Environmental Clearances

The information on the projects accorded environmental clearance is given below:

Sector: Mining

S. No.	Name of the Project	Proponent	Location	Authority and Date of Approval	Remarks
1.	Expansion of Soapstone, China Clay, Red Ochre & Yellow Ochre mine	Shri P S Ahluwalia	Distt. Bhilwara, Rajasthan	No.J-11015/139/2005-IA II (M) 1^st July, 2005	Top soil should be stacked properly with proper slope at ear marked site(s) with adequate measures and should not be kept active for a long period of time but shall be used for reclamation and rehabilitation of mined out area. No change in the calendar plan including excavation, quantum of mineral and waste should be made.

Sector: Irrigation and Power

1.	Pushkara Lift Irrigation Scheme	I & CAD Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh	East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh	No.J-12011/52/2005-IA - I 19^thOctober, 2005	Conjunctive use of surface and ground water, irrigated pest & nutrient management, possible measures against water logging in the command as proposed in the letter dated 20.09.2005 should be followed in toto. Provision of supplying kerosene or cooking gas / pressure cooker to the labourers should be kept instead of supplying fuel wood.
2.	Bhima Lift Irrigation Project	Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Ltd.	Distt. Gulbarga, Karnataka	No.J-12011/17/2005-IA - I 17^th November, 2005	Fuel depot may be opened at the site to provide the fuel (kerosene / wood / LPG). Medical facilities as well as recreational facilities should also be provided to the labourers. This clearance letter is valid for a period of five years from the date of issue of this letter for commencement of construction work.
3.	Tadipudi Lift Irrigation Scheme	I & CAD Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh	East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh	No.J-12011/51/2005-IA - I 19^thOctober, 2005	Occurrence of stagnant pool/slow moving water channels during construction and operation of the project providing breeding source for vector mosquitoes and other parasites. The river should be properly channelised so that no small pools and poodles are allowed to be formed. Even after taking precaution, due to unforeseen situation, breeding of mosquito and resultant malaria or mosquito borne diseases can increase. If such a situation arises, it will be the responsibility of project authorities to take all corrective steps i.e. residual insecticidal spary in all the project impact area and surrounding 3 Km. area, keeping the flight range of mosquitoes in consideration.
4.	Karchham-Wangtoo Hydroelectric Project	Jaypee Karcham Hydro Corporation Limited	Distt. Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh	No.J-12011/47/2005-IA –I 9^th November 2005	During the lean season, minimum 6.8 cumecs water should be released downstream of the dam. Adequate free fuel arrangement should be made for the labour force engaged in the construction work at project cost so that indiscriminate felling of trees is prevented.

Sector: Thermal Power

1.

1040 MW Thermal Power Plant

The TATA Power Company Ltd.

Distt. Raigad, Maharashtra

No.J-13012/12/2004-IA – II (T) 19^th July, 2005

Coal with ash content of less than 32% and sulphur content not exceeding 0.5% shall be used. A separate environment monitoring cell with suitable qualified staff should be set up for implementation of the stipulated environmental safeguards.

Sector: Industry

1.	Expansion of Steel Plant	M/s Jindal Steel & Power Limited	Distt. Raigarh, Chhatisgarh	No.J-11011/197/2005-IA – II (I) 10^th August, 2005	In the coke oven plant, company shall ensure that the volatile matter and the toxic gases shall be burnt completely and heat energy shall be used for power generation. The project authorities must strictly adhere to the stipulations made by the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board and the State Government.
2.	Bulk drug unit	M/s suraj Drugs (P) Limited	Medak District, Andhra Pradesh	No.J-11011/140/2004-IA – II (I) 14^th July, 2005	Ambient air quality monitoring stations shall be set up in the downwind direction as well as where maximum ground level concentration is anticipated in consultation with SPCB. The project proponent shall also comply with all the environmental protection measures and safeguards recommended in the EIA report.
3.	Bulk drug unit	M/s Neuland Laboratoires Pvt. Limited	Medak District, Andhra Pradesh	No.J-11011/27/2004-IA – II (I) 15^th July, 2005	Industry shall switch over to aqueous based coating film in place of use of Methylene Chloride in coating operation, in a phased manner. The project authorities shall strictly adhere to the stipulations made by the Andhra Pradesh State Pollution Control Board.

