EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

of M/s. STERMONE CHEMICALS PVT. LTD. BULK-DRUG MANUFACTURING UNIT

Plot No.34/01, Paldi Golana Road, Village: Paldi, Tal: Khambhat, Dist; Anand, Gujarat, EMAIL: [email protected] (Project Area: 14,404 sq.m)

PURPOSE: Production Expansion (From 0.405 MT/Month to 10.7475 MT/Month)

CATEGORY “B”

Prepared By: EXCEL ENVIRO TECH NABET Accredited EIA Consultant Organization Certificate No.: (NABET/EIA/1821/RA 0115) NABL Accredited Laboratory (certificate no. TC-5892) TF-2 , Sun House, Old High Court Lane Off Ashram Road, Ahmedabad – 380 009 Cell: +91-98255 88910.Office No: +91 9687611400 Email: [email protected] www.excelenviro.com Excel Enviro Tech Executive Summary EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A- 1 PROJECT BACKGROUND

M/s. Stermone Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. located at Plot No. 34/01, Paldi, Golana Road, Tal: Khambhat, Dist: Anand, Gujarat. The proponent has already existing set-up in the Paldi. The unit is currently manufacturing bulk drug having capacity of 405 Kg/Month. Unit intends expand existing manufacturing capacity and intends to manufacture various life saving bulk drugs as hormones and with a total capacity of 10,747.5 Kg/Month. Looking to the prospective market scenario and considering the large demand of the bulk drug in the market for various purposes and having established set-up, the proponent intends to expand the business at the same project site.

The unit is holding Environmental Clearance vide letter no. F. No. J-11011/11/2008-IA II (I), dated 10/09/2009 for exising unit and consent order from GPCB Consolidated Consent & Authorization (CC &A) No. AWH-84821 dated 16/03/2017, valid up to 22/02/2022 the unit is complying with the required statutory conditions. The unit has also obtained the compliance certificate for existing Environmental Clearance dated 26/09/2018.

The proposal of expansion by M/s. Stermone Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. falls under category 5(f) of schedule attached to EIA Notification 2006 and needs prior environmental clearance. It is stated that 5(f) industries located outside notified area are classified under category A and would be Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change. However, as per further amendment to notification dated 25th June 2014 mentioning that 5(f) industries can be classified under category B project if industry is fulfilling conditions as water consumption less that 25.0 m3/day, fuel consumption not to exceed 25.0 MT/day and storage of hazardous chemicals and fuels within premises not crossing the limits specified in MSIHC rules. The M/s. Stermone Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. Is fulfilling the three conditions and hence classified under Category B project.

A-2 MAGNITUDE OF THE PROJECT

The existing and proposed production capacity is given in Table-1.

Table -1: The Existing And Proposed Production Capacity Sr. Name of Product Existing Proposed Total End Use of No. Capacity Change capacity Product (Kg/Month)* (Kg/Month) (Kg/Month) Existing 1. Beclomethasone Dipropionate 25 0 25 Healthcare 2. Betamethasone Diropionate 50 0 50 3. Betamethasone I.P. 5 0 5 4. Betamethasone Sodium 50 0 50 Phosphate 5. Betamethasone Valerate 50 0 50 6. Clobetasone Propionate 40 0 40 7. Clobetasone Butyrate 10 0 10 8. Dexamethasone and Sodium 50 0 50 Phosphate 9. Fluticasone Propionate 15 0 15 10. Hydrocortisone 20 0 20 11. Hydrocortisone Acetate 20 0 20 12. Furoate 20 0 20

