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For

Construction of 4 lanes Access Controlled (New NH-365BG) Greenfield Highway Section of Khammam to Devarapalli of length 162.126 km from Khammam in the state of Telangana to Devrapalli in the state of Andhra Pradesh under Economic Corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana by M/s National Highways Authority of India

Project Proponent:

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India)

Environmental Consultant:

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Accredited by NABET (Quality Council of India) for EIA studies as ‘A’ Category Consultant Ph.: 0120-4151183 Email: [email protected] Website: www.enviroinfrasolutions.com QCI NABET certificate No. – NABET EIA/1922/ RA 0157 February 2021

Construction of 4 lane Access Controlled (New NH-365BG) Greenfield Highway Section of Khammam to Devarapalli of length 162.126 km from Khammam in the state of Telangana to Devarapalli in the state of Andhra Pradesh under Inter Corridor Route under Bharatmala Pariyojana

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1. INTRODUCTION

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, has decided to improve the efficiency of freight movement in India. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has been entrusted for preparation of DPR to improve the road networks in the State of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

The draft EIA/EMP report is prepared for the construction of 4 lanes access controlled (New NH-365BG) Greenfield highway section from Khammam to Devarapalli having total length of 162.126 km which starts from Khammam, starting Ch. 0+000 in the state of Telangana and terminates at Devarapalli, end Ch. 162+126 in the state of Andhra Pradesh under Inter Corridor Route under Bharatmala Pariyojana.

K&J Projects Pvt. Ltd. has been appointed as DPR Consultant by NHAI to carry out the construction of 4 lanes Access Controlled (New NH-365BG) Greenfield Highway Section of Khammam to Devarapalli of length 162.126 km from Khammam in the state of Telangana to Devarapalli in the state of Andhra Pradesh under Inter Corridor Route under Bharatmala Pariyojana by M/s National Highways Authority of India. Further, K&J Projects Pvt. Ltd. has assigned Enviro Infra Solutions Pvt. Ltd. a NABET accredited consultant to obtain Environmental Clearance from MoEF&CC including preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment report and Environmental Management Plan for the above referred project.

2. BRIEF ABOUT THE PROJECT AND ITS LOCATION

Proposed National Highway is Green field alignment project and proposed for 4 lane carriageway width with paved shoulders. The proposed project highway starts from Khammam in the state of Telangana to Devarapalli in the state of Andhra Pradesh from CH: 0+000 to 162+126 having a total length of 162.126Kms. The proposed National Highway project has been envisaged through an area which shall have the advantage of simultaneous development as well as shall result in a shorter distance totravel.

The salient features of the proposed project have been presented below:

Salient features of the project

1. Project Road Construction of 4 lanes Access Controlled (New NH-365BG) Greenfield Highway Section of Khammam to Devarapalli of length 162.126 km from Khammam in the state of Telangana to Devarapalli in the state of Andhra Pradesh under Inter Corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana by M/s National Highways Authority of India

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2. Location of the proposed project The proposed project highway starts from Khammam (Khammam district) in the state of Telangana to Devarapalli (West Godavari) in the state of Andhra Pradesh from Ch: 0+000 to 162+126. 3. No, of affected villages by Land Khammam District: 31 villages* acquisition West Godavari District : 31 villages Total: 62 villages 4. Total Length of the proposed 162.126km project 5. Total Area of Land Acquisition Total Land Acquisition: 1073.53 Ha. Government Land: 82.62 ha Private Land: 989.06 ha. Forest Land: 1.85 ha. 6. Terrain Mainly plain and rolling area. 7. Seismic Zone Zone III 8. Geographical Location Starting Point: Latitude: 17°14'5.75"N Longitude: 80°03'34.46"E

