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Pre-Feasibility Report For Development of Water Aerodrome at Swaraj Island, A&N

Project Proponent “Andaman & Nicobar Administration Directorate of Civil Aviation”

Pre-Feasibility Report for Development of Water Aerodrome at Swaraj Island, A&N

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 1

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION ...... 2

2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent ...... 2 2.1.1 Project Proponent ...... 2 2.1.2 Identification of Project ...... 2 2.2 Brief Description of Nature of the Project ...... 2 2.3 Need for the Project and its Importance to the Country and or Region ...... 3 2.4 Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the Project ...... 3 3. PROJECT DISCRIPTION ...... 4

3.1 Type of Project ...... 4 3.2 Location of the Project Site ...... 4 3.3 Details of Alternate Sites Considered ...... 7 3.4 Project Description ...... 7 3.5 Resource Optimization/Recycling and Reuse Envisaged ...... 10 3.6 Availability of Water/ Power Requirement and Source ...... 10 3.7 Quantity of Wastes to be Generated (Liquid and Solid) and scheme for their Management/Disposal ...... 11 4. SITE ANALYSIS ...... 12

4.1 Connectivity ...... 12 4.2 Land Form, Land Use and Land Ownership ...... 12 4.2.1 Terrain ...... 12 4.2.2 Land Utilization ...... 12 4.2.3 Land Ownership ...... 13 4.3 Topography ...... 13 4.4 Land Use Pattern and Environmental Sensitivity ...... 13 4.5 Existing Infrastructure ...... 14 4.6 Soil Classification ...... 14 4.7 Climatic Data from Secondary Sources ...... 14 4.7.1 Temperature ...... 15 4.7.2 Relative Humidity ...... 15 4.7.3 Rainfall ...... 15

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4.7.4 Cloud Cover ...... 15 4.7.5 Wind Speed ...... 16 4.7.6 Wind Direction...... 16 4.7.7 Special Weather Phenomena...... 16 4.8 Social Infrastructure & Other Facilities ...... 16 5. PLANNING BRIEF ...... 18

5.1 Planning Concept ...... 18 5.2 Population Projection ...... 18 5.3 Land Use Planning ...... 18 5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) ...... 18 5.5 Amenities/ Facilities ...... 18 6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 19

6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area) ...... 19 6.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area) ...... 19 6.3 Green Belt ...... 19 6.4 Social Infrastructure ...... 19 6.5 Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/ Rail Metro/ Water ways, etc) ...... 19 6.6 Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of Water) ...... 19 6.7 Sewerage System...... 20 6.8 Hazardous Waste Management ...... 20 6.9 Solid Waste Management...... 20 6.10 Power Requirement & Supply Source ...... 21 7. REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN ...... 22

8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES ...... 22

8.1 Project Schedule ...... 22 8.2 Project Cost Estimates ...... 22 9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) ...... 22

9.1 Financial Aid and Social Benefits ...... 22

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Geographical Location of the project ...... 4

Table 2: Domestic Water Requirement Calculations...... 10

Table 3: Area Break-Up Details ...... 13

Table 4: Environmental Sensitivity ...... 13

Table 5: Long Term Meteorological Data of Port Blair (30 years average 1981-2010) ...... 15

Table 6: No. of days with zero oktas of cloud cover (Port Blair) ...... 16

Table 7: Details of Educational Facilities at Swaraj Island ...... 16

Table 8: Details of Health Facilities at Swaraj Island...... 16

Table 9: Details of Other Facilities at Swaraj Island ...... 17

Table 10: Social Infrastructure around Project Site ...... 19

Table 11: Project Cost Break-up ...... 22

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Location Map of the Project Site ...... 5

Figure 2: Google Image of the Project Site ...... 6

Figure 3: Layout for Development of Water Aerodrome ...... 7

Figure 4: Conceptual Layout of the Terminal Building and Ancillary Facilities ...... 8

Figure 5: Water Balance Chart ...... 20

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Government of India constituted the International Airports Authority of India (IAAI) in 1972 to manage the nation's international airports while the National Airports Authority was constituted in 1986 to look after domestic airports. The organizations were merged in April 1995 by an Act of Parliament and were named as Airports Authority of India (AAI). This new organization was to be responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining and managing civil aviation infrastructure both on the ground and air space in the country.

