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Introduction A. Introduction The Govt. of India (GOI) through Ministry of Roads & Highways (MORT&H) is contemplating to enhance the traffic capacity and safety for efficient transshipment of Goods as well as passenger traffic on few of the Selected heavily trafficked stretches/paved shoulder of National Highways. The Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation (MPRDC) has been entrusted for the development.
The Project under consideration aims at 2 laning with paved shoulders of the section Km 57.400 to Km 155.000 of NH 75 from Bamitha to Satna to be executed by private entrepreneurs as BOT projects. The MPRDC has assigned Holtec Consulting Private Limited (HCPL) to prepare Feasibility Report & HCPL has engaged In Situ Enviro Care (Bhopal) for the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment Report.
Location The project road starts from Bamitha at the T-junction of road to Khajuraho at Km 57.400 of NH-75 and terminates at Km 155.00 of NH-75 at the start of Satna Bypass. The Total design length of the project road is 97.6 Kms. The location map of the project is given in figure 1.
Salient Features of the project Name of the Project Two-Laning with Paved Shoulder of the Section Km 57.4 to Km 155.00 of NH-75 (Bamitha-Satna) in the state of Madhya Pradesh by Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation Ltd. (MPRDC), Government of Madhya Pradesh. Starts Km 57.4
End Km 155.00
Total Length 97.600 Kms.
Village 18 Villages have been witnessed.
District Chattarpur, Panna, Satna
State Madhya Pradesh
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with distance in kms. Airport : Khajuraho
Nearest Town, city, District Chattarpur, Panna, Satna Headquarters along with distance in kms. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Project road passes through nos. of Municipal Corporation, Local body settlements / villages / towns. (complète postal addresses with About 25 villages / towns. téléphone nos. to be given)
Terrain: Plain (Forest area from km 73.800 to km 83.000 having rolling terrain)
Road Formation (existing): 8.90 m to 12.85m
Carriageway (existing): 5.2m to 7.0 m
Traffic Volume: 6227 (Year 2009)
Culverts: 186 nos (15 New construction & 171 Reconstruction)
Minor Bridges: 33 Nos.
Major Bridges: 03 Nos.
ROB: 0 nos
Toll Plazas: 2 Nos
B. Project Influence Area i) Direct Area of Influence The direct influence area of the project is restricted to proposed Right of way (RoW) only, since the project involves widening of existing highway and all construction and operation stage activities will be contained within it. The existing Right-Of-Way (ROW) of the project road is in range of 15 m to 30 m.
ii) Indirect Area of influence As per MoEF guidelines for conducting EIA (EIA notification, S O 1533 dated 14th Sept, 2006); the geographical scope of the EIA study has been considered as 15 km
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radius for highway projects for major environmental features like national park, wildlife sanctuary, Critically Polluted Area, Notified Eco-Sensitive Zone, Inter-state Boundaries and International Boundaries (10 km), Coastal Zones, Areas protected under international convention, defense installations etc. Physical features like physiography, hydrology were also studied/ recorded within 15 km radius of the project road.
C. Statutory clearance requirement S. Clearance Required for Statute under which Statutory Authority No clearance is required 1 Environmental Clearance EIA notification, 2006 Ministry of Environment & issued under EP Act Forest, GOI, New Delhi 1986 2 Wildlife Clearance Wildlife protection Act State Wildlife Board, Dept 1972 of Forest, Govt. of M.P. & Central Empowered Committee, MoEF 3 Forest Clearance Forest Conservation Dept. of Forest, Govt. of Act 1980 M.P. & MoEF 4 Permission for filling of - Revenue Department roadside trees 5 Consent to Establish Water (P & CP) Act, Madhya Pradesh (CTE) 1974 & Air (P & CP) Pollution Control Board Act, 1981
D. Project interventions There is no Bypass on the project road but two Short Realignments have been identified as Ch. 72.900 to Ch73.100 and Ch. 137.500 To Ch. 137.850. Major project activities are summarized below: A. Embankment & Pavement Work
1 2-Lane with Paved Shoulders 97.600 Kms
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B. Culverts 186 nos
1 Culverts – Widening - 00 nos
2 Culverts – Reconstruction – 171 nos
3 Culverts – Retention with Repairs – 0 nos
3 Culverts - Additional / New Proposals - 15 nos
C. Bridges (Minor) 33 Nos.
1 Bridge : Widening – 29 nos
2 Bridge : Reconstruction - 04nos
3 Retention with Minor Repairs – 0 nos
D Bridges (Major) 03 Nos.
