Impact Assessment Report for Athani Sugars Ltd.(Bhambavde) CHAPTER 7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES
Prepared By .Yogiraja Industrial Consultant 185 Impact Assessment Report for Athani Sugars Ltd.(Bhambavde) DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SUMMARY OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Additional study on disaster management plan has been included out in this chapter along with summary7.1 RISK of publicANALYSIS consultation. AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
ASL unit 2 will be a new growth oriented center in the Shahuwadi taluka. Such unit can pose threat of danger / hazard due to storage of hazardous materials. The power plant also poses electrocution, fire, and explosion hazards. When the full fledged activities of sugar, alcohol & co-generation will gear up, they will have to follow Factories Act 1948 with all amendments till today and any directives from Director Safety, Health & Environment [SHE] will automatically be binding on ASL. In such condition to appoint a qualified Safety Officer is a must & will be an adequate, wise step in such direction. On site and off site disaster control plans and their perfect implementation will be part and parcel of the management & such safety officer. To lessen the probability of hazard to occur & avoid the consequent damage, a disaster management and control plan has to be worked out for whole complex in anticipation to the threat.7.2 RISK ASSESSMENT
The main objective of the risk assessment study is to propose a comprehensive but simple approach to carry out risk analysis and conducting feasibility studies for industries and planning and management of industrial prototype hazard analysis study in Indian context. Risk analysis and risk assessment should provide details on Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) techniques used world-over to determine risk posed to people who work inside or live near hazardous facilities, and to aid in preparing effective emergency response plans by delineating a Disaster Management Plan (DMP) to handle onsite and offsite emergencies. Hence, QRA is an invaluable method for making informed risk-based process safety and environmental impact planning decisions, as well as being fundamental to any facility-siting decision-making. QRA whether, site-specific or risk-specific for any plant is complex and needs extensive study that involves process understanding, hazard identification, consequence modeling, probability data, vulnerability models/data, local weather and terrain conditions and local population data. QRA may be carried out to serve the following objectives. Identification of safety areas Identification of hazard sources Generation of accidental release scenarios for escape of hazardous materials from the facility Identification of vulnerable units with recourse to hazard indices Estimation of damage distances for the accidental release scenarios with recourse to MaximumPrepared By Credible .Yogiraja Accident Industrial (MCA) Consultant analysis 186 Impact Assessment Report for Athani Sugars Ltd.(Bhambavde)
Hazard and Operability studies (HAZOP) in order to identify potential failure cases of significant consequences Estimation of probability of occurrences of hazardous event through fault tree analysis and computation of reliability of various control paths Assessment of risk on the basis of above evaluation against the risk acceptability criteria relevant to the situation Suggest risk mitigation measures based on engineering judgement, reliability and risk analysis approaches Delineation / up-gradation of Disaster Management Plan (DMP). Safety7.3 Reports:DISASTER with MANAGEMENT external safety PLAN report/ occupational safety report
Disaster can occur as on site or off site variety i.e. disaster on campus or disaster in nearby area causing indirect damage to site area & the complex. DisasterNatural may calamities occur due to two categories, natural and manmade calamities: cover Flood, Storm / typhoon, Earthquake, Heavy mist, fog, hail storm, LandMan madeslide calamities involve Fire & Explosion, All types of leakages & spillage, Electrocution, excavation, construction, erection, Sabotage, rail & road accidents, mass agitation, Looting, Morcha, war The identified hazardous areas in the complex are : Boiler area - Explosion Turbine section - Explosion Electrical rooms - Fire and electrocution Transformer area - Fire and electrocution Cable - Fire and electrocution Storage facilities – Fire / spillage for alcohol Considering various probabilities the management & safety department has to create safety awareness & preparedness in all employees and people in vicinity area in case of any sort of emergency to occur & a chalked out attempt to surely overcome the disaster in time. This includes preparation of onsite and offsite disaster control plans, their mock drills at least 2 times in a calendar year, reports for the same to DISH & due amendments for the perfect implementation.7.3.1 Level of Accident: If there is any disaster in any part of plant/work place due to any reason the level of accidents from damage point of view may vary. Accordingly accident preventionPrepared By pro .Yogirajagram will Industrial have to Consultant be initiated by safety department simultaneously. 187 Impact Assessment Report for Athani Sugars Ltd.(Bhambavde) 7.3.2 Critical Targets During Emergency Level I Accidents
Under this level disaster may happen due to electrocution, fire explosion, alcohol spillage and spontaneous ignition of combustible material. This level has probability of occurrence affecting persons inside the plant. Various hazardous areas identified in the plant are potential areas to beLevel affected II Accidents due to level – I accidents.
