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Proposed 60 KLPD (Juice/syrup based) distillery, 6 TPD Bio CNG,

20 TPD fertilizer powder, 42 TPD CO2, Captive Power generation of 3MW/Hr Draft EIA Report

M/s. Askins Biofuels Pvt Ltd M/s. EHS Consultants Pvt Ltd 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

ES.1 Introduction

M/s. Askins Biofuels Pvt Ltd is proposed to establish 60 KLPD (Juice/syrup based)

distillery, 6 TPD Bio CNG, 20 TPD fertilizer powder, 42 TPD CO2, captive Power

generation of 3 MW/hr at 106/2 (P), 106/3, 109/1& 109/3 Alagawadi Village, Raybag

Taluk Belagavi District.

EIA Notification dated 14th September 2006, amended on SO 1960 (E) dated 13th

June, 2019, all non-molasses based distillery of ≤200 KLPD, is categories as “B” of

schedule, 5 (g) (Distillery). Therefore, M/s Shri Bramhanand Jaggery Industries had to

obtain Environmental Clearance from KSEIAA, Karnataka for the Proposed 60 KLPD

(Juice/syrup based) distillery, 6 TPD Bio CNG, 20 TPD fertilizer powder, 42 TPD CO2,

137 TPD Khandasari Sugar unit, expansion of captive Power generation from 900

KW/hr to 4.4 MW/hr in the existing premises of 168 TPD Jaggery powder plant

located at Survey. No. 106/2, 106/3, 109/1& 109/3 Alagawadi Village, Raybag Taluk

Belagavi District. TOR application was submitted on 26-09-2019

(SIA/KA/IND2/43701/2019). The subject was placed in 232nd KSEAC meeting held on

17th October 2019. Accordingly, TORs for the project was issued vide ref SEIAA 36

IND 2019 dated: 11.12.2019. Due to management decisions, it was decided that, the

establishment of 60 KLPD (Juice/syrup based) distillery, 6 TPD Bio CNG, 20 TPD

fertilizer powder, 42 TPD CO2, captive cogeneration Power generation of 3 MW/hr

will be taken up by the new industry namely M/s Askins Biofuels Pvt Ltd., excluding

existing Jaggery industry operated by M/s Shri Bramhanand Jaggery Industries.

Based on this, the TOR application was resubmitted on 27.12.2019. The subject was

placed in 237th KSEAC meeting on 3rd January 2020 for issue TORs. Accordingly, TORs

for the project was issued vide ref SEIAA 47 IND 2019 dated: 25.02.2020 & is

enclosed in this report.

ES.2 Project Description

M/s. Askins Biofuels Pvt Ltd is proposed to establish 60 KLPD (Juice/syrup based)

distillery, 6 TPD Bio CNG, 20 TPD fertilizer powder, 42 TPD CO2, captive Power

generation of 3 MW/hr at Alagawadi Village, Raybag Taluk Belagavi District. Salient

features of the proposed project are detailed below:

ES




Table ES.1 Salient features of the proposed Project

Sl.

No Items Particulars

1 Objective of the

Project

Proposed 60 KLPD (Juice/ Syrup based) distillery, 6 TPD Bio

CNG, 20 TPD fertilizer powder, 42 TPD CO2, Captive Power

generation of 3 MW/hr

2 Promoters M/s. Askins Biofuels Pvt Ltd

3 Total Investment, Rs Rs 80.29 Crores

4 Project location Survey. No 106/2 (P), 106/3, 109/1& 109/3 Alagawadi Village,

Raybag Taluk Belagavi District

5 Latitude & Longitude 16°30'5.54"N; 74°53'53.19"E

6 Extent of land 9 Acres 12 Gunta

7 Category of Project 5 (g) Distillery

8 Man Power During Construction: 100 No’s

During Operation : 79 No’s

9 Water demand and

Source

Fresh water demand for distillery: 478 KLD

Source: Borewell

10 Boiler 30 TPH

11 Steam Steam generation: 30TPH

Steam required: 13.19TPH

12 Fuel 100% Bagasse

13 Power supply Total power generation and utilisation: 3 MW/hr

Proposed DG Set of capacity: 2 X 250 KVA

14 Number of working

days

250 days

15 Project

implementation

period

12 months after obtaining EC and CFE

ES 2.1 Raw material Requirement

List of raw material required for Distillery unit are as follows:

Table ES.2 Raw Material Statement–Distillery

Sl.