ES-1 M/s. Stermone Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. Excel Enviro Tech Executive Summary Sr. Name of Product Existing Proposed Total End Use of No. Capacity Change capacity Product (Kg/Month)* (Kg/Month) (Kg/Month) 13. Prednisolone Acetate 25 0 25 14. Prednisolone Sodium 25 0 25 Phosphate Proposed 1. 0 2,260.5 2,260.5 Healthcare 2. 0 3. 0 4. 0 5. Decanoate 0 6. Nandrolone Phenylpropionate 0 7. Acetate 0 8. Trenbolone Enanthate 0 9. Methandienone 0 10. 0 11. 0 12. 0 13. Hydroxyprogesterone 0 Caproate 14. Norathisterone Acetate 0 15. Norathisterone Enanthate 0 16. 0 17. 0 18. 0 19. 0 20. 0 21. 0 22. 0 23. 0 24. 0 25. Estrinol 0 26. Estradiol Cypionate 0 27. Ethinyl Estradiol 0 28. 0 29. 0 30. Medroxy Progesterone 0 Acetate 31. Aceate 0 32. 0 33. Betamethasone 0 8,487 8,487 Healthcare 34. Betamethasone Acetate 0 35. Betamethasone Dipropionate 0 36. Betamethasone Valerate 0 37. Betamethasone Sodium 0 Phosphate 38. Clobetasol Propionate 0 39. Clobetasone Butyrate 0 40. Dexamethasone 0 41. Dexamethasone Sodium 0

ES-2 M/s. Stermone Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. Excel Enviro Tech Executive Summary Sr. Name of Product Existing Proposed Total End Use of No. Capacity Change capacity Product (Kg/Month)* (Kg/Month) (Kg/Month) Phosphate 42. Dexamethasone Acetate 0 43. Deflazacort 0 44. Hydrocortisone Acetate 0 45. Prednisolone 0 46. Prednislone Acetate 0 47. Prednisone 0 48. Prednisolone Sodium 0 Phosphate 49. Beclomethasone Dipropionate 0 50. Mometasone Furoate 0 51. 0 52. Halobetasol Propionate 0 53. Fluocinolone Acetonide 0 54. Fluocinonide 0 55. Triamcinolone 0 56. 0 57. Triamcinolone Hexaacetonide 0 58. Difluprednate 0 59. Methylprednislone 0 60. Methylprednisolone Acetate 0 61. Fluticasone Propionate 0 62. Fluromethonolone 0 63. Loteprednol Ethabonate 0 64. Diflucortolone Valerate 0 65. Desoximethasone 0 66. Eplerenone 0 67. 0 68. Hydrocortisone 0 Total 405.0 10,747.5 10,747.5 *The unit would enhance the manufacturing capacity of existing products and the same has been blended in proposed product list.

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A-3 SITE LOCATION

The site details indicating the nearest landmarks and amenities are given in Table-2.

Table-2: Aerial Distance of Nearest Landmarks Aerial Distance, km Particular Location Name (approx) Khambhat Taluka 5.93 Km SSE Khambhat City Anand District 43.32 Km, NE Anand City Village/Residential Zone Paldi 0.750 Km NNW Railway Station Khambhat Railway Station 6.28 Km SSE Airport Vadodara Airport 65.18 Km E Kheda – Khambhat 2.50 Km E Highway (National & state) SH- 89 5.70 Km SE Gulf of Khambhat 7.10 Km S Nearest major water body Natural Drain 0.6 Km E NECL (Nandesari Environment TSDF 52.0 Km E Control Ltd.) Hospital Cambay General Hospital 5.39 Km SSE Fire Station Sardargunj Fire Station Anand 43.81 Km NE Police Station Khambhat City police station 6.39 Km SSE The proposed expansion would be carried out within existing premises with expansion in existing building and another new building adjacent to the existing one. The existing land area is @14,404 sq.m. The choice of the land / Project confers several advantages, which are summarized below:  The unit already exists and have procured applicable permissions for existing plant.  Sufficient open space available for expansion within premises. No requirement of new land.  The project proponent already possess ready infrastructure for existing capacity; where the product would be manufactured with required modifications.  Uninterrupted availability of sufficient water (from GWSSB authority).  Availability of Agro waste/Briquette as fuel from nearby source  Uninterrupted supply of electricity  No physical displacement of the members of the public.  Connectivity of the site via road and train to procure the raw material and to despatch the products.  A vicinity of habitation to get human resource to run the plant.

A- 4 INVESTMENT OF THE PROJECT

The total investment for the proposed expansion project would be INR 9.52 crore. The estimated capital cost to be incurred for environmental pollution control measures of the project are around INR 1.22 crore and operational cost to be incurred in future is INR 1.73 Crore / Annum say 14.41 Lacs/Month.

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A- 5 INFRASTRUCTURE & UTILITIES REQUIREMENT

A.5.1 AREA REQUIREMENT The units is located in Khambhat, spread over a plot of 14,404 sq. meters, and are easily accessible by road and rail from all over India. Out of total land allotted for plant, approx. 33 % (4754 sq.m.) land will be allocated for green belt development.