As per directives of MoCA, AAI requested Govt. of Gujarat, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and A&N Administration to propose potential locations for setting up water aerodromes, in these States/ Union Territory. AAI is now proposing Water Aerodromes at around 10 locations across India for the purpose of boosting the tourism sector.

AAI along with Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Directorate of Civil Aviation proposes Water Aerodrome at Swaraj Island, Andaman & Nicobar by proposing terminal building on the land side and allied facilities.

The proposed project falls in Category 7(a) of the Schedule vide EIA notification 2006 amended to date involving preparation of Environment Impact Assessment study and Environment Management Plan.

The proposed Terminal will be spread over the plot area of ~0.86 Acres/ 0.35 Ha. The proposed project is planned in the area provided by the A&N administration.

During the project operation stage, for the purposes of day-today professional and maintenance works, about 50 staff is envisaged.

The electricity requirement of the project will be 350-500 kVA, which will be sourced partially from 100 KW solar power plant & partially from the Utility electric department of Swarajdeep Island. The net water required for proposed facility will be 6.5 KLD, which will be supplied through local municipal body. It will be ZLD project, the effluent coming from domestic activity will be treated in STP of 10 KLD capacity and entire treated sewage water will be utilize for landscaping and floor washing activity.

Domestic waste generated from activity will get collected and disposed through local municipal body. However Hazardous waste i.e. spent oil: 39 L/Annum (Schedul-1 Category: 5.1 of Hazardous waste management rule, 2016) generated from DG set of 350 kVA capacity.

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2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent

2.1.1 Project Proponent

AAI manages a total of 125 Airports, which include 11 International Airports, 08 Customs Airports, 81 Domestic Airports and 25 Civil Enclaves at Defense Airfields. AAI also provides Air Traffic Management Services (ATMS) over entire Indian Air Space and adjoining oceanic areas with ground installations at all Airports and 25 other locations to ensure safety of Aircraft operations.

2.1.2 Identification of Project

Water Aerodrome is a defined area, primarily on water, intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and movement of seaplanes, and any building and equipment on ground or water.

A seaplane is a fixed winged aeroplane which is designed for taking off and landing on water and includes amphibians operating as sea planes. A seaplane is in the unique position of being able to provide air service which is practically impossible with any other kind of craft. It offers the public the speed of the airplane with the utility of the boat.

There are two main types of seaplane: flying boats (often called hull seaplanes) and floatplanes. The bottom of a flying boat’s fuselage is its main landing gear. This is usually supplemented with smaller floats near the wingtips, called wing or tip floats. The hull of a flying boat holds the crew, passengers, and cargo; it has many features in common with the hull of a ship or boat.

2.2 Brief Description of Nature of the Project AAI along with Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Directorate of Civil Aviation proposes Water Aerodrome at Swaraj Island, Andaman & Nicobar by proposing terminal building on the land side and allied facilities.

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The proposed Terminal will be spread over the plot area of ~0.86 Acres/ 0.35 Ha. The proposed project is planned in the area provided by the A&N administration.

The proposed project falls in Category 7(a) of the Schedule vide EIA notification 2006 amended to date involving preparation of Environment Impact Assessment study and Environment Management Plan. This project is independent and is not linked with other projects’ which may attract directly or indirectly any provisions of schedule of EIA notification 2006 amended to date.

2.3 Need for the Project and its Importance to the Country and or Region With the growth of aviation industry, India is also witnessing tremendous growth in aircraft operations. Seaplane operations in India are yet an untapped market even though a tremendous potential exists, being a vast country with magnificent waterfronts all across. With current growth scenario in civil aviation, particularly in India, the Central Government has launched "Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik" Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN-RCS) to reach out to remote areas.

Sea plane operation from coastal/ river/ canal as well as terrestrial water bodies will extend the connectivity to those areas where there is no land based airport. The high capital investment for airside infrastructure development required in land based airport can be avoided. Thus there is a necessity to establish water aerodromes for seaplane operations.

2.4 Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the Project The direct employment during construction phase in proposed project will be 25-50 skilled, unskilled and professional workforce including temporary and permanent employees. These workforces shall be hired locally as feasible in order to generate the employment to the local people.

During the project operation stage, for the purposes of day-today professional and maintenance works, about 50 staff is envisaged.

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3. PROJECT DISCRIPTION

3.1 Type of Project For the purpose to boost tourism, water aerodromes are being proposed at Swaraj Island, Andaman & Nicobar along with terminal building on the land side and allied facilities.