No Raw Material Quantity Transportation Source Storage

1. Sugarcane juice 233 TPD

Through

pipeline

Local -

2. Chemicals

1 Sulfuric Acid 105 Kg/day By road through

Lorry

Local/

Maharashtra

Closed chemical

storage rooms 2 Urea 105 Kg/day

3 TRO 3 ltr of Alcohol

production




4 Hydrated Lime 600 kg/day

5 Commercial

Hydrochloric Acid

110 Kg/day

6 Sodium Hydroxide 90 Kg/day

7 Sodium Hypo-

Chloride

0.2Ltr. Per Kl. of

Alcohol

8 Sodium Hypo-

Chloride

(Denatured &

Bitterent)

0.002 Kg./ Per

Ltr

9 Lab Chemicals 10000Kg /

Month

Table ES.3 Fuel for boiler

Sl

No Fuel Quantity Source Transportation Storage

01 Bagasse

(100%) 12900 Kg/hr

Neighbouring

industry

Bagasse

conveyor

Stored in

Bagasse Yard




ES 2.2 Process flow sheet

Following flowchart details the manufacturing process of distillery.

Fig ES.1 Process Flow diagram of distillery (60 KLPD)




Fig ES.2 Process flow chart- Simplified

Fig ES 3 Process Flow Diagram for Dehydration Process




Fig ES 4 Process flow chart-BioCNG

Fig ES 5 Process Flow diagram of cogeneration

ES 2.4 Products and by products

Following table lists the final product and by product details.




Table ES.4 List of Proposed products

Sl. No Products Quantity

1 Ethanol / Extra Neutral Alcohol/RS 60 KLPD

2 Bio CNG 6 TPD

3 Fertilizer powder 20 TPD

4 CO2 42 TPD

5 Power 3 MW/Hr

ES.3 Description of the Environment

In order to assess the baseline environmental status of the project, monitoring of

various environmental attributes were conducted by M/s EHSConsultants Private Ltd.,

during October 2019 – December 2019. In addition to the baseline environmental

monitoring, field inspection in the study area, collection of secondary information for

all the environmental components and discussions with the officials and local public

were conducted by the study team.

3.1 Land Use: buffer zone is dominated by Fallow land (38.22%) followed by

Cultivated land (32.80%), Harvested Land (16.88%) and Barren land (10.51%). Next in

the order is water body and built-up. The ground truth survey revealed that the

buffer zone dominated by the Fallow land followed by Cultivated land.

The Digital Elevation Model (DEM) for the study area indicate that, the difference is

elevation for study area is approximately 444 m - 576 m (refer DEM map) above

Mean sea level. The Project Area may lie at the elevation of 500-520 m above Mean

Sea Level.

The slope of the study area varies from 0-18 degrees from Very gentle slope to

Moderately Steep slope. Major portion of the study area covers very Gentle Slope;

the project site falls under very gentle slope i.e. 0-5 degree.

3.2 Land Environment: Soil samples were collected at 9 locations. It is observed

that, soil type in the study area varied from loam to sandy loam. Rill erosion is found

in the study area. In the study area Maximum pH of 6.61 was recorded at S-4

Hunashikodi indicating Neutral soil reaction and minimum of 6.07 was recorded at

Project site-east indicating Moderately acidic soil reaction.

3.3 Meteorology: Meteorological monitoring was carried out at project site during

the study period. Watchdog 2900 ET was installed at site to record Solar Radiation

(Watt / sq.m), Relative Humidity (%), Temperature (°C), Rainfall (mm), Wind Direction

(Deg), Wind Gust (km/hr). Temperature during the study period was in the range of

15.2°C-30.8°C.

3.4 Air Environment: Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at eight

locations. The results of the AAQM reveals that, measured values for PM10, PM2.5,

SO2, NO2 and CO were within the NAAQ standards, 2009 and The lead and nickel




detected in small quantities in some instances ranging 0.012µg/m3 ans 1.15-3.57 ng/

m3 respectively in some location of the study area. Values for Arsenic, Benzene,

benzo (a) pyrene were found to be BDL at all point of time during the study period

3.5 Noise Levels: Ambient noise level monitoring conducted at 8 locations in and

around the proposed project site. The result of the noise levels during day and night

time was found to be within the CPCB standards.

