base line data for the study area as a whole.

3.13.3 Demographic particulars of the study area

The base line data containing Demographic particulars of the study areas is presentedin the table below.



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Table 16: Demographic Particulars of the Study Area

S.N. Description NumberPercentage to respective

totals

respective RespectiveTotals

1 Total Population- Gender wise 141067 100

Male 75288 53.4

Female 65779 46.6

Sex ratio (No. of females per 1000 males) 874 -

2

Total Population (0-6 years) - Gender wise 27674 100

Male15007 54.2

Female12667 44.28

Sex ratio (No. of females per 1000 males) 844.1 -

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Total no. of household 22596

Average House Hold size7

Highest Household size 8

Lowest Household size6

4 Total Population of Schedule CastCommunity 21113 100

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Total Literates – Gender wise 74664 100

Male 48357 64.8

Female 26307 35.2

6 Total Literates 5470 100

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Over all Literacy Rate 65.8

Male 80.2

Female 49.5

Gender gap in literacy rate 30.7

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Total Workers 56505 100

Male 35145 62.2

Female 21360 37.8

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Total Main Workers- Gender wise 41302 100

Male 29837 72.2

Female 11465 27.8

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Total Marginal Workers- Gender wise 15203 100Male 5308 34.9

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Total Agricultural Workers 24298 100

Cultivators 19929 82.0

Agricultural Labors 4369 18.0

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‘Other Workers’ Gender wise 30905 54.7

Male 20301 65.7

Female 10604 34.3

(Source: Previous EIA Report)Source: Census 2001, Published by Registrar General of India

Vital StatisticsThe table below presents Vital Statistics at national, state and district level.

Table 3.17: Vital Statistics at national, state and district level

S.No Description Geographical Limit YearLast reported Numbers

1 Birth RateNational level 2011 17.64

Haryana 2009 23

2 Death RateNational level 2011 7.64

Haryana 2009 6.9

3 Infant Mortality RateNational level 2008 32.31

Haryana 2008 66.2

4 Maternal MortalityRate

National level SRS (2007-2008) 153Haryana SRS (2004-2006) 186

(Source: Previous EIA Report)C. Amenities

Table-3.18: Basic Amenities available in the Study Area

Facility Number of villagePrimary school 15Middle school 2Secondary school 1TOTAL 18MCWC 1Ayurvedic 4Allopathic 2TOTAL 7

Current Socio-Economic Status of the study Area

3.13.4 Population Composition

According to 2001 Population Census the study area has a total population of 141067Persons. Further, 19.6 % of the total population are in the age-group 0-6 years. Theoverall Sex ratio in the study area has been worked out to 874 females per 1000males, which is less than the national figure of 933 females per 1000 males.



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The sex ratio of the population of age group 0-6 years in the study area has beenworked out to 844.1 females per 1000 males.

Figure 3.11: Population composition sector and gender wise

3.13.5 Households and Household size

There are 22596 households in the study area and the average household size is 7.The highest household size eight has been observed in village Maraula, Kharkhani,Udaka. The lowest household size six has been noted in Sohna, Baluda, Barota, Indri,Rupaheri, Lakhuwas and Raipur.

3.13.6 Social groups

In the study area the number of persons belonging to Scheduled Caste community is21113 which form 15.0 per cent of the total population. The literate Schedule castesare engaged in trade, commerce, industry private and government services includingpolice and even in the armed forces. The Schedule caste people are further divided ingroups, subgroups, castes and sub-castes. According 2001 Census there is noSchedule Tribe population in the study area.

3.13.7 Literacy Status

All persons aged seven years and above, who can both read and write withunderstanding in any language have been considered as literate for this study. Basedon the above criteria the overall literacy rate has been worked out to 65.8 percent.The gender wise distribution of literacy rate is 80.2 percent for male and 49.5percent for female, creating a gender gap of 30.7 percent. The highest literacy rate(70.8) without gender distinction has been found in Lakhuwas. Similarly, the lowestliteracy rate (34.2) without gender distinction has been found in Kotla.

Male75288

Literate Male48357

Working Male35145



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Total Population141067

Working Male35145

Female65779

LiterateFemale26307

WorkingFemale21360



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3.13.8 Workers

A worker has been defined as a person who participates in a productive activity withor without compensation, wages or profit and such participation may be physicaland/or mental in nature. A worker may be a main worker or a marginal worker. Themain workers are those workers who had worked for the major part (more than sixmonths) of the reference period (i.e. 365 days from the date of survey). The marginalworkers are those who had worked for less than six months during the last 365 daysfrom the date of survey. Secondary research has revealed that slightly less than onethird of the total population of the study area is worker. While main workersconstitute 73.1 percent of the total work force the marginal workers constitute only26.9 percent of the total working population. Further, analysis of the data hasrevealed that Male dominancy persists both in the case of main and marginalworkers. While the intensity of male dominancy is maximum (72.2 percent) in thecase of main workers, it is 34.9 percent in the case of marginal workers.

Further, classification of the workers has revealed that in the study area 43.0 percentof the total work force is agricultural workers, 2.3 percent are Household industrialworkers and the remaining 54.7 percent are ‘Other Workers’. Furthermore, of thetotal agricultural workers percent are cultivators and 13.1 percent are agriculturallabor. The ‘Other Workers’ include white collar workers, blue collar workers, informalworkers, industrial workers, mine workers etc.

3.13.9 Amenities

Electric powerAll the villages in the study area have been provided with electricity. In all the villagespower is available for domestic use. However, there is regular power cut especially inthe summer months due to surge in demand.

RoadsAll the villages in the study area have been provided with total 7 paved roads and 2mud roads and 2 footpaths. The project site is well connected through sector roads.The NH-22 is also adjacent to the project site.

Post Office, Telegram & Telephone FacilitiesSecondary data has revealed that out of 7 villages in the study area only some of thevillages are provided with post and telegraph facilities. There are 5 land linetelephone connections.

Bank & Cooperative SocietiesIn the rural area of study area Bank facility is available only in the two villages.However, in the urban areas of Gurgaon s modern banking facilities are available. Inthe study area there are four credit and three agricultural credit societies areoperating.



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Education FacilitiesInstitutional education facilities are available in almost every village. Overalleducational facilities are there in each village. There is one secondary school but nocollege is there in the area.

Impact of the project on social and economic characteristics

3.13.10Impact on Population composition

The execution of the project will increase the population of the study area by about10.9 %. This will marginally change the population composition of the study area.

3.13.11Acceleration in Urbanization Programme

The project site is located in village Sohna and Raipur, Distt. Gurgaon. This indicatesthat urbanization of the area where the “Residential Plotted Colony” project islocated has already started. It is expected that the upcoming project will acceleratethe ongoing urbanization of the area.

The urbanization of the area is the positive impact of the “Residential PlottedColony”. However, this has to be undertaken more cautiously as it may causenegative impact on the socio-economic aspect of people living in the area due tostress and strain on civic amenities. It is therefore suggested that for smoothdevelopment of the area long term planning should be adopted and there should beadequate budgetary provision for the purpose.

3.13.12Impact on existing land use

As per Gurgaon Manesar Development Plan of the project site is located in the landearmarked for residential purposes. Accordingly, no change in the land use pattern isenvisaged. It is anticipated that the construction activities of the project will not haveany adverse effect on the land use pattern of the study area.

3.13.13Impact on Employment opportunities

According to the Conceptual Plan of Residential Plotted Colony about 11403 personswill get direct employment as nursery teachers and ‘operation and maintenancestaffs’ after the project becomes operational. Further, about 325 people areexpected to get indirect employment mostly in the informal sector, due to setting upof the above project. These include maid servants, washer men, day and nightwatchmen, gardeners, drivers, cleaners, cook, vendors etc. There is no dearth ofskilled and unskilled manpower in Gurgaon district. Hence, it is expected that all theemployment opportunities will be made available to the local people. Besides theabove, there will be large scale hiring of un-skilled and semi-skilled labor during theconstruction period. Creation of employment opportunities is a positive impact of theproject on socio-economic aspects of people living in the neighborhoods.



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Impetus to Infrastructure developmentThe “Residential Plotted Colony” Project will pave the way for various infrastructuredevelopments that includes roads, parks, play grounds, bus shelters etc. This is apositive impact, which will create further employment opportunities for the localpeople.

3.13.14Impact on Health facilitiesThe availability of Health facility in the study area is inadequate. There is a directneed for augmentation of cheap and efficient health services in the study area. TheResidential Plotted Colony project will increase the population of the area as alsothe need for institutional health facility. It is therefore suggested that a healthcentre may be set up in the neighborhood of the upcoming residential plottedcolony.

3.14 AWARENESS OF THE PROJECTThe sample survey has revealed that 62 percent of the households living in the studyarea are aware of the Residential Plotted Colony at sec-11& 14, village Sohna &Raipur.