The proposed Terminal will be spread over an area of ~0.86 acre/ 0.35 Ha. The proposed project is planned in the area provided by the A&N administration.

3.2 Location of the Project Site The proposed project is located on Swaraj Island, A&N. The land side of the proposed project admeasures ~3,500 m2. The geographical location of the project is as mentioned in Table 2.1. Table 1: Geographical Location of the project SN Component Description 1 Latitude / Longitude 12°02'31.20"N, 92°58'52.26"E 2 Village/ Tehsil/ District/ State (UT) Govind Nagar / Port Blair/ South Andaman / Andaman & Nicobar UT 3 Nearest Airport Veer Savarkar International Airport~ 52.5 km (Aerial Distance) 4 Nearest Wildlife Rani Jhansi Marine National Park is present at Sanctuary/ESA/National park approximate aerial distance of 2.8 km from the proposed project site.

The Location Map and the Google Image of the proposed project are as shown in Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2 respectively.

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Figure 1: Location Map of the Project Site

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Approach Road

Project Site

Figure 2: Google Image of the Project Site

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3.3 Details of Alternate Sites Considered A multi-disciplinary team from AAI, DGCA & Spice Jet conducted a prefeasibility survey for each proposed location of water aerodrome.

According to the pre-feasibility study reports the locations of water aerodromes are proposed to be undertaken.

3.4 Project Description The proposed layout for the development of Water Aerodrome is as provided in Figure 3. The conceptual layout of the proposed Terminal Building is as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 3: Layout for Development of Water Aerodrome

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Figure 4: Conceptual Layout of the Terminal Building and Ancillary Facilities The Terminal Building and associated facilities will involve the following activities:

CIVIL WORKS

1. Terminal building will have a plinth area of 935 m2. 2. The terminal building should have provision of all modern amenities, 2 nos. of check in counters, 1 nos. of Ticketing, Facilitation and concessionaries counters etc. on the land side. 3. Provision of CCTV, Plasma, LED TV for flight display system, furnishing of VIP lounges, adequate no. of chairs, baggage trolleys, furniture etc. 4. Provision of canopy, covering 2 lane road and kerb in front of terminal building. 5. Provision of canopy covering 1 lane road and kerb at the air side of the terminal building. 6. City side car parking for 8 cars, approach road and utility buildings for electromechanical services. 7. Horticulture-landscaping, drainage system, water supply on the city side area. 8. Providing peripheral compound wall with gates etc., as per site requirements. 9. Retro reflective road signage’s in the car park and approach road. Green building norms to be followed for minimum 3-star rating of GRIHA.

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ELECTRICAL WORKS

1. Internal and external electrification for Terminal Building Complex, associated facilities, Car Park & roads. 2. Provision of Air Conditioning, H.T. Panel, L.T. Panel, D.G. Sets, Street Lights, etc. 3. Provision of advance lightening protection system, water supply pumps, air curtains, water coolers, RO system, Hand Dryer, etc. 4. Fire fighting & detection system with fire control room. 5. Provision of automatic sliding doors at exit and entry points of Terminal Building. 6. Provision of Solar Panels on the roof of the terminal building. 7. Provision of partial street solar lighting.

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

1. Provision of Public address system and car calling system. 2. Provision of surveillance close circuit TV system (SCCTV) and provision of adequate number of close circuit TV monitors, in the security control room, terminal manager room, APD office etc. 3. Provision of flight Information Display System (FIDS) with adequate number of display devices in departure, arrival and security hold area for passenger facilitation. 4. Provision of adequate number of X-ray machines for scanning Registered Baggage (RB)/ Hand Baggage (HB), including provision of required number of ETDs, DFMDs and HHMSs as per BCAS norms. 5. Provision of adequate no. of VHF FM sets (Walkie-Talkie, base Stations and Mobile Stations). 6. Provision of Telephone Exchange I digital EPABX / IP EPABX system for Terminal Building including telephone / intercom instruments, wiring etc. 7. Provision of one room for Equipment / UPS / Battery / Maintenance.

IT SYSTEMS

1. Passive and active networking components such as OFC, UTP cabling, routers, core & access switches and accessories. Provision of raceways, Cable trays and conduiting and cabling. 2. One room for switching room for IT networks with UPS supply where all the IT gadgets should be within 90 meters of cable length, server room and adequate space for keeping network switches along with electrical power points and UPS. 3. Access Control System as per BCAS requirements. 4. Provision of Internet, VPN bandwidth, Wi-Fi system along with Raceways/conduiting and cable trays.

