Form 1 & 1A, Tor Compliance and EIA REPORT for Expansion of “DLF CYBER CITY” at Survey No. 129/P, 130/P, 131/P, 132/P

Form 1 & 1A, ToR Compliance and EIA REPORT FOR Expansion of “DLF CYBER CITY”

February 2019

at Survey no. 129/P, 130/P, 131/P, 132/P, TSHB colony, Gachibowli, Serilingipalli, Rangareddy District, Telangana Built Up Area: 902,796.80 m2 TOR No. – 21-41/2018-IA-III Category: B-8(b) Laboratory Assigned: Perfact Researchers Pvt. Ltd Cost of Proposed Expansion: Rs. 970 crores Baseline Season: Dec 2017-Feb 2018 Being Developed by: M/s DLF Commercial Developers Limited 9th Floor, DLF Centre, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001 Contact person: Mr. Arvind Pandey Phone No.: +91 - 9811756794 Email-id: [email protected]

M/s Perfact Enviro Solutions Pvt Ltd (NABET Registered vide list of accredited consultants organizations/ Rev 73/ 8th Feb, 2019 at S.No.-117) 5th Floor, NN Mall, Mangalam Place, Sector 3, Rohini, New Delhi Email: [email protected]; Phone: 011- 47528467

Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd.

FORM 1 & 1A...... 6

TOR LETTER ...... 35

TOR COMPLIANCE ...... 36

ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT ...... 40

CHAPTER-1 INTRODUCTION ...... 46 1.1. PROFILE OF THE PROJECT PROPONENT: ...... 46 1.2. NAME AND CONTACT OF THE PROJECT PROPONENT ...... 46 1.3. IMPLEMENTING ORGANIZATION ...... 46 1.4. ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANT INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT: ...... 47 1.5. THE ASSIGNMENT & SCOPE OF THIS REPORT ...... 50 1.6. METHODOLOGY ...... 51 1.7. SITE DESCRIPTION ...... 51 1.8. ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE PROJECT ...... 52

CHAPTER-2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ...... 53 2.1. SELECTION OF SITE ...... 53 2.2. RESOURCE AND MANPOWER REQUIREMENT: ...... 57 2.3. TIME FRAME OF THE PROJECT: ...... 57 2.4. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS ...... 58 2.5. ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES IN THE COMPLEX AND LAYOUT PLAN ...... 61 2.6. PROJECT DETAILS ...... 61 2.7. POPULATION ...... 64 2.8. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT MEASURES ...... 64 2.9. POWER REQUIREMENT AND BACKUP: ...... 65 2.10. COST OF THE PROJECT ...... 65 2.11. ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY OF THE SITE: ...... 65

CHAPPTER-3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ...... 66 3.1. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS ...... 66 3.2. METHODOLOGY ...... 66 3.3. METEOROLOGY ...... 67 Climatic conditions ...... 67 3.3.2. Climate Conditions (As Indian Meteorology Data, Hyderabad) ...... 67 3.3.3. MICRO- METEOROLOGICAL DATA ...... 72 3.4. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY ...... 73 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY RESULTS (December 2017-February 2018) ...... 76 Data Interpretation ...... 78 Air Quality Index ...... 79 3.5. NOISE QUALITY ...... 79 Sampling Stations ...... 80

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Methodology ...... 82 Data Interpretation: ...... 82 3.6. Water Regime ...... 83 Geology- ...... 83 Hydrology- ...... 84 Crystalline Aquifers ...... 84 Soft Rock (Alluvium)- ...... 84 Ground water development- ...... 84 3.7. WATER QUALITY ...... 85 Sampling station...... 85 Water Sampling Locations ...... 86 Criteria of Selection of sampling Locations: ...... 87 Sampling Frequency and Sampling Techniques: ...... 87 Data Interpretation of Ground water quality: ...... 90 3.8. SOIL QUALITY ...... 94 Sampling Locations ...... 94 Locations of soil sampling stations ...... 95 Sampling procedure & Analysis: ...... 95 Fertility of Soil at Onsite ...... 98 Data Interpretation ...... 98 3.9. TOPOGRAPHY ...... 99 3.10. LAND USE ...... 99 Introduction ...... 99 Methodology ...... 99 Image Extraction: ...... 100 Geo-Rectification: ...... 100 Image Enhancement: ...... 100 Interpretation of Satellite Image ...... 100 Results and Conclusions: ...... 100 3.11. FLORA AND FAUNA ...... 103 Selection of Sampling Location for the study of Flora and Fauna: ...... 104 Introduction of the project highlighting the Environmental sensitivity: ...... 105 Methodology for the study of Flora and Fauna: ...... 105 3.12. SOCIO-ECONOMIC SCENERIO ...... 113 3.13. TRAFFIC DENSITY ...... 127

CHAPTER-4 ANTICIPATED ENVIONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 132 4.1. IMPACT MITIGATION: DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE ...... 133 4.1. IMPACT MITIGATION DURING OPERATION PHASE ...... 157 4.2. SUMMARY ...... 167

CHAPTER 5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE) ...... 178 3 Environment Consultant: Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd.

5.1 BUILDING MATERIAL ...... 178 5.2 ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES...... 178 5.3 WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES ...... 179 5.4 ROAD CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ...... 179

CHAPTER 6: ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN ...... 180 6.1 DETAILS OF MONITORING TO JUDGE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MEASURES .. 180 6.2 SUBMISSION OF SIX-MONTHLY COMPLIANCES ...... 182

CHAPTER 7: ADDITIONAL STUDIES ...... 183 7.7 RISK ASSESSMENT ...... 183 7.1. VULNERABILITY & HAZAN ANALYSIS DURING CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION PHASE ...... 183 7.2. RISK ANALYSIS ...... 186 7.3. ONSITE EMERGENCY PLAN ...... 187 7.4. OFFSITE EMERGENCY PLAN ...... 192 7.5. SECURITY PLAN ...... 192 7.6. EVACUATION PLAN ...... 193 7.7 GEO TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ...... 194

CHAPTER 8: PROJECT BENEFITS ...... 196

CHAPTER 9: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 197

9.1. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE ...... 197

9.2. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT DURING OPERATION PHASE ...... 198

9.2.3. RAIN WATER CHANNELIZATION ...... 205

9.2.5. PARKING MANAGEMENT: ...... 208 9.3. PLANTATION ...... 210

9.4. SUGGESTED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MEASURES ...... 211

9.4.1. DURING CONSTRUCTION PERIOD ...... 211

9.4.2. DURING OPERATIONAL PERIOD: ...... 212

9.5. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT COST ...... 212

9.6. CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIBILITY ...... 213

CHAPTER 10: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION ...... 215

10.1 INTRODUCTION: ...... 215

CHAPTER 11: DISCLOSURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT ...... 226

ENCLOSURE 5: AIR DISPERSION REPORT ...... 233

ENCLOSURE 6: EARLIER ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE ...... 234

ENCLOSURE 7: LAND ALLOTMENT PAPER ...... 235

ENCLOSURE 8: CTO ...... 236

ENCLOSURE 9: GEOTECHNICAL REPORT ...... 237

ENCLOSURE 10: FIRE NOC ...... 238

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ENCLOSURE 11: POWER BILL ...... 239

ENCLOSURE 12: WATER AGREEMENT ...... 240

ENCLOSURE 13: BOARD RESOLUTION ...... 241

ENCLOSURE 14: RECEIVING OF CERTIFIED COMPLIANCE REQUEST ...... 242

ENCLOSURE 15: ECBC REPORT ...... 243

ENCLOSURE 16: TRAFFIC ASSESSMENT REPORT ...... 244

ENCLOSURE 17: LAYOUT PLAN ...... 245

ENCLOSURE 18: CONTOUR PLAN ...... 246

ENCLOSURE 19: LANDSCAPE PLAN ...... 247

ENCLOSURE 20: DRAINAGE PLAN ...... 248

ENCLOSURE 21: PARKING PLAN ...... 249

ENCLOSURE 22: SECTION/ELEVATION PLAN ...... 250

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FORM 1 & 1A

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FORM 1 I. Basic Information S. No. Item Details 1. Name of the project/s Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” 2. S. No. in the schedule 8 (b) 3. Proposed capacity/ area/length/ Proposed Built-up area: 504,992.40 sqm tonnage to be handled/ command Total Built-up area after Expansion (Existing + area/ lease area/ number of wells to Proposed)– 902,796.80 sqm be drilled 4. New/ Expansion/ Modernization Expansion (Amendment in TOR) The Project has already been granted Environment Clearance vide letter no. 21-538/2007-IA-III on 18- 06-2008 & valid till 17-06-13. Standard TOR had been granted to the project vide letter No-21-41/2018-IA-III dated 9th July 2018. Now there is further change in built-up area, so we applied for amendment in TOR to MOEF&CC. Now, we are applying for the grant of Environmental Clearance in MoEFCC. 5. Existing Capacity/ Area etc. Existing Built-up area- 3,97,804.40 sqm 6. Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’ ‘B’ 7. Does it attract the general condition? Not Applicable If yes, please specify. 8. Does it attract the specific condition? Not Applicable If yes, please specify. 9. Location Plot/ Survey/ Khasra No. 129/P, 130/P, 131/P, 132/P, TSHB colony Village Gachibowli, Tehsil Serilingampally District Ranga Reddy State Telangana 10. Nearest railway station/ airport along Nearest Railway Station- with distance in kms. Hi-Tech city railway line at 3.70 km (ENE) Nearest Airport- Begumpet Airport at 12.01 km E 11. Nearest Town, city, District Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, 0.61 km (SSE) Headquarters along with distance in kms. 12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given) 13. Name of the applicant M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd. 14. Registered Address DLF Centre, 9th Floor, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 15. Address for correspondence: DLF Centre, 9th Floor, Sansad Marg, New Delhi Name Arvind Pandey Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Vice President Address DLF Centre, 9th Floor, Sansad Marg, New Delhi Pin Code 110001 E-mail [email protected] Telephone No. 9811756794

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Fax no. 16. Details of Alternative Sites examined, No alternate site has been examined. The if any. Location of these sites should expansion shall be done within existing complex. be shown on a Toposheet. 17. Interlinked Projects No, it is not an interlinked project. 18. Whether separate application of Not Applicable interlinked project has been submitted? 19. If yes, date of submission Not Applicable 20. If no, reason Not Applicable 21. Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given.

(a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, Not Applicable, No Forest Land is involved 1980? (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, Not Applicable 1972? (c) The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991? Not Applicable 22. Whether there is any Government Not Applicable Order/ Policy relevant/ relating to the site?

23. Forest land involved (hectares) No 24. Whether there is any litigation No pending against the project and/ or land in which the project is propose to be set up? (a) Name of the Court Not applicable (b) Case No. Not applicable (c) Orders/ directions of the Not applicable Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project.

II. Activity 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) S. No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities confirmation /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

1.1 Permanent or temporary change in No The land-use of existing land had already been land use, land cover or topography changed from vacant land to IT Park which including increase in intensity of conforms to the master plan of the area. The land use (with respect to local land expansion shall be done in existing complex use plan) only, so there will be no change in land use further. 1.2 Clearance of existing land, No There will be no clearance of land/vegetation vegetation and buildings? and buildings.

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1.3 Creation of new land uses? No The land-use for existing land had already been changed from vacant land to IT Park. 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. Yes Pre-construction Geo-technical investigation bore houses, soil testing? had been done. 1.5 Construction works? Yes Three blocks are already constructed and further construction of three blocks shall be done as per revision in building plan. 1.6 Demolition works? No Not applicable.

1.7 Temporary sites used for No Workers during construction phase shall be construction works or housing of hired from nearby areas and hence no housing construction workers? provisions shall be made. Only temporary shelters shall be provided. 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures Yes Above ground, the building shall be elevated up or earthworks including linear to maximum height of 71.6 m. Excavation up to structures, cut and fill or 5 level of basement to be done. excavations 1.9 Underground works including No It is a construction project. Hence no mining or tunneling? underground works will be required except for excavation of basements and foundation.

1.10 Reclamation works? No No reclamation work will be done

1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable

1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable

1.13 Production and manufacturing No It is a construction project; hence no processes? production or manufacturing processes shall be carried out. 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or Yes During Construction Phase: materials?  Separate raw material yard shall be made within the project site.  Cement shall be separately stored under cover in bales.  Sand shall be stacked nearby under tarpaulin cover.  Bricks and steel shall be laid in open.  The raw material yard shall be located within the project site. During Operation Phase: Goods and materials are being stored respectively in Commercial and IT units. 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal Yes During Construction phase: of solid waste or liquid effluents? Solid waste generation will be 75 kg/day from labors which shall be disposed off at municipal solid waste site. Waste water generation from construction labor shall be 18 KLD which shall be treated in mobile STP.

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During Operation Phase: In existing complex, 1500 kg/day of solid waste is being generated which is being disposed of as per SWM Rules, 2016 and the same shall be followed expansion also. Total 7229 Kg/day of solid waste shall be generated from the Cyber city after expansion. Detail of Solid Waste Management is given in Pre-feasibility report. 1210 KLD of waste water is being generated for existing complex and after expansion, total waste water generation will be 2255 KLD which will be treated in in-house Sewage Treatment Plant of combined capacity 2630 KLD. STP of capacity 1350 KLD is already installed in the operational blocks and STP of 1280 KLD shall be proposed. 1.16 Facilities for long term housing of No During Construction phase: operational workers? The workers during construction phase shall be hired from nearby areas and hence no provision of long-term housing shall be made. Only temporary shelters shall be provided. During Operation Phase: As this is an Expansion of DLF Cyber city, staff are needed in the commercial building and IT units. Staff are from the nearby areas. Separate housing has not been provided same shall be followed during expansion too. 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during No No new road, rail or sea traffic is proposed. construction or operation? Existing transportation facilities shall be used during construction or operation phase. 1.18 New road, rail, air, waterborne or No No new road, rail, or sea traffic is proposed. other transport infrastructure The transportation measures already existing including new or altered routes and near site are as follows: stations, ports, airports etc.? Nearest Railway Station- Hi-Tech city railway line at 3.70 km (ENE) Nearest Highway- Old Mumbai Highway at 0.32 km (SSW) Nearest Airport- Begumpet Airport at 12.01 km E 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing No No closure or diversion of existing transport transport routes or infrastructure routes or infrastructure leading to changes in leading to changes in traffic traffic movements will be made. movements?

1.20 New or diverted transmission lines No No such closure or diversion of transmission

or pipelines? lines is required.

1.21 Impoundment, damming, No No impoundment, damming, culverting, movements will be made culverting, realignment or other realignment or other changes to the hydrology changes to the hydrology of of surface water courses is required. watercourses or aquifers? 1.22 Stream crossings? No No stream crossing.

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1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water No No abstraction or transfer of water from from ground or surface waters? ground or surface will be done. 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land No There will be no change in water bodies or the surface affecting drainage or run- land surface affecting drainage or run-off. off? 1.25 Transport of personnel or materials Yes During Construction phase: for construction, operation or Materials during construction phase were decommissioning? transported by tractor, trolley etc. The same shall be followed for further construction also. During Operation Phase: Car, two-wheeler, etc. Is being used. 1.26 Long -term dismantling or No Not Applicable decommissioning or restoration works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during No Not Applicable decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

1.28 Influx of people to an area in either Yes During Construction phase: temporarily or permanently? Temporary influx of people in the form of labors shall be there. Approx. 500 no. of local labor shall be employed. During Operation Phase: At present, staff of 30,000 persons are working in the existing blocks which are operational and visitors of 5500 persons is envisaged. After expansion, 57,280 no. of staff working for 8-12 hours, & visitors of approx. 8,228 will be envisaged. 1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not Applicable 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic No Not applicable. diversity? 1.31 Any other actions? No Not Applicable

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply): S. No. Information/checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities confirmation /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or No The proposed project is an expansion of DLF agricultural land (ha) Cyber City which is already a developed IT Park. The land has been allotted to M/s DLF commercial Developers Ltd. by Andhra Pradesh Housing Board for area admeasuring 106128.11 sqm for the development of DLF Cyber city. The expansion shall be done on existing land only of 106128.11 sqm.

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2.2 Water (expected source & Yes Source & Quantity During Construction phase: competing users) unit: KLD Water during construction phase shall be taken from tanker water supplier which supply treated water from STP of nearby area/existing STP. Source & Quantity During Operation Phase: The ultimate source of water shall be Municipal Supply. The existing water requirement of the complex is 2325 KLD and proposed water requirement is 2275 KLD. Hence total water requirement after expansion will be 4600 KLD.

2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable 2.4 Construction material – stone, Yes The major materials required for construction aggregates, sand / soil (expected of the project will be steel, tiles, glass, cement, source – MT) agate, bricks, flooring tiles / stones, sanitary and hardware items, electrical fittings, etc. 2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) Yes Plywood for doors & windows shall be used which shall be procured from local market.

2.6 Energy including electricity and Yes Source of Electricity – Telangana State fuels (source, competing users) Southern Power Distribution Company Limited Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) (TSSPDCL) Total Power load after expansion: - 39 MW DG sets for power back up- 2000 KVA x22 no, 1010 KVA x1 no, 1500 KVA x11 no., out of which DG sets of 2000 KVA x8 no, 1010 KVA x1 no, 1500 KVA x 11 no are already installed. 2.7 Any other natural resources (use No Not applicable appropriate standard units)

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health.

S. No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, No No storage of hazardous substances (as per MSIHC which are hazardous (as per rules) will be done. MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies) 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease No Suitable drainage and waste management or affect disease vectors (e.g. measures shall be adopted in construction phase insect or water borne diseases) and it will be maintained during operational phase which restrict stagnation of water or accumulation of water. This effectively restrict the reproduction and growth of disease vectors.

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3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. Yes During Construction phase: by changing living conditions? Employment opportunities provided due to the project will lead to better quality of life & have also set a standard for future developments in the area. Moreover, this project will provide employment to about 500 no. of local labors during construction phase. During Operation Phase: As it is an Expansion of cyber city there will be several services required which generates direct & indirect employment for the people of nearby area. The employment shall increase to 57280 after expansion. 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who No No vulnerable group of people will be affected by could be affected by the project the project. e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. 3.5 Any other causes No None

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)

S. No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine No Not applicable wastes. 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and Yes During Construction phase: or commercial wastes) Solid waste generated during construction phase shall be 75 kg/day which shall be disposed of at municipal solid waste site. During Operation Phase: In existing complex, 1500 kg/day of solid waste is being generated which is being disposed of as per SWM Rules, 2016 and the same shall be followed expansion also. Total 7229 Kg/day of solid waste shall be generated from the Cyber city after expansion.

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4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Yes During Construction phase: Hazardous Waste Used oil whenever generated from the DG sets Management Rules) shall be kept in leak proof containers in an isolated area and shall be sent to approved recycler. During Operation Phase: In existing complex, used oil from diesel generators is being carefully stored and is given to vendors authorized by CPCB for the treatment of the same and the same shall be followed after expansion also. Suitable care shall be taken so that spills / leaks of used oil from storage shall be avoided. E-waste shall be collected and given to approved recycler of SPCB as being done in existing complex. 4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not Applicable

4.5 Surplus product No Not applicable

4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge Yes After expansion, about 172 Kg/day of dried sludge from effluent treatment will be generated from STP within complex during operation phase. The wet sludge will be passed through filter press where it will be dewatered/ dried to form a cake and then will be used as manure in green areas. The unused sludge shall be given to farmers or nursery. 4.7 Construction or demolition Yes Construction waste shall be used for flooring & wastes Back filling in roads etc. 4.8 Redundant machinery or No Not applicable equipment 4.9 Contaminated soils or other No Not applicable materials. 4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not applicable

4.11 Other solid wastes No Not applicable

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) S. No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, confirmation wherever possible) with source of information data

5.1 Emissions from combustion of Yes During Construction phase: fossil fuels from stationary or DG sets of capacity 125 KVA shall be installed mobile sources acoustically enclosed with adequate stack height. During Operation Phase: The only source of emission in existing complex are DG sets of 2000 KVA x 8 no., 1010 KVA x 1 no., 1500 KVA x11 no. which will be enhanced to 2000 KVA x22 no., 1010 KVA x1 no., 1500 KVA x11 no. after expansion. Hence, to avoid the emissions, stack height of 6 m above roof level for each D.G. set meeting all the

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norms prescribed by CPCB has been provided for existing DG sets and the same shall be followed after expansion also. 5.2 Emissions from production No Not applicable processes 5.3 Emissions from materials Yes Dust will be generated during construction, from the handling including storage or movement of transport vehicles & other construction transport activities. The effect shall be restricted to construction phase only. Water sprinklers shall be used for dust suppression. Material shall be stored under Tarpaulin cover. 5.4 Emissions from construction Yes RMC shall be used. Dust & emissions shall be activities including plant and generated during construction activities which shall equipment be reduced by sprinkling of water in a specific time interval & timely maintenance schedule for machinery. Also, the machines shall be kept shut down during idle period. 5.5 Dust or odors from handling of Yes During loading & unloading of construction material materials including dust will be generated during construction phase. construction materials, sewage Water shall be sprinkled and tarpaulin cover shall be and waste provided over stored raw material to reduce dust emission. During Operation Phase: • STP of capacity 1350 KLD has already been installed for existing complex. Proper ventilation shall be provided in STP room. STP of 1280 KLD is proposed. • On accumulation area, waste shall be given to authorized vendor on daily basis. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of No Not applicable. waste.

5.7 Emissions from burning of No Open burning of biomass/ other material shall be waste in open air (e.g. slash prohibited. materials, construction debris).

5.8 Emissions from any other No None sources.

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

S. No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, confirmation wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment No During Construction phase: e.g. engines, ventilation plant, The equipment such as mixer machines, bulldozers, crushers cranes, compactors & excavators will be used which will be of highest standard of reputed make and adhere to international standards. During Operation Phase: The only source of noise in existing complex are DG sets of 2000 KVA x 8 no, 1010 KVA x 1 no, 1500 KVA 15 Environment Consultant: Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd.

x11 no. In addition to existing D.G. sets 2000 KVAx14 no. are proposed. The D.G. Sets are bought acoustically enclosed & kept in acoustically treated room & and are used during Power failure only. The same shall be followed for expansion. 6.2 From industrial or similar No Not applicable processes 6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Due to the various activities there will be short-term noise impacts in the immediate vicinity of the project site. These will be restricted to day time only. It shall be estimated that during the construction period the average noise level shall be 70-75 dB (A) during peak construction hours. However, barricading shall be done to further prevent the noise pollution. 6.4 From blasting or piling No No blasting or piling is required.

6.5 From construction or Yes Some amount of noise (70 – 75 dB (A)) shall be operational traffic generated from vehicular movement in the construction phase and operational phase. Plantation around the boundary wall shall be done to reduce noise from traffic. 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not Applicable

6.7 From any other sources No None

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

S. No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, confirmation wherever possible) with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or No The hazardous waste generated during operation spillage of hazardous materials phase is Used oil. Used oil generated is stored in HDPE drums and kept in covered rooms under lock and key and is being sold to authorized vendors only. Special care is being taken to prevent leakages and spills. The same shall be followed after expansion also. 7.2 From discharge of sewage or No During operational phase after expansion, waste other effluents to water or the water of 2374 KLD shall be treated in STP of capacity land (expected mode and place 1350 KLD STP already installed and proposed STP of of discharge) capacity 1280 KLD. Treated water generated shall be reused within the complex in flushing, gardening, HVAC cooling, DG Cooling & misc. purpose. It will be zero discharge complex. 7.3 By deposition of pollutants No None emitted to air into the land or into water 7.4 From any other sources Yes E-waste shall be generated from the complex & is given to approved recycler of SPCB.

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7.5 Is there a risk of long-term No Not applicable buildup of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment. S. No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires Yes During Construction Phase: etc. from storage, handling, use All appropriate measures shall be taken to avoid or production of hazardous accidents. substances During Operation phase: Proper disaster management & fire-fighting system is installed in existing complex and the same shall be followed for expansion too. 8.2 From any other causes Yes During Construction Phase: All the labors shall be provided with suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) as required under the health & safety norms. Training and awareness about the safety norms shall be provided to all supervisors and labors involved in construction activity. 8.3 Could the project be affected by No The area under study falls in Seismic zone-III, natural disasters causing according to the Indian Standard Seismic Zoning environmental damage (e.g. Map. Suitable seismic coefficients in horizontal and floods, earthquakes, landslides, vertical directions respectively, will be adopted cloudburst etc.)? while designing the structure.

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9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality.

S. No. Information/Checklist Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate confirmation quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of supporting facilities, ancillary No Not Applicable development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:

• Supporting infrastructure

(roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) Yes STP of 2630 KLD of combined capacity (Existing – 1350 KLD & proposed 1280 KLD) shall be installed • Housing development for the treatment of wastewater. • Extractive industries

• Supply industries Not Applicable • Other No Not Applicable No Not Applicable No Not Applicable No 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, No Not Applicable which could have an impact on

the environment

9.3 Set a precedent for later Yes It will attract people to develop environment developments friendly multiactivity complexes. 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to No No impact proximity to other existing or

planned projects with similar effects

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III. Environmental Sensitivity S. No. Areas Name/ Aerial distance (within 15 Identity km.) Proposed project location boundary

1. Areas protected under National Park international conventions, nati- Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National 6.30 km (ESE) onal or local legislation for their Park ecological, landscape, cultural or Mrugavani National Park 10.36 km (SSW) other related value 2. Areas which are important or Water Bodies sensitive for ecological reasons - Pedda lake 2.54 km (SSE) Wetlands, watercourses or other Bettemma water body 3.31 km (S) water bodies, coastal zone, Durgam water body 3.83 km (ESE) biospheres, mountains, forests Khajaguda lake 3.85 km (SSE) Miyapur Patel water body 5.10 km (N) Musi River 6.75 km (SSW) Osman Sagar 7.48 km (SW) Nallagandla Lake 4.58 Km, (WNW) Forest Kotthaguda RF (Eucalyptus 0.75 km (NNE) Plantation) Chilar Protected Forest 8.47 km (S) 3. Areas used by protected, National Park important or sensitive species Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National 6.30 km (ESE) of flora or fauna for breeding, Park nesting, foraging, resting, over Mrugavani National Park 10.36 km (SSW) wintering, migration 4. Inland, coastal, marine or None None underground waters

5. State, National boundaries None None

6. Routes or facilities used by the Nearest roads/ Highway public for access to recreation or Old Mumbai Highway 0.32 km (SSW) other tourist, pilgrim areas NH-09 5.11 km (N) Railway Station Hi-Tech city railway line 3.70 km (ENE) Airport Begumpet Airport 12.01 km E Rajiv Gandhi international airport 23.97 km (S)

7. Defence installations None None

8. Densely populated or built-up Rajiv Gandhi Nagar 0.61 km (SSE) area Anjaiah Nagar 0.90 km (ENE) Sri Ramnagar Block-B & C 1.53 km (NNW) Telecom Nagar 1.75 km (SE) 9. Areas occupied by sensitive Hospital man-made land uses (hospital, Himagiri hospitals 0.42 km (SSE) Apollo Clinic and Pharmacy 1.53 km (NE)

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school, places of worship, IRIS Institute of Radiology and 1.55 km (SE) community facilities) imaging sciences Civil Hospital 1.66 km (N) Rainbow Children’s Hospital 1.82 km (ENE) Max Cure Hospital 2.29 km E

Post Office Indira Nagar P.O 0.74 km (S) Telecom Nagar India P.O 1.95 km (S) Kothaguda P.O 2.02 km (NNE) Madhapur India P.O 3.64 km (ESE) Manikonda P.O 4.61 km (SSE) Gopanpally P.O 4.66 km (W) Lingampalli Sub- P.O 5.33 km (NW)

Places of worship Masjid-e-Fatima 1.16 km (NE) Telecom Nagar Masjid 1.58 km (SSE) Capstone church 2.53 km (SE) Nanakramguda Mosque 2.85 km (SSW) Fusion Church 2.90 km (ESE) Capstone church 3.37 km E Peddamma Talli Temple 5.30 km (ESE) St. Thomas Marthoma Church 5.55 km (NNW)

School / Colleges ABODE Montessori School 0.28 km (NNE) Blue blocks Pre-School 0.29 km (NNW) Esperanza Pre-School 0.54 km E IIIT Hyderabad 0.63 km (WSW) Engineering Staff college of India 2.53 km (SW) Narayana High School 3.04 km E Oakridge International School 3.15 km (SSE) Rockwell international School 4.43 km (SE)

Bank ICICI Bank/atm Within the lease area Vijaya Bank 0.11 km (W) IDBI Bank 0.36 km (SSW) HDFC Bank 0.50 km (S) Axis Bank/atm 2.31 km (ESE) ICICI Bank/atm, Gachibowli 3.33 km (SW)

Police station

Gachibowli Police station 0.38 km (SW)

Madhapur Police Station 4.09 km (SE) 10. Areas containing important, high Water Bodies quality or scarce resources Musi River 6.75 km (SSW) (Ground water resources, Pedda lake 2.54 km (SSE) surface resources, forestry, Durgam water body 3.83 km (ESE) 20 Environment Consultant: Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd.

agriculture, fisheries, tourism, Khajaguda lake 3.85 km (SSE) minerals) Bettemma water body 3.31 km (S) Miyapur Patel water body 5.10 km (N) Osman Sagar 7.48 km (SW)

Forest Kothaguda RF (Eucalyptus 0.75 km (NNE) Plantation) Chilar Protected Forest 8.47 km (S)

Tourism Qutub Shahi Tomb 7.18 km (SSE) Golconda Fort 8.53 Km (SSE) Taramati Baradari 8.01 km (S) 11. Areas already subjected to Critically polluted area declared by There is no critically pollution or environmental CPCB. polluted area falling within damage. (Those where existing 15 km radius. legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12. Areas susceptible to natural Least Active The project area falls in hazard which could cause the seismic zone –II. project to present environmental problems (Earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions)

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“I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost”.

Date:

Place: Signature of the applicant

With Name and Full Address (Project Proponent/ Authorised Signatory)

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FORM 1A CHECK LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS I. LAND ENVIRONMENT (Attach panoramic view of the project site and the vicinity) 1.1 Will the existing landuse get The project site is located at survey no. 129/P, 130/P, 131/P, significantly altered from the project 132/P, TSHB colony, Gachibowli, Serilingipalli, Rangareddy, that is not consistent with the District Rangareddy, Telangana. surroundings? (Proposed landuse must The land has been allotted to M/s DLF Commercial conform to the approved Master Plan / Developers Ltd. by Andhra Pradesh Housing Board for area Development Plan of the area. Change admeasuring 106128.11 sqm for the development of DLF of landuse if any and the statutory Cyber city commercial complex. The cyber city is partly approval from the competent authority operational. The land-use for existing land has already been be submitted). changed from vacant land to multiactivity complex Attach Maps of (commercial) which conforms to the master plan of the area and the expansion shall be done on the same land, hence the existing land use will not get altered from the proposed expansion.

I. Site location The site location is shown in the Pre-feasibility Report II. Surrounding features of the Map showing vicinity around the site is shown in the Pre- proposed site (within 500 feasibility Report meters) III. The site (indicating levels & Layout plan is enclosed as Enclosure- 7 contours) to appropriate scales. If not available attach only conceptual plans. 1.2 List out all the major project requirements in terms of the

Land area, Plot area: 106128.11 sqm Total Built up area Existing Built up area: 397,804.40 sqm Proposed Built-up area: 504,992.40 sqm Total Built-up area after Expansion: 902796.80 sqm Water consumption Water consumption after expansion: 4600 KLD Power requirement Power requirement after expansion: 39 MW Connectivity Old Mumbai Highway: 0.32 km (SSW) NH-09: 5.11 km (N) Hi-Tech city railway line: 3.70 km (ENE) Community facilities IT Complex, Commercial complex, Retail shopping Parking needs etc. Parking Requirements – 8372 ECS Parking Provisions – 8372 ECS

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1.3 What are the likely impacts of the The entire project influenced area shall be developed as per proposed activity on the existing the provision of Master Plan of Hyderabad, Telangana, thus facilities adjacent to the proposed site? no induced development is foreseen due to the proposed (Such as open spaces, community project. facilities, details of the existing landuse, Also, the development shall be carried out as per the and disturbance to the local ecology). defined building by-laws; hence no impact shall be envisaged due to proposed development for expansion and further construction to be done. Construction phase as well as operation Phase of the project, will generate direct and indirect employment opportunities for a large section of society. The employment will have positive impact thereby increasing the quality of life. 1.4 Will there be any significant land Yes, there shall be disturbance due to excavation of disturbance resulting in erosion, foundation and basements for expansion part. However, subsidence & instability? care shall be taken so that no erosion, subsidence & (Details of soil type, slope analysis, instability takes place. vulnerability to subsidence, seismicity Soil Type: Loamy Sand etc. may be given). Slope Analysis: The project area possesses fairly plain terrain. Erosion / Subsidence: Proper greening & paving of area will not cause any soil erosion problem and subsidence. Seismicity: The area under study falls in Seismic zone-III according to the Indian Standard Seismic Map. Suitable seismic coefficients in horizontal and vertical directions respectively, shall be adopted while designing the structure. 1.5 Will the proposal involve alteration of The proposed project activities will not cause any alteration natural drainage systems? of natural drainage system. (Give details on a contour map showing the natural drainage near the proposed project site)

1.6 What are the quantities of earthwork Excavation up to 5 level of basement shall be done for involved in the construction activity construction. 2,07,102 cum soil has been excavated from cutting, filling, reclamation etc. existing part and 7,25,494 cum will be excavated for (Give details of the quantities of expansion part. Excavated soil shall be generated from earthwork involved, transport of fill basement excavation & foundation. This excavated soil will materials from outside the site etc.) be properly stacked within site under tarpaulin cover and will be reused for back filling purposes. The top soil shall be preserved for landscaping purpose only. Hence, no adverse impacts on the land environment shall be there. 1.7 Give details regarding water supply, Water Supply: During Construction stage, water shall be waste handling etc. during the sourced through nearby treated water from tanker water construction period. supplier. The same shall be followed for further construction also. Waste Generation / Handling: Soil excavated shall be reused for backfilling and the fertile top soil shall be reused for horticulture purpose. Spillage of oil from the machinery or cement residual from concrete mixer plants shall be properly collected and reused in construction site. For construction labor, proper sanitary facilities & wash areas shall be constructed such as mobile toilets and good hygienic conditions shall be maintained. 24 Environment Consultant: Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd.

1.8 Will the low-lying areas & wetlands get No low lying and wetlands area are present in and around altered? the project site. (Provide details of how low lying and wetlands are getting modified from the proposed activity) 1.9 Whether construction debris & waste The construction waste generated from the project shall be during construction cause health common in nature and will not cause any health hazard to hazard? (Give quantities of various associate and nearby population. The construction debris types of wastes generated during shall be kept to be used for land leveling/back filling. Waste construction including the construction concrete shall be reused as aggregate in construction labour and the means of disposal) process. Mobile toilets & drinking water for construction labor shall be provided. The sewage and waste water generated shall be disposed off to septic tank via soak pit. 2. WATER ENVIRONMENT 2.1 Give the total quantity of water requirement The total quantity of water requirement after expansion shall for the proposed project with the breakup of be 4600 KLD & shall be met by Municipal Supply. requirements for various uses. How will the water requirement met? Domestic : 1473 KLD State the sources & quantities and furnish a Flushing : 1228 KLD water balance statement. Gardening : 100 KLD Back-wash : 50 KLD Misc. : 10 KLD DG Cooling & HVAC Cooling : 1739 KLD

Total Water Requirement : 4600 KLD Total Waste Water Discharge: 2374 KLD

2.2 What is the capacity (dependable flow or In existing Municipal supply provides the water to the yield) of the proposed source of water? complex and it is a dependable source of water. Same shall be followed after expansion too. 2.3 What is the quality of water required, in case, If municipal supply is not made or the supply made is the supply is not from a municipal source? inadequate then the water shall be arranged through (Provide physical, chemical, biological tankers. characteristics with class of water quality)

2.4 How much of the water requirement can be After expansion, total treated water of 2255 KLD shall be met from the recycling of treated utilized for HVAC & DG cooling, flushing, gardening & wastewater? miscellaneous purposes within the project premises. Approx. (Give the details of quantities, sources and 49.45 % of total water requirement will be met by recycled usage) water. 2.5 Will there be diversion of water from other There will not be any substantial effect on water demand of users? this region as the development will be done as per the (Please assess the impacts of the project on development plan. other existing uses and quantities of consumption)

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2.6 What is the incremental pollution load from Total quantity of wastewater generation after expansion will wastewater generated from the proposed be 2374 KLD. The treated water 2255 KLD shall be utilized for activity? gardening, Backwash DG Cooling, backwash & miscellaneous purposes. 100 % of treated water will be recycled. (Give details of the quantities and composition of wastewater generated from the proposed activity) 2.7 Give details of the water requirements met Total 10 number of rain water harvesting pits will be there at from water harvesting? Furnish details of the site after expansion, out of which, 4 no. of rain water facilities created. harvesting are already there in existing complex and 6 no. of pits are proposed for expansion. (Details of Rain Water Harvesting is given in Pre-feasibility Report). 2.8 What would be the impact of the land use The rain water of rooftop is being channelized to Rain water changes occurring due to the proposed harvesting pits through the storm water drainage network project on the runoff characteristics developed in the complex for recharging the ground water (quantitative as well as qualitative) of the after preliminary treatment. The same shall be followed after area in the post construction phase on a long- expansion. term basis? Would it aggravate the problems of flooding No, it will not aggravate the problem of flooding or water or water logging in any way? logging in any way, rather will reduce the same.

2.9 What are the impacts of the proposal on the Ground water extraction, if required due to unavoidable ground water? circumstances, will be done with prior permission from (Will there be tapping of ground water; give CGWA. the details of ground water table, recharging capacity, and approvals obtained from competent authority, if any) 2.10 What precautions/measures are taken to During the construction phase, runoff from the construction prevent the run-off from construction site shall not be allowed into the roadside. It shall be activities polluting land & aquifers? collected in a tank & after pre-treatment it shall be reused (Give details of quantities and the measures for sprinkling, etc. taken to avoid the adverse impacts) 2.11 How is the storm water from within the site During construction phase, Adequate measures shall be managed? taken to channelize such storm water and the same will be (State the provisions made to avoid flooding collected in a tank & after pre-treatment it will be reused for of the area, details of the drainage facilities sprinkling, curing etc. provided along with a site layout indication During operation phase storm water will be channelized to contour levels) 10 no. of rainwater harvesting pits proposed for the complex out of which 4 no. of RWH pits are already working. 2.12 Will the deployment of construction laborers Mobile toilets shall be provided for during construction particularly in the peak period lead to period. The waste shall be disposed off to septic tank via soak unsanitary conditions around the project site pit. Washing area shall be cleaned and good hygienic (Justify with proper explanation) condition shall be maintained.

