ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN For Expansion of Grain Based Distillery Unit of M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Village Dubhi, Tetulia Mode, Nirsa-Chirkunda, District Dhanbad,

(Addition of 300 KLPD Ethanol Unit to make total capacity of Grain based Distillery unit to 500 KLPD)

EIA Consultant VASANTDADA SUGAR INSTITUTE Manjari (Bk), Pune, Maharashtra 412 307 Telephone: (020) 2690 2100, 2690 2343/7; Fax (020) 26902244 Web Site: www.vsisugar.com NABET accreditation No.: NABET/EIA/1720/SA106

July 2021 VSI/EMP/ABPL/FR01/20210701

CHAPTER 1: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

1.1 PURPOSE

M/s. Ankur Biochem Private Limited (ABPL) has already obtained an “Environmental Clearance” for expanding their 60 KLPD Grain Distillery unit to 200 KLPD and the implementation & construction of the same is already in progress. Recently, the Government of gave impetus to National BioFuel Policy & promoted Ethanol production from Waste/Damaged Grains. It created huge opportunities for further expansion of Grain Distilleries in every State of India. It is likely that over 400 Crore Liters of alternative feedstock based Ethanol Capacity is added in next two years in India. Hence, with rising demand of Fuel Ethanol, ABPL has decided to undertake further capacity expansion to 500 KLPD Capacity (i.e. 200 KLPD ENA/Ethanol unit + addition of new 300 KLPD Ethanol unit). Grain ENA capacity however, will be limited to 200 KLPD only as existing and further 300 KLPD capacity addition will be solely of Fuel Ethanol for contributing to the EBP (Ethanol Blending Program). The different grains presently utilized in the process are mainly Broken Rice, Corn, Sorghum, etc. Proposed unit will be installed within the existing unit. No additional land required for the said expansion.

Along with these main product Ethanol, the distillery also produces animal feed called Distillers' Dried Grains with Soluble (DDGS) that not only fetches additional income by value added Cattle Feed, but also reduces the effluent to zero level. The whole integrated approach and production of DDGS will result in ‘zero liquid discharge’ i.e. there shall be no discharge of any process effluents released out from the Distillery.

1.2 DETAILS OF PROJECT PROPONENT

ABPL is a private limited company registered under the Companies Act 1956, with Corporate Identity Number U24100WB2008PTC128390. Its registered address is M/s. Ankur Biochem Private Limited (ABPL), 33, Masjid Bari Lane, , District Burdwan, West Bengal 713301.

1.3 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT M/s. Ankur Biochem Private Limited(ABPL) is operating a grain based distillery unit, located at village Dubhi, plot no. 99 to 108, 111 to 121, 124, 167 & 168,P.S. Nirsa, district Dhanbad, in Jharkhand state.

The site meets the guidelines prescribed by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for setting of an industry. There is no any sanctuary, national park or biosphere reserve in 10 km radius of the project.

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Geographical Coordinates of the distillery site are as follows. 1) 23047’2.44” N 86038’40.45” E 2) 23047’2.47” N 86038’53.77” E 3) 23047’11.36” N 86038’52.51” E 4) 23047’12.86” N 86038’45.62” E Average elevation 160 m above MSL Seismic Zone III Nearest national/state highway NH-19 (Old Grant Trunk road or NH 2) ~ 1.5 Km towards North Nearest city, district place and major railway Dhanbad 25 Km from station Nearest major village/local block place Nirsa ~6 km

Nearest Airport Dhanbad airport approx. 25 Km from site ~150 km Kolkata ~250 km Nearest water body Khudiya River ~0.6 Km (S) Panchet reservoir (Back waters) 11 km (S) Nearest settlement Village Dubhi 0.6 Km (N)

In the immediate surroundings, agricultural plots are located towards east, residential area of few houses and open plots located towards north, in the west approach road and open plots are located, whereas towards south Khudia River is observed. Villages in the surrounding area of the project site

Direction Locations

N Village Tetulia~ 1.5 km, Jambad ~4.5 km

NNE Baidpur ~6 km, Baruigara~3 km, Salgaria~4 km

ENE Dubhi~0.5 km, Dhura~3.5 km, Kusumkanali~4.5 km, Patarakuli~4 km, Bhalkhuria~5 km, Debiana~4 km, Gopalganj~3 km

NE Ramkanali~2.5 km

E Kuhuka~3.5 km, Nirsa~6 km

ESE Belkupa~2 km, Jitpur~2.5 km, Kadamkanali~3.50 km, Nayadi~4.5 km, Kulkunri~4 km, Panredi~4.5 km

SE to SSE Jhirka~2 km, Naripahari~3.5 km, Kalubathan~4 km, Patharkua~4.5 km, Keliasole~4.5 km

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 3 S Simuldone~4.5 km

SSW Lakhyabad~1 km, Bili ~1.5 km, Katajani~3 km, Kayrabank ~3.5 km, Elakend ~4 km, Pirrahat~5 km

SW Fatepur~3.5 km

WSW Parasi~3 km, Ghoramurga~4 km

W to WNW Dumdumi~1.5 km, Khariabad~3.5 km, Phaphuadi~4.5 km

NW Barba~2.5 km

NNW Daldali~3.5 km, Kaladabar~4.5 km, Gargaro~5.5 km

Figure 1.1: Site Location Map

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Figure 1.2: Google earth image of Project site

Figure 1.3: Toposheet showing 10 km radius area

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Figure 1.4: Layout of the 300 KLPD unit (proposed 300 KLPD ethanol plant will be developed within the same premises)

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 6 Land use breakup of project site:

A Grain Unloading Section 18.0*10 B1,B2 Grain Silo (Capacity 500 MT) Dia. 24.0 C Grain Cleaning & Milling Section 20.0*13.0 D Liquefaction & Fermentation Section 40.0*30.0 E MSDH Section 9.75*9.0 F Distillation + Evaporation Section 34.0*22.25 G Cooling Tower for Liquefaction/Evaporation/Distillation 31.550*9.225 H Cooling Tower for Fermentation/MSDH 15.0*7.70 K AA Storage Section (PESO) 62.5*120.0 L ENA Storage Section (Non-PESO) 60.0*37.5 M DDGS Dryer Section & Decantation 26.20*26.00 N DDGS Storage 18.0*10.0 P MCC for Dryer 18.0*8.0 Q RS Feed tank and Pumps Dia. 5.910*6.250 R Thin Slop Holding Tank Dia. 8540*8750 HT S1,S2 MCC Room 14.0*9.0 T Boiler + Turbine House 46.0*40.0 U Chimney for Boiler 4.5 Dia. * 53.0 m Ht. V Process condensate Treatment plant 40.0*20.0

