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Expansion of Manufacturing Kraft Paper (From 65 TPD To 115 TPD) From Agro-Based Residues Raw Material &

Optional Use of Coal in place of rice husk for 6 MW Captive Power Generation Plant

At 7th K.M. Stone, Moradabad Road, Kashipur, District Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand – 244713

Executive Summary of Draft EIA / EMP Report

M/s. Siddheshwari Paper Udyog Limited 31

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

M/S Siddheshwari Paper Udyog Ltd., established in year 1992 is registered under the

Companies Act, 1956 for manufacturing of Kraft Paper by its Promoter Sh. Jitender

Kumar, a noted industrialist with vast experience to run the paper mills since last 30

years. As on day, the unit is manufacturing 65 TPD of quality kraft paper using agro-

wastes like bagasse and wheat straw and also Indian waste paper. Both kinds of raw

materials are sourced from nearby area. In 2011 the mill established Common Captive

Power Plant of 6 MW Capacity & Chemical Recovery Plant of 120 TPD Black Liquor solids.

1.2 TYPE OF PROJECT

M/s. Siddheshwari Papers Udyog Limited was established in 1992. It has an existing

Kraft Paper manufacturing plant of 65 TPD at 7th K.M. stone, Moradabad Road,

Kashipur, District Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand. The company is now proposing for

expansion in production of Kraft Paper from 65 TPD to 115 TPD. The company is also

proposing to optionally use coal instead of rice husk for 6 MW Captive Power Generation

Plant.

As per the EIA Notification the project falls in Category “A” Project activity S. No.-5 (i)-

(3) (Pulp manufacturing and Pulp & Paper manufacturing industry) further the project

site lies within 10 km radius of interstate boundary (Uttarakhand-Uttar Pradesh) hence

it falls under Category A and requires Environmental Clearance from MoEF, New Delhi

The project was considered before the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) for its

First technical presentation (ToR) on 4th April, 2013. The ToR reconsideration

presentation was held on 18th Nov, 2013. The EAC has suggested Terms of References

(ToR’s) for preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report and

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) vide its F. No. J-11011/407/2012-1A-II (I)

letter dated 31st March, 2014.

1.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT

Paper and paper board has become an essential requirement of our life. The current

global paper and paper board demand is 402 million MT per annum. The paper demand

has doubled in 20 years from 242.79 million MT in 1990 to 402 million MT in 2011.






To enhance the economy of the country, the Government of India has planned the Delhi-

Mumbai Industrial corridor which will be built by a whopping US$ 90billion in technical

collaboration with Japan. The project will see major expansion of Infrastructure and

Industry – including industrial clusters and rail, road, port, air connectivity – in the

states along the route of the Corridor.

Besides this, the project has proven/will prove beneficial in terms of socio economic

development as it has provided/will provide benefits to locals. Further, the average

income level, which is the indicator of socio – economic status of house hold is expected

to increase, which will ultimately result in the better living standard of the people.

1.4 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

Table – 1

Brief Description of the Project

S. NO. PARTICULARS DETAILS

A. Nature and Size of the

Project Expansion of Manufacturing Kraft Paper (From 65 TPD to

115 TPD) From Agro-Based Residues Raw Material and

optional use of coal as fuel for 6 MW Captive Power

Generation Plant

B. Location Details

1. Location 7th KM Stone from Kashipur, Moradabad Road

2. Tehsil Kashipur

3. District Udham Singh Nagar

4. State Uttarakhand

5. Latitude 29°11’45” N

6. Longitude 78°53'56” E

C. Area Details

1. Plant Area � Total plant area is 9.27 ha.

� Proposed expansion will be done within the existing

plant premises

� 2.51 ha (~23%) area is already under green belt.

D. Environmental Setting Details (with approximate aerial distance and direction from

the plant site)

1. Nearest Town / City � Thakurdwara at a distance of ~3 km (WSW

direction)

� Kashipur at a distance of ~5.37 km (E direction)

2. Nearest National Highway � SH-41 adjacent to plant boundary

� NH-74 (~2.5 km in ENE direction)

� NH-121 (~5 km in ENE direction)






S. NO. PARTICULARS DETAILS

3. Nearest Railway station Kashipur Railway Station (~5 Km in NE direction)

4. Nearest Airport Pant Nagar Airport (~59 Km in ESE direction)

5. Interstate Boundary Interstate Boundary (Uttarakhand- UP) lies at a distance

of ~0.2 km in West direction.

