Pre-Feasibility Report Natco Pharma Limited

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT

for

“Natco Pharma Limited, Chemical Division – ” Proposed Expansion of Active Pharma Ingredients (API) manufacturing facility and Product Quantity

At

Vaikkadu Village, Taluk, District,

November 2016

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CHAPTER–1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Executive S.No. Description Summary 1. Identification of NATCO PHARMA LIMITED (NATCO) head quartered at Project Banjara Hills-Hyderabad in Telangana State is a vertically integrated and R&D focused pharmaceutical company engaged in developing, manufacturing and marketing of finished dosage formulations (“FDF”) and active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”). Our focus is primarily on niche therapeutic areas and complex products .

Natco has established an API manufacturing unit as Natco Pharma Limited, Chemical Division – Chennai (earlier known as “Natco organics Limited”) at S.No. 74/7B, Vaikkadu Village, , Tiruvallur District in the year 2007 to manufacture Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).

Natco Pharma Limited proposed to expand its manufacturing facility and product quantity located at S.No. 74/7B, Vaikkadu TPP Salai, Manali, Chennai

The proposed project is categorized as ‘B’ of 5(f) (as per the Gazette Notificationdated 14 th September, 2006. 2. Project M/s. Natco Pharma Limited, Chemical Division – Chennai. Proponent 3. Brief Description The current report deals with increase in expansion of product of Project quantity from 46.26 TPA to 66.24 TPA also there will be increase in built-up area from 18,130 Sq.m to 22,946 Sq.m at Vaikkadu Village, Ambattur Taluk, Tiruvallur district in the state of Tamil Nadu.

In the increased threat of the human life in our country with the suffering of Cancer and the affordability of the medicine cost and the easily availability of the medicine, it is planned to increase the product portfolio. In order to satisfy this need, variety of products is the need of our country. The expansion of the industry will be beneficial to the region. The company will bring new job opportunities for the local people.

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Salient features 4. Total plot area 26.12 Acres (1,05,704Sqm) 5. Product Quantity 66.24 TPA 6. Location Particulars Details Latitude 12°39'19.509" N Longitude 80°09’14.992" E Total Plot Area 26.12 Acres Land Use Category Special and Hazardous Use Zone Nearest Highway SH 114 – High Road Nearest Railway Station Thiruvottiyur Railway Station (6 km) Chennai International Airport (30 Nearest Airport km) Nearest Harbour (19 km)

7. Project Cost 186.82 Crores (Existing: 86.82 Crores + Proposed : 100 Crores) 8. Water Total Fresh water requirement : 419KLD Requirement For Industrial use : 271 KLD For Domestic use : 25 KLD For Green Belt Requirement : 123 KLD Effluent Generation: Effluent generated from the plant : 184 KLD Details of Recycled & Recovered water: Recycled water from ZLD : 163 KLD (Used for cooling tower make up) Recovered pure steam condensate : 52 KLD (Used for boiler feed) 9. Source From CMWSSB and Private Tankers supply 10. Power Supply The power requirement for the proposed project is 2,350 kVA and it is sourced from the nearby TNEB grid which is distributed through the substation within project premises. It is proposed to install 1 nos. of 1,010 kVA capacity and 1 no. of 100 kVA capacity DG set in addition to 2 no. of 1010 kVA DG set installed at the plant as back- up power supply source for the plant. 11. Alternative Site No alternative site has been considered and the existing plant is situated inside the Manali Industrial Estate. 12. Quantity of Domestic waste : 90 Kg/day waste Nonhazardous waste (Packing materials, Used Insulation waste, Metal scrap) : 410 Kg/day Fly ash from boiler : 2150 Kg/day Industrial hazardous waste : 16.12 Tons/day 13. Total waste The waste water generated from the plant would be 184 KLD. water generation The effluent generated from the plant will be segregated as HTDS,

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LTDS and utility streams and treated in the “Waste water recycling plant (ZLD)” consists of ETP (Primary & Secondary treatment), Primary RO, High Pressure RO (HPRO), Secondary RO, Stripper, Multi Effect Evaporator (MEE), Agitated Thin Film Dryer (ATFD), Sludge Decanter & Sludge Paddle Dryer. Treated water is recycled for cooling tower make up. 14. Land use & land The proposed site is located within the Manali Industrial Estate and Ownership land use is Special and Hazardous Use Zone as per Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA).

Natco Pharma Limited has the ownership over the total land area of 26.12 Acres (1,05,704 Sqm) for Pharma development. 15. Conclusion Natco Pharma Limited, Chemical Division – Chennai, proposes to expand its Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) manufacturing facility inorder to provide affordable medicines to all. API manufacturing facility not only increases the market availability of therapeutic drugs but also reduces the import burden on the country and also support the government by paying the taxes will contribute the growth of Indian economy and strengthen the socio-economic values in the area.

The proposed expansion project will adopt the state of the art technologies and a dedicated team of environmental professionals for treatment and recycling of effluents, operation and monitoring of all pollution control equipment. Natco has a defined EHS policy and a robust Environmental Management system supported by a well- defined organizational structure to ensure the prevention of pollution and to protect the environment.

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CHAPTER - 2 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT

2.0 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT

Natco Pharma Limited – Chemical Division is a Pharmaceutical company situated in the Manali Industrial Estate situated approximately 30 kms north of Chennai in the State of Tamil Nadu.Natco Pharma Limited proposed to expand its Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) manufacturing facility and product quantity in order to meet the demand of off patent drugs. Natco Pharma Limited has obtained Environmental Clearance (EC) from Ministry of Environmental and Forest (MOEF), New Delhi in 2007 for production quantity of 46.26 TPA. The industry is having valid CTO from state pollution control Board. The present study is the proposed expansion of API with the production quantity of 66.24 TPA in the land extent of 26.12 Acres at S.No.74/7B, Vaikkadu TPP Salai, Manali, Chennai.

NATCO Pharma Limited (Public Limited Company) is one of the leading Pharmaceutical companies in India, engaged in the development, manufacturing and distribution of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and API Intermediates.

