CONTENTS

S.NO. PARTICULARS PAGE NO. A. ToR LETTER AND TOR COMPLIANCE 1. TOR LETTER 1-8 2. TOR COMPLIANCE 9-25 B. DRAFT EIA/EMP REPORT Chapter – I INTRODUCTION 26-29 Chapter – II PROJECT DESCRIPTION 30-49 Chapter – III DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 50-92 Chapter – IV ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 93-109 Chapter – V ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY AND SITES) 110 Chapter – VI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 111-114 Chapter – VII ADDITIONAL STUDIES 115-138 Chapter – VIII PROJECT BENEFITS 139-142 Chapter – IX ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 143 Chapter – X ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 144-151 Chapter – XI SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 152-161 Chapter – XII DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 162 C ANNEXURES ANNEXURE- 1 CERTIFICATE FOR REGISTRATION OF EXISTING WELL 163-166 ANNEXURE- 2(A) ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARNCE FOR UNIT- II 167-172 ANNEXURE- 2(B) CERTIFIED COMPLIANCE REPORT OF EC 173-178 ANNEXURE- 2(C) CONSENT TO OPERATE (FOR AIR & WATER) FOR UNIT-I 179-185 ANNEXURE- 2(D) CONSENT TO OPERATE (FOR AIR & WATER) FOR UNIT- II 186-192 ANNEXURE- 3 HOURLY METEREOLOGICAL DATA 193-246 ANNEXURE- 4 DETAILED AAQM TABLE 247-254 ANNEXURE- 5 MoU FOR FLY ASH UTILIZATION 255-256 ANNEXURE- 6 SAMPLE ANNUAL HEALTH REPORTS 257-268 ANNEXURE- 7 CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY 269 ANNEXURE- 8 MoU FROM GRAIN SUPPLIERS 270-274 ANNEXURE- 9 PUBLIC HEARING PROCEEDINGS 275-287 ANNEXURE- 10 NABET CERTIFICATE 288- ANNEXURE- 11 NABL CERTIFICATE

i CONTENT LIST

S.NO. PARTICULAR PAGE NO. CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 26-29 1.1 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT 26 1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT AND THE PROPONENT 26 1.2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT 26 1.2.2 INTRODUCTION OF PROJECT PROPONENT 27 1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE & SIZE, LOCATION OF THE PROJECT AND 28 ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY, REGION 1.3.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE AND LOCATION OF PROJECT 28 1.3.2 IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY AND REGION 28 1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 29 CHAPTER II PROJECT DESCRIPTION 30-49 2.1 TYPE OF PROJECT 30 2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT 30 2.3 LOCATION 30 2.3.1 GENERAL LOCATION MAP 30 2.3.2 SPECIFIC LOCATION MAP 32 2.3.3 PLANT LAYOUT 33 2.3.4 PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE EXISTING PLANTSITE WITH GREENBELT & 35 PLANTATION 2.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF THE OPERATION 36 (INCL. ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES RQUIRED BY OR FOR THE PROJECT) 2.5 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROJECT 37 2.5.1 RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENT 37 2.5.2 FUEL REQUIREMENTFOR BOILER 38 2.5.3 WATER REQUIREMENT 38 2.5.4 STEAM REQUIREMENT 40 2.5.5 BOILER DETAILS 40 2.5.6 POWER REQUIREMENT &DETAILS OF D.G SETS 40 2.5.7 MANPOWER REQUIREMENT 41 2.6 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION 41 2.7 TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION 41 2.7.1 GRAIN BASED DISTILLERY OPERATION 41 2.7.2 DISTILLERY EFLLUENT TREATMENT SCHEME 46 2.7.3 PHOTOGRAPHS OF EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT 47 2.7.4 MAJOR EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY 48 2.7.5 STORAGE FACILITIES FOR PRODUCTS & WASTE GENERATED DURING THE 48 PROCESS 2.8 DESCRIPTION OF MITIGATION MEASURES 48 2.9 ASSESSMENT OF NEW & UNTESTED TECHNOLOGY FOR THE RISK OF 49 TECHNOLOGICAL FAILURE

ii CHAPTER III DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 50-92 3.0 INTRODUCTION 50 3.1 STUDY AREA , PERIOD, COMPONENTS, AND METHODOLOGY 50 3.1.1 STUDY AREA 50 3.1.2 PERIOD OF BASELINE DATA COLLECTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL 52 COMPONENTS 3.1.3 METHODOLOGY 53 3.2 ESTABLISHMENT OF BASELINE WITH BASE MAPS OF ALL ENVIRONMENTAL 54 COMPONENTS 3.2.1 DETAILS OF DATA USED 54 3.2.2 SEISMICITY AND FLOOD HAZARD ZONATION OF THE AREA 57 3.2.3 CLIMATE AND RAINFALL 61 3.2.4 METEROLOGY 61 3.2.5 AMBIENT AIR ENVIRONMENT 63 3.2.6 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 68 3.2.7 WATER ENVIRONMENT 70 3.2.8 SOIL ENVIRONMENT 76 3.2.9 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 78 3.2.10 SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 84 3.3 CONCLUSION 92 CHAPTER IV ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 93-109 4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY 93 4.2 POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF THE EXPANSION PROJECT 93 4.3 ANTICIPATED IMPACT DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE & PROPOSED 93 MITIGATION MEASURES 4.4 ANTICIPATED IMPACT DURING OPERATION PHASE & PROPOSED 93 MITIGATION MEASURE 4.4.1 IMPACT ON AND LAND USE PATTERN 94 4.4.2 IMPACT ON AIR QUALITY & MITIGATION MEASURES 94 4.4.3 IMPACT ON NOISE LEVEL& MITIGATION MEASURES 105 4.4.4 IMPACT ON WATER QUALITY & MITIGATION MEASURES 105 4.4.5 IMPACT ON SOIL & MITIGATION MEASURES 107 4.4.6 IMPACT DUE TO SOLID & HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION& MITIGATION 107 MEASURES 4.4.7 IMPACT ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 108 4.4.8 IMPACT ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 108 4.4.9 IMPACT ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & MITIGATION MEASURES 109 4.5 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 109 CHAPTER V ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY AND SITE) 110 5.1 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 110 CHAPTER VI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 111-114 6.1 INTRODUCTION 111 6.2 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING CELL 111

iii 6.3 MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGIES 111 6.3.1 INSTRUMENTS TO BE USED/ BEING USED 111 6.3.2 MONITERING FREQUENCY 113 6.3.3 LOCATIONS OF MONITORING STATION 113 6.4 DATA ANALYSIS 113 6.5 REPORTING SCHEDULES 113 6.6 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 114 6.7 DETAILED BUDGET 114 CHAPTER VII ADDITIONAL STUDIES 115-138 7.1 INTRODUCTION 115 7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION 115 7.2.1 PUBLIC HEARING PROCEEDINGS 115 7.3 RISK ASSESSMENT &HAZARD MANAGEMENT 121 7.3.1 RISK ANALYSIS METHODOLOGIES 121 7.3.2 EMERGENCY PLANNING 123 7.3.3 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 126 7.4 GEOLOGICAL AND GEO-HYDROLOGICAL STATUS 134 7.4.1 GEOLOGICAL FEATURES 134 7.4.2 HYDRO-GEOLOGICAL FEATURES 136 7.5 CONCLUSION 138 CHAPTER VIII PROJECT BENEFITS 139-142 8.1 INTRODUCTION 139 8.2 PROMOTION OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC STATUS 139 8.3 OTHER BENEFITS 140 8.4 DETAILS OF ESC ACTIVITIES DONE BY THE COMPANY 140 8.5 PROPOSED EXPENDITURE FOR ESC PROGRAMME 141 8.6 CONCLUSION 142 CHAPTER IX ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 143 9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 143 CHAPTER X ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 144-151 10.1 INTRODUCTION 144 10.2 FORMATION OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL (EMC) 145 10.3 CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT POLICY 145 10.4 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT 146 10.5 NOISE QUALITY MANAGEMENT 146 10.6 WATERQUALITY MANAGEMENT 146 10.6.1 WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES 147 10.6.2 ACTION PLAN TO CONTROLGROUND WATER POLLUTION 147 10.6.3 RAIN WATER HARVESTING 148 10.7 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 149 10.8 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 149

iv 10.9 CONCEPT OF WASTE MINIMIZATION, 3R’S (REUSE, RECYCLE & RECOVER 150 TECHNIQUES), ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION MEASURES 10.9.1 WASTE MINIMIZATION- 3R’S 150 10.9.2 3R’S 150 10.9.3 ENERGY CONSERVATION 150 10.9.4 NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION 150 10.10 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES 151 10.11 BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP 151 10.12 CONCLUSION 151 CHAPTER XI SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION 152-161 11.1 INTRODUCTION 152 11.2 JUSTIFICATION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT 152 11.3 DETAILS ABOUT THE PROJECT 152 11.3.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 152 11.3.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROJECT 154 11.3.3 MANUFACTURING PROCESS 155 11.4 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 156 11.4.1 PRESENTATION OF RESULTS (AIR ,NOISE,WATER AND SOIL) 156 11.4.2 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 157 11.4.3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 157 11.5 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES 157 11.6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 158 11.7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES 159 11.8 PROJECT BENEFITS 159 11.9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 159 11.10 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 161 11.11 CONCLUSION 161 CHAPTER XII DISCLOSURE OF THE CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 162

v LIST OF TABLES

TABLE NO. PARTICULARS PAGE NO. 1.1 EXISTING CLEARANCES/ CONSENTS 26 1.2 PROJECT PROPOSAL 27 1.3 STATUS OF THE PROJECT WITH RESPECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE 27 1.4 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE AND LOCATION OF THE PROJECT 28 2.1 AREA BEAK UP 33 2.2 DETAILS OF THE EXPANSION PROJECT 36 2.3 OTHER DETAILS OF THE PROJECT 37 2.4 RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENT, SOURCE AND TRANSPORTATION 37 2.5 FUEL REQUIREMENT 38 2.6 STEAM REQUIREMENT 40 2.7 EXISTING BOILER DETAILS 40 2.8 D.G. SETS DETAILS 41 2.9 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL & IMPLEMENTATION 41 2.10 CHARACTERISTICS OF TREATED & UNTREATED EFFLUENT 46 2.11 STORAGE FACILITIES 48 3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS OF THE STUDY AREA 50 3.2 FREQUENCY AND LOCATION OF PRIMARY DATA COLLECTION OF VARIOUS 52 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS 3.3 STANDARDIZED METHODS ADOPTED FOR BASELINE DATA 53 ESTABLISHMENT 3.4 LAND USE / LAND COVER DETAILS OF BUFFER ZONE 55 3.5 SEISMIC ZONES IN 57 3.6 RAINFALL DATA FOR LAST 7 YEARS OF DISTRICT 61 3.7 MICRO-METEOROLOGY AT SITE 61 3.8 LOCATIONS OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS 63 3.9 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING RESULTS 65 STUDY PERIOD: POST MONSOON SEASON (OCTOBER TO DECEMBER, 2017) 3.10 NAAQS PRESCRIBED BY CPCB ON 16THNOV., 2009 68 3.11 LOCATIONS OF NOISE MONITORING STATIONS 69 3.12 AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL MONITORING RESULTS 69 STUDY PERIOD: POST MONSOON SEASON (OCTOBER TO DECEMBER, 2017) 3.13 CPCB NOISE STANDARDS 70 3.14 LOCATIONS OF SURFACE WATER SAMPLING 71 3.15 SURFACE WATER ANALYSIS 73 3.16 LOCATIONS OF GROUND WATER SAMPLING STATIONS 74 3.17 GROUND WATER ANALYSIS (POST MONSOON SEASON- OCTOBER TO 75 DECEMBER, 2017) 3.18 LOCATION OF SOIL SAMPLING STATIONS 76 3.19 SOIL ANALYSIS RESULTS (POST MONSOON SEASON- OCTOBER TO 77 DECEMBER, 2017)

vi 3.20 FLORA IN THE STUDY AREA 79 LIST OF FLORA IN THE CORE & BUFFER ZONE OF THE PROJECT SITE 3.21 LIST OF FAUNA IN THE CORE & BUFFER ZONE OF THE PROJECT SITE 81 3.22 EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE SURVEYED VILLAGES 89 3.23 WATER FACILITY IN THE SURVEYED VILLAGES 90 4.1 EXISTING STACK EMISSION DETAILS 98 4.2 PEAK INCREMENTAL CONCENTRATION FOR DIFFERENT SCENARIOS 98 4.3 TRAFFIC VOLUME COUNT SURVEY (SH-15) 102 4.4 ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC DUE TO EXPANSION PROJECT 104 4.5 MODIFIED TRAFFIC SCENARIO AND LOS (LEVEL OF SERVICE) 104 6.1 MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGIES 112 6.2 FREQUENCY FOR POST PROJECT MONITORING 113 6.3 LOCATIONS FOR POST PROJECT MONITORING 113 6.4 BUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 114 7.1 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 122 7.2 RISK ASSESSMENT ALONG WITH MITIGATION MEASURES 122 7.3 EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS 133 8.1 DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE FOR ESC ACTIVITIES IN THE FINANCIAL 140 YEAR 2016- 2017 8.2 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR ESC 141 10.1 COST BREAKUP OF EMP 151 11.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 153 11.2 RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENT, SOURCE & TRANSPORTATION 154 11.3 BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROJECT 155 11.4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 158 11.5 FREQUENCY AND LOCATION FOR POST-PROJECT MONITORING 159 11.6 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 159

vii LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE NO. PARTICULARS PAGE NO. 2.1 LOCATION MAP OF THE PLANT SITE 31 2.2 MAP SHOWING THE SPECIFIC LOCATION OF THE PLANT SITE ALONG WITH 32 COORDINATES MARKED ON GOOGLE EARTH 2.3 PLANT LAYOUT 34 2.4 WATER BALANCE FOR DISTILLERY UNIT 39 2.5 PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM 45 3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS OF THE 10 KM RADIUS STUDY AREA 51 3.2 LAND USE / LAND COVER MAP OF BUFFER ZONE 56 3.3 SEISMIC ZONE MAP 58 3.4 FLOOD HAZARD ZONATION MAP SHOWING FLOOD AFFECTED AREAS IN WEST 59 BENGAL 3.5 DRAINAGE MAP OF THE STUDY AREA 60 3.6 WIND ROSE DIAGRAM 62 3.7 KEY PLAN SHOWING AMBIENT AIR QUALITY AND NOISE MONITORING 64 LOCATIONS 3.8 (A) GRAPH SHOWING PM10 CONCENTRATIONS AT DIFFERENT MONITORING 66 STATIONS 3.8 (B) GRAPH SHOWING PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS AT DIFFERENT MONITORING 66 STATIONS

3.8 (C) GRAPH SHOWING NO2CONCENTRATIONS AT DIFFERENT MONITORING 67 STATIONS 3.8 (D) GRAPH SHOWING SO2 CONCENTRATIONS AT DIFFERENT MONITORING 67 STATIONS 3.9 KEY PLAN SHOWING SURFACE WATERSAMPLING LOCATIONS 72 3.10 ZONE WISE POPULATION DISTRIBUTION AND SEX RATIO OF SURVEYED 86 VILLAGES 3.11 ZONE WISE LITERACY RATE OF SURVEYED VILLAGES 87 3.12 ZONE WISE WORKING & NON WORKING POPULATION OF SURVEYED 88 VILLAGES 4.1 ISOPLETH SHOWING THE INCREMENTAL GLCS OF PM10 DUE TO PLANT 99 ACTIVITIES 4.2 ISOPLETH SHOWING THE INCREMENTAL GLCS OF SO2DUE TO PLANT 100 ACTIVITIES 4.3 ISOPLETH SHOWING THE INCREMENTAL GLCS OF NOX DUE TO PLANT 101 ACTIVITIES 4.4 TRAFFIC VOLUME COUNT 103 7.1 VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED DURING EMERGENCY 133 7.2 GEOLOGICAL SET-UP OF THE AREA 135 7.3 HYDRO-GEOLOGICAL MAP OF 137 8.1 MAJOR AREAS UNDER ESC ACTIVITIES 139 8.2 PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING ENTERPRISE SOCIAL COMMITMENT ACTIVITIES 141 DONE BY THE COMPANY 11.1 PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM FOR GRAIN BASED DISTILLERY 156

viii ABBREVIATIONS

µg/m3 : Micro gram per meter cube µm : Micro Meter AAQM : Ambient Air Quality Monitoring AAQMS : Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station APCD/ E : Air Pollution Control Device/ Equipment CGWA : Central Ground Water Authority CO : Carbon monoxide

CO2 : Carbon dioxide CGWB : Central Ground Water Board CMS : Continuous Monitoring System CPCB : Central Pollution Control Board CREP : Corporate Responsibility for Environment Protection Db : Decibel DDGS : Distillers Dry Grain Soluble DMP : Disaster management plan DWGS : Distillers Wet Grains Soluble EAC : Expert Appraisal Committee EIA : Environmental Impact Assessment EMC : Environment Management Cell EMP : Environmental Management Plan ENA : Extra Neutral Alcohol ENE : East North East EPA : Environmental Protection Agency ERDAS : Earth Resources Data Analysis System ESP : Electrostatic Precipitator ETP : Effluent Treatment Plant GCP : Ground Control Points GLC : Ground Level Concentration Govt. : Government Ha : Hectare HDPE : High Density Polyethylene HSE : Health, Safety & Environment ID : Induced Draft IMD : India Meteorological Department IMIL : Indian Made Indian Liquor IRS : Indian Remote Sensing Satellite IS : Indian Standards Kg : Kilogram KLPD : Kilo Liter Per Day Km : Kilometer KVA : Kilo Volt Ampere

ix KW : Kilo Watt LU/LC : Land Use / Land Cover M : Meter mg/l : Milligram per litre mg/m3 : Milligram per meter cube mm : Millimeter MoEFCC : Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change mRL : Mean Reduced Level MSL : Mean Sea Level MT : Metric Tonnes MW : Mega Watt NABL : National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories NH : National Highway NNE : North North East NOC : No objection Certificate

NO2 : Nitrogen dioxide NW : North West

O3 : Ozone PF : Protected Forest pH : Potential of Hydrogen PM : Particulate Matter PPE : Personal Protective Equipment PPV : Peak Particle Velocity PWD : Public Works Department RDS : Respirable Dust Sampler RF : Reserve Forest RS : Rectified Spirit RSPM : Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter SE : South East SEAC : State Level Expert Appraisal Committee SEIAA : State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority SH : State Highway SOI : Survey of India

SO2 : Sulphur dioxide SPCB : State Pollution Control Board SPM : Suspended Particulate Matter Sq. : Square SSE : South South East SSW : South South West SWID : State Water Investigation Directorate T : Tonnes TCD : Tonnes crushing per day

x TDS : Total Dissolved Solids ToR : Terms of Reference TPD : Tonnes Per Day TPH : Tonnes Per Hour TR : Total Recharge V : Volt WBPCB : Pollution Control Board

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No.IA-J-11011/491/2017-IA-II(I) Goverment of India Minister of Enviroment,Forest and Climate Change Impact Assessment Division ***

Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Vayu Wing,3rd Floor,Aliganj, Jor Bagh Road,New Delhi-110003 06 Nov 2017

To,

M/s IFB AGRO INDUSTRIES LIMITED Village Durgapur, Post Noorpur, PS - Ramnagar, Block- II, District South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, South 24 Parganas-743368 West Bengal

Tel.No.033-39849675; Email:[email protected]

Sir/Madam,

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

1. Proposal No.: IA/WB/IND2/69992/2017 Proposed Expansion of Existing Grain Based Distillery (110 to 170 KLPD) within Existing 2. Name of the Proposal: Plant Premises at Village Durgapur, Block- Diamond Harbour-II, District South 24 Parganas, West Bengal

3. Category of the Proposal: Industrial Projects - 2

4. Project/Activity applied for: 5(g) Distilleries

5. Date of submission for TOR: 29 Sep 2017

1 In this regard, under the provisions of the EIA Notification 2006 as amended, the Standard TOR for the purpose of preparing environment impact assessment report and environment management plan for obtaining prior environment clearance is prescribed with public consultation as follows:

2 STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR EIA/EMP REPORT FOR PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES REQUIRING ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE

5(g): STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CONDUCTING ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR DISTILLERIES AND INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN EIA/EMP REPORT

A. STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE

1) Executive Summary 2) Introduction i. Details of the EIA Consultant including NABET accreditation ii. Information about the project proponent iii. Importance and benefits of the project 3) Project Description i. Cost of project and time of completion. ii. Products with capacities for the proposed project. iii. If expansion project, details of existing products with capacities and whether adequate land is available for expansion, reference of earlier EC if any. iv. List of raw materials required and their source along with mode of transportation. v. Other chemicals and materials required with quantities and storage capacities vi. Details of Emission, effluents, hazardous waste generation and their management. vii. Requirement of water, power, with source of supply, status of approval, water balance diagram, man-power requirement (regular and contract) viii. Process description along with major equipments and machineries, process flow sheet (quantative) from raw material to products to be provided ix. Hazard identification and details of proposed safety systems. x. Expansion/modernization proposals: a. Copy of all the Environmental Clearance(s) including Amendments thereto obtained for the project from MOEF/SEIAA shall be attached as an Annexure. A certified copy of the latest Monitoring Report of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests as per circular dated 30th May, 2012 on the status of compliance of conditions stipulated in all the existing environmental clearances including Amendments shall be provided. In addition, status of compliance of Consent to Operate for the ongoing Iexisting operation of the project from SPCB shall be attached with the EIA-EMP report. b. In case the existing project has not obtained environmental clearance, reasons for not taking EC under the provisions of the EIA Notification 1994 and/or EIA Notification

3 STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR EIA/EMP REPORT FOR PROJECTS/ ACTIVITIES REQUIRING ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE

2006 shall be provided. Copies of Consent to Establish/No Objection Certificate and Consent to Operate (in case of units operating prior to EIA Notification 2006, CTE and CTO of FY 2005-2006) obtained from the SPCB shall be submitted. Further, compliance report to the conditions of consents from the SPCB shall be submitted. 4) Site Details i. Location of the project site covering village, Taluka/Tehsil, District and State, Justification for selecting the site, whether other sites were considered. ii. A toposheet of the study area of radius of 10km and site location on 1:50,000/1:25,000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet. (including all eco-sensitive areas and environmentally sensitive places) iii. Details w.r.t. option analysis for selection of site iv. Co-ordinates (lat-long) of all four corners of the site. v. Google map-Earth downloaded of the project site. vi. Layout maps indicating existing unit as well as proposed unit indicating storage area, plant area, greenbelt area, utilities etc. If located within an Industrial area/Estate/Complex, layout of Industrial Area indicating location of unit within the Industrial area/Estate. vii. Photographs of the proposed and existing (if applicable) plant site. If existing, show photographs of plantation/greenbelt, in particular. viii. Landuse break-up of total land of the project site (identified and acquired), government/ private - agricultural, forest, wasteland, water bodies, settlements, etc shall be included. (not required for industrial area) ix. A list of major industries with name and type within study area (10km radius) shall be incorporated. Land use details of the study area x. Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study area shall be included. xi. Details of Drainage of the project upto 5km radius of study area. If the site is within 1 km radius of any major river, peak and lean season river discharge as well as flood occurrence frequency based on peak rainfall data of the past 30 years. Details of Flood Level of the project site and maximum Flood Level of the river shall also be provided. (mega green field projects) xii. Status of acquisition of land. If acquisition is not complete, stage of the acquisition process and expected time of complete possession of the land. xiii. R&R details in respect of land in line with state Government policy 5) Forest and wildlife related issues (if applicable): i. Permission and approval for the use of forest land (forestry clearance), if any, and recommendations of the State Forest Department. (if applicable)

4 STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR EIA/EMP REPORT FOR PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES REQUIRING ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE

ii. Landuse map based on High resolution satellite imagery (GPS) of the proposed site delineating the forestland (in case of projects involving forest land more than 40 ha) iii. Status of Application submitted for obtaining the stage I forestry clearance along with latest status shall be submitted. iv. The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden-thereon v. Wildlife Conservation Plan duly authenticated by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State Government for conservation of Schedule I fauna, if any exists in the study area vi. Copy of application submitted for clearance under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, to the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife 6) Environmental Status i. Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and site-specific micro- meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall. ii. AAQ data (except monsoon) at 8 locations for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, CO and other parameters relevant to the project shall be collected. The monitoring stations shall be based CPCB guidelines and take into account the pre-dominant wind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors including reserved forests. iii. Raw data of all AAQ measurement for 12 weeks of all stations as per frequency given in the NAQQM Notification of Nov. 2009 along with - min., max., average and 98% values for each of the AAQ parameters from data of all AAQ stations should be provided as an annexure to the EIA Report. iv. Surface water quality of nearby River (100m upstream and downstream of discharge point) and other surface drains at eight locations as per CPCB/MoEF&CC guidelines. v. Whether the site falls near to polluted stretch of river identified by the CPCB/MoEF&CC, if yes give details. vi. Ground water monitoring at minimum at 8 locations shall be included. vii. Noise levels monitoring at 8 locations within the study area. viii. Soil Characteristic as per CPCB guidelines. ix. Traffic study of the area, type of vehicles, frequency of vehicles for transportation of materials, additional traffic due to proposed project, parking arrangement etc. x. Detailed description of flora and fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) existing in the study area shall be given with special reference to rare, endemic and endangered species. If Schedule-I fauna are found within the study area, a Wildlife Conservation Plan shall be prepared and furnished. xi. Socio-economic status of the study area.

5 STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR EIA/EMP REPORT FOR PROJECTS/ ACTIVITIES REQUIRING ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE

7) Impact and Environment Management Plan i. Assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features. In case the project is located on a hilly terrain, the AQIP Modelling shall be done using inputs of the specific terrain characteristics for determining the potential impacts of the project on the AAQ. Cumulative impact of all sources of emissions (including transportation) on the AAQ of the area shall be assessed. Details of the model used and the input data used for modelling shall also be provided. The air quality contours shall be plotted on a location map showing the location of project site, habitation nearby, sensitive receptors, if any. ii. Water Quality modelling - in case of discharge in water body iii. Impact of the transport of the raw materials and end products on the surrounding environment shall be assessed and provided. In this regard, options for transport of raw materials and finished products and wastes (large quantities) by rail or rail-cum road transport or conveyor- cum-rail transport shall be examined. iv. A note on treatment of wastewater from different plant operations, extent recycled and reused for different purposes shall be included. Complete scheme of effluent treatment. Characteristics of untreated and treated effluent to meet the prescribed standards of discharge under E(P) Rules. v. Details of stack emission and action plan for control of emissions to meet standards. vi. Measures for fugitive emission control vii. Details of hazardous waste generation and their storage, utilization and management. Copies of MOU regarding utilization of solid and hazardous waste in cement plant shall also be included. EMP shall include the concept of waste-minimization, recycle/reuse/recover techniques, Energy conservation, and natural resource conservation. viii. Proper utilization of fly ash shall be ensured as per Fly Ash Notification, 2009. A detailed plan of action shall be provided. ix. Action plan for the green belt development plan in 33 % area i.e. land with not less than 1,500 trees per ha. Giving details of species, width of plantation, planning schedule etc. shall be included. The green belt shall be around the project boundary and a scheme for greening of the roads used for the project shall also be incorporated. x. Action plan for rainwater harvesting measures at plant site shall be submitted to harvest rainwater from the roof tops and storm water drains to recharge the ground water and also to use for the various activities at the project site to conserve fresh water and reduce the water requirement from other sources. xi. Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures shall be included. xii. Action plan for post-project environmental monitoring shall be submitted.

6 STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR EIA/EMP REPORT FOR PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES REQUIRING ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE

xiii. Onsite and Offsite Disaster (natural and Man-made) Preparedness and Emergency Management Plan including Risk Assessment and damage control. Disaster management plan should be linked with District Disaster Management Plan. 8) Occupational health i. Plan and fund allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety of all contract and casual workers ii. Details of exposure specific health status evaluation of worker. If the workers' health is being evaluated by pre designed format, chest x rays, Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision testing (Far & Near vision, colour vision and any other ocular defect) ECG, during pre placement and periodical examinations give the details of the same. Details regarding last month analyzed data of above mentioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department wise. iii. Details of existing Occupational & Safety Hazards. What are the exposure levels of hazards and whether they are within Permissible Exposure level (PEL). If these are not within PEL, what measures the company has adopted to keep them within PEL so that health of the workers can be preserved, iv. Annual report of heath status of workers with special reference to Occupational Health and Safety. 9) Corporate Environment Policy i. Does the company have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA report. ii. Does the Environment Policy prescribe for standard operating process / procedures to bring into focus any infringement / deviation / violation of the environmental or forest norms / conditions? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA. iii. What is the hierarchical system or Administrative order of the company to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the environmental clearance conditions? Details of this system may be given. iv. Does the company have system of reporting of non compliances / violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and / or shareholders or stakeholders at large? This reporting mechanism shall be detailed in the EIA report 10) Details regarding infrastructure facilities such as sanitation, fuel, restroom etc. to be provided to the labour force during construction as well as to the casual workers including truck drivers during operation phase. 11) Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC) i. Adequate funds (at least 2.5 % of the project cost) shall be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on Public Hearing issues and item-wise details along with time

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bound action plan shall be included. Socio-economic development activities need to be elaborated upon. 12) Any litigation pending against the project and/or any direction/order passed by any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof shall also be included. Has the unit received any notice under the Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air and Water Acts? If so, details thereof and compliance/ATR to the notice(s) and present status of the case. 13) 'A tabular chart with index for point wise compliance of above TOR.

B. SPECIFIC TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EIASTUDIES FOR DISTILLERIES

1. List of existing distillery units in the study area along with their capacity and sourcing of raw material. 2. Number of working days of the distillery unit. 3. Details of raw materials such as molasses/grains, their source with availability. 4. Details of the use of steam from the boiler. 5. Surface and Ground water quality around proposed spent wash storage lagoon, and compost yard. 6. Plan to reduce spent wash generation within 6-8 KL/KL of alcohol produced. 7. Proposed effluent treatment system for molasses/grain based distillery (spent wash, spent lees, condensate and utilities) as well as domestic sewage and scheme for achieving zero effluent discharge (ZLD). 8. Proposed action to restrict fresh water consumption within 10 KL/KL of alcohol production. 9. Details about capacity of spent wash holding tank, material used, design consideration. No. of peizometers to be proposed around spent wash holding tank. 10. Action plan to control ground water pollution. 11. Details of solid waste management including management of boiler ash, yeast, etc. Details of incinerated spent wash ash generation and its disposal. 12. Details of bio-composting yard (if applicable). 13. Action plan to control odour pollution. 14. Arrangements for installation of continuous online monitoring system (24x7 monitoring device)

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8 Expansion of Existing Grain Based Distillery (110 to 170 KLPD) within Existing Plant Premises At Village Durgapur, Block- Diamond Harbour-II, District South 24 Parganas, West Bengal ToR Compliance

ToR Compliance

Point-wise compliance for the Standard ToR points issued by MoEFCC, New Delhi vide letter no. J- 11011/491/2017-IA II (I) dated 6th November, 2017 for Expansion of existing grain based distillery (110 to 170 KLPD) within existing plant premises at Village Durgapur, Block Diamond Harbour II, District South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) by IFB Agro Industries Limited.

ToR ToR Point Compliance Reference in Point EIA/ EMP No. Report Generic Terms of Reference (ToRs) in respect of Industrial Sector 1. Executive Summary Executive Summary of the project has been incorporated in Chapter- XI this EIA/EMP Report. Page no. 161- 170 2. Introduction i. Details of the EIA The consultant engaged with this project is JM EnviroNet Pvt. Chapter- XII Consultant including Ltd., who is a NABET accredited environmental consultant Page no. 171 NABET accreditation. having its corporate office in Gurgaon (Haryana). Details of the EIA Consultant including NABET accreditation has been incorporated in this EIA/EMP Report. ii. Information about the Information about the project proponent has been Chapter- I, project proponent. incorporated in this EIA/EMP Report. Section no. 1.2.2, Page no. 27 iii. Importance and Importance and benefits of this project has been given in this Chapter-I, benefits of the project. EIA/EMP Report. Section no. 1.3.2, Page no. 28 3. Project Description i. Cost of project and • Total cost of the project is Rs. 40 Crores. Chapter-II, time of completion. • After obtaining necessary statutory approvals project will Section no. 2.6, be completed approximately within 2 years. Page no. 41 ii. Products with Details of product with capacities for expansion project have Chapter-I, Table capacities for the been incorporated in this EIA/ EMP report. no. 1.2, Page no. proposed project. 27 iii. If expansion project, Details of existing products with capacities have been Chapter-I, Table details of existing incorporated in this EIA/ EMP report. no. 1.2, Page no. products with Total existing plant area is 13.51 ha (33.4 acres) and the 27 capacities and whether same is adequate for expansion hence no additional land will adequate land is be acquired for the proposed expansion. available for For Unit II - 60 KLPD grain based distillery, the company expansion, reference of obtained Environment Clearance letter from MoEFCC, New earlier EC if any. Delhi vide letter no. J-11011/333/2006-IA II (I) dated 14th March, 2007. iv. List of raw materials Major raw material is non edible/ waste grain which is unfit Chapter-II, required and their for human consumption. List of raw materials required their Table no. 2.4, source along with source along with their mode of transportation has been Page no. 37 mode of incorporated in this EIA/EMP Report. transportation.

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ToR ToR Point Compliance Reference in Point EIA/ EMP No. Report v. Other chemicals and Details of other chemicals and materials required i.e. Caustic, Chapter-II, materials required Nutrients, antifoam agent, yeast & fuel requirement have Table no. 2.4, with quantities and been incorporated in the EIA/EMP Report. Page no. 37 storage capacities. vi. Details of Emission, Particular Type Source Management effluents, hazardous s waste generation and Emissions PM, SO2, NOx Boiler • their management. ESP • Adequate stack height • Necessary temperature profile maintained in boiler. CO2 Fermentation Collected and utilized as an industrial gas Effluent Spent Wash Distillation • Treated in (Zero (Thick Slop) evaporator & effluent Dryer discharge) • DDGS used as animal feed. Condensate Water Treatment Plants, Treated & & other cooling tower recycled. streams Domestic Domestic activities Treated in STP & Wastewater reused in greenbelt. Hazardous Used Oil & Machinery/gear boxes Sold to WBPCB waste grease authorized vendors for recycling Details of and their management are included in this EIA/EMP Report in Chapter - IV, at page no. 94-109 vii. Requirement of water, Particulars Existing Additional Total Source power, with source of Requirement Requirement Requireme supply, status of nt approval, water Water 1059 KLPD 321 KLPD 1380 KLPD Groundwater balance diagram, man- power requirement Power 3.4 MW 1.1 MW 4.5 MW 4.9 MW existing (regular and contract) Co-Generation Power Plant, 501 KVA WBSEB and D. G. Sets (for back-up).

