Annexure No. 1

REVISED FORM-1 & FORM-1A

APPENDIX I

(See paragraph œ 6)

FORM 1

(I) Basic Information

Sr. Item Details No.

1. Name of the project/s Environmental Clearance for Expansion of existing Infopark Phase 2 campus (Master Plan development of an IT / ITES SEZ township) project by INFOPARKS (Fully owned by Govt. of Kerala) 2. S. No. in the schedule 8 (b) of EIA Notification, 2006. Master Plan Development of an IT/ITES SEZ Master Plan development on Project of 50.81651 ha. plot area with built-up area of 12,79,594 sq.m. 3. Proposed capacity / area / Total Plot Area = 50.81651 ha. length / tonnage to be handled /command area/lease area/ Total Built-up Area = 12,79,594 sq. m. number of wells to be drilled 4. New/Expansion/Modernization Expansion of existing Infopark Phase 2 campus (Master Plan development of an IT / ITES SEZ township). The certified compliance report issued by the MoEF&CC Regional Office, on Environmental Conditions stipulated in the existing Environmental Clearance is attached. The said authority issued Satisfactory compliance of Environmental conditions. 5. Existing capacity/area etc., Some of the plots located within the proposed campus have obtained Environmental Clearance. The details are given below :- 1. Environment Clearance was obtained from MoEF vide Order dt. 12-03-2012 for an I.T. project to be developed by M/s Infoparks, Kerala with plot area = 2.834 ha. and built- up area of = 36,727.90 sq. m. 2. Environment Clearance was obtained from SEIAA, Kerala vide Order dt. 31-10-2013 for an I.T. project to be developed by M/s Cognizant Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd. with plot area = 3.3106 ha. (33,092 sq.m.) and built-up area of = 66,274 sq. m. 3. Environment Clearance was obtained from MoEF&CC vide Order dt. 18-06-2015 for an I.T. project to be developed by M/s Trans Asian Shipping Services (P) Ltd. with plot area = 0.8339 ha. (8,337.40 sq. m.) and built- up area of = 54,743 sq. m.

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Total Plot area (1+2+3 of above) = 6.9785 ha. Total Built-up area (1+2+3 of above) = 1,57,744.9 sq. m.

6. Category of Project i.e. ”A‘ or Category ”B‘ as per EIA Notification, 2006 and ”B‘ Category ”A‘ as per MoEF&CC Notification vide No. S.O.3999 dt. 09/12/2016

7. Does it attract the general NO condition? If yes, please specify 8. Does it attract the specific NO condition? If yes, please specify 9. Location Infopark Phase-2 Campus, Survey Nos. 79, 80, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98, 102, 103, 104, 144, 145, 146 in Village in Block 37 in Puthencruz Grama Panchayat and Survey Nos. 365, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 384 in Kunnathunadu Village in Block 36 in Kunnathunadu Grama Panchayat

Kunnathunadu Taluk, District, Kerala Plot/Survey/Khasra No. Survey Nos. 79, 80, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98, 102, 103, 104, 144, 145, 146 in Puthencruz Village in Block 37 in Vadavucode Puthencruz Grama Panchayat and

Survey Nos. 365, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 384 in Kunnathunadu Village in Block 36 in Kunnathunadu Grama Panchayat

Village Puthencruz Village and Kunnathunadu Village Tehsil Kunnathunadu District Ernakulam State Kerala 10. Nearest railway station/airport The nearest railway station is Thripunithura along with distance in Kms Railway Station which is at about 9.0 Km (S) from the site and the nearest airport is at , Cochin International Airport Ltd. (CIAL) Airport which is about 30 Km (N) away from the project site. 11. Nearest Town, city, District City within 10 km. Headquarters along with Headquarters distance in Kms ( Civil Station is at about 3.7 km.) 12 Village Panchayats, Zilla Village Office address Puthencruz :- Parishad, Municipal Village Officer, Puthencruz Village, Corporation, Local body Vadavukode Block, Ernakulam District, (complete postal addresses Kerala-682308. with telephone nos. to be Mobile No. 09446066484. given)

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Vadavukode Puthencruz Grama Panchayat Office address :- Panchayat Secretary, Vadavukode Puthencruz Grama Panchayth, Taluk, Block No. 37, Ernakulam District, Kerala-682310. Ph. No. 0484-2730033.

Village Office address Kunnathunadu :- Kunnathunadu Village Officer, Kunnathunadu Grama Panchayat, Ernakulam, Kerala.

Kunnathunadu Grama Panchayat Office :- Panchayat Secretary, Kunnathunadu Grama Panchayat, Ernakulam, Kerala.

13 Name of the applicant Mr. HRISHIKESH NAIR, Chief Executive Officer, M/s Infoparks Kerala (fully owned by Govt. of Kerala) 14 Registered Address M/s Infoparks Kerala (fully owned by Govt. of Kerala) Park Office, —Athulya“, Infopark Kochi P.O., Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala-682042. Address for correspondence : Mr. HRISHIKESH NAIR, Chief Executive Officer, M/s Infoparks Kerala (fully owned by Govt. of Kerala) Park Office, —Athulya“, Infopark Kochi P.O., Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala-682042. Name Mr. HRISHIKESH NAIR Designation Chief Executive Officer (Owner/Partner/CEO) Address Mr. HRISHIKESH NAIR, Chief Executive Officer, M/s Infoparks Kerala (fully owned by Govt. of Kerala) Park Office, —Athulya“, Infopark Kochi P.O., Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala-682042. Pin Code Kerala-682042 E-Mail [email protected] & [email protected] Telephone No. 0484-2415217 / 18 / 31 / 32 (Mob. 9447435480) Fax No. 0484-2415240 16 Details of Alternative Sites Not Applicable examined, if any. Location of Village-District-State these sites should be shown on 1. a topo sheet 2. 17 Interlinked Projects Not applicable

18 Whether separate application of Not applicable

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interlinked projects has been submitted? 19 If yes, date of submission Not applicable

20. If no, reason Not applicable

21 Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under: If yes, details of the same and their status to be given. (a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980? (b) The Wildlife (Protection) NO Act, 1972? NO (c) The C.R.Z Notification, 2011? NO 22 Whether there is any YES, Government Order / Policy relevant / relating to the site? As per the Gazette Notification of India, part of the project site is notified as an I.T. - Special Economic Zone (SEZ) by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India. Majority of the proposed land use for this parcel of land is for the development of IT/ITES buildings.

23 Forest land involved (hectares) NO

24 Whether there is any litigation pending against the project There are cases related to land acquisition and and/or land in which the project the details are submitted. is propose to be set up? (a) Name of the Court (b) Case No. (c) Orders/directions of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project.

(II) Activity

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

Sr. Information/Checklist Yes Details thereof (with approximate No. confirmation / No quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

1.1 Permanent or temporary Yes There will be permanent change in change in land use, land cover current land use of the project area. The or topography including total project area is spread in 50.81651 increase in intensity of land ha. use (with respect to local land use plan) The new land use of existing vacant land will be for I.T. (SEZ) processing area & non-processing area with related activities and the development is

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proposed in a phased manner.

This land for the IT project was acquired by Govt. of Kerala.

As per the Gazette Notification of India proposed area is notified as I.T. - Special Economic Zone (SEZ) by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India. Majority of the proposed land use for this parcel of land is for the development of IT/ITES buildings.

During construction phase, average about 1,500 persons per day will be at site. During operation phase, on full occupancy of proposed I.T. SEZ, the maximum population expected to be about 1,63,847 persons (fixed & floating). Therefore, there will be increase in the intensity of land use both during construction phase & operation phase.

Sources: Population is calculated based on NBC norms. 1.2 Clearance of existing land, Yes Qualitative & Quantitative ecological vegetation and buildings? assessment of the project site was carried out. There are different types of trees and different varieties of shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers & old sheds/structures existing at site. For the development of the proposed project, there will be clearance of existing old structures/sheds & some of the existing trees & different varieties of shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The new land use will be for I.T. (SEZ) processing area & non-processing area & for related activities. 1.4 Pre-construction investigations Yes Pre-construction Soil Investigation has e.g. bore houses, soil testing? been carried out for the site by the agency, As per the soil investigation report, the water table in the project site is encountered at higher level. 1.5 Construction works? Yes Master Plan Development of an IT/ITES SEZ township related facilities which involves construction of High Rise IT towers, Mid Rise IT offices, Mid Rise BPO/Other offices, Guest house + Ladies hostel (700 rooms) + Creche, Cafeteria + Convenient shops, Shopping mall, Multiplex (1,500 seats), Hotel (200 rooms) + Conference, Boutique Hotel (50

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rooms), Sports Club, Boating club, Jogging / Walking / Fishing, Entrance Plaza, Promenade, Electrical Substation, School (3,000 students), Convention Centre (2,000 seats), Parking / Services, Foot over bridge, Fire station & Other related infrastructure facilities. Internal roads, bridges, for movement of vehicles, cycle tracks & pedestrian walkways, inside the project site will be constructed. 1.6 Demolition works? Yes There are some old sheds/structures existing at site. For the development of the proposed project, these will be demolished. 1.7 Temporary sites used for Yes A labour colony / camp will be construction works or housing constructed for housing of construction of construction workers? workers within the project site. Open land shall be provided temporarily to the contractors as per their requirement for establishing temporary sheds and facilities for accommodating the workmen deployed by them. 1.8 Above ground buildings, Yes It is proposed to construct I.T. SEZ & structures or earthworks related buildings within the site. including linear structures, cut The proposed project development is an and fill or excavations SEZ I.T. project & related facilities which involves IT/ITES buildings, Guest house + Ladies Hostel + Creche, Cafeteria + Convenient shops, Shopping mall, Multiplex, Hotel + conference, Boutique hotel, Sports club, Commercial plaza, School, Fire station & other related services etc. Excavation for pile foundation of structures will be carried out. The proposed development tries to retain the existing topography. However, for the development of buildings and for roads, certain cutting of the earth is required and the soil generated due to the cutting will be used for filling of low lying areas within the project site. 1.9 Underground works including No No underground work including mining mining or tunneling? or tunneling. 1.10 Reclamation works? No There is no reclamation work in the project development 1.11 Dredging? No No dredging work is required in the project development. 1.12 Offshore structures? No No offshore structure is required in the project development. 1.13 Production and manufacturing No No production / manufacturing process processes? involved in the project development. 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods Yes As mentioned above the project is an or materials? IT/ITES SEZ township development along with related activities, Separate raw 6

material storage of cement and other construction materials will be made within the project premises by the individual plot owners within their site. Bricks and steel will be stacked in open within the individual plot. For the infrastructure developmental works, the construction materials required will be stored within the common area owned by M/s Infoparks Kerala.

1.15 Facilities for treatment or Yes Construction phase :- disposal of solid waste or liquid Municipal solid waste generation from effluents? the project site including the labour colony during construction phase will be about 0.6 Ton / day and domestic sewage would be about 84 KLD. The non- biodegradable waste and other packaging material would be sold to the vendors. The bio-degradable solid waste would be disposed in a bio-gas generation plant and the bio-gas generation would be utilized in the labour colony. A sewage treatment plant (STP) for the treatment of domestic sewage from the labour colony.

Operation phase :- Solid waste generation will be about 22.97 Tons/day on full occupancy of the an IT/ITES SEZ township. The municipal solid waste segregation would be achieved at source by providing colour coded bins. The segregated municipal solid waste will be collected separately as Bio-degradable and Non- biodegradable waste as per the MSW Rules, 2016. The non-biodegradable and recyclable waste would be collected through waste collection centre and which would be sold to the vendors. The biodegradable waste along with sludge from STP‘s would be sent to the bio-gas generation plant / Organic waste converter & bio-bin system to be developed in within the project site. Further, the spent oil from the D.G. sets will be sold to C.P.C.B. approved recyclers.

e-Waste :- Discarded computer parts, monitor, key boards etc. constitutes e-waste and this waste will be stored in an earmarked area. E-waste will be disposed as per e Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2016. The e-waste will be disposed 7

through M/s Kerala Enviro Infrastructure Ltd. (KEIL), a KSPCB approved agency.

Sewage :- The daily domestic sewage generation would be about 4.752 MLD which will be treated at the proposed De- centralized Sewage Treatment Plants within the project premises.

Source :- Manual on norms and standards for environment clearance of large construction projects issued by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India. 1.16 Facilities for long term housing Yes The proposed project is an IT/ITES SEZ of operational workers? township project with I.T. office buildings and other utilities. Therefore no accommodation facility proposed within the site. For operational workers. Source :- Infoparks Kerala 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic Yes Construction of IT/ITES campus with during construction or Internal roads for movement inside the operation? campus will be constructed. Also, in order to promote water transport, provision for boat jetty within the project premises along the water body would be constructed. 1.18 New road, rail, air, waterborne Yes Internal roads for movement inside the or other transport infrastructure campus will be constructed. Also, in including new or altered routes order to promote water transport, and stations, ports, airports provision for boat jetty within the project etc? premises along the water body would be constructed. It is proposed to construct a bridge across the ”thodu‘ flowing within the site. Source :- Infoparks Kerala 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing No Not applicable transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission No Not applicable lines or pipelines? 1.21 Impoundment, damming, Yes The project site is abutting by a water culverting, realignment or other body viz. Kadambrayar River and a thodu changes to the hydrology of is flowing within the proposed site. For watercourses or aquifers? development of the internal roads within the site. Culvert would be constructed above the thodu. 1.22 Stream crossings? Yes The project site is abutting by a water body viz. Kadambrayar River and a thodu is flowing within the proposed site. For development of the internal roads within the site. Culvert would be constructed above the thodu (drain). 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of Yes For the standby source of water from

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water form ground or surface wells, there is abstraction or transfer of waters? water structures (ground or surface) within the project site. As per CGWB classification, the proposed project site falls under the Vadavucode Revenue Block of Ernakulam District and declared as safe zone. Therefore no approval from CGWB is required.

1.24 Changes in water bodies or the No The project development does not land surface affecting drainage envisage any change in the existing or run-off? water body (within the project site & outside). As far as possible, the natural drainage or run-off would be maintained. 1.25 Transport of personnel or Yes Transportation of personnel / material materials for construction, during the construction phase of the operation or decommissioning? project development. During operation phase, the intermediate public transport system (IPT) would be developed for transport of personnel within the project site and outside. Also, it is proposed to have cycling tracks for commutation of people within the campus. The traffic impact study and management plan is enclosed.

