ANNEXURE – XXI

PROCEEDINGS OF PUBLIC HEARING ..

ANNEXURE XXI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ON PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED MOPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT S. Public Comments Compliance No 1. Questioned the panel members present on Collector North clarified that as per the the dais for the public hearing and the role Notification the Collector and the Addl. of other members seated on the dais. Collector are present along with the Member Secretary, Goa State Pollution Control Board and other officials of the Airport Directorate, who are Project Proponents. 2. Desired to know whether thorough The agencies who prepared the Master Plan inspection has been done of the Mopa and collected baseline data have visited the plateau by the panel of six members. site.

Dabolim Airport is controlled by Navy, There is a cabinet decision by the when assurance was given that the same Government of that the Dabolim will be permitted for civilian use. However Airport will continue to operate its civilian the assurances are not kept. He also feared enclave even after commissioning of Mopa that the will be closed Airport. down due to the commencement of the Mopa airport.

How can 3 Airports exist from 100 to 150 As per traffic forecast made in the Master kms within Goa i.e Dabolim – Mopa and Plan of Mopa Airport there will be traffic for Chipli in Maharashtra both Dabilim and Mopa Airport to operate.

Environmental Impact study has to be done The EIA report has been prepared as per the in a proper manner. TOR & Guidelines issued by MoEF. 3. The report states that rain water harvesting Rain water harvesting will be done and the will be done, when the plateau is path of water flow is shown in the report and surrounded by the Villages on all sides there will be no effect on the Villages. which will be affected.

Not against Dabolim Airport, however, Mopa will improve the state financial position of Goa and raise Goa on an international map. He further stated that Mopa airport is required since Dabolim - does not have the required capacity and Mopa airport will provide ample employment opportunities to the people. He requested that the work on the airport be started at the earliest 4. The plateau has multiple water sheds, and Separate STP and garbage management plan the discharge of water is going down to the has been provided in the Master Plan. rivers. He desired to know whether ETP / However, ancillary facilities will also be STP for industrial discharge from the provided. A dedicated facility for cargo will plateau will be constructed. Whether there be provided. will be individual STP/ETP and whether disposal of garbage is taken care of. He also desired to know the stress on the garbage management on account of catering facilities, the cargo inflow and the outflow.

The report shows couple of rain water A dedicated Rain water harvesting project harvesting sites which appear to be not will be carried out. sufficient. Rainfall is approximately 1200 (One Thousand two Hundred). No water is harvested till date.

1 He desired to know whether the airport is The terminal building will be a green going to have a Green building; building. 5. Due to the setting up of the airport the water Only the allotted quantity i.e. 5MLD of supply has to be increased, electricity water from Right bank Main Canal of Tillari supply has to be augmented, the fresh water Irrigation Project springs have to be rejuvenated,

Technical and Professional colleges should All the required trainings shall be provided at be set up to impart training to the locals so the IIT Pernem, for which the Infrastructure as to provide employment opportunities and will be provided by the Govt. and Faculty minimum price of land should be notified and other software will be provided by the for the benefit of the farmers. People who Developer wherein the locals will be trained will lose land should be adequately and absorbed when operations start. compensated. Till date no compensation has been paid to the land affected.

He supported for the early commencement - of the project. 6. The flora and fauna of the village will be The airport is presently coming on a flat affected. The springs which number around terrain of a hill top. The valleys where some 40 will be affected. The EIA report does not forest exists will be unaltered due to the state the farming and agricultural places. project activities. The Compensatory The hearing has been conducted where the Afforestation programme can be adopted land is barren which shows that there is no with due consultation with Goa Forest plantation at all. The report is biased and is Department. done on political pressure.

He felt that the report has been prepared not The report has been prepared based on the on the basis of site visit by taking the locals field study carried out by Functional area into consideration, but prepared as per the Experts. documents available. 7. Copy of the EIA report has not been made EIA report is not made available to the available to him. individuals, but available for public with the authorities concerned.

The Report does make a mention of the The threatened species as per Schedule-I animal life in the report wherein endangered category of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 are species have been reflected. mentioned in the EIA report.

