COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT REPORT for PROPOSED DIVERSION of KONDAPALLI RF (890.43 Ha) in APCRDA REGION

COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT REPORT FOR PROPOSED DIVERSION OF KONDAPALLI RF (890.43 Ha) IN APCRDA REGION

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ANDHRA PRADESH CAPITAL REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Government of Andhra Pradesh

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction ...... 3 1.1 Preamble ...... 3 1.2 Need for the Proposal ...... 5 1.2.1 Data Collection & Site Visits ...... 6 1.2.2 Site Visits ...... 6 1.2.3 Meetings with Officials ...... 6 1.2.4 Data Analysis ...... 6 1.3 List of Proposed Forest Lands for Diversion ...... 6 1.4 Location Map of Proposed Forest Lands for Diversion ...... 8 2 Kondapalli Fort ...... 9 3 Kondapalli Reserve Forest ...... 9 3.1 Site Introduction ...... 9 3.1.1 Introduction ...... 9 3.1.2 Nearby Attractions ...... 12 3.1.3 Existing Facilities ...... 12 3.1.4 Proposed Facilities ...... 12 3.2 Site Suitability Assessment ...... 22 3.3 Concept Plan ...... 26 3.4 Area Statement ...... 32 3.5 Open Spaces & Green Area Calculation ...... 34 3.6 Block Cost & Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) ...... 36 3.7 Parameters for Evaluation of Benefit, not Withstanding Loss of Forest – RF Bit I & II.... 37 3.8 Parameters for Evaluation of Benefit, not Withstanding Loss of Forest – Bit III...... 38 3.9 Site Suitability Assessment for Alternative Site ...... 39

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List of Tables

Table 1 : List of Proposed Lands for Diversion ...... 6 Table 2: Site Assessment for Kondapalli RF ...... 9 Table 3: Site Suitability Assessment of Kondapalli RF Site ...... 22 Table 4: Area Statement for Kondapalli RF Bit I&II ...... 32 Table 5: Area Statement for Kondapalli RF Bit III ...... 33 Table 6: Open Space & Green Area Calculation in Kondapalli RF Bit I & II ...... 34 Table 7: Open Space & Green Area Calculation in Kondapalli RF Bit III ...... 35 Table 8: Constriction Cost – Kondapalli RF – Bit I&II...... 36 Table 9: Constriction Cost - Kondapalli RF – Bit III ...... 36 Table 10: Site Suitability Assessment for Alternative Site of Kondapalli RF site ...... 40

List of Figures Figure 1: APCRDA location ...... 3 Figure 2: APCRDA Capital Area ...... 4 Figure 3: Potential sectors from development Plan in APCRDA Capital Area ...... 5 Figure 4: Regional Location Map of Kondapalli RF Sites ...... 13 Figure 5: Site Accessibility – Kondapalli RF Site – Bit: I ...... 14 Figure 6: Site Accessibility – Kondapalli RF Site – Bit: II ...... 15 Figure 7: Site Accessibility – Kondapalli RF Site – Bit: III ...... 16 Figure 8: Reconnaisance Survey- Kondapalli RF Site – Bit: I ...... 17 Figure 9: Reconnaisance Survey- Kondapalli RF Site – Bit: II ...... 18 Figure 10: Reconnaisance Survey- Kondapalli RF Site- Bit: III ...... 19 Figure 11: Base Map – Kondapalli RF Site – Bit I&II ...... 20 Figure 12: Base Map – Kondapalli RF Site - Bit III ...... 21 Figure 13: Topographic Map – Kondapalli RF sites ...... 23 Figure 14: Proposed Development in and around the RF as per Master Plan (2035) – Kondapalli RF Bit- I&II ...... 24 Figure 15: Proposed Development in and around the RF as per Master Plan (2035) – Kondapalli RF Bit- III ...... 25 Figure 16: Concept Layout Plan – Kondapalli RF Bit- I&II ...... 26 Figure 17: Concept Layout Plan – Kondapalli RF site-III ...... 27 Figure 18: Key Project Components – Kondapalli RF Bit- I&II ...... 28 Figure 19: Key Project Components – Kondapalli RF Bit- III ...... 29 Figure 20: Illustrative views & images of proposed Agri-Tourism Activities ...... 30 Figure 21: Illustrative views & images of proposed Sports & Physical Training Centre ...... 31 Figure 22: Alternate sites for Kondapalli RF site ...... 39

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1 Introduction

1.1 Preamble

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) comprises parts of Krishna and Guntur districts of Andhra Pradesh state. The APCRDA is constituted through Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Act, 2014 replacing Vijayawada Guntur Tenali Mangalagiri Urban Development Authority (VGTM UDA). The Capital Area covers broadly an area of about 8914.52 sq. kms and largest urban development region in the country.

Figure 1: APCRDA location It includes 30 Mandals from Krishna and 26 Mandals from Guntur District. The region also includes the Phase-I (New Amaravati) of Andhra Pradesh state scheduled to develop in an extent of 217.23 Sq.km. Further, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh has amended the APCRDA jurisdiction with inclusion and as well as

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exclusion of few Mandals and villages vide G.O. Ms. No. 207, dt. 22-9-2015. An area of 1413.72 Sq.km was added and simultaneously an area of 116.01 Sq.km was excluded from the region, making the total area of AP CRDA as 8914.52 Sq.Kms including the reserve forests.

Figure 2: APCRDA Capital Area

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As a part of Concept Development Plan and Master planning exercise for the region, APCRDA intend to identify sizable and suitable lands for specific economic and social activities. Below are few activities envisaged for the development of the region, the following image shows the key sectors and their potential for development.