2.13 What on-site facilities are provided for the Waste water during construction phase from labours shall be collection, treatment & safe disposal of discharged into septic tank followed by soak pit. sewage? In the Cyber city, after expansion the generation of waste (Give details of the quantities of wastewater water will be 2374 KLD. The generated sewage will be generation, treatment capacities with treated in in-house Sewage Treatment Plant of combined 26 Environment Consultant: Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd.

technology & facilities for recycling and capacity 2630 KLD (existing- 1350 KLD, Proposed- 1280 KLD). disposal) The existing STP is bases on Extended Aeration and the proposed STP shall be bases on Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (MBBR) process. The treated water of 2255 KLD shall be utilized for flushing, gardening, HVAC & DG Cooling & miscellaneous purposes. 2.14 Give details of dual plumbing system if Dual Plumbing line has been provided in the complex for treated waste used is used for flushing of reuse of treated water. Same shall be followed after toilets or any other use. expansion.

3. VEGETATION 3.1 Is there any threat of the project to the The complex will have total green area of 26710.25 sq m biodiversity? with 1330 no. of plants. Hence the green area of the complex itself is a house for common native reptiles and (Give a description of the local ecosystem birds. Therefore, it will not cause any threat to the with its unique features, if any) biodiversity. 3.2 Will the construction involve extensive No clearing or modification of vegetation shall be involved clearing or modification of vegetation? for existing vegetation. (Provide a detailed account of the trees & vegetation affected by the project)

3.3 What are the measures proposed to be There will not be any kind of impact of this project on site taken to minimize the likely impacts on features. important site features

(Give details of proposal for tree The Shelter belt for the proposed project has been planned plantation, landscaping, creation of water to provide a clean, healthy and beautiful green environment bodies etc. along with a layout plan to an for the people to live in within the proposed project site. appropriate scale)

Provision of total plantation area of 26710.25 sqm, with

lawns, ornamental plants and trees shall be provided after expansion.

4. FAUNA 4.1 Is there likely to be any displacement of Core Zone of already Constructed land: Varieties of species fauna- both terrestrial and aquatic or planted like Neem, Amaltas, Bootle brush, weeping Fig, creation of barriers for their movement? Sago Palm, Chitwan, Khajoor, False Ashoka, Bamboo and Provide the details. Frangipani. Core Zone of existing land where construction is to be done: Cynodon dactylon, Lantana camara, Calotropis gigantean, Cassia fistula etc found around the periphery

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Buffer Zone: There are No wild life sanctuaries within 10 km radius of the project site, only two national parks are present. 4.2 Any direct or indirect impacts on the As plantation at site has been done to some extent, hence, avifauna of the area? Provide details. few avifauna exist at site. However, proper landscaping shall be done to provide a clean, healthy and beautiful green environment for the population. Common native variety of trees and ornamental flowering species will be planted in the green space which will attract avifauna & hence, will have direct positive impact on the local avifauna and will provide shelter to local birds.

4.3 Prescribe measures such as corridors, fish Not applicable ladders etc. to mitigate adverse impacts on

fauna

5. AIR ENVIRONMENT

5.1 Will the project increase atmospheric The traffic has been increased due to operation of complex, concentration of gases & result in heat and shall be further increased after complete complex will islands? be in operation after expansion. Increased traffic generation of vehicles due to project will not cause

significant increase in atmospheric concentration of gases (Give details of background air quality and do not result in heat island formation. Tree plantation levels with predicted values based on in the complex will be provided such that the impact of air dispersion models taking into account the pollution shall be minimized. increased traffic generation as a result of Existing D.G. Sets of capacity 2000 KVA x 8 no., 1010 KVA x the proposed constructions) 1 no., 1500 KVA x11 no. and proposed 2000 KVA x 14 will be there after expansion. The DG sets shall be operated during power cut only. 5.2 What are the impacts on generation of During construction phase sprinkling shall be done which dust, smoke, odorous fumes or other will reduce the dust generation. No odour will be generated hazardous gases? Give details in relation to at site. Smoke will be generated from the operation of DG all the meteorological parameters. sets. Proper emission standards shall be maintained as per CPCB guidelines. Ventilation system shall be provided in STP room. 5.3 Will the proposal create shortage of The optimum parking provision is proposed within the site parking space for vehicles? Furnish details on podium, surface & Basement. Hence, there will be no of the present level of transport shortage of parking space for vehicles. The parking infrastructure and measures proposed for provision of Cyber city after expansion will be 8372 ECS improvement including the traffic

management at the entry & exit to the project site.

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5.4 Provide details of the movement patterns The project is well connected to roads & highway. The main with internal roads, bicycle tracks, entry/ exit of the project will be from the adjacent wide pedestrian pathways, footpaths etc., with road. All internal roads are minimum 6 m wide. It will be areas under each category. good enough for better movement of vehicles. It is also ensured that street lighting are installed along the road to avoid any accident. Same shall be followed after expansion. 5.5 Will there be significant increase in traffic During construction phase, noise barriers shall be installed noise & vibrations? Give details of the to reduce traffic noise & vibration and during operation sources and the measures proposed for phase, shelter belt developed within the complex will mitigation of the above. mitigate the traffic noise. Proper care shall be taken during design that there will not be any increase in traffic noise by providing single-way traffic movement, hence no honking within the complex is being maintained. The foundation is made very hard and paved with rubber flooring to minimize the vibration, also all other measures shall be adopted during designing that there will not be any causes of vibrations during the traffic density. Same shall be followed after expansion.

5.6 What will be the impact of DG sets & other There would be slight impact of DG sets on noise levels, equipment on noise levels & vibration in & vibration and in ambient air quality around the project site. ambient air quality around the project 1. All the DG Sets are kept in acoustically treated room. site? Provide details. 2. Stack height as per C.P.C.B. norms to reduce the impact on air quality around the project site shall be provided. 3. The noise from DG sets meets the desired standard as per C.P.C.B. guidelines. Low Sulphur fuel shall be used to run these DG sets. 4. Vibration pads are installed to run these DG sets to minimize the vibration effect. Same shall be followed after expansion.

6. AESTHETICS

6.1 Will the proposed constructions in any way The project site does not have any scenic amenity or result in the obstruction of a view, scenic beauty. Construction of the cyber city will increase the amenity or landscapes? beauty of the area by having proper landscaping. Are these considerations taken into Yes, all considerations have been taken into account by the account by the proponents? proponents. 6.2 Will there be any adverse impacts from The project site surrounding is a developing area. No such new constructions on the existing structures exist at site. The construction for expansion shall structures? What are the considerations be done as per the sanctioned building plans, master plan taken into account? & Environment Clearance, hence, no adverse impact on the existing structures shall be envisaged. Hence, there is no

need of any consideration.

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6.3 Whether there are any local considerations There are no typical urban form & urban design influencing of urban form & urban design influencing the design criteria. the design criteria? They may be explicitly

spelt out.

Are there any anthropological or archaeological sites or artifacts nearby? No there is no anthropological or archaeological site or artifacts near the site. State if any other significant features in the vicinity of the proposed site have been considered. All significant features have been considered.

7. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS

7.1 Will the proposal result in any changes to The proposed project is an expansion of DLF Cyber city. As the demographic structure of local the Cyber city is partially operational & thus there has been population? Provide the details. influx of population in the form of staffs & visitors. Same shall be increased after expansion of the project. Thus, there will be some change in the demographic structure of the area. 7.2 Give details of the existing social Hospital infrastructure around the proposed Himagiri hospitals 0.42 km (SSE) project. Apollo Clinic and Pharmacy 1.53 km (NE) IRIS Institute of Radiology and 1.55 km (SE) imaging sciences Civil Hospital 1.66 km (N) Rainbow Children’s Hospital 1.82 km (ENE) Max Cure Hospital 2.29 km E

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Bank ICICI Bank/atm Within the lease area Vijaya Bank 0.11 km (W) IDBI Bank 0.36 km (SSW) HDFC Bank 0.50 km (S) Axis Bank/atm 2.31 km (ESE) ICICI Bank/atm, Gachibowli 3.33 km (SW)

Police station Gachibowli Police station 0.38 km (SW) Madhapur Police Station 4.09 km (SE)

7.3 Will the project cause adverse effects on The expansion of complex shall be done within the local communities, disturbance to sacred designated site as per the defined building by-laws of sites or other cultural values? What are the government authority. There is no sacred site or cultural safeguards proposed? heritage site within vicinity of proposed project; hence no adverse impacts are envisaged.

8. BUILDING MATERIALS

8.1 May involve the use of building materials The major materials required for construction of the project with high-embodied energy. shall be steel, cement, bricks, flooring tiles/ stones, sanitary and hardware items, electrical fittings, etc. Are the construction materials produced Energy efficient building material shall be used. with energy efficient processes? (Give details of energy conservation measures in the selection of building materials and their energy efficiency 8.2 Transport and handling of materials Yes, transportation and handling of material will result in air during construction may result in & noise pollution; however, it shall be minimized by covering pollution, noise & public nuisance. material by the tarpaulin and ensuring PUC certificate of What measures are taken to minimize the vehicles and good condition silencers. impacts? 8.3 Are recycled materials used in roads and The excavated soil & debris of construction material shall be structures? used in backfilling, roads etc. State the extent of savings achieved? 8.4 Give details of the methods of collection, The solid waste shall be disposed off as per Municipal Solid segregation & disposal of the garbage Waste Rules, 2016. Detail are given in Pre-feasibility report. generated during the operation phases of the project. 31 Environment Consultant: Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd.

9. ENERGY CONSERVATION 9.1 Give details of the power requirements, Particular Total after expansion source of supply, backup source etc. Total Power load 39 MW What is the energy consumption assumed per square foot of built-up Total No. of DG 2000 KVA x22 no, 1010 KVA x1 no, 1500 area? sets KVA x11 no. How have you tried to minimize energy Source of power supply will be TSSPDCL. During power failure consumption? D.G. Sets will start automatically. Fuel consumption for DG Sets has been calculated to be 534 ltr/hr (when in operation) of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel. As per the latest C.P.C.B. norms, D.G. Sets has been installed in acoustic enclosure room and silencer. LED, T5 lamps, solar power, energy efficient motors and pumps has been used to conserve the electrical energy & to minimize the consumption of non-renewable fuel. The same shall be followed after expansion also. 9.2 What type of and capacity of power Total capacity of DG Sets after expansion: back-up do you plan to provide? 2000 KVA x 22 no, 1010 KVA x 1 no, 1500 KVA x 11 no Fuel: Ultra Low Sulphur diesel. 9.3 What are the characteristics of the glass Double reflective glass is being used. Same shall be followed you plan to use? after expansion. Provide specifications of its characteristics related to both short wave and long wave radiation? 9.4 What passive solar architectural Building design and envelope is optimized through selection of features are being used in the building? appropriate wall and roof construction and through adoption Illustrate the applications made in the of solar measures. The same shall be followed for further proposed project. blocks to be constructed. 9.5 Does the layout of streets & buildings Yes, the layouts of buildings is designed to maximize the maximize the potential for solar energy potential for use of solar lighting per day devices. The same devices? shall be followed for further blocks to be constructed. Yes, solar power-based street & common area lights is being Have you considered the use of street used. The same shall be followed for further blocks to be lighting, emergency lighting and solar constructed. hot water systems for use in the building? Substantiate with details. 9.6. Is shading effectively used to reduce Solar Measures is being adopted to reduce heating up of cooling/heating loads? What principles building envelope. Louvers and sunshades is being used around have been used to maximize the windows in order to protect from direct sunlight. Same shall be shading of Walls on the East and the followed after expansion. West and the Roof? How much energy saving has been effected? 9.7 Do the structures use energy-efficient Suitable energy optimization is being adopted during the space conditioning, lighting and calculation of energy load of the proposed project. The space mechanical systems? Provide technical heating load is being minimized using solar structure and details. suitable buildings envelop material. Uses of incandescent lamp and halogen lamps is being avoided and energy efficient LED has been used for all common area. The diesel generator sets shall be automatically controlled to optimize their usage based on the actual load requirements at

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Provide details of the transformers and any time. Space conditioning will be provided as per norms of motor efficiencies, lighting intensity National Building Code – Part 8; Building Services Section 3– and air-conditioning load assumptions? Mechanical Ventilation. Lighting intensity shall be done as per the National Building Code Guidelines.

CFC and HCFC free chillers are being provided. Same shall be Are you using CFC and HCFC free followed after expansion. chillers? Provide specifications 9.8 What are the likely effects of the No significant effect shall be envisaged on the surrounding building activity in altering the micro- environment of project. Increased traffic generation and use of climates? diesel generators sets in the project will not cause significant Provide a self-assessment on the likely increase in atmospheric concentration of gases and will not impacts of the proposed construction result in heat island formation. on creation of heat island & inversion effects?

9.9 What are the thermal characteristics of the building envelope? (a) roof; (b) S. BUILDING ‘R’ ‘U’ Values external walls; and (c) fenestration? No MATERIAL Values (in Watts/ Give details of the material used and PROPOSED (in Sq Sq m. Deg C) the U-values or the R values of the WITH U & R VALUES m. Deg individual components. C/ Watts )

1. Wall 2.28 0.44 Brick & ACC Blocks wall (230 mm thick), both side thick sand cement plaster (12- 18mm) with insulation.

2. Roof 2.04 0.49 200 mm RCC slab with mud phuska & clay tiles with 75 mm insulation.

3 Glass 0.30 3.3 (Double reflective glass)

9.10 What precautions & safety measures NBC Guidelines has been followed. Same shall be followed for are proposed against fire hazards? expansion. Furnish details of emergency plans. 9.11 If you are using glass as wall material Double reflective glass has been used. Same shall be followed provides details and specifications for expansion. including emissive and thermal characteristics.

9.12 What is the rate of air infiltration into All the window and door are airtight quality, hence there will the building? be no air infiltration. Same shall be followed for expansion. Provide details of how you are mitigating the effects of infiltration.

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9.13 To what extent the non-conventional Solar energy is used inside the Cyber Park in the form of solar energy technologies are utilized in the lights. Same shall be followed for expansion. overall energy consumption? Provide details of the renewable energy technologies used.

10. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 10.1 The Environment Management Plan would Environment Management Plan is given in the Pre- consist of all mitigation measures for each feasibility report item wise activity to be undertaken during the construction, operation and the entire life cycle to minimize adverse environmental impacts as a result of the activities of the project. It would also delineate the environmental monitoring plan for compliance of various environmental regulations. It will state the steps to be taken in case of emergency such as accidents at the site including fire.

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TOR Letter

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No.21-41/2018-IA-III Goverment of India Minister of Enviroment,Forest and Climate Change Impact Assessment Division ***

Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Vayu Wing,3rd Floor,Aliganj, Jor Bagh Road,New Delhi-110003 09 Jul 2018

To,

M/s DLF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS LIMITED DLF Centre, 9th floor, sansad marg, new delhi-110001, New Delhi-110001 Delhi

Tel.No.011-42102030; Email:[email protected]

Sir/Madam,

This has reference to the proposal submitted in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to prescribe the Terms of Reference (TOR) for undertaking detailed EIA study for the purpose of obtaining Environmental Clearance in accordance with the provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006. For this purpose, the proponent had submitted online information in the prescribed format (Form-1 ) along with a Pre-feasibility Report. The details of the proposal are given below:

1. Proposal No.: IA/TG/NCP/74909/2018

2. Name of the Proposal: Expansion of “DLF Cyber City”

New Construction Projects and Industrial 3. Category of the Proposal: Estates

4. Project/Activity applied for: 8(b) Townships and Area Development projects.

5. Date of submission for TOR: 10 May 2018

In this regard, under the provisions of the EIA Notification 2006 as amended, the Standard TOR for the purpose of preparing environment impact assessment report and environment management plan for obtaining prior environment clearance is prescribed with public consultation as follows: STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR EIA/EMP REPORT FOR PROJECTS/ ACTIVITIES REQUIRING ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE

8(b): STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CONDUCTING ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR TOWNSHIP/ AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN EIA/EMP REPORT 1) Examine details of land use as per Master Plan and land use around 10 km radius of the project site. Analysis should be made based on latest satellite imagery for land use with raw images. 2) Submit details of environmentally sensitive places, land acquisition status, rehabilitation of communities/ villages and present status of such activities. 3) Examine baseline environmental quality along with projected incremental load due to the project. 4) Environmental data to be considered in relation to the project development would be (a) land, (b) groundwater, (c) surface water, (d) air, (e) bio-diversity, (f) noise and vibrations, (g) socio economic and health. 5) Submit a copy of the contour plan with slopes, drainage pattern of the site and surrounding area. 6) Submit the details of the trees to be felled for the project. 7) Submit the present land use and permission required for any conversion such as forest, agriculture etc. 8) Submit Roles and responsibility of the developer etc for compliance of environmental regulations under the provisions of EP Act. 9) Ground water classification as per the Central Ground Water Authority. 10) Examine the details of Source of water, water requirement, use of treated waste water and prepare a water balance chart. 11) Rain water harvesting proposals should be made with due safeguards for ground water quality. Maximize recycling of water and utilization of rain water. Examine details. 12) Examine soil characteristics and depth of ground water table for rainwater harvesting. 13) Examine details of solid waste generation treatment and its disposal. 14) Examine and submit details of use of solar energy and alternative source of energy to reduce the fossil energy consumption. 15) DG sets are likely to be used during construction and operational phase of the project. Emissions from DG sets must be taken into consideration while estimating the impacts on air environment. Examine and submit details. 16) Examine road/rail connectivity to the project site and impact on the traffic due to the proposed project. Present and future traffic and transport facilities for the region should be analysed with measures for preventing traffic congestion and providing faster trouble free system to reach different destinations in the city. STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR EIA/EMP REPORT FOR PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES REQUIRING ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE

17) A detailed traffic and transportation study should be made for existing and projected passenger and cargo traffic. 18) Examine the details of transport of materials for construction which should include source and availability. 19) Examine separately the details for construction and operation phases both for Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Monitoring Plan with cost and parameters. 20) Submit details of a comprehensive Disaster Management Plan including emergency evacuation during natural and man-made disaster.

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recommended Plot Area 18,695 20,778 sqm Permissible Ground Coverage Area 14,021.25 10,389 sqm Ground Coverage Area Proposed 11,217 11,425 sqm Open Area 5,608 7,253 sqm Green Area 1870 2100 sqm No. of Floor of Building 8B+LG+G+9 6B+G+9 - Maximum Height of the building 40.004 40.004 m FAR Area Achieved 1,12,852 86,578 sqm Total Built up area 2,46,905 2,06,806 sqm Total Population 18457 13245 Heads STP Capacity 620 460 KLD Total Water Requirement 864 711 KLD Power Requirement 10000 5000 kVA DG Backup 2500 2500 kVA Parking Provided 3386 2597 ECS Quantity of Solid Waste Generation 3.32 1.97 TPD

Agenda item No. 38.5.4. Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” at survey no. 129, 130, 131, 132, TSHB colony, Gachibowli, Serilingipalli, Rangareddy District, Telangana by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd - Amendment in Terms of Reference (IA/TG/NCP/74909/2018; F.No.21-41/2018-IA-III)

38.5.4.1. The project proponent and the accredited Consultant M/s Perfact Enviro Solutions Pvt. Ltd. gave a presentation on the salient features of the project and informed that: The project proponent has applied for grant of ToR for the project “Expansion of DLF Cyber City” dated 24th January, 2018 as per amendment to EIA notification 9th Dec, 2016. The project was then transferred in Telangana with new proposal no. SIA/TG/NCP/25672/2018 on 19th April, 2018. Standard ToR was granted to the expansion of project vide letter no. 21- 41/2018-IA-III dated 9th July, 2018 for built up area 8,52,992 sqm. Now, again due to change in planning, there is increase in total built-up area. Hence, the total built up area after expansion will be 9,02,796.80 sqm. and total plot area is changed to 1,06,128.90 sqm. The details are as follows:

Description Unit Detail as per Amendment sought in ToR Standard TOR granted Plot Area sqm 106128.11 42,390.86 Cost of project Rs. 970 Crore 270 Crore Ground Coverage (Achieved) sqm 51833.87 (48.84%) 14,445.00 (13.61%) F.A.R (Proposed/Achieved) sqm 523431.54 272,803.30, (block 4 A & 4 B- 231,174.90), Block 5 -41,628.40) Other Non-FAR AREA sqm Block 4 A & 4 B - 41,688.90 and Block 5 - 9,126.70 Podium -1 Sqm 31435.04 Podium - 2 sqm 27611.03 Podium - 3 Sqm 30416.63 Total Podium area sqm 89462.7 Basement 1 Sqm Basement-1 4a, 4b, 5 - 36,274.70

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Basement 2 sqm Basement-2 4a, 4b, 5 - 36,274.70

Basement 3 Sqm Basement-3 4a, 4b, 5 - 36,274.70

Basement 4 sqm Basement-4 4a, 4b, 5 - 36,274.70 Basement 5 Sqm Basement-5 4a, 4b, 5 - 36,274.70 Basement area sqm 240098.03 181,373.50 Built-up Area (FAR + NON- FAR + sqm 852992 504,992.40 BASEMENT) Green Area sqm 26710.25

No. of Floors No. 4B + 3P + G+17 5B+G+17 No. of Block No. 6 3.00 Level of Basement (level) No. 4 5 level Height of building in m m 79.8 71.6 Total Population No. 240098 BLOCK- 4A & 4B - 25,429 BLOCK- 5 - 4,579 Total Power load MW 40.5 MW 19.1MW No. of DG sets kVA 28 X 2000, 1 X 2000 x13no 1010 & 11 x 1500 No. of Rain Water Harvesting Tanks No. 8 6 Parking required ECS 8900 Parking Provision ECS 8372 4580 Total water requirement KLD 7084 2275 Fresh water requirement KLD 1170 Treated water KLD 4149 1106

Waste water generation KLD 4787 1164 STP capacity KLD 6150 (1650 + 4500) 1280 Solid Waste Kg/day 19416 5729

38.5.4.2. During the deliberation, the EAC noted the following:- (i) The proposal is for grant of Amendment in Terms of Reference granted to the project Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” at survey no. 129, 130, 131, 132, TSHB colony, Gachibowli, Serilingipalli, Rangareddy District, Telangana by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd. (ii) The project/activity is covered under category ‘B’ of item 8(b) ‘Townships and Area Development projects’ of the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006 and its subsequent amendments, and requires appraisal at State level. However, due to absence of SEIAA/SEAC in Telangana, the proposal is appraised at Central Level by sectoral EAC. (iii) Standard Terms of Reference (ToR) was granted to the project by MoEFCC vide letter F.No. 21-41/2018-IA-III dated 9th July, 2018.

38.5.4.3. The Committee after being satisfied with the submission of the project proponent recommended amendment in Standard Terms of Reference granted vide letter F.No. 21-41/2018-IA-III dated 9th July, 2018 as proposed at S.No. 38.5.4.1. para (i) above with following additional conditions: (i) An assessment of the cumulative impact of all development and increased inhabitation being carried out or proposed to be carried out by the project or other agencies in the core area, shall be made for traffic densities and parking capabilities in a 05 kms radius

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from the site. A detailed traffic management and a traffic decongestion plan drawn up through an organization of repute and specializing in Transport Planning shall be submitted with the EIA. The Plan to be implemented to the satisfaction of the State Urban Development and Transport Departments shall also include the consent of all the concerned implementing agencies. (ii) Plan for Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) as specified under Ministry’s Office Memorandum vide F.No. 22-65/2017-IA.III dated 1st May 2018 shall be prepared and submitted along with EIA Report.

Agenda item No. 38.5.5. “Group Housing (SIEL)” at Shivaji Marg, Delhi by M/s DLF Home Developers Ltd - Amendment in Terms of Reference (IA/DL/NCP/63083/2017; F.No.21-111/2017-IA-III)

38.5.5.1. The project proponent and the accredited Consultant M/s Perfact Enviro Solutions Pvt. Ltd. gave a presentation on the salient features of the project and informed that: Standard ToR was granted by MoEFCC vide letter F.No. 21-111/2017-IA-III dated 02.06.2017 in favour of M/s DLF Home Developers Ltd for the project “Group Housing (SIEL)” at Shivaji Marg, Delhi for plot area 1,00,686 sqm and built-up area 8,91,376.47 sqm. Now, again due to change in planning, there are some change in area details, hence, application for amendment in Terms of Reference for plot area 1,00,686 sqm and increased built-up area 10,00,726.78 sqm has been made. The details of proposed amendment are as follows: S. Particulars Units Detail as per Amendment sought in No. Standard TOR ToR granted 1. Cost of Project Crore Rs. 3048.02 Rs. 3048 .02 2. Plot Area sqm 1,00,686.00 1,00,686.00 3. Area under road widening sqm 8,729.81 8,729.81 4. Net Plot Area sqm 91,956.19 91,956.19 5. G.C (Permissible) sqm 3,3528.44 33,528.44 6. G.C (Ach/Proposed) sqm 33,527.00 33,528.44 7. F.A.R (Permissible) sqm 4,02,744.00 4,027,44.00 8. FAR of Main DU sqm 3,42,332.40 3,42,332.40 FAR of Commercial sqm 60,411.60 60,411.60 including Required PSP F.A.R (Ach/ proposed) sqm 4,02,744.00 4,02,744.00

Community Hall/ Club sqm 2,416.46 2,416.46 CSP/EWS sqm 70,475.60 68,649.60 Swimming Pool Services sqm - 100.00 Total free from FAR sqm 72,892.06 71,166.06 Total FAR sqm 4,75,636.06 4,73,910.06 Achieved/proposed (FAR +FAR free area)-A 9. Basement Area-B sqm 2,76,466.51 2,76,470.51

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TOR Compliance

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S. No. Terms of Reference Reply

1. Examine details of land use as per Land use as per Master plan has been examined Master Plan and land use around 10 and land use map around 10 Km based on satellite km radius of the project site. Analysis imagery is given in Chapter 2 of EIA Report. should be made based on latest satellite imagery for land use with raw images. Check on flood plain of any river. 2. Submit details of environmentally Environmentally sensitive places are given in sensitive places, land acquisition Chapter 2. The land has been allotted to M/s DLF status, rehabilitation of Commercial Developers Ltd. by Andhra Pradesh communities/ villages and present Housing Board for area admeasuring 106128.11 status of such activities. Sqm for the development of multi activity complex (DLF Cyber City). As this is an expansion of existing multiactivity complex, hence no R&R is required.

3. Examine baseline environmental Baseline environment quality with increment load quality along with projected is given as Enclosure 5. incremental load due to the project. 4. Environmental data to be considered Environmental data is given in chapter 3 of EIA in relation to the project Report. development would be (a) land, (b) groundwater, (c) surface water, (d) air, (e) bio-diversity, (f) noise and vibrations, (g) socio economic and health 5. Submit a copy of the contour plan Contour plan with slopes, drainage pattern is with slopes, drainage pattern of the enclosed as Enclosure 18 & 20. site and surrounding area. Any obstruction of the same by the project 6. Submit the details of the trees to be No tree will be felled, the land has patches of felled for the project grasses and weeds which will be cleared during the construction. 7. Submit the present land use and The land has been allotted to M/s DLF Commercial permission required for any Developers Ltd. by Andhra Pradesh Housing Board conversion such as forest, agriculture for area admeasuring 106128.11 Sqm for the etc. development of multi activity complex (DLF Cyber City). No conversion is required. 8. Submit Roles and responsibility of the Roles and responsibility of developer is discussed developer etc. for compliance of in chapter 9 of EIA Report. environmental regulations under the provisions of EP Act. 9. Ground water classification as per the No ground water will be extracted; water will be Central Ground Water Authority supplied by Hyderabad Municipal Water Supply & Sewerage Board.

10. Examine the details of Source of Source of water, water requirement, use of water, water requirement, use of treated water and water balance is discussed in treated waste water and prepare a chapter 9. water balance chart.

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11. Rain water harvesting proposals The rain water will be channelized to total 10 nos. should be made with due safeguards of RWH pits (4 no. of pits in Existing Land area, 6 for ground water quality. Maximize no. of pit in Additional land area) through the recycling of water and utilization of storm water drainage network developed in the rain water. Examine details. colony & shall be used to recharge the ground water after preliminary treatment. 12. Examine soil characteristics and Soil characteristics and depth of ground water depth of ground water table for table for rain water harvesting is discussed in rainwater harvesting. section 9.2, chapter 9 of EIA Report. 13. Examine details of solid waste Solid waste management is discussed in section generation treatment and its 9.2, chapter 9 of EIA Report. disposal. 14. Examine and submit details of use of Energy conservation and use of solar energy is solar energy and alternative source of discussed in chapter 5 of EIA Report. energy to reduce the fossil energy consumption. Energy conservation and energy efficiency. 15. DG sets are likely to be used during GLC due to emission is calculated by AERMOD. construction and operational phase Details are attached as Enclosure 5. of the project. Emissions from DG sets must be taken into consideration while estimating the impacts on air environment. Examine and submit details. 16. Examine road/rail connectivity to the Road/rail connectivity are discussed in chapter 2 project site and impact on the traffic of EIA Report. due to the proposed project. Present Traffic assessment has been done, same is and future traffic and transport attached as Enclosure 16. facilities for the region should be analyzed with measures for preventing traffic congestion and providing faster trouble-free system to reach different destinations in the city. 17. A detailed traffic and transportation Traffic assessment has been done, same is study should be made for existing and attached as Enclosure 16. projected passenger and cargo traffic. 18. Examine the details of transport of Details of material for construction is given materials for construction which chapter 5 of EIA Report should include source and availability. 19. Examine separately the details for Environmental Management Plan during construction and operation phases construction and operation phase are given in both for Environmental Management chapter 9 of EIA Report. Plan and Environmental Monitoring Environment Monitoring Plan is given in chapter 6 Plan with cost and parameters. of EIA Report. 20. Submit details of a comprehensive Comprehensive Disaster Management Plan is Disaster Management Plan including given in chapter 7 of EIA Report. emergency evacuation during natural and man-made disaster.

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Additional Terms of Reference- Project specific additional conditions:

S.No. Term of Reference Reply 1 An assessment of the cumulative Detailed traffic management plan is attached as impact of all development and Enclosure 16. increased inhabitation being carried out or proposed to be carried out by the project or other agencies in the core area, shall be made for traffic densities and parking capabilities in a 05 kms radius from the site. A detailed traffic management and a traffic decongestion plan drawn up through an organization of repute and specializing in Transport Planning shall be submitted with the EIA. The Plan to be implemented to the satisfaction of the State Urban Development and Transport Departments shall also include the consent of all the concerned implementing agencies. 2 Plan for Corporate Environment Detailed Corporate Environment Responsibility Responsibility (CER) as specified (CER) is discussed in Chapter 9 under section 9.6 under Ministry’s Office of the EIA Report. Memorandum vide F.No. 22- 65/2017-IA.III dated 1stMay 2018 shall be prepared and submitted along with EIA Report.

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Environment Impact Assessment Report

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ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT ...... 40

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Hydrology- ...... 84 Crystalline Aquifers ...... 84 Soft Rock (Alluvium)- ...... 84 Ground water development- ...... 84 3.7. WATER QUALITY ...... 85 Sampling station...... 85 Water Sampling Locations ...... 86 Criteria of Selection of sampling Locations: ...... 87 Sampling Frequency and Sampling Techniques: ...... 87 Data Interpretation of Ground water quality: ...... 90 3.8. SOIL QUALITY ...... 94 Sampling Locations ...... 94 Locations of soil sampling stations ...... 95 Sampling procedure & Analysis: ...... 95 Fertility of Soil at Onsite ...... 98 Data Interpretation ...... 98 3.9. TOPOGRAPHY ...... 99 3.10. LAND USE ...... 99 Introduction ...... 99 Methodology ...... 99 Image Extraction: ...... 100 Geo-Rectification: ...... 100 Image Enhancement: ...... 100 Interpretation of Satellite Image ...... 100 Results and Conclusions: ...... 100 3.11. FLORA AND FAUNA ...... 103 Selection of Sampling Location for the study of Flora and Fauna: ...... 104 Introduction of the project highlighting the Environmental sensitivity: ...... 105 Methodology for the study of Flora and Fauna: ...... 105 3.12. SOCIO-ECONOMIC SCENERIO ...... 113 3.13. TRAFFIC DENSITY ...... 127

CHAPTER 5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE) ...... 178 5.1 BUILDING MATERIAL ...... 178 5.2 ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES...... 178 5.3 WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES ...... 179 5.4 ROAD CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ...... 179 43 Environment Consultant: Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd.

CHAPTER 6: ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN ...... 180 6.1 DETAILS OF MONITORING TO JUDGE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MEASURES .. 180 6.2 SUBMISSION OF SIX-MONTHLY COMPLIANCES ...... 182

CHAPTER 8: PROJECT BENEFITS ...... 196

CHAPTER 9: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 197

9.1. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE ...... 197

9.2. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT DURING OPERATION PHASE ...... 198

9.2.3. RAIN WATER CHANNELIZATION ...... 205

9.2.5. PARKING MANAGEMENT: ...... 208 9.3. PLANTATION ...... 210

9.4. SUGGESTED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MEASURES ...... 211

9.4.1. DURING CONSTRUCTION PERIOD ...... 211

9.4.2. DURING OPERATIONAL PERIOD: ...... 212

9.5. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT COST ...... 212

9.6. CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIBILITY ...... 213

CHAPTER 10: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION ...... 215

10.1 INTRODUCTION: ...... 215

CHAPTER 11: DISCLOSURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT ...... 226

ENCLOSURE 5: AIR DISPERSION REPORT ...... 233

ENCLOSURE 6: EARLIER ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE ...... 234

ENCLOSURE 7: LAND ALLOTMENT PAPER ...... 235

ENCLOSURE 8: CTO ...... 236

ENCLOSURE 9: GEOTECHNICAL REPORT ...... 237

ENCLOSURE 10: FIRE NOC ...... 238

ENCLOSURE 11: POWER BILL ...... 239

ENCLOSURE 12: WATER AGREEMENT ...... 240

ENCLOSURE 13: BOARD RESOLUTION ...... 241

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ENCLOSURE 14: RECEIVING OF CERTIFIED COMPLIANCE REQUEST ...... 242

ENCLOSURE 15: ECBC REPORT ...... 243

ENCLOSURE 16: TRAFFIC ASSESSMENT REPORT ...... 244

ENCLOSURE 17: LAYOUT PLAN ...... 245

ENCLOSURE 18: CONTOUR PLAN ...... 246

ENCLOSURE 19: LANDSCAPE PLAN ...... 247

ENCLOSURE 20: DRAINAGE PLAN ...... 248

ENCLOSURE 21: PARKING PLAN ...... 249

ENCLOSURE 22: SECTION/ELEVATION PLAN ...... 250

45 Environment Consultant: Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd. CHAPTER-1 INTRODUCTION The proposed project is Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” at survey no. 129/P, 130/P, 131/P, 132/P, TSHB colony, Gachibowli, Serilingipalli, Rangareddy District, Telangana. The Project has already been granted Environmental Clearance by MoEF&CC vide letter no. 21-538/2007-IA- III for project “DLF Cyber City” for built-up area 604651 sqm in the name of M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd. on 18-06-2008 & valid till 17-08-13. Then Extension of Environmental Clearance was granted by MoEF&CC for same built-up area of 604651 sqm.

The land has been allotted to M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd. by Andhra Pradesh Housing Board for area admeasuring 106128.11 sqm for the development of multi activity complex “DLF Cyber City”. Three blocks have already been constructed for built up area 3,97,804.40 sqm and are operational also. The construction is not completed yet and there is change in planning. Hence built-up is increasing. At present there is no construction work in progress at the site.

The total built up area after expansion will be 902,796.80 sqm. Terms of Reference was granted vide letter no. 21-41/2018-IA-III dated 9th July, 2018. Thereafter, due to change in details, amendment in TOR was taken from MoEF&CC in 38th EAC meeting on 08.02.2019. As per the conditions given in TOR Letter, Environment Impact Assessment studies have been done and the details have been given in further chapters. Since, the tenure of SEIAA, Telangana has been dissolved. Hence, we have applied for Expansion of the same at MoEF&CC, Delhi.

1.1. PROFILE OF THE PROJECT PROPONENT:

The project is developed by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd. It is one of the best construction company in India and its main focus is on excellence. An epitome of quality and perfection in real estate business. It is involved in Real estate activities with own or leased property. This class includes buying, selling, renting and operating of self-owned or leased real estate such as apartment building and dwellings, non-residential buildings, developing and subdividing real estate into lots etc. Also included area development and sale of land and cemetery lots, operating of apartment hotels and residential mobile home sites.

1.2. NAME AND CONTACT OF THE PROJECT PROPONENT

The project is being developed by M/s Commercial Developers Ltd. Project proponent: M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd. Registered Office: - DLF Centre, 9th Floor, Sansad Marg, New Delhi Name of Contact Person: - Arvind Pandey Contact Details - 9811756794, [email protected] 1.3. IMPLEMENTING ORGANIZATION

The Project Proponent will be the principle employer and the project work will get executed through a tender process selection.

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1.4. ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANT INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT:

M/s Perfact Enviro Solutions Pvt. Ltd. established by experienced environmental and related experts, provides specialized services in the field of Environment and Pollution Control for all types of Industrial, Construction, Nuclear Sciences, Bio-diversity, Mining and other related fields. Our transparent and professional approach, commitment to excellent quality and service, timely deliveries have contributed to create a name in the field of environment. M/s Perfact Enviro Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is NABET Registered vide list of accredited consultant organizations/ Rev 72/ 17th Dec 2018 at S.No.-116) & an ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 Certified Company.

The Environmental Monitoring for air, water, soil & noise has been conducted by in-house NABL accredited laboratory namely M/s Perfact Researchers Pvt. Ltd. Declaration by Experts contributing to the EIA Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” at Survey no. 129/P, 130/P, 131/P, 132/P, TSHB colony, Gachibowli, Serilingipalli, Rangareddy District, Telangana. I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above EIA.

EIA coordinator: Mr. Muthukumaran

Signature and Date:

Period of involvement: Dec 2017-Dec 2018

Contact information: 9711610984

Functional area experts:

S. Functional Involvement Signature and Name of the expert/s No. areas (period and task**) date

FAE FAA FAE

Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to 1 LU Manoj Pant *** project. Propose mitigative measures. Give cost estimate 10-12-2018 to monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of 2. AQ Nipun Bhargava *** baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to 10-12-2018 project. Propose mitigative

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measures. Give cost estimate to monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to 3 AP Nipun Bhargava Urvi Pritam project. Propose mitigative measures. Give cost estimate 10-12-2018 to monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess Shimael impact & mitigation due to 4 WP Praveen Bhargava project. Propose mitigative Fatima measures. Give cost estimate 10-12-2018 to monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to 5 EB Rajiv Kumar *** project. Propose mitigative measures. Give cost estimate to monitor the mitigation 10-12-2018 achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to 6 SE Rachna Bhargava *** project. Propose mitigative measures. Give cost estimate 10-12-2018 to monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to 7 NV Partho Mukherjee Urvi Pritam project. Propose mitigative measures. Give cost estimate to monitor the mitigation 10.12.2018 achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to 8 GEO Santosh Pant Anand Singh project. Propose mitigative

measures. Give cost estimate 10-12-2018 to monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures.

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Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to 9 HG Santosh Pant Anand Singh project. Propose mitigative measures. Give cost estimate 10-12-2018 to monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to 10 SC Praveen Bhargava CS Jha project. Propose mitigative measures. Give cost estimate to monitor the mitigation 10.12.2018 achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess Shimael impact & mitigation due to 11 SHW Praveen Bhargava project. Propose mitigative Fatima measures. Give cost estimate 10-12-2018 to monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to 12 RH Nipun Bhargava *** project. Propose mitigative measures. Give cost estimate 10-12-2018 to monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures.