3.6 Surface and ground water quality:

a) Surface water: Surface water quality were analysed from Harugeri Kere,

Ghataprabha left canal (Branch)-(Near Badabyakud) & Krishna River and results

reveals that, BOD varied between 8 mg/l -13mg/l, COD from 32mg/l -56 mg/l. Total

dissolved oxygen was found to be in the range of 4.8 mg/l to 5.2 mg/l, TDS varied

between 162 mg/l -540 mg/l confirming to Class D in the both samples. Indicates

Most of the heavy metals were not detected. Pesticides were absent. DO level

observed to be good. Organic Pollution is minimal.

b) Ground water quality: The study area comprises of majority of the

wells/Borewells/Tubewells/ located at all the village settlements. Additionally, farmers

with their own tube wells/bore wells in their fields were using the water for irrigation

purpose & domestic needs. Seven Groundwater (Bore well water) samples were

collected in the study area and have been analyzed for describing the baseline water

environment. Total dissolved solids in the sample ranged from 572 mg/l to 1636

mg/l, Total Hardness was found to be in the range of 100 mg/l - 622 mg/l. The

measured values for the parameters for those standards have been specified were

observed to be within the said standards except Total Hardness (622mg/L) against

standard of 200-600mg/L. Most of the heavy metals were not detected. Pesticides

were absent. Overall suitable for potable and domestic use..

3.7 Geology: The study area and its environs comprise Basalt belonging to Deccan

Traps of Upper Cretaceous to Lower Eocene age. Basalt is the litho unit observed in

the project area. Geomorphology of the study area environs is Plateau weathered

with few Valleys.

3.8 HYDROGEOLOGY:

The study area comprises rock formations belonging to Upper Cretaceous to lower

Eocene age. Fissured basalt constitutes major aquifers in the Region. Secondary

structures like joints, fissures and fractures present in these formations act as

conduits for movement and storage of water. Groundwater occurs in weathered and

fractured zones. The occurrence, movement and recharge to aquifers are controlled

by various factors like fracture pattern, degree of weathering, Geomorphologic setup

and amount of rainfall received. The recharge conditions are moderate.

The depth to water level varied between 2.0 to 76.0 m. In general, the water levels are

between 46.0 to 70.0m bgl. The annual water level fluctuation is reported to be

varying between 3.0 to 15.0 m in the study area. The flow direction follows the




general topography of the area. The general flow direction of groundwater in the

study area is towards west.

3.9 Biological Environment: The existing green belt at the project site contains 20

tree species (141 trees) with all the dominant trees with the girth size of maximum

trees ranging from 1-60 cm with medicinal, timber and ornamental values. The study

area supports a good number of trees with the girth size of maximum trees ranging

from 30-90 cm. However, the tree species diversity in the study area is considered to

be very low with only few dominant (repeated) species such as Eucalyptus tereticornis,

Cocosnucifera and Sennasiamea recorded in large numbers which may be due to its

economic value and rest of the species recorded between values 1-7. A total of 39

bird species were recorded in the study area indicating that the study area provides

the necessary resources such as food, habitat and breeding grounds. Subsequently, a

fair number of butterfly species along with mammals and reptiles were also recorded

in the study area.

3.10 Socio Economic Studies: As part of the survey, eight villages considered for the

socio-economic study, located within 10 Km radius of the project site are spread

across Rayabag taluk of Belagavi district. The total geographical area of the villages is

about 15624 ha with 14007 households. Area wise Harugeri have maximum area of

4130 ha and Bomanal village have minimum area of 762 ha.

During the focus group discussions, it was revealed that nearly 94% of the

respondents are aware of the proposed project and feel that industrial development

is necessary for employment generation, especially for the current and future

generations in the area. Development planned projects are necessary to uplift

standard of living of the people, revives economics and alleviate poverty. With rising

literacy levels and awareness about growing opportunities, the youth in the area are

focused more on non-farm sector and service sector employment.

ES.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation

Measures

ES 4.1 Land Environment

During construction phase: The land use of the project site area will get modified

by the implementation of the proposed project. Activities such as clearing, levelling,

cutting and filling, foundation works through excavation will significantly leads to

dislodging of soil particles and intern erosion due to loosening of top soil.

Preserving the top soil and reusing it for the greenbelt development, slope

stabilisation and soil embankment, soil conservation measures, water sprinkling

undertaken as part of mitigation measures.




ES 4.2 Air Environment

During construction phase:

Impact of construction activities on air quality is a cause for concern mainly in the dry

months due to settling of dust particles. The main sources of emission during the

construction period are the movement of equipments at site and dust emitted during

the leveling, grading, earthworks, foundation works and other construction related

activities. The dust emitted during the above mentioned activities depend upon the

type of soil being excavated and the ambient humidity levels. The impact is likely to

be for short duration and confined locally to the construction site itself. The impact

will, however, be reversible, marginal, and temporary in nature and levels decreases

gradually as project progresses. However, frequent watering of unpaved roads and

disturbed roads, restriction of speed of vehicles, covering the tarpaulin sheet for the

vehicles carrying loose and fine materials will reduce the emission of dust.

