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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMIC CORRIDORS, INTER CORRIDORS, FEEDER ROUTES

AND NATIONAL CORRIDORS TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF FREIGHT

MOVEMENT IN INDIA UNDER BHARATMALA PARIYOJANA

Lot-3/Chhattisgarh/Package-1

Urga Pathalgaon section of NH-130A (Raipur – Dhanbad Economic Corridor)

May 2019

EIA Consultant DPR Consultant

Development of Economic Corridor to improve the efficiency of freight movement in India under

Bharatmala Pariyojana, Urga-Pathalgaon section of NH-130A (Raipur – Dhanbad Economic Corridor)


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DISCLAIMER

This report has been prepared by DPR Consultant on behalf of NHAI for the internal purpose and

use of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEF&CC), Government of India.

This document has been prepared based on public domain sources, secondary and primary

research. The purpose of this report is to obtain Term of Reference (ToR) for Environmental Impact

Assessment (EIA) study for Environmental Clearance to develop the Economic Corridors to improve

the efficiency of freight movement in India under Bharatmala Pariyojana, Lot-3, Urga Pathalgaon

Section.

It is, however, to be noted that this report has been prepared in best faith, with assumptions and

estimates considered to be appropriate and reasonable but cannot be guaranteed. There might be

inadvertent omissions/errors/aberrations owing to situations and conditions out of the control of

NHAI and DPR Consultant. Further, the report has been prepared on a best-effort basis, based on

inputs considered appropriate as of the mentioned date of the report.

Neither this document nor any of its contents can be used for any purpose other than stated above,

without the prior written consent from NHAI.




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Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................ 1

2. Introduction to the project ..................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Identification of the Project and Project Proponent ............................................................................. 2

2.2 Brief Description of nature of the Project ............................................................................................. 2

2.3 Need of the project and its Importance to the country of region ........................................................ 3

2.4 Demand & Supply Gap .......................................................................................................................... 3

2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous Production ....................................................................................................... 4

2.6 Export Possibility ................................................................................................................................... 4

2.7 Domestic and Exports Market ............................................................................................................... 4

2.8 Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) ..................................................................................... 4

3. Project Description ................................................................................................................................. 4

3.1 Type of the Project including Interlinked and Interdependent Projects, if any ........................................... 4

3.2 Project Location ......................................................................................................................................... 4

3.3 Details of Alternative Sites to be considered and basis of selection of proposed site .............................. 6

3.4 Size and Magnitude of Operation .............................................................................................................. 6

3.5 Project Description ..................................................................................................................................... 6

3.6 Raw Materials, mode of transportation of raw materials and finished product ....................................... 6

3.7 Resource Optimization / Recycling and Reuse ........................................................................................... 6

3.8 Water and Energy- Source and Availability ................................................................................................ 7

3.9 Quantity of wastes to be generated and scheme for their management and disposal ............................. 7

3.10 Schematic Representations of the Feasibility Drawings .......................................................................... 8

4. Site Analysis ........................................................................................................................................... 8

4.1 Site Connectivity ................................................................................................................................... 8

4.2 Land Form, Use & Ownership ............................................................................................................... 8

4.3 Topography ........................................................................................................................................... 9

4.4 Existing Land-use Pattern .................................................................................................................... 10

4.5 Existing Infrastructure ......................................................................................................................... 10

4.6 Soil Classification ................................................................................................................................. 10

4.7 Climatic Data from Secondary Sources ............................................................................................... 11

4.8 Available Social Infrastructure ............................................................................................................ 12

4.9 Forest & Wildlife Area ......................................................................................................................... 12

5. Planning Brief ....................................................................................................................................... 13

6. Proposed Infrastructure........................................................................................................................ 13

6.1 Industrial Area ..................................................................................................................................... 13

6.2 Residential Area .................................................................................................................................. 13

6.3 Green Belt ........................................................................................................................................... 13

6.4 Social Infrastructure ............................................................................................................................ 13

6.5 Connectivity ........................................................................................................................................ 13

6.6 Drinking Water Management ............................................................................................................. 13

6.7 Sewerage System ................................................................................................................................ 13

6.8 Industrial Waste Management ........................................................................................................... 13

6.9 Solid Waste Management ................................................................................................................... 14

6.10 Power Requirement—Supply & Source .............................................................................................. 14