Declaration by the Head of the accredited consultant organization/ authorized person

I Praveen Bhargava, hereby, confirm that the above-mentioned experts prepared the EIA of EXPANSION OF DLF CYBER CITY at Survey no. 129/P, 130/P, 131/P, 132/P, TSHB colony, Gachibowli, Serilingipalli, Rangareddy District, Telangana. M/s DLF Commercial Developers Limited. I also confirm that EIA Coordinator (EC) has gone through the report, and the consultant organization shall be fully accountable for any misleading information. It is certified that no unethical practices, plagiarism involved in carrying out the work and external data / text has not been used without proper acknowledgement while preparing this EIA report.

Signature: Name: Praveen Bhargava Designation: Managing Director Name of the EIA consultant organization: Perfact Enviro Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

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NABET Certification Letter

1.5. THE ASSIGNMENT & SCOPE OF THIS REPORT

• To Determine status of Present Environment Scenario current environmental parameters: This study involves assessment of present environment and ecology, flora and fauna, climate, land use, socio-economic condition of the area, monitoring of

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atmospheric pollutants like air, water, noise and meteorological parameters. Studies in this respect were carried out in core zone (i.e. project area) as well as in buffer zone (area covering 10 km radius from the project) as per guidelines of MoEF&CC and TOR Granted by MoEF&CC. • To Assess, categorise, quantify and mitigate probable significant environmental impacts (considering alternate assignments, baseline scenario) • In order to predict the expected impact of processes and activities of the project on various environmental factors, a detailed study of interrelationship of project activities and environmental factors has been carried out in this report. • To prepare detailed Environmental Management Plan (EMP) along with cost for the same

1.6. METHODOLOGY

This EIA/EMP report has been prepared based on the following: 1. EIA Guidance Manual for Township/ Area Development Projects, Ministry of Environment & forests. 2. Terms of Reference issued by MoEF&CC vide its letter no. 21-41/2018-IA.III dated 9th Jul 2018 3. Observations made by M/s Perfact Enviro Solutions Pvt. Ltd. during visits to the study area and collection of primary and secondary environmental data. The main components of the method are:

• Impact Identification • Impact Assessment • Impact Evaluation • Mitigation Measures

1.7. SITE DESCRIPTION

The latitude & longitude of the site is 17°26'49.74"N & 78°21'23.70"E respectively. The land has been allotted to M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd. by Andhra Pradesh Housing Board for area admeasuring 106128.11 Sqm for the development of complex. Location : Survey no. 129/P, 130/P, 131/P, 132/P, TSHB colony, Gachibowli, Serilingipalli, Rangareddy District, Telangana District : Rangareddy State : Telangana Latitude : 17°26'49.74"N Longitude : 78°21'23.70"E

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1.8. ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE PROJECT Following legislations are applicable to the project:

• The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 • The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 • The Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 & Waste Management Rules, 2016 • Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 • E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 • Construction & Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016 • Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 • Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2018 • The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 • EIA Notification, 2006 Norms & Codes Applicable to the Project: - • Fire Fighting and High-rise building Norms • Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC Codes) 2007 & amended in 2017

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Figure 2.1: Project location A. Land Form & Land Ownership Land Form: The present land form is that the project is already an existing complex and the expansion is to be done in that complex only. The part of the land on which construction is to be done is undulating with elevation difference of approx. 15 m.

Land Ownership: The land has been allotted to M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd. by Andhra Pradesh Housing Board for area admeasuring 106128.11 Sqm for the development of multi activity complex (DLF Cyber City).

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Figure 0-2; Satellite image of the project using Google Earth B. Existing Infrastructure Around the site i. Physical The surrounded area is moderately developed area. Area is well connected by road network and has water & power supply with all necessary amenities ii. Social Facilities There is residential area near by project site. Table 2-1; nearby area detail Hospital Himagiri hospitals 0.42 km (SSE) Apollo Clinic and Pharmacy 1.53 km (NE) IRIS Institute of Radiology and 1.55 km (SE) imaging sciences Civil Hospital 1.66 km (N) Rainbow Children’s Hospital 1.82 km (ENE) Max Cure Hospital 2.29 km E

Post Office Indira Nagar P.O 0.74 km (S) Telecom Nagar India P.O 1.95 km (S) Kothaguda P.O 2.02 km (NNE) Madhapur India P.O 3.64 km (ESE) 54 Environment Consultant: Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd.

Manikonda P.O 4.61 km (SSE) Gopanpally P.O 4.66 km (W) Lingampalli Sub- P.O 5.33 km (NW)

School / Colleges ABODE Montessori School 0.28 km (NNE) Blue blocks Pre-School 0.29 km (NNW) Esperanza Pre-School 0.54 km E IIIT Hyderabad 0.63 km (WSW) Engineering Staff college of 2.53 km (SW) India Narayana High School 3.01 km E Oakridge International School 3.15 km (SSE) Rockwell international School 4.43 km (SE)

Bank ICICI Bank/atm Within the lease area Vijaya Bank 0.11 km (W) IDBI Bank 0.36 km (SSW) HDFC Bank 0.50 km (S) Axis Bank/atm 2.31 km (ESE) ICICI Bank/atm, Gachibowli 3.33 km (SW)

Police station Gachibowli Police station 0.38 km (SW) Madhapur Police Station 4.09 km (SE) C. Connectivity: The project is strategically located at survey no. 129/P, 130/P, 131/P, 132/P, TSHB colony, Gachibowli, Serilingpalli, Rangareddy District, Telangana. Nearest railway station: Hi-Tech city railway line, 3.70 km (ENE) Nearest airport: Begumpet Airport, 12.01 km E

Nearest Highway/Roads: Old Mumbai Highway, 0.32 km (SSW)

Seismicity: Project Site is located in seismic zone III.

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D. Physiographic and topography of the area: There are no significant physiographic features seen in the city area or the surroundings. The entire area is undulating land. The latitude & longitude of the site is 17°26'49.74"N & 78°21'23.70"E respectively. Topographical map is given below. Ref: Topographical Map survey of India

Figure 0-3: TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP E. Environment Sensitivity: There is no ecological sensitive area in core zone and buffer zone. However, there are many ecologically important areas around the site which are as follows:

Table 2-2; Ecological sensitive area

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Water Bodies Musi River 6.75 km (SSW) Pedda lake 2.54 km (SSE) Durgam water body 3.83 km (ESE) Khajaguda lake 3.85 km (SSE) Bettemma water body 3.31 km (S) Miyapur Patel water body 5.10 km (N) Osman Sagar 7.48 km (SW) Forest Kothaguda RF (Eucalyptus Plantation) 0.75 km (NNE) Chilar Protected Forest 8.47 km (S) Tourism Qutub Shahi Tomb 7.18 km (SSE) Golconda Fort 8.53 Km (SSE) Taramati Baradari 8.01 km (S)

2.2. RESOURCE AND MANPOWER REQUIREMENT: Project work will be executed through a renowned contractor through a tender process selection. Majority of resources will be procured from nearby areas. Manpower, which is approx. 500 nos. shall be arranged from nearby areas.

2.3. TIME FRAME OF THE PROJECT:

After all the statuary approvals from Govt. Authorities and the grant of Environment Clearance, the construction work will start and it will take approx. 36-42 months to complete the project.

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2.4. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

Site Photo showing the status of existing towers is given below:

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Site Photographs showing the proposed site: -

13-02-2018 DLF Cyber City

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2.5. ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES IN THE COMPLEX AND LAYOUT PLAN

The project is Expansion of IT Park which includes following activities after expansion: 1. IT Complex 2. Commercial Complex 3. Retail Shopping The layout plan is provided as below:

2.6. PROJECT DETAILS

Description Unit Details As per Constructed To be After Environmental as per EC (A) constructed Expansion Clearance (Already (A+B) granted granted in EC + additional proposed) (B) Plot Area sqm 106100.00 63728.05 42400.06 106,128.11 sqm Ground Coverage sqm 31740.87 32166.75 14445.0 46,611.75 (Achieved) (30.31%) (43.92% of plot area) F.A.R (Achieved) sqm 272567.00 235432.10 272803.3 508235.40

Total Non-FAR AREA sqm 111756.5 102670.80 58741.6 161412.4 Basement area sqm 220327.5 51775.50 181373.5 233149.00

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Built-up Area (FAR + sqm 604,651.00 397804.40 504992.4 902796.80 Non-FAR + Podium Area + Basement area) Green Area sqm 25064 - - 26710.25 (25% of plot area)

No. of Floors No. 3B + 3P+GF+9 2B+3P+G+9F 3B+3P+G+8 5B+3P + G+17 No. of Blocks No. 6 3 3 6 Level of Basement level 3 2 3 5 (level) Height of building M 80 43.4 36.4 79.8 Total population No. 56,814 35,500 30008 65508

Parking Provision ECS 8372 3792 4508 8372

STP capacity KLD 3200 1350 1280 2630

Construction Status at present: -

Sr. No. Total No. of Blocks Number of Floors per Current Status of blocks block 1. Block -1 2B+3P+9F operational 2. Block -2 G + 9F operational 3. Block - 3 2B + 9F operational 4. Block 4A & 4B 5B + 3P + G + 17 To be constructed 5. STP Capacity installed = 1350 KLD 6. DG Sets installed = 8 X 2000 KVA, 1 X 1010 KVA & 11 x 1500 KVA Present Land Use of the Project The present land use of the project is as follows: - Table 2-3 Land Use (As per Environmental Clearance granted) S.no. Coverage type Area (Sqm) Percentage

1. Ground Coverage 31740.87 29.92 % - 2. Green Area 25064.0 23.61 %

3. Road & Open area 49323.24 46.47 % Total plot area 106128.11 100 %

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Land use as per Environment clearance

30% 46% Ground coverage Green area 24% Road & open area

Total Land use of plot after expansion: The proposed land use for the project will be provided as under:

Table 2-4; Land Use (After Expansion) Land use Area (sq m) Percentage on Net plot area (%) Ground Coverage 46,611.75 43.92% Green Area 26710.25 Sqm 25% Road Area & open area 32806.11 Sqm 31.08% Total 106128.11 Sqm 100%

Land Use (After Expansion)

26% Ground Coverage 49% Green Area 25% Surface Parking area, Road

Figure 2-1 Total Land-use after expansion

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2.7. POPULATION

During Construction phase: The no. of workers required for the proposed construction will be approx. 500 no. During Operational phase: The existing population of the complex is 35500 persons and population for the proposed part is 30008 persons, so the total population of the project after expansion will be 65508 which will be consisting of staff and visitors. Table 2-5; Population details Particulars Unit Details As per Detail As per TOR Details of Amendment Environmental granted Required Clearance granted Staff No. 41,000 114,425 57,280 Visitor No. 15,814 15,017 8,228 Total No. 56,814 129,442 65,508

2.8. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT MEASURES

Brief management measures for Air, Water, Soil, Noise and solid waste are listed in the table below: - Table 2.6: Environment Management Plan Details Management plan during construction Management plan during operation

Air Environment • Dust suppression system shall be • Stack height of 6 m above roof level adopted. shall be provided • Construction materials will be fully • Trees along the boundary wall and covered, wind breakers of 3 m height avenue plantation will help shall be provided to mitigate the attenuating the pollution load. impacts. • Monitoring of ambient air quality/source emission will be carried out at site during construction phase and mitigation measures shall be adopted from time to time during the complete phase. Water • No waste shall be disposed off in the • Although no ground water extraction Environment river. is proposed, but there will be • Silt fences will be constructed to avoid provision of RWH pits to recharge the soil runoff. ground water level. • Sewage from temporary labor shelters • Water requirement shall be met from shall be disposed off in septic tanks Municipal supply. Total water followed by soak pits. requirement is 4600 KLD which will be • For construction activity, treated water ultimately reduced by using treated from STP shall be used. water from in-house STP. • Waste water of 2374 (1210 + 1164 )KLD ) shall not be disposed to sewer

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line/water body. It will be treated in In-house STP of 2630 KLD capacity. Soil Environment • Topsoil excavated during excavation • A planned and properly designed will be preserved for landscaping and plantation scheme and green belt the remaining excavated soil shall be development along with landscaping utilized in re-filling of foundation, road will minimize the impacts on soil. works, rising at site level etc. • Lubricating waste oil shall be collected separately in drums and handed over to the authorized outside agency by SPCB as per CPCB guidelines. Noise • Regular checking of vehicle will be • DG sets of total capacity 2000 KVA Environment done, construction work will be x22 no, 1010 KVA x1 no, 1500 KVA x11 restricted during day time no. after expansion will be kept in • Provision of silencers shall be made to acoustically treated room in modulate the noise generated by basement. machines and provision of acoustic • No honking zone shall be maintained. enclosure to DG Sets. Protective devices like ear muff/plugs to the workers shall be provided. Solid & • Construction waste will be reused at • Color coded bins will be provided in Hazardous waste maximum on site. each unit. Bio-degradable waste • MSW waste generated from labor generated is being sent to organic which will be disposed off to the landfill waste convertor while Recyclable site. waste is being given to approved recycler plastic waste is also being given to approved recycler. Same shall be done after expansion.

2.9. POWER REQUIREMENT AND BACKUP:

The total electric load of the complex after proposed expansion will be 39 MW (existing 20 MW & proposed 19 MW) which will be sourced through Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL). The design of buildings is such that adequate natural light and air will be available in the area. Therefore, the complex will be energy efficient. In case of power failure, power backup will be provided through DG sets 2000 KVA x22 no, 1010 KVA x1 no, 1500 KVA x11 no shall be installed out of which 8 x 2000 KVA, 1 x 1010 KVA, 11 x 1500 KVA have already been installed with proper stack height of 6 m above roof level. Hence, to avoid the emissions, stack height of 6 m above roof level for each D.G. sets shall be maintained for the proposed DG sets also. DG sets shall meet all the norms prescribed by CPCB. 2.10. COST OF THE PROJECT Total cost of the project including the expansion part is Rs. 970 crores (existing: Rs. 700 Crores + Proposed: Rs. 270 Crores) 2.11. ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY OF THE SITE: The project site during construction & operation phase will have some impact on water resources, noise and air pollution. The details of which are explained in further chapters along- with their mitigation measures so as to limit the environmental liability to the least.

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3.1. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS EIA report contains a description of existing environment that would be or might be affected directly or indirectly by proposed project. Environmental baseline monitoring is a very important stage of EIA. Environmental baseline monitoring, during the operational phase, helps in judging the success of mitigation measures in protecting the environment. Environmental facets that are considered in relation to Construction of a Multiactivity complex project can be categorized into following groups: a) Ambient air quality b) Noise quality c) Water quality d) Soil quality e) Topography f) Land use g) Biological Environment h) Socio-economic status i) Traffic density

The intention of environmental baseline monitoring is not just to describe all baseline conditions but to focus the collection and description of baseline data on those environmental conditions that are important and are likely to be affected by the proposed project activities and is included in impact assessments. The proposed site project will be a Multi activity complex located at survey no. 129/p, 130/p, 131/p, 132/p, TSHB colony, Gachibowli, Serilingipalli, Rangareddy District, Telangana. At present baseline Quality of the area is discussed in this chapter. 3.2. METHODOLOGY For the present study, all the sampling locations are marked with the help of Goggle earth and topographical maps. The land use/ land cover map has been generated on 1:50,000 scale using Satellite imagery, topographical maps, Survey of India and ground truth information. The baseline environmental quality has been assessed during Winter season from December 2017 to February 2018 was collected. Meteorological data of IMD station at Hyderabad has been used for the study. Samples of air, water and soil from the site and nearby areas has been collected and analysed for the study of existing condition. Primary and secondary data collection has been done by the Ecology and Biodiversity team for the study of flora and fauna in the core and Buffer Zone. The baseline data is generated through field studies within the impact zone (Core Zone and Buffer Zone) for various components of the environment viz. Air, Noise, Water, Land, Ecology and Socioeconomic. The baseline environmental quality has been assessed during December 2017 to February 2018 in a study area of 10 Km radius distance from the project site. While generating the baseline status of physical and biological environment of the study area, the concept of impact zone has been considered. The impact zone selection is based on 66 Environment Consultant: Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd. preliminary screening and modelling studies. The methodology for various environmental facets is as follows: I. Ambient Air Quality: The ambient air quality monitoring was done to assess the ambient air quality in one season. Monitoring was carried out in the winter Season from the month of December 2017- February 2018. The guidelines for selections of ambient air monitoring stations given in IS – 5182 part 14, 2000 were followed. II. Water Quality: To assess the water quality of the proposed area, sampling was done as per the standard practice. Grab, Integrated and composite sampling was done for ground and surface water. Water samples were taken as per the Standard Methods (IS & APHA, 23rd Edition 2017). Necessary precautions were taken for preservation of samples. The physical parameters viz. pH, temperature and conductivity were measured at site using portable water analyzer. III. Ambient Noise Quality: At each station noise level was monitored for 24-hours simultaneously. For each measurement, dB (A) readings was taken for every 15 minutes for 24 hrs ones in a season to get Leq values. IV. Soil Quality: For soil, augur method was used and samples were collected at 15 cm depth after removing the upper crust. V. Land Use: The land use/ land cover map has been generated on 1:50,000 scale using Satellite imagery, topographical maps, Survey of India and ground truth information. VI. Biological Environment: Primary and secondary data collection has been done by the Ecology and Biodiversity team for the study of flora and fauna in the core and Buffer Zone. VII. Socio Economic Environment: For demography and socioeconomics, block wise data has been collected and used for the assessment of impacts. VIII. Micrometeorology: A weather station was installed near the site for hourly monitoring of temperature, humidity, wind speed & wind direction for the month of December 2017 to February 2018 Average data is given 3.3. METEOROLOGY

Climatic conditions Meteorological parameters are observed through secondary as well as primary sources. The data through secondary source helps in deciding the location of air monitoring stations. It also helps in assessment of impact on air quality on long term basis. The important parameters considered are temperature, humidity, wind speed & direction and rainfall for both secondary as well as primary (micro-meteorological parameters measured along with the measurement of air quality) sources.

3.3.2. Climate Conditions (As Indian Meteorology Data, Hyderabad)

The meteorological data from Indian Meteorological Station was processed for the nearest IMD station at Hyderabad which has been utilized for the study. The meteorological data of last Nine years (2007-2016) as recorded at Hyderabad are given below.

i. Temperature:

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The maximum temperature of the area was recorded as 44.5° C in May 2010 whereas the minimum temperature of the area was recorded 8.30 C in January 2011. Data of the maximum and minimum temperature are given below.

Table 0-1; Temperature record

Temperature (°C) HMax LMin MMax Month MMin (Mean Year (Highest Year (Lowest Year (Mean Year Minimum) Maximum) Minimum) Maximum) January 2009 35.9 2011 8.3 2013 31 2011 13.5 February 2009 39.1 2011 12.8 2009 34.7 2011 17.3 March 2010 41.3 2013 16.2 2010 37.8 2009 20.2 April 2016 43 2015 16.5 2016 41.2 2011 23.1 May 2010 44.5 2016 18.3 2012 41.4 2009 25.9 June 2015 42.5 2009 20 2014 37.4 2011 23.4 July 2014 38 2011 20 2015 34.6 2011 21.9 August 2015 37.6 2009 18.7 2014 32.7 2009 21.8 September 2015 36.5 2011 19.4 2015 33 2009 21.5 October 2014 36 2009 13.6 2015 33.4 2009 18.8 November 2008 33.8 2007 11.3 2015 31.7 2007 16.3 December 2015 35 2010 8.9 2015 31.9 2010 15.1 (Source: IMD, Station- Hyderabad ,2007 - 2016)

ii. Relative Humidity

The Maximum relative humidity was recorded as 85% in August 2010. Minimum relative humidity was recorded as 24 % in March 2013, April 2010 & May 2009. Table 0-2; Relative Humidity record Humidity (%) Month Year Max Year Min January 2008 80 2014 32 February 2008 72 2015 28 March 2008 63 2013 24 April 2015 64 2010 24 May 2016 61 2009 24 June 2016 76 2014 38 July 2013 84 2015 53

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August 2010 85 2009 62 September 2010 84 2014 61 October 2013 77 2009 48 November 2010 83 2007 40 December 2009 73 2012 40 (Source: IMD, Station- Hyderabad ,2007 - 2016)

iii. Rainfall

The maximum rainfall was recorded in July (up to 495.6 mm) in 2003. From data it is clear that maximum time of year remain dry, the dry months exceed wet months. July, August & September are the wettest months and are considered as monsoon season. The Average Annual Rainfall is 161.6 mm. (As per IMD data)

Table 0-3; Rainfall record Rainfall (mm) Month Year Max Year Min Average January 2010 6.3 2013 0.3 0.8 February 2008 69.2 2014 0.7 12.8 March 2014 47.3 2011 1.7 12.6 April 2015 97.4 2010 0.7 28.1 May 2016 139.7 2011 1.7 26.0 June 2013 182.3 2011 34.8 110.6 July 2010 338.7 2015 38.4 160.6 August 2008 444.8 2015 60.2 200.8 September 2007 258.8 2014 66.7 152.1 October 2013 232.2 2007 21.9 73.5 November 2010 46.8 2015 1 23.7 December 2010 15.2 2015 0.1 2.3 (Source: IMD, Station- Hyderabad ,2007 - 2016)

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iv. Wind Speed:

The maximum wind speed was recorded in July (14.7 Km/hr.) in 2002 and minimum wind speed was recorded in November (2.3 Km/hr.) in 2002. Table 0-4; Wind record. Wind speed (km/hr) Month Year Max Year Min January 2009 7.7 2011 1.2 February 2013 8.1 2011 1.9 March 2008 7.8 2014 1.9 April 2008 7.8 2014 0.7 May 2008 13.4 2014 2.8 June 2008 15.8 2015 5.3 July 2007 13.9 2016 6.9 August 2011 11.6 2014 4.5 September 2011 11 2015 3.5 October 2012 9.8 2015 1.6 November 2008 6.8 2014 1.8 December 2011 7.2 2008 0.7 (Source: IMD, Station- Hyderabad ,2007 - 2016)

Table 0-5; Wind direction record Wind Direction Month Direction Calm January SE 32.2% February SE 29.8% March SE 23.9% April SE 18.1% May NW 30.5% June West 49.7% July West 64.7% August West 41.1% September West 34.5% October East 13.0%

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November East 19.2% December SE 20.8% (Source: IMD, Station- Hyderabad ,2007 - 2016) The predominant wind direction is towards NW. The season wise predominant wind directions are given below: Season Wind Direction (From) Winter SE Summer SE Post Monsoon East

The Wind Rose Diagram

The annual and seasonal wind rose diagrams are shown below:

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3.3.3. MICRO- METEOROLOGICAL DATA A weather station was installed near the site for hourly monitoring of temperature, humidity, wind speed & wind direction for the season December 2017 to February 2018. Average data is given below: Table 0-6; Micrometeorological data, December 2017 to February 2018

Temperature(oC) Humidity (%) Wind speed (m/s) Period Max Min Mean Max Min Mean Max Min Mean

st st 1 December to 31 December 32 11 21.5 78 15 46.1 8 1 2.84 2017

33 10 22.4 88 12 48.8 12 1 2.85 1st January to 31st January 2018

36 13 24.4 84 11 47.6 14 1 2.82 1st February to 28th February 2018

i) Temperature: Temperature of the area varied from 10.0 0C to 36.0 0C. Mean temperature varied from 21.50C to 24.4 0C. ii) Relative Humidity: Humidity of the area varied from 11.0 % to 88.0%. The mean humidity varied from 46.1 % to 48.8 %. iii) Wind Speed: Wind speed was in the range of 1.0 m/s to 14.0 m/s. The wind speed was almost close to each other during the whole study period. The average wind speed varied from 2.84 Km/hr to 2.85 Km/hr. Wind rose Diagram for December 2017– January 2018:

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3.4. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY The ambient air quality monitoring was done to assess the ambient air quality in one season. Monitoring was carried out at six stations for the month of December 2017-February 2018. The guidelines for selections of ambient air monitoring stations given in IS – 5182 part 14, 2000 were followed. These guidelines state that, “when the objective of air sampling is to identify the contribution from specific sources of pollution, the sampling locations should be located in upwind and the downwind of such sources”. The location of air quality monitoring stations should satisfy the following conditions: • The site should be representative of the area selected; • The station should be set up and operated so as to yield data that can be compared with those from stations within the network; and, • Certain physical requirements should be satisfied at the site.

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Sampling Stations To select the air sampling locations, meteorological data with respect to temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and direction plays a vital role. Predominant wind direction plays an important role in determining location of monitoring stations. The monitoring station located in area that is Downwind from the source. Location of Air sampling stations is shown below Table 0-7; Sampling Location for Ambient Air Quality Distance & Station Project area / Environmental Location Direction from No. study area Sitting project area Onsite (West Upwind Commercial A1 Direction of direction area site) Existing Ambient Air Onsite (East Downwind Commercial quality at core zone A2 Direction of direction area site) Residential A3 Siddiqui Nagar 0.77 Km, ENE area Residential A4 Phase 1 1.16 Km, SW area Existing Ambient Air quality at Buffer Sriram Nagar Residential A5 1.52 Km, North zone Block-C area Telecom Residential A6 1.78 Km, SE Nagar area

The predominant wind direction is from West to East. To study the present ambient air scenario at onsite two locations were selected. Ambient Air Sampling Locations on a Topographical Map within 10 km radius of project site is shown on the map given as figure 3- 17. Table3.8: Sampling, Frequency & Method of Sampling Ambient Air Network Frequency Sampling Method Environment 1. Micrometeorology One site in the project One hourly Weather station area continuous a. Wind speed One site in the project One hourly Weather station area continuous b. Temperature One site in the project One hourly Weather station area continuous c. Humidity One site in the project One hourly Weather station area continuous 2. PM2.5 6 stations twice a week for 3 Respirable Dust months 24 hourly at Sample uniform intervals. 3.PM10 6 stations twice a week for 3 Respirable Dust months 24 hourly at Sample uniform intervals.

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4.SO2 6 stations twice a week for 3 Gaseous Flow months 24 hourly at attachment with uniform intervals. RDS Sampler 5.NOx 6 stations twice a week for 3 Gaseous Flow months 24 hourly at attachment with uniform intervals. RDS Sampler

Ambient Air Sampling Locations:

Figure 0-1; Ambient air sampling locations on 10 Km Topographical Map

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Sampling Procedure

Time averaged in – situ sampling was adopted by passing a known volume of air through a trap, and a collecting medium (filter paper and bubbler). Respirable Dust Sampler was used for the purpose. This procedure was adopted because there are no short-term variations and low concentration of gaseous pollutants was expected. Analytical methods followed for ambient air quality monitoring:

I. Particulate Matter (PM2.5): (USEPA Quality Assurance Hand Book (Vol.II) Part II,Quality Assurance Guideline Document,2.12): Particulate Matter (PM2.5) was analyzed by Gravimetric Method. Particulate matter was collected on the 37 mm dia glass micro fiber Filter Paper. PM2.5 value is determined from the values of volume of air passes through Ambient Fine Dust Sampler. II. Particulate Matter (PM10) (IS:5182 Part 23:2006): Particulate Matter (PM10) was carried out by Respirable Dust sampler as per IS: 5182(Part 23):2006. Particulate matter was collected on the GF/A Filter Paper. Particles with aerodynamics diameter less than the cut-point of the inlet are collected by the filter. The mass of these particles is determined by the difference in filter weight prior to and after sampling. III. Sulphur dioxide (SO2) (IS: 5182; Part – II – 2001): Sulphur dioxide is absorbed by aspirating a measured air sample through a solution of Potassium or sodium tetrachloromercurate, TCM. This procedure results in the formation of a dichloro sulphite mercurate complex. The Sulphite Ion produced during sampling is reacted with sulphamic acid, formaldehyde and pararosaniline to form an azo dye and then determined calorimetrically. IV. Nitrogen Oxides (IS: 5182; Part – VI – 2006): Nitrogen dioxide is collected by bubbling air through a sodium hydroxide- sodium arsenate solution to form a stable solution of sodium Nitrite. The Nitrite Ion Produced during sampling is reacted with hydrogen peroxide, Sulphanilamide and NEDA to form an azodye and then determined calorimetrically. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY RESULTS (December 2017-February 2018) At each station of ambient air quality was monitored twice a week for 3 months 24 hourly at uniform intervals. Table 0-8; Ambient air quality results of PM 2.5 & PM 10

98 98 Min. Max. Mean Min. Max. Mean Location Percentile Percentile PM2.5 - (Standard – 60 µg/m3) PM10 - (Standard – 100 µg/m3) A1 43.0 57.5 54.8 49.1 66.7 88.7 86.9 77.1 A2 44.8 59.8 57.0 51.1 69.3 92.3 90.4 80.2 A3 52.1 69.6 66.3 59.4 80.6 107.3 105.2 93.3 A4 46.5 62.2 59.2 53.1 72.0 95.8 93.9 83.3 A5 49.9 66.8 63.6 57.0 77.3 102.9 100.8 89.5 A6 48.2 64.5 61.4 55.0 74.7 99.4 97.3 86.4

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Source of Standards: NAAQS, CPCB, Laboratory engaged: M/s Perfact Researchers Pvt. Ltd. (NABL Accredited)

98 98 Min. Max. Mean Min. Max. Mean Location Percentile Percentile SO2 (Standard – 80 µg/m3) NOx (Standard – 80 µg/m3) A1 5.1 8.8 8.6 7.3 14.9 24.2 21.4 19.1 A2 5.3 9.2 9.0 7.6 15.5 25.2 22.3 19.9 A3 6.2 10.7 10.5 8.9 18.0 29.3 25.9 23.1 A4 5.5 9.5 9.3 7.9 16.1 26.2 23.1 20.6 A5 5.9 10.2 10.0 8.5 17.3 28.1 24.8 22.2 A6 5.7 9.9 9.7 8.2 16.7 27.1 24.0 21.4 Source of Standards: NAAQS, CPCB, Laboratory engaged: M/s Perfact Researchers Pvt. Ltd. (NABL Accredited) Table 0-9; Ambient air quality results of SO2& NOX

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Data Interpretation The ambient air quality results are summarized in above tables. The Core and Buffer zone results are discussed below:- Core zone:

3 A1: Onsite (West direction of site), the mean value of SO2 (7.3 µg/m ), NOX (19.1 µg/m3), PM10 (77.1 µg/m3) and PM2.5 (49.1 µg/m3) are within the limits of National ambient air quality standards. 3 A2: Onsite (East direction of site), the mean value of SO2 (7.6 µg/m ), NOX (19.9 µg/m3), PM10 (80.2 µg/m3) and PM2.5 (51.1 µg/m3) are within the limits of National ambient air quality standards. The Buffer zone: A3: Siddiqui Nagar, the mean value of SO2 (8.9 µg/m3), NOX (23.1 µg/m3), PM10 (93.3 µg/m3) and PM2.5 (59.4 µg/m3) are within the limits of National ambient air quality standards.

A4: Phase 1, the mean value of SO2 (7.9 µg/m3) and NOX (20.6 µg/m3), PM2.5 (53.1 µg/m3) & PM10 (83.3 µg/m3) are within the limits of National ambient air quality standards.

A5: Sriram Nagar Block-C, the mean value of SO2 (8.5 µg/m3), NOX (22.2 µg/m3), PM2.5 (57.0 µg/m3) and PM10 (89.5 µg/m3) are within the limits of National ambient air quality standards.

A6: Sushant Lok Phase III, the mean value of SO2 (8.2 µg/m3), NOX (21.4 µg/m3), PM10 (86.4 µg/m3) and PM2.5 (55.5 µg/m3) are within the limits of National ambient air quality standards.

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Air Quality Index The Table given below shows the Air Quality Index (AQI) range & category:

AQI AQI RANGE AQI CATEGORY AQI CATEGORY RANGE Poor Good Breathing discomfort to people on Minimal Impact (201– (0–50) prolonged exposure 300) Very Minor breathing Satisfactory Poor Respiratory illness to the people on discomfort to sensitive (51–100) (301– prolonged exposure people 400) Breathing discomfort to Moderate the people with lung, Severe Respiratory effects even on healthy (101–200) heart disease, children and (>401) people older adults (SOURCE: CPCB, AQI CALCULATOR)

The Air Ambient air quality was assessed and the baseline data was collected for the period of three months (December 2017-February 2018). The background concentration was accessed at six different location. The sub index parameter and AQI has been calculated based on the AQI calculator as given on CPCB site and is given below. Table3.10: Air Quality Index

Location Highest Sub-index AQI Value AQI Parameter Onsite (West Direction of site) PM10 82 Satisfactory Onsite (East Direction of site) PM10 85 Satisfactory Siddiqui Nagar PM10 99 Satisfactory Phase 1 PM10 89 Satisfactory Sriram Nagar Block-C PM10 95 Satisfactory Telecom Nagar PM10 92 Satisfactory (SOURCE: CPCB, AQI CALCULATOR)

3.5. NOISE QUALITY Noise Measurement Locations: To assess the noise level of the proposed area, following stations were selected. Location of Noise sampling stations are described below and location are given below.

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Sampling Stations

Table3.11: Sampling locations for noise quality

Station Location Distance & Project area / Environmental Sitting No. Direction from study area project area Onsite (West Upwind direction Commercial Existing Ambient Noise N1 Direction of area quality at core zone site) Onsite (East Downwind Commercial N2 Direction of direction site) area Residential N3 Siddiqui Nagar 0.77 Km, ENE area Residential Existing Ambient Noise N4 Phase 1 1.16 Km, SW area quality at Buffer zone Sriram Nagar Residential N5 1.52 Km, North Block-C area Residential Telecom Nagar 1.78 Km, SE N6 area Approach Road Adjacent to site, Commercial N7 East direction area Old Mumbai Commercial 0.24 Km, SW N8 Highway area LOCATIONS OF NOISE SAMPLING:

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Figure 0-7; Noise sampling locations on 10 Km Radius Topographical Map

NSriram5 nagar, Block C

N1,N2 N3 N7 N8

NPhase4 1 N6

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Methodology At each station noise level was monitored for 24-hours simultaneously. For each measurement, dB (A) readings was taken for every 15 minutes for 24 hrs once in a season to get Leq values. Noise Quality Results [ December 2017 -February 2018]

Table 0-3; Noise quality results

S. Locations Class Leq Day Leq Night Day time Night time No. noise noise (6.00 am to (10.00 pm to level level 10. 00 pm) 6. 00 am) dB(A) dB(A) Standard (Leq Standard (Leq in dB(A) in dB(A) Core zone noise quality Onsite (West Commercial N1 Direction of 63.8 58.1 65.0 55.0 Area site) Onsite (East Commercial N2 Direction of 63.6 57.8 65.0 55.0 Area site) Buffer zone noise quality Siddiqui Residential N3 52.6 46.5 55.0 45.0 Nagar Area Residential N4 Phase 1 52.2 46.8 55.0 45.0 Area Sriram Nagar Residential N5 52.5 47.1 55.0 45.0 Block-C Area Telecom Residential 51.9 46.7 55.0 45.0 N6 Nagar Area Approach Residential 66.4 62.5 55.0 45.0 N7 Road Area Old Mumbai Commercial 72.2 66.2 65.0 55.0 N8 Highway Area (Source of Standards: CPCB standards for Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, Laboratory:M/s Perfact Researchers Pvt. Ltd (NABL Accredited) Data Interpretation: Results are summarized in above Table.

Core Zone: N1 & N2 : The ambient noise level at the proposed project site is 63.6 dB (A) to 63.8 dB (A) which is within the standard limit of Commercial Area ~ 65 dB (A). During night the noise level at the project site is recorded as 57.8 dB (A) to 58.1 dB (A) which is higher than the night-time noise standard limit of 55.0 dB (A).

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As from the data it is seen that all the results of project site/Core zone are within the standard limits. However, during construction phase the noise level may go on higher side due construction activities, machinery use in construction activities, Vehicular activity on link road & DG use. Proper mitigation measures should be proposed to minimize the noise generation from these various activities. Hence further in future after completion of the project during operational phase the impact on site will be more due to DG set operation at the time of power failure & vehicular movement on link road, approach road. Proper mitigation measures shall be taken to control the increased noise levels.

Buffer Zone: N3 : The ambient noise level at Siddiqui Nagar is 52.6 dB (A) which is within the standard limit of residential area ~ 55 dB (A). During night the noise level is 46.8 dB (A) which is higher than the night-time noise standard limit of ~ 45.0 dB (A).As the area is densely populated.

N4: The ambient noise level at Phase 1 is 52.2 dB (A) which is within the standard limit of residential area ~ 55 dB (A). During night the noise level is 46.8 dB (A) which is higher than the night-time noise standard limit of ~ 45.0 dB (A).

N5 : The ambient noise level at Sriram Nagar Block C is 52.5 dB (A) which is within the standard limit of residential area ~ 55 dB (A). During night the noise level is 47.1 dB (A) which is higher than the night-time noise standard limit of ~ 45.0 dB (A).

N6 : The ambient noise level at Telecom Nagar is 51.9 dB (A) which is within the standard limit of residential area ~ 55 dB (A) due to the local activities & vehicular movement on Old Mumbai Highway. During night the noise level is 46.7 dB (A) which is slightly higher than the night-time noise standard limit of ~ 45.0 dB (A).

N7: The noise level of Approach road is 66.4 dB (A) which is higher than the standard limit of commercial areas of ~ 65 dB (A). During night the noise level is 62.5 dB (A) which is higher than the standard limits of commercial area ~ 55 dB (A)

N8: The noise of Old Mumbai highway is 72.2 dB (A), which is higher than the standard limits of commercial area ~ 65 dB (A) during day due to vehicular movement. During night the noise level is 66.2 dB (A) which is also higher than the standard limits of commercial area ~ 55 dB (A) due to vehicular movement. 3.6. Water Regime

Geology- Hyderabad forms part of the Pre-Cambrian peninsular shield and is underlain by the Archaean crystalline complex, comprising Pink and grey granites and granite gneisses. A thin veneer of alluvium of Recent age occurs along the Musi River. This undulating terrain is punctuated by granite hillocks and mounds. Several dykes intrude the granite, and some of these dykes form linear ridges. Many of these hills and ridges (for example in Banjara Hills, Shaikpet, Malkajgiri and Addagutta areas) are intervened by low-lying areas and drained by minor streams. The Granites exhibit structural features such as fractures, joints, faults and fissures.

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Hydrology- Ground water occurs under phreatic conditions in weathered zone and under semi-confined to confined conditions in the fractured zones. More than 97% of the area is underlain by the Archaean group of rocks consisting of mostly pink and grey granites and the remaining 3% of the area is underlain by the Alluvium. Accordingly, two aquifer systems exist in the area, i.e Aquifers of the granites and Aquifers of Alluvium, though alluvial aquifers are insignificant. Crystalline Aquifers The aquifers are of anisotropic and non-homogenous type resulting in different hydrogeological conditions within the shorter distances depending upon degree and intensity of fracture and recharge conditions. The thickness of the weathered zone varies from 5-25 m and yield ranges from negligible to 5 lps High density of shallow fractures are observed in the eastern, western and northern parts of the area while moderate to low density fractures are observed in central part in the main city area. In general, the shallow fractures are more productive than the deeper ones. But, in some locations in the western parts, the deeper fractures (127 m & 172 m) are more productive. The depth to water level ranges from 3.30 m (Manikeswarinagar) to 56.3 m in (Film nagar).