FIRE SAFETY

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1. Fire fighting with sprinkler system and automatic fire alarm system has been proposed for Terminal Building. 2. Fire Detection & Alarm System and Fire Fighting Systems are being designed based on the NBC and relevant IS codes as applicable. Layout of fire alarm panel, detectors, control module, etc. are being prepared. 3. For City Side, Fire Fighting & Detection System will be designed as per prevailing NBC code for designing of building norms and also incompliance with fire department of Aviation sector for PTB/PARKING/APRON/JETTY structures. 4. For Air Side, a fire tender with capacity of min 5000 litre (foam based) in H3 category as per DGCA norms/guidelines (Aviation standard) will be provided for the Fire Fighting in emergency situation. 5. For Jetty, min 02 nos. fire extinguisher of capacity 50 kg (foam based) will be provided during operations in the water body. 6. A rescue boat fire fighter will also be provided in Final Approach Take Off (FATO) Area during operations in the water body.

3.5 Resource Optimization/Recycling and Reuse Envisaged The domestic water requirement for the proposed project is as follows:

Table 2: Domestic Water Requirement Calculations No. Criteria Qty Units Staff 50 70 Litres per head per day 3500 Litres per day Passenger 200 15 Litres per head per day 3000 Litres per day 6500 Litres per day Total 6.5 KLD *Source NBC, 2016 The domestic sewage shall be treated in a STP of 10 KLD capacity. The treated waste water envisaged is approximately 5.2 KLD. Out of this 0.5 KLD shall be reused for Floor Washing and remaining 4.7 KLD shall be reused for landscaping purpose.

The net fresh water requirement shall be ~ 6.5 KLD.

3.6 Availability of Water/ Power Requirement and Source During construction phase water requirement will be ~ 3 KLD and shall be sourced from water tankers.

During operation phase, net fresh water requirement as shown in Section 3.5 is ~ 6.5 KLD and it shall be sourced from local municipal sources.

The total connected load during operation phase is 350-500 kVA. The power shall be sourced partially from 100 KW solar power plant & partially from the Utility Electric Department of Swaraj Island. In case of power failure, a DG Set of capacity 350 kVA shall be provided.

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3.7 Quantity of Wastes to be Generated (Liquid and Solid) and scheme for their Management/Disposal During construction phase, toilets with connection to municipal sewers shall be created to keep hygienic conditions at site.

During construction phase, the top soil shall be stored separately and shall be used in the green belt area. Further, the excavated material shall be used for backfilling purpose. No disposal of solid waste is envisaged during construction phase.

During operation phase, pre-fabricated STP of 10 KLD shall be installed. The treated wastewater shall be reused for landscaping purpose. Dried sludge from STP will be used as manure for landscaping.

Regular segregation and disposal of solid waste shall be done. Proper housekeeping will be maintained throughout the premises. The total waste generated on-site shall be approximately 0.2kg/capita/day ~220*0.2 ~ 44 kg/day. The organic waste shall be approximately 40% (~17.6 kg/day) and inorganic/inert waste shall be approximately 60% (~26.4 kg/day). The total solid waste shall be transported by ship/road to the authorized agency of Municipal Council and the cost shall be borne by the Project Proponent.

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4. SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 Connectivity Swaraj Island is situated at ~39 km., away from Port Blair, the headquarters of the A & N Islands. The island can be reached from Port Blair and other neighbouring islands by government-operated ferries and private cruises. There are also helicopter services. A local bus connects the jetty and villages on almost an hourly circuit.

The proposed project site is approximately 950m away from SH-4 of Andaman & Nicobar Island

The proposed project for development of Water Aerodromes shall further help connectivity by Sea Planes and thereby giving a further boost to tourism.

4.2 Land Form, Land Use and Land Ownership

4.2.1 Terrain

Mild rolling topography, dense mass of canopy trees abruptly raising in the coast to a height of 30 – 40 meters, humid climate and high intensity of rainfall are the characteristics generally associated with Swaraj & Shaheed Islands. Hilly lands are more extensively seen at Swaraj Islands, taking away 20 % of the land area in contrast to Shaheed Island, wherein only little over one percent of the land area is classified as hilly terrain. More than one third of the hilly lands at Swaraj Island are situated at Krishnanagar.