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ToR ToR Point Compliance Reference in Point EIA/ EMP No. Report

Manpower Unskilled / Semi-Skilled - 300 250 persons 50 persons local area; persons Skilled – Local & outside areas.

Status of Approval: The permission for withdrawal of ground water has already been obtained from West Bengal Ground water Resources (SWID). Copy of the same is attached as Annexure- 1. Water balance has also been incorporated in this EIA/EMP Report. viii. Process description • Process description along with flowsheet from raw Chapter- II, along with major material to product has been incorporated in this Section no. 2.7, equipments and EIA/EMP Report. Page no. 41 machineries, process Chapter-II, flow sheet • The details of major equipments and machineries have Section no. (quantitative) from been incorporated in EIA/EMP Report. 2.7.4, Page no. raw material to 48 products to be provided. ix. Hazard identification Hazard identification and details of safety systems have been Chapter-VII, and details of incorporated in the EIA/ EMP report. Section no. 7.3, proposed safety Page no. 124- systems. 136 x. Expansion & Modernization proposals: a) Copy of all the Unit- I (50 KLPD distillery) operates on the basis of NoC/ Environmental CTO issued from WSPCB. Clearance(s) including Unit-II (60 KLPD grain based distillery) operates on the basis Annexure- 2 Amendments thereto of Environment Clearance letter from MoEFCC, New Delhi (A) obtained for the vide letter no. J-11011/333/2006-IA II (I) dated 14th March,

project from 2007. The copy of the same has been enclosed as Annexure- MOEFCC/SEIAA shall 2 (A) with the EIA/ EMP Report. be attached as an Certified copy of the latest monitoring report of the Regional Annexure. Office of MoEFCC, Bhubaneswar has been obtained vide Annexure- 2 A certified copy of the letter no. 102-469/ E.P.E dated 19.02.2018. Copy is attached (B) latest Monitoring as Annexure- 2 (B) with the EIA/EMP report. Report of the Regional Consent to Operate under Section 25 & 26 of the Water Office of the Ministry (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 & Section 21 of of Environment and the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981: For 50 Forests as per circular KLPD grain based distillery: Vide Consent letter no. dated 30th May, 2012 C074177; Memo no.: 33/30/ WBPCB/ R (3)/99 dated on the status of 16/06/2016 valid till 31/01/2019. compliance of conditions stipulated For 60 KLPD grain based distillery: Vide Consent letter no. C060237; Memo no.: 37/30/WBPCB/ R(3)/99 dated in all the existing environmental 21/01/2016 valid till 31/01/2019. clearances including The Copy of the consents has been enclosed as Annexure Amendments shall be 2(c) & 2 (D) with the EIA/ EMP Report. Annexure- 2 provided. Compliance report of conditions stipulated in CTO is (C) & 2 (D) In addition, status of regularly submitted to the WBPCB. compliance of Consent

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ToR ToR Point Compliance Reference in Point EIA/ EMP No. Report to Operate for the ongoing/ existing operation of the project from SPCB shall be attached with the EIA-EMP report. b) In case the existing Unit-I: 50 KLPD distillery unit was set up in the year 1987 project has not with the approval of the West Bengal Pollution Control obtained Board. Thus, Environmental Clearance from MoEFCC, New environmental Delhi for the above unit was not obtained at that time. clearance, reasons for Consent to Operate under Section 25 & 26 of the Water not taking EC under (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 & Section 21 of the provisions of the the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 for 50 EIA Notification 1994 KLPD grain based distillery was obtained vide letter no. and /or EIA C074177; Memo no.: 33/30/ WBPCB/ R(3)/99 dated Notification 2006 shall 16/06/2016 valid till 31/01/2019. be provided. Copies of

Consent to Establish/No Objection Certificate and Consent to Operate (in case of units operating prior to EIA Notification 2006, CTE and CTO of FY 2005 – 2006) obtained from the SPCB shall be submitted. Further, Compliance report to the conditions of consents from the SPCB shall be submitted. 4. Site Details i. Location of the project Plant site is located at Village Durgapur, Block Diamond Chapter- II, site covering village, Harbour-II, District South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Figure no. 2.1, Taluka/Tehsil, District No alternative site has been considered for the proposed Page no. 31 and State, Justification expansion project as the same will be done within the for selecting the site, existing plant premises. whether other sites

were considered. ii. A toposheet of the Map showing plant site & 10 km radius study area on google Chapter- III, study area of radius of earth image and are attached in A3 sheet with the EIA/EMP Figure no. 3.1, 10 km and site location Report. Page no. 51 on 1:50,000/ 1:25,000

scale on an A3/A2 sheet (including all eco-sensitive areas and environmentally sensitive places). iii. Details w.r.t. option Option analysis was not undertaken for the selection of the -

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ToR ToR Point Compliance Reference in Point EIA/ EMP No. Report analysis for selection site as the proposed expansion of the project will be done of site within the existing plant premises. iv. Co-ordinates (lat-long) Corner Co-ordinates of the plant site are incorporated in the Chapter-II, of all four corners of EIA/EMP Report. Figure no. 2.2, the site. Page no. 32 v. Google map-Earth Google Earth downloaded map of the plant site is Chapter-II, downloaded of the incorporated in the EIA/EMP Report. Figure no. 2.2, project site. Page no. 32 vi. Layout maps The plant layout is prepared for total area i.e. 13.51 ha (33.4 Chapter-II, indicating existing unit acres). Plant Layout showing existing unit along with storage Figure no. 2.3, as well as proposed area, plant area, greenbelt area, utilities etc. has been Page no. 34 unit indicating storage incorporated in this EIA/EMP Report. area, plant area, The existing plant is not located in an industrial greenbelt area, utilities area/Estate/Complex. etc. If located within an

industrial area/Estate/Complex, layout of Industrial Area indicating location of unit within the Industrial area/Estate. vii. Photographs of the Photographs showing the existing plant along with Chapter-II, proposed and existing photographs showing existing greenbelt & plantation have Section no. 2.3.4 (if applicable) plant also been incorporated in this EIA/EMP Report. Page no. 35- 36 site. If existing, show photographs of plantation/ greenbelt, in particular. viii. Land use break-up of The total existing plant area is 13.51 ha (33.4 acres) and the Chapter-II, total land of the same is under the possession of the company. No additional Table no. 2.1, project site (identified land is required for the expansion project; as the same will Page no. 33 and acquired), be done within the existing plant premises. government / private - Land breakup of the total land of existing plant site and study agriculture, forest, area is incorporated in the EIA/EMP Report. wasteland, water bodies, settlements, etc. shall be included (not required for industrial area). ix. A list of major • List of major industries with name & type within study Chapter- III, industries with name area are incorporated in the EIA/ EMP report. Section no. and type within study • Land use details of the study area have also been 3.1.1.1, Page no. area (10 km radius) incorporated in the EIA/EMP Report. 52 shall be incorporated. Land use details of the study area. x. Geological features and Details regarding Geological features and Geo-hydrological Chapter-VII, Geo-hydrological status of the study area have been incorporated in this Section no. 7.4, status of the study area EIA/EMP Report. Page no. 136-

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ToR ToR Point Compliance Reference in Point EIA/ EMP No. Report shall be included. 139 xi. Details of Drainage of Drainage details of the plant site and 10 km radius study area Chapter- III, the project up to 5 km have been shown on a map and incorporated in this Section no. radius of study area. If EIA/EMP Report. 3.2.2.2, Figure the site is within 1 km River Hooghly is adjacent to the plant site in South direction. no. 3.4 & 3.5, radius of any major The details regarding the flood occurrence have been Page no. 58-60 river, peak and lean incorporated in the EIA/ EMP report. season river discharge

as well as flood occurrence frequency based on peak rainfall data of the past 30 years. Details of Flood Level of the project site and maximum Flood Level of the river shall also be provided (mega green field projects). xii. Status of acquisition of Total plant area is 13.51 ha (33.4 acres) which is already - land. If acquisition is under the possession of the Company. No additional land is not complete, stage of required for the expansion project; as the same will be done the acquisition process within the existing plant premises. and expected time of complete possession of

the land. xiii. R & R details in respect R & R is not applicable, as the expansion will be done within - of land in line with the existing plant premises and no additional land is required state Government for the same. policy. 5. Forests & Wildlife related issues (if applicable) i. Permission and No forest land is involved in the project; thus, no such - approval; for the use of permission / approval are required. forest land (forestry clearance), if any, and recommendations of the State Forest Department (if applicable) ii. Land use map based No forest land is involved in this project. - on High resolution satellite imagery (GPS) of the proposed site delineating the forestland (in case of projects involving forest land more than 40 ha) iii. Status of Application Not applicable -

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ToR ToR Point Compliance Reference in Point EIA/ EMP No. Report submitted for obtaining the stage I forestry clearance along with latest status shall be submitted. iv. The projects to be No National Park, Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserve, Migratory - located within 10 km Corridor of wild animals exists within 10 km radius study of the National Parks, area, hence this is not applicable. Sanctuaries, Biosphere Map showing 10 km radius study area has been incorporated Reserves, Migratory in the EIA/EMP report. Corridors of Wild

Animal; the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-a- vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden - thereon. v. Wildlife Conservation No Schedule I species was found within 10 km radius study Chapter III, Plan duly area of the plant site during biological study done in the Table 3.20 & authenticated by the study period. Inventory of flora and fauna is incorporated in 3.21, Page no. Chief Wildlife Warden EIA/EMP Report. 79-84 of the state government for conservation of schedule I fauna, if any exists in the study area. vi. Copy of application Not Applicable - submitted for clearance under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, to the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife. 6. Environmental Status i. Determination of Site-specific micro-meteorological data (temperature, Chapter- III, atmospheric inversion relative humidity, wind speed, direction & rainfall) were Section no. level at the project site collected during Post Monsoon Season (October to 3.2.4, Page no. and site-specific micro- December, 2017) Details of the same have been incorporated 61-62 meteorological data in the EIA/EMP Report. using temperature, Hourly meteorological data has been enclosed as Annexure - Annexure -3 relative humidity, 3 along with the EIA/EMP Report. hourly wind speed and Chapter- III, Rainfall data has also been incorporated in the EIA/EMP direction and rainfall. Section no. Report. 3.2.3, Page no.

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ToR ToR Point Compliance Reference in Point EIA/ EMP No. Report 61 ii. AAQ data (except AAQ monitoring for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx was carried out Chapter- III, monsoon) at 8 at 8 locations during Post Monsoon Season (October to Section no. locations for PM10, December, 2017) within 10 km radius study area. 3.2.5, Page no. PM2.5, SO2, NOx, CO The monitoring stations were selected considering the 63- 68 and other parameters dominant wind direction i.e. North East, population zone and relevant to the project sensitive receptors etc. shall be collected. The Detail of the same has been incorporated in this EIA/EMP monitoring stations Report. shall be based CPCB guidelines and take into account the pre- dominant wind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors including reserved forests. iii. Raw data of all AAQ Raw data of all AAQ measurement/ detailed AAQM tables of Annexure -4 measurement for 12 all AAQ stations along with min., max., average and 98 weeks of all stations as percentile values for each of the AAQ parameters have been per frequency given in enclosed as Annexure 4 along with the EIA/EMP Report. the NAQQM Notification of Nov. 2009 along with- min., max., average and 98% values for each of the AAQ parameters from data of all AAQ stations should be provided as an annexure to the EIA Report. iv. Surface water quality The project is/ will be based on “Zero Liquid Discharge”. Chapter-III, of nearby River (100m Water quality of surface water bodies present within the 10 Section no. upstream and km radius of the plant site has been analyzed and the details 3.2.7.1, Page downstream) and have been incorporated in this EIA/EMP Report. no. 71- 73 other surface drains at eight locations as per CPCB/MoEFCC guidelines. v. Whether the site falls Plant site does not fall near to polluted stretch of river - near to polluted identified by the CPCB/ MoEFCC. stretch of river identified by the CPCB / MoEFCC guidelines. vi. Ground water Ground water monitoring was carried out at 8 locations in Chapter-III, monitoring minimum the study area during Post Monsoon Season (October to Section no. at 8 locations shall be December, 2017). 3.2.7.2, Page included. Details of the same have been incorporated in the EIA/EMP no. 74- 76 Report. vii. Noise levels Noise level monitoring was carried out at 8 locations within Chapter-III, monitoring at 8 the study area during Post Monsoon Season (October to Section no.

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ToR ToR Point Compliance Reference in Point EIA/ EMP No. Report locations within the December, 2017). 3.2.6, Page no. study area. Details of the same have been incorporated in the EIA/EMP 68-70 Report. viii. Soil Characteristics as Soil quality sampling was carried out at 8 locations within Chapter-III, per CPCB guidelines. the study area during Post Monsoon Season (October to Section no. December, 2017). 3.2.8, Page no. Details of the same have been incorporated in the EIA/EMP 76- 78 Report. ix. Traffic study of the Traffic study of the area with respect to existing traffic, type Chapter-IV, area, type of vehicles, of vehicles, frequency of vehicles for transportation of Section no. frequency of vehicles materials, additional traffic due to expansion, parking 4.4.2.2, Page for transportation of arrangement etc. was conducted and details for the same no. 103-106 materials, additional have been incorporated the EIA/EMP Report. traffic due to proposed project, parking arrangement etc. x. Detailed description of Details of the flora and fauna found within the study area of Chapter-III, flora and fauna 10 km radius have been given in this EIA / EMP Report. Section no. (terrestrial and No Schedule- I fauna was observed in the study area during 3.2.9, Page no. aquatic) existing in the the survey. 78- 84 study area shall be given with special reference to rare, endemic and endangered species. If Schedule-I fauna are found within the study area, a Wildlife Conservation Plan shall be prepared and furnished. xi. Socio-economic status Details regarding the socio-economic status of the study area Chapter-III, of the study area. have been incorporated in the EIA / EMP Report. Section no. 3.2.10, Page no. 84- 92 7. Impact & Environment Management Plan: i. Assessment of ground The incremental ground level concentration of pollutants Chapter IV, level concentration of from the stack emissions based on site-specific Section 4.4.2.1, pollutants from the meteorological features has been predicted via computation Page no. 97- stack emission based done through mathematical modeling and incorporated in 102 on site-specific this EIA/EMP report. The model used is AERMOD version meteorological 8.1.

features. In case the The plant site is not located on a hilly terrain. project is located on Details of the same along with details of the model used and hilly terrain the input data used for modeling have been incorporated in characteristics for this EIA/EMP report. determining the Chapter IV, potential impacts of Isopleths showing air concentration contours plotted on Figure 4.1, 4.2, the project on the AAQ. location map have also been incorporated in this EIA/EMP. 4.3, 4.4 Page Cumulative impact of no. 99-102

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ToR ToR Point Compliance Reference in Point EIA/ EMP No. Report all sources of emissions (including transportation) on the AAQ of the area shall be assessed. Details of the model used and the input data used for modeling shall also be provided. The air quality contours shall be plotted on a location map showing the location of project site, habitation nearby, sensitive receptors, if any. ii. Water Quality No waste water is being/ will be discharged from the plant; - modeling- in case, of as the plant is being/ will be based on “Zero Effluent discharge in water Discharge”. Same has been shown in the water balance body. incorporated in this EIA/ EMP report. Therefore, water quality modeling study is not required. iii. Impact of the transport Details reg. impact of the transport of the raw materials and Chapter- IV, of the raw materials end products on the surrounding environment has been Section no. and end products on incorporated in this EIA/EMP Report. 4.4.2.2, Page no. the surrounding 103-105 environment shall be assessed and provided. In this regard, options for transport of raw materials and finished products and wastes (large quantities) by rail or rail-cum road transport or conveyor- cum-rail transport shall be examined. iv. A note on treatment of Complete effluent treatment scheme along with a note on Chapter- II, wastewater from treatment of water from different plant operations and Section no. different plant characteristics of treated & untreated effluent has been 2.7.2, Page no. operations, extent described in this EIA/ EMP report. Details regarding 46-47 recycled and reused treatment of wastewater from different plant operations, for different purposes extent recycled and reused for different purposes have been shall be included. incorporated in the EIA/EMP Report. Complete scheme of Waste water from domestic uses shall be collected and effluent treatment. treated in 2 x 25 KLPD STP. Characteristics of

untreated and treated effluent to meet the prescribed standards of discharge under E (P) Rules. v. Details of stack Stack emission details have been incorporated in this Chapter- IV,

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ToR ToR Point Compliance Reference in Point EIA/ EMP No. Report emission and action EIA/EMP Report. Table no. 4.1, plan for control of Efficient air pollution control equipment (APCE) i.e. ESP is Page no. 98 emissions to meet already installed to keep the emissions from all the sources standards. within prescribed limits. Details have been incorporated in the EIA/EMP Report. vi. Measures for fugitive Measures to control fugitive emissions have been Chapter- X, emission control. incorporated in this EIA/ EMP Report. Section no. 10.4, Page no. 155 vii. Details of hazardous Used oil generated from plant machinery/gear boxes and Chapter- IV, waste generation, and D.G. sets as hazardous waste is being/ will be sold to WBPCB Section no. their storage, authorized recyclers. 4.4.6, Page no. utilization and Fly ash from the boiler is being/ will be given to brick/ 108-109 management. Copies of cement manufacturing. MOU regarding The copies of MOU regarding utilization of solid & hazardous Annexure- 5 utilization of solid and waste is enclosed as Annexure- 5 with the EIA/ EMP report. hazardous waste in cement plant shall also The concept of waste-minimization, recycle/ reuse/ recover Chapter- X, be included. EMP shall techniques, energy conservation and natural resource Section no. 10.9, include the concept of conservation have been included and details regarding the Page no. 159- waste-minimization, same have been incorporated in the EIA/EMP Report. 160 recycle/ reuse/ recover techniques, Energy conservation, and natural resource conservation. viii. Proper utilization of fly Fly ash generated from the boiler is being/ will carried - ash shall be ensured as through pneumatic system to be stored in silos and then is per Fly Ash being/ will be given to the brick/ cement manufacturers in Notification, 2009. A closed bulkers/ tankers. detailed plan of action shall be provided. ix. Action plan for the 4.73 Ha (i.e. ~35% of the total plant area) has already been Chapter- IV, greenbelt development developed under greenbelt & plantation. Section no. plan in 33 % area i.e. Details regarding greenbelt & plantation development along 4.4.7.2, Page land with not less than with details of species, width of plantation, etc. have been no. 110 1,500 trees per ha. incorporated in this EIA/EMP Report. Giving details of species, width of plantation, planning schedule etc. shall be included. The greenbelt shall be around the project boundary and a scheme for greening of the roads used for the project shall also be incorporated. x. Action plan for The company will collect the rainwater from the roof tops of Chapter-X, rainwater harvesting the factory buildings into storage pond, which will be used as Section- 10.6.3,

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ToR ToR Point Compliance Reference in Point EIA/ EMP No. Report measures at plant site fresh water in the plant processes. Page no. 157- shall be submitted to 158 harvest rainwater from the roof tops and storm water drains to recharge the ground water and also to use for the various activities at the project site to conserve fresh water and reduce the water requirement from other sources. xi. Total capital cost and Cost for Environmental Protection Measures: Chapter- X, recurring cost/annum  Capital Cost: Rs. 7.35 Crores (For Revamping of Existing Table no. 10.1, for environmental ETP) Page no. 160 pollution control  Recurring Cost: Rs. 0.5 Crores / annum. measures shall be included. Break-up of EMP cost is incorporated in the EIA/ EMP report. xii. Action plan for post- Action plan for post-project environmental monitoring has Chapter- VI, project environmental been incorporated in the EIA/EMP Report. Table 6.2 & 6.3, monitoring shall be Page no. 106 submitted. xiii. Onsite and Offsite Onsite and Offsite Disaster (natural and man-made) Chapter- VII, Disaster (natural and Preparedness and Emergency Management Plan including Section no. Man-made) Risk Assessment and damage control have been incorporated 7.3.3, Page no. Preparedness and in the EIA/EMP Report. 128- 136 Emergency Management Plan including Risk Assessment and damage control. Disaster management plan should be linked with District Disaster Management Plan. 8. Occupational health: i. Plan and fund Rs. 15 Lacs/ year has been allotted to ensure the Chapter- VII, allocation to ensure occupational health & safety of all contract and casual Section no. 7.5, the occupational workers. Details have been incorporated in this EIA/EMP Page no. 140- health & safety of all Report. 147 contract and casual workers.

ii. Details of exposure Details of exposure specific health status evaluation of specific health status workers along with analyzed data of various parameters evaluation of worker. conducted have been given in this EIA/ EMP report. If the workers’ health Pre-placement and periodical examinations of the employees is being evaluated by are done. Details of exposure specific health status pre designed format, evaluation of workers have been given in this EIA/EMP chest x rays, Report. Audiometry,

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ToR ToR Point Compliance Reference in Point EIA/ EMP No. Report Spirometry, Vision Current practices will be followed; which are incorporated in testing (Far & Near this EIA/EMP Report. vision, colour vision and any other ocular

defect) ECG, during pre-placement and periodical examinations give the details of the same. Details regarding last month analyzed data of abovementioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department wise. iii. Details of existing Details regarding occupational health & safety Hazards have Occupational & Safety been incorporated in this EIA/EMP Reports. Exposure level Hazards. What are the of all the Hazards is within Permissible Exposure Levels. exposure levels of above mentioned hazards and whether they are within Permissible Exposure level (PEL). If these are not within PEL, what measures the company has adopted to keep them within PEL so that health of the workers can be preserved. iv. Annual report of Annual sample report of health status of workers with Annexure- 6 health status of special reference to occupational health and safety has been workers with special enclosed as an Annexure-6 along with the EIA/EMP Report. reference to Occupational Health and Safety. 9. Corporate Environment Policy: i. Does the company Yes, the company has a laid down Environment Policy Annexure- 7 have a well laid down approved by its Board of Directors. Corporate Environment Environment Policy Policy of the company has been enclosed as Annexure- 7 approved by its Board with this EIA / EMP Report. of Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA report. ii. Does the Environment Yes, the Environment Policy prescribes for standard Policy prescribe for operating process to implement the environmental standard operating standards and applicable regulation along with reporting of process / procedures any non-compliance in system. to bring into focus any

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ToR ToR Point Compliance Reference in Point EIA/ EMP No. Report infringement / deviation / violation of the environmental or forest norms / conditions? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA. iii. What is the The hierarchical system or Administrative order of the hierarchical system or company to deal with the environmental issues and for Administrative order ensuring compliance with the environmental clearance of the company to deal conditions is incorporated in this EIA/ EMP report. with the environmental issues

and for ensuring compliance with the environmental clearance conditions? Details of this system may be given. iv. Does the company The environmental management system of the company - have system of engages right from the senior management to the reporting of non- implementation team on the ground. System of reporting the compliances / performance of environmental management system has been violations of incorporated under roles & responsibilities of Corporate environmental norms Environment Policy. to the Board of Directors of the company and / or shareholders or stakeholders at large? This reporting mechanism shall be detailed in the EIA report. 10. Details regarding Existing facilities are sufficient to suffice the needs of the - infrastructure facilities labour force including truck drivers such as restroom, such as sanitation, fuel, canteen, sanitation, drinking water, etc. restroom etc. to be provided to the labor force during construction as well as to the casual workers including truck drivers during operation phase. 11. Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC) i. Adequate funds (at 2.5% of the total project cost has been earmarked towards Chapter- VIII, least 2.5 % of the the Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC) i.e. Rs. 1.0. Crores Table no. 8.2, project cost) shall be based on need assessment of the nearby villages and item- Page no. 150 earmarked towards wise details along with time bound action plan has been the Enterprise Social prepared and incorporated in this EIA/EMP Report.

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ToR ToR Point Compliance Reference in Point EIA/ EMP No. Report Commitment based on Details reg. Socio-economic development activities being Public Hearing issues carried out by the company along with the expenditure and item-wise details incurred have also been incorporated in this EIA/EMP along with time bound Report. action plan shall be Details reg. Socio-economic development activities have also included. Socio- been incorporated in this EIA/EMP Report. economic development activities need to be elaborated upon. 12. Any litigation pending No litigation is pending against the project and/ or any - against the project direction/order passed by any Court of Law against the and/or any project. direction/order passed The unit has not received any notice under the Section 5 of by any Court of Law Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of against the project, if Air and Water Acts. so, details thereof shall also be included. Has the unit received any notice under the Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air and Water Acts? If so, details thereof and compliance/ATR to the notice(s) and present status of the case. 13. A tabular chart with Point-wise compliance of the ToRs has been given in the - index for point wise tabular form. compliance of above TORs. 14. The TORs prescribed Noted. - shall be valid for a period of three years for submission of the EIA-EMP reports along with Public Hearing Proceedings (wherever stipulated). Specific ToRs for distillery 1. List of existing No distillery unit is present in 10 km radius study area. - distillery units in the study area along with their capacity and sourcing of raw material. 2. Number of working Number of working days of the distillery unit will be 350 - days of the distillery days/annum. unit.

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ToR ToR Point Compliance Reference in Point EIA/ EMP No. Report 3. Details of raw Details of raw materials (non edible/ waste grain), its source Chapter-II, materials such as with availability have been incorporated in this EIA/EMP Table no. 2.4, molasses /grains, their Report. Page no. 37 source with MOU regarding grain availability has been enclosed as Annexure- 8 availability. Annexure- 8 with the EIA/ EMP report. 4. Details of the use of Steam from the boiler is being/ will be used in the Chapter- II, steam from the boiler. liquefaction, distillation, evaporation & DDGS dryer process Section 2.5.4, and for the production of co-generation power. Page no. 40 Details regarding the same have been incorporated in this EIA/EMP Report. 5. Surface and ground The project is expansion in grain based distillery & no bio- Chapter- III, water quality around composting exists or proposed. Section 3.2.7, proposed spent wash Groundwater quality has been assessed and results of the Page no. 70- 76 storage lagoon and same have been incorporated in the EIA/EMP Report. compost yard. 6. Commitment for spent The company has already achieved spent wash (thick slop) - wash generation generation within 6 to 8 KL/KL of alcohol production and within 6-8 KL/KL of ensures to maintain the same. Spent wash (thick slop) is alcohol produced. being/ will be treated completely. 7. Proposed effluent The distillery is / will be based on Zero Effluent Discharge. Chapter- IV, treatment system for Details regarding treatment of spent wash, spent lees, Section no. molasses distillery condensate & utilities have been incorporated in the 4.4.4, Page no. (spent wash, spent EIA/EMP Report. 106-107 lees, condensate and utilities) as well as domestic sewage and scheme for achieving zero effluent discharge (ZLD) 8. Proposed action to Fresh water consumption is being/ will be restricted within Chapter- II, restrict fresh water 10 KL/KL of alcohol production. Details regarding the same Section no. consumption within 10 have been incorporated in this EIA/EMP Report. 2.5.3, Page no. KL/KL of alcohol 38- 39 production. 9. Details about capacity The company has four Thick Stillage / Thin Stillage holding - of spent wash holding steel tanks of having total capacity 450 cubic metre as tank, material used, intermediate storage for continuous feed to evaporation design consideration. sections. No. of piezometers to MOC: One numbers MS tank with epoxy coated and another be proposed around of SS-304. One piezometer has been installed in ETP area. spent wash holding tank and composting yard. 10. Action plan to control The project is being/ will be based on “Zero Effluent Chapter- X, ground water Discharge” and effective measures taken to prevent ground Section no. pollution. water pollution have been incorporated in this EIA/EMP 10.6.2, Page no. Report. 156-157 11. Details of solid waste • Solid waste from the operations generally comprises of Chapter- IV, management including fibres and proteins in the form of DDGS, which are being/ Section no.

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ToR ToR Point Compliance Reference in Point EIA/ EMP No. Report management of boiler will be ideally used as animal feed. 4.4.6, Page no. ash, yeast, etc. • The Yeast sludge is being/ will be added to the Wet Cake. 108-109 Details of incinerated • Ash from the boiler is being/ will be supplied to brick/ spent wash ash cement manufacturers. generation and its • No incineration of spent wash is being/will be done as disposal. the same will be passes through decanter centrifuge followed by drying. Thus, DDGS produced is being/ will be sold as animal feed. 12. Details of bio Not applicable - composting yard (if applicable). 13. Action plan to control Action plan to control odor pollution has been incorporated Chapter- X, odor pollution. in the EIA/EMP Report. Section no. 10.4, Page no. 155 14. Arrangements for Continuous online monitoring system for stack emissions has - installation of already been installed by the Company. continuous online monitoring system (24x7 monitoring device).

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CHAPTER-I INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT This report has been prepared in accordance with the Standard Terms of Reference issued by Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), New Delhi vide letter no. J- 11011/491/2017-IA II (I) dated 6th November, 2017 for carrying out the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study for the expansion of existing grain based distillery (110 to 170 KLPD) at village Durgapur, Block- Diamond Harbour-II, District South 24 Parganas (West Bengal). The main purpose of this report is to assess and quantify the Environmental impacts due to the expansion project and suggest most feasible and influential mitigation measures, thus managing the sustainability of the environment through a well-designed Environmental Management Plan (EMP). EIA Report contains essential information for:  The proponent to implement the proposal in an environmentally and socially responsible manner;  The responsible authority to make an informed decision on the proposal, including the terms and conditions that must be attached to an approval or authorization; and  The public to understand the proposal and its likely impacts on people and the environment.

1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT 1.2.1 Identification of the Project A. Details regarding the existing project Presently, IFB Agro Industries Limited is having 2 distillery units (50 KLPD & 60 KLPD) along with 4.9 MW Co-generation power plant in existing plant premises. Unit-I: 50 KLPD distillery unit was set up in the year 1987 with the approval of the West Bengal Pollution Control Board and for Unit-II: 60 KLPD distillery, the company obtained Environment Clearance letter from MoEFCC, New Delhi dated 14th March, 2007.

The details regarding existing clearances & consents obtained by the company for the existing unit are given as follows: TABLE: 1.1 Existing Clearances/ Consents Clearance/ Consent Unit- I Unit- II 50 KLPD grain based distillery 60 KLPD grain based distillery Environmental Clearance The Unit was set up in the year Vide EC letter no. J- 1987, thus it is operating on the 11011/333/2006-IA II (I) dated basis of CTOs issued by West 14th March, 2007. Bengal Pollution Control Board. Latest Consent to Operate under Section Vide Consent letter no. C074177; Vide Consent letter no. C060237; 25 & 26 of the Water (Prevention & Memo no.: 33/30/ WBPCB/ Memo no.: 37/30/WBPCB/ Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 & Section R(3)/99 dated 16/06/2016 valid R(3)/99 dated 21/01/2016 valid 21 of the Air (Prevention & Control of till 31/01/2019. till 31/01/2019. Pollution) Act, 1981. Status of compliance of the conditions stipulated in EC for existing capacity of plant duly certified by RO, MoEFCC, Bhubaneswar was obtained vide letter no. 102-469/ E.P.E dated 19.02.2018 and enclosed as Annexure 2B.

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B. Project Proposal M/s. IFB Agro Industries Limited is now proposing expansion of existing grain based distillery (110 to 170 KLPD) within existing plant premises at village Durgapur, Block Diamond Harbour-II, District South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The expansion proposed within the existing distillery unit is based on modernization and improvement in the fermentation technology. Existing infrastructure is sufficient for the proposed expansion. No additional construction activity is involved in the expansion project. The company has been running the non-edible/ waste grain based distilleries (50 KLPD + 60 KLPD) inside same premises and constantly complying/maintaining all the rules and regulations laid down by the all statutory authorities. The proposal for the project is given in the table below:

TABLE - 1.2 Project proposal Units Existing Additional Total capacity Products & By- products Capacity Capacity after proposed expansion Non - edible/ 110 KLPD 60 KLPD 170 KLPD Product -Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA)/ waste Grain (Unit I - 50 (Unit I - 50 (Unit I - 100 KLPD Rectified Spirit (RS)/ Technical/ Impure based KLPD & KLPD & & Spirit/ Ethanol distillery Unit II - 60 Unit II - 10 Unit II - 70 KLPD) By – Product - CO2 (Food and Industrial KLPD) KLPD) Grade), DDGS & its value added product & Organic Manure Co-generation 4.9 MW Nil 4.9 MW Power power plant

C. Screening Category As per EIA Notification, dated 14th September, 2006 & its subsequent amendments; this expansion project falls in category “A” under Activity 5 (g) (ii) [Non- molasses based distilleries ≥ 60 KLPD].

D. Current Status of the project with respect to Environment Clearance The chronology of the project activities undertaken so far with respect to the process of getting EC is given in the table below:

TABLE: 1.3 Status of the expansion Project with respect to Environmental Clearance Project Activity Details Application (Form-1 / Appendix - I and Pre-Feasibility Report) uploaded 29th September, 2017 on MoEFCC portal Standard Tor Letter issued by the MoEFCC, New Delhi vide letter no J- 6th November, 2017 11011/491/2017-IA II (I) Baseline monitoring & data collection Post Monsoon Season (October to December, 2017) Public Hearing Conduction 29th June, 2018

1.2.2 Introduction of the Project Proponent IFB Agro Industries Limited (IFB Agro) is a member company of IFB Group- Industries promoted by Mr. Bijon Nag, Chairman. IFB Agro has been a leading manufacturer of Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) Rectified Spirit (RS) in West Bengal since 1987. IFB Agro, manufactures and distributes Grain Alcohol, DDGS, CO2, Organic Manure, Alcoholic beverages, Aqua feed and Processed Frozen Shrimps for

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Domestic and Export markets. The company is also involved in the manufacture and supply of DDGS, CO2 and organic manure. The Registered Office of this company is at Plot No.-IND-5, Sector-1, East Kolkata Township, Kolkata- 700107. The company has been running the non-edible grain based distilleries (50 KLPD + 60 KLPD) inside same premises and constantly complying/maintaining all the rules and regulations laid down by the all statutory authorities.