During the operation Phase:

The main sources of Air Pollution in the proposed project will be the operation of

Boiler. Due to operation of boiler (30TPH), emission of PM is anticipated. Deposition

of PM on the surrounding agricultural fields (gradually on a long term) will reduce

the crop yield and indirectly on the economy of livelihood of marginal workers

located nearby. ESP will be provided to 30 TPH boiler with stack height of 45mt.

From the air quality modeling studies, it is found that, impact on air quality will be

minimum during this stage with the installation of APC. Greenbelt development of

33% of total land will create aesthetic environment and also acts as a pollution sink

for pollutant emissions. Stacks/chimneys will be provided to Boiler and D.G.Sets as

per KSPCB Norms.

ES 4.3 Noise Environment

During construction phase: The various sources of noise pollution will be from the

operation of machineries like compactors, concrete plant, cranes etc. Other sources

of noise pollution during construction period includes movement of vehicles for

unloading of construction materials, fabrication, handling of equipment and

materials, operation of batching plants. Overall, the impact of noise generated on the

environment is likely to be insignificant, reversible and localized in nature and mainly

confined to the day time.

By providing the proper PPEs and restriction of construction timings to day time only

will reduce the adverse effect.

During the operation Phase: Noise generating machinery operations at Distillery

unit are operation of boiler, turbine operations, noise making equipments such as

cutters, crushers, etc. During operation phase, various industrial activities viz.,

movement of vehicles, turbine operations will result in increase of Ambient Noise

levels to 90 dB (A) (Baseline value: 72.57 dB (A)-during day) thereby affecting the

Fauna. All connecting roads to industry will be metalled one. Vehicle maintenance,




proper lubrication to machinery will be arranged. Tree plantation on the campus and

on the connecting roads is initiated and will be done each year.

ES 4.4 Water Environment

During construction phase: Impact on the surface water is not likely anticipated

since there are no nearby (<500m radius)/adjacent surface water sources).

Unscientific disposal of sewage from the labour camps, impacts on the neighbouring

agricultural fields due to seepage/draining affecting the crops yield. Improper

treatment of sewage (8 KLD) from labor camps leads to infiltration into the

subsurface soil and finally affects the ground water quality of the region. This will

also create unaesthetic conditions in the site, attracts mosquitoes/flies, thereby

chances of deteriorating the health of the workers in unhygienic conditions will arise

resulting ill conditions, thereby affecting productivity at work. Extraction of ground

water will result in depletion of ground water levels.

As a precautionary measure, Sewage generated from labour camps will be treated in

mobile STP (10KLD). This will avoid anticipated impacts on the ground water quality

of the region. Rainwater recharging measures (surface run-off) will improve the

groundwater regime of the area positively on a long term. Water for construction

activities will be sourced from private water tankers.

During operation phase: If process condensate effluent is not treated to KSPCB

discharge standards, in case if the same is discharged onto the land for

irrigation/greenbelt development/gardening, impact on the neighboring agricultural

fields is anticipated through seepage/infiltration factors by affecting the crop yield

including contaminating sub soil surface. Impact on groundwater/subsoil due to

disposal of spent wash. Both surface/Ground water and land will get polluted if

disposed without any treatment. It will affect surrounding flora, fauna & also the

health of the people.

The process condensate generated is treated in CPU of capacity 400 KLD. The treated

water is reused in the process. The treated condensate quality will be ensured

through implementation of Continuous Online Effluent Monitoring System (CEMS).

This will ensure to take remedial action immediately for effective treatment and also

help in minimizing the residual impacts on the water environment of the region.

Spent wash generated during the process of distillation will be Biomethenated and

further will be treated in multiple effective evaporators to concentrate the spent wash

till 30% solids and further will be dried through ATFD Agitated Thin Film Drying

Process and it will be converted to Fertilizer to achieve Zero Discharge.

ES 4.5 Biological Environment

During construction phase, Excavation of Soil activities causes risk of soil erosion,

Loss of soil fertility, Deposition of dust on trees and water bodies and generation of

Noise, emission of CO2 & Dust will emit during the vehicular movement.




During operation phase, generation of waste water leads to water pollution, affects

aquatic fauna. Emission of fly ash & emission of air pollutants can be anticipated due

to the operation of boiler. Improper disposal of bagasse & Unaesthetic conditions.

As part of Mitigation Measures, green belt will be developed in and around the

project site to sequest the emitted CO2. Erection of higher barricades around the

industry will reduce the deposition of dust on the tree foliage and nearby

streams/nalas around the industry. Soil erosion will be controlled after the

development of green belt. Frequent watering of roads and trees to remove

deposition of dust. Noise will be mitigated by providing acoustic enclosure, wildlife

signs, Traffic signs and speed limits may decrease the impact of noise on wildlife

behavior and movements.

Proper management and disposal of effluents after treating them at ETP, avoiding

leakages, removal of chemical residues before reutilization of treated water.

Utilization of Electro Static Precipitators (ESPs) to reduce the impacts of emission of

air pollutants. The bagasse can be stored in bagasse yards to avoid its spreading due

to wind and water. Aromatic floral species will be planted around the STP, ETP and all

along the periphery of the industrial boundary, internal roads to minimize the odour

generated.

ES 4.6 Socio Economic Environment:

Due to the Increased influx of people during project construction phase there would

impact.. During the influx of migrants, there is a possibility new health problem or

diseases aggravate due to the change in population density.

The project will improve the socio-economic status of the people also contributed to

the development of infrastructural facilities. The road net connectivity to the villages

on the road connecting to the plant will be improved during operation of plant.

There will be lots of direct and indirect employment generation due to the project.

This project requires a total of 79 employees in the factory and as far as possible,

majority of them will be selected from the surrounding (within 10km radius) villages.

In addition to this, there are several indirect employments created by the factory

such as the truck owners, drivers, caterers, etc

ES.5 Environmental Monitoring Program

Responsibility of environmental monitoring lies with M/s. Askins Biofuels Pvt Ltd.,

Table ES.5 Environmental Monitoring Programme during Construction Phase

Sl.

No

Particulars of

the Monitoring

No. And Place of

Monitoring

Monitoring

frequency

Parameters for

Monitoring

Monthly

Budget*

(Rs.)

1 Ambient Air

Quality

3 Nos

Near main gate

Monthly PM10, PM2.5, SO2,

NO2

13,500/-




Sl.

No

Particulars of

the Monitoring

No. And Place of

Monitoring

Monitoring

frequency

Parameters for

Monitoring

Monthly

Budget*

(Rs.)

Monitoring – 24

Hrs

Construction

area- distillery

Labour camp

2 Ambient Noise

Level Monitoring

– 24 hrs

3 Nos

Near main gate

Construction

area- distillery

Labour camp

Monthly Leq Day dB(A)

and Leq Night

dB(A)

3,600/-

3 Ground Water

Quality

Near project site Monthly As per drinking

water quality

standards

(IS10500:2012)

6,300/-

4 Soil quality 2 Nos

Near Labour camp

Once in

season

Colour, pH,

Conductivity,

Moisture Content,

Calcium,

magnesium,

Nitrogen

Phosphorous,

Potassium,

Organic Matter,

Sulphate,

Chloride.

2,800/-

Total 26,200/-

Table ES.6 Monitoring Schedule for Environmental Parameters during operation

phase

Sl.

No. Particulars

Monitoring

frequency

Duration/

type of

monitoring

Important

parameters for

monitoring

Monthly

Budget*

(Rs.)

I Air Quality

1 Ambient Air Quality

Monitoring within

premises – 4 locations

Near main gate

Near Boiler house

Distillery unit

Near CPU

Once in a

month

24 hrly

sample

PM10, PM2.5, SO2,

NO2

22,500/-

2 Stack/Chimney




Sl.

No. Particulars

Monitoring

frequency

Duration/

type of

monitoring

Important

parameters for

monitoring

Monthly

Budget*

(Rs.)

Monitoring for Boilers,

30 TPH – 45 m

chimney

Once in a

month

Grab SO2, PM, NMHC &

CO

6,900/-

2X 250 KVA DG -

5 m ARL each

Once in a

month

Grab SO2, PM, NMHC &

CO

II Water Quality

1 Ground water analysis

near project site and

and nearby Alagwadi

village – 2 samples

Once in a

month

Grab As per drinking

water quality

standards

(IS10500:2012)

12,600/-

2 Ground water at 2

locations at

Bastawada & Harugeri

Once in 6

months

Grab As per drinking

water quality

standards

(IS10500:2012)

2,100/-

3 Surface water at 2

locations at Down

Stream of Nala Near

Morab & Up Stream

of Nala Near

Alagawadi

Once in 6

months

Grab pH, Turbidity, BOD,

COD,DO, TSS, Total

hardness, Oil &

Grease, TKN, NH3-N,

Total Nitrogen , Ca,

Mg, NO3, Mn, Total

Coliform, Feacal

Coliform & E.Coli

1513/-

4 Sewage – STP inlet &

outlet

Once in a

month

Grab pH, Turbidity, TSS,

BOD3, COD, NH4-

N, N-Total,

Residual Chlorine,

& E.Coli

2,400/-

5 Effluent – CPU inlet &

outlet

Once in a

fortnight

Grab BOD, COD, pH, TSS,

oil and grease

7,600/-

6 Effluent- ETP inlet &

outlet

Once in a

fortnight

Grab pH, BOD, COD, TSS,

Oil & Grease

7,600/-

III Soil Quality

1 Soil quality analysis

(landscape area where

treated water is being

utilised)

Once in

season

Grab pH, C, Organic

matter, N, K, P.

4,67/-

IV Ambient Noise level

monitorin(5 locations)

Near Main

Once in a

Month

24Hrs

Monitoring

Noise levels in dB

(A) both during day

& night time.

6,000/-




Sl.

No. Particulars

Monitoring

frequency

Duration/

type of

monitoring

Important

parameters for

monitoring

Monthly

Budget*

(Rs.)

Gate/Boundary

Boiler Section

Turbine Section

Distillery section

D.G Set Room,

Total 69,680/-

Continuous online monitoring of emission and effluent will be provided and the

same will be connected to CPCB server. M/s. Askins Biofuels Pvt Ltd will implement

various productivity management programs in the plant to improve the work

environment, effective housekeeping and environment quality. All the necessary

steps will be taken in the plant to meet standards prescribed by the Karnataka State

Pollution Control Board and Central Pollution Control Board

ES.6 Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan

The plant will be equipped with adequate number of portable fire extinguishers, CO2

extinguishers, Dry powder chemical extinguishers, Fire hydrant measures, foam

dispensing systems and allied measures as per OISD (Oil Industry Safety Directorate)

norms. Portable fire extinguishers in various strategic areas of the plant including the

control room, administration building, stores, pump house, etc., will be provided.

ES 6.1 Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Health Surveillance (OHS) will be undertaken as regular exercise

for all the employees specifically for those engaged in handling hazardous

substances.

All the first aid facilities will be provided in the Occupational Health Centre.

The medical records of each employee will be maintained separately.

Occupational health centre for medical examination of employees with all the

basic facilities will be established with in the plant.

The noise levels in critical area will be monitored regularly and the workers at

high noise level generating areas will undergo audiometric tests once in six

months.

The equipment and facilities such as first aid medical units, safety belts, ear

muffs, masks against dusts, aprons against chemical spillage, shock proof

gloves and mats, leather aprons, safety items - shoes, gum shoes, hand gloves,

helmets, goggles, safety ladder, face masks & gas masks, breathing apparatus,

stretchers and oxygen cylinder, emergency lighting facilities will be kept at

administrative building/stores building and will be under the control of

emergency coordinator.




ES.7 Project Benefits

The company’s management will recruit semi skilled & unskilled workers of

about 100No’s from the nearby villages, thereby improving in the social status

of the villagers. It creates employment opportunities to 100 No's directly 79

No's indirectly.

The easy availability of infrastructure, man power, raw materials will reduce the

production cost as well as demand supply gap. The same will bring revenue to

the state exchequer by way of Duties and Taxes.

Further, the management will support the local administration and provide

assistance for the development of public amenities viz., water distribution,

building of school rooms, health centres, Education programme, Health

camps, Agricultural programmes & sponsorships to meritorious students

under the CSR activities.

The industry is established in the rural region of the state. The establishment

of industry will provide direct and indirect employment to more than 100 local

rural persons. Major part of these labors will be mainly from local villagers

who are expected to engage themselves both in agriculture and project

activities. This will enhance their income and lead to overall economic growth

of the area.

The road connectivity will get improved due to the industry. This improved

physical infrastructure will be an added facility to the community for surface

transport.

Efforts will be more focused on recycling of wastewater after adequate

treatment. Thus water extraction for process will be minimized

Green belt will be developed within the plant premises covering a 33 % of

total area and also in the buffer zone. This will not only help to create healthy

environment in the area but also acts as pollution sink. Further avi-fauna

population of the area will increase.

With the implementation of the total project, the socio-economic status of the

local people will improve and infrastructure facilities like roads,

communication systems, drinking water, etc. will also develop. The land rates

in the area will escalate due to the project. This will help in upliftment of the

social status of the people in the area. Educational institutions will also come-

up and will lead to improvement of educational status of the people in the

area. Medical facilities will certainly develop due to the project.

The implementation of Rain Water Harvesting Scheme will help in increasing

the ground water level of the area.




