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Declaration by Experts contributing to the EIA/EMP for Development of Industrial Park near
Palasamudram Village, Gorantla Mandal, Anantapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh
I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above
EIA.
EIA Coordinator:
Name: B. Ratheesh
(with support from other EIA Coordinators namely C.V. Sundara Rajan & Susruta Amirapu)
Susruta Amirapu
July 16, 2019
Period: 2016-19
Task: Provided the
B. Ratheesh required input for specific
Functional Areas of
Expertise during project July 16, 2019
1 AP period
Anshul Sanduja
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S. Functional Involvement
Name of the Expert/s Signature & Date
No. Areas (Period & Task)
Susruta Amirapu
July 16, 2019
Period: 2016-19
Task: Provided the
required input for specific
3 SHW B. Ratheesh
Functional Areas of
Expertise during project July 16, 2019
period
Anshul Sanduja
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S. Functional Involvement
Name of the Expert/s Signature & Date
No. Areas (Period & Task)
Period: 2016-19
Task: Provided the
required input for specific
Reji Baby Varghese
Functional Areas of
Expertise during project July 16, 2019
period
Period: 2018-19
8 SC
Task: Provided the
required input for specific
V.Hanumantha Rao
Functional Areas of July 16, 2019
Expertise during project
period
With Support From:
Dr. Subramanyam N. V. R. M. (TM)
Anshul Sanduja
July 16, 2019
With Support From:
Anshul Sanduja (TM), Gorji Navya Tej (FAA), M. Uma Devi (FAA)
Period: 2016-19
Task: Provided the
required input for specific
Reji Baby Varghese
Functional Areas of
10 NV*
Expertise during project
July 16, 2019
period
With Support From:
Gorji Navya Tej (TM)
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I, C.V. Sundara Rajan, hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA/EMP for
Development of Industrial Park near Palasamudram village, Gorantla Mandal, Anantapuramu
District, Andhra Pradesh. I also confirm that the Consultant Organization shall be fully accountable
for any misleading information mentioned in this statement.
Signature:
Name: C.V. Sundara Rajan
Designation: City Office Manager & Head - Environment Section
Name of the EIA Consultant Organization: L&T Infrastructure Engineering Limited
NABET Certificate Number & Issue Date: Letter Number QCI/NABET/EIA/ACO/16/02/0260 Dated
February 14, 2016.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Preamble ............................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Project Identification .............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Details of Project Proponent ................................................................................................. 1-2
1.4 Applicable Legal and Policy Framework ............................................................................... 1-2
1.5 Project Site ............................................................................................................................ 1-4
1.5.1 Salient Features of Project Site .................................................................................. 1-5
1.6 Need/Justification of Project Development ........................................................................... 1-6
1.6.1 Demand - Supply ........................................................................................................ 1-6
1.6.2 Import vs Indigenous Production ................................................................................ 1-6
1.6.3 Export Possibility ........................................................................................................ 1-7
1.6.4 Domestic/Export Markets............................................................................................ 1-7
1.6.5 Initiatives of Government of India ............................................................................... 1-7
1.6.6 Initiatives of Government of Andhra Pradesh ............................................................. 1-8
1.6.7 Growth Drivers ............................................................................................................ 1-9
1.6.8 Location Advantage/Justification: ............................................................................... 1-9
1.7 Project Development Plan .................................................................................................. 1-10
1.8 Consultant Appointed .......................................................................................................... 1-11
1.9 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ........................................................................... 1-11
1.10 Approach and Methodology ................................................................................................ 1-11
1.10.1 Project Influence Area (PIA)/Study Area .................................................................. 1-11
1.10.2 Study Period ............................................................................................................. 1-11
1.10.3 Methodology ............................................................................................................. 1-11
1.11 Structure of EIA Report ....................................................................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2 Project Description ................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Project Location .................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Land for the Project ............................................................................................................... 2-1
2.4 Surveys and Investigations ................................................................................................... 2-1
2.4.1 Topographic Survey.................................................................................................... 2-1
2.4.2 Geotechnical Survey................................................................................................... 2-2
2.4.3 Traffic Studies ............................................................................................................. 2-2
2.5 Details of Master Plan – Planning Brief ................................................................................ 2-2
2.5.1 Planning Concept/Design Basis ................................................................................. 2-2
2.5.2 Type of Industry .......................................................................................................... 2-3
2.5.3 Facilities ...................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.5.4 Connectivity ................................................................................................................ 2-3
2.5.5 Transportation ............................................................................................................. 2-3
2.5.6 Employment Generation ............................................................................................. 2-3
2.5.7 Typical Focus Sectors ................................................................................................ 2-3
2.5.8 Land use of AP-ADE Park .......................................................................................... 2-4
2.6 Proposed Infrastructure ........................................................................................................ 2-5
2.6.1 Industrial Area ............................................................................................................. 2-5
2.6.2 Green Areas ............................................................................................................... 2-6
2.6.3 Mixed Use and Utilities ............................................................................................... 2-7
2.6.4 Approach to Project Site and Entry-exit...................................................................... 2-7
2.6.5 Water Supply .............................................................................................................. 2-8
2.6.6 Power Supply ............................................................................................................ 2-10
2.6.7 Wastewater Management ......................................................................................... 2-11
2.6.8 Storm Water Drainage .............................................................................................. 2-16
2.6.9 Solid Waste Management......................................................................................... 2-19
2.7 Project Cost......................................................................................................................... 2-21
2.8 Project Implementation Schedule ....................................................................................... 2-21
Chapter 3 Description of Environment .................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Preamble ............................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Study Area ............................................................................................................................ 3-1
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9.1 Administrative and Technical Setup for Environmental Management .................................. 9-1
9.1.1 Roles and Responsibilities for Environmental Management ...................................... 9-2
9.2 Greenbelt Development ........................................................................................................ 9-4
9.2.1 Objectives of Greenbelt Plan ...................................................................................... 9-4
9.2.2 Greenbelt Development Plan ...................................................................................... 9-4
9.2.3 Recommended Species for Plantation ....................................................................... 9-6
9.3 Rainwater Harvesting Potential ............................................................................................. 9-7
9.3.1 Estimation of Rainwater Harvesting Potential ............................................................. 9-8
9.3.2 Harvesting Plan and Recharge Structures ................................................................. 9-9
9.4 Solar Power Harnessing Potential ........................................................................................ 9-9
9.5 Occupational Health and Safety .......................................................................................... 9-10
9.5.1 Occupational Hazards ............................................................................................... 9-10
9.5.2 Personal Protective Equipment................................................................................. 9-10
9.5.3 Health Monitoring ...................................................................................................... 9-11
9.5.4 Safety ........................................................................................................................ 9-12
9.5.5 Endemic Disease Mitigation Plan ............................................................................. 9-12
9.6 Institutional Mechanism for Implementation of Mitigation Measures .................................. 9-14
9.7 Environment Management Cell (EMC) ............................................................................... 9-14
9.8 Approach towards Voluntary Compliance ........................................................................... 9-16
9.9 Audits and Inspections ........................................................................................................ 9-16
9.10 Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures ................................................................... 9-17
9.11 Budgetary Estimates ........................................................................................................... 9-25
9.11.1 Budgetary Estimate for Environmental Management ............................................... 9-25
9.11.2 Budgetary Estimate for CER & CSR Interventions in the Study Areas .................... 9-25
Chapter 10 Summary and Conclusion ...................................................................................... 10-1
10.1 Project Site .......................................................................................................................... 10-1
10.2 Need and Justification of the Project Development ............................................................ 10-2
10.3 Project Benefits ................................................................................................................... 10-3
10.4 Project Description .............................................................................................................. 10-3
10.4.1 Proposed Project....................................................................................................... 10-3
10.4.2 Land use planning ..................................................................................................... 10-4
10.4.3 Site Master Plan ........................................................................................................ 10-5
10.4.4 Economic Impact of the Industrial Park .................................................................... 10-6
10.5 Description of Environment ................................................................................................. 10-6
10.5.1 Terrestrial Environment ............................................................................................. 10-6
10.5.2 Socio-economic Conditions ...................................................................................... 10-7
10.6 Anticipated Environmental Impacts with Mitigation Measures ............................................ 10-7
10.7 Analysis of Alternatives ....................................................................................................... 10-8
10.8 Environmental Monitoring Programme................................................................................ 10-9
10.9 Additional studies ................................................................................................................ 10-9
10.9.1 Public Consultation ................................................................................................... 10-9
10.9.2 Risk Analysis ............................................................................................................. 10-9
10.9.3 Disaster Management Plan ..................................................................................... 10-10
10.9.4 Traffic and Transportation Management Plan ........................................................ 10-10
10.9.5 Social Impact Assessment ...................................................................................... 10-10
10.10 Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) ........................................................ 10-11
10.11 Environment Management Plan.............................................................................. 10-11
10.11.1 Budgetary Estimate for Environmental Management ....................................... 10-12
10.12 Conclusion .............................................................................................................. 10-12
Chapter 11 Disclosure of Consultants Engaged ..................................................................... 11-1
11.1 Brief Profile of L&T Infrastructure Engineering Limited ....................................................... 11-1
11.2 Other Consultants Engaged ................................................................................................ 11-3
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Project Site on Google Image ............................................................................................ 1-4
Figure 2-1: Industrial Area of AP-ADE park.......................................................................................... 2-5
Figure 2-2: Proposed Green Belt and Green Areas ............................................................................. 2-6
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1: Project Components and its EIA Study ............................................................................... 1-2
Table 1-2: Applicable Environmental Regulations ................................................................................ 1-3
Table 1-3: Salient Features of Project Site ........................................................................................... 1-5
Table 2-1: Generated Traffic from AP-ADE Park ................................................................................. 2-3
Table 2-2: Land use of AP-ADE Park ................................................................................................... 2-5
Table 2-3: Plot level Green area distribution ........................................................................................ 2-6
Table 2-4: Wastewater Generation ..................................................................................................... 2-11
Table 2-5: Expected Characteristics of Sewage and Treated Sewage (Standard) ............................ 2-11
Table 2-6: CETPs Inlet Wastewater Characteristics .......................................................................... 2-14
Table 2-7: CETPs –Targeted Treated wastewater Characteristics .................................................... 2-15
Table 2-8: Details of Non-hazardous (Recyclable) Waste ................................................................. 2-20
Table 2-9: Details of Hazardous Industrial Waste .............................................................................. 2-20
Table 2-10: Details of E-waste ........................................................................................................... 2-21
Table 3-1: Environmentally Sensitive Areas within 10 km from Project Boundary............................... 3-2
Table 3-2: Land Use/Land Cover Statistics of Study Area ................................................................... 3-6
Table 3-3: Land Use Land Cover Pattern of Project Site ..................................................................... 3-8
Table 3-4: Groundwater Development Status .................................................................................... 3-12
Table 3-5: Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations ......................................................... 3-19
Table 3-6: Day and Night Equivalent Noise Levels ............................................................................ 3-22
Table 3-7: Details of Ground water Quality Monitoring Locations ...................................................... 3-24
Table 3-8: Details of Surface water Quality Monitoring Location ....................................................... 3-26
Table 3-9: Details of Soil Quality Monitoring Locations ...................................................................... 3-27
Table 3-10 Anantapuramu District Census Summary ........................................................................ 3-36
Table 3-11 Mandal Census Summary ................................................................................................ 3-37
Table 3-12 Villages in Study Area ...................................................................................................... 3-38
Table 3-13 Population of the Study Area............................................................................................ 3-38
Table 3-14 Sex Ratio of the Study Area ............................................................................................. 3-39
Table 3-15 Literacy & Illiteracy Status ................................................................................................ 3-39
Table 3-16 Working & Non-Working Population ................................................................................. 3-39
Table 3-17 Main & Marginal Work Population .................................................................................... 3-40
Table 3-18 Work Classification ........................................................................................................... 3-40
Table 3-19 Settlement Population ...................................................................................................... 3-41
Table 3-20 Educational Facilities ........................................................................................................ 3-43
Table 3-21 Medical Facilities .............................................................................................................. 3-43
Table 3-22 Drinking Water Facility ..................................................................................................... 3-44
Table 3-23 Mandal Wise Public Distribution System .......................................................................... 3-44
Table 4-1: Wastewater Generation ..................................................................................................... 4-11
Table 4-2: Possible Sources of Air Emissions .................................................................................... 4-14
Table 4-3: Point Source Emissions Details of AP-ADE Park ............................................................. 4-15
Table 4-4: Point Source Emission Details of Gudipalli IP ................................................................... 4-16
Table 4-5: DG Set Emissions from AP-ADE Park .............................................................................. 4-18
Table 4-6: DG Set Emissions from M/s BEL ...................................................................................... 4-18
Table 4-7: Gudipalli IP’s DG sets emission details ............................................................................. 4-19
Table 4-8: Emission Details of Vehicles on NH44 towards Hyderabad ............................................. 4-20
Table 4-9: Emission Details of Vehicles on NH44 towards Bangalore ............................................... 4-20
Table 4-10: Receptor Details .............................................................................................................. 4-22
st
Table 4-11: 1 24-hour Average and Annual Average Incremental and Resultant Concentration of
PM10 (due to Process/Line sources) ................................................................................................... 4-23
st
Table 4-12: 1 24-hour Average and Annual Average Incremental and Resultant Concentration of
PM2.5 (due to Process/Line sources) .................................................................................................. 4-23
st
Table 4-13: 1 24-hour Average and Annual Average Incremental and Resultant Concentration of SO 2
(due to Process/Line sources) ............................................................................................................ 4-23
st
Table 4-14: 1 24-hour Average and Annual Average Incremental and Resultant Concentration of NO 2
(due to Process/Line sources) ............................................................................................................ 4-24
st
Table 4-15: 1 24-hour Average and Annual Average Incremental and Resultant Concentration of
PM10(due to DG Sets) ......................................................................................................................... 4-24
st
Table 4-16: 1 24-hour Average and Annual Average Incremental and Resultant Concentration of
PM2.5(due to DG Sets) ........................................................................................................................ 4-24
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Table 4-17: 1 24-hour Average and Annual Average Incremental and Resultant Concentration of SO 2
(due to DG Sets)................................................................................................................................. 4-25
st
Table 4-18: 1 24-hour Average and Annual Average Incremental and Resultant Concentration of NO 2
(due to DG Sets)................................................................................................................................. 4-25
Table 4-19: 1st 24-hour Average and Annual Average Incremental Concentration of Sensitive
Receptors (due to Process/Line sources) .......................................................................................... 4-26
Table 6-1: Environmental Monitoring Programme ............................................................................... 6-2
Table 7-1: Response for Public Hearing Minutes of Meeting and Representations ............................ 7-0
Table 7-2: Details of Indicative Major Plant/Industrial Hazards ......................................................... 7-15
Table 7-3: General failure frequencies ............................................................................................... 7-16
Table 7-4: Fire Extinguishing Agents – Forms and Ranges of Application ........................................ 7-32
Table 7-5: Disaster Management Authority – District Level ............................................................... 7-34
Table 7-6: Estimated Commercial Traffic ........................................................................................... 7-34
Table 7-7: Passenger Traffic (Internal – Internal Circulation) ............................................................ 7-35
Table 7-8: Passenger Traffic (External – Internal or Internal – External)........................................... 7-35
Table 7-9: Traffic Generated on NH-44 due to Development in the Region ...................................... 7-35
Table 7-10 Traffic Forecast on NH-44 ................................................................................................ 7-35
Table 8-1: Cost for CER as per OM dated May 01, 2018 .................................................................... 8-6
Table 8-2: Identified CER activities along with Budgetary Provision ................................................... 8-6
Table 9-1: Roles and Responsibilities of Developer/AP-ADE Park and Member Industry .................. 9-2
Table 9-2: Recommended Plants for Greenbelt ................................................................................... 9-6
Table 9-3: Estimated Volume of run-off can be harvested ................................................................... 9-8
Table 9-4: Estimated Installation Capacity and Cost for Solar Power Harness ................................... 9-9
Table 9-5: Risk Matrix for Worker Scenarios Based on Likelihood and Consequence ..................... 9-10
Table 9-6: Personnel Protective Equipment ....................................................................................... 9-10
Table 9-7: Project Activities, Associated Impacts, and Mitigation Measures ..................................... 9-18
Table 9-8: Environmental Management - Capital Cost ...................................................................... 9-25
Table 9-9: Environmental Management - Annual Recurring Cost ..................................................... 9-25
Table 10-1: Salient Features of AP-ADE Park ................................................................................... 10-5
Table 10-2: Land use of AP-ADE Park .............................................................................................. 10-5
LIST OF ENCLOSURES
Appendix A: Approved Additional ToR and Standard ToR Letter issued by SEIAA
Appendix B: Compliance to Additional and Standard ToR
Appendix C: Status of GoAP exemption to AP-ADE Park against G.O.MS.No151
Appendix D: Water Drawl Approval and Water Balance Diagram
Appendix E: Climatological Data and Study Area Ambient Air Quality
Appendix F: Study Area Ambient Noise Levels
Appendix G: Study Area Groundwater Quality
Appendix H: Study Area Surface Water Quality
Appendix I : Study Area Soil Quality
Appendix J: Study Area Flora and Fauna
Appendix K: National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Appendix L: National Ambient Noise Standards
Appendix M: IS:10500 2012 Drinking Water Standards
Appendix N: IS: 2296 1982 Standards for use based Classification of Surface Water
Appendix O: Indian Council of Agricultural Research Standard Soil Classification
Appendix P: Emission limits for New Diesel Engine up to and > 800KW for Generator sets
Appendix Q: CETP Inlet and Outlet Standards 2016 & STP Outlet Standards 2017
Appendix R: Minutes of Public Hearing
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ST Scheduled Tribe
STP Sewage Treatment Plant
SIC Site Incident Controller
SMC Site Main Controller
SME small and medium-sized enterprises
SA Social Accountability
SEZ Special Economic Zones
SPH Special Process Hazard
SOP Standard Operating Procedure
SDMA State Disaster Management Authority
SEIAA State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority
SH State Highway
SEAC State Expert Appraisal Committee
SPCB State Pollution Control Board
SEAD Strategic Electronics Aerospace & Defence
SO2 Sulphur Dioxide
SS Suspended Solids
ToR Terms of Reference
TAC Tariff Advisory Committee
TPD Tonnes Per Day
TDS Total Dissolved Solids
TOT Transfer of Technology
APTRANSCO Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited
TSDF Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility
TMC Turning Movement Count
UF Ultra Filtration
USD United States Dollar
UDPFI Urban Development Plans Formulation And
Implementation
VIC Vittal Innovation City
VOC Volatile Organic Carbon
WW Wastewater
ZLD Zero Liquid Discharge
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1.1 Preamble
Andhra Pradesh Aerospace & Defence Electronics Park Private Limited (AP-ADE Park) is a
joint venture of Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructural Development Corporation (APIIC),
Government of Andhra Pradesh and Vittal Innovation City (VIC).
AP-ADE Park is an upcoming eco-friendly ‘Manufacturing Cluster’ focussed on Aerospace
Defence and Electronics. Abutting NH-44, AP-ADE Park is spread over an area of 259.77
acres and is strategically located in the designated Aerospace & Defence Zone identified by
the Government of Andhra Pradesh in Anantapuramu district of Andhra Pradesh. At an
hour’s drive from Bangalore International Airport, it provides an advantage of its proximity to
Bangalore – the Silicon Valley of India, home to the largest skilled workforce in Aerospace,
Defence and Electronics. Keeping in mind the emerging trends & future growth prospects of
India, AP-ADE Park proposed to offer a world-class infrastructure and a platform that
integrates industry, research, academia, government, and other supporting institutions
promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and world-class manufacturing. Backed by a group
of eminent industry professionals and Government of Andhra Pradesh, the key drivers that
sets apart AP-ADE Park is its ability in enabling as manufacturing and growing business to
surmount the existing roadblocks in setting-up of a habitable eco-system.
AP-ADE Park would functionally become Urban / Industrial node of Bangalore, being within
~113.0 Km North of Bangalore International Airport. Products manufactured at AP-ADE Park
can be marketed through Bangalore and major metropolitan cities of south India (within 500
Km radius of AP-ADE Park). AP-ADE Park would become an Urban Node, starting with
transit oriented development. Urban Node will house Strategic Electronics Aerospace &
Defence (SEAD) clusters, residences, utility & civic amenities as per UDPFI Guidelines or
NBC2016.
The project will help in attracting prospective industrial houses, to establish sector specific
industries in Anantapuramu District of Andhra Pradesh. Minimum investment envisaged from
the proposed Industrial Park is approximately INR 450 Crores depending upon the product to
be manufactured/assembled.
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Growth of R&D outsourcing by foreign aerospace companies and one does hear, with
increasing frequency, of an increasing number of such outsourcing outfits being located
in the country and most of them again happen to be in Bangalore
An indication of the growing importance of Bangalore’s aerospace potential can be gauged
from the fact that during the concluded Aero India 2009 air show – billed as the largest in
South Asia – deals worth more than $1.2 billion were signed between Indian and foreign
aerospace firms. For all these reasons, the Bangalore Aerospace cluster represents India’s
aerospace industry.
In the case of the Indian aerospace industry, its sectoral system of innovation overlaps very
well with the Bangalore Aerospace cluster as the major components of SSI are located within
the Bangalore cluster, therefore sectoral system of innovation of India’s aerospace industry
and the Bangalore aerospace cluster interchangeably.
The Andhra Pradesh (AP) state industrial policy also provides additional financial assistance
along with subsidy in power tariffs, exemption of stamp duty, State General Service Tax
(SGST) exemption for first five years of operation and several other smaller grants and
subsidies on aspects such as skill up-gradation, patent filing, certification and participation in
international exhibitions.
AP government also provides exemption from inspection under several local laws to further
improve the ease of doing business. A vast area of land is allotted by Andhra Pradesh
Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Limited (APIIC), GoAP for this development.
In due respect to the EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) Notification 2006 (as
amended) Special Economic Zones (SEZs)/Industrial Parks (IPs) requires an Environmental
Clearance (EC). Considering the area of development of 105.12 ha (259.77 acres) and will
not house any Category A Industries listed in the EIA Notification, the proposed I.P shall be
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Applicable GoI
Policies & Year Objective Reason for Applicability
Regulations
Mandatory use of ash based
All brick units within 100km radius (extended
bricks or products in
1999 (as to 300 km) of thermal power plants were
infrastructure construction
Fly Ash Notification amended till required to use fly ash for making bricks as
including buildings in
2016 well as using it for construction activities like
designated Industrial estates or
building or roads.
parks or SEZ
Generator to take all necessary steps to
Appropriate handling of Bio-
Bio-Medical Waste ensure that bio-medical waste is handled
2016 Medical Waste from the First
Management Rules without any adverse effect to human health
Aid/Medical Center etc.,
and the environment
A B
D
C
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The project site is having a rolling terrain with varying levels. There is a natural drain of lower
order observed in the site which will be levelled as per project requirement and the drainage
pattern of the region will be ensured by providing appropriate storm water drainage system..
The salient features of project site are given in Table 1-3.
Table 1-3: Salient Features of Project Site1
S. No. Details Description
1. Location Near Palasamudram village, Gorantla mandal, Anantapuramu District
Latitude:13058’42.91” to 14°0'0.91" North
2. Coordinates
Longitude: 77040’3.71” to 77°40'24.74" East
3. Land 105.12 ha (259.77 ac)
Land use of the site is mostly barren and Stony waste (Rocky), land with and
4. Present Land use without scrub and portion of cultivable land vegetation, scattered trees, open wells
and green house nursery
National Highway NH – 44 - >25 m
5. Road Connectivity State Highway SH-96 – 2.0 km SW
State Highway SH-87 – 1.7 km SE
6. Rail Connectivity Chakarlapalli Railway station – 9.2 km W
Puttaparthi Airport – 21 km – ESE
7. Airport
Bengaluru International Airport – 113.0 km - SSE
Nil in Project Site
8. River/stream Vangaperu Stream – 5.8km NNE
Chitravati River – 7.7km SE
9. Seismicity The study area falls in Seismic Zone II (least active)
10. Hills/Valleys Nil
No Archaeological sites/monuments within the 10km of the Project Site
Archeologically Important
11. Madhavaraya Temple (Old Vishnu Temple), Gorantla– 10.07 km, E
Places
Penukonda Fort and related monuments – 12.5 km, NNW
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The special alloy made aerospace components are in huge demand in India. The
commercial aviation has grown tremendously and hence there is big gap between what is
available here with the requirement.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) sector requires expansion with expanding
commercial and industrial aerospace industry. The potential for MRO sector is growing also
addresses the need for defence systems. These industries which are having varied
operations from alloy making through component manufacturing, MRO for aircraft /Space
Craft/Missile, electronic hardware, etc. Presently, no specific aerospace industries are in the
State and such demands are being met from industries across the state border.
Such requirements if could be sourced locally, the growing airline industries will operate with
much better output and product quality. The establishment of such industries in the proposed
Park will also bring more employment opportunities.
The proposed Park is envisaged for promoting minor and major components and instrument
to engineering industries such as BEL and others that could possibly produce or fabricate the
components and instruments to the specifics and design of varied aerospace components in
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this zone. The indigenous production of such components will reduce the requirement for
import and will bring more employment opportunities.
The special allotment and promotion of Aerospace component manufacturing units in this
Park will ensure indigenous production in this key and the growing Industrial sector.
The indigenous production of components and instrument will boost the opportunity to export
to all south Asian countries. The proposed Park with engineering units will have all
characteristics to become a hub for aerospace component production and MRO business in
India to cater the export possibilities in this high-technology sector.
The Aerospace Component manufacturing units will have Export potential in this newly
growing field of Aircraft /Spacecraft manufacturing.
Global Aerospace sales are expected to increase manifold over the coming years. The Asia-
Pacific region is deemed to be the fast growing Aerospace regions with fleet size going to
increase multiple times. This provides export potential for Aerospace industrial sector of India
for Aerospace and Avionic.
The proposed Park will enable the member industries to acquire the Quality Standards as
per the requirement of International Standards. This will ensure them to become alliance
partners to major domestic and international OEMs of Aerospace and Avionic sector.
The infrastructure from AP-ADE Park will enable the member industries for getting quality
product with trained manpower, available readily in the project location.
The Government of India encourages 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the defence
sector and allows 49% FDI under the automatic route above which through Government
route.
Some of the major initiatives taken by the Government of India for the sector as a whole are:
The requirement of single largest Indian ownership of 51% of equity removed.
A lock-in period of three years on equity transfer has been done-away with in FDI for
defence.
The initial validity period of industrial licenses has been increased from 3 years to 15
years with a provision to grant extension for a period of 3 years.
Defence offset policy was developed to leverage capital acquisitions to develop the
domestic defence industry according to which the mandatory offset requirements of a
minimum of 30% for procurement of defence equipment in excess of USD 307.69 million
have been envisaged
Provision of USD 34.53 billion for defence services in the FY 2016-17 Union Budget.
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Capital outlay for Defence in 2016-17 is kept at USD 12.09 billion, out of this; USD 10.75
billion has been allocated for Capital Acquisition of the Defence Services.
USD 1.33 billion has been provided under “Other than Capital Acquisition” segment for
capital expenditure to Army, Navy, Joint staff and Air Force.
Tax incentives for R&D programmes and weighted tax deduction is given under Section
35 (2AA) of the Income Tax Act
The objective of the NPE is to create an ecosystem for a globally competitive electronic
system design & manufacturing sector and to achieve a turnover of about USD400 bn by
2020, including investments of about USD100 bn, as well as to provide employment to
around 28 million people at various levels. The ultimate aim of the policy is for the Indian
Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) sector to develop core competencies in
strategic and core infrastructure sectors like telecommunications, automobile, avionics,
industrial, medical, solar, information and broadcasting, railways, intelligent transport
systems, etc.
The government has brought out the NMP to increase the growth of the manufacturing sector
to 12 to 14% over the medium term and enable manufacturing to contribute at least 25% to
the National GDP by 2022.