End Point: Latitude: 17°2'43.40"N Longitude: 81°32'3.83"E 9. Proposed Bridges Major Bridges –09Nos. Minor Bridges –45Nos. 10. Proposed ROBs / Underpasses / ROBs: 1, VUP: 23, LVUP: 10, SVUP:47, Flyover including Pedestrian PUPs: 61 underpass 11. Culverts 280Nos 12. Right of Way 60 m 13. Design Speed 100 km/hr for plain terrain and for rolling terrain 14. Carriageway 4 lane divided carriageway width: 2.0 X 7.0m 15. Embankment Min 2.5m to Max 10.0m 16. Proposed Toll Plazas 08 17. Safety Measure Crash Barriers 18. Lighting Lighting all along including High Masts at Toll plazas, interchanges, major bridges / ROB’s and Amenities and Truck Parking Areas 19. No of Structures Affected 141 20. Total Project Cost including Land Rs. 3554.35 Crores(approx.) Environmental & Social Features 21. Forest Land Diversion 1.85 ha. 22. Water bodies Impacted 05 Rivers and 15Canals/Ponds 23. Existing trees within ROW 25,964 24. Compensatory plantation Approx. 77,892nos of trees shall be planted (Three row plantations shall be done)

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25. Green belt development Depending upon the suitability, availability and desirability, other local species should also be considered. The work of green belt development should be taken up by the project proponents with guidance from the Forest Department of the Government of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Minimum 3 nos. of row, (@10 m distance) of trees on either sides of the proposed highway shall be planted and approx. 77,892 nos. of tree will be proposed. It is stated that the indigenous species of local economic and ecological (soil and water conservation) importance need be given priority over commercial and non- native species 26. No. of project affected persons Total PAFs – 4703 Total PAPs – 18812 (PAFs) & (PAPs) 27. Resettlement & Rehabilitation Cost NIL (R&R) including land Cost * Attached as Annexure 3. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES Three alternative alignments have been considered:

i) Option 1 (Proposed Green field alignment): The alignment crosses through major villages/town such as Khammam, Tallampadu, Mudikonda, Wyra, Tiruvuru, Penuballi, Chintalpudi, Jangareddygudem, Koyyalagudem and DevarapalleThe total alignment passes through 98 villages/towns. The option -1 has been recommended since it involves minimum nos. of felling of trees and the project cost is less as compared with the other two options.

ii) Option 2 (Brown field alignment): The alignment follows major villages/towns such as Khammam, Tallampadu, Thanikella, Konijerla, Wyra, Tallada, Kallur, Penuballi, Sathupalli, Ashwaraopet, Jeelugumilli, Jangareddygudem, Bayyannagudem, Koyyalgudem, Gopalapuram and Devarapalle. The total alignment passes through 104 villages/towns. The option-2 has not been recommended due to project and acquisition of land is more. Further it will not serve the purpose of Economic Corridor being Brown field Alignment.

iii) Option 3 (Green field alignment): The alignment follows Khammam, Tallampadu, Wyra, Tallada, Kallur, Tiruvuru, Penuballi, Sathupalle, Chintalpudi, Jangareddygudem, Koyyalagudem and Devarapalle. The total alignment passes through 112 villages/towns. The option-3 has not been recommended since the project cost and the acquisition of land is more as compared with the other two options.

Keeping in view of having less/minor effect on environmental and social components, alignment Option 1 has been fixed and it seems more feasible as compared to the other options.

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4. DESCRIPTION OFENVIRONMENT

Study Area: The base-line data has been collected for Core Zone [Corridor of Impact (COI)], an area covering 500 m on both sides of the proposed alignment and 10 km buffer zone for prominent environmental attributes like Ambient Air quality, Noise Level, Water quality and Soil profile. Primary and Secondary data has also been collected for other environmental attributes for the preparation of EIA/EMP report. The baseline study for the project was conducted during the months from October 2020 to December 2020 (Winter Season).

Baseline Study: The findings of the baseline environmental status on land (topography, geology, soil quality, land use pattern), meteorology (Temperature, Relative Humidity, rainfall, wind speed, wind rose), air (Ambient Air quality- PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX. and CO), water (surface & ground water), noise level, ecological environment (terrestrial and aquatic flora & fauna), socio-economic conditions (demographic profile and households condition) were presented and interpreted with reference to environmental standards.