Figure 3: Potential sectors from development Plan in APCRDA Capital Area 1.2 Need for the Proposal

APCRDA proposes to develop specific social and economic activities under the purview of the Development Plan Proposals. During the process of identification of suitable lands, revenue, and reserve forest lands that are nearer to urban areas and that are suitable for the above activities were identified. Most of the alternatives explored are either Revenue lands, basic suitability analysis was carried out and most of them are either inaccessible, smaller than required, nominated for other uses and sparsely located. Meanwhile 26 reserved forests sites have been identified both in Krishna and Guntur Division to evaluate the suitability. For promoting and securing the planned development of the Capital Area by creating and establishing future economic drivers; it was found apt to locate these activities in the identified forest lands available within the Capital Area, since most of them are strategically located along growth corridors of the Capital Area. APCRDA entrusted preparation of Comprehensive Project report (Aarvee associates to support) with

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proposed land use plan to obtain approval from Ministry of Environment and Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

1.2.1 Data Collection & Site Visits The following data shall be collected from the concerned divisions: i. Topo drawings or Topo Sheets from GSI of the RF Lands ii. DGPS survey boundary drawings/ data sheets- Each Block boundary and the boundary for proposed diversion extent. iii. Finalize the activities to be proposed in the identified RF lands iv. Three Alternative sites with location details. v. Any other data for the Project needs, as requested by consultants during contract duration

1.2.2 Site Visits

Aarvee Team carried out a detailed visit of the 26 Reserved Forest Blocks between 26th Sep to 1st October 2016. Respective forest block FROs and FBOs accompanied the team for the reconnaissance visit. This includes the profile of each Project site covering connectivity aspects, existing land use, surrounding developments, review of development controls (Bye-laws) and zoning regulations, environmental aspects and SWOT analysis. The existing infrastructure facilities including water supply, power supply and waste management shall also be studied.

1.2.3 Meetings with Officials

Several meetings were held with CRDA officials and other concern officers from revenue and forest departments.

1.2.4 Data Analysis Parallel to this, planners were analysing the relevant data received from various sources. The analysis included understanding of physical site features such as hills, rivers, canals, forests, drains, etc., along with an understanding of the sociodemographic and economic pattern of the surrounding areas. DGPS survey drawings and Forest boundaries were analysed with satellite imagery available to arrive at the exact boundaries proposed for diversion under this proposal.

1.3 List of Proposed Forest Lands for Diversion Table 1 : List of Proposed Lands for Diversion

S.NO FOREST BLOCK PROPOSED ACTIVITIES KRISHNA DISTRICT 1 Gudimetla Centre of Excellence for Ayurveda Research and Wellness 2 Kothuru Integrated Health and Wellness center 3 Metlapalli International Convention & Exhibition Centre.

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4 Chandragudem IT,ITES Park & Allied activities 5 Dasullapalem IT,ITES Park & Allied activities 6 Jangalapalli Handloom & Handicraft Village 7 T Gannavaram Centre for Education & Higher learning 8 Tholukodu Biomedical & Biotechnology Research Centre 9 Velvadam Biodiversity Education and Infotainment Centre 10 Annavaram Agri Processing and Support Infrastructure 11 Katrenipadu Centre of Excellence for Culture, Heritage and Media 12 Vattigudipadu Institute of Fundamental Research & Aqua Research Complex 13 Sports & Physical Training Centre (Bit 1&2), Agri-Tourism Kondapalli Projects (Bit 3) GUNTUR DISTRICT 14 Karlapudi Cultural Theme Park 15 Forest Academy, Heritage Park Adventure Eco Theme Park& Kondaveedu Institutional Area 16 Mothadaka Science City 17 Nidumukkala Bio-Diversity Park 18 Pedamadduru Tourist Village 19 Tadepalli-Undavalli Business District 20 Venkatayapalem Police & Armed Forces complex 21 Aerospace, Defense, Precision Engg. & Green Mobility Venkatayapalem Extn 1 Industrial Park 22 Venkatayapalem Extn 4 Integrated Cut Flower & Spice Park 23 Venkatayapalem Extn 5 Innovation Industrial Park 24 Venkatayapalem Extn 7 Integrated Bio Pharma Infrastructure Park 25 Aerospace, Defense, Precision Engg. & Green Mobility Venkatayapalem Extn 8 Industrial Park

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1.4 Location Map of Proposed Forest Lands for Diversion

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2 Kondapalli Fort

Kondapalli is now a town situated about 16 km from Vijayawada. It has a 14th century fort on a hill, with an impressive three- storeyed rock tower. A major attraction here is the dargah of Gareeb Saheeb, a Persian saint. The fort has witnessed the glory of many a dynasty. It served as a business centre. During the British rule, it was used as a military training base. It is nowa popular picnic spot.

3 Kondapalli Reserve Forest

3.1 Site Introduction Table 2: Site Assessment for Kondapalli RF 3.1.1 Introduction a. Location & Site Kondapalli RF issituated at Ibrahimpatnam Mandal, Details Krishna District, and AP. The RF is a Hilly Terrain; split into 3 parts which are accessible from NH-9, NH- 221 and other major roads to urban centres viz., Vijayawada (30 kms), Nandigama (35 kms) and Mylavaram (25 kms). Surrounding Location The area surrounding the subject land parcel are villages and rich agricultural fields • North - Duggiralapadu & Alluru villages • South & South East - Kondapalli & Ibrahimpatnam villages • East - Konduru & KadimPothavaram villages • West - Paritala & Kanchikacherla villages b. Accessibility Kondapalli RF situated near Kethankonda (5.1 kms) & Kondapalli villages (10.2 km), is accessible from Vijayawada via NH -9 which passes along the South to the RF site and from Mylavaram via NH 221. Vijayawada is easily accessible by road and rail from all parts of India. The nearest airport is at Gannavaram, which is 40 kms away. • ORR distance (at Intersection point): 20 kms • Distance from Capital City (Thullur): ~50 Kms