1.26 Long-term dismantling or No There is no long term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration decommissioning or restoration works. works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during No Not applicable decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to an area in Yes The proposed project is an IT/ITES SEZ either temporarily or township project. The proposed project permanently? would provide job facilities for about 1,11,694 persons in the operation phase and average 1,500 persons per day (skilled/unskilled) during construction phase. Further, on full occupancy of the project, the maximum population expected is 1,63,847 Persons (floating & fixed population) and hence there will be influx of large people to the area.

1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not applicable 1.30 Loss of native species or Yes There are different types of trees and different varieties of shrubs, herbs, genetic diversity? grass & climbers existing at site. For the development of the proposed project, there will be clearance of some of the existing trees & different varieties of shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers. On 9

completion of construction work, eco- restoration plan would be made.

1.31 Any other actions? None No

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non- renewable or in short supply): S. Information/checklist Yes Details thereof (with approximate No. confirmation / No quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or Yes The total site area spread over an area agricultural land (ha) of 50.81651 ha. The land for the proposed development is reserved for development of IT/ITES SEZ township project. Source :- Infoparks Kerala 2.2 Water (expected source & Yes Construction phase :œ competing users) unit: KLD The water consumption during construction phase is for meeting the domestic requirement (about 105 KLD) for the construction labourers. The water requirement for construction purposes (0.50 MLD). The source of water will be from ponds and Kinfra Export Promotion Industrial Park (KEPIP) water supply for meeting the non-flushing water requirement & treated water from sewage treatment plant for the flushing requirement.

Operation phase :- The total daily domestic water consumption for the proposed project would be 5.94 MLD (which includes fresh water requirement of 5.60 MLD). The sources of water during operation phase for the proposed project are :-

1. Rain water collection tanks in individual plots (Non-flushing req.) (rainy days). 2. Stored Rain water in ponds (Non- flushing req.) (Non-rainy days). 3. Kinfra Export Promotion Industrial Park (KEPIP) water supply (Non- flushing req.) (Non-rainy days) 4. Treated waste water from STP (Flushing Req.) (Entire year).

The details regarding the daily water consumption related items are provided at daily water balance chart and daily water consumption chart attached.

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Source :- Water consumption calculation based on Manual on norms and standards for environment clearance of large construction projects issued by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India. 2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable 2.4 Construction material œ stone, Yes Steel : 10,00,000 MT aggregates, sand / soil Sand(manufactured):1,20,00,000 cu.m. (expected source œ MT) Cement Blocks : 2,10,00,000 cu.m. Cement : 20,00,00 Bags The construction materials would be brought from local suppliers available in the area. 2.5 Forests and timber (source œ Yes Wood shall be used for frame of doors MT) however recyclable wood shall be used for doors from local source. 2.6 Energy including electricity and Yes Total Power Req. : 48 MWh fuels (source, competing users) Power Source : Kerala State Electricity Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) Board (KSEB).

Total capacity of D.G. Sets proposed (1,000 kVA x 4 nos.) (Standby power back up arrangement for common area services) Fuel œ Low Sulphur HSD Individual plot owners will have D.G. sets as per the requirement.

Source :- Infoparks Kerala 2.7 Any other natural resources No Not applicable (use appropriate standard units)

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health.

Sr. Yes Details thereof (with approximate No. Information/Checklist / No quantities/rates, wherever possible) confirmation with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, No This is an IT/ITES SEZ township which are hazardous (as per MSIHC project and no storage of hazardous rules) to human health or the chemicals ( as per MSIHC Rules ) environment (flora, fauna, and will be done, apart from diesel water supplies) storage for D.G. Sets which will be operated only during emergency and suitable arrangement will be adopted for the same. It will be stored in HDPE drums and kept in covered rooms under lock and key. 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease No Appropriate mitigation / management or affect disease vectors (e.g. measures will be adopted in both the insect or water borne diseases) construction and operation phase which will avoid stagnation or accumulation of water within the site 11

& its surroundings. This will effectively restrict the reproduction and growth of disease vectors. Further, appropriate sanitation facility will be provided at site during construction phase & operation phase. Good house keeping and hygienic measures will be followed during construction and operation phase to avoid any cause which can lead to occurrence of disease. 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by Yes The proposed project is an IT/ITES changing living conditions? SEZ township project and thereby the employment opportunities of qualified persons in the project vicinity will improve and this will improve the living & health index of the people around the project site. Also there will be various ancillary activities like hotels, hospital, retail shops, convention centre, multiplex, laundry, education institutions, restaurants, medical stores, transport facilities etc. attached to the project which will benefit the local people and change their living conditions. 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who No Not applicable. could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., 3.5 Any other causes None Not applicable

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month) S. Yes / Details thereof (with approximate No. Information/Checklist No quantities/rates, wherever possible) confirmation with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine No No such spoil over burden or mine wastes waste will be generated. The construction debris will be used for back filling purposes within the site. 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and Yes There will be about 0.6 Tons/day of or commercial wastes) municipal solid waste generated during construction phase. The total municipal solid waste to be generated from the proposed project would be about 22.97 Tons /day on full occupancy during the operation phase. This includes the packaging waste generated from the commercial areas and I.T. office buildings. 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Yes The oil used in the D.G. sets (as a Hazardous Waste Management standby source of power) after certain Rules) of hours of operation, needs to be 12

changed. This used oil from the D.G. Sets will be sold to the CPCB approved recyclers. Also there will be discarded fuel filters & oil filters, discarded automobile & generator lead acid batteries and which will constitutes hazardous waste. The list of authorized recyclers for the processing of the above waste are M/s Perfact Alloys, , M/s Peejay Enterprises, Thripunithura, M/s Excel Petrochemicals, Kochi. M/s Cee Jee Lubricants, . These companies are the approved recyclers for discarded batteries & used oil located in Kerala.

Source :- 1. CPCB approved list of recyclers. 2. Infoparks Kerala 4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes e-Waste :- Discarded computer parts, monitor, key boards etc. constitutes e-waste and this waste will be stored in an earmarked area. e-waste will be disposed as per e Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2016. The e-waste will be disposed through M/s Kerala Enviro Infrastructure Ltd. (KEIL), a KSPCB approved agency. 4.5 Surplus product No Not applicable 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge Yes The sludge from the Sewage from effluent treatment Treatment Plants will be partially recycled for enhancing biological treatment and the excess sludge will be sent to the bio-gas generation facility and the bio-gas produced will be used within the campus and the manure produced will be used in green area during operation phase. 4.7 Construction or demolition Yes Construction waste & demolition wastes waste will be used for back filling purposes in the respective construction sites of individual plots. 4.8 Redundant machinery or No Not applicable equipment 4.9 Contaminated soils or other No Not applicable materials 4.10 Agricultural wastes Yes Some agricultural waste & garden waste will be generated and which will be sent to the bio-gas generation plant. 4.11 Other solid wastes No Not applicable

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5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes / quantities / rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation No with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of Yes The operation of the proposed project fossil fuels from stationary or does not envisage any major air mobile sources pollutant generating sources except D.G. Sets and from vehicular traffic, construction equipments during construction phase and operation phase. There will be D.G. sets for construction purposes in the individual plots. During operation phase for emergency services and for common area services, project proponent will provide D.G. sets.

Source :- Infoparks Kerala 5.2 Emissions from production Yes Only during construction phase, there will be a batching plant for the processes production of concrete mix. Not applicable during operation phase. 5.3 Emissions from materials Yes This will be restricted to the handling including storage or construction phase and within the transport project site only. 5.4 Emissions from construction Yes Dust will be generated during activities including plant and unloading of construction materials, equipment drilling and grinding operations etc. This will be restricted to the construction phase and within the project site only. There will be batching plants for the production of concrete mix at individual plots. The other source of emission is from D.G sets in the individual construction sites. 5.5 Dust or odours from handling of Yes During construction phase, dust will materials including construction be generated during the handling of materials, sewage and waste construction materials. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of No Not applicable, no incinerator is waste proposed. 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste No Not applicable in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other No Not applicable sources

6.0 Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: Yes / Details thereof (with approximate S. Information / Checklist No quantities/rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation with source of information data

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6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. Yes During construction, the machinery engines, ventilation plant, used for construction will be of highest crushers standards and will be of reputed make and will adhere to international standards. These standards itself take care of noise generated from these machines. The construction involved is an I.T./I.T.E.S. office buildings & other commercial buildings. There will be heavy construction machinery used for foundation works of different buildings & for other construction works.

The source of vibration from the project is during construction of the building. Pile foundation excavation through rotary drilling is the source of vibration. The PPV levels from the rotary drilling for pile foundation would be maintained within 10 mm / sec. at 20 m. from the source. Therefore, there will not be any damage due to the vibration to be generated during foundation work to the nearby structures.

Apart from this, the construction activity will be restricted to day time only. Noise will be created from operation of D.G. sets but all the D.G. sets shall be silent generators to restrict the noise within the permissible limit. Noise barriers all along the project boundary of individual plots during the construction phase will be installed. 6.2 From industrial or similar No Not applicable processes 6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Due to the various construction activities, there will be short term noise impacts in the immediate vicinity of the project site. The construction activity will include the following noise generation activities: Operation of D.G. Sets, batching plants and excavation works for foundation of structures. There will be noise generation during the demolition of old structures within the project site. There won‘t be any sound or vibration during pilling as only Hydraulic Rigs are used. 6.4 From blasting or piling No No blasting / pilling is adopted in the construction process.

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6.5 From construction or operational Yes Some amount of noise will be traffic generated from vehicular movement in the construction and operation phase. There will be noise generation during cutting of marble & other stone materials.

6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes The lighting proposed within the project area during construction phase and operation phase will be limited to the permissible lux level. The I.T. buildings and other commercial buildings etc. will have centrally air conditioned cooling system and cooling towers will be installed in the individual plots. Also noise will be generated from the cooling towers attached to HVAC system in the operation phase.

6.7 From any other sources No Not applicable

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea: Details thereof (with approximate S. Information/Checklist Yes / quantities/rates, wherever possible) No. confirmation No with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or No Used Oil from the D.G. Sets will be spillage of hazardous materials stored in HDPE drums and will be kept at a separate place and sold to CPCB approved recyclers. Therefore there is no risk of contamination due to used oil. The storage of used oil will be in such a way that no spillage of hazardous materials. Hence there is no risk of any chemical from the site entering into the water body. 7.2 From discharge of sewage or No The domestic sewage which will be other effluents to water or the generated during the construction land (expected mode and place phase & operation phase will be of discharge) treated through proposed de- centralized Sewage Treatment Plant to be developed within the premises. Hence there is no discharge of sewage and hence there is no discharge of any untreated sewage to the water body or to the land. All the sewage will be chanalized properly through closed pipes to the de-centralized sewage treatment plants. The sewage after treatment will be utilized for flushing, horticulture & make-up water for cooling purposes.

7.3 By deposition of pollutants No There is no emission except of D.G. 16

emitted to air into the land or set. By use of low sulphur diesel, the into water emission from the D.G. sets will be within the norms.

7.4 From any other sources No Not applicable 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build No Not applicable up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment

S. Information/Checklist Yes Details thereof (with approximate No. confirmation / No quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires Yes The project is an IT/ITES SEZ township etc from storage, handling, use project. The chances of explosions, or production of hazardous spillages, fire are minimal. substances During construction all the labours will be provided with suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) as required under the health & safety norms. Training and awareness about the safety norms will be provided to all supervisors and labours involved in construction activity. An agreement will be signed with the contractor which will clearly deals with the safety aspects during construction. No major hazardous waste is being stored within the project site. No Industrial or process activity is involved in this project hence chances of chemical hazards and accidents are minimal. However, suitable fire fighting measures will be provided.

8.2 From any other causes No Not applicable 8.3 Could the project be affected by No As per seismic classification, the natural disasters causing project site falls in Zone-III. environmental damage (e.g. No reported cloudburst in the area. floods, earthquakes, landslides, Also, as per the contour of the site, cloudburst etc)? part of the land is having steep slopes within the site. As far as possible, these areas would be retained and the slope protection & relates measures will be incorporated while the preparation of the layout plan. Structural design aspects as per the seismic codes œ IS 1893 (2002), IS 13920 (1993) and IS 456 (2000) as applicable would be incorporated in our project 17

The project site is located close to a water body (Kadambrayar & a thodu) and the building design will consider as per HFL of the water body.

Source:- Seismic Zone Classification of India.

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality

S. Yes / Details thereof (with approximate No. Information/Checklist No quantities/rates, wherever possible) confirmation with source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of supporting utilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:

• Supporting infrastructure (roads, Yes Roads :- power supply, waste or waste Appropriate infrastructure facilities water treatment, etc.) supporting the proposed township like construction of new roads & widening of existing roads by Public Works Department (PWD), Govt. of Kerala & National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Development Authority (GCDA), Water supply:- Water supply by Kinfra Export Promotion Industrial Park (KEPIP), Metro Services :- Metro connectivity by Kochi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (KMRC) Water transport :- Anticipated water transport by Kerala Water Transport Authority.

• housing development Yes The surrounding to the project site will have lot of residential developmental activities in order to cater the requirement of the proposed population within the IT/ITES SEZ township.

• extractive industries No Not applicable

• supply industries Yes The proposed project will require large quantities of construction materials during its construction phase and thereby the supply industries or bulk suppliers of materials will be developed in the project vicinity. 18

• other The project have multi activities like, offices, shopping malls, multiplex, educational institution etc. and these developments will attract other ancillary activities like pathological laboratory, medical stores, essential services like milk supply & other items of human consumption and there will be bulk suppliers in the project vicinity.

9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, No Not applicable which could have an impact on the environment 9.3 Set a precedent for later Yes Project proponent intends to develop developments an environmental friendly IT/ITES SEZ township and to set a precedent for future development.

9.4 Have cumulative effects due to Yes The project site is surrounded by proximity to other existing or Infopark Phase-1 & SmarCity Kochi planned projects with similar located within the immediate vicinity effects of the project site. Also there are residential apartments & Kadambrayar river within the immediate surroundings.