 Meteorology: The study area is located in Khammam and West Godavari districts in the state of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The project districts experiences typicalIndian climatic conditions. Summer season is hot and the temperatures can climbrapidly during the day. Monsoon season brings certain amount of rainfall andthe temperatures gradually reduce during this period. After the onset of themonsoon day temperatures are much lower and as the winter approaches theyreduce further. Summer season is from March and lasts till the end ofMay. During this time day temperatures are high and can reach 40 °C to42 °C. Humidity is low as it is not located near the ocean. Conditions aregenerally dry during this period and the temperatures range from a minimum of35 °C and can rise up to a maximum of 40 °C to 45 °C. The average annual rainfall of the project district is1061 mm, monthly rainfall ranges from nil rainfall in November, December andJanuary to 283.1 mm in July. July is the wettest months of the year. The meanseasonal rainfall distribution is 861.6 mm in southwest monsoon (June- September),105.8 mm in northeast monsoon (Oct-Dec), 7.1 mm rainfall in winter (Jan- Feb)and 86.3 mm in summer (March – May).

The meteorological study has been done from Khammam IMD station.

 Air Environment: Ambient air quality monitoring has been done at 11 locations considering 15 km distance at each location as per MoEF&CC guidelines. Specific

station-wise Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) data for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX. and CO as recorded during the study period i.e. from October 2020 to December 2020. All the parameters have been analyzed and show that all the parameters are well below the National Ambient Air quality standards,2009.

 Water Environment: The development of any region is based on the availability of sufficient water resources, as developmental activities require water for irrigation, domestic and other purposes. During construction and operation phase, local water

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bodies will not be affected and the provision of culverts, minor/major bridges has been proposed to avoid any impact on the water bodies. During construction period, contractor will provide safe and drinking water facilities to the local labours/workers and all the officers deputed at the construction camps and sites. The water resources in the area broadly fall into following categories:

 Ground Water resources: Bore wells and Hand pumps  Ground water: Ground water sampling has been taken for 09 locations. The pH varies from 7.38–8.14, TDS varies from 734.5–962.6mg/L, Conductivity varies from 1130–1480.92 us/cm and Hardness varies from 567.89–751.45mg/L.

 Surface Water resources: Tammileru River and Yerrakaluva River  Surface water: Surface water sampling has been taken for 02 locations. The pH varies from 8.13 – 8.28, TDS varies from 257.2–261.8 mg/L, Dissolved Oxygen varies from 6.5–6.7mg/l, BOD varies from 2.5 mg/l – 2.8 mg/l and Faecal Coliform varies from 25 –31 MPN/100ml.

 Noise Environment

Ambient noise level monitoring has been done at 11 major locations. The hourly recorded noise level at various locations in the study area shows fluctuations because of change in traffic movement, construction activities and other man-made sources. The equivalent values of noise levels varies from 47.6dB (A) to 64.8 dB (A) during daytime which are within the prescribed norms of CPCB whereas during night time the noise level varies from 30.4dB (A) to 54.0dB (A), which reveals that all values are below the national standard.

 SoilEnvironment

Soil sampling has been done at 11 major locations. The soil pH ranges from 7.10 to 7.92, thereby indicating the soils are neutral to slightly alkaline. The texture of the soil is Sandy loam. Soils are good in available nitrogen content, have low available phosphorus, potassium content and have high organic carbon.

ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

At regional level the main forest types found are; Southern Tropical Dry Evergreen forests, Southern Tropical Thorn Forests, and Scrub Forests etc. However, the project area is predominantly covered by agricultural field. Forests and wildlife habitation are not found along the proposed project alignment. Among the floral species, the most common trees found in the project area are Azadirachtaindica, Delonixregia, Mangiferaindica, Pongamiapinnata, Tectonagrandis, Borassusflabellifer, Alstoniascholaris, eucalyptus globulus and Prosopisjuliflora. Other tree species like Ailanthus excelsa, Buteamonosperma, Cassia siamea, Gmelinaarborea, Phoenix aculis, Tamarindusindica and Vachellianilotica also make a presence. The alignment is not passing through any ecologically sensitive area like migratory corridors or breeding grounds. No wildlife sanctuary or national park is located within the 10 km radius of the area.

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SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The primary purpose of socio-economic analysis is to provide an overview of the State’s, socio- economic status and the relative status of the Project Influence Area (PIA) within the State.