7. Rehabilitation and Resettlement Plan .................................................................................................. 14




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8. Project schedule and cost estimates ..................................................................................................... 15

9. Analysis of proposal.............................................................................................................................. 15

List of Tables

Table 2-1 Project Salient Features .................................................................................................................... 2

Table 3-1: Project Coordinates ......................................................................................................................... 4

Table 3-2: Raw Material requirement .............................................................................................................. 6

Table 4-1: Long-term (1981-2000) Climatological Conditions at IMD Observatory at Korba ........................... 12

List of Figures

Figure: 1 Location of the Project stretch ............................................................................................................... 5

Figure: 2 Elevation profile of the Project stretch .................................................................................................. 5

Figure: 3 Land use of the Project stretch ........................................................................................................ 12

Figure: 4 Geological classification Map of Chhattishgarh ............................................................................... 12

Figure: 3 Windrose of the Korba Observatory ................................................................................................ 12




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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Road projects are meant for improving the quality of life of people and developing the country’s

economy. Along with all positive impacts of the road projects, there may also be some significant

detrimental impact on nearby communities and environment. To account for adverse impacts,

environmental impact assessment is utmost necessary. These concerns for environmental issue in

road projects have also become a part of legal requirements and requirements for obtaining

financial support. Environmental assessment is therefore, of prime importance in road projects.

The proposed project pertains to Development of Economic Corridors, Inter Corridors, Feeder

Routes and National Corridors to improve the efficiency of freight movement in India under

Bharatmala Pariyojana [Lot-3/Chhattisgarh/Package-1 (Urga Pathalgaon Section)]. The project

highway alignment is green field in most of the length and starts from Chitapali village at ch. 8/150

of SH-04 and terminates near Turua Ama village, 10 km away from Pathalgaon along NH-43 towards

Jharkhand border. Length of proposed alignment is 87.535 km, whereas the existing length is

107.3km.

The proposed project shall affect the local communities positively as it shall enhance and improve

the current route between Urga and Pathalgaon which is narrow and zig-zag and thus needs to be

straightened and widened to mobilize the heavy traffic.

The current route between Urga and Pathalgaon measures about 106 Km which shall be reduced to

87.535 Km i.e. 17.5 % reduction.

The work for carrying out the DPR studies along with obtaining all relevant clearance has been

awarded to M/s Transys Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

As per MoEF&CC EIA Notification, 2006, the proposed project is covered under category 7‘f’. As per

the statutory requirements, the project needs to submit the Environmental Impact Assessment

Report to MoEF&CC, Delhi in order to obtain Environmental Clearance.

Terms of reference for undertaking EIA study shall be obtained from MoEF&CC under the provision

of EIA Notification, 2006 (amended thereof).




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2 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT

2.1 Identification of the Project and Project Proponent

The proposed project pertains to Development of Economic Corridors, Inter Corridors, Feeder

Routes and National Corridors (GQ and NS-EW Corridors) to improve the efficiency of freight

movement in India under Bharatmala Pariyojana [Lot-3/Chhattisgarh/Package-1 (Urga-Pathalgaon

Section)]. The project highway alignment is green field in most of the length and starts from

Chitapali village at ch. 8/150 of SH-04 and terminates near Turua Ama village, 10 km away from

Pathalgaon along NH-43 towards Jharkhand border. Length of proposed alignment is 87.535 km,

whereas the existing length is 107.3km.

The proposed project shall enhance and improve the current route between Urga and Pathalgaon

which is narrow and zig-zag and thus needs to be straightened and widened to mobilize the heavy

traffic.

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), an autonomous agency of the Government of India, is

responsible for management of a network of national highways across the country. It is a nodal

agency of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India. Its vision is

to meet the nation’s need for the provision and maintenance of national highways network to global

standards and to meet user expectations in the most time-bound and cost-effective manner, within

the strategic policy framework set by the Government of India and thus promoting economic well-

being and quality of life of the people.

NHAI shall be the nodal authority / proponent for the development of this Project.

2.2 Brief Description of nature of the Project

The project highway alignment is green field in most of the length and starts from Chitapali village at

ch. 8/150 of SH-04 and terminates near Turua Ama village, 10 km away from Pathalgaon along NH-43

towards Jharkhand border. Length of proposed alignment is 87.535 km, whereas the existing length

is 107.3km.