NATCO Pharma Limited was incorporated in Hyderabad in the year 1981 with an initial investment of INR.3.3 million, with a modest beginning of operation as a single unit with 20 employees, NATCO today has five manufacturing facilities spread across India which dedicated modern research laboratories, capabilities in New Drug Development, etc.

NATCO currently consist of more than 3500 employees, consistently ranked among fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in India.

Project Proponent

Shri V.C. Nannapaneni, Chairman and Managing Director, has over 42 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry. He has worked in the USA for more than a decade in various Pharmaceutical companies. He holds Bachelors and Master’s Degree in Pharmacy from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (A.P), in addition to this he also holds a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Administration from the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy, USA. Currently, along with general management he also oversees the New Drug Discovery programme of the company.

Mr. P.S.R.K. Prasad, Director and Executive Vice President - Corporate Engineering Services, presently look after the General Administration, Engineering, regulatory, training, environmental matters, safety, health, production and maintenance activities of the Company. He has done BE Mechanical Engineering from Andhra University. Previously he

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was associated with Ahmedabad Textile Industries Research Association, Coromandel Fertilizers Ltd., Stiles India Ltd., Tirupati, Saudi Ceramic Co., Riyadh, K.S.A. Mr. Prasad has got vast and good knowledge in procuring right equipment(s) and machinery for production processes and to provide all utility services and to utilize the resources like manpower, material in an optimum way and to ensure safety of life and property.

2.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE NATURE OF PROJECT

Natco Pharma Limited has its head quartered at Banjara Hills-Hyderabad is a vertically integrated and R&D focused pharmaceutical company engaged in developing, manufacturing and marketing of finished dosage formulations (“FDF”) and active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”). Our focus is primarily on niche therapeutic areas and complex products. NATCO had established an API unit Natco Pharma Limited, Chemical Division-Chennai (earlier known as “Natco organics Limited”) at S.No:74/7B, Vaikkadu, TPP Salai, Manali, Chennai, Tamil Nadu state in the year 2007 to make Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).

The company proposes to expand its Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) manufacturing capacity in the existing premises with a total investment of Rs.186.82 crores includingthe existing investment of Rs 86.82 Crores (GFA certificate Attached as Annexure- IV). The project site lies between 13°11'19.5" North latitude and 80°15’59.0" East longitude. The project site is well connected by the National and State High Ways.

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND REGION

In the increased threat of the Human life in our country with the suffering of Cancer and the affordability of the medicine cost and the easily availability of the medicine, it is planned to increase the product portfolio. In order to satisfy this need, variety of Products is the need of our country. The expansion of the industry will be beneficial to the region. The company will bring new job opportunities for the local people. They will, therefore, become economically stronger.

Natco Pharma Limited, Chemical Division-Chennai is a manufacturer of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) / bulk drug, located in chennai.

Our commitment lies in providing the required quality API's and Intermediates to our existing customers to our Country on prime and also to the other countries. We cater to a cross section of clients in Asia, Canada, Brazil, Australia and USA

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• Our Company’s strength in research and people has been the cornerstone of its success, sustaining large investments in research initiatives of Rs.172 crores during the five years leading to 2014-15.

• Our Company is integrated across the value chain – APIs to formulations - in the manufacture of select products leading to corresponding advantages in terms of cost, quality and logistics.

• Our Company addresses opportunities across the oncology, CNS, gastrointestinal, migraine and anti-depressant segments, each of which is growing in size and scope.

• Our company established its brand as a strong global oncology player, respected for its ability to develop world class generic products at one of the lowest costs.

• Our company has selected to grow its presence in value added niches where it addresses the needs of specialists with a corresponding throughout per medical representative that is considerably higher than the Indian pharmaceutical industry average.

• Our company is one of few in India to manufacture cytotoxic drugs across two plants, an index of its commitment to invest in infrastructure and process sophistication in size and scope.

2.3 DEMAND SUPPLY GAP

The demand for APIs and API intermediates is a derived demand. It gets derived from the demand for various medicinal formulations (final administrable drugs) for the formulation industry.

The APIs and API intermediates being manufactured by basic drug manufacturers are exported as such or used by domestic formulators in their production processes. The formulation firms further produce final medicines and export these as well as sell these in the domestic market.

There is a wide gap in the demand and availability of cheap and quality medicines in India and the world over.

Generic medicines and off patent drugs have significant potential to increase access to cheap and effective medicines to poor people and in general to bridge the demand supply gap. Indian basic drug manufacturers are playing a significant role in increasing access to affordable off patent drugs.

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2.4 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION

At present the company has over 190 employees. We have a strong team of R&D (Hyderabad), Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality Control and Quality Assurance chemists with very pertinent skills in process development, manufacture and testing of our product range. The team comprises of Engineers, Post Graduates, Graduates and Diploma holders from some of the premier institutes in India.

The Details of employment during operational phase in this unit has given below:

The expansion facility will generate direct and indirect employment. About 450 employees (including existing 190 employees) will be benefitted due to the proposed project, in that 180 nos. direct employment and 80 nos. of indirect employment.

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CHAPTER - 3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT

The proposed project is an expansion of Active and as per the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification dated 14 th September 2006 and amendments in 2009 & 2011, the proposed project falls under 'Category B2' with project or activity type number '5(f)' , which requires preparation of EIA Report to get Environmental Clearance from the State Environmental Impact assessment Authority (SEIAA).

3.2 LOCATION

Natco Pharma Limitedproposes to expand the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients/bulk drug unit at R.S.No. 73/1A, 74/7B, 78/1B, 79/1, 79/2B, 79/3, 79/4B, 79/6A, 79/6B, 79/7, 80/1, 80/2, 80/3, 84/2, 84/3A, 84/5A, 84/6, 84/7A, 85/2B, 86/2B, 86/2C, 86/2D2, 86/3B, 86/4, 86/5, 86/6, 86/7, 86/8, 86/9 of Vaikkadu Village, Ambattur Taluk, Tiruvallur District. Also, having its address as No.74/7B, Vaikkadu TPP Salai, Manali, Chennai.

