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APPENDIX I

(See paragraph – 6)

FORM 1

(I) Basic Information:

SL.No. ITEM DETAILS

1. Name of the Project/s M/s Nirani Cements Pvt Ltd.

2. S.No. in the Schedule Category A (3(b) as per EIA

Notification, 2006).

3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to

be handled/command area/lease

area/number of wells to be drilled

We have already received

Environmental clearance for the

expansion of present Cement Plant

from 90000 TPA to 02 Million TPA

capacity along with establishment of

Captive Power Plant (50MW). Total

land area of the Proposed Project

(Existing + Expansion) is around 240

Acres. Due to financial constriants the

company could'nt take the expansion.

Now seeking extension of validity of

EC as planning to implement the

expansion with financial aid from

bankers.

4. New/Expansion/Modernization Expansion

5. Existing capacity/Area etc. Existing capacity 90000 TPA cement

plant

6. Category of Project i.e., ‘A’ or ‘B’ A

7. Does it attract general condition? If yes,

please specify.

No

8. Does it attract specific condition? If yes,

please specify.

No

9. Location at Sy Nos. 111/1, 111/2B, 111/2A, 112,

113/1, 113/2, 114/2, 114/1+2+3+4+5+6+7B

and 114/1+2+3+4+5+6+7A for existing

and for expansion at Sy Nos. 98, 99,

100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,

109, 110, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131

at Halki Ningapur village, Mudhol

Taluk, Bagalkot District, Karnataka

State.

Plot/Survey/Khatha No.

Village

Tehsil

District

State

10. Nearest railway station/airport along Nearest Railway station: Guledagudda

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with distance in Kms. Railway station- 48 kms towards SE

Nearest Air port: Belgaum airport 82

kms towards SW

11. Nearest Town, City, District

Headquarters along with distance in

Kms.

Nearest Town: Mudhol

Bagalkot district

12. Village Panchayat, Zilla Parishad,

Municipal Corporation, Local body

(complete postal addresses with

Telephone Nos. to be given).

Mudhol taluk, Bagalkot district

13. Name of the Applicant Sri.Sangamesh. R.Nirani,

Executive Director,

14. Registered Address

M/s Nirani Cements Pvt Ltd.

Ningapur Industrial Area,

Halki Ningapur Village,

Mudhol Taluk

Dist: Bagalkot.

Mobile: 9986414598

15. Address for Correspondence

Name Sri.Sangamesh. R.Nirani,

Executive Director,

M/s Nirani Cements Pvt Ltd.

Ningapur Industrial Area,

Halki Ningapur Village,

Mudhol Taluk

Dist: Bagalkot.

Mobile: 9986414598

Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO)

Address

Pin Code

E-mail

Telephone No.

Fax No.

16. Details of Alternative Sites examined, if

any. Location of these sites should be

shown on a toposheet.

None

17. Interlinked Projects None

18. Whether separate application of

interlinked project has been submitted?

Not Applicable

19. If yes, date of submission Not Applicable

20. If no, reason Not Applicable

21. Whether the proposal involves

approval/clearance under: if yes, details

of the same and their status to be given.

(a) The Forest (Conservation) Act,

1980?

(b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act,

1972?

No

No

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(c) The C.R.Z Notification, 1991? Not Applicable.

22. Whether there is any Government

Order/Policy relevant/relating to the Site?

No

23. Forest land involved (hectares) No

24. Whether there is any litigation pending

against the project and/or land in which

the project is propose to be setup?

(a) Name of the Court

(b) Case No.

(c) Orders/directions of the Court, if

any and its relevance with the

proposed project.

No

(I) Activity:

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving

actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography,

land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

S.No.

Information/Checklist

confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate

quantities /rates, wherever possible)

with source of information data

1.1 Permanent or temporary change in

land use, land cover or topography

including increase in intensity of

land use (with respect to local

land use plan)

Yes

Land use pattern of the plant area

already been modified for Cement

manufacturing Unit (90000 TPA).

Now, the project envisages capacity

expansion of present Cement

manufacturing Unit from 90000 TPA

to 02 Million TPA capacity along

with Captive Power Plant (50MW).

Hence there is already a permanent

change in the land use pattern of

the plot area.

1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation

and buildings?

No. Presently there is an existing

Cement manufacturing Unit (90000

TPA). There will be no clearing of

vegetation /buildings.