(III) Environmental Sensitivity

S. Areas Name/ Aerial distance (within 15 km.) No. Identity Proposed project location boundary

1 Areas protected under Yes Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary œ international conventions, about 10 km. (SW) national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value 2 Areas which are important or Water bodies :- sensitive for ecological reasons Yes Kadambrayar & thodu - Abutting the - Wetlands, watercourses or project site. other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary - forests About 10 km. radius to the project site. 3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species Yes Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary - of flora or fauna for breeding, Located about 10 km. radius to the nesting, foraging, resting, over project site. wintering, migration

4 Inland, coastal, marine or Water bodies :- underground waters Yes Kadambrayar and thodu - Abutting the project site.

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Arabian Sea - about 15 km. from the project site. 5 State, National boundaries No None within the area 6 Routes or facilities used by the No Not applicable public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas 7 Defense installations Yes Kochi CSD Depot - about 9 km. Kochi Naval Airbase-about 11.5 km. 8 Densely populated or built-up Kochi city - within 5-6 km. area Yes Thrikkakara Municipality & Puthencruz Village œ within 500 m. radius. 9 Areas occupied by sensitive Yes The areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, schools, places of worship, community facilities) community facilities are located within 15 km. from the project site.

10 Areas containing important, No Not applicable high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals)

11 Areas already subjected to No Not applicable pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)

12 Areas susceptible to natural No The project area and it‘s hazard which could cause surroundings falls under Zone-III, the project to present according to the Indian Standards environmental problems Seismic Zoning Map. (earthquakes, subsidence, No reported earth quake, landslides, erosion, flooding or subsidence, erosion, cloudburst in extreme or adverse climatic the area or in its surroundings. conditions) Also, there is no reported landslides in and around the project site.

(IV). Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies Ans. The project is having built-up area 12,79,594 sq. m. which is more than 3,00,000 sq.m. Also the plot area is 50.81651 ha. which is more than 50 ha. Therefore, as per EIA Notification, 2006 / 2009 / 2016 since the proposed project having built-up area more than 3,00,000 sq.m. the proposed activity falls in Category ”A‘ as per MoEF&CC Notification vide No. S.O.3999 dt. 09/12/2016 and under 8 (b) of EIA Notification, 2006 and hence EIA Studies require for this project. The Terms of Reference (ToR) for EIA Study is already submitted at SEIAA, Kerala on 05/12/2015 and the same has been approved in its 60 th SEIAA Meeting held on 27/10/2016 and on the basis of approved ToR, EIA Study at site was carried out and the EIA Report was submitted at MoEF&CC portal vide our letter dt. 04/03/2017. 20

—I hereby give an undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

Place: Kochi, Kerala Mr. HRISHIKESH NAIR, Chief Executive Officer,

M/s Infoparks Kerala (fully owned by Govt. of Kerala) Park Office, —Athulya“, Infopark Kochi P.O., Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala-682042.

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APPENDIX II

( See paragraph 6 )

FORM-1 A

(Only for construction projects listed under item 8 of the Schedule)

Environmental Clearance for Expansion of existing Infopark Phase 2 campus (Master Plan development of an IT / ITES SEZ township) project by INFOPARKS KERALA (Fully owned by Govt. of Kerala) at —Infopark Phase-2 Campus“ at Survey Nos. 79, 80, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98, 102, 103, 104, 144, 145, 146 in Puthencruz Village in Block 37 in Vadavucode Puthencruz Grama Panchayat and Survey Nos. 365, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 384 in Kunnathunadu Village in Block 36 in Kunnathunadu Grama Panchayat

Kunnathunadu Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala

CHECK LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

(Project proponents are required to provide full information and wherever necessary attach explanatory notes with the Form and submit along with proposed environmental management plan & monitoring programme)

1.0 LAND ENVIRONMENT (Attach panoramic view of the project site and the vicinity)

1.1. Will the existing land use get significantly altered from the project that is not consistent with the surroundings? (Proposed land use must conform to the approved Master Plan / Development Plan of the area. Change of land use if any and the statutory approval from the competent authority be submitted). Attach Maps of (i) site location, (ii) surrounding features of the proposed site (within 500 meters) and (iii)the site (indicating levels & contours) to appropriate scales. If not available attach only conceptual plans. Ans. The land for the proposed development is in Puthencruz Village, Vadavucode Puthencuz Panchayat and Kunnathunadu Village & Panchayat, Kunnathunad Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala. The vicinity map and satellite map showing the location of the project site & it‘s surroundings is submitted. The Master plan showing the building blocks of I.T. offices, institution buildings & commercial buildings, entries & exits to the site along with supporting infrastructure facilities is submitted. The facilities proposed are :- Master Plan Development of an IT/ITES SEZ township related facilities which involves construction of High Rise IT towers, Mid Rise IT offices, Mid Rise BPO/Other offices, Guest house + Ladies hostel (700 rooms) + Creche, Cafeteria + Convenient shops, Shopping mall, Multiplex (1,500 seats), Hotel (200 rooms) + Conference, Boutique Hotel (50 rooms), Sports Club, Boating club, Jogging / Walking / Fishing, Entrance Plaza, Promenade, Electrical Substation, School (3,000 students), Convention Centre (2,000 seats), Parking / Services, Foot over bridge, Fire station & Other related infrastructure facilities. .

There exists a City Development Plan (C.D.P.) ( corporationofcochin.net/cdpkochi.pdf ) for Kochi. The City Development Plan (C.D.P.) of Kochi which covers the geographical areas falling in Vadavucode Puthencruz Grama Panchayath and Kunnathunadu Grama Panchayat where the proposed project site is located. This C.D.P. covers the anticipated services viz. water supply, electricity supply, drainage facility, road connectivity, common solid waste disposal facility, fire fighting and health & educational institutions.

1.2. List out all the major project requirements in terms of the land area, built up area, water consumption, power requirement, connectivity, community facilities, parking needs etc. Ans. The major project requirements for this project are mentioned below:-

Total cost of project = About Rs 350 crores*

( *The individual plots to be leased to the investors will have their investment in construction of their buildings and the investment in this regard is expected to be about Rs. 5,000 Crores )

Total Plot Area = 50.81651 ha. (125.56 Acres)

Processing area = 41.3064 ha. (102.06 Acres) (81.28%) (SEZ area)

Non-processing area (Non-SEZ area) = 7.0820 ha. (17.50 Acres) (13.94%)

Area falling under Thodu = 2.42811 ha. (6.0 Acres) (4.78%)

Total Built-up Area = 12,79,594 sq.m. (Processing built-up area = 10,27,813 sq.m.) + (Non-processing built-up area = 2,51,781 sq.m.)

Water Requirement - Construction phase Total domestic water req. = about 105 KLD

Total construction water req.= about 500 KLD

Total water requirement = about 605 KLD

Total power requirement = 1 MVA

Water Requirement - Operation phase

Total domestic Water Req. = 5.94 MLD

Fresh water Req. = 5.60 MLD

Total domestic fresh water (non-flushing) requirement = 2.216 MLD

Total flushing water requirement = 3.724 MLD

HVAC cooling tower make-up water requirement= 3 MLD

Horticulture water Requirement = 0.2 MLD

Total Power Requirement = 48 MWh

Connectivity :-

The entry to the project site is from Infopark Road at south direction and additional entry is from a road in the east direction. These roads were joining to Infopark Expressway which connects to the Seaport-Airport road and other highways. The traffic impact study and management plan is enclosed.

The nearest railway station is Tripunithura Railway Station is at about 9.0 Km. (S) and the nearest airport is at Nedumbassery, Cochin International Airport Ltd. (CIAL) Airport is at about 30 Km. (N) away from the project site.

1.3. What are the likely impacts of the proposed activity on the existing facilities adjacent to the proposed site? (Such as open spaces, community facilities, details of the existing land use, disturbance to the local ecology). Ans. Part of the proposed project site is located at Thrikkakara Municipality & Vadavukode-Puthencruz Grama Panchayath where the proposed project site is located. Likely impacts of the proposed activity on the existing facilities adjacent to the project site w.r.t. open space, community facility, existing land use & local ecology are given below :-

Sr. ENVIRONMENTAL ANTICIPATED IMPACTS No. ASPECTS 1. Encroachment of open space for storage of Open space construction materials and for setting up of labour colony. Community The community facilities available adjacent to the 2. facilities project site like water supply & electric supply will have no impact The community facilities available adjacent to the project site like access roads & the public transport will have impact. 3. Existing land use The land use adjacent to the project site as per the Structural Plan for Thrikkakara as per G.O. (MS) No: 143 / 07 / LSGD / TVM, dated 31 s t May, 2007 is residential & the proposed project development will attract development of residential buildings around the project site and therefore the proposed land use is in conformity with the land use as per the Structural plan and therefore have no adverse impact. 4. Ecological The ecological assessment on the faunal & floral Resources aspects of the project site and the buffer zone was carried out. The study includes the ecological assessment of the water body abutting the project site. The proposed project will need to incorporate measures to mitigate, these impacts. Further, details are provided in the EIA report.

1.4. Will there be any significant land disturbance resulting in erosion, subsidence & instability? (Details of soil type, slope analysis, vulnerability to subsidence, seismicity etc may be given). Ans. The details are given below :- Sr. ASPECTS DETAILS No. 1. Soil type Bore hole investigation carried out. It is observed that the water table is higher level and the soil is clay silt with sand in nature. Also the soil analysis for the following parameters viz. total organic matter, texture, pH, Electrical conductivity, Water holding capacity, Porosity, Total organic carbon will be carried out for the project site. 2. Slope analysis The contour survey of the site was carried out. There is a level difference of about 10 m. from the highest and lowest contour of the site. There are a few steep slopes within the site. The natural slope of the site is towards south west side. 3. Seismicity As per Seismic zone classification of India the project site is falls under Seismic Zone-III.

Sr. ENVIRONMENTAL ANTICIPATED IMPACTS No. ASPECTS 1. Soil erosion There is water bodies abutting the project site also the average annual rainfall of the region is about 3,000 mm. with peak daily rainfall up to 200 mm. The land portion with clayey soil will have marginal erosion during heavy rain and hence some impact. Regarding the erosion on laterite soil, the impact will be minimal. 2. Subsidence & The clayey soil do not have good soil bearing instability capacity and there are chances of subsidence and will have impact. The laterite soil have good soil bearing capacity and will have minimal impact. As per the Seismic Zoning Classification classifying the project site in Zone-III. The stability of the structures will have moderate impact.

1.5. Will the proposal involve alteration of natural drainage systems? (Give details on a contour map showing the natural drainage near the proposed project site) Ans. The land for the proposed development is in is abutting by a water body viz. Kadambrayar River. There is also another water body viz. thodu flowing within the project site. The drainage pattern of the site is carried out. The proposed development does not disturbed natural drainage system.

1.6. What are the quantities of earthwork involved in the construction activity- cutting, filling, reclamation etc. (Give details of the quantities of earthwork involved, transport of fill materials from outside the site etc.) Ans. The proposed development is making best efforts to retain the existing topography. However, for the development of buildings and for roads, certain cutting of the area is required and the soil generated due to the cutting will be used for filling of low lying areas within the project site.

1.7. Give details regarding water supply, waste handling etc. during the construction period.

Ans. Construction phase œ It is expected to have about 1,500 workers (average) involved during construction phase. The water requirement during construction period is from the pond water. The major part of the construction water requirement will be fully consumed for construction activities. The sewage generation from labourers during construction period would be about 84 KLD and this quantity of domestic waste would be disposed through a sewage treatment plant to be installed at the labour colony. The treated sewage will be used for meeting the landscape requirement. The non bio-degradable waste, the empty cement bags, other packaging materials etc. would be disposed to the vendors. The bio-degradable solid waste from the labour colony will be disposed in a bio-gas generation plant from the labour colony.

1.8. Will the low lying areas & wetlands get altered? (Provide details of how low lying and wetlands are getting modified from the proposed activity) Ans. Not applicable.

1.9. Whether construction debris & waste during construction cause health hazard? (Give quantities of various types of wastes generated during construction including the construction labour and the means of disposal) Ans. The construction waste mainly consists of earth, debris concrete, lumber, masonry and cardboards which are about 35%, 15%, 12% and 10% respectively. The recyclable non-biodegradable waste like cement blocks, wood, iron bars, aluminium sections etc. will be salvaged from the debris would be re-used or sold to the vendors. The inert construction debris will be disposed for land filling or back filling. The total municipal solid waste expected from the project site including the labour colony is expected to be 0.6 Tons/day. The bio-degradable food waste from the labour colony will be disposed through bio-gas generation plant to be installed near the labour colony. The non-biodegradable waste will be stored and sold to the vendors. The packaging material like cement bags etc. would also be sold to the vendors.

2.0 WATER ENVIRONMENT

2.1. Give the total quantity of water requirement for the proposed project with the breakup of requirements for various uses. How will the water requirement met? State the sources & quantities and furnish a water balance statement. Ans. The details are provided below :- The water requirement during construction phase are for construction purposes and for the domestic water requirements of the construction workers.

WATER REQUIREMENT WITH BREAK UP

Construction phase

Total domestic water req. = about 105 KLD

Total construction water req.= about 500 KLD

Total water requirement = about 605 KLD

Operation phase

Total domestic Water Req. = 5.94 MLD

Fresh water Req. = 5.60 MLD

Total domestic fresh water (non-flushing) requirement = 2.216 MLD

Total flushing water requirement = 3.724 MLD

HVAC cooling tower make-up water requirement= 3 MLD

Horticulture water Requirement = 0.2 MLD

SOURCE OF WATER Construction phase The water requirement during the construction phase will be mainly from the ponds / tanks & from Kinfra Export Promotion Industrial Park (KEPIP) water supply for meeting the non-flushing water requirement and treated water from sewage treatment plant for the flushing requirement.

Operation phase The total daily domestic water consumption for the proposed project would be 5.94 MLD (which includes fresh water requirement of 5.60 MLD). The sources of water during operation phase for the proposed project are :- 1. Rain water collection tanks in individual plots (Non-flushing req.) (rainy days). 2. Stored Rain water in ponds (Non-flushing req.) (Non-rainy days). 3. Kinfra Export Promotion Industrial Park (KEPIP) water supply (Non- flushing req.) (Non-rainy days) 4. Treated waste water from STP (Flushing Req.) (Entire year).

WATER BALANCE The details regarding the daily water consumption statement is provided.

