PROPOSED TERMS of REFERENCE (TOR) for EIA & EMP STUDY 1.0 INTRODUCTION National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Is Engage

PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR EIA & EMP STUDY

1.0 INTRODUCTION

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is engaged in the development of National Highways. As a part of this endeavor, the Authority has decided to widening and strengthening of Ahmedabad – Bamanbore - Samakhiali & Bamanbore – Rajkot sections into 6-lane divided carriageway configuration. The Joint Venture of M/s. Aarvee Associates Architects Engineers & Consultants Pvt. Ltd. and M/s. Nag Infrastructure Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad has been awarded the work of preparation of detailed project report. The details of the project stretch are given in Table -1.

Table -1: Details of the Project Stretch

Length Section Chainage NH – No State Km. Ahmedabad – Bamanbore Km.12.000 to Km. 306.000 NH-8A – Samakhiali section Gujarat 338 (App.) Rajkot – Bamanbore Km. 185.000 to NH-8B section Km. 215.600

Based on the Revised NH No's and viability the project Road is divided into two packages which are as given in Table -2. Table -2: Details of the Existing and Design Chainage of the NH

Package Existing Chainage Ex. NH Design Chainage New. NH

I Km. 12.000 to Km. 182.500 NH8A Km 0.000 to Km 170.700 NH47

Km 185.244 to Km 215.600 NH8B & II & Km 182.500 to Km Km 184.700 to Km 341.477 NH27 NH8A 306.000

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Form I and TOR now submitted pertain to Package 1 which is reproduced here under: Package -1: Six Laning of Ahmedabad (Km. 12.000) to Bamanbore (Km. 182.500) section of NH 8A in the State of Gujarat

The proposed highway project stretch falls in two districts of Gujarat State namely Ahmedabad and Surendranagar. The existing and Design Chainages of project are as follows:

• Ahmedabad to Bamanbore (Chainage Km. 12.000 to Km. 182.500) on NH-8A Section (Km.0.000 to 170.700 New NH-47 Chainage) in the State of Gujarat

The total length of the project is approximately 170.700 kms. The widening of the existing project from 4 to 6-laning divided carriageway will result in safe and efficient traffic operation and will accommodate the future growth in traffic. Project road passes through the Ahmedabad, Bavla, Limbdi, and Chotila towns. The project also traverses through Protected Social Forestry throughout the project stretch. The salient features of the project are given in the Table -3 & 4.

Table -3: Salient Features of the Project

S.No. Parameter(s) Description

1 Location of Project Ahmedabad( Km 12.000) to Bamanbore (Km.182.500) section of NH-8A(Km.0.000 to 170.700 of NH 47). The total length of the project is 170.700 kms. From Km 15.000 to Km 23.000, the project road traverses through Changodhar industrial corridor and it is having six lane configuration. The stretch passes through Ahmedabad, Bavla, Limbdi and Chotila towns

The existing project stretch is passing through Plain 2 Terrain and Rolling terrain. 3 Major Settlement The project stretch is having densely populated or built along the up areas in Ahmedabad, Bavla, Limbdi and Chotila Project Stretch towns. All the built up areas either having already bypasses. In the current proposal one bypass near Chotila is proposed. 4 Rivers/ Streams/ The project stretch is crossing main rivers such as, Canals River Sabarmati, River Bhagao, and River Machhu, and their tributaries. 5 Forest area and Sanctuaries As per the Government of Gujarat, Gazette Notification, 16th May 1974 / Vaisakha 26,1896, the Government of Gujarat declared the road side area or roads under S.No. Parameter(s) Description

PWD/ NHAI of the study districts such as Ahmedabad and Surendranagar, as protected forests. Hence, in the entire stretch of 170.7 km, part of the existing RoW is falling within the Protected Social Forestry. 6 Length of the Existing 170.500 Km Alignment 7 Existing Carriageway The existing carriageway is having 2 X 8.75m with 1.0m Width to 4.5m median and having 4-lane configuration throughout the project stretch.

8 Proposed The proposed carriage way is having 2 X 12.75m with Carriageway width 4.5m Median for Six laning.

9 Administrative Ahmedabad and Surendernagar districts locations 10 State Gujarat State

Table -4: Other Features of the Project Road

S.No. Parameter(s) Existing Proposed 1 Right of Way (RoW) 45 m 60 m 2 Design Speed 100 KMPH 100 KMPH with speed restrictions for safety wherever required. 3 Major Bridges 3 3+3=6 4 Minor Bridges 49 42+5=47 5 No. of Railway Crossings 3 3 6 Railway Over Bridge (ROB) 3 3+2=5 7 Railway Under Bridge (RUB) 0 0 8 No. of Culverts 139 141+9=150 9 Pedestrian / Cattle Underpasses 0 23 10 Vehicular Underpasses / 1 1+31=32 Overpasses 11 Fly Overs 0 1 12 Foot Over Bridges 0 0 13 Bus Bays 10 10+38=48 S.No. Parameter(s) Existing Proposed 14 Truck Lay Byes 0 3 15 Rest Areas 0 2 16 Toll Plazas 2 3 17 Bypasses / Realignments 2 Chotila Bypass: Starts from Km. 166.250 to 173.500

Realignment: from Km 177.750 to Km 178.900

18 Total Number of trees affected 4000 nos. -- 19 Tree Plantation Proposed -- 12000 nos. (1:3) 20 Land to be Acquired (incl. social -- (301.41+469.215) 770.63 Ha Forestry) 21 Project Cost -- 2772.5 Crores

2.1 Site and its Environs The reconnaissance survey and subsequent field studies are carried in the months of February to May 2013 in the study area and various aspects pertaining to the geography, geology & soil, hydro- geology, river basins, forests & wildlife sanctuaries, transportation, socio-economic aspects, industries, and climatological conditions of the region are collected and analysed. The details of the findings are given below: a) Geographical features This section contains a detailed description on existing environment of the proposed project area including physical and biological environment in the study districts and more particularly in the area of study. The project area is located in Gujarat State covering two districts namely Ahmedabad and Surendranagar Districts:

Ahmedabad District: Ahmedabad is Geographically at the center of Gujarat is situated between 21.6 to 23.4 north latitude and 71.6 to 72.9 east longitude at an elevation of 53 m (174 ft) from MSL on the banks of the River Sabarmati river. Except for the small hills of Thaltej - Jodhpu Tekra the district is almost flat. Ahmedabad District is surrounded by Kheda District in the east, Mehasana in the north, Anand District in the south and Surendranagar in the west. There are 10 talukas of the District include 517 villages, 1 deserted village, 1 corporation, 1 cantonment area and 7 municipalities.