1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE, LOCATION OF THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY, REGION 1.3.1 Brief Description of nature, size and location of project Brief Description of Nature, Size and Location of the project is given in Table below. TABLE- 1.4 Brief Description of Nature, Size and Location of the Project S. NO. PARTICULARS DETAILS A. Nature of the project Expansion project B. Size of the project Expansion of grain based distillery (from 110 KLPD to 170 KLPD) C. Location details 1. Village Durgapur 2. Post Noorpur 3. Block Diamond Harbour II 4. District South 24 Paraganas 5. State West Bengal 6. Geographical extents of the plant site Latitude 22°12'32.25" to 22°12'46.81"N Longitude 88° 05'21.26" to 88° 05'35.73"E

1.3.2 IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY & REGION In Indian economy (which is agro based) where many industries are dependent on agricultural produce for production of luxury and need based commodities, alcohol has assumed an important place. It is a vital raw material for a number of chemicals. It has been a source of revenue by way of excise duty levied by the State Government on alcohol liquors. The use of alcohol for the purpose of potable liquor is as high as its use for industrial purposes. The Indian Made Indian Liquor (IMIL) is mainly used by the common masses. According to analysts, the Indian alcoholic beverages industry is expected to witness accelerating growth in coming years with the consumer base likely to expand amidst rising disposable income. The expansion project will result in growth of the surrounding areas by increasing direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary development and supporting infrastructure. No adverse effect on environment is envisaged as proper mitigation measure will be taken up for the same.

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1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY Scope of this study covers all the points given in the Terms of References (ToR) issued by the MoEFCC, New Delhi vide letter no J-11011/491/2017-IA II (I) dated 6th November, 2017. This EIA/EMP report includes total twelve chapters as per Appendix-III of the EIA Notification, 2006. Chapter Description Chapter-1 Introduction Chapter-2 Project Description Chapter-3 Description of the Environment Chapter-4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures Chapter-5 Analysis of Alternatives (Technology & Site) Chapter-6 Environmental Monitoring Plan Chapter-7 Additional Studies Chapter-8 Project Benefits Chapter-9 Environment Cost Benefit Analysis Chapter-10 Environmental Management Plan Chapter-11 Summary & Conclusion Chapter-12 Disclosure of Consultants Engaged

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CHAPTER - II PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 TYPE OF THE PROJECT As mentioned in the previous chapter, the project is an expansion in grain based distillery within existing plant premises which falls under category ‘A’ projects as per EIA Notification, 2006 and its subsequent amendments Project; or Activity - 5(g) (ii) [Non molasses based distilleries 60 KLPD]

and proposed by IFB Agro Industries Limited. ≥

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT Alcohol has assumed very important place in the Country’s economy. It is a vital raw material for a number of chemicals and has become the source of large amount of revenue for government as Excise Duty. In India about 350 distillery units of 4.0 billion litres & 100 distillery units of 1.8 billion litres are molasses & grain based respectively. According to analysts, the Indian alcoholic beverages industry is expected to witness accelerating growth in coming years with the consumer base likely to expand amidst rising disposable income. The gradual increment in consumer demands is facilitating the growth of distillery industry to a respectable level. The establishment of more and more grain based industries as well as their expansion is pacing towards beneficial utilization of agrarian wastes as well contributing and uplifting Indian socio-economic scenarios. The growth will result in fulfillment of demand supply gap and the social up-liftment of the people concerned including the society. The company is undergoing expansion with respect to the prevailing demand of distillery products and is proposing expansion so that it can contribute to Indian Economy as well. The expansion will result in increased commercial value at the regional level, moreover social and economic up-liftment of the society will bring progress to the nation. The project shall utilize local grains for production of Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA), Rectified Spirit (RS), Technical/ Impure Spirit, Ethanol. Zero discharge system shall be implemented. By-product Dried Distillers Grain with Soluble (DDGS) generated has got very good protein value and is ideal feed for cattle, fish & poultry. Hence, this high protein value feed shall be locally available which will add in the development of dairy, poultry & fish farming.

2.3 LOCATION The plant is located in Village Durgapur, Block Diamond Harbor-II, District South 24 Parganas in the state of West Bengal. The expansion will be done within the existing plant premises.

2.3.1 General Location Map The map showing location of the plant site is given in the figure 2.1.

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Figure 2.1: Location Map of the plant site

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2.3.2 Specific location map The map showing specific location of the plant site along with geographical coordinates marked on an image from Google Earth is given below:

Figure 2.2: Map showing the specific location of the plant site along with coordinates marked on Google Earth

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2.3.3 Plant Layout The company is proposing expansion in its existing grain based distillery at Village Durgapur, Block Diamond Harbor-II, District South 24 Parganas (West Bengal). The total plant area is 13.51 ha and same is under the possession of the company. The expansion will be done within the existing plant premises, as the expansion will be done by modernization & improvement in the fermentation technology within the existing distillery thus, no additional land is required for the same. The nature of land is industrial. 4.73 ha i.e. ~35% of the plant area has already been covered under greenbelt & plantation and same will be maintained. Land area break-up is given in the table below: TABLE - 2.1 Area break-up S. No. Unit Area (Ha) 1 Total constructed plant area 6.75 2 Total road area 1.22 3 Greenbelt area 4.73 4 Open area 0.81 Total Plant Area 13.51

Layout map indicating storage area, plant area, greenbelt area, utilities, etc. has been given in the figure below: -

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Figure 2.3: Plant Layout

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2.3.4 PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE EXISTING PLANT SITE WITH GREENBELT & PLANTATION The photographs showing the existing plant are given below:

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Photographs of the Existing Plant Site with Greenbelt & Plantation

2.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF THE OPERATION (INCL. ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES RQUIRED BY OR FOR THE PROJECT) Size or magnitude of operation for the proposed expansion is given below: TABLE: 2.2 Details of the expansion project S. No. Units Existing Additional Total Capacity after Capacity capacity expansion 1. Distillery 110 KLPD 60 KLPD 170 KLPD (Unit I - 50 KLPD (Unit I - 50 KLPD (Unit I - 100 KLPD & & & Unit II - 60 KLPD) Unit II - 10 KLPD) Unit II - 70 KLPD) 2. Co-generation Power Plant 4.9 MW Nil 4.9 MW 3. CO2 Plant 25 TPD 35 TPD 60 TPD 4. DDGS 47 TPD 25 TPD 72 TPD 5. ETP 500 KLPD 300 KLPD 800 KLPD 6. Boilers no. & capacity 2* 22 TPH Nil 2* 22 TPH

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TABLE 2.3 Other details of the Project A. Cost Details 1 Total Cost for the Project 40.0 Crores 2 Cost for Environmental Capital Cost: 7.35 Crores (For revamping of existing ETP) Protection Measures Recurring cost: 0.50 Crores/ annum B. No. of working days 350 days/ annum C. Products & By-products Product -Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA), Rectified Spirit (RS), Technical/ Impure Spirit, Ethanol By – Product - CO2 (Food and Industrial Grade), DDGS & its value added product & Organic Manure

2.5 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROJECT The project requirement such as area, raw material, fuel, water, steam, power, manpower with source of supply is described in the section below:

2.5.1 Raw Materials Requirement Details regarding quantity of raw materials required in the process, their source, storage and mode of transportation for the expansion of the project are given in the table below: TABLE- 2.4 Raw Material Requirement, Source and Transportation S. Particular Requirement Storage Source & Mode of No. Existing Additional Total after Transportation (110KLPD) (60KLPD) expansion (170KLPD) 1 Non- Edible/ Waste 235 127 362 In Silos/ Through Grain Grain - Broken Rice, Godowns suppliers via Sorghum, Bajra, Maize etc. road/rail/water (MT/day) ways 2. Process Chemicals (kg/day) Near-by Markets via Sodium Hydroxide 39 23 62 In solid form, road stored in cartons Liquefying Enzyme 222 121 343 Liquid form, stored in drums Saccharifying Enzyme 178 97 275 Liquid form, stored in drums Ammonium Hydroxide 2100 1145 3245 Liquid form, stored in tanks Sodium Meta Bi Sulphite 32 18 50 In solid form, (SMBS) stored in cartons Antifoam Agent 35 19 54 Liquid form, stored in drums Yeast 17 4 26 In solid form, stored in cartons Consumption Quantities of Chemicals vary with grain quality

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Apart from raw materials & chemicals usage in the process, the ETP chemicals (Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid, sodium chloride) and Water treatment plant & Boiler chemicals are being/ will be used.

2.5.2 Fuel Requirement for boiler Details regarding the quantity of fuel required for boiler, their source, storage and mode of transportation for the existing project are given in the table below: TABLE- 2.5 Fuel Requirement Name of Requirement Storage Source & Mode of Usage fuel Existing Additional for Total Quantity Transportation Proposed after Proposed Expansion Expansion Biogas 100.0 50.0 m3/Day 150.0 m3/Day - Bio Digester through In canteen m3/Day Pipe lines. for domestic purposes Rice 175 TPD 85 TPD 260 TPD Covered From authorized In boilers Husk, yard dealers via road/ Saw Dust, water ways etc. Coal 24 TPD 11 TPD 35 TPD

2.5.3 Water Requirement The existing water requirement of the grain based distillery is 1059 KLPD. After expansion, additional water of 321 KLPD will be required. Thus, the total fresh water requirement after expansion will be 1380 KLPD which will be sourced from groundwater. Permission for withdrawal of water from groundwater is already obtained from West Bengal Groundwater Resources (SWID). The copy of the same has been enclosed as Annexure-1 of the Final EIA/ EMP Report. Break-up of the water requirement is given below:

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Figure 2.4: Water Balance for Distillery Unit

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2.5.4 Steam requirement Steam consumption for the existing plant is 28.58 TPH, additional steam of 13.92 TPH will be required for expansion. Thus, the total steam requirement of the plant after expansion will be 42.50 TPH which will be sourced from the existing 2* 22 TPH boilers. No additional boiler will be installed for the proposed expansion as the same will suffice the requirements after proposed expansion.

TABLE - 2.6 Steam requirement S. Purpose Existing Additional Total after proposed No. (TPH) (TPH) expansion (TPH) 1 Liquefaction & Fermentation 5.95 3.01 8.96 2 Multi-pressure Distillation with Integrated 10.0 7.41 17.41 Evaporation (50 KLPD) 3 Multi Effect Evaporators integration with 2.92 0.08 3.0 Dryer Vapour (60 KLPD) 4 DWGS Dryers 6.88 2.75 9.63 5 CO2 Plant 0.33 0.17 0.5 6 Boiler De-aeration 2.5 0.5 3.0 Total 28.58 13.92 42.50

2.5.5 Boiler details 2 boilers of 22 TPH capacities each along with ESP as pollution control equipment are already installed. No additional boiler is proposed for the expansion. Details regarding boilers are mentioned in the table given below:

TABLE 2.7 Existing boiler details S. Item Details No. 1. Boiler Type Fluidized Bed Combustion, High Pressure & Super-heated Steam Generating Boilers 2. Boiler Capacity 2 x 22 TPH 3. Operating Pressure& Temp. 67 Kg/Cm2 (g) and 480 oC ( +/-) 10oC 4. Type of Fuel Rice Husk, Saw Dust and Coal 5. Stack Height 40 Meters 6. Pollution Control Equipment Measures Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP)

2.5.6 Power requirement & details of D.G. Sets The total power requirement after expansion will be 4.5 MW, which will be sourced from 4.9 MW Co- Generation Power Plant via straight back pressure turbine. In emergency, existing D.G Sets (2 x 725 KVA, 1 x 500 KVA) and SEB power (501 KVA) supply would be used. Details are given below.

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TABLE 2.8 D.G Set details S. No. Details 1. Type of Fuel High Speed Diesel (HSD) 2. Capacity 2nos. X 725 KVA and 1no. X 500 KVA 3. Stack Height (above roof level) As per CPCB/SPCB norms

2.5.7 Manpower requirement The direct total manpower required for the expansion project will be 50 persons in addition to existing 250 persons. Thus, the total no. of man power after expansion will be 300 persons. Source: Unskilled/ semi-skilled manpower from local area and skilled from outside/local.

2.6 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION The project commissioning activities will be started after getting Environmental Clearance (EC)from the MoEFCC, New Delhi and relevant Consents from WBPCB. The project will start only after obtaining Environmental Clearance and all other required clearance and will complete within 3 years of approval. TABLE 2.9 Proposed schedule for approval & implementation

S. No. Particulars Proposed Schedule 1. NoC/ CTE (from WBPCB) After 2-3 months of obtaining EC from MoEFCC, New Delhi 2. Consent to Operate (from WBPCB) After obtaining NoC of the plant 3. Commencement of plant operations After obtaining Consent to Operate Plant activities will commence within 2 years of acquiring Environment Clearance.

2.7 TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESS DESCRIPTION 2.7.1 Grain based distillery operation A) Grain Storage Silos, Cleaning, Handling and Milling Section: Grain is received from various sources and is pre-cleaned off stones, husk, etc. and then stored in specially designed storage silos. Grains are continuously lifted from the bottom of the silos and screened followed by removal of stones in de-stoner and iron matters in magnetic separators. Cleaned Grains are then milled using dry milling process in Hammer Mills. The flour is conveyed through the bucket elevator to the conical bottom Flour Silo. Next the flour from the flour silo is conveyed to the batch weighing machine using screw conveyor and bucket elevator. The measured quantity flour from the batch weighing machine is fed to the Liquefaction section. B) Liquefaction Section: In this section, measured quantity grain flour from the batch weighing machine is fed to the Pre- masher to mix the flour with recycled thin slop and water to prepare slurry and then fed to Initial liquefaction tank. Required quantity of liquefying enzyme is dosed in this tank and desired temperature is maintained by applying steam through steam sparger in liquefaction tank. Next the slurry from this initial liquefaction tank is passed through jet cooker at required temperature and

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pressure and transferred to the final liquefaction tank. In the final liquefaction tank, 2nd dose of liquefying enzyme is added at required temperature to complete liquefaction. The liquefied mash is next cooled in slurry cooler and transferred to fermentation section at required temperature level.. C) Saccharification & Fermentation Section: In this section, simultaneous saccharification and fermentation take place. The required quantity of saccharifying enzyme is dosed to convert liquefied starch (Dextrin) to Glucose. Yeast is the micro- organism which converts glucose to alcohol. Required quantity of Yeast culture is prepared in pre- fermenter (PF) vessel using liquefied slurry, saccharifying enzyme etc. Fermentation is done in batch main fermenters (MF). For every fermenter batch, the required quantity of culture yeast is transferred from PF to MF. In the fermentation process equal volumes of ethyl alcohol and Carbon di-

oxide (CO2) are produced with exothermic heat generation. This evolved heat is removed by recalculating the mash through heat exchangers to maintain required fermentation temperature. The same recirculation pumps also serve to transfer fermented wash from the fermenters to beer well. The CO2 evolved during fermentation carries along with some entrained alcohol vapour and so this CO2 is passed through CO2 scrubber where it is washed with water to remove the entrained alcohol. The scrubbed and washed CO2 is next sent to CO2 purification and liquefaction plant. After transferring fermented wash to beer well, every fermenter is cleaned and sterilized by CIP using cleaning nozzles. After CIP fermenter is ready for next batch to be filled. D) MPR Distillation Wash to ENA: Multi-Pressure Distillation system has eight Distillation columns operating at various pressure conditions. Heat energy from columns operating under high pressure is utilized for columns operating under low pressure to optimize the operation for energy consumption. Following Columns will be under operation . Analyser Column . Degasifying Column . Pre-Rectifier Column . Exhaust Column . Extractive Distillation Column . Rectifier cum Exhaust Column . ISP / Recovery Column . Simmering Column Pre-heated fermented wash is fed at the top of the Degasifying column. Analyser Column is provided with Reboiler. Top vapors of Analyser column containing all the alcohol in the wash are sent to Pre- Rectifier column. Rest of the fermented wash flows down the Analyser column and is taken out as thick slops from Analyser column bottom. Low boiling impurities are concentrated in the Pre- Rectifier column. A draw of impure alcohol is taken out from the top of the Pre-Rectifier column. RS draw is taken from the top of Pre rectifier column, which further is sent to Extractive Distillation column. Dilution water is fed to this column. The Extractive Column operates on the principle of inversion of relative volatility. High boiling impurities are separated out from the top of the

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Extractive Distillation Column & the main alcohol with some low boilers is drawn from the bottom of the ED column and is next fed to Rectifier cum Exhaust column. The Rectifier/Exhaust column concentrates the alcohol to 96% v/v. The spirit is drawn from the upper trays of the Rectification Column. Fusel oil build up is avoided in the Rectifier cum exhaust column by withdrawing side streams (fusel oils). ED condensates, fusel oil draw from R/E column are sent to Recovery column where these fusel oils are concentrated and then sent to decanter where these streams are diluted with water and fusel oil rich layer is separated. Washings are sent back to the column to recover alcohol. The spirit Draw from the Rectifier column is sent to the Simmering column where methanol is separated in the form of a cut from the top and ENA is taken out from the bottom. ENA drawn from the Simmering Column is taken to the receiver after cooling in ENA cooler. E) Decantation Section Using Decanter Centrifuges: Decantation section comprises of Horizontal Centrifuge Decanters for separation of suspended solids from Thick slop coming out of Grain Distillation Plant. Wet cake is removed from bottom of Decanter. Thin slops coming out of Decanter are collected in a tank and partly recycled into the liquefaction plant, partly recycled back to the Analyser reboiler for flash steam generation and the balance to multiple effect Evaporation Plant for further concentration to 35% TS. The concentrated thin slops called as Syrup is mixed with Wet Cake in a Mixer. The mixture is termed as Distiller’s Wet Grain with Soluble (DWGS). Finally the entire mixture is dried in a DWGS Dryer. The dried solid contains 10-12% moisture and is called as Distiller’s Dried Grain with Soluble (DDGS) and sold as protein source in Cattle, Poultry and Fish feed. F) Integrated Evaporation: The suggested treatment scheme is a Multi Effect Evaporation Plant for Thin Slop Evaporation. Shell & Tube type Evaporators with highly efficient liquid distributor working on the principle of Falling Film and Forced circulation Evaporation has been used. The product at the desired concentration of 35%w/w Total Solid is obtained at the outlet of the final effect. Each effect is provided with recirculation cum transfer pumps. The condensate from surface condensers is collected in a common condensate pot. The condensate is transferred for further treatment by using centrifugal pumps. The system operates under vacuum. Water-ring vacuum pumps are used to maintain a desired vacuum. Cooling water from cooling tower is used in the surface condensers for condensing the vapours. G) DWGS Dryer Section: IFB has already installed two Dryers of different technologies. The first dryer is based fluidized bed technology where desired quantity hot air is generated by heat exchanging with steam. FD fan supplies air to the steam heated heat exchanger. The hot air is passed through the bottom of a perforated vibrating bed where the mixture of Wet Cake, Syrup and recycled DDGS is fed. The bed has constant up & down motion with forward direction vibration created by a mechanical device and this vibration helps in moving the bed material in forward direction. During its passing from inlet to final discharge point the bed material gets dried and cooled down in the last compartment before coming out from the dryer. From the bottom of the last compartment cold air is fed to cool down the hot

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DDGS. The hot air takes out moisture from the fluidized drying materials and comes out from the top of the drying chamber using ID fan which discharges out hot air through a Chimney at higher elevation. The 2nd dryer is a rotating Steam Tube Bundle Dryer. The tube bundle is enclosed in an insulated dryer housing. On the outside of the tube bundle shovels are fixed. Dry, saturated steam is e supplied to the bundle through rotary joint at one end & the condensate is discharged through rotary joint mounted of another end. During the course of rotation, these shovels pick up the material and shower them on to the tube bundles. The heat transfer is primarily by conduction. The water vapors are exhausted through an Exhaust Blower & passed through a cyclone separator for separating fines. Dry product partially recycled back to feed conditioner for feed conditioning through Product Screw & Recycle Conveyor. Entire operation of the Dryer is controlled through PLC panel. The capacities of both the dryers are sufficient to take care of total Wet cake and Syrup generated from 170 KLPD distilleries.

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Figure 2.5: Process flow diagram

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2.7.2 Distillery effluent treatment scheme The existing ETP consists of two major treatment lines: 1) Trade Effluent Treatment Plant and 2) Waste Water / Effluent (other than Trade Effluent) Treatment Plant. 1) The Trade Effluent Treatment Plant consists of i. Neutralization Tank ii. Anaerobic Bio-digester iii. Primary Clarifier iv. Aeration tank v. Settling Tank vi. Sand Filter vii. Activated Carbon Filter viii. RO Membrane Filter. The treated water is mostly recycled back as make up water for all cooling towers. 2) Waste Water/Effluent Treatment Plant: The waste water generated in Fermentation Vessels’ washings, Plant floors and roads washings, Cooling Towers’ blow down water etc. are collected in plastic lined collection Pond / Lagoon. The waste water from the pond is 1st send to a Settling Tank. The over flown liquid from the Settling Tank is next feed to the Trickling Filters (Three Sets in series) for Aerobic Treatment to degrade COD/BOD, Next the treated effluent from the 3rd Trickling Filter basin is sent to another Settling Tank for sludge separation . The over flown liquid/ treated effluent from the settling tank is mainly recycled and reused in road washings, gardening, boiler- ash quenching etc. TABLE: 2.10 Characteristics of treated & untreated effluent Parameters Outlet Prescribed Standards as per (Treated Effluent) latest Consent to Operate pH 7 - 8 6.5 - 8.5 TSS 5 - 15 mg/L <100 mg/l BOD 20 - 25 mg/L <30 mg/l COD 100 - 150 mg/L <250 mg/l Oil & grease <5 mg/L <10 mg/l

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2.7.3 Photographs of Effluent Treatment Plant

Digester Tank Primary clarifier

Aeration Tank Trickling filters

The company has installed 2X25 KLPD STP to treat domestic wastewater. The flow chart of the same is given below:-

Figure 2.6: Flow chart of Sewage Treatment Plant

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2.7.4 Major equipment and machinery: Details regarding major plant equipment & machinery are given in the table below:

S. Machine Name Capacity No. Existing Additional After proposed expansion 1 Non Edible Grain Store Silo 9000 MT 0 9000 MT 2 Grain Milling Section 12 Mt / Hr 8 Mt / Hr 20 MT/Hr 3 Liquefaction Section To Liquefy 12 MT/Hr To Liquefy 8 MT/Hr To Liquefy 20 flour flour MT/Hr flour 4 Fermentation Section 5000 Cu M 1000 Cu M 6000 Cu M 5 Distillation with integrated 50 KLPD 20 KLPD 70 KLPD Evaporator 6 Distillation Plant 60 KLPD 40 KLPD 100 KLPD 7 Multi effect Evaporator 60 KLPD 40 KLPD 100 KLPD 8 DDGS Dryer Section 55 TPD 17 TPD 72 TPD 9 Decanter Section 3*20 Cum per hour 1*20 Cum per hour 4*20 Cum per hour 10 Boilers 2*22 TPH NA 2*22 TPH 11 Turbines 4.90 MW NA 4.90 MW 12 DG Set 725 KVA X 2 and 500 NA 725 KVA X 2 and 500 KVA X 1 KVA X 1 13 CO2 Processing Plant 25 TPD 35 TPD 60 TPD

2.7.5 Storage facilities for products & waste generated during process TABLE - 2.11 Storage Facilities S. No. Particulars Existing storage facility with quantity Proposed storage facility with quantity 1 Alcohol Storage tanks of 3840 KL Additional capacity: 80 KL 2 Fly Ash Silos ( 500 Cum) Silos ( 500 Cum)

2.8 DESCRIPTION OF MITIGATION MEASURES The Company has already implemented mitigation measures for different environmental components (air, water, noise, soil) in order to meet environmental standards. This Chapter envisages all activities related to process and the different pollutants released for the same.

S. No. Plant activity Aspect Mitigation 1. Transportation Dust generation • Paved Road • Speed limit in plant premises • Water sprinkling • PUC Certified vehicles • Greenbelt & plantation on both sides of the internal roads & plant boundary

Increase in number of • Flow of vehicles is being/ will be maintained vehicles • Proper traffic management is being/ will be undertaken.

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S. No. Plant activity Aspect Mitigation

2. Fermentation Generation of CO2 CO2 processed and sold to authorize vendors. Generation of yeast Mixed in wet cake (DWGS) & passed through dryer to sludge produce (DDGS) which is sold as animal feed. 3. Multi Pressure Generation of spent Spent wash (Thick Slop) is treated by decanter, evaporator & Distillation, wash dryer Evaporation Spent Lees Reused in Process and cooling Condensate, cooling Treated water is recycled & re- used tower tower blow down and RO reject Generation of Wet cake DWGS passed through dryer & converted into DDGS

4. Boiler Particulate matter • ESPs are already installed with adequate stack height Operation &gaseous emissions • Covered storage for fuel • Necessary temperature profile is maintained in boiler Generation of noise • Use of earmuffs, earplugs & ear defenders • Maintenance of equipment • Insulated enclosures • Greenbelt development at plant boundary Boiler ash (Solid • Fly ash is stored in silo by pneumatic system waste) • Ash from the boiler is being / will be given to brick/cement manufacturers

5. Spent wash Odour and • Well-designed spent wash holding facility holding contamination • Plantation around periphery of lagoon facility

6. Storm water Rainwater losses • Rainwater shall be collected into the storage ponds Soil erosion • Run off & retention pond

2.9 ASSESSMENT OF NEW & UNTESTED TECHNOLOGY FOR THE RISK OF TECHNOLOGICAL FAILURE For this expansion project of grain based distillery, no new or untested technology is being/will be used. The whole process is being/ will be based on proven technology i.e. Multi Pressure distillation with integrated evaporation followed by dryer. No technological failure is envisaged as maintenance and servicing of equipment and machineries is being/ will be carried out with proper risk & hazard assessment in order to handle failure of any machinery.

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CHAPTER–III DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

3.0 INTRODUCTION To predict and evaluate the impacts of expansion of plant on the surrounding area, it is vital to assess the baseline status of the environmental quality in the vicinity of the plant site. To assess the baseline environmental quality of the area, field assessment has been conducted considering following components of the environment, viz. land, air, meteorology, noise, water, soil, biological and socio- economic.

3.1 STUDY AREA, PERIOD, COMPONENTS AND METHODOLOGY 3.1.1 Study Area The study area considered is an area of 10 km radius (aerial distance) from the plant site, also known as buffer zone. The area of plant site is considered as core zone. The major environmental settings of the study area are as given in the table below- TABLE 3.1 Environmental settings of the study area

S. Particulars Details No. (with approx. aerial distance & direction from Plant site) 1. Nearest Village • Durgapur Village (0.5 km in WSW direction) 2. Nearest Town & City • Diamond Harbour (10.0 km in ESE direction) 3. Nearest National Highway / State • SH 15 (5.5 km in WNW direction) Highway • NH 41 (6.5 km in South direction) • NH 117 (9.2 km in East direction) 4. Nearest Railway Station • Mahishadal Railway Station (8.5 km in WSW direction) • Diamond Harbour Railway Station (10.5 km in ESE direction) 5. Nearest Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (60 km in NE direction) 6. National Parks, Reserved Forests (RF)/ No National Parks, Reserved Forest (RF)/ Protected Forest Protected Forests (PF), Wildlife (PF), Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Tiger/ Elephant Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Reserves, Wildlife Corridors etc. lies within 10 km radius of the Tiger/ Elephant Reserves, Wildlife plant site. Corridors etc. within 10 km radius 7. Water Body (within 10 km radius) • Hugli River (adjacent to the plant site in South direction) • Hilji Tidal Canal (4.5 km in WSW) • Rupnarayan River (4.5 km in West direction) • Damodar River (7.2 km in NNW direction) • Canals for irrigation Source: Toposheet, site visit & Pre-feasibility report The environmental settings are shown below on toposheet of study area of 10 km radius and site location on scale of 1:50000.

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Figure 3.1: Environmental settings of 10 km radius study area

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3.1.1.1 List of Industries falling in 10 km radius of plant site The industries falling within 10 km radius of the plant site are given in the table below: S. No. Name of the Industry Type of the industry 1. Kohinoor Paper Newsprint Pvt. Ltd. Paper & Printing 2. Premium Transmission Limited Mechanical Power Transmission 3. Almatis AluminumPvt. Ltd. Alumina 4. R.M. Packaging Pvt. Ltd. Packaging 5. Grover Steel (India) Pvt. Ltd. Steel 6. Falta Special Economic Zone - 7. Azzura Marine Liners Pvt. Ltd. Marine 8. Precision Engineers fabricators Pvt. Ltd. Ship building & heavy engineering

3.1.2 Period of Baseline data Collection and Environmental Components The baseline data used in this report has been collected for Post Monsoon Season i.e. October to December, 2017 in accordance with the guidelines for preparation of EIA studies. Sampling, preservation, transportation & storage of samples and analysis were carried out. The sampling period for various environmental components is given below. TABLE - 3.2 Frequency and location of primary data collection of various environmental components

S. No. Description 1. Land Use Frequency: Once in a season Parameters: Land use & land cover 2. Meteorology Meteorological parameters on hourly basis at Plant site based on ToR requirement. Parameters: Temperature, Relative humidity, Wind Speed, Wind direction. 3. Air Ambient air quality monitoring (24 hourly), twice a week. Parameters: PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, CO. No. of Locations: 8 locations in core and buffer zone based on ToR requirement. 4. Noise Noise level monitoring (day and night time), once in a season. No. of Locations: 8 locations in core and buffer zone based on ToR requirement. 5. Water Surface water sampling, once in a season. No. of Locations: 3 water body in buffer zone. Ground water sampling, once in a season. No. of Locations: 8 locations in core and buffer zone. Tested for physical and chemical parameters based on ToR requirement.

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S. No. Description 6. Soil Soil sampling, once in a season. No. of Locations: 8 locations in core and buffer zone based on ToR requirement. 7. Biological Environment Biodiversity survey, once in a season. Location: Core and buffer zone based on ToR requirement. 8. Socio-economic Environment Socio-economic survey, once in a season. Location: Core and buffer zone based on ToR requirement.

3.1.3 METHODOLOGY 3.1.3.1 Instruments Used for Environmental Baseline Data Collection Following instruments were used at the site for environmental baseline data collection work. 1. Respirable Dust Sampler with attachment for gaseous pollutants, Envirotech APM 460 2. Fine Particulate Matter (FPM) Sampler APM 550 3. Sound Level Meter Model Envirotech SLM - 100 4. Digital D.O. Meter Model - 831 E (CPCB Kit) 5. Weather Monitoring Station Model Enviro WM 271 6. Global Positioning System (GPS) Apart from collecting samples of air, water, noise and soil from respective sampling points given in proceeding sections, the data on land use, vegetation and agricultural crops were also collected by the field team through interaction with a large number of local inhabitants of the study area and different Government departments / agencies. The methodology used for various environmental components is quoted here: TABLE 3.3 Standardized methods adopted for baseline data establishment

S. No. Environmental components Methodology 1. Land Use/Land Cover Study Current vintage data of Indian Remote Sensing Satellite RESOURCESAT- 2 (L4FMX) digital FCC (False Color Composite) is used and processing of satellite data using ERDAS Imagine 9.2 by Digital Image Processing Technique. 2. Micro-meteorology at site Primary data has been collected by setting meteorological station that monitors temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and wind direction. The secondary data has been used from IMD. On the basis of readings for 24 hrs, wind rose has been prepared from the software WRPLOT View. 3. Ambient air environment Analytical methods prescribed by CPCB & approved Indian Standard methods were used for carrying out air quality monitoring. 4. Noise environment Standardized method was used to measure noise level at noise sensitive places like schools, hospitals, colleges etc.

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S. No. Environmental components Methodology 5. Water environment All the surface & ground water samples were collected by grab sampling and analysed as per “Standard Methods for Examination of Water & Waste water”, APHA 22nd edition, 2012.Water Samples for the analysis of physio-chemical parameters were collected in plastic carboy and parameter wise preserved onsite as per the technique defined in the book of APHA, 22nd edition, 2012. Temperature, pH and DO were analysed onsite and samples were brought to the laboratory for the analysis of remaining parameters. 6. Soil environment As per laboratory SOP. 7. Biological environment The methodology of EB study is: Defining the area: The area of 10 km radius is marked as study area. Stratifying the area: The complete area is divided into relatively homogenous units. Stratified sampling provides a logical, objective and efficient method of undertaking surveys and ensures that the full range of potential habitats and vegetation types will be systematically sampled. Visiting the area: Habitat assessment is carried out including all possible ecological niche of all the flora and fauna. The species are identified while visiting the site and vegetation cover is enlisted as per the observations. The primary data is verified by secondary data from the list provided by State Forest Department. 8. Socio-economic Villages falling in the 10-km radius of Plant site have been surveyed by environment proportional random sampling methods. The Socio-Economic Household Survey (SEHS) has been conducted by JMEPL team for which questionnaires were designed to suit the subjects considering their rural background. Further, secondary data has been collected from Census of India, 2011.

3.2 ESTABLISHMENT OF BASELINE WITH BASE MAPS OF ALL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS 3.2.1 Details of data Used Satellite Image : False Colour Composite Satellite Data Source : RESOURCESAT-2 (L4FMX) Vintage date : 14th February, 2017 Software Used : ERDAS Imagine 9.2

3.2.1.1 LAND USE/LAND COVER The land use and land cover details of the buffer zone are given in Table below.

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TABLE - 3.4 Land Use / Land Cover Details of Buffer Zone S. No. Legend Area (in Ha) % Area 1. Drainage/Canal 130.43 0.40 2. Water bodies/ Pond 372.7 1.13 3. Open land 791.0275 2.40 4. Open scrub land 208.4875 0.63 5. Vegetation/ Plantation 4380.7225 13.31 6. Fallow land 6131.9915 18.63 7. Crop land 12400.9225 37.67 8. Human settlement 710.7525 2.16 9. Industrial area 147.167 0.45 10. River 6983.9875 21.22 11. Salt land 661.37 2.00 Total 32919.57 100 Source: LU/LC Map for Buffer Zone

The study area mainly comprises of Crop area (37.67%) followed by 21.22% of river. Thus, other classes occupy 41.11% of the area. The area covered under plantation/vegetation constitutes 13.31% of the total area and 2.16 % of the total area falls under human settlement. 0.45 %of the total area falls under Industrial Area.

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Land Use / Land Cover Map & Details of Buffer Zone

Source: Satellite Imagery FIGURE - 3.2: Land Use / Land Cover Map of the Buffer Zone

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3.2.1.2 Interpretation and conclusion  Total plant area is 13.51 ha and of expansion distillery unit will be done in the existing plant premises by modernization of fermentation technology, thus, no additional land is required for the same.  Infrastructure facilities are already present in the existing plant premises.  The study area is having about 18.63 % of fallow land. Assistance may be provided by proponent to increase the productivity of this fallow land.  The Plant will give way to development of greenbelt, as such the greenbelt and plantation percentage of core zone will be modified.