A.5.2 POWER REQUIREMENT The total power requirement is 1000 KVA and shall be obtained from MGVCL - Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited. Existing DG set of 125 KVA and proposed DG set of 500 KVA shall be utilized as stand-by power source after proposed expansion.

A.5.3 FUEL REQUIREMENT Agrowaste / Briquette of @300 kg/hourand diesel of @60 Litre / hour shall be used as a fuel in boiler & DG Set respectively.

A.5.4 MANPOWER REQUIREMENT Total 88 people shall be employed after proposed expansion. There are 43 existing and 45 proposed employees.

A.5.5 WATER REQUIREMENT Water requirement for the project will be met from the GWSSB (Gujarat Water Supply and Sewarage Board) through pipeline. The total water requirement for the project would be 37 KL/day, out of which 23 KL/day will be fresh water and 14 KL/day will be recycled water.

A.5.3 EQUIPMENTS & MACHINERIES After proposed expansion chilling tower, cooling tower, reactors, boiler, dryer, stripper, ETP, incinerator and MEE shall be installed.

A-6 EMISSIONS, EFFLUENT GENERATION, WASTE GENERATION & SOLVENT RECOVERY

A.6.1 ATMOSPHERIC EMISSIONS The existing and proposed flue gas emissions are given in Table-3. Table: 3 - Details of Flue Gas Stack (Existing & Proposed) Sr. Stack attached Height of Fuel APCM Fuel Parameter No. to Stack, m Consumption System Boiler Agro Waste Cyclone 1 (Existing) 1 TPH 13.0 100 kg/Hour / Briquette Separator Particulate Boiler Matter Agro Waste Cyclone 3 2 (proposed) 13.0 200 kg/Hour <150mg/NM / Briquette Separator 2 TPH SO2 < 100 ppm D.G. Set Adequate NOx < 50 ppm 3 (Stand-By 125 11.0 Diesel 20 Lit./Hour stack KVA) height

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(Existing) D.G. Set Adequate (Stand-By 500 4 11.0 Diesel 40 Lit./Hour stack KVA) height (Proposed)

Table- 4: Details of Process Gas Stack (Existing & Proposed) Sr. Stack attached Height of APCM Parameter No. to Stack, m System SO2 <40 mg/Nm3 NOx< 25 mg/Nm3 HCl < 20mg/Nm3 Chlorine <09 mg/Nm3 Incinerator Water Scrubber and Ammonia <175mg/Nm3 1 (Existing) 30.0 Alkali Scrubber H2S <45 mg / Nm3 Mercaptan <0.5 mg/ Nm3 CS2 <180 (By Volume) CO <150 mg/ Nm3 Hydrocarbon <45 mg/ Nm3

A.6.2 WATER REQUIREMENT & WASTE WATER GENERATION Water requirement for the project will be met from the GWSSB (Gujarat Water Supply and Sewarage Board) through pipeline. The total water requirement for the project would be 23.0 KLD, and 14 KLD will be recycled water.The detail of water and wastewater generation is given in Table-5.

Table -5: Total Water Requirement & Wastewater Generation for the Project Sr. Source WaterConsumption(KL/Day) Wastewater Generation No. (KL/Day) Existing Proposed Total Recycled Existing Proposed Total Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity A. Domestic 0.25 4.75 5.0 --- 0.2 2.8 3.0 B. Gardening 0.90 2.1 3.0 -- Nil 0 0 C. Industrial 1. Process 0.90 15.1 14 2 0.41 14.59 15 2. Boiler 0.20 6.8 01 06 0.02 0.68 0.7 3. Cooling 0.20 1.8 00 02 0.02 0.18 0.5 4. Washing 0.10 2.9 00 03 0.10 2.9 03 5. Scrubber 0 01 00 01 0 01 01 6. RO Reject 0 0 0 0 06 06 Total 1.40 27.60 15 14 0.55 25.35 26.20 (Industrial) Total (I+II) 2.80 39.20 23 14 0.75 28.15 29.20  The domestic wastewater generation would be @3.0 KLD which shall be treated in septic tank and then shall be collected by Khambhat Nagarpalika through tanker.  High COD (Mother Liquor) of @ 6.0 KLD after giving primary treatment shall be incinerated in incinerator.  High COD inorganic stream from process are treated in stripper to remove volatile organic chemicals (mostly solvent) and then further treated in ETP and MEE.  Other streams from boiler, washing, scrubber, RO reject after being treated in Effluent Treatment Plant consisting of Primary, secondary and tertiary Treatment, shall be evaporated in MEE.