The Civil Aviation Ministry has declared There is no such declaration by the Civil that no two Airports shall be allowed in the Aviation Ministry, GOI. State of Goa. 8. The preparation of EIA report takes 3 years The EIA report is prepared as per the Terms and not 3 months as this report, which has of Reference/EIA Manual for Airports and been prepared in a hurry. accordingly the information provided is for one season data.

The fertility of the soil is not mentioned. The soil quality and its impact have been measured and mentioned in the EIA Report.

Report does not go into the aspect of the Overall impact of the project have been overall impact. analysed and details provided in chapter 5.

The effect of river Chapora which comes There will be no effect on Chapora river under the 10 km. Zone, which will be other than water consumption from Tillari destroyed, is not considered. He further canal due to the proposed Airport. questioned whether this will be destruction of Goa.

The flora and fauna of the village has not The flora and fauna mentioned in the report been reflected and he feared its destruction. is 10 km surrounding from the project site

2 where all villages coming under 10 km radius were covered.

The area is a permeable area and cause There will be no flooding due to construction flooding in the villagers. of Airport. Drainage pattern have been studied for before and after construction of project and the same have been reflected in the report under section 5.3.3 of chapter 5.

EIA has not shown the Disaster It is shown in Annexure VI of EIA Report. Management Plan in the report. 9. Whether the Public Hearing has a legal It was clarified that advertisement was issued status like a Court – questioned the legality in the local newspapers i.e The Navhind of the proceeding. Whether advertisement Times, Sunaparant and Gomantak, Herald is issued in the Goa Newspapers and on and Indian Express (Mumbai edition) on 31st which newspapers. There are two buffer January, 2014. However a repeat of the zones within 5 kms and 10 kms radius. advertisement was issued on 31/01/2014, Whether the EIA report has been submitted besides FM Radio, News Channels and to the Gram Panchayats in these buffer Panchayats in the vicinity of the project have zones. Whether advertisement has been been given copies of the EIA report and the issued in the news papers in Maharashtra. Executive summary for the perusal of the Non submission of the EIA report and public. Copies of the Reports were also advertisement on papers affects the Public made available at the office of the District hearing. No EIA report given to the Magistrate, North Goa, Deputy Collector’s Panchayats falling in the core zone areas. Office, Zilla Panchayats, District Industries Officer, and other local bodies. Enough care has been taken for giving wide publicity.

How the plateau has Bengal Tigers The present EIA report did not mention any Bengal tiger presence. However, some tiger species of butterflies are observed in the field and included in the report.

How long the Engineers were there to carry One month out this study?

EIA does not state the Buffer zone area. The EIA report is prepared as per the Terms of Reference/EIA Manual for Airports with buffer zone of 5 km & 10Km radius

Ground water percolation and recharge have Rain water harvesting will be done for not been mentioned. The EIA is false and natural ground water recharge. fabricated as such this Public hearing in absence of authenticated data does not have any standing. The Public Hearing becomes illegal.

The entire Mopa Plateau for the proposed Present Ground water level at Mopa is 5 – 10 airport is of 2271 acres of land which is by mbgl (Annexure IV). To maintain the itself is a natural mechanism for ground recharging of Ground water level after water re-charge, whereas ground water construction of the proposed Airport a Rain recharge mentioned in the project by the water Harvesting system as given in project proponent could hardly be 500 sq. Annexure II & III of EIA Report will be mtrs. developed. 10. Government is promoting agriculture and The Airport project is expected to give a big not airport. He raised the issue of providing boost for overall economic development of employment opportunities to the local the State and generate employment people. He questioned how the Other opportunities to all. Backward Class population will survive if their lands are taken away for the development of the airport. 11. The springs in the vicinity of the proposed Present Ground water level at Mopa is 5 – 10

