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Preparation of Detailed Project Report for Rehabilitation and Executive Summary Upgradation to 2 lane with paved shoulders configuration of For Biaora - MP / Rajasthan Border on NH-12 Public Hearing in the state of Madhya Pradesh

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 BACKGROUND 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.0 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 4.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS 5.0 IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION 6.0 PROJECT BENEFITS 7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 8.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 9.0 SAFETY MANAGEMENT 10.0 REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT PLAN 11.0 BUDGET 12.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS 13.0 CONCLUSION & RESOMMENDATIONS

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE-1: AMBIENT AIR QUALITY TABLE-2: AMBIENT NOISE QUALITY TABLE-3: WATER QUALITY TABLE-4: LAND TO ACQUIRE TABLE-5: PROJECT AFFECTED PEOPLE TABLE-6: BUDGET FOR R & R

LIST OF FIGURES

INDEX MAP OF PROJECT ROAD

TECHNOGEM CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. Preparation of Detailed Project Report for Rehabilitation and Executive Summary Upgradation to 2 lane with paved shoulders configuration of For Biaora - MP / Rajasthan Border on NH-12 Public Hearing in the state of Madhya Pradesh

1.0. BACKGROUND Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation Ltd. (MPRDC) has proposed to rehabilitate and upgrade Biaora to MP / Rajasthan Border road section of NH – 12 in Madhya Pradesh state to 2 lane with paved shoulders. Package from Biaora to MP / Rajasthan Border section is awarded to M/s Technogem Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Thane, Mumbai, to carry out Detailed Project Report (DPR). DPR includes conducting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies to obtain Environmental Clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) th as per the latest EIA notification dated 14 September 2006 and its amendments time to time.

EIA of the said project is carried out to assess the impacts on environmental attributes due to the location, design, construction and operation of the proposed project. Based on the Impact Assessment an Environment Management Plan (EMP) is suggested outlining the measures for protecting the environment.

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project road starts from existing Ch.2/6 (km.1.600) i.e. from the junction of Biaora bypass on NH-3 and ends at MP/Rajasthan border existing Ch.67/0. The length of about 2 km existing Ch. 26/0 to Ch. 28/0 is a missing length due to construction of Rajgarh bypass. Total length of project road is 61.0 km. The project length passes through Biaora, Rajgarh and Khilchipur tahasils of Rajgarh district. Project Road passes through 3 towns and 9 villages. The project road passes through flat / plain terrain of Rajgarh District of Madhya Pradesh State.

Existing ROW is 31.70 m and improvements / up-gradation of the road is proposed in a length of 48.255 km within available land new construction of road is proposed in a total length of 12.745 km in stretches for bypasses, realignment for geometrical improvements and for approaches of proposed new bridge across Nevaj River. For proposed bypasses ROW will be 60 m and in the stretches of realignment ROW of 45 m is proposed. However, where proposed bypass is passing through forest ROW of 30 m is proposed.

Existing structures on Project Road are 2 major bridges, 19 minor bridges, 8 slab culvert, 41 pipe culverts, 1 RUB and 3 canal crossings (siphons). Improvements to structures such as widening, repairs, reconstruction, new construction to structures are proposed including existing structures on Project Road for 2 major bridges, 20 minor bridges, 16 slab / box culverts, 51 pipe culverts, 1 RUB

Bypasses proposed at two locations namely, Khilchipur Bypass of 5.275 km length and Bhojpur Bypass of 1.620 km length. New construction in 1.40 km length for approaches of proposed new bridge across Nevaj river including improvement to steep gradient at Kishangarh. Realignment for geometrical improvements is proposed at 5 locations for total length of 3.25 km, where there are acute horizontal curves and narrow low level minor bridges. It is also proposed to widen exiting 2 lane road to 4 lane divided carriageway with footpaths in length of 2.6 km passing through Rajgarh town.

Total 21 road junctions including existing are proposed for improvement on Project Road. Facilities proposed on Project Road are bus bays and bus shelters at 15 locations on 2

both side of the road i.e. 30 nos., Truck lay byes at 2 locations and Toll Plaza including administrative building at 1 location.