3.2.2 SEISMICITY AND FLOOD HAZARD ZONATION OF THE AREA 3.2.2.1 Seismicity of the Area Bureau of Indian Standards [IS-1893 (Part-1): 2002], has grouped the country into four seismic zones viz. Zone-II, III, IV and V. Of these, Zone V is the most seismically active region, while zone II is the least. The Modified Mercalli (MM) intensity scale, which measures the impact of the earthquakes on the surface of the earth, broadly associated with various zones is as follows: TABLE - 3.5 Seismic Zones in India

S. Intensity on Modified Seismic Zone Risk No. Mercalli (MM) Scale 1. Zone - II Low Risk Zone VI & below 2. Zone - III Moderate Risk Zone VII 3. Zone - IV High Risk Zone VIII 4. Zone - V Very High Risk Zone IX & above Source: IMD & NIDM According to NIDM and West Bengal Disaster Management Plant (WBDMD), the district of South 24 Parganas lies in Zone IV of the Seismic Zone. The earthquake in West Bengal as per records had one of its epicenter in Diamond Harbour of South 24 Parganas.

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Source: WBDMD Figure - 3.3: Seismic Zone Map 3.2.2.2 Flood hazard zonation of the area As per the “Vulnerability Atlas - 2nd Addition; Peer Group, MoH and UPA; based on digitized data of SOI, GOI; Flood Atlas, Task Force Report, C.W.C., GOI” the Plant site does not fall under “area liable to flood” but near to flood prone zone. During September to October, 1986 Flood has been recorded in both of North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas due to heavy rains. Flood Hazard Zonation Map showing the Plant site and the areas prone to floods is given in Figure below.

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Source: Irrigation & Waterways Department, West Bengal Figure - 3.4: Flood Hazard Zonation Map showing flood affected areas in West Bengal

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Figure 3.5: Drainage map of the study area

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3.2.3 Climate and Rainfall The district is characterized by hot and humid climate. It receives adequate rainfall from North-East and South-West monsoons which sets in the later half of June and withdraws by the middle of October. Pre-monsoon rains are received during March-April. May is the hottest month with temperature as high as 40˚C and January is the coldest month with temperature as low as 10˚C. The average annual temperature in South Twenty-Four Parganas is 24.95°C. The summer months are much rainier than the winter months in the district. TABLE - 3.6 Rainfall data for last 7 years of district S. No. Year Annual Rainfall (mm) 1 2013 2300 2 2014 1579 3 2015 1738 4 2016 1738 5 2017 1675 Source: IMD (CRIS) 3.2.4 METEOROLOGY Meteorology plays a vital role in determining the transport and diffusion pattern of air pollutants released into atmosphere. The principal variables include horizontal convective transport (average wind speed and direction), vertical convective transport (atmospheric stability) and topography of the area. Meteorological characteristics of an area are very much important in assessing possible environmental impacts and in preparing environmental management plan. The nearest IMD station to the plant site is located in Diamond Harbour- II. The Meteorological data i.e. temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, wind speed, and wind direction, recorded for Post Monsoon Season (October to December, 2017) was obtained from this station to study meteorology of the study area. It was observed that the dominant wind pattern for the study period was from North East direction. Wind Rose Diagram showing the wind pattern during the study period is shown in Figure below. Summary of the micro-meteorology at site is given in table below. Detailed Hourly Meteorological Data has been enclosed as Annexure –3 with this EIA / EMP Report. TABLE – 3.7 Micro-meteorology at site Temperature (oC) Relative Humidity (%) Wind Speed (m / sec.) Month Min. Max. Min. Max. Range October,2017 22.0 34.0 77 98 0.1- 4.2 November,2017 25.0 32.0 78 98 0.1- 4.3 December,2017 22.0 29.0 82 98 0.1- 4.9 Source: Meteorological Station at Site

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Figure– 3.6: Wind Rose Diagram

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3.2.5 Ambient Air Environment Ambient air quality monitoring has been carried out within the study area to determine the baseline concentration of various air pollutants in the ambient air. It helps in providing a data base for predicting impact on the surrounding area due to a project activity. It will also be useful in ascertaining the quality of air environment in conformity to standards of the ambient air quality during operation phase of project.

3.2.5.1 Monitoring Schedule Air quality monitoring has been carried out at 8 locations for 24 hours (twice a week) for three months (26 observations for one location). Parameters monitored are:  Particulate Matter (PM10 & PM2.5)  Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)  Oxides of Nitrogen (NO2)  Carbon Monoxide (CO) The sources of air pollution in the region are dust rising from unpaved roads, domestic fuel burning, vehicular traffic, agricultural activities, emission from other industries, etc. TABLE – 3.8 Locations of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations Station Monitoring Station Aerial Distance & Selection Criteria Code Direction from Plant site SA1 Plant Site - Core zone location SA2 Village Durgapur ~0.5 km in WSW Nearest village direction SA3 Village Mukundpur ~2.0 km in North East Falls in upwind of dominant wind direction direction SA4 Near river Geonkhali ~4.5 km in WSW Falls in downwind of dominant wind direction direction SA5 Village Sukdebpur ~2.0 km in North Falls in upwind of crosswind direction Industrial area SA6 Village Shahapur ~3.0 km in South Falls in downwind of second dominant direction wind direction SA7 Village Gadiyara ~5.5 km in WNW Near to SH- 15 direction SA8 Diamond Harbour City ~10.0 km in ESE • Nearest city direction • Near to NH- 117 • Railway station • Densely populated area Source: SOI Toposheet

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Figure – 3.7: Key Plan showing ambient air quality and noise monitoring locations

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3.2.5.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Table below shows the maximum and minimum concentration of the air pollutants monitored at different monitoring locations during the study period. All 26 observations of pollutants for each location are detailed in Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Tables enclosed as Annexure –4 along with this report. TABLE – 3.9 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results Study Period: Post monsoon Season (October to December, 2017)

PM PM NO SO2 Carbon Station 2.5 10 x Monoxide Monitoring Station (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) Code (CO) mg/m3 Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. SA1 Plant Site 45.7 39.5 83.6 75.5 25.1 19.3 13.3 9.6 0.72 0.59 SA2 Village Durgapur 37.9 29.6 77.5 68.3 21.6 16.5 11.6 7.5 BDL (DL 0.5) SA3 Village Mukundpur 38.4 30.1 79.3 69.5 22.3 17.6 11.4 7.2 BDL (DL 0.5) SA4 Near river Geonkhali 34.1 28.6 72.9 64.8 16.1 12.4 9.7 6.8 BDL (DL 0.5) SA5 Village Sukdebpur 49.8 32.7 89.4 72.2 21.6 17.4 14.5 8.3 0.70 0.62 SA6 Village Shahapur 35.5 29.8 73.1 62.6 17.3 13.2 10.6 7.1 BDL (DL 0.5) SA7 Village Gadiyara 38.5 31.6 78.2 67.5 18.1 13.6 9.3 6.3 BDL (DL 0.5) Diamond Harbour SA8 47.3 40.8 92.8 74.6 28.5 21.2 16.8 10.2 0.76 0.59 City NAAQS 60 100 80 80 4 Source: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring NAAQS – National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Schedule-VII, [Rule 3 (3B)], [Part-II-sec.-3(i)] 16.11.2009 BDL – Below Detectable Limit, Detection Limit of CO = 0.5 mg/m3

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Graphs showing Concentrations (maximum and minimum) of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx at different monitoring stations are given in Figure – 3.8 (A to D), respectively.

Figure – 3.8 (A): Graph showing PM10 concentrations at different monitoring stations

Figure – 3.8 (B) : Graph showing PM2.5 concentrations at different monitoring stations

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Figure – 3.8(c) : Graph showing NO2 concentrations at different monitoring stations

Figure – 3.8(D) : Graph showing SO2 concentrations at different monitoring stations

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3.2.5.3 National Ambient Air Quality Standards TABLE – 3.10 NAAQS Prescribed By CPCB ON 16TH Nov., 2009 S. Pollutant Time Concentration in Ambient Air Method of Measurement No. Weighted Industrial Area, Ecologically Average Residential Rural & Sensitive Area Other Areas (Notified by Central Govt.) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 1 Sulphur Dioxide Annual 50 20 1. Improved West and Gaeke 3 (SO2), µg/m Average * 80 80 Method. 24 hours ** 2. Ultraviolet fluorescence. 2 Oxides of Nitrogen Annual 40 30 1. Modified Jacob & 3 as NO2, µg/m Average * 80 80 Hochheiser (Na-Arsenite) 24 hours ** Method. 2. Chemiluminescence (Gas phase). 3 Particulate Matter Annual 60 60 1. Gravimetric, (size less than Average * 100 100 2. TOEM, 10µm) or PM10, 24 Hours ** 3. Beta attenuation. µg/m3 4 Particulate Matter Annual 40 40 1. Gravimetric, (size less than Average* 60 60 2. TOEM, 2.5µm) or PM2.5, 24 Hours ** 3. Beta attenuation. µg/m3 5 Carbon Monoxide 8 Hours** 02 02 Non Depressive Infrared (CO), mg/m3 1 Hours 04 04 (NDIR) Spectroscopy. * Annual arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year at a particular site taken twice a week 24 hourly at uniform intervals. ** 24 hourly or 08 hourly or 01 hourly monitored values, as applicable, shall be complied with 98% of the time in a year. 2% of the time, they may exceed the limits but not on two consecutive days of monitoring. Note: Whenever and wherever monitoring results on two consecutive days of monitoring exceed the limits specified above for the respective category, it shall be considered adequate reason to institute regular or continuous monitoring and investigation.

3.2.5.4 Conclusion

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring reveals that the concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 for all the 8 AAQM stations were found between 62.6 to 92.8 µg/m3 and 28.6 to 49.8 µg/m3 respectively.

3 The concentrations of SO2 and NO2 were found to be in range of 6.3 to 16.8 µg/m and 12.4 to 28.5 µg/m3 respectively. The resultant concentration of the pollutants is well within the prescribed limits of NAAQS.

3.2.6 Noise Environment Noise often defined as unwanted sound, interferes with speech communication, causes annoyance, distracts from work, and disturbs sleep, thus deteriorating quality of human environment. Therefore, Noise Pollution monitoring has been carried out.

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Source of Noise There are several sources of noise in the 10 km radius of study area, which contributes to the local noise level of the area. Ambient noise sources in the vicinity of the project include the noise from traffic on road, human activities in villages and agricultural fields. Noise level measurement is therefore essential to assess noise pollution. Sampling Schedule The sampling was done during day time and night time once in the study period. TABLE- 3.11 Locations of Noise Monitoring Stations S. Sampling Location Approx. Distance from Direction from No. Plant Site Plant Site SN1 Plant Site - - SN2 Village Durgapur 0.5 km WSW SN3 Village Mukundpur 2.0 km NE SN4 Near River Geonkhali 4.5 km WSW SN5 Village Sukdebpur 2.0 km North SN6 Village Shahapur 3.0 km South SN7 Village Gadiyara 5.5 km WNW SN8 Diamond Harbour City 10.0 km ESE Source: SOI Toposheet There are several sources in the study area which contributes to the local noise level of the area viz. constructional activities, transportation activities, agricultural activities etc. Noise monitoring data for all 8 locations is given in the table below. TABLE - 3.12 Ambient Noise Level Monitoring Results Study Period: Post monsoon Season (October to December, 2017) S. Sampling Locations Noise Level dB Leq (A) No. Day Time Night Time (6:00 am to 10:00 pm) (10:00 pm to 6:00 am) Result Prescribed limit Result Prescribed limit SAN1 Plant Site 64.7 75 56.9 70 SAN2 Village Durgapur 54.3 55 44.1 45 SAN3 Village Mukundpur 54.2 55 43.6 45 SAN4 Near River Geonkhali 53.9 55 43.1 45 SAN5 Village Sukhdebpur 53.4 55 42.5 45 SAN6 Village Shahapur 52.4 55 42.2 45 SAN7 Village Gadiwara 52.1 55 42.3 45 SAN8 Diamond Harbour City 62.3 65 50.4 55 Source: Ambient Noise Quality Monitoring

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TABLE - 3.13 CPCB Noise Standards* Area Category of Area Limits in Leq. dB (A) Code Day Time Night Time (06.00 am–10.00 pm) (10.00 pm–6.00 am) (A) Industrial Area 75 70 (B) Commercial Area 65 55 (C) Residential Area 55 45 (D) Silence Zone 50 40 1. Day Time is from 6.00 AM to 10.00 PM. 2. Night Time is reckoned between 10.00 PM to 6.00 AM 3. Silence Zone is defined as an area up to 100m around premises of Hospitals, Educational Institutions and Courts. Use of vehicle horn, loudspeaker and bursting of crackers is banned in these zones. Note: Mixed categories of areas be declared as one of the four above mentioned categories by the competent Authority and the corresponding standards shall apply Source: Central Pollution Control Board Norms *AS PER NOISE POLLUTION (REGULATION AND CONTROL) RULES, 2000 Ambient noise levels were measured at 8 locations within the study area. As per the categories given by the CPCB, the plant site is considered as industrial zone and all villages are considered as residential zone. Town or city is considered as commercial zone. Ambient noise levels were measured at 8 locations within the 10 km radius area from the plant site. Noise levels vary from 52.1 to 64.7 Leq dB(A) during day time and 42.2 to 56.9 Leq dB(A) during night time. The highest Noise level was recorded at Diamond Harbour city due to various commercial and transportation activities. From the above study, it can be concluded that the resultant noise levels in the study area are within the limits as prescribed by the noise pollution (regulation and control) rules, 2000. The graph showing noise levels during day & night time and given in the figure below:

3.2.7 Water Environment Most water resources are being influenced by human activities. Among these, industrial activities are the major pressure on water environment. The growing population and industrial demands for development and welfare or improvement further increases the pressure on these resources. As a result water resources are getting contaminated and making the adverse impact on aquatic life. Ensuring a sustained use and avoiding closure of development options requires in depth knowledge of physical, chemical and biological responses to human interference and robust prediction tools for the evaluation and optimization of development and abatement schemes. Physical, chemical and biological factors influencing water quality are so interrelated that a change in any water quality parameter may trigger other changes in a complete network of interrelated variables. Selected water quality parameters for surface and ground water resources along with

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biological indicators within study region have been used for water environment and assessing the impact on it by expansion of the plant. As a significant part of predefined framework of the present study water samples were collected from selected locations. The Reconnaissance survey was undertaken and monitoring locations were finalized based on:  Presence, Location and uses of major water bodies in the region  Type and Location of Industrial/residential areas, their intake and effluent disposal locations  Likely area that can represent baseline conditions The water resources in the study area were divided into two categories for getting ideal upshot of baseline status of water quality of the region. These two major categories as determined are:  Surface water resources including streams, nalas, ponds, river, canals, estuary  Ground Water resources (tube well, open well, springs etc.)

3.2.7.1 Surface Water Following surface water bodies are present within 10 km radius of the plant site:  Hugli River  Rupnarayan River  Damodar River TABLE: 3.14 Locations of Surface Water Sampling S. No. Sampling Locations Aerial distance & direction from plant site SW1 Hugli River Adjacent to the plant site in South direction SW2 Rupnarayan River ~5.0 km in West direction SW3 Damodar River ~7.2 km in NNW direction

Surface water samples were collected from these sites. Location details are shown on key plan and results are given below.

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Figure- 3.9: Key Plan showing Surface Water Sampling Locations

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TABLE - 3.15 Surface Water Analysis S. Parameters Unit Hugli River Rupnarayan Damodar No. River River 1. pH (at 25°C) -- 7.82 7.68 8.14 2. Colour Hazen Unit BDL (DL 5.0 Hazen) BDL (DL 5.0 Hazen) BDL (DL 5.0 Hazen) 3. Turbidity NTU 3.0 2.0 BDL(DL 1.0 NTU) 4. Odour -- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 5. Taste -- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

6. Total Hardness as CaCO3 mg/l 334.32 319.16 177.76 7. Calcium as Ca mg/l 68.86 55.05 53.43

8. Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/l 286.88 267.28 159.12 9. Chloride as Cl mg/l 399.81 368.62 55.10 10. Magnesium as Mg mg/l 39.49 44.18 10.80 11. Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 985.00 978.00 310.00

12. Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 23.89 16.04 5.70 13. Fluoride as F mg/l 0.31 0.47 0.34

14. Phosphate as Po4 mg/l 0.21 0.22 0.11 15. Total suspended solid mg/l 13.00 12.00 8.00 16. Biochemical oxygen demand mg/l 9.60 8.40 5.40 17. Chemical oxygen demand mg/l 31.71 29.64 19.76 18. Sodium as Na mg/l 299.00 284.70 38.56 19. Potassium as K mg/l 5.14 3.92 4.67 20. Conductivity µS/cm 1654 1630.0 511.0 21. Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 5.50 5.40 5.60 Source: Surface water analysis report. By JMEPL Lab BDL- Below Detectable Limit, DL- Detection Level Parameters found below detection limit range: Residual free chlorine, cyanide, aluminium, boron, phenolic compds. anionic detergents, hexachromium, zinc, copper, manganese, lead, selenium, arsenic, mercury, nickel.

3.2.7.1.1 Conclusion The surface water analysis results reveal that the river water is well oxygenated with D.O. 5.50, 5.40 & 5.60 mg/l. The pH was observed to be 7.82, 7.68 & 8.14 indicating good productivity of the river. Total dissolved solids in Hugli River & Rupnarayan River are more in quantity than in Damodar River.

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3.2.7.2 Ground Water Quality The sources of potable water are the tube-wells, dug-wells, hand pumps, pipeline for domestic purpose in the area. Details of ground water sampling locations and their distance and directions are given in table and figure below. TABLE - 3.16 Locations of ground water sampling stations Location Sampling Location Direction from Aerial distance in km. from Boundary of Code Plant Site Plant Site GW1 Plant Site - - GW2 Village Durgapur WSW ~ 0.5 km GW3 Village Bhabhanipur NE ~0.8 km GW4 Village Sukhdebpur North ~ 2.0 km GW5 Village Singhalganj East ~ 3.7 km GW6 Village SE ~ 4.0 km GW7 Village Chaitanyapur South ~ 7.8 km GW8 Diamond Harbour ESE ~ 8.0 km Source: SOI Toposheet

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TABLE - 3.17 Ground Water Analysis (Post Monsoon Season- October to December, 2017) S. Parameters Unit Plant Site Village Village Village Village Village- Village Diamond Specification as per IS 10500- 2012 No Durgapur Bhabhanipur Sukhdebpur Singhalganj Kukrahati Chaitanyapur Harbour Requirement Permissible (Acceptable Limit) Limit (Max.) 1. pH (at 25°C) - 8.10 7.74 7.80 7.92 7.85 7.95 7.82 7.86 6.5-8.5 No Relaxation 2. Colour Hazen BDL (DL BDL (DL BDL (DL BDL (DL BDL (DL BDL (DL BDL (DL BDL (DL 5 15 Unit 5Hazen) 5Hazen) 5Hazen) 5Hazen) 5Hazen) 5Hazen) 5Hazen) 5Hazen) 3. Turbidity NTU BDL (DL 1.0 BDL (DL 1.0 BDL (DL 1.0 BDL (DL 1.0 BDL (DL 1.0 BDL (DL 1.0 BDL (DL 1.0 BDL (DL 1.0 1 5 NTU) NTU) NTU) NTU) NTU) NTU) NTU) NTU) 4. Odour - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 5. Taste - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 6. Total Hardness mg/l 226.24 238.36 282.80 286.84 290.88 274.72 250.48 262.60 200 600 as CaCO3 7. Calcium as Ca mg/l 56.67 63.15 68.01 64.77 68.01 51.82 61.53 51.82 75 200 8. Alkalinity as mg/l 252.96 342.72 326.40 326.40 318.24 334.56 314.16 314.16 200 600 CaCO3 9. Chloride as Cl mg/l 222.31 114.01 146.31 127.31 239.42 129.21 112.11 402.83 250 1000 10. Magnesium as mg/l 20.62 19.76 27.49 30.43 29.45 35.34 23.56 32.39 30 100 Mg 11. Total Dissolved mg/l 710.00 605.00 655.00 638.00 789.00 608.00 565.00 1070.00 500 2000 Solids 12. Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 3.03 18.58 11.18 12.51 2.37 19.62 17.82 23.40 200 400 13. Fluoride as F mg/l 0.76 0.63 0.86 0.70 0.50 0.61 0.51 0.88 1 1.5 14. Nitrate as NO3-N mg/l 0.95 BDL (DL 0.30 BDL (DL 0.05 BDL (DL 0.05 0.17 BDL (DL 0.05 BDL (DL 45 No Relaxation 0.05 mg/l) mg/l) mg/l) mg/l) 0.05 mg/l) 15. Iron as Fe mg/l 0.10 0.10 0.06 0.08 0.08 0.05 0.08 0.11 0.3 No Relaxation 16. Sodium as Na mg/l 211.90 144.70 154.60 145.00 201.70 152.00 119.00 339.70 -- -- 17. Potassium as K mg/l 7.88 3.67 3.82 3.78 3.96 3.48 3.48 4.09 -- -- 18. Conductivity µs/cm 1120.0 1030.0 1072.0 1067.0 1205.0 1040.0 985.0 1765.0 -- -- 19. Total Coliform cfu/ Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent 100 ml Source: Water Analysis Report by JMEPL Lab BDL- Below Detectable Limit, DL- Detection Level Parameters found below detection limit range: Cyanide, Aluminium, boron, Phenolic compds, Anionic detergents, Chromium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Cadmium, Lead, Selenium, Arsenic, Mercury, Nickel, Hexa chromium, Phosphate.

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3.2.7.2.1 Interpretation of ground water analysis The groundwater quality was compared with Drinking Water Standard (IS 10500-2012). The pH of groundwater sample from Plant site was 8.1, while pH of groundwater samples from remaining 7 villages ranged from 7.74 to 7.95; all were within the permissible limit. The colour and turbidity were BDL while the odour and taste were agreeable. This indicates that the physical quality of groundwater samples was good. The total hardness ranged from 226.24 to 290.88 mg/l indicating very hard water. The alkalinity ranged from 252.96 to 342.72 mg/l indicating good buffering capacity of the groundwater samples. The mineral concentration is indicated by total dissolved solids (565.00 to 1070 mg/l) and conductivity (985.00 to 1765 µs/cm). The macro- and micro-nutrients are also present viz. nitrate (BDL to 0.95) deficient, potassium (3.48 to 7.88 mg/l), calcium (51.82 to 68.01 mg/l) deficient, magnesium (19.76 to 35.34 mg/l) deficient to low, and iron (0.05 to 0.11). These nutrients except iron and potassium are deficient as plant nutrient. Below permissible levels of total hardness and alkalinity together with below acceptable/permissible levels respectively of sulphate (2.37 to 23.40 mg/l) and chlorides (112.11 to 402.83 mg/l) indicate that the groundwater samples were not polluted. The fluoride (0.50 to 0.88 mg/l) was at optimum level with respect to dental health of consumer.

3.2.8 Soil Environment The sampling locations were finalized with the following considerations:  To enable information on baseline characteristics and,  To determine the impact of Plant activities on soil characteristics. Locations are shown in tabular form and on key plan also. The results are provided on table given below. TABLE - 3.18 Locations of Soil Sampling Stations

Location Sampling Location Direction from Plant Site Aerial distance in km. From Code Boundary of Plant Site SS1 Plant Site - - SS2 Village Durgapur WSW ~ 0.5 km SS3 Village Bhabhanipur NE ~0.8 km SS4 Village Sukhdebpur North ~ 2.0 km SS5 Village Singhalganj East ~ 3.7 km SS6 Village Kukrahati SE ~ 4.0 km SS7 Village Chaitanyapur South ~ 7.8 km SS8 Diamond Harbour ESE ~ 8.0 km Source: SOI Toposheet

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TABLE - 3.19 Soil analysis results (Post Monsoon season- October to December, 2017) S. Parameters Sampling Locations No. Unit Plant Village Village Village Village Village Village- Diamond Site Durgapur Bhabhanipur Sukhdebpur Singhalaganj Kukrahati Chaitanyapur Harbour 1. pH (at 25°C)(1:2.5 soil - 7.37 7.15 7.10 7.21 7.05 7.14 7.68 7.28 water sus.) 2. Conductivity mS/cm 0.18 0.24 0.19 0.17 0.29 0.22 0.20 0.26 (1:2 soil water sus.) 3. Soil Texture - Loam Loam Loam Loam Clay Loam Loam Loam Sandy Loam 4. Colour - Brown Yellowish Yellowish Yellowish Yellowish Yellowish Yellowish Yellowish Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown 5. Water holding capacity % 43.59 42.29 41.45 41.52 46.60 40.53 37.67 34.99 6. Bulk density gm/cc 1.12 1.14 1.20 1.13 1.29 1.16 1.19 1.10 7. Chloride mg/kg 164.09 355.16 239.33 161.16 348.97 232.63 100.74 168.91 8. Calcium as Ca mg/kg 256.50 84.16 120.24 156.30 200.40 96.10 116.20 160.32 9. Sodium as Na mg/kg 94.68 455.12 425.52 366.24 427.84 317.79 465.41 369.28 10. Available Potassium as kg/hec 1187.02 650.34 948.08 720.27 741.29 349.97 850.93 709.91 K 11. Organic matter % 1.82 2.05 1.94 1.79 1.74 1.87 1.96 1.02 12. Magnesium as Mg mg/kg 53.50 92.18 48.64 55.90 97.28 43.70 43.77 28.05 13. Available Nitrogen as N kg/hec 430.53 274.56 380.40 410.54 306.45 237.46 275.43 249.55 14. Available Phosphorus kg/hec 282.21 78.52 178.56 153.60 134.22 208.44 115.89 34.68 15. Total Zinc as Zn mg/kg 35.78 42.18 27.45 36.45 51.30 42.29 31.15 19.37 16. Manganese as Mn mg/kg 173.25 243.26 210.26 310.40 187.75 187.29 176.80 239.10 17. Chromium as Cr mg/kg 5.68 6.33 7.35 7.52 8.94 6.78 6.93 10.35 20. Total Copper as Cu mg/kg 7.32 7.15 6.75 6.05 6.36 7.43 6.74 8.87 21. Organic Carbon % 1.06 1.19 1.13 1.04 1.01 1.08 1.14 0.59 Source: Soil Analysis Report by JMEPL Lab

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3.2.8.1 Interpretation of soil analysis The colour of the soil was brown at plant site and yellowish brown at all other villages, indicating well drained soils. The texture of soils varied as loam, clay loam and sandy loam, indicating low to ideal soil type for agriculture. The pH of soil samples ranged from 7.05 to 7.68 that are normal where all nutrients are available to the plants. The bulk density (1.10 to 1.29 g/cc) was ideal and water holding capacity (34.99 to 46.60%) was also good for agriculture. The organic matter was high i.e. 1.02 to 2.05%, the nitrogen was low to medium (237.46 to 430.53 kg/ha), Phosphorus was very high (34.68 to 282.21 kg/ha) and Potassium very high (349.97 to 1187.02 kg/ha). The soils thus are very high in nutrients with high fertility. This observation is supported by conductivity (0.17 to 0.29 mS/cm) which indicate non-saline soils suitable for agriculture. The concentrations of sodium (94.68 465.41 mg/kg) and chlorides (100.74 to 355.16 mg/kg) are also low indicating non-saline soils. The soils show presence of other nutrients namely calcium (84.16 to 256.50 mg/kg), magnesium (28.05 to 97.28 mg/kg), zinc (19.37 to 51.30 mg/kg), manganese (173.25 to 310.40 mg/kg) and copper (6.05 to 8.87 mg/kg). Conclusion: The soils in the plant site and study area are not polluted due to activity of plant. The soils were with high fertility, with nitrogen low to medium level. The soil quality in general was found very good for plants.

3.2.9 Biological environment 3.2.9.1 Introduction The sum of environments where the life forms exists is called the Biosphere, these includes a portion of land, water and air. Biological environment includes the Habitat (Place where the organism lives) and natural surroundings of all species (living organism species) of the particular area. Biological study is essential to understand the impact of industrialization and urbanization on existing flora and fauna of the study area. Studies on various aspects of ecosystem play an important role in identifying sensitive issues for under taking appropriate action to mitigate the impact, if required. The biological study was under taken as a part of the EIA/EMP study report to understand the present status of ecosystem prevailing in the study area, to compare it with past condition with the help of available data, to predict changes in the biological environment as a result of present activities and to suggest measures for maintaining its health. A primary field survey was carried out within 10 km radius impact zone in and around the Plantarea to study the floral and faunal diversity of the terrestrial and aquatic environment of the study area.

3.2.9.1.1 Flora A floral survey was carried out in the core as well as buffer zone of the plant site. The plant species found in the area are given in table below:-

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TABLE- 3.20 Flora in the Study Area List Of Flora in the Core & Buffer Zone of the Project Site Based on Actual Sighting, based on inputs from the locals and Pursued from Secondary Data

S. Scientific Name Vernacular / Common Family No. Name 1. Acacia arabica Babul Fabaceae 2. Acacia auriculiformis Northen black wattle Fabaceae 3. Acacia suma White Thorn Fabaceae 4. Aegle marmelos Bel Rutaceae 5. Albizia lebbeck Siristree Fabaceae 6. Albizia procera White siris Fabaceae 7. Alstonia scholaris Chattim Apocynaceae 8. Areca catechu Supari Arecaceae 9. Anthocephalus chinensis Kadam Rubiaceae 10. Artocarpus heterophyllus Kathal Moraceae 11. Azadirachtaindica Neem Meliaceae 12. Bambusa arund inacea Bamboo Poaceae 13. Bauhinia racemosa banraji Fabaceae 14. Bauhinia variegata Raktakanchan Fabaceae 15. Bombax ceiba Silk cotton tree Malvaceae 16. Butea monosperma Palash Fabaceae 17. Borassus flabellifer Tal Arecaceae 18. Cassia fistula Amaltas Fabaceae 19. Casuarina equisetifolia Belati-Jhau Casuarinaceae 20. Cocos nucifera Cocunut Arecaceae 21. Dalbergia sisoo Shisham Fabaceae 22. Delonix regia Krishnachura/ Gulmohar Fabaceae 23. Dillenia indica Chalta Dilleniaceae 24. Erythrina indica Madar Fabaceae 25. Feronia limonia Katbel Rutaceae 26. Ficus benghalensis Barh/Banyan tree Moraceae 27. Ficus golmerata Gular Moraceae 28. Ficus hispida Kagsha Moraceae 29. Ficus religiosa Peepal Moraceae 30. Lagerstroemia speciosa banaba Lythraceae 31. Lannea coromandelica Indian ash tree Anacardiacee 32. Leucaena leucocephala Subabul Fabaceae 33. Mangifera indica Aam Anacardiaceae 34. Millingtonia hortensis Akashneem Bignoniaceae 35. Moringa pterygospherma Moringa Moringaceae

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S. Scientific Name Vernacular / Common Family No. Name 36. Peltophorum pterocarpum Peelagulmohar Fabaceae 37. Phoenix dactylifera Khejur Arecaceae 38. Phyllanthus emblica Amla Phyllanthaceae 39. Pongamia glabra Karanj Fabaceae 40. Salmalia malabarica Semul Bombacaceae 41. Sterculia foetida Janglibadam Malvaceae 42. Tamarindus indica Imli Fabaceae 43. Tectona grandis Teak Lamiaceae 44. Terminalia bellirica Baheda Combretaceae 45. Trema orientalis Jiban Cannabaceae 46. Terminalia arjuna Arjun Combretaceae 47. Zizyphus mauritiana Ber Rhamnaceae SHRUBS 48. Acanthus ilicifolius Hargoza Acanthaceae 49. Adhatoda vasica Basak Acanthaceae 50. Barleria cristata Jhinti Acanthaceae 51. Cassia tora Chakunda Fabaceae 52. Calotropis procera Mudar Apocynaceae 53. Calotropis gigantea Safedaak Apocynaceae 54. Clerodendrum infortunatum Bhant Verbenaceae 55. Glycosmis pentaphylla Ashsheora Rutaceae 56. Jatropha gossypifolia Ratanjoti Euphorbiaceae 57. Ocimum tenuiflorum Tulsi Lamiaceae 58. Polian thestuberosa Rajanigandha Asparagaceae 59. Solanum torvum Bhurat Solanaceae 60. Solanum verbascifolium Mullein nightshade Solanaceae 61. Streblus asper Sihora Moraceae 62. Tinospora cordifoiia Gulancha Menispermaceae 63. Thevetia peruviana Peelikaner Apocyanaceae 64. Vitex negundo Nishinda Lamiaceae HERBS 65. Achlypha indica Muktajhuri Euphorbiaceae 66. Aerva aspera Chhaya Amaranthaceae 67. Ageratum conyzoides Uchunti Asteraceae 68. Alocasia macrorrhiza Mankachu Araceae 69. Amaranthus spinosus Kantanotya Amaranthaceae 70. Cassia occidentalis Kasunda Fabaceae 71. Cassia sophera Senna Fabaceae 72. Croton banplandianum Ban Tulsi Euphorbiaceae

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S. Scientific Name Vernacular / Common Family No. Name 73. Heliotropium indicum Hatisura Boraginaceae 74. Sida rhombifolia Berela Malvaceae GRASSES 75. Chrysopogon aciculatus ChorKanta Poaceae 76. Cymbopogon martini Dhanwantary Poaceae 77. Cynodon dactylon Durba Poaceae 78. Heteropogon contortus Sinkula Poaceae 79. Desmostachya bipinnata Daabh Poaceae 80. Saccharum spontaneum Kash Poaceae

3.2.9.1.2 Fauna Faunal survey was carried out in the core as well as buffer zone of the project site. No Schedule- I fauna as per (IWPA) Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 was recorded in the study area during field survey. Details of faunal species found in the study area are given in the table below: - TABLE: 3.21 List Of Fauna in the Core & Buffer Zone of the Project Site Based on Actual Sighting, based on inputs from the locals and Pursued from Secondary Data

S. Mammals Common Name Schedule IUCN Status No. (WPA, 1972) 1. Macaca mulatta Rhesus Monkey II Least Concern 2. Semnopithecus entellus Common Langur II Not Threatened 3. Paradoxurus hermaphroditus Common Palm civet II Least Concern 4. Bandicota bengalensis Lesser Bandicoot Rat V Least Concern 5. Bandicota indica Large Bandicoot Rat V Least Concern 6. Cynopterus sphinx Short nosed Fruit Bat V Least Concern 7. Funambulus palmarum Three Stripped Squirrel -- Least Concern 8. Herpestes auropunctatus Small Indian Mongoose IV Least Concern 9. Pteropus giganteus Indian Flying Fox V Least Concern 10. Canis aureus Jackal II Least Concern 11. Herpestes edwardsi Common mongoose IV Least Concern 12. Suncus murinus Asian house shrew Reptiles 1. Lissemys punctata Indian mud turtle -- -- 2. Nilssonia gangeticus Ganges soft shelled turtle --- Least Concern 3. Hemidactylus flaviviridis Tiktiki (House Gecko) -- -- 4. Hemidactylus leschenaultii Tiktiki (Bark Gecko) -- Least Concern 5. Hemidactylus brooki Brook’s Gecko -- Least Concern 6. Gecko gecko Takhak (Tucktoo) -- Least Concern

