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PRE-FEASIBILTY REPORT

FOR

KATWA SUPER THERMAL POWER

PROJECT, (2X660 MW), WEST BENGAL

NTPC Limited

(A Government of India Enterprise)

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Engineering Office Complex

Sector - 24, Noida, U.P.-201 301

October, 2014

Pre-Feasibility Report for Katwa STPP (2x660 MW) District: Bardhaman (West Bengal)

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TABLE OF CONTENT

S. NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3-4

2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT & BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.1 Identification of Project & Project Proponent 6

2.2 Brief Description and Nature of the Project 6

2.3 Need for the Project & Its Importance to the Country & Region 7

2.4 Demand Supply Gap 7

2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous Production 8

2.6 Export Possibility 8

2.7 Domestic / Exports Market 8

2.8 Employment Generation (Direct & Indirect) due to the Project 8

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Type of Project, Interlinked Project & Interdependent Project 8

3.2 Location 8

3.3 Details of Alternate Sites 9

3.4 Size & Magnitude of Operation 9

3.5 Project Description & Process Details 9

3.6 Requirement of Raw Materials 12

3.7 Resource Optimization, Recycle & Reuse 12

3.8 Availability of Water & Power 12

3.9 Quantity of Wastes to be Generated 13

3.10 Schematic Representation of Feasibility Drawing 13

4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 Connectivity 13

4.2 Existing land Form, Land Use, Ownership & Topography 14

4.3 Existing Infrastructure / Social Infrastructure 14

4.4 Soil Classification 14

4.5 Climatic Data 14

5.0 PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 Planning Concept 15

5.2 Population Projection 15


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S. NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.

5.3 Land Use Planning 15

5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand and Amenities / Facilities Planned

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6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 Industrial Area 16

6.2 Residential Area 16

6.3 Green Belt 16

6.4 Social Infrastructure 17

6.5 Connectivity 17

6.6 Drinking Water Management 17

6.7 Sewerage System 17

6.8 Industrial Waste / Solid Waste Management 17

6.9 Power Requirement 18

7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN 18

8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES 20

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) 20

ANNEXURES

I Copy of Environmental Clearance Accorded by MoEF for 2x600 MW Capacity at Same Site Vide Letter dated 01.05.2008.

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II Copy of Letter from WBPDCL and Cabinet Decision Regarding Transfer of Project to NTPC Limited.

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III Copies of Water Commitment 31-32

IV Copy of Letter from Govt. of Wets Bengal for Availability of Coal 33

V Meteorological Data at Bardhaman 34-35

EXIHIBITS

I Vicinity Plan of Katwa STPP (2x660 MW) 5

II Schematic Representation of Thermal Power Generation in Coal Based Thermal Power Plant

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1.0 Executive Summary

Name of Project: Katwa Super Thermal Power Project (2x660 MW) District: Bardhaman, West Bengal The project was originally conceived by M/s West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) having a capacity of 1200 MW (2x600 MW) for which Environmental Clearance (EC) was accorded by Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC then MoEF) to WBPDCL vide letter no. J-13011/78/2007-IA.II(T) dated 01.05.2008 (Copy enclosed at Annexure-I). The project was transferred to NTPC on 27.02.2014. Copies of letter dated 27.02.2014 from WBPDCL and Cabinet decision regarding transfer of project are enclosed at Annexure-II.

NTPC now intends to set-up the project with a revised capacity of 2x660 MW.

Name of Project Proponent:

NTPC Limited (A Government of India Enterprise)

Location of the Project:

At about 7 km. from Katwa town near village Srikhanda in Bardhaman district of West Bengal. The proposed project is located between the following co-ordinates; Main Plant & Ash Disposal Area Latitude: 23º36’22” N - 23º37’48” N Longitude: 88º03’31” E - 88º04’30” E Township Latitude: 23º36’11” N - 23º36’31” N Longitude: 88º04’03” E - 88º04’18” E However, the exact boundaries shall be decided after detailed topographical survey. The vicinity map of the project (10 Km radius on 1:50,000 scale topo-sheet) is shown in Exhibit-I.