Index map of project road is depicted below:

MP/Rajasthan Border

3.0 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

The main objective of the proposed project is to rehabilitate and up-grade existing route without altering to the extent possible. Two bypasses are proposed on existing alignment at Khilchipur town and Bhojpur village. Analysis of alternatives is carried for these bypasses and after detailed discussions with CGM NHAI, alignment is finalized.

To assess the overall project impact quantitative analysis is carried out. Mitigation measures are proposed along with implementing agency to avoid adverse impact. Hence, the project taken as a whole results into positive impact.

4.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

Baseline environmental studies were conducted for Summer 2011 to determine the existing conditions of various environmental attributes viz., air quality, meteorology, surface and ground water quality, ecology, prevailing land use and noise levels.

4.1 Meteorology

The climate of the area is generally dry except during south-west monsoon season. The year may be divided into four seasons. The wind pattern as per the IMD observations shows that monthly mean wind speed is in the range of 0- 24.0 km/hr. According to IMD Rajgarh, annual average of maximum and minimum mean monthly temperatures is 33.6oC and 17.6oC respectively. The average annual relative humidity is found to be in the range of 6% and 100% at 8.30 hrs and 1730 hrs. The total annual average rainfall received is about 706.9 mm.

The meteorological data was recorded at the project site during Summer 2011 and indicates that the winds were light to moderate. Winds are predominantly from N-W quadrant. Maximum o o temperature was observed a 46.8 C while the minimum temperatures 7.4 C.

4.2 Air Quality

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) stations were set up at four locations for 24-hourly sampling of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, Pb & CO. The observations are summarized below:

Table-1: Ambient Air Quality

Parameter Concentrations, CPCB Limits for Industrial, Residential, 3 3 µg/m Rural & Other areas, µg/m PM10 24 - 55 100 PM2.5 8 – 17 60 SO2 9.4 – 18.3 80 NOx 10.5 – 20.6 80 3 3 CO 0.025 – 0.168 mg/m 4 mg/m Pb 0.036 – 0.086 1.0

AAQM levels observed during the study period are found to be well within the standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

4.3 Noise Quality

Noise levels within study area are measured at four locations for various land uses. The baseline noise levels are tabulated below:

Table-2: Ambient Noise Quality

Land use Levels, dB(A) CPCB Limits, dB(A) Commercial Area Leq(day) : 51.3 – 58.4 65 Leq(night) : 37.6 – 51.1 55

4.4 Water Quality

Water quality in the study area is assessed at three ground water and one surface water locations to know the baseline levels. The results are given below:

Table-3: Water Quality

Parameters Ground Limits As Per Surface Limits As Per Water IS:10500 Water IS:2296 Quality Desirable / Quality Permissible pH 6.97 – 7.52 6.5 - 8.5 7.48 6.5 - 8.5 Total dissolved solids 352 – 1720 500 / 2000 226 1500 Total hardness 195 – 260 300 / 600 130 NS Chlorides 20 – 770 250 / 1000 27 600 Sulphates 16 – 116 200 / 400 9 400 Calcium 54 – 78 75 / 200 34 NS Magnesium 12 – 16 30 / 100 11 NS Fluoride 0.6 – 1.1 1.0 / 1.5 0.4 1.5 Concentrations are expressed in mg/l

The ground water and surface water quality is found within the limits.

4.5 Land Use Pattern

Major land use along the project corridor is agriculture and barren land. In towns and villages built-up area is of residential and commercial buildings. There are no industrial establishments along the project road.

There are protected forest lands abutting the existing ROW in the stretches near Kishangarh, Jalapa Mata Mandir and Khilchipur. Forest is area is open type having density less than 0.4 to barren.

4.6 Soil Characteristics

Soil samples were collected from four locations to establish the baseline characteristics and to assess the agricultural and afforestation potential of the soil.

The pH of soils ranges from 6.87 to 7.82, which indicates neutral to slightly alkaline soils. The Nitrogen levels were observed to be in the range of 98 kg/ha to 825 kg/ha, which is in the range of ‘less to sufficient’ for plant growth. Similarly, the Potassium was found to be in the range of 155 kg/ha -260 kg/ha which falls under the category ‘less to average’ and Phosphorous levels were found to fall under the category of ‘less to average sufficient’ as per standard soil classification. The Organic Carbon was observed to be in the range of 0.32%- 1.68% which falls under the category of ’less to sufficient’. Metals such as Zinc, Iron and Lead were found to be present in all samples, whereas Cadmium, Arsenic and Mercury were found in negligible concentrations.