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S. Mammals Common Name Schedule IUCN Status No. (WPA, 1972) 7. Calotes versicolor Girgiti (garden lizard) -- Least Concern 8. Mabuya carinata Anjani (Common Skink) -- Least Concern 9. Indotyphlops braminus Blind Snakes -- Least Concern 10. Ptyas mucosa Dhama (Yellow Rat Snake) II Least Concern 11. Naja naja Keutey (Cobra) II Least Concern 12. Xenochrophis piscator Jal dhora -- Least Concern 13. Bungarus caeruleus Common Krait IV Least Concern 14. Daboia russelli Chandra bora (Russel’s -- Least Concern Viper) Amphibia 1. Bufo sp. Toads -- Least Concern 2. Rana sp. Frogs -- Least Concern Aves (Birds) 1. Egretta garzetta Little egret IV Least Concern 2. Ardea intermedia Medium egret IV Least Concern 3. Bubulcus ibis Cattle egret IV Least Concern 4. Ardeola grayii Pond heron -- Least Concern 5. Microcarbo niger Little cormorant IV Least Concern 6. Milvus migrans Pariah Kite IV Least Concern 7. Eumyias thalassinus Verditer flycatcher IV Least Concern 8. Turdoides earlei Striated babbler IV Least Concern 9. Amaurornis phoenicurus White brested water hen IV Least Concern 10. Columba livia Blue Rock Pigeon IV Least Concern 11. Spilopelia chinensis Spotted Dove IV Least Concern 12. Streptopelia turtur Turtle dove IV Least Concern 13. Streptopelia capicola Ring Dove IV Least Concern 14. Pstittacula krameri Rose ringed parakeet IV Least Concern 15. Centropus sinensis Crow Phesant IV Least Concern 16. Eudynamis scolopacea Cuckoo IV Least Concern 17. Dicrurus adsimilis Drongo IV Least Concern 18. Athene brama Spotted Owl IV Least Concern 19. Merops orientalis Green Bea-eater IV- Least Concern 20. Coracias benghalensis Indian roller IV Least Concern 21. Upupa epops Hoopoe IV Least Concern 22. Halcyon smyrnensis White throated Kingfisher IV Least Concern 23. Alcedo atthis Small Blue Kingfisher IV Least Concern 24. Megalaima viridis Small green barbet IV Least Concern 25. Oriolus xanthornus Black headed oriole IV Least Concern 26. Hirundinidae sp. Swallow -- --

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S. Mammals Common Name Schedule IUCN Status No. (WPA, 1972) 27. Pycnonotus cafer Red Vent Bulbul IV Least Concern 28. Dendrocitta vagabunda Indian Tree Pie IV Least Concern 29. Corvus splendens House Crow V Least Concern 30. Corvus macrorhynchos Jungle Crow IV Least Concern 31. Passer domesticus House Sparrow -- -- 32. Orthotmus sutorius Tailor Bird -- -- 33. Nectarinia asiatica Purple sunbird IV Least Concern 34. Copsychus saularis Magpie Robin -- -- 35. Lanius sps. Shrike IV Least Concern 36. Motacilla alba Pied Wagtail IV Least Concern 37. Motacilla flava Yellow headed wagtail IV Least Concern 38. Acridotheres tristis Common Mynah IV Least Concern 39. Acridotheres fuscus Jungle Mynah IV Least Concern 40. Acridotheres ginginianus Bank Mynah IV Least Concern 41. Gracupica contra Pied Mynah -- -- 42. Sturnia malabarica Grey headed mynah -- -- 43. Lonchura punctulata Spotted Munia IV Least Concern 44. Ploceidae Weaver bird IV Least Concern 45. Lymnocryptes minima Jack snipe IV Least Concern 46. Actitis hypoleucos Common sandpiper -- -- 47. Cypsiurus parvus Palm Swift IV Least Concern

Aquatic fauna

S. No. A. Fish (Scientific Name) Local name 1. Cyprinus carpio Koi 2. Puntius sophore Punti 3. Catla catla Katla 4. Cirrhinus cirrhosus Mrigal 5. Clarias batrachus Magur 6. Cyprinus carpio Cyprus (Common Carp) 7. Heteropneustes fossilis Singhi 8. Labeo bata Bata 9. Labeo calbasu calbasu 10. Labeo rohita Rui 11. Lates calcarifer Bhekti 12. Lepido cephalichthys sp. Loach 13. Mastacembelus armatus Penkal/Tire Track eel 14. Sperata seenghala Tengra 15. Chitala chitala Chital

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S. No. A. Fish (Scientific Name) Local name 16. Notopterus notopterus Foli 17. Channa gachua Chang 18. Channa punctatus Lata 19. Channa striatus Shoal 20. Oreochromis niloticus Tilapia 21. Trichogaster fasciata Khalisa 22. Wallagonia attu Boal 23. Tenualosa ilisha Hilsa 24. Anguilla bengalensis Baan (Eeel) 25. Periophthalmus sp. Mudskipper 26. Boleopthalmus sp. Gulay 27. Carcharhinus leucas Kamot (Bull Shark)

3.2.9.2 Cropping pattern of the area Rice is main crop covering maximum cropped area. Rice is grown with its numerous varieties, broadly grouped in three groups namely the Aus or autumn, the Aman or winter and the Boro or the summer rice. Among commercial crops namely jute, mesta, and sugarcane, potato, oil seeds are cultivated in marginal area.

3.2.9.3 Interpretation of Flora and fauna study No Schedule I species was found in the core as well as buffer zone. No endangered or endemic species (as notified in IUCN Red Data Book) are located within the study area. No migratory birds breed in the study area. No Tiger Reserve/ Elephant Corridor/ Turtle breeding place is located within 10 km radius of the study area.

3.2.10 Socio-economic environment In order to assess and evaluate the likely impacts arising out of new Plant in socioeconomic environment, it is necessary to gauge the status of the people in the surrounding areas. Socio- economic survey serves as an effective tool for processing this requirement. The Socio-Economic environment includes demography structure, population density, literacy level, and employment levels. The data establish a baseline for the prediction of likely impacts of the activity on the socio-economic environment. Secondary information pertaining to the study area villages was collected from government agencies, census data for the year 2011, and statistical abstracts to compile the socio-economic data. The study area (buffer zone) was categorized on the basis of the distance of the villages from plant site. The Primary zone relates to 0 to 3 km radius area, secondary zone 3-7 km and outer zone 7-10 km radius area.

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3.2.10.1 Comparative demographic profile of state, district, study area and surveyed villages

Particulars West Bengal South Twenty-Four Parganas Study area Surveyed villages No. of Households 20380315 1781221 50212 6685 Total Population 91276115 8161961 227520 30036 Sex ratio 950 956 947 946 Literacy rate (%) 76.26 77.51 79.34 76.91 Male literacy rate (%) 81.69 83.35 85.02 81.95 Female literacy rate (%) 70.54 71.40 73.34 71.58 Working population (%) 38.08 36.32 35.55 34.16 Non-working population (%) 61.92 63.68 64.45 65.84 Source: Census, 2011 3.2.10.2 Baseline data and analysis of surveyed villages Base line data was collected and analyzed by conducting a survey of the study area. The villages surveyed were 13 in number. Two formats are provided where one is filled by Sarpanch of the village constituting the whole village data and the others are filled household wise. There are 8 villages in core zone, 2 villages in Secondary zone and 1 village in outer zone. Various factors depicting the present situation of villages has been considered and presented graphically with proper details by secondary data (Census, 2011 basic amenities) and survey formats. A) Demography of surveyed villages

Workers

S. No. S.No. Main Marginal Total Sex ratio ratio Sex Household Household Household Male Literacy Literacy Male Non- workers workers Non- Female Literacy Literacy Female Name of the village village the Nameof Total SC population SCpopulation Total Total ST population STpopulation Total Number of Surveyed Surveyed of Number Population in Surveyed Surveyed in Population

1 Bhabanipur 63 258 954.55 93.39 79.83 0 0 28 63 91 167 2 Nurpur 1564 7527 941.95 76.83 67.99 1531 5 1413 1082 2495 5032 3 Sukdebpur 414 1739 969.42 87.76 72.39 1116 0 403 155 558 1181 4 Raychak 282 1243 973.02 80.39 66.67 1133 3 143 235 378 865 5 Mukundapur 416 1858 899.80 79.95 63.20 1265 0 532 224 756 1102 6 PashchimBhabanipur 835 3699 943.77 81.73 71.49 1269 0 956 262 1218 2481 Sub-total 3574 16324 942.87 79.99 68.84 6314 8 3475 2021 5496 10828

7 Bar Mohanpur 73 318 927.27 84.14 66.67 205 0 76 18 94 224 8 Erekhali 702 3074 945.57 81.20 70.83 2314 1 584 394 978 2096 9 Rekha 191 856 910.71 81.40 72.04 482 0 231 100 331 525 10 Khandalia 584 2464 993.53 90.12 79.42 473 2 732 207 939 1525

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Sub-Total 1550 6712 957.42 84.62 74.03 3474 3 1623 719 2342 4370 11 Jaydebpur 1003 4370 982.76 84.08 78.96 124 0 1127 325 1452 2918 12 Chaitanyapur (M) 197 886 838.17 83.99 68.63 611 0 203 97 300 586 13 Paschim Durgapur 361 1744 897.71 83.61 70.01 438 0 517 153 670 1074 Sub-Total 1561 7000 941.75 83.95 75.63 1173 0 1847 575 2422 4578 Total 6685 30036 945.84 81.95 71.58 10961 11 6945 3315 10260 19776

B) Population Distribution On the basis of primary data, the total population of 13 surveyed villages is 30,036 and comprises of 6685 households. The population distribution varies from place to place. Average household size is 5. The demographic details comprising of population and sex ratio are given below.

Figure 3.10: Zone wise population distribution and sex ratio of surveyed villages

C) Vulnerable groups While developing an action plan, it is very important to identify the population that falls under the marginalized and vulnerable groups and special attention should be given towards these groups while making action plans. Special provisions should be made for them. On the basis of surveyed villages, it has been observed that the study area comprises of 36.49% schedule caste population and negligible schedule tribe population. Majority (85.1 %) consists of other population. D) Literacy rate of surveyed villages Literacy Rate is the total percentage of the population of an area at a particular time aged seven years or above who can read and write with understanding. The analysis of the literacy levels has been done in the study area. As per the , the male literacy rate, i.e., the percentage of literate males in the surveyed villages works out to be 81.95%. Whereas, the female literacy rate, which is an important indicator for social change, is observed to be 71.58%. It clearly indicates that there is scope of sociological development in the area. Zone wise literacy rate is given below.

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Figure 3.11: Zone wise literacy rate of surveyed villages

As per study, the literacy rate is comparable in the surveyed villages. Male and female literacy rate observed in Bhabanipur and Khandalia villages is higher as compared to other surveyed villages in study area. Male and Female literacy rate of surveyed villages varies from place to place. However, Female literacy rate is observed to be lower than male literacy rate in almost all of the surveyed area. E) Economic Activities of surveyed villages The economy of an area is defined by the occupational pattern and income level of the people in the area. The occupational structure of residents in the study area is studied with reference to work category. The population is divided occupation wise into three categories, viz., main workers, marginal workers and non-workers. The workers include cultivators, agricultural laborers, those engaged in household industry and other services. While the marginal workers are those workers engaged in some work for a period of less than 180 days during the reference year. The non-workers include those engaged in unpaid household duties, students, retired persons, dependents, beggars, vagrants etc. besides institutional inmates or all other non-workers who do not fall under the above categories. The percentage of total working population and non-working population is 34.16 %and 65.84% respectively in the surveyed villages.

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Figure 3.12: Zone wise population working &non working population of surveyed villages

As per the analysis of data of surveyed villages, non-working population is higher than working population in most villages. A major portion of working age people are not ideal workers because of limited sectors in which they are engaged with less training and lesser awareness of new sectors & work opportunities.

Interpretation of socio-economic profile From the above comparative table, it can be seen that, West Bengal is a highly populated state with a comparable average national sex ratio of 940 as per Census 2011 Directorate. South Twenty-Four Parganas is the largest District in the State by area and also the sixth most populous district in India. Total of 11,99,883 families fall under Below Poverty Line (BPL) as per Zila Parishad, South Twenty- Four Parganas District. As per 2011 census, 874.42% population of South Twenty-Four Parganas district lives in rural areas and 25.58 percent lives in urban regions of the district. Literacy rate is the governing factor in India and West Bengal is at par with the average literacy rate of the country at 74.04%. However, despite a satisfactory literacy rate, female literacy rate is comparatively lesser to male literacy rate. Moreover, working percentage of employed people is low with a dependency ratio of 3 per person. Most of the population falls in non-working field and employment is the need of the hour in the state, district as well as study area.

3.2.10.3 Socio-economic status A better network of physical infrastructure facilities (well-built roads, rail links, irrigation, power and telecommunication, information technology, market-network and social infrastructure support, viz. health and Education, water and sanitation, veterinary services and co-operative) is essential for the development of the rural economy.

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A review of infrastructural facilities available in the area has been done based on the information from base line survey & census data of the study area. Infrastructural facilities available in the area are described in the subsequent sections. A) Educational Facilities As per the socio-economic survey, most of villages have schools only up to Middle-School Level. No higher-level education facilities exist in surveyed villages. The table below shows educational facilities in the surveyed villages. TABLE 3.22 Educational facilities in the Surveyed villages

Study Senior Secondary Primary School Middle School Secondary School Area School (Surveyed villages) Govt. Private Govt. Private Govt. Private Govt. Private 0 - 3 Km 15 1 15 0 3 0 1 0 3 - 7 Km 4 1 4 0 1 0 1 0 7 - 10 Km 3 1 3 0 2 0 1 0 Total 22 3 22 0 6 0 3 0 Source: Field Survey and Census 2011

B) Health Facilities Health is a premier asset of human capital which is important factor for growth of any economy. A healthy person performs better. Health also has a greater role to play in the generation of social capital - human happiness. It is a source of human welfare. Health and nutrition play a major role for developing a healthy society as it impacts the productivity of a person. In the surveyed villages, it has been found that there is poor healthcare facility in the study area like Primary Health Centers, Primary Health Sub-Centers; Maternity and Child Welfare Centre; Allopathic Hospital and a Hospital of Alternative Medicine. To mitigate this, IFB Agro will organize some health camps in the area to ensure better health services in the surrounding villages.

Prevailing disease in the surrounding area List of Diseases were collected from Integrated Disease Surveillance Plant District-South Twenty- Four Parganas headquarter. Acute diarrheal diseases (Including gastroenteritis and cholera), measles, enteric fever, pulmonary tuberculosis etc. are prevalent in the region. C) Water resources and facilities Drinking Water Facility There is high dependence on hand pumps. Other than that, villagers withdraw water directly from River/Canal/Tank/Ponds apart from supplied water in some villages. During summers, scarcity of good drinking water has been reported during the field survey in the study area. Water resources and facilities available in the study area are given below.

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TABLE3.23 Water facility in the surveyed villages Zone No. of Tap Tap Covered Uncovered Hand Tube River/Canal Tank/ Open Villages Water Water Well Well Pump Wells/ Pond/ drainage Treated Untreated Borehole Lake 0-3 km 6 A NA NA NA A NA A A A 3-7 km 4 A NA NA NA A NA NA NA A 7-10 km 3 A NA NA NA A NA NA A NA Source: Socio-Economic Survey and Census 2011

D) Infrastructure Facilities A better network of physical infrastructure facilities (well-built roads, rail links, irrigation, power and telecommunication, information technology, market-network and social infrastructure support) is essential for the development of the rural economy. A review of infrastructure facilities available in the area has been done based on the information from base line survey of the study area. The data on various aspects are given village wise in Table below.

Zone Zone Taxi Status Status Taxi without TV TV without (PDS) Shop (PDS) Nutritional Nutritional No. of Villages Villages No. of State Highway Highway State Public Library PublicLibrary Railway Station Station Railway Agricultural Use Agricultural Commercial Use Use Commercial Power Supply for for Supply Power Commercial Bank Bank Commercial Cooperative Bank Bank Cooperative Public Bus Service Service PublicBus Major District Road Road District Major Service Centre (CSC) Centre Service Auto/Modified Autos Autos Auto/Modified Mobile Phone Coverage Coverage Phone Mobile Telephone (landlines)& (landlines)& Telephone Community Centre with/ Centre Community Internet Cafes / Common Common Cafes/ Internet Post Office/Sub Post Office Office Post Office/Sub Post Public Distribution System System Distribution Public Centers-Anganwadi Centre Centre Centers-Anganwadi Agricultural Credit Societies Credit Agricultural Power Supply for Domestic & & Domestic for Supply Power 0-3 km 6 A A NA A NA A A A A NA NA NA A A A A A A 3-7 km 4 A A NA NA NA A A NA A NA NA NA A A NA A A A 7-10 km 3 A A NA NA A NA NA NA A NA NA NA A A A A A A Source: Census Data, 2011

Telephone (mobile network) & electricity facilities are available at average level in almost all of the surveyed villages. Other facilities are available at the District headquarter from their native place. Commercial/cooperative bank, mandi/regular market, etc. are available in the study area. Apart from this self-help group is available in many villages and major district road is available in all villages. Higher education facility, technical training facility is not available while public library is available in some of the villages. E) Transport Facilities The study area is served by both road and railway transport. Most of the villages are connected by black topped (pucca) road. The area has connected good road network, which includes State Highway, major District Roads and other roads.

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F) Post and Telegraph The study area has an average level of postal services. The study area is served by well telephone landline and mobile network. G) Electricity in the area Villages in the study area are good electrified. Electricity is available for domestic, non-domestic, industrial agricultural and public lighting purposes.

3.2.10.4 Inference of the studied surrounding area The socio-economic condition of the study area assessed on the base of surveyed villages gives clear picture of its population, average household size, literacy rate, sex ratio etc. As far as the literacy rate is concerned of the study area is comparable to state average literacy rate. Schedule caste population is significantly higher in comparison to schedule tribe. A part of population is suffering from the lack of permanent job to run their day to day life and get basic facility. Most of villages have road connectivity and government bus facilities available. Some private bus operators operate transport service. The infrastructure and amenities available in the area denotes the economic well-being of the region. The study area as a whole possesses average infrastructural facilities. In comparison with the facilities available in other parts of the districts; amenities like higher education, maternity health, potable drinking water could be strengthened. The socio- economic analysis of the study area shows that in terms of education and employment sectors could be improved. With a high dependency ratio, the overall socio-economic status of the target population could improve with increase in work participation rate. The installation of this Plant would lead to direct and indirect employment opportunities. The unskilled and semi-skilled categories of labor are available from the nearby villages and towns. Further, many of the agricultural laborers are being attracted to take up the steady, round the year employment at industry site. The installation of this Plant would provide such opportunities for them. Hence, the long-term positive impacts on socio-economic conditions of the area are anticipated.

3.2.10.5 Recommendation and Suggestion  Effort should be made to improve the female literacy rate in the rural areas, which is the most important need for rural development.  Vocational training could be encouraged amongst the rural people, including women and unemployed youth, to get training in various activities and generate self-employment or skills for various job opportunities in the study and nearby areas.  Plant proponent could conduct professional skills development programme for business opportunities for the local people.  Knowledge and Awareness camps could be organized to provide knowledge of Government schemes and loan or subsidies for self-employment, agriculture and allied activities in the area.  Provide health care and ambulance facility in more villages to make the people get easy access to medical facilities.

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 Maternity facilities in the area need improvement to avoid going toofar off places.  On the basis of qualification and skills local youths shall be employed by expansion ofPlant with employment generated in the construction and operational phases.  Explore providing awareness of veterinary facilities/treatment in the region  Provide water treatment plant for good and healthy drinking water.

3.3 CONCLUSION The environment baseline study was conducted in the study area during Post Monsoon Season (October, 2017 to December,2017). Abiotic factors including air, water and soil were studied for the core & buffer zone. It was found that most of the parameters were within the limits as per the Indian Standards. In general, there is no major threat to the quality of the major components of environment. Similarly, the study for the biotic factors was conducted. Hence, it can be concluded that the present environment status of the study area is good enough for the expansion of the Plant. Adoption of adequate pollution control measures will protect the surrounding environment.

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CHAPTER - IV ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY

The anticipated environmental impacts of the project would be mainly due to the construction & operational activities. The environmental parameters likely to be affected are related to many factors, viz. physical, social, and economic, agriculture and aesthetic. These industrial operations can disturb the environment in various ways, such as change in air, noise level; water & soil quality of that particular area. While for the purpose of development and economic up-liftment of people, there is need for establishment of industries, but these have to be environmental friendly. Therefore, it is essential to assess the impacts of project on different environmental parameters, so that abatement measures could be planned in advance for eco-friendly project operation in the area.

4.2 POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF THE EXPANSION PROJECT Impacts due to any project activity have been divided according to the temporal scale into ‘Impacts during construction phase’ & ‘Impacts during operation phase’. The environmental impacts on different environmental parameters, due to the expansion project, will be due to various activities carried out during construction phase & operation phase. Construction activity spreads over pre-construction, machinery installation and commissioning stages and ends with the induction of manpower and start-up. During operation phase of the expansion project, the impacts will be mostly permanent and irreversible in nature.

4.3 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE & PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES The expansion from 110 KLPD to 170 KLPD will take place within the existing plant premises. No major construction activity will be required for the plant as the expansion will be done by modernization & improvement in the fermentation technology within the existing distillery and no large-scale negative impact on the environment in and around the plant site have been envisaged. Most of the work will be of fabrication only thus, there will be no major impact during the construction phase. Thus, there will not be any discharge from the site which can have any impact on the water quality.

4.4 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS DURING OPERATION PHASE & PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES The process involved in the expansion of the distillery project will have varying impacts on the different components of the environment. All these impacts will be considered for impact assessment and accordingly the mitigation measures will be adopted. The design basis for all process units will lay special emphasis on measures to minimize the impact at source itself.

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4.4.1 Impact on Land Use Pattern Total plant area is 13.51 ha and expansion will be done within the existing plant premises, thus, no additional land is required for the same. Therefore, no change in existing land use pattern within the core zone is envisaged. At present, 4.73 ha i.e. ~35% of the plant area has already been covered under greenbelt & plantation and the same will be maintained in future. Besides, no adverse impact on the surrounding land is anticipated. It will be ensured that there would not be any effluent discharge from the plant during operation and management will adopt and practice best measures to prevent release of pollutants outside the plant premises.

4.4.2 Impact on Air Quality and Mitigation Measures During operation phase, both gaseous and particulate emissions would likely to be released via process stacks and vehicular exhaust used for transportation of men and material. The sources for fugitive dust as well as gaseous emission and their mitigation measures are cited below: 1. Process Emissions Manufacturing of alcohol may lead to the release of gases from the process stacks of boiler unit, Fermentation process, D.G. Sets. Mitigation measures • The existing boilers are equipped with Electrostatic precipitators along with adequate stack height. • CO2 generated during the fermentation process is being/ will be processed and sold as food grade, industrial grade liquid CO2. • DG Sets are provided with adequate stack height.

Boiler stack equipped with Electrostatic Precipitator

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Boiler Ash Handling & Management • The boiler ash is being/will be disposed off in such a way that secondary emissions of the ash do not occur due to wind blowing effect. • The ash is being / will be given to nearby brick/ cement manufacturers. • All the vehicles carrying ash within or outside the plant premises is being/will be covered from all sides to prevent blowing of ash particles due to wind. 2. Sources of Fugitive Emissions in Distillery Plant and Mitigation Measures In distillery, the fugitive dust is emitted primarily from the following operations:  Transportation: Movement of heavy trucks/vehicles on the roads generates substantial quantity of dust. This is due to the presence of dust over the road, which is carried away by wind.  Fuel Handling: Rice husk/coal transportation causes dispersion of dust while handling, loading etc.  Fly Ash Handling: Fly ash has the tendency to disperse in the environment as soon as it comes in contact with air, as such loading of fly ash causes unavoidable dispersion in and around nearby areas. The amount of dust emitted by these activities depends on the physical characteristics of the material and the way in which the material is handled. Action plan to control fugitive emissions  All the internal roads are asphalted, leveled as such no undulations, no sharp curves exists in the existing plant. Therefore, vehicular movement will not generate fugitive dust.  Adequate greenbelt has already been developed in the plant area. Greenbelt acts as a surface for settling of dust particles and thus reduces the concentration of particulate matter in air.  Regular sweeping of roads and floors is being/will be done as a measure to prevent fugitive dust emissions.  All transportation vehicles carry/ will carry a valid PUC (Pollution under Control) Certificate.  Proper servicing & maintenance of vehicles is being/will be carried out.  Water sprinkling provision is provided at the storage places for coal, rice husk.  Covered conveyor belt is provided for transfer of agro waste and coal.  Fly ash is transported in covered trucks.  Raw material is also transported in covered trucks to avoid any dust dispersion.  Overloading of trucks is strictly prohibited. Photographs of fugitive emissions control are given below:

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Paved roads inside plant premises

Water sprinkling system

Covered Conveyor Belts

Besides this odor is also a problem in the distillery plant due to typical odor compounds like alcohol, iso amyl & iso butyl alcohol (fusel oils) & H2S. Thus, the cited mitigation measures for odor control are as follows:  Adequate greenbelt all around the periphery of the plant.  Efficient CO2 scrubbing to avoid carryover of alcohol vapors & other fumes.  Better housekeeping is being/will maintain good hygiene condition by regular steaming of all fermentation equipment.  Longer storages of any product/by-products is being/will be avoided & use of efficient biocides to control bacterial contamination.  Regular use of disinfectants in the drains to avoid generation of putrefying micro-organisms.  DWGS Dryer is installed for complete drying of solids.

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4.4.2.1 Air Quality Predictions through Mathematical Modeling The present study assesses the impact on air environment due to proposed expansion of existing grain based distillery (110 KLPD to 170 KLPD) at Village Durgapur, Block- Diamond Harbour-II, District South 24 Parganas, West Bengal by IFB Agro Industries Limited. This report gives the peak incremental ground level concentrations of PM10, SO2 & NOx up to a distance of 10 km radius from the plant site. The concentrations have been predicted in all directions covering all types of weather conditions. Spatial distributions of all the pollutants are also presented in the form of Isopleths.

4.4.2.1.1 Air Pollution Modeling Prediction of impacts on air environment has been carried out employing mathematical model based on a steady state Gaussian plume dispersion model designed for multiple point sources for short term. In the present case, AERMOD version 8.1 dispersion model based on steady state Gaussian plume dispersion, designed for multiple sources and developed by United States Environmental Protection Agency [USEPA] has been used for simulations from Industrial sources.

4.4.2.1.2 Model Input Data a) Meteorological Data Meteorological inputs required are Temperature, Relative Humidity, Wind Speed and Wind Direction etc. which was recorded at site during Post Monsoon Season (Oct. to Dec., 2017). Hourly Meteorological Data has been enclosed as Annexure - 3 with this EIA / EMP Report. b) Mixing Height As site specific mixing heights were not available, mixing heights based on IMD publication, “Atlas of Hourly Mixing Height and Assimilative Capacity of Atmosphere in India”, has been considered for Industrial Source Complex model to establish the worst case scenario. Hour of The day Mixing Height Hour of The day Mixing Height 07:00 70 14:00 1285 08:00 175 15:00 1280 09:00 390 16:00 1200 10:00 575 17:00 1130 11:00 840 18:00 800 12:00 975 19:00 495 13:00 1200 Source: IMD publication, “Atlas of Hourly Mixing Height and Assimilative Capacity of Atmosphere in India”

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c) Stack Emissions Stack emission details are given in the table below: TABLE: 4.1 Existing Stack Emission Details Stack Height Internal Emission Rate Exit attached from Diameter (g/sec) Velocity Exhaust Gas to. ground (Top) (m) (m/sec) Temp Volumetric level PM SO2 NO2 (˚C) Flow (m) (Nm3/sec) 2* 22 TPH 40 2.25 0.83 4.44 18.25 5.42 110 16.52

4.4.2.1.3 Interpretation of results For Particulate Matter, predicted maximum GLC for project is found to 0.36 µg/m3 (Figure 4.1) for PM 10,

3 3 0.12 µg/m (Figure 4.2) for PM 2.5, for SO2 is found to be 0.90 µg/m (Figure 4.3) and for NO2 is found to be 1.55 µg/m3 (Figure 4.4). The air quality contours are minimizing their values as we move away from the source. Pollution mitigation and management plan should be followed to curtail the impact of gaseous and dust emissions in the study area. The maximum incremental GLCs due to the project for PM are superimposed on the maximum baseline

PM10 concentrations recorded at the monitoring locations during the field monitoring period. The maximum GLCs after implementation of the project are very much likely to be within the prescribed NAAQ standards. TABLE - 4.2 Peak Incremental Concentration for Different Scenarios Incremental Concentration of Pollutants, µg/m3 Scenarios PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NO2 Maximum Background Concentrations (24 83.6 45.7 13.3 25.1 Hrs.)

Predicted Max. GLC (24 Hrs.) 0.36 0.12 0.90 1.55 Total Concentration 83.96 45.82 14.2 26.65 NAAQS – Industrial Limits 100 60 80 80 Figures showing incremental GLCs are given below:

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Figure 4.1: Isopleth showing the incremental GLCs of PM10 due to plant activities

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Figure 4.2: Isopleth showing the incremental GLCs of PM2.5 due to plant activities

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Figure 4.3: Isopleth showing the incremental GLCs of SO2due to Plant activities

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Figure 4.4: Isopleth showing the incremental GLCs of NO2 due to Plant activities

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4.4.2.2 Impact due to Transportation of Raw Material and Finished Product The company is located at village Durgapur, Block- Diamond Harbour-II, District South 24 Parganas (West Bengal). The site is well connected with SH- 15 (~5.0 km in WNW direction), NH 41 (6.5 km in South direction) and NH 117 (9.2 km in East direction). Nearest Railway Station is Mahishadal railway station (8.5 km in WSW direction). Major raw material used for production of alcohol i.e. grain is being/ will be transported from nearby areas via roads. Existing traffic count survey Traffic survey has been conducted for 24 hours at SH- 15 which is at a distance of ~5.0 km in WNW direction. The traffic survey monitoring was performed during the study period to predict the future traffic growth and the load on the plant road and surroundings due to the expansion of the plant. Measurements of Traffic density were made continuously for 24 hours by visual observation and counting of vehicles under four categories, viz., heavy motor vehicles, light motor vehicles, two/four wheelers and others. Total numbers of vehicles per hour under the four categories were determined. The details of the traffic volume count have been provided in the table below: TABLE - 4.3 Traffic Volume Count Survey (SH-15) S. Type of vehicles Time No. 2 wheelers 4 wheelers Heavy vehicles Others Total vehicles 1. 6:01 to 7:00 am 49 31 18 55 153 2. 7:01 to 8:00 am 88 43 12 75 218 3. 8:01 to 9:00 am 235 56 12 126 429 4. 9:01 to 10:00 am 240 101 12 139 492 5. 10:01 to 11:00 am 174 62 7 122 365 6. 11:00 to 12 noon 99 63 7 121 290 7. 12:01 to 1:00 pm 144 43 31 116 334 8. 1:01 to 2:00 pm 124 38 20 138 320 9. 2:01 to 3:00 pm 131 42 8 125 306 10. 3:01 to 4:00 pm 143 53 10 73 279 11. 4:01 to 5:00 pm 169 45 11 86 311 12. 5:01 to 6:00 pm 169 62 6 91 328 13. 6:01 to 7:00 pm 150 45 8 90 293 14. 7:01 to 8:00 pm 84 41 6 56 187 15. 8:01 to 9:00 pm 77 35 5 58 175 16. 9:01 to 10:00 pm 51 23 7 54 135 17. 10:01 to 11:00 pm 43 13 13 42 111 18. 11:01 to 12:00 pm 27 8 12 25 72 19. 12:01 to 1:00 am 19 11 12 30 72 20. 1:01 to 2:00 am 37 22 10 14 83 21. 2:01 to 3:00 am 39 7 9 19 74

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S. Type of vehicles Time No. 2 wheelers 4 wheelers Heavy vehicles Others Total vehicles 22. 3:01 to 4:00 am 36 6 13 29 84 23. 4:01 to 5:00 am 37 23 11 36 107 24. 5:01 to 6:00 am 57 21 19 65 162 Grand total 2422 894 279 1785 5380 Source: Survey

Figure - 4.5: Traffic Volume Count Figure above clearly shows that two wheelers (45%) run mainly on the state highway followed by four wheelers (17%), 5% of heavy vehicles and 33% of other vehicles like 3 wheelers. No. of vehicles with respect to PCU S. Vehicle type No. of vehicles Passenger car unit Total no. of vehicles No. per day (PCU) factor Cycle / Motor Cycle / Scooter 1. 2422 0.5 1211 (two wheeler) 2. Passenger Car (four wheeler) 894 1.0 894 3. Truck or Bus (Heavy vehicle) 279 3.0 837 4. Other (Auto rickshaw etc.) 1785 1.0 1785 4727/ 24= 197 PCU/ Total 5380 - hr

Existing traffic scenario & LOS Road V C Existing V/C LOS (Volume in PCU/hr.) (Capacity in PCU/hr.) Ratio SH-15 197 625 0.3 B

Capacity as per IRC: 64-1990 V/C LOS (Level of Service) Performance 0.0 - 0.2 A Excellent 0.2 - 0.4 B Very Good 0.4 - 0.6 C Good 0.6 - 0.8 D Poor 0.8 - 1.0 E Very Poor

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Additional traffic due to expansion project: Both raw material & finished products will be transported by road. Due to proposed expansion project, there will be additional trucks to the existing traffic count volume at SH-15. In total, 14 to 18 trucks/ tankers per day will be added to the existing traffic scenario. Adequate parking facilities are provided to accommodate trucks within the plant premises. Details regarding the additional traffic due to expansion project are given below: TABLE- 4.4 Additional Traffic Due To Expansion Project Material Additional Type of vehicle and No .of Source (TPD) capacity trucks Grain 127 Truck/25 tonnes 6 Nearby grain suppliers by road Fuel Coal 11 Trucks/15 tonnes 1 From authorized dealer by Rice husk, saw 77 5 truck dust Product Alcohol 60 Tankers/20 KL 3 Plant By product DDGS 25 Trucks/25 tonnes 1 Plant Fly Ash 45 (max.) Bulkers/ 15 tonnes 3 Plant Total no. of trucks 19

Total No. of increased trucks / tankers per day= 19 Total No. of increased trucks / tankers per hour= 1 Increase in PCU / hr. = 1 x 3 = 3 TABLE- 4.5 Modified Traffic Scenario and LOS (Level of Service)

Road Increased PCU / V C Existing LOS National Highway (Volume in PCU/hr.) (Capacity in PCU/hr.) V/C Ratio SH- 15 3 x 100% 197+ 3 = 200 625 0.32 B

The LOS value is “Very Good” for SH-15; hence, the additional load on the carrying capacity of the concern roads is not likely to have any change in the LOS value. Thus, it can be concluded that the present road network is very good enough to bear the minor increased traffic load. Anticipated impacts  Increase in traffic density will lead to air pollution.  Movement of vehicles will cause noise pollution.  No direct impact envisaged on the flora and fauna of the area.  Increased traffic may cause accidental incidences and public health problems. Mitigation measures  Incorporating Water Ways Transport of raw materials and fuels with help from Inland Water Ways Authority of India (IWAI).  Vehicles with PUC Certificate are being/will be hired.