3.14.1 People’s Perception about the ProjectAbout 70 percent of the people interviewed during the sample survey welcomed theproject, while the remaining 30 percent refused to make any comment on it. Thosewho supported the upcoming project believed that it will quicken the process ofurbanization of the area, generate employment opportunities to the sons of the soil,ensure infrastructure development etc.

3.15 CONCLUSIONThe project does not call for any land acquisition and no change in the existing landuse pattern. The execution of the project will not disturb the people living in the areaas there will be no blasting and large scale digging. The project will generateemployment opportunities for both skilled and unskilled workers in the vicinity,which will produce multiple effects on the life and economy of the local people. Thusfrom socio-economic point of view the project is beneficial to the people.



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CHAPTER-4: ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS &MITIGATION MEASURES

4.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter discusses identification and appraisal of various environmental impactsdue to the Residential Plotted Colony. Generally, the environmental impacts can becategorized as either primary or secondary. The development, construction andfunctional phase of the project comprise various activities, each of which may havesome impact on environmental parameter. Various impacts during the development,construction and operation phase on the environmental parameters have beenstudied to estimate the impact on environment.

Residential Plotted Colony will be constructed and developed gradually in the timespan of 2-3 years (approx.). In development phase, basic infrastructure facilities likeinternal road, sewerage system, storm water drainage, street lighting etc. will bedeveloped.

For proper evaluation and assessment of the environmental impacts due todevelopment, construction and functional phases of project understanding to thevarious activities associated with the Residential Plotted Colony is essential. Variousactivities related to the project would be different, in terms of nature during thedevelopment, construction and functional phases.

The impact identification and prediction process aims to:

Identify potential source in project activities or cause of impact throughout thelife of project.

Characterize the potential impacts affecting a target or receptor (physical, humanand socio-economic).

Assess the potential of changing likely-hood of impact through EnvironmentalManagement Plan (EMP)

Prediction of the impacts due to the development, construction and functionalactivities encompass the developmental processes to be undertaken duringconstruction and functional phases.

For each category of environmental receptor (such as, ambient air quality, waterquality, soils, land, etc,) the potential impacts of activities during development,construction and functional phases have been identified. Pollution sources & itscharacteristics, the potential impacts and magnitude of the impacts have beenassessed and discussed in detail in following sub sections. In each case, cognizance



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has been taken for mitigation measures inherited in the development & constructionand functional phase.

4.2 IMPACT MATRIX

Various activities from the Residential Plotted Colony are likely to have some impacton the environmental attributes during its construction as well as operational phase.The impact assessment matrix given in Table 4.1 reveals the impact associated witheach activity of the project on various environmental parameters during constructionand functional phases respectively before any mitigation measures are implanted. Toassess the severity of the impacts, they are categorized as follows:



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Environmental

Parameters

Nature of Potential Impacts during Construction and Operation Phases

Local Regional Short Term Long

Term

Reversible Irreversible Adverse Beneficial No Impact Significant Insignificant

Topography √ √ √ √

Drainage √ √ √ √

Soil √ √ √ √

Water Resources √ √ √ √ √

Water Quality √ √ √

Land Use √ √ √ √

Air Quality √ √ √ √ √

Noise √ √ √ √ √

Flora √ √ √ √

Fauna √ √ √ √

Employment √ √ √ √ √

Aesthetic √ √ √ √ √

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4.3 POLLUTION SOURCES

Pollutants generated in the development of Residential Plotted Colony Project duringboth the construction and functional phases are solid, liquid and gaseous in nature.Also the generation of pollution could be continuous, periodic or accidental. Sourcesof pollutants and their characteristics during the construction and functional phaseare given below in Table 4.2.

Table 4.2: Pollutant Sources

SI.No. Activity / Area Pollutant Sources Frequency

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

1. Site preparationand constructionactivities

Air emission- SO2, &NO2.

Dust from constructionactivities and excavation.

Particulates matter, NO2and CO from vehicleexhaust

Temporary duringconstruction phase only.Bulk of the emissions isexpected from groundwork and leveling.

Earth/Solid waste Solid waste fromconstruction activity andexcavation.

Periodic.

Hazardous wastegeneration such as usedoil and paints.

From D.G. Sets andpainting of the buildings.

Periodic and temporary

Noise Noise generated fromconstruction equipmentand machinery

Temporary lasting theconstruction phase.

2. Labour Camps Sewage Sewage generated fromtemporary labor camps onsite.

Temporary-during theinitial construction phase

Solid Waste Solid Waste generatedfrom temporary laborcamps on site.

Temporary- during theinitial construction phase

OPERATIONAL PHASE

1. Vehicularmovement

Air emissions and noise Vehicle exhaust emissions Continuous/ periodic

2. Diesel generators Air emissions SO2, NO2, PM, CO fromfuel burning

Occasional- during powerfailure

Noise Noise due to running ofequipment

Occasional - during powerfailure

Hazardous Waste Used Oil Generation Occasional- during oilchanges

3. Maintenance /House-

keeping

Sullage Floor washing

Sewage

Continuous

Solid waste Residential, Commercialand garden wastes

Continuous



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SI.No. Activity / Area Pollutant Sources Frequency

4. Vehicle Parking Oil spills Minor oil leaks Parkingspace

Continuous

5. Storm water drains Rainwater Contamination dischargefrom site-mainlysuspended solids

During rainy season

4.4 IMPACT IDENTIFICATION

The areas of environmental concerns for which the impacts and their predictions aretaken into consideration are mainly:

Air Environment Water Environment Noise Environment Land Environment Biological Environment Socio economic Environment and Aesthetics Environment

The impacts can be further categorized as positive impacts and negative impactsdepending upon their nature, potential and magnitude.

4.4.1 Environmental Aspects of Development & Construction Operations

Generation, storage and disposal of construction wastes; Noise pollution due to plant, machinery, equipments and vehicle movement; Air pollution due to plant, machinery, equipments and vehicle movement; Generation and disposal of sullage; Impact on ecology; Consumption of resources such as water, electricity, and diesel. Physical change in landscape due to earth work excavation and related activities. Soil erosion caused due to loss of vegetation and other construction activates.

4.4.2 Environmental Aspects of Building Planning and Use

Impacts identified during operation of the Residential Plotted Colony and their useincludes major concerns such as:-

Disposal of domestic (sewage) effluent generation Disposal of solid wastes generated in the Residential Plotted Colony from house,

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Consumption of water and impact on water resources Impact on traffic on the road Storm water during rains Management and maintenance project

Environmental aspects of the project are not just limited to impact of sources ofpollution but also relate to energy conservation, water conservation and other issues,which are mentioned in Table 4.3.

Table 4.3: Environment aspects of project other than source of Pollution

S.No. Area Aspect

I. Energy

conservation

Solar Heating, Day Lighting, Design Natural Ventilation,Thermal Transfer value of Building Material, EnergyEfficient Building Services and Equipment,

Public Area Lighting and Exterior Lighting

II. Water

conservation

Reuse of Recycled Water Gardening Water sources Rainwater Harvesting

III. Material Use Construction Materials Selection Paint Selection Use of Recycled Materials Use of Timber

IV. Aesthetics during

functional Use

Clothes Drying Facilities Visitors Parking Playground for children Service Roads for walking Flower bed water disposal Floor washing arrangements Air conditioning arrangements Standby Power Supply Maintenance Staff

4.5 ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS DURING DEVELOPMENT ANDCONSTRUCTION PHASE

4.5.1 Topography

Impact: Topography around the project is almost plain. Therefore, topography andphysiography of the area will not be affected during the construction and postconstruction phase of the project. Hence, no significant impact is anticipated on thetopography and physiographic from project by M/s Raheja Developers Ltd.

It is further proposed to maintain 35.22 % of the total area as green throughplantation of various local and aesthetic species as to improve the vegetation coversof the area.



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Mitigation Measure: Since there is no significant impact on topography from theproject, no detailed mitigation measures are proposed. It is however proposed thatapart from the proposed plantation greens, turfing with local species will be carriedout extensively.

4.5.2 Land Use Pattern

Impact: The Residential Plotted Colony Project will be developed as per SohnaMaster/Development Plan 2031 which demarcates the project site as residentialzone. Hence, no significant impact is expected from the project which will beconstructed after obtaining all necessary permissions.

4.5.3 Land Environment

Impact: At Residential Plotted Colony Project, soil would be excavated at project sitefor foundations of residential development. During the disposal of redundantoverburden, soil of filling area would be covered and lost permanently.

The soil excavated during construction will be first temporarily stored in an areaearmarked and then shall be used to fill up low lying area in and around the projectsite and rest of the soil shall be transported by road to fill up low lying areaselsewhere. Proper drainage system shall be provided to deal with the storm water incase of rain. Natural drains will not be affected due to project activities. The impacton soil during construction phase will be marginal and reversible in the nature.