The proposed project passes through Khammam and West Godavari districts in the state of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh respectively. The demographic profile and socio-economic status of the people in the project affected districts and state as per census 2011 are as follows:

Items Andhra Pradesh Khammam West Godavari district district Total Household 17004305 601659 947276 Total Population 76210007 2578927 3803517 Total Male Population 38527413 1305543 1910038 Total Female Population 37682594 1273384 1893479 Total SC Population 12339496 426692 728963 Total ST Population 5024104 682617 96659 Total Population Literate 39934323 1267944 2458822 Total Population Illiterate 36275684 1310983 1344695 Total Worker Population 34893859 1244376 1678335 Total Non-worker Population 41316148 1334551 2125182 Total urban Household 4397138 114803 176847 Total urban Population 20808940 510861 750887 Total Rural Household 12607167 486856 770429 Total Rural Population 55401067 2068066 3052630 (Source: Census of India, 2011)

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5. IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES The potential impact and their mitigation measures have been presented below:

S. No. Parameters Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Suggested 1. Topography  Cut and fill operations  The alignment passes through plain terrain and no substantial cut and fill operations and Soil during road construction are planned.  Borrowearth  Borrow soil will be procure from approved quarry.  IRC guidelines will be followed duringexcavation.  Quarries  Operational and government licensed quarry have been identified, which will be used to procure thematerial. 2. Air  Generation of Dust  Sprinkling of water. environment  Earth handlingsite.  Borrowarea.  Road constructionsite.  Air pollution control at stonecrusher.  PPE for workers.  Hot mix plant, Crusher, Concrete Batch mix, WMM Plant etc. will be located at a minimum distance of 800 m from the built-up areas and sensitive locations.  Stone crushing unit’s environment compliance.  Regulation of construction timings near sensitive receptors and settlements.  Gaseous Pollution  Vehicles and machineries will be regularly maintained to conform to the emission standards.  Asphalt mixing sites should be 1 km away from residential area.  Asphalt plant will be equipped with pollution control equipment.  Use of PPE by workers engaged in construction and application of asphalt mix on road surface.  Responsibility of contractors and supervising officers to ensure that the workers use

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S. No. Parameters Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Suggested the PPE.  Open Burnings will not be allowed during construction or during operation phase. 3. Noise  Noise level may likely to  Properly maintained equipment’s to beused. environment increase during  Noise levels of machineries used shall conform to relevant standard prescribed in constructionphase Environment (Protection) Rules,1986.  Ear plugs and muffs will be used by workers as per requirement during construction activities.  Regulation of timing of construction work generating noise pollution near the residential areas. 4. Water  Drainagepattern  Provision of proper drainage through culverts along the proposedNational Highway. environment  All the water bodies will be crossed by bridges and structures without affecting their 05 Rivers and 15 original course andflow. Canals/Ponds will be  Stabilization and turfing of slopes along the waterbodies. impacted due to  During construction and operation phase, local water bodies will not be affected and theproposed National the provision of culverts, minor/major bridges has been proposed to avoid any impact Highway. on the water bodies.  Siltation of waterbodies  Silt fencing around water bodies during construction to avoid silt laden runoff entering water body.  Turfing or pitching of embankments of water bodies affected will be done where possible to prevent erosion that causessiltation.  No solid waste will be dumped in or near the water bodies orrivers.  Flooding due to siltation  Excavated earth and other construction materials should be stored away from water of drainageschannel bodies.  Water forconstruction  Water source would be selected so that local availability is notaffected.  . During construction period, contractor will provide safe and drinking water facilities to the local labours/workers and all the officers deputed at the construction camps and sites