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The Make in India initiatives of Govt. of India and Defence Production Policy, 2011 has
encouraged indigenous manufacturing of defence equipment. Defence Procurement
Procedure (DPP) has been amended in 2016 to provide for the following:
1. New category of capital procurement - Buy Indian —IDDM (Indigenously Designed,
Developed and Manufactured) introduced to encourage indigenous design,
development and manufacturing of defence equipment.
2. Preference to ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’, ‘Buy (Indian)’ and ‘Buy and Make (Indian)’ over
‘Buy (Global)’ categories of capital acquisition.
3. Clear and unambiguous definition of indigenous content.
4. Provision for Maintenance TOT (Transfer of Technology) to Indian Industry partners.
5. Provisions to allow foreign OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) to select Indian
Production agency.
6. Requirement of minimum indigenous content has been enhanced/rationalised.
7. ‘Services’ as an avenue for discharging offsets have been re-introduced.
o Defence products list for industrial licensing, has been articulated in June 2014,
wherein large numbers of parts/components, castings/ forgings etc. have been
excluded from the purview of industrial licensing.
o The defence security manual for the private sector defence manufacturing units
has been finalised and put in public domain by the Department of Defence
Production. The manual clarifies the security architecture required to be put in
place by the industry while undertaking sensitive defence equipment.
o The MAKE procedure, which aims to promote research & development in the
industry with support from the government and the placement of orders, has
been promulgated with provision for 90% funding by Government and
preference to MSMEs in certain category of projects.
Andhra Pradesh has a rich labour pool, with large base of semi-skilled and skilled labour,
making it an ideal destination for manufacturing sectors. The state also has well developed
physical infrastructure in the form of large number of Ports, Airports and Railway network.
The state is covered by five major rivers ensuring assured availability of water in most parts.
The state is well on its way to become Power surplus with multiple Power plants in pipeline.
The state is now aggressively promoting industrial development through well-orchestrated
campaign and attractive industrial policies and incentives for many thrust areas.
A study of the critical and high parameters indicate that Andhra Pradesh (AP) has a very high
ranking among various states for attracting investments in the field of manufacturing due to
following the advantages:
Relatively lower land cost
Power Availability
Availability of Engineering and Technical Manpower
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provisions of the Hazardous and other Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement)
Rules, 2016 and E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016.
Social infrastructure: Necessary Support & Social Infrastructure to cater to the employees
is planned within AP-ADE Park.
An area covering 10 km radius from I.P boundary has been earmarked as study area for
baseline terrestrial environmental surveys and Impact Assessment respectively. The study
area map is given as Figure FD0102.
The baseline environmental survey was carried out during October 2017 – December 2017.
1.10.3 Methodology
The EIA study has been carried out considering construction as well as operational phases.
In each phase, anticipated impacts due to proposed development on terrestrial environment
and social components have been addressed. The methodology adopted for the study is
discussed in the following sections.
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The project development plan covering proposed industrial and infrastructure facilities,
development schedule and project cost is discussed in Chapter 2.
The baseline environmental status of the study area was established by carrying out the field
surveys covering following environmental components. In addition, authenticated secondary
data was also collected, reviewed and presented.
Meteorology
Ambient Air Quality
Noise Levels
Water Quality
Soil
Ecology (Flora and Fauna)
Land use and Land Cover Mapping
Site specific hourly meteorological data was generated during the study period. In addition
hourly meteorological data (pre-processed from MM5) of the year of 2016 pertaining to this
region was obtained from Lakes Environment. Ambient air quality monitoring at the identified
monitoring locations in the study area was carried out with twice a week frequency. Hourly
noise levels were recorded at identified monitoring locations once during the study period.
Inland water quality (surface and groundwater) and soil quality sampling was carried once
during the study period at the identified sampling locations in the study area. The baseline
environmental surveys were carried out by NABL and MoEF&CC accredited laboratory, M/s.
Vison Labs, Hyderabad.
Socio-Economic Aspects: Socio-economic baseline and social impact assessment was
carried out by secondary data collected from Census of India, 2011.
The baseline environmental conditions are described in Chapter 3.
The environmental impacts which are likely to arise due to the proposed development during
the construction as well as operational phases have been studied in detail with respect to the
facilities/activities being proposed. Further, the impacts have been assessed taking into
consideration the existing baseline status of the terrestrial environment. The mitigation
measures proposed to minimise/avoid each of the likely impacts are presented in Chapter 4.
APIIC has identified large land parcel to promote the industrial development in the state of
Andhra Pradesh. Out of which 259.77 acres of identified land parcel near Palasamudram
village has been proposed for the development of AP-ADE Park. Some of the important site
features making it suitable for Aerospace & Defence Electronics Park have been discussed
in detail and presented in Chapter 5.
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Environmental Monitoring Programme for construction and operation phases of project has
been addressed and presented in Chapter 6 of this report. The Environmental Monitoring
Programme covers the technical and network design of monitoring including measurement
methodologies, frequency, location, etc., and budgetary estimates.
Risk Analysis and Disaster Management Plan: Preliminary Risk analysis covering hazard
identification and mitigation measures during handling of hazardous materials were
described. Broad Disaster Management Plan was prepared outlining various measures to
combat accidents and natural disasters. Also measures to guard against fire hazards have
been addressed in Chapter 7.
Traffic Studies: Traffic surveys carried out for the existing road networks of the project
region was reviewed thoroughly and analysed for present and future traffic scenario. Also,
increase in traffic due to the development of AP-ADE Park has been studied and the
capability of the existing/proposed road network was analysed and presented in Chapter 7.
Social Impact Assessment: The likely social impacts associated with the project
development during construction and operational phases are detailed out in Chapter 7.
Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER): CER activities proposed are discussed in
Chapter 7. Also CER budgetary provision made for the activities proposed is discussed in
Chapter 7
Public Hearing: As per EIA notification 2006 (as amended), the AP-ADE Park proposed at
Palasamudram has been categorised as B under Industrial Estates/Parks/Complexes (7 (C)),
and as per the approved ToR, the project shall undergo public hearing. This draft EIA report
has been prepared and submitted for public hearing.
The project benefits in terms of improvements in the physical and social infrastructure,
employment potential and other tangible benefits including Corporate Environment
Responsibility (CER) are presented in Chapter 8.
An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) was prepared based on the mitigation measures
for the impacts during construction and operation phases and an environmental monitoring
programme is proposed. The mitigation measures have been discussed in Chapter 4 under
the respective sections. The Environmental Monitoring Programme has been discussed in
Chapter 6. The institutional mechanism responsible for the implementation of the mitigation
measures and Greenbelt development are presented in Chapter 9.
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2.1 General
This chapter describes the salient features of proposed sector specific Industrial Park,
master planning, infrastructure facilities, utilities & amenities. This chapter also covers about
Project land and project implementation schedule.
Topographic survey and the base map preparation for the project site has been carried out
by VVN TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD, Guntur. As per the topographic survey and the base
map it is noted that the topography of the site varies from 691.66m to 727.52m. The map
showing the topography of the site is shown in Figure FD0201.
To determine the soil properties of the area and to arrive at the most suitable foundation
system for the proposed structure Thirty One (31) boreholes were bored up to depths varying
from 4.0 m to 12.0 m below ground level. Rotary drilling was adopted for boring up to 6.0 m
depth and deeper boreholes were bored using percussion drilling. The drilling was
terminated for the required depth in the medium rock layer.
The summary of the geotechnical survey analysis are:
The area explored has got top soil of 0.3 m to 0.5m is non-uniform
The underlying later is disintegrated rock with medium rock appearing at depths
varying from 0.7m to 8.5m below ground level
No water table was met with the boreholes at the time of exploration
Traffic surveys carried out for the existing road networks of the project region was reviewed
thoroughly and analysed for present and future traffic scenario. Also, increase in traffic due to
the development of AP-ADE Park has been studied and the capability of the
existing/proposed road network was analysed and presented in Chapter 7.
Based on the assessment, it has been concluded that considering the full-fledged industrial
development of the region and proposed development of AP-ADE Park would require
widening of NH44 to 6 lanes by NHAI.
India’s aerospace industry has its origin in Bangalore with the establishment of three major
institutions in that city, namely the National Aerospace Laboratory, the Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited and the Indian Space Research Organization. Three factors appear to
have contributed to this change:
Increasing market for aircrafts within the country, thanks to the phenomenal growth in
domestic air travel and the increasing success of India’s space program which has also
increased with India emerging to have capability in designing and launching satellites
using its own indigenously designed satellite launch vehicles
Launching of R&D of India’s first civilian aircraft, the HANSA and SARAS in 1991 and
establishment of the Antrix Corporation in 1992 for the promotion and commercial
exploration of products and services from the Indian space programme
Growth of R&D outsourcing by foreign aerospace companies and one does hear with
increasing frequency of such outsourcing outfits being located in the country and most of
them again happen to be in Bangalore
The proposed AP-ADE Park has been conceptualised with this view in mind. AP-ADE Park is
going to be Third Industrial Revolution (TIR) Compliant Development that will also fulfil all the
international (EU) and National criteria set Smart City Initiative of Govt of India.
The project is development of Aerospace & Defence and Electronics Park (AP-ADE Park) in
an area of about 259.77 acres (105.12 Ha)
2.5.3 Facilities
AP-ADE Park will focus on Aerospace, Defence, Electronics, Land Systems and allied
industries in a spread of 259.77 acres of land which includes Manufacturing Industries as
anchor industries, SME and ready built; Support Industries as logistics and R&D industries;
Amenities; Roads; Utilities; Green/Plot Green Buffers; Mixed Use etc.,
2.5.4 Connectivity
2.5.5 Transportation
The products manufactured at AP-ADE Park will be marketed through Bangalore and major
metropolitan cities of South India (within 500 km radius). The traffic generated by the AP-
ADE Park includes both Freight and passenger traffic movements. Table 2-1 provides
details on the Freight traffic and passenger traffic generated from the AP-ADE Park.
Table 2-1: Generated Traffic from AP-ADE Park
Volume (In Vehicles)
S. No. Category Mode
External to Internal Internal to External
Passenger 2W, Car, taxi, Walk, Intermediate Public
1. 9823 9823
Transport-IPT (mainly Auto), Cycle, Bus
2. Freight Truck 795 795
AP-ADE Park will make huge potential of employment for skilled and unskilled workers. The
total employment generation due to the proposed project can be primarily divided into two
categories, direct employment and indirect employment. It is expected to generate
employment of 250-500 persons during Construction Phase and 2500 persons of direct
employment and 2.5 times of it will be indirect employment during the Operation phase.
The typical focus sectors identified for AP-ADE Park are as follows:
1. Aerospace
2. Defence
3. Electronic System Design & Manufacturing
4. Land Systems
5. Logistics and Warehousing
Some of the identified manufacturing processes which are anticipated in AP-ADE Park are:
Sectors Sub-sectors
Propellers / Rotors, etc. Aero structure Components Fuselage Manufacture ,
Aero-engine Components Aircraft Construction and Assembly, Avionics, Raw Material Supply / Material
Manufacturer, Aero-engine & Aero structure Subassemblies
Panels, Components, Equipment’s and Power Typical SEAD Cluster Capabilities,
Products & Processes SEAD Cluster Systems, Electrical Cable Accessories /
Electric & Electronics
Harnesses, Aircraft Interiors Equipment Furnishings, Tooling, Ground Support &
Airfield Equipment
Armaments and Related Equipment Missile-Related Products
Pilot Navaids, Communication Systems and Equipment, Control Systems and
Auto flight Systems and Equipment Equipment, Fuel and Fuel Systems, Hydraulic Systems and Equipment, Safety
and Survival Equipment, Indicating, Data and Recording Systems
Landing Gear Space Systems and Equipment
Standard Parts Windows, Wings, Galley Equipment, Fasteners, Technical Textiles
Aviation Services Research, Design & Development, Consultancy, Finance and Logistics
Land Systems Armoured vehicle, trucks, automobiles, vehicles, tanks etc
In addition, below are detail activities anticipated with the above processes:
1. Lamination and Extrusion Coating
2. Injection Moulding – moulds, Tool Design and other processes
3. Machining
4. Simple & Specialized Casting
5. Precision Engineering
6. Tooling Room and Prototyping lab
7. Surface Treatment
8. Component manufacturing
9. Electrical & Electronics
10. System Integration
11. Testing & Certification
12. Composite Structures
13. Plastic Extrusion, Design and Manufacturing
14. Plastic Thermoform Design and Manufacturing
15. Thermoplastics
16. Carbon and advanced composites material
17. CNC machining
18. Manufacture of parts using 3-D printing technology
19. Forging, Electro chemical milling, high-speed 5-axis machining, assembly and
balancing of critical components
20. Manufacture of wiring and inter connection systems
21. Technical and specialised Textiles
22. Electronics Manufacturing and Integration
23. Electronic Component manufacturing
24. PCB design assembly and production
25. Cables and Harness Manufacturing
26. Specialised paints and surface treatments
27. Electronic Manufacturing Services
The land use statement of the AP-ADE Park is given in Table 2-2. It is to mention that the
landuse pattern in the layout has been updated after Draft EIA submission considering the
requirement of DTCP and others.
The proposed land use/ detailed site Master Plan is given in Figure FD0202.
The total industrial area proposed covers 51.0% of the total 259.77 acres. It comprises of
cluster areas allocated for Anchor Industries, SMEs, and Logistics.
Greenbelt of 15 m width is proposed along the entire boundary. This accounts to 29.91 acres
(11.5%) Large Green pockets are proposed as green node along with amenities and Green
connectors are proposed to connect the peripheral green belt to green nodes. In addition to
this, all the industrial units shall develop green areas within their premises as per the
prevailing law. The details of the total plot level green areas proposed are given in Table 2-3.
Table 2-3: Plot level Green area distribution
Land Use Area as per land Use Green Areas in Acres % Greens
Industrial Plots 132.55 39.76 30%
Mixed Use 43.30 12.99 30%
Utilities 4.96 1.49 30%
Amenities 7.79 2.34 30%
Total Plot level Green achieved 56.58
The total Green areas in the project land use is: 29.91+56.58 = 86.49 acres (33.29%)
The green areas proposed are shown in Figure 2-2.
The approach road, entry/exit to the proposed site is from South-end side from NH-44.
Further proximity to NH-44 is a key aspect for the Park as it will save the logistics cost for the
units located in Park. SH-96 connecting Hindupur - Palasamdram is at a distance of 2.0 km
towards SW and SH-87 connecting Palasamudram – Kadiri is at a distance of 1.7 km
towards SE direction.
As per the G.O.Ms.275, no plot in the layout shall get direct access from the National
Highway; the access has to be through a service road which should be at least 12m. Hence,
the approach to the site is from South side of the site from NH44 through a service road.
Emergency exits are proposed on Northern and Western sides. The details of the approach
road and main entry / exit to the project site are shown below.
The total one time raw water requirement for the proposed AP-ADE Park will be about 6.42
MLD for different purposes specifically industrial, commercial, institutional, residential, district
cooling, fire fighting and green area maintenance. It is proposed to treat the wastewater
generated to tertiary level (discussed in Section 2.6.7.3.4) thus enabling its reuse and
recycle at the site for non-potable water demand. Considering the treated water
reuse/recycle of 2.055 MLD, the Net total daily raw requirement or make up water will be
about 4.365 MLD and will be sourced from Gollapalli reservoir. Water allocation/drawl
approval accorded by Water Resources Department, GoAP is provided as Appendix D (i).
The water balance diagram of AP-ADE Park is provided as Appendix D (ii).
APIIC is developing a 15 MLD Industrial water supply scheme with Gollapalli Reservoir as
water source to meet the water demand for KIA Motors India I.P, Ammavaripalli I.P, Gudipalli
I.P and other industrial developments in Penukonda and Hindupur region. Hence the site has
advantage of uninterrupted water supply.
There are two ways Gollapalli Reservoir receives water i.e. rain fed water during monsoon
season through natural drainage pattern in the watershed around the reservoir and Handri
Neeva Sujala Sravanth (HNSS) Project.
HNSS project is conceived by drawing flood waters from the Srisailam reservoir. The lift
canal with a length of nearly 550 km, takes off from the back waters of Srisailam reservoir at
Malyala and routed along the hill ridges up to high lands in Chittoor
district via Kurnool, Anantapuramu and YSR Kadapa districts with many lifts / pumping
stations. It is planned to use nearly 40 Tmcft water from the Krishna River under this project.
The first phase (220 kilometres length) of the canal up to Jeedipalli reservoir, is completed
(Figure 2-5). This reservoir is located at Chinna Mushtur village in Anantapuramu district and
three (3) Nos of balancing Reservoirs constructed in Phase-I, namely at Krishnagiri (Kurnool
District), Pathikonda Reservoir (Kurnool District) and Jeedipalli Reservoir (Anantapuramu
District).
The second phase (349 kilometres length) of the main canal is up to Adivipalli Reservoir,
Chittoor district. This is passing through three Branch Canals (Madakasira, Punganur and
Niva), and three (3) distributaries (Atmakuru, Thamballapalli, and Vayalpadu) in the drought
prone upland Areas of Rayalaseema districts of Anantapuramu, YSR Kadapa and Chittoor to
fill water for six Reservoirs (including Veligallu Dam Reservoir and five Nos of balancing
Reservoirs constructed in Phase-II covering Anantapuramu district (Gollapalli, Cherlopalli,
and Marala), and one each in Kadapa (Srinivasapuram) and Chittoor (Adivipalli) Chittoor
districts (Figure 2-6).
A quantity of 0.0632 TMC is being allotted to KIA and its subsidiary requirement. The one
time water requirement for the proposed AP-ADE Park is 0.0827 TMC and considering the
treated water reuse/recycle of 0.0264 TMC, the net raw water requirement or make up water
will be about 0.0562 TMC which can be easily met through sourcing from Gollapalli reservoir.
Approval for 0.045 TMC (3.5MLD) has already been obtained as start-up requirements.
The power demand estimated for various uses in the proposed AP-ADE Park during
construction phase is 3.0 MVA and will be met partly from DG sets and partly from
APTRANSCO.
During the operation phase, the power requirement is estimated at 60 MW and the same will
be met through 400 KV PGCIL transmission line of APTRANSCO. AP-ADE Park will house
multiple sub-stations-1 receiving S/S and 2 Distribution S/S within its premises and the power
supply to each unit will be 3 phased.
After Industrial park take-off, depending on quality of power supply, AP-ADE Park will be
meeting the Day Time Power requirement partly procured from dedicated Solar park /Grid
Linked Photo Voltaic (PV) units installed on roof tops of 23 MWp.
In the proposed AP-ADE Park of 259.77 acres, approximately 49.5% of it will be industrial
area. Adequate wastewater management system is a primary requirement for hygienic
environmental condition. The conveyance system shall be adequately designed for carrying
the sewerage and industrial effluent from all the areas.
The wastewater generated at AP-ADE Park will be collected and treated in Common Sewage
Treatment System (CSTP) of 2.0 MLD and Common Effluent Treatment System (CETP) of
0.7 MLD which will be developed on Modular basis.
The estimated quantity of wastewater generation from various sources has been worked out
and the details are given in Table 2-4.
Table 2-4: Wastewater Generation
Quantity (KLD)
Source
Sewage Effluent
Mixed Use areas 901 -
Industrial areas 1018 608
Common (Amenities & Utilities) 11 -
1930 608
The wastewater conveyance will be through gravity wherever possible otherwise pumping of
the wastewater will be done from the industries to the respective CSTPs and CETPs.
Sewage from the sanitary and domestic blocks at the industrial units of the clusters, mixed
use & residential and common facilities such as amenities & utilities shall be conveyed by
gravity or pumping to CSTP proposed to be located in the utility areas. The total quantity of
sewage is estimated at 1930 KL/day. It is proposed to have CSTP of 2.0 MLD (2000 KLD)
capacity which will be developed on Modular basis.
The characteristics of the sewage and standard for treated sewage are given in Table 2-5.
Table 2-5: Expected Characteristics of Sewage and Treated Sewage (Standard)
Design Parameter for Raw Treated Sewage
S. No Parameter Unit
Sewage @inlet Standard
1. pH - 6.0-8.5 6.0 – 9.5
2. TSS ppm 900 <100
3. BOD ppm 400 <30
dewatering and drying. The underflow of the sludge drying beds is sent back to the
equalization tank.
Effluent from the different industrial units of the clusters shall be conveyed by gravity or
pumping to CETP proposed to be located in the utility area. The total quantity of effluent is
estimated at 608 KL/day. It is proposed to have CETP of 0.7 MLD capacity (700 KLD) which
will be developed on a Modular basis. The industries related to Microelectronics, Automobile
Ancillary and Aero & Defence Strategy will fall under Focus Engineering Industrial Sector.
The facilities in this kind of industrial sector can be considered of a series of unit process
such as Melting and die casting, Cutting, Shearing, Forming, Welding and soldering, Heat
treatment, Forging, Dressing/grinding, Machining, Non-destructive testing, Surface
preparation and surface coating etc.
The types of industries may include Engineering and fabrication units (dry process without
any heat treatment / metal surface finishing operations / painting); Ferrous and Non - ferrous
metal extraction involving different furnaces through melting, refining, re-processing, casting
and alloy making; Forging of ferrous and non-ferrous metals (using oil and gas fired
furnaces); Industry or processes involving foundry operations; Rolling mill (oil or coal fired)
and cold rolling mill; Spray painting, paint baking, paint shipping; Steel and steel products
using various furnaces like blast furnace/open hearth furnace/induction furnace/arc
furnace/submerged arc furnace /basic oxygen furnace /hot rolling reheated furnace; Rolling
mill (gas fired) and cold rolling mill; Industry or process involving metal surface treatment or
process such as pickling/ electroplating/paint stripping/ heat treatment using cyanide bath/
phosphating or finishing and anodizing / enamellings/ galvanizing; Electric and electronic
item assembling (completely dry process).
Based on the categorisation of activities and industries the effluent characteristics is
assessed as Low concentration of BOD, COD, TDS and low concentration of other criteria
pollutants for all the CETPs. The influent characteristics of CETP is arrived based on
literature review of similar kind of industries, CPCB/ SPCB industry specific standards,
Consultant experience etc., The quality and quantity of effluent in CETP has been estimated
with due care and diligence. If there will be any specific requirement from any member
industry it will be addressed in the design and will be taken care/accommodated
subsequently.
The member industry will treat the wastewater to pre-treatment standards i.e. CETP influent
standards specified by MoEF&CC. Following are the details of anticipated inlet
characteristics of CETPs shown in Table 2-6. The parameters are chosen based on the
activities and industry specific standards stipulated by CPCB, and certain additional
parameters are considered based on the type of Industrial activities proposed with
Consultant experience.
Table 2-6: CETPs Inlet Wastewater Characteristics
CETP Influent Standard as Influent Characteristics
S. No. Parameter Unit
per EP Act 1986 as amended from various industries
1. pH - 5.5-9.0 5.5-9
2. Temperature oC 45 <45.0
3. Oil and grease mg/l 20 20.0
4. BOD mg/l - 450
5. COD mg/l - 900
6. Suspended Solids mg/l - 600
7. Dissolved Solids mg/l - 5000
8. Copper mg/l 3.0 3.0
9. Zinc mg/l 15.0 15.0
10. Lead mg/l 1.0 1.0
11. Cyanide (CN) mg/l 2.0 2.0
12. Iron mg/l - 3.0
13. Cadmium mg/l 1.0 1.0
14. Nickel mg/l 3.0 3.0
15. Chromium Total (Cr) mg/l 2.0 2.0
16. Ammonical Nitrogen mg/l 50 50
17. Sulphides mg/l - 2.0
18. Phosphates mg/l - 5.0
19. Fluorides mg/l 15 15
The incoming wastewater (WW) will be treated initially in Bar Screen Chamber and Oil water
separators to remove floatable materials and oil & grease, if any. Then it will be sent to
Equalization tank to make a flow as homogeneous and PH adjustment will also be done.
Thereafter depending on the quality of the wastewater to be treated including SS, the
chemical to be used for treatment in the Flash mixing/ Reaction tank/Flocculation tank will
have to be changed. (For e.g.: For Cyanide: Na(OH) + NaOCl; For Chromium: Sulphuric
Acid, FeSO4, Lime etc.,). The Flash mixer/ Reaction tank/Flocculation tank will have the
provision to carry out two stage treatment if required for certain type of pollutant. The Flash
mixer/ Reaction tank will have the provision to accommodate segregated effluent treatment
of criteria pollutants which is exceeding discharge standards will be carried out for those
industries that will be able to provide these pollutant loads separately. The fluoride bearing
wastewater will be removed through precipitation in the Flash mixer/ Reaction tank as
calcium fluoride (CaF2) (Fluoride reduction via activated alumina will be explored if required
as segregated effluent treatment). This will improve the treatment/ removal efficiency with
low treatment chemical consumption. The Settled/ precipitated contents will be removed in
the primary clarifier and then the WW will be sent to Aeration tank for the reduction of
BOD/COD. Secondary Clarifier will be used to remove the solids/sludge present in the
treated WW. Then this treated WW will be sent through multi grade filters and Activated
Carbon Filter to Chlorine contact tank and then depending on the requirement/ use chlorine
dosages will be added. Then this treated WW will go in to Ultra Filtration (UF) module for
further Polishing before feeding in to Reverse Osmosis (RO) system. RO system will ensure
the required water quality for reuse and the reject will be treated with Mechanical Vapour
Recompression (MVR) followed by Multiple Effect Evaporator followed by Agitated Thin Film
Drier (ATFD) to make system as ZERO LIQUID DISCHARGE (ZLD). All the recovered solids
will be sent to TSDF. The ZLD will be ensured by adopting, this wastewater treatment
technology, Monitoring at CETP level and imposing the responsibility on Member industries
to adopt recycle/reuse methodologies to the extent possible.
The proposed treatment scheme for CETPs is shown in Figure 2-8.
Storm water drainage arrangement is proposed along road side to cater water from the road
surface and adjoining land area of project site. Accordingly each road side drain runoff is
arrived and connected to road side drain on downstream side, forming as grid type
arrangement based on the natural slope (gravity flow) which finally has to be discharged into
natural lower order drain located eastern side of the project site. The surface and sub-
surface drainage system is designed as per IRC guidelines. A minimum longitudinal gradient
of 0.3% is maintained in such a way that it attains the minimum self-cleaning velocity of
storm water drains. Closed box, Open box and trapezoidal type storm water drain are being
explored along both side of the new construction road in project site.
In addition, rooftop runoff will be collected and used to negate the dependency on externally
sourced water during Monsoon. Altogether a hybrid storm management system integrating
LID (low impact development) and conventional drain system is planned for the Project.
The strategy proposed for management of storm water in AP-ADE includes 2 core
components:
ROOFTOP RUNOFF - Storage and utilization of rooftop runoff for localized non-
potable uses
SURFACE RUNOFF - Collection and channelization of surface runoff to nearby
outfalls, incorporating ground recharge/ infiltration mechanisms
A. ROOFTOP RUNOFF
Rooftop runoff is collected and stored in subsurface storage sump/tanks with the help of
syphon controlled drains connecting the roof to the storage tank. An intermediate level
screening of the incoming water facilitates removal of larger suspended particles. The
retained water further undergoes filtration and gets re-circulated for use within the plot. Any
excess runoff beyond the storage capacity of the tank flows into the dedicated drain lines that
carry the filtered rooftop runoff into city or cluster-level larger storage tanks. Further levels of
screening and filtration may be carried out to achieve the desired quality required for the
intended use. Other appurtenant mechanisms in the form valves for flow regulation, meters
and sensors for flow analysis and leakage control may also be adopted.
B. SURFACE RUNOFF
Surface runoff primarily arising from paved/ unpaved ground surfaces, pavements etc. gets
partly infiltrated into the soil with the help of LID components such as rain garden and porous
pavement. The remaining runoff gets channelized into the lateral drain network (open/ closed
drains) outside the plot limits and gets further transmitted into the central drainage network.