1.3 Creation of new land uses?

Yes The project envisages capacity

expansion of present Cement

Manufacturing Unit from existing

90000 TPA to 02 Million TPA

capacity along with Captive Power

Plant (50MW).

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1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g.

bore houses, soil testing?

No Already carried out.

1.5 Construction works?

Yes More of fabrication job.

1.6 Demolition works? No Not required.

1.7 Temporary sites used for

construction works or housing of

construction workers?

No The present site area will be used

for construction works and

construction workers will be from

the nearby villages and involves

day working only.

1.8 Above ground buildings, structures

or

Earthworks including linear

structures, cut and fill or

excavations?

No Expansion of existing Cement

Manufacturing Unit from 90000

TPA to 02 Million TPA capacity

along with Captive Power Plant

(50MW).

1.9 Underground works including

mining or tunneling?

No Not Applicable

1.10 Reclamation works?

No Not Applicable

1.11 Dredging?

No Not Applicable

1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable

1.13 Production and manufacturing

processes?

Yes The technology of manufacturing

Portland Cement adopted in this

unit is known as Vertical Shaft Kiln

(VSK) Technology. In the expansion

Rotary kiln technology will be used.

1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or

materials?

Yes Necessary raw material storage yard

will come up within the plant

premises.

1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of

solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes The proposed project will possess

facilities for treatment or disposal

of solid waste or liquid effluents.

1.16 Facilities for long term housing of

operational workers?

No Not Applicable.

1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during

construction or operation?

Yes. Internal Roads shall be

strengthened.

1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or

other transport infrastructure

including new or altered routes and

stations, ports, airports etc?

Yes Internal Roads shall be

strengthened.

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1.19 Closure or diversion of existing

transport routes or infrastructure

leading to changes in traffic

movements?

No Not Applicable

1.20 New or diverted transmission lines

or pipelines?

No Not Applicable

1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting,

realignment or other changes to the

hydrology of watercourses or

aquifers?

No Not Applicable

1.22 Stream crossings? No Not Applicable

1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water

form ground or surface waters?

Yes Source of water is from River

Ghataprabha. For total 02 Million

TPA proposed expansion capacity,

2100 KLD water is required. At

present, 24 KLD is used. For

proposed expansion, additional

2076 KLD is required.

1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land

surface affecting drainage or run-off?

No Not Applicable

1.25 Transport of personnel or materials

for construction, operation or

decommissioning?

Yes Transport of construction materials

will be mainly through trucks and

personnel will be recruited shortly

as per the requirement. Man power

requirement for additional

manufacturing capacity of 2 Million

TPA is 700 No.s. Total manpower

will be 144 (Existing) + 700

(additional for expansion) = 844

No.s.

1.26 Long-term dismantling or

decommissioning or restoration

works?

No Not Applicable

1.27 Ongoing activity during

decommissioning which could have

an impact on the environment?

No Existing Cement Manufacturing

Unit of capacity 90000 TPA is under

operation.

1.28 Influx of people to an area in either

temporarily or permanently?

No Not Applicable

1.29 Introduction of alien species?

No Local native plants will be planted

in and around the plant premises

and existing green belt will be

enhanced.

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1.30 Loss of native species or genetic

diversity?

No If any, shall be compensated

through green belt development.

1.31 Any other actions? No Not Applicable

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as

land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-

renewable or in short supply):

S.No

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Information/checklist

confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate

quantities /rates, wherever possible)

with source of information data

2.1 Land especially undeveloped or

agricultural land (ha)

Yes

Developed land. Existing Cement

Manufacturing Unit of capacity 90000

TPA is developed on a plot area of

about 39.9 Acres 5 Guntas. Now the

proposal for expansion is proposed

to be developed on a plot area of

about 200 Acres.

2.2 Water (expected source &

competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Source of water is from River

Ghataprabha. For total 02 Million

TPA proposed expansion capacity,

2100 KLD water is required. At

present, 24 KLD is used. For

proposed expansion, additional 2076

KLD is required.

2.3 Minerals (MT)

Yes

Raw materials required are Lime

Stone, Coke Breeze, Gypsum and

Clay (Silica).