Soft Rock (Alluvium)- The alluvial formations occur as isolated patches along the Musi River. It consists of medium to fine grained sand, silt with thickness varies from few meters to about 5 meters. Ground Water occurs under phreatic conditions. The ground water used to be developed through large diameter dug wells, but presently not in practice due to the contamination of the pollutants from the Musi effluents. Ground water development- 25-30 % of total water requirement is being met through ground water. Considering the limited potential of hard rock aquifers, reduced recharge and that the resource is being tapped from deeper depths any large-scale development of ground water resources is not advisable without adopting proper augmentation practices and strict implementation strategies. The ground water development of Hyderabad district falls in over exploited zone, the detail is given below-

District Net ground water Ground Water Ground Water Stage of Development Categorization availability (in ham) Utilization ham Balance ham (%) Hyderabad 1400 12099 -10699 864 OE

Water Management Strategies-

1) Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting and Artificial Recharge- Huge availability of larger roof areas, adoption of various water conservation measures is the need of hour. Delay in implementation of various conservation methods large scale will lead to a further depletion and contamination of ground water. 2) Storm runoff collection and recharge- Hyderabad often faces serious floods during monsoons. This water can be recharged with proper infrastructure. The storm runoff generated within an area can be utilized for groundwater recharge by diverting it into suitably 84 Environment Consultant: Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd. designed structures near pavements, parking lots, municipal parks, play grounds, stadiums, airports etc., and by earmarking some open spaces exclusively for the purpose. 3.7. WATER QUALITY

The various indicators of water quality form one of the most important tools for impact assessment in future, therefore it is imperative to assess the existing water quality of both ground and surface water occurring in the core and buffer zone. The details of the study of water quality are given below: Sampling station To assess the water quality of the proposed area, following 4 stations ground water and 7 station Surface water were selected. Location of Water sampling stations is described below and location below

Table: Sampling locations for Ground & Surface water quality Station Location Distance & Environmental No. Direction from Significance Project area W1 Onsite DLF Hyderabad MCH -- Core Zone Supply W2 Rajiv Gandhi Nagar (BW) 0.54 km SSE W3 Telecom colony (HP) 1.78 km SE Existing Ground water quality at Buffer zone W4 Kondapur (BW) 2.30 km NNW Surface Water Locations SW1 Timmid Kunta Lake 2.30 km ENE SW2 Battemma Cheruva 3.40 km South SW3 Khajaguda Lake 3.69 km SSE SW4 Durgam Cheruva 4.5 km ESE Existing Surface water quality at Buffer zone SW5 Nallagandla Cheruva 4.54 km NW SW6 Musi River 6.93 km South SW7 Osman Sagar 7.90 km South

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Water Sampling Locations

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Criteria of Selection of sampling Locations: Water sampling locations were selected based on following criteria: source of water, flow of water, geological structure (hydrogeology), use of water, depth of water table etc. The Ground water were collected from 4 locations. Onsite DLF Hyderabad (MCH Supply), Rajiv Gandhi Nagar (Borewell), Telecom Colony (Handpump), Kondapur (Borewell) ground water was collected from Borewell and Handpump. The surface water was collected from 6 locations. Timmid Kunta Lake, Battemma Cheruva, Khajaguda Lake, Durgam Cheruva, Nallagandla Cheruva, Musi River, Osman Sagar surface water was collected from River and Lake. The water is being used for drinking & other household activities too at these locations. Sampling Frequency and Sampling Techniques: As per the standard practice grab sampling was done for 4 locations, Integrated sampling was done for River and composite sampling was done for lake. Water samples were taken as per the Standard Methods (IS & APHA, 23nd Edition 2017). Necessary precautions were taken for preservation of samples. The physical parameters viz. pH, temperature and conductivity were measured at site using portable water analyser. As evident from the sampling locations for water quality assessment represented surface and groundwater. The results of water quality assessment are presented below:

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Table: CORE & BUFFER ZONE GROUND WATER QUALITY RESULTS

Core Zone IS: 10500 Ground water quality results of buffer zone water Quality Drinking S. No. Parameter Unit Onsite (MCH) Rajiv Gandhi Telecom Colony Kondapur Water Nagar (Handpump) (Borewell) Standards (Borewell)

1 Colour Hazen 5 <1 <1 <1 <1

2 Odour -- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

3 Turbidity NTU 1 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0

4 pH Value -- 6.5-8.5 7.7 7.66 7.12 7.25

5 Temperature ºC - 23.2 24.1 24.1 23.8

6 Conductivity µmhos/cm - 577.4 1286 1141 1232

7 Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 500 288.5 642.9 570.9 615.1

8 Chloride (as Cl) mg/l 250 95.96 95.97 87.97 133.96

9 Fluoride (as F) mg/l 1.0 0.27 0.52 0.31 0.88

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11 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 75 32 38.4 33.6 108.8

12 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 30 10.69 52.49 53.46 26.24

13 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.3 0.147 0.18 0.264 0.127

14 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 200 83.52 120.71 44.06 116.05

15 Nitrate Nitrogen mg/l 45 36.04 30.87 75.03 41.2

16 Alkalinity mg/l 200 67 100 80 310

17 Sodium (as Na) mg/l - 36.7 65.5 71.5 59.6

18 Potassium (as K) mg/l - 1.85 3.46 1.56 0.995

Zinc, Nitrite Nitrogen, Aluminium, Nickel, Manganese, Mercury, Cadmium, Lead and Selenium are below detection level (Source of standards: IS: 10500, Laboratory: M/s Perfact Researchers Pvt. Ltd (NABL Accredited lab

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Data Interpretation of Ground water quality: The Ground water quality assessed during monitoring period clearly explains that:

Core & Buffer zone ground water results: is taken as the area within 10 km radius from the proposed project site. Collected samples are from ground and Surface water sources. 1. The Ground water quality at location W1 (Onsite) shows that Total Dissolved Solids (288.5 mg/l) and Alkalinity (67 mg/l), with in the range of drinking water standard (IS:10500). All other parameters are also within the range. 2. The Ground water quality at location W2 (Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Borewell) shows that Total Dissolved Solids (642.9 mg/l), higher than the drinking water standards (IS:10500). All other parameters are within the range. 3. The Ground water quality at location W3 (Telecom colony, Handpump) shows that Total Dissolved Solids (570.9 mg/l) and Total Hardness (304 mg/l), higher than the drinking water standard (IS:10500). 4. The Ground water quality at location W4 (Kondapur, Borewell) shows that Total Dissolved Solids (615.1 mg/l), higher than the drinking water standards (IS:10500). The Results are further explained in detail:

❖ The Total Hardness of the three sampling locations are found higher than the drinking water standards (IS:10500). The hardness contributed due to seepage and run off from soil. Hardness is normally considered an aesthetic water quality factor because of the unpleasant taste that a high concentration of calcium and other ions give to water. It reduces the ability of soap to produce lather and cause scale formation in pipes and on plumbing fixtures. ❖ The Calcium Concertation in the areas like W4 – Kondapur Village (108.8 mg/l) is found to be higher than the drinking water standards (IS:10500). High calcium levels may adversely affect the absorption of essential minerals in the body. ❖ The Magnesium Concertation in the areas W2 Rajiv Gandhi Nagar (52.49 mg/l) & W3- Telecom Colony (53.46 mg/l) is found to be higher than the drinking water standards (IS:10500). Magnesium at high concentration contributes to undesirable taste and may have laxative effect. ❖ The Total dissolved Solids of the three-sampling location are found higher than the drinking water standard (IS:10500). High TDS contribute with the taste of foods and beverages and makes them less desirable to consume.

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SURFACE WATER QUALITY RESULTS

S. Parameter Unit Timmid Battemm Khajagud Durgam Nallagand Musi Osman IS: No kunta a a Lake Cheruva la Cheruva River Sagar 10500 CPCB Surface water quality . Lake Cheruva (SW3) (SW4) (SW5) (SW6) (SW7) (Drinkin criteria (SW1) (SW2) g Water Standar Clas Clas Clas Clas Clas

d) s ‘A’ s ‘B’ s ‘C’ s ‘D’ s ‘E’ 1. Colour Hazen <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 5 - - - - - 2. Odour -- Agreeabl Agreeabl Agreeabl Agreeabl Agreeable Agreeabl Agreeabl Agreeabl - - - - - e e e e e e e 3. Turbidity NTU <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 < 1 - - - - - 4. pH Value 7.97 8.34 8.05 7.7 8.05 7.8 8.6 6.5- 6.5- 6.5- 6- 6.5-6.8 6-9 6.8 8.5 8.5 8.5 5. Temperatu ºC 23.2 24.8 24.1 23.9 24.7 23.8 24.8 ------re 6. Conductivit µmho/c 1778 609.8 1363 1046 721.9 2054 339.4 225 - - - - - y m 0 7. Total mg/l 908.1 354 694.1 523.6 361.7 1004 180.4 Dissolved 500 - - - - - Solids 8. Chloride (as mg/l 221.93 65.98 203.94 133.96 77.98 241.92 40.00 250 - - - - - Cl) 9. Fluoride (as mg/l 0.21 0.45 0.04 0.42 0.5 1.1 0.038 1.0 - - - - - F) 91 Prepared by: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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10. Total mg/l 348 136 328 292 124 392 148 200 - - - - - Hardness 11. Calcium (as mg/l 97.6 32 83.2 110.4 40 97.6 19.2 75 - - - - - Ca) 12. Magnesium mg/l 25.27 13.61 29.16 3.89 5.83 35.96 24.30 (as Mg) 30 - - - - - 13. Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.266 0.282 0.279 0.162 0.27 0.34 0.214 0.3 - - - - - 14. Sulphate mg/l 131.04 20.57 135.56 128.94 21.04 75.1 9.57 200 - - - - - (as SO4) 15. Nitrate mg/l 0.18 0.08 2.12 36.04 0.1 0.15 0.05

Nitrogen 16. Alkalinity mg/l 140 80 100 78 80 60 40 200 - - - - - 17. Sodium (as mg/l ------Na) 101.4 44.1 77.2 65.3 44.3 109.3 10.21 18. Potassium mg/l ------(as K) 21.56 7.75 18.24 9.16 5.86 16.48 4.27 19. Phosphate mg/l 0.18 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 ------20. BOD mg/l 2.5 3.2 3.1 2.4 2.3 1.8 1.4 - ≤2 ≤3 ≤3 - 21. COD mg/l 48 38 54 32 32 46 14 - 22. DO mg/l 5 4.6 5.5 4.5 4.5 4 5.2 - ≥6 ≥5 ≥4 - - 23. Total Suspended - - - Solids mg/l 24.1 19.4 35.7 26.7 29.7 37.2 21.4 ALUMINIUM, PHOSPHATE, LITHUM, IRON, TOTAL CHROMIUM, LEAD, CADMIUM, AMMONICAL NITROGEN, MANGANESE, COPPER, NICKEL & BORON ARE BELOW DETECTION LEVEL Source of Standards: IS: 10500 LABORATORY M/S PERFACT RESEARCHERS PVT. LTD. (NABL ACCREDITED)

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Data Interpretation: Data Interpretation of surface water quality (Buffer zone)- May 2018: Designated-Best-Use Class of water Drinking Water Source without conventional treatment A but after disinfection Outdoor bathing (Organised) B Drinking water source after conventional treatment and C disinfection Propagation of Wild life and Fisheries D Irrigation, Industrial Cooling, Controlled Waste disposal E (Source: Surface Water quality criteria as per CPCB)

Data Interpretation of surface water quality (Buffer zone):

1. The Surface water quality of the Timmid Kunta Lake shows that all the parameters are within the CPCB Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ & ‘E’. BOD (2.5 mg/l) is Higher than the CPCB Surface Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘A’; DO is acceptable as per CPCB Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘B’. 2. The Surface water quality of the Battemma Cheruva shows that all the parameters are within the CPCB Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ & ‘E’. BOD (3.2 mg/l) is Higher than the CPCB Surface Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘C’; DO is acceptable as per CPCB Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘C’. 3. The Surface water quality of the Khajaguda Lake shows that all the parameters are within the CPCB Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ & ‘E’. BOD (3.1 mg/l) is Higher than the CPCB Surface Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘C’; DO is acceptable as per CPCB Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘B’. 4. The Surface water quality of the Durgam Cheruva shows that all the parameters are within the CPCB Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ & ‘E’. BOD (2.4 mg/l) is within the CPCB Surface Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘C’; DO is acceptable as per CPCB Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘C’. 5. The Surface water quality of the Nallagandla Cheruva shows that all the parameters are within the CPCB Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ & ‘E’. BOD (2.3 mg/l) is within the CPCB Surface Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘B’; DO is acceptable as per CPCB Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘C’. 6. The Surface water quality of the Musi River shows that all the parameters are within the CPCB Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ & ‘E’. BOD (1.8 mg/l) is within the CPCB Surface Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘A’; DO is acceptable as per CPCB Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘C’. Musi River water can be used as drinking water source after conventional treatment and disinfection as per CPCB Surface Water Quality Criteria Class ‘C’. 7. The Surface water quality of the Osman Sagar shows that all the parameters are within the CPCB Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ & ‘E’. BOD (1.4 mg/l) is within the CPCB Surface Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘A’; DO is acceptable as per CPCB Water Quality Criteria Class of water ‘B’. Osman Sagar water can be used as drinking water source after conventional treatment and disinfection as per CPCB Surface Water Quality Criteria Class ‘C’.

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3.8. SOIL QUALITY To assess the soil quality of the proposed area, following stations were selected. Soil profile and quality was studied at 8 different locations. Sampling Locations Table 0-4; Sampling locations for soil quality Station Location Distance & Project area / Study area Environmental No. Direction from Significance Project area S1 Onsite, West -- Land put to non-agricultural Existing Soil quality direction uses- Residential at core zone S2 Onsite, East -- Permanent Pastures and Other direction grazing land- Grass Land S3 Onsite, South -- Permanent Pastures and Other direction grazing land- Grass Land S4 Chhota Anjaiah 0.38 Km, East Permanent Pastures and Other Existing Soil quality Nagar grazing land- Grass Land at Buffer zone S5 Rajiv Gandhi 0.54 Km, SSE Permanent Pastures and Other Nagar grazing land- Grass Land S6 Sriram Nagar 1.52 Km, North Land put to non-agricultural uses- Residential S7 Telecom colony 1.78 Km, SE Permanent Pastures and Other grazing land- Grass Land S8 Kondapur 2.30 Km, NNW Permanent Pastures and Other grazing land- Grass Land

Criteria for sampling location selection: The sampling design is a fundamental part of data collection for scientifically based decision making. A well- developed sampling design plays a critical role in ensuring that data are sufficient to draw the conclusions needed. The samples are collected to determine nutrient content, composition, and other characteristics such as the acidity or pH level.

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Locations of soil sampling stations

S1,S2,S3 S4 S5

Phase 1 S7

Figure 0-9; Soil sampling locations on 10 Km Topographical Map

Sampling procedure & Analysis: Augur method was used, and samples were collected at 15 cm depth after removing the upper crust. Sample from each spot were well mixed with hand on a clean polythene sheet. About 1 kg of soil was retained after process of quartering. This sample was kept for some time for air-drying at room temperature, stored in polythene bag with label at the top. Samples were analyzed for bulk density, pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and organic contents. Soil Quality Results are summarized below.

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ONSITE PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOIL

Core Zone Soil Quality Results Buffer Zone Soil Quality Results S1 S4 S7 S8 S2 S3 S5 S. No. Parameter Onsite west Chhota S6 Telecom Kondapur Onsite East South Rajiv Gandhi direction Anjaiah Sri Ramnagar Nagar direction Direction Nagar Nagar Physical Properties of Soil

Colour 3/4 5/4 5/4 4/4 4/4 3/4 3/4 4/4 1 Dark Brown Dull Brown Dull Brown Brown Brown Dark Brown Dark Brown Brown

Sand:76.9 Sand:60.3 Sand:62.3 Sand:67.8 Sand:61.5 Sand:61.6 Sand:43.8 Sand:71.2 Composition (%) 2 Silt:12.0 Silt:27.4 Silt:11.1 Silt:13.1 Silt:11.2 Silt:10.1 Silt:15.3 Silt:9.1

Clay:10.5 Clay:11.4 Clay:26.0 Clay:18.4 Clay:26.5 Clay:27.6 Clay:40.4 Clay:19.0 Moisture Content (%) 3 0.9 1.1 7.0 1.1 1.5 1.2 1.0 1.3

Conductivity (µS/cm) 4 113.8 307.1 350.1 366.7 51.7 91.5 302.7 161.8

5 Bulk Density (gm/cc) 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 6 Porosity (%) 27.5 28.6 24.2 22.6 25.8 24.9 21.3 23.1 Chemical Properties of Soil Sandy Clay Sandy Clay Sandy Clay 1 Texture Sandy Loam Clay Sandy Loam Clay Sandy Loam Loam Loam Loam 2 pH 7.0 7.1 7.4 6.4 6.1 7.0 6.8 7.5 3 Available Nitrogen (mg/kg) 89.6 128.5 134.4 121.8 86.3 62.3 123.7 91.1 4 Available Phosphorous (mg/kg) 26.5 24.7 74.1 12.1 8.8 12.4 16.8 13.2 5 Available Potassium (mg/kg) 34.6 173.6 132.3 167.6 20.4 14.5 33.2 26.0 6 Exchangeable Calcium (mg/kg) 196.5 114.4 108.7 180.6 59.2 79.9 120.0 104.8

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Exchangeable Magnesium 7 77.0 23.2 29.6 119.4 26.3 20.0 16.4 32.7 (mg/kg) 8 Organic matter (%) 0.4 0.9 1.2 0.3 0.8 1.2 1.6 0.4 9 Nitrate Nitrogen (mg/kg) 47.5 61.9 70.6 65.6 42.6 45.1 66.9 44.1 10 Chloride (mg/kg) 35.5 230.8 248.5 257.4 17.8 53.3 150.9 71.0 11 Available Sulphur (mg/kg) <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 12 Available Sodium (mg/kg) 108.0 237.4 212.5 142.2 109.0 109.0 127.8 141.2 Cation Exchange 13 66.0 70.4 107.4 117.6 93.4 47.4 59.0 140.5 Capacity(meq/100gm) 14 Bi carbonate(mg/kg) 48.8 61.0 85.4 85.4 36.6 36.6 61.0 97.6 15 Orthophosphate(mg/kg) <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 (Laboratory: M/s Perfact Researchers Pvt. Ltd (NABL Accredited)

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Fertility of Soil at Onsite Result in Low Medium High Parameters mg/kg mg/kg mg/kg mg/kg Remarks (0-15 cm) (0-15 cm) (0-15 cm) (0-15 cm) Nitrogen 89.6 -134.4 <156 157-313 >314 Low - medium Potassium 34.6 -173.6 <67 67.1-156 >156 Low-high Phosphorus 24.7 – 74.1 <5.5 5.6-13.9 >14.0 High

Data Interpretation Core Zone: Soil texture is one of the most important physical properties of soil that affects its fertility and productivity. Texture influences the ease with which soil can be worked, the amount of water and air it holds, and the rate at which water can enter and move through the soil. The whole soil environment is regulated by soil texture. Soil texture governs most of the properties of the soil, its permeability, its capacity to retain water, its degree of aeration, its ability to make the nutrients stored in the clay-humus complex available to plants, its ability to withstand mechanical working of the top soil, and finally, its ability to support a permanent plant cover.

After analyzing the samples collected from site shows that the soil texture in core zone is Sandy loam, Clay to Sandy clay loam which can hold water and nutrients and makes soil fertile.

The result shows that Colour is Dull Brown -Dark Brown, pH is 7.0 to 7.4. Amount of primary nutrient like Organic matter is 0.4 % to 1.2%, the Available Nitrogen 89.6 mg/kg – 134.4 mg/kg and Available Potassium 34.6 mg/kg to 173.6 mg/kg is low to high while the Available Phosphorus 24.7 mg/kg to 74.1 mg/kg is in high range.

Buffer Zone: Color varies from Brown to Dull Brown, pH ranges from 6.1 to 7.5. Amount of primary nutrients like Organic matter 0.3 % to 1.6 %, the Available Nitrogen 62.3 mg/kg to 123.7 mg/kg is medium in range, the Available Phosphorus 8.8 mg/kg – 16.8 mg/kg is high in range, Available Potassium 14.5 mg/kg to 167.6 mg/kg is high in range, Primary nutrient profile shows that soil is fertile due to the availability of key fertility nutrients like Nitrogen, Potassium & Phosphorus.

Primary nutrient profile shows the good fertility soil along the stretch. Nitrogen is the most important fertilizer element. Plants respond quickly to application of nitrogen. This element encourages above ground vegetative growth and gives a deep green color to the leaves & Potassium is the third essential fertilizer element and it is essential for photosynthesis, for protein synthesis, for starch formation and for the translocation of sugars. 98 Prepared by: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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3.9. TOPOGRAPHY Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, it is centrally located on the top of the Deccan Plateau. The area has undulating topography with elevation ranging from 460 to 560 m amsl. The main geomorphic units are residual Hills, pediment inselbergs, Pedi plains and valley fills. The highest point in this undulating land is about 642 AMSL in the Northern part of buffer zone. The buffer zone depicts a general slope towards South. The lowest point of buffer zone is 544 AMSL situated close to periphery in the North-west. The proposed site or core zone is situated on a land having AMSL around 592-609 m. Drainage Pattern The drainage system in Hyderabad comprises of natural and man-made drains and water bodies that ultimately discharge surface run-off into River Musi and Hussain Sagar. Numerous lakes and nallahs constituting the major storm water drainage system. The nallahs are the major carriers of storm water finally disposing into the river and water bodies in the catchment. River Musi is 6.79 Km S of the project area, Osman sagar lake is 7.44 km SW of the project area.

3.10. LAND USE

Introduction The land use/ land cover map has been generated on 1:50,000 scale using digital classification of imagery. Based on the methodology developed for the present land use/ land cover, categories have been grouped under the following major land use/land cover categories. The data analysis process involves examining the data using various image processing techniques by a digital computer. Its application in the field of environmental management is of great prominence.

Methodology The methodology applied comes under following steps:

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Image Extraction: Satellite imageries for the Area of Interest were created through Image processing software.

Geo-Rectification: Geometric correction includes correction for geometric distortions due to sensor, earth geometry variations and conversion of the data to real world coordinates (e.g. Latitude and Longitude) on the Earth’s surface. The satellite imagery was geometrically rectified with reference to the geo-referenced toposheets and vector data.

Image Enhancement: Image enhancement is one of the important image processing functions primarily done to improve the appearance of the imagery to assist in visual interpretation and analysis. Various options of image enhancement techniques were tried out to get the best image for visual interpretation. Histogram equalized stretch enhancement techniques was applied to the imagery of the study area for better interpretation of different features in the satellite imagery.

Interpretation of Satellite Image Visual interpretation technique has been used for digitization of geographical feature for different land use and vegetation cover classes based on spatial pattern of geographic feature. Spectral signature represents various land use class. Image interpretation keys are developed based on image characteristics like color, tone, size, shape, texture, pattern, shadow, association etc, which enables interpretation of satellite images for ground feature. Statics of geographic feature has been developing for impact assessment due to project activity.

Results and Conclusions: The land use/ land cover map has been generated on 1:50,000 scale using digital classification of Imagery. Based on the methodology developed for the present land use/ land cover, categories have been grouped under the following major land use/land cover categories.

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Major land use/land cover categories of study area (10 Km Radius Buffer zone) S No. Category Area in SQ Km Area in Ha Percentage Agriculture Land 43.36 4336.14 13.23 1 Built-up, Mining 2.45 245.45 0.75 2 Built-up, Rural 0.36 36.38 0.11 3 Built-up, Urban 209.32 20932.07 63.85 4 Forest, Deciduous 2.40 239.65 0.73 5 Forest, Scrub Forest 3.08 307.95 0.94 6 Scrub Land 51.16 5116.04 15.61 7 Water Bodies, Pond/Reservoir 15.67 1567.30 4.78 8 Water Bodies, River/Canal 0.43 43.41 0.13 9 Total 327.81 32780.99 100

Table 0-5 Major Land use of the Area of 10 Km radius Buffer zone

Land Use Breakup for "Expansion of DLF Cyber city"

63.77% Agriculture Land Builtup, Mining Builtup, Rural Builtup, Urban

Forest, Deciduous

Forest, Scrub Forest 13.21% 15.59% 4.77% 0.73% Scrub Land 0.11% 0.94% Water Bodies, Pond/Reservoir 0.75% Water Bodies, River/Canal 0.13%

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• Built up Land: Based on analysis of imagery and ground truth. The total Built up area is about 21213.91 hectares which is 64.71 percent of the total study area.

• Agriculture Land: Based on analysed imagery and ground truth agriculture land area extent has been extracted. The Agriculture Land area is about 4336.14 hectares which is 13.23 percent of the total 10 km radius study area.

• Forest: Forest area with subcategory, Deciduous occupies around 547.60 ha which is 1.67% of the study area.

• Barren Land: Barren land comprises rocky and scrub land are covering 5116.04 hectares and covering about 15.61 percent of the study area.

• Water Bodies: Based on satellite data and ground truth, the total area covered by the river and water bodies is 1610.71 hectares which is 4.91% of the total study area. Land Use Map

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3.11. FLORA AND FAUNA Biological Environment:

A natural ecosystem is a complete community of living organisms and non-living constituents in each area and their interactions. An ecosystem has self-sustaining ability and controls the number of organisms at any level by cybernetic rules. The basic purpose to explore the biological environment under Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is to assess the potential ecological impacts of the proposed project upon ecology and develop adequate mitigation measures to keep ecological impacts within acceptable limits. An ecological survey of the study area was conducted, particularly with reference to listing of species and assessment of the existing baseline ecological conditions in the study area. The main objective of the ecological survey is aimed at assessing the existing flora and fauna components in the study area. Data has been collected through extensive survey of the area with reference to flora and fauna.

With the change in environmental conditions, the vegetation cover as well as animals reflects several changes in its structure, density and composition. The present study was carried out separately for floral and faunal community of core and buffer zone respectively.

Need to study:

The present study was undertaken with the following objectives:

• To assess the nature and distribution of vegetation in and around the project site (within 10 km. radii) • To assess the animal life spectra (within 10 km radii)

To achieve the above objectives a study area was undertaken. The different methods adopted were as follows:

• Compilation of secondary data with respect to the study area from published literature and various government agencies; • Generation of primary data by undertaking systematic ecological studies in the area.

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Selection of Sampling Location for the study of Flora and Fauna: Core Zone: Core zone is the area where project is to be constructed. The proposed project is and expansion of “DLF Cyber City” at TSHB colony, Gachibowli, Serilingipalli, Rangareddy District, Telangana. All the flora and fauna of core zone has been recorded during the survey.

Buffer Zone: The zone falling with in 10Km radius around the project area. For sampling purpose, buffer zone is further divided in 2 Km and 5 Km. Patches of flora is studied in 3 locations within 2 km, 2 locations within 5 Km. Location of flora is given below.

Table for location

S. No Location Distance & Direction E1 Kotthaguda Reserve forest 0.75 Km, NNE E2 Indian Immunological colony 1.58 Km, NW E3 ISB Learning Resource 1.89 Km, SW E4 Jayabheri Pine Valley 2.38 Km, SE E5 KPHB phase-4 4.45

Sample location Map

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Cropping Pattern: The main crops grown in nearby areas are Cotton, Paddy, Maize and Groundnut. In terms of productivity Paddy are the predominant crop in Hyderabad. Beside these crops fruits, vegetables like mangos, Potato, Total Pulses also cultivated.

Introduction of the project highlighting the Environmental sensitivity: The proposed project is and expansion of “DLF Cyber City” at TSHB colony, Gachibowli, Serilingipalli, Rangareddy District, Telangana. Forest falling within the Buffer Zone Kotthaguda Reserve forest (0.75 Km, NNE), Chilar Protected Forest (8.47 Km, S). Water Bodies within the Buffer Zone are Musi River (6.75 km, SSW), Pedda lake (2.54 km SSE), Durgam water body (3.83 km ESE), Khajaguda lake (3.85 km, SSE), Bettemma water body (3.31 km S), Miyapur Patel water body (5.10 km N), Osman Sagar (7.48 km (SW). There are two National Park Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park (6.30 Km, ESE) and Mrugavani National Park (10.36 Km, SSW).

Methodology for the study of Flora and Fauna: Methodology for Study of Flora:

During the study, the floral composition of the area was evaluated through primary survey. The study area was divided according to habitat types followed by the random sampling method, surveys, exploration, collection, and preparation of specimens toward building an inventory of floral diversity of the area. Phytosociological studies were conducted to assess the composition, diversity, distribution, and their status in the nature. This was cross-checked with the traditional knowledge of the people of the study region.

Methodology for study of Fauna:

Different species were observed at different timing during the day

Bird: Birds were watched during dawn.

Nocturnal and Burrowing animals: After Sunset.

Animals: Morning & Evening

Collection of Secondary Data

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Secondary data is collected i.e., Compartment History prepared by the Forest Department, Working Plan of the Area other relevant records such as plantation journals and records of wild life /forest offence cases.

Description of Core Zone with flora and Fauna Details:

Core Zone: In the Core Zone, place where construction is to be done is partially exuviated land with patches of shrubs, few grasses and weeds species like, Cynodon dactylon, Lantana camara, Calotropis gigantean, Cassia fistula, etc around periphery. The already constructed part have planted varieties of species.

List of already planted species:

S.No Botanical Name Common Name 1 Alstonia scholaris Chitwan 2 Azadirachta indica Neem 3 Phoenix sylvestris Khajoor 4 Cassia fistula Amaltas 5 Callistemon lanceolatus Bottle brush 6 Ficus benjamina Weeping fig 7 Cycas revoluta Sago Palm 8 Polyalthia longifolia Pseudo Ashok 9 Cynodon dactylon Dhoob 10 Dendrocalamus strictus Bamboo 11 Plumeria rubra Frangipani

Buffer Zone: In the Buffer Zone varieties trees, shrubs, herbs, Ornamental plants, weed and grasses such as Azardirachta indica, Polyalthia longifolia, Callistemon lanceolatus, Hamelia patens, Cynodon dactylon etc. List of Trees, Shrubs, Herbs Ornamental species are given below.

Trees

S.No Botanical Name Common Name 1 Acacia arabica Babul 2 Adansonia digitata Kalpavriksh 3 Aegle marmelos Bael 106 Prepared by: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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4 Albizia saman Rain tree 5 Alstonia scholaris Chitwan 6 Azadirachta indica Neem 7 Bauhinia variegata Kachnar 8 Bombax ceiba Red Silk Cotton 9 Butea monosperma Dhak 10 Callistemon lanceolatus Bottle brush 11 Capparis aphylla Karir 12 Cassia fistula Amaltas 13 Ceiba pentandra Tella buruga 14 Couroupita guianensis Cannonball tree 15 Dalbergia sissoo Shisham 16 Delonix regia Gulmohar 17 Diospyros melanoxylon Tendu 18 Diospyros tomentosa Kinu 19 Emblica officinalis Amla 20 Eucalyptus globulus Safeda 21 Eugenia jambolana Jamun 22 Feronia elephantum Kaitha 23 Ficus benghalensis Bargad 24 Ficus benjamina Weeping fig 25 Ficus glomerata Gular 26 Ficus infectoria Pakad 27 Ficus religiosa Peepal 28 Grevillea robusta Silver oak 29 Holoptelea integrifolia Chilbil 30 Kigelia africana Balaam Kheer 31 Leucaena leucocephala Subabul 32 Mangifera indica Aam 33 Melia azadirachta Bakain 34 Millettia pinnata Kanji 35 Millingtonia hortensis Aakasha malle 36 Mimusops elengi Pogada

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37 Morus alba Mulberry 38 Ougeinia oojeinensis Sannan 39 Phoenix sylvestris Khajoor 40 Polyalthia longifolia Pseudo Ashok 41 Pongamia pinnata Kanuga 42 Populus deltoides Popler 43 Prosopis juliflora Vilayti Babool 44 Pterospermum acerifolium Kanak champa 45 Punica granatum Anar 46 Sterculia foetida Adavi Badam 47 Syzygium cumini Jamun Golden yellow trumpet Tabebuia aurea 48 tree 49 Tamarindus indica Imli 50 Tamarix articulata Jhau 51 Tectona grandis Sagwan 52 Terminalia arjuna Arjun 53 Terminalia catappa Badam 54 Thespesia populnea Ganga Raavi 55 Toona ciliata Toon 56 Ziziphus mauritiana Ber

Shrubs, Herbs, Grasses and Ornamental plants

S.NO. Botanical Name Common name 1 Bellis perennis Guldavri 2 Borassus flabellifer Wine Palm 3 Bougainvillea glabra Bougainvillea 4 Butia capitata Butia Palm 5 Caesalpinia pulcherrima Peacock flower 6 Calotropis gigantea Safed aak 7 Cassia biflora Cassia 8 Cestrum nocturnum Raatrani 9 Chlorophytum comosum Spider plant 108 Prepared by: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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Chrysanthemum 10 morifolium Chrysanths 11 Combretum indicum Rangoon creeper 12 Cycas revoluta Sago palm 13 Cynodon dactylon Doob Grass 14 Dahlia hortensis Dahlia 15 Datura stramonium Dhatura 16 Dracaena plants Dracaena 17 Dypsis lutescens Areca palm 18 Euphorbia pulcherrima Poinsettia 19 Ficus benjamina Weeping Fig 20 Ficus robusta Rubber fig 21 Gardenia jasminoides Cape jasmine 22 Hamelia patens Firebush 23 Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Gudhal 24 Hippeastrum reginae Amaryllis 25 Nerium indicum Kaner 26 Ocimum basilicum Basil 27 Phoenix Palm Date palm 28 Plumeria rubra Frangipani 29 Rhapis excelsa Lady palm 30 Roystonea regia Royal Palm 31 Salvia splendens Scarlet sage 32 Sansevieia trifasciata Snake Plant 33 Schefflera arboricola Dwarf umbrella tree 34 Spathiphyllum spp. Peace lily 35 Thevetia peruviana Kaner

Faunal Community:

Core Zone: In the core zone where construction is to be done is vacant land. During study, it was found that the faunal diversity in the core site was limited to Butterflies, insects, animals like rats, monkey, dog, cat etc. and common lizards. List of the fauna observed and reported during field visit is listed below.

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TYPE COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME SCHEDULE Reptiles: 1 Common Indian garden lizard Calotes versicolor IV 2 House lizards Hemidactylus flaviviridis - Mammals: 3 Five striped palm squirrel Funambulus pennantii IV 4 Rhesus Macaque Macaca mulatta II 5 Rat Rattus rattus 6 Cat Felis catus - 7 Dog Canis lupus familiaris - Aves: 8 Crow Corvus splendens V 9 Pigeon Columba livia IV 10 Red vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer IV 11 Kite Milvus migrans IV 12 Asian Koel Eudynamys scolopaceus IV 13 Maina Acridotheres tristis IV Insects: 14 Butterflies Rhopalocera sp - 15 Wasps Vespa orientalis - 16 Dragonfly Agrian sp - 17 Honey Bee Apis indica - 18 House fly Musca domestica - (Source: Field survey done by Ecology & Biodiversity team)

Fauna of Buffer zone:

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S. No. Zoological Name Common Name Schedule Mammals 1 Herpestes edwardsii Common Indian Mongoose II 2 Hystrix indica Porcupine IV 3 Macaca mulatta Rhesus Monkey II 4 Funambulus pennanti Five striped palm squirrel IV 5 Bos taurus Cow - 6 Felis catus Cat - 7 Canis lupus familiaris Dog - Reptiles 8 Naja naja Indian cobra II 9 Ptyas mucosa Common rat snake II 10 Bungarus caeruleus Krait IV 11 Calotes versicolor Oriental garden lizard - Avifauna 12 Acridotheres tristis Common myna IV 13 Alcedo atthis Common Kingfisher IV 14 Athene brama Spotted Owlet IV 15 Bubo bengalensis Indian Eagle Owl IV 16 Centropus sinensis Crow Pheasant IV 17 Pericrocotus speciosus Scarlet Minivet IV 18 Clamator jacobinus Pied Crested Cuckoo IV 19 Columba livia Blue rock pigeon lV 20 Copsychus saularis Magpie robbin lV 21 Coracias benghalensis Indian Roller IV 22 Corvus macrorhynchos Jungle Crow IV 23 Ocyceros birostris Grey Hornbill - 24 Pavo cristatus Peafowl I 25 Dinopium benghalense Golden backed Woodpecker IV 26 Elanus caeruleus Black Winged Kite IV 27 Treron phoenicoptera Green Pigeon IV 28 Turdoides malcolmi Large Grey Babbler lV 29 Turdoides striata Jungle babbler lV 30 Vanellus indicus Red Wattled Lapwing IV

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31 Psittacula roseata Bloosom Headed Parakeet IV 32 Pycnonotus cafer Red Vented Bulbul IV 33 Stactolaema olivacea Green barbet IV Insects: 34 Common Castor Ariadne merione - 35 Wasps Vespa orientalis - 36 Dragonfly Agrian sp - 37 Honey Bee Apis indica - 38 House fly Musca domestica - (Source: Field survey done by Ecology & Biodiversity team)

ENDANGERED SPECIES

There is only one schedule I Species found in buffer zone namely Pavo cristatus (Indian Peafowl). Four schedule II species were also reported in the buffer zone namely Naja aja (Indian Cobra), Ptyas mucosa (Common rat snake), Herpestes edwardsii (Common Mongoose), and Macaca mullatta (Rhesus macaque).

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3.12. SOCIO-ECONOMIC SCENERIO OBJECTIVE OF STUDY

The purpose of this study is to obtain baseline socio-economic data in and around the project site. The study will be done specifically, as per TOR granted.

APPROACH & METHODOLOGY ADOPTED FOR CONDUCTING SOCIO ECONOMIC STUDY

The socio-economic survey has been conducted by a team of M/s Perfact Enviro Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Study has been conducted based on the details collected during primary site visit as well as Secondary Data using survey records of census survey of India 2011. Socio-economic profile has been compiled from census data, 2011, while primary verification has been carried out by using sample site survey.

As the study area is large hence for secondary data, study has been carried out at district/ tehsil level representing the whole study area for detailed socio-economic analysis. The analysis was done using data from census of India, 2011 as secondary source and using physical site survey as primary data. For field survey, 6 Wards were selected for conducting the survey from nearby areas of the site.

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CONCEPT & DEFINITIONS

Study Area: The study area, also known as impact area has been defined as the sum total of core area and buffer area with a radius of 10 Kilometers from the periphery of the core area. The study area includes all the land marks both natural and manmade, falling therein.

QoL: The Quality of Life (QoL) refers to degree to which a person enjoys the important possibilities of his/her life. The ‘Possibilities’ result from the opportunities and limitations, each person has in his/her life and reflect the interaction of personal and environmental factors. Enjoyment has two components: the experience of satisfaction and the possession or achievement of some characteristic.

Household: A group of persons who normally live together and take their meals from a common kitchen are called a household. Persons living in a household may be related or unrelated or a mix of both. However, if a group of related or unrelated persons live in a house but do not take their meals from the common kitchen, then they are not part of a common household. Each such person is treated as a separate household. There may be one-member households, two-member households or multi- member households.