The River Sabarmati is west flowing river of Gujarat which originates from Dhebar lake in Aravalli Range of the Udaipur Distict of Rajasthan and meets the Gulf of Cambay of Arabian Sea after travelling 371Km. The River Sabarmati frequently dries up in the summer, leaving only a small stream of water, and the district is located in a sandy and dry area.

Surendernagar District: Surendranagar District of Gujarat is situated between 22°00' to 23°05' North Latitude and 69°45' to 72°15' East longitudes. The District has Ten Talukas including Vadhvan, Muli, Sayla, Limbdi, Chotila, Chuda, Lakhtar, Dasada, Halwad and Dhrangadhra. The district is situated on an average Mean Sea Level of 108 m.

The district is draining with River Machhu. River Machhu rises in the hills of Jasdan near village Khokhara in Chotila taluk of Surendranagar districts at an elevation of 220 m above MSL. This is one of the North flowing rivers of Saurashtra in Gujarat state. River Machhu drainage basin in the district is 591 Sq. Km. b) Geology & Soil Characteristics Geology: The Gujarat State exposes rock belonging to the Precambrian, Mesozoic, Cenozoic, Eras. Stratigraphically, the record is incomplete as the rocks of Paleozoic era are totally absent in Gujarat. The hard rock covers about 49% of total area of Gujarat. The rest being occupied by sediments of Quaternary period. The hard rocks comprise Precambriam Metamorphites and associated Intrusives, sedimentary rocks of Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras and the trap I flows constituting Deccan Volcanics of Cretaceous, Eocene age.

Soil: A major texture of the soil in the study region is 'Loamy'. However, in South-West part (in Ahmedabad and Surendranagar district) a soil texture in few area is found to be 'Clayey'. It is also 'Sandy' soil in some area of the Northern part (Banaskantha district) of the region.

A very few area of southern part of the region (Adjoining area of Ahmedabad and Surendranagar district) and in Western part (Patan district) is showing 'moderately well' drained soil. In few area of middle part of Ahmedabad district and Eastern part of Surendranagar district is 'Slightly Saline'. A southern part of Ahmedabad district and North-West part of Banaskantha district is representing 'Moderate’ salinity of the soil. Very few area have 'Severe’ saline soil in Southern part of Ahmedabad district. c) Hydro-geology The diverse terrain conditions have given rise to different ground water situations in the study districts. The rock formations ranging in age from Archaean to recent include gneisses, schists, phyllites, intrusive, medium to coarse grained sandstones, basalts and recent alluvium. The high relief area in the eastern and north eastern part occupied by Archaean and Deccan Trap have steep gradient allowing high run-off and therefore have little groundwater potential. The yield of wells in these formations range from 5-10 m3/hr. The yield in sandstones varies from 50 to 170 m3/hr. The yield of wells tapping Quaternary alluvium in Cambay basin ranges between 75-150 m3/hr.

In Ahmedabad district, the shallow phreatic aquifer is a regionally extensive and extends down to 30 to 60 m depth with an average 40m BGL. It is also observed that seasonal fluctuation of water table, between pre-post monsoon periods, ranges from -0.25 to 3.72m in phreatic aquifer.

In Surendranagar district, the shallow phreatic aquifer is a regionally extensive and extends down to 30 to 40 m depth with an average 35m BGL. It is also observed that seasonal fluctuation of water table, between pre-post monsoon periods, ranges from -0.25 to 4.25m in phreatic aquifer. d) River basins, Flood and Cyclones The study districts area is drained by ephemeral rivers Sabarmati, Machhu, Khari, Kaila, Niruna, Nara, Matiiweriwali, Rukmavati, Kankavati, Bhukhi, etc. and their tributaries.

River Sabarmati Basin: The Sabarmati River with its origin in Rajasthan flows generally in South – West direction. It enters the Gujarat State and passes through the plains and continues to flow in the same direction and joins the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea.At the 51 km of its run, the river is joined by the Wakal on the left bank near village Ghanpankari. Flowing generally in the South – West direction at 67th km of its run, it receives the Sei on the right bank near Mhauri and then the Harnav on the left bank at about 103 km. From respective sources beyond this confluence, Sabarmati flows through the Dharoi gorge. Emerging from the gorge it passes through the plains and is joined on its left bank at about 170 km from its source by the Hathmati, which is its major tributary. Continuing to flow in South – West direction, the river passes through Ahmedabad and about 65 km downstream, another major tributary, Watrak joins it on the left bank, flowing for a further distance of 68 km, the river outfalls in theGulf of Khambhat in Arabian Sea.