Salient features of the Project are as follows.

Table 2-1Project Salient Features

Sl. No. Particular Details

1 Project Name

Development of Economic Corridor to improve the

efficiency of freight movement in India under Bharatmala

Pariyojana, Urga-Pathalgaon Section of NH-130A (Raipur –

Dhanbad Economic Corridor)

2 Nature of Project Economic Corridor

3 Location of project stretch

The project highway alignment starts from Chitapali village

at ch. 8/150 of SH-04 and terminates near Turua Ama

village, 10 km away from Pathalgaon along NH-43 towards

Jharkhand border.

4 Geographical Coordinates 22°15'54.02"N82°47'49.93"E to

22°33'42.87"N83°33'52.53"E

5 Land details Agricultural land and patches of Forest

6 Water demand 30,49,185 KL




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Sl. No. Particular Details

7 Sources of water Tanker Supply and Groundwater if required

8 Man power 1500

9 Power requirement 8000 kVA which shall be managed from State Electricity

boards.

10 Nearest railway station Urga Railway Station: 6.2 km in the West Direction from the

starting point of the highway

11 Nearest state highway /

national highway

The proposed project is itself a newly declared National

Highway i.e. NH 130A. Project highway shall passes through

SH4, SH1 and NH43.

12 Nearest air-port Korba Airport (Unserved), 12 km in the North-west

direction from starting point.

13 Seismic zone Zone II and III

2.3 Need of the project and its Importance to the country of region

The proposed project shall enhance and improve the current route between Urga and Pathalgaon

which is narrow and zig-zag and thus needs to be straightened and widened to mobilize the heavy

traffic.

The current route between Urga and Pathalgaon measures about 106 km which shall be reduced to

87.535 km i.e. 17.5 % reduction.

The Project will further have following benefits at national and regional level:

• High-speed connectivity and access: The projected corridor is a proposed economic corridor.

This will avoid traffic congestion and speed-up the freight movement.

• Aiding economic growth: The seamless connectivity will provide better access to vehicles.

The Project will reduce travel time and provide boost to trade and commerce linked to the

regions connected through this economic corridor.

• Growth of backward areas: The biggest strength of the alignment is that it plans to cover

backward districts of Chhattisgarh. As a result of connectivity and access to other parts of the

country, these backward areas will be aided to integrate with rest of the world. Further,

freight and passenger traffic on the economic corridor will help promoting ancillary economy

of these regions.

• Decongestion of existing Highways: The proposed corridor will take away traffic pressures

from existing highways passing through various cities. Also, long-distance traffic will shift to

the proposed corridor, thereby leaving the existing NH and SH for regional and local usage.

• Usage shift: Long-distance traffic will shift from existing roads to the proposed Economic

Corridor, resulting in lesser congestion on these highways.

• Improved safety: Due to access control, the Roadway & Travel Safety of the traffic connecting

the cities will be enhanced as there will be minimum distractions & conflict zones.

• Support to industry: Different types of industries like Manufacturing, Tourism etc. along the

proposed corridor will be facilitated in their business operation and reachability.

2.4 Demand & Supply Gap

The demand for the proposed Project was assessed across various parameters:




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• Reduction in Route Congestion

• Savings in Travel Time and Cost: The proposed project is expected to reduce the distance to

be travelled between Urga and Pathalgaon, leading to the following cost savings for users:

o Vehicle Operation Cost (VOC)

o Travel Time (VOT)

2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous Production

The proposed project is a highway and doesn’t involve any manufacturing and production. Thus, the

section is not applicable for it.

2.6 Export Possibility

The proposed project is a highway and doesn’t involve any manufacturing and production. Thus, the

section is not applicable for it.

However, the connectivity improvements through the proposed Project shall have several indirect

benefits. Proposed development will support freight traffic movement between various parts of

Chhattisgarh, thereby aiding faster movement to and from the connected region.

2.7 Domestic and Exports Market

Not applicable

2.8 Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect)

The proposed project shall generate an employment opportunity to about 1500 persons. It shall

also generate additional employment opportunities in form of transportation of construction

materials, greenbelt development and implementation of EMP.

During operations phase, the Project will largely have indirect employment benefits in form of

highway amenities and through economic & social hubs developed around the Economic Corridor.