Sex Ratio: Sex ratio is the ratio of females to males in a given population. It is expressed as 'number of females per 1000 males'.

Literates: All persons aged 7 years and above who can both read and write with understanding in any language are taken as literate. It is not necessary for a person to have received any formal education or passed any minimum educational standard for being treated as literate. People who are blind but can read in Braille are also treated as literates.

Literacy Rate: Literacy rate of population is defined as the percentage of literates to the total population aged 7 years and above.

Labour Force: The labour force is the number of people employed and unemployed in a geographical entity. The size of the labour force is the sum total of persons employed and unemployed. An unemployed person is defined as a person not employed but actively seeking work. Normally, the labour force of a country consists of everyone of working age (around 14 to 16 years) and below retirement (around 65 years) that are participating workers, that is people actively employed or seeking employment. People not counted under labour force are students, retired persons, stay-at home people, people in prisons, permanently disabled persons and discouraged workers.

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Work: Work is defined as participation in any economically productive activity with or without compensation, wages or profit. Such participation may be physical and/or mental in nature. Work involves not only actual work but also includes effective supervision and direction of work. The work may be part time, full time, or unpaid work in a farm, family enterprise or in any other economic activity.

Worker: All persons engaged in 'work' are defined as workers. Persons who are engaged in cultivation or milk production even solely for domestic consumption are also treated as workers.

MainWorkers: Those workers who had worked for the major part of the reference period (i.e. 6 months or more in the case of a year) are termed as Main Workers.

Marginal Workers: Those workers who did not work for the major part of the reference period (i.e. less than 6 months) are termed as Marginal Workers.

Work participation rate: The work participation rate is the ratio between the labour force and the overall size of their cohort (national population of the same age range). In the present study the work participation rate is defined as the percentage of total workers (main and marginal) to total population.

STUDY AREA

The study area means study of villages/habitations in 10km radius of the proposed complex. Topographical map, Google earth maps and OSM sheet maps have been used to identify the villages in 10km radius. The study area of this project comprises Part of Hyderabad district, Part of Rangareddy district and part of Medak District in earlier Andhra Pradesh. All the aforesaid districts are now in Telangana.

As per the census data, 11 villages and 33 Urban areas comes within the study area (10 Km radius) of proposed project area.

LIST OF RURAL VILLAGES & URBAN AREA FALLING IN STUDY AREA

SL No Name of village SL No Name of village SL No Name of village Rural villages falling within study area—District Rangareddy & District Medak 1 Gungurthy 5 Pokkalwada 9 Gandamguda 2 Vattinagulapalle 6 Panjashajamal Bowli 10 Peeramcheru 3 Gandipet 7 Manchirevula 11 Osman Nagar 4 Maqtha Kousarali 8 Bairagiguda Urban areas falling within Study area—District Rangareddy, District Hyderabad & District Medak

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1 Shaikpet 12 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 23 Alizapur (OG) WARD WARD NO.-0118 NO.-0191 2 Ameerpet 13 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 24 Neknampur (OG) WARD NO.-0120 WARD NO.-0192 3 Khairatabad 14 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 25 Kokapet (OG) WARD WARD NO.-0121 NO.-0193 4 Asifnagar 15 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 26 Manikonda (Jagir) WARD NO.-0122 (OG) WARD NO.- 0194 5 Golconda 16 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 27 Puppalguda (OG) WARD NO.-0123 WARD NO.-0196 6 Bandlaguda 17 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 28 Narsingi (CT) WARD NO.-0124 7 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 18 GHMC (M Corp.) 29 Narsingi (CT) WARD WARD NO.-0111 WARD NO.-0126 NO.-0001 8 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 19 GHMC (M Corp.) 30 Ameenapur (CT) WARD NO.-0112 WARD NO.-0127 9 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 20 Nizampet (OG) WARD 31 GHMC (M Corp.) WARD NO.-0114 NO.-0158 WARD NO.-0115 10 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 21 GHMC (M Corp.) 32 Tellapur (OG) WARD WARD NO.-0101 WARD NO.-0137 NO.-0151 11 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 22 Hydershakot (OG) 33 "Ramachandrapuram WARD NO.-0117 WARD NO.-0190

DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF STUDY AREA

A study was undertaken with respect to demography, occupational pattern, literacy rate and other important socio-economic indicators of these districts to reveal the socio-economic structure of the entire project area. The summary is given below:

A) Rural villages within Study area

Population:

The total rural population falling in the study area is 20624 constituting 4593 households. The sex ratio of the study area as per census 2011 records is 973, whereas the sex ratio of Rangareddy and Medak is 961 & 992 respectively.

Social Structure:

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The proportion of Scheduled Caste (SC) rural population within the study area is 21.37% whereas this proportion in the district Rangareddy and Medok is 12.31% and 17.73%. The proportion of Scheduled tribe (ST) population within the study area is 1.47% whereas this proportion in the districts Rangareddy and Medok is 4.13% and 5.57%. Social structure of the Rural areas falling within study area is depicted alongside:

Literacy:

The total proportion of rural literate within the study area is 74.79% of total population. The proportion of Male literates and female literates within the study area is 80.90% and 68.54% respectively.

Detailed Rural profile of study area is given below: —

Demographic Features of the study area based on Census data 2011

Sl. Name No. of Total Sex SC% ST% Overall Male Female No. HHs Populati Ratio Literacy Literacy Literacy on % % % 1 Gungurthy 2 15 250 0.00 0.00 92.86 100.00 50.00 2 Vattinagulapalle 744 3673 1003 25.48 1.72 66.75 73.97 59.66 3 Gandipet 398 1880 1006 14.15 0.00 72.80 77.92 67.77 4 Maqtha Kousarali 72 273 1068 4.03 0.00 88.50 92.73 84.48 5 Pokkalwada 573 2421 945 14.21 0.41 83.94 89.09 78.53 6 Panjashajamal 155 606 1000 9.90 0.00 94.85 96.20 93.49 Bowli 7 Manchirevula 1008 4459 970 23.91 1.86 73.44 80.92 65.83 8 Bairagiguda 70 307 1047 64.17 0.00 61.25 68.70 54.29 9 Gandamguda 924 3960 959 16.46 1.34 84.57 89.33 79.56 10 Peeramcheru 515 2346 931 26.04 4.05 66.20 72.94 58.95 11 Osman Nagar 132 684 1000 38.74 0.00 52.71 58.45 47.04 Total 4593 20624 973 21.37 1.47 74.79 80.90 68.54 (Source: Census of India, 2011)

It may be seen from the above table that total rural population of the villages falling in the study area is 20624, varying between 15 in Gungurthy to 4459 in Manchirevula. Sex ratio was found to be varying from 250 as critically low in Gungurthy to as good as 1068 in Maqtha Kousarali. The proportion of SC% was observed to be varying between Nil in Gungurthy to 64.17% in Bairagiguda. The proportion of ST% was observed to be varying between Nil in Gungurthy to 4.05% in Peeramcheru. The overall

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B) Urban areas within Study area—District Hyderabad, Rangareddy & Medak

Population: The total urban population falling in the study area is 2619964 constituting 597357 households. The sex ratio of the study area as per census 2011 records is 951, whereas the sex ratio of the district Hyderabad, Rangareddy & Medak is 954, 961 & 992 respectively.

Social Structure:

The proportion of Scheduled Caste (SC) Urban population within the study area is 6.34% whereas this proportion in the Hyderabad, Rangareddy and Medak districts involved is 6.29%, 12.31% & 17.73% respectively. The proportion of Scheduled tribe (ST) urban population within the study area is 1.51% whereas this proportion in the Hyderabad, Rangareddy and Medak districts involved is 1.24%, 4.13% & 5.57% respectively. Social structure of the urban areas falling within study area is depicted along side:

Literacy:

The total proportion of urban literate within the study area is 82.55% of total population. The proportion of Male literates and female literates within the study area is 86.66% and 78.24% respectively.

Detailed urban profile within study area is given below: —

Demographic Features of the study area based on Census of India 2011

Overall Male Female Sl. No. of Total Sex Name SC% ST% Literacy Literacy Literacy No. HHs Population Ratio % % % 1 Shaikpet 57917 250932 956 7.01 1.65 80.45 85.04 75.66 2 Ameerpet 14822 59070 984 6.12 3.62 87.70 91.46 83.90 3 Khairatabad 64693 271385 950 6.78 1.19 85.18 89.01 81.17 4 Asifnagar 92515 442229 957 6.09 0.65 80.88 84.33 77.31

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Overall Male Female Sl. No. of Total Sex Name SC% ST% Literacy Literacy Literacy No. HHs Population Ratio % % % 5 Golconda 44155 213359 947 4.03 0.44 82.78 86.88 78.46 6 Bandlaguda 66727 330193 943 4.27 1.75 79.97 83.71 76.03 GHMC (M Corp.) 7 (Part) WARD NO.- 11784 54122 877 11.03 2.75 82.69 87.73 76.92 0111 GHMC (M Corp.) 8 (Part) WARD NO.- 22527 93141 932 7.06 2.00 76.99 82.23 71.38 0112 GHMC (M Corp.) 9 (Part) WARD NO.- 20925 83773 959 4.68 1.53 87.00 90.55 83.31 0114 GHMC (M Corp.) 10 (Part) WARD NO.- 6733 28195 970 5.03 0.45 90.86 94.03 87.59 0101 GHMC (M Corp.) 11 (Part) WARD NO.- 18596 69083 951 2.06 2.61 92.38 94.70 89.96 0117 GHMC (M Corp.) 12 (Part) WARD NO.- 12392 52236 950 3.22 2.39 77.51 82.16 72.62 0118 GHMC (M Corp.) 13 (Part) WARD NO.- 9586 41373 940 9.26 2.46 78.19 83.69 72.35 0120 GHMC (M Corp.) 14 (Part) WARD NO.- 16514 71076 948 4.88 3.99 85.49 89.27 81.52 0121 GHMC (M Corp.) 15 (Part) WARD NO.- 11275 45374 943 9.82 1.80 80.38 85.52 74.95 0122 GHMC (M Corp.) 16 (Part) WARD NO.- 16919 67730 949 6.69 1.71 84.47 88.88 79.85 0123 GHMC (M Corp.) 17 (Part) WARD NO.- 22167 87393 948 3.69 2.13 85.03 88.13 81.77 0124 GHMC (M Corp.) 18 13491 56774 941 6.77 1.05 79.70 85.53 73.48 WARD NO.-0126 GHMC (M Corp.) 19 12356 48437 926 8.09 1.40 84.33 90.41 77.74 WARD NO.-0127 Nizampet (OG) WARD NO.-0158 20 5517 21272 947 5.37 2.81 83.21 87.65 78.55 (Rural MDDS CODE:574078) GHMC (M Corp.) 21 13413 54205 982 6.96 0.71 89.90 93.56 86.18 WARD NO.-0137 Hydershakot (OG) WARD NO.-0190 22 1388 6131 959 9.31 1.22 85.77 90.19 81.20 (Rural MDDS CODE:573962) 119 Prepared by: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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Overall Male Female Sl. No. of Total Sex Name SC% ST% Literacy Literacy Literacy No. HHs Population Ratio % % % Alizapur (OG) WARD NO.-0191 23 112 587 990 4.09 0.00 72.24 80.24 64.62 (Rural MDDS CODE:574245) Neknampur (OG) WARD NO.-0192 24 334 1661 992 33.65 0.30 73.34 77.09 69.52 (Rural MDDS CODE:574246) Kokapet (OG) WARD NO.-0193 25 748 3471 1133 8.93 0.20 59.61 67.50 52.56 (Rural MDDS CODE:574247) Manikonda (Jagir) (OG) WARD NO.- 26 993 4093 1011 15.81 0.32 81.29 87.25 75.49 0194 (Rural MDDS CODE:574248) Puppalguda (OG) WARD NO.-0196 27 1713 7348 964 7.00 0.71 80.23 85.93 74.31 (Rural MDDS CODE:574250) 28 Narsingi (CT) 1906 9449 1076 23.29 0.87 78.30 80.89 75.96 Narsingi (CT) WARD 29 1906 9449 1076 23.29 0.87 78.30 80.89 75.96 NO.-0001 30 Ameenapur (CT) 9120 36452 945 9.40 0.90 80.91 86.14 75.36 GHMC (M Corp.) 31 16868 70187 971 11.67 1.49 82.19 88.03 76.19 WARD NO.-0115 Tellapur (OG) WARD NO.-0151 32 3326 14403 950 15.83 3.44 83.03 89.56 76.13 (Rural MDDS CODE:573966) Ramachandrapura m 33 3919 15381 902 18.16 3.47 88.70 93.73 83.11 (BHEL) Township (CT) Total 597357 2619964 951 6.34 1.51 82.55 86.66 78.24 (Source: Census of India, 2011)

It may be seen from the above table that total urban population falling in the study area is 2619964, varying between 587 in Alizapur (OG) WARD NO.-0191 to 442229 in Asifnagar. Sex ratio was found to be varying from 811 in GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) WARD NO.-0111 (Serilingampally) to as good as 133 in Kokapet (OG) WARD NO.-0193. The proportion of SC% was observed to be varying between 2.06% in GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) WARD NO.-0117 (Balanagar) to 33.65% in Neknampur (OG) WARD NO.-0192 (Rural MDDS CODE:574246). The proportion of ST% was observed to be varying between Nil in Alizapur (OG) WARD NO.-0191 (Rural MDDS CODE:574245) to 3.99% in GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) WARD 120 Prepared by: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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NO.-0121 (Balanagar). The overall literacy rates were found to be varying from 59.61% in Kokapet (OG) WARD NO.-0193 (Rural MDDS CODE:574247) to 92.38% in GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) WARD NO.- 0117 (Balanagar). Female literacy rates of Kokapet (OG) WARD NO.-0193 (Rural MDDS CODE:574247) (52.56%) were observed to be minimum across all 33 urban areas of study area

Work Profile of Study Area

A. Rural Villages falling within Study area

The work profile of the study area is depicted in the table given below:

Total Total Total Total Total Sl. Male Female Total Main Marginal Name Populati Worker No. Worker Worker Worker % Worker on % % % % 1 Gungurthy 15 60.00 77.78 22.22 88.89 11.11 2 Vattinagulapalle 3673 37.19 66.84 33.16 89.97 10.03 3 Gandipet 1880 36.17 64.41 35.59 85.44 14.56 4 Maqtha Kousarali 273 42.12 60.87 39.13 60.00 40.00 5 Pokkalwada 2421 39.57 77.14 22.86 83.92 16.08 Panjashajamal 6 606 70.63 51.87 48.13 67.52 32.48 Bowli 7 Manchirevula 4459 36.11 75.03 24.97 90.62 9.38 8 Bairagiguda 307 48.53 60.40 39.60 87.92 12.08 9 Gandamguda 3960 37.30 73.46 26.54 91.88 8.12 10 Peeramcheru 2346 37.17 72.94 27.06 88.99 11.01 11 Osman Nagar 684 37.57 57.20 42.80 33.85 66.15 20624 38.41 70.13 29.87 85.72 14.28 (Source: Census of India, 2011)

It may be observed from the table above that the proportion of the total workers is 38.41% of the total population of the study area. The proportion was found to be varying from 36.17% in Gandipet to 70.63% in Panjashajamal Bowli. The work force was mainly constituted by males to the tune of 70.13%. It was also observed an

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B. Urban Areas falling within Study area

The work profile of the urban areas falling within study area is depicted in the table given below—

Total Total Total Total Total Sl. Male Female Total Main Name Populatio Worker Marginal No. Worker Worker Worker % n % Worker % % % 1 Shaikpet 250932 40.65 69.94 30.06 79.29 20.71 2 Ameerpet 59070 42.06 69.21 30.79 74.57 25.43 3 Khairatabad 271385 39.92 71.71 28.29 76.61 23.39 4 Asifnagar 442229 33.74 76.30 23.70 81.12 18.88 5 Golconda 213359 34.40 76.59 23.41 76.49 23.51 6 Bandlaguda 330193 31.71 77.13 22.87 76.08 23.92 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 7 54122 36.65 71.36 28.64 83.65 16.35 WARD NO.-0111 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 8 93141 40.82 72.12 27.88 77.93 22.07 WARD NO.-0112 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 9 83773 39.60 73.52 26.48 83.62 16.38 WARD NO.-0114 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 10 28195 35.80 76.32 23.68 88.28 11.72 WARD NO.-0101 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 11 69083 42.34 71.48 28.52 80.43 19.57 WARD NO.-0117 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 12 52236 39.22 74.18 25.82 82.31 17.69 WARD NO.-0118 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 13 41373 38.80 74.25 25.75 83.42 16.58 WARD NO.-0120 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 14 71076 36.03 77.01 22.99 84.44 15.56 WARD NO.-0121 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 15 45374 41.64 71.70 28.30 85.60 14.40 WARD NO.-0122 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 16 67730 40.76 72.42 27.58 81.48 18.52 WARD NO.-0123 GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) 17 87393 39.89 73.91 26.09 83.05 16.95 WARD NO.-0124 GHMC (M Corp.) 18 56774 36.58 77.34 22.66 87.99 12.01 WARD NO.-0126 GHMC (M Corp.) 19 48437 41.13 74.67 25.33 85.15 14.85 WARD NO.-0127 Nizampet (OG) WARD 20 NO.-0158 (Rural MDDS 21272 41.32 73.63 26.37 80.71 19.29 CODE:574078) GHMC (M Corp.) 21 54205 39.27 73.12 26.88 82.76 17.24 WARD NO.-0137 Hydershakot (OG) 22 6131 35.57 78.27 21.73 83.04 16.96 WARD NO.-0190

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Total Total Total Total Total Sl. Male Female Total Main Name Populatio Worker Marginal No. Worker Worker Worker % n % Worker % % % (Rural MDDS CODE:573962) Alizapur (OG) WARD 23 NO.-0191 (Rural MDDS 587 31.01 77.47 22.53 95.60 4.40 CODE:574245) Neknampur (OG) WARD NO.-0192 24 1661 32.63 73.25 26.75 59.23 40.77 (Rural MDDS CODE:574246) Kokapet (OG) WARD 25 NO.-0193 (Rural MDDS 3471 40.16 62.70 37.30 39.45 60.55 CODE:574247) Manikonda (Jagir) (OG) WARD NO.-0194 26 4093 33.30 82.47 17.53 95.30 4.70 (Rural MDDS CODE:574248) Puppalguda (OG) WARD NO.-0196 27 7348 38.55 70.70 29.30 74.73 25.27 (Rural MDDS CODE:574250) 28 Narsingi (CT) 9449 34.00 75.82 24.18 79.83 20.17 Narsingi (CT) WARD 29 9449 34.00 75.82 24.18 79.83 20.17 NO.-0001 30 Ameenapur (CT) 36452 38.12 77.62 22.38 85.98 14.02 GHMC (M Corp.) 31 70187 36.06 76.36 23.64 80.98 19.02 WARD NO.-0115 Tellapur (OG) WARD 32 NO.-0151 (Rural MDDS 14403 35.91 78.69 21.31 88.52 11.48 CODE:573966) Ramachandrapuram 33 15381 39.58 75.33 24.67 91.41 8.59 (BHEL) Township (CT) Total 2619964 37.12 74.10 25.90 80.11 19.89 (Source: Census of India, 2011)

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It may be observed from the table above that the proportion of the total workers is 37.12% of the total population of the study area. The proportion was found to be varying from 31.01% in Alizapur (OG) WARD NO.-0191 to 42.04% in GHMC (M Corp.) (Part) WARD NO.-0117 (Balanagar). The work force was mainly constituted by males to the tune of 74.10%. It was also observed an overwhelming 80.11% of the workers were main worker. Total Marginal Worker were observed 19.89% in the study area.

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PRIMARY DATA COLLECTION The project lies in District Hyderabad, Telangana. The primary survey for nearby 6 Wards has been conducted. These Wards are the major habitats which lies in 2–5 Km radius of the DLF Cyber City Hyderabad, which will have positive and negative impact after occupancy and development of the project.

The process of collecting data using primary survey data is as follows:

(i) Identify the villages to be surveyed. (ii) Select one village. (iii) Check the number of PAF in the village due to project. (iv) PAF to be surveyed individually (v) Indirect affected villages to be surveyed using focus group discussion method having 15- 20 persons in a group (vi) Physical survey for sanitation /drinking water facilities, banks, physical heath checks, availability of primary health centres/ dispensary/ hospitals, road conditions, educational facilities, source of income, average annual income of the villagers.

The summary of socio-economic survey conducted in these Wards is given below:

Primary Field Survey

A socioeconomic survey within the Buffer Zone was conducted. Survey was conducted in few households in the buffer zone in Wards

S No. Name of village Distance and Direction 1 Gachibowli 0.96 Km, SW 2 Kondapur 1.47 Km, North 3 Moosapet 7.3 Km, ENE 4 Nallagandla 5.4 Km, NW

The result of the survey conducted are summarized as below:

MICRO LEVEL WARD INFORMATION

S Name of the Villages Paramete No r Gachibowli Kondapur Moosapet Nallagandla .

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House 1 Hold 11000 19000 13000 Approx Occupatio Service/Labour/Priv Service/Labour/Priv Service/Labour/Priv Service/Labour/Priv n or 2 ate Business/Private ate Business/Private ate Business/Private ate Business/Private source of job job job job income 3 Population 43000 75000 50000 4 %Working status Labour 7 5 5 10 Private 50 20 45 65 Job Govt. Job 20 50 30 15 Self 23 25 20 10 Employed

Primary School, Primary School, Primary School, 5 School Middle School, High Middle School, High Middle School, High High School School, College School, College School, College

Hospitals, Hospital, Nursing Hospital, Nursing 6 Hospital Dispensary, clinic Hospital Homes Homes Private, Post 7 Yes yes Yes Yes office 8 Bank Yes yes Yes 9 Market Yes Local Market Local Market Private shop 10 Electricity Yes yes Yes Yes

Source of Water Supply, Tap , Water Supply, 11 Tanker Supply Community Supply water supply Supply Tap, Tanker

Toilet 12 100 100 100 100 Facilities Transport Cars, Tempo Cars, Tempo Cars, Tempo Cars, Tempo 13 System Vehicle, Scooter Vehicle, Scooter Vehicle, Scooter Vehicle, Scooter 14 APL 95 85 90 70 15 BPL 5 15 10 30

(SOURCE - FIELD SURVEY)

Data interpretation of survey conducted : Parameter Data Interpretation studied Housing The housing condition in the buffer zone was found better due to vicinity of metropolitan city • Pucca houses – 98% • Semi pucca houses – 2%

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Electricity The availability of electricity connection was also found better due to vicinity of metropolitan city • Households having Electric connection – 100% • Households not having Electric connection – NIL Economic The Proportion of above Poverty line was also found better due Category to vicinity of metropolitan city Composition • Households above poverty line –80% • Households below poverty line –20% Drinking The availability of water supply was also found better due to Water vicinity of metropolitan city • Households with supply through borewell – 30% • Households using community supply –70% Education The education status was also found better due to vicinity of status metropolitan city • Adults Educated – 90% • Kids Educated – 90% Amenities Banks, schools, ATM, transport facility exists in the study area.

The project is a Cyber City Complex in Hyderabad and it is a well-developed metropolitan city with all facilities available in the surroundings also, hence the data collected in the vicinity of the project implies that much of the study area’s working population has year-round occupation /sources of livelihood. Interviews with stakeholders corroborated this fact.

3.13. TRAFFIC DENSITY

The traffic study was done in the nearby road ascertain the present traffic was on the road and thereafter impact be because of addition of traffic due to the DLF project.

PCU values are used to convert various vehicles in to one standard vehicle i.e. Passenger car units (PCU). The PCU values as per IRC are as given below:

S. No. Vehicle Type PCU Value 1 Car 1 2 Two-wheeler 0.5 3 Truck/bus 4.5 4 Auto 1.2 5 LCV 2 6 Tractor and Trailer 5 7 Cycle rickshaw 0.5

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1.Traffic Analysis: Main Road 6 Lane -24 Meter (Old Mumbai Highway)

Hours Baseline Incremental Capacity of Two- Baseline Predicted LOS LOS % Car Bus/Truck Others/Auto PCU/Hr PCU/Hr Road in Wheeler PCU/Hr PCU/Hr Baseline Predicted increase PCU/Hr 06:00- 07:00 885 163 693 109 2096 317 2096 2413 2142 0.978 1.126 15.125 07:00- 08:00 874 136 716 153 2028 333 2028 2361 2142 0.947 1.102 16.423 08:00-09:00 1079 165 828 163 2431 398 2431 2829 2142 1.135 1.321 16.371 09:00-10:00 1358 96 812 184 2417 469 2417 2886 2142 1.128 1.347 19.406 10:00-11:00 1215 89 754 124 2141 589 2141 2730 2142 1.000 1.275 27.507 11:00-12:00 1012 113 723 92 1992 498 1992 2490 2142 0.930 1.163 24.995 12:00-13:00 1161 68 627 83 1880 528 1880 2408 2142 0.878 1.124 28.084 13:00-14:00 1068 79 639 85 1845 521 1845 2366 2142 0.861 1.105 28.238 14:00-15:00 903 88 586 77 1684 514 1684 2198 2142 0.786 1.026 30.515 15:00-16:00 925 74 580 84 1649 497 1649 2146 2142 0.770 1.002 30.143 16:00-17:00 1053 97 666 97 1939 485 1939 2424 2142 0.905 1.132 25.014 17:00-18:00 940 83 780 123 1851 533 1851 2384 2142 0.864 1.113 28.794 18:00-19:00 1023 92 823 142 2019 554 2019 2573 2142 0.943 1.201 27.441 19:00-20:00 1254 123 888 134 2412 536 2412 2948 2142 1.126 1.376 22.219 20:00-21:00 1387 152 854 154 2683 566 2683 3249 2142 1.252 1.517 21.097 21:00-22:00 1252 144 725 143 2434 534 2434 2968 2142 1.136 1.386 21.938 22:00-23:00 1035 170 889 109 2375 486 2375 2861 2142 1.109 1.336 20.461 Average 1084 114 740 121 2110 492 2110 2602 2142 0.99 1.21 24

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II. Traffic Analysis: Approach Road 4 Lane -16 Meter

Hours Baseline Incremental Capacity of Two- Baseline Predicted LOS LOS % Car Bus/Truck Others/Auto PCU/Hr PCU/Hr Road in Wheeler PCU/Hr PCU/Hr Baseline Predicted increase PCU/Hr 06:00- 07:00 225 52 150 27 566 317 566 883 2142 0.264 0.412 55.968 07:00- 08:00 282 62 166 33 684 333 684 1017 2142 0.319 0.475 48.713 08:00-09:00 354 50 168 25 693 398 693 1091 2142 0.324 0.509 57.431 09:00-10:00 396 44 174 38 727 469 727 1196 2142 0.339 0.558 64.547 10:00-11:00 312 48 165 32 649 589 649 1238 2142 0.303 0.578 90.769 11:00-12:00 287 55 160 26 646 498 646 1144 2142 0.301 0.534 77.126 12:00-13:00 270 43 164 25 576 528 576 1104 2142 0.269 0.515 91.746 13:00-14:00 288 40 110 25 553 521 553 1074 2142 0.258 0.501 94.213 14:00-15:00 267 46 121 22 561 514 561 1075 2142 0.262 0.502 91.638 15:00-16:00 183 51 125 20 499 497 499 996 2142 0.233 0.465 99.599 16:00-17:00 276 49 117 25 585 485 585 1070 2142 0.273 0.500 82.906 17:00-18:00 283 38 128 36 561 533 561 1094 2142 0.262 0.511 94.975 18:00-19:00 367 49 171 28 707 554 707 1261 2142 0.330 0.589 78.404 19:00-20:00 354 33 177 30 627 536 627 1163 2142 0.293 0.543 85.486 20:00-21:00 313 35 185 28 597 566 597 1163 2142 0.279 0.543 94.871 21:00-22:00 364 30 169 27 616 534 616 1150 2142 0.288 0.537 86.702 22:00-23:00 223 24 148 22 431 486 431 917 2142 0.201 0.428 112.656 Average 297 44 153 28 604 492 604 1096 2142 0.28 0.51 83

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FACTORS and ASSUMPTIONS

Conversion Factor (Ref: IRC 106, 1990) Car 1 Bus 4.5 Truck 4.5 Two wheelers 0.5 Others 1.2

Parameter Existing Proposed WIDTH (m) 24 24 Carrying Capacity (PCU/ 7714 7714 ROAD1 Hr) Traffic (PCU/Hr) 2110 492 0.273 i.e 0.063 i.e cat LOS cat B B

Parameter Existing Proposed WIDTH (m) 16 16 Carrying Capacity (PCU/ 5142 5142 ROAD2 Hr) Traffic (PCU/Hr) 604 492 0.117 i.e 0.037 i.e cat LOS cat B B

S.no LOS Value Category Inference based on IRC 106: 1990 (Ratio of V:C) (V/C) 1 0-0.2 A Represents a condition of free flow; individual users are generally unaffected by others in the traffic and this condition is generally considered in the Excellent Category. 2 0.2-0.4 B Represents a condition of stable flow; individual users have a level of comfort and convenience but less than that of A. 3 0.4-0.6 C Represents a condition of zonal stable flow; individual users are starting in a bit of discomfort; users start to feel inconvenience due to presence of other users on the road. General level of discomfort increases and there is a noticeable decline in convenience.

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4 0.6-0.8 D Represents the level of stable flow; Level of comfort of users is poor and discomfort is significant in the flow of traffic. This category traffic streams are extremely susceptible to traffic problems. 5 0.8-1 E Represents operating conditions close to capacity level; freedom to traffic stream is low and the speed is relatively uniform but very less. Comfort and convenience is relatively poor and discomfort is visible. 6 1 or above F Breakdown Flow; These streams often and broken down, susceptible to long delays and therefore there is huge discomfort in these streams. Hence it is concluded that since carrying capacity of road (Old Mumbai Highway) is much higher than proposed traffic volume. Therefore, the traffic to & form of proposed, project will not create any traffic congestion.

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CHAPTER-4 ANTICIPATED ENVIONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES Prediction of impacts is the most important component in the Environmental Impact Assessment studies. Several scientific techniques and methodologies are available to predict impacts of developmental activities on physical, ecological and socio-economic environments. Such predictions are superimposed over the baseline (pre-project) status of environmental quality to derive the ultimate (post-project) scenario of environmental conditions. The prediction of impacts helps to minimize the adverse impacts on environmental quality during pre and post project execution. Generally, the environmental impacts are categorized as either primary or secondary. Primary impacts are those, which are attributed directly by the project and secondary impacts are those, which are indirectly induced and typically include the associated investment and changed patterns of social and economic activities by the proposed actions. For the proposed project, the impacts assessment shall be performed in following steps: • Identification of interactions between activities and environmental receptors. • Identification of potentially significant environmental impacts. Based on this preliminary identification, environmental indices that are likely to be impacted due to the project are: • Land use / Land cover: site preparation and construction. • Air quality: Dust generation during construction, vehicle movement and operation of DG • Set. • Noise: Vehicle movement during construction, operation of DG set. • during drilling process • Water: Disposal of waste water from construction activity/ labour • Soil: Excavation activity and chemical contamination. • storage and handling of solid and hazardous waste. • Ecology and Biodiversity: clearance of vegetation during construction. • Socio – Economic: positive impact due to creation of jobs and increase in indirect income. • Occupational health, community Health and safety: Occupational risk during various activity associated with construction.

Table 1 Impact Mitigation Criteria S.no Impact Category Criteria Impact Area

1 Negligible The activity will not be causing any Impact within the site specific effect on the surrounding and minimum environment in a definite span of time. mitigation required 2 Minor The activity will only be making a little Impact within the impact on the environment directly adjacent plot area and however, there may be some indirect needs direct or indirect impacts which needs to be mitigated mitigation 3 Major The activity will impact the surrounding Impact around the environment directly or indirectly and it vicinity and needs may change the baseline environment direct mitigation conditions if not mitigated properly measures.

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4.1. IMPACT MITIGATION: DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Functio Major/ Activity Aspects nal Impact Minor/N Mitigation Area egligible The project is expansion of already developed DLF Cyber City hence, there will be no change in No significant Land use impact as existing - Land utilization and clearing for land is already a construction site is proposed at developed Cyber the absolute minimum Land City, Land clearing, Minor practicable. Use except few bushes - construction site will be and grasses, will designed to minimize the disposal not be required for of soil and removal of vegetation. expansion. - Excavated earth will be utilized at The maximum. - Artificial Contour shall be maintained. The land on which expansion is to be Soil Site made do not Negligibl Clearan Environ Not applicable Prepara contain major e ce of ment tion & vegetation hence, vegetat Levellin clearing ion g Waste leaves and other organic waste shall be Solid & generated which All the leaves and other organic Hazard are putrescible in - material generated will be fed as ous nature and may fodder to animals. waste degrade if not maintained properly No any trees present at the site, No major only few bushes present at the site vegetation was which will be cleaned Ecology there on the site as -To minimize the impact, the & Negligibl the land contained provision of plantation area of Biodive e only few bushes & 26710.25 Sqm (after expansion) rsity grasses which was area, with lawns, ornamental removed. shrubs and trees shall be provided. Total 1330 no. of trees are

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required out of which 667 trees has already been planted Site No significant prepara impact shall be tion will made as the All activities will be done very cause Land contour level ha - carefully to maintain the artificial change Use already been contour of changed since 3 natural blocks has already contour been constructed. level will which will Proper drainage for storm water result Water The storm water shall be maintained. in Environ recharge capacity major Provision of RWH in expansion Change ment will be decreased part is also there to recharge the of ground water drainag e pattern - Increased PM -Construction activity will be Level may cause confined to project site only for respiratory short duration. However, there is problems to nearby an operational part of the complex Population. and green area for the same will - Increased PM be maintained which will help to Level will result Dust minimize the impacts generated deposition of dust emissio due to dust generation. Air on leaves which n will -Water sprinkling will be done to Environ may cause Minor lead to reduce the dust generation ment decrease in increas -Dust suppression systems (water Transpiration rate e in PM spray) shall be done as per of flora requirement at the construction - increased dust will site. decrease the -Proper nose masks will be aesthetic look of provided to the workers who were already engaged in dust generating constructed activities. building

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Dust emission deposition over Surface water body -Water sprinkling will be done to may deteriorate its reduce the dust generation Water quality by increase Negligibl -Dust suppression systems (water Environ the pathogen in e spray) shall be done as per ment water body and requirement at the construction thereby affecting site. the aquatic life and making water unfit for consumption. -Increased PM Level will result deposition of dust - Water sprinkling will be done to on leaves which reduce the dust generation may cause -Dust suppression systems (water decrease in Ecology spray) shall be done as per Transpiration rate & requirement at the construction of flora Minor Biodive site. -Increased dust rsity Green area will be maintained emission can lead properly and same will be to climate change developed with native trees and which eventually ornamental species will result in decrease in plant/tree cover Due to levelling activity, loading - The noise due to the loading & and unloading unloading activity will be limited activity there will only for specified period of be noise construction and during day-time generation, only. Increas however in case of -Provision of protective devices Noise & e in noise generation it like ear muff/plugs to the workers Vibrati Minor noise may cause mental will be done. on level & phycological -Proper maintenance of the effects on nearby machine/ equipment for leveling people like will be carried out. annoyance, -Noise barrier of height 30 meters headache, Auditory will be provided around the impact, increase in existing building. heartbeat etc.

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All the activity will be carried along within the site where there is no Ecology habitat of flora & fauna and the Increased noise will & exposure noise to the vicinity will cause disturbance Minor Biodive be very less due to noise barriers. of existing fauna. rsity However, all machineries will be checked and maintained properly to reduce the noise level

The removal The construction and of top soil will development activities Land Use change the - shall be done to provide contour level maintain the artificial of the site contour level permanently The top soil will be depresses stockpiled. Topsoil, which land is to be stockpiled for productivity, periods exceeding 28 destabilizes days, must be treated Removal of Soil landscapes, Major with mulch, soil, Top Environment Excavation increasing the roughened and seeded soil & run potential for with and approved grass off of soil wind and mixture or ground cover. water Later the top soil will be erosion. used for landscaping. -Removal of The excavated top soil Top soil will will be used in Landscape affect the area within the existing Ecology & habitat of Minor complex which will Biodiversity micro- recovery of habitat of organism and micro-organism and invertebrate invertebrate.

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Water sprinkling will be done to reduce the dust generation -Wind breaker wall of 30m height will be installed at site -Dust suppression Respiratory systems (water spray) problems to shall be done as per construction requirement at the Air workers at major construction site. Environment site and -Proper nose masks will nearby be provided to the population workers who were engaged in dust generating activities. -Plantation of trees around the project periphery including green cripplers will be carried out Dust It may affect emission the The proposed emission will lead to respiratory will be only there for a increase in Socio- system of the - very limited time and all PM Economic working preventive measures will population be provided and people of vicinity -Increased PM Level will result deposition of dust on leaves which may - Water sprinkling will be cause done to reduce the dust decrease in generation Ecology & Transpiration -Dust suppression Minor Biodiversity rate of flora systems (water spray) -Increased shall be done as per dust emission requirement at the can lead to construction site. climate change which eventually will result in decrease in 137 Environment Consultant: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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plant/tree cover

The excavation Since the water table in will be done the area is approx. 30 m up to level Mechanical bgl hence, only such that it excavation excavation will be done will not for the Water for the foundation and intersect the Negligible foundation Environment basement, the excavated ground water and earth shall be stacked level, hence it basement properly and used within will not preparation the proposed impact the development ground water quality. Soil erosion Risk of land may occur if slide soil is (There is no disturbed, left proper care will be taken chances of Soil bare, and Major while stacking/storage of landslide as Environment exposed to excavated material. land is the abrasive almost a action of wind flat land) and water High level of - The noise due to the noise running of excavator will generation be limited only for along with specified period of vibration construction and during which may day-time only. cause mental -Provision of protective & devices like ear phycological muff/plugs to the Increase in Noise & effects on workers will be done. Major noise level Vibration construction -Proper maintenance of labors & the excavator will be nearby carried out and excavator people like shall be provided with annoyance, closed cabin and headache, vibration isolator Auditory -Noise barrier of height impact, 10 meters will be increase in provided around the heartbeat of construction site to

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elderly prevent the existing people. complex. There will be impact on excavator operator like whole body vibration and auditory impact. The noise level generation due to excavator will be 85-90 dB (A)

-Increased noise will cause disturbance of existing avi-fauna, -all the construction however, activities will be carried avifauna is out during the daytime. not restricted No activity will be done Ecology & to one place during night time. Minor Biodiversity for a long -Proper maintenance of time, thus it the excavator will be will not result carried out and excavator in their shall be provided displacement. vibration isolator - There will be loss in soil biota due to excavation and vibration

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workers and nearby population

- Water sprinkling will be done to reduce -As there will the dust be less dust generation generation -Dust hence there Ecology & Biodiversity Negligible suppression will not be systems (water much impact spray) shall be on existing done as per Flora requirement at the construction site. For labors, water tankers for drinking purpose will be provided. This will lead Treated Water to water use will be sourced & waste through STP and water Water waste water Water Environment generation. Minor requirement generated from Water will the site will be also be properly required for disposed. the construction activities which will affect the water resource

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Use of heavy machinery and storage of material compact the Compaction and soil. stabilization Compaction shall be resorted of soil as well during filling to Soil as mixing of ensure that no compaction construction Soil Environment Minor top soil is & run off of material with washed away. soil soil also lead Every care shall to reduced be taken to infiltration of prevent soil water; erosion. decrease in permeability and increased runoff. Soil erosion may occur if soil is proper care will disturbed, be taken while left bare, and Soil Environment - stacking/storage exposed to of excavated the abrasive material. action of wind and water Stagnation of Run off of water shall water & Air Environment result in odor Negligible - Stagnation problem in of water the area Waste water generated All the waste may stagnate water generated around the shall be properly project treated and Water Environment vicinity and - same shall not can be a be allowed to breeding stagnate around area for the project site. mosquitos and larva.