Sector : Infrastructure & Miscellaneous

1.	Additional Development Block in Site No. 138 at KIADB (EPIP)	SAP LABS India Pvt. Ltd.	Whitefield, Bangalore	No.J-12011/18/2005-IA (CIE) 8^th September, 2005	All required sanitary and hygienic measures should be in place before starting construction activities and to be maintained throughout the construction phase. Financial provision should be made by the project proponent in the total budget of the project for implementation of the suggested safeguard measures.
2.	Widening of the East West Corridor from Rajasthan/MP Border to Jhansi	National Highways Authority of India	Rajasthan, U.P. & M.P.	No.18-7/2004-IA-III 6^th October, 2005	No Objection Certificate from Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board should be obtained before commencement of the project in the stretch falling in Jhansi District and conditions implemented. Adequate provision for infrastructure facilities including water supply fuel and sanitation must be ensured for construction workers during the construction phase of the project in order to avoid any damage to the environment.
3.	Four Laning of Nagpur – Hyderabad Section of NH-7	National Highways Authority of India	Maharashtra	No.5-19/2005-IA-III 7^th October, 2005	The project proponent should comply with the Orders dated 13^th July, 2005 of the High Court of Judicature at Bomaby, Nagpur Bench, Nagpur in Writ Petition No. 1277 of 2000 filed by Shoba Phadnivas Vs State of Maharashtra. Borrow pits and other scars created during the road construction should be properly leveled and treated.
4.	National Highways Development Project: Sagar to Rajmarg Chowraha on NH-26	National Highways Authority of India	Madhya Pradesh	No.5-17/2005-IA-III 7^th October, 2005	The design life proposed for the new pavement and the existing coverlong pavement should be kept the same at 15 years. The construction material should be obtained only from approved quarries. In case new quarries are to be opened, specific approvals from the competent authority should be obtained in this regard.
5.	Four laning of existing NH-26	National Highways Authority of India	Lakhanadon, Madhya Pradesh	No.5-17/2005-IA-III 7^th October, 2005	The project proponent should incorporate rainwater-harvesting systems within the project component. Appropriate measures must be taken while undertaking digging activities to avoid any likely degradation of water quality.
6.	Phase-II Gas grid pipelines	M/s Gujarat State Petronet Ltd.	Saurashtra Region, Gujarat	No.J-11011/82/2005-IA II(I) 6^th July, 2005	The company shall follow horizontal drilling technique for laying of pipeline while passing through major irrigation canal perennial rivers. Adequate provisions for infrastructure facilities such as water supply, fuel, sanitation etc. should be ensured for construction workers during the construction phase so as to avoid felling of trees and pollution of water and the surroundings.
7.	Dighi Port Development Project Phase-First	M/s Dighi Port Limited	District Raigarh, Maharashtra	No. 10-8/2005-IA-III 30^th September, 2005	Company should take up green belt programme in the project area including an ecological park and a plan may be submitted to the Ministry within one year.

Sector : New Constructions & Industrial Estates

1.	Surya Nagar Township	Karnataka Housing Board	Bangalore Urban District	No.J-12011/15/2005-IA (CIE) 19^th September, 2005	All required sanitary and hygienic measures should be in place before starting construction activities and to be maintained throughout the construction phase. The environmental safeguard contained in the EIA Report should be implemented in letter and spirit..
2.	Development of a Township (AMANORA)	City Corporation Ltd.	District Pune, Maharashtra	No.J-12011/22/2005-IA (CIE) 27^th October, 2005	Diesel generator sets used during construction phase should have acoustic enclosures and should conform to EPA Rules prescribe for air and noise emission standard.