4.7 Ecology

There are protected forest lands in the stretches near Kishangarh, Jalapa Mata Mandir and Khilchipur. Forest is area is open type having density less than 0.4 to barren. Neem (Azadirachta indica), Palas (Beutea monosperma), Seesam (Dalbergia sissoo) and Babul (Acacia arabica) are commonly found species.

No wildlife sanctuaries are situated within the study area. It was observed that wild life in the region is very scanty.

5.0 IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION

The environmental impacts based on environmental baseline conditions and analysis of the field data is categorized as either primary (direct) or secondary (indirect). The details on impact of the project activity on each of the environmental attributes are summarized below.

5.1 Impact on Air Quality Construction Phase Impacts

Burning of diesel will be the principal cause of air pollution during the construction phase. There will be a rise in SPM levels due to the construction activities. The SPM standards, however, are not expected to be violated as the background levels are very low and the particulates tend to settle during the low wind and stable conditions.

Operational Phase

The air quality predictions are carried out using the air quality model CALINE3 developed by California Department of Transportation for years 2015-16, 2020-21 and 2025-26 for No Project and Project scenarios for three different stretches of project road i.e. section Rajgarh to Biaora, Rajgarh to Khilchipur and Khilchipur to MP/Rajasthan Border.

CO Levels:

The predicted CO levels for the Project Scenario are lower than the No Project Scenario. In both the scenarios, the maximum concentrations were observed in the year 2025-26 at a distance of 50 m from the center of the road.

The trend in the predicted concentrations follows that of the increase in traffic volume during the respective years. Hourly predicted values of CO are much lower than the 24-hourly 3 standard of CO i.e. 4000 g/m by CPCB. It is seen that no violations of CO standard are expected due to the project. The CO levels in fact will remain well below the standards. The project therefore has no adverse impact on ambient air quality in terms of CO.

The prediction of CO for ‘No Project’ scenario is comparatively on the higher side at all the distances from center of the road. This could be attributed to lower speed of the vehicle due to heavy traffic resulting in higher emissions. However, the predicted concentrations are found to be well below the specified one hourly standard for all the predicted years.

Maximum concentrations are found in Rajgarh-Biaora section followed by Rajgarh-Khilchipur section.

NOx Levels:

One hourly simulation for NOx was carried out on the lines similar to CO. The predictions in the present case were done for all stability classes.

The predicted NOX levels for the Project Scenario are lower than the No Project Scenario. In both the scenarios, the maximum concentrations were observed in the year 2025-26 at a distance of 50 m from the center of the road.

3 When compared to WHO standard of 400 g/m , it is observed that the standard is violated in year 2020-21 & 2025-26 under “No Project” scenario in Rajgarh-Biaora section only. The prediction for ‘No Project’ scenario was observed to be higher than that of ‘Project’ scenario in all the years of prediction.

5.2 Impact on Noise Levels

• Construction Phase

Construction activities are expected to produce noise levels in the range of 80 - 95 dB(A). The noise produced during the construction will however not have a significant impact on the existing ambient noise levels near villages (where the existing ambient noise levels for residential zone are just within limits) and passes through agricultural and open fields where very limited presence of population being exposed to noise levels is expected. The workers in general are likely to be exposed to an equivalent noise level of 80-90 dB(A) in an 8 hour shift against the safety limit of 90 dB(A).

• Operational Phase

Rajgarh to Biaora Section:

The predicted day ambient noise level of 55 dB(A) with the free flow condition and the night time noise level of 45 dB(A) are likely to occur at 200 m and 500 m respectively from the road in both years 2015-16 and 2020-21.

Predicted day time noise level in year 2025-26 of 55 dB(A) with the free flow condition and night time noise level of 45 dB(A) are likely to occur at 500 m and >700 m. Rajgarh to Khilchipur Section

The predicted day ambient noise level of 55 dB(A) with the free flow condition are likely to occur at 600 m from the road, and the night time noise level of 45 dB(A) at 150-200 m and 400-500 m respectively in both years 2015-16 and 2020-21.