1.5 SCOPE (Nature, size and category of the project)

The purpose of this EMP report is to get “Environmental Clearance” for Capacity Expansion of Grain Distillery unit from present approval of 200 KLPD Capacity to 500 KLPD Capacity by addition of 300 KLPD Ethanol Plant Unit. The EIA notification (number S.O. 1533) promulgated on 14th September 2006 (and its amendments till date) has covered distillery industry under project activity 5 (ga) and the proposed expansion is placed under category ‘B’ (grain based distillery with Zero liquid Discharge). Recognizing the importance of increasing the fuel ethanol production, MoEF&CC issued notification no S.O. 2339(E) dated 16.06.2021 in order to expedite environmental clearances to the projects for manufacturing of bio-ethanol for the purpose of blending with Petrol under the EBP programme. As per this notification, to promote environmentally friendly activities under National Programmes or Schemes or Missions all expansion of grain based distillery projects, having ZLD and valid environmental clearance for their present industrial operations and intending to produce fuel ethanol for EBP will be appraised at the central level as per procedure applicable to category ‘B2’ projects, subject to certain conditions. Therefore, environment management plan has been prepared to appraise the project.

1.6 PROJECT IMPORTANCE

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 7 The product ethanol of the proposed project is very important to the country. It will help the Union Government for successful implementation of EBP programme. Ethanol is having an excellent domestic as well as international market potential. This project will be developed within existing plot of Land, and the proposal does not involve any new land acquisition. Captive power from own Cogeneration plant will be used for 500 KLPD production. The unit has proposed to set up Steam based ~10 MW Captive Power Turbine Generator. Steam requirement will be met from 72 TPH (under installation) and proposed new 70 TPH Boiler for additional 300 KLPD capacity. EXISTING FOR 200 ADDITIONAL FOR TOTAL FOR 500 KLPD DISTILLERY 300 KLPD KLPD DISTILLERY DISTILLERY COAL REQUIREMENT 320 TPD 300 TPD 620 TPD

WATER REQUIREMENT 1684 Cum/Day 2080 Cu/Day 3764 KL/DAY (DISTILLERY+POWER 8.4 KL/KL 6.93 KL/KL 7.5 KL/KL COGENERATION)

Water requirement of existing 200 KLPD Operation is 1684 cum per day and proposed 300 KLPD Ethanol will be 2080 cum per day ; Hence collectively, the 500 KLPD capacity operation will require 3764 cum per day. The process is straight line and the technology even for the pollution control/disposal is available indigenously. State government will get revenue from the taxes. Local people will get jobs. Indirect employment will be sizable as the feed stocks (i.e. grains) are agro based. Apart from this, the project is anticipated to give indirect employment to transporters as well as local shopkeepers, refreshment centers, and linked entities. 1.7 PROJECT HISTORY Environmental Clearance Details:

Environmental Clearance for 60 KLPD unit was issued on June 01, 2010 [file No. J- 11011/159/2009-IA-II (I)] Existing environmental clearance is for expansion of grain based distillery from 60 to 200 KLPD issued on Feb. 27, 2020 [File No. J-11011/205/2015-IA-II (I) and proposal no. IA/JH/IND2/29138/2015]. The first certified Environmental clearance compliance report for EC of 60 KLPD grain based distillery issued by MoEFCC, RO, Ranchi on March 14, 2017. ABPL sent a clarification letter to MoEFCC, RO, Ranchion May 31, 2017.In this context, another visit conducted by Ranchi office on 21.04.2018 and updated (second) certified EC report was issued by MoEFCC, RO, Ranchi on Nov. 26, 2018 and clarification letter on the second certified compliance report was sent to MoEFCC, RO, Ranchi by the factory on Dec. 20, 2018.

Consent Details: Existing consent to operate is for 60 KLPD grain based distillery unit valid upto 31st Dec 2020 (renewal of application is in process at SPCB).

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 8 The details of consent to operate are as follows. Site area Investment Product with capacity Plot no. Area Industrial Rectified Spirit Mauza-Dubhi plot no. 99 to 13.5 acres Anhydrous Alcohol OR Rs. 56.39 crores 108, 111 to 121, 124, 167 & Extra Neutral Alcohol & 168 Impure Spirit = 60 KLPD

Consent to establish for 200 KLPD issued vide ref No: JSPCB/HO/RNC/CTE-8056192/2020/347 dated 07/09/2020 issued by Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board. The details of consent to establish are as follows. Site area Investment Product with capacity Plot no. Area Extra Natural Alcohol, Mauza- Dhubi, Khata No. 13.5 Technical Alcohol and -08, 12, 19, 32, 63, Acres as Ethanol – Expansion from 20600.0 Khesra No.- 100-107, 112, per CTO 60KLPD to 200 KLPD and Lacs 113, 119 etc Captive Power Generation - Expansion from 2.5MW to 4.0 MW as per EC.

CHAPTER 2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 TYPE OF PROJECT Expansion of Grain-Based Distillery from 200 (140 KLPD under execution) and further by 300 KLPD Ethanol to achieve the final Distillery capacity of 500 KLPD (200 KLPD + new 300 KLPD grain to Ethanol unit = Total 500 KLPD).