River Machchu Basin: The total length of this North flowing river from its origin to its outfall into the little Rann of Katchch is 141.75 km. Machhu receives several tributaries on both the banks. There are 6 major tributaries having length more than 25 km out of which 4 tributaries namely Jamburi, Benia, Machhori and Maha feed from the right and the remaining 2 tributories namely Beti and Asoi from the left. The drainage system on the right bank of Machhu is more extensive as compared to the left bank. The Beti, Asoi, Machhori and Maha, the 4 important tributories together account for nearly 42.52% of the total catchment area of Machhu. Maha, the principal tributory, rises from Rampura in Chotila taluk of Surendranagar district and drains in North Western direction and fertiles Surendranagar and Rajkot districts and joins main stream Machhu about 1.6. km downstream of Panchaisa village. Machhori another important tributary also rises from Chotila taluka and drains towards North direction and meets the main stream about 8.5 km downstream of Wankaner in Rajkot district. Asoi tributory rises from the hilly region of village Vanjhara of Wankaner taluka and drains towards North direction and meets the main stream just upstream of village Derali.

Generally floods and cyclones are not occurred in the semi arid region of the study area and the same has been confirmed from the meteorological data collected from the study region. e) Forests, Biosphere and Sanctuary

Forest Stretch: It is learnt from the site visit and subsequent discussions had with the concerned Forests officials that the entire project stretch of 338 Km is passes through the Protected Social Forestry and apparently requires forest clearance as per the Forests (Conservation) Act, 1980 and subsequent amendments thereof. The photographs showing the protected social forest stretch in the RoW are given in Figure -1.

Figure -1: Protected Social Forestry along the RoW

f) Socio-economic status As per the Census 2011, the Gujarat state has the Population of 60,383,628. Gujarat is the 10th largest state in terms of Population in India. Gujarat is one of the most industrialized states of India and thus attracts people from India both in terms of investment and jobs. From a small figure of 50,671,017 in 2001, the population of Gujarat has gone to 60,383,628. Population growth in Gujarat has witnessed an increase of 19.17 in this decade. Out of this figures, total male population stands at 31,482,282 and female at 28,901,346 in state of Gujarat. In terms of Population, Ahmedabad is the largest city of Gujarat with 6.2 million people living here. Surat and Vadodara are other two major cities with high number of urban population residing here. Rajkot is the fourth largest city of Gujarat with population of 1.50 million. The cities like Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Junagadh and Jamnagar constitutes a large number of urban populations in Gujarat.

Literacy Rate: The state of Gujarat has also shown an increase in its literacy rate by 10 percent in this decade. Currently it stands at 79.31 percent as compared to last census (2001) figures of 69.14 percent. Better education facilities by the state government have proved a vital role in improving overall literacy rate of Gujarat. According to latest Census of 2011, Male Literacy rate in Gujarat stands at 87.23 percent while female literacy rate is 70.73 percent.

Sex Ratio of Gujarat: Sex Ratio of Gujarat which is currently recorded as 918 females per 1000 males is lower than the national figures 940. Gujarat Sex Ratio has not shown any improvement from last census figures of 921 per 1000 females in 2001. According to latest census of 2011, there are 918 females available in Gujarat for every 1000 males.

Religious Composition: Hinduism is the most dominant religion in Gujarat with 89.1% of the population being Hindus. The other religions include Muslims 9.1%, Jain and Sikhs 0.1% of the total Population in Gujarat. Gujarati is the official language of Gujarat while Hindi and English are also widely spoken. Kutchi, Bhili and Gamit are also spoken in the areas like Kutch region of Gujarat.

Population Growth: Gujarat has witnessed a descent growth in its population in the last 60 years. From a small figure of 16 Lakh in 1950, it has gone passed 6.03 Crore in 2011. Rapid Industrialization and development of the Gujarat state has attracted people from all over India. Thus Population of Gujarat has increased a lot in the last 6 decades beginning from 1950. g) Industries There are plenty of small, medium and large scale industries present in Ahmedabad and Surendranagar districts in the study area. The majority of the industries are locating all along the existing NH-8A. Industries in study districts generating employment for the people are automobile, marbles, ceramics, pharmaceutical, steel, rubber, plastics, minerals, metal, electrical, cotton, wooden, food & beverages etc. The forests in the region help the nation to earn foreign currency by exporting quality of wood. The other by-products of the forest are honey, tamarind and many ayurvedic plants, which earn revenues for the State. Study area is a major market center for ceramics and marbles. The photographs showing the industries located along the Right of Way of NH-8A are given in Figure -6. Figure -6: Photographs Showing the Industries Located Along the RoW h) Transportation The study districts are having a good transport system in the State of Gujarat. These are connected to all the major cities across the country through various major and local highways, railways and air. There is a couple of major highways, State Highways and MDRs, Panchayat roads etc. Common modes of road transport within the cities /towns are city buses, cars and auto-rickshaws. i) Infrastructure The study region has well-developed and extensive infrastructural facilities in place. The power supply position is good and almost all the villages in study districts are electrified. The district headquarters such as Ahmedabad and Suredranagar have facilities like housing, hospital, drinking water facility, school and technical education, universities, medical college, etc. Emergency medical care and firefighting facilities are also available at all Tehsils head quarters along the proposed project corridor. j) Seismic Details of the Area As per the seismic hazard map of India updated in 2000 by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the study district such as Ahmedabad lies in Zone -III, Rajkot and Suredernagar lies in Zone -IV. As classified in BIS map, Zone -V indicates the most seismically active region, while zone -II is the least seismically active region. However, the project influence area falls in ‘Moderate to hazard’ region.