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The noise due to the running of Due to compactor will compaction be limited only activity, for specified loading and period of unloading construction and activity there during day-time will not be only. much noise Provision of generation, protective however in devices like ear case of noise muff/plugs to generation it the workers shall noise may cause be provided. Noise & Vibration minor generation mental & -Regular & phycological Proper effects on maintenance of nearby the compactor people like will be carried annoyance, out and its headache, silencer will be Auditory regularly impact, checked and increase in provided with heartbeat of vibration isolator elderly Noise barrier of people. height 10 meters shall be provided.

- Water sprinkling Dust emission deposition will be done to over Surface water body reduce the dust may deteriorate its generation Air quality by increase the -Dust suppression Environmen pathogen in water body Minor systems (water Constructio t and thereby affecting the spray) shall be done n of Dust aquatic life and making as per requirement Foundation emission water unfit for at the construction & Basement consumption. site. -Increased PM Level will - Water sprinkling result deposition of dust will be done to Ecology & on leaves which may Minor reduce the dust Biodiversity cause decrease in generation Transpiration rate of flora -Dust suppression 142 Environment Consultant: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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-Increased dust emission systems (water can lead to climate spray) shall be done change which eventually as per requirement will result in decrease in at the construction plant/tree cover site. - The noise will be limited only for specified period of -due to handling of construction and construction material during day-time only. noise will be generated - Workers will work in which may cause rotation basis. Noise & physiological like -Provision of minor Vibration increase in heartbeat of protective devices elderly people & like ear muff/plugs to psychological effects like the workers will be annoyance on workers done. and nearby people. -Noise barrier of height 10 meters will Noise be provided around generati the existing building. on All the activity will be carried along within the site where there is no habitat of flora & fauna and the exposure noise to the Increased noise will Ecology & vicinity will be very cause disturbance of Major Biodiversity less due to noise existing fauna. barriers. However, all machineries will be checked and maintained properly to reduce the noise level Loading and unloading of C&D Noise waste will be done Generati Loading and unloading of from on C&D waste may cause loaders/excavators Noise & through annoyance to the minor directly to Vibration C&D workers and peoples in tippers/trucks to machine the immediate vicinity. ensure minimal noise ry generation. Workers will be provided with ear plugs/ear muffs

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Soil erosion may occur if proper care will be Soil Soil soil is disturbed, left bare, taken while Contami Environmen and exposed to the stacking/storage of nation t abrasive action of wind excavated material. and water During the construction period, runoff from the construction site During the construction Stagnati shall not be allowed period, Stagnation of on of Water to stand (water water & Run off of water water & Environmen Minor logging) or enter into may lead to breeding of Run off t the roadside or mosquitos & run off can of water nearby drain. lead to soil erosion The runoff due to rain water from the site shall be collected and reused.

Dust generation from construction activity and All mitigation Air deposition of the same measures as already Environmen around the project area - described will be t will affect the respiratory taken to mitigate the health of workers and same. nearby population Construction -Increased PM Level will - Water sprinkling Dust of super result deposition of dust will be done to emission structure on leaves which may reduce the dust cause decrease in generation Ecology & Transpiration rate of flora -Dust suppression Minor Biodiversity -Increased dust emission systems (water can lead to climate spray) shall be done change which eventually as per requirement will result in decrease in at the construction plant/tree cover site.

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Machines and equipment will be regularly maintained and shall be provided with vibration isolators and noise damping, Will cause physiological construction will be and psychological effect done during day time like hearing impairment, only, proper sleep interference, Noise & barricading of the annoyance and also may Major Vibration construction site has cause increase in heart been done. PPE like beat and blood pressure ear plugs and muffs in elderly peoples within shall be provided to the area. the workers at construction site. Noise Also, acoustic generati flooring using tiles on shall be done so that it acts as noise absorber. All the activity will be carried along within the site where there is no habitat of flora & fauna and the exposure noise to the Increased noise will Ecology & vicinity will be very cause disturbance of Minor Biodiversity less due to noise existing fauna. barriers. However, all machineries will be checked and maintained properly to reduce the noise level Solid waste and Impact on soil due Generati hazardous waste disposal of solid waste on of from the proposed Soil includes the leaching C&D complex are being Environmen from biodegradable - waste & properly collected, t waste and effect on flora Solid stored in respective from spillage of waste on Waste color-coded soil. containers

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-Construction and Demolition Waste will be handed over Handling of C&D waste to contractor as per can cause generation of the agreement for Air dust which can cause final disposal. The Environmen Major problem in breathing to Contractor will be t the construction workers sold the C&D waste and nearby population for ongoing construction of roads & highways in the nearby area. Tanker of treated STP Treated Water will Water shall be required be sourced through during construction STP and waste water work. For labors generated from the Domestic water shall be site will be properly sourced through the Water disposed. Also storm water tanks and this will require water collected will Water lead to generation of ment & be used whenever Environmen waste water. Utilization Minor waste possible. Waste t of water may impact the generati water generated water demand of the on from the vicinity and Improper construction site will disposal of waste water be properly disposed generated may affect the off to septic tanks. quality of nearby surface water body & ground water. Solid waste and Impact on soil due hazardous waste disposal of solid waste from the proposed Soil Soil includes the leaching complex are being Contami Environmen from biodegradable - properly collected, nation t waste and effect on flora stored in respective from spillage of waste on color-coded soil. containers

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Emission of VOCs from paints can cause irritation in -Use of material with eyes, nose and throat, can less VOC content Air cause difficulty breathing Maj Nose masks shall be Environme and nausea, and can or provided to the labor nt damage the central nervous working in the system as well as other condition organs. Dust & other air -Increased PM Level will emission result deposition of dust on - Water sprinkling will leaves which may cause be done to reduce the decrease in Transpiration dust generation Ecology & rate of flora Min -Dust suppression Biodiversit -Increased dust emission or systems (water spray) y can lead to climate change shall be done as per which eventually will result requirement at the in decrease in plant/tree construction site. Finishing cover work of all the waste Wall, Discarded paint containers, generated shall be painting, Solid & chemicals and other Solid, properly disposed as stone Hazardous material will be generated - hazardous per solid waste cladding, waste which may cause harm if waste & management rules, Tiling come into contact work recyclable 2016 waste -Proper disposal plan -Piling of solid waste will generatio Ecology & for solid waste will be affect the habitat loss of Min n Biodiversit implemented in micro-organism and or y Landscape area within degradation the existing complex. Any waste generated Water Water Improper disposal of waste shall be disposed contamina Environme generated may affect the - properly as per C&D tion nt quality of ground water. waste management rule.

Chemical desegregation and Lubricating waste oil pollution of soil would be on shall be collected Soil chemical account of spillage of separately in drums Environme - spillage hydraulic oil, fuels and and handed over to nt lubricating oils from the authorized outside construction machinery agency

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-Increased PM Level will result deposition of dust on leaves which may - Water sprinkling will be cause decrease in done to reduce the dust Transpiration rate of generation Dust Ecology & flora Minor -Dust suppression systems emission Biodiversity -Increased dust (water spray) shall be done emission can lead to as per requirement at the climate change which construction site. eventually will result in decrease in plant/tree cover -Road grader shall be provided with noise dampers and vibration -May cause annoyance isolators and shall have and auditory impact to Noise & closed cabin. Proper the workers and Minor Vibration lubrication and grazing of peoples living in other equipment’s should immediate vicinity. be done. Proper handling road of road construction infrastructure material should be done. & Services Noise -Increased PM Level will installation& generation result deposition of dust on leaves which may Plantation - Water sprinkling will be cause decrease in done to reduce the dust Transpiration rate of generation Ecology & flora Minor -Dust suppression systems Biodiversity -Increased dust (water spray) shall be done emission can lead to as per requirement at the climate change which construction site. eventually will result in decrease in plant/tree cover Tanker of treated STP Water shall be supply source during Water construction work. Treated Water shall be requirement Which would not lead sourced through STP and Water & Waste fresh water scarcity. Minor waste water generated Environment water Improper disposal of from the site has been disposal waste water generated properly disposed may affect the quality of nearby surface water body & ground water.

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Procedures for maintenance of equipment would ensure that this risk is while re-fueling of vehicles minimized and clean-up transporting construction Soil response is rapid if any materials and servicing of - Environment spill occurs. Lubricating vehicles through breakage waste oil shall be due to wear and tear collected separately in drums and handed over to the authorized outside agency Spillage of Oil & chemicals, if in any case comes in contact with water body Air can deteriorate the ground - - Environment Oil & water & surface water chemical body. Which in turn may Spillage affect the aquatic life also. Storage and The hazardous waste handling of generated will be used construction oil only. Used Oil will be material, stored in HDPE drums Paint & and kept in covered chemicals Spillage of Oil & chemicals, rooms under lock and if in any case comes in key and was sold to contact with water body Water authorized vendors can decorate the ground Minor Environment only. water & surface water Spillage of oil from the body. Which in turn may machinery or cement affect the life also. residual from concrete mixer plants was properly collected and reused in construction site. Water required for the construction shall be Water table may be met through STP supply Water Water depleted in case ground and no ground water - requirement Environment water is used fo the will be extracted hence, construction there will be no impact on the available aquifers

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-Dust suppression and water sprinkling system will be installed for suppression of particulates -Wind breaker wall of 30m height is installed at site Open storage of -Proper nose masks construction material and were provided to the improper handling of workers who were material may lead dust engaged in dust Air emission which will cause Major generating activities. Environment the respiratory health -Plantation of trees problem to the workers. around the project Dust may be deposited on periphery including Air the nearby areas and can green cripplers will be emission & affect the aesthetic look. carried out Dust -Storage of Generation construction material under tarpaulin cover and regular wetting of loose materials will suppress the dust generation. -Increased PM Level will -Separate raw material result deposition of dust yard will be made. on leaves which may cause Cement will be decrease in Transpiration separately stored under Ecology & rate of flora cover in bales. Minor Biodiversity -Increased dust emission – Sand will be stacked can lead to climate change nearby under tarpaulin which eventually will cover. result in decrease in -water sprinkling will be plant/tree cover done. - Proper handling of -May cause annoyance to materials shall be done Noise Noise & the worker and nearby Minor and workers must be Generation Vibration people supervised by onsite in charge manager.

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Heavy through breakage waste oil shall be collected machinery) due to wear and tear. separately in drums and handed over to the authorized outside agency Emissions from use of construction machinery will cause respiratory problem to the workers at site and nearby -Adequate stack shall be population provided in order to minimize Air Air Pollutants emitted Major the GLC Emission Environment from stack will -Low Sulphur fuel shall be used increase the Ground in operation of DG sets Level Concentration of pollutants which will affect the respiratory health of people in nearby area -Personal Protective Equipment’s like dust masks and ear muffs shall be provided to the construction workers Generation of dust -Proper Maintenance of Air from operation of construction equipment/ Major Environment construction machineries, etc machinery -Dust suppression and water sprinkling system will be installed for suppression of particulates -Regular monitoring of ambient air shall Dust be carried out Generation -Increased PM Level will result deposition of dust on leaves which may cause - Water sprinkling will be done decrease in to reduce the dust generation Transpiration rate of Ecology & -Dust suppression systems flora Biodiversity (water spray) shall be done as -Increased dust per requirement at the emission can lead to construction site. climate change which eventually will result in decrease in plant/tree cover 151 Environment Consultant: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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Procedures for maintenance of while re-fueling of equipment would ensure that vehicles transporting this risk is minimized and construction clean-up response is rapid if Soil materials and - any spill occurs. Lubricating Environment servicing of vehicles waste oil shall be collected through breakage separately in drums and due to wear and tear handed over to the authorized outside agency Spillage of Diesel, used oil, chemicals may result in emission of VOCs in Air the air environment - - Environment which will cause irritation in eyes, nose and throat, difficulty breathing Oil & and nausea. chemical The hazardous waste Spilage generated was used oil only. Spillage of Oil & Used Oil will be stored in HDPE chemicals, if in any drums and kept in covered case comes in rooms under lock and key and contact with water Water will be sold to authorized body can decorate Minor Environment vendors only. the ground water & Spillage of oil from the surface water body. machinery or cement residual Which in turn may from concrete mixer plants affect the life also. was properly collected and reused in construction site. waste generated from construction machinery including all the waste generated shall Solid & waste oil, grease, be properly disposed as per Hazardous - sludge and any other solid waste management rules, waste may cause nuisance 2016 if not maintained properly

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-due to running of machinery, high level of noise may cause physiological & -DG sets will be bought phycological effects acoustically enclosed meeting on labors like the norms prescribed by CPCB annoyance, -Plantation already exist along problems like sleep the roads & periphery to interference, reduce noise. Noise & headache, Auditory -Construction machinery shall - Vibration impact, increase in be properly lubricated and heartbeat of elderly shall be equipped with people in existing vibration isolator wherever complex. possible - running of DG sets -Provision of protective noise will cause vibration devices like ear muff/plugs to generation generation in the workers will be done. immediate surrounding of DG set area -all the construction activities -Increased noise will will be carried out during the cause disturbance of daytime. No activity will be existing avi-fauna, done during night time. however, avifauna is - Acoustically enclosed DG sets Ecology & not restricted to one Minor will be provided along with Biodiversity place for a long time, vibration pads. thus it will not result - All the machinery used will be in their provided with vibration displacement. isolators in accordance to their vibration generation

-Vehicles with valid PUC certificates will be used for Gaseous emission from transportation of vehicles used for construction Air transportation will affect Major material Transportation Environment the health of construction Vehicular -Plantation of trees (Raw Material, workers and nearby emission around the project Laboure) population periphery including green cripplers will be carried out - Vehicular emission like - Vehicles used in Ecology & NO2, NO etc. can inhibit Minor transportation of Biodiversity the growth of plants and construction 153 Environment Consultant: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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pre-mature leaves material will have senescence. PUC certificate. Procedures for maintenance of equipment would ensure that this risk is minimized and clean-up response is Soil Chemical degradation of rapid if any spill Major Environment soil would occur occurs. Lubricating waste oil shall be collected separately in drums and handed over to the authorized outside agency - Proper maintenance of vehicles shall be done periodically to Leakage of petrol/Diesel ensure no leakage may result in emission of from the vehicles. VOCs in the air -The vehicle used for Air Diesel/petrol environment which may Minor transportation shall Environment leakage cause irritation in eyes, comply to conditions nose and throat, difficulty stipulated by SPCB in breathing and nausea. addition to the requirement mentioned in Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 (59 of 1988). - Proper maintenance of vehicles shall be done periodically to -Leakage of petrol/Diesel ensure no leakage may result in emission of from the vehicles. Solid & VOCs in the air -The vehicle used for Hazardous environment which will Minor transportation shall waste cause irritation in eyes, comply to conditions nose and throat, difficulty stipulated by SPCB in breathing and nausea. addition to the requirement mentioned in Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).

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-due to road congestion people will blow horn which may lead to - No honking zone Noise & problems like sleep Minor should be provided Road Vibration interference, headache in and nearby area congestion & - There will not be much Breakage of impact due to vibration on roads existing building -Proper Care shall be Solid & '-due to improper handling taken while handling Hazardous & transportation of raw Minor & transportation of waste material such as RMC. raw material -Construction material shall be transported in closed and covered Transportation of trucks. construction material shall -water sprinkling result in dust emission shall be carried out Air which will affect the Major for dust suppression Environment respiratory health of from movement of construction workers and transport vehicles. nearby population -Plantation of trees around the project periphery including Dust green cripplers will emission be carried out The vehicles carrying construction material and construction debris shall be cleaned If dust emitted gets before it is Water deposited on water body Minor permitted to ply on Environment can decorate the water the road. quality. Wheel washing arrangement of construction vehicle shall be provided at site

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-Increased PM Level will - Water sprinkling result deposition of dust will be done to on leaves which may cause reduce the dust decrease in Transpiration generation Ecology & rate of flora -Dust suppression Minor Biodiversity -Increased dust emission systems (water can lead to climate change spray) shall be done which eventually will result as per requirement in decrease in plant/tree at the construction cover site.

-due to vehicular transportation high level of - Maintain ace of noise may cause vehicles should be physiological & done on regular phycological effects on basis people like annoyance, - Vehicles should be Noise & problems like sleep Major regularly checked Vibration interference, headache, for silencer of Auditory impact, increase vehicles in heartbeat of elderly - No honking zone people. should be provided Noise - There will not be much in and nearby area generation impact due to vibration on project -Vehicular -Increased noise due to movement for vehicular transportation transportation of will cause disturbance of raw material will be existing avi-fauna, Ecology & carried out only in however, avifauna is not Minor Biodiversity day-time and will try restricted to one place for to avoid a long time, thus it will not unnecessary result in their honking with the displacement. help of sign boards.

Solid waste and Impact on soil due hazardous waste Working & disposal of solid waste from the proposed daily activity Solid waste includes the leaching Soil complex are being of & E-waste from biodegradable - Environment properly collected, construction generation waste and effect on stored in respective labor flora from spillage of color-coded waste on soil. containers

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The generated solid waste shall be Solid & For approx. 500 labors, collected properly & Hazardous 75 kg/day of solid waste - disposed off to waste shall be generated. Municipal Solid Waste Dumping Site.

Temporary toilets For approx. 500 labors, Water were provided. 6 23 KLD of Domestic requirement KLD of waste water Water water shall be sourced & Waste Minor generated from the Environment through the water tanks water construction site and this will lead to 18 disposal was disposed off to KLD of waste water. mobile STP.

The generated solid waste shall be Labour Solid & For approx. 500 labors, collected properly & convenience Hazardous 75 kg/day of solid waste - disposed off as per & Facilities waste shall be generated. solid waste management rules, 2016.

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All solid waste from the proposed project shall be properly collected, stored and disposed. Bio-Degradable Improper disposal Soil waste shall be converted into will degrade the soil Negligible Working & Environment compost in proposed OWC Generation quality daily within the premises. of Solid activity of Recyclable Waste & plastic Waste, E- staff, waste shall be given to waste and Visitors Authorized Recycler. Bio-degradable - Bio-Degradable waste shall Waste generation Air be converted into compost in may lead to odour Minor Environment proposed OWC within the problem if not premises. stored properly.

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All solid waste from the proposed project shall be If not properly properly collected, stored disposed off, then it and disposed. Bio-Degradable Water can deteriorate the waste shall be converted into Minor Environment surface water compost in proposed OWC quality of nearby within the premises. water body. Recyclable Waste & plastic waste shall be given to Authorized Recycler. Improper storage Source segregation shall be and disposal of done for Municipal solid Biodegradable waste at each floor level and waste, will enhance shall be stored in color coded the risk of microbial bins (Bio Degradable-Green & contamination, Recyclable-Blue) population. During operation phase total Improper storage 7229 kg/day of municipal and disposal of solid waste shall be MSW waste, will generated daily and shall be enhance the risk of Solid & disposed off properly and disease occurrence Hazardous Major safely. Out of which Bio- and cause foul waste Degradable waste shall be smell. It will attract converted into compost in the vectors. proposed OWC within the Improper premises. hazardous chemical The compost shall be used as disposal if comes in manure in green area within contact with the project premises & human body may unused manure shall be given cause skin irritation to nursery. Recyclable Waste and could be & Plastic waste shall be given flammable also to Authorized Recycler. sometimes -Infiltration of silt -Total 10 no. of RWH pits shall and sand may occur be provided out of which 4 with improper no. of pits are already present storm water for the existing facility for harvesting recharge of ground water. -Disposal of Hydrology & -waste water generated shall untreated waste Minor Geology be treated in STP. The water may treated water generation deteriorate water from STP will be 2255 KLD quality of ground which shall be reused for water by increase domestic, flushing, in the no. of Gardening. pathogens, BOD, 158 Environment Consultant: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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COD, TSS etc in ground water and thereby affecting and making water unfit for consumption

-Improper storage and disposal of solid waste, may enhance the risk of contamination, - All solid waste from the decrease the proposed project shall be aesthetic value of properly collected, stored complex and lead and disposed. Bio-Degradable Socio- to increase in risk of waste shall be converted into Minor Economic disease occurrence compost in proposed OWC of persons having within the premises. low immunity and Recyclable Waste & plastic also to nearby waste shall be given to population. Authorized Recycler. -There may occur foul smell which will cause nuisance in staff. The abstraction of groundwater is not No ground water abstraction proposed for shall be done. However, 8 no. project, hence of RWH pits in total shall be provided. Water there will be no Fresh water shall be supplied requirement impact on Ground by Supply and water tankers if & waste water. necessary. Treated water water Disposal of shall be used for flushing, generation untreated waste gardening, DG cooling. from water may Water purposes. Flushing, deteriorate water Major Environment Total water consumption Domestic, quality of surface & shall be 4600 KLD. Kitchen & ground water by Wastewater generation shall Café, Lab increase in the no. be 2374 KLD, which shall be and storm of pathogens, BOD, treated in 2650 KLD (1350 water COD, TSS etc in KLD + 1280 KLD) Sewage management surface/ground and thereby affecting Treatment Plant. Treated the aquatic life and water shall be reused for making water unfit flushing, gardening, DG for consumption. cooling.

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-Infiltration of silt and sand may occur with improper storm water -Total 6 no. of RWH pits shall harvesting be provided out of which 5 -Disposal of no. of pits are already present untreated waste for the existing facility for water may recharge of ground water. deteriorate water Hydrology & -waste water generated shall quality of ground Minor Geology be treated in STP. The water by increase treated water generation in the no. of from STP will be 2255 KLD pathogens, BOD, which shall be reused for COD, TSS etc in domestic, flushing, ground water and Gardening. thereby affecting and making water unfit for consumption STP of 2630 KLD shall be Generation Water May cause provided to treat the sewage

of effluent Environment nuisance if not out of which 1350 KLD shall properly managed Major be out.

Gaseous emission -Vehicles with valid PUC from vehicles used certificates will be used for for transportation transportation of Air will affect the Minor construction material Environment respiratory health -plantation all around the Transportation of staff and nearby periphery of the plot has (Staff, Resident Vehicular population been done. transportation emission & - Vehicular emission like NO2, transportation) - Vehicles used in NO etc. can inhibit Ecology & transportation of the growth of Minor Biodiversity construction material will plants and pre- have PUC certificate. mature leaves senescence.

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All solid waste from the proposed project shall be properly collected, stored and disposed. Bio- Improper disposal Degradable waste shall be Soil will degrade the - converted into compost in Environment soil quality proposed OWC within the premises. Recyclable Waste & plastic waste shall be given to Authorized Recycler. -Leakage of petrol/Diesel may Generation result in emission of Solid of VOCs in the air - Proper maintenance of Waste, E- Air environment which vehicles shall be done Minor waste Environment will cause irritation periodically to ensure no in eyes, nose and leakage from the vehicles throat, difficulty breathing and nausea.

Due to oil spillage the chances of Measures will be taken to Hydrology & contamination of avoid spillage of oil, waste Minor Geology surface water as oil will be given to well as ground authorized vendor. water increases

- Dust generation will be high if the the movement of Road vehicles is done on - Vehicular transportation congestion Air breached roads. will be done shift wise in Minor & Breakage Environment Increased dust order to reduce the stress of roads emission may on the roads. cause respiratory problems to nearby Population.

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Due to road congestion people In the complex two-way will blow horn traffic movement will be which may lead to provided also designated problems like sleep place shall be allocated for Noise & interference, Major parking which will not result Vibration headache in any congestion on There will not be internal roads. much impact due No honking zone shall be to vibration due to provided in and nearby area movement of vehicles on project Accidental litter off plastic & non- biodegradable waste will create nuisance & may Solid & cause potential Hazardous - - health impacts. waste Accidental leakage of the chemical during transportation can cause fire. - Increased dust - Proper maintained and emission may Air cleaning of vehicles and tires cause respiratory Minor Environment shall be done in order to problems to nearby reduce dust generation. Population. -Increased PM Level will result deposition of dust on leaves which Dust may cause - Water sprinkling was done emission decrease in to reduce the dust Transpiration rate generation Ecology & of flora Minor -Dust suppression systems Biodiversity -Increased dust (water spray) shall be done emission can lead as per requirement at the to climate change construction site. which eventually will result in decrease in plant/tree cover

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Due to vehicular In the complex two-way transportation high traffic movement will be level of noise may provided which will lead to cause physiological smooth traffic movement & phycological and hence, less noise will be effects on people generated. like annoyance, Maintenance of vehicles problems like sleep should be done on regular Noise & interference, Major basis Vibration headache, Auditory Vehicles should be regularly impact, increase in checked for silencer of heartbeat of vehicles elderly people. No honking zone should be There will not be provided in and nearby area Noise much impact due Trees shall be planted along generation to vibration on the periphery and avenue project roads. -Increased noise due to vehicular transportation will -Vehicular movement for cause disturbance transportation of raw of existing avi- material will be carried out Ecology & fauna, however, Minor only in day-time and will try Biodiversity avifauna is not to avoid unnecessary restricted to one honking with the help of place for a long sign boards. time, thus it will not result in their displacement.

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-For staff, emissions like VOCs from use of equipment can cause irritation in eyes, nose and throat, difficulty breathing and nausea. Long term exposure can damage the central nervous -Equipment operator shall system as well as use PPE like mask. other organs. -Proper stack of 6 m above - DG sets of total 2000 the roof level has been KVA x22 no., 1010 provided in order to Operation KVA x 1 no., 1500 KVA minimize the GLC for of x11 no., (out of which existing DG sets of total machinery Air DG sets of 2000 KVA x 2000 KVA x22 no., 1010 & Air Emission Major Environment 8 no., 1010 KVA x 1 KVA x 1 no., 1500 KVA x11 equipment no., 1500 KVA x 11 no. no., (out of which DG sets in (DG Set, are already of 2000 KVA x 8 no., 1010 STP, Pumps) operational for KVA x 1 no., 1500 KVA x 11 existing blocks) will be no and stack of 6 m above installed for the roof level have been emergency use during provided power failure. - Pollutants emitted from stack will increase the Ground Level Concentration of pollutants which will affect the respiratory health of people in nearby area

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DG sets of capacity 22 X 2000 KVA, 1 X 1010 KVA & 11 x 1500 KVA shall be only sources of noise pollution which will be Due to running of bought acoustically equipment and DG enclosed meeting the sets, high level of norms prescribed by CPCB noise may cause and shall be kept in physiological & acoustically treated room. phycological effects Also, DG sets shall be on people like mounted on Vibration annoyance, problems pads and shall also be like sleep provided with vibration isolator Noise & interference, Major Proper plantation area for Vibration headache, Auditory impact, increase in the project will be approx. heartbeat of elderly 26710.25 Sqm (25% of plot people. area) area shall be done all Running of DG sets along the roads & will cause vibration periphery to reduce noise. noise generation in Silencers of Pumps shall be generation immediate regularly checked surrounding of DG set Agitators of STP shall be area regularly lubricated and greased to check noise pollution Provision of protective devices like ear muff/plugs to the workers will be done.

All the construction activities will be carried out during the daytime. No activity will be done during night time. Increased noise will Ecology & Acoustically enclosed DG cause disturbance of Minor Biodiversity sets will be provided along existing fauna. with vibration pads. All the machinery used will be provided with vibration isolators in accordance to their vibration generation

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Procedures for maintenance of equipment would ensure While re-fuelling of that this risk is minimized vehicles transporting and clean-up response is Soil materials and - rapid if any spill occurs. Environment servicing of vehicles Lubricating waste oil shall through breakage due be collected separately in to wear and tear. drums and handed over to the authorized outside agency - Pucca floor like of concrete shall be provided in the stock yard. SDiesel/petrol -Containment such as spillage proper slopes connected -spillage of Diesel, with the sump shall be used oil, chemicals provided in the stock yard may result in emission where the storage of Oil of VOCs in the air containers, lubricants, Air environment which Minor diesel shall be done, so Environment will cause irritation in that during spillage if any eyes, nose and throat, occurs, the spill can be difficulty breathing collected and disposed off and nausea. properly. -In case of spills of chemicals, dry adsorbents/cotton should be used for cleaning instead of water

Procedures for while re-fuelling of maintenance of vehicles equipment would Operation of transporting ensure that this risk is machinery & materials and minimized and clean-up equipment There will be Used Soil servicing of vehicles response is rapid if any - (DG Set, STP oil generation Environment will be done to spill occurs. Lubricating & machinery prevent vehicles waste oil & used oil shall used) through breakage be collected separately due to wear and in drums and handed tear. over to the authorized outside agency

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Procedures for maintenance of equipment would ensure that this risk is Operation of While re-fuelling of minimized and clean- machinery & vehicles transporting up response is rapid if equipment Soil materials and servicing of Oil Spillage - any spill occurs. (DG Set, STP Environment vehicles through Lubricating waste oil & machinery breakage due to wear shall be collected used) and tear. separately in drums and handed over to the authorized outside agency

4.2. SUMMARY

AIR ENVIRONMENT

DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES Increased PM Level may cause respiratory problems Construction activity will be confined to project site only to nearby Population. for short duration. However, there is an operational part of the complex and green area for the same will be maintained which will help to minimize the impacts generated due to dust generation. Increased PM Level will result deposition of dust on Water sprinkling will be done to reduce the dust leaves which may cause decrease in Transpiration generation rate of flora Increased dust will decrease the aesthetic look of Plantation of trees around the project periphery already constructed building including green creepers will be carried out Dust generation from construction activity and Dust suppression systems (water spray) shall be done as deposition of the same around the project area will per requirement at the construction site. affect the respiratory health of workers and nearby population Handling of C&D waste can cause generation of dust Construction and Demolition Waste will be handed over which can cause problem in breathing to the to contractor as per the agreement for final disposal. The construction workers and nearby population

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Contractor will sell the C&D waste for ongoing construction of roads & highways in the nearby area. Emission of VOCs from paints can cause irritation in Use of material with less VOC content Nose masks shall be provided to the labor working in the eyes, nose and throat, can cause difficulty breathing condition and nausea, and can damage the central nervous system as well as other organs. Pollutants emitted from stack will increase the -Adequate stack shall be provided in order to minimize the GLC Ground Level Concentration of pollutants which will -Low Sulphur fuel shall be used in operation of DG sets affect the respiratory health of people in nearby area Gaseous emission from vehicles used for Vehicles with valid PUC certificates will be used for transportation will affect the health of construction transportation of construction material workers and nearby population Leakage of petrol/Diesel may result in emission of -Proper maintenance of vehicles shall be done periodically to ensure no leakage from the vehicles. VOCs in the air environment which may cause -The vehicle used for transportation shall comply to irritation in eyes, nose and throat, difficulty conditions stipulated by SPCB in addition to the breathing and nausea. requirement mentioned in Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 (59 of 1988). DURING OPERATION PHASE IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES Bio-degradable Waste generation may lead to odor Bio-Degradable waste shall be converted into compost in proposed OWC within the premises. problem if not stored properly. Gaseous emission from vehicles used for -Vehicles with valid PUC certificates will be used for transportation of construction material transportation will affect the respiratory health of -Plantation all around the periphery of the plot has been staff and nearby population done. Increased dust emission may cause respiratory -Proper maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and tires shall be done in order to reduce dust generation. problems to nearby Population spillage of Diesel, used oil, chemicals may result in -Pucca floor like of concrete shall be provided in the stock yard. emission of VOCs in the air environment which will -Containment such as proper slopes connected with the cause irritation in eyes, nose and throat, difficulty sump shall be provided in the stock yard where the storage of Oil containers, lubricants, diesel shall be breathing and nausea.

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done, so that during spillage if any occurs, the spill can be collected and disposed off properly. -In case of spills of chemicals, dry adsorbents/cotton should be used for cleaning instead of water

WATER ENVIRONMENT

DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES Dust emission deposition over Surface water body -Water sprinkling will be done to reduce the dust generation may deteriorate its quality by increase the -Dust suppression systems (water spray) shall be done as pathogen in water body and thereby affecting the per requirement at the construction site. aquatic life and making water unfit for consumption. The excavation will be done up to level such that it -Since the water table in the area is approx. 30 m bgl will not intersect the ground water level, hence it hence, only excavation will be done for the foundation will not impact the ground water quality. and basement, the excavated earth shall be stacked properly and used within the proposed development 'For labors, water tankers for drinking purpose will Treated Water will be sourced through STP and waste be provided. This will lead to water use & waste water generated from the site will be properly disposed. water generation. Water will also be required for the construction activities which will affect the water resource Waste water generated may stagnate around the All the waste water generated shall be properly treated project vicinity and can be a breeding area for and same shall not be allowed to stagnate around the mosquitos and larva. project site Tanker of treated STP Water shall be required Treated Water will be sourced through STP and waste during construction work. For labors Domestic water generated from the site will be properly disposed. water shall be sourced through the water tanks and Also storm water collected will be used whenever this will lead to generation of waste water. possible. Waste water generated from the construction Utilization of water may impact the water demand site will be properly disposed off to septic tanks. of the vicinity and Improper disposal of waste water generated may affect the quality of nearby surface water body & ground water.

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Spillage of Oil & chemicals, if in any case comes in The hazardous waste generated will be used oil only. Used Oil will be stored in HDPE drums and kept in contact with water body can decorate the ground covered rooms under lock and key and was sold to water & surface water body. Which in turn may authorized vendors only. Spillage of oil from the machinery or cement residual affect the life also. from concrete mixer plants was properly collected and reused in construction site Dust emitted gets deposited on water body can 'The vehicles carrying construction material and construction debris shall be cleaned before it is deteriorate the water quality. permitted to ply on the road. Wheel washing arrangement of construction vehicle shall be provided at site DURING OPERATION PHASE IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES If not properly disposed off, then it can deteriorate All solid waste from the proposed project shall be properly collected, stored and disposed. Bio-Degradable the surface water quality of nearby water body. waste shall be converted into compost in proposed OWC within the premises. Recyclable Waste & plastic waste shall be given to Authorized Recycler. The abstraction of groundwater is not proposed for No ground water abstraction shall be done. However, 8 project, hence there will be no impact on Ground no. of RWH pits in total shall be provided. water. Fresh water shall be supplied by Supply and water Disposal of untreated waste water may deteriorate tankers if necessary. Treated water shall be used for flushing, gardening, DG cooling. purposes. water quality of surface & ground water by increase Total water consumption shall be 4600 KLD. Wastewater in the no. of pathogens, BOD, COD, TSS etc in generation shall be 2374 (1210 + 1164) KLD, which shall be treated in 2630 KLD Sewage Treatment Plant. Treated surface/ground and thereby affecting the aquatic water shall be reused for flushing, gardening, DG life and making water unfit for consumption. cooling.

LAND USE

DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES No significant impact as existing land is already a -The project is expansion of already developed DLF Cyber City hence, there will be no change in Land use developed Cyber City, Land clearing, except few - Land utilization and clearing for construction site is bushes and grasses, will not be required for proposed at the absolute minimum practicable. - construction site will be designed to minimize the disposal expansion. of soil and removal of vegetation. - Excavated earth will be utilized at the maximum.

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- Artificial Contour shall be maintained. The removal of top soil will change the contour 'The construction and development activities shall be done level of the site to provide maintain the artificial contour level

SOIL ENVIRONMENT

DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES Soil erosion may occur if soil is disturbed, left bare, -Proper care will be taken while stacking/storage of and exposed to the abrasive action of wind and excavated material. water Use of heavy machinery and storage of material -Compaction and stabilization shall be resorted during compact the soil. Compaction of soil as well as filling to ensure that no top soil is washed away. Every mixing of construction material with soil also lead to care shall be taken to prevent soil erosion. reduced infiltration of water; decrease in permeability and increased runoff. Soil erosion may occur if soil is disturbed, left bare, -Proper care will be taken while stacking/storage of and exposed to the abrasive action of wind and excavated material. water Impact on soil due disposal of solid waste includes -Solid waste and hazardous waste from the proposed the leaching from biodegradable waste and effect complex are being properly collected, stored in on flora from spillage of waste on soil. respective color-coded containers Chemical desegregation and pollution of soil would -Lubricating waste oil shall be collected separately in be on account of spillage of hydraulic oil, fuels and drums and handed over to the authorized outside lubricating oils from construction machinery agency while re-fueling of vehicles transporting -Procedures for maintenance of equipment would construction materials and servicing of vehicles ensure that this risk is minimized and clean-up response through breakage due to wear and tear is rapid if any spill occurs. Lubricating waste oil shall be collected separately in drums and handed over to the authorized outside agency

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Impact on soil due disposal of solid waste includes -Solid waste and hazardous waste from the proposed the leaching from biodegradable waste and effect complex are being properly collected, stored in on flora from spillage of waste on soil. respective color-coded containers DURING OPERATION PHASE IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES Improper disposal will degrade the soil quality -All solid waste from the proposed project shall be properly collected, stored and disposed. Bio-Degradable waste shall be converted into compost in proposed OWC within the premises. Recyclable Waste & plastic waste shall be given to Authorized Recycler. while re-fueling of vehicles transporting materials -Procedures for maintenance of equipment would ensure that this risk is minimized and clean-up response and servicing of vehicles will be done to prevent is rapid if any spill occurs. Lubricating waste oil & used vehicles through breakage due to wear and tear. oil shall be collected separately in drums and handed over to the authorized outside agency

SOCIO-ECONOMIC

DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES It may affect the respiratory system of the working -The proposed emission will be only there for a very population and people of vicinity limited time and all preventive measures will be provided DURING OPERATION PHASE IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES '-Improper storage and disposal of solid waste, may - All solid waste from the proposed project shall be enhance the risk of contamination, decrease the properly collected, stored and disposed. Bio-Degradable aesthetic value of complex and lead to increase in waste shall be converted into compost in proposed OWC risk of disease occurrence of people having low within the premises. Recyclable Waste & plastic waste immunity and also to nearby population. shall be given to Authorized Recycler. -There may occur foul smell which will cause nuisance in staff and visitors.