3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITE

No alternative site was examined, because this is an expansion of product quantity in the existing plant at Vaikkadu Village, Ambattur Taluk, Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. The plant has the following advantages which is favorable for the expansion of product quantity:

° Land availability ° Existing setup support for maintenance, utilities and administrative controls (cost benefit). ° Feasible power requirement is available ° Sufficient water availability ° Connectivity of the site

3.4 PRODUCTS AND PRODUCTIONS QUANTITY

The existing products and their production quantity are as follows:

S.No Name of the product Quantity(Kgs/Annum) 1 Allylestrenol 4 2 Drospirenone 50 3 Nandrolone Decanoate 2 4 Testosterone Decanoate 2

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5 Temozolomide 15 6 Daunomycin Hydrochloride 12 7 Altretamine 5 8 Epirubicin Hydrochloride 2 9 Idarubicin Hydrochloride 0.5 10 Chlorambucil 1 11 Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 2 12 Fulvestrant 1 13 Geftinib 500 14 Imatinib Methane Sulfonate 1000 15 GB-5 intermediate 3670 16 Melphalan 1 17 Sumatriptan 36000 18 Setraline Hydrochloride 5000 46267.5 Total Production Quantity (46.267 TPA)

List of The proposed products and their quantity are as follows:

Quantity S.No. List of Products (Kgs/Annum) 1. Chlorambucil 5 2. Doxorubicin Hydrochloride 40 3. Fulvestrant 40 4 Melphalan 5 5 Bendamustine Hydrochloride 250 6 Bortezomib 5 7 Sirolimus 120 8 Everolimus 20 9 Temsirolimus 5 10 Trabectedine 1 11 Decitabine 100 12 Azacitidine 250 13 Lenalidomide 360 14 Pomolidomide 250 15 Nelarabine 5 16 Thiotepa 5 17 Busulfan 50 18 Epothiline B 50 19 Carmustine 50 20 Gefitinib 4200 Eco Services India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai – 600032 Page _ 28

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21 Imatinib Mesylate 8400 22 Cabozantinib- (S) -Malate 1000 23 Dasatinib Monohydrate 1200 24 Erlotinib Hydrochloride 4200 25 Lapatinib Ditosylate 2040 Monohydrate 26 Nilotinib Hydrochloride Hydrate 1800 27 Palbociclib 1800 28 Sorafenib Tosylate 4800 29 Sunitinib Malate 1800 30 Pazopanib Hydrochloride 1800 31 Dabigatran Etexilate 4500 32 Deferasirox 1000 33 Lansoprazole 4500 34 Lanthanum Carbonate Dihydrate 6000 35 Ledipasvir 3000 36 Ondansetron Hydrochloride 3600 Dihydrate 37 Pirfenidone 2000 38 Rizatriptan Benzoate 1000 39 Sertraline Hydrochloride 6000 40 Sumatriptan Succinate 3000 41 Ticagrelor 3000 42 Sacubitril 5000 43 Developmental Products (D) 200 Gross Total (Kgs/Annum) 77451 Total Production Quantity (At any point of time totally 16 products will be manufactured 66.24 TPA out of 42 products proposed and the Developmental products)

3.5 RAW MATERIALS REQUIRED AND QUANTITIES

The raw materials required for the manufacture of proposed products are the chemicals/ solvents and the fuel. Thechemicals required for the process are mostly sourced from the local (indigenous) markets. Some of these raw materials will be imported from various countries. Mode of transportation of all raw materials and finished products from the project site is by road to local markets and by road / rail / air / sea if exported.

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3.6 MANUFACTURING PROCESS

The manufacturing process of bulk drugs consists of chemical synthesis extending to stages of processing involving different type of chemical reactions. The generalized flow chart for bulk drug manufacturing is shown in following figure:

The reactants / chemicals are fed into the reaction vessel for specific time. After completion of the reaction the obtained product is sent to the separation section, the separation is done by extraction / decanting / centrifugation / filtration techniques. After separation it is sent to crystallization chamber followed by purification process. After that it is completely dried and the final product is obtained. The waste water / effluents generated are sent to the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) installed in the site. The hazardous waste generated is collected and handed over to Tamil Nadu Waste Management Limited (TNMWL). The emissions are controlled by scrubbers installed in the plant.

3.7 EQUIPMENT DETAILS

The existing equipment in the plant for the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) is as follows:

S.No Equipment No Equipment MOC Capacity Quantity Name (Nos.) 1. SSR-101 Reactor SS 300 L 1

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2. SSR-102 Reactor SS 3000 L 1 3. SSR-103 Reactor SS 3000 L 1 4. SSR-104 Reactor SS 4000 L 1 5. SSR-105 Reactor SS 4000 L 1 6. SSR-106 Reactor SS 1500 L 1 7. SSR-107 Reactor SS 2000 L 1 8. SSR-108 Reactor SS 2000 L 1 9. SSR-109 Reactor SS 1500 L 1 10. MPR-101 SS Reactor SS 300 L 1 11. SFR-103 Fermenter SS 260 L 1 12. SFR-104 Fermenter SS 260 L 1 13. MFR-101 Fermenter SS 2160 L 1 14. MFR-102 Fermenter SS 2160 L 1 15. FSR-105 Feed Supply SS 1 156 L Fermenter 16. FSR-106 Feed Supply SS 1 156 L Fermenter 17. BSR-107 Feed Supply SS 1 107 L Fermenter 18. AGR-101 to AGR-104 All Glass Glass 50 L 4 Reactor Reactor 19. AGR-105 to AGR-108 All Glass All Glass 20 L 4 Reactor Reactor 20. AGR-109 to AGR-112 All Glass All Glass 10 L 4 Reactor Reactor