History of Earthquake: On January 26, 2001, while India celebrated its Republic Day, an earthquake of shattering intensity – 7.9 on the Richter scale – occurred at 20km northeast of Bhuj in the dry and arid district of Kutch in the western Indian state of Gujarat. The earthquake left 20,005 dead, 166,812 injured, 600,000 homeless and 212.6 billion Indian rupees in damage. The earthquake damaged the entire Kutch district, partially damaged the Suredranagar and limited impact on Ahmdedabad district. k) Archeological Sites/Places of Tourist Interest No archeological sites were present with in the Right of Way (ROW) of project highway. The archeological and places of tourist interest present within the study area are:

Adalaj Step-well, Bhadra Fort, Sabarmati Ashramam, Sidi Sayad mosque, Jumma Mosque, Karba Gandhi No Delo / Mahatma Gandhi House, Watson Museum and Library, Lalpari Lake & Randarda Lake, Chamunda Mata Temple, Chotila, Naraya sarovar, Koteshwar temple, Wild ass sanctuary, LRK etc. l) Sources of Irrigation and Cropping Pattern The major sources of irrigation are wells and tube-wells in the study area. Besides this, very limited area is irrigated through small rivers & ponds. During Kharif, the groundnut crop is produced in irrigated areas. Maize also requires irrigation. Generally other crops are sown at the commencement of the rainy season. Bajra, Groundnut, Maize and Cotton are sown by broadcasting the seeds. Fertiliser is applied before sowing of groundnut and cotton.

During Rabi, the mustard and gram is sown from September to October, in unirrigated land, while in the irrigated land, barley, gram and mustard are sown in October-November and wheat in November-December.

The study area has little double cropped area with the crop cycle as moong-wheat, groundnut- wheat, moong-mustard, bajra-mustard, bajra-gram etc. The principal crop in the study area in Kharif is Bajra and the most important food grain crop in Rabi is wheat.

2.2 Meteorology of the Region Regional Meteorological and climatological data was compiled for IMD, Ahmedabad, which is be the nearest meteorological station located within the project study district. The meteorological data has been collected for a period of 30 years for Ahmedabad (1971 to 2000).

2.2.1 Climatic Conditions The study districts are falling under semi arid region of Gujarat State. The area has a distant place from Arabian Sea as well as Bay of Bengal gives rise of continental climate. During monsoon period from July to September and occasionally during rest period of the year in the wake of western disturbances humidity, cloudiness and rainfall activities increase. The year is broadly divided into four seasons namely:

- the winter season starts from mid December to mid February,

- summer or hot weather season from March to May,

- monsoon season spread from end of June to mid September, and

- October and November are known as transit period or post monsoon period. i) Temperature

The mean minimum temperature of the area is ranging from 7.5ºC – 32.1ºC during winter season and mean maximum temperature is ranging from 23.3ºC – 44.4ºC in summer season. ii) Relative Humidity

The mean humidity varies from minimum at 21.0% to maximum at 87.0% and the humidity figure shows that area belongs to hot semi-arid region. iii) Wind Speed

The mean Wind speed normally is in the range of 4.8 to 11.8 Km/hr. The wind speed range is high during June to September due to entry of SW monsoons.

iv) Wind Direction

The predominant wind direction prevails from SW, W and NW. Following are the season wise predominant wind directions; during winter – Northwesterly, summer – Northwesterly, monsoon – westerly, northwesterly & southwesterly and in post monsoon season – Northwesterly. v) Rainfall

The rainfall in this region, in general receives from the south-west towards the north-east. The maximum annual rainfall is received during the south-west monsoon which is about 95.00% and an amount of rainfall is received from non monsoon season (5.00%). The cold weather commences towards the end of November when the temperature begins to fall rapidly. The number of rainy days in the year is 33.3 and the average annual rainfall is 740.6mm.

As per Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 and its amendment 2009; the Project will fall under Category A and would require prior Environmental Clearance from MoEF, Govt. of India and hence an EIA study will be required to be carried out for the purpose. For carrying out the EIA study the Terms of Reference (TOR) has been proposed. 3.0 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The Scope of Surveys and studies for the project including all engineering aspects, environmental and socio-economic aspects of the projects are included in the ToR for feasibility studies. The salient features of the scope are given hereunder:

i. The Consultant will also make suitable proposals for widening/improvement of the existing 4-lane road to 6- lane with provision of capacity augmentation etc. and strengthening of the carriageways, as required at the appropriate time to maintain the level of service over the design period. The consultant will also review the alignment based on the IRC codal provisions and propose realignments and bypasses as required.

ii. The Consultant will study the possible locations and design of toll plaza. Wayside amenities required on tolled highway shall also be planned. The local and slow traffic may need segregation from the main traffic and provision of service roads and fencing may be considered, wherever necessary to improve efficiency and safety.

iii. Consultant will prepare land acquisition proposals for the additional land required for widening the existing carriageway, forming bypasses etc. The Consultant will furnish land acquisition details as per revenue records / maps for further processing.

iv. The Consultants will prepare documents for BOT/EPC contracts for the contract packages based on the mode of execution approved by client.

v. Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan shall be carried out by the Consultant meeting the requirements of the Government of India or lending agencies like ADB/ World Bank/ JBIC etc.

vi. Wherever required, consultant will liaise with all concerned Govt. agencies including but not limited to Electricity dept., Irrigation Dept., Water Resources Dept., District Development Authority, PWD, Municipality Department, Police Department, Revenue Department, Traffic Police, and secure all clearances and also incorporate the estimates for shifting of utilities of all types involved from concerned local authorities in the Feasibility Study.

vii. Consultant will also obtain ‘NO Objection Certificate’ from Ministry of Environment and Forest.

viii. Consultant is required to prepare all Land Acquisition Plans (i.e. all necessary schedules as per National Highway, 1956 Act) for acquisition of land required for the project under National Highways Act. 4.0 TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EIA STUDY

4.1 Study Area A detailed study of all the environmental features falling within the immediate corridor of impact, which has been considered as 500 m on both sides from center line of road. The other sensitive environmental issues such as protected areas notified under wildlife (protection) Act 1972, critically polluted areas as notified by Central Pollution Control Board, notified eco-sensitive areas, interstate boundaries and international boundaries, water bodies of ecological significance, etc, were identified within 15 km from the alignment. The detailed information collected from the right of way as well as the area falling within 500 meters on the either side Road were collected from primary sources and the other environmental features within 15 kms aerial distance as explained above were collected from secondary data sources. Rapid EIA studies were carried out for the proposed project in accordance with the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 and amendment thereof as well as MoEFs EIA Guidance Manual, 2010. The Environmental Baseline data was generated based on the EIA Guidance Manual, 2010 for the period of December 2013 to February 2014. Environmental Baseline monitoring report carriedout as per Standard TOR is given in EIA guidance manual by MoEF is enclosed as Appendix VI. The details of the EIA study was already carried out as follows:

4.2 Description of the Environment The Baseline data on various environmental features was collected both from Secondary and Primary sources from field surveys and investigations in order to describe the environmental settings of the project area. The data on different environmental components along the project corridor were collected followed by site reconnaissance in order to establish environmental condition of the project area. The study area will cover 15 km either side of the project stretch.