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A.6.3 HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION The quantity of hazardous waste is given in Table-6. Table -6: Hazardous Waste Management Type of Source Quantity (MT/Annum) Sr. No. Category Mode of Disposal Waste Existing Proposed Total Spent Manufacturing Collection, Storage, 1. Catalyst/Spent Process 28.2 0.35 4.0 4.35 Transportation and Disposal at TSDF site Solvent Collection, Storage, Distillation Distillation Transportation and 2. 20.3 1.0 12 13 Residue Disposal at Rule-9 suppplier or CHWIF Incineration of Collection, Storage, Incinerator 3. Concentrated 37.2 1.25 12 13.25 Transportation and Ash Stream Disposal at TSDF site From Primary Collection, Storage, and Secondary 4. ETP Sludge 35.3 0 12 12 Transportation and Treatment of Disposal at TSDF site Effluent Manufacturing 5. Spent Solvent 28.6 0 4800 4800 Disposal at co-processing Process From MEE Collection, Storage, 6. MEE Salt 35.3 0 20 20 Transportation and Disposal at TSDF site Plant 100 Sold to authorized 7. Waste Oil Equipment & 5.1 0.1 0.2 L/Year vendors Machnieries Raw Material 200 Sold to authorized 8. Empty Bags 33.1 3.8 4.0 & Product Nos/Year vendors Barrels/ Raw Material 200 Sold to authorized 9. 33.1 2.8 3.0 Container & Product Nos/Year vendors Product Collection, Storage, Date Expired 10. Storage 28.5 --- 3.6 3.6 Transportation and Product Disposal at Coprocessors Boiler Collection,Storageand 11. Boiler Ash ------500 500 Operation Reuse

 All the Solid / hazardous waste will be stored at separate Hazardous Waste Storage Area before disposal.  The unit has got the membership of common facility for TSDF and incineration at Nandesari Environment Control Ltd.  The unit has entered in MOU with parties having permission under Rule-9 of Hazardous & Other Waste (Management & Transboundary Movement) Rules- 2016 A.6.4 SOLVENT RECOVERY The different types of solvents used are Acetone, Methanol, Acetic Anhydride, Acetonitrile, Ethanol, Ethyl Acetate, Hexane, Iso Propy Ether,Di Chloro Methane (MDC), N,N Dimethyl Formamide, Tetra Hydro Furan (THF) and Toluene. The solvents are recovered by distillation within process. The maximum quantity considering worst case scenario (maximum production) for hormones and

ES-7 M/s. Stermone Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. Excel Enviro Tech Executive Summary steroids would be 342.02 MT/Month and recovery would be 335.20 MT/Month (98.1%). The solvents shall be resued within process itself or shall be sent to co-processing unit having permission under Rule-9.

A.7 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

To predict the impact of the proposed activities on the surrounding environment, the current baseline environmental status was studied by collecting the data and carrying out monitoring for the period of summer season (March to May 2018). The environmental quality has been analyzed with respect to ambient air quality, water quality, noise levels, soil characteristics, and land use land cover, ecological environment including flora & fauna and parameters concerning human interest by socio economic. Based on the data, the relevant impacts on various environmental components were also predicted by using appropriate mathematical models as well as impact assessment techniques. An appropriate environmental management plan was also delineated to minimize the adverse impacts.

A.7.1 AMBIENT AIR ENVIRONMENT The ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at eight AAQM locations, to assess existing air quality status. At all these sampling locations; PM10, PM2.5, SO2 , NOx & TVOCs were monitored at site.