2.2. What is the capacity (dependable flow or yield) of the proposed source of water? Ans. The capacity of the proposed source of water during construction phase & operation phase is provided below :- Construction phase The source is from the Kinfra Export Promotion Industrial Park (KEPIP) water supply & rain water storage ponds and also from the treated water from sewage treatment plant, the water requirement during construction phase is dependable. Operation phase Rainy days :- The source of water for the proposed project during operation phase will be water from the proposed Rain water collection pond/tanks to be construct within the site. Also there will be storm water collection tanks at individual plot owners which will ensure the non-flushing water requirement during rainy days. Also there will be treated water from de- centralized sewage treatment plants available to meet the flushing water requirement and as make up water to the cooling towers attached to HVAC system. Non-rainy days :-

Kinfra Export Promotion Industrial Park (KEPIP) water supply (Non-flushing req.) (Non-rainy days) added with the stored rain water in the collection ponds, the non-flushing water requirement and the make-up water partial requirement is met and therefore these sources are dependable. Also the treated water from the sewage treatment plants will ensure the water requirement for flushing and landscape & partial requirement of make-up water to cooling towers attached with HVAC system.

2.3. What is the quality of water required, in case, the supply is not from a municipal source? (Provide physical, chemical, biological characteristics with class of water quality) Ans. The source of water for the proposed project will be from stored rain water during rainy days & non-rainy days for non-flushing purposes & treated water from sewage treatment plant to meet the flushing requirement. The quality of water required for non-flushing requirement should be as per IS : 10500. The qualitative analysis of water from the site was carried out through a NABL accredited laboratory. The qualitative analysis of open wells and the storm water collection ponds (the source of water for these sources are rain water) through a NABL accredited laboratory was carried out. The water requirement for the flushing purposes is met from treated water from de-centralized sewage treatment plants and the quality of the treated water after tertiary treatment meet the flushing water requirement.

2.4. How much of the water requirement can be met from the recycling of treated wastewater? (Give the details of quantities, sources and usage) Ans. The proposed project has provision for treatment of sewage from the project premises. The quantity of treated water from STP which is fit for recycling to meet the flushing requirement, horticulture requirement, and to partially meet the make-up water for cooling towers attached to HVAC system requirement. The details of recycling and it‘s usage are provided in water balance chart.

2.5. Will there be diversion of water from other users? (Please assess the impacts of the project on other existing uses and quantities of consumption) Ans. The water supply will not involve and diversion of water from other existing users, as Kinfra Export Promotion Industrial Park (KEPIP) has confirmed that there will be dedicated water supply lines for the project.

2.6. What is the incremental pollution load from wastewater generated from the proposed activity? (Give details of the quantities and composition of wastewater generated from the proposed activity) Ans. There would be no incremental pollution load from wastewater generated from the proposed activity because the whole waste water (domestic) of this project would be treated through proposed sewage treatment plants and the treated water from S.T.P will be fully re-used for flushing, horticulture & as make-up water to cooling towers attached with HVAC system. The quantity of treated water from STP‘s which is fit for recycling to meet the flushing requirement, horticulture requirement, and to partially meet the make-up water for cooling towers attached to HVAC system requirement. The details of recycling and it‘s usage are provided in water balance chart. As per the water balance chart, there will not be any discharge of waste water outside the project site.

2.7. Give details of the water requirements met from water harvesting? Furnish details of the facilities created. Ans. The sources of water during operation phase for the proposed project during rainy days are :- ‹ Rain water collection tanks in individual plots (Non-flushing req.). ‹ Stored Rain water in pond / tanks (Non-flushing req.) (Non-rainy days.

2.8. What would be the impact of the land use changes occurring due to the proposed project on the runoff characteristics (quantitative as well as qualitative) of the area in the post construction phase on a long term basis? Would it aggravate the problems of flooding or water logging in any way? Ans. There will be permanent change in current land use of the project area. The site will be developed for construction of buildings, roads, utilities, landscape including water bodies etc. The total project spreads within 50.81651 ha. of land. The land for the proposed development is abutting the water body viz Kadambrayar River. However, a thodu is flowing within the site and connected to the Kadambrayar river. Measures to mitigate the anticipated impacts due to the runoff from the site:- ‹ The run-off from the site enter the water body only through designated points. ‹ The storm water channels based on the contour of the land will be constructed for channelizing the runoff from the site and from the upstream side outside the project site. ‹ The storm water channels before disposal from the site will be passed through de-siltation traps attached with oil separator.

These measures will ensure that the run-off from the site after development (qualitatively and quantitatively) will not have any negative impact or chances of flooding or water logging in the up stream, within the site or in the downstream areas.

2.9. What are the impacts of the proposal on the ground water? (Will there be tapping of ground water; give the details of ground water table, recharging capacity, and approvals obtained from competent authority, if any) Ans. There is abstraction of ground water (only for emergency purposes) (if required) involved in the project and hence there will not be any negative impacts of the project on the ground water. As per CGWB classification, the proposed project site falls under the Vadavucode Revenue Block of Ernakulam District and declared as safe zone. Therefore no approval from CGWB is required.

2.10. What precautions/measures are taken to prevent the run-off from construction activities polluting land & aquifers? (Give details of quantities and the measures taken to avoid the adverse impacts) Ans. The run-off during construction phase will be partially channelized to the rain water storage pond. The excess runoff will be channelised to the thodu or to the Kadambrayar after de-silting and oil removal and therefore, the run-off during construction phase will not contaminate the land or the aquifer.

2.11. How is the storm water from within the site managed? (State the provisions made to avoid flooding of the area, details of the drainage facilities provided along with a site layout indication contour levels) Ans. The storm water from the site will be appropriately channelised to the storm water collection tanks and pond to be constructed within the site and the excess will be connected to thodu or Kadambrayar after the de-

siltating trap and oil removal unit. The natural drainage pattern based on the current contour of the site is maintained in the channelization of storm water. Storm water tanks / storm water collection pond will be constructed to minimize the runoff from the site. The storm water collected will be a source of water during rainy days and post rainy days.

Other measures for avoiding the negative impacts due to the runoff from the site:- ‹ The run-off from the site enter the water body only through designated discharge points. ‹ The storm water channels based on the contour of the land will be constructed for channelizing the runoff from the site and from the upstream side outside the project site. ‹ The storm water channels before exiting the site will be passing through de-silting traps attached with oil separator.

2.12. Will the deployment of construction labourers particularly in the peak period lead to unsanitary conditions around the project site (Justify with proper explanation) Ans. The average labour population is 1,500 persons in the construction phase. The proposed project has provision of labor colony and the domestic sewage will be directed to the sewage treatment plant for treatment of sewage during the construction period. Also, it is proposed to direct bio- degradable waste (food waste disposal) from labor colony to the Bio-gas generation plant. Also, it is proposed to employ dedicated staff for good house keeping of the construction site premises and the labor colony premises. These measures will ensure good hygienic conditions around the labor colony.

2.13. What on-site facilities are provided for the collection, treatment & safe disposal of sewage? (Give details of the quantities of wastewater generation, treatment capacities with technology & facilities for recycling and disposal) Ans. The project has provision of sewage treatment plant for the treatment of sewage during operation phase. Different treatment techniques like conventional activated sludge treatment process, MBR technology etc. would be adopted at de-centralized sewage treatment plant for the treatment of sewage. For recycling of treated water, dual plumbing techniques would be adopted. The treated water will be fully recycled for meeting the flushing, horticulture and excess to meet the cooling water requirement. There will be no sewage discharge from the proposed project premises after development of the proposed project.

2.14. Give details of dual plumbing system if treated waste used is used for flushing of toilets or any other use. Ans. The treated waste water from the proposed Sewage Treatment Plants during the operation phase of the project will be used for flushing, horticulture and cooling purposes and for which dual plumbing system is proposed.

3.0 VEGETATION

3.1. Is there any threat of the project to the biodiversity? (Give a description of the local ecosystem with its unique features, if any) Ans. Qualitative & Quantitative ecological assessment of the complete project site would be carried out. There are different types of trees and different varieties of shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers & old sheds/structures existing at site. For the development of the proposed project, there will be

clearance of existing trees & different varieties of shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers. A complete ecological assessment study report of the project site and also of the buffer area was carried out and report is included in EIA report.

3.2. Will the construction involve extensive clearing or modification of vegetation? (Provide a detailed account of the trees & vegetation affected by the project) Ans. Qualitative & Quantitative ecological assessment of the complete project site would be carried out. There are different types of trees and different varieties of shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers & old sheds/structures existing at site. For the development of the proposed project, there will be clearance of existing trees & different varieties of shrubs, herbs, grass, climbers. A complete ecological assessment study report of the site and also of the buffer area was carried out and report is submitted in EIA report.

3.3. What are the measures proposed to be taken to minimize the likely impacts on important site features (Give details of proposal for tree plantation, landscaping, creation of water bodies etc along with a layout plan to an appropriate scale) Ans. The landscape plan proposed for the project is provided. As part of the landscape development for the Infopark Phase-2 project, the measures proposed to minimize the impacts as given below :-

‹ Plantation of rows of broad leafs trees of native species and to create Environmental Barrier. ‹ Keeping a appropriate wide patch as no development zone all along the water body i.e. all along the length of Kadambrayar and to plant species suitable for this no development zone all along the water body. ‹ Plantation of species suitable for avenue plantation all along the roads ‹ Plantation of species suitable for shelter belt plantation (2 rows of trees) all along the periphery of the project site. ‹ Creation of a medicinal park, butterfly parks, Orchard ‹ Plantation of suitable species for different patches lawn ‹ Plantation of species suitable for steep slopes to prevent soil erosion ‹ Plantation of species suitable for all along the periphery of the thodu flowing within the site.

4.0 FAUNA

4.1. Is there likely to be any displacement of fauna- both terrestrial and aquatic or creation of barriers for their movement? Provide the details. Ans. There will be no displacement of fauna due to the construction of the proposed project.

4.2. Any direct or indirect impacts on the avifauna of the area? Provide details. Ans. The project site will have direct or indirect impact due to the change in the land use and due to the development of the project.

4.3. Prescribe measures such as corridors, fish ladders etc to mitigate adverse impacts on fauna Ans. Avoiding pollution of the Kadambrayar, we can conserve water body. For this purpose, it is to be ensured that there should not be discharge of treated or untreated waste into the Kadambrayar. To ensure this, periodic assessment of the water quality of the river during construction and operational phases of the project should be carried out. We will plant fruit

bearing trees like Ficus, Mango tree, Tremaorientalis (Indian charcoal tree) etc. to attract birds.

5.0 AIR ENVIRONMENT

5.1. Will the project increase atmospheric concentration of gases & result in heat islands? (Give details of background air quality levels with predicted values based on dispersion models taking into account the increased traffic generation as a result of the proposed constructions) Ans. The proposed project is IT/ITES SEZ township project and the only source of emission is from D.G. sets which will be operated during power break down. Therefore, the operation of the D.G. sets will not increase atmospheric concentration of gases. The stack attached to the proposed D.G. Sets will follow all the rules and regulations of State Pollution Control Board and Central Pollution Control Board. The ambient air quality of the project site and its surroundings was carried out through a NABL accredited laboratory.

5.2. What are the impacts on generation of dust, smoke, odorous fumes or other hazardous gases? Give details in relation to all the meteorological parameters. Ans. During construction phase, there will be generation of dust & smoke due to this project. ENVIRONMENTAL ANTICIPATED IMPACTS ASPECTS CONSTRUCTION PHASE ‹ Emission of fugitive dust due to excavation, material handling, marble & other stone cutting. Air Quality ‹ Flue gas emissions from D.G. sets used during construction ‹ Emissions from construction equipments & other vehicles OPERATION PHASE ‹ Flue gas emissions from D.G. sets used during Air Quality emergency ‹ Emissions from vehicles

5.3. Will the proposal create shortage of parking space for vehicles? Furnish details of the present level of transport infrastructure and measures proposed for improvement including the traffic management at the entry & exit to the project site. Ans. The proposed project would provide vehicle parking facilities within each individual plot for individual plot owners. Additionally it is proposed to have a dedicated parking space for car parking within the campus. The conceptual plan clearly shows the internal traffic management with entry and exit to the proposed project site. It is also proposed to have boat jetties at the site where the project site is abutting the Water body (Kadambrayar River) for facilitating the anticipated water transport as a mode of transport to the project site. The nearest railway station is Tripunithura Railway Station is about 9.0 Km. and the nearest airport is at Nedumbassery, Cochin International Airport Ltd. (CIAL) Airport is at about 30 Km. away from the project site. Additional measures :- ‹ Provide cycle tracks within the entire project site. ‹ Provide pedestrian dedicated pathways within the entire project site. ‹ Promotion of use of cycles. ‹ Provide an intermediate public transport system within the campus.

‹ Provide public transport system to the city at every frequent intervals. ‹ Provide all technical and commercial assistance to promote metro connectivity to the project site. ‹ Provide all technical and commercial assistance to promote water transport. The traffic impact study and management plan is enclosed.

5.4. Provide details of the movement patterns with internal roads, bicycle tracks, pedestrian pathways, footpaths etc., with areas under each category. Ans. The conceptual plan clearly shows the internal traffic management with entry and exit to the proposed project site, all internal roads with width, pedestrian path ways and footpath, bicycle tracks etc. The total area earmarked for internal roads & pavement areas. Further provision of ramps are proposed for the easy access to the buildings for physically challenged persons.

5.5. Will there be significant increase in traffic noise & vibrations? Give details of the sources and the measures proposed for mitigation of the above. Ans. The proposed project is an IT/ITES SEZ township project and there would be some increase in noise and vibration due to the vehicular movement within the project site. The project has provision of large area for the parking for the vehicles in each plot. It is also proposed to construct a multi level car parking area that there would be easy movement of vehicles within the project area and smooth movement is provided for the vehicles to reduce the traffic congestion. These measures will reduce traffic noise & vibrations.

5.6. What will be the impact of DG sets & other equipment on noise levels & vibration in & ambient air quality around the project site? Provide details. Ans. There will not be any adverse impacts as the D.G. sets which would be used for the project will be provided with sound proof acoustic enclosures and hence there will be no impact to the surroundings. The D.G. sets would be attached with proper anti vibration pads to reduce any vibration impact to the site surrounding. The flue gases from the D.G. sets will be vented out through stack of appropriate height as per C.P.C.B. norms to reduce the impacts on air quality around the project site. The ambient noise level of the site was carried out through a NABL accredited laboratory.