4.3 Baseline Data Generation (a) Secondary Data Collection: Secondary data was collected from secondary sources like publishes, literature from various government and private agencies, NGOs, or institutions on physical, biological and social components of environment. The data was reviewed for establishing existing environmental and ecological status within the project area.

(b) Field Survey: The desk work followed by field survey of the project site for identification of the environmental sensitive zones within the study area and physical verification of all the identified sensitive zones with respect to the location of the project Alignment and activities proposed. The field surveys are being included the measurement of environmental quality in terms of ambient air quality, water quality, soil quality, background noise level and ecology (Flora, fauna and roadside trees, etc.) along the existing alignment. The procedure for measurement of environmental quality surveys were carriedout as per guidelines of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. Following details on different environmental features were collected either from the secondary sources or from field surveys:

I. Physical Environment i. Topography: Topography, ground conditions, altitude, slope, etc. ii. Soil and Geology: Soil type and it characteristics, soil erosion and land slide problem, geology of the area. iii. Water Environment: An inventory survey of all water bodies located within 500 m on either side of the project road sections will be carries out. Details of rivers, streams, springs, lakes, reservoirs within 500 meters of the proposed road right of way will be collected from the site along with their usage and importance for the local population. Study of hydrology of the project road. The natural drainage of the project region, the existing drainage pattern of the project road, runoff flow direction, possible flooding, erosion will be collected. The information on ground water table, the ground water availability in the project area, the exploitation of ground water was studied and collected from secondary sources.

iv. Meteorological Data Meteorological data covering maximum and minimum wind speed, wind direction, rain fall, relative humidity and temperature for last 10 years period was collected from the nearest IMD, Ahmedabad and Rajkot Meteorological stations. History of special weather phenomenon like cyclones, cloud bursts, etc. were collected from the nearest meteorological station for a period of 50 years. The wind velocity, wind direction and wind rose, rainfall, temperature and relative humidity along the proposed alignment were also recorded during study period.

v. Environmental Quality Baseline environmental quality data in terms of water, ambient air and Noise levels and soil quality would be generated as follows:

Ground & Surface Water Resources and Quality: The water samples from Ground water and surface water resources along the project road alignment were collected at fifteen (15) locations and analysed for the physico-chemical parameters. Surface water samples from different water bodies/rivers/streams along the project stretch were collected and analyzed for physico-chemical parameters. Ground water samples were also be collected from most commonly used ground water sources along the project road. The Ground water samples analysed for Temperature, pH, Turbidity, EC, Colour, TSS, TDS, Odour, DO, BOD, COD, TKN, Total Hardness, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Ammonia, Chloride, Sulphate, Phosphate, Nitrate, Fluoride, Surfactants, Dissolved Iron, Copper, Zinc, Manganese, Arsenic, lead, Mercury, Boron, Chromium, Phenols, Cadmium, Total Coliform, Faucal Coliform.

Surface water samples analysed for Temperature, pH, Turbidity, EC, Colour, TSS, TDS, Odour, DO, BOD, COD, TKN, Total Hardness, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Ammonia, Chloride, Sulphate, Phosphate, Nitrate, Fluoride, Surfactants, Dissolved Iron, Copper, Zinc, Manganese, Arsenic, Lead, Mercury, Boron, Chromium, Phenols, Cadmium, Total Coliform, Faucal Coliform.

Ambient Air Quality: Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out along the project stretch at five (5) locations covering different category of land use, viz. residential, commercial/industrial and sensitive zone like schools, college and hospital along the road with a frequency of twice a week for one month at different locations covering the sensitive locations. The ambient air quality monitoring will be carried out with respect to Particulate Matter (size less than 10μm) or PM10, Particulate Matter (size less than 2.5 μm) or PM2.5, Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX), Carbon Monoxide, and Hydrocarbons by following the MoEF guidelines.

Noise Environment: The noise monitoring will be carried out at fifteen (15) locations representative locations along the alignment of the project covering sensitive locations such as residential, hospitals, schools, sanctuaries etc. The noise monitoring will be done for 24 hrs at each location. During nigh time and day time, equivalent noise levels will be generated for each monitoring locations to have an idea of noise pollution levels in the study area.

Soil Quality: The soil samples of different area along the project stretch were collected at ten (10) locations for assessing the physico-chemical characteristics of the soil in the project area. The quality parameters analysed for pH, Electrical conductivity, sand, silt, clay, texture, moisture retention capacity, infiltration rate, bulk density, porosity, organic matter, Nitrogen, potassium, phosphorous, Pb, iron and organic carbon. vi. Existing Land Use Pattern: Land use pattern was established along the project road classifying, forest area, Agriculture land, cultural waste land and area not available for cultivation, urban and rural settlements, water bodies, hills, etc. along the project road.