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S. No. Parameters Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Suggested  Rainwaterharvesting  Rainwater harvesting drains will be provided along the roadside.  Contamination from  Provision of septic tanks to prevent any untreated sewage discharge from wastes construction workerscamps.  Oil interceptors at construction machine maintenanceyards.  Contamination from fuel  Vehicle maintenance will be carried out in a confined area, away from water andwastes sources, and it will be ensured that used oil or lubricants are not disposed to watercourses.  Sanitation and water use  Construction camp will be organized in a plannedmanner. in constructioncamps  Proper sanitation facilities will be provided includingtoilets.  Camps will have separate water supply facilities so that local water sources are not affected. 5. Land  Loss of top soil Topsoil on stripping shall be removed and stockpiled on sides to be used on the side environment slopes, for top cover of borrow areas and for plantation inpits.  Loss of topsoil from Arable lands will be avoided for earth borrowing. If needed, topsoil will be separated borrowing and refilled after excavation.  Borrowing of fill materials Excavation from pre-selected locations. After excavation, the borrow pits will be dressed to match with the surrounding. Loss of Land The compensation to project affected persons will be paid as per the Right to Fair  As per available data, it Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and is observed that total Resettlement Act, 2013, National Highways Act (NH Act), 1956 and relevant Acts and Land acquisition is guidelines of Government of India. 1073.53 ha. Loss of structures So far as the type of dwelling structures is concerned,141 nos. of structures coming under

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S. No. Parameters Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Suggested within alignment. Loss of Common Relocation of CPRs will be done in consultation with the locals and relocation will be Property Resources completed first before dismantling the existing structures of CPRs. (CPRs) A total of 138 nos. of CPRs ( such as overhead tank,vermi compost tanks, water storage sumps, grave stones, field temples, Open wells, Bore wells and Hand Bore wells)falls within proposed alignment. 6. Ecological  Loss oftrees  Approx. 25,964 no. of trees are likely to be felled. At least, thrice numbers of trees resources for each tree to be cut will be planted as a part of compensatory afforestation.  Green belt development along proposed National Highway. Plantation of about 77,892 trees (three row plantations on either sides of the proposed National Highway) proposed.Shrubplantation and grass carpeting in median is also proposed. 7. Impacts on  Loss of Habitat and  Plantation will be done along the National Highway to compensate the loss wildlife Defragmentation ofvegetation.  The strips of vegetation will be planted on both side of the highway.  Degradation of Habitat  Precautionswillbetakentoavoidleakageofchemicals,anyhazardousmaterialsdue to Quality construction activities.  Labour camps will be located far from habitat of anyfauna.

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S. No. Parameters Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Suggested

 Noise Induced  Dense linear vegetation along the National Highway may be provided for attenuation physiological and ofnoise. Noise buffers using diversity of tree species, with a range of foliage shapes behavioralChanges and sizes, combination of shrubs and trees and evergreen species will beprovided.  Silence zone will be marked and provided with sign boards to alertdrivers.  Noise wall/Barrier will beprovided.  Impacts of Headlights  The vegetation development along both sides of National Highway will also lower the Glare onWildlife intensity oflights.  Avoidance of Road by  Animal underpasses are proposed to be constructed for animals to cross the Animals National Highway.  To avoid Injury and  Different types of underpasses like Box culverts, pipe culverts, and culverts with Mortality of animals furniture will be constructed for passage of herpetofauna, amphibians etc.  Fences will be provided in combination with underpasses to direct animals away from the National Highway.  Vegetation or other habitat features (rocks, fallen timber) will be placed, planted or allowed to regrow so that animals are directed to preferred crossing locations.  The plantation and lighting systems along the National Highway should be made less attractive to birds to avoid collision of birds with vehicles.  Reduce access to  Creation or improvement of water bodies will be done so that the animals have saltlicks andwaterholes access to water.  Plantation along the water body will be done to attract the animals towards it.  The saltlicks areas will be protected from reach of human beings.  Discontinuity ofCanopy  The width of the linear clearing may be kept small in the area having dense canopy to maintain the continuity above the clearing.

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S. No. Parameters Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Suggested  Disruption of processes  The breeding sites of animals/amphibians, nesting sites of birds, thermoregulation that maintain regional surface sites of snakes will be avoided for any type of construction. wildlifepopulations  Construction/modification of ponds will be done to provide breeding sites to amphibians.  The construction of strips of surfaces (next to road where high mortality of snakes are reported) that may attract snakes for thermoregulation will be done.  Increased Human  Caution signs will be provided to alert drivers about wildlife Pressure and Human-  Parking shall be restricted to avoid any encounter of humans with animals. WildlifeConflict  Temporary warning signs may be provided to warn drivers during specific time like breeding periods of animals or animal movement.  Animal Detection Systems may be provided for detection of any animal near the National Highway.  Poachers will be warned through sign boards 8. Public health  Safety topublic  Signs will be posted on National Highway before construction areas informing public and about the work and safetyprovisions. occupational  Restriction toAccess  Safe and convenient passage for vehicles, pedestrians and live stocks will be safety arranged during constructionwork  Occupational safety for  Contractor will arrange all safety measures for workers as per factoriesact. workers  Occupational safety for  All worker employed on mixing asphaltic material, cement, lime mortars, concrete asphalt plantworkers etc. will be provided with protective footwear and protectivegoggles