Ambient air quality of the area has been assessed through a network of stations. The 98th percentile 3 value of PM2.5 & PM10 concentrations were found to be in the order 40.33 – 36.57 g/ m and 71.31 3 – 64.06 g/ m respectively and are well below NAAQS. The 98th percentile concentration of SO2 and 3 3 NOX were in the range of 19.24 – 9.02 µg/m and 30.77 – 16.72 g/ m respectively and are well below NAAQS. The TVOC concentration at project site is 15.43 g/ m3 whereas in surrounding areas is <0.001 g/ m3

A.7.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT Water samples have been collected from neighbouring villages within 10 km aerial distance from the site. The TDS concentration in the ground water samples has been found to vary between 4,398.4 and 843 mg/L and hardness in the range of 3,080 and 320 mg/L. The higher TDS at project site is due to nearness of the sea and hence, existing borewells are having brackish water and are no longer used. There are few lakes in the study area. However, this water is not used for domestic/industrial activities; as the raw water is easily available through GWSSB. The water quality is good and meets the drinking water standards. The water from Bay of Khambhat and Khambhat Lake is having TDS concentration of 6557.6 mg/L and 696 mg/L respectively. The TDS concentration of samples collected from lakes, were ranging between 341 mg/L to 696 mg/L. other parameters are also well within the range of acceptance criteria for drinking water as per IS:10500.

A.7.3NOISE ENVIRONMENT The Noise levels of the study area are compared with the noise level standards. The noise level in the surrounding 10.0 km area measured at few locations are in the range of 58.6 dB(A) to 67.5 dB(A) during day time and in the range of 49.0 dB(A) to 62.3 dB(A) during night time. The maximum noise levels are within the plant site due to existing manufacturing activities.

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A.7.4 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT An assessment of socio - economic environment forms an integral part of an EIA Report. The spopulation data were compiled from CD of primary Census abstract 2011. Other data for the study region like basic amenities & Land break up etc. has been collected from District Census Handbook 2001. Socio-economic primary survey was conducted in 12 villages located in all direction with reference to project site by interviewing local people/villagers, group discussions Total population of study area is 351353. Average family size is 5.05. Average sex ratio is 896 with village-wise Sex Ratio ranging from lowest 798 in Bhat Talavadito highest 1047 in Jafrabadarea.Bhat Talavadi has just 73 house-holds whereas Khambhat has maximum number of households as 56867. The secondary data for literacy rate indicates village Kodva has highest literacy rate of 83.31% and village Jhalapur has a lowest literacy rate of 50.65%. A total Main workers of the total workers in study area is 119363(80.74) out of which are Cultivator, Agricultural Labours), Household Industry workers and other workers. During the study period it was observed that 16 govenment primary schools and only 1 private primary school available in Jinaj village. 2 government secondary school available in Jinaj and Gudel among 12 villages and only 1 private senior secondary school available at Jinaj village. Daheda, Jinaj, Gudel and Kali Talavadi having Primary Health Subcentre (PHS). Other villages are availing the facilities available at Khambhat – Tarapur, Vallabha Vidyanagar or Anand. A.7.5ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY The survey was conducted in and around the villages that fall within 10 km radius. The soil is suitable for agriculture. No protected area of any category i.e. National Park, wildlife sanctuary, reserved forest or conservation reserve was found to be present within the 10 km radius of the selected study area. During present study, total 74 flora species were recorded in the form of herbs (45%), trees (23%), shrubs (13%), climbers (11%) and grasses (8%) including aquatic plants and cropped plants species.

A.7.6 SOIL ENVIRONMENT Samples collected from identified locations indicate that the soil is neutral; pH value ranging from 7.31 to 7.63 Soil texture is mostly sandy. A detailed land use land cover study using satellite image has been done for the study area which indicates 30.32% of crop land which indicates soil quality is good in the study area.

A-8 ENVIRONMENT IMPACT

A.8.1IMPACT ON AIR ENVIRONMENT The aspects which would cause the impact on ambient air will be due operation of boiler, incinerator, D.G Sets, fugitive emissions, raw material transportation & handling. Unit would be using Agrowaste / briquetters as a fuel based on its availability. The flue gas emission from boiler will be released through adequately designed stacks of 13.0 m height as per the statutory norms. The cyclone separator shall be provided as air pollution control equipments to reduce the emissions of air pollutants.

The process gas emissions from incinerator shall be released through adequately designed stack of 30.0 m height.The water / alkali scrubbers shall be provided as air pollution control equipments to the reduce the emission as per the emission norms.