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c. Key Features of Spread across an area of 890.43 Ha; the RF Site is a Site hillock with varying steep terrain. A maximum contour (Detail Breakup refer level difference of 55 m is recorded. in Annexure - 1) • Kondapalli RF Bit - I – 354.96 Ha • Kondapalli RF Bit - II – 300.86 Ha • Kondapalli RF Bit - III – 234.59 Ha Located at a distance of ~ 10 kms from Kondapalli Village (to Main RF); it can be approached to Kondapalli Bit I By Road : NH 9 (Vijayawada & Nandigama) By Rail : Vijayawada - Kondapalli Kondapalli Bit II By Road : Ibrahimpatnam – Mylavaram (NH-221) By Rail : Vijayawada – Kondapalli Kondapalli Bit III By Road : NH 9 (Vijayawada & Nandigama) Kanchikacherla- Alluru By Rail : Vijayawada – Yerrupalem

The coordinates of the project sites are • Kondapalli RF Bit-I – 16°39'14.68"N and 80°29'47.96"E. • Kondapalli RF Bit-II – 16°40'44.10"N 80°30'45.40"E • Kondapalli RF Bit-III – 16°43'22.58"N 80°27'38.99"E Due consideration is taken to provide access to the existing settlements; if any within the site area. d. Forest Cover Located in Krishna Range, Kondapalli Section; the RF Site is spread across an area of 5306.71 Ha. It is a Dry deciduous Scrub Forest. Bamboo occurs in good proportions in Kondapalli RF site. Tella poniki softwood is found in the forest which is useful in making the Kondapalli Toys. Topography: Hillock Density of Forest Area : 0.3 to 0.4 The forest is home to several carnivorous animals like, leopards, wild dogs and a few others like, jackals, wolves, civet cats as well. The herbivorous animals in the forest include wild boars, sambar deer, chital, barking deer, rhesus monkey and four-horned antelopes. Birds such as peacocks and jungle fowl are also found in the forests.

e. Alternative Sites The chosen Alternate Sites are not suitable and are surrounded by encroachment. The chosen sites are listed below. 1. Kattubadipalem hillock: The identified site is spread across 104.2 Ha (Survey No: 26); in G.Kondur Mandal. Located to the North West of Vijayawada City along the Vijayawada – Ibrahimpatnam – Mylavaram expressway ; the chosen site is about 4 kms from Gaddamanugu village, where mining activities are undergoing, hence this site is not suitable for a Agri- Tourism Project and as per adangal information the area falls Forest land 2. Chilukuru revenue hillocks: The identified site is spread across 505.21 Ha (Survey No: 801); in Paritala Village, Kanchikacherla Mandal. This Hillock is located to the North West of Vijayawada City along the Vijayawada -Hyderabad expressway. The chosen site is about 1 km from Chilukuru village, where mining activities are undergoing; hence this site is not suitable for a Sports City Project. As per adnagal data, the site is categorized as Hillock 3. Trilochanapuram revenue hillocks: The identified site is spread across 14.26 Ha (Survey No: 18); in Trilochanapuram Village, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal. This Hillock is located to the North West of Vijayawada City along the Vijayawada -Hyderabad expressway. As per adnagal data, the site is categorized as Poramboku (Govt. land) and Patta land. (Refer alternative site assessment details in subsequent section)

3.1.2 Nearby The Kondapalli Fort situated in the 5 km vicinity of Attractions Main RF is a major tourist attraction. Kondapalli Fort, also locally known as Kondapalli Kota, is located in the Krishna district, close to Vijayawada, the second largest city of Andhra Pradesh, India. The historic fort on the hill (Eastern Ghats) located to the west of the Kondapalli village was built by Prolaya Vema Reddy of Kondaveedu during the 14th century, initially as a pleasure place and a business centre, along with the Kondaveedu Fort in Guntur district. Apart from the fort, which is a major tourist attraction, another important artistic rural product of Kondapalli is the crafting of colourful toys, called the Kondapalli toys. A very light white wood (see image in gallery) is used to make the lively painted toys, including mythological figures, women and animals. This handicraft product has been given a Geographical Indication under the name “Kondapalli Bommalu”as protection given to a reputed product. Amravati Capital City The New Capital of Andhra Pradesh is envisioned to be the pioneer Smart City of India. It will be an economic powerhouse that will create a range of jobs for existing resident villagers by upgrading their skills, as well as provide high-tech and knowledge based industry jobs to be globally competitive. The New Amaravati Capital city and Vijayawada will grow as twin cities in the future due to their close proximity. The diverse economy of the two cities will compliment each other and ultimately emerge as a Mega City. 3.1.3 Existing ✓ Kondapalli Fort (within 5 km vicinity) Facilities ✓ Water Source: Polavaram Canal 3.1.4 Proposed ✓ Proposed Landuse : Public & Semi-Public and Facilities Recreation ✓ Activities : Sports & Physical Training Centre and Agri-Tourism Projects