The equipment required for the expansion of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) product quantity are as follows: S.No Equipment Name MOC Capacity Quantity (Nos.) 1 Glass Lined Reactor MS 250 L 1 2 Glass Lined Reactor MS 600 L 2 3 Glass Lined Reactor MS 1000 L 2 4 Glass Lined Reactor MS 2000 L 1 5 Glass Lined Reactor MS 3000 L 4 6 Glass Lined Reactor MS 6000 L 12 7 Stainless Steel Reactor SS 2500 L 2 8 Stainless Steel Reactor SS 3000 L 2 9 Stainless Steel Reactor SS 5000 L 8 10 Stainless Steel Reactor SS 6000 L 7 11 Storage Tank SS 15000 L 9 12 Leaf Filter SS 6 Sq.m 4 Eco Services India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai – 600032 Page _ 31

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13 Multi Mill SS 50-200 kg/hr 2 14 Rotary Paddle Blender SS 500 L 2 15 Rotary Vacuum Drier SS 750 L 2 16 Sifter SS 900 dia 2 17 SS Centrifuge SS 48” 18 18 SS Tray Drier SS 48 Trays 2 19 SS Tray Drier SS 96 Trays 10 Agitated Nutsche Filter Drier 20 SS 1000 L 4 (ANFD)

3.8 WATER REQUIREMENT AND WASTE WATER GENERATION

Existing water requirement waste water requirement: Water requirement of the project for the domestic and industrial activity during operation of the plant is 216.5 KLD. The water required is met from CMWSSB and through the private tankers which satisfy the water quality. The existing water requirement is given below:

Parameter Fresh water Input (KLD) Process 36.5 Utilities & Kettle washings 30 Boiler Feed 70 Cooling tower make up 25 Wet Scrubber make up 10 Domestic 20 Gardening 25 Total water requirement 216.5

The effluent generated from the plant is 113.7 KLD which is treated in the ETP installed in the site. The Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) is achieved through the Multi Effect Evaporator (MEE) system followed by Advanced Thin Film Drier (ATFD). The treated water is recycled in the cooling tower top-up. The waste water generated from the plant is given below:

Waste water Parameter Generated (KLD)

Process 43.4

Utilities & Kettle washings 30

Boiler Feed 6

Cooling tower make up 3 Wet Scrubber make up 11.3 Domestic 20 Total waste water generated 113.7

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The overall water balance is given below:

Fresh water Input Waste water Losses Parameter (KLD) Generated (KLD) (KLD) Process 36.5 43.4 -6.9 Utilities & Kettle washings 30 30 - Boiler Feed 70 6 64 Cooling tower make up 25 3 22 Wet Scrubber make up 10 11.3 -1.3 Domestic 20 20 - Gardening 25 - 25 Total 216.5 113.7 102.8

Proposed water requirement: The Gross total water requirement for the plant after the expansion will be 634 KLD of which total fresh water requirement will be 419 KLD. Treated water from waste water recycling plant (ZLD) of about 163 KLD will be reused for cooling towers make up and pure steam condensate of 52 KLD will be reused for boiler make up. Fresh water requirement will be met from CMWSSB and through private tanker supply. The quality of water will satisfy the bore well quality and the same is sufficient for the process activities.

The proposed Fresh water requirement is given below: Parameter Fresh water Input (KLD) Process 31 Process washings 20 QC Laboratory washings 5 Kilo Lab washings 5 Scrubbers 10 Domestic (@ 55 LPCD for 450 persons 25 Boiler feed 78 Cooling tower make up (3000 TR) 102 Utility rejects 15 Fire Hydrant system Make up 5 Gardening (@ 3.5 Lts / Sq.m for 35,151 123 Sq.m) Total proposed Fresh water requirement 419 KLD

The proposed effluent generated from the plant will be 184 KLD. The effluent generated from the plant will be segregated as HTDS, LTDS and utility streams and treated in the “Waste water recycling plant (ZLD)” consists of ETP (Primary & Secondary treatment), Primary RO, High Pressure RO (HPRO), Secondary RO, Stripper, Multi Effect Evaporator

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(MEE), Agitated Thin Film Dryer (ATFD), Sludge Decanter & Sludge Paddle Dryer. Treated water is recycled for cooling tower make up.

The waste water generated from the plant is given below: Effluent Generation Parameter (KLD) From Process 35 From Process washings 20 From QC Laboratory washings 5 From Kilo Lab washings (Developmental products) 5 From Scrubbers 10 Domestic 21 From Boiler ( Blow down & Dirty condensate) 47 Cooling tower make up (3000 TR) 26 Utility rejects 15 Total Effluent Generation (KLD) 184

The overall proposed water balance is given below: Fresh Recovered Recycled Gross Water Loss Effluent water water(KLD) water Requirement (KLD) (KLD) S.No. Purpose (KLD) (Pure steam (KLD) (KLD) condensate) +3.75 KLD 1 Process 31 0 0 31 added 35 from reactions 2 Process Washes 20 0 0 20 0 20 QC Laboratory 3 5 0 0 5 0 5 washings Kilo Lab Washings 4 5 0 0 5 0 5 (Developmental products) 5 Scrubbers 10 0 0 10 0 10

6 Domestic 25 0 0 25 4 21

7 Boiler feed 78 52 0 130 31 47

Cooling Tower 8 102 0 163 265 239 26 make up

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Utility rejects (MGF,ACF Back wash, 9 Softener 15 0 0 15 0 15 /DMplant regenerations, etc) Fire Hydrant 10 5 0 0 5 5 0 make up 11 Green belt 123 0 0 123 123 0

Total 419 52 163 634 402 184

The effluent generated for the proposed product expansion from the plant will be 184 KLD. The effluent generated from the plant will be segregated as HTDS, LTDS and utility streams for effective treatment and treated in the “Waste water recycling plant (ZLD)” consists of ETP (Primary & Secondary treatment), Primary RO, High Pressure RO (HPRO), Secondary RO, Stripper, Multi Effect Evaporator (MEE), Agitated Thin Film Dryer (ATFD), Sludge Decanter & Sludge Paddle Dryer. Treated water is recycled for cooling tower make up. Domestic effluents also send to waste water recycling plant and treated along with LTDS process effluent. Waste water recycling plant process flow sheet is attached. The effluent treatment scheme is devised on segregation approach (based on Total Dissolved Solids - TDS) which is as follows: • High Inorganic TDS (HTDS) effluent with TDS more than 25,000 mg/L • Low Inorganic TDS (LTDS) effluent with TDS less than 25,000 mg/L • Utility Low TDS Effluent