2.2 NEED OF THE PROJECT Alcohol has assumed a very important place in the economy of the country after the ethanol blending program started in 2007. The ethanol blending program which started with 5% ethanol was looked upon as a step towards reducing dependence on import of petroleum. The National Biofuels Policy of 2018 aims to ensure availability of a minimum level of biofuels to meet the demand with an indicative target of 20% blending of biofuels till 2030. It stipulates Ethanol Blended with Petrol (EBP) Programme as its main component, offering indigenous and non- polluting renewable energy source. Successful implementation of the programme would not only result in substantial reduction in air pollution but also save precious foreign exchange through import substitutions. With Fuel Ethanol Policy being favorably implemented, huge opportunities have been created for further expansion of Grain based Distilleries in every state of India. It is likely that over 400 Crore Liters of alternative feedstock based Ethanol Capacity is added in next two years in India. Hence, with rising demand of Fuel Ethanol, Ankur` Biochem group has decided to undertake further Capacity expansion to 500 KLPD. 2.3 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 9 For proposed expansion Ethanol unit of 300 KLPD (final total capacity will be 500 KLPD) 2.4 TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION Resources

1. Land: ABPL has existing land of 28 acres(~1,12,000 sq. m.) available. Presently, the constructed/built- up area (including process, office, waste management, storage, etc.) is approximately 25,000 sq. m. (Approx 6.25 acres) The proposed expansion activity will be requiring about 17 acres of land (~68,000 sq. m.). Thus, the land at existing site is adequate for the proposed expansion. Therefore, the proposed unit (ethanol unit of 300 KLPD) will be installed within the existing Distillery Premises. No additional land will be procured. The Layout of the project is given in figure 1.4. In case of proposed ethanol unit, fermentation unit will get added to the existing set-up. Molecular sieve dehydration (MSDH) unit will be installed to produce ethanol. Storage of ethanol will be in the same place as it is under development for 200 KLPD unit.

2. Raw Material (grain): The basic raw materials for the proposed project are Broken / damaged Rice or Low Grade (quality) cereals. Dhanbad and its neighboring districts produce such cereals in large quantities. Therefore, sufficient quantity of grain will be easily available for the proposed project. The products are either sold in the markets of Jharkhand & neighboring states. 4. Market for Finished Product: The additional volumes of Ethanol will be supplied to Oil Marketing Companies (IOCL/HPCL/ BPCL) through their pre-scheduled tendering process. The neighboring states of West Bengal and Bihar are going to be the additional potential markets for supply of FUEL ETHANOL produced in the grain-based distillery. 5. Availability of road infrastructure/facilities: Proposed site is well connected by national highway 19(Old NH 2) i.e. Grand Trunk Road. The nearest major airport to the site is Kolkata, and Ranchi which are about 250km and 210 km respectively. Whereas the nearest main railway station is Dhanbad, which is approx. 25 km away from the site. Reasonably good infrastructure, support facilities and labour etc. are available in the vicinity.

6. Water: ABPL is having permission to draw water from following.

1 Maithan Dam 1300 cu.m per day

2. Khudiya River 900 cu.m. per day

3. Ground Water 500 cu.m per day

TOTAL 2700 cu.m per day

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 10 Water requirement for the entire 500 KLPD unit will be approx. 3612 cu.m. per day. The project proponent has applied to local authorities to increase the water permission. 1. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROJECT Table 2.1: Project Information at a Glance

Project Proponent M/s. Ankur Biochem Private Limited

Project Expansion of Grain-Based Distillery from 200 (under execution) by further 300 KLPD to achieve the 500 KLPD Final Capacity

Proposed 300 KLPD unit will produce ethanol exclusively.

Project Site Existing Site: Village Dubhi, near Tetulia mode, Nirsa, District Dhanbad, State Jharkhand

(within existing land area - no additional land to be procured)

Project Concept

Main Products  Absolute alcohol (fuel ethanol)) and Impure Spirit

 By product: Distillers' Wet Grain with Soluble (DWGS) OR Distillers' Dry Grain with Soluble (DDGS)

Product and its  Grain based Fuel Ethanol @ min. 99.8% v/v as per IS Qualitative Standard 15454

 Grain based Rectified Spirit Conforming to ISI Grade-I, 323 (1959)

 Head Spirit Conforming to ISI Grade II, 323 (1959)

 Fusel Oil

Working days/Annum Year around (estimated average 360 Days/annum)

Estimated Production Alcohol production (KLPD) for 500 KLPD Current Expansion Proposed Expansion Final Capacity 200 KLPD 300 KLPD 500 KLPD ENA/RS/ethanol Ethanol(Fuel alcohol) (140 KLPD under and Impure Spirit execution/installation to achieve 200 KL) impure Spirit / TA

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 11 DDGS: 85-100 TPD DDGS: 125-150 TPD 210-250 TPD Effluent Treatment Decantation section, Multiple-Effect Evaporation unit, Dryer to System produce DDGS Secondary Effluent Treatment: Process Condensate, Lees, etc. shall be neutralized and taken through Cross Flow Membrane System for 85-90% permeate recovery and which will be recycled back as process water. Small water streams like DM Water reject & condensate reject, etc. will be treated in ETP.

ETP: Eco-photox technology

Air Pollution Control Electro-Static Precipitator (ESP) System for flue gases Separate ESP proposed for 70 TPH new boiler of proposed 300 KLPD unit

Stack Existing stack for 72 TPH Boiler for 200 KLPD unit = 52 m New stack for 70 TPH Boiler proposed for 300 KLPD unit = 52 m

Financial Aspect

Total Cost of expansion Project (Rs) Rs. 175,00.00 lakhs Rs. 175 Cr. Capital Expenses for Environment Management Rs 2982.00 lakhs (proposed expansion – in Rs in lakhs) Rs. 29.82 Cr.

TPD = tons per day

Table 2.2: Infrastructure and Resources

Infrastructure Existing under Proposed Additional TOTAL FINAL execution Capacity CAPACITY 200 KLPD 300 KLPD (Ethanol) 500 KLPD Raw Material Broken Rice Broken Rice Broken Rice or cereal ~440-470 TPD ~660-680 TPD ~ 1100-1150 TPD

Boiler (As per plan, 25 + 72 TPH 70 TPH 142 TPH + 25 TPH 25 TPH old boiler to 490 0C; 67kg/cm2(g) Standby be kept as stand-by) (Under installation) Fuel (Indian Coal Indian Coal: Indian Coal: Indian Coal: requirement) 300-320 TPD 300-320 TPD 600-640 TPD

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 12 Stack height 52 m 52 m (under (proposed) construction)

Steam generation ~ 65 TPH (including ~ 63 TPH (including ~ 128 TPH Drying & Power Drying & Power (including Drying & Cogeneration) Cogeneration) Power Cogeneration)

Steam consumption ~65 TPH ~ 58 TPH + 5 TPH ~128 TPH

Power generation ~ 10 MW for 500 KLPD

Power Source Captive from Steam Turbine generator of 10 MW

Water requirement 3612 Cubic Meter (for 500 KLPD) (per day) (1532 m3 for 200 KLPD existing + 2080 m3 for 300 KLPD new ) ( Includes Power Cogeneration ) Water source Available Permissions: Ground Water (500 m3/day), Maithan Reservoir (1300 m3/day) and River Water (900 m3/day) Applied for increasing Water permissions from respective Authorities Manpower 95 permanent 20 – 25 permanent 115-120 permanent ~ 250 on Contract or ~ 50 on Contract or ~ 300 on contract or Daily Wages Daily Wages to be Daily Wages added Built up area ~ 48000 sq. m ~ 40000 sq. m 88000 sq.m (sq.m.)