Capacity & Unit Configurations:

1320 MW (2x660 MW)

Land Requirement, Current Land Use and Availability:

About 911 acres of irrigated agricultural land has been identified for construction of main plant, ash disposal area, township, railway siding, makeup water pump house & guest house, makeup water pipeline corridor etc. The detailed break-up of current land-use and status of availability is given as under;

S. No. Details In Acres 1 Forest land (Type & density) Nil 2 Double Crop agricultural land 781 3 Single crop agricultural land 4 Waste / Barren land -- 5 Grazing / Community land -- 6 Others (specify) – Govt. Land 130 Total

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(Status of land allotment / acquisition) 1 Pvt. Land (acquired) 556 2 Pvt. Land (being acquired) 225 3 Govt. Land 100 4 Rly. Land 30 Total 911

556 acres of the land has already been acquired by WBPDCL/ GoWB, which is being transferred to NTPC. Rest of the land is being acquired by NTPC. Cabinet decision regarding transfer of Katwa STPP to NTPC Ltd. includes decision regarding transfer of land already acquired for WBPDCL to NTPC (please refer Annexure-II).

Water Requirement and Availability:

The water requirement shall be about 4100 m3/hr, which is proposed to be drawn from Bhagirathi river near the confluence point of Bhagirathi and Ajoy rivers. Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways has given commitment for 42 cusecs of water to Katwa STPP vide letter dated 23.10.2006. Govt. of West Bengal has given NOC for use of 42 cusecs of water by Katwa STPP vide letter dated 28.05.2007 (copy enclosed as Annexure-III).

Fuel Requirement: Coal requirement for the project is about 6.46 MTPA, considering average Gross Calorific Value (GCV) of 4150 kcal/kg and 100 % PLF. Commitment for supply of coal vide WBPDCL’s letter dated 11.02.2014 for Katwa STPP from the total pool of coal sources of WBPDCL and receivables from CIL (initially) till coal from Deocha-Pachami Captive Coal Block of WBPDCL is available (copy enclosed as Annexure-IV).

Environmental Setting of the Project

To the best of information available with NTPC, no wildlife sanctuaries/ national parks or any ecological sensitive area of national importance exist within 10 Km radius of proposed site. No archaeological monument of national importance & defence installations exist within 10 Km radius of the proposed site.

Cost of the Project: Approximate capital cost of the project excluding IDC, FC & WCM is Rs. 7466 Crores based on IV Qtr., 2013 price level.


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EXIBHIT-I: VICINITY PLAN OF KATWA STPP (2X660 MW)


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2.0 Introduction of the Project & Background Information 2.1 Identification of Project & Project Proponent

The present proposal is for the implementation of Katwa STPP, a green field coal based thermal power project based on super critical boiler parameters. The project was conceived by M/s West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) having a capacity of 1200 MW (2x600 MW) for which Environmental Clearance (EC) was accorded by Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC then MoEF) to WBPDCL vide letter no. J-13011/78/2007-IA.II(T) dated 01.05.2008. The project was transferred to NTPC on 27.02.2014. NTPC now intends to set-up the project with a revised capacity of 2x660 MW.

NTPC Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise) is the largest power generating company in India. It was set up by Govt. of India in November, 1975 with the objective of planning, promoting and organizing integrated development of thermal power in the country. In 1997 NTPC was conferred “Navratna” status by Govt. of India and in 2007, it became the first public sector company to be granted “Maharatna” status by Govt. of India. NTPC is now emerging as a well diversified company on its way of becoming an Integrated Power Major, having entered into hydro power, coal mining, power trading, equipment manufacturing and power distribution business. Presently, NTPC is operating 38 power projects across the country with an installed capacity of 43,128 MW (As on 15.10.2014, including 5974 MW through joint ventures). In it’s endeavour to generate clean and green energy, NTPC has formulated its business plan of capacity addition of about 1000 MW through renewable resources by 2017. In line with this, NTPC has already commissioned 95 MW Solar PV projects and another 15 MW Solar PV and 8 MW small Hydro Projects are under implementation. Additional capacity of about 22,414 MW at NTPC, Joint Venture and Subsidiary companies is under construction at various locations in India. In the state of West Bengal, NTPC is operating two power projects (Farakka STPP and JV Project at Durgapur Steel Plant) with an installed capacity of 2220 MW.

2.2 Brief Description and Nature of the Project Katwa STPP shall be a pulverised coal fired thermal power project based on super critical boiler parameters. The proposal involves construction and operation of two units of 660 MW each. The main components of the projects include:

o Steam Generator, Turbine Generator and Auxiliary Units. o Coal Handling System including Dust Extraction and Suppression System. o Closed Cycle Cooling System with Cooling Towers. o Raw water reservoir, Water & Effluent Treatment System. o Fire Protection System. o Air Conditioning & Ventilation System. o Electrostatic Precipitators. o Chimney. o Ash Handling System with Dry Ash Extraction, Storage and High Concentration

Slurry Disposal Facilities. o Electrical Systems: Generator Bus Duct, Transformers, Switchgears, Switch Yard

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2.3 Need for the Project & Its Importance to the Country & Region Power is one of the key infrastructural elements for the economic growth of a country. Proposed Katwa STPP is envisaged as a base load station to meet the power demand of West Bengal and other States in Eastern Region. The project is expected to start yielding benefits during early 13th Plan period.