1 Bridge : Widening – 02 nos
2 Bridge : Reconstruction - 00 nos
3 Retention with Minor Repairs – 01 nos
4 Under Construction by PWD – 0 no.
E Toll Plazas : Two Toll Plazas are proposed to be 2 Nos constructed : · Km 97.500 · Km 147.700
F Truck Lay-Byes 1 No.
G Bus Shelters 7 Nos
H Intersections / Junctions (Major 2 + Minor 10) 12 Nos
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I Drainage System : 25.80 Kms · Drain in 2-Lane built-up section
J ROB 0 Nos.
K Road Safety Structures, and Miscellaneous works As per requirement
L Landscape and Arboriculture At Toll Plazas Locations: 2 nos.
M Relocation of Utilities :
· Tree cutting 2378 nos
· Electric Poles 497 nos
· Hand Pump 12 Nos
· OFC 21 Kms
· Water Pipe Line 2000 m
· Telephone Pole 25 Nos
· Transformer 09 Nos
N Tree Plantation 23780 Nos
0 Lighting At Toll Plazas Locations 2 nos
Description of the Environment
Description of the Environment A) Physical Environment i) Meteorology
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Climate: Study area has three distinct seasons like most of north India, it has a hot dry summer (April–June) followed by monsoon rains (July–September) and a cool and relatively dry winter.
Cloud Cover: During the winter and the summer seasons, it was observed that the sky was very clear. In the summer season, light clouds were observed in the evenings, with no clouds in the mornings. During monsoon season, both in the mornings and evenings the sky was observed to be generally cloudy.
Temperature: Satna & Bamitha have a sub-tropical climate. Like most of north India, it has a lot dry summer (April-June) followed by the monsoon rains (July-September) and a cool and relatively dry winter. Minimum temperature during winter is from 2 to 7 degree Celsius, while the Maximum temperature during summer varies from 36 to 46 degree Celsius.
Humidity: The average monthly minimum and maximum relative humidity is observed around 23% to 69% during summer period. In the monsoon period the relative humidity ranges between 43% and 79%. During the post-monsoon season, the mean humidity is observed between 40% and 64%. During winter season, the mean humidity is observed between 21% and 73% and relative humidity during morning hours is 59% and 40% during the evening hours.
Rainfall: Rainfall mainly occurs for three months from July to September due to south west monsoon. The monsoon generally sets in during the first week of June. The rainfall gradually decreases with the end of August. The maximum numbers of rainy days are observed in the month of July. The average rainfall is about 1,285 mm (50.56 in). It decreases from east to west. The south-eastern districts have the heaviest rainfall, some places receiving as much as 2,096 mm (82.48 in), while the western and north-western districts receive 987 mm (38.89 in) or less.
Wind speed: In Satna, the northwestern wind blows, predominantly, over the city of Satna and the wind speed generally ranges from 8 km per hour in summer to 2 km per hour in winter time. In Bamitha district, wind velocity is higher during the pre monsoon period as compared to the post monsoon period. The maximum wind
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velocity is 11.3 km/h during the month of June and minimum is 3.1 km/h during the month of November. Average normal annual wind velocity is 6.4 km/h.
(ii) Physiographic & Terrain: The project area falls under plain as well as rolling terrain in Ghat section. Forest area from km 73.800 to km 83.000 having rolling terrain.
(iii) Land use The mean elevation above the sea is about 2000 ft. The entire stretch is essentially a highland tract, divided naturally into three distinct portions, differing in their superficial aspects, the character of their soil and their geological formation. The land use pattern along with the project road is given below:
Land Use Pattern along with the project road:
Design Chainage Length Name of Village / S. No. Land Use From To (Kms) Town
1 57.400 59.000 2.600 Built-up Bamitha
2 59.000 72.200 13.200 Agriculture
3 72.200 73.400 1.200 Built-up Madala
4 73.400 88.800 15.400 Forest
5 88.800 93.000 4.200 Built-up Panna
6 93.000 112.000 19.000 Forest
7 112.000 114.200 2.200 Agriculture
8 114.200 115.900 1.700 Built-up Devendra Nagar
9 115.900 133.000 17.100 Agriculture
10 133.000 135.000 2.000 Agriculture
11 135.000 137.600 2.600 Built-up Nagod
12 137.600 157.000 19.400 Agriculture
Soil quality:
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Soil quality of the project area has been characterized depending on the analysis of various soil parameters. Soil quality testing has been carried out in five different areas along with the project road namely Bamitha, mandala, devendra nagar, Nagod & Satna.