The air modelling study was carried out to know the ground level concentration within study area due to proposed expansion. The 1st Highest average 24-hour concentration of PM, SOx and NOx

ES-9 M/s. Stermone Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. Excel Enviro Tech Executive Summary calculated were 2.9217µg/m3, 2.5875 µg/m3 and 1.6146 µg/m3 respectively at ESE direction and within 500 m distance. The incremental value at various ambient air quality stations of PM is in the 3 3 range of 58.31 -68.54 µg/m SO2 is in the range of 9.03-19.30 µg/m and NOx is in the range of 16.70- 32.01 µg/m3. The incremental values are well below the NAAQS. Hence, the impact on air environment would be negligible due to proposed expansion.

A.8.2 IMPACT ON NOISE ENVIRONMENT Major source of noise during construction phase would be construction activity and vehicular movement. The increase in noise levels would be within the premises as such no major construction activity has been envisaged. The noise generated during the construction phase from different equipments may have some adverse impact on the worker.

The operation of the equipments will generate noise level ranging between 75 to 90 dB (A). However this noise level will be near the source only and is not expected to create any noise pollution problem at places away / outside the plant premises. The exposure to noise can harm the workers health such as hearing impairment, loss of hearing, and increased risk of accident as it becomes harder to hear correctly signals and stress.

A.8.3 IMPACT ON WATER ENVIRONMENT Water environment may be affected by the proposed project in different ways. The water environment may be surface or ground water or both.

Water requirement for the project will be met from the GWSSB (Gujarat Water Supply and Sewarage Board) through pipeline. The total water requirement for the project would be 37 KLD, out of which 23 KL/day will be fresh water and 14 KLD will be recycled water. 14 KLD of condensate water from MEE shall be reused which would decrease the load on surface / ground water source.

The domestic wastewater generated shall be disposed into septic tank from where it would be collected by Khambhat Nagar Palika through tanker and hence there would not be any increase in pollutant levels in nearby water stream. The wastewater generated due to process activity shall be treated in in-house ETP and then incinerated in incinerator or evaporated in MEE. Hence, there is not discharge of any kind of effluent into the surface water stream.

Currently the unit has two borewells within premises. However, due to nearness of the sea, the borewell water is brackish and unfit for commercial purposes.Hence, after proposed expansion no ground water will be used during commissioning and operation phase. Hence, there would not be any impact on the water environment.

However, during operation phase the leakages / spillages of raw material, hazardous waste leachate on the ground may percolate and pollute the ground water. The contaminated ground water may cause impact on human health if ground water is used fordrinking purpose.However, with proper mitigation measures contamination due to leakages / spillages would be negligible and hence, impact on ground water environment would be negligible.

A.8.4 IMPACT ON LAND / SOIL ENVIRONMENT The proposed expansion shall be carried out in existing premises which is already used for industrial use only. There would not be any cutting of trees. Hence, this is going to cause no impact on land use.

The existing building would be expanded and hence minor construction activity has been envisaged within premises only. Hence there would not be any impact on the land / soil.The spillages / leakages

ES-10 M/s. Stermone Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. Excel Enviro Tech Executive Summary of hazardous raw materials during handling, transfer and transportation may result in land / soil pollution. The leachate generated from solid waste may reult in pollution of land / soil. However, the unit will make its solid waste storage / treatment areas impervious to water and leachate migration. This will prevent soil contamination.

The effluent leakages from pipes and treatment plant may pollute land / soil. The pipes shall be checked for leakages at regular interval of time and any kind of spillages shall be taken care immediately.

The impact on land / soil would be land / soil contamination making it unusable for agricultural activity. Further, it is emphasized that all precautionary measures have to be strictly practiced as mentioned in the mitigation measures. Hence, the proposed activity has minor negative impacts on land / soil environment.

A.8.5 IMPACT ON ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

The impact due to the proposed project on the ecological parameters like natural vegetation, crops, fisheries and aquatic life, forests and species diversity is summarized below:  The proposed expansion will be done in the existing industrial premises; hence, there will not be any clearing of natural vegetation due to proposed project. On the contrary, the industry will developed green belt area within and surrounding periphery.  Since the proposed project is on non-agricultural land, it is not likely to alter the crop production and pattern in the area. The air quality modelling shows that there will not be increase in SPM in ambient air beyond permissible limits so it is not likely to cause adverse effect on the crop in the surrounding area.  There is no Reserve forest in study area.  Proper mitigative measures have been taken to reduce the dust emission and adequate stack height is provided for proper dispersion of pollutants so there is very negligible impact envisaged due to propose project on the flora and fauna in the study area.