Street side LID components such as bio-swales and rain gardens etc. also contribute to
filtration of pavement runoff (before getting into the drain system) and infiltration/ recharge of
water into the ground. Identifying storm water outfalls at regular intervals and critical points
are important to ensure the water generated within the development is discharged effectively
thus preventing any instances of flash floods or water logging.
Use of urban design components such as amphitheatres, play courts or any other contained
paved surfaces may also be used as intermediate or temporary water holding structures in
case of critical instances. This would ensure a more urban design prompted water
management strategy or in other words Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD).
Watershed model generated (using ArcGIS) for the region show streamlines of major
order heading towards the water bodies (notified/ not-notified) located in the vicinity of the
site and is shown in Figure 2-11. The stream lines generating from within and outside
(close proximity) the site extends in south-west direction towards the Palasamudram and
Ragimakulapalle Lake. The outfalls proposed for the site given as Figure 2-12 has been
identified considering these natural flow directions.
Main outfalls identified for drainage include:
Outfall 1 – Proposed outfall adjacent to the central green space. The flow of
natural drain is in south-east direction and ultimately joins the water body/ lake
located near Ragimakulapalle settlement.
Outfall 2 – Existing culvert located to the southern boundary of the site, across NH
7 (Bangalore-Hyderabad highway). This channels drains out to the
Palasamudram Lake.
Figure 2-11: Watershed analysis for the region and major water bodies
Municipal wastes in the form of canteen wastes (food refuse), domestic wastes, papers,
recyclables, CSTP sludge etc. will be generated which will be both bio-degradable and non-
biodegradable in nature. It is expected to generate food waste (bio-degradable) of 9.53 TPD
from AP-ADE Park from various sources such as industrial areas (General and
Manufacturing), Commercial areas, residential, utility and logistics. Bio-degradable portion of
the MSW will be treated at AP-ADE Park and utilised. Other portions of MSW will be
disposed off in the nearest sanitary landfill/approved vendors or recyclers. Disposal of the
municipal solid waste will be carried out as per the prevailing norms.
Solid waste will arise from several sources at AP-ADE Park in the form of Hazardous and
non-hazardous waste. The majority of the waste by volume will result in the category of
Recyclable (39.93 TPD) such as metal, mineral & non-metal, electronics, paper & paper
board, wood, glass, plastics etc., and Reusable (5.10 TPD) such as textile & leather and
construction and demolition (C&D) waste. It is expected to generate 4.85 TPD of C&D waste
and 0.25 TPD of textile & leather waste which will be reused.
The details of Non-hazardous (recyclable) waste expected to be generated from the AP-ADE
Park are given in Table 2-8.
Table 2-8: Details of Non-hazardous (Recyclable) Waste
S. No. Description Quantity Units Disposal
1. Metal 14.91
2. Mineral & non-metal 3.05
Collection, Storage and disposed to
3. Paper & paper board 4.56
TPD agencies authorised by APPCB for
4. Wood 1.81
Recycling
5. Glass 3.80
6. Plastics 11.80
The details of industrial hazardous waste expected to be generated from AP-ADE Park are
given in Table 2-9.
Table 2-9: Details of Hazardous Industrial Waste
Details of waste
Details of Unit Process Solid/Semi
stream as Waste
generating Hazardous solid/liquid
S. No. indicated in Management Possible Source
Waste as listed in column oily Tarry
column 3 of proposed
2 of Schedule -1 Slurry Others
Schedule -1
5.1-Used or spent Collection, From machines/
5-Industrial operations oil Storage and hydraulic systems from
using mineral or synthetic disposed to the member industries
1. oil as lubricant in hydraulic 5.2-Wastes or Liquid agencies
system or other residues authorised by
applications containing oil APPCB or
TSDF
Collection, Metal chip sludge from
12-Metal surface treatment
Storage, and Electroplating/ Surface
such as etching, staining,
12.8-Plating metal disposed to treatment unit process
2. polishing, galvanizing, Solid & Slurry
sludge agencies
cleaning, degreasing,
authorised by
plating etc.
APPCB
Collection, Spent solvents from
20-Production and/or 20.2- Spent Storage and metal surface cleaning
3. Liquid
industrial use of solvents solvents Transportatio process
n to TSDF
Collection, Paint sludge, Spent
Storage and sanding paper, Dirty
21-Production and/or
21.1-Process disposed to rags with paint
industrial use of paints,
4. wastes, residues Solid & Slurry agencies
pigments, lacquers,
and sludge authorised by
varnishes and inks
APPCB or
TSDF
31.1- Process Collection, E-waste from the
residue and Storage and industries which cannot
wastes disposed to be recycled
5. 31-Electronic Industry Solid
31.2- Spent agencies
etching chemicals authorised by
and solvents APPCB
Details of waste
Details of Unit Process Solid/Semi
stream as Waste
generating Hazardous solid/liquid
S. No. indicated in Management Possible Source
Waste as listed in column oily Tarry
column 3 of proposed
2 of Schedule -1 Slurry Others
Schedule -1
Collection, Industrial use of
33.1-Empty
Storage and chemicals in the
barrels/
Recycling member industries and
33-Handling of hazardous containers/ liners
6. Solid through CETP
chemicals and wastes contaminated with
APPCB
hazardous
approves
chemicals/ wastes
recyclers
35-Purification and Collection, Sludge from CETP
treatment of exhaust Storage, and
35.3- Chemical
air/gases, water and disposed to
sludge from waste
7. wastewater from the Solid agencies
water
processes in this schedule authorised by
treatment
and effluent treatment APPCB
plants (ETPs)
3.1 Preamble
This chapter depicts the existing environmental and social conditions in and around the
proposed AP-ADE Park with an area of around 259.77 acres (105.13 ha) located near
Palasamudram Village, Gorantla Mandal, Anantapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh. The
primary baseline surveys with respect to Ambient Air, Surface & Groundwater, Soil and
Ambient Noise quality were carried out and by M/s. Vison Labs, Hyderabad - a MoEF&CC
and NABL approved Environmental Testing Laboratory. Flora and Fauna Surveys were
carried out by L&TIEL. In addition, relevant secondary data including socio-economic
conditions were collected from authenticated sources and presented in this Chapter.
Following are the various environmental attributes monitored as a part of baseline
environmental surveys.
Environmental Components
Meteorology Ambient Air Quality
o Temperature o Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
o Relative Humidity o Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
o Rainfall o Particulate matter <10 micron size (PM10)
o Wind Speed & Direction o Particulate matter <2.5 micron size (PM2.5)
Ambient Noise Levels o Ozone (O3)
o Day equivalent noise levels o Lead (Pb)
o Night equivalent noise levels o Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Inland Water Quality o Ammonia (NH3)
o Groundwater Quality o Benzene (C6H6)
o Surface Water Quality o Benzo(a)Pyrene(BaP)
Soil Quality o Arsenic(As)
Flora & Fauna (Ecology) o Nickel (Ni)
4
Distances are aerial distances measured from the boundary of project site.
5
Penukonda Fort and related monuments is located at 12.3 km, NW
6
Andhra Pradesh – Karnataka State Boundary is in 13.3km, SE
Anantapuramu district is one of the four districts of Rayalaseema Region and the largest
among the 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh. It is situated in the western part of Deccan plateau
and forms the southernmost part of Rayalaseema. Anantapuramu falls in scare Rainfall Zone
of Agro Climatic Zone. The district is economically backward and chronically drought
affected. Anantapuramu district is lies between 13° 41’ to 15° 14’North latitudes and 76° 47’
to 78° 26’ East longitudes.’. The district occupies the southern part of the State and is
bounded on the north by Bellary district of Karnataka State and Kurnool district of Andhra
Pradesh, on the East by Cuddapah and Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh and on the
South and West by Karnataka state. Anantapuramu district stands 1st position in terms of
area with 19,130 km2 and ranks 7th in terms of population with 40,81,148 persons in the
State. District map was given in Figure 3-1.
Guntakal
Gooty
Pamidi
Bommanahal
Uravakonda Tadipatri
ANANTAPUR Tadimarri
Kalyandurg
Kambadur Dharmavaram
Puttaparti
Kadiri
Penukonda
Lepakshi
(Source: District Census Handbook of Anantapuramu, Directorate of Census operations, A.P., 2011)
Anantapuramu district has a tropical wet and dry climate characterized by year round high
Temperatures. March to May is summer season and December to February is dry and
comparatively cool season. Being far away from the coast, it does not enjoy the full benefit of
the North-east monsoon and being cut off by the high Western-Ghats, the Southwest
monsoon is also prevented, thus the district is deprived of both the monsoons. October and
November form the retreating monsoon season.
The district is very poor in forests both in terms of area and richness of flora. The district
witness recurrent drought and receive scanty rainfall results Southern thorn scrub forest
spread over 80% of the total forest areas of the district. The total area under forestry is 1,953
Sq. km., constituting 10.2% of the total geographical area of the district. The forests in the
district are thin and scanty. These forests exist only on the hillocks of Mochukota hills. The
other areas of concentration are at the hills of Gooty and, south of Dharmavaram and
Madakasira. The important forest produces are Beedi leaves, Custard apple, Tamarind and
Agava a wild growth plant which is good resource for making fibre. In addition, wild shrubs
like Cactus are widely available which has got extensive use in toiletries and medicines7.
Forest map of PIA district is shown in Figure 3-2.
Guntakal
Gooty
Obulapuram` Pamidi
Urava Konda
Tadimarri 0 km 50 km
Scale in km
Kambadur
Puttaparti
Kadiri
Madakasira Tanakallu
Lepakshi
Project Site
In view of the un- assured irrigated facilities on account of deprival of both the monsoons,
farmers generally take up dry crops. During the South-west monsoon period, under Kharif
season the important crops like groundnut, paddy, minor millets, jowar, red gram, sunflower
7
“Brief Industrial Profile of Anantapur District” published by MSME-Development Institute, Hyderabad
etc., are being cultivated. During the Rabi season, paddy, groundnut, sunflower, bengal
gram, coriander is being cultivated.
Dolomite, iron ore, limestone, Prophylite, quartz and steatite are some important minerals
available in the district. Map showing Mineral Resources of the PIA district is as shown in
Figure 3-3. The study area consists of crystallines rocks.
A 10 km study area from the project site was considered for understand the general land use
of the area around the project site. LU/LC pattern prepared for the entire 10 km study area
and presented in Table 3-2. LU/LC statistics of study area is presented in Figure 3-4 and
LULC map is shown in Figure 3-5. The major land use classes observed in the study area
are: Agriculture (Crop Land and Plantation) is dominant followed by Wastelands (Scrub
land/Barren Rocky/Salt Affected), Forest (Deciduous/ Plantation), Water bodies
(Reservoir/Lakes/Ponds/River/Stream/Drain/Canal) and Built-up (Rural/Mining/Urban/
Transportation).
Table 3-2: Land Use/Land Cover Statistics of Study Area
S. No Classes Area (sq.m) Area (Ha) Area(ac) % of Area
1 Agriculture: Crop Land 168316310.5 16831.631 41591.869 43.63
2 Agriculture: Plantation 1869184.86 186.918 461.886 0.48
3 Wastelands-Scrub land 68385322.29 6838.532 16898.382 17.73
% of Area 16.74%
0.41% 0.03%
0.26%
1.34%
0.52%
14.23%
Agriculture: Crop Land
0.48%
Agriculture: Plantation
Built-up: Mining
Built-up: Rural
Built-up: Transportation 0.40%
Built-up: Urban
Forest: Deciduous
Forest: Plantation
43.63%
Wastelands-Barren Rocky
Wastelands-Salt Affected
17.73%
Wastelands-Scrub land
Waterbodies-Canal
0.10%
Waterbodies-Reservoir/Lakes/Ponds
Waterbodies-River/Stream/Drain
3.83%
0.29%
Suraganipalli
Gonipeta
Kattivanipalli
Venkatapuram
Naginayanicheruvu
Pudagandlapalli
Somandepalli
Motrapalli
Gudipalli
Kaligeri
Gummayagaripalli
Manchepalli Palasamudram
Narasimhapalli
Kavetinagepalli
Budili
Pattikuntapalli
Reddicheruvupalli
The land use/land cover (LULC) of the project site was prepared using Sentinel-2 satellite
imagery with Kharif & Rabi season data scenes. The satellite imageries were classified with
supervised classification technique and cross-referred with Survey of India (SOI) toposheet
data of 1:50,000 scale. The land use of the project site is dominated by Wastelands-Scrub
land followed by Agriculture: Crop Land. LULC pattern for the project site is presented in
Table 3-3. Statistics of Project site is presented in Figure 3-6 and LULC map for Project area
is shown in Figure 3-7.
Table 3-3: Land Use Land Cover Pattern of Project Site
S. No Classes Area (sq. m) Area (Ha) Area (ac) % of Area
1 Agriculture: Crop Land 817856.73 81.785673 202.0968144 77.80%
2 Wastelands-Scrub land 233393.25 23.339325 57.6727324 22.20%
Total 1051249.98 105.124998 259.7695468 100%
3.5.5 Topography
The district is not endowed with perennial rivers. Pennar, Jayamangala, Chitravathi and
Vedavati are the important rivers in the district. The average elevation in Hindupur, Parigi,
Lepakshi, Chilimathur, Agali, Rolla and Madakasira mandals is about 2000 feet above sea
level. It is about 1100 feet at Anantapuramu and the lowest 900 feet at Tadipatri. The
Mochukota hills spread over 35 Kms of length runs from North of Gooty up to extreme
southern part of Tadipatri. Nagasamudram hills start from west of Gooty mandal run over
80Kms. Mallappa konda range begins at Dharmavaram and runs into Karnataka.
Penukonda, Madakasira and Kundurpi durgam are other hill areas. The topography of project
Site varies from 691.66m to 727.52m. The map showing the topography of the site is shown
in Figure FD0201.
3.5.6 Geology
The district is underlain by various geological formations ranging in Age from Archaean to
Recent. Major part of the district is underlain by the granites, gneisses and schists of
Archaean and Dharwar Super group. North-eastern part of the district is occupied by the
quartzites, limestones, shales of Cuddapah and Kurnool Group of rocks. Alluvium is
restricted to Pennar, Vedavati and Papagni rivers.8 Geology Map of district is shown in
Figure 3-8. Project site is falling in Archean rocks origin.
8
“Ground Water Brochure, 2013 Anantapur District, A.P.”, published by Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water
Resources, Govt. of India
3.5.7 Geomorphology
Suraganipalli
Gonipeta
Kattivanipalli
Venkatapuram
Naginayanicheruvu
Pudagandlapalli
Somandepalli
Motrapalli Buchepalli
Gudipalli
Kaligeri
Gummayagaripalli
Manchepalli Palasamudram
Narasimhapalli
Kavetinagepalli
Budili
Pattikuntapalli
Reddicheruvupalli
3.5.8 Soils
The district comprises of red soils which constitute 76% and black soil 24%. About 30% of
the lands are saline and alkaline. Soil Map of the study area is shown in Figure 3-10. The
soil types in the study area are Clayey Calcareous, Gravelly loam and loamy soils.
Suraganipalli
Gonipeta
Kattivanipalli
Venkatapuram
Naginayanicheruvu
Pudagandlapalli
Motrapalli
Somandepalli
Gudipalli Kaligeri Buchepalli
Gummayagaripalli
Palasamudram
Narasimhapalli
Manchepalli
Kavetinagepalli
Budili
Pattikuntapalli
Reddicheruvupalli
3.5.9 Hydrogeology
The district is underlain by granite gneisses and schists of Archaean age and formation of
Cuddapah Super Group belonging to upper Precambrian to lower Palaeozoic Age. River
alluvium occurs along the major river courses and to some extent along minor stream
courses. There are six mandals are falling in the study area and their ground water
development status is as follows in Table 3-4.
Table 3-4: Groundwater Development Status
S.No Mandals Status of Groundwater Development
1. Gorantla Semi Critical
2. Somandapalli Semi Critical
3. Penukonda Critical
4. Puttaparthi Safe
5. Chilamathur Safe
6. Hindupur Over Exploited
Guntakal
Gooty 0 km 50 km
Obulapuram` Scale in km
Pamidi
Urava Konda
Tadipatri
Kalyandurg Tadimarri
ANANTAPUR
Kambadur Dharmavaram
Puttaparti
Penukonda
Kadiri
Madakasira
Lepakshi Tanakallu
Project Site
Nearly 80% of the district is drained by the river Pennar and its tributaries like Chitravati,
Papagni, Maddeleru, Tadakaleru & Maravanka. The joints and fractures structurally control
majority of the streams. Radial drainage pattern is seen near Kalyandurg, Rayadurg and
Urvakonda villages. All the streams are ephemeral in nature. The catchment and drainage
pattern in the study area is shown in Figure 3-14. Total of three watersheds are in the study
area of which one watershed PEU23 covers the maximum Project area and partially by
watershed PEU07. In the study area Chitravati river is observed at 7.7 km SE. There are
natural drains of lower order observed in the site.
3.5.10.2 Irrigation
The chief sources of irrigation in the district are tanks, wells and canals. The major and
medium irrigation projects in the district are Tungabhadra High Level Canal project stage-I
with registered Ayacut of 51771 ha, Bhairavani Tippa (BT) Project with a registered Ayacut of
4856 ha, Upper Pennar Project with an Ayacut of 4066 ha and Channarajaswamy Gudi
Project with an Ayacut of 445 ha. The net area under Canal irrigation is 17234 ha (2009-10)
which is 15% of net area irrigated.
The study area mandals such as Gorantla, Somandepalli, Penukonda, Puttaparthi, Hindupur
and Chillamathur are falling in penukonda/Kadiri irrigation division and are irrigated mostly
through Tube wells and partly through tanks.
As per the IS:1893 (Part-1) 2002 of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the project
location/study area falls in Zone II, which is categorised as a Least Active Zone. Multi Hazard
Zone Map given in Figure 3-15 shows that Project location falls in wind and cyclone low
damage risk zone (33 m/s), Earthquake low damage risk zone (MSK VI) and No flood zone.
(Source: Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation/BIS 1893(Part-1), 2002-BMTPC, India)
The nearest Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) station located to project site is
Anantapuramu. The Climatological data for Anantapuramu (14°41’N and 77°37’E), published
by the IMD, based on daily observations at 08:30 and 17:30 hour IST for a 30 year period.
The monthly variations of the relevant meteorological parameters are presented in Appendix
E.
As per the above Climatological table the observations drawn for the study area are given
below
Annual mean maximum temperature is 33.9°C and the Annual mean minimum
temperature is 22.5°C.
Daily maximum temperature of 39.3°C and daily minimum temperature of 17.4°C were
recorded in the months of April and January respectively.
Maximum and minimum relative humidity of 76% and 24% were recorded in the months
of September, October and April respectively.
Maximum and minimum mean monthly rainfall of 136.7 mm and 0.8 mm was recorded in
the months of September and February respectively with 34.3 days of total rainfall days.
Total annual mean rainfall recorded is 549.0 mm.
Maximum and minimum Mean wind speed is 14.8 kmph (4.11 m/s) and 6.6 kmph (1.83
m/s).
3.6.2 Meteorological Scenario during Study Period and for the Year 2016
Meteorological scenario in and around the project site is an essential requirement during
study period for proper interpretation of baseline air quality status. Site-specific
meteorological data was collected during the study period. Automatic weather station was
installed at project site to record the meteorological parameters during the study period.
Meteorological parameters recorded include temperature, wind speed, wind direction,
relative humidity and rainfall. For the purpose of carrying out the air quality modelling study,
region specific meteorological data (pre-processed from MM5) for the entire year of 2016
obtained from Lakes Environmental Software, Canada. The overall wind pattern observed
during the Post Monsoon season is shown in Figure 3-16 and annual wind pattern is shown
in Figure 3-17.
The wind roses were drawn for the met files obtained on a sixteen-point compass (N, NNE,
NE, ENE; E, ESE, SE, SSE; S, SSW, SW, WSW; W, WNW, NW, and NNW). Wind pattern
representing 24 hours for the entire year of 2016 is discussed. The frequency occurrence of
wind at various speeds was calculated on the basis of total number of observations recorded
in the respective wind speed category. The predominant wind directions observed were from
West followed by West Southwest; calm conditions prevailed for 4.69% of the total time. The
average wind speed was observed to be 3.15 m/s.
The selection criteria for monitoring locations are based on the following:
Topography/Terrain
Meteorological conditions
Residential and sensitive areas within the study area
Representatives of regional background air quality/pollution levels and
Representation of likely impacted areas.
To evaluate the baseline air quality of the study area, Seven (07) monitoring locations have
been identified. A combined map showing the Air monitoring locations are given as Figure
FD0301 and the details of the locations are given in Table 3-5.
Ambient air quality was monitored twice in a week for during study period. All the 12
parameters (Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Particulate Matter (PM2.5),
Particulate Matter (PM10), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ozone (O3), Lead (Pb), Ammonia (NH3),
Benzene (C6H6), Benzo (a) Pyrene (BaP) – Particulate phase only, Arsenic (As) and Nickel
(Ni)) are monitored as per NAAQS. The monitoring and analysis were carried out as per
CPCB standard methods of measurements.
The variations of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, CO, and O3 are compared with National Ambient Air
Quality Standards (NAAQS), MoEF&CC Notification, November, 2009. Ambient Air Quality
Monitoring Data for the study area is given in Appendix E and graphically presented in
Figure 3-18 to Figure 3-21.
3.6.3.4 Observations
NO2 ranged between 7.8 µg/m3 to 12.9 µg/m3. NAAQ stipulated standard for NO2 for 24
hr. average is 80 µg/m3.
O3 ranged between 2.4 µg/m3 to 3.8 µg/m3. NAAQ stipulated standard for O3 for 8 hr.
average is 100 µg/m3.
CO, NH3, Pb, C6H6, BaP, As, and Ni were observed below detectable limits.
Based on the recorded hourly noise levels at each monitoring location, the day equivalent
(Ld) and night equivalent (Ln) were calculated considering the following;
Ld: Average noise levels between 6:00 hours to 22.00 hours.
Ln: Average noise levels between 22:00 hours to 6.00 hours.
The comparison of day equivalent noise levels (Ld) and night equivalent noise levels (Ln)
with the respective CPCB stipulated noise standards for various land use categories are
given in Appendix F and presented in Figure 3-22 to Figure 3-23.
56.0
Leq Day dB(A) CPCB Standards Leq Day dB (A)
54.0
52.0
50.0
48.0
46.0
44.0
N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7
Locations
50.0
Leq Night dB (A) CPCB Standards Leq Night dB (A)
45.0
40.0
35.0
30.0
25.0
20.0
15.0
10.0
5.0
0.0
N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7
Locations
3.7.1.1 Observations
It is observed that the day and night equivalent noise levels at all locations are well within the
prescribed CPCB standards.
Day equivalent noise levels (Ld) ranged between 47.84 dB(A) to 50.34 dB (A) for
Residential areas
Night equivalent noise levels (Ln) ranged between 34.18 dB(A) to 36.89 dB (A) for
Residential areas.
Total Seven (07) ground water monitoring locations were identified for assessment in
different villages around the project site based on the usage of ground water by the
settlements/ villages in the study area. The groundwater results are compared with the
desirable and permissible water quality standards as per IS: 10500 (2012) for drinking water.
Groundwater quality monitoring locations are given in Table 3-7. A combined map showing
the Groundwater quality monitoring locations is given as Figure FD0301.
Two (02) Surface water bodies were identified during the survey period. Surface water
monitoring locations were identified for assessment based on the usage of surface water in
the study area.
Water sample analysis with respect to physico-chemical, nutrient, demand and
bacteriological parameters having relevance to public health and aesthetic significance are
selected to assess the water quality status with special attention. Standard methods
prescribed for surface sampling and analysis were adopted. Surface water quality monitoring
locations and results are given in Table 3-8. A combined map showing the surface water
quality monitoring locations is given as Figure FD0301.
Table 3-8: Details of Surface water Quality Monitoring Location
Station Distance (km) from Azimuth
Location Remarks
Code Project boundary Directions
SW1 Palasamudram tank 1.5 S
Washing and Irrigation
SW2 Devula Cheruvu 2.8 WNW
Soil Quality analytical data is given in Appendix I and Summary of analytical results are
presented below
pH of soils ranged between 7.09 and 7.68
Electrical Conductivity varied between 72 µmhoS/cm and 158 µmhoS/cm..
Sand varied between 18 % and 38 %
Silt varied between 23 % and 46 %
Clay varied between 31 % and 46 %
Nitrogen (N) varied between 319 mg/100 gm and 391 mg/100 gm
Potassium (K) varied between 106 mg/100 gm and 167 mg/100 gm
Phosphorus (P) varied between 32 mg/100 gm and 48 mg/100 gm
Infiltration Rate ranged between 32 mm/h and 52 mm/h
Water Holding Capacity varied between 36 % and 58 %
Permeability ranged between 4.4 cm/sec and 5.6 cm/sec
Porosity ranged between 44 % v/v and 62 % v/v
Bulk density varied between 1.24 gm/cc and 1.36 gm/cc
Cation exchange capacity varied between 7.3 meq/100gr and 10.2 meq/100gr
Alkali Metals
Zinc (Zn) varied between 3.7 mg/kg and 4.6 mg/kg
Iron (Fe) varied between 0.89 mg/kg and 2.65 mg/kg
Manganese (Mn) varied between 0.08 mg/kg and 0.18 mg/kg
Copper (Cu) varied between 0.08 mg/kg and 0.25 mg/kg
Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Lead (Pb) and Nickel (Ni) were reported <0.001
Core Zone study: The area within the project boundary is the core zone area; almost entire
region was thoroughly investigated. Quantification has been done for the trees, shrubs,
herbs, grasses and terrestrial and arboreal fauna in the core area. Maximum effort has been
taken to assess the damage to be caused by the activity in the core zone and suggest
conservation action plan if any.
Buffer zone study/ Study Area: The area within the 10 km from the core zone area or from
the project site boundary is considered as buffer zone area/Study area. The following
habitats are investigated in the study area.
Vegetation type (RFs, Agriculture and Villages)
Terrain type (Plain, Undulating)
Road network (Near the traffic dense areas and No road network areas)
Aquatic Habitat (Lentic and lotic)
The primary data was collected by visual observations as well as by discussion with villagers.
The field investigation and satellite imagery data shows that the study area is a mixture of
agricultural and wasteland. The dry tropical vegetation is observed within the study area. The
study area was divided in two major parts namely the Core area and Buffer area.
Methodology for study of Flora & Fauna consisted of detailing taxonomic accounts based on
visual observation, direct visual enumeration of plant species was carried out to generate
data on flora. With regard to fauna, circumstantial evidence based on foot prints, feathers,
skin, hair, hooves etc. and the habitat features, reports from locals especially the local
residents. These observations were supplemented by published literature and data including
the reports, records and working plans of the forest department.
Flora: Phyto-sociological aspects of the study were carried out by perambulating and
sampling through quadrat sampling method. Sample plots were selected in such a way to get
maximum representation of different types of vegetation and plots were laid out in different
parts of the areas. Accordingly, quadrats of 10 m x 10 m for the trees, 3 m x 3 m for shrubs
and 1 m x 1 m for herbs. The plants were identified using state floras and also by using
updated check list from www.theplantlist.org
Fauna: Surveys were conducted by using transect method of 500 to 1000 m in all major
habitats and recorded the species through direct and indirect evidences. Species were
identified using standard field guides like mammals by Vivek Menon (2003), Reptiles by
Whitaker and Captain (2004), Amphibians by Daniel (2005), Birds by Grimmet et.al (1998)
and Butterflies by Isaac Kehimkar (2008). Scheduling of species is made as per the Indian
Wildlife Protection act (1972) and IUCN to check the Rare Endangered Endemic and
Threatened (REET) species. For fauna no quantitative assessment is made as it can be
done through a detailed species specific and seasonal survey. Migratory paths for the birds
and mammals were discussed with locals and forest department. Habitats used by for
foraging, nesting, breeding and other ecological parameters were ascertained.