Predicted day time noise level in year 2025-26 of 55 dB(A) with the free flow condition are likely to occur at 300-400 m from the road, and the night time noise level of 45 dB(A) are both likely to occur at >700 m.

Khilchipur to MP / Rajasthan Border Section

The predicted day ambient noise level of 55 dB(A) with the free flow condition are likely to occur at 600 m from the road, and the night time noise level of 45 dB(A) at 100-150 m and 300-400 m respectively in both years 2015-16 and 2020-21.

Predicted day time noise level in year 2025-26 of 55 dB(A) with the free flow condition are likely to occur at 300 m from the road, and the night time noise level of 45 dB(A) are both likely to occur at 600-700 m.

5.3 Impact on Water Quality

The construction and operation of the proposed highway project will not have any major impact on the surface water and the ground water quality in the area. Contamination to water bodies may result due to spilling of construction materials, oil, grease, fuel and paint in the equipment yards and asphalt plants. Construction of bridges will disturb the water flow resulting in increase in the rate of siltation of the water bodies. However, suitable measures will be taken reduce the impact. Impact on the groundwater quality is not anticipated from the project during the both construction and operational phases as there are no case of dumping thereby leaching of harmful ingredients down to water table.

5.4 Impact on Ecology

The initial construction works at the project site involving land clearance, cutting, filling and leveling, will cause loss of potential agricultural productive land and loss of about 1760 trees along proposed ROW. Impact during construction phase will not be significant and will be short term. During operation phase also impact will not be significant and will be minimised with proper measures. Afforestation and landscaping will allow the short-term impact to be reversed.

The removal of herbaceous vegetation from the soil and loosening of the top soil generally causes soil erosion. The constructional activities lead to inward migration of labour force in the area and thus there would be pressure on trees in the area due to increase in fuel demand.

6.0 PROJECT BENEFITS

All the road users, including the PAPs, will be benefited from the proposed improvement on account of comfort, safety, reduced travel time, saving on vehicle operating costs due to enhanced speed, better geometrics, and smooth surface. The project will upgrade linkages to national highways and open up the area for increased economic activities. A significant economic benefit of the project is the generation of employment opportunities in the construction activities, which will be available to the people, including affected community.

The environmental monitoring plan for both construction and operation phases is proposed as part of EMP to evaluate efficiency of recommended mitigation measures. Monitoring is proposed as per CPCB and MoEF standards.

8.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Environment Management Plan (EMP) consists of mitigation, monitoring and institutional measures to be adopted during design, construction and operation phases of project to eliminate adverse environmental impacts to reduce to acceptable levels.

EMP is recommended based on impact assessment & mitigation measures. It has been evaluated that the study area will not be affected significantly with proposed project activities.

9.0 SAFETY MANAGEMENT

The project envisages multifarious activities during construction, erection, testing, etc. where men, materials and machines are the basic inputs. Hence safety is the most important factor. This necessitates properly planning and taking the steps to minimize the impacts during construction and to ensure appropriate safety.

10.0 REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT PLAN

The total land to be acquired in the project road is estimated to be 47.87 ha. Classification of land to be acquired is given below:

Table-4: Land to Acquire Type of Land Total Area, Ha Private land 40.07 Government land 0 Forest land 7.80 Total 47.87

The widening and strengthening of the project road is likely to effect quite substantial number of persons and properties. In all 520 persons shall be affected from 85 families. The information on number of persons affected according to the type of ownership is given below:

Table-5: Project Affected Families

District Title Holders Non title Holders Total Rajgarh 8 77 85

A social cell will be created, which will be responsible for the implementation of the action plan. There will be a Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R & R) manager (of the Executive Engineer rank). In addition Non-govt. organization (NGOs), which have relevant experience in implementation of R & R project will be contracted to provide assistance to implementing Authority as well as affected persons.

It is envisaged that the land acquisition and the R & R activities will be completed before initiating for civil work. The estimated cost of land acquisition and the R & R is Rs. 4.50 Cr.

The estimated budget comprises of compensation for structure and asset acquisition and support in re-establishing the livelihood and shelter for the project affected people. Moreover, it also provides for training the staff required for implementation.