A.8.3 IMPACT ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The industry is already in possession of land, which will accommodate the proposed expansion project. Thus no displacement of population is involved. The industry will raise direct employment for the local people. Also there will be employment in tertiary sector as there will be increase of traffic due to additional movement of raw material and product and people can generate employment from it. The industry would provide social welfare activities within study area under Coporate Social Responsibility and environmental activity under Corporate Environment Responsibility.

A- 9 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

A.9.1 CONSTRUCTION STAGE The environmental monitoring plan during construction stage is given in Table-7. Table-7: Environmental Monitoring Plan for Construction Stage Component Parameters Location and Frequency of Monitoring

Air PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx Plant site; One sample every month Noise Noise Levels Leq Four locations every month; one at project site and three at 120 degrees in

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nearest habitation Soil As per standard practice Once before starting construction activity

A.9.2 OPERATION STAGE The environmental monitoring plan during construction stage is given in Table-8.

Table-8: Environmental Monitoring Plan for Operation Stage Sr. Activity Schedule No. Air Quality Monitoring 1 Ambient air monitoring of parameters specified by Once in three months GPCB in their air consents Minimum 3 locations decided in consultation with CPCB 2 Stack monitoring of flue gas stacks & process gas Quarterly stacks as given in air consent from time to time Waste Quality Monitoring 1 Treated and untreated wastewater analysis for Monthly Daily monitoring of parameters in CC&A quantity of effluent, pH, COD Noise Monitoring 1 Noise Monitoring and maintaining records Within Plant Premises - Cover all shift of operation once every quarter for all the selected locations. Outside Premises – Six locations quarterly Health Record Keeping 1 Heath checkups of worker as per GFR Six monthly Workplace Monitoring 1 Workplace parameter Six monthly

A-10 MITIGATION MEASURES

The land has been already procured and developed partially as existing unit. Following measures are recommended to minimize the negative impacts on water environment.

A.10.1 WATER ENVIRONMENT  No impact envisaged on water regime is envisaged.  Water conservation will be done at suitable points/places in the process/utilities.  Water leakages and spillages shall be minimized and if any shall be immediately taken care.

A.10.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT  To ensure that all the pollution control facilities envisaged at the design stage are have been implemented and are functioning properly. Stack monitoring to ensure proper functioning of different pollution control facilities attached to all stacks.  Air monitoring in the Work-zone to ensure proper functioning of fugitive emission control facilities. Adequate plantation in and around premises.  Vehicles and machineries would be regularly maintained so that emissions confirm to the applicable standards.

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 Monitoring of ambient air quality through AAQ monitoring system at three locations and through manual means at three locations.  Workers will be provided with adequate protective measures to protect them from inhaling dust.  Regular sprinkling of water, barricades and pacca road shall be constructed wihin premises for the vehicular movement. Regular maintenance of vehicles.  General control measures like routine & regular inspection to identify leakage, preventive maintenance and operational maintenance, provision of leak detection and repair system (LDAR) and potable instrument for measurement of VOC etc. will be implemented by the unit.  Management to ensure proper handling of the spillages during transfer, charging operation and provision of a Dust Collection System for collection of the air borne material wherever applicable.  Preventive maintenance of flange connections and glands of pumps.  Management will also ensure proper usage of the Personnel Protective Equipment by the workers.

A.10.3 NOISE ENVIRONMENT  Personnel Protective equipments such as earplugs, earmuffs etc. will be provided.  It will be ensured that all the equipments and vehicles used are in good working condition, properly lubricated and maintained to keep noise within the permissible limits and engines turned off when not in use to reduce noise.  The noise levels of high speed machinery like compressors, fans and blowers are in the range of 90-110 dB (A).  Various measures proposed to reduce noise level at source are, acoustic enclosures, hoods, acoustic lagging for the equipment and suction side silencers, vibration isolators, selection of low noise equipment, isolation of noisy equipment from working personnel.  ID and FD fans will be provided with silencers and the fan casing will be properly insulated. So that the sound pressure level exposure in working areas is restricted below 90 dB(A) for 8 hours duty.  Noise proof and air conditioned control room will be provided for operators wherever required.