Disaster of this level can occur in case of sabotage and complete failure of all automatic control/warning systems, and also if the alcohol stored in tank and covered by tank bunds leaks out. However, probability of occurrence of this is very low due to the proposed adequate securit7.3.3 ySite training, Emergency and education Control levelRoom of (SECR)plant personnel & Site Main for theController captive power plant.
In each segment of work, from domestic level to war fighting team level approach always helps. If the concerned man is aware of his duty at his place & need of the time, he can complement the huge task of lessening the damage of the disaster. To overcome the emergency in its occurrence, the strategy is to be prepared in advance, plan for the team effort, educate others and reduce all effects of disaster.
In case of any disaster main responsibility lies with the Chairman and Board of Directors, where they can nominate one fellow to be responsible person who will be Chief Incidence Controller (IC). In case of disaster key person like Chief engineer, Chief chemist, Distillery manager will be the site main incidence controller and will commence respective duties in that capacity to curtail the emergency & minimize the losses may be occurring.
People in all departments can assist in contacting external persons, district, state & central authorities, hospital & ambulance contact and evacuation, if needed, for people in the vicinity with assistance of state transport buses. People from maintenance department can help in rectifying the fault in system. Security persons assist in fire fighting & material movement operation to avoid losses. It is utmost necessary to prepare the control plan & to involve all staff in factory to get any sort of external help / assistance in time to lessen all sorts of damage. To assist the disaster control more effectively a site emergency control room (SECR) will be established at the plant site. The SECR may be provided with following sections: All site plant layout List of important telephone numbers of Chairman & Directors ASL, Chief Engineer, Chief Chemist,Prepared Distillery By .Yogiraja Manager, Industrial Administration Consultant Manager. 188 Impact Assessment Report for Athani Sugars Ltd.(Bhambavde)
Telephone numbers of Navanihal Gram Panchayat, Athani Tehsil, Tehsildar of Athani, Belgaum District collector, Belgaum State transport depot office, Belgaum District & local fire brigade station, home guard, civil defense, N.C.C. unit, State crisis group, Karnatka crisis group, CGO complex, MoEF All material handling & incoming vehicle traffic to be stopped temporarily. All outgoing lines to be used to contact above authorities. Captive power plant layout showing inventories and locations of fuel Oil / furnace oil storage tanks, Bagasse/alcohol storage yard etc. Hazard identification chart, maximum number of people working at a time, assembly points, etc. List of village and their population in the vicinity of proposed captive power plant Public address system like loud speaker, battery operated speaker, sirens, Whistles, batteries, signaling flags etc. Rechargeable and battery operated torch lights and invertors. Tie up with nearest hospital for medical assistance and facility for stretchers, chairs, etc. List of registered medical practitioners in vicinity. Study map showing various villages and towns in the vicinity of captive power plant. Muster Roll of all present employees. Note pads and ball pens to record message received and instructions to be passed to concerned persons The blow up copy of Layout plan showing areas where accident could occur. Accident mock drill for at least 2 times in a calendar year is to be a part of routine exercise. The report7.3.4 bfDisaster such drill Preventive has to be Measuressubmitted to DISH for his information & approval.
The proposed power plant will have following preventive measures to avoid occurrence of disasters: Specification & marking of safe area to gather in emergency. Design, manufacture and construction of plant, machinery and buildings will be as per national and international codes as applicable in specific cases and laid down by statutory authorities. Provision of adequate access ways for movement of equipment and personnel shall be kept. Minimum two numbers of gates to escape during disaster shall be provided. Alcohol storage shall be in protected and fenced. The tank will be housed in a dyke wall. As per regulations of CCOE its testing & certification will be performed each 5 years regularly. Proper colour coding for all process water, air & steam lines will be done. ProperPrepare insulationd By .Yogiraja for all Industrial steam & Consultant condensate, hot water lines will be done. 189 Impact Assessment Report for Athani Sugars Ltd.(Bhambavde)
Provision of circuit brakers, isolation switches, signals will be provided as per electricity act & rules. Proper & rigid bonding and earthing to all equipment will be arranged. Earthing connections will be checked each 6 months and the same record will be available. System of fire hydrants comprising of electrical motor driven fire pumps is planned. The fire hydrant system will have electrical motor and a generator driven jockey pump to keep the fire hydrant system properly pressurized. Automatic7.3.5 Fire water Fighting sprinkling Arrangements system is planned for all transformers.