2.4 Construction material – stone,

aggregates, sand / soil (expected

source – MT)

Yes

As estimated:

Sand - 5000 MT

Coarse aggregate - 6200m3

Fine aggregate -4800 m3

Cement - 124 MT

Steel - 600 MT

Bricks - 5200 MT

2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No

Wood – 09 MT

2.6 Energy including electricity and

fuels (source, competing users)

Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)

Yes The power required would be

additional 58250 KVA for additional

capacity of 2 Million TPA Cement

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Manufacturing Facility. At present,

1750 KVA is required. Total power

requirement will be 60000 KVA or

60 MVA.

The expansion proposal involves

establishment of Captive Power

Plant (50MW).

2.7 Any other natural resources (use

appropriate standard units)

No Not Applicable

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which

could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about

actual or perceived risks to human health.

S.No.

Information/Checklist

confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate

quantities/rates, wherever possible)

with source of information data

3.1 Use of substances or materials,

which are hazardous (as per

MSIHC rules) to human health or

the environment (flora, fauna, and

water supplies)

Yes Used Oil from the D.G.Sets.

3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease

or affect disease vectors (e.g.

insect or water borne diseases)

No During the construction period

especially in monsoon, the activities

may result pondage of water in the

dug - out areas of the site. This has

the potential for creation of

mosquitoes breeding and spreading

of vector borne diseases. The most

important construction aspects are

the impediment of temporary

drainage by blocked silt traps or the

ponding of water within foundation

works. Other mosquito breeding

sites may be created through the use

of uncovered water tanks. During

the construction careful attention

will be given to the design and

maintenance of earthworks and

drainage systems to avoid the

creation of significant habitat areas

for mosquito larvae. The use of

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larvicides may be required to

prevent mosquito breeding in silt

traps.

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g.

by changing living conditions?

Yes Socio-economic status of the

surrounding area will improve.

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who

could be affected by the project

e.g. hospital patients, children, the

elderly etc.,

No Not Applicable

3.5 Any other causes No Not Applicable

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning

(MT/month)

S.No.

Information/Checklist

confirmation

Yes/N

o

Details thereof (with approximate

quantities/rates, wherever possible)

with source of information data

4.1 Soil, overburden or mine wastes Yes As soon as construction is over the

rubbish will be cleared and all

unbuilt surfaces reinstated.

Appropriate vegetation will be

planned and all such areas shall be

landscaped.

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or

commercial wastes)

Yes Papers, garden trash, plastics,

vegetable wastes, floor sweepings

etc are the domestic solid wastes to

be generated from the industry

premises. These wastes are handed

over to Local Municipality.

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per

Hazardous Waste Management

Rules)

Yes Used Oil from the D.G.Sets.

4.4 Other industrial process wastes

Yes Dust from Crusher Sections, Raw

Mill Sections, Raw Mill Storage

Sections, Kiln Sections, Cement Mill

Sections and Cement Storage Silos.

4.5 Surplus product

No Not Applicable

4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from

effluent treatment

No Not Applicable

4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes The generation of waste material is

inevitable during the construction

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activity. Waste is generated at

different stages of the construction

activity. Waste during construction

activity relates to excessive cement

mix or left over concrete after the

work is over, rejection caused due to

change in design or wrong

workmanship etc. Concrete appears

in two forms in the waste. Structural

elements of building have reinforced

concrete, while foundations have

mass non-reinforced concrete.

Excavation of earth and rock

generates muck. Other wastes

include topsoil, clay, sand, and

gravel. These are normally re-used as

filler material at the plant site after

completion of excavation work, for

internal road

works/pavements/drains etc.

4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not Applicable

4.9 Contaminated soils or other

materials

No Not Applicable

4.10 Agricultural wastes

No Not Applicable

4.11 Other solid wastes

No Any other solid waste generation

will be suitably collected and will be

disposed off scientifically as per

KSPCB norms.

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)

S.No.

Information/Checklist

confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate

quantities/rates, wherever

possible) with source of

information data

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5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil

fuels from stationary or mobile

sources

Yes

Air emissions comprising SPM,

RSPM, NOx, unburnt hydrocarbon

and SO2 will be from the operating

D.G. sets, Kilns and from air

pollution sources as listed which

is used as the standby power

source. Besides DG sets, air

emissions will also be from the raw

material carrying vehicles. Hence,

expected air emissions in the

vicinity of the proposed project

will be PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2 and

un-burnt HC.

5.2 Emissions from production

processes

Yes

Dust from Crusher Sections, Raw

Mill Sections, Raw Mill Storage

Sections, Kiln Sections, Cement

Mill Sections and Cement Storage

Silos.

Emissions from D.G Set can also

be noticed.