2.4 Demand Supply Gap Demand & Supply Scenario at the end of 12th Plan taking into account the addition of 86500 MW has been worked out based on the 17th Electrical Power Survey is presented:

Regional Actual Power Supply Situation (FY: 2011-12) Region Peak

Demand (MW)

Peak Availa-bility (MW)

Peak Deficit

( %)

Energy Requir-ement (MU)

Energy Availa-bility (MU)

Energy Deficit

(%)

Northern 40,248 -3,131 -7.78 276,121 -17,739 -6.42 Western 42,352 -5,843 -13.80 290,421 -33,018 -11.37 Southern 37,599 -5,411 -14.39 260,302 -22,822 -8.76 Eastern 14,707 -708 -4.81 99,344 -4,687 -4.72 North Eastern

1,920 -138 -7.19 11,011 -1,047 -9.51

Source: CEA – LGBR 2011-12 (Annex-II & III) From above Table it is evident that the along with other regions, Eastern Region had a peak power deficit of 4.81% and Energy deficit of 4.72% during FY 2010-11. Demand & Supply Scenario at the end of 12th Plan based on projections by CEA considering capacity addition of 86500 MW is as follows:

Demand & Supply Scenario at the End of 12th Plan Region

Peak (MW) Energy (MU)

Availability Load/ Demand

Deficit/ Surplus

Availability Load/ Demand

Deficit/ Surplus

(%) All India 195821 218209 -10.3% 1365379 1392065 - 1.9 Source: CEA – 17th Electric Power Survey (EPS) From the above, it can be seen that there is overall peak deficit of 10.3% and energy deficit of 1.9% exist in the country at the end of 12th Plan and expected to continue beyond 12th Plan Period too. It is observed that West Bengal is projected to experience peak and energy shortages. Peak shortages also exists in Eastern Region and on All India basis by end of XII Plan, even after considering capacity addition of about 74,289 MW during 12th Plan Period. Further, the National Electricity Policy envisages addition of new generation capacity not only to eliminate energy and peaking shortages but also to have a spinning reserve of 5 % in the system.


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Considering the above, Katwa Super Thermal Power Project (2x660 MW), scheduled to be commissioned in XIII Plan, is justified from Demand Supply consideration.

2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous Production Not Applicable

2.6 Export Possibility Not Applicable

2.7 Domestic/ Exports Market

Not Applicable

2.8 Employment Generation (Direct & Indirect) due to the Project The project will generate direct and indirect employment opportunities as well as opportunities for self-employment. Power projects have mechanised and automated plants. Therefore, the direct opportunities for employment during operation phase are limited. The estimated no. of employees during operation phase of the project is estimated to be about 650. However, during construction phase, the total no. of workers likely to be employed will be much higher (about 2,000). In addition to the people directly involved in construction and operation of the power project, employment opportunities in subsidiary industries and service sectors as well as self employment opportunities shall also be generated.

3.0 Project Description: 3.1 Type of Project, Interlinked Project & Interdependent Project

Katwa STPP shall be a pulverised coal fired thermal power project based on super critical boiler parameters. There are no other projects interlinked/ interdependent to Katwa STPP.

3.2 Location The proposed Katwa STPP is located approx. 7 Km from Katwa town near villages Srikhanda, Debakundu and Koshigram in Bardhaman district of West Bengal. The vicinity map of the project (10 Km radius on 1:50,000 scale topo-sheet) is shown in Exhibit-I. The tentative latitudes and longitudes of the site are as follows:

Facilities Latitudes Longitudes Main Plant & Ash Disposal Area

23º36’22” N - 23º37’48” N 88º03’31” E - 88º04’30” E

Township 23º36’11” N - 23º36’31” N 88º04’03” E - 88º04’18” E

The exact location shall be decided after detailed topographical survey.


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3.3 Details of Alternate Sites Katwa STPP (2x600 MW) was originally conceived by M/s West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL). Env. Clearance (EC) for 2x600 MW capacity and TOR for 2x800 MW capacity were accorded by MOEF to WBPDCL vide letter dated 01.05.2008 and 13.05.2011 respectively for the same site.