BIS 2190 provides Indian standards for firefighting equipment. All firefighting equipment and extinguishers have to be planned according to this standard. There are 4 classes of a fire that can occur: Class Materials Extinguisher
A Cotton, Cloth, paper, wood Water type 2 B Oils, Hydrocarbons, Alcohol, Greases CO type C Gases, CNG, LPG, Acetylene, Foam type D Electrical & metals Foam Location type of fire extinguishers
2 Turbo-generator area CO Type, Foam Type Dry chemical powder 2 Cable galleries CO Type, Foam Type Dry chemical powder 2 High voltage panel CO Type, Foam Type Dry chemical powder 2 Control rooms CO Type, Foam Type Dry chemical powder 2 MCC rooms CO Type, Foam Type Dry chemical powder 2 Pump houses CO Type, Foam type dry chemical powder 2 Tank Area CO type, Foam Type Dry chemical powder Sand Basket Offices & Godowns Foam or Dry chemical powder Type 2 Crushers7.3.6 Alarm house System CO Type, to be Foam followed Type dryDuring chemical Disaster powder
On receiving the message of ‘Disaster from Site Main Controller, fire station control room attendant will sound Siren ‘WAILING TYPE’ for 5 minutes. Incident controller will arrange to broad cast disaster message through public address system. On receiving the message of “Emergency Over” from incident Controller the fire station control room attendant will give “All Clear Signal” by sounding alarm straight for two minutes. The features of alarm system will be explained to one and all to avoid panic or misunderstanding during disaster.
Prepared By .Yogiraja Industrial Consultant 190 Impact Assessment Report for Athani Sugars Ltd.(Bhambavde)
It is necessary to take one trial for perfect functioning of the siren at least once in one week with7.3.7 priorStorage intimation of Flammable to Belgaum LiquidsDistrict Collector.
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres create risks from the indoor storage of Dangerous Substances to be controlled by elimination or by reducing the quantities of such substances in the workplace to a minimum and providing mitigation to protect against foreseeable incidents.
These should be located in designated areas that are wherever possible away from the immediate processing area and do not jeopardise the means of escape from the workroom/working area. The flammable liquids should be stored separately from other dangerous substances that may enhance the risk of fire or compromise the integrity of the container. The ethanol is flammable liquid and to handle properly as per the guidelines. This project is having storage of ethanol of about 90 KLPD. The storage involves 4 no of bulk storage available. Thei. Handling: plant having capacity of 330 days storage capacity. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld,ii. Storage: braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area. Do not store near perchlorates,7.3.8 Emission peroxides, Mechanisms chromic Andacid Control or nitric Considering acid. Storage Tanks
Emissions from organic liquids in storage occur because of evaporative loss of the liquid during its storage and as a result of changes in the liquid level. The emission sources vary with tank design, as does the relative contribution of each type of emission source. Emissions from fixed roof tanks are a result of evaporative losses during storage (known as breathing losses or standing storage losses) and evaporative losses during filling and emptying operations (known as working losses). External and internal floating roof tanks are emission sources because of evaporative losses that occur during standing storage and withdrawal of liquid from the tank. StandingPrepared By storage .Yogiraja losses Industrial are a resultConsultant of evaporative losses through rim seals, deck fittings,191 Impact Assessment Report for Athani Sugars Ltd.(Bhambavde)
and/or deck seams. The loss mechanisms for fixed roof and external and internal floating roof tanks are described in more detail in this section. Variable vapor space tanks are also emission sourcesi. Fixed becauseRoof Tanks: of evaporative losses that result during filling operations. A typical vertical fixed roof tank is type of tank consists of a cylindrical steel shell with a permanently affixed roof, which may vary in design from cone- or domeshaped to flat. Losses from fixed roof tanks are caused by changes in temperature, pressure, and liquid level. Fixed roof tanks are either freely vented or equipped with a pressure/vacuum vent. The latter allows the tanks to operate at a slight internal pressure or vacuum to prevent the release of vapors during very small changes in temperature, pressure, or liquid level. Of current tank designs, the fixed roof tank is the least expensive to construct andii. Floating is generally Roof considered Tanks : the minimum acceptable equipment for storing organic liquids. There are two types of floating roof tanks External and Internal. A typical external floating roof tank (EFRT) consists of an open- topped cylindrical steel shell equipped with a roof that floats on the surface of the stored liquid. The floating roof consists of a deck, fittings, and rim seal system. Floating decks that are currently in use are constructed of welded steel plate and are of two general types: pontoon or double-deck. An internal floating roof tank (IFRT) has both a permanent fixed roof and a floating roof inside. There are two basic types of internal floating roof tanks: tanks in which the fixed roof is supported by vertical columns within the tank, and tanks with a self-supporting fixed roof and no internal support columns.Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as mentioned below: Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.