5.3 Emissions from materials handling

including storage or transport Yes

Dust emissions arise during

loading and unloading of the Raw

materials and products.

5.4 Emissions from construction

activities including plant and

equipment

Yes

The potential impacts on ambient

air quality from the proposed

expansion project would occur

mainly during project construction

phase. Particulate Matter10 (PM10)

and Particulate Matter2.5 (PM2.5)

would be the predominant

pollutant generated from

construction activities. The gaseous

emissions such as SO2, NOx and

unburnt hydrocarbons would be

generated from the construction

equipments and vehicles.

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

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movement of construction

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

composition of dust in this kind of

operation is however mostly coarse

particles, inorganic and non-toxic

in nature. These are not expected to

travel long distance before settling.

Exhaust emissions from vehicles

and equipment deployed during

the construction phase also result

in marginal increase in the levels

of SO2, NOx, PM, and unburnt

hydrocarbons. It may, therefore, be

deduced that construction activities

may cause changes in the PM10

and PM2.5 levels locally. The

impact will, however, be

reversible, marginal, and

temporary in nature.

The impact of such activities

would be temporary and restricted

to the construction phase only. The

impact will be confined within the

project boundary and is expected

to be negligible outside the project

boundaries. Proper upkeep and

maintenance of vehicles,

sprinkling of water on roads at

construction site, providing

sufficient vegetation etc. are some

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of the proposed measures that

would greatly reduce the impact on

the air quality during the

construction phase of the project.

5.5 Dust or odours from handling of

materials including construction

materials, sewage and waste

Yes Dust can be noticed during loading

and unloading of raw materials

and products.

5.6 Emissions from incineration of

waste No

Not Applicable

5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in

open air (e.g. slash materials,

construction debris)

No

Not Applicable

5.8 Emissions from any other sources

No

Not Applicable

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

Sl.No. Information/Checklist

confirmation Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate

quantities/rates, wherever possible)

with source of information data with

source of information data

6.1 From operation of equipment e.g.

engines, ventilation plant, crushers

Yes

During the operational phase, noise

generation will be from the DG set,

vehicles movement and general

noise characteristic of a industry.

The DG set room is isolated from the

outside environment and proper

acoustic arrangements are made to

control the noise generated from the

DG Set. The noise levels in and

around the proposed industry are

maintained within the stipulated

norms both during the day and night

time as per KSPCB norms.

6.2 From industrial or similar

processes

Yes

Refer 6.1

6.3 From construction or demolition Heavy construction traffic for

loading and unloading, fabrication

and handling of equipment and

construction materials are likely to

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cause an increase in the ambient

noise levels. The areas affected are

those close to the site. At the peak

period of the construction, marginal

increase in noise levels is expected

to occur locally at the construction

site.

Further to minimize potential noise

level impacts, major construction

activities would be scheduled during

normal daylight working hours and

would be implemented consistent

with the applicable standards. The

construction contractor will use

equipments that are adapted to

operate with appropriate noise

muffling devices resulting in the

least possible noise. Every effort

would be taken to minimize the

noise levels including the mandatory

use of construction equipment with

operable mufflers.

Overall, the impact of noise

generated on the environment is

likely to be insignificant, reversible

and localized in nature and mainly

confined to daytime and reduces

gradually as the project progresses.

6.4 From blasting or piling

No Not Applicable

6.5 From construction or operational

traffic

Yes

Heavy construction traffic for

loading and unloading, fabrication

and handling of equipment and

construction materials are likely to

cause an increase in the ambient

noise levels. The areas affected are

those close to the site. At the peak

period of the construction, marginal

increase in noise levels is expected

to occur locally at the construction

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site.

Further to minimize potential noise

level impacts, major construction

activities would be scheduled during

normal daylight working hours and

would be implemented consistent

with the applicable standards. The

construction contractor will use

equipments that are adapted to

operate with appropriate noise

muffling devices resulting in the

least possible noise. Every effort

would be taken to minimize the

noise levels including the mandatory

use of construction equipment with

operable mufflers. Overall, the

impact of noise generated on the

environment is likely to be

insignificant, reversible and

localized in nature and mainly

confined to daytime and reduces

gradually as the project progresses.

6.6 From lighting or cooling systems

No Not Applicable

6.7 From any other sources

No Not Applicable

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the

ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

S.No.