Efficient reach and connectivity to distant markets will further enhance economy of the districts and

create employment opportunities.

3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Type of the Project including Interlinked and Interdependent Projects, if any

The proposed project involves construction of Economic Corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana [Lot-

3/Chhattisgarh/Package-1(Urga-Pathalgaon Section)].

The project highway alignment is green field in most of the length and starts from Chitapali village at

ch. 8/150 of SH-04 and terminates near Turua Ama village, 10 km away from Pathalgaon along NH-43

towards Jharkhand border. Length of proposed alignment is 87.535 km, whereas the existing length

is 107.3km.

There is no interlinked or interdependent project for the proposed project.

3.2 Project Location

The length proposed for the stretch measures 87.535 km and and starts from Chitapali village at ch.

8/150 of SH-04 and terminates near Turua Ama village, 10 km away from Pathalgaon along NH-43

towards Jharkhand border.

Table 3-1: Project Coordinates

Sl. No. Coordinates

Starting point 22°15'54.02"N, 82°47'49.93"E

Terminating point 22°33'42.87"N, 83°33'52.53"E

Development of Economic Corridor to improve the efficiency of freight movement in India under Bharatmala Pariyojana, Urga-Pathalgaon section of NH-

130A (Raipur – Dhanbad Economic Corridor)


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Location of the Project stretch is shown in Figure 1 below.

Figure 1: Location of the Project stretch




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3.3 Details of Alternative Sites to be considered and basis of selection of proposed site

Three alignment options were considered in order to finalise the proposed alignment. Both the

alignments were compared and the final alignment has been selected after prior analysis on basis of

minimum tree felling, minimum exorbitant cost, comparatively lower land degradation and lesser

environmental impacts. The detailed alternative analysis is enclosed as Annexure-2.

3.4 Size and Magnitude of Operation

The total length of the proposed road is 87.535 km. The proposed RoW is min 70 mtrs.

3.5 Project Description

The proposed project involves construction of Economic Corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana

[Lot-3/Chhattisgarh/Package-1(Urga-Pathalgaon Section)] and starts from Chitapali village at ch.

8/150 of SH-04 and terminates near Turua Ama village, 10 km away from Pathalgaon along NH-43

towards Jharkhand border.

The key plan of the alignment of the project is provided in Figure 1.

3.6 Raw Materials, mode of transportation of raw materials and finished product

The Project entails development of an economic corridor and will require road construction materials.

Construction material like aggregates, sand, stone, etc. shall be procured from nearby approved quarries.

Separate environmental approval shall be sought for any new quarry. Quantity of the construction

material required for the proposed Project is given in table below.

Table 3-2: Raw Material requirement

Sl. No. `Particulars Unit Volume

1. Embankment fill including median fill Cum 96,34,065

2. Selected fill on RE wall Cum 1,09,760

3. Sub grade fill Cum 20,93,887

4. Fly ash fill Cum 53,79,213

5. Granular shoulder Cum 86,522

6. Bitumen MT 22,424

7. Emulsion MT 4,28,696

8. Cement MT 1,88,008

9. Steel reinforcement MT 23,748

10. Strand wire MT 1,105

11. Aggregates cum 12,95,132

12. Sand cum 4,56,348

13. Stone cum 0.00

14. Water for concrete works KL 94,004

15. Water for earth works KL 29,55,181

16. Total requirement of water KL 30,49,185

3.7 Resource Optimization / Recycling and Reuse

Measures shall be taken to use the materials saved from other nearby projects of NHAI. Also the

soil excavated for the project shall be used for backfilling, site levelling and greenbelt development.

Sewage shall be treated either in the bio-toilets or recycling chambers attached with septic tanks.




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Spent oil generated from DG sets shall be properly stored in HDPE drums and shall be sold to the

government approved recycling agencies.

The Project will reuse the soil and other material in the following ways:-

• Topsoil from the agriculture land shall be stored separately for utilisation in avenue and median

plantation. The earth material excavated from the high-rise area shall be used for backfilling of

low laying area and embankment.

• Sewage shall be routed through portable STP or diverted into the soak pit. Treated water from

STP will be used for sprinkling or gardening.

• Used oil generated from Diesel Generator (DG) sets shall be properly stored in HDPE drums and

to be sold to State Pollution Control Board (PCB)approved recycling vendor.