Figure 4: Regional Location Map of Kondapalli RF Sites

Figure 5: Site Accessibility – Kondapalli RF Site – Bit: I

Figure 6: Site Accessibility – Kondapalli RF Site – Bit: II

Figure 7: Site Accessibility – Kondapalli RF Site – Bit: III

Figure 8: Reconnaisance Survey- Kondapalli RF Site – Bit: I

Figure 9: Reconnaisance Survey- Kondapalli RF Site – Bit: II

Figure 10: Reconnaisance Survey- Kondapalli RF Site- Bit: III

Figure 11: Base Map – Kondapalli RF Site – Bit I&II

Figure 12: Base Map – Kondapalli RF Site - Bit III

3.2 Site Suitability Assessment Table 3: Site Suitability Assessment of Kondapalli RF Site # Particulars Good Average Poor Located within the CRDA Region and is easily accessible from major urban centers such as 1 Proximity to Urban Areas ------,Vijayawada, Nandigama & Mylavaram • Good Connectivity : NH 9, NH 221 • Availability of public transport facility (Buses & shared autos) 2 Site Accessibility ------• Rail Access • Proposed ORR Existing Features • Good Approach Roads 3 ------/Resources in proximity • Kondapalli Fort • Water source for future availed Infrastructure (Water 4 • Access Road to the site ------Supply, Power, drainage) • Remaining facilities – dependency onVijayawada town The site is ideal to be developed as a Sports & Physical Training Centre and Agri-Tourism. Reasons 1. Master Plan Proposal - • Strengthening of roads in and around the RF which connects the surrounding urban centres • With many upcoming projects to develop the fort and its surrounding area by Archeology Department; it is best suited that the entire area (RF Bit I& II) to be developed as a Sports & 5 Potential for Development ------Physical training centre. 2. With Vijayawada developed as an administrative/commercial headquarters; and the entire stretch of NH-9 proposed as TOD corridor with different pockets identified as PSP and Industrial use); development of another Institutional Zone is benefitted for creation of Job and better administration. 3. Land Availability Other similar Development 7 None ------in Proximity 8 Visitors Security w.r.t Site No Threat Perception since the proposed site is well within the CRDA Region ------

Figure 13: Topographic Map – Kondapalli RF sites

Figure 14: Proposed Development in and around the RF as per Master Plan (2035) – Kondapalli RF Bit- I&II

Figure 15: Proposed Development in and around the RF as per Master Plan (2035) – Kondapalli RF Bit- III

3.3 Concept Plan

Figure 16: Concept Layout Plan – Kondapalli RF Bit- I&II

Figure 17: Concept Layout Plan – Kondapalli RF site-III

CENTRE FOR SPORTS AND PHYSICAL TRAINING Well equipped and Fully furnished stadiums for STADIUMS various sports

RECREATIONAL Green areas

ADMIN BLOCKS Administration Units , Guest and VIP Rooms

BOARD ROOMS Training Center & Sports Utilities

GAMES VILLAGE For Athletes/Tourist/ Students

ALLIED FACILTIIES

FACILITIES Cafeteria, Food courts

Staff Quarters, Resting Rooms

PROPOSED PROJECT COMPONENTS COMPONENTS PROJECTPROPOSED COMMON INFRASTRUCTURE

Water Supply/ Sewerage/ Harvesting/ UTILITIES Filteration plants/ Quarantine area

Figure 18: Key Project Components – Kondapalli RF Bit- I&II

Figure 19: Key Project Components – Kondapalli RF Bit- III

Figure 20: Illustrative views & images of proposed Agri-Tourism Activities

Sports Training Centre

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Rope way

Training Centre

Games Village

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Figure 21: Illustrative views & images of proposed Sports & Physical Training Centre

3.4 Area Statement

Table 4: Area Statement for Kondapalli RF Bit I&II

S.No Landuse Area in Ha Area in Ac % to total area

1 Proposed activities 430.48 1063.72 65.64% a Games Village 130.62 151.67 30.34% b Administration 7.87 19.45 1.83% c Entrance 1.46 3.61 0.34% d Public Amenities 20.22 49.96 4.70% e Ropeway Station 3.3 8.15 0.77% f Ropeway Station-1 3.38 8.35 0.79% g Sports Wholesale Shops 61.38 322.76 14.26% h Accommodation 35.53 87.79 8.25% i Stadium 1 36.37 89.87 8.45% j Stadium 2 49.45 122.19 11.49% k Training Center & Sports Utilities 44.45 109.84 10.33% l Water Pool 36.45 90.07 8.47% 2 Roads 33.38 82.48 5.09% 3 Open Spaces & Green Areas 67.71 167.31 10.32% 4 Utilities 124.26 307.05 18.95% Total 655.83 1619.9 100.00

Table 5: Area Statement for Kondapalli RF Bit III

S.No Landuse Area in Ha Area in Ac % to total area

1 Area for Proposed activities 168.64 416.54 71.88 a Day and Weekend Activities 17.80 43.97 7.59 b Cullinary Tourism Zone 13.81 34.11 5.89 c Agro Heritage Tourism Zone 15.93 39.35 6.79 d Entrance Plaza & Admin Block 19.95 49.28 8.50 e Camp Sites and Accomodation 2.70 6.67 1.15 f Camp Sites and Accomodation 8.24 20.35 3.51 g Ranches and Interactive Infotainment centers 20.50 50.64 8.74 h Museum and Interpretation centers 19.48 48.12 8.30 i Agri Processing Demo Units 11.00 27.17 4.69 j Agri Tourism and rural Training and R&D Center 8.31 20.53 3.54 k Agri Tourism and rural Training and R&D Center 8.69 21.46 3.70 Agri Processing Demo Units 22.23 54.91 9.48 2 Roads 17.88 44.16 7.62 3 Open Spaces & Green Areas 30.32 74.89 12.92 4 Utilities 17.76 43.87 7.57 Total 234.60 579.46 100%

3.5 Open Spaces & Green Area Calculation Table 6: Open Space & Green Area Calculation in Kondapalli RF Bit I & II S.No Landuse Area in Ha Area in Ac % to total area 1 Proposed activities a Games Village 130.62 151.67 33.15% b Administration 7.87 19.45 2.00% c Entrance 1.46 3.61 0.37% d Public Amenities 20.22 49.96 5.13% e Ropeway Station 3.3 8.15 0.84% f Ropeway Station-1 3.38 8.35 0.86% g Sports Wholesale Shops 61.38 322.76 15.58% h Accommodation 35.53 87.79 9.02% i Stadium 1 36.37 89.87 9.23% j Stadium 2 49.45 122.19 12.55% k Training Center & Sports Utilities 44.45 109.84 11.28% A Sub-total of Plot area under each activity 394.03 973.65 60.08% 2 Utilities 124.26 307.05 78.83% 3 Roads 33.38 82.48 21.17% B Sub-total of Roads and Utilities 157.64 389.52844 24.04% 4 Green & Open Spaces a Common Green & Open Spaces 67.71 167.31 19.88% b Water Pool 36.45 90.07 10.70% c Open Spaces within the Plots (60% of A) 236.418 584.19 69.42% C Sub-total Green and open spaces 340.578 841.57 51.93% Total 655.83 1619.9

