FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN For Development of Economic Corridors, Inter - corridors, feeder routes and Coastal Road to improve the efficiency of freight movement in India (Lot - 3/Odisha & Jharkhand/Package - 2) Raipur - Vishakhapatnam (Ch. 0.000 - Ch. 124.661 km) (Length 124.661 km) in the State of Chhattisgarh under Bharatmala Pariyojana Project Proponent : NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways , Gov ernment of India ) Environmental Consultant : ENVIRO INFRA SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. IN ASSOCIATION WITH CEMC PVT. LTD. Accredited by NABET (Quality Council of India) for EIA studies as ‘A’ Category Consultant Ph.: 0120 - 4151183 Email: [email protected] Website: www.enviroinfrasolutions.com QCI NABET certificate No. – NABET EIA/1922/ RA 0157 Development of Economic Corridors, Inter - corridors and feeder routes and Coastal road primarily to improve the efficiency of freight movement in India (Lot - 3/Odisha & Jharkhand/Package - 2) Raipur - Visakhapatnam (Ch 0.000 – Ch 124.661) (Length = 124.661 km) in the state of Chhattisgarh under Bharatmala Pariyojana NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Government of India) Table of Contents Section Contents Page No. No. CHAPTER - 1: INTRODUCTION 1 - 2 7 1.1 Project Background 1 - 1 1.2 Identification of Project and Project Proponent 1 - 1 1.3 Brief Description of the Project and its Importance to the 1 - 2 Country 1.3.1 Salient features of the project 1 - 2 1.4 Scope of the EIA/EMP Study (As per TOR) 1 - 5 1.5 Objectives of the Consultancy Services 1 - 6 1.6 Policies, Legal and Administrative Framework 1 - 7 1.7 Structure of the Report 1 - 12 1.8 TOR approved by MoEF&CC and its Compliance 1 - 13 CHAPTER - 2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1 - 30 2.1 Introduction 2 - 1 2.2 Need of the Project & Brief about the Project 2 - 1 2.3 Land Requirement for the proposed project 2 - 5 2.4 Water Requirement for the proposed project 2 - 5 2.5 Traffic Survey and Analysis 2 - 5 2.6 Traffic Management Plan 2 - 12 2.7 Details of the Structures proposed along the Proposed 2 - 14 Alignment 2.7.1 Details of the proposed bridges 2 - 14 2.7.2 Details of the proposed major/minor Junctions 2 - 17 2.7.3 Details of the proposed ROBs 2 - 19 2.7.4 Details of proposed Interchanges & Flyover 2 - 20 2.7.5 Details of vehicular, light and pedestrian underpasses 2 - 20 2.7.6 Details of the Proposed Box Culverts 2 - 23 2.7.7 Details of the proposed tunnel 2 - 29 2.8 Typical cross section 2 - 30 2.9 Cost Estimates 2 - 30 C HAPTER - 3 : DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 1 - 79 3.1 Preparation of Questionnaires for Environmental 3 - 1 Parameters 3.1.1 Field Observation on Questionnaire 3 - 1 3.1.2 Screening, Testing & Monitoring of Physical 3 - 1 Environmental Factors 3.1.3 Secondary Available Data 3 - 5 3.2 Analyses, Compilation And Preparation of Report 3 - 6 3.3 Baseline Environmental Conditions 3 - 6 3.3.1 Physical/Natural Environment 3 - 6 3.3.2 Geographical Location of the project Highway 3 - 7 Enviro Infra Solutions Pvt. Ltd . 1 Development of Economic Corridors, Inter - corridors and feeder routes and Coastal road primarily to improve the efficiency of freight movement in India (Lot - 3/Odisha & Jharkhand/Package - 2) Raipur - Visakhapatnam (Ch 0.000 – Ch 124.661) (Length = 124.661 km) in the state of Chhattisgarh under Bharatmala Pariyojana NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Government of India) 3.3.3 Land Use and Terrain 3 - 7 3.3.4 Climate and Micro - Meteorological Parameters 3 - 10 3.3.5 Natural Hazards and Vulnerability of the sub project area 3 - 12 3.4 Geology of the study area 3 - 13 3.4.1 Field study and Sampling locations 3 - 14 3.4.2 Soil Quality along the study area 3 - 17 3.5 Air Environment 3 - 18 3.5.1 Ambient Air monitoring locations 3 - 18 3.5.2 Ambient Air Quality along the study area 3 - 20 3.6 Noise Environment 3 - 25 3.6.1 Noise Monitoring locations 3 - 25 3.6.2 Noise monitoring along the study area 3 - 26 3.7 Water Environment 3 - 28 3.7.1 Water bodies within proposed RoW 3 - 28 3.7.2 Hydrology for the study area 3 - 29 3.7.3 Water Quality of the study area 3 - 38 3.7.3.1 Water Sampling Locations 3 - 38 3.7.3.2 Ground Water Quality along the Study Area 3 - 39 3.7.3.3 