II. Biological Environment i. Flora and Fauna: Information on vegetation within the study areas was collected from secondary source as well as through site investigation. The vegetation study includes Forest area and road side plantation within the proposed ROW and the list of flora and fauna were collected. ii. Ecological Sensitive Locations: Ecological sensitive locations, such as Wildlife Sanctuary, National parks, bio reserve, etc. were identified within 10 km on either side of project road and studied. iii. Ecological Studies: Terrestrial and aquatic ecological studies was conducted along & within the proposed ROW. Common trees, shrubs, other vegetation, common fauna, rare and endangered species are also identified, surveyed and studied. The roadside trees within the proposed ROW was surveyed including botanical & vernacular name of trees species, girth wise enumeration, etc.

III. Socio-Economic and Cultural Environment

(a) Socio-economic Details: Study of demographic details including population, schedule caste, schedule tribe, literacy, occupation pattern in the settlements along the project road, economic and social conditions, life styles, etc. along the project road and study of infrastructure facilities in the settlements along the project road. The social study comprising socio-economic survey along the project road and reflect the number and details of Project Affected Persons (PAPs) along the project road. Following data was collected: • Details of the properties, houses, businesses etc. • Activities likely to be effected by land acquisition and their financial loses annually. • Data covering the vulnerable groups or persons including women, children, elderly, • people below the poverty line, indigenous people and notified settlements • Data on diseases in the locality and existing health care facilities • Data on demography including traditional skills and sources of livelihood along the proposed site. (b) Places of Tourist, Historic, Archaeological and Religious Interests: Places of tourist interest, historical, archaeological places and places of religious interests (if any) identified along the project road- in the immediate vicinity and also within study area (15km on either side of the project road).

(c) Common Resources: An inventory of common community resources such as educational institutions, health centres, recreation centres, Courts, libraries, community centres, Public toilets, religious and cultural features etc. situated along the project corridor are prepared.

4.4 Analysis of Alternatives to the Project Road In-depth study of related maps, topographic sheets, physical inspection and environmental and social screening was carried out in order to find out the technically and environmentally sound, most feasible and environmental friendly alignment. Alternatives are considered for the analysis of “without” and “with” project situations and components. The selected Alternatives were compared in terms of their potential social & environmental impacts, capital & recurrent costs, suitability under local conditions, institutional training and monitoring requirements. For each alternative, the environmental costs and benefits will be quantified to the extent possible and the basis for the selected alternative was stated. Analysis of alternative includes alignment selection, finalization of bypasses, road widening to reduce the cutting of tree and minimizing the demolition of structures, grade separators, services roads, vehicular, pedestrian and cattle underpass, quarry materials, road safety, etc.

4.5 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures The environmental impact assessment was conducted in accordance with the requirement of the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) norms and guidelines. The collected primary and secondary data was compiled and analyzed to establish a comprehensive database and assess the existing baseline environmental condition. After establishing the baseline status of the study corridor and analysis of the project proposals and activities, the potential impacts on environmental components would be identified for pre-construction, construction and operational stages of the project. On the basis of the existing baseline environmental condition within the project area and the nature and extent of activities envisaged in construction/operation phase, the impacts would be identified and assessed for “Without and With Project Scenario” during construction and operation phases of the project. Wherever practicable, a quantitative analysis was performed for the impacts by using appropriate modeling method. All potential direct and indirect influence due to the proposed project was also addressed. The scope of work not confined only to alignment but the impacts due to the associated construction activities assessed. The following aspects are given due importance during assessment of impacts and recommending remedial measures: • Alignment of the project road and topographical changes • Roadside drainage to avoid water logging, erosion & environmental degradation • Impact on soil along the project road. • Impact of solid waste generated and solid waste management plan • Impact on borrow area and quarries • Impact of road safety • Impact on ambient air quality due to air pollution during construction activities and vehicle movement. • Prediction of ambient air quality due to projected vehicular traffic on the project road was carried out using computer based California Line Source Emission (CALINE - 4) software. • Impact on noise level during construction activities and vehicle movement. Prediction of noise levels was carried out using computer based Prediction of Noise level during Operation phase in future years to be determined using Federal Highways Noise Administration (FHWA) Model. • Assessment of impacts of road construction on ground and surface water sources in the study area • Impact of solid waste generated during construction phase of the project. • Nature, quantity and disposal of construction spoils, wastes and waste water. • Impacts of flora and fauna and ecological resources due to construction and operation of the project • Public health & sanitation, and occupational health & safety of construction workers. • Impact on safety of local people during construction and operation phases. • Road safety features to avoid accidents need of underpass, service road, etc. • Population affected and socio-economic impacts.

4.6 Public Consultation and Information Disclosure Public consultations are already carried out in the affected areas along the project road. The issues discussed during consultation are also incorporated in the design framework and environmental management and mitigation plan. A public Hearing is yet to be conducted.

4.7 Environmental Monitoring Programme Environmental monitoring plan for construction and post construction phases of the project road was formulated to ensure effectiveness of implemented environmental mitigation measures. Cost of Environmental Monitoring Plan for construction and post construction phase of the project was already worked out. 4.8 Environment Management Plan After detail analysis of all the environmental impacts and issues, a proper and adequate Environmental management plan was prepared with the aim to avoid, mitigate or eliminate the adverse impacts due to the project. This was cover all the aspects of construction including roles and responsibilities for mitigation operations, emergency response procedures, and supervision, financing, monitoring and reporting. The Environmental Management Plan further include the prospects of environmental enhancement within the project area wherever possible. The EMP was envisaged the plans for the proper implementation of mitigation measures to reduce the adverse environmental impacts arising out of the project activities during construction and operation phase. The following issues are addressed in the EMP:

i. Preventive, mitigation, compensatory & enhancement measures for minimization & abatement of the undesirable impacts caused during the construction and operation stage. ii. Details of management plans (compensatory plantation, solid waste management plan, borrow area management plan, occupational safety and health plan etc.) including their implementation schedule and supervision programme. iii. Identified/recommended institutional set up for implementation of the EMP including institutional requirements, staffing and training. iv. Environmental monitoring programme during construction and operation phase including performance indicators, monitoring mechanisms, implementation programme and cost. v. Resettlement action plan for affected families as per NHAI Policy and NRRP 2007. vi. Environmental Management Budget: The preliminary environmental budget considering the environmental aspects for the project.