Subsequent to accord of environmental clearance, WBPDCL started various activities related to land acquisition, construction of boundary wall and office complex etc. and incurred an expenditure of Rs. 180 Crores on construction till 18.04.2012. On 27.02.2014, the project was transferred to NTPC and the capacity was changed by NTPC as 2x660 MW.

Alternate sites were not explored due to the following reasons:

EC for 2x600 MW capacity and TOR for 2x800 MW capacity were already accorded by MOEF for the same site and there is no change in location of the project.

Significant portion of land (556 acres out of 911 acres) have already been acquired and the construction had already started.

3.4 Size & Magnitude of Operation The capacity of power project would be 1320 MW. It will consume about 6.46 Million Tonnes of Coal per annum (considering a GCV of 4150 kcal/kg and 100% PLF) and 4100 m3/hr of water. The project will operate round the clock in three shifts of operation. The project will have a dedicated township, housing about 3000 population.

3.5 Project Description & Process Details

In a thermal power plant, the chemical energy of the fuel (coal) is first converted into thermal energy (during combustion), which is then converted into mechanical energy (through a turbine) and finally into electrical energy (through a generator). The schematic diagram of the process of power generation a coal based thermal power plant is shown in Exhibit II. It has the following steps.

(1) The coal is transferred from the coal handling plant by conveyor belt to the coal bunkers, from where it is fed to the pulverizing mills, which grind it to fine powder. The finely powdered coal, mixed with air is then blown into the boiler by a fan where it burns like a gas.

(2) The process of combustion releases thermal energy from coal. The boiler walls are lined with boiler tubes containing high quality demineralized water (known as boiler feed water). The combustion heat is absorbed by the boiler tubes and the heat converts the boiler feed water into steam at high pressure and temperature. The steam, discharged through nozzles on the turbine blades, makes the turbine to rotate, which in turn rotates the generator coupled to the end of the turbine. Rotation of generator produces electricity, which is passed to the step-up transformer to increase its voltage so that it can be transmitted efficiently. The power is evacuated via switchyard through a Transmission System.


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(3) During combustion, the non-combustible part of coal is converted into ash. A small part of ash (about 20%) binds together to form lumps, which fall into the ash pits at the bottom of the furnace. This part of ash, known as bottom ash is water quenched, ground and then conveyed to pits for subsequent disposal to ash disposal area or sale.

(4) Major part of the ash (about 80%) is in fine powder form, known as Fly Ash, and is carried out of the boiler along with the flue gas. The flue gas, after heat recovery, is passed through the electrostatic precipitators, where the ash is trapped by electrodes charged with high voltage electricity.

(5) The flue gases exiting from the Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs) are discharged through a tall chimney for wider dispersal of remaining ash particles and gases. The ash collected in the ESP hoppers is extracted in dry form and conveyed to dry ash storage silos from where it is supplied to user industries.

(6) Unused part of fly ash is mixed with water and conveyed to ash disposal area in a slurry form. Ash can also be lifted from ash disposal areas for utilization.

(7) The steam, after passing through the turbines, is condensed back into water in condensers and the same is re-used as a boiler feed water for making steam. The reasons for condensing and reusing the steam are following: -

The cost of boiler feed water is very high as it is very pure demineralised water hence reuse is economical.

The use of condenser lowers the temperature at the exit end and hence increases the efficiency of the turbine.

(8) The condenser contains tubes through which cold water is constantly pumped. The steam passing around the tubes of condenser looses heat and condenses as water. During this process, the steam gets cooled while cooling water gets heated up (by about 10oC). This hot water is cooled in a cooling tower and recycled for cooling. However, in order to control dissolved solids, a certain amount of blow down is required from the cooling towers, which is used in the plant for other usages such as service water, coal dust suppression etc.


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Exhibit-II: Schematic Representation of Thermal Power Generation in Coal Based Thermal Power Plant

1. Coal Handling Plant

2. Pulverising Mills

3. Boiler

4. Turbine

5. Generator

6. Transformer

7. Transmission Towers

12. Cooling System

13. Cooling Tower

8. Electrostatic Precipitators 9. Chimney

Boiler Feed Water

Steam

Steam

Stack Emissions

11. Ash Disposal Area

10. Dry Ash Storage Silos

Condensate

Cooling Tower Blow down

Bottom Ash

Fly Ash

Boiler Blow down

Ash Utilisation


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3.6 Requirement of Raw Materials

Coal and Water are the main raw materials proposed to be used in Katwa STPP for power generation. Commitment for supply of coal vide WBPDCL’s letter dated 11.02.2014 for Katwa STPP from the total pool of coal sources of WBPDCL and receivables from CIL (initially) till coal from Deocha-Pachami Captive Coal Block of WBPDCL is available. Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways has given commitment for 42 cusecs of water to Katwa STPP vide letter dated 23.10.2006 and NOC from Govt. of West Bengal is available vide letter dated 28.05.2007.