(iv) Water Resources Surface Water: Project stretch crosses one river namely Kane river. Most of which is non-perennial and drain only for few days/weeks during & after the monsoons. The cross drainage structure at most of the locations have been already built over the water courses during the construction of intermediate lane of State highway so that there will not be much adverse impacts on water during the further widening to 2- lane with paved shoulders.
Ground Water: Ground water is the major source of the drinking water in Bamitha & Satna area. The villages are dependent on ground water for their everyday requirement. Ground water is fetched from open dug as well as bore wells which are both mechanized and manual.
(v) Water Quality Water quality can be expressed in terms of physical, chemical & biological characterization of water. Environmental survey was conducted & 5 sampling locations for surface as well as ground water. Surface water: The pH value ranges between 7 to 7.8. TDS content ranged between 1544-1681 mg/I. while chloride values ranged from 591 to 885 mg/I respectively, well below the tolerance limits. Iron content is found to be varying between 0.32-0.70 mg/I. There is no significant presence of trace metals in the surface waters. Faecal contamination where ranges from 1.2-1.8 per 100 ml of water, total coliform bacteria recorded as 2.5-3.8 mg/I. Total Hardness varies from 397 to 472 mg/l.
Ground water: Ground water testing report shows that colour is below 2 Hazen (Hz), Odour & taste is agreeable, pH ranges from 7.1-7.8, total hardness ranges from 648-738mg/l, arsenic found less than 0.01mg/l where MPN count is less than 1 MPN/100ml.
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(vi) Air Quality The ambient air quality has been carried out in 5 locations & the result reveals that the seasonal average concentration of SPM ranges from 126 to 182 ug/m3, RSPM 3 3 varies between 34.5 to 83.4 ug/m , S02 range between 14.5 to 40.1 ug/m and Nox 3 ranges between 25 to 45 ug/m . The values of SPM, SO2, NOX and CO are well within the prescribed limits of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for the Industrial and Commercial areas published by Ministry of Environment & Forest Notification 16 November 2009. Ambient air quality of the area lies within permissible limits as per the discussion with the State Pollution Control Board personnel's owing to the highway passing through industrial area and agricultural hinterland. The Contractor should monitor the air quality in consultation with the, Regional office of the State Pollution Control Board, so that appropriate mitigation measures may be adopted if the air quality exceeds the permissible limits of CPCB to minimize the adverse effects on the environment.
(vii) Noise Quality Noise level monitoring was conducted at 5 locations namely Bodagaon, Bachcur, Nagod Panna, Day time noise was found to vary between 58.3 to 68.4 levels [dB (A)] wherein night time noise was found to vary between 44.9 to 47.3 level [dB (A)].
(B) Ecological Environment Forest Flora: In the project affected districts mainly mixed miscellaneous forest are found. These forests mainly have Shisham (Dallbergia Sisso), Ashok (saraca Asoca), Neem (Azadirachta indica) etc. There are also Non wood forest products (NWFP) like Tendu leaves or Bidi leaves (DiospyrosmeloNO2ylon), Sal Seed (Shorea robusta), Chebulic Myrobolan or Harra (Terminaliachebula), Gum, Chirobji (Buchanania lanzan), flower and seeds of Mahua Madhuca indica) and flowrs, seeds, bark & roots of various plants species.
Main Trees in Panna: Tectona grandis, Diospyrous melanoxylon, Madhuca indica, Buchanania tanzan, Anogeissus latifolia, Anogeissus pendula, Lannea coromandalica, Boswellia serrata,
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Acacia catechu, Zizyphus spp., Aegle marmelos, Butea monosperma and Gardenia spp.
Fauna: Common animal like dog, cats, monkey, pig and cattle are also present. The presence of wild animals in the project areas is not reported and may be considered very rare.