ES.8 Environmental management plan

Responsibility of maintainace of Environmental Management Plan lies with the EMP

cell of M/s. Askins Biofuels Pvt Ltd

Table ES.7 EMP during operational phase of the project

Activity Anticipated Impacts Environmental Management Plan

1. Land

Disposal of wastewater/

spentwash

Soil contamination &

Groundwater

contamination

The condensate generated is treated in CPU

of capacity 400 KLD. The treated water is

reused in the process.

Spent wash generated during the process of

distillation will be Biomethenated and further

will be treated in multiple effective

evaporators to concentrate the spent wash till

30% solids and further will be dried through

ATFD Agitated Thin Film Drying Process and it

will be converted to Fertilizer to achieve Zero

Discharge.

2. Air

Boilers, Process, storage,

transportation of raw

materials and finished

products, DG sets

Gaseous and fugitive

emissions

Boiler of 30 TPH will be connected with ESP

and to the chimney of 30 mt and 45 mt

respectively.

5 mt above the roof with acoustic enclosures

will be provided for DG Set (2X250KVA) and

HSD (High Speed Diesel) with sulphur content

of <0.05% will be used for D.G.Sets

Monitoring of stack emissions will be carried

out monthly to ascertain the performance of

the air pollution control equipments including

installation of continuous online emission

monitoring system.

Ladder, porthole, power supply points will be

provided to the boiler for monitoring of

emissions.

Water spraying will be adopted at loading,

unloading points and storage yards which will

reduce fugitive emissions.

All the internal roads will be asphalted to

reduce the fugitive dust due to vehicular

movement.





Greenbelt will be developed (33% of the

project area).

A good housekeeping and proper

maintenance will be practiced in the industry,

which helps in controlling pollution.

Regular maintenance air pollution control

equipments.

Regular maintenance of vehicles and

machinery’s in order to control emissions.

Bagasse storage Minimising the distance that bagasse falls

during movement;

Fully enclosing the bagasse handling

conveyors, particularly transfer points;

Installing belt cleaning systems so that

bagasse is not carried back on the underside

of conveyor belts;

Implementing bagasse dust management

plan that prescribes mitigation measures for

unfavourable weather conditions;

Installing water spray system to reduce dust

emissions around and from, the site;

Vehicular traffic Exhaust Emissions

The conditions of the internal roads will be

checked & maintained at least once in a year.

Trained securities will be deployed to guide

the vehicles for smooth entry/exit without

causing any traffic congestion.

Greenery development will create aesthetic

environment and also acts as a pollution sink

for dust emissions.

3. Surface and Ground Water

Process Effluent, Sewage,

Storm water run off

Ground water & soil

pollution, flooding The condensate generated is treated in CPU

of capacity 400 KLD. The treated water is

reused in the process.

Spent wash generated during the process of

distillation will be Biomethenated and further

will be treated in multiple effective

evaporators to concentrate the spent wash

till 30% solids and further will be dried





through ATFD Agitated Thin Film Drying

Process and it will be converted to Fertilizer

to achieve Zero Discharge.

The domestic water generated is treated will

be treated in STP

Storm water drains will be provided to avoid

flooding in the proposed site. Storm water

gutters/drains will be constructed in the

premises on either side of the haul roads (0.8

m X 0.6 m) and along the periphery of 1.0 m

X 0.6 m.

Garland channels will be provided around the

storage yards.

Harvested rainwater will be reused for

greenery development/sprinkling applications

and non potable uses thereby conservation

fresh water requirement.

Rainwater harvesting sump of capacity 1 X

6000KL is proposed for implementation

4. Geology and Hydrology

Extraction of water Depletion of water table

Implementation of recharge structures will

improve the ground water table in and

around the project site.

Percolation pits at 8 places shall be

constructed with dimensions 4m X 3 m X 3m

depth all along the periphery of the

proposed site on the North and west to

recharge the aquifer as part of social

responsibility

5. Noise

Manufacturing process,

cogeneration unit,

transportation of raw

materials and finished

products, D.G Set

operation, Vehicular

traffic,

Increase in noise levels

Personnel working near noisy areas will be

provided with adequate personal protective

equipment such as earplugs and earmuffs,

use of which will be strictly enforced.

Sophisticated and low noise generating

equipments will be selected.

Proper mounting of equipments and

providing noise insulating enclosures or

paddling where practicable.





Appropriate advanced silencers, acoustic

barriers; vibration-reducing pads will be

provided for all noise generating equipments.

The sources of continuous noise generating

equipment such as compressors, pumps etc

will be designed to have noise level not

exceeding 85-90 dB (A).

Boundary walls and dense greenery will be

erected to act as acoustic barriers.

Adequate and appropriate type of greenery

will be developed in and around the

proposed project site for noise mitigation in

the area.

