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Proceedings of the Public Hearing of Khasa Distillery Company at Village Khasa, Tehsil Amritsar 2, District Amritsar (Punjab)
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Proceedings of the Public Hearing conducted on 26.05.2017 at 11:30 A.M. held at the main gate of the factory of Khasa Distillery Company Village Khasa, District Amritsar in connection with application filed by M/s Khasa Distillery Company (A Unit of Digvijay Chemicals Ltd.), Village Khasa, Amritsar 2, District Amritsar (Punjab) for obtaining environmental clearance under EIA Notification dated 14/9/2006 for the expansion of existing Grain / Molasses based Distillery from 45 KLPD to 205 KLPD capacity & Co-generation Power Plant from 0.8 MW to 8.3 MW in existing Plant premises.
The following were present to supervise the proceedings:-
1. Sh. Ravinder Singh, P.C.S. Additional Deputy Commissioner, on behalf of Deputy Commissioner, Amritsar.
2. Er. Jaswant Singh, Environmental Engineer, Regional Office, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Amritsar.
3. Er. Kamaljit Singh, Asstt. Environmental Engineer, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Regional Office, Amritsar.
4. Er. Jasbinder Singh Shergill, Asstt. Environmental Engineer, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Regional Office, Amritsar.
5. Sh. Rupesh Gupta President On behalf of Project Proponent Khasa Distillery Company
6. Sh. H.S. Sandhu Vice-President On behalf of Project Proponent Khasa Distillery Company
7. Sh. Vinay (Consultant) M/s J.M. Envirotech (P) Ltd., Sh. Jaswant Singh Randhawa, Environmental Engineer, PPCB welcomed the
Supervising-cum-Presiding Officer and people from the nearby Villages who came to
attend the public hearing for the expansion of existing Grain / Molasses based Distillery
from 45 KLPD to 205 KLPD capacity & Co-generation Power Plant from 0.8 MW to 8.3
MW in existing Plant premises at Village Khasa, District Amritsar (Punjab). He apprised
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the public about the requirement of conducting the public hearing before grant of
environmental clearance under EIA Notification no.1533 (E) dtd. 14.9.2006 of the
Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India, New Delhi. He also brought into
notice of public that the Khasa Distillery Company had submitted copies of draft rapid
EIA report along with the Executive Summary of the same. He further brought out that
a notice of public hearing was published in two prominent newspapers ‘Hindustan
Times’ & ‘Punjabi Tribune’ on 26.04.2017 to make the public aware of the date, time &
venue of the public hearing and about the places/ offices where the public could access
the draft EIA report and its Executive Summary report before the said hearing. He
informed that the Industry was established in the year 1947 at Village Khasa. He
informed that today's Public hearing is being conducted for the expansion of existing
Grain / Molasses based Distillery from 45 KLPD to 205 KLPD capacity & Co-generation
Power Plant from 0.8 MW to 8.3 MW in existing Plant premises at Village Khasa, District
Amritsar (Punjab) as per application submitted by the Project Proponent i.e. M/s Khasa
Distillery Company.
He further intimated that Punjab Pollution Control Board has done
arrangements for wide publicity in the print media to ensure maximum participation of
the public like conducted Muniadi in nearby areas/villages, show casing of the flex
Board’s and also distributed Pamphlets etc. He informed that a sum of Rs. 34.75 Crores
have been earmarked by the Industry as a cost for the Environment Protection
Measures. Also, one third of the total factory area has already been covered under
Green Belt & plantation. The proposed Distillery expansion with power generation is
based on zero liquid discharge (ZLD) based technology and electro-static precipitator
(ESP) shall be installed with the proposed 50 TPH Boiler to control air emissions. He also
informed that CCTV cameras on effluent treatment plant and stack of the boiler will be
provided with web connectivity so that the Industry can be monitored anywhere
globally. Also online continuous monitoring systems shall be provided on air emissions
and effluent discharge so that quality of parameters being released into the
environment be monitored continuously. He further invited the representatives of M/s
J.M. Enviro Tech Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon (EIA Consultant) to give a detail presentation on
Draft EIA report and Environmental Management Plan.
Sh. Vinay, consultant/representative of M/s J.M. Enviro Tech Pvt. Ltd. gave
a presentation to the public on the project and technical aspects that being a Category
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'A' project the EAC / SEAC has determined detailed and comprehensive TOR (Terms of
Reference) addressing all relevant environmental concerns for the preparation by an
EIA report in respect of expansion of existing Grain / Molasses based Distillery from 45
KLPD to 205 KLPD capacity & Co-generation Power Plant from 0.8 MW to 8.3 MW in
existing Plant premises for which prior environmental clearance is sought of Ministry of
Environment, Forests and Climate Change, New Delhi. The brief details presented are as
follows:
Khasa Distillery Company was established in the year 1947 at Village Khasa, to produce Rectified spirit, Extra Neutral Alcohol, DNS, Ethanol, Industrial Alcohol, Country Liquor, IMFL, Absolute Alcohol by using grains & molasses as raw material.