6.0 AESTHETICS

6.1. Will the proposed constructions in any way result in the obstruction of a view, scenic amenity or landscapes? Are these considerations taken into account by the proponents? Ans. The scenic beauty near the project site is the water bodies i.e. Kadambrayar which is abutting the project site. Also there is a thodu flowing within the site. For connecting of internal road within the campus, appropriate culverting / bridges would be constructed. The proposed buildings will be oriented in such a manner that it faces the water body. Lot of open space is left and not to obstruct the view to the above features. Therefore, the proposed project in no way work as an obstruction of view.

6.2. Will there be any adverse impacts from new constructions on the existing structures? What are the considerations taken into account? Ans. The project site is abutting the water body viz. Kadambrayar river. Also, there is thodu flowing within the site which is going to Kadambrayar river. There are no existing major structures in the project site and hence there is no adverse impacts from new construction.

6.3. Whether there are any local considerations of urban form & urban design influencing the design criteria? They may be explicitly spelt out. Ans. The proposed project would be constructed in conformity with the Kerala Panchayat Building Rules (KPBR). There is City Development Plan of Kochi which covers the anticipated external infrastructures facilities to the proposed project. The project site is located close to a water body and the building design will consider HFL of the water body.

6.4. Are there any anthropological or archaeological sites or artefacts nearby? State if any other significant features in the vicinity of the proposed site have been considered. Ans. There is no report of existence of any anthropological or archaeological site nearby the project area. The proposed project is located Vadavukode- Puthencruz Grama Panchayath. The vicinity map showing the site & surrounding area is provided.

7.0 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS

7.1. Will the proposal result in any changes to the demographic structure of local population? Provide the details. Ans. The proposed project is an IT/ITES SEZ township project. During construction phase, about 1,500 workers (average) will be at site. During operation phase, on full occupancy of the township, the maximum population expected is about 1,63,847 persons (fixed & floating) and hence there will be influx of people (floating and fixed) to the project area and surrounding and this will definitely change the demographic structure of the local population. The existing demographic structures of the area will provide in the socio economic aspect study which was carried out by the functional area experts.

7.2. Give details of the existing social infrastructure around the proposed project. Ans. There are several schools, colleges, religious places commercial and residential buildings, Govt. and private offices, hospitals are located around the proposed project. The vicinity map showing the surrounding details of the proposed project is provided. The details regarding the social infrastructure assessment study around the project site was carried out and the details are provided in the EIA report.

7.3. Will the project cause adverse effects on local communities, disturbance to sacred sites or other cultural values? What are the safeguards proposed? Ans. The project would not cause any adverse effects on local communities, disturbance to sacred sites or other cultural values. The proposed project is an IT/ITES SEZ township project and thereby the employment opportunity, living & health index of the people around the project site will definitely improve. Also there will be various ancillary activities like hotels, restaurants, medical stores, transport facilities etc. attached to the project which will benefit the local people and change their living condition.

8.0 BUILDING MATERIALS

8.1. May involve the use of building materials with high-embodied energy. Are the construction materials produced with energy efficient processes? (Give details of energy conservation measures in the selection of building materials and their energy efficiency) Ans. The proposed IT/ITES SEZ township project and the I.T. buildings will have centrally air conditioning. The selection of building materials plays a major role in the energy consumption. The proposed project will make all attempts to use to avoid building materials with high embodied energy. Further, the river sand will be replaced by manufactured sand from stone crushers. The glass used will be low emissivity and having U value as per ECBC norms. The compliance report of ECBC norms is attached.

8.2. Transport and handling of materials during construction may result in pollution, noise & public nuisance. What measures are taken to minimize the impacts? Ans. All vehicles which bring construction material to the site would possess Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUC). All vehicles would be of close body to avoid spread of dust from the loose materials, and vehicles which bring sand, stone dust, etc. would ensure that the above mentioned material are properly wetted during transportation to avoid dust generation. Pucca Road to be made in the construction site for the vehicle movement so that the dust generation due to the vehicular movement within the project site can be minimized. Stacking of construction material shall be confined to the project site only. All the D.G. Sets would have attached with Acoustic Enclosure for the sound pollution control and all sound generating construction activity to be minimized. Further barricading of the site with GI sheets of 20 ft height in the side abutting the public road & water body during construction phase.

8.3. Are recycled materials used in roads and structures? State the extent of savings achieved? Ans. The plastic (non-biodegradable solid waste) will be used along with coal tar during the construction of internal roads. This will increase the life of roads.

8.4. Give details of the methods of collection, segregation & disposal of the garbage generated during the operation phases of the project. Ans. The details are given below :-

Solid Waste V The proposed project will generate about 22.97 Tons/day during operation phase. V Collection & segregation within the site (bio-degradable waste (green bins), non-biodegradable waste (blue bins) and domestic hazardous waste (yellow bins). V Bio-gas generation plant / Organic waste converter / Bio-bin system would be installed for disposal of bio-degradable waste & sludge from STP‘s. V The bio-gas generated from the bio-gas plant would be consumed within the site. V The manure produced would be used for green area development within the premises. Hazardous Waste V As per Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling Rules), 2016, the hazardous waste i.e., the used oil from D.G. sets, discarded oil filters and

discarded batteries and stored separately and will be disposed to CPCB / SPCB authorized vendors only. E-waste V Discarded computer parts, monitor, key boards etc. constitutes e-waste and this waste will be stored in an earmarked area. e-waste will be disposed as per e Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2016. V The e-waste will be disposed through M/s Kerala Enviro Infrastructure Ltd. (KEIL), a KSPCB approved agency.

9.0 ENERGY CONSERVATION

9.1. Give details of the power requirements, source of supply, backup source etc. What is the energy consumption assumed per square foot of built-up area? How have you tried to minimize energy consumption? Ans. The total power requirement is estimated to be 48 MWh and will be from by Kerala State Electricity Board. The project will make provision of D.G. Sets (1,000 kVA x 4 nos.) as standby power back up arrangement for common area services of electricity during operation phase. In addition, there will be D.G. sets of suitable capacity for the individual plots. The proposed project will have provision of power saving and maximum natural light will be provided to minimize energy consumption. Other measures are: ‹ Solar power plant for each building for lighting of common areas. ‹ Water cooled chillers in place of air cooled chillers which are energy intensive & the treated water available from STP would be used as make-up water attached to the water cooled chillers. ‹ Machine room less lifts will be used. ‹ Solar Energy operated Photovoltaic lighting for partial external areas lighting. ‹ Savings in energy by the use of LED lamps. ‹ Building Management System (BMS) through sensors for maximizing the energy conservation. ‹ Solar water heating system for the hot water requirement. ‹ Electrical fixtures & HVAC unit would be of 5 star series as per Bureau of Energy Efficiency ( BEE ) to achieve reduction in energy consumption. ‹ Building materials selection would be in compliance to Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) for the above climate zone since the building proposed is a centrally air conditioned building. ‹ Courtyards open to sky are proposed in the buildings (non-air conditioned buildings) for getting natural lighting to the interior areas of the building. ‹ It is also proposed to have charging provision for battery operated vehicles. ‹ The orientation of the building is in such a way that the glass façade is not to the east or west direction. ‹ The compliance report of ECBC norms is attached.

9.2. What type of and capacity of power back-up to you plan to provide? Ans. The project proponent has made provision of D.G. Sets (1,000 kVA x 4 nos.) as standby power back up arrangement for common area services.

9.3. What are the characteristics of the glass you plan to use? Provide specifications of its characteristics related to both short wave and long wave radiation? Ans. The glass used will be double glass and with low emissivity and the other specifications of the glass will comply with the norms as per ECBC.

9.4. What passive solar architectural features are being used in the building? Illustrate the applications made in the proposed project.

Ans. All the relevant features are incorporated like the orientation of the building, shading effect etc.

9.5. Does the layout of streets & buildings maximise the potential for solar energy devices? Have you considered the use of street lighting, emergency lighting and solar hot water systems for use in the building complex? Substantiate with details. Ans. Due consideration has been taken for maximum use of the solar energy while preparations of layout plan. The project proponent shall made provision for solar panel system (hot water purpose) and solar energy devices will be used for street lighting, emergency lighting in the proposed project. Further, provision would be made to set-up a Solar Power Plant based on Photo-Voltaic (PV) technology, on the roof top of the building. The size of the proposed solar power plant for the buildings was calculated to be 20 kWp. The solar power plant is proposed to be connected at LT level (0.433 kV) in parallel with the electrical grid of the institute. The solar power plant would be able to generate more than 30,000 units annually and cater to partial electrical requirement of the building. The entire generation from the solar power plant would be self-consumed by the hospital building and hence batteries are not required for storage purposes. Additional requirement of power during the day would be met by the supply from electrical grid or D.G. sets. It is envisaged that the proposed solar power plant would result in substantial saving of electricity from the gird or diesel consumption in D.G. sets. Also, it is proposed to have solar power operated street lights, solar water heating system etc for energy conservation.

9.6. Is shading effectively used to reduce cooling/ heating loads? What principles have been used to maximize the shading of Walls on the East and the West and the Roof? How much energy saving has been effected? Ans. All the relevant features are incorporated like the orientation of the building, shading effect etc.

9.7. Do the structures use energy-efficient space conditioning, lighting and mechanical systems? Provide technical details. Provide details of the transformers and motor efficiencies, lighting intensity and air-conditioning load assumptions? Are you using CFC and HCFC free chillers? Provide specifications. Ans. Suitable energy optimization will be adopted during the calculation of energy load of the proposed project. The space heating load will be minimized using passive solar structure and suitable buildings envelop material. Uses of incandescent lamp and halogen lamps have been avoided and energy efficient LED lamps will be used for all common area. The diesel generator sets shall be automatically controlled to optimize their usage based on the actual load requirements at any time. Variable frequency drive systems would be adopted for the lifts, air conditioning system etc to maximize the energy saving.

9.8. What are the likely effects of the building activity in altering the micro-climates? Provide a self assessment on the likely impacts of the proposed construction on creation of heat island & inversion effects? Ans. More open spaces are proposed within the site to avoid creation of any heat islands. The roads and parking spaces would be with concrete slabs intermittent with grass on surrounding.

9.9. What are the thermal characteristics of the building envelope? (a) roof; (b) external walls; and (c) fenestration? Give details of the material used and the U-values or the R values of the individual components. Ans. The building construction material namely bricks, concrete and steel are being used in the construction. U-factor, also known as Thermal Transmittance, is heat transmission in unit time through unit area of a material or construction and the boundary air films, induced by unit temperature difference between the environments on each side. The glass used will be low with low emissivity and the other specifications of the glass will comply with the norms as per ECBC.

9.10. What precautions & safety measures are proposed against fire hazards? Furnish details of emergency plans. Ans. List of equipments proposed for Fire Fighting Measures:- A. The major equipments proposed for Fire Fighting Measures are Main Hydrant Pump, Sprinkler Pump, Diesel Engine Pump, Jockey Pump. B. Capacity of Fire Water Storage Tanks & Number: - It is proposed to have Fire Water Storage Tank appropriate capacity of overhead tank for fire fighting provided at the tower. C. Fire Detecting Equipments: - The Fire Detecting Equipments would be as per BIS and NBC norms. D. Other Fire Fighting Measures: - The other Fire Fighting Measures proposed includes, an Emergency Control Room, Separate Fire exit during emergency, all rooms with Fire Detector / Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguishes at each entry and exit point on each floor, (5 Kg, 10 Kg and 9 Ltr. capacity), Public address system etc. The Fire Fighting Measures are backed by Electrical supply from D.G. sets in case of emergency. The nearest fire station is at Kakkanad which is about 5 km. away from the project site. Also it is proposed to have area earmarked for a fire station within the campus for any contingency.

9.11. If you are using glass as wall material provides details and specifications including emissivity and thermal characteristics. Ans. The glass will be used Low-e glass. Opaque assemblies shall be modeled as having the same heat capacity as the proposed design but with minimum U-factor. The glass used will be low with low emissivity and the other specifications of the glass will comply with the norms as per ECBC.

9.12. What is the rate of air infiltration into the building? Provide details of how you are mitigating the effects of infiltration. Ans. Infiltration is the uncontrolled inward air leakage through cracks and crevices in any building element and around windows and doors of a building caused by pressure differences across these elements due to factors such as wind, inside and outside temperature differences, and imbalance between supply and exhaust air systems. Reduced air filtration combined with proper ventilation can not only reduce energy bills but also improve the quality of indoor air. Outdoor air that leaks indoor makes it difficult to maintain comfort and energy efficiency. In addition, air leakage account for 25-40% of the energy used for heating and cooling in a typical house.

9.13. To what extent the non-conventional energy technologies are utilised in the overall energy consumption? Provide details of the renewable energy technologies used.

Ans. The use of non-conventional source of energy in the proposed construction project are as follows: - a. Solar Water Heater: - The proposed project would install solar panels for hot water requirements of residential apartments and hence the dependency on electricity for hot water generation can be minimized. This would conserve lot of coal which produces the electricity through public supply and also load on D.G. sets also would be reduced and there by conserve diesel. b. Solar Street Light: - It is also suggested to use solar cell powered street lights within the proposed project site for conservation of electricity. c. Use of LED Lamps: - The project proponent would use LED Lamp which conserve less electricity. d. Lighting: - All buildings of the proposed project is designed with natural ventilation and natural light so that the use of lights during day time can be minimized. Solar power back is proposed for each main building in the campus.

10.0 Environment Management Plan The Environment Management Plan would consist of all mitigation measures for each item wise activity to be undertaken during the construction, operation and the entire life cycle to minimize adverse environmental impacts as a result of the activities of the project. It would also delineate the environmental monitoring plan for compliance of various environmental regulations. It will state the steps to be taken in case of emergency such as accidents at the site including fire. Ans. The Environment Management Plan is provided in EIA/EMP report.