In addition, Heavy Furnace Oil/ HPS/ LSHS shall be used during start-up, warm up and low load (up to 30%) operations. Light Diesel Oil (LDO) firing shall be used to facilitate cold start-up of the unit when no auxiliary steam is available for HFO heating and atomization.

3.7 Resource Optimization, Recycle & Reuse Coal, Water and Land are the three main natural resources required for setting up of Katwa STPP. With extensive experience in thermal power generation, NTPC shall make the best efforts to optimize the utilization of resources.

Katwa STPP shall be based on super critical boiler parameters, which has higher thermal efficiency as compared to conventional pulverised coal fired units based on sub-critical boiler parameters. The increase in efficiency results in lower coal consumption as well as lower generation of ash and gaseous emissions per unit of electricity generated. NTPC shall make maximum efforts to utilize the ash generated from the project.

While developing the details of water system for the project utmost care shall be taken to minimize water requirement as well as effluent generation. Main features of the water system shall include:

• Recirculating type C.W. system with cooling towers.

• Utilisation of Cooling Tower blow down for Coal dust suppression and extraction system, Service water system, Ash handling and Fire fighting

• Recycle and reuse of effluents from coal dust suppression and extraction system and service water system

• Ash water recirculation system. • Recirculation of filter backwash to clarifier inlet.

3.8 Availability of Water & Power

The water requirement is estimated to be about 4100 m3/hr, which is proposed to be drawn from Bhagirathi river.


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Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways has given commitment for 42 cusecs of water to Katwa STPP vide letter dated 23.10.2006 and NOC from Govt. of West Bengal is available vide letter dated 28.05.2007. Katwa STPP itself is a power generating project, hence there will be no long term requirement of power from external source. The requirements of the construction power supply for the project would be met from 33kV Katwa substation of WBSEDCL (Approx 7-8 Kms. from proposed site) through two (02) nos. of 33 kV lines. Necessary 33/11 kV substation along with 11 kV ring main/LT sub-stations shall be provided for the required power plant area.

3.9 Quantity of Wastes to be Generated The wastes generated in a coal based power station consist of flue gas and ash generated due to combustion of coal and liquid effluents generated due to cooling, various industrial processes and domestic use of water.

Ash generated due to combustion of coal will be the main industrial/ solid waste generated from the project. About 80% of the ash shall be generated as Fly Ash while 20% of the ash shall be generated as bottom ash. With average annual coal requirement of 6.46 MTPA and average 40% ash in coal, it is estimated that about 2.9 million tones of ash shall be generated annually. The project will have effluent treatment plant and various systems for recycle and reuse of treated effluents. During normal course of operation the entire quantity of main plant effluents generated shall be treated, recycled and reused within the plant area for various purposes. Treated sanitary waste from sewage treatment plant shall also be used for green belt development/ horticulture/ dust suppression, to the extent possible. However, during the periods of low demand, specially heavy monsoons, when the demand of water as well as evaporation losses are low, the discharge of treated effluents outside the plant premises can not be avoided.

3.10 Schematic Representation of Feasibility Drawing

A schematic of power generation process is presented in Section 3.5 above. Further details like Lay-Out Plan, Plant Sections etc. shall be worked out during Feasibility Study/ Detailed Engg. Stages.

4.0 Site Analysis 4.1 Connectivity

Proposed project site is well connected through rail, road and air routes. It is located approx. 7 Km from Katwa town near villages Srikhanda, Debakundu and Koshigram in Bardhaman district of West Bengal. The Bardhaman – Katwa road directly connects the proposed site to district head quarter at Bardhaman and sub-division town of Katwa. The Saptagram-Tribeni-Kalna-Katwa (STKK) Road (SH-6) connects Katwa to South Bengal.


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The nearest broad gauge Railway Station Katwa is at about 7 Km on Katwa-Howrah section of Eastern Railway and nearest narrow gauge Srikhanda is at about 1.5 Km on Katwa-Bardhaman narrow gauge line of Eastern Railway which is being converted to broad gauge. The nearest commercial airport is Kolkata at about 160 Km and the nearest seaport Haldia is about 250 Km.