3.8 Water and Energy- Source and Availability

In addition to the Sub-Clause 111.8.3 of MoRTH Specifications, The Contractor shall source the

requirement of water preferably from surface water bodies, rivers, canals and tanks in the project

area. Only at locations where surface water sources are not available, the Contractor can

contemplate extraction of ground water, after intimation and consent from the CGWB.

To avoid disruption / disturbance to other water users, the Contractor shall extract water from fixed

locations and shall consult the local people before finalizing the locations. The Contractor shall

comply with the requirements of Ground Water Department and seek their approval for extraction

of ground water.

Bore wells installed and used for the project shall be left in good operating condition for the use of

local communities. The Contractor shall prevent any interference with the supply to or abstraction

from, and prevent any pollution of, water resources as a result of the execution of the Works.

The total water demand of the project is 30,49,185 KL, which is inclusive of:-

• 3,002,685 KL for Construction purpose

• 22,500 KL for domestic consumption and utilities requirement

• 12,000 KL for gardening/ green belt development

• 12,000 KL for Dust Suppression

The water requirement for the construction phase will be met by water tankers from approved

vendors. Bore-well, if required, will be operated after approval from the competent authority.

Power, during construction, will be sourced from local distribution company. DG sets as alternative

arrangement will also be arranged in construction camp.

3.9 Quantity of wastes to be generated and scheme for their management and disposal

Waste management shall be done as per Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and Construction

and demolition waste Management Rules 2016.

The waste generated from the project shall be mostly food and construction waste which shall be

generated by the workers.

The approximate quantity of wastes to be generated from the project is 750 Kg per day. As per

CPHEEO Norms, 500 grams of solid wastes are generated per unit employee/worker.




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Source- http://mohua.gov.in/publication/manual-on-solid-waste-management-systems-cpheeo-

2000.php

3.10 Schematic Representations of the Feasibility Drawings

Typical Cross Section Drawings are enclosed as Annexure-3.

4 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 Site Connectivity

The proposed road shall enhance connectivity between Korba and Pathalgaon. The proposed

stretch is directly connected to various important roads and railway stations.

The area proposed for the stretch measures 87.535 km and which shall and starts from Chitapali

village at ch. 8/150 of SH-04 and terminates near Turua Ama village, 10 km away from Pathalgaon

along NH-43 towards Jharkhand border.

The nearby railway station is Urga Railway station which is 6.2 km in the West Direction from the

starting point of the road.

The Korba Airport is 12 km in the North-west direction of the starting point of the Highway. Hence,

the site is fairly connected to other parts of the country.

4.2 Land Form, Use & Ownership

The landform or the topography of the project stretch is undulating plain with highly varying

elevations i.e. as low as 261mtrs AMSL to 318mtrs AMSL.

The landuse of the proposed stretch is agricultural & patches of settlements and forest.

Majority of the land is owned by local farmers and other private stakeholders. However, there are

patches which are owned by forest and revenue dept. of govt. of Chhattisgarh as well.

Development of Economic Corridor to improve the efficiency of freight movement in India under Bharatmala Pariyojana, Urga-Pathalgaon section of NH-

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4.3 Topography

The topography of the project stretch is undulating plain with varying elevations i.e. as low as 263.5mtrs AMSL to 582mtrs AMSL. Detailed topographic

assessment shall be provided at EIA stage.

Figure 2: Elevation Profile of the Project road




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4.4 Existing Land-use Pattern

The land use of the proposed stretch is agricultural with patches of forest.

Figure: 3 Land use of the Project stretch

(Reference- Bhuvan)

4.5 Existing Infrastructure

There are a few residential structures falling in the proposed stretch. The details shall be provided

in the EIA report.

4.6 Soil Classification

Soils of Chhattisgarh are mainly developed by the action and interactions of relief, parent material

and climate. Biotic features, mainly the natural vegetation follows the climatic patterns. According

to 'Soil Taxonomy' (7th

approximation) soil of Chhattisgarh fall under 5 orders and 9 dominating sub

groups (Table 1). Entisols covers 19.5% cultivated area of the state, Inceptisols 14.8%, Alfisols 39%,

Mollisols 0.3% and Vertisols 26.4%. Dominating 9 sub-groups are namely, Typic Ustorthent

(Covering an area of 1.6% of the total cultivated area), lithic Ustorthent (17.9%), typicHaplustept

(9.5 %), Vertic Haplustept(5.3 %), Typic Rhodustalf (6.1 %), Typic Haplustalf (32.9 %), lithic

Haplustoll (0.3 %), Chromic Haplusrert (19.3 %), Typic Haplustert (7.1 %).