3 site will be affected and the impact on the mbgl (Annexure IV). To maintain the water table will have to be studied. recharging of Ground water level after construction of the proposed Airport a Rain water Harvesting system as given in Annexure II & III of EIA Report will be developed. The runoff inside the Airport area will be collected thro’ storm water drains and will be routed to the nearest surface water body. There by, there will be no impact on ground & surface water resources. 12. The EIA report contains many flaws, which EIA report has been prepared as per relevant have to be corrected by the Environment guidelines Ministry and the concerns raised by the public, should be addressed. 13. The EIA report prepared by Engineers, All guidelines of the MoEF are adhered to India is a false, manipulated report prepared while preparing the report. EIA hearing is at the behest of the Government of Goa. conducted as per the Notification of the The EIA report is a gross fraud on the Govt. of India. people of Goa. The same had to be prepared before acquiring the land and not after the acquisition of the land proceedings, which is stated as per the Law

He desired to know whether the EIA report GSPCB is not required to stamp / approve has been authenticated by the Goa State the report. Pollution Control Board

The proposed six lane road project of the It is mentioned in report state Govt. does not reflect on the displacement of the affected people.

14. Desired to know whether all guidelines for All the notifications issued by the Central having a Green building for the airport have Govt. will be adhered to in the construction been followed. There is adequate of the Green building for the airport. requirement for water and electricity, and that the project will change the face of the North Goa District. 15. The compensation towards land is not Government will look into the matter. adequate, which has to be increased. He stated that it is better to have an airport than having a mining site in the location. 16. Houses are located within 10 kms of the NOC has been obtained from Mining buffer zone. The study shows the presence department of a bauxite ore located on the plateau. The area is ideal for an airport.

A detailed study report has to be carried out at least of the two seasons of the ground EIA Study covers one season data of water, the socio –cultural impact study has Groundwater and Socio cultural impact as also to be carried out. per EIA Manual for Airports.

17. Congratulated for conduct of environmental - public hearing for the development of the Village of Mopa.

He desired that the Village Panchayat of Allorna be taken into confidence in this Noted by the Government project.

The ground water aspects should be assessed properly of Allorna Village. 18. Jobs should be reserved for the persons who Noted by the Government

4 are losing land

The compensation for the land owners Land acquisition is already over should be enhanced to Rs. 400/- per sq. mtr.

The land disputes should be settled

Local suggestions regarding bio-diversity As per local people suggestions EIA Report should be taken into confidence. has been updated

Rain water should be utilised for generation of electricity. 19. Desired that the affected farmers should be Noted by the Government. paid adequately. Arrangements should be done for the supply of water to the farmers for their cultivation.

Dust pollution during construction activity Dust pollution during construction activity should be controlled. will be controlled and the same is reflected in EIA Report. 20. The EIA report has not been available to the The EIA report had been made available as buffer affected zones and Gram Panchayat. per the requirements of the EIA Notification, to the local bodies and the concerned Government Authorities and Offices within whose jurisdiction the project is located.

He desired to know why the report has not State pollution control board has coordinated been made available in Maharashtra. the task of PH and no administrative unit of Maharashtra is falling in the development area

He desired that the Western Ghats have to The present proposed airport site is falling be protected. under of North Goa district. The Pernem taluka has not been included in the Ecologically Sensitive Areas submitted by HLWG. The MoEF order on ESA is attached as Annexure XVI.

The air traffic should not disturb the flora The air traffic will not disturb the flora and and fauna of the Western ghats which is fauna of the region much. However the noise under threat generation in the night time may affect some bird movement. 21. Cattle farming and plantation of the local Cattle farming and plantation of the local people will be affected, which should be people of the buffer areas would not be taken care of affected. The settlements coming inside the core areas of the project will be rehabilitated as per Government of Goa compensation. 22. The locals should be adequately Compensation has been paid as per the compensated which is not done till date. award passed by the concerned authority.

The EIA study contain all flaws, which EIA Report has been prepared as per relevant should have impartially contained all facts. guidelines

For the conduct of Environmental Public Hearing all contracts have been entrusted to Noted by the Government. the people from Kolhapur, then what guarantee is there that employment will be provided to the local people.

The number of trees to be affected by the The hill top where airport is coming is flat proposed project have not been included in grassland with scattered trees. Enough care the report. will be taken during clearing the site to

5 minimise the cutting of trees.