4.2 Existing Land Form, Land Use, Ownership & Topography The site lies in Indo-Gangetic plains. The terrain is generally flat and alluvial in nature. The levels of the natural ground vary between RL (+) 16.00M to RL (+) 21.00M. Most of the land proposed to be acquired is private agricultural land while a small portion (130 acres out of 911 acres) is government land. There are no homesteads proposed to be acquired.

4.3 Existing Infrastructure/ social infrastructure A detailed analysis of social infrastructure available at site shall be undertaken during EIA Study. However, as the proposed site is located near Katwa Sub-division Headquarter in Bardhaman district, the social infrastructure available is of moderate level.

4.4 Soil Classification The soil of Bardhaman district have been formed and enriched by the silt deposition of the river Ganga, Damodar, Ajay, Barakar, Khari, Banka and other small rivulets. There are 3 types of soil in the district;

i. Gangetic Alluvium: This type of soil is found in this district along with river Ganges. This is predominant in Katwa and Kalna subdivisions.

ii. Vindhya Alluvium: This alluvium soil is found between the rivers Ajoy and Damodar. This is created due to silt deposition of these two rivers.

iii. Lateritic & Gravelly Soil: It is found in the Western part of the district which is highly porous and acidic in nature and deficient in organic matter. This soil is prone to erosion.

The soils found in the Katwa region are pre-dominantly Clay loam to Sandy Loam and Loamy (about 48 – 60%) and slightly acidic to acidic in nature.

4.5 Climatic Data The weather and climate of the region are similar to the rest of Gangetic West Bengal, with three main seasons (summer, rainy, and winter) and two more barely discernible seasons - autumn and spring. The climate of the area is humid and tropical. It is characterized by a hot and dry summer from March to May, a monsoon or rainy season from June to September and a cool pleasant winter from October to February. In winter there is much more rainfall in Katwa than in summer. The average annual temperature in Katwa is around 26.4 °C. About 1331 mm of precipitation falls


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annually. The climatological table for Bardhaman published by India Meteorological Department are enclosed at Annexure-V.

5.0 Planning Brief

5.1 Planning Concept As discussed in Para 2.4 above, the planning of power projects is based on demand & supply scenario of the country/ region, which is based on Electrical Power Survey conducted by CEA. Once the necessity of the project, based on demand and supply gap is established, the site for project is selected based on the following considerations:

i. Availability of suitable and adequate land ii. Availability of reliable source of water

iii. Distance from source of coal iv. Road and railway access v. Availability of infrastructural facilities

vi. Conformity of Environmental Guidelines

5.2 Population Projection Power projects are highly mechanised and automated plants. Therefore, the direct opportunities for employment during operation phase are limited. The estimated no. of employees during operation phase of the project is estimated to be about 650. Considering the staff of CISF and support services, it is estimated that about 750 families will reside in the project township during operation stage. However, during construction stage, the number of workers will be much higher (about 2000). Temporary labour colonies with amenities like water supply and sanitation facilities shall be developed for the construction phase.

5.3 Land Use Planning The land acquired for the project shall be mainly used for establishing main power house complex, township and ash disposal area. These facilities are described in Section 6.0. A green belt of 100 m width shall be planned all around main plant area except the switch yard site. In addition, large scale afforestation and plantation activities shall also be undertaken in and around main plant and township areas at all available spaces.

5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand and Amenities/ Facilities Planned The area possesses moderate level of infrastructural facilities. However, the township shall be provided with various amenities/ facilities like Hospital (general hospital with support facilities), Pre-Nursery / Nursery School, Higher Secondary School, Bank, Post Office, Telephone Exchange, Shopping Centre, Transport Centre, Petrol Pump, Community Center/ Club/ Welfare Association, Bal Bhawan, Sports Complex, Auditorium, etc. Therefore, there will be no stress on the existing amenities/ facilities in the area.


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6.0 Proposed Infrastructure

6.1 Industrial Area Major part of the project shall be developed as Industrial Area – consisting of main plant area and ash disposal area. The General Layout Plan for the project shall be developed taking into consideration the various aspects like land acquisition, ground features, ground contours, villages in the vicinity, corridor for outgoing transmission lines, road/rail approaches, prevailing wind direction, location of raw water intake pump-house and associated pipe corridors etc. Major components of main power house complex are

o Main Plant Building o Coal Handling & Storage Area o Fuel Oil Handling & Storage Area o Makeup Water System and Water Treatment Plant o Cooling System with Cooling Towers o Effluent Treatment Plant o Electrostatic Precipitators and Chimney o Ash Handling Plant o Ash Dyke Area o Switch Yard etc. Space provision has also been kept for lay-down and pre-assembly activities, stores, contractor’s offices etc. Administration Building is proposed to be located outside the plant boundary near the main approach road.