Table 7: Open Space & Green Area Calculation in Kondapalli RF Bit III S.No Landuse Area in Ha Area in Ac % to total area 1 Proposed activities a Day and Weekend Activities 17.8 50.66 10.56% b Cullinary Tourism Zone 13.81 34.12 8.19% c Agro Heritage Tourism Zone 15.93 39.36 9.45% d Entrance Plaza & Admin Block 19.95 49.30 11.83% e Camp Sites and Accomodation 2.7 6.67 1.60% f Camp Sites and Accomodation 8.24 20.36 4.89% g Ranches and Interactive Infotainment centers 20.5 43.98 12.16% h Museum and Interpretation centers 19.48 48.14 11.55% i Agri Processing Demo Units 11 27.18 6.52% j Agri Tourism and rural Training and R&D Center 8.31 20.53 4.93% k Agri Tourism and rural Training and R&D Center 8.69 21.47 5.15% l Agri Processing Demo Units 22.23 54.93 13.18% A Sub-total of Plot area under each activity 168.64 416.71 71.88% 2 Utilities 17.76 43.87 49.83% 3 Roads 17.88 44.16 50.17% B Sub-total of Roads and Utilities 35.64 88.03 15.19% 4 Green & Open Spaces a Common Green & Open Spaces 30.32 74.89 23.06% b Open Spaces within the Plots (60% of A) 101.184 250.03 76.94% C Sub-total Green and open spaces 131.504 324.95 56.05% Total 234.6 579.46

3.6 Block Cost & Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)

Financial assessment of Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) is done by calculating the total project cost as per the best industry practices for development of the project, assuming basic features and specifications. These features and specifications may vary when detailed assessment and engineering activities are carried out for the development.

Table 8: Constriction Cost – Kondapalli RF – Bit I&II S.No DESCRIPTION Amount (Rs in lakh) 1 Sports and Physical Training Centre 80468.67 2 Roads and Approaches 10152.15 3 Green Avenues & Buffer areas 7520.18 4 Basic Facilities 9814.10 5 Miscellaneous Cost (2.5% of PC) 2698.88 Total Construction Cost 110653.97

Table 9: Constriction Cost - Kondapalli RF – Bit III S.No DESCRIPTION Amount (Rs in lakh) 1 Agri Support Infrastructure Facilities 31606.47 2 Roads and Approaches 3617.88 3 Green Avenues & Buffer areas 2300.63 4 Basic Facilities 3752.50 5 Miscellaneous Cost (2.5% of PC) 1031.94 Total Construction Cost 42309.42

3.7 Parameters for Evaluation of Benefit, not Withstanding Loss of Forest – RF Bit I & II

Sl. No. Parameters Nature of Proposal Increase productivity attributable to the specific Setting up of Sports & Physical Training Centre facilities will generate employment opportunities in 1. project the Krishna region. More than 15,000 persons will get employment in various activities in the centre Economy/business will generate through Food courts along with activities, parks & institutions. 2. Benefits to economy Project cost: Rs. 1106.54 Crores 3. No. of population benefited About 1.5 lakh population benefited annually (Direct & Indirect)

Approximately 15,000 people in various capacities will be employed during construction of this 4. Employment potential project a large numbers technician and supporting staff will be retained after construction for maintenance and related work.

Cost of acquisition of facility on non-forest land 5. No acquisition of private land is necessary. where feasible Loss of (a) agricultural & (b) non-forest land 6. Not Applicable wherever feasible Cost of rehabilitating the displaced persons as 7. different from compensatory amounts given for Not Applicable displacement

Free electricity will be provided for lighting. The employees will be facilitated to get the LPG gas Cost of supply of free fuel wood to workers residing 8. connections at nearby location. Management has discouraged the use of fire wood by the workers of in or near forest area during the period of construction this ongoing project for the cooking purpose.

3.8 Parameters for Evaluation of Benefit, not Withstanding Loss of Forest – Bit III

Sl. No. Parameters Nature of Proposal Increase productivity attributable to the specific Setting up of Agri Tourism facilities will generate employment opportunities in the Krishna region. 1. project More than 10,000 persons will get employment in various activities in the centre Economy/business will generate through Food courts along with activities, parks & institutions. 2. Benefits to economy Project cost: Rs. 423.09 Crores 3. No. of population benefited About 1.0 lakh population benefited annually (Direct & Indirect)

Approximately 10,000 people in various capacities will be employed during construction of this 4. Employment potential project a large numbers technician and supporting staff will be retained after construction for maintenance and related work.

Cost of supply of free fuel wood to workers residing Free electricity will be provided for lighting. The employees will be facilitated to get the LPG gas 8. in or near forest area during the period of connections at nearby location. Management has discouraged the use of fire wood by the workers of construction this ongoing project for the cooking purpose.