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S. No. Parameters Potential Impact Mitigation Measures Suggested  Safety topublic  Signs will be posted on National Highway before construction areas informing public about the work and safetyprovisions.  Restriction toAccess  Safe and convenient passage for vehicles, pedestrians and live stocks will be arranged during constructionwork  Occupational safety for  Contractor will arrange all safety measures for workers as per factoriesact. workers  Occupational safety for  All worker employed on mixing asphaltic material, cement, lime mortars, concrete etc. asphalt plantworkers will be provided with protective footwear and protectivegoggles

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6. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME The Environmental Monitoring Programs are also suggested to provide information on which management decisions may be taken during construction and operational phase. The objective of this program is to evaluate the efficiency of mitigation and enhancement measures, updating the actions & impacts of baseline data and adaptation of additional mitigation measures. Total cost for environment monitoring plan is Rs 2,61,36,000.

7. ADDITIONALSTUDIES Public Consultation & Public Hearing

The public consultations were carried out in nearby villages of the project corridors. These consultations were taken up by environmental and social experts. Details are incorporated in EIA/EMP report.

In consonance with the EIA notification dated 14th September 2006, vide section 7(f) related to public hearing, the draft EIA/EMP report shall be submitted to the Telangana Pollution Control Board (SPCB) for conducting public hearing in Khammam district and toAndhra Pollution Control Board (SPCB) for conducting public hearing in West Godavari district. Social Impact Assessment

The proposed National Highway will pass through Khammam district of Telangana state and West Godavari districtof Andhra Pradesh state. There are 141 nos. of structures which has been recorded within the corridor of impact of the proposed National Highway. However, the proposed project will definitely have some positive impact on the socio-economic environment of the people of surrounding villages experiencing development in the area in specific and state and nation as a whole. The demographic profile and socio-economic status of the people in the project affected district are presented in EIA/EMP report.

Road Safety Features The proposed highway would act as the prime artery for the economic flow to this region. It will enhance economic development, provide employment opportunities to locals, strengthen tourist development, ensure road safety and provide better transportation facilities and other facilities such as way side amenities. The proposed project is entirely green field National Highway. However, provision of diversions with direction signs, speed breakers and other safety requirements followed as per IRC & MoRT&H guidelines. Provision for accident emergency assistance and medical care to accident victims have also been considered as road safety measures.

8. PROJECT BENEFITS

The major project benefits from the proposed highway are:  The proposed NH will provide better, fast, safe and smooth connectivity for the commuters of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh state and especially in Khammam and West Godavari regions.

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 The proposed project will reduce the distance between Rajahmundry and Hyderabad by 56 kms and between Khammam to Devarapalli by 24 kms. Substantial gains in terms of Vehicle operating Cost (less fuel consumption, less pollution), reduced travel time and will boost the economic development of the adjoining areas.  An important project aimed to improve connectivity between Telangana State & Andhra Pradesh State and is being closely monitored under PRAGATI by PMO.  Decongests/reduces the load of NH-65 and NH-16.  Smooth and fast-moving traffic will cause only lower emissions thereby reducing pollution levels.  Accident rates are also expected to come down substantially.  Development of the proposed project road will improve the local agriculture and enable farmers to realize better value for their products as well as attract more investment to that region, thus boost economy of the area, state and nation as a whole.  Growth of local tourism and resultant boost to local economy is also expected due to proposed project.

9. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN(EMP)

The Environmental Management Plan is prepared for avoidance, mitigation and management of the negative impacts of the project. It also covers remedial measures require to be taken EMP includes the list of all the project related activities, their impacts at different stages of project during pre-construction phase / design phase, construction phase and operational phase on environment and remedial measures to be undertaken to mitigate these impacts.