Greenbelt ~ 20,000 sq.m. ~ 15000 sq. m 35000 sq. m

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 13 BOILER GRAIN CLEANING, MILLING AND FLOUR WATER HANDLING SECTION STORAGE

Steam TURBINE

SLURRY PREPARATION &LIQUEFACTION SECTION POWER Water GENERATION HOUSE FERMENTATION SECTION

MULTI-PRESSURE DISTILLATION SECTION SPIRIT DECANTATIO N SECTION

STORAGE

SECTION EVAPORATION PLANT WET CAKE (ENA/TA) W PROCESSCONDENSATE E TREATMENT & DWGS DRYER T RECYCLE CONC. SYRUP C A K DDGS E Figure 2.1: Process Block Diagram (Indicative) T

C A K E 2. PROCESS DESCRIPTION a. Grain Storage

Grains, mainly broken rice are procured in bulk from the markets located at Ranchi, Girideeh, Hazaribaugh. All these markets are less than 200 km distance from site. The rice will be brought to the site through surface transport in trucks and manually unloaded into pit for bucket elevator. Presently, daily requirement of grain is about 440-450 MT. The broken rice grains have 68-70% of starch and 10-12% moisture. Unloaded grains are pre-cleaned through de-stoner and classifier equipment and further stored in Grain Silos. Presently, there are two Silos, each of 6,500 MT

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 14 capacity. In the expansion proposal, the grains will be procured from the abovementioned markets. There will be daily requirement of 880 to 900 MT of broken rice (i.e. 440 to 450 MT grain in addition). To store this grain, two more silos will be installed, each of 6,000MT capacity. Considering the present easy availability of broken rice in the nearby market, it is anticipated that the project will receive the grains in sufficient quantity. b. Grain Milling

Grains are milled in a hammer mills (dry milling process) into desired quality and mesh size of flour. Different grains such as broken rice, maize, sorghum, millets, etc. can be used in the same mills, however, the flour so obtained is passed through classifiers and screens to retain certain mesh size as desirable by the process. Weighed quantity of flour is sent into liquefaction process, where the starch is liquefied completely. c. Liquefaction Section

In liquefaction process, starch is hydrolyzed to dextrin. The liquefaction is carried out in single stage liquefaction tank. Feedstock flour is transferred to pre-masher and mixed with recycle streams and liquefying enzyme. Slurry from pre-masher is taken to liquefaction tank where temperature is maintained by means of steam. Necessary retention time is maintained in the liquefaction tank. Slurry pH is maintained by supplying dilute caustic solution. Contents in slurry tank are kept in suspension by agitation. The liquefied slurry is then cooled in slurry cooler using cooling water supply and transferred to pre-fermentation and fermentation section. d. Saccharification & Fermentation i) Yeast Activation

Yeast seed material is prepared in pre-fermenter by inoculating sterilized mash with yeast. Optimum temperature is maintained by circulating cooling water. The contents of the pre- fermenter are then transferred to fermenter. The purpose of fermentation is to convert the fermentable substrate into alcohol. To prepare the mash for fermentation, it is diluted with water. Yeast is added in sufficient quantity to complete fermentation to produce alcohol.

At the start of the cycle, the fermenter is charged with mash and contents of the pre-fermenter. Significant heat release takes place during fermentation. This is removed by passing the mash through heat exchangers to maintain an optimum temperature. The re-circulating pumps also serve to empty the fermenter into beer well. Carbon dioxide generated is taken to compressing unit and sent to the markets in tankers. After emptying of fermenter, it is cleaned with CIP using cleaning nozzles. After CIP, fermenter is ready for next batch to be filled. ii) Hi-Ferm Fermentation The fermentation process is engineered to operate in batch mode depending upon the quality of raw material. The purpose of fermentation is to convert the fermentable sugars into alcohol.

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 15 During fermentation, sugars are broken down into alcohol and carbon-dioxide. Significant heat release takes place during fermentation. The fermenter temperature is maintained at around 30 – 32oC by forced recirculation flow through plate heat exchangers. There will be a provision for spent wash recycle to fermentation depending on solids concentration in fermented wash. e. Eco-Fine Multi-Pressure Distillation Multi-Pressure Distillation system has seven distillation columns operating at various pressure conditions. Heat energy from columns operating under high pressure is utilized for columns operating under low pressure to optimize the operation for energy consumption. Pre-heated fermented wash will be fed to degasser column. Fermented wash is stripped off alcohol by ascending vapors in analyser column. Rectifier vapors provide energy to snalyser column through a Thermosyphon reboiler. Vapors of degasser column are condensed and taken to recovery feed tank. The condensed analyser vapors are taken to pre-rectifier column. Analyser condensate is concentrated in pre-rectifier column, which operates under pressure. Condensing steam provides energy to pre-rectifier column through a vertical Thermosyphon reboiler. A Technical Alcohol (TA) cut of about 1-2% of total spirit is taken from the pre-rectifier column. Concentrated alcohol drawn from pre-rectifier column is fed to ED column for purification. Dilution water in the ratio of 1:9 is added in this column for concentrating higher alcohol at the top. Top of this column is condensed in its condensers and fed to recovery feed tank while bottoms are fed to rectifier cum exhaust column for concentration. Rectifier column operates under pressure and condensing steam provides energy to this column through a vertical thermosyphon reboiler. Technical alcohol cut is taken out from the top of this column while final product is taken out from appropriate upper trays and fed to simmering column after cooling. Fusel Oil build up is avoided by taking fusel oil draws from appropriate trays. Fusel oils along with the condensate of degasifying & extractive distillation columns are fed to recovery column for concentration. A technical alcohol cut is taken out from the top of this column. Simmering column is operated under high reflux for better separation of methanol and di-acetyls. Final product draw is taken from the bottom of this column. f. Decantation & Thin Slops Recycle Section