The area required for the Airport has not No excess land has been acquired for the been declared. The excess land which project. Govt. acquired needs to be deleted specially in the Simechem Advem 23. He supported the project as Goa’s - development will be based on the construction of the airport. 24. He objected for the construction of the Golf There is no proposal for construction of Golf course on the land earmarked for the Course. Airport project. However, he supported the project for the construction of the airport 25. Supported the proposal for the construction - of the airport 26. Supported the airport project but however, Compensation has been paid as per the he desired that adequate compensation be award passed by the concerned authority. given to the affected people. Regarding enhanced compensation Government will look into the mater. 27. The problems related to Schools, water, - farming and agriculture should be resolved. However she supported the construction of the airport. 28. Adequate land compensation has not been Compensation has been paid as per the paid to the affected people. award passed by the concerned authority. Regarding enhanced compensation Government will look into the mater.

He further desired that guidelines for rain A dedicated Rain water harvesting project water harvesting be followed. will be carried out. 29. Natural resources will be affected. The Only the allotted quantity i.e. 5MLD of roads should be properly demarcated by water from Right bank Main Canal of Tillari following all the norms. Irrigation Project 30. He supported both the Airports Dabolim Noted by the Government. and Mopa but insisted that the locals should be trained and given job opportunities. 31. Proper rates should be given for their Noted by the Government. acquired land. First preference for jobs should be given for the locals of this village. Locals should be given priority, opportunities. 32. Adequate compensation should be given to Noted by the Government. the land owners, preference should be given for locals with regard to employment opportunities. 33. Supported the proposal for the construction - of the airport 34. Supported the proposal for the construction Rain water harvesting will be done and of the airport, however care should be taken details are provided in Annexure II & III for conducting water harvesting. 35. Supported the proposal for the construction - of the airport 36. Compensation to the affected land owners Noted by the Government. should be adequate and proportionate. Attention should also be paid for the recharging of the ground water and soil which requires to be given due attention. 37. The report ignores the wild life, and has The flora and fauna data for the present site omitted the springs, the flora the fauna and was collected during December 2013 to the fertile soil. He further sought to know February 2014. Secondary resources, why was the data collected from the survey institutions like Goa University, Fisheries conducted in 2011? Department were consulted while writing the

6 report. The biological report was made with primary data collection in the field as well as available literature. 38. Stated that the rate of compensation to the Noted by the Government. affected people is very less, which should be reasonable. 39. The water table and the springs will be Present Ground water level at Mopa is 5 – 10 adversely affected. mbgl (Annexure IV). To maintain the recharging of Ground water level after construction of the proposed Airport a Rain water Harvesting system as given in Annexure II & III of EIA Report will be developed. The runoff inside the Airport area will be collected thro’ storm water drains and will be routed to the nearest surface water body. There by, there will be no impact on ground & surface water resources. 40. Failed to meet the requirements of the Wild The species belong to Schedule-I category of Life Act, 1972 WPA, 1972 (such as butterflies, reptiles & mammals) are mentioned in the EIA report suitably. 50. Supported the proposal for the construction - of the airport 51. The destruction of the water tables / springs Present Ground water level at Mopa is 5 – 10 in every village has to be assessed and mbgl (Annexure IV). To maintain the proper remedial measures have to be recharging of Ground water level after proposed. construction of the proposed Airport a Rain water Harvesting system as given in Annexure II & III of EIA Report will be developed. The runoff inside the Airport area will be collected thro’ storm water drains and will be routed to the nearest surface water body. There by, there will be no impact on ground & surface water resources. 52. The dhangar families living in the Families living in the land acquired will be earmarked land for the proposed project rehabilitated. should be properly compensated, since they are not having proper records of their lands, although they were residing in the area for centuries. 53. Supported the proposal for the construction - of the airport 54. Guidance Manual, points out that stress The present proposed airport site is falling should be given to the location. The EIA under Pernem taluka of North Goa district. has not taken the location of the project in The Pernem taluka has not been included in consideration. The plateau is located close the Ecologically Sensitive Areas submitted to the Western Ghats. by HLWG. The MoEF order on ESA is attached as Annexure XVI.