The geological formation along the proposed road includes Lower Gondwanas, Upper Gondwanas

and Chhattisgarh Basis which includes upper Carboniforous and Middle Proterozoic.

(Reference- chtenvis)

Project Stretch




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Figure: 4 Geological classification map of Chhattisgarh

4.7 Climatic Data from Secondary Sources

The climate of area around the proposed alignment is tropical and warm. The summers here have a

good deal of rainfall, while the winters have very little. The climate here is classified as Aw by the

Köppen-Geiger system. Project area receives an average rainfall of 1437mm. The driest month is

November with average monthly rainfall of 2 mm. Most of the precipitation here falls in August,

averaging 413 mm. The temperature here averages 24.6°C. With an average of 32.9 °C, May is the

warmest month. December is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging 17.5 °C.

Indian Meteorological Dept. is operating 2 nos. of observatories in near vicinity of proposed highway

alignment i.e. Korba and Ambikapur.

Considering close proximity of Korba observatory, data of Korba station has been considered for

present study.

30 years (1981-2010) long-term climatological data was collected and analysed for assessment of

prevailing meteorological scenario of the project region. The details of long term climatological

conditions are given in Table below.

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Figure: 5 Windrose of the Korba Observatory

Source- https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/forecast/modelclimate/korba_india_1266122

Table 4-1: Long-term (1981-2000) Climatological Conditions at IMD Observatory at Korba

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Avg.

Temperature (°C)

19.8 22.5 26.8 31.7 35.2 32.7 27.9 27.5 27.7 26 21.9 19.8

Min.

Temperature (°C)

12.9 15.1 19.2 24.2 28.2 27.4 24.7 24.6 24.3 21.2 15.2 12.6

Max.

Temperature (°C)

26.7 30 34.5 39.2 42.3 38 31.1 30.5 31.1 30.9 28.6 27

Precipitation /

Rainfall (mm)

9 12 26 9 8 178 399 463 260 53 1 2

Review of above data presents that N and NNE are the predominant wind directions in the region.

The temperature here averages 26.6 °C. In a year, the average rainfall is 1420 mm. Most of the

precipitation takes place during the period between July to September.

4.8 Available Social Infrastructure

The proposed stretch shall pass through 33 nos. of villages. There are a few numbers of residential

structures falling in the proposed stretch. The details shall be provided in the EIA report.

4.9 Forest & Wildlife Area

The proposed project passes through forest areas. The identification of the same is in progress and shall be

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No eco-sensitive zone of Wildlife sanctuary or national park located within 10 km from project

stretch.

5 PLANNING BRIEF

The proposed project is in the feasibility stage. After the completion of feasibility study and grant of

ToR the Detailed Project Report shall be completed which shall comprise of the complete planning

brief of the project. The highlights of the same shall be provided in the EIA report.

6 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 Industrial Area

Not applicable

6.2 Residential Area

Not applicable

6.3 Green Belt

Avenue plantation shall be carried out on both sides of the highway for improvement of landscape

and aesthetic view of the area. It shall be made sure that the species to be chosen shall be local and

no alien species shall be introduced.

Plantation development plan shall be provided in the EIA report.

6.4 Social Infrastructure

Bus & truck lay Bye and rest areas with toilet facilities shall be developed along the proposed

Project. Location of these facilities will be finalised after consultation with stakeholders.

6.5 Connectivity

The proposed project is itself a newly declared National Highway i.e. NH 130A. However, it passes

through SH4, SH1 and NH43.

6.6 Drinking Water Management

Drinking water shall be arranged from Tanker Supply and thus no permanent installation shall be

required for the labourers. It is estimated that a total of approximately 22500 KL water will be

required for consumption of construction workers.

6.7 Sewerage System

Portable bio-toilets or septic tanks shall be provided for construction and operational workers.

6.8 Industrial Waste Management

Defunct machineries or parts of the mixing plants shall be stored at designated place before selling

the scrap to an approved vendor.