6. National Parks, Wild Life

Sanctuaries, Biosphere

Reserves, Tiger / Elephant

Reserves, Wildlife Corridors,

Reserved Forests (RF) /

Protected Forests (PF) etc.

within 10 km radius

There is no National Park, Wild Life Sanctuary, Biosphere

Reserve, Tiger / Elephant Reserve, Wildlife Corridor,

Reserved Forest (RF) / Protected Forest (PF) etc. within

10 km radius

7. River / Water Body (within 10

km radius)

Dhela river, (~1.5 km in SE direction)

8. Seismic Zone Zone - IV as per IS: 1893 (Part-I) : 2002

E. Cost details

1. Total Cost for the Expansion Project Total Cost- Rs. 475 Lacs

2. Cost for Environmental Protection

Measures

Capital Cost- Rs. 110 Lacs

Recurring Cost- Rs. 100 Lacs per Annum

F. Requirements for the project

1. Water (KLD) Existing

Requirement

Additional

Requirement

for Expansion

Total

Requirement

after Expansion

2600 m3/day 2000 m3/day 4600m3/day

Source - Ground Water

2. Power (kWh/day) Existing

Requirement

Additional

Requirement for

Expansion

Total

Requirement

after Expansion

58000 KWH 24000 KWH 82000 KWH

Source – Own captive power generation @ 6 MWh

capacity, 1000 KVA connection from UPCL & DG sets of

500 KVA (1 no.) - Used as standby.

3. Steam Existing

Requirement

Additional

Requirement

for Expansion

Total

Requirement

after Expansion

210 TPD 187 TPD 397 TPD

Source - Boiler of 45 TPH at our campus

4. Manpower Existing

Requirement

Additional

Requirement

for Expansion

Total

Requirement

after Expansion

75 15 90

Source: Site Visit & Pre-feasibilty Report






1.5 LOCATION MAP






1.6 PROCESS DESCRIPTION

Fig 2: Process Flow Chart






1.7 Boiler Details

Boiler of 45 TPH capacity has been installed for steam generations. Others details

regarding the existing and proposed boilers are mentioned in the Table 2

Table - 2

Main Common Boiler Stand By Boiler

Stack Height 52 m 40 m

ID at Top 1800mm 1500mm

Sampling point 15 m 12 m

Steam Generation 45 TPH 12 TPH

Running Hours 360 days **

Fuel Consumption 200 TPD 70 TPD

Type of Fuel used Present: Rice Husk

Proposed after expansion: Coal @ 140 TPD / Rice

husk @ 200 TPD

Rice Husk

Velocity 9 m/s -

Temperature of

the flue gas

135 deg. celcius -

** These standby boilers will be run only for a few days in a year when Main boiler will be under

shutdown for maintenance.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

2.1 PRESENTATION OF RESULTS (AIR, NOISE, WATER & SOIL)

Baseline study of the study area was conducted during Summer Season, 2013 and

Additional one Month (December, 2013) Monitoring was also conducted.

The concentration for all the 8 AAQM stations for PM10 & PM2.5 ranges between 65.8 to

96.0 µg/m3 and 27.5 to 45.0 µg/m3 respectively during summer season, 2013. SO2

ranges between 7.5 to 15.0 µg/m3 and NO2 ranges between 18.4 to 28.0 µg/m3.

During winter season, 2013, PM10 & PM2.5 for all the 8 AAQM stations ranged between

67.3 to 98.2 µg/m3 and 29.5 to 49.3 µg/m3, respectively. SO2 and NO2 were in the

range of 8.2 to 16.3 µg/m3 and 19.5 to 30.5 µg/m3, respectively.

Ambient noise levels were measured at 8 locations around the project site. During the

baseline study it was seen that in day time noise level varies from 51.83 to 58.83Leq. dB

(A) in day time and in night time 42.35 to 48.96 Leq. dB (A).






The ground water analysis for all the 8 sampling stations shows that all the Parameters

Like TDS (273 to 571 mg/l), pH (7.28 to 7.73), Total Hardness (116.56 to 349.28 mg/l),

Alkalinity (215.18 to 387.06 mg/l), Chloride (5.87 to 87.71 mg/l), Calcium (22.60 to

110.01 mg/l) & Magnesium (8.23 to 24.67 mg/l) etc. are found within the permissible

limits.

The analysis results for soil shows that soil is slightly alkaline in nature as pH value

ranges from 6.69-7.38 & is silty loam in texture. The concentration of Nitrogen has been

found to be in good amount in the soil samples.

2.2 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Flora: species which are most commonly found in the study area are Pipal (Ficus

religiosa), Ashok (Polyalthia longi folia), Kikar (Parkinsonia aculeata), Gulmohar

(Delonix regia), Kathber (Zizyphus xylopyra), Bargad (Ficus bengalensis), Babul (Acacia

arabica), Imli (Tamarindus indica), Dhak (Butea monosperma), etc.

Fauna: Commonly found animal in the study area are Langur (Prubytis entellus),

Chuchundar (Crosidora murria), Bagula (Ardea cineria), Kabutar (Columba livia), Green

Girgit (Calotes versicalor), etc.

2.3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The population as per 2011 Census records is 482628 (for 10 km radius buffer zone).

Scheduled Caste population of the study area (10 km) is 16.93% and Scheduled Tribe is

0.14%.

Percentage of literacy is 74.04% and that of workers those actually engaged in

occupation is 31.96%. Total no. of household in the area is 87379.