Treatment method for the HTDS/HCOD effluent (Stream – 1): High TDS and High COD effluent which is generated from the process is passed through stripper for removal of solvents and then the HTDS effluent is collected in the MEE Feed tank. Reject water from High Pressure RO (HPRO) will also be collected in the MEE feed tank. The combined HTDS effluent sent to Multiple Effect Evaporator (MEE) to enrich the concentration level. The enriched concentration stream is sent to Agitated Thin Film Drier (ATFD) to obtain salts and the recovered salts from ATFD will be collected and disposed to Tamil Nadu Waste Management Limited (TNWML).The vapour condensate from MEE and ATFD are sent to secondary RO plant for further treatment. Pure steam condensate returns back to boiler.

Treatment method for the LTDS/LCOD effluent (Stream - 2): Low TDS waste water from process, process washings, QC/ Kilo lab washings, scrubber blow downs and domestic streams are considered as LTDS stream. All these streams are treated in ETP consisting primary treatment followed by advanced electrochemical oxidation

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LTDS effluents are collected in equalization tank of 300KL volume. For homogenization mixing arrangement is available in equalization tank. From equalization tank effluent is passed through automatic pH adjustment system followed by flash mixer and clariflocculator. Acid/Alkali/ Coagulants/Polyelectrolyte dosing systems are installed. Clarified effluent is passed through an Advanced Electrochemical Oxidation unit followed by aeration tank – 1 (alternatively Aeration tank - 1 will be operated as activated sludge process system) followed by a clarifier and then send to Aeration tank – 2 followed by a clarifier. Treated effluent will be collected in Primary RO Feed tank (Existing Equalization tank – 2) for further treatment. Sludge generated from clariflocculator and clarifiers will be passed through sludge decanter. Wet sludge cake is further sent to paddle sludge dryer system for removal of moisture. The dried sludge (powder form) is packed in HDPE bags and stored in covered shed till one truck load and then sent to TNWML for safe disposal.

Utility Low TDS Effluent (Stream -3): Waste water generated from boiler blow down, dirty condensate, cooling tower blow downs and utility rejects are considered as stream – 3. All these streams are collected in a collection tank at ETP. Effluent pH is adjusted (If required) in the collection tank and sends to flash mixer followed by lamella clarifier for removal of TSS. Clarified effluent is collected in primary RO feed tank along with treated LTDS effluent.

Tertiary Treatment: Tertiary treatment system consists of primary RO plant, High Pressure RO plant and secondary RO plant. Treated low TDS effluents from ETP, Treated utility effluents and secondary RO reject is collected in primary RO fed tank and passed through Primary RO Plant (existing Primary RO plant will be upgraded) at a recovery rate of 80%. Permeate water is collected in Secondary RO feed tank. Reject is collected in HP RO feed tank and then pass through HPRO unit (new system will be installed) at a recovery rate of 40%. Permeate is collected in Secondary RO feed tank and reject is collected in MEE feed tank.

Permeate water from primary RO, permeate from HP RO and vapor condensate from MEE & ATFD will be passed through secondary RO (existing Secondary RO plant will be upgraded) at a recovery rate of 80%. Permeate water is collected in a storage tank and will send to cooling towers for makeup. Reject water send to primary RO feed tank for further recovery.

Every drop of waste water is collected, treated and recycled back.

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Wastewater generation and Treatment Method for proposed expansion

Effluent Stream Quantity S. No. Purpose Disposal Method Stream segregation (KLD)

Stream-1: HTDS/HCOD : Qty:20KLD Stripper → MEE → ATFD.

Stripped solvent send for 1 From Process Stream – 1 HTDS 20 Incineration. Salt send to

TNWML. Vapour condensate send to send to Secondary RO. 2 From Process Stream -2 LTDS 15 Stream -2: LTDS/HCOD : Qty:76KLD From Process 3 Stream -2 LTDS 20 ETP → Primary RO → HP washings RO → Secondary RO. From QC Treated in ETP consists of 4 Laboratory Stream -2 LTDS 5 primary treatment, electro washings chemical oxidation, two stage From Kilo Lab secondary treatment & sludge washings 5 Stream -2 LTDS 5 treatment. Tertiary treatment (Development consists of Primary RO, HP prducts) RO, and Secondary RO. 6 From Scrubbers Stream -2 LTDS 10 Secondary RO permeate recycled to cooling towers, 7 Domestic Stream -2 LTDS 21 HP Ro reject send to MEE & ATFD along with HTDS. 8 From Boiler Stream – 3 LTDS 47 Stream – 3: Utility (LTDS) : Qty.: 88KLD From Cooling 9 Stream – 3 LTDS 26 Treated in lamella clarified towers and send to primary RO along From Utility with ETP treated LTDS 10 Stream – 3 LTDS 15 rejects effluent for treatment in Tertiary treatment system Total Effluent Generation (KLD) 184

3.9 POWER AND FUEL REQUIREMENT The power requirement for the plant is about 2,350 kVA and it is sourced from the TNEB. Also, for the back-up power source 1 nos. of 1,010 kVA capacity & 1 no. of 100 kVA capacity DG set will be installed in addition to 2 no. of 1,010 kVA DG sets to meet the emergency power requirement of the plant.

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The plant is already installed with 1 no of Oil Fired Boiler with capacity 3TPH (Tons per Hour) and it is proposed to install additional 1 no. of Oil Fired Boiler / Briquette boiler with 6TPH (Tons per Hour). The existing 3TPH oil fired boiler will be used as stand by and the proposed 6TPH boiler will be in operational after the expansion. Furnace oil / Briquette and Low Sulphur HSD will be sourced from the local market.