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 Regular maintenance of vehicles is being/will be done to ensure smooth running of vehicle.  Vehicles are being/will be covered with a tarpaulin & not over loaded.  Vehicular emissions are being/will be kept under control and regularly monitored.  Un-necessary blowing of horn is being/will be avoided.  Roads are being/will be maintained in good condition to reduce noise due to traffic.  Greenbelt of appropriate quality & width has already been developed& same will be maintained.  To avoid accidents the speed of vehicles will be low near habitation areas.

4.4.3 Impact on Noise Level and Mitigation Measures During operation phase, there is likely hood of some increase in noise. The sources of noise are running equipment viz. exhaust fans, compressors, pumps, motors, etc. It may be due to poor lubrication, worn out parts, loosened nuts/ bolts, improper foundation and its mountings, flattened springs support etc. The noise can also be generated due to other ancillary activities and movements of vehicles on roads, highways etc. The noise level near the machinery will be maintained below 85 dB (A) and the expected noise levels at the plant boundary are being/ will be maintained below 75 dB (A) during day time & 70 dB (A) during night time. Following noise abatement measures are being/ will be taken:  Persons working just close to machine and machine operators are being/will be provided with personal protective equipment viz. ear plugs/ ear muffs etc.  Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at regular intervals is being/ will be done to reduce noise generation.  Greenbelt of appropriate width at the plant boundary is already developed and same will be maintained.  DG Sets are provided with acoustic enclosures to keep noise standards within limits.  Regular monitoring of noise level is being/ will be carried out and corrective measures in concerned machinery are being/ will be adapted accordingly to the possible extent.

4.4.4 Impact on Water Quality and Mitigation Measures The effluents generated during distillery process, if not discharged properly can enter into ground water through leaching and can harm the biota to a lethal extent as the pollutants will have the tendency to increase BOD,COD,TSS,TDS of the water body. The discharge will also harm the soil flora and fauna and result in reduction of fertility of soil. Mitigation measures  The project is being/will be based on “Zero Effluent Discharge”.  Thin slops from the Decanter Centrifuge is being/will be partly recycled back to process (30- 35%) and partly taken to the Thins Slops Evaporation Plant for concentration of remaining solids to form a Syrup. This Syrup is also mixed into the Wet Cake coming out of Centrifuge and forms a part of animal Feed. (Also known as Soluble – Collectively known as DWGS).

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 Wet Cake / DWGS is being/will be passed through steam tube bundle drier for drying into cake with 10-12% moisture (max.) to give higher shelf life. Dry Powder (DDGS) is obtained finally.  The process condensate is being/ will be collected and cooled, followed by biological treatment and tertiary treatment (using Membrane filtration unit).  Cooling Towers’ blow down water, Vessels’ Washings, Plant Floor Washings, Road Washings etc.) are collected in a plastic lined Collection Pond (2 compartments). The liquid collected effluent from the pond is passed through Settling Tank to remove sludge from the bottom. The over flown liquid having COD level below 500ppm is next fed to Trickling Filters (3 sets in series). The aerobically treated effluent from the 3rd trickling Filter is sent to final Settling Tank. The Over flown clear liquid is fed to the Membrane Filtration Unit.  Waste water from Domestic uses shall be collected and treated in 2 x 25 KLPD STP. The treated effluent from the STP shall be used in boiler ash quenching and gardening.

4.4.4.1 Treatment of Effluent  Spent Wash (Thick Slop): Spent wash (Thick Slop) generation from distillation, which is a variable quantity, upon separation of suspended solids in decanter centrifuge, part of thin slops are being/will be recycled as process water to liquefaction & fermentation. DDGS will be sold as animal feed (Cattle Feed / Poultry Feed / Fish Feed) based on its protein content.  Process Condensate: The process condensate from the evaporation plant and the waste water from CO2 Plant have COD levels at 3000-4000ppm. Both the effluents are mixed up and cooled down and next fed to Anaerobic Bio-digester followed by Clarifier, Aeration Tank, Settling Tank, Sand & Carbon Filters and finally is passed through Membrane Filtration Unit. The permeate water (90%) is used as Cooling Tower make up water and the reject water is for plant floors and road washing, gardening etc.  Spent Lees: The spent lees from primary distillation column (pre-rectifier) and FOC lees are recycled into liquefaction process and are utilized as dilution water for incoming flour to make slurry. The rectifier column lees is of soft water norms in terms of its TDS and can be best utilized as cooling tower make- up water. 80% of rectifier lees is being/will be recycled in extractive distillation column as dilution medium for RS. Hence 100% spent lees will be recycled and utilized in distillation plant & its cooling tower.  Boiler Blow down: The boiler blow down shall be cooled, filtered and recycled as cooling tower makeup.  Cooling Tower Blow down: The cycle of concentration (COC) is maintained in such a way to restrict the TDS of circulating water in recirculation below 2100 mg/ltr, which is the prescribed limit of utilization of this water for plant activity. Hence, CT blow down is being/will be utilized internally completely.

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Details regarding ETP and CPU process along with flowchart have been already incorporated in Chapter II.

4.4.5 Impact on Soil and Mitigation Measures

The soil of the area may get affected due to operational activities, if proper care is not taken.

i) Changes in soil texture due to settling of air borne dust. This will lead to change in porosity, permeability and other physical characteristics of soil of the area.

ii) Changes in soil chemistry due to addition of foreign material from polluted air and water due to unit activities in the area.

Mitigation measures  Electrostatic precipitator in 2 nos. are already installed with the existing boiler stack to control the emission.  Adequate stack height helps to control dust emissions.  No waste water is being/will be discharged outside the plant premises.  A horticulturist has been engaged who ensures soil quality improvement in the plant area, by adequate manuring and fertilizing.  Maintenance of greenbelt & plantation further helps in conserving soil and preventing soil erosion.  Besides, soil samples are being/will be collected and tested at regular intervals from the nearby areas. This helps in mitigation of any harmful impact on soil due to the plant activity, if any.

4.4.6 Impact Due to Solid and Hazardous Waste Generation & Mitigation Measures Solid and hazardous wastes, if not disposed as per the standards can cause soil pollution and harm to flora and fauna at the regional to local level. As it can result in fugitive emissions in the ambient environment. Yeast sludge will result in odor problems in the surrounding area. Used oil and grease when disposed of incorrectly it can harm the land, waterways, underground reservoirs and the marine environment. It takes only one litre of oil to contaminate one million litres of water. Oil stored is also a potential fire hazard. Mitigation measures  Solid waste from the Grain based operations generally comprises of fibers and proteins in the form of DDGS, which are being / will be ideally used as animal Feed.

 The company has named the DDGS as IFB NEWGEN DDGS & IFB FEEDSTAR (high protein & low protein). The DDGS is high in protein value of 40- 42% along with high energy yield of 3400- 3800 kcal/kg and high amino acid profile.

 Ash from the boiler is being / will be supplied to brick/ cement manufacturers.

 Yeast sludge is being / will be added to the wet cake for the production of DDGS.

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Hazardous waste management Used oil & grease generated (1400 liters /year) from plant machinery/gear boxes as hazardous waste are being / will be sold out to the authorized WBPCB recycler.

4.4.7 Impact on Biological Environment There are no direct or indirect evidence of presence of any wildlife in the core and buffer areas of the project. The wildlife movement and survival will not be affected through expansion activities as there is no National park, Wildlife sanctuary, Biosphere reserves and protected forest within 10 km of the plant area. No schedule- I species were recorded in the core and buffer zone of plant area during the biodiversity assessment. There may be an impact on the biological environment of the area due to operation of plant, if proper care will not be taken:  Particulate matter emissions and fugitive emissions due to transportation activity & material handling may degrade the soil quality of surrounding environment that may affect the biodiversity of surrounding environment.  Fugitive emissions (dust) may impact the terrestrial flora. The settlement of dust on the laminar surface of plants can impede the efficiency of photo-transduction and thereby, affect the productivity of plants. In some of the plant, it may also smother the leaf surface blocking stomata, resulting in reduced transpiration. The present running plant has no significant impact on surrounding ecology and biodiversity as following mitigation measures have been / will be adopted:  The company has already developed the greenbelt/ plantation in 35% of the total plant area and will be maintained in the future as well.  Using paved roads for transportation to minimize fugitive emissions.  Transporting material in close truck and storing it under covered facilities.  Transport vehicles and machinery are being/ will be properly maintained and periodically checked for pollution level to reduce noise and gaseous emission in the surrounding environment.

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4.4.7.1 Greenbelt and Plantation at Plant Site Due care is being/will be taken to ensure that a greenbelt is developed and maintained around the plant area. Areas having low density vegetation have been systematically and scientifically afforested. The plantation scheme broadly covers the following areas:  Greenbelt formation around the plant site  Afforestation of barren and non-industrial areas. Apart from the greenbelt and aesthetic plantations for fugitive emissions and noise control, all other massive plantation efforts will be executed with the assistance and co-operation of the local community. The plantations of any of the above or their combinations are being decided in consultation with the local community and District Forest Department.

4.4.7.2 Details of Existing Greenbelt The company has already raised the greenbelt of 35% and planted 7095 trees within the plant and the same will be maintained in the future. Native plant species have been planted in consultation with local DFO. The trees are planted as greenbelt & plantation to dense the green cover. The trees planted in the last 5 years are given in table below: TABLE – 4.6 Greenbelt in the Plant Premises developed in last 5 years S. No. Year of Total no. of Species Plantation saplings planted 1 2017- till date 250 Eucalyptus sps. (Eucalyotus), Acacia auriculiformis (Sonajhuri), 2 2016- 2017 310 Delonix regia (Krishnachura), Phoenix dactylifera (Date palm), 3 2015- 2016 300 Peltophorum pterocarpum (Radhachura), Butea monosperma 4 2014- 2015 300 (palash), Spathodea campanulata (Rudra palash), Alstonia scholaris 5 2013- 2014 325 (Chatim), Bombax ceiba (Simul), Cocos nucifera (Coconut), Cedrus 6 2012- 2013 285 deodara (Deodar), Callistemon lanceolatus (Bottle brush), etc. Total- 1770 in last 5 years Note :- Before 2012 the company had already planted 5325 trees within the plant. Thus the total number of trees within the plant are ~7095. The company will take measures to dense it more.

4.4.7.3 Photographs of existing greenbelt/ plantation at plant premises

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4.4.8 Impact on Socio – Economic Environment IFB Agro Industries Limited is a responsible care organization, which is focused on overall development of employee and the society within which the company operates. The company is really concerned about the overall social and economic development of the community in the vicinity. The company has taken various steps for social & environmental development in the areas like renovations of school, medical health facilities & free camps, etc. Moreover, expansion will increase the employment potential. More people will be required to work in plant during construction as well as operation phase. Details are mentioned in Chapter-VIII i.e. project benefits of this report. The company will continue to work for development of the society in future also. Thus the project will have positive impact on society. Project also does not involve discharge of any pollutant and follows zero discharge, thus the society will not be impacted. Great care will be taken to manage the odour.

4.4.9 Impact on Occupational Health and Mitigation Measures To find out the health status of workmen, company have developed a plan of annual health check-up of workmen including their general condition, routine examination of BP, pulse, vision and other systems. Mitigation measures for Occupational health hazards:  To detect the possible onset of an occupational disease regular monitoring of health status is being/will be done.  Effectiveness of preventive and control a measure is/will be ensured.  Adequate supply of potable drinking water is/will be provided from a fountain with an upward jet or with a sanitary means of collecting the water for the purposes of drinking.  Pre-Employment Medical Examination is being/will be carried out for all new employees and contract labours.  Periodic medical hearing checks are/will be performed on workers exposed to high noise levels.  OHS orientation training is/will be provided to all new employees to ensure they are appraised of the basic site rules of work at / on the site.  Contractors that have the technical capability to manage the occupational health and safety issues of their employees are/will be hired.  Ambulance and fully fledged first aid treatment facilities are/will be provided with OHC.

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 Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are/will be provided to workers exposed to workplace hazards. OHS management plan has been given in Chapter VII of this EIA/EMP Report.

4.5 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION Though every development activity has some negative impact on the environment of the plant area, with the use of proper mitigation measures and environment management systems negative impacts shall be checked to acceptable levels. In this plant activity use of latest technology, appropriate pollution control equipment, proper operation and maintenance of greenbelt development (~35 % of the total plant area) helps/will help in reducing the generation at source not to cause any significant impact on the environment and human health of the study area.

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 Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are/will be provided to workers exposed to workplace hazards. OHS management plan has been given in Chapter VII of this EIA/EMP Report.

4.5 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION Though every development activity has some negative impact on the environment of the plant area, with the use of proper mitigation measures and environment management systems negative impacts shall be checked to acceptable levels. In this plant activity use of latest technology, appropriate pollution control equipment, proper operation and maintenance of greenbelt development (~35 % of the total plant area) helps/will help in reducing the generation at source not to cause any significant impact on the environment and human health of the study area.

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CHAPTER-V ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY AND SITE)

5.1 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES As per EIA Notification dated 14th Sept., 2006 and its subsequent amendments; the Chapter on “Analysis of Alternatives (Technology and Site)” is applicable only, if the same is recommended at the Scoping stage. As per the Standard ToR points issued by MoEFCC, New Delhi vide letter no. J-11011/491/2017-IA II (I) dated 6th November, 2017 for the expansion project, the Analysis of Alternatives of Site is not required since proposed expansion will be done within the existing plant premises. The existing technology used by IFB Agro Industries Limited for manufacturing of alcohol is one of the best and proven technologies. The whole process is based on proven technology i.e. Multi Pressure Distillation followed by Evaporation and DDGS recovery. For this proposed expansion the company will modernize the existing facilities and improvement in the fermentation technology.

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CHAPTER–VI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

6.1 INTRODUCTION Post Project Monitoring is considered an essential part to check the impact of any project activity and compliance to conditions of environmental clearance and consent to operate. Hence, monitoring of various environmental parameters will be carried out on a regular basis to ascertain the following:  State of pollution within the plant site and in its vicinity.  Generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of pollution.  Examine the efficiency of pollution control system adopted at the site.  To assess environmental impacts. Monitoring is being/will be carried out at the site as per the norms of CPCB. Environmental Monitoring Program is being/ will be conducted for various environmental components as per the conditions stipulated in Environmental Clearance Letter issued by MoEFCC, New Delhi and Consent to Operate issued by WBPCB. Compliance report for conditions stipulated in Consent to operate is being / will be submitted to WBPCB on regular basis. Six monthly compliance reports will be submitted on regular basis to MoEFCC, New Delhi by 1st of June and 1st of December. Various environmental components and pollution sources, which are being/will be monitored under environmental monitoring program are stack emission, ambient air quality, water quality and noise levels. Details of the Environmental Monitoring program, which is being/will be undertaken for various environmental components is detailed below.

6.2 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL (EMC) In order to maintain the environmental quality within the standards, regular monitoring of various environmental components is necessary. The company has a full-fledged Environmental Management Cell (EMC) for environmental monitoring and management. The EMC team takes care of pollution monitoring aspects and implementation of control measures.

A group of qualified and efficient engineers and officers with technicians have been deputed for maintenance, up keeping and monitoring the pollution control equipment, to keep them in working at the best of their efficiencies.

6.3 MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGIES 6.3.1 Instruments to be used/being used The following instruments are being/will be used for data collection work in the monitoring schedule:  Respirable Dust Sampler (RDS)  Fine Particulate Matter (FPM) Sampler

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 Stack Monitoring Kit  Sound Level Meter  Water Level Indicator  Global Positioning System (GPS) TABLE 6.1 Measurement methodologies Attributes Measurement Method Test Procedure

A. Air Environment Pollutants -

• PM10 Gravimetric method

• PM2.5 Gravimetric method -

• SO2 EPA Modified West & Absorption in Potassium Tetra Chloromercurate Geake method followed by Colorimetric estimation using P- Rosaniline hydrochloride and Formaldehyde (IS: 5182 Part - II).

• NO2 Arsenite modified Jacob & Absorption in dill NaOH and then estimated Hochheiser colorimetrically with sulphanilamide and N (I- Nepthyle) Ethylene diamine Dihydrochloride and Hydrogen Peroxide (CPCB Method). • CO Non- Dispersive Infra-Red - (NDIR) Spectroscopy B. Stack Monitoring Pollutant PM As Per CPCB Guide Line Gravimetric method 2 SO2 As Per IS-11255 part (2) Absorption in H O2, Isopropanol followed by 1985 (Absorbing Solution Colorimetric estimation using Sulphuric acid 2 of H O2, Isopropanol and Barium Chloride as Per IS-11255 part (2) Reagent) 1985

NO2 As Per IS-11255 part (7) Absorption of Sample in NOx flask assembly 2005 with NOx flask Followed by Colorimetric estimation using assembly. Phenol-di-sulphonic acid and other reagent as Per IS-11255 part (7) 2005 C. Water Environment pH, Turbidity, Colour, Odour, As per IS 10500 Samples for water quality should be collected Taste, TDS, Total Hardness, and analyzed as per: IS: 2488 (Part 1-5) Calcium hardness, Magnesium methods for sampling and testing of Industrial hardness, Chloride, Fluoride, effluents. Sulphate, Nitrates, Alkalinity, Standard methods for examination of water and Iron, Copper, Manganese wastewater analysis published by American Public Health Association. D. Noise Noise levels at Day & night time As per CPCB norms As per CPCB norms -Leq dB (A)

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6.3.2 Monitoring Frequency Details of the environmental monitoring schedule / frequency, which will be undertaken for various environmental components, as per conditions of EC / CTE / CTO are given in table below:-

TABLE-6.2 Frequency for Post Project Monitoring

S. No. Description Frequency of Monitoring 1. Ambient Air Quality monitoring As per EC / CTO conditions 2. Stack Monitoring Continuous monitoring for PM level at stack 3. Water Quality monitoring Quarterly or as per EC/ CTO conditions 4. Treated effluent quality Daily & Continuous 5. Noise Level Monitoring As per EC/ CTO conditions 6. Medical checkup of employees Yearly

6.3.3 Locations of Monitoring Stations The location of the monitoring stations are being/ will be selected on the basis of prevailing micro- meteorological conditions of the area like Wind Direction and Wind Speed, Relative Humidity, Temperature etc. Minimum 3 AAQM stations will be selected (including minimum 2 locations in upwind side, more sites in downwind side / impact zone) to assess ambient air quality of the area. Noise level monitoring will be carried out on plant boundary and in high noise generating area within the plant site. Water and soil sampling locations will be decided on the basis of general slope of the area and drainage pattern. Locations for the post-project monitoring are given in table below:-

TABLE - 6.3 Locations for Post Project Monitoring S. No. Description Location 1. Ambient Air Quality Plant Site & as per EC / CTO conditions 2. Stack emissions Plant Site 3. Water Level & Quality Nearby Ground water sources & as per EC /CTO 4. Treated effluent quality ETP outlet 5. Noise Level Monitoring Plant Boundary & as per EC / CTO conditions 6. Health Check-up Dispensary

6.4 DATA ANALYSIS Monitoring data analysis is being/ will be done by MoEFCC approved laboratory as per CPCB guidelines and timely submitted to concerned authority (specified in Environment Clearance Letter issued by MoEFCC, New Delhi and Consent issued by WBPCB) on regular basis.

6.5 REPORTING SCHEDULES Environmental Monitoring Program will be designed considering conditions stipulated in the Environmental Clearance issued by the MoEFCC, New Delhi and Consent to Establish and Operate issued by WBPCB. Six monthly compliance reports are being/will be submitted to the concerned regulatory authorities.

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6.6 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES During an emergency, the main center to look at the scenario is Emergency Control Center. It has certain hierarchy as per EC conditions which is well defined and people are aware of their responsibilities related to any kind of emergency. Emergency planning  The complete distillery unit is having a provision of interlocking system where failure of an equipment or machinery will shut down the whole process instantly and after rectifying only, the whole process will be started.  During an emergency, the Emergency Management Staff, including the site controller shall gather in the ECC.  The ECC shall be equipped with adequate communication systems in the form of telephones and other equipment in order to respond quickly and inform the whole plant instantly.  The ECC's communication systems is being/will be protected from possible shutdown.  The ECC will have its own emergency lighting arrangement and electric communication system operation.  There are /will be automatic fire detectors leading to fire alarms and proper control system.  The hydrant pipeline network is/will be provided at all danger prone areas.  All emergency valves and switches and emergency handling facilities shall be made easily accessible. Detailed description is provided in Chapter VII under the head Emergency Planning and Procedures.

6.7 DETAILED BUDGET Environmental monitoring budget is being/will be decided by the environmental management cell according to the requirements of the industry. EMC is being/ will be inspecting the necessity & availability of the materials, technologies, services & maintenance works. There is being/will be regular view of records in order to detect any gaps and an appropriate budgetary allocation is being/will be made on the basis of it. TABLE - 6.4 Budget for Environmental Monitoring S. No. Attributes Approx. Capital Cost (In lakhs) Recurring Cost / annum (In Lakhs) 1. Lab instruments 25 2 2. Online monitoring of air and 30 2 water 3. Third party investment for 25 1 monitoring 4. Others 20 0 Total Rs. 100 Lakhs (1 Crore) Rs. 5 lakhs / annum

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CHAPTER VII ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 INTRODUCTION As per the EIA notification dated 14th September, 2006 and its subsequent amendments; the application submission for the expansion project was done on 29th September, 2017. MoEFCC, New Delhi has issued Standard Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Report vide letter no. J- 11011/491/2017-IA II (I) dated 6th November, 2017. As per Standard ToRs prescribed by MoEFCC, New Delhi, the following additional studies are to be carried out for the expansion project: A) Public consultation B) Risk assessment and Disaster Management Plan C) Geological & Geo-hydrological status & Rain water Harvesting

7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION Public Hearing for Expansion of Existing Grain Based Distillery (110 to 170 KLPD) within Existing Plant Premises at Village Durgapur, Block- Diamond Harbour-II, District South 24 Parganas, West Bengal was conducted on 29th June, 2018 at 11.00 am at project site. Details of the Public Hearing Proceedings are appended herewith the Final EIA/EMP Report: • Public Hearing Proceedings • Public Hearing Notice published in Ei-Samay & The Times of India on 28th May, 2018 • Photographs of Public Hearing • Action Plan for the issues raised during Public Hearing

7.2.1 Public Hearing Proceedings Public Hearing Proceedings along with attendance sheet have been enclosed as Annexure – 9 along with this Final EIA/EMP Report.

7.2.1.1 Public hearing notice published in newspapers in Ei-Samay & The Times of India on 28th May, 2018

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7.2.1.2 Photographs of Public Hearing

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7.2.1.3 Action plan for the issues raised during public hearing The people present in the public hearing were majority supporting the proposed distillery. They had no objection for the proposal of the company and were very much encouraging the company’s proposed efforts in developing the area. They wished the company best wishes in their future endeavors. The action plan along with budgetary allocation is as given below: -

Action plan for the issues raised during public hearing S. Name of the Person Public comments/ objections/ Response of the project proponent Action plan along with budgetary No. suggestions in brief allocation 1. Shri Rasamay Mondal, Birpana, Queried about effect on environment Shri S.K Bayen, Vice President of M/s Project is/ will be completely based on Zero Ramnagar after the expansion of the plant. IFB Agro Industries Limited assured Effluent Discharge. The company has that sincere efforts would be made to allocated Rs. 7.35 crores as capital cost and address all the issues raised during Rs. 0.50 crores / annum as recurring cost Public hearing. for Environmental Protection Measures. He informed that there would be no Details of the same have been given in change in the capacities of boiler and Chapter - 6, Table 6.4, EIA/EMP Report. 2. Shri Anup Purakait, Mankhand, Queried about the plan for financial aid turbine. Two boilers are already An amount of Rs. 5 lakhs/ annum have Mathur on repairing of school building in installed with two ESP as pollution been earmarked by the Company for next 5 nearby areas other than Durgapur/ control equipment and adequate set up years for provision of education among Bagmari villages. for trade affluent concentration and children and women. drying and membrane based filtration Details regarding the same have been given system. in chapter 8, Table 8.2 of EIA/EMP Report. No additional Impact is foreseen on the 3. Nurul Islam Molla, Durgapur, Enquired about the plan to provide the environment due to proposed capacity 2.5% of the total project cost i.e. 1 crore Noorpur new facilities, assistances to local expansion rupees has been earmarked as ESC budget people in the coming years after for the social upliftment of villages. Major He also informed that CSR activities will proposed expansion. development activities that will be be continued in future on a regular basis undertaken include education, drinking for development of society. water facilities, sanitation facilities, medical facilities, transportation, medical services etc. Detailed ESR year wise action plan for all developmental activities have been given in chapter 8, Table 8.2 of EIA/EMP Report. 4. Pampa Begum, Dewantala, Mentioned that there is provision of An amount of Rs. 4 lakhs/ annum have

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Action plan for the issues raised during public hearing S. Name of the Person Public comments/ objections/ Response of the project proponent Action plan along with budgetary No. suggestions in brief allocation Sukbedpur, Noorpur distribution of egg and milk by the been earmarked by the Company for next 5 project proponent among students in years for eradicating hunger & the nearby two schools (Durgapur and malnutrition; preventive health care and Bagmari villages). She wanted to know sanitation. if there is any plan for distribution of the same in the other local schools also. 5. Fatik Mondal, Durgapur, Noorpur Mentioned that the project proponent The company has earmarked Rs. 25 lakhs has been running free eye camp and for next 5 years to be spend on health arranging cataract operation for aged camps. Details regarding the same have persons of local villages every year and been given in chapter 8, Table 8.2 of queried about the future plan for EIA/EMP Report. health check up of villagers. 6. Shri Ananda Mondal, Durgapur, Mentioned that the project proponent Noorpur is extending help in cattle farming and An amount of Rs. 5 lakhs/ annum have betterment of milk production been earmarked by the Company for next 5 presently and requested for assistance years for provision of education to under of fish cultivation at nearby villages. privileged, vocational education among 7. Shri Swapan Mondal, Durgapur, Mentioned that the project proponent children and women. Noorpur is providing books among poor Details regarding the same have been given students of local villages and wanted to in chapter 8, Table 8.2 of EIA/EMP Report. know for any future plan for same. 8. Shri Ashok Kumar Dey, Advocate, Enquired regarding additional 2 boilers of 22 TPH capacities each along Civil court, Diamond Harbour measures to be taken for control of with ESP as pollution control equipment emission/pollutant if any, after the are already installed. No additional boiler is proposed expansion. proposed for expansion. Existing ETP will be revamped. The project is/ will be completely based on Zero Effluent Discharge. The company has allocated Rs. 7.35 crores as capital cost and Rs. 0.50 crores / annum

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Action plan for the issues raised during public hearing S. Name of the Person Public comments/ objections/ Response of the project proponent Action plan along with budgetary No. suggestions in brief allocation as recurring cost for Environmental Protection Measures. Details of the same have been given in Chapter - 6, Table 6.4, EIA/EMP Report

9. Shri Debnath Santara, Asked about the generation of Proposed expansion project will generate Bhabanipur, Mukundapur additional employments after employment opportunities for 50 workers. proposed expansion. Preference for employment will be given to local nearby workers as per their skill and requirement of the project. 10. Yaraf SK, Durgapur, Noorpur Requested for provision of drinking An amount of Rs. 4 lakhs/ annum have water to local villages during summer. been earmarked by the Company for next 5 11. Israfil Molla, Durgapur, Noorpur Mentioned that the project proponent years for provision of safe drinking water provided employment to local youths facilities. from different areas under Block Details regarding the same have been given Diamond Harbour-II and demanded in chapter 8, Table 8.2 of EIA/EMP Report. that the first preference for employment should be given to the people of nearby villages like Durgapur, Bhabanipur, Sukdebpur. Requested to solve the local drinking water issues particularly during the summer season. 12. Rabiul Islam Molla, Bhabanipur, Requested the project proponent to Preference for employment will be given to Mukundapur ensure the employment of local youth local nearby workers as per their skill and and solve local drinking water issues. requirement of the project.

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7.3 RISK ASSESSMENT AND HAZARD MANAGEMENT Hazard analysis involves the identification and quantification of the various hazards (unsafe condition) that exist in the plant. On the other hand, risk analysis deals with the identification and quantification of the risk, the plant equipment and Personnel are exposed to, due to accidents resulting from the hazards present in the plant. Risk analysis involves the identification and assessment of risks to the population exposed to hazards present. This requires an assessment of failure probability, credible accident scenario, vulnerability of population etc. Much of this information is difficult to get or generate consequently, the risk analysis in present case is confined to maximum credible accident studies and safety and risk aspect related to expansion of Grain based Distillery. Activities requiring assessment of risk due to occurrence of most probable instances of hazard and accident are both onsite and off-site. On-site  Exposure to fugitive dust, noise, and other emissions  Housekeeping practices requiring contact with solid and liquid wastes  Alcohol leakage/ spillage through pipeline during pumping & subsequent fire Off-site  Exposure to pollutants released from offsite/ storage/related activities  Contamination due to accidental releases or normal release in combination with natural hazard  Deposition of toxic pollutants in vegetation / other sinks and possible sudden releases due to accidental occurrences. In view of the hazards involved in handling and storage of hazardous chemicals and processes “On Site Emergency Plan” has been prepared. It gives a clear organization structure, including outside agencies and elaborates the duties to be performed by each individual when situation demands. The plan enumerates the actions required to be taken by various personal working at different work station in the plant. Particular emphasis is given to eight most vital areas of disaster planning like Organization responsibilities, procedure, training, mutual aid, communication, transportation and public relations.

7.3.1 Risk Analysis Methodologies Risk assessment often requires the synthesis of risk profiles, which represent the probability distribution of total annual loss due to a certain set of events or activities. These assessments usually involve estimation of losses for several sub-classifications of the overall process and synthesis of the results into an aggregate risk profile. Main risk assessment technologies are:  Hazard And Operability Study (HAZOP), and  Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

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7.3.1.1 Hazop Study The HAZOP study is a systematic technique of identifying hazards of operability problems of a process and lists all possible deviations from normal operating condition and how they might occur. The consequences of the process are assessed and the means available to detect and correct the deviations are examined. Thus, within the entire process all “credible” deviations that could lead to hazardous events or operability problems are identified.

7.3.1.2 Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) FTA is primarily a means of analyzing non-identifiable hazards. Hazards of top events (the ultimate happening that is to be avoided) are first identified by other techniques such as HAZOP. Then all combinations of individual failures that can lead to that hazardous event show the logical format of the fault tree. Estimating the individual probabilities and then using the appropriate arithmetical expressions can calculate the top event frequency.

7.3.1.3 Identification of Hazards The following types of hazards are identified at the company. TABLE: 7.1 Hazard Identification S. No. Hazard Area Associated Hazard 1. Biomass storage Fire Enzymes, yeast, nutrients, etc Exposure & inhalation Storage of Chemicals (Caustic, Exposure to skin acids, etc) 2. Distillation Heat & Fire 3. Boiler, D.G Sets Noise, Heat, Fire & electrocution 4. Alcohol Fire 5. Leakages from the vessels, Exposure &Fire rupture of pressure vessels and storage tanks

7.3.1.4 Assessment of Risk along with mitigation measures Qualitative risk assessment based on categorization of both probability and impact provides greater insight into the absolute risk severity. The risk impact assessment investigates the potential effect on a project objective such as schedule, cost, quality, or performance, including both negative effects for threats and positive effects for opportunities.

TABLE: 7.2 Risk Assessment along with mitigation measures S. Activity Associated Associated risk/ Mitigation Measures No. hazards health impact 1. Storage & Bursting of Exposure, physical • Use of PPEs. handling of raw storage tanks injuries • Inspection & regular monitoring material & • Training to workers for proper handling Chemicals • Proper system for loading operation to prevent any spillage. • Spill kit for Acid and other chemicals 2. Working near Heat & Fire Physical injuries • Firefighting facility

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S. Activity Associated Associated risk/ Mitigation Measures No. hazards health impact Distillation and burning • Provision of pressure indicators in the column vessels. • Use of PPEs. • Inspection & regular monitoring • Training to workers for proper handling 3. Fuel yard Heat & Fire Physical injuries • Storage should be away from ignition and burning source • Firefighting facility shall be provided • PPEs should be provided • First aid box 4. APCD failure Release of PM in Air pollution • Regular monitoring & inspection shall be ambient air done. • The plant shall immediately shut down on APCD failure 5. Working at height Slip, trips & falls Physical injuries • Individual alertness of the workers. of operators • First aid boxes shall be provided 6. Storage of Alcohol Exposure, Exposure to over • Well ventilation inhalation, 100 ppm may • Keeping away from heat sparks & open ingestion & Fire cause headache, flame. drowsiness, etc. • PPEs. Ingestion may lead • Firefighting measures shall be readily to depression of available. CNS, nausea, etc. Burn injuries 8. Release of high Explosion Risk of severe • Regular maintenance & inspection of parts. pressure steam injury, damage to • Proper training to the individuals from boiler equipment • PPEs • First aid kit 9. Electrical Electric shock, Electrical shocks, • Regular checking and maintenance of maintenance work short circuits in Injury or burn electrical units power room • PPEs • Provision of First aid box 10. Working near High noise Noise induced • Provision of PPEs to the workers. Boiler, D.G. sets hearing losses 7.3.2 Emergency Planning 7.3.2.1 Definition A major emergency in an activity/project is one which has the potential to cause serious injury or loss of life. It may cause extensive damage to property and serious disruption both inside and outside the activity/project. It would normally require the assistance of emergency services to handle it effectively.