The authenticity of field observations are confirmed through discussions with local people
and based on secondary data collected from different Government offices like Forest
Department, Wildlife Department and Fisheries Department etc. A map showing the
sampling locations for flora and fauna survey is given as Figure FD0302.
The core area is mostly open, flat exposed with rocky outcrops, few trees on the bunds of the
fields and majorly distributed with shrubs and herbaceous flora including grasses and
seasonal herbs. Trees such as Phoenix sylvestris, Pongamia pinnata, Acacia nilotica are
distributed along the bunds Northeast corner of the site. Trees such as Azadirachta indica
and Tamarindus indica are isolated here there along with few shrubs. it is also observed that
in a small patch of land rain fed horticultural crops such as Tomato and Chilli are being
cultivated. Due to the semi-arid climatic conditions, the core area is mostly open dry with
herbaceous flora in the monsoon seasons. Photographs of the study are presented in the
Exhibit 3-1 to Exhibit 3-4.
The plant resources in core area consist of 50 species belonging to 48 genera and 33
families. The life forms include Trees with 12 sp. followed by Shrubs with 11 sp., Herbs 22
sp. and Climbers with 5 sp. Detailed checklist is presented in Appendix J.
The buffer area, i.e. 10 km radial distance around the project site, comprises mostly of open
lands, Avenue plantation, followed by agricultural crops such as Groundnut, Paddy and other
horticulture crops such as Jasmine, Tomato, Mango orchids and few reserve forest blocks.
Forest type ranges between Open scrub at Penukonda R.F, Somandepalli R.F, Dense scrub
at Kaligera R.F and Fairy dense scrub at Errakonda R.F. Photographs of the buffer area
presented in the Exhibit 3-5 to Exhibit 3-8.
The plant resources of the buffer area account about 203 plants species belonging to 190
genera and 91 families. The predominant life forms includes Trees (71 sp.), Shrubs (37 sp.),
Herbs (69 sp.) followed by Climbers (18 sp.) and Hydrophytes (8 sp.). Detailed checklist of
flora represented in both core and buffer are enclosed as Appendix J. Among the families
Leguminosae (35 sp.) was the most specious family followed by Apocynaceae (13 sp.),
Malvaceae (11sp.) & and Euphorbiaceae (8 sp.).
Exhibit 3-5: Open scrub vegetation at Exhibit 3-6: Dense scrub vegetation at
Penukonda R.F at buffer area Kaligera R.F at buffer area
Exhibit 3-7: Groundnut cultivation at buffer Exhibit 3-8: Open scrub vegetation near
area Errakonda R.F at buffer area
3.10.3.2.1 Common visible plant species near Agriculture, Avenue and Villages in buffer area
Trees: The most common tree species occurring are Pongamia pinnata, Albizia lebbeck,
Bauhinia purpurea, Plumeria alba, Ficus benghalensis, Azadirachta indica, Phoenix
sylvestris, Alstonia scholaris, Acacia auriculiformis, Pithecellobium dulce, Grewia hirsuta,
Peltophorum pterocarpum and Delonix regia.
Shrubs: The most common shrubs are Lantana camera, Hyptis suaveolens, Cassia
auriculata, Calotropis procera, Prosopis juliflora, Caesalpinia bonducella, Canthium
parviflorum, Carissa carandas, Capparis sepiaria and Catunaregam spinosa
Herbs: The most common herbs are Tribulus terrestris, Tridax procumbens, Senna
occidentalis, Crotan bonplantianum, Datura metel, Eclipta alba, Boerhavia diffusa, Tephrosia
purpuria, Achyranthes aspera and Abutilon indicum
Climbers: The commonly seen climbers are Ipomoea obscura, Abrus precatorius,
Hemidesmus indicus, Clitoria ternatea, Cuscuta reflexa, Pergularia daemia, Ipomoea nil,
Ipomoea macrantha, Mucuna pruriens and Tinospora cordifolia.
Grasses: The common grass species are Saccharum spontaneum, Eragrostis tenella,
Digitaria ciliaris, Cynodon dactylon, Cymbopogon citratus, Chloris barbata and Brachiaria
eruciformis
3.10.3.2.2 Common forest plant species in the Reserve forest in buffer area
Trees: The common tree species occurring are Diospyros chloroxylon, Hardwickia binata,
Lannea coromandelica, Limonia acidissima, Soymida febrifuga, Terminalia bellirica, Wrightia
tinctoria and Ficus microcarpa
Shrubs: The most common shrubs are Flueggea leucopyrus, Grewia flavescens, Carissa
spinarum, Canthium coromandelicum, Pavetta indica, Ziziphus jujuba, Euphorbia antiquorum
and Agave Americana.
Herbs: The common herbs are Hyptis suaveolens, Pavonia zeylanica, Tephrosia purpurea,
Waltheria indica, Andrographis paniculata, Caralluma adscendens and Evolvulus alsinoides
Climbers: The commonly seen climbers are Abrus precatorius, Hemidesmus indicus, Clitoria
ternatea, Cuscuta reflexa, Pergularia daemia, Mucuna pruriens and Tinospora cordifolia.
Grasses: The common grass species are Eragrostis tenella, Digitaria ciliaris, Cynodon
dactylon, Cyperus rotundus, Cymbopogon citratus, Chloris barbata and Brachiaria
eruciformis
250
203
200
150
Core
100 Buffer
71 69
49
50 37
22 18
11 11 5 8
0
0
Trees Shrubs Herbs ClimbersHydrophytes
Figure 3-24: Zone Wise Number of Plant Species Recorded in the Study Area
2.92
3 2.7
2.5
1.93 1.98
2
1.42
1.5 1.25
Trees
0.88
1 0.75
0.61 Shrubs
0.52 0.43 0.46
0.5 Herbs
0
Shannon Simpson Shannon Simpson
Wiener Index Index (λ) Wiener Index Index (λ)
(H’) (H’)
Core Area Buffer Area
Figure 3-25: Zone Wise Plant Species Diversity in the Study Area
Core Zone: In the core zone 3 species of mammals were recorded namely Common Indian
Mongoose and Black-naped Hare and Little Indian Field mouse. Whereas in birds 9 species
were recorded, species such as Red vented bulbul, Plain prinia, Common Babbler and Small
Green Bee-eater are the common species which are encountered during the survey period.
In Herpeto fauna 2 species were recorded namely Fan throated lizard and Indian rat snake.
Invertebrates, includes only 3 species, common species includes Common Mormon. Detailed
check list is enclosed as Appendix J.
Buffer Zone: During the study period, there is no direct evidence of major wild animal
species observed. Through indirect evidence we have collected some pellets of Chital and
observed the pug marks of jackals and wild boar. Bonnet macaque, Common mongoose,
Squirrels are sighted apart from few reptilian species. Detailed check list is enclosed as
Appendix J.
Except reserve forests of dense scrub and Open scrub there are no wildlife sanctuaries or
biosphere reserves or nesting or breeding grounds for any of the rare species or other
protected areas within the buffer/study area. As such the area identified for the project is not
ecologically sensitive.
Flora: Among the 203 plant species reported and one species namely Chloroxylon swietenia
are noticed in the Somandepalli Reserve forest which is on the Northwest direction at 3.9 km
distance from the site area. Apart from this Decalepis hamiltonii is also reported by forest
department near Kaligera R.F which is on the North Northeast direction at 1.1 km distance
from the project area. As these RFs are away from the project area, no direct impact on the
particular species is noticed.
IUCN Listed Floral species of Somandepalli Reserve forest
Botanical Name Common name Family Local Status IUCN Status
Chloroxylon swietenia DC. Billudu Rutaceae Rare Vulnerable
Decalepis hamiltonii Wight & Arn. Maredu kommulu Periplocaceae Rare Endangered
Fauna: Among the 90 fauna reported one species namely Indian rock Python was reported
by the forest department officials two months back from Somandepalli Reserve forest which
is on the Northweast direction at 3.9 km distance from the site area. Indian peafowl (Pavo
cristatus) is common sighted nearby forest tracks in the study area. As these RFs are away
from the project area, no direct impact on the particular species is noticed.
IUCN Listed Fauna species of Somandepalli Reserve Forest
Scientific Name Common Name IUCN IWPA Schedule
Python molurus Indian rock Python Near threatened I (Part II)
Pavo cristatus Indian peafowl Least concern I (Part III)
Except from the above listed species as per IUCN and IWPA Schedule and no other rare or
endangered, endemic species were observed and no other migratory route were not
inhabitants of that area.
Andhra Pradesh is strategically located on the south-eastern coast of India and is a natural
gateway to East and Southeast Asia. Andhra Pradesh has abundant natural resources
(barytes, limestone, bauxite, and a number of minor minerals), fertile land and river basins,
water resources, extensive canal system and conducive agro-climatic conditions.
The State has the second longest coastline in India and is also one of the largest producers
of marine products. The GSDP at Current Prices for the year 2017-18 (Advance Estimates at
current basic prices is estimated at Rs.8,03,873 crores as against Rs.6,95,491 crores for
2016-17 (First Revised Estimates). The Per capita incomes have also shown substantial
jump from Rs.107276 in 2015-16 to Rs.142054 in 2017-18.Thus, every year, on an average,
nearly Rs.12,000 are being added to the per capita.9
The state has a coastline of 974 km (605 mi) with jurisdiction over nearly 15,000 km 2
territorial waters, the second longest coastline among the states of India after Gujarat
It is bordered by Telangana in the north-west, Odisha in the north-east, Karnataka in the
west, Tamil Nadu in the south and the water body of Bay of Bengal in the east. A small
enclave of 30 km2 (12 sq mi) of Yanam, a district of Puducherry, lies south of Kakinada in
the Godavari delta on the east side of the state
Andhra Pradesh is composed of two major regions: Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema in
the inland south western part of the state
The two regions comprise 13 districts, with 9 in Coastal Andhra and 4 in Rayalaseema
9
Socio-Economical Survey 2017-18, Planning Department of Andhra Pradesh
Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati is one of the world's most visited religious
sites, with 18.25 million visitors per year
Andhra Pradesh hosted 121.8 million visitors in 2015, a 30% growth in tourist arrivals
over the previous year, making it the third most-visited Indian state
The state has varied topography ranging from the hills of Eastern Ghats and Nallamala
Hills to the shores of Bay of Bengal that supports varied ecosystems, rich diversity of
flora and fauna
There are two main rivers namely, Krishna and Godavari that flow through the state
The seacoast of the state extends along the Bay of Bengal from Srikakulam to Nellore
district
The plains to the east of Eastern Ghats form the Eastern coastal plains. The coastal
plains are for the most part of delta regions formed by the Godavari, Krishna, and Penner
Rivers
Andhra Pradesh ranks tenth of all Indian States in the Human Development Index scores
with a score of 0.416
Andhra Pradesh economy is mainly based on agriculture and livestock. Fisheries
contribute 10% of total fish and over 70% of the shrimp production of India
The industrial sector of the state includes some of the key sectors like Pharma,
Automobile, and Textiles etc. Sricity located in Chittoor district is an integrated business
city which is home to many renowned firms like PepsiCo, Isuzu Motors, Cadbury India,
Kellogg's, Colgate-Palmolive, Kobelco etc
Andhra Pradesh is one of the storehouses of mineral resources in India. Andhra Pradesh
with varied geological formations, contain rich and variety of industrial minerals and
building stones
Mining is identified as one of the growth engines for the overall development of industry
and infrastructure
The project site falls in Anantapuramu district, which is witnessing one of the biggest
changes in the terms of economy of the district. KMI manufacturing facility and its ancillary
units will bring sea change in the region by extending the economy to tertiary sector. The
district was earlier an agriculture dominant economy despite of barren lands. KMI is investing
$1 USD Billion and expected to generate thousands of employment opportunities both direct
and indirect jobs. Many business units are expected to grow during this phase. Table 3-10
shows the details of district census summary.
Table 3-10 Anantapuramu District Census Summary
Particulars Statistics
Area (in sq Km.) 19130.00
Number of Villages 949
Number of Households 9,64,522
Population 40,81,148
Males 20,64,495
Females 20,16,653
Population- Rural 29,35,437
Population- Urban 11,45,711
Scheduled Castes (in %) 14.29
Scheduled Tribes (in %) 3.78
Decadal Population Growth- 2001-2011 (in %) 11.77
Sex Ratio 977
Literates 23,10,960
The study area of the project coveres six sub districts namely Gorantla, Somandapalli,
Penukonda, Puttaparthi, Chilamathur and Hindupur. These mandals are partly falling in the
study area covering many facilities, villages, hamlets in the study area. The census summary
of the mandals is summarized in Table 3-11.
Table 3-11 Mandal Census Summary
Statistics Gorantla Somandapalli Penukonda Puttaparthi Chilamathur Hindupur
Area (in sq Km.) 314.54 234.45 309.38 285.35 219.55 158.68
Number of Households 19,125 11,670 13,713 15,472 12,217 46860
Population 77,271 47,591 55,383 59,000 51,456 203538
Males 39,009 24,340 28,280 29,954 25,759 102664
Females 38,262 23,251 27,103 29,046 25,697 100874
Sex Ratio 980 955 958 969 997 983
Population- 0-6 (in %) 10.90% 11.17% 10.47% 10.58% 10.69% 10.96%
Scheduled Castes (in %) 10.35% 16.54% 13.50% 12.60% 13.18% 11.45%
Scheduled Tribes (in %) 8.82% 2.76% 6.63% 7.68% 2.66% 1.15%
Literates 42,966 25,669 32,885 34,618 28257 131572
Literates- Males (in %) 64.62% 62.71% 67.28% 67.11% 63.26% 70.32%
Literates- Females (in %) 46.41% 44.75% 51.12% 49.97% 46.54% 58.86%
Total Workers (Main & Marginal) 40,486 24,181 26,586 27,744 26,903 82808
Non-Workers 36,785 23,410 28,797 31,256 24,553 120730
Source: Census of India 2011
In the six sub districts fully, partially or boundary of 37 revenue villages is falling in the study
area. Out of the 37 revenue villages, there are no Village/settlement/hamlets pertaining to 07
revenue villages are falling in the study area, however, the revenue village boundaries are
falling in the study area. In addition, there are two revenue villages which are un-inhabited is
also a part of the study area. Hence, 28 revenue village’s data was used for further statistical
analysis.
The details of the revenue villages in the study are given in Table 3-12.
Table 3-12 Villages in Study Area
Mandal Villages/Revenue Villages Not Included for analysis
Mallapalle Vadigepalle Jowkuledudinne
Ragimakulapalle Mandalapalle Kammavaripalle
Gorantla- 14 Villages Palasamudram Devulacheruvu Obulapuram**
Katepalle Buganipalle Boyalapalli**
Mandalapalle Budili
Naginayanicheruvu Velagamakulapalle Chennapuram
Bussaiahgaripalle Gudipalle Brahmanapalle
Tungodu Somandepalle
Somandepalli- 14 Villages
Pandiparthi Chalakur
Velidadakala Edulabalapuram
Kothapalle Magecheruvu
Penukonda- 3 Villages Gonipeta Settipalle Settipalle
Puttaparthi- 2 Villages Kothapalle Nidimamidi
Chilamathur- 3 Village Settipalle Tekulou Kodur
Hindupur- 1 Village Chalivendala --
**Un-inhabited village
Source: http://bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in/bhuvan_links.php#
http://indiawater.gov.in; PCA Census of India 2011; Google Earth; Survey of India Topo sheets
The study area has population of 133,316 persons of which 50.76% are males and 46.24%
are females. The population of 0-6 age is 10.93%, SC population is 13.43% and ST
population is 5.93% with respect to the total population.
In the study area the male population is 67669 of which 11.21% 0-6 population, 13.35% SC
population and 6.12% ST population are respective male populations. The female population
is 65647 of which 10.64% 0-6, 13.50% SC, 5.73% ST population are respective female
populations. Table 3-13 shows the population of the study area.
Table 3-13 Population of the Study Area
Area Km Total Population Population 0-6 Population SC Population ST
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
67669 65647 7583 6986 9034 8864 4140 3760
Total
133316 14569 17898 7900
Source- Census of India 2011
The overall sex ratio of the study is 970 females over thousand males of the study area. In 0-
6 population is sex ratio is 921, SC population sex ratio is 981, ST population Sex ratio is
908. Table 3-14 represents the sex ratio of the study area.
Table 3-14 Sex Ratio of the Study Area
Area Km Total Population Population 0-6 Population SC Population ST
Total Population
970 921 981 908
Sex Ratio
Source- Census of India 2011
The total literacy population of the study area is 77741 which is 58.31% and 55575 are the
illiterates which accounts to be 41.69% with respect to the total population.
The male literacy population is 45098 which is 66.64% and the male illiteracy is 22571 which
accounts to be 33.36% with respect to the total male population.
The female literacy population is 32643 which is 49.73% and the female illiteracy is 33004
which accounts to be 50.27% with respect to the total female population. Table 3-15
presents the literacy and illiteracy status of the study area.
Table 3-15 Literacy & Illiteracy Status
Area Km Literate Population Illiterate Population
Male Female Male Female
45098 32643 22571 33004
Total
77741 55575
Source- Census of India 2011
The total work population of the study area is 64496 which account to be 48.38% and the
non-working population 68820 which is 51.62% with respect to the total population.
The male work population is 40104 which is 59.26% and the male non-working is 27565
which constitutes to be 40.74% of the total male population.
The female work population is 24392 which are 38.86% and the female non-working is
41225 which constitute to be 62.84% of the total female population. Table 3-16 shows the
working and non-working population.
Table 3-16 Working & Non-Working Population
Area Km Work Population Non Work Population
Male Female Male Female
40104 24392 27565 41255
Total
64496 68820
Source- Census of India 2011
The main work population means individual engaged in paid work for more than 6 months to
a year. The total main work population is 54157 which account to be 83.97% of the total work
population. The marginal work population means an individual engaged in 6 months or less
than months in a year. The total marginal work population is 10339 which is 16.03% of the
total work population. Table 3-17 shows the main & marginal work population.
Table 3-17 Main & Marginal Work Population
Area Km Main Work Population Marginal Work Population
Male Female Male Female
35818 18339 4286 6053
Total
54157 10339
Source- Census of India 2011
The work classification is divided into four categories as per Census of India. With respect to
the total work populations Agriculture Labourers 25377 which accounts to be 39.35%, other
Workers 18974 which is 29.38% and 13157 cultivates is which constitute to be 20.40% are
the most preferred work in the study area. Household works are least preferred in the study
area which is 7015 represents to be 10.88% only. Table 3-18 shows the work classification.
Table 3-18 Work Classification
Area Km Cultivators Agriculture Labourers Households Other Works
Total 13157 25377 7015 18947
Source- Census of India 2011
In the 10.0 km of the study area there are 83 hamlets in the 28 revenue villages (refer Figure
3-26) falling in six mandals and the total population is 61840. These hamlets/settlements are
most accurate populations likely to be impacted by the project.
In 0-1 km the core area there are 101 households which has 455 populations and on an
average there are 5 members in each family. The core area hamlets are scattered.
In 1-5 km the total population is 12730 and the households are 2477, the ST population is
1276 and SC population is 2312. In each family there are approximately 5 members. In 5-10
km the total population is 48655 in 9285 households which means approximately 5 members
in family.
Table 3-19 Settlement Population
Tot SC ST GEN House
Distance Mandal Village Habitation
Pop Pop Pop Pop Holds
Bandameeeda Palli Thanda 47 0 44 3 7
Kothur 60 0 0 60 13
Palasamudram
0-1 km Mission Thanda 164 0 164 0 32
Pappannapalle Thanda 184 0 184 0 49
0-1 km Sub Total 455 0 392 63 101
Kallagera andThanda 950 288 119 543 174
Mallapalle Mallapalle 1,419 224 0 1,195 204
Motrapalle 317 0 0 317 60
Katepalle Katepalle 277 46 0 231 60
Gorantla
Bellacheurvu 256 20 0 236 63
Palasamudram Palasumdram 2,419 628 45 1,746 516
Samapalle 274 11 68 195 59
Ragimakulapalle Ragimakulapalle 274 58 0 216 38
Devulacheruvu Devulacheruvu 238 0 0 238 60
B P Nadimi Thanda 487 0 487 0 71
Bathapalle 233 104 0 129 40
Vadigepalle
Gollapalle 373 0 0 373 69
1-5 km
Vadigepalle 743 245 10 488 142
Bussaiahgaripalle Bussaiahgaripalle 403 0 0 403 105
Naginayanicherruvutanda 480 0 470 10 102
Naginayanicheruvu
Naginayanicheruvu 458 59 0 399 102
Gudipalle Gudipalle 844 53 53 738 189
Velagamakulapalle Velagamakulapalle 602 111 10 481 113
Somandepalle Chinnababaiahpalle 448 207 0 241 69
Tungodu Kavetinagepalle 529 114 0 415 96
Kukaatimanipalle 183 0 0 183 25
Nallagondrayanipalle 337 17 14 306 71
Somandepalle
Papireddypalle 186 127 0 59 49
1-5 km Sub Total 12730 2312 1276 9142 2477
Buchepalle 669 74 0 595 129
5-10 km Gorantla Mandalapalle
Gunthapalle 545 0 11 534 117
The Table 3-20 shows the number of schools and colleges in the study area mandals.
Somandepalle mandal has most number of primary and upper primary schools followed by
Gorantla and Hindupur. As part of higher education most number of high schools and junior
colleges are in Hindupur.
Table 3-20 Educational Facilities
Mandals Primary Schools Upper Primary Schools High Schools Junior Colleges
Gorantla 16 11 7 1
Somandepalle 20 13 6 0
Puttaparthi 12 3 8 2
Penukonda 15 9 4 1
Hindupur 16 13 10 3
Chilamathur 15 12 6 0
Source: Hand Book of Statistics, Anantapuramu District, 2016
In Gorantla the medical facilities are more followed by Hindupur and Puttaparthi. In veterinary
facilities Gorntla, Puttaparthi and Hindupur are more than the other affected sub districts of
the study area.
Table 3-21 Medical Facilities
Mandals Medical Facility Veterinary Facility
Gorantla 10 4
Somandepalle 7 1
Puttaparthi 8 4
Penukonda 5 3
Hindupur 9 4
Chilamathur 8 3
Source: Hand Book of Statistics, Anantapuramu District, 2016
In Table 3-22 the drinking water facility is given, as the area has water scarcity. It is the
public water system is most efficient in the mandals of the study area. The bore wells
mentioned here are the registered ones in the mandals.
Table 3-22 Drinking Water Facility
Mandals P.W.S Bore Wells Open Wells Others
Gorantla 18 0 0 0
Somandepalle 20 0 0 0
Puttaparthi 11 1 0 0
Penukonda 14 2 0 0
Hindupur 13 3 0 0
Chilamathur 15 0 0 0
Source: Hand Book of Statistics, Anantapuramu District, 2016
Hindupur has the most number of Fair Price Shops in the study area affected mandals. Most
of the people hold White Ration Card which shows that they are mostly BPL in the mandals.
Table 3-23 shows the mandal wise public distribution system.
Table 3-23 Mandal Wise Public Distribution System
Ration Cards (No.)
Mandals Fair Price Shops
White A.A.Y Annapurna Pink
Gorantla 45 19964 2904 13 200
Somandepalle 34 11626 1601 6 272
Puttaparthi 39 15782 1219 8 2038
Penukonda 37 13162 1558 11 1325
Hindupur 88 42644 5760 36 7059
Chilamathur 44 13576 1624 7 113
Source: Hand Book of Statistics, Anantapuramu District, 2016
The District is culturally very rich and it is expected that with the new set up tourism will get a
boost. There are no Archeological sites in the study area. The closest Archeological
sites/monument identified by the Archeological sites of India (ASI) are at 10.07m –
Madhavaraya Temple, Gorantla. The development in the region is expected to boost the
tourism industry due to influx of people in the study area. Also the site can be conserved &
maintained from the present condition.
4.1 General
The potential impacts on the environment from the development of AP-ADE Park which is an
upcoming eco-friendly ‘Manufacturing Cluster’ focussed on Aerospace Defence and
Electronics. An area of 259.77 acres has been identified considering the nature and extent of
the activities associated with the project implementation and operation.
In this chapter, likely impacts of these activities on environmental attributes have been
identified, assessed and presented. In order to mitigate likely environmental impacts during
construction and operation phases due to proposed development suitable mitigation
measures are framed and incorporated as a part of planning process. The impacts have
been assessed both quantitatively and qualitatively for various environmental components
and impact specific mitigation measures are proposed.
The proposed AP-ADE Park will be developed in an area of ~259.77 acres (~105.12 ha).
APIIC had the land transferred from Revenue department and currently AP-ADE Park has
obtained the possession of land. There are no existing settlements in the site and hence
there will be no Resettlement or Rehabilitation (R&R) for development of the industrial park.
Bandameeda Palli Thanda is a hamlet located on the lower Eastern side of AP-ADE Park’s
boundary at a distance of >65m. Figure 4-1 shows the nearness of Bandameeda Palli
Thanda to the project site.
The land use of the project site is dominated by Wastelands followed by Agriculture Land
(Single Crop). Land Cover of the site is mostly barren and Stony waste (Rocky), land with
and without scrub and portion of cultivable land vegetation, scattered trees, open wells and
green house nursery. The land is uninhabited and major part of the project area is devoid of
large trees. The primary survey reveals that the site consists of few small to medium trees
on the northeast bunds of the site and mostly distributed with shrubs and herbaceous flora
including grasses and seasonal herbs. Also, horticultural crops such as Tomato and Chilli are
being cultivated in some portion of the site. The land use of the existing area will be changed
to industrial area which results in loss of existing vegetation. Planning for the proposed
development is carried out based on the concept of zoning.
Also it will have impact on the existing drainage pattern in the project area as well as in the
adjoining area if the development is not properly planned. The existing and proposed land
use around project site was considered during planning. In order to reduce the impact on the
surrounding settlements, compatible activities are planned and proposed. Topographical
aspects were considered for water, wastewater and storm water management. The
predominant wind direction is considered for the concept of zoning of industries.
The site has an undulating terrain with levels varying from 691.66m (towards southern side)
to 727.52m (towards northern side). During the construction phase site levelling would be
required which involves site preparation work, the soil and rock debris etc., achieved as cut
material from the higher gradient shall be utilized to elevate the low level areas within project
premises. Excess material if required will be sourced from an approved quarry in the nearby
areas or excess rock debris generated from site levelling may also be utilized in the region
for other developmental activities.
The land disposal of solid wastes such as construction rubble, camp site garbage and
discarded topsoil may impact soil quality. There might be a temporary phase of dumping the
construction materials and wastes in the project site marring the aesthetics of the site. The
landscape changes are expected with the changed land use. Apart from the localized
construction impacts confined to the site, the impact is likely to be insignificant and no long
term adverse impacts on topography are envisaged.
There is Low Voltage (< 11 KV) power distribution line mounted on poles, passing at two
locations. There is no distribution transformer. These power distribution lines – 3 m above
Existing ground level can be rerouted or removed in consultation with relevant department.
The wastewater generated at AP-ADE Park will be collected and treated in Common Sewage
Treatment Plant and Common Effluent Treatment Plant. The wastewater generated in each
industry will be treated up to the CETP inlet standards before sending to the Zero Liquid
Discharge (ZLD) CETP. Similarly, the sewage from the sanitary and domestic blocks at the
industrial units of the clusters, mixed use & residential and common facilities will be sent to
the CSTP. The treated wastewater from CETP and CSTP will be recycled and used within
the AP-ADE Park for maintaining the greenbelt and for non-potable water applications. There
will not be any significant impacts due to contamination of soil, ground and surface waters in
and around the project site as the Project is designed to follow recycle and reuse options.