The total fuel required inoperation of boilers and DG set is given below: S.No. Boiler / DG set Fuel consumption Fuel type 1 3 TPH - Oil fired 4.128 T/day Furnace oil boiler(Stand by) 2 6 TPH (Operational) 8.256 T/day Furnace oil (Oil fired / Briquette fired) 21.50 T/day Briquette 4 DG Sets 11 kL/day (Assumed as 24 hrs HSD operation)

Emissions: Boilers, DG sets and Incinerator are the main sources contribute to emissions from the plant. Stack height of 11mts for existing DG sets is installed and for the proposed DG set same height of stack will be installed. A stack height of 40mts is installed for the existing boiler. The same stack will be used for the proposed boiler. Dust collector followed by Bag filters will be installed if Briquette fired boiler is installed. Existing incinerator will be used for incineration of hazardous wastes. A stack height of 40mts is installed with Venturi scrubber followed by packed column to control the emissions.

All hazardous chemicals and volatile organic solvents are carefully handled in a closed system, thereby preventing any discharge of these chemicals in to air. Gaseous emissions from process will be scrubbed in two stages with water and caustic solution based the characteristics of gases.

In order to control the emissions from process the scrubber system is installed in the site. The existing scrubbers are as follows: S. No Number Equipment Capacity Connected Area 1 SCR-301 Scrubber System 2000 CFM Fermentation Process area 2 SCR-302 Scrubber System 1000 CFM Extraction Process area 3 SCR-303 Scrubber System 1000 CFM Extraction Process area 4 SCR-304 Scrubber System 2000 CFM Synthetic Process area Scrubber System 5 SCR-305 6000 CFM Synthetic Process area (2-Stage) 6 SCR-306 Scrubber System 1000 CFM Connected to RM Store area Scrubber system 7 SCR-307 3000 CFM Synthetic Process area (2-Stage)

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In the course of expansion, the following scrubbers will be installed in order to control the emissions from the process area and utility area.

S. No Equipment Capacity Required No’s Scrubber System 1. 6000 CFM 3 (2-Stage)

3.10 SOLID WASTE GENERATION

Existing solid waste generation The existing solid waste generation consists of non- hazardous waste 30 Kg/day and the hazardous waste 1172.74 Kg/day. The non-hazardous waste (domestic waste) is handed over to the local waste collection system and the hazardous waste is sent to Tamil Nadu Waste Management Limited (TNWML). The existing solid waste generation and the disposal methods are given below:

Name of the Solid Quantity S. No Disposal method Waste (Kg/Day) Non-hazardous waste Handed over to local waste 1 30 (Domestic) collection system Inorganic solid waste 2 183.21 Send to TNWML (Process Residues & Wastes) Organic Waste (Process 3 101.60 Send to TNWML Residues & Wastes) 4 Spent Catalyst/ carbon 2.77 Send to TNWML Chemical Sludge from Waste 5 200 Send to TNWML water Treatment 6 Salt from Evaporator 684.14 Send to TNWML Ash from incineration of 7 hazardous waste, flue gas 1.02 Send to TNWML cleaning residues Total solid waste generation 1202.74

Proposed solid waste generation The proposed solid waste generation after the expansion will consist of domestic solid waste 90 Kg/day, non- hazardous waste 410 Kg/day, fly ash from boiler 2150 Kg/day and the hazardous waste 16.12 Tons/day. The domestic waste will hand over to the local waste collection system, nonhazardous waste will be sent to recyclers and the hazardous waste will be sent to Tamil Nadu Waste Management Limited (TNWML)/ send to cement industries for co-processing/ In-house incineration.

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The proposed solid waste generation (Hazardous solid waste) and the disposal methods are given below:

Description of Quantity S. Storage Hazardous (Tons / Tons / Disposal method No Method Waste Day) Month Packed in Send to TNWML /Cement HDPE Bags 1 Spent carbon 0.082 2.46 Industries for co- and stored in processing covered shed Packed in Send to TNWML /Cement HDPE drums 2 Organic Residue 1.28 38.4 Industries for co- and stored in processing covered shed Packed in Send to TNWML /Cement Distillation HDPE drums Industries for co- 3 Bottom 0.586 17.58 and stored in processing/Onsite Residues covered shed Incineration Spent Mixed Send to TNWML /Cement Solvents from Stored in Industries for co- 4 3.47631 104.29 Process &ETP tanks/drums processing/ Authorized stripper: recyclers After detoxification Send to TNWML for incineration /Cement Spent Solvents Stored in 5 1.12298 33.69 Industries for co- (From Process) Drums processing/Onsite Incineration (existing Incinerator) Date expired, Send to TNWML /Cement Packed in discarded and Industries for HDPE Bags 6 Off specification 0.005 0.15 processing/Onsite and stored in products/chemic Incineration (existing covered shed als Incinerator) Spill control Stored in 7 Wastes/Residues 0.001 0.03 Send to TNWML Drums containing Oil Oil &Grease Stored in 8 skimming 0.001 0.03 Send to TNWML Drums residues

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Packed in Inorganic Salts HDPE Bags 9 0.945 28.35 Send to TNWML (Process) and stored in covered shed Evaporation Salts Packed in (Process & Non HDPE Bags 10 7.996 239.88 Send to TNWML process effluent and stored in - LTDS& Utility covered shed streams) Packed in HDPE Bags 11 ETP Sludge 0.499 14.97 Send to TNWML and stored in covered shed Packed in HDPE Bags 12 Incinerator Ash 0.100 3.00 Send to TNWML and stored in covered shed Packed in HDPE Bags Sold to authorized 13 Spent Catalysts 0.0184 0.55 and stored in recyclers/send to TNWML covered shed Stored in Sent to authorized re- 14 Used Oil 0.006 0.18 Drums processors / TNWML Detoxified After Detoxification send containers / Stored in Scrap 15 40 Nos. 1200 Nos. to outside Barrels / Liners yard agencies/recyclers (Nos.) Decontaminated Packed in Autoclaved and send to media from HDPE bags and 16 0.01 0.3 authorized biomedical Microbiology stored in waste incinerator Lab covered shed Soiled waste Packed in from OHC yellow Send to authorized (Cotton, coloured biomedical waste 17 Dressings, 0.0001 0.003 biomedical incinerator/Dispose to near Soiled plaster waste HDPE by hospital with mutual casts ,other bags and stored agreement. material) in covered shed