Prepared By .Yogiraja Industrial Consultant 192 Impact Assessment Report for Athani Sugars Ltd.(Bhambavde) Fire Fighting Measures : General Information:
Containers can build up pressure if exposed to heat and/or fire. As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Will burn if involved in a fire. Flammable Liquid Can release vapors that form explosive mixtures at temperatures above the flashpoint. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Containers may explode in theExtinguishing heat of a fire. Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol resistant foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be ineffective. Do NOT use straight streams of water. Flash Point: 16.6 deg C ( 61.88 deg F) Autoignition Temperature: 363 deg C ( 685.40 deg F) Explosion Limits, Lower:3.3 vol % Upper: 19.0 vol % 7.4 SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDING OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION
The public hearing for the proposed expansion phase for sugar (2500 to 8000 TCD), cogeneration power project (35 MW) & Distillery 90 KLPD) was held inside the premises of existing industry of Athani Sugar Ltd. Unit 2 at village Sonawade-Bhambvade Taluka Shahuwadi, District Kolhapur Maharashtra on Jan 27, 2016, at 11.30 am as per EIA Notification S. No. 1533 14.09.2006 and amendment dated 1.12.2009 of MoEF on the basis of the prepared draft EIA report, which included the Terms of References prescribed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. As per stipulations in the Notification, notice for the Public Hearing was published in National Newspaper, The Times of India and State level newspaper Pudhari dated Dec 26, 2015, Beside this photography and videography was also done.
Public Hearing was held under the chairmanship of Shri Barge, Resident Collector. Besides this, Shri Kadam Subregional officer and Shri Shivangi , Regional Officer, Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board, Kolhapur were present. About 210 people attended the Public Hearing. Various points were raised by the local people and during the public hearing. The same were replied to and the points requiring action from the Company were clearly addressedPrepared By and .Yogiraja their ex Industrialecution outlined. Consultant 193 Impact Assessment Report for Athani Sugars Ltd.(Bhambavde)
Documents related to PH including minutes of public hearing, list of attendees, written suggestions, objections and comments, notice in the newspaper are given below. The replies have beenTable updated 7.1. as per the latest situation, activities executed, information received, etc. and givenTABLE in 7.1 ISSUES RAISED DURING PUBLIC HEARING AND REPLIES BY PROJECT PROPONENT Sl. Name suggestions, objections and Answers given by Project proponent No comments .