Both the islands are relatively narrow and long in form having vast tracts of forest lands on one side of the islands. The vegetation, coral reef formations surround these islands at many places. While the physiographic character enhances the value of tourism in these islands, it could also pose challenges to the land use planning.

4.2.2 Land Utilization

In addition to the hilly lands contained in the revenue villages of Swaraj Island, sizable extent of land is under forests. The total land area under the jurisdiction of the revenue villages at Swaraj Island extent to 1717 hectares. Despite tourism gaining momentum in this island, the land utilization still presents the character of typical agricultural dominant villages of our country.

Agriculture plays an important role occupying more than 70 % of lands at Swaraj Island. Nearly 1300 hectares of lands at Swaraj Island remain under agriculture use. The proportion of agriculture lands in the revenue villages of Swaraj Island vary between 67 % and 85 %. The proportion of agriculture lands is the lowest at Govindanagar (67 %) in Swaraj Island, which is mainly because of the presence of boat jetty here. Residential and commercial forms of development are more notable at this revenue village.

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In addition to the spread of reserve forests beyond the territories of revenue villages, forests occupy 9 % of the land forming part of revenue villages at Swaraj Island. Thus, even within the revenue area, forests become the second largest occupant of land. In Swaraj revenue villages, more than one third of the forests are grown at Vijayanagar.

4.2.3 Land Ownership

The land for the proposed project for the development of Water Aerodromes and ancillary facilities is being provided by A&N Administration. The detail of the same is provided as Annexure 1.

4.3 Topography The project site is situated at above mean sea level of 6 to 7 meter. Currently project site is covered with vegetation of 87 nos of plants with no elevation difference.

Construction will be done on total area of 3500 m2. The south side of terminal will be connected to the water channel for transport of passengers towards floating jetty.

4.4 Land Use Pattern and Environmental Sensitivity The land use is currently forest land and Change in Land Use (CLU) is under progress for the proposed activity.

The break-up of the plot area on the land side is as mentioned below: Table 3: Area Break-Up Details SN Description Area m2 % Utilization of Plot Area 1 Terminal Building (PTB) 935 27.00 2 Utility Building/Services 144 4.00 3 Green Belt 1108 32.00 4 Parking Area 110 3.00 5 Peripheral Roads 1091 31.00 6 Hard Paving 112 3.00 Total Plot Area 3,500 100.00

The Environmental Sensitivity of the proposed project is as shown in Table 4: Table 4: Environmental Sensitivity Aerial distance (within 15 km) of Proposed SN Areas project location boundary Areas protected under international conventions, national Rani Jhansi Marine National Park is present at 1 or local legislation for their approximate distance of 2.8 km from the proposed

ecological, landscape, cultural or project site other related value.

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Areas which are important or 1) The project is falling under ICRZ area as per sensitive for ecological reasons - ICRZ notification, 2011 and 2019 2 Wetlands, watercourses or other 2) Nearest mangrove forest is present at distance water bodies, coastal zone, of 384 meters in West direction biospheres, mountains, forests 3) Andaman Sea is present adjacent to project site Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or Nearest mangrove forest is present at distance of 3 fauna for breeding, nesting, 384 meters in West direction foraging, resting, over wintering, which may serve local sensitive species of fauna migration. Inland, coastal, marine or 4 Andaman Sea is present adjacent to project site underground waters.

4.5 Existing Infrastructure Existing infrastructural facilities like main road (SH-4) will be utilized as main access towards the project site; during its constructional and operational phase.

Havelock Ferry Ghat is nearest jetty present towards NE side of the project, which is connecting SH-4 of Andaman to Kolkata to Port Blair water route.

4.6 Soil Classification Islands are basically made of Coralline material (atoll) or having Clay-mudstone-chalk stone sequence in higher elevations with preponderance of coralline deposit in the low lying areas with very gentle slope and relatively wide coast encircling the islands. The uplifted atolls form low lying islands. Since the coral reefs are being denudated constantly in the shallower part of the sea because of wave action, huge quantity of coral lime sands are produced. They give rise to the formation of wider beaches. In the higher elevations good springs are generated in Chalk stone which gives rise to few perennial streams as could be seen in Krishnanagar, Radhanagar and Vijoy Nagar on the way to Kalapathar Village in Swaraj Island. The Coralline limestone in the low lying areas forms good repositories of ground water.