Potential impacts on land environment are envisaged due to hazardous and non-hazardous
wastes generated due to operations of various industries in the project area. Process waste
including sludge and residues, chemical waste including toxic waste, used/waste oil, oil
slurry, spent solvents, CETP sludge etc., are the source of hazardous waste. Poor
management of such wastes from the operations is a potential risk of soil contamination.
During construction phase, the water requirement during the construction phase is 250 KLD
and will be sourced from Gollapalli Reservoir and authorized water suppliers.
The water demand during the operation phase is given below:
Net Fresh Water Requirement from External Water Source (Gollapalli Reservoir) 3.928 MLD
Gross Fresh Water Requirement from External Water Source (Gollapalli Reservoir) considering 10%
4.365 MLD
losses in Transmission and Distribution
Gross Available Recycled/Reclaimed Water (From CSTP and CETP) 2.283MLD
Net Available Recycled Water (90% of Gross) 2.055MLD
Net Water Demand (Sum of Gross Fresh Water Requirement and Net Available Recycled Water) 6.42MLD
The total one time raw water requirement for the proposed AP-ADE Park will be about 6.42
MLD for different purposes specifically industrial, commercial, institutional, residential, district
cooling, fire fighting and green area maintenance. It is proposed to treat the wastewater
generated to tertiary level (discussed in subsequent section) thus enabling its reuse and
recycle at the site for non-potable water demand. Considering the treated water
reuse/recycle of 2.055 MLD, the Net total daily raw requirement or make up water will be
about 4.365 MLD and will be sourced from Gollapalli reservoir. APIIC is developing a 15
MLD Industrial water supply scheme with Gollapalli Reservoir as water source to meet the
water demand for the KIA Motors India, IP Ammavaripalli, IP Gudipalli I.P and other industrial
developments in Penukonda and Hindupur region. Hence the site has advantage of
uninterrupted water supply. Approval for 0.045 TMC (3.5MLD) has already been obtained as
start-up requirements from Water Resources Department, GoAP and is provided as
Appendix D (i).
Groundwater will not be withdrawn during construction and operation phases of the project.
During Construction phase of the proposed project, sewage will be generated from
construction workers camp and from the Project site. Wastewater generation at construction
site includes surface runoff also which may contain pollutants and traces of solvents, paints,
metal compounds etc. which may impact the groundwater and nearby surface water
resources if not managed properly. The impact is short term until the Construction phase is
completed as infrastructure for wastewater conveying network and treatment plants will be
available.
The existing drainage pattern in and around proposed project site is shown in Figure 3-14.
Total of three watersheds are in the study area of which one watershed PEU23 covers the
maximum Project area and partially by watershed PEU07. In the study area Chitravati river is
observed at 7.7 km SE and the impact on this river due to the proposed development is
insignificant. Also it can be observed that there are natural drains of lower order which is
originating from the site area. These lower order natural drains are connected to other drains
in a dendritic pattern and to nearby village ponds/cheruvu/tanks. These ponds/tanks are rain
fed and no direct dependency for irrigation and drinking use. The map showing the drainage
pattern around the site is given in Figure 4-2.
Storm water drainage arrangement is proposed along road side to cater water from the road
surface and adjoining land area of project site. Accordingly each road side drain runoff is
arrived and connected to road side drain on downstream side, forming as grid type
arrangement based on the natural slope (gravity flow) which finally has to be discharged into
natural lower order drain located eastern side of the project site. The surface and sub-
surface drainage system is designed as per IRC guidelines. A minimum longitudinal gradient
of 0.3% is maintained in such a way that it attains the minimum self-cleaning velocity of
storm water drains. Closed box, Open box and trapezoidal type storm water drain are being
explored along both side of the new construction road in project site.
In addition, rooftop runoff will be collected and used to negate the dependency on externally
sourced water during Monsoon. Altogether a hybrid storm management system integrating
LID (low impact development) and conventional drain system is planned for the Project.
Following are the industrial clusters proposed as a part of development of AP-ADE Park:
Microelectronics
Automobile Ancillary
Aero & Defence Strategy
The industries related to Microelectronics, Automobile Ancillary and Aero & Defence
Strategic will fall mostly under Focus Engineering Industrial Sector. The facilities in this kind
of industrial sector can be considered of a series of unit process such as Melting and die
casting, Cutting, Shearing, Forming, Welding and soldering, Heat treatment, Forging,
Dressing/grinding, Machining, Non-destructive testing, Surface preparation and surface
coating etc.
The types of industries are Engineering and fabrication units (dry process without any heat
treatment / metal surface finishing operations / painting); Ferrous and Non - ferrous metal
extraction involving different furnaces through melting, refining, re-processing, casting and
alloy making; Forging of ferrous and non- ferrous metals (using oil and gas fired furnaces);
Industry or processes involving foundry operations; Rolling mill (oil or coal fired) and cold
rolling mill; Spray painting, paint baking, paint shipping; Steel and steel products using
various furnaces like blast furnace /open hearth furnace/induction furnace/arc
furnace/submerged arc furnace /basic oxygen furnace /hot rolling reheated furnace; Rolling
mill (gas fired) and cold rolling mill; Industry or process involving metal surface treatment or
process such as pickling/ electroplating/paint stripping/ heat treatment using cyanide bath/
phosphating or finishing and anodizing / enamellings/ galvanizing; Electric and electronic
item assembling (completely dry process).
Also, sewage from the sanitary and domestic blocks at the industrial units of the clusters,
mixed use & residential and common facilities such as amenities & utilities.
The estimated quantities of wastewater generation from various sources are given in Table
4-1. Other than the following rain washed roads and roof tops containing particulates will also
be generated which shall be taken care by storm water management systems/rainwater
harvesting systems.
Table 4-1: Wastewater Generation
Quantity (KLD)
Source
Sewage Effluent
Mixed Use areas 901 -
Industrial areas 1018 608
Common (Amenities & Utilities) 11 -
1930 608
The estimated wastewater generation from the proposed APADE Park is about 2538 KLD
considering both industrial and domestic wastewater. Letting this wastewater (both domestic
and industrial effluents) in to nearby water body will impact the water quality.
Transportation of construction material results in use of public infrastructure like roads and
during material transportation, there is a possibility of impact on air quality along the route
due to exhaust emissions, fugitive dust suspension and traffic congestion. The windblown
dust during the material movement could impact the road users and also habitations en-
route. Fugitive dust could arise during material unloading. This can contribute towards slight
build-up of pollutant concentration over the baseline levels. In case of requirement of quarry
material, same will be sourced from approved/licensed quarries; the environmental
management at the quarry site will be taken care by the quarry agencies.
During the construction activities, the sources of potential impacts on the air quality at the
construction site can be categorised as:
Exhaust emissions from diesel run engines, construction machinery and vehicles
Dust suspension during site preparation, construction, trenching and material transport
Soil grading and compaction will be involved as part of site preparation by using
mechanical shovels and earthmovers for site clearance, cut & fill and other site levelling
activities.
These activities could generate dust particles and affect the ambient air and noise quality.
Area development will involve developing the internal roads, utilities, services and buildings,
etc. Fugitive dust is expected particularly during dry weather conditions due to the site
preparation and movement of transport vehicles for materials and personnel. Emissions from
diesel power generators, construction equipment and transport vehicles will affect the air
quality within the work areas, if not adequately managed. Movement of materials such as
cement, steel, sand, etc. will cause disturbance to the adjoining communities/communities
en-route.
The baseline concentrations of Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), SO2, NO2 and CO are
within the limits of NAAQS stipulated by CPCB. With the present background concentrations
of air quality parameters, it is expected that there will only be a mild build-up of air pollutants.
The impacts during construction are short-term in nature and will cease on completion of the
construction. Further, adoption of suitable mitigation measures will ensure that these impacts
are rendered insignificant.
The impact on air environment due to the operation of AP-ADE Park has been predicted
based on air quality modelling studies. Cumulative Impact Assessment due to AP-ADE Park,
Gudipalli I.P, M/s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and the traffic generated on roads due to
these industrial developments and normal traffic have also been carried out.
The AAQ model studies carried out cover the following:
Cumulative impacts covering the process emissions of AP-ADE Park & nearby proposed
Gudipalli I.P and increased traffic generated on roads due to these industrial
developments and normal traffic
Cumulative impacts covering the emissions from DG sets of AP-ADE Park, nearby
proposed Gudipalli I.P and BEL
Microelectronics
Automobile Ancillary
Aero & Defence Strategy
The main emissions of concern generated by microelectronics industry include greenhouse
gases, toxic, reactive, and corrosive substances (for example: acid fumes, dopant, cleaning
gases, and volatile organic compounds [VOCs]), resulting from diffusion, cleaning, and wet-
etching processes.
The following are the possible source of air emission from the Microelectronics industrial
area.
Table 4-2: Possible Sources of Air Emissions
S.
Name of the Microelectronics Industrial Area/Source of Emission Possible Air Emissions
No.
Emissions from Semiconductor Manufacturing from the process such as
1. Crystal Preparation, Wafer Fabrication, Final Layering and Cleaning, Acid fumes, VOCs, dopant gases
Assembly
Emissions from Printed Circuit Board Manufacture from the process
Particulates, acid fumes, and VOCs,
2. such as Board Preparation, Imaging, Electroplating, Soldering and PCB
Organic vapours and ammonia fumes
Assembly and Wiring
Emissions Generated from Cathode Ray Tube Manufacture from the
Solvent vapours , Vapours from
3. process such as Panel and Shadow Mask, Application of Coating to
lacquer area, VOCs
Panel Interior and finishing
There are three types of abatement systems for toxic and hazardous gases:
Point-of-use (POU) systems that is relatively small and typically dedicated to a single
process tool. These systems can remove up to 99.99% of effluent gases. Six basic
technology types are used for POU abatement of gaseous and particulate pollutants,
including per-fluorocarbon compounds (PFCs), as follows:
o Wet scrubbing in semiconductor manufacturing, although it has a limited treatment
range. Wet scrubbers are also used to treat acid gases and by-products of
combustion/oxidation treatment;
o Hot chemical beds in semiconductor manufacturing
o Combustion / oxidation through fuel burners or electrically heated chambers, often
combined with wet scrubbers (semiconductor and PCBA manufacturing);
o Plasma reactors in semiconductor manufacturing, although they have a limited
treatment range and require additional downstream abatement units;
o Cold adsorbers in PCBA industry;
o Traps, filters, cyclones, and precipitators in PCBA industry for removing solids and
condensing vapours from exhaust stream.
House systems that are relatively much larger and placed outside a fab (semiconductors
foundry) and can handle high flow rates of effluents from many different sources;
Emergency release scrubbers suitable for handling a large and sudden release of toxic
gases are usually dedicated to the exhaust ventilation of gas cylinder storage areas.
Emergency release scrubbers are aimed at preventing uncontrolled releases. However,
most toxic gases can be controlled in special cabinets that are scrubbed or scrammed to
atmosphere after careful monitoring of gas concentration to ensure that the gases are
safely released with no impact on health and environment.
Most of the industries related to Microelectronics, Automobile Ancillary and Aero & Defence
Strategic will fall under Focus Engineering Industrial Sector. The facilities in this kind of
industrial sector can be considered of a series of unit process such as Melting and die
casting, Cutting, Shearing, Forming, Welding and soldering, Heat treatment, Forging,
Dressing/grinding, Machining, Non-destructive testing, Surface preparation and surface
coating etc.
The types of industries are Engineering and fabrication units (dry process without any heat
treatment / metal surface finishing operations / painting); Ferrous and Non - ferrous metal
extraction involving different furnaces through melting, refining, re-processing, casting and
alloy making; Forging of ferrous and non-ferrous metals (using oil and gas fired furnaces);
Industry or processes involving foundry operations; Rolling mill (oil or coal fired) and cold
rolling mill; Spray painting, paint baking, paint shipping; Steel and steel products using
various furnaces like blast furnace /open hearth furnace/induction furnace/arc
furnace/submerged arc furnace /basic oxygen furnace /hot rolling reheated furnace; Rolling
mill (gas fired) and cold rolling mill; Industry or process involving metal surface treatment or
process such as pickling/ electroplating/paint stripping/ heat treatment using cyanide bath/
phosphating or finishing and anodizing / enamellings/ galvanizing; Electric and electronic
item assembling (completely dry process).
The following assumptions were made while estimating emissions from proposed
individual/member units of AP-ADE Park:
Emissions of individual industrial units of the proposed sectors were estimated based on
its products by referring the literature review of similar type of industry’s emission and
Consultant’s experience with Air Pollution Control (APC) Measures and the land area
occupied through available secondary data. Emissions estimated from the similar type of
industrial units are transferred in terms of Emission per acre and used for emission
estimations of the proposed plots as given in the Conceptual Master Plan.
The process point sources from AP-ADE Park are given in Table 4-3.
Table 4-3: Point Source Emissions Details of AP-ADE Park
Stack Stack
Stack Dia. Exit Temp PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NO2
Stack No. Height Velocity
(m) K (g/s) (g/s) (g/s) (g/s)
(m) (m/s)
Stack Stack
Stack Dia. Exit Temp PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NO2
Stack No. Height Velocity
(m) K (g/s) (g/s) (g/s) (g/s)
(m) (m/s)
All the above emissions are assumed to be continuous in nature; these are considered
for Air Quality Modelling for prediction of impacts.
Stack Stack
Stack Dia. Exit Temp PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NO2
Stack No. Height Velocity
(m) K (g/s) (g/s) (g/s) (g/s)
(m) (m/s)
Stack Stack
Stack Dia. Exit Temp PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NO2
Stack No. Height Velocity
(m) K (g/s) (g/s) (g/s) (g/s)
(m) (m/s)
All the above emissions are assumed to be continuous in nature; these are considered
for Air Quality Modelling for prediction of impacts.
All the above emissions are assumed to be continuous in nature; these are considered
for Air Quality Modelling for prediction of impacts.
All the above emissions are assumed to be continuous in nature; these are considered
for Air Quality Modelling for prediction of impacts.
As these emissions are assumed as continuous in nature and this line source is
considered as a string of volume source for Air Quality modelling for prediction of
impacts.
Other Emissions
Other emissions include process fugitive emissions from chemical handling, storage and
transfer operations etc. Fugitive emissions can be controlled by selecting suitable
equipment/Storage, appropriate handling methods etc., and hence no emissions were
considered.
The details of the receptors which are monitored for the baseline data as a part of EIA Study
and other Sensitive Receptors within 10.0 km radius of the boundary of AP-ADE Park are
given in Table 4-10.
Table 4-10: Receptor Details
Location No. Receptors Distance (km) Azimuth Directions
I Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations
AQ1 Project Site - -
AQ2 Motrapalli 1.1 E
AQ3 Bussayyagaripalli 1.1 N
AQ4 Kallageri Thanda 1.6 E
AQ5 Chinnababayyapalli 3.6 SW
AQ6 Gudipalli 4.4 W
AQ7 Bhoganapalli 5.1 E
II Other Sensitive Receptors in the Study Area Considered for AQM
The 1st highest 24 hour and annual average incremental and the resultant concentration for
PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NO2 for AAQ monitoring locations for Cumulative impacts covering the
process emissions of AP-ADE Park & Gudipalli I.P and increased traffic generated on roads
due to these industrial developments and normal traffic are given in Table 4-11 to Table 4-14
and Cumulative impacts covering the emissions from DG sets of AP-ADE Park, Gudipalli IP
and BEL are given in Table 4-5 to Table 4-7.
Table 4-11: 1st 24-hour Average and Annual Average Incremental and Resultant
Concentration of PM10 (due to Process/Line sources)
1st 24 Hour Resultant
Annual Average NAAQ Standards
Average Baseline Concentration
Incremental (µg/m3)
Location Incremental Concentration (µg/m3)
Concentration
No. Concentration (µg/m3) 1st 24 Annual 24
(µg/m3) Annual
(µg/m3) Hour Average Hour
PM10
AQ1 4.58 1.26 27.20 31.78 28.46
AQ2 3.43 0.70 29.30 32.73 30.00
AQ3 2.50 0.46 30.20 32.70 30.66
AQ4 4.22 0.73 28.00 32.22 28.73 100 60
AQ5 1.20 0.14 29.30 30.50 29.44
AQ6 2.49 0.35 27.00 29.49 27.35
AQ7 2.48 0.48 26.90 29.38 27.38
Table 4-12: 1st 24-hour Average and Annual Average Incremental and Resultant
Concentration of PM2.5 (due to Process/Line sources)
1st 24 Hour Resultant
Annual Average NAAQ Standards
Average Baseline Concentration
Incremental (µg/m3)
Location Incremental Concentration (µg/m3)
Concentration
No. Concentration (µg/m3) 1st 24 Annual
(µg/m3) 24 Hour Annual
(µg/m3) Hour Average
PM2.5
AQ1 1.83 0.51 15.60 17.43 16.11
AQ2 1.37 0.28 16.80 18.17 17.08
AQ3 1.00 0.18 16.30 17.30 16.48
AQ4 1.69 0.29 15.40 17.09 15.69 60 40
AQ5 0.48 0.06 17.00 17.48 17.06
AQ6 1.00 0.14 15.60 16.60 15.74
AQ7 0.99 0.19 15.00 15.99 15.19
Table 4-13: 1st 24-hour Average and Annual Average Incremental and Resultant
Concentration of SO2 (due to Process/Line sources)
1st 24 Hour Resultant
Annual Average NAAQ Standards
Average Baseline Concentration
Incremental (µg/m3)
Location Incremental Concentration (µg/m3)
Concentration
No. Concentration (µg/m3) 1st 24 Annual
(µg/m3) 24 Hour Annual
(µg/m3) Hour Average
SO2
AQ1 15.25 3.80 4.00 19.25 7.80 80 50
In addition to above scenarios, cumulative impacts considering all the Industrial sources
emissions simultaneously (Process + Line + DG Sets) is also assessed out and the results
reveals the following (probability of occurrence of this scenario is very unlikely)
The range 1st highest 24 hour and annual average incremental concentrations among the
receptors considering ALL the sources i.e. AP-ADE Park, Gudipalli IP, M/s Bharat
Electronics Limited (BEL) and the traffic generated on roads due to these industrial
developments and normal traffic growth of NH 44 are
PM10 (1.30 µg/m3 at Chinnababayyapalli to 4.69 µg/m3 at Project Site for 1st highest
24 hour concentration and 0.16 µg/m3 at Chinnababayyapalli to 1.32 µg/m3 at Project
Site for Annual Average concentration),
PM2.5 (0.53 µg/m3 at Chinnababayyapalli to 1.88 µg/m3 at Project Site for 1st highest
24 hour concentration and 0.06 µg/m3 at Chinnababayyapalli to 0.53 µg/m3 at Project
Site for Annual Average concentration),
SO2 (8.42 µg/m3 at Chinnababayyapalli to 19.70 µg/m3 at Project Site for 1st highest
24 hour concentration and 1.18 µg/m3 at Chinnababayyapalli to 6.43 µg/m3 at Project
Site for Annual Average concentration) and
NO2 (29.77 µg/m3 at Chinnababayyapalli to 46.83 µg/m3 at Project Site for 1st highest
24 hour concentration and 4.17 µg/m3 at Bhoganapalli to 16.86 µg/m3 at Project Site
for Annual Average concentration).
The 1st highest 24 hour and annual average incremental concentrations for PM10, PM2.5, SO2
and NO2 for the sensitive receptors for Cumulative impacts covering the process emissions
of AP-ADE Park & Gudipalli I.P and increased traffic generated on roads due to these
industrial developments and normal traffic in the vicinity of the project site are given in Table
4-19.
Table 4-19: 1st 24-hour Average and Annual Average Incremental Concentration of
Sensitive Receptors (due to Process/Line sources)
Annual Average Incremental
1st 24 Hour Average Incremental
Location Concentration
Receptors Concentration (µg/m3)
No. (µg/m3)
PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NO2 PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NO2
Somandepalli
AQ7 0.74 0.30 2.86 2.09 0.12 0.05 0.39 0.45
RF
Penukonda
AQ8 0.61 0.24 1.98 1.62 0.09 0.03 0.28 0.41
RF
AQ9 Kaligera RF 2.40 0.96 8.23 4.54 0.33 0.13 1.09 0.68
AQ10 Errakonda RF 1.71 0.68 6.20 3.51 0.05 0.02 0.16 0.20
4.4.2.5 Isopleths
The Isopleths for 1st incremental 24-hour Average Concentration of all the parameters from
Cumulative impacts covering the process emissions of AP-ADE Park & Gudipalli IP and
increased traffic generated on roads due to these industrial developments and normal traffic
are given in Figure 4-4 to Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-4: Isopleth for 1st 24-Hr Average Incremental Concentration of PM10
Figure 4-5: Isopleth for 1st 24-Hr Average Incremental Concentration of PM2.5
Figure 4-6: Isopleth for 1st 24-Hr Average Incremental Concentration of SO2
Figure 4-7: Isopleth for 1st 24-Hr Average Incremental Concentration of NO2
The 1st highest 24 hour average and annual average resultant concentrations of PM10, PM2.5,
SO2 and NO2 for AAQ monitoring receptors locations are found to be well within the National
Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), 2009 for the entire scenarios considered.
Also, incremental concentration at the sensitive receptors is well below the National Ambient
Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), 2009.
All the vehicles and other equipment will be periodically checked to ensure compliance to
the emission standards
Emissions of VOCs have to be controlled due to their effect on the environment and
human health
Manufacturers can reduce their carbon footprints by ensuring processes are efficient and
energy consumption is kept at the minimum operating level; Careful consideration in
product selection and use can also assist in improved efficiency
Construction activities increase ambient noise levels. There would be impact on noise levels
due to the following:
Vehicles transporting construction material
Handling of construction material
Diesel run engines of construction machinery
Welding and cutting operation of metal
Pile driving activities during construction of heavy structure
Noise is an inherent part of construction activity and response of species / communities
would be either attracted or diverted away from the region. Noise generated from diesel
engines etc. could result in movement of mobile faunal species away from area of operation.
Noise generated from construction activities will be predominantly confined within the project
site area and will impact construction workers at site. Impacts due to these activities would
be short-term in nature and localised.
The following mitigation measures will be followed to minimise the noise generation and the
associated impacts.
Exercise of route selection as well as measures such as traffic regulation, timings of
transportation, etc. will be followed to avoid congested built up areas.
During construction, noise levels will be maintained below threshold levels stipulated by
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) by selecting appropriate equipment, machinery
and using enclosures. Procurement of machinery/construction equipment will be done in
accordance with specifications conforming to source noise levels less than 75 dB (A).
Only well-maintained construction equipment; which meets the regulatory standards for
source noise levels, will be used. Any equipment producing high noise, wherever
possible, will be oriented so that the noise is directed away from sensitive receptors.
Noise attenuation will be practised for noisy equipment by employing suitable techniques
such as acoustic controls, insulation and vibration dampers. The attenuation devices will
be properly maintained throughout the construction period.
High noise generating activities such as blasting, piling and drilling will not be scheduled
during night time to minimise noise impacts.
Time bound noisy construction activities will be carried out; so as to avoid concurrent
effect from the construction site.
Personnel exposed to noise levels beyond threshold limits will be provided with protective
gears such as earplugs, muffs, etc. especially construction personnel involved in pile
driving operations. Rotation of personnel will also be adopted.
Temporary noise barriers will be used to break the propagation of sound from the
construction site.
Periodic maintenance of the equipment to be used in the developmental works will be
carried out. Worn out parts will be replaced and rotating parts will be lubricated to
minimise noise emissions.
Ambient noise levels will be monitored at regular intervals during construction phase of
the project.
All haul roads (for truck transport and other vehicles) within the boundary and outside will
be sealed and maintained properly to avoid excessive noise levels from Engine
acceleration and deceleration.
Drivers need to be captioned or trained to avoid frequent horning unless otherwise it is
required and educated for Silent zones and off hours between midnight and 6 am.
Poorly trained drivers who have the habit of horning at frequent intervals even if not
required, even in front of Silence zones and even in sleeping hours in the midnight will
not be employed.
Adequate PPE for noise mitigation need to be used for labours that are exposed to high
noise.
During the construction activities, vibrations may be envisaged. The vibrations could be
result of activities like excavation, piling, blasting movement of heavy equipment, etc.
During the operation phase, noise might be generated due to industrial activities involved in
raw material/product handling and transportation and same will be felt upon work personnel
and nearby settlements. Impacts are evaluated qualitatively taking into consideration the
noise generating sources together with environmental conditions and the receptors in the
project influence area.
Major sources of noise generation in the proposed IP are the manufacturing units during
operational phase and are classified into two categories:
Stationary sources due to operation of heavy duty machinery at the project site like
Boilers, Compressors, Pumps, Hydraulic systems, R&D and Testing facility etc.
Mobile sources corresponding to mainly vehicular traffic for staff mobilization,
materials/product transportation in and out of project site, etc.
Vibrations are expected to be generated by various activities associated with the proposed
units during operational phase. The impact of vibrations beyond the site would be negligible
during normal operation phase. However, the impacts on workers engaged in the plant area
would be considerable due to occupational exposure.
Solid waste is likely to be generated in significant amount during the construction phase of
the development. Appropriate measures therefore need to be taken to cater for the adequate
disposal of such solid wastes. Improper solid waste disposal may also lead to skin diseases.
Moreover solid waste will attract vermins, rats and deteriorate the general aspect of the site
and its surroundings. Organic wastes will comprise mainly of domestic refuse like food and
garden debris such as fallen leaves. During the construction phase, the inorganic waste likely
to be generated will include:
Concrete rubbles and blocks Blocks, rocks, boulders
Cement sheets Broken tiles, glass debris
During operation phase of AP-ADE Park it is likely to generate various types of solid waste
which can be broadly categorized as Municipal Waste, Hazardous Wastes and Non-
hazardous Wastes. Further the generated solid waste generated may include Biodegradable,
Recyclable, Reusable and inert compounds from municipal and non-industrial occupants and
industrial occupants. Apart from those listed, E-waste from both domestic and industrial
segments is also expected to be generated in AP-ADE Park area.
If the solid waste generated is not properly managed and disposed in unauthorised manner,
it will impact the air quality, soil quality and groundwater quality. The details of Solid Waste
expected to be generated from AP-ADE Park is given in Section-2.6.9.
Strict guidelines will be put in place in order to manage the solid waste generation during the
operational phase of the development. The main goals of the guidelines will be to ensure
adopting recycling techniques and encouraging sorting of solid waste at source into organic
and inorganic wastes. The waste management hierarchy is the broadly accepted approach
that is used to develop waste management strategies; the Hierarchy is commonly
characterized as:
The Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for different types of waste is given below:
Municipal Solid Waste:
Municipal solid waste shall be managed as per the Solid Waste Management Rules,
2016
Temporary storage or Waste Management Centre be appropriately designed to protect
from direct sunlight and rain
Segregate and store the waste generated into separate streams for bio-degradable and
non-biodegradable wastes in suitable bins and handover segregated wastes to
authorised waste pickers or waste collectors as per the direction or notification by the
local authorities
Store horticulture waste and garden waste generated from the premises separately and
handover to authorised waste pickers or waste collectors as per the direction or
notification by the local authorities
No solid waste generated shall be thrown, burn or burry on streets, open public spaces
outside the premises or in the drain or water bodies
Plastic Waste
Minimize generation of plastic waste and segregate plastic waste at source in
accordance with the Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016 and Solid
Waste Management Rules, 2016
Not to litter the plastic waste and ensure segregated storage of waste at source and
handover segregated waste to authorised waste pickers or waste collectors as per the
direction or notification by the local authorities
o Storage area shall be designed to withstand the load of material stocked and any
damage from the material spillage.
o Storage area shall be provided with flameproof electrical fittings and it will be strictly
adhered to.
o Automatic smoke, heat detection system shall be provided in the sheds. Adequate fire
fighting systems shall be provided for the storage area, along with the areas in the
facility.
o Loading and unloading of wastes in storage sheds will only be done under the
supervision of the well trained and experienced staff.
o Fire break of at least 4 meter between two blocks of stacked drums shall be provided
in the storage shed. One block of drum should not exceed 300 MT of waste.
o Minimum of 1 meter clear space shall be left between two adjacent rows of pallets in
pair for inspection.
o The storage and handling shall have at least two routes to escape in the event of any
fire in the area.
o Doors and approaches of the storage area shall be of suitable sizes for entry of fork lift
and fire fighting equipment
o The exhaust of the vehicles- used for the purpose of handling, lifting and transportation
within the facility such as forklifts or trucks, will be fitted with the approved type of
spark arrester
o In order to have appropriate measures to prevent percolation of spills, leaks etc. to the
soil and ground water, the storage area will be provided with concrete floor or steel
sheet depending on the characteristics of waste handled and the floor must be
structurally sound and chemically compatible with wastes
o Measures will be taken to prevent entry of runoff into the storage area. The Storage
area shall be designed in such a way that the floor level is at least 150 mm above the
maximum flood level
o The storage area floor will be provided with secondary containment such as proper
slopes as well as collection pit so as to collect wash water and the leakages/spills etc.
o All the storage yards will be provided with proper peripheral drainage system
connected with the sump so as to collect any accidental spills in roads or within the
storage yards as well as accidental flow due to fire fighting.