1 Shri. Pandurang We have watched the Shri shrimant Balasaheb Patil, founder Bapu Shelake presentation carefully, chairman of M/s . Athani Sugars Ltd. Farmer, Donoli, Shahuwadi, taluka was Informed that we are going to provide Tal: industrial backward area pollution control system of modern Shahuwadi,Dist: There are no complaints of technology in the proposed project to Kolhapur pollution due to existing sugar control air , water and noise pollution factory . At present I also etc. observed that there are no The spent wash generated from pollution of air , water and distillery, industrial effluent from sugar noise due to existing project. factory and dust generated from co- Generally we see that there are generation plant will be treated by complaints of smell nuisance using modern technology and the mostly due to molasses parameters will be less than 50% of the generated by sugar factories , limits of M.P.C Board. There will be no Also industrial waste water of pollution. After treatment of waste the factory is given for water, It will become clean and its irrigation purposes to farmers. quality will be like river water and it And the problem of electricity will be used for irrigation purpose. This will be solved due to purposed water will not affect land if used for co-generation plant and also irrigation purposes for more than 100 there will be development of years. We will provide zero discharge this area due to the proposed system in the proposed project which project. There is no nuisance of has already used in unit-1 project. air pollution, water pollution, Water will be supplied from river noise pollution and dust to Kadavi, Warana and also by tankers for villages in this area because 6000 hectares of land in the project the project site is far from the area because for the proposed project villages. I request to grant 1200000 MT sugar cane is required permission to the proposed which will be produced in this area. project. Due to proposed project, this area will develop and the rate which will be given to sugarcane producers, will be highest in Kolhapur district. 2 Shri Mahadev We have watched the Patil, farmer, presentation carefully and village Salashi, Tal observed the measures which Shahuwadi, Dist will be taken by the project PrepaKolhapur.red By .Yogiraja Industrialproponent Consultant by providing 194 Impact Assessment Report for Athani Sugars Ltd.(Bhambavde)
Sl. Name suggestions, objections and Answers given by Project proponent No comments .
modern technology pollution control system to prevent air,water and noise pollution. Hence, on behalf of all farmers I congratulate the project proponent. When the sugar factory was established, the villagers of bambavade had some doubts about the sugar factory that air pollution will be caused and black dust will spread in village Bambabade. But from last 10 years, there is no air pollution. We are satisfied after watching the presentation shown by the project proponent. People in this area will get employment opportunity in the project. We are happy that the project proponents will give highest rate for sugar cane and hence, Thank them on behalf of the farmers. 3 Shri Bajirao We are satisfied after watching Shri Vibhute assured that the project Kondiba Kasid, the presentation shown by the proponent has taken care of your Member, project proponents. We told suggestions and in future also, will take grampanchayat that the treated effluent will be all precautionary measures to prevent Sonavade, colourless and will be used for any type of pollution due to the Tal:Shahuwadi, irrigation purposes and it will proposed project. Dist:Kolhapur. improve soil quality. Hence, before supplying it for irrigation to sugar cane and other crops it should be treated and colourless which will not affect the land. Though from EIA report, we have observed that the proposed projects will not cause any adverse effect on the bio- diversity of this taluka and quality of rivers, nallas flowing in this area, we will support the project if you fully assure members of sugar factory that the proposed project is beneficial to the villagers and in future there will not cause Prepared By .Yogiraja Industrial Consultant 195 any adverse effect. If the Impact Assessment Report for Athani Sugars Ltd.(Bhambavde)
Sl. Name suggestions, objections and Answers given by Project proponent No comments .
treated water is supplied to our crops, production of sugarcane and other crops will increase. Hence, request to give permission to the project. 4 Shri Chandrakant Last year when the Pandurang Patil, management of M/s. Athani village Thergaon, sugars Ltd. First time started Tal:Shahuwadi,Dis this sugar factory informed t:Kolhapur that within next five years they are going to establish a distillery and a co-generation unit and now within one year they conducting a public hearing of these proposed projects. River distance from this project is about 3.5 kms. In future, there will not be any pollution from the proposed project. While giving presentation, the project proponent has assured that due to this project, there will not be any pollution for 100 years and it will be the best project in Western Maharashtra. I request that permission should be given to this pollution free project. 5 Shree Balvant Though there may be pollution Baburao Patil, from the proposed project, the farmer, Gogave, project proponent has Tal:shahuwadi, submitted that they are going Dist:Kolhapur to take measures to control the pollution of air, water, noise, etc. The proposed project will give employment to unemployed persons in this taluka which will develop this area. Hence, the project should e started as early as possible. 6 Shri anand We are satisfied after watching Then Shri Jayant Kadam, Convener, Shankar Ingavale, the presentation. Water instructed the management of M/s. village ishavi, effluent generated from the Athani Sugar Ltd. to clarify on the Tal:Shahuwadi, proposed project is an demand of farmers for supplying Dist:Kolhapur important part which can be treated water for irrigation purpose. reused for irrigation after Then, Shri Shrimant Balasaheb Patil proper treatment because Clarified that the treated waste water Prepared By .Yogiraja Industrial Consultant 196 Bambavade has scanty water will be within limits as per the Impact Assessment Report for Athani Sugars Ltd.(Bhambavde)
Sl. Name suggestions, objections and Answers given by Project proponent No comments .