ECOLOGY & BIODIVERSITY

DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

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IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES No major vegetation was there on the site as -No any trees present at the site, only few bushes present at the site which will be cleaned the land contained only few bushes & -To minimize the impact, the provision of plantation area of grasses which was removed. 26710.25 Sqm (after expansion) area, with lawns, ornamental shrubs and trees shall be provided. Total 1330 no. of trees are required out of which 667 trees has already been planted Increased PM Level will result deposition of -Water sprinkling will be done to reduce the dust generation dust on leaves which may cause decrease in -Dust suppression systems (water spray) shall be done as per Transpiration rate of flora requirement at the construction site. -Increased dust emission can lead to climate Green area will be maintained properly and same will be change which eventually will result in developed with native trees and ornamental species decrease in plant/tree cover Increased noise will cause disturbance of -All the activity will be carried along within the site where there existing fauna. is no habitat of flora & fauna and the exposure noise to the vicinity will be very less due to noise barriers. However, all machineries will be checked and maintained properly to reduce the noise level Increased noise will cause disturbance of -All the construction activities will be carried out during the existing avi-fauna; however, avifauna is not daytime. No activity will be done during night time. restricted to one place for a long time, thus -Proper maintenance of the excavator will be carried out and it will not result in their displacement. excavator shall be provided vibration isolator - There will be loss in soil biota due to excavation and vibration As there will be less dust generation hence -Water sprinkling will be done to reduce the dust generation -Dust suppression systems (water spray) shall be done as per there will not be much impact on existing requirement at the construction site. Flora Piling of solid waste will affect the habitat -Proper disposal plan for solid waste will be implemented in loss of micro-organism and degradation Landscape area within the existing complex. Increased noise will cause disturbance of -All the construction activities will be carried out during the daytime. No activity will be done during night time. existing avi-fauna; however, avifauna is not - Acoustically enclosed DG sets will be provided along with restricted to one place for a long time, thus vibration pads. - All the machinery used will be provided with vibration isolators it will not result in their displacement. in accordance to their vibration generation DURING OPERATION PHASE 173 Environment Consultant: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES Vehicular emission like NO2, NO etc. can -Vehicles used in transportation of construction material will have PUC certificate. inhibit the growth of plants and pre-mature leaves senescence. Increased PM Level will result deposition of - Water sprinkling was done to reduce the dust generation dust on leaves which may cause decrease in -Dust suppression systems (water spray) shall be done as per Transpiration rate of flora requirement at the construction site. -Increased dust emission can lead to climate change which eventually will result in decrease in plant/tree cover Increased noise due to vehicular -Vehicular movement for transportation of raw material will be transportation will cause disturbance of carried out only in day-time and will try to avoid unnecessary existing avi-fauna, however, avifauna is not honking with the help of sign boards. restricted to one place for a long time, thus it will not result in their displacement. Increased noise will cause disturbance of -All the construction activities will be carried out during the existing fauna. daytime. -No activity will be done during night time. -Acoustically enclosed DG sets will be provided along with vibration pads. -All the machinery used will be provided with vibration isolators in accordance to their vibration generation

NOISE AND VIBRATION

DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES Due to levelling activity, loading and unloading -The noise due to the loading & unloading activity will be limited only for specified period of construction and activity there will be noise generation, however in during day-time only. case of noise generation it may cause mental & -Provision of protective devices like ear muff/plugs to the workers will be done. phycological effects on nearby people like -Proper maintenance of the machine/ equipment for annoyance, headache, Auditory impact, increase in leveling will be carried out. -Noise barrier of height 30 meters will be provided heartbeat etc. around the building. High level of noise generation along with vibration - The noise due to the running of excavator will be which may cause mental & phycological effects on limited only for specified period of construction and construction labors & nearby people like during day-time only. annoyance, headache, Auditory impact, increase in -Provision of protective devices like ear muff/plugs to heartbeat of elderly people. the workers will be done.

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There will be impact on excavator operator like -Proper maintenance of the excavator will be carried out and excavator shall be provided with closed cabin and whole body vibration and auditory impact. The vibration isolator noise level generation due to excavator will be 85- -Noise barrier of height 10 meters will be provided 90 dB (A) around the construction site to prevent the complex. due to handling of construction material noise will - The noise will be limited only for specified period of construction and during day-time only. be generated which may cause physiological like - Workers will work in rotation basis. increase in heartbeat of elderly people & -Provision of protective devices like ear muff/plugs to the workers will be done. psychological effects like annoyance on workers -Noise barrier of height 10 meters will be provided and nearby people. around the building. Will cause physiological and psychological effect -Machines and equipment will be regularly maintained like hearing impairment, sleep interference, and shall be provided with vibration isolators and noise annoyance and also may cause increase in heart damping, construction will be done during day time only, beat and blood pressure in elderly peoples within proper barricading of the construction site has been the area. done. PPE like ear plugs and muffs shall be provided to the workers at construction site. Also, acoustic flooring using tiles shall be done so that it acts as noise absorber. May cause annoyance to the worker and nearby -Proper handling of materials shall be done and workers people must be supervised by onsite in charge manager. Due to road congestion people will blow horn which - No honking zone should be provided in and nearby area may lead to problems like sleep interference, headache DURING OPERATION PHASE IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES Due to road congestion people will blow horn which -In the complex two-way traffic movement will be may lead to problems like sleep interference, provided also designated place shall be allocated for headache parking which will not result in any congestion on There will not be much impact due to vibration due internal roads. -No honking zone shall be provided in and nearby area to movement of vehicles on project 'Due to running of equipment and DG sets, high -DG sets of capacity 28 X 2000 KVA, 1 X 1010 KVA & 11 x level of noise may cause physiological & 1500 KVA shall be only sources of noise pollution which phycological effects on people like annoyance, will be bought acoustically enclosed meeting the norms problems like sleep interference, headache, prescribed by CPCB and shall be kept in acoustically Auditory impact, increase in heartbeat of elderly treated room. Also, -DG sets shall be mounted on people.

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Running of DG sets will cause vibration generation Vibration pads and shall also be provided with vibration isolator in immediate surrounding of DG set area -Proper plantation area for the project will be approx. 26710.25 Sqm (25% of plot area) area shall be done all along the roads & periphery to reduce noise. -Silencers of Pumps shall be regularly checked -Agitators of STP shall be regularly lubricated and greased to check noise pollution -Provision of protective devices like ear muff/plugs to the workers will be done.

HYDROLOGY AND GEOLOGY

DURING OPERATION PHASE IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES '-Infiltration of silt and sand may occur with -Total 10 no. of RWH pits shall be provided out of which improper storm water harvesting 4 no. of pits are already present for the existing facility -Disposal of untreated waste water may deteriorate for recharge of ground water. -Waste water generated shall be treated in STP. The water quality of ground water by increase in the no. treated water generation from STP will be 2255 KLD, of pathogens, BOD, COD, TSS etc. in ground water which will be reused within the complex. and thereby affecting and making water unfit for consumption Due to oil spillage the chances of contamination of Measures will be taken to avoid spillage of oil; waste oil will be given to authorized vendor. surface water as well as ground water increases

SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE

DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES Waste leaves and other organic waste shall be generated which are putrescible in nature and may -All the leaves and other organic material generated will degrade if not maintained properly be fed as fodder to animals. Discarded paint containers, chemicals and other -All the waste generated shall be properly disposed as material will be generated which may cause harm if per solid waste management rules, 2016 come into contact

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Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Limited waste generated from construction machinery -All the waste generated shall be properly disposed as including waste oil, grease, sludge and any other per solid waste management rules, 2016 may cause nuisance if not maintained properly -Leakage of petrol/Diesel may result in emission of -Proper maintenance of vehicles shall be done periodically to ensure no leakage from the vehicles. VOCs in the air environment which will cause -The vehicle used for transportation shall comply to irritation in eyes, nose and throat, difficulty conditions stipulated by SPCB in addition to the breathing and nausea. requirement mentioned in Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 (59 of 1988). due to improper handling & transportation of raw -Proper Care shall be taken while handling & material such as RMC. transportation of raw material 'For approx. 150 labors, 23 kg/day of solid waste -The generated solid waste shall be collected properly & shall be generated. disposed off as per solid waste management rules, 2016. DURING OPERATION PHASE IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES 'Improper storage and disposal of Biodegradable -Source segregation shall be done for Municipal solid waste, will enhance the risk of microbial waste at each floor level and shall be stored in color contamination, population. coded bins (Bio Degradable-Green & Recyclable-Blue) Improper storage and disposal of MSW waste, will During operation phase total 7229 kg/day of municipal enhance the risk of disease occurrence and cause solid waste shall be generated daily and shall be foul smell. It will attract the vectors. disposed off properly and safely. Out of which Bio- Improper hazardous chemical disposal if comes in Degradable waste shall be converted into compost in proposed OWC within the contact with human body may cause skin irritation premises. and could be flammable also sometimes -The compost shall be used as manure in green area within the project premises & unused manure shall be given to nursery. Recyclable Waste & Plastic waste shall be given to Authorized Recycler. Accidental litter off plastic & non- biodegradable - waste will create nuisance & may cause potential health impacts. Accidental leakage of the chemical during transportation can cause fire.

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CHAPTER 5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE) Consideration of alternative technologies to be used in building material, energy conservation and transportation methods are addressed in this chapter.

5.1 BUILDING MATERIAL

The Building material used in comparison to the conventional material is mentioned below:

Table5.1: Alternatives for building material. Conventional material Alternative material used Remark Fe 415 FE 500 - Steel (SAIL & TATA) Higher tensile strength Conventional Bricks RMC Block Better strength Ordinary Portland cement Portland Pozzolana Cement with Higher degree of fineness, fly ash strength and ecofriendly Cementitious Waterproofing Waterproofing Membrane Thinner membrane with higher resistance Cement concrete Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) Better Building Structure

5.2 ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES

Table 5.2: Alternatives of energy conservation measures Conventional Measures Alternative Measures used Use of T5 lamps & Halogen lamps Use of energy efficient devices like light sources such as LED lamps. Fiberglass material for insulation Use of insulation Polystyrene (Styrofoam) on roof top to reduce air-conditioning load Conventional Power factor & capacitors Use of capacitors at load centers to improve voltage and power factor to reduce distributional losses and also to avoid penalty by state electricity authority. Conventional DC motors All high efficiency motors will be used in the complex. No solar energy harnessing 1% solar power provision of connected load shall be provided. Conventional building Design Air tunnels in the design to provide proper cross- ventilation for reducing power consumption.

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Energy Saving details for the proposed project is given below: -

S no. Description Uses of energy efficient lifts (VVVF Non-Gear Lifts)- 1. For Non- Gear Lifts- 9 KW each & for Gear Lift -11 KW each-Total Lift-08 Providing LED Lamps instead of fluorescent lamp 2. for common area Providing dust to down relay for street lightning 3. for automatic switching off depending upon sunlight Providing T-5 lamp instead of T-8 lamp for basement lighting with electronic blast instead of 4. copper blast Parking ventilation (Energy efficient motors for 5 ventilation system) Total

5.3 WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES

• Cisterns of 3-5 Lt. capacity • Use of ultra-low flush toilets and other water conserving fixtures. • Retrofit devices on faucets will be installed to reduce flow. • Water displacement devices in toilet tanks will be used to reduce flow 5.4 ROAD CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

Asphalt concrete pavement roads will be provided instead of traditional concrete material which will provide higher strength and thus longer durability to the roads. Apart from this following recyclable material will be used for construction of the internal roads: - 1. Cement jute bags, plastic bags etc will be used in roads. 2. Construction debris like concrete will be recycled and ail be used in parking area. 3. Sub stratum removed during foundation & excavation will be used for filling of plot and making pathways. 4. Waste from AAC block will be used for pavements and parking area. 5. Cut tiles & chips will be used in creating pathways in the landscape area & rest will be sent to the construction & demolition facility.

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Chapter 6: ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN An Environment Monitoring Plan is prepared for construction as well as the operation phase. It provides a delivery mechanism to address the adverse environmental impacts of a project during its execution, to enhance project benefits, and to introduce standards of good practice to be adopted for all project works. An environmental monitoring program is important as it provides useful information and helps to: • Assist in detecting the development of any unwanted environmental situation, and thus, provides opportunities for adopting appropriate control measures, and • Define the responsibilities of the project proponents, contractors and environmental monitors and provides means of effectively communicating environmental issues among them. • Define monitoring mechanism and identify monitoring parameters. • Evaluate the performance and effectiveness of mitigation measures proposed in the Environment Management Plan (EMP) and suggest improvements in management plan, if required, • Identify training requirement at various levels. 6.1 DETAILS OF MONITORING TO JUDGE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MEASURES

To check the efficiency of system with proposed modifications a regular monitoring programme has been drawn. The program has been outlined for construction and operation phase. The details of which are given below: During construction Phase:

Table6.1: environmental monitoring program me for installation phase During Construction Phase Frequency of Cost in Rs. Sr. No. Type of Monitoring Parameter Location Monitoring (Annually) Particulate Matter (PM Four 2.5) Locations in Particulate Matter (PM 1 Ambient Air Quality Six Monthly and around 48000 10) the project Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) site Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) DG sets of capacity 125 Particulate Matter, KVA installed 2 Stack Monitoring Six Monthly Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), 9000 for Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) construction purposes Water Quality All parameters One drinking 3 Monitoring for Six Monthly 20000 mentioned in IS:10500 water sample drinking water

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Water Quality One Monitoring for All parameters 4 Six Monthly construction 16000 Construction mentioned in IS:456 water sample purpose Noise Level 5 Six Monthly Day and Night noise level Two locations 14000 Monitoring Four Locations in Soil Quality All parameters to check 6 Six Monthly and around 40000 Monitoring soil Fertility the project site Monitoring of waste generation 7 Six Monthly _ _ 20000 and other pollution control aspects Total 167000 The lumpsum cost of Environment monitoring Plan during construction shall be Rs. 1,67,000/Year

During Operation Phase:

Table6.2: Environmental monitoring details for operation phase During Operation Phase Frequency Cost in Rs. Sr. No. Type of Monitoring of Parameter Location (Annually) Monitoring Particulate Matter (PM Four 2.5), Locations in Particulate Matter (PM 1 Ambient Air Quality Six Monthly and around 2,04,000 10), the project Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), site Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Six Monthly All DG sets Particulate Matter, installed for 2 Stack Monitoring Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), 1,70,000 backup Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) purposes Water Quality Six Monthly All parameters mentioned One drinking 3 Monitoring for 20,000 in IS:10500 water sample drinking water Sewage Treatment Six Monthly BOD, COD, TSS, Oil and Inlet and 4 48,000 Plant Monitoring Grease and pH Outlet of STP Ambient Noise Six Monthly 5 Day and Night noise level Two locations 15,000 Level Monitoring DG Set Room Noise Six Monthly Inside and Outside of DG One 6 1,02,000 Monitoring Set Enclosure Locations Six Monthly Four Soil Quality All parameters to check 7 Locations in 40,000 Monitoring soil Fertility and around 181 Environment Consultant: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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Monitoring of Waste Generation 8 Six Monthly _ _ 20,000 and other pollution control aspects Total Rs. 6,19,000 The lumpsum cost of Environment Monitoring Plan during operation of the project shall be Rs. Rs, 6,19,000/Year.

6.2 SUBMISSION OF SIX-MONTHLY COMPLIANCES

As per the standard environment clearance conditions, six monthly compliances of the conditions mentioned in the EC letter has to be submitted to various concerned officials of MOEF, SPCB and Regional office of CPCB. These compliances have to be submitted in the months of June and December for the periods April to September and October to March respectively every year for construction phase till the construction is completed and operation phase for the life of the project.

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Chapter 7: ADDITIONAL STUDIES As the project is expansion of existing Multi activity complex “DLF Cyber City” there are various studies considered which directly or indirectly affects the construction and operation stage of the project. The studies assessed for the following additional Details Includes • Risk Assessment • Geo Technical Investigation • Traffic Study • Public Consultation – Not Applicable

7.7 RISK ASSESSMENT

Risk is a potential that a chosen action or activity will lead to a loss of human or property. Risk assessment is a step for Risk Management. Risk assessment is determination of qualitative and quantitative value of risk related situation or hazard. Hazard is a situation that poses a level of threat to life health or environment. Risk assessment involves the following: 2. Hazard Identification 3. Vulnerability Analysis 4. Risk Analysis 5. Emergency Preparedness Plan

7.1. VULNERABILITY & HAZAN ANALYSIS DURING CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION PHASE

This is a commercial complex hence, Staff, & visitors are vulnerable to risks. The vulnerable analysis is done on all the hazards as below:

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Severity x Likelihood (1-25) (Hazards scoring 1-9 are less serious S. Severity Likelihood Activity Aspect Hazard Analysis hazards & 9-25 are very Mitigation No. (1-5) (1-5) serious hazards & require risk assessment) Fire/Electrical All the necessary precautions & safety Hazard due to Injury or illness to measures will be provided. Details of the 4 2 8 spark or the occupants same is given in section 7.2 carelessness Leakage during The maintenance of the pipeline will be done transportation of Contamination to periodically and proper checking at time effluent from Soil, Surface water 3 2 6 intervals will be provided. 1 Operational conveyance or ground water system pipeline Best quality instruments/machineries are Failure in already in use and same will be used in operation of Loss of 3 2 6 future. Technical property/Capital Proper care and timely maintenance will be instrument provided to prevent the same. Risks such as Financial / capital structure, Services/Operation 2 Business credit and 3 2 6 may be affected Continuity interest rate fluctuations Brand, reputation The proposed project is a part of the DLF Ltd. and advertising Which is committed to deliver the excellence Strategic / risks, and risks Affect the Brand & services and results hence, chances of any 3 4 1 4 Reputation associated with Recognition risk to brand is minimum. However, we will business ensure timely and excellence services in the strategy future to maintain the same.

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Risks arising out All necessary measures to prevent any legal of product Affects the dispute will be taken. Legal / liability, operation of All the working mechanism of the 4 2 2 4 Regulatory management complex & Commercial complex & management will be liability, failure Finances transparent to ensure the same. to comply Risk for The technology advancements are always Affects the technological adopted to cope up with the requirement of Technological Reliability and 5 limitations & 3 2 6 the ever-changing industry / Projects brand of the Systems/machine Builder malfunctioning Risks attributable All necessary precaution and safety Natural including risk measures have been provided and same will Affects the 6 Disaster / arising from 3 3 9 be done in future. Details of the same is given capital/property Hazard earthquakes, in section 7.2 floods, fires, etc Risk attributes All necessary precaution and safety from measures have been provided and same will Affects the Human communicable be done in future. Details of the same is given 7 occupants directly 3 2 6 Activities disease, theft, in section 7.2 or indirectly terrorism, violence etc. Table 7.1: Vulnerability Analysis

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7.2. RISK ANALYSIS

The risk is likelihood of harmful effect big or small due to hazard, together with severity of harm suffered. Risk also depends on number of people exposed to hazard. Risk analysis provides severity of harm from particular type of hazard. A safety plan mainly constituting the following shall be implemented during construction & Operation:

During construction Phase During Operation Phase

• Safety mats would be provided at appropriate • The project is located in Seismic Zone III; level and various shafts/ openings would be structural designing will be done as per covered to prevent falls, slips, trips etc. best structural engineering practices • Necessary safety belts, helmets and eye- complying with all the applicable codes / masks as required would be enforced at site standards. • Adequate guardrails shall be provided to the • Proper designing of drainage system for staircases and common areas. domestic as well as storm water shall be • Adequate guardrails/ fences shall be provided provided. around the water storage spaces to prevent • Rain water harvesting pits will have drowning accidents. provision of storage for 15 minutes peak • Adequate protection/ fence would be rainfall. provided around the excavated areas • Fire Protection system has been designed • The machinery and the equipment’s would be as per requirements of NFPA & National regularly tested and maintained with the Building Code – 2016 specific emphasis against accidents failures • Proper Fire evacuation system shall be • The deployed Safety officers would ensure provided. that the personnel/ labour is kept at a safe • Safety parameters as indicated under distance from working machinery to avoid Indian Electricity Rules 1956 and ECBC- accidents/ injuries due to toxic gases/ 2016 shall be complied. chemical/ noise. • Periodic replacement of critical • Moving parts of various parts of machineries/ components of elevator/ machines. equipment shall be properly guarded • Required fire extinguishers would be maintained at the construction site. • Arrangements for clean drinking water would be made. • Rest rooms and first aid facilities would be made available for the workers • Fire Protection system has been designed as per requirements of NFPA & National Building Code – 2016 Table 0-1; Risk Analysis Safety plan during construction & operational phase

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7.2.1. Earthquake: The project is located at seismic zone III where earthquake can occur from 4.0-7.0 Richter scale.

7.2.2. Flooding: The project site is located at area which is well distant from any flood causing water area hence, no chances of floods and landslides. However, flooding type condition can occur due to excess rain. 7.2.3. Fire & Explosion: Since it is a Cyber city complex, chances of fire are minimal. It can occur due to electrical spark or gas leakage from kitchen. Fire caused in Cyber city complex is mainly due to carelessness, short circuits, and malfunctioning of gas regulator, tube, and such related products. 7.2.4. Electrical: The electrical current can pass to the floor & metals due to inadequate insulation or accidently.

7.2.5. Mechanical: The mechanical fault can cause the risk & hazard which include the elevators & DG Sets.

7.2.6. Radiation: Due to use of wireless equipment’s there may be electromagnetic radiation.

7.2.7. Thermal: Thermal heat can be generated from the D.G sets and the vehicles in the Complex.

7.2.8. Chemical: Chemicals used in a Cyber city complex are mainly cleaning agents, laboratory chemicals & medicines.

7.3. ONSITE EMERGENCY PLAN

An onsite emergency is caused by an accident or hazard that takes place within the complex and the effects are confined to the complex only. The onsite emergency plan consists of following key elements: • Health Hazards for construction activities • Planning as per hazard analysis • Preventive measures • Emergency response procedure • Recovery procedure

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7.3.1. Health Hazards for construction activities • Safety mats would be provided at appropriate level and various shafts/ openings would be covered to prevent falls, slips, trips etc. • Necessary safety belts, helmets and eye-masks as required would be enforced at site • Adequate guardrails shall be provided to the staircases and common areas. • Adequate guardrails/ fences shall be provided around the water storage spaces to prevent drowning accidents. • Adequate protection/ fence would be provided around the excavated areas • The machinery and the equipment’s would be regularly tested and maintained with the specific emphasis against accidents failures • The deployed Safety officers would ensure that the personnel/ labour are kept at a safe distance from working machinery to avoid accidents/ injuries due to toxic gases/ chemical/ noise. • Moving parts of various parts of machineries/equipment shall be properly guarded • Required fire extinguishers would be maintained at the construction site. • Arrangements for clean drinking water would be made. • Rest rooms and first aid facilities would be made available for the workers 7.3.2. Planning 1. Mapping of hazard vulnerable area shall be done in consultation with staff. 2. There shall be Disaster Management Cell in place 3. The disaster management cell has following members to share the responsibility I. Site Controller (Administrator) II. Incident Controller (Asstt. Administrator) III. Personal Manager IV. Communication Officer V. Fire Officer VI. Security Officer VII. Engineering In-charge VIII. Fire pump attendant IX. First Aid Team

7.3.3. Preventive Measures A. Earthquake: The project will be situated Seismic zone-III area. Special attention shall be given to the structural design of foundation, elements of masonry, timber, plain concrete, reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, and structural steel. All applicable guidelines will also be followed in this regard to ensure safety of the building and its staff. Structural designing shall be done as per National Building Code 2016.

B. Flooding:

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• Proper designing of drainage system for domestic as well as storm water. • Rain water harvesting pits will have provision of storage for 15 min rainfall. • Excess water will be disposed off to sewer of the area as per discharge standards.

C. Fire: Fire safety measures shall be taken as per NBC Code-2016. In case of fire, fire extinguisher will be used. Fire extinguishers are put at the entrance of storage rooms. The Fire Extinguisher (FOG) System has been provided as per fire safety plan. The phone number of nearest fire service stations has been displayed at various points and also near the fire extinguishers. The fire-fighting system shall be designed as per NBC - 2016. The complex is proposed to be provided with fire protection arrangements such as Manual call points, Underground water storage tank, Overhead storage tank, Portable appliances, Exit signs, D. G. Set, P. A. System, staircase etc. from fire safety point view.

(i) Proposed Fire Safety Measures • Fire Protection system shall be designed as per requirements of NFPA & National Building Code – 2016 • Fire hydrant risers connected to the hydrant system with Hydrant landing valves with fire hose cabinet consisting of swinging hose reel, fire man’s axe, 63mm dia canvas hose and nozzles. • Externally fire hydrants will be located. • Fire-fighting pumps of following capacity will be provided, • Main Fire pumps for Hydrant System will be located. • Main Fire pumps for sprinkler System will be located. • Stand by pumps for Hydrant System will be located. • Stand by pumps for Sprinkler System will be located. • Jockey pumps will be provided. • Booster pumps will be provided. • Overhead & underground water tanks will be provided for firefighting system. • Automatic Fire Hydrant system as per NFPA – 14 shall be provided. • Automatic Sprinkler system as per NFPA – 13 shall be provided. • Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System with Voice Evacuation system & PA system as per NFPA – 72 shall be provided. • Kitchen Hoods Fire Suppression system shall be provided. • Portable Fire Extinguishers as per NFPA – 10 shall be provided. • Gas Based Fire Protection System for Electrical Panels as per NFPA – 12 shall be provided. • Gas Based Fire Protection System for IT Rooms as per NFPA – 2001shall be provided. • Refuge areas shall be provided as per NBC 2005 norms D. Electrical: (i) Planning Stage: Safety parameters as indicated under Indian Electricity Rules 1956 and ECBC shall be complied. The following safety measurement are considered • Earthing system

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• The earthing system shall be based on the Indian TNS system. The earthing conductors proposed to be used are Copper plate for neutral and body earth. • The design of the system shall follow the Indian Code of Practice IS 3043: 1987. • ELCB in Distribution Board • One Earth Leakage Breaker sensitivity 30 mA shall be used per phase in all Distribution Boards In addition to that, following measures shall be adopted • There will be colour coding and labelling of high voltage electrical wires • Sand bags/ wire bucket shall be placed near the electrical control/panel • Installation of electrical equipment’s shall be properly done like insulation, guarding and grounding. • Work practices and handling of the electrical equipment’s shall be properly managed. • Employees and workers shall be trained for awareness of safe work practices and systems. • Properly maintained equipment and tools will be used. • Service of electrical equipment shall be done under the supervision of trained personnel. • Temporary connections made for experimental reasons shall be safe and properly insulated. • Live electrical terminals shall be shielded.

(ii) Operation Stage: • Have only licensed electricians install, repair and dismantle jobsite wiring. • Check each extension cord before use. • Do a thorough check for electrical wiring before cutting through any wall, floor or ceiling. • Inspect power equipment on a regular basis. • Check insulated tools for damage before each use. • Never modify electrical plugs. • Keep extension cords in a safe place where they won’t be stepped on or driven over. • Ensure that all electrical components stay dry. • Use the right extension cord for the job. E. Terrorism: All the preventive measures shall be taken as given in security plan. F. Mechanical: Mechanical hazards are created by powered operation of equipment or tools. Mechanical hazards can occur at three locations: 1) Elevators 2) DG set room, Pump & motors room. 3) Vehicular Movement Following preventive measures shall be taken. – Elevators shall be properly maintained with record book of maintenance. – Periodic replacement of critical components of elevator/ machine. – Proper training to operators of machines. – The protective guard will be installed at fan & motors. – There will be safe distance demarcation on heavy machines like cranes (during construction) 190 Environment Consultant: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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– Sign of danger at the hazard places. G. Radiation: The radiation hazard can be of two types: – Ionizing Radiation (nuclear radiation) – Nonionizing radiation (non-nuclear radiation) In the commercial complex, radiation hazard is non-ionizing.

The radiation can be prevented in following manner: – Shielding of radiation. – Safe distance from radiation source. – Sign of radiation hazard at vulnerable areas. H. Thermal: Thermal hazards are objects or substances that transfer energy as heat. a) Typical building can have following points of thermal hazard. • Open flame • Boiling liquid • Hot machines/equipment’s b) The thermal hazard can cause burn of skin; following preventive measures can be taken: c) The open flame area like kitchen and mess shall be restricted. d) D.G set room will have restricted entry. – Operators in the thermal hazard area shall be provided with protective gears like gloves, goggles etc. – For emergency first aid room will be maintained. I. Emergency Response Procedure Even after all the preventive measures for any emergency following infrastructure shall be provided. • Administrative office shall also make an Emergency Control Room. • Assembly area shall be demarked for each workplace. • Communication system shall be installed in the commercial complex which includes intercom and public addressing system. • Fire alarm shall be installed at vulnerable place. • The evacuation plan of each building shall be displayed at each floor of respective building. • The safe zones (at the time of emergency) on map shall be displayed at different locations. • First Aid facility shall be made available at Control room. • In case of emergency following action shall be taken. - The emergency shall be declared in case of following: - Fire alarm buzzing (Fire hazard) - Any unusual smell of gas or suffocating feeling (Chemical leakage) Security alarm from main gate. (Security risk/Terrorism) 1) On declaration of emergency communication shall be made to working staff for any type of emergency

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2) All the working staff of the affected area shall be moved to safe zone 3) The control measures shall be done as per the emergency action plan for each type of hazard. 4) All the members of disaster management cell shall take charge of their respective duties. 5) Outside help like fire tender, police ambulance etc. shall be called by site controller or Incident controller.

J. Recovery Procedure The recovery procedure will depend on the type of emergency. Recovery procedure shall be followed by engineering section to restore the essential services like electricity, water, telephone, food items.

7.4. OFFSITE EMERGENCY PLAN If an accident take place in the complex and its effect are felt outside the complex, the situation thus created is called an offsite emergency. In this case off site emergency is not applicable. 7.5. SECURITY PLAN An ISO 27001 and 27002, which are the international best practice information security management standards, defining and guiding Information Security Management System (ISMS) development shall be adopted. These will provide the necessary benchmarking for individual users to know the type of cover and the responsibilities that are defined and provided by that institution for its guests. Most importantly, training, to staff needs to be regularly imparted in dealing with such situations.

1. Manual Checks: At all gates the visitors and guest shall be manually checked and asked for ID’s. 2. CCTV: At all important location with a remote viewing facility and record back up. With highest resolution and picture quality. DVR being the back bone, its recording and replaying capabilities must be considered. 3. Checks at Entrances: All car entering will be checked thoroughly inclusive of Bonnets, Luggage Hold with hand held, metal detectors, mirrors and other checking stuffs. 4. Central Control Room: This will control the security system from inside. 5. Communication Systems: Proper communication system to security staff shall help them to coordinate better during emergencies. 7.5.1. Training and Security Drills (including Surveillance System) Disaster planning is the responsibility of all sections of the community. The police, fire brigade, civil defence, Home Guards, press, clergy, industrial groups, and community groups must participate in the pre-disaster planning. The community as a whole has the responsibility to teach first aid to groups in the community that could be utilized in disaster situations. The disaster may involve the normal communication network itself. Therefore, two-way radio systems and messenger systems must be included as backups in the event of a communication-system failure. Proper training, security drill and evacuation drill shall be conducted in a defined time period, so as to train the management people, security personnel’s, senior staff and all other working staff in the hotel to take control of all odds what so ever come in the way. These trainings shall be conducted for 192 Environment Consultant: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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a) Making of Standard Operating Procedures A standard operating procedure manual shall be prepared, followed and maintained for all the eventualities due to attack by armed intruders. b) Emergency Response Team The disaster management cell shall act as an emergency response team shall be formed in the complex which will comprise of persons from Internal Control room personnel, security staff, trainers, Police Control, Army official, Nearest Hospital Management, Fire officer to take control of any eventuality if comes in the complex. The nearest hospitals in the area are Himagiri hospitals, Max Cure Hospital, Rainbow Children’s Hospital and Civil Hospital.

7.6. EVACUATION PLAN Standard operating procedures will be formulated and maintained for all eventualities due to attack by armed intruders. Evacuation plan includes the evacuation due to ▪ fire hazard ▪ Armed Intrusion ▪ Flood ▪ Earthquake

During any of the above-mentioned hazards, the evacuation will be as follows:

INFORM CONTROL ROOM INFORM CONCERNED AGENCY SUGGEST EVACUATION PLAN

SHIFTING STAFF TO INTERNAL SAFE AREA

FIRST AID TRANSPORT INJURED TO NEAREST HOSPITAL TRANSPORT PEOPLE TO SAFE PLACE

CALL NECESSARY HELP

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Communication The communication system is useful for rapid notification to appropriate units and expeditious implementation of relief procedures. The fire brigade and metro police units are linked through a wireless communication network. Additional channels of communication are now available through personal cell phones. Use of personal cell phones will not be restricted during disasters.

On-site crowd control and information management Disasters usually attract crowds consisting of curious bystanders, onlookers, overenthusiastic volunteers, and self-styled advisers. In general, this hampers rapid triage and transport. The primary responsibility for crowd management is with the police. When a call is received at any of the control rooms, the information is passed on to the local police. The police contingent which arrives on the scene has the primary responsibility for crowd control.

Safety In-charge

Fire & Safety Officer Security In-charge First Aid In-charge

Fire Supervisor Guards Primary First Communicati Aid Person on Hospital

Fire Trained Security Communication Personnel Guard Office

Fig; 7-1 Disaster Management Cell

7.7 GEO TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

Geo technical report of the project site has been prepared as per Standard Penetration Tests as per IS: 2131 and all sub soil investigations are carried out in accordance with the following BIS (IS Codes). IS: 1892. Code of investigations for Subsurface Investigations IS: 2131. Method for Standard Penetration Test for soils The major finding of the report on the basis of 2 bore holes conducted is summarised below: • Generalised profile of the site:

Depth Strata 0 – 1 m Weathered rock 1-3 m Hard granite rock

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• No water was seen in the BH. • Recommended SBC is 75 t / sq. m for foundations resting in hard rock at depth of 1 m depth below cellar floor. • The actual size of footings will be based on the loads from the super structure. The detailed Geo Technical investigation report is attached as Enclosure -…

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Chapter 8: PROJECT BENEFITS Social Benefits:

• It will provide employment to the people during construction and operation phase directly & indirectly. 500 no. of labour during construction stage and approx. 65508 no. of person during operation stage shall be employed after the proposed expansion of the complex. Additional employment opportunities will lead to a rise in the income and improve their standard of living • Today, Hyderabad is the second largest contributing city for IT Exports. It has become a ‘happening city’ with several IT companies constantly setting up their bases. So, this complex will be a platform for various IT companies. Retail shopping and commercial activity in the complex will add benefit to the complex in terms of entertainment. • The expansion of Cyber city in the project area will result in infrastructure development of the area. • Accessibility of the latest technology, including high-speed broadband and telecommunications and a range of amenities, such as restaurants, retails and shops. Environmental Benefits:

• Green area of 26710.25 sqm will be developed after the proposed expansion of the project which will serve a positive influence toward the environment • The construction and operation will promote a healthy environment for all involved, and it will not disrupt the land, water, resources and energy in and around the building. • Energy efficient building material during construction stage will help in the reduced impact on environment directly & indirectly • Energy efficient measures to reduce the requirement during the operation stage shall be maintained which ultimately leads to lesser demands and reducing carbon footprints of the project making it eco-friendlier. • A well-designed waste management approach such as the different collection unit for wet & dry waste respectively and eco-friendly treatment approach i.e. OWC, Recycling etc will reduce the amount of waste that it sends to landfill

Financial Benefits:

• Additional revenue generation to the government will be provided after the proposed expansion of the existing cyber city • Major income source to an important section of society and also to the upcoming investors.

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Chapter 9: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN The Environment Management Plan (EMP) is a site-specific plan developed to ensure that the project is implemented in an environmentally sustainable manner where all stakeholders including the project proponents, contractors and subcontractors, including consultants, understand the potential environmental risks arising from the proposed project and take appropriate actions to properly manage that risk. Adequate environment management measures need to be incorporated during the entire planning, construction and operating stages of the project to minimize any adverse environmental impact and assure sustainable development of the area. The EMP presented below will be followed and regular monitoring of relevant parameters as stated in post – project monitoring schedule shall be carried out. The EMP shall be proactive in nature and shall be upgraded if new facilities or modification of existing facilities, with environmental concerns, come up at a later stage. 9.1. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Table9.1: Environment management plan during construction phase S No. Details Environment Management Plan (During Construction) 01. Air Environment • Wind breaker of height 10 m will be provided during the construction. • Roads leading to or at construction sites shall be metallic roads. • No loose soil or sand or construction waste or any other construction material that causes dust shall be left uncovered. • Water sprinkling system shall be put in place. • Dust mitigation measures shall be displayed prominently at the construction site for easy public viewing. • Grinding and cutting of building materials in open area shall be prohibited. • Construction material and waste shall be stored only within earmarked area and road side storage of construction material and waste shall be prohibited. • No uncovered vehicles carrying construction material and waste shall be permitted. 02. Water Environment • During the construction of the proposed project, the services required like water for construction activities shall be arranged on a temporary basis. Approx. 23 KLD of water shall be required for 500 no. of workers for domestic purpose and water will be arranged on temporary basis through the tankers. For construction activities, water requirement shall be 10 KLD which will be met from treated water from the STP through tankers. • Mobile toilets for construction labors shall be provided. The waste water shall be treated in mobile Sewage Treatment Plant. • During the construction period, runoff from the construction site shall not be allowed to stand (water logging) or enter into the roadside or nearby drain. Adequate measures shall be

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taken to collect such run off and either are reused or disposed off at the designated construction waste disposal location. • The vehicles carrying construction material and construction debris shall be cleaned before it is permitted to ply on the road. • Wheel washing arrangement of construction vehicle shall be provided at site. 03. Noise Environment • Noise barriers shall be installed to reduce traffic noise & vibration and during operation phase. • Shelter belt developed within the complex will mitigate the traffic noise. • Proper care shall be taken during design that there will not be any increase in traffic noise by providing single-way traffic movement, hence no honking within the complex will be maintained. • All the construction activities shall be carried out during the daytime. • To prevent any occupational hazard, ear muff / ear plug shall be given to the workers working around or operating the plant and machinery emitting high noise levels. • All the machinery and equipment shall be regularly maintained to reduce the noise level. • DG sets of capacity 125 kVA shall be installed acoustically enclosed. • Noise barriers shall be installed to reduce traffic noise & vibrations. • Plantation shall be developed along the periphery of the site. 04. Solid Waste • Total 75 kg/day of solid waste was generated from labors Management during construction phase. This waste was sent to the designated waste disposal site. The same shall be followed for further construction also. 05. Soil Management • During the construction, total soil excavated will be approx. 755494 cubic meters. Out of which, 27206.02 cum of top soil will be collected and used for landscaping purposes. 698287.97 cum of excavated soil will be used for backfilling and excess material will be disposed off as per C&D waste disposal rule, 2016. This soil will be stacked properly under Tarpaulin cover. The These materials are transported to the site by trucks.

9.2. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT DURING OPERATION PHASE

9.2.1. Air Environment The source of air pollution will be operation of DG sets within the Commercial Complex. DG sets of 22 X 2000 KVA, 1 X 1010 KVA & 11 x 1500 KVA of total capacity which shall be bought acoustically enclosed & shall be used for emergency use during power failure. DG sets of capacity 8 X 2000 KVA, 11 x 1500 KVA & 1 X 1010 KVA has already been installed. Proper stack height of 6 m above roof level

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Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Limited shall be maintained which will help in reducing the air pollution. D.G sets for existing complex are kept in basement and for proposed buildings also, the DG sets will be kept in basement. Maintenance of proper stack height of D.G Set shall help in reducing the air pollution. The stack height of DG sets has been calculated as per the details given below:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 1. Channelization of Exhaust: The exhaust from the D.G. Sets has been channelized to chimney. 2. Chimney:

S. DG sets Nos. Stack Height Stack Height (above Location of No. proposed (above roof level) ground level) DG sets 1. 2000 KVA 22 6.0 meters 6.0 + 79.8 = 85.8 meters Basement 2. 1500 KVA 11 6.0 meters 6.0 + 79.8 = 85.8 meters Basement 3. 1010 KVA 1 6.0 meters 6.0 + 79.8 = 85.8 meters Basement Table 9.2: Chimney details

Emission Standard; 2 X 2000 KVA, 1 X 1010 KVA & 11 x 1500 KVA. As per the specifications from D.G. Set manufacturer following emissions will be maintained.

