Expansion in Kraft Paper production capacity from 200 TPD (40 TPD agro residue pulp + 160 TPD waste paper) to 450 TPD (150 TPD agro residue pulp + 300 TPD waste paper) and cogeneration power plant (4.2 MW to 20 MW) within existing plant premises At Plot no. 5, Village Bakhli, Tehsil Pehowa, District Kurukshetra (Haryana) Brief Summary

Brief Summary of the Project

1. INTRODUCTION Sainsons Paper Industries Pvt. Ltd. established in the year 1993 is manufacturing Kraft Paper based on agro residue and waste paper pulp. The company has existing mill producing Kraft Paper of 200 TPD (40 TPD agro residue pulp + 160 TPD waste paper) and 4.2 MW cogeneration power plant located atPlot no. 5, Village Bakhli, Tehsil Pehowa, District Kurukshetra (Haryana). 2. PROJECT PROPOSAL The company is proposing Expansion of Production of Kraft Paper and cogeneration power plant within existing plant premises as per details mentioned below:-

Units Existing Proposed Expansion Total Capacity Capacity Capacity after Expansion Paper production 200 250 450 Pulp Agro residue pulp 40 110 150 production Waste paper based recycled pulp 160 140 300 Co-generation power plant 4.2 MW 15.8 MW 20 MW Chemical recovery plant 150 TPD NIL 150 TPD Effluent treatment plant 4500 KLD NIL 4500 KLD

3. SCREENING CATEGORY As per EIA Notification dated 14.09.2006 and its subsequent amendments, the project falls in Category ‘A’, Project activity S. No. – 5(i) and Category ‘B’ Project or Activity 1(d).

4. Brief description of project Location Details: Village: Bakhli, Tehsil: Pehowa, District: Kurukshetra, Haryana Area Details: · Total plant area: 16.2 ha (40 acres)(Expansionwill take place within the existing plant premises). · Greenbelt & Plantation Area: 16.2 ha i.e. 33% of total plant areawill be developed as greenbelt & plantation. No National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Tiger/ Elephant Reserves, Wildlife Corridors etc. falls within 10 km radius from the plant site. There is one reserved forest (Bakhli RF & Birbarasuan RF (~1.0 km in SSW Direction)) & 1 protected forest (Saraswati PF (~7.5 km in WSW Direction)) in the 10 km radius study area. State Boundary Haryana – Punjab (~8 km in North Direction) Water Body (within 10 km radius): Bakhli Minor, Markanda Distributary, Saraswati Drain, Paharpur Minor, Saraswati Distributary, Saraswati River, Markanda River, Dangri Nadi & Many agricultural minors are present in 10 km radius.

M/s. Sainsons Paper Industries Pvt. Ltd. 1 Expansion in Kraft Paper production capacity from 200 TPD (40 TPD agro residue pulp + 160 TPD waste paper) to 450 TPD (150 TPD agro residue pulp + 300 TPD waste paper) and cogeneration power plant (4.2 MW to 20 MW) within existing plant premises At Plot no. 5, Village Bakhli, Tehsil Pehowa, District Kurukshetra (Haryana) Brief Summary

Cost Details: · Total Cost of the expansionproject- Rs.80crores. · Cost for Environment Management Plan (EMP)- Rs. 10Crores& recurring cost : Rs. 6Crores/annum 5. Basic Requirements for the project: Following are the basic requirements for the project.

S. Requirements for Existing Additional Total No. the project 1. Water Requirement (KLD) 4550 Nil 4550 Source: Ground Water 2. Power Requirement (MW) 4.0 5.0 9.0 Source: 20 MW Co-generation Power Plant 3. Man Power Requirement 350 50 400 Source: Local & Outside Area 4. Raw material Requirement (MT per Day) Agro residues 42 165 207 (Wheat Straw) Source: Nearby agriculture land, transported through Tractor /Trolly. Paddy Straw 42 60 102 Source: Nearby agriculture land, transported through Tractor/Trolly. Waste paper 170 160 330

Source: Through Trucks by Waste paper suppliers Other Chemicalslike Caustic Soda, Rosin and Alum etc., will also be used which will be sourced from nearby Chemical Suppliers via truck 5. Fuel Requirement (MT per day) Biomass 240 400 640 (Paddy Straw) Source: Nearby agriculture land, transported through Tractor/Trolly 6. Steam Requirement (MT/ day) 450 630 1080 Source: Existing 50, 32 & 14 TPH & Proposed 50 TPH boiler

6. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN Particulars Details Air Management · The operating boiler of 50 TPH has been provided with Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) to maintain particulate matter emissions within permissible limit. The other two standby boilers (32 TPH & 14 TPH) have been provided with multi cyclone. After proposed expansion the multi cyclone will be replaced with ESP. · The proposed boiler (50 TPH) will also have adequate stack height and effective air pollution control equipment i.e. ESP. · Control of fugitive dust emissions during material handling by backwater sprinkling. · 33% of the total area will be developed as greenbelt & plantation.

M/s. Sainsons Paper Industries Pvt. Ltd. 2 Expansion in Kraft Paper production capacity from 200 TPD (40 TPD agro residue pulp + 160 TPD waste paper) to 450 TPD (150 TPD agro residue pulp + 300 TPD waste paper) and cogeneration power plant (4.2 MW to 20 MW) within existing plant premises At Plot no. 5, Village Bakhli, Tehsil Pehowa, District Kurukshetra (Haryana) Brief Summary

· Online monitoring system has been installed with the existing stack and connected to SPCB & CPCB servers. Same will be done with the proposed stack also. Water Management · The wastewater generated from the process is being/will be treated in ETP. · The treated water from the ETP is being/will be recycled in the process itself and the remaining will be used in ferti-irrigation in nearby farm lands. · During rainy season, treated water will be discharged in nearby local drain as farmers will have adequate water for irrigation. · Black liquor generated in the pulp section of the plant is being/will be sent to CRP for the recovery of soda ash and is being/will be sold to sodium silicate & glass Industry. · Effluent discharge parameter values are kept under the prescribed limits, so there will be minimal impact on the groundwater. · Continuous online monitoring system for treated water has already been installed by the company and directly connected to the board servers. Noise Management · Time to time oiling and servicing of machines is being/will be done. · Earmuffs provided to workers while running the equipment of the plant. · Periodic monitoring is being/will be carried out. · Greenbelt of appropriate width inside the plant premises and at the plant boundary will be developed. Solid Hazardous Waste Management · ETP sludge is being/ will be burnt in boiler. · Fly ash is being/ will be used as manure because of its rich potash content. · Soda ash is being/will be sold to sodium silicate & glass Industry. · Used oil will be sent to CPCB authorized recyclers. Greenbelt development · The greenbelt will be developed in 33% area all around and inside the plant. · Greenbelt will be developed as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines. · Plantation of selected tree species, which are suitable to area condition, will be done for attenuation of air & noise pollution. · Native species will be planted in consultation with the local DFO.

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