EIA fails to reflect the impact on Tillari No objection certificate from GOI dated dam. 30.01.2015 to withdraw 5 mld of water from Right Bank Main canal of Tillari Project is attached. Rain water harvesting system will be adopted to maintain the water balance.

The Dodamarg Wild Life sanctuary has Bombay High Court has ordered the been sanitized by the Hon. High Court. Maharashtra Government to declare the Adequate permissions from the Chief Wild Dodamarg Savantwadi wildlife corridor an Life warden have not been obtained. ecologically sensitive area. MoEF has not declared the region as a Wildlife Sanctuary so far. Moreover, the present project is not a part of this wildlife corridor.

7 55. The project proponent has ignored the fact NOC has been obtained from Mining that the site is having bauxite ore, department for construction of Airport.

43 perennial springs which support farming Agricultural activities and fisheries of this and agriculture and fisheries of Chapora and region will not be affected by these project Tiracol rivers. activities. 56. The socio-cultural impact on the State of The contours of the project area border the Maharashtra has been ignored in the report. neighbouring state of Maharashtra. The land is mainly non-cultivable used largely by interstate migratory populace herding cattle. This inter-state migratory segment of the population would also benefit by way of employment and increased income opportunities arising from the project including tourism, transportation and communications. 57. Medicinal use of the plants has also not Medicinal plants of this region are included been reflected in the report. in the EIA report. 58. The Terms of Reference has expired in Validity of the TOR has been extended one May, 2014 which is invalid year 59. Forest Clearance has not been obtained and Forest Clearance will be taken by the Project the Other Backward Community has not Proponent. been included in the Report 60 The Manual requires Litigation to be There is no litigation regarding land mentioned in the EIA Report, but it does not acquisition. mention ongoing litigation regarding land acquisition 61. The approach lighting extends 100s of Noted by the Government. metres beyond the edge of the plateau, making it technically not feasible. 62. The sacred groves of the area have not been Sacred grooves of Pernem taluka were listed described including the barazan which will and included in EIA report. be lost. 63. The socio economic aspect of the As per the Environment Management Plan in community is our greatest wealth. the EIA Study, the local population will benefit from employment and income generating opportunities both during the construction and operational phases of the project. Further, it has been suggested that local population is to be employed to the extent possible. The socio economic impacts including increase in tourism, transportation, communication, employment generation, and revenue income to state government would have positive impacts for the local population enabling increased economic activities and enhancement of wealth in the area. 64. Supported the proposal for the construction - of the airport 65. The land owners should be adequately Noted by the Government. compensated and precautions should be taken to safeguard springs. 66. Supported the proposal for the construction - of the airport 67. That the issues raised at the hearing namely Noted by the Government. environment issues and land related issues should be addressed in detail by the Government. He stated that all the issues are to be considered and resolved by the Government. 68. He stated that he resides at Dhangar vaddo Complete land has been acquired by Govt. of

8 his livelihood by way of agriculture and Goa rearing of livestock. He stated that the airport project will cause huge loss to his livelihood. 69. He stated that the Airport project will cause The proposed airport project will not hamper destruction of standing crops. the standing crops as the flight movement is restricted to certain areas.

He stated that the airport project will cause Proper Solid & Hazardous Management plan destruction of water resources. will be adopted to avoid any ground water contamination through leachates.

He stated that the Kamdhenu Yojana Noted by the Government. Scheme will be affected if the project takes off, and milk production will also be affected. He stated that local population is uneducated and will not be able to get employment in the Airport project. 70. He stated that the airport project will cause A thick green belt will be developed around destruction of the environment and the project area as per Ministries guidelines agriculture in the area. and the details of the same are provided in section 10.4 of EIA Report. A Budget with capital & Recurring cost is also considered for executing the Environmental Management Plan and is mention in section 10.5 of EIA Report. 71. She stated that airport project will cause Only the allotted quantity i.e. 5MLD of serious problems in supply of water and water from Right bank Main Canal of Tillari electricity to the local residents. Irrigation Project and 220 KV from State grid will be used for which permission have already been obtained by Directorate of Civil Aviation.