D. G. Set. Capacity No. PM Nox HC CO mg/Nm3 mg/Nm3 mg/Nm3 mg/Nm3

2000 KVA 21 75 887.5 100 150 1500 KVA 11 75 887.5 100 150

1010 KVA 1 75 887.5 100 150

Table9.3: emission standard of DG sets

9.2.2. Water Environment Source & Supply of Water:

Total quantity of water requirement after expansion will be 4600 KLD out of which fresh water requirement will be 2345 KLD which will be met by municipal Supply. Rest of the 2255 KLD water requirement will be fulfilled by treated water. In the Cyber city, after expansion 2374 KLD of waste water will be generated which is treated in STP of combined capacity 2630 KLD. STP of capacity 1350 KLD has already been installed and STP of capacity 1280 KLD has been proposed. Water Management

Existing proposed total

Fresh water 1176 1170 2346

Treated water 1149 1106 2255

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Total 2325 2275 4600

STP 1350 1280 2630

Proposed Water Management

WASTE Factor in Requirement DOMESTIC FLUSHING Usage Population WATER LPCD in KLD in KLD in KLD in KLD Domestic staff 27280 45 1228 682 546 Visitor 2728 15 41 14 27 Total 30008 1269 696 573 wastewater discharge 591 573 1164 Gardening 60 Nil Back wash 21 0 DG and HVAC Cooling 926 Misc. Total 2275 1164

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Total Water Management after Expansion

FLUSH WASTE Populati Factor in Requirem DOMEST Usage ING in WATER on LPCD ent in KLD IC in KLD KLD in KLD Domestic staff 57280 45 2578 1432 1146 Visitor 8228 15 123 41 82 Total 65508 2701 1473 1228 wastewater 1138 1228 2366 discharge Gardening 100 Nil Back wash 50 0 DG and HVAC 1739 Nil Cooling Misc. 10 8 Total 4600 2374

9.2.2.1. Scheme of Sewage Treatment Plant

In the Cyber city, after expansion the generation of waste water will be about 2374 KLD. The generated sewage will be treated in in-house Sewage Treatment Plant of combined capacity 2630 KLD. The STP having capacity of 1350 KLD has already been installed based on Extended aeration & proposed STP of 1280 KLD will be based on Moving bed biofilm Reactor (MBBR) technology.

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9.2.2.2. Design criteria of STP It is proposed to treat the complete wastewater as given above in a scientific manner through a properly planned treatment plant. The objective is to stabilize the decomposable organic matters present in sewage so as to get an effluent and sludge having characteristics which are within safe limits. To have an efficient treatment system, this aeration system is proposed consisting of Moving Bed Bio- Reactor Technology (MBBR). The sewerage treatment plant can be constructed in such a way that it becomes viable by providing Treated water and sludge that can be used as for manure for further use. Following are the benefits of providing the Sewage Treatment Plant in the present circumstances:

• It is mandatory as per the latest requirements to provide the Sewage Treatment Plant. • Reduced net daily fresh water requirements from various sources, by utilizing the treated water. • Reduced dependence on the public utilities for water supply and sewerage systems. • Solid waste generated from the Sewage Treatment Plant shall be rich in organic materials and is an excellent fertilizer for horticultural purposes. Different Components of the Plant

In the proposed treatment scheme, the following component unit shall be provided:

➢ Screen chamber ➢ Bar screen /Grit chamber within effluent collection sump. ➢ Submersible type raw effluent re-lift pumps ➢ Equalization tank ➢ MBBR tank/ Aeration tank ➢ Tube settler ➢ Clarified Water, Filtered Water & Soft Water Storage Tanks ➢ Filter feed pump ➢ Tertiary Treatment Units (Filtration, U.V treatment) ➢ Treated Water Supply Pumps ➢ Sludge return pump ➢ Sludge holding tank ➢ Centrifuge for solid waste management ➢ Sludge loading pumps ➢ Sludge drying beds, Centrifuge/Filter Press Characteristics of Untreated & Water

The plant have been designed to treat the raw sewage having following characteristics,

Flow : 2374 KLD PH : 6.5 to 8.5 BOD : 200-300 mg/l COD : 400-500 mg/l TSS : 100

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Treated sewage characteristics will be as follows: PH : 6.5 – 9.0 BOD : < 20 mg/l COD : < 250 mg / l TSS : < 50 mg/l

PROCESS DESCRIPTION a) Raw sewage from main sewer line should be collected through gravity pipes into the screen chamber. This manually cleaned screen should be provided to remove floating and big size particles which may otherwise choke the pumps and pipe lines. b) After screening, the waste water should be allowed to pass through a grit chamber to remove the grit material. The screens and grit chambers shall be accessible so that they may be manually cleaned from time to time. c) The screened waste water from the Grit chamber should then pass into the equalization tank to homogenize the waste water quality and also even out flow fluctuations and feed waste water of uniform quality at constant rate to subsequent treatment units. Air mixing should be provided to mix the contents of the equalization tank. A coarse bubble aeration grid should be provided to mix the contents of the equalization tank and also to avoid septic conditions in the tank. From the equalization tank the wastewater will be pumped into an MBBR Tank. d) The MBBR process uses small plastic carrier elements to provide growth sites for bacteria attachment in a suspended growth medium. The carrier elements shall allow a higher biomass concentration to be maintained in the reactor. This shall increase the biological treatment capacity for the given reactor volume. e) The carrier elements shall be continuously kept in suspension by the aeration system. The agitation pattern in the reactor shall be designed to provide an upward movement of the carriers across the surface of the retention screen which creates a scrubbing effect to prevent clogging. Combination of fine & coarse bubbles may be provided to provide oxygen as per detailing. f) From the MBBR tank mixed liquor shall flow by gravity into the Tube settler. The solids will settle in the tank. The sludge that settles down shall be transferred to sludge holding tank via sludge loading pumps, with provision of sludge return to the bioreactor if necessary. g) From the tube settler, treated wastewater will be fed by means of filter/softener feed pump sets to pass through dual media filters, activated carbon filters and softeners and stored in the filtered water and soft water storage tanks. The activated carbon filters shall ensure removal of all coloration and odours present in the treated effluent. h) The filtered, clean and odourless water from filtered water tank is then fed through a variable frequency drive hydro-pneumatic system to the external treated effluent rings as per the master plan, from where connections are taken to the garden hydrant system and to each unit for flushing water as per detailing. i) The softened, clean and odourless water from soft water tank is then fed to HVAC Plant Room by a separate variable frequency drive hydro-pneumatic system. j) According to the guide lines of Ministry of Environment and Forest the UV system will be provided on the discharge point of treated effluent supply lines to ensure 100% pathogen free treated water for recycling and re-use. The UV system shall be provided as online installation on the treated water supply line being supplied to the external distribution ring. k) Excess sludge from the tube settler will be taken periodically into sludge holding tank. In this tank sludge will be aerated for self-stabilization. Air will be shut off periodically and superannuate 203 Environment Consultant: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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water will be transferred to the aeration tank creating stabilized sludge. The final sludge shall be de-watered through a centrifuge mechanism. Sludge loading arrangements shall also be provided for direct disposal of sludge to sludge tankers / trolleys.

Schematic Diagram of STP

Figure 9.2-1: Schematic diagram of STP (MBBR Technology)

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9.2.3. Rain Water Channelization RAIN WATER HARVESTING The main source of ground water recharging in the study area is rainwater, which infiltrates into the ground through various lithological units present in the study area.. After expansion total 10 no. of rain water harvesting pits will be there out of which 4 number of rainwaters harvesting pits has already been installed. The runoff from the rooftop and storm water shall go to the recharge pits. Scheme for Ground Water Recharging The rainwater will be diverted from the rooftop using rain water pipes to the surface/underground drainage network. The rainwater is diverted into the de-silting tank to remove inorganic impurities and the outflow of the de-silting tank is taken into the recharge well.  De-silting Tank The de-silting tanks will be used to remove silt and other floating impurities from rainwater. De-silting tank is like an ordinary container having provision for the inflow, outflow and overflow. Apart from removing silt it holds the excess amount of water till it is soaked up by the recharge structure. The bottom of tank will have unpaved surface (layers of coarse sand) to allow standing water to percolate into the soil. The rainwater collected in these de-silting chambers shall be utilized for horticulture.  Recharge well The recharge well will consist of percolation pits with 3 mm dia boreholes in the middle of the pit. UPVC pipe of 160 mm dia perforated will be lowered in the middle of the boreholes and the pit will be filled with gravel and pebbles in three layers of 400 mm each consisting of boulders, gravel and coarse sand. The mouth of the UPVC pipe shall be protected to avoid silt getting into it. The depth of the bore will depend on the soil condition/water strata.

It should be therefore concluded that there is no significant impact on surface water quality & hydrology of the area. The proposed rainwater-harvesting scheme will stabilize the groundwater table in the area.

Rain Water Harvesting Calculation:

SOIL QUALITY : Loamy sand INFILTRATION RATE : 17.3 mm/hr ANNUAL RAINFALL : 983 mm PEAK HOURLY RAINFALL : 60 mm GROUND WATER LEVEL : 30.91 m NUMBER OF PITS : 10 nos. (Existing:4; Proposed: 6) DIAMETER OF PITS (Proposed) : 6.8 m DEPTH OF PITS (Proposed) : 3.5 m

Table9.4: The rainwater calculation for common & other areas

S. Type of surface Catchment Run off Intensity of Water No. area in Sq m coefficient Rainfall Discharge (Runoff) (60 mm/hr) (cu m/ 15 min)

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1 Water available 46,611.75 0.85 15 594 from terraces of apartment buildings and other roof-top surfaces 2 Green Area 26710.25 sqm 0.20 15 80 3 Road & open area 32806.11 sqm 0.65 15 320 GRAND TOTAL 106128.11 994

9.2.3.1. Maintenance plan • All the storm water drains will be kept clean and contaminated water would be diverted into the storm water drains. • No contaminated water will be diverted into the storm water drains. Necessary peripheral drains will be constructed to divert the runoff to the recharge structures. • Before the onset of the monsoon all the catchment area considered for recharge would be cleaned and the recharge structures will be in operation during the monsoon season only so as to avoid any contamination. • A mesh will be provided on the mouth of the inlet to discard the debris entering into the recharge pit. A sluice/ shutter will be provided to ensure that no water other than rainwater is diverted to the recharge structure. • Depth and location of the recharge wells may vary slightly as per the prevailing site conditions. • After the first rain the de-silting pit will be cleaned and subsequently on the onset of next monsoon. A hygienic condition in the area would be maintained after implementation of artificial recharge structures, as the recharged water will augment the water level in the proposed tube wells. • Depth of the retaining capacity of the recharge trenches (as per the enclosed designs) is below the proposed inlet pipes. • All the dimensions indicated in the designs are the inner dimension. • Harvesting pit shall be cleaned 2 times in year. All filter media should be cleaned properly. Will be cleaned every week during rainy season.

9.2.4. Noise Management The main sources of the noise pollution will be DG sets. DG sets of capacity 8 X 2000 kVA, 1 X 1010 kVA & 11 x 1500 kVA DG sets are already installed at basement for existing part.

For proposed part, DG sets of 20 X 2000 kVA shall be installed acoustically treated room in basement meeting the norms prescribed by CPCB. Hence after expansion, there will be total DG sets of 22 X 2000 kVA, 1 X 1010 kVA & 11 x 1500 kVA.

NOISE & VIBRATION CONTROL MEASURES FOR DG SETS

DG sets of the existing complex of capacity 8 X 2000 KVA, 1 X 1010 KVA & 11 x 1500 KVA has been kept in 2 no. of acoustically treated rooms in the basement of the complex. silencer has been provided to meet the emission norms laid down by CPCB. Planted trees at the parks and boundary of the campus will also reduce the level of outside noise. Same shall be maintained for the proposed DG sets. 206 Environment Consultant: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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Following measures will be applicable for control of Noise & Vibration: Acoustic barriers – Rigid materials with significant mass and stiffness reduce the transmission of sound. Examples include sheet steel typical of enclosures, and concrete- or sand-filled block walls or solid concrete walls typical of indoor generator room installations. It is also important to eliminate sound paths through cracks in doors or walls, or through access points for exhaust, fuel or electrical wiring. Acoustic insulation – Sound-absorbing materials are available for lining air ducts and covering walls and ceilings. Directing noise at a wall covered in sound absorbing material can be very effective. Select materials that are resistant to oil and other engine contaminants. Fiberglass or foam may be suitable.

Isolation mounts – Vibrating equipment creates sound pressure waves (noise) in the surrounding air. Anything that is physically connected to a generator set can cause vibrations to be transmitted to the building structure. These connection points include skid anchors, radiator discharge air ducts, exhaust piping, coolant piping, fuel lines and wiring conduit. Fitting these connections with flexible joints effectively reduces noise transmission. Mounting a generator set on spring type vibration isolators effectively reduces the vibration and noise that are transmitted through the floor

Maximizing distance – When there are no reflecting walls to magnify the noise produced by the generator set, the noise level will decrease by approximately 6 dB(A) every time the distance is doubled. If the property line is within the near field of a generator set, however, the noise level may not be predictable. A near-field environment is any location within twice the largest dimension of the noise source (generator set).

Exhaust silencers – Generator sets are almost always equipped with an exhaust silencer (muffler) to limit exhaust noise from the machine. Exhaust silencers come in a wide variety of types, physical arrangements and materials. Silencers are generally grouped into either chamber-type silencers or spiral type devices. The chamber-type devices tend to be more effective, but the spiral-type devices are more compact and may provide sufficient attenuation for many applications

9.2.4.1. Specification of D.G set: • The DG sets are smaller and lighter than any other DG set in its class, thus uses less space. • The DG sets are manufactured with the lowest noise levels in its range and are CPCB certified for emissions compliance, thus are environment friendly. • Engine and alternator are mounted on a common MS fabricated base frame with AVM pads. Hence generate minimum vibrations. • Fuel tank suitable for 8 hours of operation. • Engine: diesel generating sets, are radiator cooled, four stroke and multi-cylinder conforming to BS 5514/ISO 3046

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9.2.5. PARKING MANAGEMENT: 9.2.5.1. Parking Requirement:

Table 9.2.5-4: Parking Requirement PARKING required Factor Total Total parking required for FAR/75 8372 ECS existing 9.2.6. Parking Provision: Particular Total Area Parking Area Factor No. of Parking Basement 240098.03 88575 25 3543 Parking Sqm Podium parking - 89462.7 Sqm 116325 25 4653 3 level parking Surface parking 6160 Sqm 6160 35 176 Total Parking 8372 Table 9.2.5-5: Parking Provision

9.2.7. Waste Management:

9.2.7.1. Municipal Solid Waste Management: The solid waste generation will be increased from the complex after expansion. It will be segregated at individual levels in respective dry & wet waste unit as per the current operation. They will be kept in different colour coded bins. The bins will be emptied into the main bins of the complex. From the bins of each floor, service provider will collect garbage and organic waste from green bins shall be disposed off into proposed in-house organic waste convertor as per the current operation in the existing complex and other recyclable waste will be given to approved recycler – Resource Recycling Company.

Total waste generation After proposed Expansion: - For Total 65508 population solid waste generated is as under: - Table9.6: Solid Waste Generated Type of Colours Category Disposal Method Existing Proposed Total Waste of Bins Waste after expansion (Kg/ day) Organics Green Bio The waste is being sent to 1050 1269 2319 Degradable Organic Waste Convertor to convert into compost as per Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. The same shall be

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followed after expansion also. Recyclable Blue Recyclable Approved Recycler 375 3992 4637 Items Plastic Blue Recyclable Approved Recycler as per 75 698 773 Waste Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016. Total 1500 5729 7729 kg/ day

OWC Specification:

Specification of Organic waste converter is given below:

Biodegradable No. of Batch Curing Time Taken No of Batch Waste OWC Capacity Capacity 2319 kg/day 2 124/batch 200 kg/day Machine 8 batch/day Time= 15-20 m

Table 2: Hazardous & E-Waste Management after expansion

Total Waste Type of Waste Disposal Method after expansion Waste is being collected in leak proof containers at isolated place and then it is being given to approved Used Oil (Hazardous Waste) vendor of CPCB as per Hazardous Wastes (Management, 534 ltrs/month Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules 2016. The same shall be followed after expansion also. It is being collected and given to approved recycler of State Pollution Control Board as per Electronic Wastes E-waste 12 Kg/month (Management &Handling) Rules, 2016. The same shall be followed after expansion also.

Battery waste generated from inverters & UPS from common areas, which is being disposed through authorised vendors as per the Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules 2001. The same shall be followed after expansion also. C&D waste will be sent to Approved C&D waste Management facility.

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9.3. PLANTATION Shelter belt planning will be done with ecological perspectives for the project taking into consideration and availability of space and other aspects. This will help in increasing the aesthetic effect of the environment. Green belt/greenery shall be developed along most of the periphery of the project area as well as along roads. The trees planted shall be of adequate height. Any trees that do not survive shall be replaced. The plantation/greenery programme will be completed, simultaneously along with the project. Total Green area developed after proposed expansion within the Complex will be 26710.25 Sqm (25.0 % of plot area). 667 no. of trees already planted in existing part.

• No. of trees to be planted = plot area/80 Sqm =106128.11/80 = 1326 trees. • No. of trees proposed = 1330 trees • No. of trees already planted = 667 trees • No of trees proposed to be planted = 663 trees

Table 9.3-1; Species Proposed (plantation) The following characteristics are taken into consideration while selecting plant species for green belt development and tree plantation. • They are fast growing and tall trees. • They are perennial and evergreen. • They have thick canopy cover • They have large leaf area index. Since tree trunks are devoid of foliage, scrub should form there to give coverage to the trunks. The trees maintain the regional ecological balance and conform to soil and hydrological conditions. Indigenous species would be preferred.

Green belt/greenery shall be developed along most of the periphery of the project area as well as along roads. The trees planted are of adequate height. Any trees that do not survive are replaced.

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9.3.1. Plantation Programme Layout Plantation in the project area helps to arrest the particulate matter in the area and hence attenuate the pollution to a great extent and contribute positively to the environment. The trees also help in maintenance of regional ecological balance and conform to soil and hydrological conditions. Indigenous species are preferred for the purpose. 9.3.2. Rehabilitation & Resettlement Plan The land has been allotted to M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd. by Andhra Pradesh Housing Board for area admeasuring 106128.11 Sqm for the development of multi activity complex (DLF Cyber City). The project site has already been developed into multi activity complex and 3 blocks are already operational. 3 blocks yet to be constructed which will be done on existing land only. Hence, there is no requirement of R&R. 9.4. SUGGESTED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MEASURES

9.4.1. During construction period WELFARE:

• Potable drinking water shall be provided. • Mobile toilets shall be provided. • Proper crèche facilities for the construction labour children. • Agreement with hospitals for emergencies. • Third party insurance etc. SAFETY:

• Measures for first aid, fire-fighting and premises evacuation. • Necessary contacts with appropriate emergency services (first aid, emergency, medical care, rescue work and fire-fighting). • Safety helmets, belts and slings, nets. • Properly braced scaffoldings. • Properly laid electrical cables and connections. • D.G. sets with acoustic enclosures to reduce noise pollution. • Mobile Sewage Treatment Plant to conserve water. Mitigation Measures for Handling of Construction Materials:

• Separate raw material yard will be made. Cement will be separately stored under cover in bales. • Sand will be stacked nearby under tarpaulin cover. • To minimize the occupational health hazard, proper mask shall be provided to the workers who will be engaged in dust generation activity.

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9.4.2. During Operational Period: 1) Measures shall be taken to identify the Electrical Environment Impacts (Hazards) arising during the land preparation for use, building construction operation, and the entire cycle activities of the project and proper mitigation measures shall be adopted. 2) Proper Coordination with Local Municipal Fire Brigade, police, health surveillances (To treat the effected person in fire) shall be maintained. Proper Fire Management System shall be installed. 3) Environment Management Plan shall be prepared with Emergency Procedures (Emergency Plan) to deal with localized fire and electrical hazards and hazards due to natural calamities at the entire cycle of the activities of the project. 4) Provision of the communication systems to call to help and assistance from nearby building complexes bodies and other external authorities like district authority, fire services, police services, medical services, civil and defence services etc. shall be provided. 5) Provision of Health and Welfare Facilities will be provided to the labourers to be engaged in land preparation and building construction at the entire cycle activities of the project such as: • Provision of drinking water from an approved source. • Provision of latrines and urinals and accommodation as per the rules and their drainage and disposal treatment. • Provision of medical and first aid treatment. • Facilities for sitting, shelters, rest rooms and lunch rooms, crèches, canteen etc. • Provision of Day working hours. SAFETY MEASURES • Fire Fighting Scheme • Earthquake resistant structure • CCTV’s • Manual Scanners • Manual Car Checking

9.5. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT COST

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE:

Sr No Description Already Spent To Be Spent in Total Cost in in Rs. (Lakh) Rs. (Lakh) Rs. (Lakh) 1 Landscaping/ Plantation 45 50 95

2 STP/ Waste Water Treatment 210 175 335

3 Rain Water Harvesting Pit 110 60 280

4 Acoustic Treatment 120 80 200

5 Solid Waste Management 40 30 70

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Total 525 395 920

RECURRING EXPENDITURE:

Sr. No Description (Rs. in Lakhs/ Year) 1 Landscaping 18 2 Water Management 30 3 Air Management 10 4 Environment Monitoring 2 5 Solid Waste Management 10 6 Miscellaneous 8

Total 78

9.6. CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIBILITY The Companies Act, 2013 encourages companies to spend at-least 2% of their average net profit in the last three years on CSR activities under a Corporate Social Responsibility Program. However, as per CER office memorandum of MOEF dated 1.5.2018, the project cost for project is Rs 270 Cr, hence the industry has to spend 0.50% of the cost of expansion (Rs 1.35 Crores) on CER activities. As per the Office Memorandum: Some of the activities which can be carried out in CER, are infrastructure creation for drinking water supply, sanitation, health, education, skill development, roads, cross drains, electrification including solar power, solid waste management facilities, scientific support and awareness to local farmers to increase yield of crop and fodder, rain water harvesting, soil moisture conservation works, avenue plantation, plantation in community areas, etc.). The major activities in which the amount has been spent are Skill development, water facilities, Education, maintenance of roads and schools. Now as per new CER guidelines, the activities proposed by the industry, seeing the requirement of the project in the surrounding areas are as follows: • Skill Development Centres • Clean Drinking water facility • Medical Facilities • Toilet Facilities • Solid Waste Management- Installation of Organic Waste Convertor • Installation of Rain Water Harvesting Pits

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Cost proposed on Corporate Environmental Responsibility activities As per the Office memorandum, the entire activities proposed under the CER shall be monitored and the monitoring report shall be submitted to the regional office as a part of half-yearly compliance report, and to the District Collector. Apart from this, the CER activities undertaken and shall be posted on the website of company. Also, The District Collector will have the right to add or delete the activities as per the requirement of the District. S. Activity Provision Areas Cost in Lakhs No. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Total Year Year Year Year Year Cost (lakhs) 1 Drinking Drinking Water by Gachibowli 8 5 3 3 1 20 Water Supply providing Water and coolers fitted with Kondapur water purification systems 2 Sanitation & Public Sanitation Gachibowli 6 4 5 6 4 25 waste by providing toilets and management and providing Kondapur colored bins for collection of segregated waste. 3 Skill Skill Development Govt. 10 5 5 3 2 25 Development by giving training schools & computer to youth for (Gachibowli education operation and and maintenance of Kondapur) medical equipment's, drivers and support staff for hospital services 6 Solar Power Solar power using Gachibowli 12 10 8 10 5 45 provision standalone poles and and solar panels in Kondapur nearby village 8 Plantation & Roadside Gachibowli 8 4 3 2 3 20 Horticulture Plantation outside and the hospital and Kondapur nearby localities Total 135 Lakhs

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Chapter 10: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION On the basis of information provided by the Project proponent M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd. and the other data procured from the Government Agencies, Census Report, IMD etc., and the data generated by M/s Perfact Researchers Pvt. Ltd. and analysis of generated information, the following generalized conclusions can be drawn. The project Expansion of “DLF Cyber city” is proposed to be developed at a plot area 106128.11 Sqm. The Project has already been granted Environmental Clearance by MoEF&CC vide letter no. 21- 538/2007-IA-III for project “DLF Cyber City” for built-up area 604651 Sqm in the name of M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd. on 18-06-2008 & valid till 17-08-13. Then Extension of Environmental Clearance was granted by MoEF&CC for same built-up area of 604651 Sqm. Now, due to increase in built up area, we are applying for Environmental Clearance for expansion of project in the name of M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd. The construction on built up area of 397804 Sqm has already been done and three blocks are operational. Now there is an increase in built up area and the proposed built up area is 504992 Sqm, Hence the total built up area after expansion will be 902,796.80 Sqm. the total plot area will be same 106128.11 Sqm. 10.1 INTRODUCTION: S. No. Features Details

1 Project Proponent M/s DLF Commercial Developers Ltd. 2 Environmental Consultant M/s Perfact Enviro Solutions Pvt Ltd. 3. Environmental Monitoring and M/s Perfact Researchers Pvt Ltd. Testing agency 4 Project Location Survey no. 129/P, 130/P, 131/P, 132/P, TSHB colony, Gachibowli, Serilingipalli, Rangareddy District, Telangana

5 Latitude and Longitude Latitude : 17°26'49.74"N Longitude : 78°21'23.70"E 6 Existing Land use Operational complex (Cyber City) 7 Connectivity Nearest railway station: Hi-Tech city railway line, 3.70 km (ENE) Nearest airport: Begumpet Airport, 12.01 km E Nearest Highway/Roads: Old Mumbai Highway, 0.32 km (SSW)

8 Ecologically sensitive area None 9 Construction Status 3 blocks are already operational and three blocks are yet to be constructed. STP of 1650 KLD capacity is already installed. DG sets of 8 X 2000 KVA, 1 X 1010 KVA & 11 x 1500 KVA installed. 10 Activities within the complex IT Complex, commercial complex, retail shopping

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11 Proposed Land Use after Expansion Ground coverage – 51833.87 Sqm (48.84%) Green area – 26710.25 Sqm (25.17%) Road & open area – 27583.99 Sqm (25.99 %)

12 Cost of the project Rs. 970 Crores (Existing 700 Cr + Proposed 270 Cr)

Site Location on Google Map:

Surrounding in 500 m Radius: Himagiri hospitals 0.42 km (SSE)

TCS Synergy Park 0.2 km W APHB Housing 0.25 km N

Gunjivankata Nagasekhar 0.16 km SE JV Colony 0.42 km SE Maurya Ranga Prasad 0.3 km S Avenue

Blue blocks Pre-School 0.29 km (NNW)

Vijaya Bank 0.11 km (W) IDBI Bank 0.36 km (SSW)

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Gachibowli Police station 0.38 km (SW)

Site Photographs of Existing complex:

Site Photographs of Proposed Site:

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Area Details

Description Unit Details As per Constructed as To be After Expansion Environmental per EC (A) constructed (A+B) Clearance (Already granted granted in EC + additional proposed) (B) Plot Area sqm 106100.00 sqm 63728.05 42400.06 106,128.11 Ground Coverage sqm 31740.87 32166.75 14445.0 46,611.75 (Achieved) (30.31%) (43.92% of plot area) F.A.R (Achieved) sqm 272567.00 235432.10 272803.3 508235.40

Total Non-FAR AREA sqm 111756.5 102670.80 58741.6 161412.4 Basement area sqm 220327.5 51775.50 181373.5 233149.00

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Built-up Area (FAR + sqm 604,651.00 397804.40 504992.4 902796.80 Non-FAR + Podium Area + Basement area)

Green Area sqm 25064 - - 26710.25 (25% of plot area)

Parking Provision ECS 8372 3792 4508 8372

STP capacity KLD 3200 1350 1280 2630

PROJECT DETAILS: S. No. Features Details 1 Man, power requirement During Construction: 500 no. of workers During Operation: Existing population- 35,500 persons For Proposed part- 30008 persons Total population- 65,508 persons 2 Water requirement During construction:23 KLD for domestic Use Source: Tanker supply 10 KLD for construction activity. Source: Treated water from STP During Operation: Existing part: 2325 KLD Proposed part- 2275 KLD Total - 4600 KLD Source: Municipal supply 3 Waste water generation During construction: 23 KLD from domestic use by labour During operation: Existing part: 1210 KLD Proposed part: 1164 KLD Total: 2374 KLD 4 STP capacity Existing part: 1350 KLD

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Proposed Part: 1280 KLD Total capacity: 2630 KLD Treated water will be reused for flushing, gardening, DG & HVAC Cooling and misc. purposes. 5 Power requirement Existing part- 20 MW Proposed part- 19.1 MW Total – 39 MW Source: Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TSSPDCL) 6 Power back up Existing part: 8 X 2000 KVA, 1 X 1010 KVA & 11 x 1500 KVA Proposed Part: 14 X 2000 KVA Total: 22 X 2000 KVA, 1 X 1010 KVA & 11 x 1500 KVA Stack height - 6 m above roof level Location - 2 no. of Acoustic Treated Room already existing and 2 No. of Acoustically treated room for proposed part. 7 Waste Generation During Construction: Type of Waste Generation Disposal Method Construction Construction Soil excavated will be &Demolition area approx. 725494 cubic Waste meters. This soil will be stacked properly under Tarpaulin cover. The 27206.02 cubic meters of top soil will be collected and used for landscaping purposes and rest 698287.97 cubic meters of soil will be used in back filling purposes. The debris of C&D material will be used in backfilling, roads etc. & rest will be sent to authorized C&D waste management site. Biodegradable Workers Approx. 75 kg/day of Waste tenant area Municipal solid waste shall be generated

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from temporary labours which shall be disposed of in the existing OWC. Recyclable Construction Approx. 47 kg/day of Waste area recyclable waste from construction labours & other Recyclable materials like aluminium, steel, wood pieces, cement bags, plastic containers, cartons, glass etc. will be given to approved Recycler. Plastic waste Construction Plastic waste shall be area sent to approved Plastic waste Recycler. Hazardous Storage site Used oil whenever Waste generated from the DG sets shall be kept in leak proof containers in an isolated area and shall be sent to approved Recycler. e-Waste As per Site e-waste if generated shall be properly disposed through approved e waste recycler – M/s Sri Balaji industries.

During Operation:

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Convertor to convert into compost and will be used as manure in green areas of the complex. Recyclable It will be sent to 4637 Items Approved Recycler – Resource Recycling Company Plastic Approved Recycler as 773 Waste per Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016. Hazardous Waste shall be Waste collected in leak proof containers at isolated place and then it will 534 Litre/month be given to approved recycler of SPCB/CPCB. E-waste It will be collected and given to approved recycler of e-waste as approved by State 12 kg/month Pollution Control Board -M/s Sri Balaji Industries. Battery It will be collected and Waste given to approved recycler of State As per Pollution Control Generation Board -Resource Recycling Company

8 Rain water Harvesting Soil Quality : Loamy Sand Infiltration Rate : 27 mm/h Annual Rainfall : 833 mm Peak Hourly Rainfall : 60 mm Ground Water Level : 30.91 m Number of Pits : 10 Nos. (4 Existing) Size of Pits : Depth-3.5m, Dia.-6.8 m Volume Of Each Pit : 127.04 m3 221 Environment Consultant: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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Total Volume Of 8 Pits : 1016.35 m3 9 Parking provision Existing part: 3792 ECS Proposed part: 4580 ECS Total : 8372 ECS

Environmental Baseline Data S. No. Features Details

1 Environmental Testing Laboratory M/s Perfact Researchers Pvt Ltd.

2 Season of Monitoring December 2017-Februray 2018

3 Pre-dominant wind direction West to East

4 Ground water level 30.91 m bgl

5 Connectivity of site Nearest roads/ Highway Old Mumbai Highway at 0.32 km (SSW) Railway Station Hi-Tech city railway line at 3.70 km (ENE) Airport Begumpet Airport at 12.01 km E

6 Socio-economic data Village Urban No of villages 11 33 Total Urban 20624 2619964 Population No of Urban 4593 597357 Households Sex Ratio Urban 973 951 Literacy rate Urban 74.79% 82.55% SC/ST Urban 21.37% 6.37% SC/ST village 1.47% 1.57%

Energy conservation measures • We shall provide LED in all common areas like corridors, lifts, lobby, staircase, parking lots, ramps. • LED and T5 lamps shall be used in rooms of all the offices & retails. • We shall use Low loss electronic ballast for all lights used in the basements and electrical rooms.

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• Use of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) – VFDs optimize the power consumed by HVAC fans, speeding up or slowing down the fan based on climate demands of the space under control. • Street lights shall be solar based. • Occupancy sensors will be there. • Energy efficient motors shall be used for water pumping and STP. • Transformer will be having efficiencies as per ECBC Norms. • Adhering to light power densities (LPD) as per ECBC Norms. • Power factor shall be maintained 0.95 of higher to reduce electrical power distribution losses in installation.

Project Benefits:

• It has provided employment to the people during construction and operation phase directly & indirectly 500 no. of labours during construction. • The expansion of Cyber city in the project area will result in infrastructure development of the area. • Accessibility of the latest technology, including high-speed broadband and telecommunications and a range of amenities, such as restaurants, retails and shops.

• Green area of 26710.25 Sqm will be developed after the proposed expansion of the project which will serve a positive influence toward the environment • Additional revenue generation to the government will be provided after the proposed expansion of the existing cyber city • Major income source to an important section of society and also to the upcoming investors.

Corporate Environment Responsibility:

The project cost for project is Rs 270 Cr, hence the industry has to spend 0.50% of the cost of expansion (Rs 1.35 Cr.) on CER activities.

S. Activity Provision Areas Cost in Lakhs No. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Total Year Year Year Year Year Cost (lakhs)

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1 Drinking Drinking Water by Gachibowli 8 5 3 3 1 20 Water Supply providing Water and coolers fitted with Kondapur water purification systems 2 Sanitation & Public Sanitation Gachibowli 6 4 5 6 4 25 waste by providing toilets and management and providing Kondapur colored bins for collection of segregated waste. 3 Skill Skill Development Govt. 10 5 5 3 2 25 Development by giving training schools & computer to youth for (Gachibowli education operation and and maintenance of Kondapur) medical equipment's, drivers and support staff for hospital services 6 Solar Power Solar power using Gachibowli 12 10 8 10 5 45 provision standalone poles and and solar panels in Kondapur nearby village 8 Plantation & Roadside Gachibowli 8 4 3 2 3 20 Horticulture Plantation outside and the hospital and Kondapur nearby localities Total 135 Lakhs

Environment Management Cost:

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE:

Sr No Description Already Spent To Be Spent in Total Cost in in Rs. (Lakh) Rs. (Lakh) Rs. (Lakh) 1 Landscaping 45 50 95

2 STP 210 175 335

3 DG stack & Acoustic 110 60 280 Treatment

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4 Solid Waste Management 120 80 200

5 Storm water management 40 30 70

Total 525 395 920

RECURRING EXPENDITURE:

Sr. No Description (Rs. in Lakhs/ Year) 1 Landscaping 18 2 STP 30 3 Air Management 10 4 Environmental Monitoring 2 5 Solid Waste Management 10 6 Miscellaneous 8

Total 78

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Chapter 11: DISCLOSURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

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Disclosure of Environmental Consultant

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INTRODUCTION:

Perfact Enviro Solutions Pvt Ltd, established by experienced environmental and related experts, provides specialized services in the field of Environment and Pollution Control for all types of Industrial, Construction, Nuclear Sciences, Bio-diversity Mining, Aerial Ropeway and other related fields. Our transparent and professional approach, commitment to excellent quality and service, timely deliveries have contributed to create a name in the field of environment. We have a core group of highly qualified experts from various fields like Environment, Forestry, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Geology, Social Sciences, Electronics and Telecommunication with rich and diversified experience in the field of environment and pollution control.

Perfact Enviro Solutions Pvt Ltd is headed by Mr. Praveen Bhargava, Managing Director who has an experience of 31 years in the field of Environment and Mrs. Rachna Bhargava, Director & C.E.O, who has an experience of 26 years in the field of Environment.

Perfact Enviro Solutions Pvt Ltd management, experience, excellence, professionalism and ultimate satisfaction has helped in achieving the heights of success in their specialized field of environment.

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The EIA report of the project “Expansion of “DLF Cyber City”at Survey no. 129/P, 130/P, 131/P, 132/P, TSHB colony, Gachibowli, Serilingipalli, Rangareddy District, Telangana by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Limited has been prepared by M/s Perfact Enviro Solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

➢ Team (EIA Coordinators, FAEs, AFAEs & Team Members ) involved in the Project:

❖ EIA Coordinators: Mrs. Muthukumaran ❖ Assistant to EIA Coordinator: Mr. Karan Gulshan ❖ Team : Functional Involvement Signature and S. No. Name of the expert/s areas (period and task**) date

FAE FAA FAE

Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to LU 1 Manoj Pant *** project. Propose mitigative measures. Give cost estimate to 10-12-2018 monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to 2. AQ Nipun Bhargava *** project. Propose mitigative measures. Give cost estimate to 10-12-2018 monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to AP Nipun Bhargava Urvi Pritam 3 project. Propose mitigative measures. Give cost estimate to 10-12-2018 monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess Shimael impact & mitigation due to 4 WP Praveen Bhargava Fatima project. Propose mitigative 10-12-2018 measures. Give cost estimate to monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures.

229 Environment Consultant: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Limited Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to 5 EB Rajiv Kumar *** project. Propose mitigative measures. Give cost estimate to 10-12-2018 monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to SE Rachna Bhargava *** 6 project. Propose mitigative 10-12-2018 measures. Give cost estimate to monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to NV 7 Partho Mukherjee Urvi Pritam project. Propose mitigative 10.12.2018 measures. Give cost estimate to monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to 8 GEO Santosh Pant Anand Singh project. Propose mitigative 10-12-2018 measures. Give cost estimate to monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to 9 HG Santosh Pant Anand Singh project. Propose mitigative 10-12-2018 measures. Give cost estimate to monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to SC 10 Praveen Bhargava CS Jha project. Propose mitigative 10.12.2018 measures. Give cost estimate to monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures. Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess Shimael impact & mitigation due to 11 SHW Praveen Bhargava Fatima project. Propose mitigative 10-12-2018 measures. Give cost estimate to monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures.

230 Environment Consultant: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

Expansion of “DLF Cyber City” by M/s DLF Commercial Developers Limited Dec 2017-Dec 2018 Site visit and preparation of baseline information, assess impact & mitigation due to 12 RH Nipun Bhargava *** project. Propose mitigative measures. Give cost estimate to 10-12-2018 monitor the mitigation achieved and installation of measures.

231 Environment Consultant: M/s Perfact Enviro solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi