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Sikkim

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

INDIRA PARYAVARAN BHAVAN, JOR BAHG ROAD

JOR BAGH, NEW DELHI 110 003

42nd

MEETING OF

STANDING COMMITTEE OF NATIONAL BOARD FOR WILDLIFE

(15th

MAY 2017)

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INDEX

S.No. AGENDA ITEM Pg No.

42.1 AGENDA ITEM No. 1

Confirmation of the Minutes of 41st

Meeting of the Standing Committee of

National Board for Wildlife held on 2nd

March 2017

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42.2.

42.2.1

AGENDA ITEM No. 2

Action taken report on the recommendations of 41st

Meeting of the Standing

Committee of National Board for Wildlife held on 2nd

March 2017

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42.3

42.3.1

42.3.2

42.3.3

AGENDA ITEM No. 3

Policy Issues and Directions in Court Cases

National Wildlife Action Plan (2017-2031)

Proposal of the Oil India Limited to Extract Hydrocarbon beneath 3900-4000

mtr of Dibru Saikhowa National Park

Mahendra Singh Borawat Vs. Union of India & Ors before the National Green

Tribunal, Central Zone, Bhopal Bench.

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10,11

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42.4.

42.4.1

42.4.2

42.4.3

AGENDA ITEM No. 4

Proposals for diversion of forest land of Protected Areas

Proposals for taking up development activities within 10 km distance from the

boundaries of Protected Areas

Additional Agenda

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52-75

76-79

42.5

42.5.1

42.5.2

AGENDA ITEM No. 5

Any other item with the permission of the Chair

Minutes of the 41st Meeting of Standing Committee of National Board for

Wildlife held on 2nd

March 2017 (ANNEXURE 41.1 & 41.2)

ANNEXURE 42.1

ANNEXURE 42.3.2

ANNEXURE 42.3.3

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81-99

100-110

111-116

117-131

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AGENDA FOR 42nd

MEETING OF

STANDING COMMITTEE OF NATIONAL BOARD FOR WILDLIFE

Date: 15.05.2017 Venue: Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, New Delhi

AGENDA ITEM NO. 1

Confirmation of the minutes of the 41st Meeting of Standing Committee of National Board

for Wildlife held on 2nd

March 2017

The minutes of the 41st meeting of SC-NBWL were circulated on 28

th March 2017. No

comments have been received till date.

Copy of the minutes is at ANNEXURE 41.1 (Pg No. 80 -98)

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2

42.1. Action taken on the decisions of the Standing Committee of NBWL taken in its

previous meetings

S.No. Agenda Item Action taken Category

ATR of 41st meeting

1 36.4.2.1 Setting up 5.25 MTPA-

Development of Floating storage and

Re-gasification Unit (FSRU) facilities

for import of LNG within the existing

deep water port at Kakinada, Andhra

Pradesh. The proposed site is 2.5 kms

away from the boundary limits of

Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.

According to Terms of Reference

(TOR) for EC, impact on Marine

Life would be assessed. Since the

project site is 2.0 kms from Coringa

WLS, Impact Mitigation and

Wildlife Conservation Plan is

required to be submitted. As the

report on impact and other aspects

related to marine life was still

awaited, the Committee deferred

the proposal.

The report from State is still

awaited.

Oil/Gas

2 36.4.2.12 Construction of Singoli-

Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project 99

MW by M/s L&T Uttaranchal

Hydropower Limited. The proposed

site falls within 10 kms from the

boundary of Kedarnath Wildlife

Sanctuary.

Proposals were considered by the

SC-NBWL in its 39th meeting held

on 23rd

August 2016. During the

meeting, it was decided by the

Standing Committee to seek the

comments of Ministry of Water

Resources, River Development of

Ganga Rejuvenation on the

proposed projects. Letter sent to

Ministry of Water Resources on

23rd

September 2016 for their

comments.

Reminder has been sent on

31.03.2017 and 05.05.2017.

Comments are awaited from

Ministry of Water Resources.

Hydro Power

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36.4.2.13 Construction of 171 MW

Lata Tapovan Hydro Power Project of

NTPC Ltd, Uttarakhand.

Hydro Power

4 36.4.2.14 Construction of 520 MW

(4x130) Tapovan Vishnugad

Hydroelectric Project of NTPC Ltd,

Uttarakhand. The proposed site falls

outside Nanda Devi National Park at

a distance of 7.5 km.

Hydro Power

5 34.4.2.11 Proposal of Ms Stone

International Pvt. Ltd Chechat for

expansion and renewal of Kotah

Stone (Building) production in

Mining lease no.22/92 situated in

village Chechat in Tehsil Ramganj

Mandi, District Kota which lies at

about 6.4 km aerial distance from the

A committee of NTCA has visited

the site and accorded concurrence

to the proposal. The Standing

Committee decided to defer the

proposals in view of non-

finalization of ESZ proposal of

Mukundra Hills TR by state.

Mining

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Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary/ Mukundra

Hills National Park.

Revised proposal of the

Mukundra Hills TR is still

awaited from the State.

6 34.4.2.12 Proposal for renewal of

existing lime stone mining lease

no.24/87 in village Pipakhedi, Tehsil

Ramganj Mandi District Kota near

Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan

by M/s Zahoor Ahmed, Abdul Majid.

The proposed mining lease 8.5 km

away from Darrah Wildlife

Sanctuary.

Mining

7 34.4.2.13 Proposal of Ms Associated

Stone industries (Kota) limited for

expansion and renewal of Kotah

Stone production in mining lease

no.1/89 situated in Tehsil Ramganj

mandi, District Kota, Rajasthan.

8 39.4.2.5 Proposal for International

Amusement & Infrastructures Ltd for

“Jaipur Mega Tourism City” a

Recreational Project at village

Daulatpura Kotra., Tehsil Amer

District Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Proposal was considered by the

SCNBWL in its 39th meeting held

on 23rd

August 2016. During the

meeting, the Chief Wildlife

Warden, Rajasthan mentioned that

the Environment Clearance for the

project is under consideration of

SEIAA, Rajasthan.


05.05.2017.

Status of EC is awaited.

Tourism

9 39.4.2.7 Proposal for stone mining

lease area 4 ha (private land) in

Khasra No. 357 village Ghoora,

Tehsil-Rajnagar, Dist. Chhatarpur,

Madhya Pradesh. The mining area is

6.67 km away from Panna Tiger

Reserve.



on 23rd

August 2016.

The IGF, NTCA mentioned that the

mine location has not been

ascertained as yet. The Committee

asked the NTCA and Wildlife

Institute of India to verify the

location and furnish the report

within one month

The report is still awaited.

Mining

10 Diversion of 9.94 ha of forest land

from Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary for

construction of New Railway Line

Broad Gauge (BG) between Agartala

to Sabroom, Tripura

The State Govt has stated that

there are difficulties in

implementation of the condition

of declaring Bhairabnagar Bison

Railways

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Conservation Reserve (BBCR)

area as a part of Trishna Wildlife

Sanctuary.

The Standing Committee may

like to take a view on the request

of State Govt.

11 40.4.1.7 Proposal for diversion of

39.75 ha of forest land from

Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary in

width of 30 m in km.66.200 to km.

77.700, km.91.300 to km.91.900 &

km.93.000 to km.93.900 for widening

of existing 2-lane to 4-lane of NH-12

from km.10.40 (junction of NH-7

bypass at Jabalpur) to Km.301.80

(near Bhojpur Junction) section

Madhya Pradesh under NHDP Phase

III.



on 3rd

January 2017.

Nauradhi sanctuary is a part of the

area proposed to be added to Panna

TR in lieu of the diverted area for

Ken-Betwa Link Canal. After

discussions, the Standing

committee decided to defer the

proposal and requested NTCA to

examine the proposal and furnish

its comments at the earliest.


31.03.2017 and 05.05.2017.

Comments of NTCA are still

awaited.

Road

12 40.4.1.8 Proposal for diversion of

0.145 ha of forest land from

Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary for

construction of Harduwa reservoir

canal, Madhya Pradesh.

Proposal was considered by the SC-

NBWL in its 40th meeting held on

3rd

January 2017. Nauradhi

sanctuary is a part of the area

proposed to be added to Panna TR

in lieu of the diverted area for Ken-

Betwa Link Canal. After

discussions, the standing committee

decided to defer the proposal and

requested NTCA to examine the

proposal and furnish its comments

at the earliest.


31.03.2017 and 05.05.2017.

Comments of NTCA are still

awaited.

Reservoir

13 32.4.2(19) Proposal for Lakheri

Chamovali mining lease of M/s ACC

Limited, Lakheri Cement Works,

Lkaheri, Dist. Bundi (Rajasthan) for

mining purpose of limestone,

Rajasthan.

That keeping view of the State of

Rajasthan, the NTCA and the User

Agency, besides perusing scientific

reports of the WII, Dehradun and

WWF-India, the middle ground

suggested by the NTCA Technical

Mining

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Committee is the most optimal

solution in the instant case which

takes into account concerns of tiger

conservation as well as the request

of the user agency for

reconsideration is under

discussion.

14 40.3.2.1 Proposal for denotification from

Radhanagari Sanctuary for Savarde

Minor Irrigation Project,

Maharashtra.

After discussions, the Standing

Committee decided to defer the

proposal pending acceptance of the

conditions by the State.

Report is still awaited.

Policy

15 40.3.2.2 Proposal for bauxite

mining lease area 206.37 ha at village

Talagaon in Taluka Radhanagari and

village Baveli in Taluka

Gaganbawada, Dist Kolhapur,

Maharashtra.

Additional information called by

the DGF&SS regarding the validity

of lease. The PCCF, Maharashtra

has not recommended the project

and suggested to discuss the matter

in the SBWL meeting.

Policy

16 41.4.3.5. 23 Proposals for Laying of

pipeline and construction of structures

passing through notified corridor area

of Kawal Tiger reserve, through

Pranahita WLS, Pocharam WLS,

Amrabad TR, Kinnersaini WLS,

Eturnagaram WLS, etc.

Proposals were considered in 41st

meeting of SC-NBWL. The ADGF

(FC) suggested that a committee

would visit the project sites and

submit a report to the Ministry for

further consideration.

Committee has inspected the sites

and submitted the report

(ANNEXURE 42.1).

Water Supply

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3

42.3.1. National Wildlife Action Plan (2017-2031)

1. With a view to have a concerted approach to protection, conservation and

management of wildlife, the Indian Board for Wildlife in its XV meeting held in 1982 decided

for preparation of a National Wildlife Action Plan. Accordingly, the first Action Plan (NWAP 1)

was drafted and adopted in 1983. It was implemented from 1983 through 2001. The Plan was

revised and a new Action Plan (NWAP-2) was released during the XXI Meeting of IBWL held

on 21st January 2002 for the period 2002-2016.

2. The Standing Committee of NBWL in its 26th

meeting directed to undertake a

review of NWAP-2 and based on its evaluations and lessons learnt, prepare a Plan for the period

2017-2031. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change constituted a committee to

review the National Wildlife Action Plan (2002-2016) and to develop a Plan for next 15 years.

The Committee had held eight meetings, including Regional level meetings. During the Regional

meetings, detailed discussions were held with the representatives of respective State Forest

Departments.

3. After preparation of the preliminary draft, the same was uploaded on the

MoEF&CC webpage for comments from general public from 2nd

to 17th

February 2016. The

comments so received from the stakeholders were discussed in detail during the eighth meeting

of the Committee held in Sasan Gir, Gujarat on 19th

- 20th

February 2016. The Chairman of the

Committee submitted the draft “National Wildlife Action Plan (2016-2031) to the Ministry in

April 2016.

4. The draft was circulated amongst the Expert Members of National Board for

Wildlife and to Chief Wildlife Wardens for their comments. The Ministry also constituted a

Scrutiny committee for vetting the draft National Wildlife Action Plan. As per the decision taken

during the meeting, the draft Action Plan was forwarded to Shri S.S. Bist, for final review/editing

and WII for incorporation of the photographs. A presentation of the draft Action Plan was also

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made by Shri J.C. Kala on 28th

April 2017 before the Director General of Forests & Special

Secretary.

5. The National Wildlife Action Plan (2017-2031) is divided into 17 Chapters and

is based on the premise that essential ecological processes that are governed or strongly

moderated by ecosystems are essential for food production, health and other aspects of human

survival and sustainable development. The Plan adopts a landscape approach in conservation of

all wildlife and also emphasizes on preservation of genetic diversity and sustainable utilization of

species and ecosystems, which have a direct bearing on our scientific advancements and support

to millions of rural communities.

6. The Plan accords special emphasis to recovery of threatened species of wildlife

while conserving their habitats which include terrestrial, inland aquatic, coastal and marine eco-

systems. It also takes note of concerns relating to climate change on wildlife, by integrating

actions to be taken for its mitigation and adaption into wildlife management planning.

7. The Plan underscores the increasing need for people’s support for conservation of

wildlife with higher inputs for eco-development, education, innovation, training, extension,

conservation awareness and outreach programs. Wildlife health and disaster management have

also received due attention in this Plan.

8. The plan also takes note of and addresses the rising human animal conflict owing

to shrinkage, fragmentation and deterioration of habitats generating animosity against wild

animals and protected areas.

The Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife may like to consider

recommending the release of the National Wildlife Action Plan (2017-2031).

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42.3.2. Proposal of the Oil India Limited to Extract Hydrocarbon beneath 3900-4000 mtr

of Dibru Saikhowa National Park

1. Oil India Limited (OIL) proposes to drill seven deep sub-surface wells beneath Dibru-

Saikhowa National Park using Horizontal Deviation Direction Drilling method, such as Extended

Reach Drilling (ERD) technology, at a depth of (3,900 to 4,000) mtr below the forest surface.

2 The user agency Oil India Limited (OIL) filed petition before the Supreme Court IA No.

3934 of 2014 in W.P. (C) 202/1995.

3. The matter was forwarded to CEC for its comment/ remarks thereafter. CEC in its report

to the Supreme Court dated 09.05.2016 recommended for directing Standing Committee of

NBWL.

4. Based on CEC recommendations, Hon’ble Supreme Court has directed the Standing

Committee of NBWL, 3 times to consider this proposal.

1st ORDER dated 10/05/2016 :

“We request the Standing Committee of the National Board of Wildlife to examine the

request made by the applicant in this application on its merit for grant of permission prayed for

or else to submit a report to this Court, if they do not consider the proposal worth acceptance.”

(ANNEXURE 42.3.2)

2nd ORDER dated 03/03/2017 :

“ despite our order dated 10/05/2016 no report has been furnished by the Standing

Committee of the National Board of Wildlife. We direct the Standing Committee of the National

Board of Wildlife to give its report within a period of 4 weeks from today” (ANNEXURE 42.3.2)

3rd ORDER dated 13/04/2017 :

“The decision has been pending with the Standing Committee of National Board for

Wildlife since our order dated 10th May, 2016. There has been no compliance as yet in spite of

our order dated 3rd March, 2017. We grant four weeks' time to the Standing Committee of the

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National Board for Wildlife to take a decision.

The concerned State Governments should also assist the Standing Committee of the

National Board for Wildlife in arriving at a decision.” (ANNEXURE 42.3.2)

5. This Ministry has requested the Chief Wildlife Warden, Assam twice to forward their

comments on the proposal, which are still awaited.

6. In light of directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated 13.04.2017, 03.03.2017 and

10/05/2016 in respect of consideration of the proposal of the Oil India Limited to Extract

Hydrocarbon beneath 3900-4000 mtr. of Dibru Saikhowa National Park, Standing Committee of

NBWL is requested to take a view in the matter.

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42.3.3. Judgement of the National Green Tribunal, Bhopal dated 18/11/2016 in Original

Application no. 63 of 2016 titled Mahendra Singh Borawat Vs. Union of India &

Ors before the National Green Tribunal, Central Zone, Bhopal Bench.

An application was filed by Sh. Mahendra Singh Borawat wherein, Union of India

through Secretary MoEF&CC is made respondent no. 1 and the Chairman, National Board for

Wild Life is made respondent no. 2.

2. The petition was challenging the proposed De-notification Plan for Desert National Park

(DNP) of Barmer and Jaisalmer area of Rajasthan. The DNP is spread in an area of 3162 square

kilometres of the Thar Desert and was declared as National Park in the year 1980 to conserve

the unique bio-diversity of the desert ecosystem. As per the petition filed before the NGT, the

respondents are going to de-notify an area of 1400 square kilometres out of an area of 3162

square kilometres of the protected area to be utilised for commercial purpose.

3. Hon’ble National Green Tribunal, Bhopal bench in its judgement dated 18.11.2016 in

this case, directed the following:

“The two Original Applications have been filed with the common issue regarding the

establishment of the wind energy plants in and around the Desert National Park in District

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) and the issue with regard to the danger being faced by the critically

endangered species of Great Indian Busterd (GIB).”

“Having gone through the same, we are of the view that the National Board of Wildlife

(NBWL) needs to take cognizance of the matter and since that is the body responsible for the

protection of the wildlife in India and also the status with regard to the National Park as well as

the Sanctuaries and since this issue pertains to Desert National Park relating to critically

endangered species namely GIB, we would direct that as MoEF &CC, Govt. of India has identified

GIB as the priority species for its conservation and protection the NBWL should immediately

based upon the findings and recommendations made in the Survey Report 2016 submitted

before the Wildlife Board take decision with regard to the firstly the future expansion and

establishment of any wind energy projects, the threat as a

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result of the existing wind energy projects and also the transmission lines in the area of the

Desert National Park and surrounding areas being identified as major cause whether it should

be prohibited or any precautionary or mitigating measures should be adopted.

We would direct that the National Board for Wildlife in consultation with the State Board

and other authorities discuss the matter and make their recommendations in this behalf at the

earliest preferably within two months from today. The copy of this order shall be sent to the

Member Secretary of the National Board for Wildlife /Respondent No. 3 as also the Respondent

No. 4 and the State of Rajasthan / Respondent and the State of Rajasthan through the Secretary

Forest and the Chief Wildlife Forest Department, Govt. of Rajasthan / Respondent. The petition

is disposed off.” (ANNEXURE 42.3.3)

4. This Ministry also requested the Chief Wildlife Warden, Rajasthan to forward their

comments, which are still awaited.

5. Therefore, in compliance of the above mentioned directions of the Hon’ble National

Green Tribunal, Bhopal Standing Committee of NBWL is requested to take a view in the matter.

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 4

42.4.1. FRESH PROPOSALS WITHIN PROTECTED AREAS

The list of proposals for taking up non- forestry activities within Protected Areas is as follows.

Fact sheets are at ANNEXURE 42.4.1 (Page No. 18 - 48)

S.No. State F .No. Subject

1 Andhra

Pradesh

6-51/2017 WL Diversion of 21.343 ha of forest land from

Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve for

rehabilitation and upgradation of NH-565 from km

86.057 to 133.922 (Nagarjuna Sagar to Davulapally

Section) 2-lane with paved shoulders in Pasuvemula RF

& Mutukur RF of Wildlife Management Division,

Markapur, Andhra Pradesh (Pg No. 17, 18, 19).

2 Andhra

Pradesh

6-52/2017 WL Diversion of 33.459 ha of forestland from Sri Penusila

Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary for rehabilitation and

upgradation of NH-565 from km 361/327 to 420.800

(Dornala T-Junction to Penchalakona Section) in the

State of Andhra Pradesh to two lanes with paved

shoulders under NHDP-IV, Kadapa (Pg No. 20, 21).

3 Gujarat 6-70/2017 WL Proposal for 0.0750 ha of forest land Narayan Sarovar

Wildlife Sanctuary for construction of retiring room at

Sasan Railway Station, district Junagarh, Gujarat by

Divisional Railway Manager (works), Western Railway,

Bhavnagar (Pg No. 22, 23).

4 Gujarat 6-75/2017 WL Proposal for diversion of 0.7540 ha of forest land from

Gir Wildlife Sanctuary for regularization of Hotel under

Tourism activity by Tourism Corporation of Gujarat

Limited, Gujarat (Pg No. 24, 25).

5 Gujarat 6-76/2017 WL Diversion of 8.162 ha of forest land from Narayan

Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary for laying drinking water

pipe line from Ravapar-Ashaladi-Baranda Roadsar

section and Dayapur to Meghapar of Dayapar taluka,

Gujarat (Pg No. 26, 27).

6 Uttar

Pradesh

6-56/2017 WL Proposal for movement and plying of inland vessels

through the Turtle Wild Life Sanctuary, district

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Allahabad via Varanasi to

Haldia in River Ganga (NH 1), proposed by Inland

Waterway Authority of India (Pg No. 28, 29, 30).

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7 Uttar

Pradesh

6-57/2017 WL Proposal for setting up Kisan Sewa Kendra (Retail

Outlet) proposed by Indian Oil Corporation, Moradabad

Division, Moradabad at private land Gata No.1446, on

Khavadi-Mohasanpur Marg at village Azampur, tehsil-

Dhanaura, distt. Amroha, Uttar Pradesh located within

the boundary of Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary (Pg No.

31, 32, 33).

8 Uttar

Pradesh

6-58/2017 WL Proposal for Garh Mukteshwar as Religious and Hi-Tech

Smart City on both bank of River Ganga falling within

the boundary of Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary in district

Hapur & Amroha, Uttar Pradesh (Pg No. 34, 35, 36).

9 Himachal

Pradesh

6-62/2017 WL Proposal felling of trees for widening and metalling

tarring of Bathri Sundala-Langera, J & K boundary road

km 87/200/93/400 intermediate lane standard in Gamgul

Sihabehi Wildlife Sanctuary, Dist. Chama, Himachal

Pradesh (Pg No. 37, 38).

10 Kerala 6-31/2017 WL Diversion of 0.4754 ha of forest land from Peechi-

Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary for laying of 12” dia LPG

pipeline along with OFC from Kochi to Salem pipeline

for length of 792.6 meter and width of 6 meter, Kerala

by Kochi Salem Pipeline Limited (Pg No. 39, 40).

11 Rajasthan 6-32/2017 WL Diversion of 0.5598 ha of forestland from Todgarh

Wildlife Sanctuary for laying OFC from Kms 59 to

Tiraha from Tiraha to Kamli Ghat chouraha on SH-61,

Kamli Ghat Chouraha to Gomati Chouraha on NH-8 and

Gomati Chouraha to Kms 303 on SH-16, Rajasthan. The

proposed site is inside & outside Todgarh Raoli Wildlife

Sanctuary (Pg No. 41, 42).

12 Rajasthan 6-33/2017 WL Diversion of 0.351 ha of forest land from Kumbhalgarh

Wildlife Sanctuary for laying of OFC for providing

telecom services in the State of Rajasthan by Idea

Cellular Ltd (Pg No. 43, 44).

13 Tamil

Nadu

6-66/2017 WL Diversion of 9.1904 ha of forest land in Thally RF of

Jawalagiri Range in Hosur Forest Division for

construction of Dharmapuri (Salem)-Madhugiri 765 KV

S/C transmission line in Thally Reserve Forest, Jwalagiri

Range, Hosur Division under Cauvery North Wildlife

Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu (Pg No. 45, 46).

14 Madhya

Pradesh

6-27/2016 WL Diversion of 0.0533 ha of forest land from Son Gharial

WLS and 0.5973 ha in Sanjay Dubari Sanctuary under

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Sanjay Tiger Reserve for construction of Intake Well in

Banas River near Parsili in and overhead water tank at

Badkadol along with laying of 8456 meter underground

pipeline for water supply scheme of 31 villages of

Majhuli block in Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh (Pg No.

47, 48).

15 Karnataka 6-186/2016 WL Diversion of 96.65 ha (Reduced from 131.67 ha) in

Muthinakoppa Minor Forest & Aramballi State Forest in

Koppa Division for construction of a irrigation canal

under the Bhadra Upper Project Package-I, Karnataka

Neeravari Nigam Limited, Division-1, Gajanur

Shivamogga, Karnataka.

&

Diversion of 110.10 ha of forest land (reduced from

186.42 ha) in Bhadravathi Division for the construction

of a lift irrigation canal under the Upper Bhadra Project

Package-II, (lifting of water from Bhadra Tiger Reserve

at Ajjampura delivery Chamber) B R Project,

Bhadravathi, Karnataka (Pg No. 49, 50, 51).

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(1)

1 Name of the Proposal Diversion of 21.343 ha of forest land from

Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve for

rehabilitation and upgradation of NH-565 from Km

86.057 to 133.922 (Nagarjuna Sagar to Davulapally

Section) two lanes with paved shoulders in

Pasuvemula RF & Mutukur RF of Wildlife

Management Division, Markapur, Andhra Pradesh in

favour of Executive Engineer, R&B NH Division,

Vijayawada.

2 Name of the protected Area

involved

Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve

3 File No. 6-51/2017 WL

4 Name of the State Andhra Pradesh

5 Whether proposal is sub-judice Not sub-judice

6 Area of the protected area 1262.3359 Sq. Km.

7(a) Area proposed for

diversion/Denotification

The forest land is required for widening of the road

NH-565. The particulars of land required are as

follows:

Pasuvemula WLF= 17.479 ha

Muthukuru WLF = 3.864 ha

Total=21.343 ha

7(b) Area so far diverted from the

protected area(s) Name of the proposal Area Year

AP State Electricity

Board, Erection of 400

KV transmission line from

Srisailam to Vijawada

187.20 ha 1994

Idea Cellular Ltd (Optical

Fiber Cable)

0.30 ha 2015

Total 187.50 ha

8 Name of the applicant agency Ministry of Road Transport and Highways,

Government of India.

9 Total number of tree to be felled 40 trees would be felled

10 Maps depicting the Sanctuary and

the diversion proposal included or

not

Map is enclosed

11 Recommendation of State Board for Wildlife

The State Board for Wildlife has recommended the proposal in its meeting held on 21st

February 2017 with mitigative measures stipulated by the Chief Wildlife Warden.

12 Brief justification on the proposal as given by the applicant agency

The project envisages the widening of existing road to two lane road with paved shoulders. The

width of B.T surfaces after widening will be 10 mtr. This road passes through Pasuvemula

WLS and Muthukuru WLS of Macherla forest range. The proposal falls in buffer zone of

Nagarjunasagar tiger reserve. It was mentioned that the proposed project will be no impact to

the wildlife. The upgradation of the road will save time, fuel and also maintenance of the

vehicles will be reduced. It will provide safe and faster transport between Telangan and Andhra

pradesh. The entire people living in CRDA area and the people of Nalgonda District of

Telangana will be benefited.

13 Rare and endangered species found in the area

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The proposal indicates the presence of Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Wild Dogs, Wolf, Jackals,

Ratel, Porcupine, Four horned antelope, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Chinkara etc

14 Opinion of the Chief Wildlife Warden

Proposed diversion of land 21.343 ha for widening of existing single road to 2-lane with paved

shoulders of NH-565 from Nagarjunasagar to Davulapally falls in Pasuvemula RF and

Mutukuru RF of Vijayapuri South Range of Markapur WL Division. The proposal falls in

buffer area. The Chief Wildlife Warden has recommended the proposal with the following

conditions:

(1) Wildlife Management Plan is proposed with an amount of Rs.3.00 Crores for habitat

improvement, protection, Man-Animal Conflict & Publicity extension wildlife awareness

activities in Nagarjunasagar Tiger Reserve. The User Agency will deposit the money into

Biodiversity Conservation Society of Andhra Pradesh (BIOSAP) Account.

(2) Erection of rambles, reflectors are to be placed in the stretch of 7 km in Pasuvemula and

Mutukuru RFs at an important animal crossing zone as identified by the Forest

Department. Chain link mesh to the height of 6 feet in both sides along the road in buffer

area to be erected by the User Agency.

(3) Construction of under passes in the 6 km stretch at 2 places where the streams are flowing

proposed for the easy movement of wildlife from both sides. The under passes should have

clear width of equivalent to the road width and overhead clearance of 10 feet in the stretch

falling in Pasuvemula RF.

(4) Erection of Sign boards and caution boards to create awareness of Wildlife Conservation

by the User Agency.

15 Comments of Ministry

NTCA has communicated their observations and recommendations vide letter dated 7-18/2017-

NTCA dated 5th May 2017. With the emergence of Amaravati (150 km away from NSTR) as a

new state capital of AP and with the widening of NH 565, the traffic rush is going to increase

in the buffer area of NSTR. However considering the larger public interest of the region, the

upgradationof NH56 passing through Pasuvemula Reserve Forest and Mutukur Reserve Forest

as per the current proposal is recommended subject to the strict adherence to the following

mitigation strategies:

1. The user agency should seek necessary forest clearance permissions from MoEF&CC,

GoI and appropriate NPV applicable be deposited for the forest land proposed for

diversion as per Hon’ble Supreme Court of India’s order numbers IA 826 and 566 (dated

28.03.2008 and 09.05.2008) related to a Writ Petition (Civil) No 202/1995.

2. We submit that elevated flyovers/viaducts at the appropriate locations of Pasuvemula RF

would be the best strategy to enable wildlife crossing. The design/dimensions of the

proposed flyovers/elevated viaducts should be as per the guide viz., Ecofriendly measures

to mitigate impacts of linear infrastructure of WII published in 2016. The user agency

should consult NTCA, WII and Field Director, NSTR for confirming the design,

dimensions of each underpass prior o commencement of their construction.

3. The user agency in collaboration with the forest department, WII and NTCA should carry

out a join survey once again (noting down the exact GPS location, measurements of the

ground spans, etc) for finalizing the exact locations where the flyovers should be

constructed as per the current recommendations.

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4. Sign posts warning about movements of wild animals should also be placed at regular

intervals along the widened road. AP Forest Department should ensure that user agency

should strictly adhere to the mitigation measures suggested herein this report before

upgradation project is implemented.

5. Legal status of NH-565 passing through NSTR should remain unchanged and no further

widening proposal of these stretches should be permitted in future.

6. CCTV enabled check posts needs to be constructed on NH-565 at Kothur Road junction,

Ethipotala Cross Road and near Srifiripadu for regular monitoring of vehicles and control

of traffic during emergency situations so as to have effective checks and control to

prevent wildlife forest crime cases.

7. Patrol vehicles of the Forest department should regularly patrol (both day and night time)

along the road ensuring no animal feeding, no legal parking and animal mortality due to

road accidents inside the forest. Pasuvemula RF is one of the most prone areas of NSTR

and chance of the incident increases with road widening and more vehicular traffic.

Forest Department should vigilant and prepared to deal with such situations, particularly

during the hot, dry seasons.

8. Attempt should be made that mineral trees are cut for road widening. Local Range

Forest Officer and frontline staff should strictly monitor this. Constructions work should

be during day time (7 Am – 5 PM) and no night camp of labourers and contractors. User

agency officials inside the forest should be allowed. User agency should also monitor that

no labourer gets involved in extraction of forest products. Local Range Forest Officer,

forest staff should pay regular and sudden visits to the construction sites for monitoring

these.

9. Use of heavy earth moving vehicles should be made as possible since they are likely to

create substantial noise pollution in the area. Construction materials (including) top soil)

should be procured from outside the forest area. The debris should be dumped outside the

forest or could also be used in constructing the road underneath flyovers for Departmental

use (patrol, wildlife tourisms, etc.)

10. Light and sound barriers and vegetative camouflage should also be created along the

road as per WII’s recommendations.

The Standing Committee may like to take a view on the proposal.

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(2)

1 Name of the Proposal Diversion of 33.459 ha of forest land from Sri

Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary for

rehabilitation and upgradation of NH-565 from

Km 361/327 to 420.800 (Dornala T-Junction to

Penchalakona Section) in the State of Andhra

Pradesh to two lanes with paved shoulders under

NHDP-IV, in favour of Executive Engineer,

R&B NH Division, Kadapa.


involved

Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary

3 File No. 6-52/2017 WL

4 Name of the State Andhra Pradesh


6 Area of the protected area 1030.85 sq.km.



Nil. N 33.459 ha


protected area(s)

5.59 ha

10.30 ha of forestland was for the construction of

of alternate road from Rapur to Penchalakona

and Adurupalli to Penchalakona in f/o Telugu

Ganga project out of which 5.59 ha was covered

in Wildlife Sanctuary.

8 Name of the applicant agency Ministry of Road Transport and Highways,


9 Total number of tree to be felled 51 trees would be felled



not

Map is enclosed



February 2017 with mitigative measures stipulated by the Chief Wildlife Warden.

12. Brief justification on the proposal as given by the applicant agency

The project envisages the widening of existing road to two lane with paved shoulders.

Widening and improvement of this road would improve connectivity in terms of achieving

smooth and safe traffic flow and improve level of service. In addition to the above,

Substantial economic gain in terms of reduced vehicle operating cost (VOC) and reduced

travel time will be achieved. The user agency has furnished the following information:

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(1) 33.459 ha of forestland is required or rehabilitation and upgradation of NH-565 from

km 361.327 to 420.800 (Dornala T-junction to Penchalakona section) in Nellore

Division.

(2) Cost of the project is mentioned as Rs. 459.84 crore.

(3) The requirement of forest land has been justified as the existing road between

Dornala T-Junction to Penchalakona section is a narrow BT road and has been

declared as National Highway and the road is not upto the National Highway

standards and cannot handle the increased highway traffic. There is no alternative

path for the same. This road after completion will provide good connectivity between

the two districts of SPSR Nellore and Prakasam and more importantly, this road will

provide better connectivity to the newly formed capital of Andhra Pradesh with the

southern districts of Andhra Pradesh

(4) The user agency has furnished undertakings for payment of NPV, Addl.NPV, CA and

Extraction charges of the trees

(5) Cost benefit analysis is stated as widening and improvement of this section of NH-

565 would further improve connectivity in terms of achieving smooth and safe traffic

flow and improve level of service. In addition to above, substantial economic gain in

terms of reduced Vehicle Operation Cost (VOC) and reduced travel time will be

achieved.

(6) Employment likely to be generated 10000 men days will be generated.

(7) No displacement of people is involved.

(8) Clearance under Environment (Protection), Act, 1986 is stated not required.

13. Rare and endangered species found in the area

The proposal indicates the presence of spotted deer, wild boars, rabbits species, etc.

14. Opinion of the Chief Wildlife Warden

The Chief Wildlife Warden has recommended the proposal with the following conditions:

(1) Wildlife Management Plan is proposed with an amount of Rs.300 Crores for habitat

improvement, Protection, Man-Animal Conflict & Publicity extension wildlife

awareness activities in Sri Penisula Narasimha Swamy Wildlife Sanctuary. The User

Agency will deposit the money into Biodiversity Conservation Society of Andhra

Pradesh (BIOSAP) Account.

(2) Erection of ramblers from Km 361/327 to Km 420/800 i.e., Dornala T-Junction to

Penchalakona Section Road at an important animal crossing zone as identified by the

Forest Department at 5 locations.

(3) Chain link mesh to the height of 6 feet in both sides along the road in sanctuary area to

be erected by the user agency.

(4) Construction of under passes at 5 places proposed for the easy movement of wildlife

from both sides. The under passes should have clear 10 feet width and 6 feet height for

entire stretch of the connectivity.

(5) Erection of Sign boards and caution boards to create awareness by the user agency.

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(3)

1 Name of the Proposal Proposal for 0.0750 ha of forest land Narayan

Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary for construction of

retiring room at Sasan Railway Station, district

Junagarh, Gujarat by Divisional Railway

Manager (works), Western Railway, Bhavnagar.

2 Name of the protected Area involved Narayan Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary

3 File No. 6-70/2017 WL

4 Name of the State Gujarat


6 Area of the protected area 1265.0172 sq. km



0.0750 ha


protected area(s)

S.No. Name of the

proposal

Area diverted

1 Irrigation 26.3601 ha

2 Thermal

transmission 16

projects

11.9245 ha

3 Other-42 projects 67.2913 ha

Total 59 projects

Name of the applicant agency Divisional Railway Manager (works), Western

Railway, Bhavnagar.

9 Total number of tree to be felled Clearing of vegetation is not required.



not

Yes


The State Board for Wildlife has recommended the proposal in its meeting held on 27th

June 2016.


This project is required for new proposal for Sasan Gir:- providing retiring Room at station

in Railway land in forest by Western Railway. Proposed in 0.075 ha forest area at Sasan

Gir located at District Junagadh. This area is very famous for Gir Forest/Sanctuary. Many

tourists from various corners including foreign tourist visit this place. No retiring room is

provided at this station. Provision of retiring room facility at station will facilitate the

passengers and tourists and will generate earnings. Therefore, it is proposed to provide

double bed AC Rooms with furniture and fixtures for resting facility of visiting passengers

at Gir National Park.

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The species found in the sanctuary are chinkara, black buck, caracal, desert cat, pangolin,

great Indian bustard, porcupine, , Indian boar, Indian wolf mongoose hare, striped hyena,

peafowl, etc.



(1) The user agency or his contractor must ensure the minimum movement of the vehicles

and the staff in the sanctuary area and vehicle will move on prescribed route as

decided by local DCF in charge of the sanctuary national park.

(2) No damage/disturbance to be caused to flora and fauna of the said area by the user

agency and its establishment.

(3) User agency or his contractor will not use any area of the sanctuary other than the area

shown on the map and permission sought for construction of retiring room. Any

shifting of area will attract the provision of cancellation of permission.

(4) The land permitted for use will not be liable to sale or transfer the right and privileges

to any agency.

(5) The agency or contractor will strictly follow the provision under Wildlife Protection

Act, 1972.

(6) 5% of the cost of the project should be spent for habitat improvement and wildlife

conservation in the sanctuary area.

(7) Approval under Forest Conservation Act, 1980, will be obtained separately for use of

forest land. NPV will be deposited as per the existing rates.

(8) The retiring room will be used only for official use by the railway officers and staff.

(9) The Chief Wildlife Warden or the State Government may impose other additional

conditions at any stage which will be binding on the User Agency.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinkara

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_buck

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caracal

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_cat

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pangolin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porcupine

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_boar

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hare

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Striped_hyena

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peafowl

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(4)

1 Name of the Proposal Proposal for diversion of 0.7540 ha of forest land from Gir

Wildlife Sanctuary for regularization of Hotel under

Tourism activity by Tourism Corporation of Gujarat

Limited, Gujarat.

2 Name of the protected

Area involved

Gir Wildlife Sanctuary

3 File No. 6-75/2017 WL

4 Name of the state Gujarat

5 Whether proposal is sub-

judice

Yes

6 Area of the protected area 1265.0172 sq.km



0.7540 ha

7(b) Area so far diverted from

the protected area(s) S.No. Name of project Area

diverted ha

Year of

diversion

1 Irrigation-1 6.7246 1998

2 Encroachment-1 0.5739 1998

3 Others-1 0.5325 2007

Total 7.8310

8 Name of the applicant

agency

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited

9 Total number of tree to be

felled

No clearing of vegetation is required

10 Maps depicting the

Sanctuary and the

diversion proposal

included or not

Map is not clear



April 2017.


Purpose for construction of facility for stay of people visiting sanctuary reflecting at the

objective of promoting tourism. The facility was duly constructed by the Department of

Tourism, Government of India and the Indian Tourism Development Corporation Ltd

(ITDC) operated it. The facility includes 26 rooms, dining hall, kitchen, store, reception,

lounge, Staff quarters-9, etc


The species found in the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary are chital, nilgai, antelope, sambar, four-

horned chinkara and wild boar. Blackbucks from the surrounding area can be occasionally

identified in the sanctuary.



(1) The user agency shall not violate any regulatory provisions under Section-9, 17A, 27,

29, 30, 31 & 32 of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

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(2) The user agency shall not destroy wildlife habitat including fauna and flora of the Gir

Wildlife Sanctuary.

(3) The user agency or its authorized representatives shall ensure that flood lights are not

used and noise pollution is not caused during the operation and management of

Hotel.

(4) The user agency shall use outside colour which merges with the surroundings.

(5) Approval under Forest Conservation Act, 1980, if required, shall be obtained

separately for use of forest land.

(6) The user agency shall deposit NPV for the use of land of Protected Area as per the

existing rates.

(7) The user agency shall deposit Rs.10 lakh in Gujarat State Lion Conservation Society

for development and Conservation of Asiatic Lion.



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(5)

1 Name of the Proposal Diversion of 8.162 ha of forest land from Narayan Sarovar

Wildlife Sanctuary for laying drinking water pipe line from

Ravapar-Ashaladi-Baranda Roadsar section and Dayapur

to Meghapar of Dayapar taluka, Gujarat.

2 Name of the protected

Area involved

Narayan Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary

3 File No. 6-76/2017 WL

4 Name of the state Gujarat


judice

Not sub-judice




8.162 ha


the protected area(s)

Nil


agency

Gujarat Water Supply & sewerage Board Gandhinagar


felled

No clearing of vegetation is required.


Sanctuary and the

diversion proposal

included or not

Map is not clear



June 2016.


The drinking water supply pipeline proposed along Ravapar to Ashaladi, Baranda,

Rodasar Section and Mindhiyari section and Dayapar to Meghapar and proposed WTP at

Dolatpar of Lakhpat Taluka will provide safe and secure supply of water to the 40 nos. of

permanent water scare villages & hamlets having almost 39000 population of human

being. People of the included villages will be getting safe drinking water and will be free

from water born diseases which will indirectly help to save their hard earned money from

medical expenditure as well as loss of income due to absence on employment.


The Narayan Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary indicates the presence of indian gazelle or

chinkara and the cheetal, are particularly well known in this sanctuary. It is a favorite

haunt of many wildlife enthusiasts and animal lovers.


The Chief Wildlife Warden in Part IV of the application form has mentioned that there is

no alternate to bypass the drinking water pipeline. The proposal pertains to public interest.


(1) The user agency or his contractor must ensure the minimum movement of the

vehicles and the staff in the sanctuary area and vehicle will move on prescribed route

as decided by local DCF in charge of the sanctuary/national part.

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(2) No damage/disturbance to be caused to flora and fauna of the said area by the user

agency and its establishment.

(3) User agency or his contractor will not use any area of the sanctuary other than the

area shown on the map and permission sought for laying of drinking water pipeline.

Any shifting of area will attract the provision of cancellation of permission.

(4) The land permitted for use will not be liable to sale or transfer the right and

privileges to any other agency.

(5) The agency or contractor will strictly follow the provision under Wildlife Protection

Act, 1972.

(6) 5% of the cost of the project should be spent for habitat improvement and wildlife

conservation in the sanctuary area.

(7) Approval under Forest Conservation Act, 1980, for use of 1.216 ha forest land will

be obtained separately. NPV will be deposited as per the existing rates.

(8) Water supply at appropriate locations for wildlife will be provided free of charge by

the User Agency.

(9) The Chief Wildlife Warden or the State Government may impose other additional

conditions at any stage will be binding on the user agency.



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(6)

1 Name of the Proposal Proposal for movement and plying of inland

vessels through the Turtle Wild Life Sanctuary,

district Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Allahabad via

Varanasi to Haldia in River Ganga (National

Waterway No-1), proposed by Inland

Waterway Authority of India

2 Name of the protected Area involved Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary

3 File No. 6-56/2017 WL

4 Name of the State Uttar Pradesh





Nil


protected area(s)

Nil

8 Name of the applicant agency Inland Waterways Authority of India.

9 Total number of tree to be felled No clearing of vegetation is required



not

Map is enclosed


The State Board for Wildlife has recommended the proposal on the basis of WII report in

its meeting held on 26th

May 2016 & 17th

August 2016.


Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is a statutory body under Ministry of

Shipping, Government of India formed under IWAI Act. 1985 (82 of 1985) passed by

parliament, to Develop and Regulate the National Waterways in India. In this regard,

under the CHAPTER IV of IWAI Act, the Functions & Powers of the Authority has been

elaborated. At present 5 nos National Waterways have been declared in India. Under the

above 1620 km of stretch of River Ganga from Allahabad to Haldia has been declared as

National Waterway No.1 in 1986. The esteemed project of navigation to the inland vessels

up to Allahabad through Varanasi from Haldia in National Waterway No.1 is one among

the flag ship projects of PMO, Government of India. Here it is pertinent to mention that

the inland vessel ply only through the deepest water zone of the river covering 10-15m of

width. The navigation route of deepest zone is fixed in advance with longitudinal survey

of the river through Electronic Navigation Chart made through routine survey by ECO

sounder attached with GPS. The requisition for navigational clearance to ply the inland

vessels through the 7 km turtle sanctuary situated in Varanasi.

13 Rare and endangered species found in the area: Northern tropical mixed deciduous

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Forest

The species found in Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary are tortoise, turtle, ganga dolphin, etc.


The Chief Wildlife Warden in Part IV of the application form has mentioned that

according to the details and brief justification of the project given by applicant user

agency, Inland Waterways Authority of India a statutory body under Ministry of Shipping,

Government of India, is to develop and regulate the National Waterways in India. Under

the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985, the above 1620 Km of stretch of

Ganga River from Allahabad to Haldia has been declared as National Waterway No.1 in

1986. It is mentioned that the inland vessels ply only through the deepest water zone of the

river covering 10-15 meters of the width.

The project is for the clearance of the passage of vessels only and this does not involve

any diversion of sanctuary area or any permanent construction work. It is also clear that

any alternative to ply the vessels elsewhere is not available The passages of inland vessels

pass through the protected area Turtle Wild Life Sanctuary, Varanasi, UP,

The Chief Wildlife Warden has recommended the proposal subject to the mitigation

measures & conditions:

(1) Protection & mitigation measures for wildlife should be ensured as per guidelines of

Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change,

(Wildlife), New Delhi.

(2) User agency IWAI, should provide the funds for reduction in negative impact for

conservation & eco-development activities to the sanctuary as per guidelines of

Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change,

(Wildlife), New Delhi.

(3) In order to minimize the adverse impact on the movement and migration of wildlife

and propagating or developing of wildlife and its environment, it would required a

study regarding the carrying capacity of the sanctuary with regard to plying of the

inland vessels, impact of their movement in the sanctuary and the mitigation

measures from a wild life expert body/agency.

(4) A Trust shall be set up for Turtle Wild life Sanctuary management and amount

equivalent to the 5% of the project amount shall be deposited in advance by IWAI.

The trust would invest this corpus into the safe Government Bonds/securities of bank

deposit and use only annual yield for supplementing UPFD allocated budget for

implementation of the management plan. The trust shall be headed by the Chief Wild

Life Warden, UP and would also have a representative of the member of Standing

Committee of NBWL.

(5) No quarrying/mining shall be carried out within sanctuary area.

(6) User agency will ensure that any construction required shall not affect the nesting site

of the turtle and other reptiles found in the vicinity of the sanctuary.

(7) User agency will strictly follow the provisions of Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 as

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amended from time to time.



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(7)

1 Name of the Proposal Proposal for setting up Kisan Sewa Kendra

(Retail Outlet) proposed by Indian Oil

Corporation, Moradabad Division, Moradabad

at private land Gate No.1446, on Khavadi-

Mohasanpur Marg at village Azampur, tehsil-

Dhanaura, distt. Amroha, Uttar Pradesh located

within the boundary of Hastinapur Wildlife

Sanctuary.

2 Name of the protected Area involved Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary

3 File No. 6-57/2017 WL



6 Area of the protected area 2073 sq. km

7(a) Area proposed for diversion/

Denotification

The proposed land 0.129 ha for the project is

the part of agricultural land on Khavadi-

Mohasanpur Marg at village Azampur, Tehsil

Dhanaura, distt. Amroha, U.P. The land though

lies within the boundary of Hastinpur Wildlife

Sanctuary but no forest land are involved in the

said project required 0.000805 ha of P.W.D

land for access to the facility.


protected area(s)

Nil

8 Name of the applicant agency Indian Oil Corporation Limited

9 Total number of tree to be felled The proposal indicates that no clearing of

vegetation is required.



not

Yes



May 2015.


The proposal for allotment of retail outlet (Kisan Seva Kendra) on Khata no. 91, Gata

no.1446, 0.129 ha. The proposed land 0.129 ha for the project is the part of Agricultural

land on Khavadi-Mohasanpur Marg at village Azampur, Tehsil Dhanaura, Dist. Amroha,

Uttar Pradesh which is notified within the boundary of Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary. No

forest land is involved in the said project. The project is situated among human habitation

since this is a small project.

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The project is located on private land. The said land though falling within the sanctuary

area is located in a village and away from the boundary of forest land. Hence, no negative

impact of the project is anticipated.

The facility will provide fuel to local people and it is in interest of public.


The proposal indicates the presence of Indian peafowl, Indian grey hornbill, common

hoopoe, common kingfisher, spotted owlet, short eared owl, etc.


The Chief Wildlife Warden in part-IV of the application form has mentioned that the

details and justification of project given by applicant user agency the project is related to

Retail Outlet (Kisan Seva Kendras) proposed by Indian Oil Corporation, Moradabad

Division, and Moradabad at private land Gata No.1446, area 0.129 ha, that is part of

agricultural land on Khavadi-Mohasanpur Marg at village Azampur, tehsil Dhanaura,

District Amroha, U.P. which is notified within boundary of Hastinapur Wild Life

Sanctuary. No forest land is involved for the project.

The Chief Wildlife Warden has recommended the proposal with the mitigation measures

and conditions:

(1) Protection and mitigation measures for wildlife should be ensured as per standard

practice in such cases.

(2) Land shall not be used for any purpose other than that specified in the proposal.

(3) Rules and regulation of the concerned departments for establishing the project shall

be complied with.

(4) The instruction/orders passed by the State Govt/Central Govt. and the direction

passed by Hon’ble High Court/Supreme Court from time to time regarding such

project shall be complied with.

(5) User Agency will ensure that the project personnel engaged in the project shall

observe the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 & Rules made

thereafter.

(6) Construction waste materials will not be thrown inside the sanctuary area or

movement corridor of wildlife.

(7) User agency will take all precautions including technical measures to contain the

noise and air pollution, protection from fire due to construction activities.

(8) The project proponent shall obtain consent to establish and to operate from U.P.

Pollution Control Board and effectively implement all the conditions stipulated

therein.

(9) The project proponent shall undertake plantation/forestation work by planting the

native species in the nearly adjacent to project area/sanctuary for which necessary

finance will be provided by the user agency.

(10) As per the letter F.No.5-3/2007-FC, Ministry of Environment & Forest (F.C.

Division) Government of India, New Delhi dated 5th

February 2009 and the G.O. of

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Uttar Pradesh Shashan (Van-Anubhag-2) letter no Writ 526/14-2-2008 dated 22-08-

2008. The use of the proposed private land of the project (0.129 ha) inside the

Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary may be permitted on payment of an amount equivalent

to the NPV payable for the adjoining forest area.

(11) No labour camp shall be established in the sanctuary/forest area or other sensitive

area.

(12) Two GPS sets shall be provided to the Amroha Forest Division for the survey and

demarcation of the sanctuary boundaries.



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(8)

1 Name of the Proposal Proposal for Garh Mukteshwar as Religious and

Hi-Tech Smart City on both bank of River

Ganga falling within the boundary of

Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary in District Hapur

& Amroha, Uttar Pradesh

2 Name of the protected Area involved Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary

3 File No. 6-58/2017 WL






The details of area required for the proposal:

(1) 2894 ha agricultural land (within

jurisdiction of Hapur Forest Division).

(2) 3333 ha agricultural land & 1168 ha other

govt. land non forest (within the jurisdiction

of Amroha Forest Division).

Total area = 7395 ha


protected area(s)

Nil

8 Name of the applicant agency Upper Ganga Canal Modernization Division,

Hapur

9 Total number of tree to be felled Not mentioned in the proposal.



not

Yes



August 2016.


The scheme for development of Garh Mukteshwar as Religious and Hi-tech Smart City on

both Banks of River Ganga the site is in the hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary area in Distt.

Hapur and Amroha.

Total area of sanctuary = 2073.00 sq km

Area required for development = 2894 ha in Distt.Hapur.

Area required for development = 4501 ha in Distt. Amroha.

Total area required for development in Hastinapur Wild Life Sanctuary = 7395 ha

This comes out approx. 3.57% of total area of Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary. The project

falls in Hastinapur Wild Life Sanctuary Garhmukteswar range under jurisdiction of Hapur

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Forest Division and Dhanora range under the jurisdiction of Amroha Forest Division.

The tourist flow is likely to go up after the completion of this project. Some of the tourists

are likely to visit the sanctuary. Thus the ecotourism activity is likely to get a boost in the

area.

The noise level in the area of the sanctuary along the NH-24 is likely to increase due to

increased vehicular traffic. This area falls in the route of migratory birds which come to

Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary during the winters. They adversely affected due to

increased noise pollution.


The proposal indicates the presence of leopard cat, indian jackal fishing cat, small indian

civet, common mangoose, striped hyena, Indian porcupine, etc., and among reptiles

pythons, monitor lizards and poisonous snakes like cobra, kraits, non poisonous snakes,

turtles, Indian crocodiles, gharial and dolphin are found.



present proposal is related to scheme for development of Garh Mukteshwar a Religious

and Smart City on the both banks of River Ganga within the boundary of Hastinapur Wild

Life Sanctuary in district Hapur & Amroha, U.P. The project is proposed by Executive

Engineer, Upper Ganga Canal Modernization Division, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. It is

reported that Garh Mukteshwar, also known as ‘Garh Mukteshwar Dham’ is an important

historical and religious site in district Hapur, U.P. It is situated about 100 km from Delhi.

The location of this Dham is on NH-24 (Delhi-Hapur-Moradabad Road) on the bank of

River Ganga in district Hapur, U.P. This place is visited by various communities who have

their faith/belief attached to this area. Keeping this in view, the Government of Uttar

Pradesh has proposed a development scheme to convert this area into a Smart City as well

as to improve the tourist facilities. The project proposed over the agriculture land and

other Government land (non forest land) which falls within the boundary of Hastinapur

Wildlife Sanctuary. No alternative is available for this project and no forest land is

involved for the said project.

Since the project is under a Govt. development scheme and it proposed over agriculture

land & other Government land (non-forestland) and no alternative is available for the said

project, there the proposal is agreed upon.

The Chief Wildlife Warden has recommended the proposal with the mitigation measures

and conditions:

(1) Protection & Mitigation measures for wild life should be ensured as per guidelines of


(2) A detailed impact assessment study will be carried out by a nationally reputed

institute/organization having experiences and expertise in wildlife related issues

suggested in col.(7), or as per guidelines of Government of India.

(3) User agency/concerned department (Upper Ganga Canal Modernization Division,

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Hapur, Irrigation & Water Resources Deptt.) should provide the funds for the

following mitigation measures and for the conservation & Eco-development activities

of wildlife & its habitat as per guidelines of Ministry of Environment & Forest,


(a) Habitat improvement work e.g., Grossland management/pasture development,

creation of water holes, plantation etc in 1500 ha area to counter the loss of habitat

for herbivores in the sanctuary.

(b) Boundary demarcation/solar fencing of the reserve forest block which is likely to

be fragmented due to such diversion.

(c) 50 Km fire line management along the forest boundary to enforce strict fire

protection work.

(d) Construction of check chowkies and residential staff quarters.

(e) Procurement of two vehicles and four motor boats for patrolling in the area and

other equipment such as tranquilizing equipment, cages, field equipment, spotting

scopes, camera traps etc shall be borne by the project proponent.

(f) Establishing an Nature Interpretation Centre in the area to educate and sensitize the

tourists about conservation of the wildlife.

(4) Labour camp during construction stage shall be kept away from any sensitive

place/passage of the wild animal in the said forest & sanctuary area.

(5) Necessary fuel wood for the labourers shall be met with purchase from market. No

quarrying/mining/borrowing of soil/operations shall be carried within the other

sanctuary accept project site.

(6) Any form of poaching or forest offence, particularly by the construction workers, will

be strictly prevented. In the event of any case of poaching noticed during the

construction of project, user agency would be held responsible.

(7) A survey/study shall be conducted for the critically endangered species of

Amphibians & Reptiles such as gangetic dolphin, water lizard, otters, crocodiles,

ganges soft shelled turtle and other wildlife species found in river ganga from

Ramnagar to Balia and other Ramser site wetland which is situated within the

Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary. The expert body for survey will be decided by the

competent authority of Forest Department and Wild Life Institute, Dehradun.

According to the survey report a conservation plan shall be prepared in consultation

of WII/expert for preparation of Wild Life Management Plan. The User Agency shall

provide funds for the above activities.

(8) Any other condition stipulated by Standing Committee of National board for Wildlife,

Government of India will be complied by user agency.



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(9)

1 Name of the Proposal Proposal felling of trees for widening and metalling

tarring of Bathri Sundala-Langera, J&K boundary road

km 87/200/93/ 400 intermediate lane standard in Gamgul

Sihabehi Wildlife Sanctuary, Dist. Chama, Himachal

Pradesh


involved

Gamgul Sihabehi Wildlife Sanctuary

3 File No. 6-62/2017 WL

4 Name of the State Himachal Pradesh


judice

Not sub-judice




2.14 ha


the protected area(s)

Nil


agency

Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department


felled

Felling of 243 trees and 110 saplings


Sanctuary and the diversion

proposal included or not

Yes


The State Board for Wildlife has recommended the proposal in its meeting held on 2nd

March 2017.


The proposal for improvement and upgradation of Bathri-Sandla-Langera J&K

Boundary/HP boarder road has been sanctioned by the Ministry of Road Transport and

Highways, Government of India. This project involves widening and metalling raring of

existing single lane road to double lane between 87/200 (Tali) to 93/400 (J&K /HP

boarder) where road is to be widened and metalled tarred to intermediate lane standard

falls in Gamgul Sihabehi Wildlife Sanctuary. The entire land on which the widening and

metalling tarring work is to be done carried out including the existing single lane road is

in the ownership of Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department.


Ibex, common langur, leopard, musk deer, himalayan fox, himalayan tahr, longtailed

marmot, himalayan mouse hair, himalayan weasel, barking deer, jackal, etc. Avian-Fauna

include turdoides striatus, stachyris pyrrhops, Megalaima rubricapilla, Megalaima virens,

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Merops orientalis, Hypsipetes madagascariensis, Pycnonotus cafer, Pycnonotus

leucogenys, Melophus lathami, Emberiza fucata, Pernis ptilorhyncus, etc.


The road will be important from strategic point of view as the area is near the international

boarder. This road will provide better communication/transportation in border area

through Interstate Connectivity Scheme. The proposal for the construction of the proposed

road is genuine and is justified from strategic point of view and will be in the larger public

interest of the nation.

(1) Since the road already exists and the entire land required for the project is in the

ownership of HPPWD. However proper disposal of muck generated out of excavation

need to be done out of sanctuary area without disturbing wildlife and its habitat.

(2) No blasting will be done in and adjoining areas of WL sanctuary.

(3) Construction work will not be allowed before sunrise and after sunset.


The proposed project passes through Gamgul Sihabehi Wildlife Sanctuary as a part of

widening, metalling tarring of Bathri Sundala-Langera of road.


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(10)

1 Name of the Proposal Diversion of 0.4754 ha of forest land from Peechi-

Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary for laying of 12” dia

LPG pipeline along with OFC from Kochi to Salem

pipeline for length of 792.6 meter and width of 6

meter, Kerala by Kochi Salem Pipeline Limited.


involved

Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary

3 File No. 6-31/2017 WL

4 Name of the State Kerala

5 Whether proposal is sub-judice Not mentioned in the proposal




0.4754 ha


protected area(s)

Not mentioned in the proposal

8 Name of the applicant agency M/s Kochi Salem Pipeline Private Limited (KSPPL)

9 Total number of tree to be felled No clearing of vegetation is required



not

Yes


The State Board for Wildlife recommendation has recommended the proposal in its

meeting held on 27th

December 2016.


Kochi Salem Pipeline Limited, a joint venture of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd and

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd has proposed to lay a 12 inch pipeline for transportation of LPG

from BPCL Kochi Refinery/IOCL Puthuvypin to BPCL bulk storage plant, at Palakkad.

The proposal is of national importance and is monitored by Ministry of Petroleum and

Natural Gas and Kerala State Government for its timely completion. The subject pipeline

passes through the existing ROU of M/s Petronet CCK Ltd through Peechi Vazhani

Wildlife Sanctuary (0.4754 ha). The proposal does not involve any fresh diversion of

forest/tree felling/impact to wild life.


The faunal diversity includes over 25 species of mammals including carnivores like the

leopard, tiger, jungle cat and herbivores like the Sambar deer, barking deer, spotted deer,

Indian bison and Asian elephant. More than 100 species of birds and several species of

snakes and lizards are also found here.


M/s Kochi Salem Pipeline Private Ltd, a Joint Venture of Bharat Petroleum Corporation

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Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited has applied for permission to lay their

proposed 12” dia LPG pipeline along with OFC from Kochi to Palakkad for a length of

792.6 meter and width of 6 meter comprising of an area of 0.4754 ha of forestland which is

already in use of M/s Petronet CCK Ltd since 2001 after getting necessary clearance

required at that time. The proposed land falls in Paravattani mala notified RF as well as

Peechi Catchment area under Vellani Section of Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary.

The project activities will not destroy, exploit or involve the removal of any forest produce

from the sanctuary. Since the area of the project is bound to be restored back to the original

condition after installation of pipeline, there is no diversion or impact on rain water in or

out of the sanctuary limits. The requirement of forestland as proposed by the user agency is

unavoidable and is the barest minimum for the project. The proposal does not include or

involve any fresh diversion of forest land. However, since it is for a new activity other than

for which the land was diverted in 2001, this proposal should be treated as a fresh proposal

and the project proponent shall comply with the provisions/conditions under the Wildlife

(Protection) Act, 1972.

The Chief Wildlife Warden has recommended the proposal with the condition that the

additional protection against any possible erosion in slopes shall be provided by the

proponent at their cost for the protection of pipeline. No activities will be carried out by the

proponent before sunrise and after sunset during or after the installation of pipeline as it

can impact wildlife.


Environmental Clearance obtained vide letter No. J-11011/396/2012-IA II(I)


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(11)

1 Name of the Proposal Diversion of 0.5598 ha of forestland from Todgarh

Wildlife Sanctuary for laying Optical Fibre transmission

cable from Kms 59 to Tiraha from Tiraha to Kamli Ghat

chouraha on SH-61, Kamli Ghat Chouraha to Gomati

Chouraha on NH-8 and Gomati Chouraha to Kms 303 on

SH-16, Rajasthan. The proposed site is inside & outside

Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary


involved

Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary

3 File No. 6-32/2017 WL

4 Name of the State Rajasthan


judice





0.5598 ha


protected area(s)



agency

M/s Idea Cellular Ltd.


felled





Yes



October 2016.


Proposal is for laying underground OFC which is a national project and interest of public

in terms of increased communication network having no impact on wildlife and habitat.

The Optical Fibre Cable system will fulfill the needs of telecommunication circuits and

wireless broadband services and other Data for the Government, Industries, Defence and

society. This telecom infrastructure shall lead to growth in economy and hence

employment more employment and better living conditions of the

geography/State/country. This new scheme of laying OFC is most modern and state cable

will provide most of new value added services as well as it will cater for the needs of

integrated services Digital Network.


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The proposal indicates the presence of leopard, sloth bear, hyena, wolf, jungle cat, four

horned, antelope, etc.


The proposal is only for laying of underground OFC cable in the sanctuary area. The

width will be 0.45 meters up to 1.65 meters depth. The cable alignment will be suitably

diverted to avoid cutting of trees and laid within the road land boundary by excavating the

narrow trench of 90 cm width which will be reinstated to its original condition. The total

area required is 2.115 ha out of which 0.5598 ha is Protected Area.


(1) 2% of the proportionate cost of the project inside the Todgarh Raoli Sanctuary and

within 10 km from its boundary will be deposited by the User Agency in the account

of Rajasthan Protected Areas Conservation Society (RPACS) for wildlife

conservation and mitigation works.

(2) No work shall be done before sunrise and after sunset in the Protected Area.

(3) No material of any kind should be extracted from the Protected Area.

(4) No tree shall be cut during the work in the protected Area.

(5) There will be no labour camping within 1 km of the Protected Area boundary.

(6) There will be no blasting within 1 km of the Protected Area boundary.

(7) The waste material generated should be disposed outside the Protected Area by the

User Agency.

(8) The user agency and project personnel will comply with the provisions of the

Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.



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(12)

1 Name of the Proposal Diversion of 0.351 ha of forest land from Kumbhalgarh

Wildlife Sanctuary for laying of Optical Fiber

Transmission Cable for providing telecom services in the

State of Rajasthan by Idea Cellular Ltd.


involved

Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary

3 File No. 6-33/2017 WL



judice

Not mentioned in the proposal.




0.351 ha


protected area(s)

Nil


agency

M/s Idea Cellular Ltd.


felled





Yes



October 2016.


Proposal for laying of optical fiber Cable from Km 280/0 to 290/0 underground along the

road within the existing R.O.W. and size of trench will be width 0.45 meter and depth of

1.65 meter total route 10.0 km. The proposed laying of Optical Fiber Cable on Merta-

Bewar-Devgarh-Kamli Ghat-Desuri-Sadri route to provide telecom services in the said

location for the Government, industries, defense and society.


The proposal indicates the presence of leopard, sloth bear, hyena, wolf, jungle cat, four

horned, antelope, etc.


The proposal is only for laying of underground OFC cable in the sanctuary area. The

width will be 0.45 meters up to 1.65 meters depth. The cable alignment will be suitably

diverted to avoid cutting of trees and laid within the road land boundary by excavating

the narrow trench of 90 cm width which will be reinstated to its original condition. The

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total area required is 0.585 ha out of which 0.351 ha is Protected Area.


(1) 2% of the proportionate cost of the project inside the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife

Sanctuary and within 10 km from its boundary will be deposited by the User Agency

in the account of Rajasthan Protected Areas Conservation Society (RPACS) for

wildlife conservation and mitigation works.


(3) No material of any kind should be extracted from the Protected Area.

(4) No tree shall be cut during the work in the protected Area.

(5) There will be no labourers’ camping within 1 km of the Protected Area boundary.



User Agency.

(8) The user agency and project personnel will comply with the provisions of the Wildlife




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(13)

1 Name of the Proposal Diversion of 9.1904 ha of forest land in Thally RF

of Jawalagiri Range in Hosur Forest Division for

construction of Dharmapuri-Madhugiri 765 KV S/C

transmission line in Thally Reserve Forest,

Jwalagiri Range, Hosur Division under Cauvery

North Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu.


involved

Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary

3 File No. 6-66/2017 WL

4 Name of the State Tamil Nadu


6 Area of the protected area 504.3348 sq. km 3302-35 ha in Thalli RF



9.1904 ha


protected area(s)

NIL

8 Name of the applicant agency Power Grid NM Transmission Ltd. (A fully owned

subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd,

A Govt. of India Enterprise under Ministry of

Power)

9 Total number of tree to be felled Felling of 196 nos. of spontaneously grown trees of

natural origin.



not

Yes


The State Board for Wildlife has recommended the proposal through Circulation

Resolution.


The proposed Dharmapuri (Salem)-Madhugiri 765 kv S/C line is a part of Transmission

system associated with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) Generation Projects in

Nagapattinam/Cuddalore Area. The project is one of the High Capacity Transmission

Corridors, being planned and is a part National Grid, Transmitting bulk power across the

regions.


The species found in the sanctuary are elephant, wild boar, leopard, spotted deer, barking

deer, sambar, four-horned antelope, black-naped hare, common langur, bonnet macaque,

etc.


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project site falls in Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary. It has been enumerated that a total

number of 196 trees of spontaneous growth to be removed due to laying the proposed

transmission line. There is diversion of 9.1904 ha forestland for the proposed activity:

1 Distance of transmission to be laid Length:1436 M Width:67 M

2 Power line conductor 21 M

3 Nos. of towers to be constructed 4 Nos

4 Capacity of the transmission line 250 MW


(1) The project proponent is requested to contribute under corporate social responsibilities

(CSR) in the interest of Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary.

(2) Considering the safety measures the project proponent may be directed to provide

proper fencing around the tower area or EPT wherever necessary and as directed by

District Forest Officer.

(3) The project proponent shall submit an undertaking stating that no disturbance will be

caused to the wildlife during project implementation.

(4) The project proponent shall submit an undertaking that the trees to be cleared due to

this project the same will be handed over to Forest Department as directed by the

District Forest Officer.

(5) Any other condition stipulated by the Conservator of Forests/District Forest Officer

shall be allowed.



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(14)

1 Name of the Proposal Diversion of 0.0533 ha of forest land from Son

Gharial WLS and 0.5973 ha in Sanjay Dubari

Sanctuary under Sanjay TR for construction of

Intake Well in Banas River near Parsili in and

overhead water tank at Badkadol along with laying

of 8456 meter underground pipeline for water supply

scheme of 31 villages of Majhuli block in Sidhi

district, Madhya Pradesh


involved

Son Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary & Sanjay Dubari

Sanctuary

3 File No. 6-27/2016 WL

4 Name of the State Madhya Pradesh





Son Ghariyal Sanctuary : 0.0533 ha

Sanjay Tiger : 0.5973 ha

Total area : 0.6506 ha


protected area(s)

20.227 ha

8 Name of the applicant agency M.P. Jal Nigam Nigam Maryadit (A Govt. of

Madhya Pradesh Undertaking)

9 Total number of tree to be felled No clearing of vegetation is required.

10 Maps depicting the Sanctuary

and the diversion proposal

included or not

Yes



August 2015.


Diversion of 0.0533 ha of forest land from Son Gharial WLS and 0.5973 ha in Sanjay

Dubari Sanctuary under Sanjay Tiger Reserve for construction of Intake Well in Banas

River near Parsili in and overhead water tank at Badkadol along with laying of 8456 meter

underground pipeline for water supply scheme of 31 villages of Majhuli block in Sidhi

district, Madhya Pradesh.


The species found in the sanctuary are gharial, muggar crocodile, smooth-coated Otter,

striped hyaena, indian wolf, etc.


The proposed construction of intake well near Parsiti in Banas river for water supply

scheme of 31 villages of Majhauli block in Sidhi district is in Son Gharial Wildlife

Sanctuary whereas the overhead water tank is in Sanjay Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary of

Sanjay Tiger Reserve. This is necessary for meeting the increased demand of water.

The Chief Wildlife Warden has recommended the proposal.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gharial

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muggar_crocodile

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smooth-coated_Otter

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Striped_Hyaena

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NTCA has recommended the proposal with the following observations:

(1) Son Gharial Sanctuary is one of the few places in the world where critically

endangered Gharial. Indian Skimmer and endangered Softshell Turtle are found. A

total of 209.21 km of river with width of 200 m of the river bank on either side are

protected. The Water impoundments on the Son include the Bansagar Dam, Indrapuri

Barrage and Dehri Anicut. Construction of dams at Bansagar, Gulabsagar, allotment

of water from these rivers to various industrial units, irrigation purposes and rural and

urban water supplies have already led to the reduction in water availability for the

wildlife in the Sanctuary.

(2) Flow of water within the sanctuary reduces drastically during the lean seasons

disrupting the connectivity of various pools and undermining their breeding. The

proposed intake well within the sanctuary may further deplete the water availability.

(3) The “Assessment of minimum water flow requirements of Chambal River in the

context of Gharial and Gangetic Dophin conservation” conducted by the WII in 2011

categorically states the any further withdrawal of water from Chambal river and its

tributaries will seriously affect the Gharial, the wildlife and other ecosystem service

values of the river. This necessitates a scientific study of ecological water flow in

these rivers to determine the requirement to wildlife so as to control diversion of

water from the rivers forming the sanctuary.

(4) In the above context, information on how much water will be used where the intake

well will be situated: quantum of water usage by wildlife and local communities;

specific wildlife management plan for water utilization by wildlife in the sanctuary

are needed for assessing their impacts on Gharial and other endangered species in the

sanctuary and for suggesting necessary mitigation measures.

(5) Currently, only two GPS coordinates for (i) intake well in Son Gharial WLS and (ii)

overhead tank construction within Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve has been provided.

This is not adequate for assessing the proposal in relation to the tiger distribution and

or movement in the area. The WII has requested to send the detailed proposal with

submission of the map (shape file of the project area).

(6) Precise alignment of the public road through Sanjay Dubri TR parallel to which the

underground pipeline will be constructed in not presently known. Without this, its

impact on tiger movement cannot be evaluated.

(7) Details of tree felling and undergrowth clearance for construction of the pipeline

within Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve may also be communicated.

(8) User agency may be requested to furnish the deficient information.

The Standing Committee my like to take a view on the proposal.

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(15)

1 Name of the Proposal Diversion of 96.65 ha (Reduced from 131.67 ha) in

Muthinakoppa Minor Forest & Aramballi State Forest

in Koppa Division for construction of a irrigation

canal under the Bhadra Upper Project Package-I,

Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited, Division-1,

Gajanur Shivamogga, Karnataka.

&

Diversion of 110.10 ha of forest land (reduced from

186.42 ha) in Bhadravathi Division for the

construction of a lift irrigation canal under the Upper

Bhadra Project Package-II, (lifting of water from

Bhadra Tiger Reserve at Ajjampura delivery

Chamber) B R Project, Bhadravathi, Karnataka.


involved

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary/Tiger Reserve

3 File No. 6-186/2016 WL

4 Name of the State Karnataka





96.65 ha Muthinakoppa Minor Forest

An area of 14 ha and 50.474 ha is required for Upper

Bhadra Project, Package-II in Bhadra Wildlife

Sanctuary/TR and in the area of ESZ respectively.

However this project required an extent 110.10 ha

(68.64+41.46 ha) for diversion of forest area in

Tyadgadabgi, Chikkatur Gurupura mines forest and

State Forest.

110.10 ha Bhadravathi Division


protected area(s)

93.07 ha

8 Name of the applicant agency Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Ltd.

9 Total number of tree to be felled Clearing of vegetation in forest land of an extent of

96.95 ha in Muthinakoppa Minor Forest & Aramballi

State Forest is required.

Clearing of vegetation for excavation of canal is

required. i.e., Kundru MF= 14.00 ha (34.58 acres)

inside Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary/Tiger Reserve



included or not

Yes



August 2016.

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The proposed Upper Bhadra Project envisages irrigation facilities for 1,07,265 ha of

Chikkamagaluru and Chitradurga districts and Drinking water facilities to parched areas of

Chitradurga district, Tumkur and Kolar Districts. 14.00 ha of land required for Upper

Bhadra Project which is located within boundary of existing Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary at

the periphery.


The proposal indicates the presence of tiger, leopard, elephant, wild dog, sloth bear, gaur,

sambar, deer, flying squirrel, etc.


The Chief Wildlife Warden has recommended the proposal with the condition that the

revised mitigation plan be prepared by the user agency in consultation with the Forest

Department, Wildlife Expert and the concerned, etc., and implemented as per the

resolution of the State Board for Wildlife. The site specific conditions if any as

imposed/suggested by the jurisdictional officers shall have to be adhered to by the user

agency.


The Ministry of Environment and Forest has accorded Environmental Clearance vide

No.1-12011/7/2009-IA.I, dated 05.01.2010.

Recommendations of the NTCA are as given below:

(1) Considering the significance of the landscape pertaining to tigers distribution/dispersal,

leopards, elephants and other endangered species; it is recommended to propose

retrofitting canal systems by closed conduit at ground level for UBP canals passing

within the boundaries of Bhadra TR. Though initial installation of such underground

pipeline system would demand slightly higher financial investment and technological

skills, the benefits for irrigation would be much greater in comparison to traditional

open canal system with little loss of water by evaporation and seepage, low

maintenance cost, long life, flexible to operate, less soil erosion and utilization of the

maintenance cost for some other purposes such as plantations etc.

(2) Although the UBP aims at diversion of water from Bhadra reservoir only during the

monsoon (June to October), however, large scale water abstraction for irrigation and

drinking purposes might have severe repercussions on water availability within the

river and survival of endangered species living therein. It is recommended to have

rigorous monitoring of this large scale water abstraction by the user agency and

concerned forest authorities.

(3) Moreover, the following mitigatory measures are also recommended so as to ensure

compliance during implementation of the UBP within Bhadra TR:

(i) The legal status of the forest land shall remain unchanged and the implementation

of the project should be in strict adherence to all the mitigation measures suggested

by (a) the Regional Empowered Committee, MoEF&CC Regional office (SZ)

Bengaluru and (b) Karnataka Forest Department in the revised Wildlife

Management and Mitigation plan for Upper Bhadra lift irrigation scheme.

(ii) The Irrigation pipeline passing through the Tiger Reserve should be at 1-2 meter

depth under soil (depending upon the rock profile) and should be covered with

native vegetation (plantation is to be carried at the cost of user agency).

(iii)The user agency should ensure minimal disturbances to the forest during the

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construction phase. These include controlled blasting during daytime while

absolutely needed, no construction work at night, no night labourer’s camp within

the forest, dumping of the construction debris should be outside the forest

boundaries, monitoring of labourers for extraction of any forest product etc.

(iv) Local FRO should ensure that no additional tree (beyond permitted) is felled

during the construction of the UBP canals within the Tiger Reserve.

(v) An old canal is also running in parallel to the proposed packaged II alignment of

UBO up to some distance. Cross over bridges, culvets, super passages (see

Glossary of green smart infrastructure) etc. at regular intervals (30 meter wide at

every 400 meter intervals) need to be constructed over this canal (as long as it

passes through the WLS or ESZ) for permitting unhindered animal movements.

The precise locations of these structures should be decided in consultation with

local DFOs & Field Director at site where wildlife crossing is likely to happen.

(vi) The old canal may get filled with water during the rainy season and in order to

avoid accidental animal mortality by drowning, ramps of about 6 meter could be

constructed at an interval of every 500 meter.

(vii) Chain link fencing should be avoided as much as possible since it is likely to

fragment the habitat and disrupt animal movements. Construction of the water

holes near the proposed canal along the entire length of both the packages should

be cautiously planned as those structures will attract animals to approach near the

canal and may escalates conflicts.

(viii) The State Govt. shall charge the Net Present Value of the forest land proposed

for diversion from the user agency as per Hon’ble Supreme Court of India’s order

numbers IA 826 and 566 (dated 28.03.2008 and 09.05.2008) related to a Writ

Petition (Civil) No 202/1995.


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42.4.2 PROPOSALS FOR TAKING UP ACTIVITIES WITHIN 10 KM FROM THE

BOUNDARIES OF PROTECTED AREAS.

The list of proposals for taking up non-forestry activities within Protected Areas is as follows.

Fact sheets are at ANNEXURE 42.4.2 (Page No. 51 - 74)


1 Assam 6-55/2017 WL Proposal for Dirok Field Development Phase I & II for

re-entry and completion of existing well,

commissioning of Gas Gathering Station (GGS) and

Gas procession plant (GPP) and laying of underground

gas pipeline in the Dirok field in onshore block AAP-

ON-94/1, Tinsukia District, Assam by the Hindustan

Oil Exploration Company Ltd. (HOECL) (Pg No. 54,

55, 56).

2 Assam 6-38/2017 WL Proposal for Dirok Field Development Phase-III for

drilling wells, development exploratory wells,


Gas Processing Plant (GPP) and laying of underground

gas pipeline in the Dirok Field in onshore block AAP-

94/1, Tinsukia District, Assam by Hindustan Oil

Exploration Company Ltd (HOECL) (Pg No. 57, 58).

3 Assam 6-67/2017 WL Four laning work from km 0 to km 17.3 of NH-37A in

the State of Assam (Pg No. 59, 60).

4 Andaman &

Nicobar

6-72/2017 WL Proposal for Wildlife clearance for creation of

Infrastructure Facilities for Strategic Surveillance

System at Rutlannd Island by Programme AD, DRDO,

Hyderabad (Pg No. 61, 62, 63).

5 Rajasthan 6-29/2017 WL Proposal for Tanmay Dhyata Steel Concast Ltd. for

establishment of industrial unit for manufacturing of

TMT bars and wire rod at khasra no.360, 361, 362,

1848/1759/687 and 364/1 in village Mandana, Tehsil

Ladpura, District Kota within 10 km from the boundary

of Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, Mukundra National Park

and Mukundra Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan (Pg No. 64,

65).

6 Uttarakhand 6-125/2016 WL Proposal for Collection of Sand/Bajri/Boulder from

River Jakhan Lot No. 13/2 Area 92.652 ha District–

Dehradun, Uttarakhand (Pg No. 66, 67).

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7 Uttarakhand 6-146/2016 WL Proposal for Garh Roshanabad Sand mining project

(area 11.883 ha) from river Rao, District Hardwar,

Uttarakhand of M/s Garhwal Mandal Vikas Ltd.,

Dehradun, Uttarakhand (Pg No.68, 69).

8 Uttarakhand 6-147/2016 WL Proposal for Sand, Bajri & Boulder mining project in

an area 32.208 ha falls at distance of 6 km from Rajaji

National Park, village Ajeetpur, District-Hardwar,

Uttarakhand of M/s Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd

(Pg No. 70, 71).

9 Uttarakhand 6-165/2016 WL Proposal for collection of Sand/Bajri/boulder from river

Banjarewala area 51.02 ha falls at a distance of 2 km

from Rajaji National Park, District-Haridwar,

Uttarakhand by M/s Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam

Ltd., Dehradun, Uttarakhand (Pg No. 72, 73).

10 Uttarakhand 6-12/2017 WL Proposal for collection of minor minerals from the river

bed of river Nandhor (an area of 468.00 ha) district

Nainital and Udhamsingh Nagar to channelize the

natural course of river and protect river banks and

adjoining forest and habitat for flood, Uttarakhand (Pg

No. 74,75)

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(1)

1 Name of the Proposal Proposal for Dirok Field Development Phase I & II

for re-entry and completion of existing well,


Gas procession plant (GPP) and laying of

underground gas pipeline in the Dirok field in

onshore block AAP-ON-94/1, Tinsukia District,

Assam by the Hindustan Oil Exploration Company

Ltd.


involved

Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary

3 File No. 6-55/2017 WL

4 Name of the State Assam


6 Area of the protected area 111.19 sq. km.



Nil. N No forest, Sanctuary/National Park land would be

required for the proposed project. The drill site

(approximately 2.3 ha) and Dirok GGS (0.06 ha) will

be constructed at existing Dirok-4Plinth on Tea

Garden land. The land will be taken for long term

lease from the tea estate. The GPP of area 6 ha would

be constructed in agricultural land at Golai.

Approximately 2 m Right of Use (ROU) will be

taken from concerned land owners for laying and

maintenance of pipeline.

The proposed facilities are not located within the

Dehing-Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, however, located

within 10 km of the WLS.

(1)Nearest component of the proposed project is a

well located at 0.8 km from the boundary of

Wildlife Sanctuary.

(2)Proposed Gas Processing Plant is planned to be

located at Golai Village, about 8.5 km from the

boundary of the Wildlife Sanctuary.

(3)Flaring will be done at existing Gas Gathering

Plant at Kusijan village, about 9.8 km from

Wildlife Sanctuary and beyond proposed ESZ.


protected area(s)

Nil

8 Name of the applicant agency Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd

ANNEXURE 42.4.2

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9 Total number of tree to be felled Construction of three proposed new drill sites would

require clearance of Tea bushes and shed trees.

Permission from forest department would be

obtained in case tree felling is required.



included or not

Map is enclosed



September 2015 and 20th

September 2016.


Proposed Phase wise Actions:

Phase I: Re-entry will be done at the existing wells, GGS will be constructed at the

premises of an existing well site (DRK-4) and 19.55 km long, 4” diameter underground

pipeline will be laid from well location to existing Oil India Ltd operated GGS at Kusijan.

To put well into production, test flaring is required to be done. Due to proximity of Dehing

Patkai WLS, test flaring will be avoided near the wells, by flowing the gas through this

pipeline and flaring it using existing infrastructure available in Kusijan GGS. Out of the

19.55 km pipeline, 4.5 km pipeline (before entering Kusijan GGS) passes through forest

land.

Phase II: To drill three new production wells in Dirok field and construct a Gas

Processing Plant at Golai at a distance of about 8.5 km from the Dehing Patkai Wildlife

Sanctuary and outside the proposed ESZ of the Wildlife Sanctuary. In second phase, 14.55

km long, 12” diameter underground pipeline will be laid from GGS at DRK-4 to Golai

GPP. Another 10” diameter, 5 km pipeline will be laid from Golai GPP to Kusijan GGS.

Both of these pipelines will follow the ROU of the 4” diameter, 5.5 km underground

pipeline will be laid from Golai Gpp to Digboi IOCL refinery, to carry oil condensate from

GPP to refinery. The proposed wells, pipelines, GGS and GPP sites were selected based

on environmental consideration viz, location of sensitive ecological habitats, settlements,

schools/hospitals, water bodies etc. Primarily, agricultural land and tea garden areas were

selected for current development activity.


The species found in the Dehing-Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary are Tiger, Elephant, Black

Panther, Hoolock Gibbon, Leopard, Great Indian Civet, Slow Loris, Pangolin etc.


The proposal involves activities to be undertaken in Phase-I & II and includes three

existing wells, 3 proposed wells, one Gas Gathering Station (GSS) at Dirok site and one

Gas Processing Plant (GPP) is proposed at Golai.

The site of wells and GSS is located in the Dirok Tea Estate. 2 Existing wells are within 1

km distance from Dehing-Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary. One existing well, three new wells

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and the GGS are located within 2 Km distance from the WLS.

The proposal is recommended except for Gas Processing Plant at Golai with following

conditions:

(1) Effective measures against noise and light pollution,

(2) Effective management of effluent, solid and liquid waste and organic waste material

generated.

(3) Reclamation of ground cleared, ponds/ditches/drains and leveling of land.

(4) Capping of wells.

Establishment of GPP at Golai is not recommended as the site may infringe elephant

corridor. It needs mention that animal corridor is loosely defined area and cannot be

exactly demarcated on ground. The Golai elephant corridor is already, fragmented due to

human settlement. Industrial intrusion and coming up of other socio-economic activities

that may result may aggravate the problem to irreversible proportion. Since these activities

are long term activities and area located close to the Dehing Patkai WLS within its ESZ,

impact of activities on wildlife needs to be analyzed by an expert group.

The Expert Committee formed by SBWL members visited the site along with Divisional

Forest Officer, Digboi Division who is also the in-charge of Dehing Patkai WLS and

Conservator of Forests, Eastern Assam Circle of Jorhat and opined that the proposed

activity will not have any major impact on wildlife habitats and surrounding environment.

The Chief Wildlife Warden, Assam has also agreed with their view and recommended the

proposal subject to the conditions and mitigation measures stipulated by the Expert

Committee and Divisional Forest Officer, Digboi Division.

15. Comments of Ministry

The proposal for use of 2.3 ha of Dirok Tea Estate land falling within 10 km from the

boundary of Dehing-Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary for drilling of appraisal well, Assam by

M/s Hindustan Oil Corporation Ltd has been recommended by the Standing Committee of

NBWL in its 34th

Meeting held on 2nd

June 2015.

(1) Project site was mentioned as located 1.5 km away from Dehing Patkai Wildlife

Sanctuary.

(2) Further, this recommendation was for drilling appraisal wells.

(3) It is not clear how two appraisal wells were drilled within 1 km of the protected area

by the User Agency.


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(2)

1 Name of the Proposal Proposal for Dirok Field Development Phase III for

drilling wells, development exploratory wells,


Gas Processing Plant (GPP) and laying of

underground gas pipeline in the Dirok Field in

onshore block AAP-94/1, Tinsukia District, Assam

by Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd.

(HOECL).


involved

Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary

3 File No. 6-38/2017 WL






Nil. N The proposed facilities are not located within the

Dehing-Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, however, located

within 10 km of the WLS.

(1) Nearest component of the proposed project is a

well located at 0.3 km from Dehing Patkai

WLS.

(2) Proposed gas processing unit is planned to be

located at Golai Village, about 8.5 km from the

boundary of the WLS.

(3) Flaring will be done at existing Gas Gathering

Plant at Kusijan village, about 9.8 km from

Wildlife Sanctuary and beyond proposed ESZ.


protected area(s)

Nil

8 Name of the applicant agency Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd. (HOECL)




included or not

Map is enclosed



September 2015 and 20th

September 2016.

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Dirok field development is proposed to be undertaken in three phases. Proposal for

seeking recommendation of Standing Committee of NBWL for Phase-I & II has already

been made (vide proposal No. FP/AS/IND/13943/2015 dated 17th

July 2015). The current

proposal is for seeking recommendation of SCNBWL for Phase-III. The Dirok

Development Phase-III, involve drilling of 05 development wells and 06 exploratory

wells, commissioning of associated facilities such as GGS and laying of pipeline to

evacuate the gas from GGS etc Sub surface oil/gas reservoir predicted to be located

partially in the WLS and partly in the area immediately adjoining WLS, so, surface well

locations selected outside the WLS on non-forest surface locations-to avoid any direct

impact on the WLS and also minimize possible impact on the ESZ. Production facilities

(required for gathering, processing and evacuation of oil/gas) other than the wells are

however planned to locate sufficiently away from the WLS and again on non-forest land.

All the proposed wells fall within the 5 km area from the boundary of Patkai Dehing WLS.

While selecting the pipeline route, alternative route was also examined and found that

route-1 was passing through Burhing River and few of the human settlements. The route

which is selected and marked as route-2 passes through teagarden involves very minimum

settlements and also shorter in length comparatively. Considering these facts pipeline,

route 2 was selected and proposed to evacuate the gas.

The project requires 26.4 ha of tea garden/agricultural land, of which 2 ha is required for

each development/exploratory well, thus totaling 22 ha for 11 wells. Additional land of 4.4

ha is required for pipeline from GGs to tie-in with existing pipeline.


The species found in the Dehing-Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary are tiger, elephant, black

panther, hoolock gibbon, leopard, great Indian civet, slow loris, pangolin, etc.


The proposal consist activities to be undertaken in phase-III which includes 5 development

wells, 6 exploratory wells and one GGS at North Dirok and connecting pipeline. These

activities will require 26.4 ha of non-forestland. The facilities will be located at a distance

varying from 0.31 km to 2.63 km in the ESZ of Dehing-Patkai WLS. The Chief Wildlife

Warden has recommended the proposal with the following conditions:

(1) Effective measures against noise and light pollution.

(2) Effective management of effluent, solid and liquid waste and organic waste material

generated.

(3) Reclamation of ground cleared, ponds/ditches/drains and leveling of land.

(4) Capping off wells.

(5) Taking into consideration the project activities in all the three phases, their cumulative impact

on wildlife needs to be analyzed as development wells, gas gathering station and gas

processing plant are long term activities. Thus an expert group may be constituted for the

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purpose consisting of experts from WII, Dehradun, expert from Assam and one NGO besides

two officers from Forest Department. The group will analyze likely impact and recommend

mitigation measures.


The proposal for Dirok Field Development Phase I & Phase II has not been received for

consideration of SCNBWL. The proposal for use of 2.3 ha of Dirok Tea Estate land falling

within 10 km from the boundary of Dehing-Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary for drilling of

appraisal well, Assam by M/s Hindustan Oil Corporation Ltd has been recommended by

the Standing Committee of NBWL in its 34th

Meeting held on 2nd

June 2015.


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(3)

1 Name of the Proposal Four laning work from km 0 to km 17.3 of NH-37A in the

State of Assam


involved

Adjacent to 6th

addition to Kaziranga National Park and

Laokhowa Burachapori Wildlife Sanctuary

3 File No. 6-67/2017 WL



judice

Not sub-judice

6 Area of the protected area 88443.604 ha



6 ha of Bhomoraguri reserve forest


protected area(s)

NIL


agency

National Highways and Infrastructure Development

Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), Guwahati


felled





Yes


The SBWL has recommended the proposal in its 9th

meeting held on 20th

September 2014.


This is a four laning work of Road between km 0 to km 17.3 of NH-37A in the state of

Assam. An area of 6.0 ha land of the forest land, 10 km away from the boundary of PA is

required for the diversion in Bhomoraguri reserve forest for construction and widening of

existing road and the approaches of the proposed new Brahmaputra bridge parallel to

existing bridge for making it four-lane configuration. The proposed four lanning project

will reduce the traffic on NH37 crossing Kaziranga National Project. The proposed

widening of Bhomaraguri bridge may affect the mitigation pattern of wildlife from

Kaziranga National Park to Orang tiger reserve via Laokhowa-Burachapori wildlife

sanctuary however overall four lanning of NH-37 shall not cause any adverse impact

directly.


The proposed area is frequently visited by the wild animals namely one-horned Rhinoceros,

wild buffalo, swamp deer, tigers, Asiatic elephant, flyway, etc., as being the adjacent to

their habitat. Kaziranga National park is known for its success in the conservation of rare,

threatened and charismatic species.

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The Sonitput District specially the area through which the proposed four lane road is

passing highly prone to elephant depredation. The 6th

Addition to the Kaziranga National

Park is in the east and Burhachapori/Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary is the west of the

proposed road, hence movement of wild animal in the area is common phenomenon. Thus

the user agency shall provide a reasonable amount to the PCCF, WL & CWLW, Assam as

Corpus fund, which will be kept in Bank as a fixed deposit and accrued interest will be

utilized for Wildlife Conservation and conflict mitigation activities.


The proposed four lanning road on existing two laned NH shall reduce the traffic in NH37A

and is shall not any adverse impact on Kaziranga National Park and Laokhowa Burachapori

Wildlife Sanctuary. The distance of the proposed project 10 km from the boundary of the

PA.

NTCA has communicated their observations and recommendations vide letter dated 7-22/2017-

NTCA dated 15th May 2017. The proposed project shall reduce the traffic on NH-37 (by passing the

Kaziranga National Park). Considering the observations and the larger public interest, the proposal

is recommended subject to the strict adherence to the following mitigation strategies:

(1) The user agency should seek necessary forest clearance permission from the Ministry of

Environment, forest and Climate Change, GoI and appropriate NPV applicable be deposited for

the forestland proposed for diversion as per Hon’ble Supreme Court of India’s Order number IA

826 and 566 (dated 28.03.2008 and 09.05.2008) related to a Writ Petition (Civil) No. 202/1995.

(2) We submit that the entire stretch of highway passing through the Bhumraguri Reserve Forests

should be made as an elevated road allowing the free passage for wild animals’ movement under

it. The specification details of such alignment should be as per the guide viz., Eco-friendly

Measures to Mitigate Impacts of Linear Infrastructure of WII. The user agency should consult

NTCA, WII and Field Director, Kaziranga Tiger Reserve for confirming the design, dimensions

of this alignment prior to commencement of their constitution.

(3) Sign posts warning about movements of wild animals should also be placed at regular intervals

along the widened road.

(4) The bridge across the Bharamputra need to be retrofitted with sound and light barriers to

facilitate the movement of wild animals viz., Rhinos, elephants, tigers, wild buffaloes which

regularly move between Kaziranga and Orang Tiger Reserve under this bridge and traffic light,

sound would act as barriers.

(5) Assam forest Department should ensure that user agency should strictly adhere to the mitigation

measures suggested herein this report before the road upgradation project implemented.

(6) Legal status of NH-37A passing through the stretch of Bhumragiri Reserve forest should remain

unchanged and no further widening proposal of this stretch should be permitted in future.

(7) CCTV enabled check post needs to be constructed on NH-37A at Tinyalimor road junction for

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regular monitoring of vehicles and control of traffic during emergency situations so as to have

effective checks and control to prevent wildlife/forest crime cases.

(8) Attempts should be made that minimal trees are cut for road widening, Local RFO and frontline

staff should strictly monitor this.

(9) Construction work should be during daytime (7 AM – 5 PM) and no night camp of labourers

and contractor / user agency officials inside the forest should be allowed. User agency should

also monitor that no labourer get involved in extracti0on of products. Local RFO and forest staff

should pay regular and sudden visit to the construction sites for monitoring these.

(10) Use of heavy earth moving vehicles should be made as minimum as possible since they are

like to create substantial noise pollution in the area.

(11) Construction material (including top soil) should be procured from outside the forest area.

The debris should be dumped outside the forest or could also be used in constructing the road

underneath the flyovers for Departmental use (patrol, wildlife tourism, etc.).


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(4)

1 Name of the Proposal Proposal for Wildlife clearance for creation of Infrastructure

Facilities for Strategic Surveillance System at Rutlannd

Island by Programme AD, DRDO, Hyderabad


involved

Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

3 File No. 6-72/2017 WL

4 Name of the State Andaman & Nicobar Islands


judice

Not sub-judice

6 Area of the protected area 281.50 ha



Diversion of 49.978 Acres of forest land of which 0.84

Acres of land within Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

and 49.138 Acres reserve forest falling within ESZ, 10 km

away from Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park.


protected area(s)

0.428 ha has been diverted in 2007 for construction of

pipelines, sump and pump house for transportation water

from Rutland to Dhanikari dam purposes.


agency

Programme AD, DRDO, Hyderabad


felled

Yes clearing of vegetation is required.




Yes


The SBWL has recommended the proposal in its 9th

meeting held on 08.03.2017.


A part of the Phase II of the Programme AD, radars, missiles and communication systems are

being realized to intercept long range missiles. This radar along with Ship Borne Radar will be

used to test and validate interceptions of Long Range Ballistic Missiles. This radar shall also

be used to provide the surveillance coverage for the east of India.

0.84 Acres falling within the park is required for developing following structures:

(i) Jetty with Guard room : 0.617 Acres

(ii) Water pump : 0.05 Acres

(iii) Road measuring 100 mtr L X 7 mtr W : 0.173 Acres

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49.138 Acres falling under ESZ is required for developing following structures:

Built up area : 22.01 Acres

(i) Radar hard standing : 21.00 Acres

(ii) Administration building : 0.074 Acres

(iii) Power station : 0.111 Acres

(iv) Underground POL : 0.012 Acres

(v) Area for RTS device : 0.100 Acres

(vi) Scientist accommodation : 0.371 Acres

(vii) NGOs accommodation : 0.371 Acres

(viii) DSC accommodation : 0.062 Acres


The park is home to birds like white-bellied sea eagle, parakeets, Andaman teal, heron, terns,

waders, swifts, etc. Rich marine life consists of variety of coral reefs, colourful fishes,

molluscs, shells, starfish, turtles, salt-water crocodile, etc.


The proposed project is 10 km away from Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. The

CWLW recommended the proposal with the following mitigation measures:

(1) No objection certificate from the APWD implementing agency for water harvesting

project for supply of water to Port Blair and South Andaman based on the Scientific

Study along with the Recommendations of the Study regarding permission to the DRDO

project and regarding measures, is any to be taken up to mitigate impact of the project

shall be submitted by the user agency along with an undertaking to comply with the

recommendations.

(2) Specific marine and terrestrial wildlife conservation plan shall be prepared and

implemented by the park Manager, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Wildlife I at the

project site.

(3) The Provision of Guard Room kept in the project should be established at 11.100 km

from RM point instead of 0.10 km at RM point as a Forest Camp already exist at this

location.

(4) Project authority should take necessary precautions by placing essential deflectors and

anti-radiation screens around satellite antennas to reduce the impact of radiation on

biodiversity in the proposed area.

(5) Vessels/boats used for construction should use the approved route for navigation and

larger vessel should enter into the National Park only during high tide.

(6) Minimum number of vehicles should be used inside Rutland Island during constructional

and operational phase of the project.

(7) The nature of the diverted forest land shall remain same.

(8) The project authority should take necessary permission from CWLW while entering into

waters of Marine National Park while approaching Rutland Island.

(9) Project authority should provide fuel/fire wood required for road making, cooking

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purpose for the labourers involved in infrastructure development. No forest material of

fire wood should be collected from forest area.

(10) No effluent or domestic sewage (liquid or solid waste) shall be disposed into the sea or

nearby forest area.

(11) The implementing agency will ensure that the natural drainage of the locality are not

disturbed due to construction of road and other infrastructure and the dugout soil are

stabilized in a proper way.


As part of the phase II of the Programme AD, forest area is required to establish a strategic

Radar site in Rutland Island for test and evaluation of long range missile interceptions for

DRDO, Government of India.


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(5)

1 Name of the Proposal Proposal for Tanmay Dhyata Steel Concast Ltd. for

establishment of industrial unit for manufacturing of TMT

bars and wire rod at khasra no.360, 361, 362,

1848/1759/687 and 364/1 in village Mandana, Tehsil

Ladpura, District Kota within 10 km from the boundary of

Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, Mukundra National Park and

Mukundra Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan.


involved

Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, Mukundra National Park and

Mukundra Tiger Reserve

3 File No. 6-29/2017 WL



judice

Not sub-judice

6 Area of the protected area Dara WLS-239.77 & Mukandra NP-199.55 sq.km



Nil, the proposed site is 6.2 km away from the boundary

of Darra Wildlife Sanctuary, Mukundra Hills National

Park and Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, Kota.


protected area(s)



agency

Tanmay Dhyata Steel Concast Ltd.


felled

Proposal indicates that no clearing of vegetation is

required.




Yes



October 2016.


The proposed unit of TMT Bars and Wire Road manufacturing through concast process is

coming up at 360, 361, 362, 1848/1759, 1759/687 and 364/1, village Mandana, Ladpura,

district Kota, Rajasthan., located at about 6.2 km away from the boundary of Darra Wildlife

Sanctuary, Mukundra Hills National Park and Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, Kota.


The species found in the sanctuary are Panther, Sloth bear, Wolf, Leopard, Chinkara,

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Spotted deer, Wild boar, Antelope, Sambar, Jackal, Hyena, Jungle cat etc. Many species of

birds and reptiles are also found.


The proposal is for manufacturing of TMT Bars and Wire Rod in village Mandana, Ladpura

Kota. It is located 6.2 km from the boundary of Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, Mukundra

National park and Mukundra Tiger Reserve (7.10 km from core area and 5.50 km from

buffer area). The total area is 4.62 ha which is duly converted for industrial purposes.


(1) 2% of the cost of the project will be deposited by the User Agency in the account of

Rajasthan Protected Areas Conservation Society (RPACS) for Wildlife Conservation

and mitigation works.


(3) No material of any kind should be extracted from the Protected Area

(4) No trees shall be cut during the work in the Protected Area.

(5) There will be no labour camping within 1 km of the Protected area boundary.



User Agency.

(8) The user agency and project personnel will comply with the provisions of the Wildlife


(9) Green belt should be created on the periphery of project area by the User Agency.


NTCA has mentioned that the proposed site is located in the revenue village and does not

form any part of Tiger Reserves and corridors and does not have presence of Tiger as per all

India Tiger estimation 2014. The NTCA has recommended the proposal vide letter no.7-

16/2017-NTCA dated 27th

April 2017 with the condition of compliance of the conditions

indicated by CWLW, Rajasthan and the provisions of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 by the

user agency.


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(6)

1 Name of the Proposal Proposal for Collection of Sand/Bajri/Boulder from River

Jakhan Lot No. 13/2 Area 92.652 ha District–Dehradun,

Uttarakhand


involved

Rajaji National Park

3 File No. 6-125/2016 WL

4 Name of the State Uttarakhand


judice

Not sub-judice




NIL. The proposed site is only for picking of sand and

boulders from the river.


protected area(s)

658.8984 sq.km has been diverted since 1985 for various

development purposes.


agency

M/s. Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd., Dehradun,

Uttarakhand


felled





Yes


The SBWL has recommended the proposal in its meeting held on 06.02.2016.


The River Kakhan Lot No. 13/2 Sand, Bajri and boulder Mining Project (area 92.652

ha) involves collection of river bed materials. This is very essential to prevent widening of the

river bed due to the deposition of sediments which if not mined out will cause flooding,

damage to adjoining areas, destruction of life and property. This can only be prevented by

maintaining the river flow within the existing middle course of the river. In addition to this

production of minerals will benefit the state in the form of Royalty. The project will generate

direct and indirect employment opportunities for the people in nearby villages. Also the mine

management will initiate various soci-economic developments as a part of CSR activity in

nearby villages which will improve the socio-economic status of the area.


It is an ideal tiger and leopard habitat. It the most important part of Shivalik Elephant

Reserve. This area provide habitat for wild boar, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, goral,

king kobra,, etc. Rajai National Park is also home for more than 300 species of birds.


The proposed project is 2 km away from the northern boundary of the Rajaji National Tiger

Reserve. The project area is surrounded by agriculture landscape and no wildlife wildlife

habitat is observed nearby. The area does not fall within any corridor area or provide any

connectivity for wild animals to move from one from one forest patch/area other. Extraction

of RBM in this stretch is unlikely affect wildlife. As the project is in public interest, the

project is recommended subject to the conditions specified by the Director, Rajaji National

Park.

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It was mentioned in the report of NTCA that the condition of only picking and no mechanized

extraction of minerals are proposed for strict compliance.


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(7)

1 Name of the Proposal Proposal for Garh Roshanabad Sand mining project (area

11.883 ha) from river Rao, District-Hardwar, Uttarakhand

of M/s Garhwal Mandal Vikas Ltd., Dehradun,

Uttarakhand.


involved

Rajaji Tiger Reserve

3 File No. 6-146/2016 WL






Nil. N Nil, the proposed site is 9 km away from Rajaji National

Park.


protected area(s)

.

8 Name of the applicant agency M/s Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd


felled




included or not

Map is enclosed



February 2016.


Garh Roshnabad Sand mining project, area 11.883 ha involves collection of river bed

materials.

(1) This is very essential to prevent widening of the riverbed due to the deposition of

sediments which if not mined out will cause flooding, damage to the adjoining areas,

destruction of life and property. This can only be prevented by maintaining the river flow

within the existing middle course of the river.

(2) In addition to this the production of minerals will benefit the state in the form Royalty.

(3) The project will generate direct and indirect employment opportunities for the people in

nearby villages.

(4) Also the mine management will initiate various socio-economic developments as a part of

CSR activity in nearby villages which will improve the socio-economic status in the area.



destruction of life and property.


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king kobra, etc. Rajai National Park is also home for more than 300 species of birds.


The Chief Wildlife Warden has recommended.


NTCA has communicated their comments vide letter dated 7-35/2016 NTCA dated 28th

April

2017. The proposed site is located 9 Km away from the southern boundary of Rajaji Tiger

Reserve. The area is surrounded by agriculture landscape and no noticeable wildlife habitat is

observed nearby. The area does not fall within any corridor area or provide any connectivity

for wild animals to move from one patch of forest to the other. Extraction of RBM in this

stretch is unlikely to affect the wildlife of Rajaji Tiger Reserve.


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(8)

1 Name of the Proposal Proposal for Sand, Bajri & Boulder mining project in an

area 32.208 ha falls at distance of 6 km from Rajaji

National Park, village Ajeetpur, District-Hardwar,

Uttarakhand of M/s Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd.


involved


3 File No. 6-147/2016 WL







Park.


protected area(s)

.



felled




included or not

Map is enclosed



February 2016.


Ajeetpur Sand, Bajri and Boulder Mining Project (Area: 32.208 Ha) involves collection of

river bed Materials.



destruction of life and property. This can only be prevented by maintaining the river flow

within the existing middle course of the river.

(2) In addition to this the production of minerals will benefit the state in the form Royalty.

(3) The project will generate direct and indirect employment opportunities for the people in

nearby villages.

(4) Also the mine management will initiate various socio-economic developments as a part of

CSR activity in nearby villages which will improve the socio-economic status in the area.




king kobra, etc. Rajai National Park is also home for more than 300 species of birds.

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The Chief Wildlife Warden has recommended.



April

2017

(1) The stretch of river Ganga downstream of Hardwar till Bhogpur forms an important

habitat for wildlife. This stretch of river Ganga receives very good congregation of

migratory water fowls viz., Rubby Shelduck and Bareheaded geese.

(2) Any extraction of river based materials from this stretch of river Ganga therefore needs

very careful examination keeping the wintering as well as breeding areas of waterfowl.

(3) A group of 6-7 bull elephants from Rajaji Tiger Reserve regularly cross the river Ganga

near Tehdi Pulia (in Shyampur Range of Hardwar FD) in order to gain access to the

water of river Ganga and possibly use the crop fields along the right bank of river Ganga

near Ajeetpur village.

(4) Extensive use of wild elephants of riverine islands in Ganga near Ajeetpur also warrants

a detailed investigation of elephant movement pattern in this stretch of river Ganga.

(5) The Jhilmil Jheel Conservation Reserve (diagonally) opposite to Ajeetpur village and

the grasslands of Amichand-Bhuria Sot-Nangal (opposite Bhogpur) form critical

habitats for the only population of endangered Swamp Deer in Uttarakhand. Any

proposal to extract sand and boulder from river Ganga should carefully examine its

impact on the Swamp deer population of the area.

(6) Any matter related to extraction of RBM in this stretch of river Ganga should follow the

directives of NGT.


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(9)

Name of the Proposal Proposal for collection of Sand/Bajri/boulder from river

Banjarewala area 51.02 ha falls at a distance of 2 km

from Rajaji National Park, District-Haridwar,

Uttarakhand by M/s Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd.,

Dehradun, Uttarakhand.


involved


3 File No. 6-165/2016 WL







Park.


protected area(s)

658.8984 ha land area has been transferred since 1985 for

various development purposes.





included or not

Map is enclosed



February 2016.


The river Banjarewala Sand, bajri and Boulder Mining project (Area: 51.02 ha) involves

collection of river bed materials. This is very essential to prevent widening of the riverbed due

to the deposition of sediments which if not mined out will cause flooding, damage to the

adjoining areas, destruction of life and property. This can only be prevented by maintaining

the river flow within the existing middle course of the river. In addition to this the production

of minerals will benefit the state in the form Royalty. The project will generate direct and

indirect employment opportunities for the people in nearby villages. Also the mine

management will initiate various socio-economic developments as a part of CSR activity in

nearby villages which will improve the socio-economic status in the area.

Scientific picking of minor minerals from riverbed minimizes the land erosion dew to floods.

During minor minerals picking dust particles may pollute the air.


It is an ideal tiger and leopard habitat. It the most important part of Shivalik Elephant Reserve.

This area provide habitat for wild boar, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, goral, king kobra,

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etc. Rajaji National Park is also home for more than 300 species of birds.


The Chief Wildlife Warden has recommended the proposal with the condition that only hand

picking should be allowed.



April

2017. It is mentioned that the proposed site is located 2 km away from the southern boundary

of Rajaji Tiger Reserve. The area is surrounded by agriculture landscape and no noticeable

wildlife habitat is observed nearby. The area does not fall within any corridor area or provide

any connectivity for wild animals to move from one patch of forest to the other.

Presence of few boulder-crushing units in the vicinity of the proposed site produce

considerable noise during the day that is clearly audible from Rajaji TR. Although manual

collection of sand/bajri/boulder itself may not produce the noise, it may give rise to

establishment of additional stone crusher units nearby. The aspect of noise pollution needs

careful consideration in this case.


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(10)

1 Name of the Proposal Proposal for collection of minor minerals from the river

bed of river Nandhor (an area of 468.00 ha) district

Nainital and Udhamsingh Nagar to channelize the

natural course of river and protect river banks and

adjoining forest and habitat for flood, Uttarakhand


involved

Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary

3 File No. 6-12/2017 WL






Nil. N NIL. The proposed site is 2.97 km away from Nandhaur

Wildlife Sanctuary


protected area(s)

Nil

8 Name of the applicant agency Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation

9 Total number of tree to be felled No felling of trees is required.



included or not

Yes



November 2016.

12. Brief justification on the proposal as given by the applicant agency

Proposal for collection of minor minerals from the river bed of river Nandhor (an area of

468.00 ha) district Nainital and Udhamsingh Nagar to channelize the natural course of river

and protect river banks and adjoining forest and habitat for flood, Uttarakhand.

13. Rare and endangered species found in the area

The proposal indicates the presence of tiger, striped hyena, leopard cat, goral, serow,

mahseer, etc.

14. Opinion of the Chief Wildlife Warden

The project area consists of dry boulders in the river bed of Nandhor, Kailash and its

tributaries and apparently wildlife does not inhabitant in it.


(1) Collection of RBM will be restricted between sunrise and sunset.

(2) Explosives will not be used for extraction of RBM.

(3) No permanent structure will be allowed to be constructed.

(4) The employed labourers will be provided fuel wood by the project proponent to avoid use

of adjoining forest by them.

15. Comments of Ministry

It is mentioned in the proposal that Nandhaur wildlife Sanctuary forms a critical part of the

habitat of Tiger and has large population of tigers.

NTCA has communicated their observations and recommendations vide letter dated 7-

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12/2017 NTCA dated 4th

May 2017.

Observations

(1) The Nandhour Wildlife Sanctuary, comprising of 269.96 sq. km of forest area in

Haldwani & Champawat forest divisions of Uttarakhand is situated between Gola and

Sharda rivers, forms an important link for tigers from Corbett Tiger reserve to Pilibhit

Tiger reserve as well as Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve in Nepal.

(2) The permission to extract RBM from Nandhour River had been granted to Uttarakhand

forest Development Corporation for a period of 10 years from 2006 & since then, the

extraction of RBM had been regularly carried out in Nandhour River.

(3) The proposed site of extraction of RBM is located at 2.97 km from the boundary of

Nandhour Wildlife Sanctuary & four gates which are functional for exit of vehicles

carrying RBM are Chorgalia, Kadapani 1&2 and MBR thereby distributing the entire

proposed stretch of the river into three stretches viz., Stretch 1, 2 & 3. These stretches

are shown in the enclosed assessment report.

(4) The stretch one of Nandhour River between Machliban and Chorgalia- Jaulasal forest

road passes through the forest connectivity of Haldwani forst division and the functional

tiger corridor passes through this stretch which provides connectivity for movement of

tiger & elephants.

(5) The forest connectivity in the stretch 2 is broken due to Chorgalia settlement.

(6) The forest connectivity is intact in the stretch 3 having forests of Ransali range of Terai

forest division on the left bank & teak plantation of Kishanpur range of Terai East forest

division on the right bank of Nandhour river.

Recommendations

The extraction of RBM from the Nandhour river in the stretches 1& 3 will have detrimental

effect on tiger landscape conservation values. Therefore, the in view of the above

mentioned observations, the extraction of RBM in the stretch 1 & 3 is not recommended.

However, the extraction of RBM in the stretch 2 of the river (south of Chorgalia-Jaulasal

forest road till Kadapai 1 gate) is recommended after ensuring proper safeguards as

prescribed by CWLW, Uttarakhand and avoiding transportation through the forested

habitat.


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42.4.3. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS

S.No. Agenda Item Action taken Category

ATR of 39th

SC NBWL

1 38.2.1.5 Proposal for use of 11.2680

ha land of Block No. 25 in Marine

Sanctuary for Laying for 2504 m.

long and 45 m wide Waste Water

Pipeline by Tata Chemicals Limited

(TCL), Gujarat

Proposal was recommended for

laying of ‘subterranean pipeline’ by

SC NBWL in its 39th meeting held

on 23rd

August 2016. The request of

user agency to replace

‘subterranean pipeline’ with

‘Trestel pipeline’.

The Standing Committee may

like to take a view on the

request.

Chemical


1 Jharkhand 6-81/2017 WL Diversion of 1007.29 ha of forestland from Palamau Tiger

Reserve for construction of North Koel Reservoir Project,

Dist. Latehar, Jharkhand (Pg No. 77, 78, 79)

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(1)

1 Name of the Proposal Diversion of 1007.29 ha of forestland from Palamau

Tiger Reserve for construction of North Koel

Reservoir Project, Dist. Latehar, Jharkhand


involved

Palamau Tiger Reserve (Mandal Dam)

3 File No. 6-81 /2017 WL

4 Name of the State Jharkhand



7(a) Area proposed for diversion/

Denotification S.No Name of

village

Forest

Area

(in ha)

Legal status of

Forest

1 Kutku 676.79 Protected forest

2 Bhajna 136.31 Protected Forest

notified as

Palamau WLS

3 Khura 16.17 Protected Forest

notified as

Palamau WLS

4 Khaira 3.43 Protected Forest

notified as

Palamau WLS

5 Mandal 3.43 Reserve Forest

notified as

Buffer area of

palamau TR

6 Meral 126.13 Reserve Forest

notified as

Buffer area of

Palamau TR

7 Saneya

(Jungle

Jhar)

45.03 Deemed Forest

Total 1007.29


protected area(s)

Nil

8 Name of the applicant agency Water Resources Department, Govt. of Jharkhand.

9 Total number of tree to be felled Proposal indicates that no clearing of vegetation is

required.



included or not

Yes

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April 2017


The present proposal is for the diversion of forest land for North Koel Reservoir Project.

The project was conceived in 1960s by the Govt. of Bihar and the project was started in

1970s. It was envisaged to construct a masonry Dam in Kutku village and a Barrage near

Mohammadganj village 96 km downstream of Mandal Dam and two canals emanates

from the barrage to irrigate 72,157 ha of land in the States of Jharkhand and Bihar. The

project is located in the most drought prone area of Jharkhand and Bihar States. The area

has witnessed 10 major famines since 1935. The construction work of Dam and Barrage

has been competed except the installation of gates in the Dam. Also, some work of

spillway and deck slab and installation of low level construction sluice and irrigation

sluice is yet to be completed. The right main canal and 40% of its distributaries have

been completed and 90% of left main canal have been completed. This partially

completed project is presently irrigating during Kharif season nearly 50,000 ha and 6,000

ha of land in States of Bihar and Jharkhand respectively. After the fully operation of

project, the irrigation potential will reach upto 72,157 ha of land as targeted in the

project. Also, after the operation of the project, water will be available for drinking

purpose to the local inhabitants of Palamau, Latehar and Garhwa district of Jharkhand

State as well as for industrial purpose. This water will also be available to wildlife of the

Palamau TR which has been facing severe scarcity of water. Hence the migration of

wildlife will stop in nearby human settlements. It is also estimated that the fully

operation of the project will generate revenue of approximately Rs.24,337 lakh annually.


The proposal indicates the presence of cheetal, sambhar, gaur, kotra, harha, elephant,

sloth bear, peacock, etc.


The Chief Wildlife Warden has mentioned in Part IV of the proposal that the main

objection by the Forest Department was based on the height of gates which was proposed

as 367.28 m FRL. At this height, it was expected that nearly 6000 ha of prime forest area

was going to be submerged. Besides, 15 villages were expected to be either fully or

partially submerged. In this present proposal, the user agency i.e. Planning and

Monitoring Division of Water Resources department, Govt. of Jharkhand has agreed to

reduce the height of gate and accordingly leading to reduction in submergence of Forest

area. Now it is proposed to keep the height of gate to 341 m FRL and so only 1007.29 ha

of forestland will be submerged. Also, the no. of affected village has been reduced to

minimum. Apart from direct advantages of the Dam like creation of permanent water

body in drier part of Tiger Reserve, creation of site for Bird Conservation etc., many

other indirect benefits like fisheries, agriculture and other livelihood options will

develop. The Chief Wildlife Warden has recommended the proposal with the following

conditions :

(1) During construction or installation of gates, the project authorities should construct

Jetty at important locations. Motor boat as well as paddle boat should also be made

available to monitor and control illicit fishing and birds poaching.

(2) The total number of trees to be felled is approx. 3,44,644 as per joint enumeration

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of trees. Such loss of trees should be compensated by planting same numbers of

trees through Jan Van Yojana, Kisan nursery, etc., within Project Tiger jurisdiction.

(3) The height of gates was initially proposed as 367.28 m FRL and accordingly

compensation has been paid to villages of 13 villages against their land holdings.

The new Khatiyan has been created and all land has been shown in Nadi Ghati

Pariyojana land. The Govt. may consider transferring all such land to Palamau Tiger

Reserve.


The proposed project falls in the Palamau Tiger Reserve and requires the

recommendations of NTCA.


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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5

42.5.1. ANY OTHER ITEM WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR

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ANNEXURE 41.1

MINUTES OF 41ST

MEETING OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF NATIONAL

BOARD FOR WILDLIFE HELD ON 2nd

MARCH 2017

The 41st Meeting of the Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL)

was held on 2nd

March 2017 in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

(MoEF&CC), under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for

Environment, Forest and Climate Change. List of participants is at ANNEXURE 41.2.

Hon’ble Chairman welcomed all the participants to the 41st Meeting and asked the

IGF(WL) to initiate the discussions on the Agenda Items.

AGENDA ITEM No.1

Confirmation of the minutes of the 40th

Meeting of Standing Committee of National Board

for Wildlife held on 3rd

January 2017

The IGF(WL) informed the Committee that the minutes of the 40th

Meeting of the

Standing Committee of NBWL held on 3rd

January 2017, were circulated to all members of the

Standing Committee on 8th

February 2017. However, no comments were received. Accordingly,

the minutes of 40th

meeting were taken up and confirmed by the members.

AGENDA ITEM No.2

ACTION TAKEN REPORT (ATR)

36.4.2.1. Setting up 5.25 MTPA-Development of Floating storage and Re-gasification

Unit (FSRU) facilities for import of LNG within the existing deep water port at

Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. The proposed site is 2.5 km away from the

boundary limits of Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

The IGF(WL) briefed the Committee on the proposal and mentioned that the same was

discussed in the 40th

meeting of SC-NBWL. He also mentioned that according to Terms of

Reference (TOR) for EC, impact on Marine Life would be assessed. Since the proposal is 2.0 km

from Coringa WLS, Impact Mitigation and Wildlife Conservation Plan is required to be

submitted. As the report on impact and other aspects related to marine life was still awaited, the

Standing Committee decided to defer the proposal.

36.4.2.12. Construction of Singoli-Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project 99 MW by M/s L&T

Uttaranchal Hydropower Limited. The proposed site falls within 10 km from

the boundary of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary.

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36.4.2.13 Construction of 171 MW Lata Tapovan Hydro Power Project of NTPC Ltd,

Uttarakhand.

36.4.2.14 Construction of 520 MW (4X130) Tapovan Vishnugad Hydroelectric Project of

NTPC Ltd., Uttarakhand. The proposed site falls outside Nanda Devi National

Park at a distance of 7.5 km.

The IGF(WL) briefed the Committee on the above proposals and mentioned that the

proposals were considered by the SC-NBWL in its 39th

meeting held on 23rd

August 2016.

During the said meeting, it was decided by the Standing Committee to seek the comments of

Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation on the proposed

projects. A letter was sent to Ministry of Water Resources on 23rd

September 2016 for seeking its

comments. Since the comments of Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga

Rejuvenation have not been received as yet, the Standing Committee decided to defer the

proposal. It was decided to send a reminder to the Ministry of Water Resources for expediting

their response on the matter in view of the importance of the projects.

34.4.2.11 Proposal of Ms Stone International Pvt. Ltd Chechat for expansion and

renewal of Kotah Stone (Building) production in Mining lease no.22/92

situated in village Chechat in Tehsil Ramganj Mandi, District Kota which lies

at about 6.4 km aerial distance from the Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary/

Mukundra Hills National Park

The IGF(WL) briefed the Committee on the proposal and mentioned that a committee of

NTCA had visited the site and accorded concurrence to the proposal. In the 39th

meeting, the

Standing Committee had decided to defer the proposals in view of non-finalization of ESZ

proposal of Mukundra Hills TR by state. The Chief Wildlife Warden, Rajasthan informed that

ESZ proposal of Mukundra Hills TR would be finalised within 2-3 weeks time.

Since the State has not submitted the ESZ proposal of Mukundra Tiger Resreve as yet,

the Committee decided to defer the proposal.

34.4.2.12 Proposal for renewal of existing lime stone mining lease no.24/87 in village

Pipakhedi, Tehsil Ramganj Mandi District Kota near Darrah Wildlife

Sanctuary, Rajasthan by M/s Zahoor Ahmed, Abdul Majid. The proposed

mining lease 8.5 km away from Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary



meeting, the


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proposal of Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary by state. The State has not submitted the ESZ proposal of

Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary as yet. Consequently the Committee decided to defer the proposal.

34.4.2.13 Proposal of Ms Associated Stone industries (Kota) limited for expansion and

renewal of Kotah Stone production in mining lease no.1/89 situated in Tehsil

Ramganj mandi, District Kota, Rajasthan



meeting, the


proposal of Mukundra Hills TR by state. The State has not submitted the ESZ proposal of

Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve as yet. Consequently the Committee decided to defer the proposal.

39.4.2.5 Proposal for International Amusement & Infrastructures Ltd for Jaipur Mega

Tourism City, a Recreational Project at village Daulatpura Kotra, Tehsil Amer

District Jaipur, Rajasthan.

The IGF(WL) briefed the Committee on the proposal and mentioned that the proposal

was considered by the SCNBWL in its 39th


August 2016. During the said

meeting, the Chief Wildlife Warden, Rajasthan mentioned that the Environment Clearance for

the project is under consideration of SEIAA, Rajasthan. Status of Environment Clearance is still

awaited. Therefore, the Standing Committee decided to defer the proposal.

39.4.2.7 Proposal for stone mining lease area 4 ha (private land) in Khasra No. 357

village Ghoora, Tehsil-Rajnagar, Dist. Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. The

mining area is 6.67 km away from Panna Tiger Reserve.


was considered by the SCNBWL in its 39th


August 2016. The IGF, NTCA

mentioned that the mine location has not been ascertained as yet. The representative of CWLW,

Madhya Pradesh mentioned that mining area is a private land and does not form part of any

corridor. Dr. R. Sukumar, member mentioned that no mining should be permitted in the

additional area to be added to Panna Tiger Reserve in lieu of the core area to be diverted for Ken-

Betwa river linking project. The Committee asked the NTCA and Wildlife Institute of India to

verify the location and furnish the report within one month for further consideration.

40.4.1.7 Proposal for diversion of 39.75 ha of forest land from Nauradehi Wildlife

Sanctuary in width of 30 m in km.66.200 to km. 77.700, km.91.300 to

km.91.900 & km.93.000 to km.93.900 for widening of existing 2-lane to 4-lane

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of NH-12 from km.10.40 (Junction of NH-7 bypass at Jabalpur) to Km.301.80

(near Bhojpur Junction) section Madhya Pradesh under NHDP Phase III.


was considered by the SC-NBWL in its 40th

meeting held on 3rd


sanctuary is a part of the area proposed to be added to Panna TR in lieu of the diverted area for

Ken-Betwa Link Canal. The representative of Chief Wildlife Warden, Madhya Pradesh

mentioned that area does not form part of any corridor and is located south of Nauradehi Wildlife

Sanctuary.

After discussions, considering the utility of the widening in decongesting the traffic flow,

the Standing committee decided to recommend the proposal.

40.4.1.8 Proposal for diversion of 0.145 ha of forest land from Nauradehi Wildlife

Sanctuary for construction of Harduwa reservoir canal, Madhya Pradesh.



meeting held on 3rd


sanctuary is a part of the area proposed to be added to Panna TR in lieu of the diverted area for

Ken-Betwa Link Canal.

After discussions, the Standing committee decided to defer the proposal and requested

NTCA to examine the proposal and furnish its comments at the earliest.

32.4.2(19) Proposal for Lakheri Chamovali mining lease of M/s ACC Limited, Lakheri

Cement Works, Lkaheri, Dist. Bundi (Rajasthan) for mining purpose of

limestone, Rajasthan



meeting held on 3rd

January 2017. That keeping

view of the State of Rajasthan, the NTCA and the user agency, besides perusing scientific reports

of the WII, Dehradun and WWF-India, middle ground suggested by the NTCA Technical

Committee is the most optimal solution in the instant case which takes into account concerns of

tiger conservation as well as those of the plant. In their deliberation NTCA pointed out that the

committee suggested the conditions (also represented by the state of Rajasthan) were the best the

committee could suggest as per the available social and ecological imperatives present in the

area. Further the CWLW of Govt. of Rajasthan and Field Director RTR mentioned that there are

various issues about the denotification of the proposed area for Lakheri-Chamavoli Mining lease

of M/s. ACC Ltd. In addition the Field Director suggested that allowing mining lease for 8 yrs

will be against rules and will have long-term implications. The CWLW admitted lapses in the

part of the State Government of Rajasthan while notifying the area as TR. The CWLW also

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suggested that FC clearance for 201.88 ha is required for the project. The CWLW, Rajasthan was

agreeable to the proposal of the ACC on denotification.

Furthermore the Secretary, MoEF&CC was requested by the Standing Committee of

NBWL to hear all the parties and submit a report to the Chairman, SCNBWL for further

directions.

40.3.2.3 Proposal for denotification from Radhanagari Sanctuary for Savarde Minor

Irrigation Project, Maharashtra



meeting held on 3rd

January 2017. After discussions,

the Standing Committee decided to defer the proposal pending acceptance of the conditions by

the State. No response on the acceptance has been received from the State. The Committee

asked the CWLW, Maharashtra to ascertain from the User Agency if it would like to go ahead

with the irrigation Project and the comments of the State Govt. on the acceptance of conditions

within 15 days from the receipt of letter of request from the Ministry of EF & CC.

40.3.2.4 Proposal for bauxite mining lease area 206.37 ha at village Talagaon in Taluka

Radhanagari and village Baveli in Taluka Gaganbawada, Dist Kolhapur,

Maharashtra



meeting held on 3rd

January 2017. He has also

mentioned that additional information has been sought from the state of MAHARASHTRA

regarding the validity of lease and on the views of the state Government within 15 days from the

receipt of letter of request from the Ministry of EF & CC.

AGENDA ITEM No.3

41.3. POLICY ISSUES AND REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED FROM THE USER

AGENCIES

41.3.1. Change of status of ‘forest land’ to ‘revenue land’ when the former has been used

to rehabilitate villages from core areas of National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries/Tiger

Reserves forest land

The IGF(WL) briefed the Committee on the proposal and mentioned that the Supreme

Court order in I.A. No. 1658 in W.P. (C) No. 202/1995 on 21.11.2008 on conversion of status of

forest land to revenue land in three villages namely Kosla, Botezari and Palasgaon (Single) in

Andheri Wildlife Sanctuary in District Chandrapur, Maharashtra. He has also mentioned that the

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MoEF&CC vide its letter No. 5-3/2007-FC dated 8.9.2009 conveyed approval of the Central

Government for changing the legal status of forest land with retrospective effect covering all

such cases of diversion of forest land, diverted under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, for

relocation /rehabilitation of villages from National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves

from forest land to revenue land.

The FC Division of the MoEF&CC referred this matter to NTCA as the aforesaid order

named only 3 villages of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, which rendered it unsuitable for

blanket implementation, and deemed the aforesaid letter void. NTCA sought comments of the

Ministry of Law and Justice which had advised it to file a Clarificatory Application before the

Apex Court on the matter, which NTCA did vide letter of even number dated 8.10.2015.

However, the application is yet to be listed. At the same time, the State of Madhya Pradesh

approached the Hon’ble Apex Court on the same matter in context of voluntary village

resettlement in Satpura Tiger Reserve [Diary No. 51575/2016 in WP (C) 337 of 1995]. Hon’ble

Supreme Court observed that such matters are to be considered by the Standing Committee of

National Board of Wildlife in light of its order dated 5th

October 2015 in WP(C)-

202/95(Godovarman vs UOI & Ors). Prof. R. Sukumar and Dr. H.S. Singh suggested that this

issue should be treated as general policy issue applicable to all the States and Union Territories

and specific cases need not be referred to the Standing Committee.

After discussions, the Standing Committee decided that in all those cases where the

reserve forest has been used to rehabilitate villages from core areas of National Parks/Wildlife

Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves, status of ‘forest land’ would be changed to ‘revenue land.’

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AGENDA ITEM No.4

41.4.1. PROPOSALS WITHIN THE PROTECTED AREAS

41.4.1.1. Diversion of 1.83 ha of forest land from Madhav National Park to lay

underground sewage pipeline across Madhav NP, Madhya Pradesh

The IGF (WL) briefed the Committee on the proposal and mentioned that the proposal

involves the diversion of 1.83 ha of forestland from Madhav National Park to lay underground

sewage pipeline. He added that NTCA has recommended the project with mitigation measures

after due feasibility assessment carried by team of officers and scientists.

After discussions, considering the public utility of the project, the Standing Committee

decided to recommend the proposal along with the conditions and mitigation measures suggested

by NTCA and State Chief Wildlife Warden.

41.4.1.2. Proposal for renovation and maintenance of Amadehi reservoir repair work of

the waste weir in Satpura Tiger Reserve, Dist. Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh

The IGF (WL) briefed the Committee on the proposal and stated that the proposal

involved the renovation and maintenance of Amadehi reservoir repair work of the waste weir in

Satpura Tiger Reserve. He added that NTCA has recommended the proposal with mitigation

measures and conditions after due feasibility assessment carried by team of officers and

scientists.

After discussions, considering the importance of the project for the renovation and

maintenance of Amadehi reservoir repair work of the waste weir in Satpura Tiger Reserve, the

Standing Committee decided to recommend the proposal along with the mitigation measures and

conditions prescribed by NTCA and State Chief Wildlife Warden.

41.4.1.3. Diversion of 0.504 ha of forestland from Sohagibarawa Wildlife Sanctuary for

construction of border outpost (BOP) Chowki of Shastra Seema Bal,

Maharajganj within the area of Sohagibarawa Wildlife Sanctuary,

Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh.


involves the diversion of 0.504 ha of forestland from Sohagibarawa Wildlife Sanctuary for

construction of border outpost (BOP) Chowki of Shastra Seema Bal, Maharajganj within the area

of Sohagibarawa Wildlife Sanctuary.

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After discussions, considering the importance of border outpost (BOP) in securing the

international border, the Standing Committee decided to recommend the proposal along with the

mitigation measures and conditions prescribed by State Chief Wildlife Warden.

41.4.1.4. Proposal for establishment and operating Retail Outlet with required facilities

in private land situated in village-Mishirpur, Plot Khasra No. 223 M Right side

of Asifabad - Garh road (MDR) on 12 km, Meerut District, Utter Pradesh


involves diversion of 0.1343 ha (0.076677 ha of private land + 0.0576286 ha (Govt. land) for

establishment and operating Retail Outlet with required facilities within the area of Hastinapur

Wildlife Sanctuary. He added that CWLW has recommended the project with mitigation

measures. Dr. H. S. Singh observed that govt. land also is also involved in the proposal, the

comments of CWLW, Uttar Pradesh needs to be obtained. The Govt. land should not be allowed

to be used for setting up the facility on private land.

After discussions, the Standing Committee decided to defer the proposal pending receipt

of comments by State Chief Wildlife Warden.

41.4.1.5. Proposal for diversion of 0.07 ha of reserved forest land from Nahargarh WLS

for laying of underground electric cable from Doordarshan tower to the

Nahargarh Fort Entrance length 1400 meters and width of trench 0.05 meters,

APP depth 1.0 meter for establishment of Jaipur Wax Statues Museum at

Nahargarh Fort, Rajasthan.


involves the diversion of 0.07 ha of reserved forest land from Nahargarh WLS for laying of

underground electric cable from Doordarshan tower to the Nahargarh Fort Entrance length 1400

meters and width of trench 0.05 meters, APP depth 1.0 meter for establishment of Jaipur Wax

Statues Museum within the area of Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary. He added that CWLW has

recommended the project with mitigation measures.

After discussions, the Standing Committee decided to recommend the proposal along

with the mitigation measures and conditions prescribed by State Chief Wildlife Warden.

41.4.1.6. Diversion of 20.53 Ha of forest land in Warangal District for improvement of

the existing road from Nakkerekal to Mallampally Road of NH-365 from km

121/0 to 154/0 in favour of Executive Engineer, NH Diversion, Warangal

Telangana.

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involves the diversion of 20.53 Ha of forest land in Warangal District for improvement of the

existing road from Nakkerekal to Mallampally Road of NH-365 from km 121/0 to 154/0 within

the area of Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary. He added that CWLW has recommended the project with

mitigation measures. It was suggested by the Committee that the user agency would construct

adequate standard safe passages in the form of over-bridges and under-bridges for movement of

wild animals.

After discussions, considering the public utility of the proposal, the Standing Committee

decided to recommend the proposal along with the standard mitigation measures brought out by

Wildlife Institute of India and conditions prescribed by State Chief Wildlife Warden.

41.4.1.7. Diversion of 0.54 Ha in Mansorabad RF and 2.31 Ha in Kuntloor RF total 2.85

Ha for strengthening and widening of existing road from Nagole Junction to

Gowrelly X road passing through Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park,

Hyderabad in favour of Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority

(HMDA), Hyderabad.


involves the diversion of 0.54 Ha in Mansorabad RF and 2.31 Ha in Kuntloor RF total 2.85 ha

for strengthening and widening of existing road from Nagole junction to Gowrelly X road

passing through Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park. He added that CWLW has

recommended the project with the condition that the user agency will construct one under pass of

40 ft. width for smooth passage of wild animals at the designated place.


decided to recommend the proposal along with the conditions prescribed by State Chief Wildlife

Warden.

41.4.1.8. Underground Laying of Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) for Indian Army under

Project Network for Spectrum (NFC), Directorate General of Signals, Ministry

of Defence in Ladakh Region, Leh District, Jammu & Kashmir.


involves the diversion of total area 28.035 ha (26.1 ha from Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife

Sanctuary and 23.025 ha from Karakoram Wildlife sanctuary). He added that CWLW has

recommended the project with the mitigation measures and conditions after due feasibility

assessment carried by team of officers and scientists.

After discussions, considering the importance of project for Indian Army in

communication, the Standing Committee decided to recommend the proposal along with the

conditions prescribed by State Chief Wildlife Warden.

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41.4.1.9. Diversion of 0.459 ha of forest land from Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary for

laying of underground Optical Fibre Cable by the Network for spectrum

(NFS) cell, Directorate General of Signals, Ministry of Defence.


involved diversion of 0.459 ha of forest land from Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary for laying of

underground Optical Fibre Cable by the Network for spectrum (NFS) cell.

After discussions, considering the importance of project for Indian Army in

communication, the Standing Committee decided to recommend the proposal along with the

conditions prescribed by State Chief Wildlife Warden.

41.4.1.10. Proposal for diversion of 7.60 ha forestland from Changthang Cold Desert

Wildlife Sanctuary for establishment of National Large Solar Telescope,

Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir.


involved the diversion of 7.60 ha forestland from Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary for

establishment of National Large Solar Telescope. The user agency (Indian Institute of

Astrophysics, Bangalore) has mentioned that the present place is ideal location for establishment

of the Telescope for day time observations.

After discussions, considering the scientific utility of the telescope, the Standing

Committee decided to recommend the proposal along with the conditions prescribed by State

Chief Wildlife Warden.

41.4.2. PROPOSALS WITHIN 10 KM FROM THE BOUNDARIES OF PROTECTED

AREAS

41.4.2.1 Proposal for CAPFIMS Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical

Science (along with R&R Hospital and allied Institutes), New Delhi. The

proposed site is 200 km from the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary.


involves the establishment of a referral and research hospital 200 m from the boundary of Asola

Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary.

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decided to recommend the proposal along with the conditions prescribed by State Chief Wildlife

Warden.

41.4.2.2. Construction of Halon Irrigation Project near village Karanjiya across river

Halon in Mandla district situated in the buffer zone of Kanha Tiger Reserve,

Madhya Pradesh.


involves the construction of Halon irrigation project across river Halon situated in the buffer

zone of Kanha Tiger Reserve.

After discussions, considering the public utility of the Project for irrigation, the Standing

Committee decided to recommend the proposal along with the conditions and mitigation

measures prescribed by State Chief Wildlife Warden.

41.4.2.3. Construction of Intake Well in Son River in Son Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary,

near village Kurwah for water supply scheme of Sidhi Township, Madhya

Pradesh.


involves the construction of Intake Well in Son River in Son Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary. He

further stated that there was no information on the water flow during the lean months.

After discussions, considering the public utility of project for drinking water, the

Standing Committee decided to recommend the proposal along with the conditions and

mitigation measures prescribed by State Chief Wildlife Warden.

41.4.2.4. Diversion of 19.653 ha forest land for widening and up gradation of Betul-

Sarni-Tekadhana-Junnardev Road (SH-43) passing through Satpura-Pench

corridor in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.


involves the diversion of 19.653 ha forest land for widening and up-gradation of Betul-Sarni-

Tekadhana-Junnardev Road (SH-43) passing through Satpura-Pench corridor. He added that both

CWLW and NTCA have recommended the project with the mitigation measures and conditions.


decided to recommend the proposal along with the conditions and mitigation measures

prescribed by State Chief Wildlife Warden.

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41.4.2.5. Proposal for widening of existing Dahisar-Surat Section from 4-lane to 6-lane

between 497.400 km to 498.900 km along NH-8 in the State of Maharashtra.

The area required for the project is outside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park,

Borivali.


involves the widening of existing Dahisar-Surat Section, from 4-lane to 6-lane, passing through

Sanjay Gandhi National Park and its notified Eco-sensitive zone. He added that CWLW has

recommended the project with the mitigation measures and conditions.




41.4.2.6. Proposal for construction of barrage (civil works) for Kanhan River Project

across Kanhan River at Kochi village, Saoner Taluk, Nagpur Dist,

Maharashtra state. The proposed site is 8 km away from the boundary of

Mansingdeo Wildlife Sanctuary.


involves the construction of barrage (civil works) for Kanhan River Project across Kanhan River

8 km away from the boundary of Mansingdeo Wildlife Sanctuary. The project would provide

irrigation to 3960 ha of agriculture land besides the water for drinking purpose and Koradi

thermal power station.

After discussions, considering the public utility of the project for irrigation and drinking

water, the Standing Committee decided to recommend the proposal along with the conditions and


41.4.2.7. Proposal for setting up retail outlet proposed by Indian Oil Corporation,

Bareilly Division, Bareilly, at private land Khasara No. 248 and 249 village

Kripanathpur tehsil Dhanaura district JP Nagar on 141 km SH No-51 Badaun-

Bilsi-Bijnor Road, within ESZ from Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary.


involves the setting up retail outlet proposed by Indian Oil Corporation at private land Khasara

No. 248 and 249 Kripanathpur on 141 km SH No-51 Badaun-Bilsi-Bijnor Road, within ESZ

from Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary. He added that CWLW has recommended the project with

the mitigation measures and conditions.

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41.4.2.8. Proposal for the diversion of 0.47 ha of reserved forest land from Shivalik

Elephant Reserve for construction of a new lane tunnel on NH-72 A (new 307)

between 33 km and 34 km near Dat-Kali Temple in the Elephant Reserve

Shivalik Forest Division Saharanpur.


involves the diversion of 0.47 ha of reserved forest land from Shivalik Elephant Reserve for

construction of a new lane tunnel on NH-72 A between 33 km and 34 km near Dat-Kali Temple.

He added that both CWLW and NTCA have recommended the project with the mitigation

measures and conditions.

After discussions, considering the public utility of the project in de-congesting the traffic

flow on NH-72A, the Standing Committee decided to recommend the proposal along with the

conditions and mitigation measures prescribed by CWLW and NTCA.

41.4.2.9. The proposal for extension/re-notification of ASAN Field Firing Range for

Gazette Notification from 01.01.2016 to 31.12.2025. Established since 1987.


involves the extension/re-notification of ASAN Field Firing Range for Gazette Notification from

01.01.2016 to 31.12.2025. He added that CWLW has recommended the project with the

mitigation measures and conditions.

After discussions, considering the importance of firing range for practice by Indian Army,

the Standing Committee decided to recommend the proposal along with the conditions and


41.4.2.10. Proposal for Survey & Exploration of Uranium over 83 km2 [over an area of 7

km2 in 2 blocks of 3 and 4 km

2 in Nidgul RF of WLM division, Nagarjuna

Sagar and 76 km2 in 2 block of 38 km

2 of each] in Amarabad Tiger Reserve by

Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, South Central

Region, Telangana.


involves the Survey & Exploration of Uranium over 83 km2 in Amarabad Tiger Reserve. He

added that CWLW has recommended the project with the mitigation measures and conditions.

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After discussions, considering the strategic importance of uranium for a developing

country, the Standing Committee decided to recommend the proposal along with the conditions

and mitigation measures prescribed by State Chief Wildlife Warden.

41.4.2.11. Proposal for Construction of Shipyard and Allied Facilities at Ship Building

Center, Krishna Gate, Naval Basic, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.


involves the Construction of Shipyard and Allied Facilities at a place 7.59 km away from the

Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary. He added that CWLW has recommended the project with the

mitigation measures and conditions. It was mentioned that the recommendations of SBWL will

be submitted in due course.

After discussions, considering the strategic importance of the shipyard for construction of

ships and vessels for Indian Navy, the Standing Committee decided to recommend the proposal

along with the conditions and mitigation measures prescribed by State Chief Wildlife Warden.

41.4.2.12. Laying of underground 12.75 diameter steel pipeline for transportation of

Naptha from Jaipur to Panipat Refinery of IOCL.


involves the laying of underground 12.75 diameter steel pipeline for transportation of Naptha

from Jaipur to Panipat Refinery of IOCL situated within 10 km radius of Nahargarh Sanctuary.

He added that CWLW has recommended the project with the mitigation measures and

conditions.

After discussions, considering the utility of the project for energy sector, the Standing



41.4.2.13. Proposal for modernization of existing manufacturing unit for increase of

clinker and cement production; expansion in existing mines up to 8 MTPA

and installation of new power plant of 17.5 MW within existing owned

complex of M/s Mangalam Cement, village Modak, Dist. Kota, Rajasthan.


involves the modernization of existing manufacturing unit for increase of clinker and cement

production, expansion of existing mines up to 8 MTPA and installation of new power plant of

17.5 MW within existing owned complex of M/s Mangalam Cement situated at 8.5 km from the

boundary of Mukundra Hill National Park. He added that CWLW has recommended the project

with the mitigation measures and conditions.

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After discussions, the Standing Committee decided to recommend the proposal along

with the conditions and mitigation measures prescribed by State Chief Wildlife Warden.

41.4.2.14. Barmer-Pali Pipeline Project for ‘Laying 18’’dia natural gas pipeline

originate from CAIRN’s Rageswari Terminal near village Guda Malani,

Tehsil /District Barmer and terminated at village Shivtalav, Tehsil Bali, Dist.

Pali (connecting GIGL’s MBPL main line).


involves the laying of 18 inch diameter natural gas pipeline situated at 5.05 km from the

boundary of Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. He added that CWLW has recommended the

project with the mitigation measures and conditions.

After discussions, considering the utility of the project for energy sector, the Standing



41.4.2.15. Construction of new dry dock facility at Cochin Shipyard Ltd. within the

existing premises Ernakulam, Kerala.


involves the Construction of new dry dock facility at Cochin Shipyard Ltd. within the existing

premises situated 3.3 km away from the Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary. He added that CWLW

has recommended the project with the mitigation measures and conditions.

After discussions, considering the utility of project for construction/repair of

ships/vessels, the Standing Committee decided to recommend the proposal along with the

conditions and mitigation measures prescribed by State Chief Wildlife Warden.

41.4.3. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS

41.4.3.1. Setting up an Eco-tourism facility in village Binsar, M. Joljivi Tehsil, District

Almora (inside Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary), Uttarakhand.


involves setting up of an eco-tourism facility on private land in Binsar village situated inside

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. He added that the recommendations of CWLW have not been

received in Part IV.

After discussions, considering the utility of project in promoting eco-tourism, the

Standing Committee decided to recommend the proposal along with the conditions and


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41.4.3.2. Proposal for extraction/collection of Sand/Bajri/boulder mine at village-

Nawanbgarh, Tehsil-Vikas Nagar of Dehradun District and Uttarakhand

State cover 1.913 ha area in respect of Asan Wetland Conservation,

Uttarakhand.


involves the extraction/collection of Sand/Bajri/boulder mine in 1.913 ha area situated away from

7.80 km away from Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve. He added that CWLW has

recommended the project with the mitigation measures and conditions. The Chief Wildlife

Warden of Uttarakhand mentioned that the proposal requires the recommendation of Standing

Committee as directed by the hon’ble High Court of Uttrakhand.

After discussions, considering the utility of the proposal in providing construction

materials, the Standing Committee decided to recommend the proposal along with the conditions

and mitigation measures prescribed by State Chief Wildlife Warden.

41.4.3.3. Proposal for Rejuvenation of Amanishah Nallah including Area Development

(Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary) in Rajasthan. The proposed site is inside and

outside Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary.


involves the Rejuvenation of Amanishah Nallah situated inside and outside Nahargarh Wildlife

Sanctuary. He added that CWLW has recommended the project with the mitigation measures and

conditions.

After discussions, considering the utility of nallah in draining the rain water, the Standing



41.4.3.4. Proposal for permission of existing state highway 30 Sawaimadhopur-

Shivpuri Road from 82/700 to 93/390 km in Sawai madhopur district; inside

Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve and within 10 km from its boundary.


involves the road widening of road from 82/700 km to 93/390 km (widening of road from 3.75

meter to 7.00 meter). He added that both CWLW and NTCA have recommended the proposal

with the mitigation measures and conditions.

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After discussions, considering the public utility, the Standing Committee decided to

recommend the proposal along with the conditions and mitigation measures prescribed by

CWLW and NTCA.

41.4.3.5. Diversion of 0.117 ha of forest land in Bellampally and Mancherial Divisions

for laying pipeline and construction of structures in Segment 22/7

(Vemanapally) for providing safe drinking water under Telangana Drinking

Water Supply Project.

41.4.3.6. Diversion of 2.643 ha (0.22+2.421) of forest land in Kagaznagar and

Bellampally divisions erstwhile Adilabad District presently in

Komarambheem (Asifabad) and Mancherial districts for laying of pipeline in

segment -22/5 (Dahegoan) under Telangana Drinking Water Supply Project

in favour of Superintending Engineer, TDWSP (RWS&S) Circle, Nirmal,

Telangana.

The IGF (WL) briefed the Committee on the proposals and stated that the proposal

involves the diversion of 22.258 ha of forestland in Warangal division (13.965 ha RF+ 2.583 ha

ESZ) and WLM division Warangal (5.710 ha) for laying of pipeline and construction of

structures in segment 20/2 (Eturunagaram) for providing safe drinking water. He added that

CWLW has recommended the project with the mitigation measures and conditions.

After discussions, the ADGF (FC) suggested that a committee comprising of Dr. H. S.

Singh, member, Dr. R. Sukumar, member, one representative of NTCA and one person from

Wildlife Division would visit the project sites and submit a report to the Ministry for further

consideration within March 2017.

41.4.3.7. Diversion of 0.50 ha of forest land from National Chambal Wildlife

Sanctuary for construction of Intake Well in Chambal River and

underground pipeline for water supply scheme of Morena Township,

Madhya Pradesh.

The IGF(WL) briefed the Committee on the proposal and stated that the proposal

involves the diversion of 0.50 ha of forest land for construction of Intake Well in Chambal River

and underground pipeline for water supply scheme from National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary.

He added that CWLW has recommended the project with the mitigation measures and

conditions.

After discussions, considering the public utility, the Standing Committee decided to

recommend the proposal along with the conditions and mitigation measures prescribed by State

Chief Wildlife Warden.

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5

The Chief Wildlife Warden, Telangana, with the permission of the Chair, mentioned that

State of Telangana has formulated an integrated water pipeline project for laying of pipeline and

construction of structures passing through notified corridor area of Kawal Tiger reserve, through

Pranahita WLS, Pocharam WLS, Amrabad TR, Kinnersaini WLS, Eturnagaram WLS, etc. These

23 proposals have been recommended by State Board of Wildlife on 27.2.2017.

After discussions, the ADGF (FC) suggested that a committee comprising of Dr. H. S.

Singh, member, Dr. R. Sukumar, member, one representative of NTCA and one person from

Wildlife Division would visit the project sites and submit a report to the Ministry for further

consideration within March 2017.

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ANNEXURE 41.2

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS OF THE 41ST

MEETING OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE

OF NBWL HELD ON 2nd

MARCH 2017

1

Shri Anil Madhav Dave

Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment &

Forests

Chairman

2 Shri Ajay Narayan Jha,

Secretary, Environment, Forests and Climate Change

Member

3 Shri Anil Kumar, Addl. Director General of Forests (FC) Invitee

4 Shri Debrata Swain, Addl. Director General (PT) Permanent

Invitee

5 Dr. V.B. Mathur, Director, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun. Member

6 Prof. R. Sukumar, Member, NBWL Member

7 Dr. H.S. Singh, Member, NBWL Member

8 Shri R.D. Kamboj, Director, GEER Foundation, Gujarat. Member

9 Shri P.K. Jha, PCCF & Chief Wildlife Warden, Telangana Invitee

10 Shri Jigment Takpa, Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife), Ladakh,

Jammu & Kashmir

Invitee

11 Shri Puneet Kumar, Additional Resident Commissioner, Kerala house,

Government of Kerala

Invitee

12 Shri R.P. Singh, Addl. Pr.Chief Conservator of Forests, Madhya

Pradesh

Invitee

13 Shri G.V. Reddy, Chief Wildlife Warden, Rajasthan Invitee

14 Shri Digvijay Singh Khati, Uttarakhand Invitee

15 Shri Bhagwan, Chief Wildlife Warden, Maharashtra Invitee

16 Dr. Manisha Sharma, Consultant of CPFIMS Invitee

17 Shri H.S. Negi, Inspector General, NTCA Invitee

18 Shri Soumitra Dasgupta, Inspector General of Forests (WL) Invitee

19 Shri S.P. Vashishth, Deputy Inspector General of Forests (WL) Invitee

20 Dr. Pasupala Ravi, Deputy Director (WL) Invitee

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ANNEXURE 42.1

REPORT OF SITE INSPECTION OF THE INTEGRATED WATER PIPELINE

PROJECTS UNDER MISSION BHAGIRATHA OF GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA

Background

A total of 23 proposals on the integrated water pipeline projects of State of Telangana,

recommended by the Telangana State Wildlife Board were discussed in the 41st meeting of

Standing Committee of NBWL held on 2nd

March 2017. After discussion, it was decided to

examine the impact of the project on the wildlife Protected Areas. Subsequently, the Ministry of

Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Wildlife Division), vide letter no F.No. 6-46/2017-

WL, dated 9th

March, 2017 constituted a committee comprising the following members to

comprehensively examine the issues relating to the above project:

(1) Prof. R. Sukumar (Member, NBWL Standing Committee)

(2) Dr. H.S. Singh (Member, NBWL, Standing Committee)

(3) Representative of NTCA [Represented by Shri B.S. Somasekhar, Inspector-General of

Forests and Head, NTCA Southern Zone]

(4) Shri S.P. Vashishth (DIGF-Wildlife, MoEF&CC), Member Convenor

The committee made a visit to Telangana during 3rd

to 6th

May 2017. In evening on 3rd

May, the committee was briefed by the Chief Wildlife Warden, Addl. Principal Chief

Conservator of Forest Wildlife, Nodal Officer, FCA and other officials of Telangana Forest

Department. The overall scope of the project was presented by the official to the members of the

committee. The committee carried out a site inspection during 4th

and 5th

May 2017. The officials

of the Forest Department, Government of Telangana and the officials of Water Supply Project

named as “Mission Bhagiratha” accompanied the committee and provided the necessary

clarifications sought by the members during the site inspection (Annexure I). In evening on 5th

May 2017, Mission Bhagiratha was again discussed in a meeting attended by the Chief Secretary,

Talangana Government, Special Chief Secretary, Forest and Environment, Telangana, PCCF and

Chief Wildlife Warden, Addl. PCCF Wildlife and Addl. PCCF cum Nodal Officer, FCA and the

members of the team. The Chief Secretary briefed the committee about the importance of the

project.

The Project

Government of Telangana has taken up the Telangana Drinking Water Supply Project

named as “Mission Bhagiratha” with a commitment to provide safe, adequate, sustainable and

treated drinking water for the entire rural and urban areas of the State by 2018. The project is

envisaged to bring down disease burden, a causative factor for consuming contaminated water

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and improve health standards as well as family’s economic status thereby. The Project

contemplates to draw about 78.06 TMC of water from rivers Krishna, Godavari and some major

reservoirs. The ultimate aim of the Project is to provide tap to each and every house hold in rural

areas and supply safe and treated water at the rate of 100 litres per capita per day. The entire

project is divided into 26 segments with an outlay of about Rs. 42,853.30 Crores to provide safe

drinking water on sustainable basis to all rural habitations and urban local bodies in 9 districts of

Telangana state other than Hyderabad and its surrounding hubs. The project will cover 2.72 crore

people and 62.01 lakh households. All existing water supply schemes and ongoing drinking water

projects in rural and urban areas are being integrated with this project. Mission Bhagiratha will be

a SMART GRID as an Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) duct is provided along with the pipeline, to

provide access to broadband services to households and institutions.

Telangana Drinking Water Supply Corporation Limited (TDWSCL) has been formed

with Hon’ble Chief Minister as Chairman for executing the project. Right of User (RoU) Act has

been invoked for laying of pipelines in Private Land. WAPCOS (a GoI undertaking) appointed as

state technical consultant for vetting of DPRs, Project Management, Quality Control and

Supervision of Bhagiratha works.

Requirement of Forest Lands

A total of 475 hectares of forest land is required for laying of about 4000 km of pipeline

and structures such as GLBR, OHBR, WTP etc. The laying of pipelines and construction of

structures has been proposed in 97 segments based on source. All 97 proposals have been

uploaded and submitted to Nodal officer. The Nodal officer in turn submitted 82 proposals after

due verification and field inspections to the Telangana State Government. Basing on powers

vested with the MoEF&CC, Regional Office, Chennai, has issued Stage I approvals in 29

proposals and the Telangana State Government has issued Stage I approvals in 26 proposals.

Therefore, so far, Stage I approvals have been received for 55 proposals. Of the 97 proposals in

23 segments, several structures and pipelines fall inside wildlife Protected Areas. All 23

segments have been cleared by the Telangana State Board of Wildlife. The non-forest

Compensatory Afforestation land has been identified and proposed to be handed over to Forest

Department at 3 places viz., (i) Chandampet village of Nalgonda district 187 ha, (ii) Venkatapur

village of JayashankarBhupalapally district 44 ha, and (iii) Nagilla village of Ranga Reddy

district 142 ha.

Tiger Reserve

The Kawal Tiger Reserve in Telangana is one of the important Protected Areas having

diverse habitat of Central India within the broad forest cover types of Dry Teak Forests to Misc.

Dry Deciduous Forests. The reserve consists of 670 species of plants, 75 species of mammals,

about 300 species of birds. The Kawal Tiger Reserve has natural linkages to the Tadoba Tiger

Reserve in Maharashtra and Indravati Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh. The connectivity between

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Kawal Tiger Reserve and these protected areas is vital in ensuring gene flow from the core of

Kawal Tiger Reserve. The connectivity was traditionally a contiguous habitat but at present it is

with only couple of gaps between Dhanora forest and Ada forest & Garlapet forest and Kadamba

forest. The Kawal Tiger Reserve is the only biggest patch of forest available within 100 kms of

Tadoba Tiger Reserve. Thus, for long term conservation of this area depends upon the transient

tigers from Tadoba and Indravati Tiger Reserve and revival of corridors.

Figure 1: Google Earth image showing the network of drinking water pipelines passing through

Kawal Tiger Reserve (KTR) and adjoining forest areas in Telangana

The committee noted that the Kawal Tiger Reserve and adjoining forest divisions in

Telangana are part of a larger tiger landscape comprising, in addition, the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger

Reserve to the north in Maharashtra and Indravathi Tiger Reserve to the east in Chhattisgarh.

Several tigers have been camera-trapped in Kawal TR but these are animals dispersing primarily

from the Tadoba-Andhari region that is the source population. The report “Status of tigers, co-

predators and prey, 2014” (Jhala, Quershi and Gopal, 2014, NTCA and WII) states that Kawal

Tiger Reserve does not have a resident population of tigers but there is potential for this region to

be repopulated by tigers with restorative management.

The Forest Department orally informed that the tiger population was highin the past but

declined due to habitat disturbance and other reasons. The number declined to few or few

transient animals. But it recovered to about a dozen tigers in the recent years due to spills of tiger

from Tadoba and Indravati. Camera trap images give some information about migration and

movement of tigers.

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Figure 2: Tiger that was camera trapped in the Allinagar-Thumalonka region of Telangana

The Site Inspection and Observations

On the first day (04-05-2017), the committee visited the sites (Annexure III) to inspect

representative areas of Kawal Tiger Reserve and other forests and revenue lands outside the

reserve to see the source point of the water intake (reservoir), the type of pipelines that would be

laid through the forests, the method of laying the pipelines, the water storage structures that

would be built inside the forests, and the distribution of tigers across the landscape based on

information provided by the Forest Department.

On the second day (05-05-2017) committee visited the Bejjur Range of Kagaznagar Forest

Division for understanding the status of the habitat in a tiger corridor area between Maharashtra

and Telangana.

Although the laying pipelines and constructive water storage tank is a massive work but its

disturbance is limited to the construction phase. After laying under-ground pipeline, it will be

covered by the excavated soil and the surface will be levelled. Thus, it may not bring negative

impact on habitats and its wildlife after completion of the works. During discussion, the team of

the aforesaid mission expressed its commitment to complete work at a site within shortest

possible period so that the wildlife movement is not disturbed.

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Figure 3 and 4: Excavation works of trenches at a site for laying pipelines.

The most of water storage and supply through gravity in the villages are located at elevated

lands or hills. The sites and locations for constructing the storage tank in the Wildlife Protected

Areas have been given in Annexure II. The structure of one of such tank is given in Fig. 5.

Figure 5: Structure of the water storage tank shown to the team during inspection. One of the

hillock where structure is proposed. As informed at the site, the structure will be on hill, just

below its top.

One of such structures–blue coloured or white coloured structure having different

dimension will be constructed at elevated site in the Protected Areas as well as other areas. Since

the site (Fig. 5) is at the fringe of the Protected Area, the disturbance after completion of the

construction will be the least.

The team visited a few sites and found that the proposed structure at the boundary or fringe

of the Protected Area (PA) may not cause much impact but the sites located more than 100 m

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inside the Protected Area need re-examination to find out alternatives. For example, the team

visited another proposed sites on elevated forests hillock about 1500 m inside from the boundary

of the Protected Area. About 700 trees are proposed for cutting at the site. The possibility of

caves or hiding sites for wildlife is not ruled out. The proposal at this site was discussed with the

team of the mission and they agreed for an alternative site near the village. Thus, such proposed

sites, as given in Annexure II, need re-examination in the interest of wildlife. The Forest

Department and the Team of the Mission agreed to re-examine such sites.

Figure 6: A view of elevated hill, about 1500 m inside the PA, through the woods which the

team visited and suggested to find out an alternative site.

Recommendations

Based on the observations and information provided by the officials of the Telangana

Government, the recommendations of the committee are as under.

(i) Some villages in the core area of Kawal Tiger Reserve have been identified for voluntary

resettlement outside. In cases where villagers have already given their consent for

resettlement and the state government has identified alternative sites for resettlement within

a defined time frame, there is no need for pipelines to be laid to such villages. Other local

sources of drinking water may be provided to them as these villagers should not be

deprived of the benefits provided to others in the state. The TDWSCL should also give an

undertaking to provide drinking water under Mission Bhagiratha to such villages at the

alternative sites.

(ii) The committee inspected some of the locations for construction of water-storage tanks. It

noted that the tanks that are close to an existing road will not cause much disturbance to

wildlife, but the tanks that are located inside the forest away from a road have the potential

to cause disturbance both during construction as well as later. The committee therefore

strongly recommends that the TDWSCL, in consultation with Chief Wildlife Warden,

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Telangana Forest Department and other forest officials, should make an attempt to find

alternative locations for water storage tanks that are slated to be located within the

Protected Area at distances greater than 100 metres away from an existing road or the

forest boundary. The committee understands that about 20 out of 59 such structures require

re-examination and relocation (see Annexure II). The final acceptance of location of a

water storage tank can be left to Chief Wildlife Warden.

(iii) Water storage tanks in forest areas may be covered by vegetation wherever possible. If not

possible, they may be painted in a camouflaged colour to blend with the environment. This

may be decided with the consultation of the Forest Department.

(iv) TDWSCL should make provisions for supply of water to wildlife at designated places

along the route passing through forest areas, especially Kawal Tiger Reserve, in

consultation with Telangana Forest Department. Such provision should be made at

intervals of 2 km each. The Chief Wildlife Warden is advised to develop a master plan to

use the proposed pipelines for supply of water to the wildlife. Precautions have to be taken

to avoid concentration of livestock at the water point.

(v) While laying the pipelines, TDWSCL should execute the work in a timely manner by

simultaneously excavating the trenches and laying the pipes so as to minimize the

disturbance to wildlife. They should not dig trenches along long stretches and leave them

open for several weeks without completion of work. The working length of the trench

should not exceed 500 m at a time. The levelling of the surface should be perfect to give

aesthetic view to the surface area. The surface of the pipeline may be cool in summer. Low

height evergreen shrubs with shallow roots may be planted at both sites to give shelter to

small wild creatures.

(vi) It appears that the OHBR (overhead balancing reservoir) structures are proposed on or near

the hillocks inside the PAs to take advantage of the gain in elevation so that water may be

supplied to the villages under gravity. But the gain in elevation may also be created

artificially by raising the base of OHBR structures and providing supports to the pipes

connecting these structures. This way the structures could have been located along the road

inside the PAs. This would require a minuscule amount of investment as compared to the

total cost of the project. This option may also be explored.

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ANEXURE I: Officers who attended the field inspection of Mission Bhagiratha Pipeline

Projects

S. No. Name Designation

1 Dr. Manoranjan Bhanja, IFS Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests,

Wildlife

2 Mrs. R. Shoba, IFS Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and

Nodal Officer, FCA

3 Mr. C. Saravanan, IFS Conservator of Forests & FDPT, KTR Nirmal

4 Mr G. Krupakar Reddy Chief Engineer, Bhagiratha Mission

5 Mr. M. Jagan Moham Reddy Chief Engineer, Bhagiratha Mission

6 Mr. N. Prasad Reddy Superintending Engineer, Bhagiratha Mission

7 Dr. B. Prabhakar District Forest Officer, Mancherial

8 Mr. B. Praveena District Forest Officer, Nirmal

9 Mr. P. Venkateshwarlu District Forest Officer, KB Asifabad

10 Mr. M. Raviprasad Forest Divisional Officer, Kaghaznagar

11 Mr. G. Ravinder Forest Divisional Officer, Asfiabad

12 Mr. V. Tirumal Rao Forest Divisional Officer, Bellampalli

13 Mr. K. Ramkishan Forest Divisional Officer, Nirmal

14 Mr, R. Ravinder Forest Divisional Officer, Khanapur

15 Mr. A. Srinivas Executive Engineer, Mancherial

16 Mr. G. V. Ramana Executive Engineer, Asifabad

17 Mr. K.Venkatapathy Dy. Executive Engineer, Kaddam

18 Mr. Sandeed Dy. Executive Engineer, Asifabad

19 Mr. K.V.G. Krishna Dy. Executive Engineer, Mancherial

20 Mr. Nageshwar Rao Dy. Executive Engineer, Kaghaznagar

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ANNEXURE II: List of water storage tanks planned in Wildlife Areas of Telangana

LIST OF STRUCTURES IN WILDLIFE AREAS

S. No. Seg No. Name District Description

of work Capacity Location

Distance

from road

(in mtr)

Remarks

1 1/8 Yellur Nagarkarnool Sump 1000 Rangapur 250

2 1/8 Yellur Nagarkarnool Sump 1000 Mannanur 15

3 3/2 Chandampet Nalgonda Sump 500 Yellamgutta 20

4 3/2 Chandampet Nalgonda ELBR 200 Chitriyala Peak 30

5 3/2 Chandampet Nalgonda OHBR 40 Pedhamula 100

6 3/2 Chandampet Nalgonda ELBR 60 Osmankunta 30

7 3/2 Chandampet Nalgonda ELBR 40 Bandameedithand

a 30

8 3/2 Chandampet Nalgonda ELBR 40 Mangalithanda 30

9 3/2 Chandampet Nalgonda Sump 40 Pavuralagutta 30

10 3/2 Chandampet Nalgonda ELBR 40 Pavuralagutta 50

11 3/2 Chandampet Nalgonda ELBR 60 Pedhagutta 30

12 3/2 Chandampet Nalgonda ELBR 100 Thirumalaiah

swamy temple 30

13 3/2 Chandampet Nalgonda ELBR 100 sunkishala thanda 100

14 3/2 Chandampet Nalgonda GLBR 60 yellapur 30

15 15/7 Manthani Peddapalli BPT 20 Eklaspurgutta 5

16 17/3 Paler Mahububabad OHBR 150 Chinnaellapur 500

17 20/2

Godavari

Mamgapeta

(Eturrnagaram)

Jayashankar

Bhopalapally OHBR 120 Mallur Gutta 12

18 20/3

Godavari

Mamgapeta

(Eturrnagaram)

Jayashankar

Bhopalapally OHBR 220 Kanthapally X 15

19 20/3

Godavari

Mamgapeta

(Eturrnagaram)

Jayashankar

Bhopalapally OHBR 40 Chinnaboinapally 15

20 20/3

Godavari

Mamgapeta

(Eturrnagaram)

Jayashankar

Bhopalapally Sump 800 Chinnaboinapally 30

21 20/3

Godavari

Mamgapeta

(Eturrnagaram)

Jayashankar

Bhopalapally Sump 15 Kondai 10

22 20/3

Godavari

Mamgapeta

(Eturrnagaram)

Jayashankar

Bhopalapally Sump 10 Kannaigudem 10

23 20/3

Godavari

Mamgapeta

(Eturrnagaram)

Jayashankar

Bhopalapally Sump 30 Devadula 10

24 20/3

Godavari

Mamgapeta

(Eturrnagaram)

Jayashankar

Bhopalapally OHBR 100 Thadvai 80

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25 22-1 Kowthala Asifabad GLBR 350 Kowthala 15

26 22-2 Bejjur Asifabad SUMP 60 Kammargoan 35

27 22-2 Bejjur Asifabad GLBR 20 Kammargoan 17

28 22-3 Sirpur U Asifabad SUMP 20 Chelapally 30

29 22-3 Sirpur U Asifabad GLBR 20 Neemguda 150

30 22 -4 Khagaznagar Asifabad GLBR 700 Darigoan 320

31 22 -8 Wankidi Asifabad GLBR 250 Navedhari 166

32 22 -8 Wankidi Asifabad GLBR 150 Ganeshpoor 114

33 22 -8 Wankidi Asifabad SUMP 150 Ganeshpoor 27

34 22 -8 Wankidi Asifabad GLBR 150 Peddapullara 272

35 22-15 Dhanora Asifabad SUMP 10 Agarwada 4

36 22-17 Powerguda Asifabad OHBR 20 Goper

Lambadithanda 9

37 22-17 Powerguda Asifabad GLBR 30 Kodduguda 138

38 22-17 Powerguda Asifabad SUMP 10 Devaguda 3

39 22-17 Powerguda Asifabad OHBR 20 Chinnaguda Gutta 5

40 22-17 Powerguda Asifabad OHBR 20 Naguguda 6

41 22-17 Powerguda Asifabad OHBR 20 Bheemangondi 65

42 22-17 Powerguda Asifabad OHBR 20 Sarpanchguda 104

43 22-17 Powerguda Asifabad OHBR 20 Nayakapuguda 4

44 22-17 Powerguda Asifabad OHBR 20 Murkalonka 78

45 22-17 Powerguda Asifabad SUMP 10 Loddiguda 4

46 22-17 Powerguda Asifabad OHBR 20 Bheemgiguda 170

47 22-17 Powerguda Asifabad OHBR 20 Ramnayank

thanda 3

48 22-17 Powerguda Asifabad OHBR 20 Rimma 38

49 22-17 Powerguda Asifabad OHBR 20 Rampur K 4

50 22-17 Powerguda Asifabad SUMP 10 Rimma 19

51 24 Kaddam Nirmal GLBR 200 Akondapet 500

52 24 Kaddam Nirmal BPT 60 Akondapet 350

53 24 Kaddam Nirmal OHBR 300 Kaddamgutta 1000

54 24 Kaddam Nirmal OHBR 60 Nagapur 1500 Deleted

55 24 Kaddam Nirmal GLBR 40 Raidhari 500

56 24 Kaddam Nirmal OHBR 40 Rajura 450

57 24 Kaddam Nirmal OHBR 40 Alampally 100

58 24 Kaddam Nirmal OHBR 40 Devaighgudem 500

59 25/7 Banjara Badradri

Kothagudem OHBR 60 Regalagutta 60

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ANNEXURE III: The Sites Visited by the Committee

Date: 04.05.2017

(1) Rajura

Dimmadurthy Range, Sattanpally RF, Singapur (W) Beat, Singapur Section, Compt. No.

815, Buffer area of Tiger Reserve of Nirmal Division. OHBR in Set No.16 of 24 Segment.

(2) Segment 24 Kaddam (Passed through) at Sathanpally to Pembi (Buffer & Core) (SET

No.15)

(3) Nallagutta

Khanapur Range, Sattanpally RF, Nagapur Beat, Mandapally Section, Compt. No. 868,

Buffer area of Tiger Reserve of Khanapur Division. OHBR in Set No.15 of 24 Segment.

(4) Segment 24 Kaddam SET No.5, 6 & 7 (Core) (Laxmipur to Utnoor Junction – Passed

through).

(5) Intake well at Kaddam reservoir (Outside Core & Buffer)

(6) Jannaram Wildlife area

(7) Segment 24 SET No. 8 & 9 Indenpally Range & Udumpur Range (core -passed through)

(8) Segment 22/17 Birsaipet Range Utnoor (KTR) Division (Core) Compt. No. 47 R&B road to

Allampally (Passed through)

(9) Segment 22/17 Birsaipet Range & Segment 22/17 Powerguda, Marlavai RF, Ghanpur Beat,

Hasnapur Section, Compt. No.449, Buffer area of Tiger Reserve of Utnoor Division. OHBR

in Set No.4 of 22/17 Segment with ID No. 962

Date: 05.05.2017

Visited the Bejjur Range of Kagaznagar Forest Division for understanding the status of the habitat

in a tiger corridor area between Maharashtra and Telangana. Site seen at Pranahita Project (Irrigation)

where canal works are proposed in tiger corridor areas.

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