Proper maintenance of machineries especially

oiling and greasing of bearing and gears etc.

Trees will be planted on either side of the

roads within the industry premises and within

the vicinity around the factory.

6. Solid and Hazardous Waste

Domestic garbage, solid

waste from Distillery

industry, cogeneration

unit

Improper handling will

affect the land/soil and

water environment

Bagasse generated will be sent to

cogeneration unit to use it as fuel for boiler

for power generation

Boiler ash will be sent to brick manufacturers

Yeast sludge & sludge from CPU will me

Mixed in required proportions and sold to

member farmers as manure

Used oil from DG set, spent turbine oil will be

used as lubricant within the industry.

Domestic organic solid waste will be

composted, while the inorganic solid waste

will be handed over to nearby municipal

agencies & recyclers.

7. Ecology and biodiversity

Production of Ethanol,

Operation of boilers,

Operation of DG Sets,

Generation of soild &

industrial waste, Sewage

treatment

Generation of waste water,

water pollution, affects

aquatic fauna,

Emission of air pollutants,

Generation of waste water,

Emission of fly ash,

Utilization of Electro Static Precipitators

(ESPs) to reduce the impacts of emission of

air pollutants.

Frequent watering of roads and trees to

remove deposition of dust.

Proper management and disposal of





Generation of Noise,

Emission of air pollutants,

Increase in the content of

heavy metals may affect

the soil composition,

Improper disposal of

bagasse,

Improper disposal of

effluents,

Unaesthetic conditions,

Odour

effluents after treating them at ETP, avoiding

leakages, removal of chemical residues

before reutilization of treated water

There is no removal of trees for the project.

However, a three tire plantation of native

species shall be carried out along the

periphery of the industry to enhance the

carbon sequestration capacity of trees and

thereby reducing the impacts of air pollution.

Further, the green belt development plan

also provides habitat to several avifaunal

species, butterflies and small sized mammals.

Greenbelt development of native species will

reduce the GHG levels in the study area.

Frequent watering (daily basis) of trees, herbs

and shrubs in the project site will remove the

dust deposited on the foliage thereby

balancing the rate of photosynthesis and

transpiration.

Awareness programmes to the local people

on importance of tree species especially trees

with GBH >77 cm will be carried out.

Erection of higher barricades around the

industry will reduce the deposition of dust on

the tree foliage and nearby

streams/nalasaround the industry. This will

reduce the exposure of animals to noisy

conditions caused due to the industry.

D G sets will be placed on rubber cushion

padding, enclosed and maintained well in

good condition to avoid vibrations.

Aromatic floral species will be planted

around the STP, ETP and all along the

periphery of the industrial boundary, internal

roads to minimize the odour generated.

8. Socio-economics

Quality of Life,

Sharing of local resources

Employment generation,

Improvement in quality of

life, development of

infrastructure facilities,.

There is a possible

emergence of increased

The project has very strong positive impact,

which is likely to result in the improvement of

economic situation of nearby villages.

Improvements in the annual incomes of

about 10% p.a in the surrounding areas





and unfair competition in

local markets adversely

impacting businesses and

livelihoods of some,

Increased pressure on

residential

accommodation, water

supply and sanitation in

neighbourhood

Development of ancillary industries in this

region

Creation of employment opportunities for

about 79 local skilled workers during

operation phase.

Employment generation to about 100 to 120

unskilled & semi-skilled workers during

construction, operation phase.

Improvement to dwellings, educational

facilities and healthcare facilities in the

surrounding Taluks’s.

Road and power network in the area may get

strengthened.

Potable water supply will be improved.

The lifestyles are expected to improve in tune

with the rise in incomes and improvement in

infrastructure facilities.

The skill sets of the local residents are

expected to improve in keeping with the

emerging employment opportunities

Occupational Safety and

Health

All precautionary methods will be adopted by

the company to reduce the risk of exposure

of employees to occupational safety and

health hazards.

Pre & post medical check-ups will be done of

all the employees. Employees will be regularly

examined and the medical records will be

maintained for each employee. Pulmonary

function test and periodical medical check-up

shall be done once in every year. The

following tests will be conducted for each

worker as Occupational health surveillance

programme: Lung Function Test, Radiology –

X-ray, Pulmonary Function Test, and

Audiometric Test.

For the safety of workers, personnel

protective appliances like hand gloves,

goggles, aprons, ear mufflers, nose mask etc.

will be provided.




Budgetary provision: Capital investment to be made on environmental management

measures is Rs 3.96 Crores and Rs. 114.5Lakhs/-per year will be reserved for the

recurring expenditure.

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