Information/Checklist

confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate

quantities/rates, wherever possible)

with source of information data

7.1 From handling, storage, use or

spillage of hazardous materials Yes

HSD is used in D.G Sets. DG set

used oil will be stored in

barrels/drums and will be handed

over to KSPCB authorised

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reprocessors.

7.2 From discharge of sewage or

other effluents to water or the

land (expected mode and place of

discharge)

No

Water will be used for cooling

purpose and shall be completely

recirculated. Hence, no effluent

generation from the process, and it

will be a Zero discharge unit.

Domestic sewage generated will be

treated in Septic Tank and Soak Pit.

7.3 By deposition of pollutants

emitted to air into the land or into

water

No Not Applicable

7.4 From any other sources

No Not Applicable.

7.5 Is there a risk of long term build

up of pollutants in the

environment from these

sources?

No

There is no risk anticipated for long

term build up of pollutants in the

environment from any of the source.

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could

affect human health or the environment

S.No.

Information/Checklist

confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate

quantities/rates, wherever

possible) with source of

information data

8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires

etc from storage, handling, use or

production of hazardous

substances

No

Construction labourers will be

provided with necessary PPE

depending upon their nature of

activity. Risk Assessment and

Disaster Management Plan will be

prepared. Environment Health and

Safety will be the Industry’s top

priority.

8.2 From any other causes

No

Not Applicable

8.3 Could the project be affected by No The plant area falls in Zone-II of

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natural disasters causing

environmental damage (e.g.

Floods, earthquakes, landslides,

cloudburst etc)?

Seismic Zoning Map of India. The

seismic factors will be

appropriately incorporated in the

civil designs for the project. No

records on floods, Earth

quakes/land slides/cloud burst in

the area.

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development)

which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative

impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality

S. No.

Information/Checklist

confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate

quantities/rates, wherever possible)

with source of information data

9.1 Lead to development of

supporting

Utilities, ancillary development

or development stimulated by

the project which could have

impact on the environment e.g.:

• Supporting infrastructure

(roads, power supply, waste or

waste water treatment, etc.)

• housing development

• extractive industries

• supply industries

• other

No Not Applicable

9.2 Lead to after-use of the site,

which could have an impact on

the environment

No Not Applicable

9.3 Set a precedent for later

developments No Not Applicable

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9.4 Have cumulative effects due to

proximity to other existing or

planned projects with similar

effects

No Not Applicable

(III) Environmental Sensitivity

S.No. Areas

Name/

Identity

Aerial distance (within 15 km.)

Proposed project location

boundary

1 Areas protected under international

conventions, national or local

legislation for their ecological,

landscape, cultural or other related

value

Nil Not Applicable

2 Areas which are important or

sensitive for ecological reasons -

Wetlands, watercourses or other

water bodies, coastal zone,

biospheres, mountains, forests

Yes

Ghataprabha River located at a

distance of 10 Kms from the

plant in the Northern direction.

Ningapur Reserved Forest

located at a distance of 6.0 Kms

from the plant in the northern

direction.

3 Areas used by protected, important or

sensitive species of flora or fauna for

breeding, nesting, foraging, resting,

over wintering, migration

Nil Not Applicable

4 Inland, coastal, marine or

underground waters

Nil Not Applicable

5 State, National boundaries

Nil Not Applicable

6 Routes or facilities used by the public

for access to recreation or other tourist,

pilgrim areas

SH44

SH55

SH34

Within 15 kms from the project

site

7 Defence installations

Nil Not Applicable

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8 Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Nearest village

Bamanbudni is located on

East direction at about 1.5

Km away.

Village Ningapur is

located about 2 Km on

NW direction, Village

Halaki is located about 2.5

Km away on West

direction

Village Kamakeri is

located on south direction

about 3 Km away from

the unit.

9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made

land uses (hospitals, schools, places of

worship, community facilities)

Yes

Nearest village

Bamanbudni is located on

East direction at about 1.5

Km away.

Village Ningapur is

located about 2 Km on

NW direction, Village

Halaki is located about 2.5

Km away on West

direction

Village Kamakeri is

located on south direction

about 3 Km away from

the factory.

10 Areas containing important, high

quality or scarce resources

(ground water resources, surface resources,

forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism,

minerals)

Nil Not Applicable

11 Areas already subjected to pollution or

environmental damage. (those where

existing legal environmental standards

are exceeded)

Nil Not Applicable

12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard

which could cause the project to

present environmental problem

Nil Not Applicable.

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