The soils of the other islands of South Andaman District like Swaraj, Shaheed, Little Andaman, Strait islands are derived from the sedimentary rocks like Limestone, Coral sand, Mud stone etc. These soils are well drained with rapid permeability and are texturally classified as sandy, loamy sand, sandy loam. Plantation crops like, Coconut, arecanut, guava, mango, banana, sapota etc. are very well grown in such soils. Due to coarse soil structure there is no chance of water logging even during rainy season while high permeability also assures good moisture during dry spells and facilitate luxuriant growth of coconut, arecanut and root crops along the coastal stretches.

4.7 Climatic Data from Secondary Sources Historical meteorological data was obtained from nearest IMD station located at Port Blair, Andaman Nicobar. The predominant wind direction is from North-East and East in November to

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April months. In rest of the months, the predominant wind direction is from South-West and Westyear. Details provided in Table 5.

Table 5: Long Term Meteorological Data of Port Blair (30 years average 1981-2010)

Source: IMD, Port Blair 4.7.1 Temperature

The A&N island had tropical humid climate because of their location in the equatorial zone surrounded by the Andaman Sea. Winter is virtually absent, and the islands have only two season’s viz. Rainy Season and summer Season. The temperature in Andaman & Nicobar island remains similar and ranges between 22.1 ℃ (minimum) temperature).

4.7.2 Relative Humidity

Being a tropical humid climate high humidity is observed in all the months. The relative humidity in the region ranges between 69-87%. The maximum humidity during rainy season is 87%.

4.7.3 Rainfall

The annual total rainfall is 2968.1 mm. Over 95% of the total annual rainfall is received during the May to December month.

4.7.4 Cloud Cover

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Most of the year clouds were observed in the sky. Maximum of the rain is received in the region from April to December. The Relevant details about the number of days with zero oktas of cloud cover (all clouds) for all months are presented in Table 6. Table 6: No. of days with zero oktas of cloud cover (Port Blair)

4.7.5 Wind Speed

The mean wind speed ranges from 4.5 to 8.6 kmph during summer season, 9.6 to 14.1 kmph during monsoon season. High wind speed was observed during monsoon season and normal winds from November to April. 197.

4.7.6 Wind Direction

The predominant wind direction at Port Blair is from NorthEast and East in November to April months. During monsoon period the predominant wind direction is from South-West and West.

4.7.7 Special Weather Phenomena

The occurrence of thunderstorm is 64.8 days per year, mostly spread across the months of April to July. Annual Dust Storm is only 0.2 days during September month. Annually 0.5 days have visibility less than 1 km, 10.4 days has visibility in the range of 1 - 4 km, 95.4 days have visibility in the range of 4 -10 km, 219.4 days between 10 - 20 km and 39.3 days have visibility above 20 km.

4.8 Social Infrastructure & Other Facilities Educational facilities are provided by the Administration upto the level of Higher Secondary education at Swaraj Island. Only for higher education, the students need to move out of the islands. The detail of the educational institutions, health and other facilities available is furnished in Table 7.

Table 7: Details of Educational Facilities at Swaraj Island SN Source Swaraj Island 1 Primary School 4 2 Middle School 1 3 Senior Secondary School 1 Table 8: Details of Health Facilities at Swaraj Island SN Source Swaraj Island 1 Primary Health Centre 1 2 Sub Centre 2 3 Doctors 1 4 Nurses/Midwives/LHVs 9 5 Para Medical Staff 21

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6 Bed Strength 10 Table 9: Details of Other Facilities at Swaraj Island SN Source Swaraj Island 1 Sub Post Office 1 2 ED Branch Post Office 2 3 Co-operative Bank 1 4 Fire Station 1 5 Police Station 1

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5. PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 Planning Concept • The project execution will be started after receiving environmental clearance and the necessary approvals. • The time schedule and planning of the proposed project activity shall be around 12 months post requisite approvals/clearance. • The approach road is also planned from the proposed project area. • The construction material shall be sourced locally and it will be transported through existing road network.

5.2 Population Projection The proposed activity shall not create any on-site residential facilities. The total manpower of approximately 50 personnel is envisaged during operation phase.

The floating population (passengers) of 200 is envisaged per day. The annual projection is ~ 73 TPPA (Thousand Passengers Per Annum).

5.3 Land Use Planning The land use is currently forest land and Change in Land Use (CLU) is under progress for the proposed activity.