Necessary measures for the Storage Drums /Containers:
o The container shall be made or lined with the suitable material, which will not react
with, or in other words compatible with the hazardous wastes proposed to be stored.
o The stacking of drums in the storage area shall be restricted to three high on pallets
(wooden frames). Necessary precautionary measures will be taken so as to avoid
stack collapse. However, for waste having flash point less than 65.50 C, the drums will
not be stacked more than one height
o No drums shall be opened in the storage sheds for sampling etc. and such activity will
be done in designated places outside the storage areas
o Drums containing wastes stored in the storage area will be labelled properly indicating
mainly type, quantity, characteristics, source and date of storing etc.
Transportation to the TSDF Site - The loading of collection vehicles shall take place in
either of the following ways:
o Waste stored in large-capacity tanks are either drained or pumped into collection
vehicles
o Waste stored in sealed drums or sealed containers are loaded by hand or by
mechanical equipment onto trucks
o Loading and unloading operation to ensure no waste spill
o In case of accidental spill all transport vehicles will be equipped with suitable materials
or equipment to contain, manage and remove accidental spillages
The process flow sheet for the management of Industrial Hazardous and Non-hazardous
waste management is shown in Figure 4-9.
Figure 4-9: Flow Sheet for Industrial Hazardous and Non-hazardous Waste
Management
E-waste
It shall be ensured that e-waste generated is channelized through collection center or
dealer of authorized producer or dismantler or recycler or through the designated take
back service provider of the producer to authorized dismantler or recycler
It shall be ensured to keep the records of e-waste generated and sending out to
authorized agencies
The direct impact of construction activity for any project is generally limited within the vicinity
of the construction sites only. The vegetation, including small trees, shrubs and grasslands,
existing in the project area is likely to get disturbed due to the construction activity. The
movement of vehicles for carrying the construction material in the dry season will create dust
and noise pollution may affect the flora and fauna in the nearby agricultural lands and forest
tracks. The impacts caused by construction activities include the following:
Exhaust emissions from diesel run engines, construction machinery and vehicles
Dust suspension during site preparation, construction and material transport
Noise caused by vehicles transporting construction material
Noise caused by handling of construction materials
Noise and Exhaust emissions from diesel run engines of construction machinery
During construction the transport of construction material will cause dust emission, emission
of exhaust gases from vehicles such as CO2, CO and NOx. The fugitive dust may coat the
leaves of plants and trees. Fauna that occur in the project area and surroundings may be
disturbed by the sound of vehicles, construction and construction equipment.
Preservation of top fertile soil of 20 cm width is to be done which can be used in future green
belt development plan to the extent possible. Tree species of evergreen, dust suppression,
wind break, noise attenuation in Green belt development is effective in controlling the
microclimate and act as heat sink of the core zone/project site.
Spraying of water during handling of construction materials like sand and gravel will minimise
dust emission. Properly maintained vehicles will produce reduced noxious emission. And the
temporary labour camps must have proper sanitation facilities. The impacts caused by
construction to fauna are temporary and not long term and most (if not all) the observed and
documented flora and fauna of the project area will adapt to these impacts.
The field investigation and satellite imagery data show, that the study area is a mixture of
agricultural and wasteland. The core area is mostly open, flat exposed with rocky outcrops,
few trees on the bunds of the fields and mostly distributed with shrubs and herbaceous flora
including grasses and seasonal herbs. Trees such as Phoenix sylvestris, Pongamia pinnata,
Acacia nilotica are distributed along the bunds Northeast corner of the site. Trees such as
Azadirachta indica and Tamarindus indica are isolated here there along with few shrubs. In
the remaining portion rain fed horticultural crops such as Tomato and Chilli are being
cultivated.
The proposed project construction activities may involve removal or thinning of some
vegetation. Under the Greenbelt development plan suitable species of herbs and trees will be
used for plantations based on “Guidelines for Developing Greenbelt” published by Central
Pollution Control Board (CPCB) by involving local forest department or local community
people. Tree species of evergreen, dust suppression, wind break, noise attenuation in Green
belt development will be effective in controlling the microclimate and act as heat sink of the
core zone.
Since few patches of forest areas are located in the buffer area, it will be taken utmost
precautions not to degrade these areas by constructing temporary roads, dumping materials,
solid wastes, garbage or any other form of material in to the surrounding grasslands. Project
activities may not have any significant impacts on the vegetation of the surrounding forest
tracks. Threatened species such as two tree species namely Chloroxylon swietenia D.C
(Billudu), Decalepis hamiltonii Wight & Arn, are noticed in the Somandepalli Reserve forest
which is on the northwest direction at 3.9 km distance from the site area. No direct impact is
envisaged due to proposed project.
The large scale construction activities in the proposed core area and related roads and
transmission lines would involve movement of vehicle and people, digging of soil, material
loading, and erection of towers and stringing of conductors, etc.
During the survey, mammals namely Common Indian Mongoose and Black-naped Hare and
Little Indian Field mouse were recorded and common species of birds such as Red vented
bulbul, Plain prinia, Common Babbler and Small Green Bee-eater etc., were also recorded.
Power lines are often known to be the main reason for bird collision and death. The bird
collision incidences are normally species specific and vary seasonally. It is therefore
recommended that power transmission lines shall be laid carefully. It is suggested that
maximum precautions should be taken during construction phase and as well as during
operational phases. Threatened species such as two fauna species namely Indian rock
Python (Python molurus) and Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) are noticed in the Somandepalli
Reserve forest which is on the northwest direction at 3.9 km distance from the site area. No
direct impact is envisaged due to proposed project.
It is pertinent to mention that all the reserve forest in the study area are already
experiencing/acclimatized with the traffic movements in the NH-44 where the construction
materials is planned to be transported. However, the following are the measures proposed to
minimize the impact on Flora and Fauna in the study area.
activity is based on ecosystem reconstruction at the project site. In this view, it is proposed to
plant the native trees and undertake development of green belt in the project area at all
possible places. This will also enhance the native faunal population.
During the Operation phase, activities like emissions, handling hazardous chemicals, noise
and vibrations from moulding operations of engineering goods, waste/wastewater generation
may tend to alter the microclimatic changes. Movement of vehicles may cause the fauna to
flee because of the noise. In addition to the above; dust from vehicles may be respired by the
fauna, if not handled properly.
It is proposed that all the vehicles in handling the goods will conform to Pollution Under
Control (PUC) norms and vehicles will be driven on paved surface throughout the access
road.
The activities associated with the proposed activity will have very less impacts on terrestrial
flora and fauna of the core area and buffer zone area.
Site is not located in any of the declared polluted zones or no major polluting industries
exist till date within 10 km radius from the proposed site.
The site meets the requirement of all critical factors that are important for success of
development of Aerospace & Defence and Electronics Park in the state and could be a pre-
eminent location.
Effluent
Treatment Holding Tank
at Member CETP
at Member
Industry Industry
Holding Tank
Monitoring by CETP at CETP
th
on or before 30 June
Format for maintaining In Form 3 as per Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management
records of hazardous waste and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
Safety data sheet For hazardous chemicals shall be maintained as per schedule 9
of MSIHC rules, 1989 (amended 2000)
Format for maintaining Of major accident in schedule 6 as per MISHC rules, 1989
notification (amended 2000)
Half yearly return of used In Form VIII as per Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules,
Batteries
2001 and amendment
Format for maintaining In Form 2 as per E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016
records of e-waste
Public Hearing Conducted by the DRO & Representative of LNTIEL Explaining about the
Additional District Magistrate and R.O. APPCB Proposed Development
Table 7-1: Response for Public Hearing Minutes of Meeting and Representations
Date of Public Hearing: February 26, 2019
Place of Public Hearing: at Sy. No. 29 & 30 Palasamudram Village, Gorantla Mandal, Anantapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh
Name and Place
S. No Public View or Comments Response of APADE Park
of Speaker
He informed that Govt. of Andhra Pradesh has acquired major land holdings from
Local people will be given preference in employment based on skill
Palasamudram villagers for establishing various industries in the area and they are in
sets. Skill development training will be developed to provide
a state of dilemma as to looking forward for the future development over their current
training for the local people which enables them for eligibility in
livelihood source-agriculture. He has informed that villagers are happy with the
employment
development of the area due to the industrialisation and requested the authorities to
Storm water drainage arrangement/network is proposed to ensure
provide employment opportunities to the villagers based on their qualifications and
Sri. Narasimhulu, the adequate drainage system within the site. Strom water Outfall
eligibility in the industries. He then opined that earlier from their ancestral times there
1. Ex-Sarpanch, locations are proposed outside the boundary based on the natural
was surplus water available in Palasamudram Lake even when tanks of the region
Palasamudram (V) slope where the natural lower order drains are found which will
went dry and now he feels that due to the proposed M/s. BEL Company project the
ensure the continuity.
Lake has gone dry due to obstructions to the natural drainage flow. He has requested
Land acquisition and compensation matters have to be dealt with
the authorities to take steps for removal obstructions to the water flow channels into
District administration and revenue department.
the Palasamudram lake and also appealed the authorities to take steps for the
payment of compensation to the farmers at the earliest who have given their The said cases are not relevant to the AP-ADE Park
agriculture lands to M/s. NACENT & also to M/s. BEL Company.
She has informed that the villagers are facing severe scarcity for drinking water and
also informed that there is no water available in the area even for their livestock and
requested the authorities to provide water supply to their village. She has requested
the authorities to provide road connectivity to Bandamida Palli Thanda from their
village so as to approach their agricultural lands for farming. She informed that there is As per Companies Act, 2013 and CSR rules, 2014, industries shall
a social rift among her siblings regarding the sharing of compensation received from take up CSR activities in the nearby villages. CSR activities such
Smt.Chandribai,
the government for their agriculture lands. as development of school, drainage system, health care and
Mision Thanda
2. DRO response: drinking water facility, roads etc., will be taken up through district
(Hamlet),
The District Revenue Officer & Addl. Dist. Magistrate, Anantapuramu District has administration.
Palasamudram (V)
informed that the concersn of villagers regarding obstructions to the natural flow in to Land compensation matters have to be dealt with District
the Palasamudram Lake due to proposed constructions in the catchment area of lake administration and revenue department
will be investigated by the minor irrigation department and based on which required
mitigation measures will be taken up by the Government. He has assured that they will
explore laying of road from BandamidaPalli thanda to Mission thanda as per the
revenue records.
Sri. Sitaram Nayak, He informed that they are having 50 acres of agriculture land on the other side of the During the PH, DRO has indicated that laying of road from
3.
Mission Thanda Bandamida Palli Thanda and requested authorities to provide approach roads to their BandamidaPalli thanda to Mission thanda as per the revenue
A sample list includes: acetone, ammonia, ammonium hydroxide, arsine, boron trifluoride,
carbon dioxide chlorine, chlorine trifluoride, diborane, dichlorosilane, disilane, fluorine,
gallium arsenide, germane, hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, hydrogen, indium phosphide,
methane, nitric acid, nitric oxide, nitrogen fluoride, nitrous oxide, ozone, phosphorus
oxychloride, phosphine, phosphoric acid, silane, sulfuric acid, tetrafluoro methane,
trichlorosilane, trimethyl arsenic, and trimethyl Indium etc.
Automobile Ancillary and Aero & Defence Strategic
The industries related to Automobile Ancillary and Aero & Defence Strategic will fall under
Focus Engineering Industrial Sector. The major hazards associated with the Engineering
Industries are discussed below:
Mechanical Hazards: Machinery and equipment have moving parts. The action of moving
parts may have sufficient force in motion to cause injury to people such as machinery and
equipment with moving parts that can be reached by people; machinery and equipment
that can eject objects (parts, components, products or waste items) that may strike a
person with sufficient force to cause harm; machinery and equipment with moving parts
that can reach people, such as booms or mechanical appendages (arms); mobile
machinery and equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, earthmoving equipment,
operated in areas where people may gain access
Non-mechanical Hazards: Non-mechanical hazards associated with machinery and
equipment can include harmful emissions, contained fluids or gas under pressure,
chemicals and chemical by-products, electricity and noise, all of which can cause serious
injury if not adequately controlled. In some cases, people exposed to these hazards may
not show signs of injury or illness for years. Where people are at risk of injury due to
harmful emissions from machinery and equipment, the emissions should be controlled at
their source.
Access Hazards: These are associated with the task such as operation, maintenance,
repair, installation, service or cleaning of the machinery and equipment in the workplace
either continually or occasionally. For example, Installation or Removal like complete
access from every area may be required and involve disconnection or connection of
services, such as water, air, pipes, installation of electrical cable to switch board;
Operation like access for set up, operation and adjustment; Maintenance, Repair,
Cleaning, Alteration or Adaptation like access to remote areas may be required.
Apart from the above storage of hazardous chemicals and other materials and its inadequate
control or accidental releases on site or in transit may result in significant environmental and
occupational health and safety hazards.
A systematic Risk Analysis will help in identification of the hazards and associated risk. This
study assesses risks associated with the construction and operation of the proposed AP-
ADE Park. Member industries or units coming up in the AP-ADE Park has to carry out risk
analysis by considering the hazards associated with handling of different chemicals or
hazardous materials which will be used as per requirement of production/manufacturing
process which may include the use of numerous potentially hazardous chemicals. Material
specific chemical protection programs shall be developed and implemented. Worker shall be
protected from exposure to process chemicals including but not limited to acids, bases,
solvents and metal sludge etc. Risks associated with handling storage of
paints/chemical/equipment at proposed AP-ADE Park are considered and accordingly
mitigation measures are suggested in this DMP. This study provides inputs for formulating
the onsite Disaster Management Plan (DMP) at AP-ADE Park level. The Risk Analysis has
been broadly divided into three categories.
Hazard Identification
Failure Frequency
Risk Reducing Measures
The hazards associated during construction phase of the project are given below:
Mechanical hazards during the construction phase arise due to the moving
parts in the machinery, especially the belts and bolts of the construction
equipment, which are heavy and pose a threat to the work personnel.
Mechanical Hazards
Other hazards include falling (during working at heights), falling objects like
hand held tools, etc., failure of slips and traps created for scaffolding, and
due to faulting of electrical equipment.
Vehicles collision
Transportation Hazards
Congested access to construction site
Noise and vibrations generated during the construction phase may affect
the worker’s health, hinder effective communication and may jeopardise
Physical Hazards
sensitive organs.
Handling of hot metal poses a potentially lethal hazard
Storage and handling of Storage of hazardous materials like fuel for the engines, lubricants, paints
hazardous materials and other flammable materials are likely to pose a fire and explosion risk
Poor wiring of the electrical appliances like lights, exhausts, etc., which
Electrical hazards
causes short circuit.
The hazards associated during operation phase of the project are given below:
Falls from ladders, stairs, elevated platforms etc., and falls into inspection
pits
Falls on the level, esp. on wet, slippery or greasy garage floors
Injuries due to collapse of jacking, lifting or hoisting equipment, and
vehicles falling from lifting equipment
Crushed toes resulting from falls of heavy objects
Eye injury from splinters and flying objects from grinding, and machining
operations, while operating compressed-air equipment and during cleaning
and similar operations
Injuries as a result of being caught in or between moving and stationary
objects
Injuries caused by rotating parts of machine tools
Acute musculoskeletal injuries (intervertebral disk rupture, hernia etc.) due
to overexertion while lifting or otherwise handling heavy vehicle parts, etc.,
and due to awkward work postures (underneath vehicle, etc.)
Burns due to contact with hot surfaces, exhaust pipes or hot-melt
Accidental Hazards
chemicals; sudden release of hot water and steam lines, radiator and
cooling system pipes; soldering, brazing and welding operations, etc.
Electrocution as a result of defects, short circuits or improper use of
electromechanical equipment, or contact with live wires, e.g., electric
shocks from portable power tools
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Fires and explosions of spilled or leaked flammable/explosive substances,
or by ignition of from batteries, or during flame cutting and welding
operations, etc.
Increased rate of road accidents during test driving
Punctures and cuts caused by sharp edges of hand tools, vehicle parts and
sheet materials
Bursting of compressed-air lines or containers
Bursting of tires
Accidents due to improperly installed and maintained steam/water pressure
cleaners
Exposure to direct and reflected ultraviolet and infrared radiation (esp. from
welding operations)
Exposure to microwave and radiofrequency radiation (esp. in heat-sealing
of panels and upholstery, drying of trim base panels, etc.)
Exposure to hand-arm vibration from power-driven hand tools, resulting in
Physical Hazards
development of White Finger Syndrome, etc.
Exposure to excessive noise (> 85 dBA), esp. in car body work, during
engine testing, etc.
Exposure to excessive heat or cold, esp. in open garages or during
roadwork (the use of improvised heating may cause fire and CO poisoning)
Exposure to a wide range of industrial chemicals including heavy metals,
contained in brake fluids, degreasers, detergents, lubricants, metal
cleaners, paints, fuel, solvents, etc., resulting in various forms of chronic
poisoning
Chemical Hazards
Skin diseases and conditions (various types of dermatitis, skin
sensitization, eczema, oil acne, etc.) caused by various chemicals, e.g.:
adhesives, antifreeze and brake fluids, epoxy resins, gasoline, oils, nickel,
colophon etc.
Plant/Industry Hazards:
The various types of hazards in the plant/industries are as follows
Fire Hazard: Flammable chemicals are used in the manufacturing process of the
chemicals. So it is susceptible to catch fire either at the place of storage, transportation
and processing if source of ignition is available. These chemical fires may cause
catastrophic effects. The sudden development of pressure ruptures the container and
causes shock waves which cause the structure damage and outburst of reaction vessel.
Fire is considered very dangerous if occurs in uncontrolled manner. It should be clearly
understood that when a liquid is used having flash point below the normal ambient
temperature, it could, in suitable circumstances, liberate a sufficient quantity of vapour to
give rise to flammable mixtures with air
Explosion Hazard: Release of energy in a rapid and uncontrolled manner gives rise to
explosion. Extra care shall be taken by providing rupture disc, pressure release valve and
temperature controller
Corrosion Hazard: Most corrosive substances will produce chemical burns, while certain
chemical produce deep ulceration. Other has detailing effect on skin and may cause
dermatitis. This has adverse effects on weakening the strength of material in contact.
Electric Hazard: Electrical power is the main driving force of the industry. There is a
potential hazard in electrical equipment like electric cables, motors, heaters, lights,
electrical major equipment/ machinery, operations, welding, motors, and heavy lift
devices, cabling, human intervention (short circuit possibility), maintenance work (due to
machinery breakdown etc.), plant lighting related electrical hazards etc. there will be a fire
hazard due to sparks and short circuits in the electrical systems. Static electricity may
develop during the transfer of solvent from one vessel to another vessel and may lead to
sparks, if there is no proper earthling system, the electrical sparks will act as ignition
source for flammable chemicals.
Other Hazards:
o Other toxic hazards due to acids/other toxic spillages (mainly limited to spillage area).
The spillage if comes in contact with metal parts will produce hydrogen which is highly
flammable gas. Any person moving in area and getting splash will get the injury. In
addition the spillage will cause pollution problem. The spillage is to be collected and
neutralized for toxic contents before disposal.
o Hazards due to individual soft spots like walking casually and not noticing a pit and
falling or colliding/stumbling or slipping (not noticing a wet place, etc.).
The indicative list of major plant/industrial hazards and their details are given in Table 7-2.
Table 7-2: Details of Indicative Major Plant/Industrial Hazards
Plant/Industrial Hazards Details
Fracture: Breaking open of a containment system by the propagation of a crack
Puncture: a perforation or hole in a containment system as a result of impact
Relief device stuck open
Leaks/ruptures
Seal/gasket/flange failure
Corrosion/erosion
Flow surge or hydraulic hammer
Incorrect actions or inactions by people Operator opens a valve, etc.
Over/under pressuring
Over heating
Exceeding process limits
Over cooling
Over filling
Sensors
Logic solver
Final elements
Control system failure
Communication interface
Field wiring
Power source
Runaway reactions
Reactivity Air ingress
Inadvertent mixing of chemicals
Equipment support
Foundations/floor
Structural Failure
Cyclic loading
Pressure fluctuations
Electricity
Instrument air
Utility failure
Plant nitrogen
Cooling water
Vehicle impacts
Human external events
Dropped objects from lifting devices
Incident in adjacent processes
Knock-on effects
Incident with process
Combinations of equipment failures
Combinations of human failure
Multiple failure
Combinations of external events
Combination of any of these
In case of natural disasters such as earthquake, flood etc., occurring at the proposed AP-
ADE PARK, may result in fire and explosions/toxic gas release due to failure of equipment.
The damage consequences will be similar whether the damage is because of man-made
disaster or natural calamity for the worst cases.
The hazardous material release scenarios can be broadly divided into two categories (i)
catastrophic failures which are of low frequency and (ii) ruptures and leaks which are of
relatively high frequency. Vapour or liquid releases from failure of gasket, seal and rupture in
pipe lines and storage tanks fall in second category whereas catastrophic failure of storage
tanks and full bore rupture of pipelines, etc. fall into first category. Typical failure frequencies
are given in Table 7-3.
Table 7-3: General failure frequencies
Item Mode of failure Failure Frequencies
1x10-4/ yr
Atmospheric vessel Serious leak catastrophic
5x10-6/ yr
Pressure vessel Serious leak 1.0 x 10-5/yr
Catastrophic 3x10-6/yr
Process pipe lines
=50 mm dia Full bore rupture 8.8 x 10-7/m.yr
Significant leak 8.8 x10-6/m.yr
> 50 mm = 150 mm dia Full bore rupture 2.6 x 10-7/m.yr
Significant leak 6x10-5 /m.yr
> 150 mm dia Full bore rupture 8.8 x10-8 /m.yr
Significant leak 6x10-6 /m.yr
Hoses Rupture 3.5 x10-2/yr
Check valve Failure on demand 1x10-4/demand
Motor operated valve Failure on demand 1x10-3/demand
Flange Leak 3 x10-4/yr
Gasket failure Failure 5 x 10-5/yr
Pump seal Leak 5 x10-3/yr
Process Safety Valve Lifts heavily 4 x10-3/yr
Blocked 1 x10-3/yr
Lifts lightly 2 x10-2/yr
Ref: 1) Loss Prevention in the Process Industries -Frank P.lees.Vol.2 & 3, 2nd edition.
2) TNO communication
Following are some likely hazards and mitigation measures shall be taken into account by
individual industries coming up in AP-ADE Park.
S. No Likely Hazard Recommended Mitigation Measures
Proper design, maintenance of laboratories is necessary.
Electromagnetic and Particulate Magnitude of the dose, wavelength and time lapse between
1. Radiation in electronics exposures to be maintained to avoid more exposure by working
manufacturing industry people.
Compliance inspections shall be conducted regularly
Employees must be well trained, well oriented. Responsibilities
Ergonomic stress in manufacturing
2. and job description are well defined. Employees shall be given
industry
positive reinforcement. Interest is shown in employees task etc.
All fire systems should be located in a safe area of the proposed facility
Firefighting equipment shall be provided as per applicable standards and guidelines.
Consider linking foam and fire water system. Considerations should be given to directly
inject AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) compound into the respective fire mains (at 6
percent strength), which can act as a vehicle to transport foam solution to user points on
either site for mobile response foam branches / cannons.
Facilities should be properly equipped with fire suppression equipment that meets
internationally recognized technical specifications for the type and amount of flammable
material stored at the facility.
Preparation of a fire response plan supported by the necessary resources and training,
including training in the use of fire suppression equipment and evacuation. Procedures
may include coordination activities with local authorities or neighbouring facilities.
Provision of fire safety training and response as part of workforce health and safety
induction/training, including training the use of fire suppression equipment and
evacuation, with advanced fire safety training provided to a designated fire fighting team.
It is recommended that all electrical fittings in the system should confirm to
flame/explosion proof regulations.
It is recommended to carryout regular maintenance and testing of instruments, valves
and flange joints as per strict schedule. Pipelines, hoses require special attention to
minimise the failure rate.
Pipeline should be protected against external / internal corrosion
Do’s and Don’ts shall be displayed prominently in the site near the pipelines and at all
workplaces. Regular maintenance shall be carried out under the supervision of an
authorized person.
Important telephone numbers of emergency shall be displayed prominently in bold letters
in the plant site and administration building.
Caution boards shall be displayed for all working person.
– No smoking signs
– No flames or pilot lights or electrical gadgets.
– Emergency contact numbers.
All electrical equipment shall be provided with proper earthing. Earthed electrode should
be calibrated, periodically tested and maintained.
Emergency lighting shall be available at all critical locations including the operator’s room
to carry out safe shut down of the plant, ready identification of firefighting facilities such
as fire water pumps and fire alarm stations.
All electrical equipment shall be free from carbon dust, oil deposits, and grease.
Use of approved insulated tools, rubber mats, shockproof gloves and boots, tester, fuse
tongs, discharge rod, safety belt, hand lamp, wooden or insulated ladder and not wearing
metal ring and chain is insured.
Flame and shock detectors for fire safety shall be provided.
Danger from excess current due to overload or short circuit is prevented by providing
fuses, circuit breakers, thermal protection.
Carbon dioxide or dry chemical fire extinguishers shall be provided for electrical fires
consequences of a major emergency at the project location or its immediate vicinity, a DMP
has to be formulated.
The objective of the DMP is to make use of the combined resources of the AP - ADE Park
and the outside services to achieve the following:
Effective 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
The assessment of the risks and hazards leads either to improvements being made at the
installation in the form, for example, of additional safeguards or better procedures, or the
decision being taken that the risk is sufficiently small to be accepted.
The Disaster Management Plan must be related to the final assessment and it is the
responsibility of AP-ADE Park management and Industries/units located within AP-ADE Park
to formulate it. The plan will include the following elements.
Assessment of the magnitude and nature of the events foreseen and the probability of
their occurrence
Formulation of the plan and liaison with outside authorities, including the emergency
services
Procedures for raising the alarm and communication both within and outside the AP-ADE
Park
Appointment of key personnel and their duties and responsibilities (organizational
structure)
Emergency Control Centre
The first few minutes after the incident / accident are invariably the most critical period in
prevention of escalation. Therefore, the personnel available at or near the incident site (and
often responsible for or carrying out that particular activity) and on a round the clock basis
play a vital role in an emergency. This concept is made use of in nominating the KEY
PERSONS.
In each hazardous location it is necessary to nominate a functionary as the "Incident
Controller" who is invariably in charge of the facility. The Incident Controller tackling the
emergency in real terms requires support from various other services e.g. fire & safety,
medical services, security, engineering, administration, technical services covering
communication, transport and personnel functions, etc. A KEY PERSON for each one of
these services, therefore, should be nominated.