7.3.2.2 Scope An important element of mitigation is emergency planning, i.e. identifying accident possibility, assessing the consequences of such accidents and deciding on the emergency procedures, both on site and off site that would need to be implemented in the event of an emergency. Emergency planning is just one aspect of safety and cannot be considered in isolation from the project and hence before starting to prepare the plan, works management will ensure that the necessary standards, appropriate to safety legislation, are in place.

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7.3.2.3 Objectives The overall objectives of the emergency plan will be: I. Define roles and responsibilities of site management II. Provide training and guidelines and requirements. III. Protect the human life and property. IV. Ensure the welfare of the public during emergency. V. Provide reference for those co-ordination emergency activities VI. Take account of shortcomings and update as appropriate from time to time.

7.3.2.4 Safety Measures for Storage & Handling of Alcohol The alcohol is being/will be directly fed to the storage tanks (bottling unit) mechanically and no manual handling is being/will be involved which reduces/will reduce the risk of spillage. Following precautionary measures would be taken for safety:  HANDLING AND STORAGE: Keeping away from heat, sparks and open flame, care is being/will be taken for avoidance of spillage, skin and eye contact, well ventilation, use of approved respirator if air contamination is above acceptable level is being/will be promoted. For Storage and handling following precautions are being/will be taken: . Keeping away from oxidizers, heat and flames. . Avoidance of plastics, rubber and coatings in the storage area. . Cool, dry, & ventilated storage and closed containers. . Grounding of the container and transferring of equipment to eliminate static electric sparks. . Storage of acid and alkalies should be done properly as they can cause severe burns on skin. In case of any emergency following measures are being/will be taken:  FIRST AID MEASURES: For skin contact, eye contact, & inhalation.  FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES: . In plant precautions have been taken by declaring plant operating area as No Smoking Zone. . All the Electrical installations are flame proof type in the alcohol storage area. . Use of extinguishing media surrounding the fire as water, dry chemicals (BC or ABC

powder), CO, Sand, etc . Foam System for firefighting is being/will be provided to control fire from the alcohol storage tank. The foam thus produced suppresses/will suppress fire by separating the fuel from the air (oxygen), and hence avoiding the fire & explosion to occur in the tank. Foam would blanket the fuel surface smothering the fire. The fuel is being/will also be cooled by the water content of the foam. . The foam blanket suppresses/will suppress the release of flammable vapors that can mix with the air.

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. Special Fire Fighting Procedures; Keeping the fire upwind. Shutting down of all possible sources of ignition, keeping of run-off water out of sewers and water sources. Avoidance of water in straight hose stream which will scatter and spread fire. Use of spray or fog nozzles will be promoted, cool containers will be exposed to flames with water from the side until well after the fire is out. . Hazardous Decomposition Products: gases of Carbon Monoxide (CO) & Carbon Dioxide

(CO2). . A team of security Guards is kept to maintain security round the clock in whole of the factory area. The Company has fully trained operating and security staff for fire fighting and fire drill is conducted by the fire experts on regular intervals.  ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: ForSpill Cleanup well ventilation, shutting off or removal of all possible sources of ignition, absorbance of small quantities with paper towels and evaporate in safe place like fume hood and burning of these towels in a safe manner, Use of respiratory and/or liquid-contact protection by the clean-up personnel is being/will be promoted.  Action to be taken by the First Person noticing the Fire/Leakage /Failure: a) If it is a small fire, try to extinguish with fire extinguishers. b) After noticing the fire, immediately call for assistance by pressing alarm or by using telephone facilities inform shift in-charge on intercom. c) Inform security on intercom Whenever disaster occurs, the incident should be communicated to the concerned authority in minimum possible time, in case of failure of a means of communication due to electrical failure an officer should rush to the nearest public telephone booth/ police station to transmit message through line or police wireless. During office hours on a working day During office hours on working days senior most executive in the factory will take the charge of site main controller in case of any emergency. In case of incident controller is not present in the factory production chemist shall take over the function of incident controller as indicated in the organization chart.

7.3.3 Disaster Management Plan 7.3.3.1 General Disaster Management Plan for an industrial unit is necessarily a combination of various actions which are to be taken in a very short time but in a present sequence to deal effectively and efficiently with any disaster, emergency or major accident with an aim to keep the loss of men, material, plant/machinery etc. to the minimum. The objectives of a detailed Disaster Management Plan, which includes:  Identification of various types of expected disaster depending upon the type of the industrial unit.

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 Identification of various groups, agencies, departments etc. necessary for dealing with a specific disaster effectively.  Preparation – by intensive training of relevant teams/groups within the organization to deal with a specific disaster and keep them in readiness.  Establishment of an early detection system for the disaster.  Development of a reliable instant information/communication system.  Organization and mobilization of all the concerned departments/ organizations / groups and agencies instantly when needed.  A major disaster that can be expected due to fire in this distillery. Key personnel in IFB Agro Industries Limited:  Emergency can take place in any hour of the day. As such the key personal, who will handle the situation are those who are available in the factory for 24 hours. . Mr. S. K. Bayen : 90070-90803/ 94340-72228 . Mr. Santanu Ghosh : 90070-90809/ 98307-02959 . Mr. Alok Kr De : 94330-20383/ 90070-90801 . Mr. Chinmay Mishra : 94335-40173/ 99033-79531 . Mr. Santanu Sarkar : 9433304912 . Shift Managers/ Utiity Manager : 90070-90805/ 90070-90806 . Mr. Dilip Kr. De : 94340-10007 . Mr. Kaushik Goswami : 94340-14552 . Mr. Debojoyti Bandopadhya : 98302-13819

7.3.3.2 Emergency Planning For Disaster Due To Fire Any worker, who notices the emergency situation, shall run to the operator to inform him. To get the information, the operator shall immediately start acting as controller:

7.3.3.2.1 Classification of Fire Class (A) Fire involving combustible materials like wood, paper, cloth etc. Class (B) Fire due to liquid materials like oil, diesel, petroleum products and all inflammables. Class (C) Fires involving domestic and industrial gases like butane and propane etc. Class (D) Metal fires etc. Class (E) Electrical fires due to short circuiting etc.

7.3.3.2.2 Duties and Responsibility of Key Personnel of Environmental Management Cell Site Main Controller:-

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On getting information from any authentic source, he should proceed promptly to the factory and enter the Emergency Control Center and take overall charge of all the activities dealing with Emergency. He should remain at the emergency control center till the emergency is called off, so that all concerned are aware of the location of his availability during the emergency. He is the final authority on all matters related to emergency; such as fire- fighting, emergency control, rescue operations, calling outside agencies for assistance, welfare, evacuation, transport rehabilitation, liaison, public relations etc. I. To co-ordinate with external and internal coordinator and give necessary instructions. II. To put the disaster control plan into action. III. To mobilize help from outside agencies and to ensure supply of firefighting equipment. IV. In case of disaster of high magnitude, the chief controller will inform district magistrate, local police station, and district health authorities for additional help and evacuation. V. Continuous review and assess possible developments to determine the most probable course of events. VI. Direct the shutting down of plants and their evacuation in consultation with the incident controller and key personnel. VII. Ensure that the causalities are receiving adequate attention. Incident Controller: a) As soon as he is aware of an incident, the incident controller should assess its scale against emergency reference levels, and decide whether a major emergency exists or is likely. If so, he should immediately activate the on-site plan and if necessary the off- site emergency plan. b) He should assume the duties of the site main controller pending the later arrival in particular to: I. Ensure the emergency services have been called. II. Direct the shutting down and evacuation of the plant areas likely to be affected. III. Ensure key personnel have been summoned. c) His main function, however, is to direct all operations at the scene of the incident e.g. I. Rescue and fire- fighting operations, until the arrival of the fire brigade, when he should hand over control to a senior fire officer. II. Search for causalities. III. Evacuation of non-essential workers to assembly area. d) He should also I. Set up a communication point with telephone or messenger contact with emergency control center. II. Give advice and information as requested to the emergency services. III. Brief the site main controller and keep him informed of developments. Distillery Manager: In case site controller and incident controller are not in the factory, he will take over the function of incident controller otherwise he will:

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I. Mobilize the fire-fighting operation and coordinate with external fire tenders/fire- fighting equipment. II. Liaison between the incident controller and the maintenance, fire, safety and production and medical services. III. The maintenance squad should isolate the hazardous area, and plug the leak. IV. Remove Hexane tank lorry or other vehicles to safe location. Security Officer: I. To coordinate fire-fighting operation and replenish the fire-fighting equipment. II. To rescue the injured persons. III. To provide first aid/medical assistance. IV. To liaison with ambulance services. V. Remove tank lorry/other vehicles to safe location. Maintenance Manager: I. Maintenance squad should plug the leak, isolate the hazardous area and ensure the safety of the remaining part of the factory. I. Remove the tank lorry and other vehicles form the factory premises. II. Liaison between the incident controller and fire and safety departments. III. The team will mobilize any repair work on an emergency basis. Accounts Officer: I. To coordinate the evacuation of the visitors and office staff who have no role in controlling emergency. II. To rescue the injured persons. III. To provide first-aid/medical assistance to injured workers. IV. To liaison with ambulance services. Personnel Manager: I. To communicate with the following authorities for the necessary help. • Police Station • Fire Brigade • Local Hospitals • Ambulance Services. • Head Office II. To request the police to control the traffic and maintain law and order. III. To liaison with neighboring organizations for assistance. Shift In charge after office hours: I. Establish the emergency control center II. Mobilize all coordinators assembled at the Emergency Control center and put the disaster control plan into action. I. Mobilize the fire- fighting operations.

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II. Mobilize help from ambulance services and hospitals for medical assistance. III. Mobilize help from the outside agencies for firefighting (Indore Fire Brigade). IV. Inform the police and request to control traffic and maintain law and order. V. Inform site controller, incident controller and appraise the situation. VI. Direct the shutting down of plants and their evacuation. VII. Give adequate attention to the causalities and send them to hospital. Cable rooms, transformer, unit, auxiliary transformers, oil tanks, etc. within the plant are the likely areas for which disaster management plan is to be made to deal with any eventuality of fire. Stores, workshop, canteen and administrative building are also included

7.3.3.3 Preparation of Plan 7.3.3.3.1 Alarm System A siren has been provided under the control of Security office in the plant premises to give warning. In case of emergencies this is used on the instructions to shift in charge that is positioned round the clock. The warning signal for emergency is as follows:  Emergency Siren: Waxing and waning sound for 3 minutes.  All clear signal: Continuous siren for one minute

7.3.3.3.2 Communication Walkies & Talkies are located at strategic locations; internal telephone system EPBX with external P&T telephones are provided.

7.3.3.3.3 Fire Fighting System The fire protection system for the unit is to provide for early detection, alarm, containment and suppression of fires. The fire detection and protection system has been planned to meet the above objective an all–statutory and insurance requirement of Tariff Advisory Committee (TAC) of India. The complete fire protection system comprises of the following. (a) Fire brigade Automatic / manual fire detection & alarm system (b) Fire Hydrant Fire hydrant will be provided at all around in the plant as per TAC Norms. (c) Portable fire extinguishers Various areas of the plant have one or more of the above system depending upon the particular nature of risk involved in that area. (d) Portable chemical fire extinguishers These are intended as a first line of defense, and hence will be stationed at strategic locations in different buildings and also for outdoor facilities. Portable fire extinguishers are foam type; carbon dioxide type and multipurpose dry chemical (MPDC) type. (e) Fire detection and alarm system

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Fire detection and alarm system an effective means of detection, visual indication of fire location and audible alarm of any fire at its incipient stage. This system will comprise fire alarm panels, automatic fire detectors, manual call points and fire siren (hooter). The main fire alarm panel provides both visual and audible alarm of fire in any protected areas of the plant. Manual break glass type fire alarms are provided at strategic locations where high hazards exists. Automatic fire detectors are provided in plant areas such as control rooms, switchgear rooms, cable galleries etc.

7.3.3.3.4 Fire -fighting groups The Fire Fighting groups are classified into three teams, Fire-in-chief who co-ordinates all the groups shall be safety officer: a) Fire Fighting Team:- I. This team will be doing the first line fire- fighting. II. This team will be headed by shift in-charge/production chemist. III. This team will be assisted by all employees in the plant and those near the place of fire. b) Assisting Team:- I. This team will assist the fire-fighting team. II. This team will be headed by Maintenance Head. III. This team shall be assisted Quality Control, production and Maintenance employees. c) Rescue Team:- I. This team will communicate with outside agencies and arrange first aid. II. This team shall be headed by accounts in-charge. III. This team shall be assisted by all employees in administrative office and medical services. Action to be taken by different types of teams (name and action is as below): Action by Fire Fighting team:-  Employees in the production department shall stop all their operations except emergency cooling.  Fire pump operator will ensure that the hydrant and sprinkler lines have sufficient pressure.  Employees working in production shall put off all the electrical supplies. If the accident occurs during the night hours, the lighting switches shall be kept on. Action by Rescue Teams

 All office staff on hearing the alarm shall remove the important documents to a safe place.  Cashier shall lock the cash and related documents in the locker.  The group in-charge shall depute the employees for various jobs as mentioned below.  One employee shall take charge of telephone and contact fire brigade, police, neighboring industries and hospitals for assistance.  One employee shall regulate the traffic at main gate.

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 One employee shall guide all outside of the plant.  One employee shall go around the plant and ensure all plants and machineries are closed.  Rest of the employees shall carry first aid box, various fire-fighting equipment from stores to the place of fire. Action plan for fire/Explosion during night:  Persons observing the fire/leakage should raise alarm by shouting and operate the nearest available hand siren.  On hearing the hand siren, the watchman at the main gate shall operate electric siren intermittently to communicate emergency.  Efforts should be made to put off the fire using fire extinguishers, sand buckets, hydrants and sprinklers in the area.  All the electric supply (except lighting if it is night time) should be put off.  Shift in-charge should contact chief technical manager, factory manager, and occupier and apprise them of the situation. If needed police, fire control, civil hospital and neighboring industries to be contacted for help.

7.3.3.4 Emergency Control Center For the purpose of handling emergency, emergency control center has been identified and shown on the site plan. All communications to and from will originate at this control center. The emergency control center will have the following:-  Updated copies of the On–site Disaster Management Plan.  Emergency telephone numbers.  The names, phone number, and address of external agencies, response organizations and neighboring facilities.  The adequate number of telephone (more than two).  Emergency lights, Clocks, Personal protective equipment.  List of fire extinguishers with their type no. and location, capacity, etc.  Safety helmets – List of quantity & location.  Status boards/message board.  Material safety data sheets for chemicals handled at the facility.  Several maps of the facility including drainage system for surrounding area showing: . Areas where hazardous materials are stored. . Plot plans of storage tanks, routes of pipelines, all water permanent lines etc. . The locations where personal protective equipment are stored. . The position of pumping stations and other water sources. . Roads and plant entrances. . Assembly areas & layout of Hydrant lines.

7.3.3.5 Off-site emergency control plan:

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The Off-Site emergency plan is based on those events which could affect the people and the environment outside the factory premises/installation. The nature of the accident is so serious that it becomes important not only in factory management but also for the general public outside the factory premises to deal with the situation. The basic objective is that damage to human life and property is minimized. Advance planning is the key. The on-site and off-site plans should detail so that the emergency services are summoned at the appropriate time and are provided with accurate information and the correct assessment of the situation. The responsibility for this should be with the site main controller. The various emergency services should be co-ordinated by fire and Safety coordinator who will liaise with site Main Controller. Action Plan:- The site Main Controller will assess the situation and if the emergency is likely to spread outside the installation or affect the neighbor industry and people outside the factory premises, will declare off- site emergency. He will coordinate with the incident controller and get in touch with all essential local authorities and mutual aid members for controlling the disaster. The local authorities will work under the direct supervision of the site Main Controller. The help of the following agencies is summoned: -  Local police,  Fire Brigade,  Hospitals  Ambulance,  Blood Banks,  Home guards,  Voluntary Agencies. The responsibility of the Site main controller:-  To provide emergency control center with necessary communication facilities.  To coordinate with fire authorities for controlling the emergency and rescue operation.  To arrange medical help to the causalities, ambulance services.  To arrange rehabilitation of persons evacuated and arrange food, medicines, shelter etc. After the incident has been controlled, the site Main Controller should assess the situation and call off the emergency.

TABLE: 7.3 Emergency contact numbers S.No. Name Telephone No. 1. Diamond Harbour Fire Station (03174) 258900 2. Falta Fire Station (03174) 222111 3. Behala Fire Station (033) 2467-2085 4. West Bengal Fire service squad (033) 2244-0101/ 8166/ 6170 5. Falta (Ramnagar) Police Station (03174) 222246 6. SDPO Office (03174) 255221 7. Diamond Harbour Hospital (03174) 255237 8. Dr. Das’ Nursing Home (03174) 255260 9. Baidhya Nursing Home (03174) 256-373

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Figure 7.1: Various organizations involved during emergency 7.3.3.6 Sequence of operations required in case of emergency: 1) To take notice of the actual situation after hearing emergency siren. 2) To instruct the watchman for communication to all the agencies. 3) To see that person controlling the hazard wear appropriate personal protective appliances (Breathing Apparatus) 4) To move to the spot to assess what action is required. 5) To lose the valve which supply ammonia to the plant or to close down the valve as per demand of the emergency situation. 6) To ascertain that the message has been communicated to the desired persons properly. 7) To ensure that unwanted people goes far away from the incident spot. 8) The fire shall be controlled with the help of fire extinguishers here, water jets, Carbon dioxide Cylinders. The helper shall assist him in this job. 9) To remove the Gas- affected / fire effected workers, give first aid and to be sent for medical care.

7.4 GEOLOGICAL & GEO- HYDROLOGICAL STATUS 7.4.1 Geological features The study area is located in the lower deltaic plain on the composite Gangetic Delta and is covered by the Quaternary sediments deposited by the Ganga and its tributaries. The top of the alluvium is clayey in nature. Fine sand and silty-clay capping also occurs in small patches in the alluvium. Exploratory drilling down to a maximum depth of 614 m bgl in the area reveal a succession of coarse to fine grained sand, clay and kankar and their various admixtures with localized patches of gravel and cemented sand grains. The sub-surface formations in and around study area found to be consisting of a thick succession of unconsolidated sediments comprising clay, silt of various colors, sand of various colors and gravels. The top surface in this tract is marked by an effective clay blanket

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with thickness varying from 15 to 76 m. towards the eastern part thickness is comparatively less up to only 6 m. Underlying the clay blanket, occurs a huge thickness of unconsolidated sediments composed of gravel, fine to coarse grained sand, silt and clay with increasing thickness towards south-eastwards. The gravel zone may be considered as a marker horizon which is underlain by another extensive clay zone at varying depths. Beneath this clay zone, occurs a second group of aquifers in the depth range of 160 to 360 meters with considerable aerial extent. Geological map of study area is shown in the figure below.

Figure 7.2: Geological Set-up of the Area

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7.4.2 Hydro-geological features The groundwater bearing aquifers are present in the district within Quaternary and Tertiary sediments and generally occur under confined condition in the depth range of 75 to 360 meters with numerous alternations of clayey and sandy layers of varying thickness. The confined aquifers can be divided into two groups in this district from north to extreme south. The upper one, usually in the depth span of 20 to 160 meters has a sandy gravel layer as a marker bed at its base which pinches out eastward. The groundwater in general except at a few places occurring in this upper group of aquifers, is brackish to saline (Chloride ranging from 1750 to 6300 ppm) and is not in use. The lower group of aquifer occurring in the depth range of 160 to 360 meter is separated from the upper group by a thick impermeable sticky clay bed which is laterally extensive with varying thickness. The ground water occurring in this lower group of aquifer is generally fresh and is used extensively. Map showing the hydro-geological features of the area is shown in the figure below.

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Figure 7.3: Hydro-geological map of South 24 Parganas

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7.5 Occupational Health and Safety Measures 7.5.1 Occupational Health and Safety Hazards Following Occupational Health and safety Hazards are/will be there in the Plant:  Dust  Noise  Heat stress  Electrical Hazards  Fire and Explosion  Other Hazards (1) Dust

A) Risks involved Following risks are involved: . Presence of dust may cause respiratory disorders. . Systemic intoxications B) Management Measures . Implementation of adequate dust control systems and good housekeeping. . Water sprinkling in the places where dust dispersion can occur. . Regular sweeping of roads within plant premises . Providing dust masks to employees working in handling and storage yards. (2) Noise A) Risks involved Following risks are involved: . Hearing Impairment, Hypertension, Increase Pulse rate . Annoyance, Tinnitus, Sleep Disturbances B) Management Measures

. Proper maintenance of machineries . Installation of compressors and turbine in closed buildings . Regular monitoring of noise level . Display of noise level with permission level . Display instruction to use of PPEs at high noise level area . Periodic health checkup will be kept as audiometric records for the persons working in high noise area. (3) Heat stress A) Risks involved . Increase in core body temperature which leads to dehydration . Increase in heart rate and muscle cramps . Heat exhaustion

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B) Management measures . Monitor workers who are at risk of heat stress . Provide rest periods with water breaks . Use of personal protective equipment (4) Electrical Hazards A) Risks involved . Electric Shock, Electric Burns, Fires and Explosions B) Causes of Hazards . Insulation Failure, Equipment Failure, Poor Maintenance. . Wrong Work Methods, Substandard Material and workmanship . Unauthorized personal & Lack of Training and Knowledge, etc. C) Management Measures . Proper earthing is being/will be done as per IS 3043 . Low Voltage Supply is being/will be ensured . Isolating Transformers . Double Insulated Tools . Over Load Protection . Protection Against Leakages (G.F.C.I.) . Flame- Proof Equipment . Lightning Protection (5) Fire and Explosion A) Risks involved . Fire catching in store, bag godown, conveyors, oil storage area, fuel storage yard, transformers etc. B) Management Measures . Suitable fire extinguisher, fire hydrant system and fire buckets. Dry power type in oil and fire buckets are kept near transformer, cable, general store and office area. Fire tender is kept ready at plant main gate. . Oil and Flammable Gases storage area fenced and declared as Fire Hazardous Area-“No Smoking Area” . Permit and safety instruction to use welding / gas cutting in the area of oil storage, coal storage and godown. . Predictive interlock in transformers to give alarm and trip the system . Adequate height of brick walls for separation of all transformers, soak pits for storage of oil leakages from transformers (6) Other Hazards A) Risks involved . Silo/tank and Buildings Collapse

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. Slipped and fall from working at height . Failure of lifting tools, tackles and pressure vessel . Occupational injuries . Hit by moving, flying or falling object B) Management Measures . Structural soundness of buildings . Installation of light arrestors at all tall buildings . Permit to work at height with work instruction to use safety belts etc. . Testing of all lifting tools, tackles and pressure vessel. . Safe working pressure is maintained in air receiver. . Safe working load for cranes and ropes etc. . Good housekeeping & Speed limit of 20 km/hr in plant area. . Display of emergency number at all suitable location. . Fire tender, ambulance and emergency staff ready at the plant main gate at all the time. . First aid kits are kept at the sites and training provided. . Use of mobile while driving, alcohol, smoking etc are ban in plant area. . Proper illumination in office 7.5.2 Occupational Health Surveillance In the plant, the occupational health surveillance of the employee is being/will be done on a regular basis and records of the same are being/will be maintained as per the Factories Act. The occupational health surveillance program will include/includes lung function; sputum analysis and audiometric analysis on regular basis to observe any contraction due to exposure to dust and noise and corrective measures will be taken accordingly.

Vocational training programs are being/will also be conducted. Under vocational training the workers is being/will be given training related to all safety and health aspects pertaining to their vocation and thereafter every quarter special training courses/ Awareness program for Malaria eradication, HIV and health effects on exposure to dust, heat, noise, chemicals are being/will be organized for employed person. Periodical medical camps with specialized doctors of various disciplines will also provide/provides the specialized medical assistance to employees as well as neighboring communities. List of Equipment for Occupational Health Monitoring ECG Audiometric device Glucometer Chest X Ray Laryngoscope Complete Medical Laboratory Set up Suction Machine D.C. Shock and Cardiac Monitor Autoclave Endoscopic Ear & Throat Sterilizer Urine Analyzer Spirometer TMT

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A. Pre placement and periodical health status Pre / Post-employment checkup is being/ will be carried out and following tests are being/will be conducted:

. Chest X- rays . Audiometry . Spirometry . Vision testing (Far & near vision, color vision & other ocular effect) . ECG . Post-employment occupational health check-up such as lung function, audiometry, CBC, Blood Sugar, Lipid Profile etc. . Medical records of each employee will be maintained separately and will be updated as per finding during monitoring. . Medical records of the employee at the end of his / her term will be updated. B. Frequency of medical examination  Once in a year C. Personal protective devices and measures . Industrial Safety helmets, Crash helmets . Face shield . Goggles . Safety Shoes & Rubber Gumboots: Safety shoes are mandatory to be worn by all the employees and rubber gumboots are being/will be provided to person who handles sulphuric acid. Full suit having hand-gloves, goggles, helmet and aprons will be provided. . Face Shield Helmet: The people deputed for welding work are being/will be provided with face shield helmet. . Ear muffs and Ear Plugs . Full body Safety harness . Leather hand gloves, Asbestos hand gloves, Electrical hand gloves, Heat Resistive hand gloves, Chemical hand gloves and Cut resistance hand gloves . Safety net, Barricading net . Protective clothing, Dangari etc. . Safety belt / line man's safety belt D. Details of Test conducted Details of various test conducted is given below: Spirometry Name of Dept. Total FVC FEV 1 FEV 1/ PEFR MVV Conclusion Employees (litres) FVC % (litres/sec) (litres/min) Plant 250 WNL WNL WNL WNL WNL WNL Total No. of 250 Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal 100 % employees Normal

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Biochemical Parameter (Blood) Name of Dept. Total CBC Lipid Renal Liver Blood Sugar Employees Profile Profile Function Test Admin 10 Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal

Process 100 Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal

Commercial 30 Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal

Utility 90 Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal

Lab and QC 20 Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal

Total No. of 250 Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal employees Circulatory System Vision Name of Dept. Total Pulse ECG BP Right Left Color Squint Employees Eye Eye Blindness Admin 10 Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Nil Normal Process 100 Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Nil Normal Commercial 30 Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Nil Normal Utility 90 Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Nil Normal Lab and QC 20 Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Nil Normal Total No. of 250 Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Nil Normal employees According to permissible exposure levels of harmful chemicals sodium hydroxide details are given below: S. Harmful Permissible Concentration in Safety measures adopted inside No. Chemicals exposure levels working area plant premises 1. Sodium 2 mg/m3 <2 mg/m3 Proper PPEs are provided to hydroxide workers.

F. Anticipated occupational & safety hazards  Heat Stress and Stroke  Physical activity  Dehydration  Cardiovascular disease  Skin disorders  Dust Exposure  Metallic dust exposure  Noise  Burns and shocks due to electricity

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7.5.3 Implementation of OHS standards as per OHSAS/USEPA

The overall objective of the company is to provide a system that is capable of delivering healthy and safe workplace. Following measures have been adopted for implementation of OHS standards.

 Well-equipped Occupational Health Centre with adequate paramedical staff  Routine and special investigation related to occupational health  Health surveillance and maintenance of health record  Rules and procedure for effective implementation of Safety Health and Environment policy and made to know all employees  Round the clock Ambulance facility  Sufficient number of First aid boxes  Implementation of OHSAS 18001 for Occupational Health and Safety Management System  Formulation of OHS implementation team/ cell  Risk assessment of each and every activity  Implementation of OHS management program  Displaying the safety and health policy and instructions at various locations  Display of safe operating procedure (SOP) at various locations  Job safety analysis  Carry out daily plant safety inspection by internal safety department  Investigation of fatal, serious accidents and near miss accident  Investigation of reports of occupational diseases  Monthly safety meeting of all employees & workers to discuss last month accident if any, reason and corrective measures taken.  Organize campaigns, competitions, contests etc. to promote safety  Organize safety training, seminars for safe working and safe vehicle and traffic movement within the plant premises and regular training for safe driving outside the plant premises  Prepare annual reports of accidents and occupational diseases. Preparation and updating of Onsite Emergency Plan and Liaison with external agencies and authorities  Ensure use of PPEs according to the job like helmet, safety shoes, goggle, dust mask, ear plug and hand gloves etc.  Establishment of Occupational Health Centre for pre and periodic medical examination of workers and staff to detect any onset of occupational disease and corrective manures  Display Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for use of every hazardous substance  Implement the recommendations of HAZOP (A hazard and operability study) for examination of problems in existing process / operation that may represent risks to personnel or equipment  Periodic Safety Audits both internal and external, review and implementation of recommendations

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7.5.4 Safety Committee A safety committee is formed and manned by equal participation from management and workers with the following functions:

a) Accident prevention and control including ensuring the use of safety appliances. b) Publicity, propaganda, education and training. c) Assisting and cooperating with the management in achieving the aims and objectives outlined in the “Health and Safety Policy” of the occupier. d) Carrying out health and safety surveys for identifying unsafe working condition/practices, which causes accident.

7.5.5 Medical Facilities The company has well equipped with occupational health centre functioning round the clock along with the trained staff. The company has facility for ambulance for the workers. Tie up arrangements are/will be there with nearest hospital and nursing home for the plant. First aid boxes are/will be kept in all identified locations for emergency.

Apart from these, specialists will visit/visits the Plant to render consultation. Camps for immunization, family planning, blood donation and free medical checkup programs are being/will be organized on regular basis for employees as well as neighboring communities.

Figure 7.4: Occupational Health Centre at IFB Agro Industries Ltd.

First Aid Boxes First aid boxes have been/will be provided at prominent places with following items:  Small size sterilized dressing.  Medium size sterilized dressing.  Large size sterilized dressing.  Burnol Ointment.

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 Packets of sterilized cotton wool.  Bottle (120 ml) of cetramide solution (1%) of suitable antiseptic solution.  Mercurochrome solution (in 2% water).  Scissors.  Adhesive plaster (2cm x 1 m).  Sterilized eye pads in separate sealed packets.  Aspirin tablets.  Potassium Permanganate crystals. First aid boxes are being/ will be kept in every department for emergency. First aid training is being/will be organized for the employees.

7.5.6 Plan & Fund Allocation for Occupational Health & Safety Proposed budget details for expenditure on Occupational Health & Safety will be Rs 15.0 lacs/annum for the next 5 years. TABLE: 7.4 Fund allocation for Occupational Health & Safety Particular Amount (Lakhs) OHS measures (PPEs) 5.o Estimated Expenses on worker health checkup 5.0 Doctor fees & other facilities 7.0 Total Budget for occupational health & safety 15.0

7.6 CONCLUSION It is concluded that there is being/ will be no major risk involved due to expansion project. Proper precautionary measures are being/ will be taken to minimize risks. Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) will help to minimize the health hazards and accidental casualties. So it is safe to say that there is being/ will be no major risk involved due to the expansion project.

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CHAPTER – VIII PROJECT BENEFITS

8.1 INTRODUCTION IFB Agro Industries Limited is actively engaged with the community for a mutually beneficial relationship through identified and targeted developmental initiatives. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has always been a part of company’s vision. The aim of the CSR activity is to work with the village community on the holistic development aspects which will improve the overall quality of life of rural community. This chapter is focused on those points which become beneficial to the surrounding area or community in terms of infrastructural development, social development, employment generation and other tangible benefits due to the project activities.

8.2 PROMOTION OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC STATUS The beneficial aspects of the projects on the socio-economic environment of the area are in the areas of employment, trade, commerce, public utility, literacy, social awareness, health care facilities, recreation etc. The company has contributed substantially to the overall economy and social development of the area through Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC) activities.

The operation zone of the ESC activities for the proposed expansion project has been extended to the nearby villages of plant site. The company will propose plans to supplement the existing governmental programs among the local population. Environmental awareness will be created among people by organizing awareness camps. Developmental activities are being / will be continued keeping sustainable development in mind. Major areas undertaken by the under-ESC activities have been shown below.

Figure 8.1: Major Areas under ESC Activities

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8.3 OTHER BENEFITS  Project on disability management, is run by IFB Agro Industries Limited in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy. Approximately 800 families from two adjoining villages, Durgapur and Bagmari, in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, are benefiting from the project.  Due to the increasing market demand, the project would contribute to the excise and revenue of the state and country as well.  As a part of the initiatives towards Climate Change, instead of road transport, the company is planning in incorporating Water Ways Transport of their raw materials and fuels with help from Inland Water Ways Authority of India (IWAI). This will help reducing load on road transport.  Business opportunities for local community will be available like transport of raw material/product to market, fly ash transport to brick manufactures, maintenance & house- keeping contract work etc.

8.4 DETAILS OF ESC ACTIVITIES DONE BY THE COMPANY The company has spent an amount of Rs 51.06 lakhs in the financial year 2016- 2017 for Enterprise Social Commitment. The detailed expenditure is given in table below: TABLE: 8.1 Details of Expenditure for ESC activities in the financial year 2016- 2017 S. No. Activity Expenditure (in lakhs) 1. Eradication hunger & malnutrition, promoting sanitation 15.77 2. Provision of safe drinking water 3.40 3. Promotion of health care 9.09 4. Promotion of education 22.80 Total Rs. 51.06 Lakhs

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The photographs showing the activities are given below:

Figure 8.2: Photographs showing Enterprise Social Commitment activities done by the Company

8.5 PROPOSED EXPENDITURE FOR ENTERPRISE SOCIAL COMMITTMENT (ESC) PROGRAMME The proposed ESC Cost is Rs. 1.0 Crore. Detailed year-wise action plan for next 5 years for ESC activities to be undertaken by the company is given in Table below.

TABLE -8.2 Proposed Budget for ESC S. Particulars 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd year 4th Year 5th Year Total No. (lakhs) (lakhs) (lakhs (lakhs) (lakhs) (lakhs) 1. Eradicating hunger & malnutrition; 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 20 Preventive health care & sanitation 2. Providing safe drinking water facilities 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 20 3. Education to the under privileged, 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 25 vocational education among children, women 4. Health Camps 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 25 5. Plantation in the nearby areas 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 10 Sub Total 20 20 20 20 20 100 Grand Total Rs. 100 lakhs (1.0 Crore) i.e. 2.5% of the total cost of the project

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8.6 CONCLUSION The company will generate a fair amount of direct and indirect employment after proposed expansion of the distillery, specially the indirect employment in the study region. The local economy will receive a boost due to employees spending and services generated by the company. The overall effect will improve the buying power of employees and thus a higher standard of living viz. better education, improved health and sanitation facilities, housing etc. Thus, the project of IFB Agro Industries Ltd. will prove beneficial to the local economy and society and will not lead to any adverse impact on the environment.