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Annexure No. 3

The conditions mentioned in the Notification dt. 09-12-2016 is already addressed in the EIA/EMP report which was submitted at MoEF on 04-03-2017. The matrix showing the compliance to the conditions stipulated in Notification dt. 09-12-2016 is provided below :-

MEDIUM S.N ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE TO THE CONDITIONS CONDITIONS Topography 1 The natural drain system should be Ref. Chapter 8 and Natural maintained for ensuring unrestricted flow (Page No. 8-3 , Drainage of water. No construction shall be Page No. 8-10 & allowed to obstruct the natural drainage Page 8-18) through the site. No construction is allowed on wetland and water bodies. Check dams, bioswales, landscape, and other sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) are allowed for maintaining the drainage pattern and to harvest rain water. Buildings shall be designed to follow the natural topography as much as possible. Minimum cutting and filling should be done. Water 2 A complete plan for rain water Ref. Chapter 2 conservation - harvesting, water efficiency and (Page No. 2-16) & Rain Water conservation should be prepared. Chapter 3 Harvesting, The local bye-law provisions on rain (Page No. 3-9) and water harvesting should be followed. Ground Water If local bye-law provisions are not Recharge available, adequate provision for storage and recharge should be followed as per the Ministry of Urban Development Model Building Byelaws, 2016. A rain water harvesting plan needs to be designed where the recharge bores of minimum one recharge bore per 5,000 square meters of built up area and storage capacity of minimum one day of total fresh water requirement shall be provided. In areas where ground water recharge is not feasible, the rain water should be harvested and stored for reuse. The ground water shall not be withdrawn without approval from the Competent Authority. All recharge should be limited to shallow aquifer. 2(a) At least 20% of the open spaces as Ref. Chapter 2 required by the local building bye-laws (Page No. 2-23) & shall be pervious. Chapter 8 Use of Grass pavers, paver blocks with (Page No. 8-19) at least 50% opening, landscape etc. would be considered as pervious surface. 2(b) Use of water efficient appliances should Ref. Chapter 8 be promoted. Low flow fixtures or (Page No. 8-28) & sensors be used to promote water Chapter 8 conservation. (Page No. 8-11) 2(c) Separation of grey and black water Ref. Chapter 8 should be done by the use of dual (Page No. 8-28) & plumbing system. In case of single stack Chapter 8 system separate recirculation lines for (Page No. 8-11) flushing by giving dual plumbing system be done. Solid Waste 3 Solid waste: Separate wet and dry bins Ref. Chapter 2 Management must be provided in each unit and at the (Page No. 2-17) ground level for facilitating segregation of waste. The provisions of the Solid Waste (Management) Rules 2016 and the e- waste (Management) Rules 2016, and the Plastics Waste (Management) Rules 2016 shall be followed. 3(a) All non-biodegradable waste shall be Ref. Chapter 2 handed over to authorized recyclers for (Page No. 2-17) which a written tie up must be done with the authorized recyclers. 3(b) Organic waste composter / Vermiculture Ref. Chapter 2 pit with a minimum capacity of 0.3 kg (Page No. 2-17) /person/day must be installed. Sewage 4 Onsite sewage treatment of capacity of Ref. Chapter 2 Treatment treating 100% waste water to be (Page No. 2-11) & Plant installed. Treated waste water shall be Chapter 8 reused on site for landscape, flushing, (Page No. 8-28) cooling tower, and other end-uses. Excess treated water shall be discharged as per CPCB norms. Natural treatment systems shall be promoted. Sludge from the onsite sewage treatment, including septic tanks, shall be collected, conveyed and disposed as per the Ministry of Urban Development, Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO) Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment Systems, 2013. Energy 5 Compliance with the Energy Ref. Chapter 8 Conservation Building Code (ECBC) of (Page No. 8-22) and a Bureau of Energy Efficiency shall be separate Energy ensured. Buildings in the States which Conservation report on have notified their own ECBC, shall Compliance to ECBC comply with the State ECBC. norms is attached. Outdoor and common area lighting shall be LED. Concept of passive solar design that minimize energy consumption in buildings by using design elements, such as building orientation, landscaping, efficient building envelope, appropriate fenestration, increased day lighting design and thermal mass etc. shall be incorporated in the building design. Wall, window, and roof u-values shall be as per ECBC specifications. 5(a) Solar, wind or other Renewable Energy Ref. Chapter 8 shall be installed to meet electricity (Page No. 8-22) and a generation equivalent to 1% of the separate Energy demand load or as per the state level/ Conservation report on local building bye-laws requirement, Compliance to ECBC whichever is higher. norms is attached. 5(b) Solar water heating shall be provided to Ref. Chapter 8 meet 20% of the hot water demand of (Page No. 8-22) and a the commercial and institutional building separate Energy or as per the requirement of the local Conservation report on building bye-laws, whichever is higher. Compliance to ECBC Residential buildings are also norms is attached. recommended to meet its hot water demand from solar water heaters, as far as possible. 5(c) Use of environment friendly materials in Ref. Chapter 8 bricks, blocks and other construction (Page No. 8-27) materials, shall be required for at least 20% of the construction material quantity. These include flyash bricks, hollow bricks, AACs, Fly Ash Lime Gypsum blocks, Compressed earth blocks, and other environment friendly materials. Fly ash should be used as building material in the construction as per the provisions of the Fly Ash Notification of September, 1999 as amended from time to time. Air Quality and 6 Dust, smoke & other air pollution Ref. Chapter 8 Noise prevention measures shall be provided (Page No. 8-15) & for the building as well as the site. These (Page No. 8-26 to 8-30) measures shall include screens for the building under construction, continuous dust/ wind breaking walls all around the site (at least 3 meter height). Plastic / tarpaulin sheet covers shall be provided for vehicles bringing in sand, cement, murram and other construction materials prone to causing dust pollution at the site as well as taking out debris from the site. Wheel washing for the vehicles used be done. Sand, murram, loose soil, cement, stored on site shall be covered adequately so as to prevent dust pollution. Wet jet shall be provided for grinding and stone cutting. Unpaved surfaces and loose soil shall be adequately sprinkled with water to suppress dust. All construction and demolition debris shall be stored at the site (and not dumped on the roads or open spaces outside) before they are properly disposed. All demolition and construction waste shall be managed as per the provisions of the Construction and Demolition Waste Rules 2016. All workers working at the construction site and involved in loading, unloading, carriage of construction material and construction debris or working in any area with dust pollution shall be provided with dust mask. For indoor air quality the ventilation provisions as per National Building Code of India. 6(a) The location of the DG set and exhaust Ref. Chapter 8 pipe height shall be as per the provisions (Page No. 8-15) & of the CPCB norms. (Page No. 8-26 to 8-30) Green Cover 7 A minimum of 1 tree for every 80 sq.mt. Ref. Chapter 2 of land should be planted and (Page No. 2-23) & maintained. The existing trees will be Chapter 8 counted for this purpose. Preference (Page No. 8-19) should be given to planting native species. 7(a) Where the trees need to be cut, Ref. Chapter 2 compensatory plantation in the ratio of (Page No. 2-23) 1:3 (i.e. planting of 3 trees for every 1 tree that is cut) shall be done and maintained. Top Soil 8 Topsoil should be stripped to a depth of Ref. Chapter 8 Preservation 20 cm from the areas proposed for (Page No. 8-26 to Page and Reuse buildings, roads, paved areas, and 8-29) external services. It should be stockpiled appropriately in designated areas and reapplied during plantation of the proposed vegetation on site. Transport 9 A comprehensive mobility plan, as per Ref. Chapter 8 MoUD best practices guidelines (Page No. 8-22) and a (URDPFI), shall be prepared to include separate Traffic Impact motorized, non-motorized, public, and Assessment Study report private networks. & Management Plan is Road should be designed with due attached. consideration for environment, and safety of users. The road system can be designed with these basic criteria. 1. Hierarchy of roads with proper segregation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. 2. Traffic calming measures. 3. Proper design of entry and exit points. 4. Parking norms as per local regulation. Environment 10 An environmental management plan Ref. EIA/EMP Report Management (EMP) shall be prepared and (Chapter 1 to 9) Plan. implemented to ensure compliance with and Chapter 8 the environmental conditions specified in (Page No. 8-23) item number 1 to 9 above. A dedicated Environment Monitoring Cell with defined functions and responsibility shall be put in place to implement the EMP. The environmental cell shall ensure that the environment infrastructure like Sewage Treatment Plant, Landscaping, Rain Water Harvesting, Energy efficiency and conservation, water efficiency and conservation, solid waste management, renewable energy etc. are kept operational and meet the required standards. The environmental cell shall also keep the record of environment monitoring and those related to the environment infrastructure.

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INFOPARK PHASE 2 CAMPUS (Master Plan development of an IT / ITES SEZ township) at Infopark Phase-2 Campus in Survey Nos. 79, 80, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98, 102, 103, 104, 144, 145, 146 in Puthencruz Village in Block 37 in Vadavucode Puthencruz Grama Panchayat and Survey Nos. 365, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 384 in Kunnathunadu Village in Block 36 in Kunnathunadu Grama Panchayat, Kunnathunadu Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala

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1.1 Introduction

Infoparks Kerala (fully owned by Govt. of Kerala) proposes expansion of existing Infopark Phase 2 campus (Master Plan development of an IT / ITES SEZ township) at Sy. Nos. 79, 80 & others in Puthencruz Village & Sy. Nos. 365, 368 & others in Kunnathunadu Village, Kunnathunadu Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala. The total land area is about 50.8165 ha. and total built-up area about 12,79,594 sq.m. Infoparks Kerala has ambitious plans to become one of the major IT campus in the country. With this vision, it has been growing fast ever since its inception in year 2004, and within a short period of time, has attracted investments from IT majors like Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, Affiliated Computer Services (ACS), OPI Global, IBS Software Services and US Technologies etc. Because of the fast growth rate achieved and strategic positioning of the Park in the City of Kochi (previously known as Cochin). Low rental clubbed with high quality furnishing makes the SBC an ideal choice for startup enterprises and for foreign companies who would like to test the environment. Simple procedures and friendly terms give a hassle free office space at the Smart Business Center (SBC) with effective office space utilization and common meeting/interview rooms. Direct and indirect employment opportunities; The potential for employment and access to new services may draw people to the area around the project. There will be an increase in economic activity and employment for the local community, local skills development. Due to the proposed development traffic movement will increase in the vicinity of the site & surroundings. .

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A traffic impact assessment is a study which assesses the effects that a particular development’s traffic will have on the transportation network in the vicinity. Traffic impacts (and how to mitigate them) are an important consideration for any community when a significant development is proposed. Public policy makers, citizens and developers all have a stake in understanding and responding to additional demands on the transportation system. All share the common interest of a well- functioning network. A properly developed traffic impact study can provide the factual basis for good decision making and facilitate the timely implementation of necessary improvements. A traffic impact study should answer the following fundamental questions:

 What are the existing traffic conditions, future conditions without the development, and future conditions with the development in place?  Can the existing and planned transportation system accommodate the additional traffic generated by the planned development?  Are roadway system improvements needed beyond those already programmed or included in the local transportation plan?  Have all the assumptions used in the technical analysis been clearly identified?  Do calculated levels of service seem reasonable?  What needs to be done in the immediate vicinity of the site to meet the access needs of the development?  Has adequate parking been provided to meet demand?

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Layout plan of the proposed site

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1.2 Need for the Traffic Impact Assessment Study (TIA)

Generally, a comprehensive traffic analysis should be completed whenever a development is expected to generate 100 or more new inbound or outbound trips during the peak hours (ITE recommended practice). Even if the development does not generate the threshold level of trips, a traffic analysis may still be necessary under the following conditions:  High traffic volumes on surrounding roads that my affect movement to and from the proposed development.  Inadequate sight distance at access points.  The proximity of the proposed access points to other existing drives or intersections.  A development that includes a drive-through operation A traffic impact assessment study is not necessary for every development. Those developments that are unlikely to generate significant traffic generally do not need a traffic impact assessment.

1.3 Aims & Objectives The aim of the study is to analyze the existing transportation scenario in project vicinity, examine the pattern of the growth and project the passenger and mobility requirements for the forecast year 2021 in order to conform the connectivity and the project travel demand requirements. Further, the objectives of this study are listed as follows: a. To assess the existing and proposed road connectivity to the project site and the details of the impact of the additional traffic generated from the growth of the project to the various connected roads. b. Design of various entry/exit options to the project trip assignment to various roads based on activities along with the impact in terms of capacity, Level of Service and performance.

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c. Suggesting route for Public Transport Systems (PTS) for the project area. d. Planning and design of bays for IPTs and PTSs e. Finally, to calibrate a 4 stage transport model for peak hour movements for cars, two wheelers, auto rickshaws and public transport separately. The model would in turn address the distribution of employee movements in the study area.

1.4 Study Methodology This study follows the following methodology:  An understanding of the present network by reconnaissance and secondary data collection.  Collection of traffic data  Establish the present traffic conditions (Deriving the V/C ratios)  Through various discussions and assessments, understand the likely network improvement in the area including exploring water transport and bus services.  Overlay the proposed IT campus and all other developments in the transport model and establish the traffic demand.  Suggest mitigation measures to ensure the network performs to acceptable level.

1.5 Study Area The project site is located in Kunnathunadu Taluk in Ernakulam District of Kerala State. Kunnathunadu is one of the developing Panchayats in the district. It has a nature of semi urban. Hills and mountains, Kadambrayar, various thodu, ponds, paddy fields are the main geographical features of the community. The biggest amusement park in Kerala, Wonderla is situated in Kunnathunadu Gram Panchayat. Mainly there are 4 roads to reach to the proposed Infopark Phase II.