The "SITE MAIN CONTROLLER" (SMC) will be the Unit In-charge. The various controllers
selected to carry out the work will co-ordinate with the SMC through the functional KEY
PERSONS at the incident site. The KEY PERSONS will generally be at the site of incident
and the CONTROLLERS will report at the EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTRE.
The duties and responsibilities of various KEY PERSONS AND CONTROLLERS will be
written down ensuring no grey areas or overlapping responsibilities. Various Controllers will
be drawn from the organisation and clear-cut responsibilities will be spelt out for the following
controllers:
Operation Controller
Maintenance Controller
Fire and Safety Controller
Communication Controller
Environment Controller
A Succession chart will be developed as above nominating second-line controller who would
act as controller in the absence of any of the above officials. An emergency organisation
chart is as follows:
EMERGENCY DECLARER
INCIDENT CONTROLLER
Logistics Coordinator: The duties and responsibilities in the event of any emergency
include:
Report at the affected area to the SMC & SIC
Arrange to attend all maintenance jobs as instructed by SIC
Ensure that all essential services like power, water etc. are maintained without
interruption
Ensure adequate manpower availability at the affected area
7.3.3.5 Communication
The emergency control centre shall be established for AP-ADE Park and shall be equipped
with the following:
An adequate number of external telephones. If possible, one should for outgoing calls
only, in order to bypass jammed switchboards during an emergency.
An adequate number of internal telephones, Radio equipment/pager system.
A layout plan of the facility showing.
o Location of possible spillage/fire points.
o Sources of safety equipment and other fire-fighting system elements.
o Escape Routes.
A nominal role of employees at the facility.
A list of KEY PERSONNEL with addresses, telephone numbers, etc.
The emergency (due to fires or spillages) should be initiated by the first person noticing it by
activating the fire alarm from the nearest call-point or by contacting the fire control room
immediately on the internal telephone in case of any emergency.
If in the opinion of the shift in-charge/In charge in consultation with the fire safety officer, the
severity of the emergency is such that it can primarily be coped with by available own
resources (aided by firefighting appliances from the fire brigade, if required) the siren code
for ONSITE CRISIS will be sounded through the hooter. The siren codes for distinguishing
between an ONSITE & OFFSITE CRISIS will be clearly established. The onsite/ offsite siren
codes should be informed to the neighbouring population of the facility.
Assistance in terms of equipment and manpower will be taken from the neighbouring
installations under a Mutual Aid Scheme / Zonal Disaster Management Plan.
Once the emergency programme is finalised, it should be made known to all personnel so
that each one knows his or her role in the event of an emergency. The plan will be regularly
tested through the rehearsals, at a regular frequency and updated accordingly.
Mock drills on the overall emergency response plan may be carried out once in 6 months to
ensure continued familiarity of the Key Personnel with the emergency procedure and to
check if the hardware infrastructure provided for emergency management is in good
Emergency Operations centre once in every three months, to familiarize him/herself with the
facilities available.
The key personnel will be required to undergo a special in – plant training programme to
understand clearly their role in On-site emergency management and to develop the skills
required for the purpose.
Most of the employees are to be given “Basic Fire Fighting” training, for operating portable
extinguishers in an emergency. The rest of the employees including supervisory and
management personnel will be required to undergo this course. Also, the emergency
response team members will be required to undergo annual training including refresher
courses on the following areas:
Use of specialized protection equipment including practical drills
Emergency communication
Fire fighting using equipment like fire hydrant, portable pumps, monitors etc.
Any other specialized training commensurate with the defined role
Information on the extent of spill of materials
Measures to contain spill to a limited area
Measures to remove spilled materials
Measures to dispose the spilled materials.
Mock drills will be carried out to test the effectiveness of the contingency plan
In order to manage emergencies more effectively, decision makers may benefit from having
in-place evacuation plans for scenarios which are most likely to happen, even though real-
time design or re-evaluation of evacuation plans may be required after the disaster strikes.
Based on the disaster scenarios, pre-warning for sudden/onset of disasters can leave
enough time for evacuations prior to the event. In the case of natural disasters, the
probability of their occurrence and effects is one of the influential factors. Seasonal disasters,
even if sudden, pose lesser problems than non-seasonal disasters so thorough evacuation
plans can be in place for either situation.
Building Evacuation
As soon as the pre-warning is given the first step is to evacuate the buildings. The
Evacuation action plan which includes following steps to follow during a disaster are:
On the sound of an alarm, begin immediate evacuation
In case of fire, activate the nearest pull station and call Emergency
Evacuate via the nearest stairwell or grade level exit
Go to your pre-determined Evacuation Assembly Point/Shelter Area
If trapped by smoke, stay low, cover your mouth with wet cloth, stay near a window
Open it but do not break it, hang something out the window to let fire personnel know you
are there and put something in cracks around the door, phone emergency if possible.
The layout maps showing exit routes will be placed at all important places also pamphlets
indicating same will be placed with the First Aid Kit.
Be familiar with the location of first aid kits, fire alarms, and extinguishers, as well as
persons with first aid skills.
Do not use the elevators.
Site Evacuation
The process involved in the evacuation from the source is as follows,
Identify the area vulnerable to disasters to which the evacuation plan will be applied
Identify number of shelters surrounding the source of origin
Identification and choice of the evacuation routes
A map showing the Emergency Assembly Points and the road network connecting each
Emergency Assembly point is prepared and shown in Figure 7-1 which is based on the
location of industries/units, location of free space in the plan along the nearest main exit
route and some assumptions made based on its criticality. There are three exits including
main entry/exit point which can be used for easy evacuation during emergency situation.
The purpose of this plan is to identify, prevent and control all probable spillages in the AP-
ADE PARK area for safe and healthy working of personnel and machinery.
Probable materials for spillage:
Electrical equipment area (Transformer oil and cable filling compounds)
Liquid/oil storage areas/liquid wastes
Oil system area (Lubricant oil, Hydraulic oil and control oil), etc.
Water and Wastewater treatment chemicals
Other chemicals to be used in Aerospace and Defence Electronic industry
AP-ADE Park shall develop a customised Disaster Management Plan (DMP) to cope during
disasters from natural calamities such as cyclones, Floods and earthquakes, etc. Proper
planning can reduce the potential damage from disasters in terms of losses to human lives,
assets, and environmental damage and rehabilitation costs. The proposed AP-ADE Park is
located in Anantapuramu district. As per the Multi Hazard zone Map, project location falls in
wind and cyclone low damage risk zone (33 m/s), Earthquake low damage risk zone and No
flood zone.
Based on the climatological data of Anantapuramu the average annual rainfall of the district
is 549 mm, which ranges from 0.8 mm rainfall in February and March to 136.7 mm in
September. September and October are the wettest months of the year.
Though the study area experiences no flood and low cyclone damage zone with the wind
velocity of 33 m/s, the following management plan is proposed for Floods/Cyclones.
Community awareness should be built up so that people respond effectively to the flooding.
Persons living in the low lying parts of floodplains, areas below unsafe. Some aspects of
flood planning and response are:-
Issuing warnings at the local levels
Participating in flood fighting by organizing work parties to repair
Embankments or clear debris from drainage areas, pile sandbags
Stockpile needed materials
Facilitating agricultural recovery
Planning emergency supplies of flood and clean drinking water
To conduct trainings on search and rescue for Search and Rescue
Terms formed at District, Taluka and Village level from time to time
The rough weather operations will be controlled in three stages:
7.3.4.2 Earthquakes
Proposed site and entire Anantapuramu district falls under Zone-II (Low Risk Zone), the site
is not highly sensitive to earthquakes. Apart from all design & structural measures following
are important for management of earthquakes:
Before Earthquake:
All employees shall be familiar with the location of first aid kits, fire alarms, and
extinguishers, as well as personnel with first aid skills.
Site evacuation plan and emergency assembly points shall be available at all locations.
During Earthquake:
Do not panic
Inside a Building:
Take cover immediately under a desk, table, or chair, in a corner away from windows,
along a wall in a hallway, or in a structurally strong location such as a hall by a pillar.
Watch for falling objects such as light fixtures, bookcases, cabinets, shelves, and other
furniture that might slide or topple. Stay away from windows. Do not run outside.
Do not dash for exits since they may be damaged and the building's exterior brick, tile,
and decorations may be falling off.
Do not use the elevators.
If fire breaks out, drop on the floor and crawl towards the exit
Outside a Building:
Remain outside, preferably in a vehicle.
Stay clear of electrical wires, poles, trees, or anything that might fall.
After a MAJOR Earthquake:
In order to provide the best facilities to fight the hazards related to fire, the following fire
protection services with automated response system are conceived:
Dedicated fire fighting water network
Fire stations strategically located within AP-ADE Park
In addition to this, the statutory requirements (as per Development Control Rules) for fire
fighting provisions within individual industrial plots to be enforced as a part of the
development guidelines. As per this, each industrial unit should have storage tank + fire
pumps + hydrants.
Fire mitigation system consists of Fire station, fire fighting facilities, fire water storage and
Distribution system is proposed in AP-ADE Park.
Fire detection and alarm system can be provided for the entire area which will be
microprocessor based Intelligent Analog Addressable type. The system will consist of central
monitoring station located in unit control room. A comprehensive fire detection and protection
system will be envisaged for the complete power station. This system will generally conform
to the recommendations of TAC and NFPA (latest edition).
An automated fire fighting system for the AP-ADE Park will be conceived to respond to fire
outbreak without any delay in response time. The automated system mainly includes means
of detection, actuation and delivery. The fire detectors could be operated mechanical or
electrical means as explained below:
Mechanical detection uses fusible-link or thermo bulb detectors that are designed to
separate at specific temperatures and thus actuate alarm system
Electrical detection uses heat detectors equipped with self-restoring, normally open
contacts which close when a predetermined temperature is reached. These detectors are
connected to alarm systems which activate the delivery system.
The fire detectors along with an alarming system shall continuously monitor facilities
throughout the project site in case of a fire outbreak. The fire detection devices (smoke
detector, thermal detector, infrared flame detector, manual alarm, limit switch, flow switch,
etc.) to be placed at identified locations. Signals are then transferred by local fire control
panels to the main fire control. The main control room/ fire stations are alerted of the need for
fire-fighting or evacuation efforts once the signal has been processed by software in the main
fire control panel.
The delivery system will be accomplished by means of piping and nozzles or sprinkler
system. Though commonly water is used as the exclusive fire suppression agent, it still has
its limitations. Different extinguisher types along with water and fire fighting media are given
in the Table 7-4.
Table 7-4: Fire Extinguishing Agents – Forms and Ranges of Application
Extinguish Agent Extinguish Device Extinguish Effect Typical Application
Water extinguishers Cooling effect Small fires
House steams Cooling effect Small and large fires
Preventing the spread of openings
Water curtains Cooling effect
Water and cooling exposed surfaces
Sprinkler systems Cooling effect Controlling fires at early stage
Where very rapid development and
Deluge systems Cooling effect
spread of fires to be expected
Aqueous film forming Fixed and mobile extinguish Smoothing effect and Flammable liquid fires and covering
agent system cooling effect large fires
Foam - high density Portable extinguishers and Cooling effect and
Flammable liquid fires
foam fixed extinguishers systems smoothing effect
Foam- medium Portable extinguishers and Cooling effect smoothing
Flammable liquid fires
density foam fixed extinguishers systems effect
Smoothing effect minor
High expansion foam Fixed extinguishers systems Fire in storage tanks
cooling effect
Portable extinguishers and
Anti-catalytic effect, I.E,
Dry chemical fixed and mobile extinguishers Small and large fires
oxidation reaction stopped
systems
Fires involving electrical and
Gas Portable extinguishers Displacement of oxygen/ air electronics equipment, flammable
liquid fires
Fires involving electrical and
Fixed and mobile
Co2 Smoothing effect electronics equipment, flammable
extinguishers systems
liquid fires
Halons Portable fixed and mobile Anti-catalytic effect Fires involving electrical and
Under the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Disaster Management Rules 2007, besides
setting up State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), district level District Disaster
Management Authority (DDMA) under the chairmanship of the District Collector is mandated.
The composition of the DDMA is given in Table 7-5.
Table 7-5: Disaster Management Authority – District Level
S. No Personal responsible Designation
1. The Collector and Magistrate of the district Chairperson, ex officio
2. Chairperson of the Zilla Parishad of the district Co-Chairperson
3. Superintendent of Police of the district Ex officio
4. Joint Collector Chief Executive Officer
Project Director, District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) of the
5. Ex officio
district
6. Chief Executive Officer of the Zilla Parishad of the district Ex officio
7. District Medical and Health Officer of the district Ex officio
7.3.7 Conclusion
The Disaster Management Plan (DMP) is prepared in conjunction with and taking into
consideration all technical reviews and suggestions as per acceptable norms. These details
shall be considered as guidelines for preparation of individual DMP by other member
industries based on respective (industry specific) detailed risk analysis.
Generated Traffic is the traffic generated due to production activity by AP-ADE Park project.
It includes both commercial and passenger traffic movements. Type of industries & their
activities and certain assumptions are made to assess the generated traffic.
The commercial traffic estimated for the proposed AP-ADE Park is given in Table 7-6. The
number of trips for the commercial traffic is estimated based on the assumption that the
same number of trucks entered will return from AP-ADE Park.
Table 7-6: Estimated Commercial Traffic
S. No. Total Trucks (trips/day) Total Trucks (PCU/day)
1. 1590 4771
The passenger traffic for the AP-ADE Park consists of two components i.e. Internal – Internal
and External – Internal or Internal – External. The estimated passenger traffic for Internal –
Internal circulation is given in Table 7-7.
The estimated passenger traffic for External – Internal or Internal – External is given in Table
7-8.
Table 7-8: Passenger Traffic (External – Internal or Internal – External)
Type of Vehicle Trips per day PCU per day
2W 3338 2504
Car 2003 2003
Taxi 1335 1335
IPT 1001 1001
Cycle 1717 1288
Bus 429 1287
Total Passenger Traffic for External
9823 9418
– Internal or Internal – External
Traffic surveys carried out for the existing road networks of the project region was reviewed
thoroughly and analysed for present and future traffic scenario. The projections of the total
traffic generated on the external road i.e. NH-44 due to development in the region is given in
Table 7-9.
Table 7-9: Traffic Generated on NH-44 due to Development in the Region
LMV/Good Total Total
2W Auto Car Bus LCV 2A 3A MAV Others
Auto Vehicles PCU
4168 771 5930 881 1709 1031 1456 2444 1191 199 19700 34892
The total traffic generated from AP-ADE Park will join NH-44 to reach any of its destinations
as the project site is located adjacent to it. The forecasted traffic considering the total traffic
(AP-ADE Park Generated Traffic and Normal Traffic) in the year 2022 on NH-44 is given in
Table 7-10.
Table 7-10 Traffic Forecast on NH-44
LMV/Good Total Total
2W Auto Car Bus LCV 2A 3A MAV Others
Auto Vehicles PCU
10844 771 12606 3455 1709 2621 1456 2444 3193 2773 40936 58495
7.4.4 Conclusion
The external road network may get affected by the traffic generated by the proposed
development. Hence, external road capacity analysis is carried out to check whether the
existing roads are sufficient to accommodate the generated traffic apart from the existing
traffic. The following guidelines were considered for this according to IRC: 64-1990
Guidelines for Capacity of Roads in Rural Areas:
The design service volume for four lane divided carriageway (i.e. 14 m wide road and 1.5
m wide paved shoulders on either side) with Level of Service (LOS) ‘B’ is 40,000
PCU/day.
Based on the above guideline, it has been concluded that considering the full-fledged
industrial development of the region and proposed development of AP-ADE Park would
require widening of NH44 to 6 lane by NHAI.
APIIC has identified large land parcel to promote the industrial development in the state of
Andhra Pradesh. About 264.06 acre of land was allocated vide G.O. Ms. No. 76 of Industries
& Commerce (Infra) Dept. GoAP dated 14/09/2015 (259.77 acres as per FMB Plot at site
post concurrent Revenue & Topographical Survey undertaken by Cartographic consultant)
for the project. APIIC had the land transferred from Revenue department and currently AP-
ADE Park has obtained the possession of land. No R&R is envisaged.
The impact on nearby settlements during construction phase will be due to air pollution and
the noise generating activities.
However, the activities are limited to the construction phase and will cease upon completion
of the construction. Hence, this impact is considered to be negligible and therefore can be
classified as insignificant.
Dust suppression measures such as sprinkling of water and suitable enclosures around the
high noise generating areas within construction area will be provided. Mobile STPs/soak pits
are proposed for domestic effluents.
Ambient noise levels will be monitored at regular intervals. Noise generating equipment will
be provided with suitable enclosures such that cumulative noise will be within the permissible
limits. Operation of vehicles shall be carried out only during non-peak hours and Speed limits
shall be restricted and will be within the limits. Noise and pollution generated from
construction activities will be predominantly confined within the project site. Impacts due to
these activities would be short-term in nature and localised.
Though the Bandameeda Palli Thanda access to Palasamudram through west cart road will
be blocked, they shall be continuing to access through East Cart road and hence no
significant impact.
Construction of AP-ADE Park requires work force. To ensure that there is no strain on the
existing infrastructure, worker camps will be self-sufficient and would not relay on local
resource. This would also ensure that there will be no conflict with the local population.
Further the worker camp will be located well within the project boundary. The basic
infrastructure facilities like water supply, sanitation, power supply etc., will be provided in the
workers camp.
The Total employment generation due to the proposed project can be primarily divided into
two categories, direct employment and indirect employment.
During the construction phase, proposed project is expected to generate a total of 250-500
employment. This include Skilled (Engineers and other officials), semiskilled and unskilled
labour. The local employment could be higher for semi-skilled and unskilled labour due to the
availability of this category at local level.
During the operation phase the Industrial Park is expected to bring a direct employment of
2500 personnel. Around 2.5 times the direct employment may be in the form of indirect
employment in the area.
The industries operating within the APADE Park will be belonging to the sectors of Aero-
engine Components, Electric & Electronics, Armaments and Related Equipment, Auto flight
Systems and Equipment, Landing Gear, Standard Parts, Aviation Services, Training Skills
etc. Suitable safety/mitigation measures and procedures will be followed during the operation
of these industries/facilities.
Industrial wastewater shall be treated in the proposed CETP and domestic wastewater
will be treated in the proposed CSTP. Treated water will be recycled/reused within the
industry premises. Air pollution generating industries shall be using the air pollution control
equipment and the pollution level shall be monitored by APPCB authorised agencies.
Compliance report shall be sent to APPCB on a regular basis. The solid waste generated
from the proposed project will be segregated as Municipal waste, Hazardous waste & E-
Waste. Municipal waste generated will be disposed to local bins for further treatment and
disposal. Individual industries generating hazardous waste shall be sent through authorized
waste handler for further treatment and disposal. E-Waste generated will be collected, stored
and transported to authorised recyclers.
An effective Disaster Management Plan (DMP) which includes Onsite and Offsite emergency
plan shall also be prepared and will be followed to minimize the probability of occurrence of
emergency situations and mitigate the impacts.
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With encouraging regulatory enablers, on-going defence modernization plans, the central
Government's thrust on 'Make in India' and keen industry interest, the Indian A&D industry
seems set on the path of higher trajectory growth. Greater indigenization will not only make
India self-reliant in the defence sector, it will also help in creating huge employment
opportunities for young engineers, operators and the workforce in general.
8.2.1 Aerospace
Indian aerospace market is one of the fastest-growing in the world. It is driven by India’s
expanding consumer base consisting primarily of airlines, businesses and high net worth
individuals.
With a size of US$ 16 Billion, the Indian civil aviation industry is ranked amongst the top
10 globally. It also presents a US$ 82 Billion market opportunity in 2010-20 cumulatively.
The aviation sector is growing rapidly in India, driven by a significant increase in the
passenger traffic that has recorded an annual growth of over 41% during the period
2012-14.
The Indian space program, run by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and
its affiliates is among the most advanced in the world. Recent mega-missions such as the
Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan, coupled with one of the most vigorous satellite programs
in the world (Antrix, the commercial arm of ISRO, is tasked with commercialization and
promotion of space products, technical consultancy services and transfer of technologies
developed by ISRO) are expected to invigorate the sector.
8.2.2 Defence
With 1.81% of its GDP (2014-15) spent on defence, India has the 9th highest defence
expenditure in the world (in absolute terms).
The allocation for defence in the FY 2015-16 budget is approximately US$ 40.4 Billion
(excluding pensions and civil expenditure).
India spends about 40% of its total defence budget on capital acquisitions, of which 70%
by value is spent on imports, making India the largest importer of defence equipment in
the world.
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However, with the recent push for domestic manufacturing, aided by the ‘Make in India’
program and increased FDI permissible in the sector, this ratio is set to change in favour
of domestically manufactured products.
The proposed project is expected to bring multi-fold growth aspects not only to region but
also at National & International level such as:
Newer investment opportunities Improvement of infrastructure facilities
Newer Income generation resources Better work environments
Increase in trade activities Regular jobs
Increase in Foreign Direct Investment Regional business to be diversified
Technology transfer Assistance to ancillary Industries
Generation of employment Shifting activities from unorganized to organized
Leveraging of the demand & supply sector
Increase in the existing economic growth Fund mobilization
Development of Entrepreneurship Increase in saving and expenditure
Increase of training to the local population Sustainable development
Increase in skilled labour Enhanced local consumption
Growth of Women & Vulnerable Increase in living standards
Increase in demand of Technical personals Increase in savings and increased purchasing
Increase in skill development jobs power
The upcoming AP-ADE Park is expected to bring ample of employment opportunities and
business options. It is expected that once the park will be fully operational it will bring direct &
indirect employment. It is expected to generate employment of 250-500 persons during
Construction Phase and 2500 persons of direct employment and 2.5 times of it will be
indirect employment during the Operation phase.. The employment opportunities will be in
highly skilled to unskilled labour category. Many business opportunities such as transport,
courier, petty shops, residential and commercial requirements shops etc. will be required.
Many opportunities could be explored in the region.
Establishment of Aerospace & Defence Electronics Park in the region will have a
requirement of skilled personnel jobs of the sector. Youth of the region will receive an
opportunity to have on-job training there by developing the potential skill quotient availability
in the region and to the National level. This improved skills and jobs will mark towards
capacity development of the region and also is a mark of sustainability for this severe
drought region of Andhra Pradesh.
The proposed AP-ADE Park project will enhance the status of women as they will be
engaged in different types of employment opportunities. They will be given training for the job
opportunities. Women earning capacity will help them in participating in the decision making
process in the family as well as community level.
The CER for the proposed project will fall under the CER category of Serial No. 2. The
budget for the CER will be 1.5% of the project cost as it is a Greenfield project which is
worked out to INR 3.0 Crores.
The following are the areas/activities identified under Corporate Environment Responsibility
and given along with budgetary provision.
Table 8-2: Identified CER activities along with Budgetary Provision
Total Cost
S. No CER Activities Identified
(INR lakhs)
1 Female Literacy Higher Education at Secondary School level - Merit girls to be awarded 50
Toilets as per the requirements to be constructed in 25 schools to Support Swach Bharat
2 20
Abhiyan
3 Merit Candidates to be given aid for higher education in skill development program 40
Total Cost
S. No CER Activities Identified
(INR lakhs)
Promotion of Sports among youth, at community hall, youth club giving sponsorship for
4 10
purchasing of sports equipment’s and promotion for participating in various competitions
Solid waste Management Programme ( Supply of Bins for Segregation of Solid Waste) and
5 Training for Safe disposal of Solid waste and Distribution of compost bins to the farmer 20
families
Developmental of infrastructure facilities such as installation of solar power equipped lights
6 25
to Schools, Government Offices and Street Lights Etc.,
7 Assistance to Forest Department to Improve Forest Cover in the Study area 20
Improvement of Infrastructure facilities such as refurbishment of medical facilities
8 30
construction of ward in the hospital
9 Desilting of Village Tanks/Cheruvu and Creation of Rain Water Harvesting Structures 20
Infrastructure facility fund for educational institutes, medical facilities, purchasing of
10 30
ambulance, computers in school for children
Training /Awareness to farmers in the nearby Areas to increase Crop Yield, Optimization
11 10
of Water use (drip Irrigation) and Distribution of Organic Manure
12 Contribution to Disaster Management Fund includes assistance to Formers during Drought 25
Total 300
The above identified activities may be revised based on the concerns which will be raised
during the public hearing according to its merits and priority.
The roles and responsibilities of Developer/AP-ADE Park authority and Member Industry
coming up in the AP-ADE Park are brought out in Table 9-1. These roles and responsibilities
can be shared by AP-ADE Park developer as a part of agreement with member industry and
shall have clear terms on Environmental Management responsibilities.
Table 9-1: Roles and Responsibilities of Developer/AP-ADE Park and Member Industry
S.
Component Responsibility of Developer Responsibility of Member Industry
No.
Evolve very specific plot allotment guidelines with proper Strictly adhere to the plot allotment
Environmental impact mitigation clauses. guidelines and agreement.
General
1. Any violations need proper penal clauses with adequate No pollutant shall be released to
agreement
notice. Three time violators need to be taken to PCB and environment without control measures
later judicial process prior to allowing continuation in the that affect the common people and
AP - ADE Park. environment of the region
Required water for the member industry shall be supplied Water requirement shall be met from
by developer. AP-ADE Park water supply scheme.
The bulk water for the AP-ADE Park will be sourced from Groundwater shall not be withdrawn
Gollapalli Reservoir. Water and respective pipelines shall during operation stages of the project.
2. Water supply
be laid. Groundwater shall not be
Groundwater shall not be withdrawn during operation contaminated by discharge of
stages of the project. Groundwater shall not be pollutants on ground and into streams,
contaminated by discharge of pollutants on ground and ponds and other surface water bodies.
into streams, ponds and other surface water bodies.
3. Water Zero discharge CETP and CSTP are proposed as part of Member industry should treat their
S.
Component Responsibility of Developer Responsibility of Member Industry
No.
recycle/reuse the development, shall ensure recycle and reuse of effluent up to the CETP inlet standards
treated wastewater. before sending it to the respective
CETP. Sewage from the member
industry should be sent to respective
CSTP. Member industry should adopt
recycle/reuse methodologies to the
extent possible.
Wastewater AP-ADE Park Developer will provide the wastewater The wastewater conveyance (pipeline)
4. collection/ conveyance system through pipeline from the member within industry shall be provided by
conveyance industry member industry.
Wastewater AP-ADE Park Developer shall provide the CETP and Member industry shall treat their
5. treatment and CSTP for treatment of wastewater from the member effluents up to the CETP influent
disposal industry. standards.
Treated
CETP authority shall monitor member industry wastewater Member industry have to monitor the
wastewater
6. holding tank. AP-ADE Park EMC cell monitors the treated wastewater on daily basis as per
monitoring
wastewater on daily basis: CETP inlet standards
protocol
Rainwater Rainwater harvesting pits/recharge wells shall be provided Rainwater harvesting within industry
7.
harvesting at identified locations as per development plan. premises shall be adopted.
Member industry shall have their
independent Hazardous/Non-
hazardous waste collection and
segregation system.
Sludge generated from CSTP shall be composted and will Industries shall have a temporary
be used as manure for greenbelt/ green areas storage facility for 90 days detention
development. which will be designed as per the
Waste
8. requirement. Wastes shall be
management
CETP shall have a temporary storage facility for 90 days periodically disposed through
and the sludge from it shall be periodically disposed to authorized waste handler by the
nearby TSDF. member industry.
Industries shall follow latest applicable
rules for the management of municipal,
hazardous, non-hazardous, E-waste
and Bio-medical waste.