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CHAPTER-IX ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS As per the EIA Notification 2006 & its subsequent amendments, this chapter on the ‘Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis’ is applicable only if it is recommended at the Scoping stage. As per the standard ToR points prescribed by MoEFCC, New Delhi vide letter no. J-11011/491/2017- IAII(I)dated 6th November, 2017 for the expansion project, the Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis is not required.

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CHAPTER-X ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1 INTRODUCTION Environmental Management Plan consists of a set of mitigation, management, monitoring and institutional measures to be taken during implementation and operation of a plant to eliminate adverse environmental impacts or reduce them to acceptable levels. The present environment management plan addresses the components of environment affected during different activities forming part of the processes of existing plant.

Based on the evaluation of impacts and baseline conditions, an Environment Management Plan (EMP) has been delineated to mitigate the adverse impacts on environment of the area due to the proposed expansion project.

The EMP is herein outlined after considering the various Acts, Rules and Regulations/ Standards concerned with the environmental management. Aims of EMP  Overall conservation of the environment.  Minimization of waste generation and pollution.  Judicious use of natural resources and water.  Safety, welfare and good health of the work force and populace.  Ensure effective operation of all control measures.  Vigilance against probable disasters and accidents.  Monitoring of cumulative and longtime impacts.  Ensure effective operation of all control measures Working of Environment Management Plan

ENVIRONMENT POLICY

Management Review Planning Preparing Environmental  Environmental Aspects Plan & Policy  Objectives & Targets

 EMP

Checking/Corrective Action Implementation  Monitoring & Measurement  Implementation of EMP in the Plant  Non-conformance &  Document Control Corrective & Preventive Action  Operational Control  Emergency  Records Preparedness/  Audits Response

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10.2 FORMATION OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL (EMC) In order to maintain the environmental quality within the standards, regular monitoring of various environmental components is necessary. The company has a full-fledged Environmental Management Cell (EMC) for environmental monitoring and management. The EMC team takes care of pollution monitoring aspects and implementation of control measures. A group of qualified and efficient engineers and officers with technicians have been deputed for maintenance, up keeping and monitoring the pollution control equipment, to keep them in working at the best of their efficiencies. Responsibilities of EMC The responsibilities of the EMC include the following:  Environmental monitoring of the surrounding area.  Timely Commissioning of pollution control equipment and facilities.  Ensuring that standards are maintained.  Ensuring optimum water usage  Specification and regulation of maintenance schedules for pollution control equipment.  Maintenance of the greenbelt &plantation.  Proper implementation of the Environmental Management Plan.  Organizing meetings of the Environmental Management Committee and preparation of report and submission of such reports to management.  Co-ordination for all statutory requirements like submission of application/reports for obtaining Consents, Environmental Clearances, authorization etc.  Developing & implementing occupational health & safety policy, program and procedure & increasing health & safety awareness at all levels within the organization.

10.3 CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT POLICY Corporate Environment Policy is an important part of the company’s motives and goals. The Company will set goals and objectives laid by its board of Directors. CEP prescribes for standard operating process/ procedures to bring into focus any infringement/ deviation/ violation of the environmental or forest norms/ conditions. It will also constitute the hierarchical system or Administrative order of the company to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the environmental clearance conditions. The company will have system of reporting of non compliances/ violations of environmental norms of the Board of Directors of the company and/ or shareholders or stakeholders at large. All the above statements are mentioned in CEP and Company will have its working based on it concerns towards Environment. Corporate Environmental Policy of IFB Agro Industries Limited is enclosed as Annexure- 7 with the EIA/ EMP report.

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10.4 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT A) Stack emissions  As per EC condition, monitoring is being/will be conducted at places where dispersion of dust can occur like storage area, working area, etc.  Online stack monitoring system is already provided to keep a check on emissions and implement proper measures in case of any failure or violation of prescribed standards.  Regular cleaning, inspection and maintenance of air pollution control equipment are carried out.  Workers are trained regarding emergency actions to be taken during equipment failure.  The whole distillery unit is provided with facility of inter locking so that any failure of equipment or APCE will result in instant shut down of the complete process. B) Fugitive emissions  Regular monitoring of alcohol storage areas is carried out to check for any kind of VOCs emissions.  Flow meters are installed to keep a check on filling of alcohol storage tanks so that over flow condition does not occur.  Ambient air quality is regularly monitored online, so as to keep a check on the emissions of different pollutants.  Proper dust masks are provided to the labours coming in direct contact of fugitive emissions.  Regular check up of employees is undertaken to monitor the occupational health and safety condition of workers exposed to fugitive emissions. C) Odour management Odour Management Plan outlines the methods by which odorous emissions will systematically be assessed, reduced and prevented potentially from the distillery unit.  A horticulturist has been employed to develop and dense greenbelt according to CPCB guidelines and plantation of such trees that are known to prevent odours.  The main unit and effluent treatment plant area has greenbelt surrounding the area to attenuate odorous emissions.

10.5 NOISE QUALITY MANAGEMENT  Workers are provided with trainings regarding importance of PPEs and fines are imposed on workers not following the rules.  Periodic monitoring of noise levels as per post-project monitoring plan is done on regular basis.  Workers close to high noise generating areas are regularly subjected to audiometry check- up.

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 In case of failure of certain machinery and uncontrolled noise generation, the whole system in loop with that specific machine is shut down and started only after rectifying the glitch.

10.6 WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT Following measures are being/ will be followed: -  Online monitoring System consisting of flow meter and camera to analyse ETP/CPU effluent quality is installed.  It is ensured that records are maintained for water usage and maximum efforts are being/will be put in order to minimize fresh water requirement gradually.  Proper maintenance of state of the art ETP/CPU is carried out.  Regular monitoring and maintenance of equipment/machineries is being/will be done and records maintained.  Regular monitoring of ground water is carried out in order to pre-detect any deviation from standards.

Online monitoring system

10.6.1 Water Conservation Measures The following measures are being/ will be adopted to conserve water-  Maximum recycling and reuse of wastewater after treatment.  Periodic preventive maintenance of water distribution system.  Optimum use of process cooling water.  Training and awareness on water conservation measures.  Water is being/ will be conserved at every stage of process. Condensate water is being/will be re-used & recycled.  Rainwater is stored in the storage ponds for its use as fresh water requirement for the distillery.

10.6.2 Action Plan to Control Ground Water Pollution The proposed expansion project is being /will be based on “Zero Effluent Discharge”. The following measures are being/ will be adopted to conserve water-

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1. Maximum recycling and reuse of wastewater after treatment. 2. Impervious lagoon (lined lagoon) as per CPCB guidelines. 3. Presently one piezometer has been installed in ETP area. 4. Spillage of chemicals/oils/alcohol etc. is being / will be avoided as best possible. 5. Treatment of secondary streams like spent lees, condensates, blow downs, etc. will be in closed loop & any discharge outside the distillery shall not be done.

10.6.3 Rainwater Harvesting Rainwater harvesting/artificial groundwater recharge is to be done to minimize the undesirable effect on groundwater status. It is necessary that groundwater storage of an area must be arranged by rainwater harvesting so that the existence of any industry does not adversely affect the groundwater situation. The artificial recharge to groundwater aims at augmentation of groundwater reservoir by modifying the natural movement of surface water utilizing suitable civil construction techniques. Artificial recharge techniques normally address to the following issues – (i) To enhance the sustainable yield in areas where over-development has depleted the aquifer. (ii) Conservation and storage of excess surface water for future requirements, since these requirements often change within a season or a period. (iii) To improve the quality of existing ground water through dilution. (iv) To remove bacteriological and other impurities from sewage and waste water so that water is suitable for re-use. Rainwater Harvesting Potential- Runoff Estimation within Plant Premises Rainwater harvesting potential/runoff calculation is based on the catchment area and its corresponding runoff coefficients. The formula is Runoff = Average rainfall × Area of catchment × Runoff coefficient Summarization of Rainfall Run-off within Plant Premises S. Land use type Area (Sq.m.) Annual Runoff Coefficient Quantity of Rainfall Runoff No Rainfall (m) (as per CPWD) Potential (Cum/annum) 1 Roof-top 67,500 1.756 0.85 1,00,751 2 Road and 12,200 1.756 0.6 12,854 Paved 3 Greenbelt 47,300 1.756 0.15 12,459 4 Open Land 8,100 1.756 0.2 2,845 Total 1,35,100 1,28,908 Collection System & Usage The basic purpose of artificial recharge of ground water is to restore supplies from aquifers depleted due to excessive ground water development. There is no feasibility of artificial recharge to groundwater because depth to water level in and around project site is shallow ranging between 2-4 m bgl in post and pre monsoon season. Hence, the rainwater is harvested by collecting in surface reservoir. The rainwater runoff collected from roof-

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top, road, paved and cemented area, greenbelt and open land can be directly used for various project activities by collection in storage ponds. The general use of harvested rainwater is in greenbelt development, dust suppression and for domestic use other than drinking. By collecting the surface runoff in a storage pond, industry can fulfill its water requirement for various project activities mainly for greenbelt development for throughout the year which shall reduce fresh water intake from groundwater. Precautions for rainwater harvesting within plant premises:  The rooftops of the buildings to be used for collecting rainwater must be cleaned before the onset of first rainfall so that any pollutants do not enter the filtration tank. Grating can be used to trap the unwanted material. A steel wire mesh may be enveloped around the slotted pipe of injection well to minimize the clogging of slots.  The filter material must be washed with water before putting in the filtration tank as these may be covered with silt or clay.  The filtration deposits of preceding year must be cleaned before the onset of rain.

10.7 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT  Maximum re-cycling and utilization of generated solid waste is done as per the guidelines.  Unit has prepared Hazardous waste disposal plan, as per applicable statutory conditions under the Hazardous Wastes Act, 2008 and same is implemented.  EMC keeps a record of quantity of solid and hazardous waste generated and their proper disposal.  A separate designated storage area is provided with sign boards/labels for storage of hazardous waste.  The concerned person prepares a site manual on the total program and activities of solid/hazardous waste management.  Regular training of employees engaged in solid waste management works.  The project proponent will explore possibilities of in-house brick manufacturing unit for utilization of fly ash.

10.8 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN The Company has made provisions for on-site and off-site disaster management plan. For On-site disaster management plan, following points are taken into consideration:  To identify, assess, foresee and work out various kinds of possible hazards, their places, potential and damaging capacity and area in case of above happenings.  Review, revise, redesign, replace or reconstruct the process, plant, vessels and control measures if so assessed.  Measures to protect persons and property of processing equipment in case of all kinds of accidents, emergencies and disasters.  To inform people and surroundings about emergency if it is likely to adversely affect them.

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For off-site disaster management plan, following points are taken into consideration:  The plan identifies an emergency coordinating officer who would take overall command of the off-site activities.  Proper co-ordination is there between the company and outside regulatory authorities. Details are provided in Chapter VII of EIA/EMP Report. 10.9 CONCEPT OF WASTE MINIMIZATION, 3R’s (REUSE, RECYCLE and RECOVER TECHNIQUES), ENERGY and NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION MEASURES 10.9.1 Waste Minimization - 3R’S Waste minimization is a sound environmental and industrial practice. As managing waste would only become more costly, reducing its generation will reduce operating cost and minimize long-term liabilities for waste remediation and other forms of cleanup cost. 10.9.2 3R’s 10.9.2.1 Reuse  Ash is being/ will be given to brick/ cement manufactures.  CO2 generated in the fermentation process is processed and sold as food grade/ industrial grade liquid CO2.

10.9.2.2 Recycle  Condensate from evaporator is being/will be recycled in the process.  The waste water will be treated in ETP and recycled in the process.

10.9.2.3 Recovery Solid waste from the Grain based operations generally comprises of fibres and proteins in the form of DDGS, which is being/will be ideally used as animal feed.

10.9.3 Energy Conservation The following measures are being/ will be adopted by the company for further reduction in specific energy consumption:  Installation of energy efficient lightings with the use of LED lighting.  Use of energy efficient electric motors.  Use of DCS (Distributed Control Systems) controls & highly efficient VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) will ensure optimum energy consumption.  Use of highly efficient VFD, minimizing idle running of machines.  Optimizing loads and periodic preventive maintenance & lubrication.  Prevention of leakages of compressed air with optimized compressed air pressure.  Periodic energy audits.  Training, awareness and motivational programmes.  Layout is designed for gravitation flow.  Plant is designed for very low steam and power consumption with the use of state of art technology.

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10.9.4 Natural Resource Conservation  Usage of biogas as fuel in canteen.  Use of solar powered water heater.  Optimum use of ground water.  Treated process condensate from ETP is being used to conserve the fresh water.  Storage of rainwater in the plant premises for its use in the plant processes.

10.10 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES To control and minimize the risks at workplace, IFB Agro Industries Ltd. has implemented Health, Safety and Environment Policy with the following objectives:  To prevent hazards  To provide safe and healthy environment to all the employees. The company, therefore, has adopted the policy set below for the purpose of creating and maintaining safe and healthy environment.

10.11 BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) The budget proposed for the expansion project and that for the environmental protection measures is given below:  Capital cost of the expansion project -Rs. 40 Crores  Cost for environmental protection measures for expansion project: • Capital Cost: 7.35 Crores • Recurring Cost: Rs. 0.5 Crores /annum. EMP cost break-up is given in table below: TABLE - 10.1 Cost Break up of EMP

Particular Capital Cost (In crores) Recurring Cost / annum (In crores) Air Pollution Control 1.0 0.10 Water Pollution Control 4.0 0.20 Environment monitoring and management 1.0 0.05 Greenbelt development 0.35 0.05 Others 1.0 0.10 Total 7.35 Crores 0.5 Crore/annum

10.12 CONCLUSION As discussed, it is safe to say that the expansion project will not be likely to cause any significant impact on the ecology of the area, as adequate preventive measures will be adopted to maintain various pollutants within the permissible limits. Greenbelt development around the area has been taken up as an effective pollution mitigation technique, as well as to control the pollutants released from the premises of IFB Agro Industries Limited.

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CHAPTER - XI SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

11.1 INTRODUCTION IFB Agro Industries Limited is having 2 distillery units (50 KLPD & 60 KLPD) & 4.9 MW Co-generation Power Plant in existing plant premises. Unit-I: 50 KLPD distillery unit was set up in the year 1987 with the approval of the West Bengal Pollution Control Board and for Unit-II: 60 KLPD distillery, the company obtained Environment Clearance letter from MoEFCC, New Delhi vide letter no. J- 11011/333/2006-IA II (I) dated 14thMarch, 2007. The company is proposing expansion in Grain based Distillery from 110 KLPD to 170 KLPD within existing plant premises at Village Durgapur; Block- Diamond Harbour-II; District South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The expansion proposed within the existing distillery unit is based on modernization and improvement in the fermentation technology. Application for the project was uploaded on MoEFCC, New Delhi online portal on 29th September, 2017. Standard ToR Letter was issued by MoEFCC, New Delhi for the preparation of EIA/EMP Report vide their letter no. J-11011/491/2017-IA -II-(I) dated 6th November, 2017. As per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 and its subsequent amendments, the project falls under Category “A”, Project or Activity 5(g) (ii)[Non- molasses based distilleries ≥60 KLPD].

11.2 JUSTIFICATION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT The following points show the justification for the implementation of the project:  Expansion will be done within the existing plant premises; hence, no additional land is required.  Own Co-generation power plant is already installed to gain power supply.  Biomass/ biogas is being/ will be used as fuel in boiler which is an eco-friendly fuel.  Nearness to SH- 15 makes it easier to transport raw materials and final product to market.  No forest land is involved.  The distillery is/will be based on zero effluent discharge as no waste water is being/ will be discharged outside the plant premises.  4.73 Ha, i.e. ~35% of the plant area already covered under greenbelt & plantation.

11.3 DETAILS ABOUT THE PROJECT 11.3.1 Brief Description of the Project Brief description about the Project is given in Table - 11.1.

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TABLE - 11.1 Brief Description of the Project S. NO. PARTICULARS DETAILS A. Nature of the project Expansion project B. Size of the Project Unit Existing Additional Total Capacity Capacity Capacity after expansion Grain based 110 KLPD 60 KLPD 170 KLPD distillery (Unit I - 50 (Unit I - 50 (Unit I - 100 KLPD KLPD & KLPD & & Unit II - 60 Unit II - 10 Unit II - 70 KLPD) KLPD) KLPD) Co-generation 4.9 MW Nil 4.9 MW Power Plant C. Location Details Village Durgapur Block Diamond Harbour- II District South 24 Parganas State West Bengal D. Geographical extent of the plant site Latitude 22°12'32.25" to 22°12'46.81"N Longitude 88° 05'21.26" to 88° 05'35.73"E E. Toposheet Number F45K4, F45K3, F45J15, F45J16 F. Area Details Total Plant Area 13.51 ha (33.4 acres) Greenbelt & Plantation Area 4.73 Ha, i.e. ~35% of the plant area already covered under greenbelt & plantation. G. Environmental Setting Details (with approximate aerial distance & direction from plant site) 1. Nearest Village Durgapur (0.5 km in WSW direction) 2. Nearest Town & City • Diamond Harbour (10.0 km in ESE direction) 3. Nearest National Highway / State • SH 15 (5.5 km in WNW direction) Highway • NH 41 (6.5 km in South direction) • NH 117 (9.2 km in East direction) 4. Nearest Railway Station • Mahishadal Railway Station (8.5 km in WSW direction) • Diamond Harbour Railway Station (10.5 km in ESE direction) 5. Nearest Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (60 km in NE direction) 6. National Parks, Reserved Forests No National Parks, Reserved Forest (RF)/ Protected Forest (PF), (RF)/ Protected Forests (PF), Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Tiger/ Elephant Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Wildlife Corridors etc. lies within 10 km radius of the plant site. Reserves, Tiger/ Elephant Reserves, Wildlife Corridors etc. within 10 km radius 7. Water Body (within 10 km • Hugli River (adjacent to the plant site in South direction) radius) • Hilji Tidal Canal (4.5 km in WSW) • Rupnarayan River (4.5 km in West direction) • Damodar River (7.2 km in NNW direction) • Canals for irrigation 8. Seismic Zone Zone IV as per [IS-1893 (Part-1): 2002] H. Cost Details Total cost for the expansion Rs. 40 Crores

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project Cost for Environment Capital Cost: Rs 7.35 Crores Management Plan Recurring Cost: Rs. 0.50 Crores/annum I. Product Mix Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA)/ Rectified Spirit (RS)/ Technical/ Impure Spirit/Ethanol

J. By Products CO2 (Food and Industrial Grade), DDGS & its value added product & Organic Manure K. Working Days 350 days/annum Source: Site visit & Pre-feasibility Report

11.3.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROJECT 11.3.2.1 Raw material requirement Major raw materials for distillery are non- edible/ waste grain (broken rice, sorghum, bajra, maize). Details regarding quantity of raw materials required their source, storage & mode of transportation for the project are given in Table below. TABLE: 11.2 Raw Material Requirement, Source and Transportation

S. Particulars Requirement Storage Source & Mode No. Existing Additional Total after of (110KLPD) for 60KLPD expansion Transportation (170KLPD) 1. Non -Edible/ Waste 235 127 362 In silos/ Through Grain Grain - Broken Rice, godowns suppliers via Sorghum, Baira, road/Rail/Water Maize etc. (MT/day) ways 2. Process Chemicals (kg/day) Near-by Markets Sodium Hydroxide 39 23 62 In solid form, via road stored in cartons Liquefying Enzyme 222 121 343 Liquid form, stored in drums Saccharifying 178 97 275 Liquid form, Enzyme stored in drums Ammonium 2100 1145 3245 Liquid form, Hydroxide stored in tank Sodium Meta Bi 32 18 50 In solid form, Sulphite (SMBS) stored in cartons Antifoam Agent 35 19 54 Liquid form, stored in drums Yeast 17 4 26 In solid form, stored in cartons Consumption Quantities of Chemicals vary with grain quality

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11.3.2.2 Other Basic Requirement Other basic requirements for the expansion project are given in the table below: TABLE - 11.3 Basic requirements for the project S. Particulars Existing Additional for Total after Source No. (110 KLPD) (60 KLPD) Expansion (170 KLPD) 1. Fresh Water 1059 321 1380 Ground Water 2. Power 3.4 1.1 4.5 4.9 MW Co-Generation Power Plant, 501 KVA WBSEB and 2 X 725KVA & 1 X 500 KVA D. G. Sets for emergency purpose only 3. Manpower 250 50 300 Unskilled / Semi-Skilled - local area; Skilled – Local & outside areas 4. Steam 28.58 13.92 42.50 2 x 22 TPH Boilers 5. Fuel-Solid (Rice Biogas- 100 Biogas- 50 m3/ Biogas- 150 Biogas- Bio-digester Husk, Saw Dust m3/ day day Rice Husk, m3/ day & and Coal) & Biogas Rice Husk, Saw dust- 85 Rice Husk, From authorized dealers via Saw dust- TPD Saw dust- road/ water ways 175 TPD Coal- 11 TPD 260 TPD Coal- 24 Coal- 35 TPD TPD Source: Pre-feasibility Report

11.3.3 MANUFACTURING PROCESS 11.3.3.1 Distillery Unit- Production from Grain  Grain storage  Grain cleaning, milling and flour handling  Slurry preparation & liquefaction  Fermentation  Multi pressure distillation  Evaporator & Dryer  Alcohol daily receivers & bulk storage

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Figure - 11.1: Process Flow Diagram for Grain based Distillery

11.4 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 11.4.1 Presentation of Results (Air, Noise, Water and Soil) To assess the baseline environmental quality of the area, field assessment has been conducted considering following components of the environment, viz. land, air, meteorology, noise, water, soil, biological and socio-economic. The baseline monitoring has been conducted during post monsoon season, (October to December, 2017) in the study area (10 km radius from the plant site).

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Ambient Air Quality Ambient air quality monitoring has been carried out at 8 stations in the study area. The concentration

for all 8 AAQM stations for the concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 were found between 62.6 to 92.8

3 3 µg/m and 28.6 to 49.8 µg/m respectively. The concentrations of SO2 and NO2 were found to be in range of 6.3 to 16.8 µg/m3 and 12.4 to 28.5 µg/m3 respectively. Ambient noise level Ambient noise levels were measured at 8 locations around the project site. In day time noise level varies from 52.1 to 64.7 Leq dB(A) and 42.2 to 56.9 Leq dB(A) during night time. Groundwater Quality The ground water analysis for all the 8 sampling stations shows that all the parameters of groundwater like TDS (565.00 mg/l to 1070.00 mg/l), pH (varies from 7.74 to 8.10), Total Hardness (varies from 226.24 mg/l to 290.88), etc. is found within the permissible limits. Soil Quality Soil monitoring was carried out at 8 locations and the analysis of the soil samples collated the characterization of the soil is loam, Clay loam and Sandy loam. Samples collected from identified locations indicate pH value ranging from 7.05 to 7.68, which shows that the soil is neutral in nature. Organic Matter ranges 1.02 to 2.05% in the soil samples. Nitrogen is found to be in better amount as it ranges from 237.46 to 430.53 kg/ha and Phosphorous is in amount i.e. from 34.68 to 282.21 kg/ha, whereas the Potassium is found to be adequate amount ranging from 349.97 to 1187.02 kg/ha.

11.4.2 Biological Environment Flora: Most common species found in the area are Mangifera indica (Mango), Dalbergia latifolia (Sisham), Azadirachta indica (Neem), Tectona grandis (Sag, Teak), Delonix regia (Gulmohar), Cocos nucifera (Coconut), Terminalia arjuna (Arjuna), Bambusa arundinacea (Daba bans), Albizzia species (Siris), etc. Fauna: Commonly found species in the study area Suncus murinus (Gray musk shrew), Rattus rattus (Common house rat), Lapus nigricollis (Rabbit), Corvus splendens (House Crow), Hystrix indica (Porcupine), Herpestes auropunctatus (Small Indian Mongoose), Othotmus sutorius (Tailor bird) etc.

11.4.3 Socio-Economic Environment The population as per 2011 Census records is 227520 (for 10 km radius). Scheduled Caste fraction of the population of the study area (10 km) is 26.75% and Scheduled Tribe 0.34%. Percentage of literacy is 79.34 % and the number of workers engaged in occupation is 80881. Of these, 61.13% are main workers and 38.87% are marginal workers.

11.5 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Anticipated environmental impacts due to expansion project along with mitigation measures are given below:

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TABLE - 11.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

S. No. Plant activity Aspect Mitigation 1. Transportation Dust generation • Paved Road • Speed limit in plant premises • Water sprinkling • PUC Certified vehicles • Greenbelt & plantation on both sides of the internal roads & plant boundary Increase in number of • Flow of vehicles is being/ will be maintained vehicles • Proper traffic management is being/ will be undertaken.

2. Fermentation Generation of CO2 CO2 processed and sold to authorize vendors. Generation of yeast Mixed in wet cake (DWGS) & passed through dryer to sludge produce (DDGS) which is sold as animal feed. 3. Multi Pressure Generation of spent Spent wash (Thick Slop) is passed through decanter, to Distillation, wash (Thick slop) produce wet cake and thin slop which later concentrate from Evaporation MEE to produce syrup and finally passed dried to produce and cooling DDGS. tower Spent Lees Reused in Process Condensate, cooling Treated water is recycled & re- used tower blow down and RO reject Generation of Wet cake DWGS passed through dryer & converted into DDGS 4. Boiler Particulate matter & • ESPs are already installed with adequate stack height Operation gaseous emissions • Covered storage for fuel • Necessary temperature profile is maintained in boiler. Generation of noise • Use of earmuffs, earplugs & ear defenders • Maintenance of equipment • Insulated enclosures • Greenbelt development at plant boundary Boiler ash (Solid • Fly ash is stored in silo by pneumatic system waste) • Ash from the boiler is being / will be given to brick/cement manufacturers. 5. Spent wash Odour and • Well-designed spent wash holding facility holding contamination • Plantation around periphery of lagoon facility 6. Storm water Rainwater losses • Rainwater shall be collected into the storage ponds. Soil erosion • Run off & retention pond

11.6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME Details of the environmental monitoring schedule / frequency, which will be undertaken for various environmental components, as per conditions of EC/CTE/CTO are given in Table below:

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TABLE - 11.5 Frequency and location for post-project monitoring S. No. Description Frequency of Monitoring Location 1. Ambient Air Quality As per EC / CTO conditions Plant Site & as per EC / CTO monitoring conditions 2. Stack Monitoring Continuous monitoring for PM level Plant Site at stack 3. Water Quality Quarterly or as per EC/ CTO Nearby Ground water sources & as monitoring conditions per EC /CTO 4. Treated effluent quality Daily & Continuous ETP outlet 5. Noise Level Monitoring As per EC/ CTO conditions Plant Boundary & as per EC / CTO conditions 6. Medical checkup of Yearly Dispensary employees

11.7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES Additional Studies conducted as per Standard ToR Letter no. no J-11011/491/2017-IA II (I) dated 6th November, 2017, issued by MoEFCC, New Delhi are Public Hearing, Rain water harvesting, Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan. Public hearing was conducted for the project on dated 29th June, 2018.

11.8 PROJECT BENEFITS The distillery project of IFB Agro Industries Limited will result in growth of the surrounding areas by increasing direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary development and supporting infrastructure. Development of social amenities will be in the form of medical facilities, education to underprivileged and creation of self-help groups. West Bengal will get revenues in terms of taxes and local people will get direct & indirect employment. Business opportunities for local community will be available. No adverse effect on environment is envisaged as proper mitigation measures are being/ will be taken up for the same.

11.9 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN Following mitigation measures will be adopted by the company to minimize the impact of project on the surrounding environment: TABLE - 11.6 Environmental Management Plan Particulars Details Air Quality Management • Common stack of 40 m height equipped with two ESPs is already operating with the existing boilers of capacity 22.0 TPH each to maintain PM emissions below permissible limits. • CO2 produced during the fermentation process is being/ will be processed and sold as Food Grade, Industrial Grade Liquid CO2. • D.G. sets with acoustic enclosures and adequate stack height as per CPCB guidelines are already installed. • Roads within the plant are asphalted to control the fugitive emissions. • Already developed greenbelt around the periphery and within premises of

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Particulars Details the plant helps in attenuating the pollutants emitted by the plant. • Online Stack Monitoring system is already in place & operational. Water Management • The distillery is based on “ZERO EFFLUENT DISCHARGE”. • Spent wash (Thick slops): is being passed through centrifuge decanters for separation of suspended solids separated as Wet Cake (also known as DWG – Distillers Wet Grains). • Thin Slops from the Decanter Centrifuge is being partly recycled back to process (20%) and the balance is fed to Thin Slop Evaporation Plant for concentration of remaining solids to form Syrup (35% TS). • DWGS dryer- wet cake/ DWGS is being/ will be passed through steam tube bundle dryer for drying into cake with 10 - 12% moisture (max.) to give higher shelf life. Solid dry powder is/ will be obtained finally. • Process Condensate is being/ will be cooled, treated & recycled back into process use. • Spent lees are being/ will be completely recycled into process. • Wastewater from boiler blow down is being/ will be treated aerobically followed by filtration and recycled in cooling tower make-up. • Cooling tower blow down is being/ will be utilized completely internally. • Domestic waste water generated shall be collected & treated in STP. • Rain water harvesting is being practiced within the existing plant premises. Noise Management • Personal Protective Equipment like earplugs and earmuffs/ defenders is being/ will be provided to the workers exposed to high noise level. • D.G. sets are being/ will be provided with acoustic to control the noise level within the prescribed limit. • Greenbelt of appropriate width inside the plant premises and at the plant boundary has been/ will be developed. • Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at regular intervals is being/ will be done to reduce generation of noise. • Regular noise monitoring is being/ will be carried out & corrective measures in concerned machinery are also done. Solid Waste Management • Solid waste from the grain based operations generally comprises of fibres and proteins in the form of DDGS, which is being/ will be ideally used as cattle feed. • Ash from the boiler is being / will be given to brick/cement manufacturers. • Yeast sludge is being/ will be added to wet cake. • Used oil & grease generated from plant machinery/Gear boxes as hazardous waste are being sold out to the WBPCB authorized recycler. Odour Management • Adequate greenbelt all around and periphery of the plant. • Efficient CO2 scrubbing to avoid carryover of alcohol vapors & other fumes. • DWGS dryer is already being installed for complete drying of solids. • Better housekeeping, hygienic conditions are being maintained inside, as well as surrounding areas of the plant. • Longer storages of any products/ by products is being/ will be avoided & use of efficient biocides to control bacterial contamination. • Regular use of disinfectants in the drains to avoid generation of putrefying micro-organisms. Greenbelt Development and • Out of the total plant area of 13.51 ha, 4.73 ha (i.e. ~35% of the total plant Plantation area) has already been developed under greenbelt & plantation. • All the barren areas have already been vegetated. • Native plant species have been planted in consultation with local

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Particulars Details horticulturist. • Greenbelt development along with the road & plant boundary attenuates noise level; arrest dusts and improve the environment in plant- surroundings.

11.10 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY To control and minimize the risks at workplace, the company is being/will be implementing health, safety and environment policy with the following objectives:  To prevent hazards  To provide safe and healthy environment to all the employees. The company has therefore adopted the policy for the purpose of creating and maintaining safe and healthy environment.

11.11 CONCLUSION The expansion project will prove beneficial to the local people as more infrastructure development in education and health facilities, roads, availability of drinking water, etc in nearby villages will be done. There will be increase in revenue generation to the government by way of royalty, excise and government taxes etc. There will be no significant impact on the area, as adequate preventive measures are being/ will be adopted to contain the various pollutants within permissible limits. Regular monitoring of all the components of environment is being/ will be done. Maintenance of the greenbelt around the area will also be taken up as an effective pollution mitigative technique, as well as to control the pollutants.

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CHAPTER-XII DISCLOSURE OF THE CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

The consultant engaged with this project is J.M. EnviroNet Pvt. Ltd. (JMEPL), established in the year 1993. JM— in the name of company—is Jharkhand Mahadev, derived from the name of ‘Lord Shiva’ temple located at Queens Road, Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur.

The company’s registered office is at 7-CH-10, Jawahar Nagar, Jaipur and corporate office is at 202 A, ABW Tower, IFFCO Chowk, Gurgaon (Haryana).

J.M. EnviroNet Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO-9001: 2015 certified company. The company is accredited by National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET)-Quality Council of India. A copy of accreditation certificate is enclosed as Annexure- 10. J.M. EnviroNet Pvt. Ltd. is listed at serial no. “90” of the List of Accredited EIA Consultant Organization displayed on MoEFCC website (http://www.qcin.org/nabet/EIA/documents/Accredited%20consultants.pdf), updated as on 12th Nov., 2018.

JMEPL is offering Environmental Consultancy Services in various sectors viz. Chemical Industries / Cement Plants / Thermal Power Plants / Mining Projects/ Coal Washery Project/ Real Estate Projects / Distilleries / Steel Plants/Chemical Fertilizers/Mineral Beneficiation etc.

In the mining sector, JMEPL is covering mines of minerals viz. Limestone, Bauxite, Chromite, Coal, Zinc, Copper, Gypsum, Soapstone, Iron and Manganese ore, Clay, Silica Sand, Feldspar, Quartz etc.

JMEPL has a highly qualified team of Subject Experts. As senior executives / Heads of the EIA Division, we have Former General Managers of the Reputed Cement Companies, Ex-Head EIA Division of big Business Group, STP and ETP Designing Experts, Senior Mining and Geology Experts with vast experience in their respective fields.

The company’s services are spread over 22 States viz.: Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Assam, West Bengal, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttarakhand.

JMEPL outsources its laboratory services from J.M. EnviroLab Pvt. Ltd., an Environmental Laboratory at Gurgaon (Haryana) approved under EPA (Environment Protection Act) from the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India, New Delhi and by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories, Government of India (NABL). Certificate enclosed as Annexure- 11 with the EIA/EMP Report. This MoEFCC and NABL approved Environmental Laboratory of JM Group is also providing Analytical Laboratory Services of various elements and environmental parameters.

Annual monitoring as per MoEFCC/CPCB/SPCB guidelines, Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan, consultancy for Rain Water Harvesting Plan, detailed Hydro-geological Study, preparation of Environmental Statement Reports (Environmental Clearance Compliance Conditions) etc. are amongst the various other consultancy services offered by the Company.

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