availability area. If we want to standards of M.P.C.B. the quality of that increase the production of water will be like river water which sugar cane we need water for will be given for irrigation. Also irrigation which is a major management will supply water from demand. If the treated water is river which will be given for irrigation supplied to nearby villages, because the proposed project need then the sugarcane production about 1200000 MT of sugar cane which will increase and this sugar will be produced within this area. We cane can be supplied to the will develop this area within 6-7 kms sugar factory and also there into irrigated land. will be employment opportunities to the unemployed youth in this area, the area will develop. Hence, the project is beneficial for all. 7 Shri Sunanda I congratulate factory Reddy, management for the proposed Environmentalist, project. I have come to wish Hyderabad them. 8 Shree Anil Jaysing This sugar factory is running Patil, Member of from last 15 years and village Sonavade Sonavade is most beneficial. Grampanchayat, Every year Sonavade Gram Tal: Shahuwadi, Panchayat collect tax from the Dist: Kolhapur sugar factory by which most of the development programs are taken by the gram panchayat. Presently 48 employees are working in the sugar factory. The above objection has been taken for political reasons. Till today, the sugar factory has not caused any pollution in our village. Not even a single complaint has been made. We five members of Sonavade gram panchayat are present today. We request not to consider above complaint. While giving above written complaints, they have not asked the members of gram panchayats and we have no idea of the complaint. In gram sabha also they have not intimated us that complaint is to be made. Villagers also do not know about this. About Prepared By .Yogiraja Industrial Consultant 197 90% of the villagers are in Impact Assessment Report for Athani Sugars Ltd.(Bhambavde)
Sl. Name suggestions, objections and Answers given by Project proponent No comments .
favour of the Project. 9 Shri Madhu babu, In our country there are Environment cement, Pharmaceutical, iron, Volunteer, mining industries but the Hyderabad sugar industry is useful for farmers. This is agro based unit. Hence, I congratulate project proponent. We have mostly seen that at the time of public hearing, plant is closed but today the plant is running and we observe that there is no pollution from it. 10 Shri Maruti I request that the project Shri Yogesh Patil replied that soil Baburao Yadav, management should guide testing will be carried out by the A/p. Bambavade, uneducated farmers in this project management. Also guidance to Tal: Shahuwadi, area about the type of seeds to improve soil quality and production of Dist:Kolhapur be used for sugarcane crop and sugarcane will be given. A Program will about method of its use. I be conducted to provide good quality provide 80-90 MT of fertilizers in reasonable rate to the sugarcane to the sugar factory. farmers. We will supply fertilizers to We support the proposed the farmers and its price will be cut project. I request that the from the bills. project management should make available the seeds to farmers. Also they should supply the fertilizers to the farmers by purchasing it from the market and the cost of the fertilizer should be cut from the bills of the farmers, Also guide us about proportion of pesticides to be used ad conduct time training programs.
11 Shri Dilip Sarjerao The written objections Thereafter, Hon’ chairman of the Bandgar, Director, submitted by Gram Panchayat, public hearing committee Shri S.R. Shahuwadi taluka Bambavade are political Barge once again read the above Kharedi Vikri complaints and hence, I suggestions in short with the names of Sangh, Dist: request that they should not be persons who gave it. Kolhapur considered. In this sugar At last, Smt Varsha Kadam, F. O factory, till today there has not thanked all present for the public been any accident. Till today, hearing and with the permission of the there are no complaints of air, Hon’ Chairman declared the water pollution due to this environment public hearing concluded. unit. Presently, 40 to 50 employees are working in the Prepared By .Yogiraja Industrial Consultant 198 plant. Gram Panchayat Impact Assessment Report for Athani Sugars Ltd.(Bhambavde)
Sl. Name suggestions, objections and Answers given by Project proponent No comments .
Bambavade has submitted the complaint wrongly without intimating us. Those who have made the complaints should be present here, all concern should be present and raise the queries/views. The relatives of complaints are also working in this unit and the unit is also beneficial to them.
Prepared By .Yogiraja Industrial Consultant 199