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Send to authorized e-waste collection Stored in centres/registered 18 E- Waste 0.001 0.03 Covered shed dismantlers/ authorized recyclers/return back to manufacturers Used Lead Acid Stored in Send to manufacturers on 19 - 2 Nos. batteries (Nos.) Covered shed buy back basis

The proposed solid waste generation (Hazardous solid waste) and the disposal methods are given below: Non-hazardous waste (Domestic Packed in Handed over to local waste 1 – canteen waste, 0.09 2.7 drums /HDPE collection system discarded bags papers) Non-hazardous waste (Paper /cartons Stored in Scrap 2 /packing 0.06 1.8 yard materials, glass, plastic/Used Sent to outside agencies / PPE, etc.) recyclers Used Insulation Stored in Scrap 3 0.05 1.5 waste yard Metal scrap Stored in Scrap 4 (MS/SS/Alumini 0.3 9 yard um) Fly Ash from Send to Brick 5 2.15 64.5 Stored in silo Boiler Manufacturers

3.11PURPOSE OF EIA

As per the EIA notification dated 14 th September, 2006, it is mandatory for the proposed activity to get Environmental clearance before setting up or expansion / modernization. The detailed chart delineating the process is given in Figure 3.1.

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Fig 3.1 Process of Environmental Clearance Procedure

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a well-planned process to predict the environmental consequences of any kind of development, which is a result of human activities and to suggest appropriate measures in order to reduce adverse effects and also to augment positive effects. The EIA procures a rational and ethical approach for sustainable development. However, it is more scientific process because it not only tells the past, present and the future consequences of going on development, but also predicts the future events which likely to change due to some reasons, In terms of the EIA notification, MoEF dated 14 th September 2006, the generic structure of EIA documents shall be as under:

° Introduction ° Project Description ° Description of the Environment ° Analysis of Alternatives (Technology & Site)

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° Anticipated Environmental Impact & mitigation Measures ° Environmental Monitoring Program ° Additional studies ° Project benefits ° Environmental Cost benefits Analysis ° EMP ° Summary & Conclusion ° Disclosure of Consultant Engaged

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CHAPTER - 4 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 CONNECTIVITY

The nearest city is Chennai at about 18 Km from the plant. It is well connected with the road and rail networks which is feasible for the proposed expansion viability .

Major roads Thiruvottiyur Highway- 5 Km NH 5 (Chennai to Kolkatta)- 12 Km Nearest Sea Port Chennai Sea Port - 19 Km Ennore Sea Port - 17 Km Nearest Railway Station Thiruvottiyur – 6 Km – 8 Km Central – 15 km Nearest City Bus Stop Nearest Airport Chennai International Airport- 30 Km

4.2 LAND FORM, LANDUSE AND LAND OWNERSHIP

The proposed expansion in the plant in the land area of about 26.12 Acres (1,05,704 Sq.m)of Vaikkadu Village, Ambattur Taluk, Tiruvallur District. The land use is categorized as Special and Hazardous Zone by Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA).

The Proposed land use details are given in the below table.

Table 4.1 Land use Breakup S.No. Description Area in (Sqm) Percentage (%) 1. Total Land Area 1,05,704 100 2. Ground Coverage 22,946 22 3. Roads and Pavements 19,870 19 4. Green belt area 35,167 33 5. OSR area 10,562 10 6. Vacant area for future expansion 17,159 16

4.3 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

The plant has the existing ground cover of 18130 Sq.m which is to be increased by 4,816 Sq.m to support the expansion. A well laid road internal roads are in place also it has easy connectivity with the nearby Chennai city. There is an existing internal water connection pipeline for the entire project site and the storm water drain is also well established along the

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4.4 SOIL CLASSIFICATION

Broadly, the soils can be put in four major groups, based on the basic fabric of soils i.e. Soil texture which governs its many other properties. They are: 1) Clayey soil, 2) Red sandy or red loamy soil 3) Red sandy brown clayey soil and 4) Alluvial soil.

Of the above soils the district is mainly covered by three types of soils namely: 1) Silty loam soil 2) Clay loam soil 3) Silty Clay loam soil.

4.5 CLIMATIC DATA

The climatic conditions of the plant are given below:

Max. Temp –37.6º C Summer Min. Temp - 24.5º C Max. Temp– 21.4º C Winter Min. Temp - 17.0º C Rainfall Intensity 20 mm/Hr Morning - 71% Average Humidity Evening – 34%

4.6 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE

The plant is situated within the Manali Industrial Estate. There are number of industries in the area like Ennore Thermal Power Station, Toshiba JSW power systems Pvt Ltd, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited, Manali Petro chemicals Ltd, Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd, Ltd and Ltd. The present site is surrounded by Raj Lubricants, Toshiba JSW power systems Pvt Ltd and Indian Oil Tanking.

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CHAPTER - 5 PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 PLANNING CONCEPT

Natco Pharma Limited proposes to expand the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients product quantity. In India the threat of cancerhas been increased and the number of hospitals and the patients are increasing now a days. But the generic drugs which are the medicine for the cancer patients are of higher prices. The off patent drugs which can be manufactured in Indian pharmaceutical industries are of low production quantity which cannot meet the actual demand. Inorder to meet this demand and to provide healthier environment to the local people we are proposed to expand the product quantity.

5.2 LAND USE PLANNING

The existing land use breakup is given in table below: S.No. Description Area in (Sqm) Percentage (%) 1. Total Land Area 1,05,704 100 2. Ground Coverage 18,130 17 3. Roads and Pavements 19,870 19 4. Green belt area 35,167 33 5. OSR area 10,562 10 6. Vacant area for future expansion 21,975 21

The proposed land use breakup is given in below table: S.No. Description Area in (Sqm) Percentage (%) 1. Total Land Area 1,05,704 100 2. Ground Coverage 22,946 22 3. Roads and Pavements 19,870 19 4. Green belt area 35,167 33 5. OSR area 10,562 10 6. Vacant area for future expansion 17,159 16

The proposed land use comes under Special and Hazardous Use Zone as per CMDA and there is no change in land use.