Main animals in Panna:Mammlas:Tiger, Jungle Cat, Leopard, Hyena, Wild Dog, Wolf, Sloth Bear, Sambhar, Chital, Nilgai, Chinkara, Chausinga, Porcupine, Jungle Cat, Rusty Spotted Cat, Hare, Ratel and Tree Shrew.
Reptile: Long snouted crocodile (gharial) and Marsh Crocodile (mugger) are found in the Ken river.
(C) Socio-economic Environment Socio economy of Satna: As of 2001 India census, Satna had a population of 225,468. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Satna has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 62%. In Satna, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. Industries in Satna include cement manufacturing, hand loom weaving, flour, oilseed milling, and distribution of agricultural and fabric products via road and rail. Most of the trade supplies to the region are unloaded and further supplied to the surrounding regions from here. Trade between Utter Pradesh and Vindhya region occurs mostly through Satna. Currently the economy is growing rapidly in this region of the country. Satna is in the transient stage of its transformation into a big city. As Satna takes the trade hub stature, it has a high rate of migrant coming into the city from other regions looking for work. The population growth creats an increase in demand for goods and services that needs to be fulfilled. Service sectors such as banking is growing rapidly in Satna. Commercial and trade activity, demand for consumer goods (brands name items) are registering impressive growth in Satna.
Socio economy of Bamitha: As of 2001 India census Bamitha had a population of 17,451. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bamitha has an average literacy rate of 56%,
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with male literacy of 61% and female literacy of 40%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. There is no large scale industry in Bamitha apart from a few small scale industries available, but these industries are not sufficient for giving enough employment for local people. The economy is mostly dependent on farming. The city however, has a growing private commercial sector, mainly retail businesses.
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES Air Environment
Impact Measures
· Sprinkling of water · Earth handling, Asphalt mixing site, borrow areas, construction site Generation of · Air Pollution control at stone crusher site Dust · Masks for workers of stone crushing units · Regulation of construction timings near sensitive receptors and settlements · Regular Air Quality Monitoring · Vehicles and machineries - regularly maintained to conform to the emission standards · Asphalt mixing sites at least 500 m away from residential Gaseous quarters. Pollution · Workers in asphalt mixing, application of asphalt mix will be provided with masks. · Supervising officers will ensure that the worker use the masks
Noise Environment
Impact Measures
· Noise levels of machineries used shall conform to relevant Noise standard · Workers shall not be exposed to noise level more than 90 dB (A)
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(Leq) for 8 hours.
· Workers will be provided ear plugs · Regulation of timings of construction work generating noise pollution near the sensitive and residential areas. · Regular Noise Level Monitoring Water Environment
Impact Mitigation Measures
Precautions need to be taken during the construction work of Loss or culverts and bridges across the rivers and canals such that the flow impacts on in these water bodies is not obstructed thus affecting the cross water bodies drainage. Further, attention to be paid so that no waste, debris is discharged into surface water body.
· Turfing or pitching of embankments where possible to prevent erosion. Siltation of · Slopes of embankments - modified and re-channelised so that water bodies contaminants may not enter the water body · No solid waste will be dumped in or near the water bodies or rivers Flooding due to siltation of Excavated earth and other construction materials shall be stored drainages away to prevent washing away channel
Water for Water sources would be selected such that local availability is not construction affected
· Septic tanks and oil interceptors will be provided to prevent any uncontrolled effluent discharge from workers camps and Contamination storages. from wastes · The camp site will be provided with proper drainage connected with local drain
· Vehicle maintenance will be carried out in a confined area, Contamination away from water sources. from fuel · It will be ensured that used oil or lubricants are not disposed to
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Impact Mitigation Measures
watercourses.
Sanitation and · Construction camp will be organized in a planned manner. Water use in · Workers shall be provided proper sanitation facilities including Construction toilets. Camps · Camps will have water supply facilities like tube wells
Rain Water · Rain Water Recharge Pits at every 500 m of the project road Harvesting will be provided.