11.0 BUDGET

Total project cost is Rs. 212.20 crores for 61.0 km. The cost towards environment measures / protection is Rs. 3.32 crores.

12.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS

Description of name and brief resume of the consultants engaged in the preparation of EIA report is provided in EIA report as chapter-12.

13.0 CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATIONS

The project Road starts from the junction of Biaora Bypass on NH-3 existing km 2/6 (Project km 0.000) and ends at MP/Rajasthan Border existing km 67/0 (project km 61.000) covering total length of 61.00 km including bypasses and realignments for geometrical improvements. The Project Road passes though Biaora, Rajgarh and Khilchipur Tahsils of Rajgarh District in MP. Project Road passes through 3 towns and 9 villages. The Land use pattern of the Project area is predominantly agricultural 60% followed by barren 40%. There are no wild life sanctuary, bird sanctuary, reserved forests and archaeological monuments along the project road. Existing ROW is 31.70 m and improvements/up-gradation of the road is proposed in a length of 48.255 km within available land. New construction of road is proposed in total length of 12.745 km in stretches for bypasses, realignments for geometrical improvements and for approaches of proposed new bridge across Nevaj River. For proposed bypasses ROW will be 60 m and in the stretches of realignment ROW of 45 m (including existing ROW) is proposed. However, where proposed bypass is passing through forest ROW of 30 m is proposed. Total land required to be acquired for proposed rehabilitation and up-gradation is 47.87 Ha. It is classified as Private Land 40.07 Ha., and Forest Land 7.80 Ha.

Existing road is 2 lane (7.00 m carriageway width) with soft shoulder of 1.50 m to 2.00 m width. Roadway proposed is 2 lane (7.00 m carriageway width) with paved shoulders of 1.50m width and soft shoulders of 2.00m width on either sides. Existing structures on Project Road are 2 major bridges, 19 minor bridges, 8 slab culvert, 41 pipe culverts, 1 RUB. Improvements to structures such as widening, repairs, reconstruction, new construction to structures are proposed including existing structures on Project Road for 2 major bridges, 20 minor bridges, 16 slab / box culverts, 51 pipe culverts, 1 RUB Bypasses proposed at two locations namely, Khilchipur Bypass of 5.275 km length and Bhojpur Bypass of 1.620 km length. New construction in 1.40 km length for approaches of proposed new bridge across Nevaj river including improvement to steep gradient at Kishangarh. 10

Realignment for geometrical improvements is proposed at 5 locations for total length of 3.25 km, where there are acute horizontal curves and narrow low level minor bridges. Widening of existing 2 lane road to 4 lane divided carriageway with foot paths on either sides in a length of 2.6 km passing through Rajgarh town. Total 21 road junctions including existing are proposed for improvement on Project Road. Facilities proposed on Project Road are bus bays and bus shelters at 15 locations on both side of the road i.e. 30 nos., Truck lay byes at 2 locations and Toll Plaza including administrative building at 1 location. Total Forest land of 7.80 Ha. is required to be acquired in the proposed bypass outside Khilchipur town and for geometrical improvement near Kishangarh. Protected Forest is open type having density less than 0.4 to barren. Total no. of trees falling within proposed ROW are 6500. However, 1760 nos. of trees will be required to cut. About 85 families of population 520 are going to be affected due to this project. The entitled persons will be compensated and assisted as per NHAI, Act. The cost of Land Acquisition & Resettlement and Rehabilitation of structures including assistance is about Rs. 4.50 crore. Estimated Project Cost is Rs. 212.20 crores. The budget for Environmental Mitigation Measures during construction and operation phases is Rs.3.32 crores. Water for construction will be abstracted from river, Nevaj and Garganga. The requirement 3 will about 900 m /day. Use of fly ash in proposed road is not considered since there is no thermal power plant within 100 km. The objective of this project is to rehabilitate and upgrade this route with provision of bypasses, geometrical improvement and realignment wherever possible. This will facilitate smooth traffic and fast accessibility. During this process, there will be adverse impacts on various environmental attributes and social aspects. However, with proper implementation schedule and mitigation at source to the extent possible with additional measures which are also identified, will reduce these impacts to insignificant level. Implementation authority is identified for carrying out these responsibilities.

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