5.3 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

The Site has the required Infrastructure to meet the current and proposed requirements such as • Canteen

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• Potable drinking water • Training block • Laying of Black top / Concrete internal roads • Fire hydrant facility • Rain Water Harvesting Pond • Eye/body wash showers • First Aid kits at all prominent places. • Occupational Health Centre. • Rest Room for employees • Pre-employment and routine medical examinations and the necessary follow up actions • Communication systems like Phone, Internet with safety measures, etc. • Security system at the entrance etc.

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CHAPTER - 6 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 INDUSTRIAL AREA

The area has well established internal road networks and also it is well connected to the Chennai city and also to the nearby rail network. The plant is self-sufficient to cater the expansion of the project. Hence, no new infrastructure is proposed.

6.2 NON PROCESSING AREA (RESIDENTIAL AREA)

All the manpower for the proposed project will be sourced from the neighboring villages, hence no colony/ residential area is proposed in the project.

6.3 GREENBELT AREA

Nearly 33% area of total land area is proposed for greenbelt development plan. Indigenous tree plantation is preferred in greenbelt development with the native species.

6.4 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The project site is surrounded by schools, community health center and other adequate infrastructures. The impacts by the proposed expansion will be assessed and an appropriate plan of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity will be planned. Some activities which were noted and will contribute in the social activities are as follows:

• Infrastructure development in the nearby village schools • Conducting Medical camp

6.5 CONNECTIVITY

The nearest city is Chennai at about 18 Km from the plant. It is well connected with the road and rail networks which is feasible for the proposed expansion viability .

Major roads Thiruvottiyur Highway- 5 Km NH 5 (Chennai to Kolkatta)- 12 Km Nearest Sea Port Chennai Sea Port - 19 Km Ennore Sea Port - 17 Km Nearest Railway Station Thiruvottiyur – 6 Km Minjur – 8 Km Central – 15 km Eco Services India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai – 600032 Page _ 49

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Nearest City Bus Stop Andarkuppam Nearest Airport Chennai International Airport- 30 Km

6.6 DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT

Water requirement for domestic will be availed from the private water supplies which met the drinking water quality. Water required for the process will be met through the private tankers and from CMWSSB supplies.

6.7 INDUSTRIAL WASTE (SEWAGE AND EFFLUENT) MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The domestic wastewater and the process effluent generated from the plant will be treated in Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) installed in the site. The ETP installed will give rise to Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) through Multi Effect Evaporator (MEE) System and the Advanced Thin Film Drier (ATFD) installed at the site, so that the treated effluent will be reused for the processes so that there is no discharge of the treated effluent. The effluent stream is divided in to High Level Total Dissolved Solids (HTDS) stream and Low Level Total Dissolved Solids (LTDS) stream and they are treated correspondingly in the ETP.

6.8 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

The solid waste generated from the plant is mainly of hazardous waste (process waste) and non-hazardous waste (domestic waste). The domestic waste will be collected, segregated as biodegradable and non-biodegradable solid waste. The biodegradable solid waste will be handed to over to the local waste collection facility and non-biodegradable waste will be disposed through the recyclers. The hazardous waste mainly consists of organic residue, inorganic solid waste, spent carbon, spent oil and fly ash from boiler will be collected and sent to Tamil Nadu Waste Management Limited (TNWML) / authorized recyclers.

6.9 POWER REQUIREMENT

The power requirement for the plant is about 2,350 kVA and it is sourced from the TNEB. Also, for the back-up power source 1 nos. of 1,010 kVA capacity& 1 no. of 100 kVA capacity DG sets will be installed in addition to 2 no. of 1,010 kVA DG sets to meet the emergency power requirement of the plant.

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CHAPTER - 7 R & R PLAN

6.0 REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN

The plant is located within the Manali Industrial Estate which has group of industries. Also, the proposal is expansion of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in the existing plant. There is no residential settlement in the project site. Hence, the Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan is not applicable in this proposed expansion.

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CHAPTER - 8 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

The time schedule for the expansion will be 24 months after getting statuary approval from related authorities. The total cost of proposed project expansion is Rs. 100.00 Crores (excluding the existing). The copy of the GFA certificate is enclosed as Annexure – IV.

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CHAPTER - 9 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

The proposed expansion will help in benefitting the local people financially & socially. The expected benefits to the local people are in areas like employment, communication, educational activities and etc. The proposed expansion project will create direct employment opportunities during the construction phase and in the operational phase both semi-skilled and unskilled laborers. There will be social benefits from this proposed project.

The benefits through this proposed project are as follows: • Local people will get direct financial benefit by way of employment. • Local people will get some contracts of supply and services to get indirect income. • Company will contribute in improving education and health facilities in nearby area.

Under the Corporate Social Responsibility the Industry will continue to develop a policy of developing the villages in the vicinity by identifying the requirements. The industry will define environmental monitoring program to monitor the Ambient Air Quality as well as Stack Emissions from the Utilities and scrubbers. Industry will strengthen the existing Environment, Health &Safety Department and also continue to engage recognized laboratories to carry out all necessary monitoring parameters for its activities.

The segregated (HTDS/LTDS) wastewater will be regularly analyzed before and after treatment in ETP-ZLD. Qualified staff will be appointed for the purpose of Operation and Maintenance of the pollution control facilities. Stand-by facilities will be provided to all the pumps so as to ensure fail proof treatment, handling and disposal. The hazardous waste will be collected, segregated and disposed to Tamil Nadu Waste Management Limited (TNWML). In order to mitigate the emissions from the DG sets adequate stack and to control emission from process scrubber system will be provided.

Further activities will be analyzed, after the analysis of the baseline data generation and socio- economic survey and the appropriate sustainable development will be contributed by the proposed project. The appropriate amount of Corporate Social Responsibility is proposed to be utilized for these beneficial activities.

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