Impact on Solid Waste Generation
Item Management Strategy
Top Soil to be disposed off in low lying Completely used in Green Belt areas within ROW Development
Overburden –
To be utilized in median
(Below layers) Used for strengthening of slopes of To be utilized for construction embankments, construction of haul roads to
of Roads to quarries quarries & median filling
In road embankment for
additional 2 lanes
Construction debris Construction Debris – Mostly reused for Bituminous material filling of low lying areas and in road removed from existing construction. Remaining dumped after
pavement requisite permission in designated disposal grounds
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Item Management Strategy
Disposed in Municipal / Grampanchayat at Domestic Solid Waste Dumping grounds after requisite permission
Land Environment
Impacts Mitigation Measures
· Removed and stockpiled on sides and used on the side slopes & shoulder, for top cover of borrow areas Loss of topsoil and in green belt development.
· Turfing of road embankment slopes with herbs, shrubs and grasses
· Arable lands will be avoided for earth borrowing. If Loss of topsoil from needed, topsoil will be separated and refilled after borrowing excavation
· Excavation from pre-selected locations. After excavation the borrow pits will be dressed to match with the surrounding. Borrowing of fill materials · Borrow pits - depth regulated. Slope of Sides of the excavation not steeper than 1 vertical to 4 horizontal from the edge of the final section of bank.
Ecological
Impacts Mitigation Measures
· A large number of tree will be planted as per the compensatory afforestation.
· Shrubs to be planted in median. Loss of trees · Arjuna, Pipal, Nili gulmohar, Mango, Kachnar, Siris, Neem are the predominant tree species along the project corridor and same species will be planted
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Public Health / Occupational Safety
Impacts Mitigation Measures
Safety to Public Signs on road before construction areas
Safe and convenient passage for vehicles, pedestrians Restriction to Access and live stocks to and from the side roads and property across the road.
Occupational safety for Contractor will arrange all safety measures for workers workers as per factories Act
· All workers employed on mixing asphaltic material, Occupational safety for cement, lime mortars, concrete etc., will be provided Asphalt plant workers and with protective footwear and protective goggles. crusher plant · For crusher workers masks should be provided. Contractor shall obtain such permission as required from all Government Authorities, public bodies and Explosive use private parties whatsoever concerned or affected or likely to be concerned or affected by blasting operations.
Cultural Properties / Roadside Amenities / Archeological Sites
Impacts Mitigation Measures
· Affected religious structures will be relocated. Alternative sites will provide and appropriate Affected roadside enhancement will be done. amenities and cultural · All common property resources will be replaced properties before the start of construction. Relocation site identification will be in accordance to the choice of the community / concerned agency.
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PROJECT BENEFIT Project Benefit Implementation of the Project will have following benefit: 1. Accelerate regional economic development in term of industry, tourism and agriculture 2. Reduce vehicle operating and maintenance costs by improving road conditions 3. Reduce vehicle travel time by minimizing congestion in settlement areas and providing a four lane facility 4. Minimize road accidents by increasing road width, improving intersection and road geometry 5. The project may also generate local employment opportunities through the construction activities and local business 6. Abatement of ambient air and noise pollution in comparison to a do- nothing situation 7. Increase in safety due to construction of median between two direction of traffic flow and plantation of shrub in median 8. Provision of pedestrian and cattle underpasses shall provide safe movement from one side of the project road to other side of the Project road 9. Project facilities included in the project preparation are Rest Area , Bus Bays, Truck Lay Bye, Road Side Furniture, Street lighting, Traffic Aid Post Patrolling, Medical Aid post, vehicles Resource posts etc.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Environmental Management Plan Several mitigation measures have been suggested along with the agency responsible for planning, execution, supervision and monitoring of the Environmental Management Plan for pre- construction , construction and operation stages to avoid or mitigation the adverse impacts.
Pre- Construction Phase Pre-construction activities include acquisition of land and structure, relocation of utilities, removal of trees, and relocation of common property resources viz. temple, hand pump, obtaining Environmental clearance Forest Clearance and wildlife clearance from MoEF, Consent to Establish from MPPCB etc.
Construction Phase Concessionaire activities during this phase include setting up of construction Camp, setting up of plants namely crusher plant, concrete batching plant, hot mix plant; clearing and grubbing, collection storage and utilization of topsoil, identification of borrow pit & aggregated quarry (if other than those identified by design consultant), operation of the quarry, plantation along the road side & at median, environmental protection & monitoring. Concessionaire shall also be responsible for implementation of the Environmental protection measures during construction’s The Independent Engineer shall be responsible for monitoring & supervision of the Concessionaire’s activities as per Contract & report it to PIU, MPRDC time to time. Project implementation Unit (PIU), MPRDC shall be regulatory compliance.