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1.6 Baseline data - Existing Road Connectivity Major Road (National Highways) National Highway - 47  Existing Alignment: Salem to Via Kochi,  Existing ROW: 30 m (for 4 lanes) & 45 m (for 6 lanes)  Number of Lanes: 4 lanes (some sections have 6 lanes)/ 2 Way Direction  Present Peak Hour Traffic: 1617 PCU/ Hour  Minimum Distance from Infopark: Approximately 8 kms National Highway - 49  Existing Alignment: Kochi to Dhanushkodi (Tamil Nadu) Via , Puthencruz, , etc  Existing ROW: 30 m  Number of Lanes: 4 lanes/ 2 Way Direction  Present Peak Hour Traffic: 1819 PCU/ Hour  Minimum Distance from Infopark: Approximately 6-8 kms. National Highway-17  Existing alignment: Kochi- – Panvel  Existing ROW: 40 m to 60 m (depending on the terrain)  Number of Lanes: 4 lanes / 2 Way Direction  Present Peak Hour Traffic: (NA / Traffic survey not conducted at this location)  Minimum Distance from Infopark: Approximately 6-8 kms Seaport-Airport Road  Existing Alignment: Kochi Seaport – Cochin SEZ – Kakkanad – Kalamasserry/ HMT - Kochi Airport  Existing ROW: 20 m  Number of Lanes: 2 Lane /2 Way Direction  Present Peak Hour Traffic: 1140 PCU / Hour  Minimum Distance from Infopark: Approximately 4 kms

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HMT Road  Existing Alignment: HMT Junction – Cochin Medical College (Kalamasserry)  Existing ROW: 15 m  Number of Lanes: 2 Lanes / 2 Way Direction  Present Peak Hour Traffic: 1627 PCU/ Hour  Minimum Distance from Infopark: Approximately 8 kms Infopark-Brahmapuram-Puthencruz Road  Existing Alignment: Infopark – Brahmapuram- Karimughal - Puthencruz  Existing ROW: 10 m  Number of Lanes: 2 lane / 2 Way Direction  Present Peak Hour Traffic: 286 PCU / Hour  Minimum Distance from Infopark: Approximately 3 kms Refinery road (Karimughal-Thripunithara) Road  Existing Alignment: Thrippunithura – Karimughal  Existing ROW: 14 m  Number of Lanes: 2 lane/ 2 Way Direction  Present Peak Hour Traffic: 879 PCU/ Hour  Minimum Distance from Infopark: Approximately 5 kms -Pallikara-Infopark Road  Existing Alignment: Pattimattam – Pallikara - Infopark  Existing ROW: 14 m  Number of Lanes: 2 lane / 2 Way Direction  Present Peak Hour Traffic: 766 PCU/ Hour Access Roads  Infopark Road  Existing Alignment: Kakkanad - Infopark  Existing ROW: 10 m  Number of Lanes: 2 lane / 2 Way Direction  Present Peak Hour Traffic: 1189 PCU/ Hour

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Infopark Expressway  Existing Alignment: Seaport- Airport Road - Infopark  Existing ROW: 30 m  Number of Lanes: 4 lane / 2 Way Direction  Present Peak Hour Traffic: 709 PCU / Hour

1.7 Data Collection The surveys that were conducted are:  Reconnaissance Survey  Traffic Surveys

1.7.1 Reconnaissance Survey The reconnaissance survey has been conducted on week days in order to study the existing traffic conditions and the transport infrastructure. Information regarding several features of the relevant road sections is inventoried to create a road database. The main purpose of the field inventory was to determine the adequacy/inadequacy of the existing transportation network and conditions. The database is used in developing the base year networks evaluation of the present adequacy of road networks of existing standards and usage pattern. A team of enumerators traversed the road network with a specified format for the purpose of recording the data. Information regarding the following features of the road network was collected during the field inventory survey and the details are presented below:  Effective Road width  Divided / Undivided sections  Intersection Facilities  Parking Facilities / Impacts  Traffic Control Measures  Footpath availability / approximate width / Obstructions.

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1.7.2 Traffic Surveys To establish the Vehicular Traffic Flow Characteristics such as Hourly Variation, Composition of Traffic, Peak Hour Flows, Turning Movement Survey of Vehicles at Junctions, Speed and Delay Survey all along the corridor had been conducted. The various vehicle types having different sizes and characteristics were converted into equivalent passenger car units. The Passenger Car Unit (PCU) factors recommended by Indian Road Congress in “Guidelines for Capacity of Urban Roads in Plain Areas” (IRC-106- 1990) have been used for conversion. The vehicle classification system and the recommended PCU factors for various types of vehicles are presented in Table below. Sl. Vehicle Type Equivalent PCU Factors No. % Composition of Vehicles Up to 10% 10% and above A Fast Vehicles 1. Two-wheelers, Motor Cycles or 0.5 0.8 Scooters 2. Passenger Car, Pick-up Van 1.0 1.0 3. Auto Rickshaw 1.2 2.0 4. Light Commercial Vehicle 1.4 2.0 5. Truck or Bus 2.2 3.7 6. Agricultural Tractor and Trailer 4.0 5.0 B Slow Vehicles 1. Cycle 0.4 0.5

Primarily, the aim of conducting the traffic surveys is to evaluate the present traffic characteristics of various roads. This is necessary to analyze the traffic conditions of the approach roads towards the project site to arrive at the best connectivity to the site. The traffic surveys were conducted at various locations spread over Project vicinity and the rest of Ernakulam City. The survey locations were identified after a thorough reconnaissance of the traffic and road conditions of Kochi and the study area in particular.

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Sr. Location Nearest landmark No. 1. Seaport- Infopark Road Junction 2. Padithakara Road St. Mary’s Church, Karimughal 3. Infopark Road FACT Quarters

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Baseline Data Collection: Station : TS1 Date : 08/11/2017 Enumerator : Joseph Road name : Seaport- Infopark Road Direction: North Weather : Sunny Time Buses Private vehicles & IPT Goods Vehicles City Mini Other Van Cars Two- Auto LCV Truck MAV Tractor Bus Bus Bus wheeler Rickshaw 8.00-8.15 0 0 7 11 78 97 29 11 1 6 0 8.15-8.30 0 2 3 9 65 106 32 10 0 4 0 8.30-8.45 1 1 1 8 56 77 18 3 1 8 0 8.45-9.00 0 0 1 3 41 81 12 5 3 8 0 9.00-9.15 0 0 1 6 67 89 29 9 3 12 0 9.15-9.30 2 0 2 8 82 96 25 8 2 9 0 9.30-9.45 0 2 1 9 88 94 22 12 2 11 0 9.45-10.00 1 1 2 12 95 113 27 10 1 15 0 1.00-1.15 0 1 6 8 69 87 29 8 1 18 0 1.15-1.30 1 2 4 10 71 117 26 12 1 6 0 1.30-1.45 1 1 5 14 67 93 28 11 0 12 0 1.45-2.00 0 0 1 8 44 84 31 9 6 15 0 2.00-2.15 0 0 3 4 35 79 25 3 5 17 0 4.00-4.15 0 0 2 2 52 96 20 4 6 16 0 4.15-4.30 0 0 6 3 58 82 26 6 8 21 0 4.30-4.45 1 1 2 3 60 87 23 2 8 19 1 4.45-5.00 1 1 4 5 71 93 24 6 9 14 0 5.00-5.15 0 1 4 7 79 96 26 8 2 16 0 5.15-5.30 1 0 6 7 82 103 29 11 2 11 1 5.30-5.45 0 0 3 4 58 86 22 13 1 14 0 5.45-6.00 0 1 2 7 61 99 20 9 1 18 0 6.00-6.15 0 0 2 5 55 107 26 10 0 11 0

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6.15-6.30 1 0 2 3 67 94 18 13 1 15 0 6.30-6.45 1 0 3 3 58 90 13 9 3 12 0 6.45-7.00 0 1 2 3 52 82 10 5 5 16 0

Station : TS2 Date : 08/11/2017 Enumerator : Jimmy Road name : Seaport- Infopark Road Direction: South Weather : Sunny Time Buses Private vehicles & IPT Goods Vehicles City Mini Other Van Cars Two- Auto LCV Truck MAV Tractor Bus Bus Bus wheeler Rickshaw 8.00-8.15 0 1 8 14 68 108 29 10 0 9 0 8.15-8.30 1 3 5 10 61 102 30 13 1 6 0 8.30-8.45 1 3 1 8 56 79 11 5 1 8 0 8.45-9.00 0 0 2 3 43 85 13 7 3 7 0 9.00-9.15 1 0 1 6 61 83 29 4 3 12 0 9.15-9.30 1 0 2 8 85 98 35 8 2 13 0 9.30-9.45 0 2 2 9 88 94 32 12 2 15 0 9.45-10.00 1 3 4 12 93 103 27 10 1 11 0 1.00-1.15 0 4 6 8 69 87 28 8 1 17 0 1.15-1.30 1 2 4 10 72 114 26 12 1 16 0 1.30-1.45 2 3 5 14 76 98 38 11 0 12 0 1.45-2.00 0 0 2 8 41 88 33 9 6 11 0 2.00-2.15 0 1 3 4 30 79 27 5 5 14 0 4.00-4.15 0 2 2 2 52 96 23 4 6 16 0 4.15-4.30 0 0 6 3 57 82 26 7 8 18 0 4.30-4.45 1 1 2 3 63 87 27 3 8 19 0 4.45-5.00 1 1 4 5 71 93 24 6 9 14 0 5.00-5.15 0 3 4 7 76 96 26 8 2 18 0 5.15-5.30 1 2 3 6 23 39 18 7 0 14 0 5.30-5.45 1 1 4 7 21 37 25 8 0 13 0

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5.45-6.00 1 2 4 6 40 28 17 12 1 10 0 6.00-6.15 1 2 2 4 26 23 23 10 1 14 0 6.15-6.30 1 2 3 3 37 26 25 18 0 18 0 6.30-6.45 1 1 2 3 48 31 13 7 0 13 0 6.45-7.00 0 1 1 3 25 42 22 9 1 12 0

Station : TS3 Date : 09/11/2017 Enumerator : Joseph Road name : Infopark Road Direction: North-West Weather : Sunny Time Buses Private vehicles & IPT Goods Vehicles City Mini Other Van Cars Two- Auto LCV Truck MAV Tractor Bus Bus Bus wheeler Rickshaw 8.00-8.15 0 4 8 16 64 115 19 9 2 6 0 8.15-8.30 1 2 6 13 57 103 22 11 3 6 0 8.30-8.45 0 3 2 9 53 89 21 8 2 5 0 8.45-9.00 0 0 2 4 40 75 18 7 6 8 0 9.00-9.15 0 0 3 6 57 88 24 8 8 12 0 9.15-9.30 1 1 2 8 65 93 37 10 4 13 1 9.30-9.45 0 2 2 11 78 91 38 12 9 16 0 9.45-10.00 1 2 4 12 83 110 31 11 6 12 0 1.00-1.15 0 3 6 11 79 97 18 9 4 11 0 1.15-1.30 2 3 4 10 72 94 27 12 3 18 0 1.30-1.45 2 3 7 14 86 108 38 11 3 17 0 1.45-2.00 0 1 4 9 51 81 31 10 6 12 1 2.00-2.15 0 1 3 4 38 73 17 7 5 14 0 4.00-4.15 0 2 2 2 56 86 13 5 6 16 0 4.15-4.30 0 0 6 3 39 80 16 7 8 12 0 4.30-4.45 1 1 2 7 48 82 29 5 8 17 0 4.45-5.00 1 1 4 9 51 97 24 6 9 15 0 5.00-5.15 0 3 4 7 46 86 23 8 8 18 0

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5.15-5.30 2 2 3 8 29 99 28 11 9 14 1 5.30-5.45 1 1 4 7 31 87 25 13 6 13 0 5.45-6.00 1 2 4 4 40 98 27 12 8 10 0 6.00-6.15 2 2 2 9 36 83 33 16 7 14 0 6.15-6.30 1 2 3 7 47 106 35 18 8 18 1 6.30-6.45 1 1 2 8 41 91 23 11 3 13 0 6.45-7.00 0 2 2 5 35 82 22 10 4 12 0

Station : TS4 Date : 09/11/2017 Enumerator : Jimmy Road name : Infopark Road Direction: South-East Weather : Sunny Time Buses Private vehicles & IPT Goods Vehicles City Mini Other Van Cars Two- Auto LCV Truck MAV Tractor Bus Bus Bus wheeler Rickshaw 8.00-8.15 0 5 7 16 69 102 15 9 1 9 0 8.15-8.30 0 3 6 11 67 109 21 11 0 7 0 8.30-8.45 0 3 5 19 43 89 17 8 0 5 0 8.45-9.00 1 1 5 14 46 85 18 7 1 8 1 9.00-9.15 1 1 5 16 59 98 21 8 2 6 0 9.15-9.30 1 1 6 18 75 103 27 10 4 13 0 9.30-9.45 0 2 5 13 81 101 28 12 5 11 0 9.45-10.00 1 2 8 15 84 98 21 11 7 13 0 1.00-1.15 0 3 6 17 72 97 15 9 4 10 0 1.15-1.30 2 3 4 15 75 94 24 12 5 16 0 1.30-1.45 1 3 7 19 76 98 35 11 3 12 0 1.45-2.00 0 1 6 11 61 101 30 10 2 15 0 2.00-2.15 0 1 5 4 48 83 21 7 4 9 0 4.00-4.15 0 2 3 6 36 81 23 5 6 10 0 4.15-4.30 0 0 6 5 32 87 26 7 8 12 0

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4.30-4.45 1 1 2 7 38 89 23 5 5 10 0 4.45-5.00 1 1 4 9 61 107 21 6 4 13 1 5.00-5.15 0 3 4 7 66 106 20 8 4 11 0 5.15-5.30 2 3 5 18 79 119 27 11 3 14 1 5.30-5.45 1 5 5 17 81 107 29 13 5 16 0 5.45-6.00 1 3 7 14 80 111 23 12 5 10 0 6.00-6.15 2 6 8 19 76 103 21 16 7 14 0 6.15-6.30 1 8 5 17 77 107 25 18 5 8 0 6.30-6.45 1 6 6 18 61 101 18 11 3 7 0 6.45-7.00 1 5 5 15 55 102 12 10 2 11 0

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Inference: Classified traffic volume count surveys were conducted to assess the intensity of the traffic at the mid block lines by recording the classified traffic volume at every 15 minute intervals. The analysis of the Mid- Block survey is in accordance with the Indian Road Congress guidelines for capacity of Urban Roads in Plain areas (IRC-106-1990) which stipulates the design capacity and the Level of Service (LOC) as per the classification of roads. The Level of Service (LOS) is an indicator of the level of traffic conditions of a road with LOS – An indicating free flow traffic conditions and LOS-F indicating traffic breakdown. The methodology for surveys (including other surveys conducted for the surveys) is presented. The current access to the project site is from Pinarmunda-Infopark Short Road and additional access is from Padathikkara-Thuruth Road. These roads were joining to Infopark Expressway which connects to the Seaport-Airport road. The Seaport-Airport road is connected to N.H.-47, N.H.-17 & N.H.-49. From the traffic assessment, it is noted that nearly 52 % of the traffic coming to Infopark Campus road through the Infopark road and the Infopark Expressway (connected with Seaport-Airport) contributes 31 % to the traffic originating. Finally, 17 % of the traffic originates from the Padathikkara-Thuruth road.