4.9 Structure of EIA Report The EIA report was followed the structure as per EIA Notification, 2006 and consists of the following Chapters: • Introduction • Project Description • Analysis of Alternatives (Technology and Site) • Description of the Environment • Anticipated Environmental Impact & Mitigation Measures • Public Consultation • Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan • Project Benefits • Environmental Monitoring Program and Environmental Management Plan • Summary & Conclusion Appendix -I

Location Map Showing the Project Road Stretch Appendix -II: List of Villages and Towns in the Project Road

Final (KM) Village Name From To Ahmedabad 12.000 15.890 Navapura 15.890 17.350 Changodar 17.350 20.810 Moraiya 20.810 23.500 Vasan Chancharavadi 23.500 24.690 Matoda 24.690 26.930 Sari 26.930 28.150 Rajoda 28.150 31.720 Bavla 31.720 37.810 Kochariya 37.810 38.770 Kerala 38.770 41.210 Bhayla 41.210 45.670 Kalyangadh 45.670 51.820 Bhamsar 51.450 56.140 Rohika 56.140 58.330 Bagodra 58.330 66.550 Mithapur 66.550 71.730 Mithapur 75.500 75.680 Jansali 71.740 74.410 Dhanshimpur 74.410 79.170 Ralol 79.170 80.730 Panshina 80.620 86.730 Tokrala 86.730 91.120 Katariya 91.120 94.600 Jakhan 94.600 97.230 Chorania 97.230 99.735 Untadi 99.735 100.485 Bhalgamda 100.485 100.620 Limbdi 100.620 109.010 Final (KM) Village Name Bodiya 109.010 112.190 Baldana 112.190 117.160 Vadod 117.160 121.730 Vastdi 121.730 126.125 Navi Morwad 126.125 129.470 Fulgram 128.750 130.335 Fulgram 131.320 132.530 Nana Mathad 130.290 131.425 Sayla 132.530 141.320 Navasudamda 141.320 142.810 Vakhatpar 142.810 143.720 Gosal 143.720 146.335 Doliya 146.335 149.850 Aya 149.850 152.500 Hadala 154.620 155.420 Dhedhuki 152.500 155.420 Shapar 155.420 157.800 Shapar 158.800 160.180 Ratanpar 158.760 158.980 Magharikhada 160.180 164.720 Nanakandhasar 161.850 164.720 Sangani 164.720 166.470 Khumbhara 166.470 168.560 Chotila 168.560 171.400 Chotila 173.600 174.360 Chanpa 171.420 175.300 Kherdi 174.380 176.020 Nani Molid 175.280 178.240 Moti moladi 178.240 180.625 Thikariyali 180.625 182.500 Appendix -III: Assessment of Alternatives for Bypasses

1. Chotila Bypass:

Existing Road: The road passes through Chotila village from Km. 169.600 to Km. 171.700. The existing road itself is bypass to the Chotila village and is aligned to the left of the previously existing National Highway. Chotila falls in the Surendranagar District having population around 20,000 and is a Taluka head quarter. The Famous Mataji temple well known as Chotila temple is situated on the left hand side of the project road and is located on top of the hill. Since it is a religious place of prominence, many establishments like commercial shops, hotels, restaurants etc have cropped up in the foot hills of the temple along the highway. Many pilgrims visit the temple on full moon day for worship of the god and during Navaratri season big bhavan (Sacrifice of fire) takes place in the temple. During these auspicious days, there will be heavy rush of pilgrims and the roads leading to the town get virtually choked.

Alternative 1: This bypass alignment takes off at Km. 167.000 and traverses on the right hand side of the existing alignment and joins the existing alignment at Km. 173.500. The total length would be around 6.5 Km. The alternative envisages 9 culverts. No major environmental issues are involved in the alternative except, cutting of the bushes in the area. It is envisaged that the R&R issues are very minimal in the alignment.

Alternative 2: The bypass alignment takes off at Km. 164.600 and after traversing to the left of foot hills of temple, joins the existing alignment at Km. 174.200. The length of bypass will be about 9.6 Km. The length of the bypass is more compared to alternative -1 and also this alternative involves more structures (18 culverts) compared to the option on RHS. No major environmental issues are involved in the alternative except, cutting of the bushes in the area. It is envisaged that the R&R issues are considerable in the alignment when compared with the Altenative -1 Map Showing the Alternative Assessment of Bypasses – Chotila Bypass Appendix -IV: Forest proposal Submission Letter to Ahmedabad Forest proposal Submission Letter to Surendranagar TOR for carrying out EIA and EMP studies for six laning of Ahmedabad – Bamanbore section of NH-8A in the State FORM -1 & of Gujarat Terms of Reference (TOR)

Appendix – V

Details of Borrow Areas, Sand stone and Quarries Along the Project Stretch

Location of Quarry Identification & Availability of Govt. Approx. type of Quarry extent of Sample Land(G.L) total Quant- For Soil / Metal Contact Details Quarry Depth (m) /Private ity (ft3) / Sand / Distance (Acres) Land(P.L) Chainage Side Village State GSB/Flyash (KM)