Operation Phase Operation phase activities include environmental monitoring of survival rate of the plantation etc. The PIU and Concessionaire shall be responsible for those activities.
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILY Corporate Social Responsibility The project proponent will generate direct as well as indirect employment facilities in the nearby areas and also determined to provide clean and green environment. The widening of project demands more manpower for its operation. This already generates basic needs. This will generate opportunity for indirect employment, basic commodity, dhabas, road side shops & many other facilities in the junction areas as transportation will increase. This will boost the size of existing market. Villagers have opportunity to sell their commodities to nearby area only. This will also boost the consumption for opening new fast food corner.
The proponent will provide all socio economic growth opportunity for its workers and villagers. This will boost the demand of skilled and unskilled worker. The villagers have opportunity to work in road area when there is slack period in harvesting.
Employment The most benefit due to the proposed road project will be in the sphere of generating employment for a large number of people in that area during construction period. The project activities will lead to generation of commercial activities in construction as well as service sector. These activities will generate huge employment potential which will benefit local population.
Transportation There will also be increase in the vehicular traffic due to passenger transport. This increase in traffic will not have any consequence to warrant special mention. One should expect that the increased passenger load in the sector would prompt the state government to start new and frequent public transport services to this area, bringing upliftment to the whole locality.
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Other Benefits Besides faster connectivity and commercial, economic upsurge, the project will provide: · More Plantation and Greenery. · Highways accident hazards considerably reduced by four laning. · Medical aid available across the highway. · More safety of users assured through curve improvements, reconstruction of bridges, crash barriers, roadside furniture. · Substantial Saving in vehicle operation cost & less pollution. · Creation of beautiful Water Bodies. · Economic upliftment due to faster, better accessibility & saving in vehicle operation cost. SUMMARY & CONCLUSION The location of the project site selected based on its socio, techno economical suitability. As a positive impact the entire socio economical status of the region will be improved to the better level. The potential environmental, social and economic impacts have been assessed. The proposed project has certain level of marginal impacts on the local environment. With effective implementation of proposed environment management plan, these effects will be insignificant. Implementation of the project has beneficial impact in terms of providing direct and indirect employment opportunities. This will be a positive socio-economic development in the region. Quality of life of the people will improve. No displacement of people from the project site is involved.
The improvement of this highway will provide the following technological benefits ü Providing better level of service in terms of improved riding quality and smooth traffic flow. ü Faster transportation will ultimately lead to massive savings in the form of reduced wear & tear vehicles, reduced vehicles operating costs and total reduction in transportation costs etc. ü With the improvement of road surface, the traffic congestion due to obstructed movements of vehicles will be minimized and thus wastage of fuel emissions from vehicles will be reduced.
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Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report for two laning with paved shoulders Bamitha – Satna NH-75 Page No. 19 Total length Km. 97.60 (from Km 57.40 to Km 155.00)
ü Introduction of additional safety measures like crash barrier, road illumination, retro-eflective signage, delineators etc. will result in lesser accident.
Socio economic benefits The improvement of this highway will provide the following socio economic benefits to the regions: Ø It will increase access of the villages and other small settlements to urban areas, thus providing connectivity of rural produce to urban markets, there by enhancing the reach and export of perishable farm-products, leading to better remuneration for the producer. Ø By reducing the transportation costs, it will be more feasible to transfer construction materials which are important for many economic activities (house building, small hydro-electric projects etc.) to hinterland. This will in turn, lead to direct as well as indirect strenthing of local economics. Ø Access to social infrastructure like schools, colleges, health centers will improve, providing many benefits from increased education and health facilities and improved social interaction and mobility. Ø During the execution of the project i.e. during the construction period, employment will be provided to workers from the local communities. Ø The educated as well as uneducated people from villages will obtain access new employment centers. Ø The improvement of the road will prevent single vehicle collision as the road will be two lanes with paved shoulders. This would be very beneficial from the safety point of view and will thus, reduce accident rate. The proposed project will attract more & more domestic & international tourists. Thus tourism is likely to flourish. Ø Overall improved quality of life for the lesser developed areas in the neighborhood.
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