She stated that the project will cause There will be no impact on agricultural land destruction of agriculture in the area. due to proposed project

She stated that the Government will be There will be many employment required to provide adequate employment to opportunities’ from the proposed Airport and the local residents. its associated development. 72. He submitted that there are 5 issues namely Noted by the Government. environment, land, construction of airport, development of Pernem Taluka and development of youth of Mopa. He stated that this issue should not lead to North - South divide in the State.

He stated that there should be adequate All safety measures will be taken during safeguards during construction of the airport construction and operation of the Proposed to protect the environment. Mopa Airport. A detailed study on Disaster Management Plan for Airport has also been carried out and is attached along with EIA Report as Annexure VI.

He stated that compensation to the affected Noted by the Government. farmers/landowners should be adequate.

He stated that the airport which will be constructed is a . He stated that the airport is required for - development of the State as especially Tourism sector. He stated that the airport will create

9 employment for the locals. 73. He stated that due to the project and land Noted by the Government. acquired for the same he has lost all his fields and property

He stated that inspite of being an affected Noted by the Government. person, he has not been adequately compensated by the Government. 74. He stated that the EIA report was made Post project monitoring will be carried out available in all the affected Village by project proponent as mention in EIA Panchayats. He stated that with regard to Report. para 2.1 of the EIA report regarding air pollution he has suggestion that an independent office should be set up at Pernem to control pollution that will be caused due to operation of the project 75. He stated that he has large number of The surrounding villages in the buffer areas livestock including goats, cows, etc. He will not be hampered by the project stated that if the project is constructed he activities. The livestock of the surrounding will lose all the livestock. He stated that if villages will graze in the surrounding the project takes place, the forest in the area grassland and forests. The important will be destroyed including the unique medicinal plants, if any, found at site will be medicinal plants available in the forests. He shifted to the greenbelt of proposed airport. requested the Govt. to consider these issues. 76. He stated that EIA report falsely states that Cashew plantations are existing on slopes of the plateau in question is flat and slopes on the proposed airport project which are not the side. The report does not state the going to be affected by project activities. reality as there are cashew plantations on the slopes.

He stated that the EIA report refers to EIA report does not refer to setting up of any setting up of a business centre and the golf business centre and the golf course. course. This needs to be clarified.

He stated that the data used in the report has A fresh baseline data have been collected been submitted by the project proponent. He during the period of November 2014 to states that this is wrong as the State January 2015. A comparative study is made Government is the interested party and its and the same is depicted in EIA Report. data will be biased. He stated that this data The project proponent submitted that no should have been submitted by an further area will be acquired for the project. independent authority like Goa University. The project proponent submitted that a local He stated that the EIA report should have college/university could not be permitted to been prepared by a local college or prepare the EIA report as they are not university and not by an agency from MoEF/NABET accredited Consultant. Ghaziabad. He stated that the affected area falling in Maharashtra has not been studied in the EIA report.

He stated that the EIA report also mentions The Bengal Fox (Vulpes bengalensis) which the names of the animals inaccurately e.g. is also known as Indian Fox mentioned Bengal Fox. correctly in the EIA report. 77. The slopes of plateau have huge cashew The EIA report already mentioned the plantations of nearly 40 lakh cashew trees cashew trees in the study area and there will which give income of nearly Rs. 50 crores be no impact due to project activities. per annum. 78. The study has not been done in Maharashtra No administrative unit of Maharashtra is in the 10 km. radius of the proposed project falling in the development area 79. He stated that his land has been acquired on Noted by the Government. account of the project. He stated that he has not taken compensation offered by the Government as the same is less.

10 He stated that Water sources in the area will The cashew plantation will not be affected not be affected by the project. He stated by the project activities. that cultivation of cash crops i.e. cashew will not be affected by the project. He stated that this project is required for the development of the Pernem Taluka. He submitted that it is wrong to say that the locals of Pernem Taluka are opposed to the project. 80. Stated that similar projects are constructed across the World without any issues, there is no reason why this project cannot be - successfully implemented in Goa, after adopting adequate measures to safeguard environment in a planned manner. 81. He submitted that the animals and the wild Wildlife management plan will be followed life in the proposed area need to be in consultation with State Forest Department. protected.