A.10.4 HAZARDOUS WASTE  Quantity of Hazardous and Solid wastes generation along with management disposal by various methodologies.  All the Solid / hazardous waste will be stored at separate Hazardous Waste Storage Area before disposal.  The unit has got the membership of common facility for TSDF and incineration at Nandesari Environment Control Ltd.  The unit has entered in MOU with parties having permission under Rule-9 of Hazardous & Other Waste (Management & Transboundary Movement) Rules -2016.

A- 11 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

 Provision of Environmental Management system (EMS) as proposed / committed for environmental pollution control will be ensured. Efficient operation of the same shall be ensured.  To manage all the pollutants i.e. air emission, liquid effluents & solid waste, which contribute to the degradation of environment with appropriate technology.  Regular monitoring of water, fuel and raw material consumption. Optimum usage shall be ensured.  Proper collection and handling of raw material, effluent and hazardous waste to avoid any leakages & spillages will be ensured.

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 To comply with all the regulations stipulated by central/state pollution control boards related to air emissions, liquid effluents discharge as per Air, water pollution control laws.  Collection, storage, handling, transportation & disposal of all the hazardous wastes as per the Hazardous & Other Wastes (Management & Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.  Regular monitoring w.r.t. EMS, ambient air quality, work area, noise, water quality as per the monitoring program.  To encourage, support and conduct development work for the purpose of achieving environment standards and to improve methods of environment management.  To create good working conditions (devoid of air & noise pollution) for employees.  To avoid/reduce fire and accident hazard.  Regular training programs for the workers for handling raw materials, hazardous waste, effluent etc.  Perspective budgeting and allocation of funds for environment management expenditure and social welfare. Continuous development and search innovative technologies for better environment.  Technology for cleaner production, waste minimization, treatment /reuse /recycle / of wastes will be ensured.

A- 12 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

Risk analysis and onsite emergency plan is prepared and it will be implemented. It wil be ensured that all the compliances of safety and health are implemented properly.

A- 13 ECONOMICAL AND TECHNICAL VIABILITY OF PROJECT

The total investment for the proposed expansion project would be INR 9.52 crore. The estimated capital cost to be incurred for environmental pollution control measures of the project are around INR 1.22 crore and operational cost to be incurred in future is INR 1.73 Crore / Annum say 14.41 Lacs/Month. The selling price for the product is 25,000 to 5,00,000 INR/kg. The profit margins in the products are fair enough to incorporate the expenditure for environment management. A- 14 PROJECT BENEFITS

Proposed project will become beneficial to the surrounding area or community in terms of Social development, employment and other tangible benefits. The proposed project has a potential for employment of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled employees during operational phase. The industrial unit generates direct and indirect employment resulting in positive socio-economic development. The industry proposes following social-welfare activities. The estimated budgetary Provision has also been earmarked by the industry for social activities.

Manufacturing of speciality bulk drug product like steroids and hormones will also be beneficial to healthcare sector by means of availability of as per requirement to patients. Many products are meant for treating critical diseases which results in overall increase in availability of life saving drugs.

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A-15 CONCLUSION

The salient features of the impact on environment due to the proposed project can be summarized as follows:  Construction phase will not impart significant impact as no major construction activities are envisaged. However, proposed mitigation measures will be followed.  Negligible impacts will occur on air quality during operation phase. However, all the necessary air pollution control measures will be provided.  No ecological damage will occur  No adverse impacts will occur on water environment. Reuse of condensate water would decrease fresh water consumption.  Economic status of the local population will be improved due to the increased business Opportunities. The industry will generate employment.  Environmental Management Plan has been formulated to control all the pollution control measures and Environmental Management Cell has been set-up to follow the formulated environmental plan. Thus, the proposed expansion will have overall minor negative impacts on the environment and these impacts will be encountered with proper mitigative measures.

Overall, direct and indirect employment opportunities, improvement in basic infrastructures by development of industry etc. will be observed with negligible impact on environment. It can be concluded that on positive implementation of mitigation measures and environmental management plan during the construction and operational phase, there will be negligible impact on the environment.

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