AP-ADE Park shall conduct post project environmental
Industry specific critical pollutants shall
monitoring as per the Environmental Monitoring
Post project be monitored at industry level.
programme suggested for construction and operation
9. environmental Specific requirement of monitoring
phases in Chapter 6.
monitoring shall be carried out as a part of
Specific requirement of monitoring shall be carried out as
compliance to CFE/CFO.
a part of compliance to EC/CFE/CFO.
Developer need to ensure that all regulatory measures Stack monitoring of process and DG
Stack are properly incorporated and all institutional sets shall be carried out by member
10.
monitoring arrangements by developer as well as member industries industry.
are in place.
Greenbelt and green areas shall be
Greenbelt Greenbelt development along AP-ADE Park boundary
11. developed in the industry level as per
development and green areas in common areas shall be developed.
APPCB norms.
Strom water collection within the
Strom water Strom water collection along roads, common areas and industry shall be provided and
12.
management utilities shall be provided discharge facility into the common
storm water drains shall be provided.
Member industry shall provide on-site
13. Truck parking AP-ADE Park level truck parking space shall be provided parking spaces for trucks within the
industry premises.
The Greenbelt development plan for the proposed AP-ADE Park is based on “Guidelines for
Developing Greenbelt” published by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Greenbelt of 15 m width is proposed along the entire boundary. Large Green pockets are
proposed as green nodes along with amenities and Green connectors are proposed to
connect the peripheral green belt to green nodes. In addition to this, all the industrial units
shall develop green areas within their premises as per the prevailing law (25% of Plot area
as Green Area).
Emphasis shall be on native plant species on the basis of air pollution tolerance index of tree.
Green belt will be developed as per CPCB guidelines with concept of three tier greenbelt
development with tall, medium and short height in general.
A survey was conducted with respect to existing forest types and vegetation diversity in the
study area for development of greenbelt around project components. The following
guidelines will be considered in green belt development.
The spacing between the trees will be maintained at 2x2m
An area of 29.91 acres (12.1 ha) is earmarked for green areas and greenbelt development
apart from green belt within the Industrial Plots and other areas (i.e. 56.58 Acres).
Approximately 30,250 numbers of trees are proposed to be planted in entire AP-ADE Park.
The survival of the plantation shall be monitored frequently and survival rate of the plantation
during operational phase shall not be less than 80%.
A capital cost of INR 12.89 million (1.29 Crores) shall be earmarked for this purpose and INR
of 0.64 million (0.06 Crores) shall be allocated for recurring expenses per annum towards
green belt development and maintenance. The lay out plan of the green plant and green
areas in project site is depicted in the Section-2.6.2. In addition to this, all other industrial
units shall develop green areas within their premises as per the prevailing Andhra Pradesh
Pollution Control Board (APPCB) provisions.
Based on climate and soil characteristics of the study area, some species are recommended
for plantation. The climate of the region is extreme where there is rainfall as well as extreme
heat and soil temperature in summer. The pollutants from stack, dust/fugitive emissions
namely sulphur dioxide, smoke and carbon dioxide along with the noise pollution can be
effectively curbed by planting specific floral species. The recommended species for greenbelt
and plantation are given in Table 9-2.
Table 9-2: Recommended Plants for Greenbelt
S. No Botanical name Local name Importance
Trees - Avenue and Block Plantations
1 Cassia fistula Rela Ornamental and flowers source of food for birds
2 Ficus benghalensis Marri Shade and a source of food for birds
3 Ficus racemosa Medi Edible fruits
4 Ficus religiosa Raavi Shade and a source of food for birds
5 Holoptelia integrifolia Nemalinaara Broad leaves and shady
6 Spathodea companulata Flame of the forest Ornamental avenue tree
7 Syzygium cumini Neredu Edible fruits
All the above trees & shrubs are typical constituents of the vegetation of Southern Indian
States, particularly Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka and they are also pervasive in
Anantapuramu district.
underground tanks to store for longer periods and to recharge by construction of RWH
Structures in a suitable sites.
Rainwater harvesting is in two ways
Direct Use: The process of collecting and storing the rainwater by construction of sump
through filters for future productive use
Artificial recharge to groundwater: Recharge the rainwater in a scientifically planned
way by construction of rain/roof top water harvesting structures to augment the
groundwater.
The objectives of rain water harvesting are as follows:
Rainfall – runoff management
Control soil erosion
Increase the soil moisture
Prevent rush of surface flow of water
Recharge to ground water in favorable areas
Direct use of harvested rainwater
Saving in pumping costs from storage tanks to larger extents
Total
Land Use Volume of
S. Area Available for RWH Area Run Off
Distribution run-off can be
No. (Acres) (m2) Coefficient
in AP-ADE Park harvested
m3/Day
services & utilities)
The above mentioned roof top areas are approximate and can be firmed up after the
concrete design and engineering of the industries. Based on various technology options
considered, it is recommended that the solar PV cells shall be installed in the available area
of roof tops within the industry premises for the purpose of harnessing solar power by means
of utilizing the available roof top area. Once the final designs for the industries are available,
an implementing agency will be hired for the execution of the project at proper time. The
status of implementation and execution will be submitted to MoEF&CC at regular intervals of
six months during the execution phase.
The application of prevention and control measures to occupational hazards should be based
on comprehensive job safety or job hazard analyses.
A qualitative risk ranking or analysis matrix to help identify priorities14 is described in Table
9-5.
Table 9-5: Risk Matrix for Worker Scenarios Based on Likelihood and Consequence
Consequences
Likelihood
Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic
Almost certain L M E E E
Likely L M H E E
Moderate L M H E E
Unlikely L L M H E
Rare L L M H H
Legend:
E: extreme risk; immediate action required
H: high risk; senior management attention needed
M: moderate risk; management responsibility should be specified
L: low risk; manage by routine procedures
The personal protective equipment (PPE) offers adequate protection to worker, co-workers
and visitors. Proper use of PPE shall be part of recurrent training programs for employees.
Table 9-6 provides the list of PPE which shall be provided in industrial premises by the
member industry:
Table 9-6: Personnel Protective Equipment
Protection
Workplace Hazards Protection Equipment
for
Hazardous materials, cuts or lacerations,
Gloves made of rubber or synthetic materials
Hand vibrations, Heat radiation, Electrical shock,
(Neoprene), leather, steel, insulating materials, etc.
Contact with oil & grease, Falling of hot slag
14
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines GENERAL EHS GUIDELINES: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY, IFC and World Bank Group
Protection
Workplace Hazards Protection Equipment
for
etc. Asbestos gloves
Electrical resistance gloves
Hand sleeves
Falling or rolling objects, pointed objects. Safety shoes and boots for protection against moving &
Corrosive or hot liquids eg. Welding sparks, falling objects, liquids and chemicals such as Leg-
Foot Striking by objects, Heat radiation, stepping guards,
hot or sharp objects and stepping on sharp or Leather safety boots,
hot objects Asbestos safety boots etc.
Flying particles, molten metal, liquid Safety Glasses with side-shields
Eye and
chemicals, gases or vapours, light radiation Protective shades,
Face
entering eyes and reflected arc rays Plain shatter proof lens etc.
Falling objects, inadequate height clearance,
Head and overhead power cords during Plastic Helmets with top and side impact protection
construction, maintenance etc.
Ear Noise, ultra-sound Ear plugs or muffs
Facemasks with appropriate filters for dust removal and
air purification (chemicals, mists, vapours and gases).
Fine dust particles, Dust, fogs, fumes, mists,
Respiratory Single or multi-gas personal monitors.
gases, smokes, vapours, Oxygen deficiency
Portable or supplied air (fixed lines).On-site rescue
equipment
Extreme temperatures, hazardous materials, Insulating clothing, body suits, aprons etc. of appropriate
Body
biological agents, cutting and laceration materials.
Fire Extinguishers
Fire
Fire Fire Jackets
.
Fire Suits etc.
Medical surveillance has been prescribed in the Factories Act, 1948 (Amended). Under
section 41C, it is stated that "every occupier of a factory involving any hazardous process
shall:
“Maintain accurate and up to-date health records or, as case may be, medical records of
workers in factory who are exposed to any chemical, toxic or any other harmful substances
which are manufactured, stored, handled or transported and such records shall be
accessible to the workers subjected to such conditions as may be prescribed and provide for
medical examination of every worker, (a) before such worker is assigned to a job involving
the handling of or working with a hazardous substance and b) while continuing in such job
and after he has ceased to work in such job, at intervals not exceeding twelve months, in
such manner as may be prescribed."
Every member industry will establish an occupational health service centre inside industry
premises to promote and maintain physical, mental and social well-being of the employees.
The unit shall be equipped to detect and prevent occupational/work related diseases and
shall offer effective emergency and injury care at work. The centre will develop health
education training packages including use of personal protective equipment for all employees
and impart training accordingly. Occupational Health Service shall arrange to provide
adequate number of First Aid Boxes with approved contents on the shop floor. Ambulance
shall be available to meet any emergency situation. Also a health centre is proposed at AP-
ADE Park.
The records of health check-up of all employees have to be maintained. The occurrence of
occupational health hazards and diseases shall also be maintained. The records may be
9.5.4 Safety
Overall safety of man and material is an important aspect of industry performance. The
safety policy of the industry shall be clearly defined. The developer shall implement separate
safety measures for construction and operation phases and a safety officer shall be
employed by the member industry which shall also coordinate with AP-ADE Park EMC safety
officer.
A full-fledged training center shall be set up at the industry. Safety training shall be provided
by the Safety Officer with the assistance of faculty members visiting from Professional Safety
Institutions and Universities. In addition to regular employees, limited contractor labours shall
also be provided safety training for support during hazards.
During consultation with villagers in the study area it is understood that there are no major
epidemics in recent years in the study area but the occurrence of certain major diseases
such as Fluorosis and kidney problems are prevalent.
Considering the possibility of increase of the above diseases due to development of
Industrial area in the study area, it is necessary to have an Action plan to mitigate the issue
beforehand.
Industrial Units: The possible Health hazards which may become an Endemic disease or
Occupational illnesses in Long term during construction and operational phase of AP-ADE
Park area are given below:
Chemical hazards, including heavy metals, such as lead & mercury, organic solvents,
and many other chemicals including paints that are used in AP-ADE Park.
Physical hazards, such as excessive noise, vibration, extremes of temperature and
pressure, and ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
Biomechanical hazards, such as heavy lifting, repetitive or awkward or forceful
movements that result in musculoskeletal disorders, like carpal tunnel syndrome and low
back pain.
Biologic hazards, such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), hepatitis B and hepatitis
C viruses, the tubercle bacillus, and many other bacteria, viruses, and other
microorganisms that may be transmitted through air, water, food, or direct contact.
Psycho-social hazards, such as workplaces where there is high stress due to excessive
demands on workers; stress and hostility resulting from congestion, such as “Road
Traffic”.
Data Collection: Occupational and environmental diseases and injuries can be recognized
at the individual level, which depends on obtaining and assessing an occupational and
environmental history. Before implementation of the Mitigation Action Plan, the health
information of the people in the project area up to 10 km shall be collected from respective
departments (Government/Hospitals). The data shall be collected and the report should be
documented & updated every year.
Mitigation Measures: The following are some of the mitigation measures for Occupational
Health and Endemic diseases:
Immediate Actions:
Ensure through proper support and training that all employees are aware of hazards and
accept responsibility for working safely during Construction and Operational phases. This
will significantly reduce Occupational Health hazards and illness.
Ensure presence of a key staff/doctor at the time of emergency to know, what to do if
they suspect a notifiable disease in the surrounding.
Community based participatory research to identify issues and to assess change for
developing problem/location specific plans.
Long Term Actions:
It shall be ensured that the respective Government department of Municipality disinfects
residential areas which are around the project site regularly.
Ensuring provision of necessary medical facilities in the study area. Necessary guidance
shall be provided to enhance the medical facility in the area.
Periodic health awareness camps and health check-ups should be organised in the study
area to ensure better health standards of the people.
Basic Information Requirements
The following shall be understood before implementing a mitigation measure:
Possibility of providing additional responsibilities to EHS to take necessary immediate
actions during emergencies.
Animal welfare – for example, access to feed, provision of sufficient appropriate shelters
shall be analysed.
Potential alternative methods to control various disease out breaks.
Consideration of other induced developments
Possibilities to dissipate information quickly
Monitoring for Endemic Disease Mitigation Activities
Frequent health check-ups shall be carried out for the workers. Thus the health related
issues within each industrial unit can be analysed.
Mitigation measures as suggested above shall be updated every year based on the
collected data/information on health conditions of the people living in the study area.
The EHS Steering Committee, made up of Management Team members, shall conduct
quarterly EHS performance reviews. Any change to the environment wholly or partial is
identified, evaluated and equally corrective actions are taken to better the environmental
performance.
A vital part of EHS practice is to learn from experience, using it as basis to improve the
system. To this effect, periodic inspections and record keeping provides a measure of how
effective programs are and facilitates identification of areas where improvement will be
necessary. Environmental inspections consist of examining all activities and documenting
those actions that are carried out in compliance with environmental clearances,
specifications relating to environmental protection, and mitigation plans approved.
9.11.2 Budgetary Estimate for CER & CSR Interventions in the Study Areas
CER for the proposed project will fall under the Greenfield category of MoEF&CC Office
memorandum dated vide May 01, 2018, 1.5% of project cost need to be invested as
capital investment which is worked out to INR 3.0 Crores.
application Letter dated 28.05.2018. The same is under process with the Industries and
Commerce Department as per the communication received from GoAP on status of the
application. The AP-ADE Park shall submit “Exemption from provisions of the G.O.M.S.No.
151 for setting of AP-ADE Park” as on when received from the GoAP during the
Environmental Clearance appraisal process. It is pertinent to mention that other industries
proposed in the region have already obtained similar exemption from the respective
department considering the overall development requirement of the region.
this development and BEL, the scope is limitless considering the development being looked
ahead with the new defense options in the region.
The project is development of Aerospace & Defence and Electronics Park (AP-ADE Park) in
an area of about 259.77 acres (105.12 Ha). AP-ADE Park will focus on Aerospace, Defence,
Electronics, Land Systems and allied industries in a spread of 259.77 acres of land which
includes Manufacturing Industries as anchor industries, SME and ready built; Support
Industries as logistics and R&D industries; Amenities; Roads; Utilities; Green/Plot Green
Buffers; Mixed Use etc.
The typical focus sectors identified for AP-ADE Park are as follows:
1. Aerospace
2. Defence
3. Electronic System Design & Manufacturing
4. Land Systems
5. Logistics and Warehousing
Some of the identified manufacturing processes which are anticipated in AP-ADE Park are:
Sectors Sub-sectors
Propellers / Rotors, etc. Aero structure Components Fuselage Manufacture ,
Aero-engine Components Aircraft Construction and Assembly, Avionics, Raw Material Supply / Material
Manufacturer, Aero-engine & Aero structure Subassemblies
Panels, Components, Equipment’s and Power Typical SEAD Cluster Capabilities,
Products & Processes SEAD Cluster Systems, Electrical Cable Accessories /
Electric & Electronics
Harnesses, Aircraft Interiors Equipment Furnishings, Tooling, Ground Support &
Airfield Equipment
Armaments and Related Equipment Missile-Related Products
Pilot Navaids, Communication Systems and Equipment, Control Systems and
Auto flight Systems and Equipment Equipment, Fuel and Fuel Systems, Hydraulic Systems and Equipment, Safety
and Survival Equipment, Indicating, Data and Recording Systems
Landing Gear Space Systems and Equipment
Standard Parts Windows, Wings, Galley Equipment, Fasteners, Technical Textiles
Aviation Services Research, Design & Development, Consultancy, Finance and Logistics
Land Systems Armoured vehicle, trucks, automobiles, vehicles, tanks etc
In addition, below are detail activities anticipated with the above processes:
1. Lamination and Extrusion Coating
2. Injection Moulding – moulds, Tool Design and other processes
3. Machining
4. Simple & Specialized Casting
5. Precision Engineering
6. Tooling Room and Prototyping lab
7. Surface Treatment
8. Component manufacturing
9. Electrical & Electronics
10. System Integration
11. Testing & Certification
12. Composite Structures
13. Plastic Extrusion, Design and Manufacturing
14. Plastic Thermoform Design and Manufacturing
15. Thermoplastics
16. Carbon and advanced composites material
17. CNC machining
18. Manufacture of parts using 3-D printing technology
19. Forging, Electro chemical milling, high-speed 5-axis machining, assembly and
balancing of critical components
20. Manufacture of wiring and inter connection systems
21. Technical and specialised Textiles
22. Electronics Manufacturing and Integration
23. Electronic Component manufacturing
24. PCB design assembly and production
25. Cables and Harness Manufacturing
26. Specialised paints and surface treatments
27. Electronic Manufacturing Services
The project is development of Aerospace & Defence and Electronics Park (AP-ADE Park) in
an area of about 259.77 acres (105.12 Ha) to focus on Aerospace, Defence, Electronics,
Land Systems and allied industries which includes Manufacturing Industries as anchor
industries, SME and ready built; Support Industries as logistics and warehousing; Amenities;
Roads; Utilities; Green/Plot Green Buffers; Mixed Use etc. The salient features of AP-ADE
Park are given in Table 10-1.
The land use statement of the AP-ADE Park is given in Table 10-2.
Table 10-2: Land use of AP-ADE Park
Land Use Site Area (Acres) Percentage (%)
Industrial area 132.55 51.00
Mixed Use 43.30 16.70
The estimated investment in the proposed Industrial Park will be approximately INR 450
Crores depending upon the product to be manufactured/ assembled.
based Classification of Surface Water except BOD at both the locations are slightly
above the permissible limits.
Soil types are Sandy Clay and Silty clay loam and the soil samples are slightly alkaline in
nature.
None of the plant species and fauna recorded in the core area belongs to the
Rare/Endangered/Endemic/Threatened category.
Except reserve forests of dense scrub and Open scrub there are no wildlife sanctuaries
or biosphere reserves or nesting or breeding grounds for any of the rare species or other
protected areas within the buffer/study area. Two Threatened tree species i.e.
Chloroxylon swietenia is noticed in the Somandepalli RF and Decalepis hamiltonii is
reported by forest department near Kaligera R.F. Threatened species such as two fauna
species namely Indian rock Python (Python molurus) and Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus)
are noticed in the Somandepalli Reserve forest which is on the northwest direction at 3.9
km distance from the site area. As these RFs are away from the project area, no direct
impact on the particular species is noticed.
Bandameeda Palli Thanda is a hamlet located on the lower Eastern side of AP-ADE
Park’s boundary at a distance of >65m. Master plan for the AP-ADE Park is prepared in
such a way that compatible land uses (such as mixed use, R&D offices, Green belt etc.,)
in the area near to this Thanda. Though the Bandameeda Palli Thanda access to
Palasamudram through west cart road will be blocked, they shall be continuing to access
through East Cart road and hence no significant impact
Land use of the project site is dominated by Wastelands followed by Agriculture Land
(Single Crop). Land Cover of the site is mostly barren and Stony waste (Rocky), land with
and without scrub and portion of cultivable land vegetation, scattered trees, open wells
and green house nursery. Planning for the proposed development is carried out based on
the concept of zoning
Natural drains are observed in the site. The development shall be carried out in such a
way to ensure proper drainage by providing surface drainage systems including storm
water network, etc.
CSTP and CETP of Zero Liquid Discharge are proposed with complete recycle and reuse
options. Individual industries will treat their effluent up to the CETP inlet standards
The water demand for the proposed industrial park will be met from the Gollapalli
reservoir. APIIC is developing a 15 MLD Industrial water supply scheme with Gollapalli
Reservoir as water source to meet the water demand for the KIA Motors India, IP
Ammavaripalli, IP Gudipalli IP and other industrial developments in Penukonda and
Hindupur region. Hence the site has advantage of uninterrupted water supply
All the necessary Air pollution control measures will be adopted by member industries to
control the fugitive emissions of VoCs, particulates, organic vapours, combustion gases
etc., shall be followed
The impact on air environment was studied through air quality modelling studies. The 1st
highest 24 hour average and annual average resultant concentrations of PM10, PM2.5,
SO2 and NO2 for AAQ monitoring receptors locations are found to be well within the
National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), 2009 for the entire scenarios
considered. Also, incremental concentration at the sensitive receptors is well below the
National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), 2009
Solid waste in the form of MSW, Hazardous and Non-hazardous will be generated in AP-
ADE Park. Reusable waste will be used with the premises whereas recyclable waste will
collected, stored and disposed to agencies authorised by APPCB for Recycling. MSW will
be sent to nearest municipal solid waste compost yard and dumping site is at
Dharmavaram town under Dharmavaram Municipality whereas the nearest Hazardous
waste management facility is located in Raviguntapalli, Nellore
Though the proposed development will not draw Ground water during its operation stage,
considering the region is falling under Over Exploited - Critical - Semi Critical- Safe
category, rain water harvesting system at APADE Park is proposed
Construction camps will be provided with self-sufficient infrastructure to minimise
impact/strain on the existing infrastructure
features such as Strategic location, demand, connectivity, well qualified man power, water
and power availability, No R&R, no Sensitive area etc., making the site suitable for the
development. The site meets the requirement of all critical factors that are important for
success of development of Aerospace & Defence and Electronics Park in the state and could
be a pre-eminent location.
In line with the requirements of EIA Notification, 2006 (as amended) development of
proposed Andhra Pradesh Aerospace & Defence Electronics Park Private Limited (AP-ADE
Park) near Palasamudram (V), Gorantla (M), Anantapuram District in an area of about
259.77 acres (~105.12 ha) shall be appraised as Category B project by SEAC/SEIAA, A.P
under 7 (c) Industrial estates/ parks/ complexes/ areas. As a part of compliance to SEIAA
suggested ToR, Public Hearing was conducted at Sy. No.29 & 30 Palasamudram Village,
Gorantla Mandal, Anantapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh.
For conducting Public Hearing, Draft EIA Report was prepared in accordance to SEIAA
approved ToR and Executive summaries in English and Local (Telugu) languages were
submitted to Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB). The Public Hearing was
conducted on February 26, 2019 by APPCB. The meeting was conducted by the panel
consisting of District Revenue Officer and Additional district magistrate, Anantapuramu
District and Environmental Engineer, Regional office, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh Pollution
Control Board. It was attended by the local public and public representatives in large number.
The proceedings of Public Hearing issued by APPCB is given as Appendix R and detailed
point wise response to each issue raised during Public Hearing and replies for written
representations are given in Table 7-1. Major views expressed in the public hearing are:
Preference of providing employment to people from within the buffer area villages
To provide provision for the natural storm water course so that catchment area of
Palasamudram Lake is not impacted
Preliminary Risk analysis study was carried out to assess risks associated with the
construction and operation of the proposed AP-ADE Park. Member industries or units coming
up in the AP-ADE has to carry out risk analysis by considering the hazards associated with
handling of chemicals based on nature of process and inventory. A systematic risk analysis
will help in identification of the hazards and associated risk. The risk assessment thus carried
out also provides inputs for formulating the onsite Disaster Management Plan (DMP).
The Risk Analysis can be broadly divided into three basic steps.
Hazard Identification
Failure Frequency
Consequence or Effect and Damage calculations
The Disaster Management Plan (DMP) is aimed to ensure safety of life, protection of
environment, protection of installation, restoration of production and salvage operations in
this same order of priorities. For effective implementation of DMP, it should be widely
circulated and a personnel training is to be provided through rehearsals/drills. To tackle the
consequences of a major emergency inside the industry or immediate vicinity of the industry,
a DMP has to be formulated.
A framework for DMP was prepared to minimise damages in the event of a disaster. An On-
Site Emergency Preparedness Plan and Off-Site Emergency Preparedness Plan were
broadly prepared to deal with emergencies and prevent disasters.
An institutional framework with clear assignment of roles and responsibilities was broadly
prepared with which location of Emergency Control Centre and Assembly Points will be
identified. Communication system and alarm systems for effective communication in the
event of a disaster are broadly identified. DMP for natural hazards such as cyclones was
broadly prepared. Mutual aid scheme, composition of District Level Emergency Committee
and aspects relating to community involvement for dealing with off-site disasters were
broadly prepared.
Traffic assessment includes both internal traffic and external traffic assessment based on the
traffic generated from the project site. For the external traffic, traffic surveys carried out for
the existing road networks of the project region was reviewed thoroughly and analysed for
present and future traffic scenario. The increase in traffic due to the development of AP-ADE
Park has been assessed and the capability of the existing/proposed road network was
analysed. Based on the assessment, it has been concluded that considering the full-fledged
industrial development of the region and proposed development of AP-ADE Park would
require widening of NH-44 to 6 lanes by NHAI
This assessment is specifically addressing the potential impacts which will be generated as a
result of proposed development.
Land is under possession of AP-ADE Park. No R&R is envisaged.
The impact on nearby settlements during construction phase will be due to air pollution
and the noise generating activities. However, the activities are limited to the construction
phase and will cease upon completion of the construction. Necessary mitigation
measures are proposed to be adopted.
Though the Bandameeda Palli Thanda access to Palasamudram through west cart road
will be blocked, they shall be continuing to access through East Cart road and hence no
significant impact.
Construction of AP-ADE Park requires large work force. To ensure that there is no strain
on the existing infrastructure, worker camps will be self-sufficient and would not relay on
local resource. During the construction phase, proposed project is expected to generate a
total of 250-500 employment.
During the operation phase the Industrial Park is expected to bring a direct employment
of 2500 personnel. Around 2.5 times the direct employment may be in the form of indirect
employment in the area.
Due care will be taken for Public and Safety by providing suitable safety/mitigation
measures and procedures during the operation of industries/facilities
The budgetary estimate (Capital Cost) for Environmental Management is INR 186 Million
(INR 18.6 Crores) and the annual recurring cost is INR 26 Million (INR 2.6 Crores).
The CER (Corporate Environment Responsibility) for the proposed project will fall under the
CER category of Serial No. 2. The budget for the CER will be 1.5% of the project cost as it is
a Greenfield project which is worked out to INR 3.0 Crores.
10.12 Conclusion
In order to meet the objective of the Defence Production Policy-2011 which encourages
indigenous manufacture of defence equipment by proactively encouraging larger involvement
of the Indian Private Sector, The National Policy on Electronics (NPE), National
Manufacturing Policy (NMP) and Initiatives of Government of Andhra Pradesh in terms of
Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing Policy 2015-20, it is necessary to identify site for
industrial development. Proposed development will not envisage any relocation and
resettlement.
Typically any developmental projects also trigger a set of environmental and social impacts.
These environmental and social impacts (proposed development will not envisage any
relocation and resettlement) due to infrastructure development projects occur in different
forms. An Environmental Impact Assessment has been carried out to study the potential
environmental and social impacts due to the proposed AP-ADE Park. Potential
environmental and social impacts due to the proposed development on environment
attributes like air quality, noise, water quality, soil, flora, socio-economic, etc. have been
assessed as part of this EIA study. Appropriate mitigation measures to help minimize/avoid
impacts from the development have been recommended. The measures include avoidance
measures, mitigation measures and environmental enhancement measures.
The proposed AP-ADE Park will be developed for attracting the major investors and
strategically located. The vision is to develop the AP-ADE Park with integrated well planned
infrastructure and an efficient management structure which shall ensure continual global
competitiveness. The proposed AP-ADE Park shall emerge as a benchmark in the State and
the Country both in terms of market relevance and in terms of environmental sustainability.
Strengths of LNTIEL
LNTIEL has a well-equipped Corporate Office at Chennai. LNTIEL’s staffs is replete with a
wide range of professionals – Urban Planners, Engineers, Designers, Environmental and
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LNTIEL has strategic tie-ups with Associates for specialized services. Services of an eminent
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Quality Policy of LNTIEL
LNTIEL is committed to achieve and sustain excellence in consultancy services to customers
world-wide through an in-house Quality Management System that conforms to ISO
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Striving to achieve continual improvement of quality management system through
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ensuring adherence to the relevant components of the quality system.