Decantation section comprises of a centrifuge decanter for separation of suspended solids from spent wash coming out of grain distillation plant. Wet cake has 30-32% w/w solids as removed from bottom of decanter which can be sold directly in wet form as cattle feed (DWG). Thin slops coming out of decanter are collected in a tank and partly recycled into the process & further for evaporation for concentration up to 35-40% w/w solids. The concentrated thin slops called as syrup is mixed with Wet cake and sold in wet form as cattle feed (DWGS) or the entire mixture can be dried in a DDGS Dryer and then sold in dry form as cattle feed (DDGS). g. Eco-Vap Evaporation System - Integrated Evaporation Scheme

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 16 The suggested treatment scheme effect working on the principle of falling film & force circulation  Analyzer vapors is fed to the first effect evaporator shell side and steam is fed to shell side finisher at the given pressure and temperature as the heating medium.  Vapors from last effect are condensed in surface condenser. A shell & tube type multi-pass surface condenser is employed for condensing the shell side vapors.  The product at the desired concentration 35-40% is obtained at the outlet of Finisher.  Each effect is provided with recirculation cum transfer pump.

 The condensate from surface condensers is collected in a common condensate pot. The condensate is transferred for further treatment / recycle by using centrifugal pump.

 The pure steam condensates are collected in receiving vessels and can be pumped to desired battery limit  Highly efficient operating pumps have been provided for pumping the required fluid.  The plant is having high level of automation to get consistent output at required concentration.  The system operates under vacuum. Water-ring vacuum pumps are used to maintain a desired vacuum.  Cooling water from cooling tower is used in the surface condensers for condensing the vapors. 3. MOLECULAR SIEVE DEHYDRATION PLANT – FUEL ETHANOL PLANT

Superheater Feed Alcohol RF Condenser

Vacuum Assembly Steam Regeneration Spent Fluid Lees Product Cooler Condenser

To Regeneration Product Storage Tank Preheater

The process drives the Rectified Spirit feed containing at least 95% v/v alcohol is pumped from RS feed tank to dehydration section. Rectified spirit is preheated in Feed pre heater with the help of product vapors and then fed to top tray of Evaporator Column. The objective of the Evaporator Column is to evaporate rectified spirit. The Evaporator Column operates under pressure. Energy is supplied to the Evaporator Column through Evaporator Column Reboiler with steam condensing on shell side.

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 17 Overhead feed alcohol vapors from the Evaporator Column are then passed through Super heater where alcohol vapors are superheated. Energy for superheating is supplied by steam condensation on shell side of the super heater.

Superheated hydrous alcohol vapors are sent to twin Adsorbent Beds. The twin Adsorbent Beds operate in cyclic manner. Twin beds are provided to allow for bead regeneration in continuous operation. While one bed is in dehydration mode, the other is in regeneration mode. Depending on feed and product specifications, dehydration-regeneration exchange takes place approximately every few minutes. The feed alcohol vapors are passed through the bed under dehydration mode. The Adsorbent Bed will absorb moisture present in feed vapors and dehydrated product alcohol vapors are obtained from bottom of the bed.

The product alcohol vapors are then passed through Regeneration Preheater and Feed Preheater for heat recovery. The Product alcohol vapors are then passed through Product Condenser where product vapors are condensed with the help of cooling water. Condensed product alcohol is collected in product receiver. The Product alcohol from Product Receiver is Pumped to Product Cooler where it is cooled with the help of cooling water and then sent for anhydrous alcohol storage.

During regeneration mode, vacuum is applied to the bed under regeneration. A small amount of product alcohol vapors are purged through the bed in regeneration mode under high vacuum, to prepare the desiccant for cycle changeover when this bed goes online. The purged alcohol vapors act as carrier for removal of moisture from the bed. These alcohol vapors along with moisture are obtained from the top of bed. These alcohol-water vapors (regeneration stream) are condensed in Regeneration Condenser, which is attached to Vacuum Eductor.

Vacuum is pulled in the system with the help of Vacuum Eductor. Regeneration stream is used as motive fluid for Vacuum Eductor. The regeneration stream coming from the Regeneration Condenser is pumped, preheated in Regeneration Preheater and fed to the Evaporator Column for recovery of alcohol. Moisture present in feed alcohol is removed from the bottom of the Evaporator Column in the form of spent lees.

After one cycle is over, the beds are interchanged, that is, the bed on dehydration mode will be switch over to regeneration mode and the bed on regeneration mode will be switch over to dehydration mode, with the help of automation system.

4. PRODUCT DETAILS Table 2.3: Estimated quantities of product and by-product

# Output Existing+ Under Execution Proposed

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 18 1. Main Product 200 KLPD 300 KLPD (Ethanol) (Maximum) RS or ENA or AA 2. Impure Spirit / Technical ~ 13 KLPD 9 KLPD Alcohol @ 95% v/v (Max. 6.5 % of Total Spirit) (Max. 3% of Total Spirit) (Max.)

3. Theoretical CO2 at the ~ 140 TPD ~ 210 TPD

outlet of CO2 scrubber in Fermentation section 4. DDGS at Outlet of DWGS ~ 85-100 TPD ~ 125-150 TPD Dryer (~ 60% w/w starch (with max. 10% w/w (with max. 10% w/w in Grain) moisture) moisture)

According to the Bulk Storage Tank Size (13.08 m dia x 11.26 m height) volume of each tank of ethanol storage will be 1513 cu.m Hence, volume of four tank = 6050 cu.m.

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Figure 2.2: Ethanol storage area layout (As per PESO) 5. DWGS, Dryer with Cooling and Conveying System

. Wet distiller’s grains shall be fed into the dryer housing at controlled rate through a suitable feeding system. The rotary tube bundle is enclosed in an insulated dryer housing and its outer flights are fixed. Dry saturated steam is to be supplied to the tube bundle through rotary joint at one end and the condensate is discharged through rotary joint mounted on another end. . During the course of rotation, these flights pick up the material and shower them on to the tube bundles. The heat transfer is primarily by conduction. The water vapors are exhausted through an exhaust blower and passed through a cyclone separator for separating fines. . Dry product partially recycled back to feed conditioner for feed conditioning through product screw and recycle conveyor. . Entire operation of the dryer is controlled through control panel.