Suresh Bhai, Ph:0990928944, 40+1000 2.2 RHS Bayla Village Gujarath 12 2.5 121410 BA – 1 PL 09898030088, Bavla Thaluk. Raju Bhai, Ph:9558151001, 33+300 2 LHS Bayla Village Gujarath 15 2 121410 BA – 2 PL Ahmedabad dst. Kator Bhai (Sarpanch), 48+600 1.3 LHS Kalyangad Village Gujarath 25 3 303525 BA – 3 GL Ph.09426458381, Takar Singh Kator Bhai (Sarpanch), 50+300 Road Side RHS Kalyangad Village Gujarath 30 2.5 303525 BA – 4 PL Ph.09426458381, Bavla. Sailesh, Ph: 9879179966, Near 60+200 1.4 LHS Rohika Village Gujarath 15 3 182115 BA – 5 PL Gangad Village, Bagodara Thaluk Bagodara Village Badhu Bhai & Bharat, 60+800 0.5 RHS Gujarath 10 4 161880 BA – 6 PL & Taluk Ph:09714081345, 9824647525 Mahesh, Ph:8758401414, 15+000 15 LHS Ahmedabad Gujarath Lumpsum Lumpsum Lumpsum S – 2 GL Sabarmathi River Kodu Bhai Narsi, Ph:9824761542, 68+800 Road Side LHS Meetapur Gujarath 15 4 242820 BA – 7 PL Bavla Thaluk Prabhu, Ph:9624857921, 75+700 2.6 LHS Karsangat Gujarath 15 3 182115 BA – 8 PL 9662606045, Limbdi Thaluk Natu Bhai, Ph:9624857921, 85+600 4.2 LHS Panshina Gujarath 15 2.5 505875 BA – 9 GL 9662606045, Limbdi thaluk

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Raju Bhai, Ph:9723561477, 89+000 1.5 RHS Tokrala Gujarath 50 2 404700 BA – 10 GL 9824896443, Limbdi Thaluk Gev Bhai, Ph:9824503574, Limbdi 97+400 0.5 LHS Chorania Gujarath 5 2.5 50588 BA – 11 PL Thaluk Vikram Bhai, Ph:7698500381, 110+400 0.8 LHS Bodiya Gujarath 25 2.5 252938 BA – 12 GL Limbdi Thaluk Narsi Bhai, Ph:8143595228, Vad- 120+100 1.4 RHS Odoth Gujarath 15 3 182115 BA – 13 GL vam Thaluk Muna bhai, Ph:9909308677, 127+100 1.2 LHS Marvad Gujarath 5 2.5 50588 BA – 14 GL 8511065320, Limbdi Thaluk Marvad Bogava Suresh, Ph:9909248944, 127+100 12 LHS Gujarath Lumpsum Lumpsum Lumpsum S – 1 GL River 9898030088, Near Sayla Village

134+500 50 RHS Drumat Gujarath Lumpsum Lumpsum Lumpsum S – 3 GL Anvar, Ph: 9825755156

136+500 17 LHS Sayla Gujarath 40 3 485640 BA – 15 PL Govind Bhai, Ph:9879013135 Pulgudam Chow- Union Constructions, Bharat, Ph: 130+600 6 LHS Gujarath 19 10 768930 M – 1 PL kdi 7359738738, 9601530987, Sayla Pulgudam Chow- Rajesh, Ph: 9825632678, Sayla 130+600 6.5 LHS Gujarath 50 5 1011750 M – 2 PL kdi Village & thaluk Shakti Quarry, Jaha Bhai, Ph: 136+500 9 LHS Sayla Gujarath 24 10 971280 M – 3 PL 9925944544, 9925416299 Ram Quarry, Ram Bhai, 136+500 10 LHS Sayla Gujarath 10 10 404708 M – 4 PL Ph:992593311 Sadguru Crushers, Bharath Singh, 136+500 8.4 LHS Sayla Gujarath 70 10 2832900 M – 5 PL ph: 9825621041, 9904787273

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Gopal Bhai, Ph:9978179900, 150+700 0.4 LHS Ayalbol Gujarath 7 3 84987 BA – 16 PL 9712086123 Lakabhai & Laxman, 156+400 0.2 LHS Sappar Gujarath 25 3 303525 BA – 17 GL Ph:8980632063, 9925933801 Lakabhai , Ph:8980632063, 156+400 0.2 LHS Sappar Gujarath 20 2.5 202350 BA – 18 GL 9925933801 Vagabhai, Ph:9909761062, 164+800 0.2 LHS Sangani Gujarath 20 10 809400 BA – 19 PL 9913475572,

Paghu Bhai (Sarpanch), 177+700 Road Side LHS Moldi Gujarath 5 3 60705 BA – 25 GL Ph:9825926552, Chotila Thaluk

Note:

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Mass-Haul Diagram Showing the Borrow Areas, Quarries and Sand stone

Mass Haul Diagram of Ahmedabad – Bamanbore Section – I Bamanbore

177+700 Road Side BA – 25 BA – 19 0.2 km 164+800

BA - 17 0.2 km 156+400 BA-18(GSB)

0.4 km 150+700 BA – 16 BA – 15(GSB)

7 km 1 km 0.6 km 8.4 km 136+500 S – 3 M – 4 M – 3 M – 5 134+500 50 km

Dhrumat River M – 2 M – 1

0.5 km 6 km 130+600

S – 1

10.8 km 1.2 km 127+100 Bogava River BA – 14

120+100 1.4 km BA – 13

BA – 12 0.8 km 110+400

BA – 11 0.5 km 97+400

BA – 10

89+000 1.5 km

BA – 9 4.2 km 85+600

BA – 8 2.6 km 75+700

BA – 7

Road Side 68+800

60+000 BA – 6

60+800 0.5 km BA -5 1.4 km 60+200

Road Side BA – 4 50+300 BA – 3 1.3 km 48+600

BA – 1 40+100 2.2 km BA – 2 2 km 33+300

S – 2 15 km 15+000 Sabarmati River

0+000 - Borrow area

LHS Ahmedabad RHS - Metal quarry

__ Sand Quarry

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Appendix -VI: Environmental Baseline Monitoring Results

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