He stated that peacocks are also present in Indian Peafowl is found and mentioned in the area which needs to be protected. He the EIA report. Utmost care to protect their also stated that the herbal medicines and the habitat will be taken. The medicinal plant various plants species are available in the species will be replanted in greenbelt area of forests of the affected area and that these the project site. need to be protected. He submitted his objection to the project. 82. He stated that the sewage water generated A STP will be established during from the project will enter the Chandel construction phase of the project itself and Village. the same will be extended for operation phase of the Airport. Thereby no sewage will enter Chandel Village. He stated that the youth of the affected village are not educated and the government - will have to explain as to how these uneducated youths will get employment in the airport project. He stated that the Airport is of the Central Government Project and not the State Government project. He stated that if agriculture is destroyed due to the project and the youth are unable to get employment then they will not survive in the future. 83. He stated that the solid waste management Solid waste collected during operation phase facility of the project will have to be studied will be disposed in disposal facility owned in detail and strictly implemented in order by Government of Goa. to control the solid waste generated from the project. He further stated that the Hazardous waste management: From project will have to be studied in detail and Airport, used oil, lubricants, electronic strictly implemented in order to control the wastes shall be generated and the same shall solid waste generated from the project. be disposed through SPCB authorized reprocessor. Used batteries will be given to dealer as part of buy back arrangement. 84. He submitted his total support to the project. He stated that various objections raised by - the public at the hearing will have to be considered by the government 85. He stated that it is the first time in Goa that such an efficient and successful public hearing has been conducted. He stated that - this public hearing has enabled the affected people to place their views before the committee.

11 COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR WRITTERN REPRESENTATIONS FROM PUBLIC ON PROPOSED MOPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RECEIVED DURING PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED ON 01.02.2015

S. No Written submission of Public Hearing Compliance statement 1 Proposed Mopa airport location consists of As per Landuse map of Goa State Agricultural lands owned by locals. Remote sensing centre, proposed Airport location is covered with 55% scrubs, 8% scrub forest, 22% Barren rocky area. Only 15 % is covered with Kharif & Plantations.

2 Mopa Plateau contains huge water store & springs. Construction of Mopa Airport would Present Ground water level at permanently destroy the ground water store Mopa is 5 – 10 mbgl (Annexure IV). and run the dependent water bodies dry.s To maintain the recharging of Ground water level after 3 The springs of shedicho zoro, Nanyache and construction of the proposed Airport Vazar provide perennial drinking water a Rain water Harvesting system as 4 The spring near Rastolider temple provide given in Annexure II & III of EIA perennial drinking water Report will be developed. The 5 What is the plan for ground water runoff inside the Airport area will be replenishment collected thro’ storm water drains 6 Tulaskarwadi is located adjoining major and will be routed to the nearest perennial springs along the steep slopes of a surface water body. There by, there valley. Water of perennial springs is used for will be no impact on ground & drinking and irrigation surface water resources. 7 No hydrological studies have been carried out by teh project proponent 8 The report does not mention even a single It is mentioned in EIA Report of perennial source of water from Plateau. section 2.1 of chapter 2 9 Tillari which is to provide water for irrigation purposes is proposed to provide water Mopa Airport will consume water construction of Airport. This will cause only within the permissible limit tremendous water shortage 10 Need to know long term measures on wildlife Wildlife management plan will be 11 In Mopa, there exists wide range of butterflies, followed in consultation with State moths, insects, reptiles, birds & mammals. Forest Department.

12 The collection of fodder from plateau which is a major economic activity on the plateau is missed the report. Complete land for development of Airport is acquired by Govt.of Goa Livelihood and business will be damaged if the fodder supply is stopped on account of construction of the airport. 13 Time period for biological survey should be Survey was conducted for one one year season as per approved TOR 14 IUCN Status of floral species not mentioned Considering the IUCN status evaluation has been done 15 Accidents of bison in study area Evaluation of impacts has been done considering all relevant human activities during both construction and operation phases 16 Listing of schedule I / II species Based on survey all relevant species are included 17 ignorance of grazing ground The complete land required for Airport has been acquired by the Govt. Of Goa. 18 Listing of ecological sensitive zone of Mopa As per the study conducted by TERI, Mopa is identified as ecological sensitive zone 19 Airport construction will destroy the medicinal The important medicinal plants, if plants any, found at site will be shifted to the greenbelt of proposed airport. 20 No hydrological studies have been carried out Detailed hydrological assessment by the project proponentsss in terms of catchment area