3.9 Site Suitability Assessment for Alternative Site

Figure 22: Alternate sites for Kondapalli RF site

Table 10: Site Suitability Assessment for Alternative Site of Kondapalli RF site

# Particulars Good Average Poor

1 Proximity to Urban Vijayawada & Areas Mylavaram

2 Site Accessibility Vijayawada – Hyderabad expressway Ibrahimpatnam- Mylavaram road

3 Existing Features Just surrounding villages; /Resources in encroachments proximity

4 Existing To avail Facilities Infrastructure provided at Vijayawada

5 Potential for • Mining Activities Development • Limited Land availability • Proposed site not suitable for Sports&Physical centre Development

Conclusion:

The APCRDA examined revenue hillocks near Trilochanapuram, Kattubadipalem and Chilukuru but due to mining activities failed to identify any areas, which is more than 100 acres. Hence the forest block Kondapalli is identified for creation of Institutions & Industries, which is adjacent to Vijayawada-Hyderabad National Highway, as there is no alternative left to the APCRDA.

Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA). Vijayawada

Annexures 36 38 39 133 230 111162 144 161 160 158 177 5 11 40 55 44 50 178 7 46 145 12 35 49 210 157 240 LEGEND 133 159 8 80 90 156 155 45 47 220 143 4 16 110 100 Loya KONDAPALLI-BIT1&2147 34 43 Kondapalle 146 120 Kadimpothavaram 150 3 1 13 41 48 KKKKKK 17 Contours 132 15 33 154 42 220 290 151 260 300 310 Munagapadu 2 31 230 270 32 300 320 240 250 238 14 30 280 Cadastral 153 21 29 19 152 28 141 149 148 20 24 80 27 90 150 26 Existing Roads 134 135 160

142 22 25 23 120 340 140 320 330 Rail Network 120 280 350 370 200 400 390 210 360 160 210 390 Master Plan Roads 130 380 136 139 230 410 420 137 220 400 10 140 180 200 430 250 5 190 7 138 290 4 240 210 Study Area 6 140 240 240 260 230 180 220 190 260 20 Sunnampadu 170 210 230 240 270 2 250 150 190 150 190 180

210 160 170

200 200 190 220 230 180 300 310 170 180 440 350 430 160 190 450

180 360 190 370 230 270 320 400 360 340 200 280 380 350 330 410 240 400 420 380 370 280 260 390 200 290 390 200 310 180 210 260 210 270 190 220 290 240 300 250 300 DRG NO : AA/2032/RF/UP/SP/K-1015 A 300 220 250 310 230 DSGNDRWNCHKDAPPD NAME TR MKK/PKK CSK CSK 150 180 260 180 140 Forest 260 Preliminary Drawing 130

240 SCALE : 160 170 120 70 120 km

170 110 00.2 0.4 0.8 1.2 [ 180 140 PROJECT 150 120

140 PREPARATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT REPORT FOR DIVERSION OF 200

80 50 RESERVE FOREST 230 210 90 220 60 170 TITLE : BASE MAP

300 150 240 For Proposed 310 50 70 "Sports and Physical Traning" at 90 280 80 120 290 270 KONDAPALLI BIT-1&2 130 300 80 110 100

90 100 CLIENT : 330 ANDHRA PRADESH CAPITAL REGION 340 310 330 320 DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (APCRDA) 70 260 400 Forest 370 420 CONSULTANT : 380 Trilochanapuram 210 380 390 410 400 390 370 350 40 370 400 420 360 380 330 360 410 340 390 410 290 300 390 260 360 280 180 230 270 150 170 290 310 350 280 340 300 160 210 190 390 110 90 20 10 132 121 110 112 106 106 300 300 190 180 134 107 113 Forest 290 200 Sunnampadu 137 109 105 LEGEND 108 103 280 162 2 133 KONDAPALLI-BIT1&2 4 138 120 136 104 170 135 144 DESCRIPTION AREA 3 143 121 150 139 165 164 122 161 163 125 Proposed Activities 430.48 Ha 142 380 145 410 166 140 141 146 168 126 Accommodation 140 160 170 300 150 Munagapadu 167 440 450 190 169 Administration 310 460 420 180 148 159 127 180 430 160 147 158 24 171 400 210 128 Entrance 460 190 170 149 150 157 173 172 470 139 Games Village 480 390 200 129 490 260 151 174 140 175 130 500 210 156 Public Amenities 24 24 152 154 60 24 24 141 138 220 153 155 24 177 Ropeway Station 130 176 142 137 24 230 2 180 12 1 146 150 140 150 160 60 147 Ropeway Station-1 179 170 180 145 3 178

24 148 360 4 Cheruvu Sports Wholesale Shops 170 5

24 19 Madhavaram 390 12 Loya Stadium 1 340 220 144 149 154 230 20 16 6 153 360 370 330 200 24 22 150 152 270 210 24 24 151 148 Stadium 2 350 24 21 17 7 149 370 380 24 8 400 23 151 150 120 9 410 15 152 146 Training Center & Sports Utilities

24 24 Gaddamanugu 24 14 13 155 Water Pool 12 24 11 25 32 33 10 153 154 156 24 34

110 12 36 37 370 24 31 35 63 24 24 24 80 90 38 64 80 90 120 65 240 24 24 24 110 62 120 320 12 41 330 30 39 66 Roads 33.38 Ha 270 61 340 24 24 60 350 140 24 40 24 24 77 280 28 Common Facilities & Services 124.26 Ha 59 78 290 140 180 24 29 27 79 180 24 42 58 300 200 24 24 86 330 190 130 43 55 Open Space & Green Belt 67.71 Ha 210 57 85 350 390 360 44 56 120 140 150 340 210 88 Total 380 160 655.83 Ha 390 18 45 18 150 52 54 370 220 200 26 114 89 160 46 410 320 170 116 115 210 117 113 53 400 12 12 47 133 420 180 190 160 310 24 132 130 118 12 210 49 51 24 210 200 131 AA/2032/RF/UP/SP/K-1015 B 12 129 DRG NO : 18 420 160 230 50 220 220 48 170 12 12 12 12 12 200 12 137 240