Total cost for environment management plan (including environmental monitoring plan) for the project is 16.10Crores.

10. CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY (CER)

As per MoEF&CC OM No 22-65/2017-IA.II (M) dated 1st May, 2018, the cost of CER is to be in addition to the cost envisaged for the implementation of the EIA/EMP which includes the measures for the pollution control, environmental protection and conservation, R&.R, wildlife and forest conservation/protection measures including the NPV and Compensatory Afforestation, required, if any, and any other activities, to be derived as part of the EIA process. The cost for Fund allocation for Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) as per the above mentioned circular has been calculated as 0.5% of the total project cost (Rs. 3554.35 Cr.) i.e. Rs17.77 Cr say 17.80 Cr.

11. FINDINGS & CONCLUSSION The EIA/EMP report was prepared after thorough interaction with the engineering section of the consultants so that the negative impacts on the environment and human population could be avoided as far as possible. Some of the important findings of the study are as follows: -

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1. There will be insignificant loss of bio-diversity as no rare plant or animal species are going to be affected by the presentproject.

2. The proposed alignment is not passing through any Sanctuary or NationalPark.

3. The proposed project involves diversion of 1.854 Ha of forest land in Sy.No. 534 of Kodumuru village, Chintakanimandal of Velugumatla Reserve Forest block.

4. Precautionary measures such as underpass, pipe culverts and chain link fences etc. have been suggested to mitigate the likely impacts if any, on the wild life present in study area.

5. No monuments protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) are located within the ROW ofproposed National Highway.

6. The most important factors, which need continuous attention and assessment during the construction phase, are the ambient air quality, the water quality and the noise level. The ambient air quality of the study area is good. A noise level in the area is also below the limit. 7. Approximately 25,964 numbers of trees are recorded in corridor of impact of the proposed National Highway. However, avenue plantation and compensatory afforestation will enhance the environmental condition of the area.

8. There are 141 nos. of structures which has been recorded within the corridor of impact of the proposed National Highway. However, the proposed project will definitely have some positive impact on the socio-economic environment of the people of surrounding villages experiencing development in the area in specific and state and nation as a whole.

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NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Government of India)

Annexure

Mandal & Village Details in Khammam & West Godavari Districts

Sl. Name of the Name of the Mandal Name of Villages no District 1 Tallampadu Khammam 2 Madhulapalli (Rural) 3 Teldarupally

4 Gudimalla 5 Khammam (Urban) Dhamsalapuram 6 Basvapuram Chinthakani 7 Kodumur 8 Gopathi 9 Konijerla Munagala 10 Duddepudi 11 Somavaram Wyra 12 Siripuram (K.G)

13 Pinapaka

14 Mittapalli Thallada 15 Ramanujavaram 16 Laxmipuram 17 Mucharam

18 Khammam Yerraboinapally 19 Kallur Payapur 20 Chandrupatla 21 Peruvancha 22 Chintagudem 23 Telagavaram Penuballi 24 Karaigudem 25 Kondrupadu 26 Adsarlapadu 27 Chowdaram Vemsoor 28 Yerragunta 29 Vemsoor 30 Sadasivunipalem Sathupally 31 Thumbur 32 Lingagudem 33 Endapally 34 West Godavari Chintalapudi Raghavapuram 35 Ganijerla 36 Venkatadrigudem

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Sl. Name of the Name of the Mandal Name of Villages no District 37 Kantampalem 38 Venkatapuram 39 Settivarigudem Chintalapudi 40 Recharla 41 Gopalapuram 42 Teegalavancha 43 T.Narasapuram 44 Guruvayagudem 45 Epigunta T.Narasapuram 46 Tirumaladevi peta 47 Baurrampalem 48 Vallampatla 49 Devulapalli West Godavari 50 Guravayigudem 51 Lakkavaram Jangareddygudem 52 Tirumalapuram 53 Pangidigudem 54 Keethavaram 55 Rajavaram 56 Iduvadalapalem Koyyalagudem 57 Ponguturu 58 Kannayagudem 59 Yadavole Devarapalle 60 Chinnayagudem 61 Gopalapuram Vadalakunta 62 Devarapalle Devarapalli

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