1 mapping estimation of runoff is included 21 What is the plan to ensure the permanent The surrounding villages in the protection of forest? buffer areas will not be hampered by the project activities. The livestock of the surrounding villages will graze in the surrounding grassland and forests. The important medicinal plants, if any, found at site will be shifted to the greenbelt of proposed airport. 22 Destruction of Religious sites No religious site will be destructed 23 Water management for project is not No objection certificate from GOI convincing. When existing water supply not dated 30.01.2015 to withdraw 5 mld sufficient How it can be used for Airport. of water from Right Bank Main 24 Tillari irrigation canal belongs to the formers canal of Tillari Project is attached. and cannot be diverted to other uses under Rain water harvesting system will any circumstances’ be adopted to maintain the water balance.

25 The report states that the landuse around the As per Landuse map of Goa State plateau is mostly non agricultural but it is Remote sensing centre, proposed completely agricultural land. Airport location is covered with 55% 26 The study of land use of the entire study area scrubs, 8% scrub forest, 22% is not carried out Barren rocky area. Only 15 % is covered with Kharif & Plantations. 27 What will happen to bauxite deposits? NOC has been obtained from Mining department

28 Most important religious site like Barazan, No religious site will be touched / Dattatreya Devasthan etc will be destroyed affected due to the proposed Airport 29 We are connected with the neighbouring No connectivity will be spoiled due village of casarvanem, chandel, Hali, Mopa, to development of Airport. Instead, Tambose, Ugeum etc. If Airport is constructed, a 4 lane approach road from NH-17 these traditional paths are closed and our to Mopa Airport Site has been economic and social exchanges will be proposed severely affected. 30 The executive summary is supposed to Executive summary includes provide the overall justification for environmental impacts and implementation of the project and its mitigation mitigation measures measures. 31 Baseline data collected was three years older A fresh baseline data have been collected during the period of November 2014 to January 2015. A comparative study is made and the same is depicted in EIA Report.

32 Baseline should have been conducted over a As per Airport Guidance Manual, period of at least one year one season data other than monsoon is acceptable 33 EIA consultant neglected their professional M/s. EMTRC Lab had collected the duties by accepting data collected by a baseline and it was accredited laboratory which is not authorised to collect. during the period of study. 34 Airport is proposed within western ghats which The present proposed airport site is is already devasted falling under Pernem taluka of North Goa district. The Pernem taluka has not been included in the Ecologically Sensitive Areas submitted by HLWG. The MoEF order on ESA is attached as Annexure XVI.

35 The report does not consider the impact of STP shall be developed during waste water generated during construction construction phase itself and will be phase upgraded to design capacity of each phase.

2 36 No estimates are provided for the amount of The proposed airport is cutting and filling predominantly a tabletop plateau and requires no cutting and filling. 37 EIA Study has not been conducted in the area The study area falling in falling state Maharashtra Maharashtra was sparsely populated. Accordingly no specific impact has been observed 38 EIA Report states biological study is conducted based on secondary sources. No References are included in the final reference for the same is provided in the EIA Report report. 39 No geological study have been conducted NOC has been obtained from Mining department 40 Insufficient data on micro meteorology. The Primary meteorology data has been data is needed for at least 5 years with a time used for the study daily record in time series method. 41 There is no data in six affected villages of Census of the complete Goa is Varconda, Casarvanem, Amberem, Uguem, considered in the study Mopa and Chandel as per census 2011. 42 Shemeche Advan has 34 homes all of which There will be no loss of water lie within the valley surrounding the springs. emanating from the springs as the The construction of airport will totally displace drainage of runoff will not be all of the residence due to the loss of springs, affected after Airport development. loss of agriculture. A detailed drainage pattern is studied and facilities for diversion of runoff is planned

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