210 12 190 136 DSGNDRWNCHKDAPPD 220 270 220 NAME TR MKK/PKK CSK CSK 24 24 24 250 290 240 80 230 280 24 290 Preliminary Drawing 12 Forest 12 18 18 300 260 230 90 310 240 170 120 SCALE : 12 18 230 250 340 12 12 240 180 260 km 12 350 240 370 120 280 00.225 0.45 0.9 1.35 380 12 12 270 [ 400 180 100 390 12 410 24 330 290 12 190 250 96 12 12 300 12 18 240 97 260 260 PROJECT 99 18 270

Kadimpothavaramm

12 m 18 PREPARATION OF COMPREHENSIVE N.Pothavaram Entry/Exit 50 12 60 300 102 PROJECT REPORT FOR DIVERSION OF

24 18 240 250 107 103 12 230 24 260 320 310 RESERVE FOREST 104 200 160

105 24 18 107 160 190 TITLE : MASTER PLAN 140 220 190 150 24 70 260 280 240 For Proposed 107 12 250 290 210 170 250 12 260 180 "Sports and Physical Traning" at 270 220 310 300 12 24 18 200 330 320 230 12 240 KONDAPALLI BIT-1&2 340 230 350 280 290 260 18 310 190 300 12 300 310 12 24 18 12 280 270 CLIENT : 300 280 24 370 350 310 380 390 Kondapalle ANDHRA PRADESH CAPITAL REGION 400 360 70 100 DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (APCRDA) 130 210 24 320 18 18 340 120 110 12 50 50 330 24 80 90 360 CONSULTANT : 380 370 320 190 100 12 390 360 400 24 390 200 100 100 330 210 370 380 120 400 350 220 130 350 240 230 340 130 Trilochanapuram 410 420 290 430 174 390 450 173 440 40 176 80 400 175 N.Pothavaram 210 240 270 190 210 310 LEGEND 320 KONDAPALLI-BIT3250 290 290 260 300 KKKKKK Contours 280

250 238 Cadastral 260 300

Existing Roads 120

270 Rail Network 330 340 470 160 420 460 490 360 480 430 Master Plan Roads 500 77 380 390 370 78 410 430 430 400 400 76 420 440 450 310 270 Thimmapuram 380 410 440 460 Study Area 370 420 470 81 75 86 84 390 480 74 500 410 490 350 510 73 310 360 85 72 510 71 110 70 520 530 64 460 500 69 490 470 210 Forest 480 65 230 220 210 190 280 66 170 220 450 500 180 230 490 510 200 520 63 55 80

70 100 97 93 113 90 98 108 114 115 110 116 99 117 118 107 100 119 109 133 120 106 132 566 101 102 134 DRG NO : AA/2032/RF/UP/SP/K-1015 A 567 574 121 565 579 562 89 580 DSGNDRWNCHKDAPPD 568 573 591 103 122 131 564 593 NAME TR MKK/PKK CSK CSK 104 79 578 569 572 581 590 592 123 130 575 124 563 594 601 617 Preliminary Drawing 577 582 84 584 589 595 87 Chennaraopalem 570 618 621 129 571 583 588 596 616 519 602 628 518 576 615 629 SCALE : 82 126 125 520 585 587 597 600 639 528 560 81 521 619 144 km 128 603 614 627 533 586 598 620 146 86 85 522 630