. The proposed project is expansion of existing grain based distillery unit of 200 KLPD. Different resources required for the said expansion are described in details in this part of the report. b. Dryer section

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 20 . DWGS is subjected to further drying in the dryer system to produce DDGS. This also requires additional steam. The steam tube dryer system operation consists of two stages.

. The final moisture content of DDGS is about 9 to 10%. The quantity of DDGS produced is around 190 to 200 kg per ton of cereals processed. The estimated production of DDGS is of about 85 TPD.

Table 2.4: DDGS Specifications

Sr. No. Description Quantity/Percentage 1. DDGS final product 190 kg/MT of grains 2. Moisture (% w/w) 10 3. Dry matter solids (% w/w) 90 4. Proteins (% w/w) 36.38 5. Fats & oils (% w/w) 6-8

6. Inorganic ash (% w/w) 3-5

7. Other organics (% w/w) 39-43

6. Water cum Mass Balance (Mass balance for 500 KLPD i.e. 200 + 300 KLPD is provided)

Figure 2.2: Water and mass balance for Existing 200 KLPD

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Figure 2.3: Water and mass balance for Proposed 300 KLPD

7. STEAM AND POWER The steam requirement of the distillery depends on the final product to be produced. In the existing 200 KLPD unit, steam requirement is of 65 TPH (for Liquefaction, multi-pressure distillation, evaporation & Dryers). For expansion from 60 KLPD to 200 KLPD, an independent boiler of 72 TPH capacity, 67 kg/cm2 (g) pressure & 490+/-5oC, temperature is under installation. It will be connected to 52 m height stack and ESP will be provided to control particulate emissions. This boiler will use Indian Coal 320 TPD, which is readily available in the local market at Dhanbad. Rice husk is planned as alternative fuel (425-430 TPD). This high- pressure boiler drives steam turbine (of 9.8 MW) to produce power and exhaust steam of the turbo alternators at the required pressure is made available to the Distillery unit. Necessary arrangement for reducing the pressure & de-superheating of steam are also made in the distillery. For proposed 300 KL ethanol project, estimated steam requirement is ~63 TPH, and an independent boiler of 70 TPH has been proposed. i.e for total 500 KLPD, boiler of 142+25 (25 TPH Boiler is on standby). For the proposed unit dry, saturated and regulated steam at a constant pressure of 3.5 + 0.01 kg/cm2(g) will be required at the inlet of the steam header in the distillation, liquefaction and DWGS dryer section. Similarly, steam at a constant pressure of 1.5 + 0.01 kg/cm2 (g) will be required at the inlet of the steam header in the integrated evaporation section.

8. MANPOWER

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 22 In the proposed expansion (i.e. 300 KLPD ethanol unit) there will be an additional requirement of about 20-25 permanent staff and 40-50 workers on contract/daily wage basis.

2.5 SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION

Table 2.5: Project Implementation Schedule (Tentative) # Project Activity Proposed time 1. Environmental clearance for project July-Aug 2021 2. Start date for construction and installation of the project* Sep-October 2021 3. Estimated time for commissioning and commencement* July-August 2022

*subject to receipt of environmental clearance

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3.1 WATER ENVIRONMENT Table 3.1: Major effluent/wastewater sources (for 500 KLPD) are as follows

Effluent/wastewater Quantity Treatment/disposal (Cum/day) Slop/spent wash 2912 Decantation followed by multiple effect evaporation (MEE) followed by Drying – converting to DDGS Process condensate, Spent Lees 5962 ETP (Eco-photox treatment technology) to Process, Boiler BDN, cleaning and others.

3.1.1 Preventive/Control & Mitigation Measures Primary effluent treatment consists of decantation and multiple effect evaporation section. Produced DWGS (wet cake) will be sent to dryer, to produce DDGS. The effluent treatment plant includes the secondary effluent treatment where process condensates, spent lees, CIP (Cleaning in place) wastewater, boiler & cooling tower blow down, etc. are treated together. It comprises of cooling pond, pH neutralization unit, extended aeration and multimedia filtration unit In case of Decanter, dryer and ETP - it is planned to modify existing units suitably or replace it with suitable sizes and capacity. 3.1.1.1 Primary Effluent Treatment Plant for Slope/spentwash (Decantation Section) The alcohol stripped whole stillage or spent mash or thick stillage coming out of distillation section is subjected to decantation by centrifugation to separate the suspended fibrous mass called wet cake and the thin stillage. Wet cake has about 30 % w/w solids as removed from the bottom of the decanter and can be directly loaded on the trolleys parked below. Wet cake can be used directly in the formulation of animal feed.

Table 3.2: Composition of Grains & Wet cake (after decantation) Contents Rice / Broken rice Grains Wet cake Total Solids (%) 88 - 90 28 - 30.0 Moisture (%) 10 - 12 70 – 72 Starch (%) 65 - 70 1.9 - 2.1 Proteins (%) 4 - 7.0 4 - 7.0 Oils/Fats (%) 0.4 - 1.0 0.4 - 1.0 Crude Fibres (%) 0.8 - 1.6 1.0 - 1.7 In-org. Ash (%) 0.4 - 1.2 0.45 - 1.3

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Thin Liquor re-circulated to

Distillery Condensate Will be treated by Eco-photox Effluent Grain Decantation system process Stillage

Wet Cake

Multiple effect evaporators

DWGS

Dryer DDGS

Figure 3.1: Flow sheet for Primary treatment 3.1.1.2 Multiple Effect Evaporation Section