5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) The major physical infrastructure like road, water supply, power shall be provided by local authorities.

The need of social infrastructure other than being proposed as part of the project activity and in addition to that available nearby is not presently envisaged.

5.5 Amenities/ Facilities AAI proposes Water Aerodrome at Swaraj Island, Andaman & Nicobar by proposing terminal building on the land side and allied facilities. The following facilities will be provided at project location

1) Terminal 2) Canteen Facility 3) Parking Facility 4) Office Building

Apart from this, floating jetty and boat will be arranged for transport of passengers from terminal location to runway.

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6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area) No major industrial areas are sited within 15 km radius of project site.

6.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area) There are small bungalows present at distance of 150 meters away from proposed terminal site. However densely populated residential area is present along with SH-4 which is approximately 970 meters away from terminal site.

6.3 Green Belt Approximately, 1,108 m2 (i.e. 32% of Total Plot Area) is being planned for Green Belt development. Local indigenous species shall be planned within the green belt area.

6.4 Social Infrastructure The details of nearest social infrastructural facilities with their aerial distances are as below:

Table 10: Social Infrastructure around Project Site SN Name of Facility Distance from Direction from terminal terminal 1 Swaraj Dweep Ferry Ghat State Bus Stand 1.26 km Towards NNE 2 Police Station Havelock 1.17 km Towards NNE 3 Government Middle School, Krishna Nagar, 2.87 km Towards S Swaraj Dweep 4 Primary Health Care Centre 1.60 km Towards E

6.5 Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/ Rail Metro/ Water ways, etc) Swaraj and Shaheed Islands are situated at 39 and 36 km., away from Port Blair, the headquarters of the A & N Islands . The island can be reached from Port Blair and other neighbouring islands by government-operated ferries and private cruises. There are also helicopter services. A local bus connects the jetty and villages on almost an hourly circuit.

The proposed project site is approximately 950 meters away from SH-4.

The proposed project for development of Water Aerodromes shall further help connectivity by Sea Planes and thereby giving a further boost to tourism.

6.6 Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of Water) The water balance chart is as shown in Figure 5.

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Net Water Consumption: 6.5 KLD

Domestic Activity Floor Washing Landscaping Activity 6.5 KLD 0.5 KLD 4.2 KLD

Total Evaporation Loss: 6.0 KLD

STP (10 CMD) Treatment Loss: Sewage: 5.2 KLD 0.5 KLD

Treated Effluent for Reuse: 4.7 KLD

Figure 5: Water Balance Chart 6.7 Sewerage System The sewerage system as shown in Section 6.6, shall have an STP of Capacity 10 KLD.

6.8 Hazardous Waste Management Hazardous waste i.e. spent oil: 39 L/Annum (Schedul-1 Category: 5.1 of Hazardous waste management rule, 2016) generated from DG set of 350 kVA capacity.

6.9 Solid Waste Management During construction phase, the top soil shall be stored separately and shall be used in the green belt area. Further, the excavated material shall be used for backfilling purpose. No disposal of solid waste is envisaged during construction phase.

During operation phase, dried sludge from STP will be used as manure for landscaping.

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6.10 Power Requirement & Supply Source The total connected load during operation phase is 350-500 kVA. The power shall be sourced from local authorized agency. In case of power failure, a DG Set of capacity 350 kVA shall be provided.

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7. REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN

No Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) activity is envisaged as the project land has been provided by A&N Administration for the proposed project activity.

8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

8.1 Project Schedule The commercial operation date (COD) is envisaged in twelve (12) months reckoned from the effective zero date of procuring all the regulatory permissions/NOCs/Clearance, etc.

8.2 Project Cost Estimates Total cost of the project will be around 12.5 crores.

Table 11: Project Cost Break-up SN Item Description Block Cost in ₹ CR Remarks 1 Terminal Building 4.0 Civil Cost 2 Electrical Costs 3.0 - 3 Floating Jetty 1.5 Concrete pontoons 4 Perimeter Development 2.0 - 5 Misc Costs 2.0 - Total 12.5

9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

9.1 Financial Aid and Social Benefits The incoming of tourist at proposed project location will leads to increase in tourism & hotel business at local level. The proposed project will serve employment to local people. Establishment of proposed project will contribute in increase in level of current social infrastructural facilities of Havelock Island. Considering the above overwhelming positive impacts, there shall be overall development of the area.

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