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1.8 Regional Network Improvement Proposals To meet the future traffic demand there are several proposals to upgrade the existing road networks which not only improve the connectivity to the Infopark Campus area but also improve the mobility of the region in its entirety or in other words, improve the regional connectivity. Road network forms the most widely spread infrastructure of a city since it can act both as integration with various forms of transport as well carrier of intercity and extra urban transport system. From the traffic analysis and projected travel demand a city mobility plan can be chalked out with scientifically planned road network system. But due to high density of population, unorganized commercial activities, high cost of land acquisition etc. the widening of existing over congested routes and construction of new roads will be very difficult. A road network plan to cater the projected travel demand of the horizon year need be planned taking the following factors also in to consideration. • Historical evolution and expansion of the city • Projected to travel demand of the various corridors • Identification of the future nerve centers and provision of unhindered access to these nerve centers.

Various organizations like the PWD and the Municipal Corporation have proposed several roads in order to cater to the increasing traffic demand arising due to rapid urbanization of the city. These proposed roads are in various stages of planning and are anticipated to service the expected traffic demand of the area.

Seaport-Airport Road This is also one of the busiest roads in the city requiring 6 lane carriage way. The improvement measures recommended are • Widening of South R.O.B • Construction of a fly over at the road towards for- shore road to be examined.

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NH 47, NH 47A & NH 49 NH 47A should be projected as the easiest access to Wellington Island, and Edakochi. The mobility improvement measures recommended are 1. Extension of the viaduct including construction of a fly over at Kundannur Junction 2. Construction of Edakochi bridge and providing a easier outlet from the city by rejuvenating the Old NH.

Improvement of intercity corridors. Intercity corridors to be improved are 1 N.H.47 – Improvement of N.H. is taken up under N.H.D.P. 2 N.H. 17 - Improvement of N.H. is taken up under N.H.D.P. 3 N.H. 49 - Realignment of the road is essential 4 road -Realignment of the road is essential 5 Thripunithura Road- Widening and geometric improvement required 7. Completion of 2nd phase of Seaport Air port Road 8. Construction of new road corridor connecting MC road.

1.9 Traffic Management Plan Road Connectivity :- The entry to the project site is from Infopark Road at south direction and additional entry is from a road in the east direction. These roads were joining to Infopark Expressway which connects to the Seaport- Airport road and other highways.

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Road Network Junction within the campus

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Map showing the existing & proposed road connectivity to the project

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Water Connectivity to the project site :- It is proposed to have boat jetties within the site where the project site is abutting the water body (Kadambrayar River) for facilitating the anticipated water transport as a mode of transport to the project site.

Figure: Proposed Water transport connectivity around the project site

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Kochi Water Metro Project Kochi Water Metro Project is an integral link in the perceived Urban Metropolitan Transportation Model for Kochi, wherein the Metro rail, land feeder services, earmarked pavements for cycle and pedestrian movement and water metro would be integrated to ease the traffic congestion and reduce the pollution in the city. Implementation of the Kochi. The entire Inland Water Transport project is proposed to be realized over a period of four years between 2017 and 2020. The project shall be implemented to cater to daily rider ship, which is estimated to increase to 40,000 by 2019; 54,000 by 2025 and 86,000 by 2035. The project involves the renovation of jetties, boatyard and access roads around, providing parking facilities, maintenance dredging activities etc. The proposed project recommends sixteen (16) identified routes connecting thirty eight (38) jetties across ten (10) island communities across a 76 km route network. The identified routes and jetties are represented in the figure. There are existing jetties where boat services from Kerala State Water Transport Corporation and private agencies are currently being operated. Eighteen (18) jetties proposed to be developed as major jetties or main boat hubs while the remaining twenty (20) jetties shall be developed as minor jetties for water transit services.

Water Metro Project would provide the following advantages:  Facilitate better connectivity of the islands around Kochi with mainland. This has been a long-standing requirement of the islanders and could be only partially mitigated through the Gosree bridges and International Container Transit Terminal road.  Drastically reduce the road traffic by diverting the passengers to water transport. In turn, it would assist in reducing the road congestion on the roads.  Reduction in the atmospheric pollution from land vehicles and carbon footprint of Kochi City.

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 Impetus to tourism in and around Kochi providing easy access to the scenic islands around. This would lead to the development of all the islands connected by the Water Metro Project.

Proposed routes for Kochi Water Metro Project

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Metro Rail Connectivity to the project site :- The project site is well connected with Kochi Metro Rail network. There is a proposed metro station near the project site (which is part of Kochi Metro Phase-2) and which is connected to other parts of the city.

Figure : Infopark site connectivity with Kochi Metro Rail Network

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Train Connectivity: The project site is in good connectivity to the Indian Railway Network and the nearest major railway stations are give below :- 1. Tripunithura - about 9 km away (S) from the project site. 2. Ernakulam Junction – about 15 km. (SW) away from the project site Airport Connectivity: The project site is also good connectivity with Airport and the nearest airport from the project site is Cochin International Airport (CIAL) at about 30 km. (N) away.

Parking for Bus, Car, Two-wheeler, Cycle, Electricity operated vehicles.  The proposed project would provide vehicle parking facilities within the project premises.  The parking plan for this project would follow KPBR guidelines. To accommodate the parking requirement for the project, parking will be provided within the township and individual plots.  The proposed site development will provide sufficient drive way all around the township for easy & smooth vehicular movement and also for the fire tender movements as per norms.

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Table: Existing road capacity & proposed road capacity & Traffic Circulation estimation: Peak Hours Traffic status with issues found, expected load increase and load due to the project development with mitigation measures Road Existing Existing Existing Issues at road Expected Project Total Remarks Width Capacity load on load load on Load as per road as per increase in the road after 5 IRC Survey next 5 years conducted years  Lack of pedestrian 124 Seaport- 15,000 1,236 facility on few PCU/Hr 532 1,892 To improve the 30 m Infopark road PCU/Hr PCU/Hr roads (about 10% PCU/Hr PCU/Hr traffic movement  No designated pick increase) and increase the road capacity Padithakara 7,000 1,142 / drop areas on 114 219 1,475 14 m almost each road following provisions Road PCU/Hr PCU / Hr. PCU/Hr. PCU/Hr PCU/Hr.  On street parking are suggested: Salem 15,000 1,719 with encroachment 172 322 2,213  Road widening Kanyakumari 30 m PCU/Hr PCU/Hr. found PCU/Hr. PCU/Hr PCU/Hr up to 2 to 5 m Highway  Maintenance of more wide road on several  Provision of places find very proper footpath poor and require and road divider maintenance  Provision of pick 5,000 1,127 113 682 1,922 / drop area on Infopark road 10m  Several places PCU/Hr PCU/Hr. road and other PCU/Hr. PCU/Hr PCU/Hr fixed interval. construction work  Enhance battery disturbing the operated traffic. vehicles

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CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS The traffic demand, the majority of which comprises of work based trips thus generated in the year 2021 lays a tremendous stress on the existing transport infrastructure which is simply inadequate to meet the anticipated demand. The following recommendations are made to ensure smooth vehicular movement in the project vicinity area:  Road Connectivity: The road connectivity to the campus will be diverted to 6 to 8 entry / exit points so as to reduce the burden on existing entry/exit points. All the connecting roads will be more widened so as to bear the impacts of future traffic from the project site and from the nearby development. Other modes of transport will be developed within the vicinity like water transport as the present road network cannot afford the more burden of traffic.  Boat Service to the campus and Kochi Water Metro The project site abutting a water body for facilitating the anticipated water transport it should be developed and boat jetties will be used as a mode of transport. This will not only reduce the burden of existing road network, but also improve the aesthetics of the project site. The ferry service which was recently commissioned from Vytila Mobility Hub to Kakkanad terminates at Kakkanad boat Jetty near Chitrapuzha Bridge (Seaport-Airport road). The connectivity to Infopark is under consideration and since the Kadambrayar River needs extensive dredging for the ferry service to be operational, the service is limited currently to the Boat Jetty at Chitrapuzha Bridge. It is recommended that this service is extended up to Infopark via the Kadambrayar River. Further, construction of a permanent barrage cum regulator is also needed in Kadambrayar River to prevent ingress of salinity to the upstream from where the water is drawn for the IT hub. Use of water transport system will be enhanced within the project site so that the

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parking requirement will be reduced and it will also reduce the consumption of fuel.  Bus Service Use of bus service / public transport system will be enhanced within the project site so that the parking requirement will be reduced and it will also reduce the consumption of fuel.  Kochi Metro Rail Service Use of Metro transport system will be enhanced within the project site so that the parking requirement will be reduced and it will also reduce the consumption of fuel.  Electric Vehicles Use of electric vehicle system will be enhanced within the project site so that the reduce the consumption of fuel. Also vehicle charging points will be installed at the parking area to enhance the use.  Public Bicycle Sharing: To promote non motorized transport, the implementation of a Public Bicycle Sharing system will be provided. This is an environment friendly and sustainable measure to address the mobility needs of the Land parcels of the Infopark Campus.  Parking: The present site area shows significant volumes of on street parking. We anticipate that this would be reduced once the public transport improved and commissioned.

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ENERGY CONSERVATION REPORT

INFOPARK PHASE 2 CAMPUS (Master Plan development of an IT / ITES SEZ township) at Infopark Phase-2 Campus in Survey Nos. 79, 80, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98, 102, 103, 104, 144, 145, 146 in Puthencruz Village in Block 37 in Vadavucode Puthencruz Grama Panchayat and Survey Nos. 365, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 384 in Kunnathunadu Village in Block 36 in Kunnathunadu Grama Panchayat, Kunnathunadu Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala

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ENERGY CONSERVATION REPORT

INTRODUCTION :-

 Infoparks Kerala (fully owned by Govt. of Kerala) proposes to expansion of existing Infopark Phase 2 campus (Master Plan development of an IT / ITES SEZ township) at Sy. Nos. 79, 80 & others in Puthencruz Village & Sy. Nos. 365, 368 & others in Kunnathunadu Village, Kunnathunadu Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala.  Infoparks Kerala has ambitious plans to become one of the major IT campus in the country. With this vision, it has been growing fast ever since its inception in year 2004, and within a short period of time, has attracted investments from IT majors like Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, Affiliated Computer Services (ACS), OPI Global, IBS Software Services and US Technologies etc. Because of the fast growth rate achieved and strategic positioning of the Park in the City of Kochi (previously known as Cochin),  There are building construction projects in three individual plots within the proposed Infopark Phase-2 campus which has already obtained Environment Clearance from MoEF/SEIAA which are targeted to achieve “GOLD RATING” as per LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Development) India NC (New Construction) in their environmentally sustainable development of the project. The details are given below :- Built-up Sr. Name of project E.C. issued Plot area area Remark No. developer by & date (sq.m.) “Gold M/s Infoparks Kerala MoEF Order 1. 2.834 ha. 36,727.90 Rating” (I.T. building project) dt. 12-03-2012

M/s Cognizant Technology “Gold SEIAA Order 2. Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. 3.3106 ha. 66,274 Rating” dt. 31-10-2013 (I.T. building project) M/s Trans Asian Shipping “Gold MoEF Order 3. Services (P) Ltd. 0.8339 ha. 54,743 Rating” dt. 18-06-2015 (I.T. building project) TOTAL 6.9785 ha. 1,57,744.9

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ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES & SAVINGS FOR THE BUILDINGS

 Some of the proposed buildings are designed as per LEED certification and aspiring for Gold Rating.  Solar Energy operated Photovoltaic lighting for partial external areas lighting.  Savings in energy by the use of LED lamps.  Building Management System (BMS) through sensors for maximizing the energy conservation.  Electrical fixtures & HVAC unit would be of 5 star series as per Bureau of Energy Efficiency ( BEE ) to achieve reduction in energy consumption.  Building materials for roof, wall & glass would be selected to have less heat gain to the building to comply ECBC norms. as per climate zone.  Total energy saving expected about 22%.

USE OF NON CONVENTIONAL ENERGY  Use of solar energy

HVAC SYSTEM :-  Water cooled chillers in place of air cooled chillers which are energy intensive & the treated water available from STP would be used as make-up water attached to the water cooled chillers.  VFDs on AHU and secondary pumps based on occupancy.  Ozone depletion free refrigerants for chillers.  Heat recovery wheels.

ELECTRICAL EFFICIENCY  Occupancy sensors in toilets  25% exterior lighting through solar power.  Albido coating on exposed terrace areas for reducing the heat gain.  50% of street lighting to be solar powered would be planned.

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TYPICAL DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS IN ENERGY CONSERVATION FOR AN I.T. BUILDING IN THE CAMPUS COMPLYING WITH E.C.B.C. GUIDELINES

1. Optimal Orientation

The building block will be designed considering the Optimal orientation for Kochi and the characteristics of the site Boundary and the approach road.

2. Heat Gain optimization - Envelope

 Strip Windows of 1.5 m height & Window area restricted to 31% of the façade area.  Optimal use of Glazing area results in minimizing the heat gain to the building.

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Heat Gain optimization - Envelope

Window to Wall Ratio of SDB

Description Area in Sq.M % Coverage Window area 3233.985 31% Wall area 7324.129 69% Total Façade area 10558.114

Energy Efficient Glazing  KT 740 – Twilight Blue for SDB 1.  Double Glazing with 6-12-6 mm configuration.  12mm air gap in between acts as an insulation barrier minimizing the heat transmission into the building.

Detailed Glass Specification

Spandrel Panel Vision Panel

ACP

Name Category Glass VLT U Value Shading Glass Name Type (%) (W/Sqm K) Co-efficient

Vision Panel DGU 24 1.8 0.23 KT 740 – Twilight Blue SDB-1 Spandrel Panel SGU - 0.7 0.41 ST 736-Blue Breeze

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3. Day light Penetration

 Longer axis of the Office block is oriented along North-South axis which brings in good day light and minimizes direct heat gain.  The interior is planned with service core at the center and office space all around, making the regularly occupied areas exposed to good daylight and views.  The daylight penetration is restricted to only one grid of depth 12.75 M

GREEN FEATURES PROPOSED

 The management is targeted to achieve “GOLD RATING” as per LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Development) India NC (New Construction) in their environmentally sustainable development of the project.  The above scoring is based on the following :-  Sustainable sites  Water efficiency  Energy & Atmosphere  Materials and Resources  Indoor Environmental Quality  Innovation and Design Process  Regional Priority Credits

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LEED INDIA NC - FEASIBILITY SCORE CARD - SUMMARY

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LEED INDIA NC - FEASIBILITY SCORE CARD

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