The thin slops from decantation section is first taken into a feed tank and then fed to the evaporation system through pre-heater in 1st effect feed mode and it flows from first to second to third to fourth to fifth effects. The concentrated syrup with 28-30 % w/w solids is taken out from the second effect. The low-pressure steam at 3.5 kg/cm2(g) is supplied to the first effect shell side. Vapours generated in the first effect are used as a heating medium in the second effect & vapours generated in the second effect are used as a heating medium in the third effect and vapours generated in the third effect are used as a heating medium in the fourth effect. Vapours generated in the fourth effect are used as a heating medium in the fifth effect. The slop feed is concentrated from the initial concentration of 4 % w/w TS to 28-30 % w/w TS as it travels through the multi effect evaporator. The vapors evolved from the fifth effect are condensed in the surface condensers. Each effect is provided with re-circulation pump. The first effect steam condensate can be recycled back to boiler as it is a fresh steam condensate. The condensate from second, third, fourth, fifth and surface condensers is collected in a condensate tank. The condensate are transferred to further treatment (Secondary ETP) using a centrifugal pump. The system operates under pressure & vacuum. Water ring vacuum pumps are used to maintain vacuum in the last effect. The last effect

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 25 is at lowest temperature. Cooling water from cooling tower is used in the surface condensers for condensing the vapours from the last effect. 3.1.1.3 Dryer Dryers are usually based on conduction method of drying. The heated and dried products only contacts steam heated tubes and not directly steam. Tube bundles functions on the counter-flow principle and the dryers are widely designed based on the lump crust formation tendency, wet and dry product flow characteristics and thermal sensitivity of the material in dry condition. 3.1.2 Secondary Effluent Treatment Plant* The effluent treatment system also includes the secondary effluent treatment section where various spent lees, CIP liquid, fermented washing water etc. are treated together. The pump & blower sealing water and boiler blow down etc. having lower COD values are taken directly to the secondary polishing reactor for final treatment. Process condensates and other moderately polluted sources are treated separately and the treated water is used for gardening (Greenbelt), sprinkling on dust generating roads, etc. The characteristics and quantities of influents for Secondary Effluent Treatment plant are as follows.

Table 3.3: Inlet and Outlet characteristics of for secondary effluent treatment plant

Parameter Combined effluent Treated Effluent pH 3.2 – 3.5 7.0 – 8.0

BOD (mg/l) 1800 - 2000 < 30

COD (mg/l) 3500 – 4000 < 250 TSS 50 <30 TDS 815 <300 Ammonia - Traces

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Figure 3.2: schematic of secondary treatment unit and ZLD 3.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT 3.2.1 Impact Causing Factor 1 Transportation: Vehicular pollution due to transportation activity, dust from roads, loading unloading of material, etc. In present case, transportation of material will involve transportation of coal, and ethanol.. In case of coal, it will be procured preferably from nearby supplier place. It is abundantly available in Dhanbad. It will be transported through road. Transportation of finished product i.e. ethanol (absolute alcohol) usually takes place in bulk. It will be carried out as per market demand. This is anticipated to cause increase in particulate matter, hydro- carbons and NOx, particularly during the period/days of transportation. Therefore, transportation activity of the proposed project is anticipated to cause increase in vehicular emissions. Its impact will be for short term but at periodic interval and observable beyond 10 km study zone- along the transportation route. 3.2.2 Manufacturing process The manufacturing process is likely to generate two forms of air pollutants i) from burning of fuel to generate steam and ii) from processes. 1 . Emissions due to burning of fuel: In case of proposed expansion, new boiler will be installed. ESP will be provided to control particulate matter from stack gasses and its emission rate will be controlled at 50 to 75 mg/Nm3.

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 27 2. Existing stack of 52 m height is available. If required a new stack will be provided of appropriate height. 3. Carbon dioxide generate from fermentation section will be scrubbed and separated. Separate CO2 is converted into dry ice. This unit is already available in the existing unit. Same will be modified to fulfill requirement of proposed expansion. 4. Coal and Ash handling: Modifications in the existing coal and ash handling arrangements will be done suitable for proposed boiler. From Diesel Generator (DG): DGs are usually used as a backup provision for power. Operation of DG is very limited. Stack height of DG set- as per the guidelines of CPCB.

3.2.3 Preventive/Control & Mitigation Measures  Round stack with 52m height  ESP to control particulate matter from flue gases  Use of Indian coal (having less sulfur and thus reduction in SOx emissions)  Closed fermenter with CO2 scrubber. Dry ice unit is already installed in the existing unit.  Greenbelt development already done – enhancement by doing some additional plantation  DG sets will be maintained regularly  RCC roads provided inside the premises  Provision of adequate parking space for goods as well as staff/visitors vehicles  Always Engages authorized transport agency for goods transport on the term to use well maintained vehicles for all transportation activities  While bulk transportation of raw material/finished product, manages the vehicles in such a way that on-site waiting period for vehicles will be minimum. This helps in reducing the risks of traffic congestion, minor accidents and overall air pollution.  Strict prohibition on washing and maintenance of vehicles on site or in parking area  All internal roads with street light and proper signage at strategic locations  Main gate/s with 24x7 security arrangements  Preventive maintenance and regular checking of pollution control devices  Continuous emission monitoring system for stack  Regular monitoring of ambient air quality within and outside the project premises  Proper maintenance of internal roads  Compliance of other regulatory norms such as health, safety, etc.

3.3 Noise Sources  Boiler, Steam turbine generator, Pumps/motors, Diesel generator (DG), material handling/ transportation machinery 3.3.1 Preventive/Control & Mitigation Measures

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 28  Regular maintenance of transportation and handling machinery  Adequate provision for parking of goods and other private vehicles  15 m wide entrance gate and main internal road to avoid congestion  Noise generating activities carried out in enclosed/covered areas  DG set utilization is minimal due to captive power  Well-designed premises keeping adequate distance between two units suitable for noise attenuation.  Greenbelt 3.4 Solid waste management Estimated ash generation = 246 TPD (considering average ash percentage of 40% for coal) It will be used for leveling the area in the project premises. After leveling, plantation is done on the area. Other estimated waste sources and its treatment/disposal is as follows.

Figure 3.3: Solid waste management scheme (for 500 KLPD)

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CHAPTER 4:

ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAMME In order to maintain the environmental quality within the standards, regular monitoring network to maintain environmental quality will be implemented. Details of the environmental monitoring programme are as follows:  Stack monitoring to be done through online emission monitoring system. For cross check and validation of the system, the management can take help of NABL/MoEF&CC approved laboratory for monitoring as per frequency mentioned inconsent order or Table 4.1  Ambient air sampling and monitoring should be carried out at least three locations at site as per CPCB guidelines and frequency mentioned in consent order or Table 4.1  Ambient air quality to be tested in upwind and down wind direction b) Ensure regular maintenance and operation of the online system with tamper proof mechanism having facilities for online calibration (onsite/offsite; Remote).