6.2 Residential Area The project will have a full fledged township consisting of various residential and non-residential buildings. The residential buildings will be used to house the staff of NTPC, CISF & Associate Agencies, Trainee Hostel, Guest Houses, Field Hostel etc. Non-residential Buildings shall include Training Centre (Including Workshop), Hospital (general hospital with support facilities), Administrative Office, Pre-Nursery/Nursery School, Higher Secondary School, Bank, Post Office, Telephone Exchange, Shopping Centre, Transport Centre, Petrol Pump, Community Center/ Club/ Welfare Association, Bal Bhawan, Sports Complex, Auditorium, CISF Armoury etc.

6.3 Green Belt A 100 meters wide green belt is proposed to be provided all around the project except switch yard side. In addition, large scale afforestation and green belt development activities shall be taken up at all available spaces in plant and township areas.


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6.4 Social Infrastructure The proposed site is rural in nature located near Katwa Sub-division Headquarters in Bardhaman district. The social infrastructure available in area is of moderate level. However, as discussed above, additional social infrastructural facilities like Hospital, Schools, Bank, Post Office, Shopping Centre, Welfare Association etc. have already been planned.

6.5 Connectivity Proposed project site is well connected through rail, road and air routes. It is located approx. 7 Km from Katwa town near villages Srikhanda, Debakundu and Koshigram in Bardhaman district of West Bengal. The Bardhaman – Katwa road directly connects the proposed site to district head quarter at Bardhaman and sub-division town of Katwa. The Saptagram-Tribeni-Kalna-Katwa (STKK) Road (SH-6) connects Katwa to South Bengal. The nearest broad gauge Railway Station Katwa is at about 7 Km on Katwa-Howrah section of Eastern Railway and nearest narrow gauge Srikhanda is at about 1.5 Km on Katwa-Bardhaman narrow gauge line of Eastern Railway which is being converted to broad gauge.

6.6 Drinking Water Management

Entire Main Plant and Township areas shall be provided with piped drinking water supply with a water treatment plant.

6.7 Sewerage System

Entire Main Plant and Township areas shall be provided with an underground sewerage system with a sewage treatment plant based on biological process for treatment of sewage.

6.8 Industrial Waste/ Solid Waste Management Ash generated due to combustion of coal will be the main industrial/ solid waste generated from the project. About 80% of the ash shall be generated as Fly Ash while 20% of the ash shall be generated as bottom ash.

The fly ash shall be extracted in dry form from the electrostatic precipitator hoppers. This dry ash shall either be taken to buffer hoppers for its onward transportation in dry form for utilization or shall be slurrified in wetting units for its ultimate disposal in ash disposal area. The bottom ash shall be extracted and disposed off in wet form.

The ash management scheme for fly ash and bottom ash involves dry collection of fly ash, supply of ash to entrepreneurs for utilisation, promoting ash utilisation and safe disposal of unused ash. NTPC shall make maximum efforts to utilise the fly ash for various purposes. Unused fly ash and bottom ash shall be disposed off in an ash pond


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using High Concentration Slurry Disposal (HCSD) System. After the ash pond is abandoned, it shall be reclaimed through green vegetation.

6.9 Power Requirement & Source The requirements of the construction power supply for the project would be met from 33kV Katwa substation of WBSEDCL (Approx 7-8 Kms. from proposed site) through two (02) nos. of 33 kV lines. Necessary 33/11 kV substation along with 11 kV ring main/LT sub-stations shall be provided for the required power plant area.

7.0 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan

A detailed Socio Economic Survey was undertaken for the project affected persons due to land acquisition for the project by WBPDCL. However, NTPC is undertaking a fresh Socio-economic Survey and a comprehensive R&R plan covering Resettlement, Rehabilitation and Community Development Activities shall be formulated in consultation with the stakeholders, as per the provisions of NTPC/State R&R policy. R&R Plan shall broadly cover the following activities:

• Constitution of Village Development Advisory Committee (VDAC) • Preparation of R&R Plan in consultation with the stakeholders • Capacity building of Project Affected Persons (PAPs) • Facilitating gainful engagement to PAPs • Community Development activities in the vicinity and affected villages. • Social Impact Evaluation (SIE) of R&R programme.