3.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

� Impact on Air Environment - The key air emissions from the plant activities

(loading/unloading, transportation and storage of coal and other raw materials) are

Particulate Matter, Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) and Sulphur dioxide (SO2). Gaseous

emissions are being/will be generated from transportation of vehicles. Use of

proper mitigation measures are being/will be taken like water sprinkling during

material transfer activities & development of green belt along the road sides to

control fugitive emissions.






� Impact on Water Environment - There is/will be minimal discharge of liquid

effluent from the plant site. All the effluent will be treated in the Effluent

Treatment Plant and the treated effluent after pressure sand filter will be utilized

partially in pulp mill, green belt development and dust suppression. Therefore, no

significant impact on surface water bodies is anticipated due to plant operations.

� Impact of Noise - During construction phase, noise will be generated from vehicle

movement for transfer of construction materials, operation of heavy equipments

and machinery like vibrators, cranes, welding machines etc. However, the impact

will be of short term duration. The plantation and the green belt around the plant

boundary also mitigate noise in the surrounding areas.

� Impact on Land Environment – No adverse impact on the surrounding land is

anticipated. It will be ensured that there would not be any effluent discharge from

the plant during operation and management will adopt and practice best

measures to prevent release of pollutants outside the plant premises.

4.0 POST PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

Table 3

S. No. DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY OF MONITORING

1. Meteorological Data Daily

2. Ambient Air Quality at site Half Yearly

3. Ground Water Quality Half Yearly

4. Waste Water Quality Daily

5. Noise Level Monitoring Half Yearly

6. Soil Quality Yearly

5.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

The Additional Studies as per the Terms of References issued vide MoEF letter no. J-

11011/407/2012-1A-II (I) letter dated 31st March, 2014 are covered in Draft EIA/EMP

Report.

6.0 PROJECT BENEFITS

The proposed expansion project activity will help in meeting the growing demand of

Paper hence will help in the economic growth of the country. It will result in growth of

the surrounding areas by increasing direct and indirect employment opportunities in

the region including ancillary development and supporting infrastructure.






7.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

7.1 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

� ESP has been provided to reduce the PM level from the boiler within permissible

limits.

� Control of fugitive dust emissions during material handling by back water

sprinkling.

� Green belt around the periphery and within premises has been developed.

� Ambient air quality and stack emissions are regularly monitored and effective

controls exercised, so as to keep the emission within the statutory limits and same

will be continued.

7.2 WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT

The waste water is generated from wet washing of raw material, pulp washing process

and paper making process along with boiler & chemical recovery operations.

� The wastewater from wet washing section shall be treated in the ETP, as such

after mixing in common mill stream. During generation of wastewater, approx.

25% is recirculated back into its own process and remaining is discharged to ETP.

� During pulp washing process, the generated black liquor is sent to the chemical

recovery section where it is evaporated and fired in F.B.R. The evaporated water -

Condensate & Foul Condensate - is recirculated back to boiler & pulp washing,

respectively. The chemical recovery operation is virtually a zero-discharge

scheme, wherein all water generation is either recirculated back to the process or

evaporated through its chimney.

� The wastewater generation in paper making is partially recycled to pulp mill for

pulp dilution at different stages, as it contains fiber, fines & chemicals and

balanced is sent to ETP for further treatment. The wastewater from pump sealing

& hydraulics is used in self reciculation.

� The wastewater from boiler section is generated in the form of cooling tower

bleed or from steam traps. Both are sent for treatment in ETP.

7.3 NOISE MANAGEMENT

� Time to time oiling and servicing of machineries is being/will be done






� Acoustic enclosure for Turbine & D.G. sets are/would be provided.

� The green belt development helps in absorbing noise.

� Earmuffs provided to workers while running the equipments of the plant.

� Periodic monitoring is being/will be carried out

7.4 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

� Primary ETP sludge is reutilized back into paper making.

� The secondary clarifier and Tertiary treatment sludge is collected in either sludge

beds or dewatered through decanter and utilized within the plant.

� The ash from the boilers is being/will be utilized for filling low lying area within

the campus and also utilized by nearby farmers in their fields.

� If permission of coal use will be granted, optionally, in place of rice husk, the fly

ash will be sent to the cement manufacturing units for which MoU will be signed

prior to use of coal.

7.5 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT AND PLANTATION PROGRAM

� The Green belt development has already been developed in 23% are all around

the project site which will help in to attenuate the pollution level. More green belt

will be developed during expansion to make it ~33% of total area.

� Green belt is developed as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines.

� Wider green belt is provided along the boundary facing the State Highway.

� Green belt development in and around the project site helps to attenuate the

pollution level of air and noise.

7.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

Better education facilities, proper health care, road infrastructure and drinking water

facilities are basic social amenities for better living standard of any human being. SPL

has conducted and provided such facilities to the nearby villagers and will further

improve the facilities in the area, which will help in uplifting the living standards of local

communities.

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