Table 4.1: Monitoring of environmental parameters and its reporting schedule

# Particulars Parameter Frequency#

1 Stack Emissions Particulate matter, SO2, NOx AS per consent and through continuous online emission monitoring system

2 Ambient Air Quality PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx Monthly (within premises)

AAQ (Upwind, downwind PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx Quarterly locations) 3 Inlet and outlet of the pH, BOD, COD, SS, TDS, Oil & Grease through continuous polishing unit etc. online effluent monitoring system 4 Borewell pH, COD, BOD, Total solids, Chlorides, Monthly

/groundwater/River water Sulphate, Phosphates, and Calcium sample nearer to the project site 5 Noise monitoring Noise levels measurement at high noise Monthly generating places as well as sensitive

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 30 receptors in the vicinity 6 Analysis of DDGS/DWGS Moisture, Organic Carbon, and C:N ratio, Quarterly Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, etc. 7 Occupational health Health and fitness checkup of employees Once a year get exposed to various hazards and all other staff including contract and casual labors # Follow the consent condition (if consent conditions are different from the recommended frequency)

Flow Measurement

Water required for distillery process, boiler, cooling, cleaning, and domestic purpose needs to be measured by installing flow meter at the source. Quantity of major, minor or moderately polluted effluents also need to be measured with the help of V-notch or digital flow meter.

Table 4.2: Format for Water Consumption Reporting Schedule

# Particulars m3/hr m3/D 1. Water for slurry preparation and/or fermentation section 2. The distillation process, 3. Cooling tower (CT) make-up 4. Boiler make-up 5. Floor washings/ sterilize 7. Domestic Use 8. Any other (specify) Total 9. Water consumption per KL of alcohol production 10. Power consumption for water lifting, KWH 11. Expenses for  Electricity (Rs.)  Water Bills (Rs.) 12. Expenses on water per liter of alcohol

In order to maintain the environmental quality within the standards, regular monitoring of air, water/wastewater, soil, noise, etc. is essential. It is recommended to constitute a separate Environment Management Cell by including the following personnel of existing staff. It should be established to

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 31 monitor and control the environmental quality in an around the industrial complex. Members of the cell should be well qualified and experienced in the concerned field.

Table 4.3: Human Resources for Environment Management Cell Particulars Number Managing Director One General Manager/Distillery Manager One Environment officer/Chemist One Safety Officer One Plant Operator Two-three Lab Chemist Two-three Helpers One-two

Table 4.4: Capital Investment on EMP Particulars Capital Investment (Rs. in Lakhs) Slope/Spent wash decantation and drying unit 723.00 (new/modification/alteration) ESP (Provision for separate ESP for the proposed boiler) 176.00 Civil work at ETP (Foundation, etc.) 531.00 ETP/Polishing units for condensate treatment (modifications 374.00 civil work) Standalone evaporation (new/modification/alteration) 753.00 Provision for online monitoring system (Modifications) 45.00

Fire Fighting (Additional) 132.00 safety appliances and health related (Additional) 76.00 Tree plantation and landscaping (Additional) 22.00 CER activities (1% of total investment) 150.00

TOTAL 2982.00

Table 4.5: Recurring expenses on EMP

Particulars Amount (Rs. in Lakhs) Salaries and wages @ 1% on capital investment 90.00 Operation and maintenance of all pollution control devices, motors, pumps, 45.00 pipelines, etc. 0.5% on capital investment

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Maintenance of fire fighting system and rain water harvesting structures 10.00

TOTAL 170.00 Environmental Monitoring expense 15.00

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5.1 PROJECT BENEFITS: FOR THE PROJECT PROPONENT  Generation of value added product from grains of inferior quality  Sensible utilization of available resources such as land, steam, and partially the human resources  Slope/Spent wash (polluted wastewater) generated in the unit will get converted into a good quality animal feed i.e. DDGS  Overall improving profitability of the business and ensuring long term sustenance  Ease to control the operations of the units 5.2 PROJECT BENEFITS: FOR THE LOCAL SOCIETY  Agro based industry hence beneficial to farmers and labours;  It is observed for operational unit that inferior quality grain is receiving good price and thus, helpful to small and marginal farmers who often suffer due to poor quality harvest  Revenue for the local authorities as well as state government  Help to improve infrastructures such as road, transportation, etc.  Generation of employment (about 20 permanent and 20-25 contractual/seasonal labour)  Indirect employment in various forms e.g. transportation, refreshment stalls, workshops, daily commodity shops, etc. People in the vicinity could utilize some of these services.  Additional land is not required for the expansion. Hence, no issues of rehabilitation or restoration due to proposed activity. 5.3 BENEFITS TO COUNTRY: ALCOHOL AS A FUEL Ethanol is mainly produced from high starch containing plant resources which is a renewable source of energy. Thus, use of ethanol as oxygenating agent or fuel-extender would conserve fossil fuels and would reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

5.4 PROPOSED CER ACTIVITIES AND ITS BUDGETARY PROVISION

CER activity head Budgetary Provision (Rs. in lakhs) Water: provision for drinking water in nearby villages 56.00 (Rs. 8 lakhs x 7 villages ) Health/sanitation facilities: Toilet block for nearby schools 35.00 (Rs. 3.5 lakhs per school x 10 schools) Provision of drinking water for nearby schools 15.00 (Rs. 1.5 lakhs per school x 10 schools) Training to local youths for employment 10.00 Health checkup for family members of employee’s and local villagers 09.00 Infrastructure Development/Maintenance 25.00 (Eg. Road, maintenance, etc)

Environment Management Plan M/s. Ankur Biochem (P) Limited Page 34 CER activity head Budgetary Provision (Rs. in lakhs) TOTAL BUDGETARY ALLOCATION 150.00 (1% of the capital budget

5.5. EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL:

In the proposed expansion (i.e. 300 KLPD ethanol unit) there will be an additional requirement of about 20-25 permanent staff and 40-50 workers on contract/daily wage basis.

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