Skill Development Activities under R & R plan shall cover • Vocational Training for self employment will be given to displaced families. • Job oriented /Skill Development Training e.g driving, tailoring, livestock etc.

will be given to eligible PAPs Due to implementation of the project, a number of self employment opportunities for PAPs may also be generated, such as

• Allotment of Shops & Stalls in township. • Formation of Co-operative Society for Hiring of vehicles, Award of Petty

contracts works, Green Belt Development/ Plantations etc.

Community Development (CD) activities will also be taken up in the project affected villages and in the neighbouring area. Some of the activities proposed for community development are as follows:

Health Upgradation of local PHC with equipments and infrastructure

Partnership with Govt. for National Health Programmes like Polio, TB, Malaria etc

Health Camps for Family Planning and communicable diseases.

Subsidised treatment in company hospitals

Specific programmes to improve health indicators e.g fertility rates, mortality rate, nutrition levels of children and vulnerable sections of the society


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Specific Programmes for hygiene and sanitation

Education Targeted programmes for primary education specially for girl child

Augmentation of infrastructure and equipments, furniture, blackboard, toilets etc in villages schools

Scholarships to meritorious students

Adult education

Partnerships in state sponsored education programmes

Physically Challenged

Helping aids to each category of physically challenged as per requirement

Health Camps

Water Supply

Provision of potable drinking water supply in affected villages thru wells, hand pumps, tankers etc

Awareness campaigns for water borne diseases, sanitation and hygiene

Capacity Building

Setting up new ITI with necessary infrastructure and machinery

Sponsorship of PAPs / wards

Short term courses for skill up gradation

Vocational training (dairy, poultry, bee keeping, sericulture etc.)

Specific Programmes for Ladies (stitching, embroidery, tailoring etc.)

Infrastructure Development

Construction of roads, drainage, community halls, school buildings, health centres, street lighting, equipments to educational institutions, public utilities, toilets and sanitation facilities, Health centres etc in nearby and affected area

Sports and Culture

Regular Rural Sports

Facilitation / Sponsorship to local talent

Promotion of local festivals

Participation of local community in national festivals

Preservation of culture and heritage


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8.0 Project Schedule & Cost Estimates As per CERC norms, Commercial Operation Date (COD) of first 660 MW unit of Katwa STPP will be in 52 months from the Investment approval and subsequent units after an interval of 6 months thereafter.

Approximate capital cost of the project excluding IDC, FC & WCM is Rs. 7466 Crores based on IV Qtr., 2013 price level.

9.0 Analysis of Proposal (Final Recommendations) Keeping in view the availability of sufficient land free from habitation and forests, nearness of source of water, proximity to communication systems and the fact that Env. Clearance (EC) for 2x600 MW capacity and TOR for 2x800 MW capacity were accorded by MOEF to WBPDCL vide letter dated 01.05.2008 and 13.05.2011 respectively for the same site, the site is considered prima-facie feasible for setting up a power project of capacity 2x660 MW.

Construction and operation of the project will generate employment potential both directly or indirectly. Local people will have employment opportunities as skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled laborers as well as self employment opportunities. Thus there will be overall improvement in the socio-economic status of the people of the surrounding areas. Power plant will have a positive effect on the socio-economic conditions of the people nearby, the project and service activities will generate steady source of income for local people. With the implementation of the project, employment opportunities, communication, medical facilities, education and skill up-gradation facilities etc. in the area will be further improved. Besides, there will be marked improvement for various facilities in the local areas as shown below.

Improvement in medical and health care system. Improvement in educational services. Improvement of drinking water & sanitation facilities. Vocational training facilities for local eligible youth of local community to enable

them to seek employment in suitable project operations and elsewhere. Benefit to the State and the Central governments through financial revenues from

this project directly and also indirectly. Employment opportunities to local persons of different skills and trades. Improvement in the socio-economic conditions of the inhabitants of the area.


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Annexure-I

Copy of Environmental Clearance Accorded by MOEF for 2x600 MW Capacity at Same Site Vide Letter dated 01.05.2008


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Annexure-II

Copy of Letter from WBPDCL and Cabinet Decision Regarding Transfer of Project to NTPC Limited


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Annexure-III Copies of Water Commitments


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Annexure-IV

Copy of Letter from Govt. of West Bengal for Availability of Coal


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Annexure-V

Meteorological Data at Burdhaman


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