148 00.175 0.35 0.7 1.05 [ 76 527 638 534 145 604 611 612 635 127 517 523 532 599 626 50 529 605 154 83 526 613 631 147 636 150 60 75 535 541 610 143 152 PROJECT 59 60 80 524 606 167 531 149 166 170 609 625 142 165 74 525 543 559 151 153 536 632 172 515 607 50 169 173 62 78 633 155 171 174 PREPARATION OF COMPREHENSIVE 530 70 168 77 547 608 634 156 561 514 517 624 73 537 544 50 551 141 60 187 563 67 464 157 90 PROJECT REPORT FOR DIVERSION OF 512 496 538 622 465 175 58 546 181 183 72 557 100 560 568 513 548 552 158 80 562 623 176 182 63 539 550 140 RESERVE FOREST 516 497 545 159 178 68 Jujjuru 179 71 50 510 540 177 65 69 553 184 492 556 161 186 564 64 53 511 469 50 160 551 495 180 66 498 467 57 491 50 162 138 139 TITLE : 509 555 466 463 164 BASE MAP 51 499 163 56 52 50 549 137 552 49 490 468 47 46 50 50 500 130 508 401 554 118 110 549 For Proposed 501 136 108 494 493 109 470 462 135 117 50 548 "Agri Tourism" at 48 506 502 134 107 555 461 104 106 185 39 474 60 550 505 105 40 45 400 503 460 KONDAPALLI BIT-3 405 473 70 557 41 504 412 Narasimharaopalem 435 406 411 475 132 556 133 102 50 472 119 Peddinayudu 38 471 558 42 44 459 116 489 547 Cheruvu 436 404 103 100 CLIENT : 37 399 476 457 434 410 413 488 99 437 402 36 477 131 403 ANDHRA PRADESH CAPITAL REGION 407 487 98 28 415 124 101 35 485 115 33 486 456 546 416 478 458 125 114 DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (APCRDA) 34 408 120 545 414 127 32 27 409 451 111 484 429 29 26 97 398 452 126 94 31 479 544 CONSULTANT : 417 30 418 455 123 40 432 438 482 450 128 96 381 382 427 122 121 95 430 23 428 449 113 543 17 483 453 93 4 397 454 5 24 40 384 481 480 80 40 Gottumukkala 6 40 129 11 380 112 440 385 91 40 8 395 447 81 441 464 2 16 18 31 40 92 383 448 442 7 9 426 427 439 462 12 19 461 386 396 429 430 431 79 82 444 13 90 22 40 83 84 40 423 Jujjuru 425 446 30 87 89 15 387 394 424 445 456 93 20 77 426 90 92 21 390 391 423 28 29 78 76 88 422 49 82 56 63 64 83 89 4 50 58 59 66 190 210 46 2 65 86 87 85 200 45 5 86 70 210 LEGEND 90 93 84 44 101 100 69 7 89 KONDAPALLI-BIT388 57 55 Thimmapuram Chennaraopalem 150 42 6 99 97 DESCRIPTION AREA 8 70 77 43 60 9 85 72 81 Peddinayudu 63 74 91 62 98 Proposed Activities 168.64 Ha 99 Cheruvu 50 92 12 11 84 105 13 60 102 210 109 110 75 Forest 140 Agri Processing Demo Units 93 78 83 170 100 64 108 16 180 76 Agri Tourism and rural Training and R&D Center 98 50 65 103 190 15 17 200 220 97 96 66 82 113 210 Agro Heritage Tourism Zone 32 67 120 31 230 101 18 53 80 33 37 114 Camp Sites and Accomodation 110 81 104 103 20 38 39 30 52 68 78 125 Cullinary Tourism Zone 102 19 51 79 107 80 210 94 34 60 40 77 115 36 76 Day And Weekend Activities 24 106 230 29 50 69 220 Forest 349 41 116 160 Entrance Plaza & Admin Block 21 35 126 121 22 350 379 49 120 117 42 23 75 Museum and Interpretation centers 378 26 351 48 72 119 118 18M 28 352 377 380 27 47 125 Ranches and Interactive Infotainment centers 50 122 250 260 388 44 387 45 386 280 290 50 127 354 46 399 73 Roads 17.88 Ha 385 384 381 71 123 132 300 270 389 402 74 100 376 240 400 131 24M 120 50 124 Common Facilities & Services 355 392 398 408 17.76 Ha 390 383 508 128 403 509 510 516 133 405 129 130 375 382 404 401 512 517 515 90 Open Space & Green Belt 30.32 Ha 391 511 518 134 365 393 500 396 407 499 524 523 562 50 513 521 310 374 406 506 514 519 563 397 564 Total 234.60 Ha 498 522 565 566 394 409 501 525 280 505 497 250 419 410 526 520 318 496 529 502 260 395 527 570 414 569 24M 418 530 568 425 528 567 411 503 495 317 420 417 504 531 50 413 494 572 532 571 415 537 421 412 517 573 574 416 536 533 250 424 426 575 487 535 422 538 576 577 427 492 578 579 312 493 534 24M 316 583 582 486 585 310 429 488 475 491 540 581 539 580 314 423 584 270 431 544 541 428 489 490 587 313 270 586 588 590 481 485 315 430 545 260 474 589 482 50 543 433 591 280 439 546 483 477 18M 24M 432 Jujjuru 560 599 598 597 596 300 DRG NO : AA/2032/RF/UP/SP/K-1015 B 484 549 438 480 548 592 320 479 547 310 310 595 446 476 606 593 12M 330 434 604 340 DSGNDRWNCHKDAPPD 478 473 550 559 605 600 450 554 NAME TR MKK/PKK CSK CSK 440 551 594 451 472 553 603 437 602 435 555 Preliminary Drawing 552 607 611 601 436 610 18M 360 452 370 445 471 469 556 614 615 400 447 608 410 557 616 617 380 470 609 442 613 330 SCALE : 50 612 619 618 24M 350 390 290 443 456 468 467 km 40 453 623 19 457 460 622 620 444 40 624 300 00.2 0.4 0.8 1.2 621 [ 449 20 466 465 625 18M 25 40 626 26 455 627 461 628 448 454 458 459 632 PROJECT 22 27 370 631 24 m

40 m 28 630 400 463 464 629 PREPARATION OF COMPREHENSIVE 23 30 129 633 128 462 380 340 Entry/Exit 127 636 18M 410 36 24M 330 29 31 130 638 300 340 35 80 133 50 420 PROJECT REPORT FOR DIVERSION OF 33 131 639 430 350 78 126 134 634 79 360 360 37 138 370 125 143 635 RESERVE FOREST 34 32 136 123 132 77 81 390 144 38 60 61 137 410 380 124 18M 62 112 135 460 122 141 145 139 146 76 40 470 480 440 320 TITLE : MASTER PLAN 49 63 142 59 64 40 82 121 119 147 83 140 490 500 40 115 149 148 114 120 159 24M 58 67 113 40 118 For Proposed 85 116 520 66 84 510 65 87 50 160 86 158 151 150 530 70 68 450 50 57 92 161 157 156 18M "Agri Tourism" at 152 330 Narasimharaopalem 153 56 162 420 69 40 117 155 430 52 93 94 80 154 KONDAPALLI BIT-3 54 40 163 164 88 490 460 72 91 111 165 340 400 103 100 95 90 60 18M 500 71 70 109 110 166 350 104 510 470 40 101 60 398 107 167 520 490 400 102 105 360 90 500 250 CLIENT : 401 100 108 169 168 409 403 96 106 402 97 177 176 170 480 99 ANDHRA PRADESH CAPITAL REGION 404 432 60 171 405 424 425 178 175 426 406 427 40 98 172 DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (APCRDA) 410 408 70 179 414 173 407 180 290 185 429 181 174 415 430 184 423 558 50 CONSULTANT : 411 557 182 417 434 186 183 416 422 552 420 418 441 556 443 555 187 412 445 438 420 421 446 440 437 413 419 Gottumukkala 480 459 439 430 560 460 325 550 490 440 447 458 436 Forest 457 435 510 470 450 448 545 551 500 455 461 460 549 454 562 561 462 270 546 547 456 543 544 548 464 564 568 563