Mitigation: It is proposed to remove vegetative cover only from the specific site onwhich construction is to take place and allowing minimal disturbance to thevegetation in adjacent areas. Land clearing activities only confined to necessaryareas. The top soil will be stripped from constructional areas and stockpiled for laterreuse in landscaping. The number, frequency and area of movement of heavymachinery will also be restricted.

4.5.4 Water Environment4.5.4.1 Ground water Quality

Impact: No hazardous chemical and material will be used in the development andconstruction phase of Residential Plotted Colony Project. Debris and wastesgenerated during this phase will be collected and disposed suitably. Therefore,possibility of contamination of ground water will be negligible. Hence, no impact isanticipated on the ground water quality during the construction phase.

Mitigation: A well planned solid waste management plan will be followed during theconstruction phase including timely collection, segregation and disposal as per legalrequirements. Hazardous waste such as used oil of DG sets and used batteries will behandled as per hazardous waste rule.



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4.5.4.2 Surface and Ground Water HydrologySurface Water HydrologyImpact: The project site is outside of the flood plain. Past HFL records show thatproject site is above the HFL of the river. Runoff during rains takes way to naturaldrain and in storm water drains laid in the area. During construction phase, there isno impact anticipated on the drainage pattern of the project area.

Mitigation Measures: Project proponent will ensure no interception on water runoffflow routes and drainage pattern of the area throughout the construction of theproject by providing adequate water channel.

Ground Water HydrologyImpact: In the area around the Residential Plotted Colony Project, rich aquifers arepresent. Water requirement during construction phase will vary depending uponconstruction activities and will be met by tertiary treated STP water as per IS456:2000. Water will be required for site preparation activities dust settlement,consolidation, compaction and curing as well as building construction and drinkingwater requirement. The requirement of construction water will not put suddenpressure on the available ground water resources of area. Therefore, impact onground water resources will be insignificant during construction of project.

Mitigation Measures: Although no significant impact is anticipated on thegroundwater regime, it is proposed to apply following measures to reduce the loadon freshwater:

Curing water will be sprayed on concrete structures and free flow of water notallowed.

After liberal curing on the first day, all concrete structures will be painted withcuring chemical to save water to stop daily water curing hence save water.

Concrete structures will be covered with thick cloth/gunny bags and then watersprayed on them to avoid water rebound and ensure sustained and completecuring.

Ponds will be made using cement and sand mortar to avoid water flowing awayfrom the flat surface while curing.

Water ponding will be done on all sunken slabs. This will also highlight theimportance of having an impervious formwork.

4.5.5 Air Environment

Emissions Source: The potential sources of air emissions during the construction anddevelopment phase of the project will be as follows:

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Fugitive emissions from vehicles running to site; Fugitive emissions during the unloading of material at the site; Fugitive emissions during mixing of cement with other building materials during

development and construction activities; Air emissions other than dust arise from combustion of hydrocarbons. The

pollutants of concerns are NO2, SO2, CO, particulate etc.

Potential Impacts: Ambient air quality effects are normally assessed in relation totheir potential to cause;

Health deterioration and nuisance in local communities Health deterioration amongst onsite workers

Assessment of the impacts from Dust Emissions: During the excavation of channels,foundations, unloading of construction material, cement bags and mixing of cementwith other building materials such as brick and silica dust, wood dust, fugitive dustemissions may be emitted at construction site. During construction, curtaining floorsfrom all sides will be done to prevent cement dust from becoming airborne. It may benoted that all the emissions will be in the form of coarse particulate matter and settledown ultimately in closed vicinity of construction site. Therefore, no significantimpact is anticipated due to dust emission during development and constructionphase.

Assessment of the impact from Diesel Generators: Emissions from the D.G. Setduring construction phase may cause some localized impact on ambient air qualityfor short duration, as it will be operated during power failure only. It may be notedthat the D.G. Set power will be used to operate construction equipment only ifrequired. Adequate height of stacks and acoustic erective will be provided to the D.G.Set as per guidelines of CPCB to facilitate the dispersion of flue gases into theatmosphere.

Mitigation Measures: It is proposed to provide adequate dust control systems in theform of installation of batch plants, and loose material handling in covered sheds.Dust suppression system is also to be provided where necessary. Provision fortreatment of DG Flue Gas emissions in a scrubber will be considered. It is furtherproposed to cover scaffolding, hosing down road surfaces and cleaning of vehiclesespecially during the dry season. Avenue and curtain plantation on the internal roadsand peripheral plantation around the site will also be developed.

4.5.6 Noise Environment

During the construction phase of project, noise will be generated from the varioussources. Some major sources of noise generation at project site are listed here under: Generation of noise during movement of vehicles carrying materials and loading

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Generation of noise from excavation machines, concrete mixer and otherconstruction machines,

Generation of noise during the operation of D.G. Sets Generation of noise during concreting, hammering, etc.

All the above-mentioned sources of development and construction activities atResidential Plotted Colony Project would be intermittent and experiencedoccasionally. It may also be noted that the most of the construction activities wouldbe carried out only during the daytime.

The expected noise levels from various activities are given hereunder:

From vehicles bringing materials to the site 70 dB (A)

D.G. Set 85 dB (A)

Excavation 80 dB (A)

Concrete Mixtures 80 dB (A)

Hammering 85 dB (A)

Resultant Noise Level:The combined effect of above sources can be determined as per the followingequation:

Lp (total) = 10 log (10(Lpl/10) + 10(Lp2/10) + 10(Lp3/10) +……..) ……. (1)

Where: Lp1, Lp2 and Lp3 are noise pressure level at a point due to different sources indB (A). The resultant maximum noise level for the above sources as calculated usingequation (1) is 89.3 dB (A).

For an approximate estimation of dispersion of noise in the ambient air from thesources point, a standard mathematical model for sound wave propagation is used.The sound level generated by noise source decrease with increasing distance fromthe source due to wave divergence. An additional decrease in sound pressure levelfrom the source is expected due to atmospheric effect or its interaction with objectsin the transmission path.

For hemispherical sound wave propagation through homogenous loss of freemedium, noise levels at various locations can be calculated due to different sourcesusing model based on the first principles as per the following, equation:

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Where: Lr2 and Lr1 – Sound Pressure Level (SPLs) at points located at sources and atdistance of r2 from the source respectively in dB (A).

Assuming no environmental attenuation factors, noise modeling has been done, whichshows that noise level will be mingle with baseline noise level with in short distance.Noise modeling results for construction phase have been given in Table 4.4.

Table 4.4: Noise Levels

Noise Quality data Nov.12

Location

code

LOCATIONS ZONE LIMIT as per CPCB

Guidelines Leq, dB(A)

Observed value Leq, dB(A)

DAY* NIGHT* DAY* NIGHT**

NQ1 Project site Residential 55 45 52.3 41.6

NQ2 Udaka Residential 55 45 59.6 50.8

NQ3 Rampur khera Residential 55 45 57.5 48.9

NQ4 Ray sika Industrial 75 70 69.6 58.2

* Day time Leq(6.00AM TO 10.00PM)

** Night time Leq(10.00PM TO 6.00AM)

Note - High noise level at Silence Zone was observed due to temporary source on theroad traffic.

The noise produced during, development and construction phase will have temporaryimpacts on the existing, ambient noise levels at project site but restricted to smalldistance (maximum up to 4.3 km) and only during daytime. Therefore, the impact ofnoise levels on surrounding area will be insignificant during the development andconstruction phase.

Mitigation: To minimize impacts of noise generation from construction activities, theworkers will be provided with ear muffs and other protection devices. D.G. Sets withproper acoustic enclosure for controlling noise would be installed.

4.5.7 Terrestrial Ecology

Impact: There is no loss of forestland due to the construction of the ResidentialPlotted Colony Project. No tree felling is involved, as the site is devoid of vegetation.

Birds and other domesticated biodiversity observed near the project site are commonand already adapted to thrive in human - colonized habitats. The project will not haveany significant ecological impact.



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Mitigation Measures: However, it is to develop extensive green areas in the projectsite to improve the aesthetics of the area which will also help in reduction of airpollution, noise pollution and provide suitable habitat for local birds and animalspecies. Green area of width 25 m reduces the traffic noise level 25% which areshelter belt for birds.

4.5.8 Economic Impacts

Impact: Relatively long-lived economic impacts of the development and constructionphases are likely to be experienced in local area for the duration of constructionphase of 2 years as workers make everyday purchases from local traders in near byareas. This is likely to give a short-lived stimulus to the traders that may disappear assoon as the construction is complete. Noticeable, flow-on economic impacts will beexperienced in other sectors of economy as a result of purchase of constructionmaterials and the payment of wages and salaries to the personnel engaged in thedevelopment and construction of colony. Once the development and construction ofproject will complete, there will be some long-term positive impact on the economicstructure of the area. People in the area will get direct and indirect employment andbusiness opportunities and other benefits from the project. Therefore, overallpositive impact is anticipated on economy of the area due to development andconstruction activity of the Residential Plotted Colony Project.

4.5.9 Socio-Economic Impacts

During the development and construction of Residential Plotted Colony Project,about 150 to 200 skilled and semiskilled and unskilled workers per day will get directemployment opportunity, which will have beneficial impact on the local people andimprove socio-economic conditions of the area. Construction materials will beprocured from local markets. The people will get benefit by providing logistics andfeeding demand of the local people.

Impact: During the development and construction phase, most of the laborers will befrom local areas as Residential Plotted Colony Project will be developed gradually inthe time span of about 2 years. Therefore, laborer camps will be constructed toaccommodate the laborers at the project site. This may lead to sanitation problems inthe absence of adequate facilities.

Mitigation: Suitable measures will be taken at the construction camps to mitigateanticipated impacts due to temporary accommodation of laborers such as provisionof clean drinking water, adequate toilet facilities, water and solid waste disposalsystem.

Other safety precautions to be maintained at work site including provision of PPEs,guarding of dangerous machine parts, maintenance of equipments as hoists and liftsetc, and adequate provision of different types of fire extinguishers will be made. All



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applicable rules and regulations pertaining to health and welfare at the workplace ofthe people will be applied to all workers.

4.5.10 Solid Waste Management

Impact: The construction and demolition waste includes debris, concrete (oftenrecycled and reused at the site), steel and other metals, pallets, packaging and paperproducts, fluorescent tubes, wood beams, joists, studs, baseboards, cabinets andcupboards, railings, brick, doors and casings, interior windows, bathroom fixtures,light fixtures, ceiling grid and tile, furnishings, replant trees, shrubs. All wastesgenerated during the construction phase shall be collected and segregated fordisposal as per the standard practice.

During the development and construction phase, some amount of debris, cuttings ofconstruction materials may be observed at construction site. However, the quantityof these waste materials would be very small and limited up to the construction siteonly. There will be no contamination due to this waste as it will be collected time totime during construction phase and disposed accordingly.

Mitigation Measures: After due waste segregation, recyclable wastes will be sold offto scrap dealers and vendors, while inert wastes will be disposed off in landfills.Hazardous wastes will be disposed off as per the provisions of the Hazardous Wastes(Management, Handling and Trans boundary movement) Rules, 2008.

Impact: During development and construction phase, construction labour andconstruction materials bringing vehicles will approach the project site. TheResidential Plotted Colony Project is well connected to neighborhood, where publictransport facility, like, buses and minibuses are easily available in the area astransport linkage. During construction phase, some impact is anticipated on thetransport linkage of the area, however increase in traffic will not adversely affect thelocal traffic pattern since the site is well connected by broad road and present trafficload on these road are not significant.

Mitigation: Through careful planning, the movement of the heavy vehicles will bescheduled to reduce load on existing traffic such that the peak hours are avoided. Itshall also be ensured that all the vehicles to the site will be provided with Parkingspace such that there is no waiting time along the access roads.

4.6 ASSESSMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS DURING POST CONSTRUCTIONPHASE

4.6.1 Land Environment

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as food items, paper, wood pieces, paints, pesticides, oil & grease etc. However,owing to the proposed solid waste management system, no significant impact isanticipated.

Mitigation Measures: To ensure against any chances of soil pollution, it is imperativeto establish a well planned solid waste collection system covering all areas of theproject site apart from door to door for the residential units. An identified area shallbe designated for storage and segregation of the wastes which will be treated/disposed as per their characteristics.

4.6.2 Water environment4.6.2.1 Surface water hydrology

Impact: During the post construction phase, no water will be taken from surfacewater bodies in the area. Further, adequate drainage will be provided at the projectsite to channelize the storm water for rainwater harvesting.

The sewage effluents generated from the project will be collected through the sewerline network provided in the project site for treatment in the Sewage Treatment Plant(STP), and the treated wastewater reused within the site thereafter. Therefore,impact on the surface water hydrology will be insignificant during the postconstruction phase.

Mitigation: It is proposed to provide rainwater harvesting across the project site toreduce the load on the ground water. Amount of water runoff will be restored. Theroof tops of buildings will also be connected to the rainwater collection system. Thiswill not only reduce the pressure of stormwater management system of the city butalso recharge groundwater.

4.6.2.2 Ground water hydrologyImpact: During operation phase, the total water requirement of the ResidentialPlotted Colony Project is approx. 2789 KLD out of which total domestic waterrequirement is 1747 KLD. The fresh water requirement is approx. 1747 KLD. Thewater will be supplied by HUDA. Therefore, no significant impact is anticipated onground water resources due to project.

Mitigation Measures: The rainwater harvesting will recharge groundwater aquifersfrom the open areas as well as roof top of the buildings. Treated water from the sitewill be recycled for landscaping and flushing. DG set cooling to further reducedemand on freshwater resources.

Water meters conforming to IS standards should be installed at the inlet point ofwater uptake and at the discharge point to monitor the daily water consumption. Tofurther lower the water consumption, options of Low flow flushing systems, sensorbased fixtures, and tap aerators etc will be explored. To reduce the water



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consumption, cleaning through vacuum will be applied to all the flushing points toreduce water consumption.

4.6.2.3 Surface Water QualityImpact: The sewage effluents generated from the Residential Plotted Colony Projectwill be collected through the sewer line network provided in project, and treated inSewage Treatment Plants (STP’s) of capacity 2725 KLD.

Mitigation Measures: As no significant impact is anticipated on the water bodies ofthe region, no mitigation measures are suggested.

4.6.2.4 Ground Water QualityImpact: The storm water from the site will be used for recharging groundwaterresources after adequate treatment of the storm water through oil, grease traps andfiltration. The wastewater from the site is proposed to be used for landscaping onlyafter adequate treatment in Sewage Treatment plant. Hence, no adverse impact isanticipated on the groundwater quality form the project.

Mitigation Measures: The Residential Plotted Colony will be well maintained. Solidwaste management practices will be adopted and followed to prevent groundwaterpollution through leaching.

4.6.3 Air Environment

Prediction of ImpactsVehicular emissions and DG sets emission will be major sources of air pollution frombuilding construction projects. During the post construction phase, cars,scooter/motorcycle will be owned by the population of such project. Ground LevelConcentration of pollutants (as added by the project) will depend upon thefollowing:-

Emission of pollutants from additional traffic on the roads due to the project.

Meteorological conditions.

Emission sources from D.G. Sets.

PM, NO2, SO2 and CO will be the main pollutants of primary concern released fromtraffic movement and DG sets.

Mitigation Measures: The project proponent will develop a green belt inside thepremises of the project site and along the internal road, which will work as barrier forthe movement of pollutants and help in pollution control.



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4.6.4 Noise Environment

Impact: The main sources of noise from the project are running of D.G. Sets andvehicular traffic. D.G. Sets will provide emergency electricity supply during powerfailure. This will be intermittent and for short durations. The vehicles playing withinthe site will be mainly of the residents and are hence not expected to causeunnecessary noise. Hence, during this phase, no major impact on noise environmentis anticipated.

Mitigation Measures: D.G. Sets will be fitted in acoustic enclosures to control thenoise generated within 25 dB (A) insertion loss or for meeting the ambient noisestandard whichever is on higher side as per E (P) Act, GSR 371 (E) and itsamendments. Adequate personnel protective equipment (PPE) will be provided tothe personnel engaged in D.G. Set room. The traffic noise will diminish within a shortdistance from the source of origin. Honking within the site will be discouraged.Proposed rows of plantation will further restrict the noise on other side of theplantation i.e. outside the boundary.

4.6.5 Terrestrial Ecology

Impact: As against the existing barren stretch of land, the project will add to thegreenery and beauty of the region.

Mitigation Measures: Various kinds of plantation such as curtain, avenue andornamental plantation and lawns will be started during the construction phase itselfand maintained during the operation phase. Open space and Parks will be fencedthrough the grasses and ornamental plants. Local and low water demanding plantsthat will also be effective as sinks for various pollutants and attract birds will begrown in the site that will contribute in positive to the local ecology.

4.6.6 Socio-economic Impact

Impact: During operational phase of Residential Plotted Colony, more than 200persons will get employment opportunities as staff for management, maintenanceand security. As an estimate, during post construction phase, more than 300 personswill get marginal employment opportunities from the residents of Residential PlottedColony who would work as domestic helpers. This will help in improving the quality oflife of economically weaker sections of the local area.

Mitigation Measures: To further improve the socio-economic conditions of the area,it may be proposed to employ mainly local people as workers. Much of themaintenance arrangements may also be made with local companies and purchase ofnew parts from the local market.



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4.6.7 Transport Linkage and Traffic

Impact: The vehicle from the project will increase car and two wheeler traffic loadalong the road during peak hours. However, since present load is lean, increase intraffic load may not lead to traffic congestion problem.

Mitigation Measures: As per the conceptual plan, the entrance to the project site isproposed along the road. The available width provided shall have sufficient mergingspace for the vehicles while meeting the road.

4.6.8 Energy Resources

Impact: During the operation phase of the project, electric supply will be providedfrom Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam. The proponents will make arrangements formeeting any electricity shortage for the project. Therefore, energy resources of theregion will not be affected significantly.

Mitigation Measures: To promote energy conservation, it is proposed to provide thebuildings with low energy consuming fixtures maximize availability of natural light.Solar light will be applied as an alternate source of energy to reduce load on thepower supply which will be used in street light, traffic signaling and in the houses forwater heating and cooking. House will be designed to reduce use of lead up to 50%to reduce the load on air conditioning as lead works as insulator. Proper design willallow natural light to reduce the load on power.



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CHAPTER-5: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAME

5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAME

5.1 PREAMBLE

The purpose of environmental monitoring is to evaluate the effectiveness ofimplementation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) by periodicallymonitoring the important environmental parameters within the impact area, so thatany adverse affects are detected and timely action can be taken.

As per the directive of Haryana SEIAA, MoEF, CPCB and HSPCB, the projectadministration will monitor ambient air quality, water quality, noise levels, soilquality and solid waste management both during the construction and operationperiod of the project in accordance with the approved monitoring schedule. Asuggested monitoring programme, based on the predicted impacts, is given in Table5.1 below:

Table 5.1: Suggested Monitoring Program for Proposed Project

S.N. PotentialImpact Action Parameters for

Monitoring Timing

I. Construction Phase

1. Air Emissions

All equipments are operatedwithin specified designparameters.

Random checks ofequipment logs/ manuals

Constructionactivities

Vehicle trips to be minimized tothe extent possible Vehicle logs

Site Clearance andConstructionactivities

Any dry, dusty materials storedin covered area/ containers orprevented from blowing.

Absence of stockpiles oropen containers of dustymaterials.

Constructionactivities

Compaction of soil duringvarious construction activities Construction logs Construction

activities

Ambient air quality within theproject site to be monitored.

General parameters asper NAAQS notification2009.

Half Yearly

2. Noise

Prepare list of all onsite noisegenerating machineries alongwith age. Equipments to bemaintained in good workingorder.

Equipment logs, noisereading During construction

phase.

Night time work is to beminimized. Working hour records Construction

activities

Implement good workingpractices (equipment selectionand siting) to minimize noiseand also reduce its impacts onhuman health (ear muffs, safedistances, and enclosures).

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Monitoring Timing

No machinery running whennot required.Acoustic mufflers / enclosuresto be provided in large engines

Mufflers / enclosures inplace.

Prior to use ofequipment.

Ambient noise level to bemonitored within the projectpremises.

Noise reading Half Yearly

All equipments operated withinspecified design parameters.

Random checks ofequipment logs/ manuals


Vehicle trips to be minimized tothe extent possible Vehicle logs During construction

phase.


No untreated discharge to bemade to surface water,groundwater or soil.

No discharge hoses invicinity of watercourses.


Take care in disposal ofwastewater generated suchthat soil and groundwaterresources are protected.

Check frequency ofsewage disposal in caseof mobile toilets used.


4. Soil Erosion Protect topsoil stockpile wherepossible at edge of site. Effective cover in place. During construction

phase


Ensure drainage system andspecific design measures areworking effectively.

Visual inspection ofdrainage and recordsthereof


6. WasteManagement

Implement waste managementplan that identifies andcharacterizes every wastearising from project activitiesincluding hazardous wastes andwhich identifies the proceduresfor collection, handling &disposal of each waste.

Comprehensive WasteManagement Plan inplace and available forinspection on-site.Strict compliance withthe plan regardingcollection, storage anddisposal.

Prepare plan prior tosite clearance andimplementationduring constructionphase.

7.

Non-routineevents andaccidentalreleases

Plan to be drawn up,considering likely emergenciesand steps required to prevent/limit consequences. Mock drills and records of

the sameDuring constructionphase.

II. Operational Phase

9. Air Emissions

Stack emissions from DG set tobe optimized and monitored

parameters as per CPCBstandard.

During operationphase (Half Yearly)

Ambient air quality within theproject site to be monitored.

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Monitoring Timing

10. Noise

Noise generated from operationof DG set to be optimized andmonitored.DG sets to be provided withacoustic enclosure and stack ofheight as per norms

Ambient and DG noiseMonitoring



No untreated discharge to bemade to surface water,groundwater or soil.

No discharge hoses invicinity of watercourses.

During operationphase.

Take care in disposal ofwastewater generated suchthat soil and groundwaterresources are protected

Parameters as per CPCBstandard depending onthe final disposal oftreated effluent fromonsite STP.

Quarterly throughoutthe project life.


Ensure drainage system andspecific design measures areworking effectively.

Visual inspection ofdrainage and records ofmaintenance.


13.

Emergencypreparedness,such as firefighting

Fire protection and safetymeasures to take care of firehazards, to be assessed andsteps taken for theirprevention.

Mock drill records, on siteemergency plan,evacuation plan


14.EnvironmentManagementCell/Unit

The Environment ManagementCell/Unit to be set up to ensureimplementation and monitoringof environmental safeguards.

A formal letter from themanagement indicatingformation ofEnvironmentManagement Cell


5.2 WATER QUALITY MONITORING

Since water contamination leads to various water related diseases, the projectproponent shall establish a procedure for water quality surveillance and ensure safewater for the consumers. Drinking water quality shall be monitored as per IS:10500:2012 parameters and construction water quality to be monitored as perstandards applicable for use in construction activity. During the operation phase, noground water shall be abstracted onsite and HUDA supply shall be availed. Therefore,during the operation phase, water quality monitoring shall be limited to the STPtreated effluent as per the CPCB standards.

5.3 AIR AND NOISE QUALITY MONITORING

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Table 5.2: Monitoring Programme during Construction and Operation Stage

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

1 Parameters to be monitored

Particulate Matter, Size less than 10µm (PM10)Particulate Matter, Size less than 2.5µm (PM2.5)Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)Carbon Monoxide (CO)

2 No. of locations One at the project site3 Frequency of Measurements Half Yearly @ two days monitoring [24 hourly sample]

4 Compliance The monitoring results should be compared with theRevised National Ambient Air Quality Standards, 2009.

Noise Quality Monitoring1 Parameters to be monitored Hourly equivalent noise levels for 24 hours2 No. of locations Four locations near boundary.3 Frequency of Measurements Half Yearly

4 Compliance The monitoring results should be compared with theNational Ambient Noise Quality Standards.

5.4 COMPILATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA AND REPORTING SYSTEM

Record keeping and reporting of performance is an important management tool forensuring sustainable operation of the project. The monitoring shall be carried outthrough MoEF/ NABL approved laboratory. All records shall be maintained forregulatory, monitoring and operational issues. Typical record keeping requirementsfor the proposed project is summarized in Table 5.3.

Table 5.3: Record Keeping Requirements

Parameter Particulars

Solid Waste Handling &Disposal

Daily quantity of waste collected Daily quantity treated and recycled Daily quantity sent for disposal through agency

Hazardous Wastes [UsedOil]

Quantity of waste generated Quantity of wastes sold to authorized recyclers Waste manifests and record keeping as per rules

Sewage Treatment Daily quantity of raw and treated sewage Quantity and point of usage of treated wastewater Treated wastewater quality

Regulatory Licenses(Environmental)

Consents from State Pollution Control Board Copy of Waste manifests as per requirement

Monitoring & Survey Records of all monitoring carried out as per the finalized monitoringprotocol.

Accident reporting Date and time of the accident Sequence of events leading to accident Name of hazardous waste/fuel/chemical involved in the accident Emergency measure taken Step to prevent recurrence of such events

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CHAPTER-6: ADDITIONAL STUDIES6.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

6.1 PREAMBLE

A disaster is a catastrophic situation in which suddenly, people are plunged intohelplessness and suffering and as a result, need protection, clothing, shelter, medical,social care and other necessities of life.

Disasters can be divided into two main heads. In the first head, the disasters resultfrom natural phenomena like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, storm surges,cyclones, tropical storms, floods, avalanches, landslides, forest fires.

The second head includes disastrous events occasioned by man, or by man's impactupon the environment. Examples are armed conflict, industrial accidents, radiationaccidents, factory fires, explosions and escape of toxic gases or chemical substances,river pollution, mining or other structural collapses, air, sea, rail and road transportaccidents and can reach catastrophic dimensions in terms of human loss.

There is no set criteria for assessing the gravity of a disaster in the abstract since thisdepends to a large extent on the physical, economic and social environment in whichit occurs. However, all disasters bring in their wake similar consequences that call forimmediate action, whether at the local, national or international level, for the rescueand relief of the victims.

6.2 OBJECTIVES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN (DMP)

Residential Plotted Colony encompasses the lives of a large number of people. It alsoinvolves installation of various structures and machineries that meet the comfort andneed of its population but may also pose serious threat to the occupants in case of anaccident. It is thus considered necessary to carry out a risk assessment and disastermanagement plan for the project.

The Disaster Management Plan is aimed to ensure safety of life, protection ofenvironment, protection of installation, restoration of production and salvageoperations in this same order of priorities. For effective implementation of theDisaster Management Plan, it should be widely circulated and personnel trainingthrough rehearsals/drills.

To tackle the consequences of a major emergency inside the site or immediatevicinity of the site, a Disaster Management Plan has to be formulated and thisplanned emergency document is called "Disaster Management Plan". The objective ofthe Disaster Management Plan is to make use of the combined resources of theproject site and the outside services to achieve the following:-



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Effect the rescue and medical treatment of casualties; Safeguard other people; Minimize damage to property and the environment; Initially contain and ultimately bring the incident under control; Identify any dead; Provide for the needs of relatives; Provide authoritative information to the news media; Secure the safe rehabilitation of affected area; Preserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent inquiry into the cause

and circumstances of the Emergency.

6.2.1 Risk Hazard & its control measures

It is attempted to plan and construct the buildings following all safety norms.However, it is not always possible to totally eliminate such eventualities and randomfailures of equipment or human errors. An essential part of major hazard control hastherefore, to be concerned with mitigating the effects of such emergency andrestoration of normalcy at the earliest. A detailed Table showing activity duringconstruction and operation phase along with mitigation measures are given in Table6.1.

Table 6.1: Activities during construction and operationalong with mitigation measures

HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH ACTIVITIES(During Construction & Operation) CONTROL/MITIGATION MEASURES

Manual HandlingStrains and sprains - incorrect lifting - tooheavy loads -twisting - bending - repetitivemovement - body vibration.

Exercise/warm up - get help when needed -control loads - rest breaks/no exhaustion -norapid movement/ twisting/bending/repetitivemovement – good housekeeping.

Falls - Slips - TripsFalls on same level - falls to surfaces below -poor housekeeping - slippery surfaces, unevensurfaces - poor access to work areas -unloading materials into excavations wind -falling objects.

Housekeeping - tidy workplace - guardrails,safety net, handholds, warning line andbarriers, clear & safe access to work areas -egress from work areas and constantsupervision of the worker from ground level.

FireFlammable liquids/Gases like LPG, DieselStorage area and combustible buildingmaterials - poor housekeeping - grinding sparks- open flames, absence of Fire hydrant network.

Combustible/flammable materials properlystored / used - good housekeeping - fireextinguishers made available & Fire hydrantNetwork as per approval - Emergency Plan incase of Fire or collapse of structure.

Absence of Personal ProtectiveEquipment

Lack of adequate footwear, gloves -goggles -head protection -hearing / eye protection -respiratory protection.

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Defective or wrong Hand Tools/machines

Wrong tool - defective tool - struck by flyingdebris or missing safety devices over theequipment/machines strains and sprains - dustand carbon monoxide emission.

Right tool for the job - used properly - goodcondition/ using safety devices over theequipments and machines - eye/faceprotection.

ElectricityElectrocution - overhead/undergroundservices - any leads damaged or poorlyinsulated - temporary repairs -no testing andtagging - circuits overloaded - non use ofprotective devices.

Leads good condition and earthed - notemporary repairs - no exposed wires - goodinsulation - no overloading - use of protectivedevices - testing and tagging -no overhead/underground services

ScarffoldingPoor foundation - lack of ladder accessinsufficient planking - lack of guardrails and toeboards - insufficient ties or other means - allscaffolds incorrectly braced or stabilized toprevent overturning.

All scaffolds correctly braced and stabilized - 3:1height to base ratio - firm foundation, plumband level - ladder access provided and used -proper platform (3 planks/675 mm) - plankssecured - guardrails and toe boards.

LaddersCarrying loads - not secured againstdislodgement -defective ladders -insufficientlength - wrong positions - incorrectly placedangles in access way.

Secured against movement or footed - laddersin good condition - regularly inspected –sufficient length - use for access only, notworking platforms.

ExcavationsTrench collapse - material falling in undetectedunderground services - falls - hazardousatmosphere struck by traffic and mobile plant.

Soil stability known - no water accumulation -existing services known - clear of suspendedloads – hardhats / PPE - ladders - publicprotection – atmospheric testing - trafficcontrols - Emergency Plan.

Gas Cutting and WeldingFire - welding flash, burns, fumes,electrocution in wet conditions - flashback inoxygen set, leaking cylinders, acetylenecylinders lying down - poorly maintained leads.

Recognition of symptoms of harmful exposure,limiting occupational exposure, substituting lesshazardous flux materials, wearing respiratoryprotection/ PPE, ventilation in the working area,training to operators.

NoiseUnknown noise levels - known noise levelsexceeding the limits applicable.

Levels below 85 decibels - proper protection.

Falling MaterialFall during carrying/Lifting materials- dislodgedtools and materials from overhead work areas.

Materials to be secured – kept away from edge- toe boards –Use of hard hats.

Crane & LiftsDisplay of carrying capacity i.e., load (no. ofperson), incorrectly slung, defective liftingequipment, unsecured loads, craning in closeproximity to building people and plant - falls -falling materials.

Periodic testing by competent authority -correctly slung /secured loads, liftingequipment good condition - use of proper handsignals - falls while unloading controlled.

Visitors Presence at siteFalls - struck by - dropped materials - roadaccidents -insufficient warning signage, fencing- pedestrian access.

Sufficient hoarding - fencing and barricades -safe pedestrian access past site trafficmanagement for loading and delivery-construction separated from occupied areas ofprojects.



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6.3 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN (ERP)

Despite all efforts, it is within the realm of possibility that emergencies and accidentscould take place. It is the objective of emergency management to prevent theaccidents and to minimize losses that occur due to such accidents by technical andorganizational measures. It is also a responsibility of effective management to beable to restore normalcy as quickly as possible. In preparation of the ERP, thefollowing elements have been considered to make it effective.

Leadership and administration for emergency management.

Prompt activation of Emergency Management Plan to minimize loss

Communication arrangements for warning/notification and requesting externalhelp

Lighting and stand-by power for various combat operations

Setting up of an Emergency Control Center to act as a command and control pointduring an emergency

Defining escape routes and deciding upon methods that will be employed forevacuation of people

Provision for Medical care to the injured and response personnel

Protection of vital records

Formulation of public relations/functions including interaction with media, press,officials and neighboring population

Preparation and use of checklists for various emergency management functionsfor pre-, post and in emergency activities.

Conducting regular training programs for all level of employees, and

Conducting Mock Drills for assessment of the level of preparedness of men andmaterial at the site.

Main hazards identified for the project include hazards pertaining to fires in buildingsand fire in diesel storage areas, earthquake and LPG leakage and an ERP pertaining tothese is described in the following section.

6.3.1 Response in case of Earthquake6.3.1.1 Response Procedures for Occupants

If indoors:1) Take cover under a piece of heavy furniture or against an inside wall and hold on.Stay inside: The most dangerous thing to do during the shaking of an earthquake is totry to leave the building because objects can fall on you.



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If outdoors:Move into the open, away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires. Once in theopen, stay there until the shaking stops.

If in a moving vehicle:Stop quickly and stay in the vehicle. Move to a clear area away from buildings, trees,overpasses, or utility wires. Once the shaking has stopped, proceed with caution.Avoid bridges or ramps that might have been damaged by the quake.

After the quake1) After the quake be prepared for aftershocks.2) Although smaller than the main shock, aftershocks cause additional damage and

may bring weakened structures down. Aftershocks can occur in the first hours,days, weeks, or even months after the quake.

Help injured or trapped persons.1) Provide first aid where appropriate and not to move seriously injured persons

unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Call for help.2) Remember to help those first who may require special assistance--infants, the

elderly, and people with disabilities.3) Stay out of damaged buildings.4) Use the telephone only for emergency calls.

6.3.1.2 Response Procedure for Emergency Team1) Formulate an Emergency Response Team for earthquake response.2) Using the public address system, inform residents of response procedures

discussed above.3) Inform the necessary authorities for aid.4) Ensure no person is stuck beneath any debris, in case of a structural failure.5) Ensure that all occupants standing outside near the buildings are taken to open

areas.6) Ensure that the first aid ambulance and fire tender vehicles are summoned if

necessary.7) Inform the nearby hospitals if there are any injuries.8) Check the utilities and storage tanks for any damage.

6.3.2 Response in case of Fire

Required response during in the event of a fire should be described in signslocated in the lobby.

On sighting a fire, it should be immediately informed to the facility managergiving the exact location and type of fire in detail.



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Initiate the Emergency Response Team for fires. If the fire is small, engage in extinguishing the fire using the nearest fire

extinguisher. Guide the Emergency Response Team staff to the emergency assembly point. The Emergency Response Team should immediately inform the nearest

dispensary and security force. If required a fire tender should be summoned. The response team should immediately move to the point of fire and take all

necessary steps to stop the fire. If the fire is not controllable and spreads thenthe manager in charge should inform the district authorities and call for externalhelp.

The Emergency Response Team will provide immediate relief to the injuredresidents at the scene of incident. Any injured persons should be evacuated onpriority to the dispensary or one of the nearest hospitals based on theircondition.

6.3.2.1 Instructions for occupants1) Get out of buildings as quickly and as safely as possible.2) Use the stairs to escape. When evacuating, stay low to the ground.3) If possible, cover mouth with a cloth to avoid inhaling smoke and gases.4) Close doors in each room after escaping to delay the spread of the fire.5) If in a room with a closed door.6) If smoke is pouring in around the bottom of the door or if it feels hot, keep the

door closed.7) Open a window to escape or for fresh air while awaiting rescue.8) If there is no smoke at the bottom or top and the door is not hot, then open the

door slowly.9) If there is too much smoke or fire in the hall, slam the door shut.10) Stay out of damaged buildings.

Adequate fire fighting system is proposed for the project as per norms to prevent andcontrol fire outbreaks. The fire fighting system will consist of portable fireextinguishers, hose reel, wet riser, yard hydrant, automatic sprinkler system forgroup housing, and manual fire alarm system.

6.4 RESOURCE CONSERVATION

The project will lead to utilization of various natural resources. As an environmentallyresponsible corporate, the developers endeavor to conserve these resources byjudicious management and recycling and strive to build up these resources wherepossible.



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Water Resources: The project will not use groundwater resources during both theconstruction and operation phases of the project. Given the national water scenario,where availability if fresh water is fast dwindling use of the same cannot beemphasized. Following means are proposed to be adopted for conservation of thislife sustaining resource:

No withdrawal of groundwater: The project will avail treated STP water forconstruction purposes and HUDA water supply during operational phase.

Reduced use of water: To further minimize the use of freshwater, various low flowsanitary fixtures may be provided. Awareness will also be spread amongst theresidents for conserving the water.

Treatment and Recycling: The sewage generated from the site will be treated inonsite Sewage Treatment Plant. The treated wastewater will be used for flushing andlandscaping thereby reducing the requirement of freshwater for the project.

Rainwater harvesting: The increased hard surface of Residential Plotted Colonyincreases the runoff as compared to the otherwise vacant land. It is proposed toharvest this rainwater runoff to recharge the ground aquifer while reducing theburden of storm water management of the city and eventually natural water bodies.Apart from the open spaces, it is proposed to harvest the roof top rainwater. Thestorm water will be passed through an oil and grease trap and allowed to flowthrough layers of sand and gravel for filtration prior to reaching ground aquifer.

Construction materials: As a large Residential Plotted Colony, the project will requirevarious kinds of natural construction materials such as sand, gravel etc. It is proposedfor prior estimation of required quantities of these materials and procurement onlyas per requirement. This will also result in cost-efficiency. Excavated soil from theproject site will be used within the site to the extent feasible.

Energy: To conserve the energy resources, good practices will be followed during theconstruction phase such as turning off lights and equipments when not in use,ensuring fuel efficiency of motors and vehicles through proper maintenance andminimal work at night. The principles of energy conservation will also be embeddedin the buildings through use of energy efficient fixtures, maximum availability ofnatural light and use of solar energy for street lighting.

6.5 RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION

The project will not result in displacement of any local population and hence, doesnot require a resettlement and rehabilitation study.



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CHAPTER-7: PROJECT BENEFITS7.0 PROJECT BENEFITS

7.1 GENERAL

The project site is situated at Sector 11 & 14, Village Sohna & Raipur, Distt. Gurgaon,Haryana. The site is well connected to NH-71B, Asaoti railway station and Indira GandhiNational Airport. There are many educational institutions and colleges in the nearbyarea around the project site.

7.2 PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Residential Plotted Colony with group housing will help in meeting the growingresidential needs of people; it also provides state-of-the-art apartments and modernterms of comfort and safety of its residential units along with commercial space,nursing homes and educational institute. Care has been taken to provide the occupantsand visitors with necessary facilities as power, water supply, parking spaces and wideroads. Residential plotted project will provide encouragement to other housingprojects. Adjoining roads will be widened and strengthened and linked to local market.Market will be developed to feed the daily needs of people of the living units. This willcertainly improve the status of the people in the areas.

7.3 ECONOMIC BENEFITS

Building construction and residential township project requires a large number of manpower in the form of labors. Though the surrounding area is urbanized, there are stillplenty of unemployed persons who can be engaged as local labours. The total numberof persons required for construction of the project will be 2000 including skilled, semiskilled and unskilled persons, thus same number of persons will have earnings from thisproject.

In addition, local people may be engaged during construction and operation as securitypersonal and maintenance staffs for this project which will have economical and socialimpact on the unemployed youths.

The community can look forward to benefit due to more jobs and also better access toutilities. The benefit relate to the direct employment associated with the construction.

Considering the increasing emphasis of employment and education in the village, thelocals would have the opportunities for jobs, closer to their place of stay. Expenditureincurred by those employed at the project will boost local economy in the village. Jobswould be created for unskilled, semi skilled as well as skilled labour category, for whichlocals would be given preference and there by the overall development of the region isenvisaged.



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7.4 BENEFITS TO WOMEN

During the construction phase, the proposed project will provide opportunity ofemployment related to construction activities. During the operation phase there will beconsiderable opportunities of employment due to demand of domestic help and othersuch requirements of the habitants of the housing project. The proximity of the projectsite to nearby village will benefit such women, as their travel time will considerablereduce.

7.5 INCREASE IN LAND VALUE

The prices of the land are likely to increase with the coming up of the project. Hencethe proposed project will have beneficial impact.

7.6 WIDER ECONOMIC GROWTH

The proposed project will increase the economic activities around the area, creatingavenues for direct/indirect employment in the post project period. There would be awider positive economic impact in terms of generating opportunities for other businesstoo.



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CHAPTER-8: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

8.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

8.1 PREAMBLE

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is a site specific plan developed to ensurethat the project is implemented in an environmental sustainable manner where allcontractors and subcontractors, including consultants, understand the potentialenvironmental risks arising from the proposed project and take appropriate actions toproperly manage that risk. EMP also ensures that the project implementation is carriedout in accordance with the design by taking appropriate mitigation actions to reduceadverse environmental impacts during its life cycle. The plan outlines existing andpotential problems that may adversely impact the environment and recommendscorrective measures where required. Also, the plan outlines roles and responsibility ofthe key personnel and contractors who are charged with the responsibility to managethe project site. The EMP is generally:

Prepared in accordance with rules and regulations of the MOEF and State PollutionControl Board;

To ensure that the component of facility are operated in accordance with thedesign;

A process that confirms proper operation through supervision and monitoring;

A system that addresses public complaints during construction and operation ofthe facility; and

A plan that ensures remedial measures are implemented immediately.

The key benefits of the EMP are that it provides the organization with means ofmanaging its environmental performance thereby allowing it to contribute to improvedenvironmental quality. The other benefits include cost control and improved relationswith the stake holders.

Commitment & Policy: The proposed project management will strive to provideand implement the Environmental Management Plan that incorporates all issuesrelated to air, noise, land, and water.

Planning: This includes identification of environmental impacts, legal requirementsand setting environmental objectives. The various potential impacts are discussedin Chapter 4.



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Implementation: This comprises of resources available to the developers,accountability of contractors, training of operational staff associated withenvironmental control facilities and documentation of measures to be taken.

Measurement & Evaluation: This includes monitoring, corrective actions, andrecord keeping.

8.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The Environmental Management System constitutes provision of an EnvironmentalDivision, which should be supervised by the Project In-charge of the site and assistedby environmental professionals and external consultancy organization. The taskassigned should include compliances to all statutory guidelines, conditions put forthunder Environmental Clearance, Compliance to Consent to Establish and Consent toOperate from HSPCB, co-ordination of studies, monitoring and implementation ofenvironmental mitigation measures and any other conditions as requires to bemaintained under Environmental Norms & Guidelines.

The Environment Management Plan shall be implemented in phases, so thatoptimum benefit could be achieved and it should be synchronized with theconstruction schedules.

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EnvironmentalComponents Potential Impacts Potential Source Of Impact Controls Through EMP & Design Impact Evaluation Remedial Measures

1. GroundwaterQuality

Ground watercontamination

Construction PhaseWaste water generated fromLabor tentsAccumulation of water duringexcavations.