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6.9 Solid Waste Management

The solid waste generated by the workers shall be only municipal solid waste which shall be

segregated at site itself by provision of coloured bins. The wastes shall be collected from there and

dumped in government designated sites. Waste management shall be done as per Solid Waste

Management Rules, 2016 & and Construction and demolition waste Management Rules 2016.

In addition to the Sub-Clause 111.4 of MoRTH Specifications, The Contractor shall adopt the

following Mitigation Measures.

• Control of Soil Erosion and sedimentation (Clause 306.3)

• Control of Water Pollution

The Contractor shall avoid construction works close to the streams or water bodies during monsoon.

All precautionary measures shall be taken to prevent the wastewater that is generated during

construction from entering into streams, water bodies or the irrigation channels. Oil interceptors

shall be provided for vehicle parking, wash down and refuelling areas.

The Contractor shall adopt the following rules and regulations for effective Control of Solid and

Liquid water Management:-

• Schedule VI - General Standards for Discharge of Environmental Pollutants, CPCB

• The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 and Water Act, 1974.

• Petroleum Act, 1934 and subsequent amendments

• Rules and Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 (Standards for Emission or Discharge of

Environmental Pollutants Schedule – I)

• Annexure ‘A’ to Clause 501 (Protection of Environment) of MoRTH Specification

• Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rule 2016

• Municipal Solid Waste Management Rule 2016

The Contractor is to ensure that there is good drainage at all construction areas, to avoid creation of

stagnant water bodies especially in urban/industrial areas, including water in old types.

6.10 Power Requirement—Supply & Source

The power required for the project shall be 8000 kVA per day.

Required power will be sourced through the local distribution company of the State Electricity Board

and DG sets will also be installed as power backup source.

7 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT PLAN

Most of the land coming under the Project area is agricultural and built-up land. Along with this, the

alignment of corridor passes through forest land, barren land, and water body area. The land

required for the construction of the economic corridor will be acquired by NHAI before the

commencement of construction work.

The identification of the private and government structures are in progress and the drafting of

Rehabilitation and resettlement plan shall be commenced after the identification of structures and

consultation with stakeholders.

Land acquisition shall be undertaken as per the provision of LARR, 2013 and NHAI Act 1988 (with its

amendments). Rehabilitation and resettlement plan will be prepared after detailed census survey

during EIA Study and will be submitted in EIA Report.




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8 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES

The Project shall start its construction work after fulfilment of the following activities:

• Finalization and approval of Detailed Project Report

• Receipt of Environmental clearance from MoEF&CC and State Government

• Selection and on-boarding of Contractor for implementation works

The completion period of the construction is estimated to be about 30 months.

The estimated cost of the project is about INR 2128.35 Crores. Detailed cost break-up and Project

schedule shall be discussed in the EIA report.

9 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

The benefits of the Project are multi-fold. It will substantially reduce the travel time between Urga

and Pathalgaon and the other remote areas falling on the alignment. In addition to the improved

connectivity, it will also provide a boost to the economic status of the villages / towns falling in the

dedicated Project area.

Overall improvement will be expected in local area in terms of:

• Better connectivity to economic, social and political hubs of Chhattisgarh, Odisha and

Jharkhand.

• Faster growth and outreach to better and improved facilities.

• Fast and safe connectivity resulting in savings in fuel, travel time and total transportation

cost.

• Reduction in accidents.

• Better approach to medical & educational services.

• Faster transportation of perishable goods like fruits, vegetables, and dairy products.

• Better opportunities for transporting, processing and marketing of agricultural products.

• Development of local agriculture and handicrafts.

• Development of tourism and pilgrimage.

• Opening up of opportunities for new occupations and trade on the route

• Indirect and direct employment opportunity to people from all skilled, semi-skilled and

unskilled streams

• Improved quality of life for people and so on

• Development of backward areas through rapid industrialization and access to distant

markets

• Creation of ancillary ecosystem through highway amenities, support services and industrial /

manufacturing areas

The project shall benefit the commuters travelling between Urga and Pathalgaon. The current route

between Urga and Pathalgaon measures about 106 km which shall be reduced to 87.535 km i.e.

17.5% reduction.




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Thus, the project shall save fuel and time of commuters. The areas through which the proposed

road passes is highly remote and thus the implementation of the project shall enhance connectivity

of the villagers to the highly developed cities of the Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha.

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