Surface Water Quality along the study area 3 - 41 3.8 Biological environment 3 - 42 3.8.1 Ecology and Biodiversity Study 3 - 44 3.8.2 Flora /Vegetation Study 3 - 44 3.8.3 Bio - diversity Study 3 - 44 3.8.4 Tree cutting 3 - 63 3.9 Socio - Economic profile of the study area 3 - 63 CHAPTER - 4: ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & 1 - 39 MITIGATION MEASURES 4.1 Introduction 4 - 1 4.2 Potential Impacts on Soil 4 - 1 4.2.1 Loss of Productive Soil 4 - 1 4.2.2 Erosion 4 - 1 4.2.3 Contamination of Soil 4 - 2 4.3 Impacts on Water Resources 4 - 3 4.3.1 Modification of the Surface Water Flow 4 - 3 4.3.2 Modification of the Groundwater Flow 4 - 3 4.3.3 Rainwater Harvesting 4 - 4 4.3.4 Use of Local Water Supply 4 - 5 4.3.5 Water Quality Degradation 4 - 5 4.4 Impact on Ambient Air Quality 4 - 5 4.4.1 Impacts During Construction Phase 4 - 6 4.4.1.1 Use of Fly Ash 4 - 7 4.4.1.2 Borrow Area Soil 4 - 7 4.4.1.3 Coarse aggregates (stone) and Fine Aggregate (Sand) 4 - 7 Materials Enviro Infra Solutions Pvt. Ltd . 2 Development of Economic Corridors, Inter - corridors and feeder routes and Coastal road primarily to improve the efficiency of freight movement in India (Lot - 3/Odisha & Jharkhand/Package - 2) Raipur - Visakhapatnam (Ch 0.000 – Ch 124.661) (Length = 124.661 km) in the state of Chhattisgarh under Bharatmala Pariyojana NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Government of India) 4.4.1.4 Bitumen 4 - 7 4.4.1.5 Cement 4 - 7 4.4.1.6 Steel 4 - 7 4.4.2 Impacts During Operation Phase 4 - 9 4.4.2.1 Prediction of Impact on Ambient Air Quality 4 - 9 4.4.2.2 Change in Ambient air and GLC 4 - 1 2 4.5 Impact On Noise Levels 4 - 1 6 4.5.1 Prediction of Noise Impact on Noise Level 4 - 1 7 4.5.2 Mitigation measures to reduce Noise levels 4 - 21 4.6 Impact on Flora, Fauna and Ecosystem 4 - 21 4.6.1 Removal of trees 4 - 22 4.6.2 Removal of Herbal Cover 4 - 2 2 4.6.3 Conservation and Mitigation Measures 4 - 2 2 4.6.3.1 Integrated Eco - friendly designs 4 - 2 4 4.6.3.2 Impact of Noise, Light and Power lines on Wild animals 4 - 2 7 4.7 Impact on Protected Monuments and Cultural Heritage 4 - 2 7 Sites 4.8 Impacts on Social Environment 4 - 2 7 4.9 Impacts on Road Safety and Public Health 4 - 2 7 4.10 Mitigation Measures 4 - 2 8 4.10.1 Soil 4 - 2 8 4.10.2 Water Resources 4 - 2 8 4.10.3 Ambient Air Quality 4 - 2 9 4.10.4 Noise Levels 4 - 29 4.10.5 Human Health and Safety 4 - 3 0 4.10.6 Measures Taken For Pedestrian Safety 4 - 3 1 4.11 Biological Characteristics 4 - 3 1 4.12 Summary of Environmental Impact Assessment 4 - 3 4 CHAPTER - 5: ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 1 - 1 9 5. 1 Introduction 5 - 1 5. 2 Selection of Alternative 5 - 1 5. 3 With and Without Project Scenario 5 - 1 8 CHAPTER - 6: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 6 1 - 5 6. 1 Environment Monitoring Programme 6 - 1 6. 2 Environmental Monitoring Cost 6 - 4 CHAPTER - 7: ADDITIONAL STUDIES 1 - 62 7.1 Introduction 7 - 1 7.2 Preparation Of Site Specific Wildlife Management Plan For 7 - 1 The Proposed Project Highway 7. 3 Public Consultation 7 - 1 7.3 .1 Introduction 7 - 1 Enviro Infra Solutions Pvt. Ltd . 3 Development of Economic Corridors, Inter - corridors and feeder routes and Coastal road primarily to improve the efficiency of freight movement in India (Lot - 3/Odisha & Jharkhand/Package - 2) Raipur - Visakhapatnam (Ch 0.000 – Ch 124.661) (Length = 124.661 km) in the state of Chhattisgarh under Bharatmala Pariyojana NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Government of India) 7.3 .2 Methodology Followed For Public Consultation 7 - 2 7.3 .3 Public Consultation Process 7 - 2 7.3 .4 Key Issues 7 - 4 7.3 .5 Consultation during design 7 - 4 7.3 .6 Consultation Session 7 - 4 7.3 .7 Continued Consultation 7 - 7 7. 4 Public Hearing 7 - 8 7. 5 Social Impact Assessment (SIA) Study in the Project 7 - 26 7.5 .1 Methodology 7 - 26 7.5 . 2 Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework 7 - 27 7.5 .3 Project Profile 7 - 27 7.5 .4 Project Affected Households (PAHs) & Project 7 - 28 Affected Population(PAPs) 7.5 .5 Land Acquisition 7 - 28 7.5 .6 Public Consultation 7 - 28 7.5 .7 Potential Impacts 7 - 29 7.5 .8 Mitigation and Enhancement Measures 7 - 30 7.5 .9 R&R Budget 7 - 30 7.5 .10 Project Impact Zone 7 - 30 7.4.11 Conclusions 7 - 31 7.