Mobile STP/ Septic Tank & soakpit

Minor negative impact insideproject premises. No negativeimpact outside project site.Short term.

Wherever possible care will betaken to prevent water fromentering excavations

Operation PhaseSewage treatment sludge disposalon land

Sewage sludge to be sent forsuitable disposal along withmunicipal solid wastes

No negative impact on groundwater quality envisaged. Notsignificant

In an unlikely event of soil andground water contamination,remediation measures shall beimplemented.

2. GroundwaterQuantity

Ground WaterDepletion

Construction PhaseUse of treated STP water throughtankers

No groundwater shall be used No impact on ground waterquantity

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Operation PhaseHUDA water Supply and partlyfrom onsite treated wastewaterwith dual pipeline system.

Rain Water Harvesting Scheme.Black /Grey water treatment andreuse.Awareness Campaign amongresidents for water conservation.

No direct impact on groundwater as shown in the waterbalance study.

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3. Surface WaterQuality

Surface watercontamination

Construction PhaseSurface runoff from site duringconstruction activity.

Silt traps and other measuressuch as, additional on-sitediversion ditches will be made tocontrol surface run-off duringsite development.

No off site impact envisaged asno surface water receiving bodyin impact zone.

Operation PhaseDischarge of domestic wastewaterto surface water body.

STP will be installed to treat thewastewater for reuse in flushing,DG cooling, gardening etc.

No off site impact envisaged In case of any unlikely event ofdischarge from the site, thedischarge quality will bemaintained as per CPCBstandard.

3. Air Quality Dust Emissions Construction PhaseDust and air emission particularlydue to the excavation activities,movement of vehicles resulting inair pollution.

Suitable control measures will beadopted as per a dust controlplan.


Provision of spraying water toreduce dust emission on roads.

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The amount of exposed groundand stockpiles will be minimizedso that re-suspension due towind and subsequent dust fall isprevented.Ensuring all vehicles, generatorsand compressors are wellmaintained and regularlyserviced.

Emissions of PM10,PM2.5 SO2, NOx and

CO

Construction PhaseDust and other exhaustatmospheric emissions generatedby vehicle movement, concretemixing machinery, concreteconveyers, bucket conveyers, airblowers, pneumatic vibrators,mechanical vibrators and watertankers

Rapid on site construction andimproved maintenance ofequipment

Minor Negative impact insidethe premises. No impact outsidethe premises. Short term

Regular Monitoring ofemissions and control measuresto check the emission levels.

Construction workers will beprovided with appropriateprotective equipmentswherever high particulateemission is expected.

It is also recommended that theworkers will not be allowed towork over a long exposureperiod.

Operation PhaseVehicular movement within theproject site

Fuel efficient vehicles will beused and proper record ofvehicles will be maintained.

No significant negative impact. Maintain record of vehicles.

4. Noise Environment Noise emissions Construction PhaseConstruction noise mainly due toexcavation, plying of vehicles,operations of cranes etc

Use of well-maintainedequipment fitted with silencers.Construction activity will belimited to daytime hours only.

Minor negative impact nearnoise generation sources insidepremises.

Use of Personal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE) like ear muffsand ear plug duringconstruction activities.

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achieved, the area will beearmarked as high noise levelarea requiring use of earprotection gadget and rotationof workers.

Operation PhaseNoise from vehicles movement

Green Belt Development anddevelopment of silence zones fortraffic movement.

Not significant as DG sets will beacoustically enclosed

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5. Land Environment Soil contamination Construction PhaseDisposal of construction debris

Contamination of soil due toleakage of oil from vehicles

Construction debris will becollected and suitably used onsite to the extent possible as perwaste management plan.


The contamination of soil willbe avoided by suitablemanagement of oil and fuel.

Care will be taken to compactthe soil after refilling so that,soil erosion and consequent soilimport is avoided.

Operation PhaseDumping of municipal solid wasteon land.

Proposed solid wastemanagement system for wastecollection, segregation anddisposal.

Since solid waste is handled onthe site, waste dumping wouldnot be allowed. Not Significant

Solid waste generated dailyduring the operation phase willbe segregated intobiodegradable waste andrecyclable waste, processedand disposed off as per MSWRules

6. EcologicalEnvironment

(Flora and Fauna)

Displacement ofFlora and Fauna on

site

Construction PhaseSite Development duringconstruction.

Trees in the project site will beidentified and marked. Effortshall be made to minimize thecutting of trees.

The proposed site is devoid ofany vegetation. Surroundingareas have sparse vegetation.

Operation PhaseIncrease of Green Cover

A peripheral dense green belt ofnative species will be developedas per landscaping plan, besidesparks, gardens and avenueplantation. It will enhance theecology.

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7. Socio-EconomicEnvironment

No displacement Construction PhaseConstruction Activities leading torelocation.

There is no displacement ofvillage/abadi area.

No negative Impact _

Operation PhaseSite operation

Local mass will get directemployment opportunities.

Beneficial Impact --

8. Traffic Pattern Increase of Vehiculartraffic

Construction PhaseVehicular movement duringconstruction

Vehicular movement will berestricted to day time only andadequate parking facility will beprovided.

No significant negative impact. Maintain record of vehicles

Operation PhaseTraffic due to people residing /visiting the proposed project

Vehicular movement will beregulated inside the site withinternal roads of adequatewidth and sufficient parkingspace.

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8.3 SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

Sanitation infrastructure shall comprise of following:-

• Wastewater collection & conveyance system.• Wastewater treatment & disposal arrangement.

Wastewater collection and conveyance system shall be an underground drainagenetwork that will be designed to collect wastewater from each and every householdand convey it to one point for treatment.Treated wastewater shall be used for landscaping, flushing and DG cooling purposes.The sludge generated would be sent for disposal along with municipal solid wastesafter drying.

Two STPs has been proposed for the project - One STP having capacity of 2725 KLDwill cater the plotted colony and the other STP with a capacity of 435 KLD will caterthe group housing. Since the treated waste water will be used for flushing,landscaping and DG cooling purpose, entire sewage will be treated up to tertiarytreatment level..

8.4 EMISSION FROM DG SETS

There will be two (2) numbers of diesel generator sets with total capacity of 1510KVA [1@1010 KVA +1@ 500 KVA) as back up during power failure. The stack height ofthe DG sets will be 6m from the highest building block as specified under CPCBguideline.

8.5 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

As per the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Trans-boundaryMovement) Rules, 2008, the only hazardous waste generated during the operationphase of the project is used oil from diesel generators during maintenance. The samewill be collected in drums/containers, stored separately in a closed area and disposedthrough authorized agency.

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CHAPTER-9: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

Raheja Developers Ltd. intends for expansion of the Residential Plotted Colony Project atSector 11 & 14, Village Sohna & Raipur, Distt. Gurgaon, Haryana. The Environmental Clearanceto this project was issued vide letter no. SEIAA/HR/2013/958 dated 15/10/2013 by SEIAA,Haryana.

After proposed expansion, the total plot area will be 669876 sq m (66.99 Ha. The group housingas planned will have a total built up area of 103367 sq m. The project is thus categorised as 8(b)under Schedule of the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification and requiresEnvironmental Clearance from the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Haryanasince the project covers an area more than 50 ha. The REIA report has been prepared as perthe proposed expansion plan.

For this study, the impact zone shall confine within an angular radius of 5 km from the projectboundary. For the purpose of certain environmental components, the radius has extended upto 10 km as well. The EIA is conducted using the baseline monitoring data collected earlierduring post monsoon period in 2012, assessing the potential impacts on differentenvironmental components, designing the mitigation measures so as to keep impacts withinacceptable limits and strengthening the positive impacts. The project will create anenvironment for residential excellence combined with the best of living standard. The projectwould ensure sustainable development.

It can be concluded from the impact matrix that the proposed project would have an overallpositive impact. The project will not have any significant negative environmental impacts.The associated potential adverse environmental impacts can be mitigated to an acceptablelevel by adequate implementation of the measures as stated in the EnvironmentalManagement Plan. After incorporation of environmental management plans, theenvironmental sustainability will be improved.

Hence, the proposed project is a welcome development and may be accorded environmentalclearance

Comparative Statement of Residential Plotted Colony Located At Sector-11&14,Village- Sohna & Raipur, District- Gurgaon, Haryana

Sl. No. Particulars Previous Status Current Status

1. Plot Area 107.85 Acres 165.5313 Acres

2. No. of Residential Plot 750 1355

3. Total Water Requirement 1548 KLD 2789.5 KLD

4. Fresh Water Requirement 781 KLD 1747 KLD

5. Waste Water Generation 959 KLD 2277 KLD

6. Waste Water Treated in the STP 1500 KLD 2277 KLD

7. Solid Waste Generation 5618 Kg/day 10400 kg/day