Company has a licensed capacity to produce 45 KLPD of the final product. Company is now proposing expansion in capacity of existing Grain/ Molasses
based distillery from 45 KLD to 205 KLD (Rectified spirit, Extra Neutral Alcohol, DNS, Ethanol, Industrial Alcohol, Country Liquor, IMFL, Absolute Alcohol) using grain/ molasses as raw material along with Co- Generation Power Plant (0.8 to 8.3 MW) in the existing plant premises. Sh. Vinay also described about the different aspects in regard to the expansion of the industry which are as under:
PROJECT PROPOSAL
S. NO. UNITS CAPACITY
EXISTING PROPOSED AFTER EXPANSION
1. Grain / Molasses based Distillery
45 KLD 160 KLD 205 KLD
2. Co-generation Power Plant
0.8 MW 7.5 MW 8.3 MW
As per EIA Notification dated 14th Sep., 2006 & its subsequent amendments, the project falls under Category “A”, Project or Activity 5 (g) (ii) { Non- molasses based distilleries ≥ 60 KLPD}
STATUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
PARTICULAR DETAILS
Submission of Application to MoEFCC, New Delhi 16th October, 2015
First Technical Presentation (for ToR approval) before EAC (Industry - II)
27th May, 2016
Issuance of ToR Letter vide Letter no. J-11011/105/2016-IA II (I) by MoEFCC, New Delhi
15th July, 2016
Baseline Study Period Post Monsoon Season (October to December 2016 )
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Public Hearing Documents submitted to PPCB 17th April, 2017
Public Hearing Advertisement Published The Hindustan Times & Punjabi Tribune on 26th April, 2017
Public Hearing scheduled on 26th May, 2017
PLANT SITE DETAILS
SS..NNOO.. PPAARRTTIICCUULLAARRSS DDEETTAAIILLSS
A. LOCATION DETAILS
1. Village Khasa
2. Tehsil Amritsar 2
3. District Amritsar
4. State Punjab
B. GEOGRAPHICAL COORDINATES
1. Latitude 31°36'43.40" to 31°36'59.27"N
2. Longitude 74°43'18.76” to 74°43'37.69"E
3. Toposheet No. 44 I/10, 44 I/14
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS OF THE AREA
S. NO.
PARTICULARS DETAILS (with approximate Aerial Distance &
Direction from Plant Site)
1. Nearest Village Khasa Village (~0.5 km in NW direction)
2. Nearest City Amritsar (~4 km in East direction)
3. Nearest National/State Highway NH- 1 Grand Trunk Road (~0.5 km in North direction)
4. Nearest Railway Station Chheharta (~7 km in East direction)
5. Nearest Airport Amritsar Airport (~12.5 km in NNE direction)
6. National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Tiger / Elephant Reserves, Wildlife Corridors etc. within 10 km radius
No National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Tiger / Elephant Reserves, Wildlife Corridors etc. lies within 10 km radius of the plant site.
7. Reserved Forests (RF) / Protected Forests (PF)
Rakh Sarai Amanat Khan RF (7.5 km in SSW Direction)
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8. Water Body (within 10 km radius)
Upper Bari Doan canal (~8 Km NW direction)
Majitha Hudiara Drain (~3 km in NW direction)
Tungdhab Drain (~5 km in North direction)
Khaira drain (~6 km in SSW direction)
Few distributaries also exist within 10 km radius.
9. Seismic Zones Zone IV {As per IS 1893 (Part I): 2002)
PROJECT DETAILS
SS..
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1. Total Plant Area Total Plant area is 12.02 hectares (29.7 acres)
Proposed expansion will be done within the existing plant premises.
2. Greenbelt/Plantation Area
4.21 hectares i.e. almost 35% of the total plant area has already been developed as greenbelt/plantation and the same will be maintained.
3. Products Rectified spirit, Extra Neutral Alcohol, DNS, Ethanol, Industrial Alcohol, Country Liquor/ IMFL/ Absolute Alcohol & Power By- product - DDGS/DWGS, CO2
4. Main Raw Material Grains/ Molasses
5. Cost of the Expansion Project
Rs. 117 Crores
6. Cost for Environmental Protection Measures
Capital Cost - Rs. 34.75 Crores
Recurring Cost / annum - Rs. 1.21 Crores / annum
7. Capacity of Proposed Boiler
50 TPH
8. Total no. of Working days
350 days per annum
9. Discharge of Effluents “Zero Effluent Discharge”
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RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROJECT
S.
NO.
PARTICULARS EXISTING
REQUIREMENT
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENT
TOTAL REQUIREMENT
AFTER EXPANSION
SOURCE AND MODE OF
TRANSPORTATION
1. Grain (Broken rice, maize, bajra, sorghum) or
100 TPD 350 TPD 450 TPD Through local vendors by
road
Molasses 220 TPD 780 TPD 1000 TPD Nearby Sugar Mills by road
2. Chemicals (kg/day)
Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic) 350 kg/day
Nearby markets by road
Enzymes 120 kg/day
Nutrients 1300 kg/day
Antifoam Agent 220 kg/day
Yeast (Active Dry Yeast/Distiller’s Yeast) 70 kg/day
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROJECT
S. NO.
PARTICULARS
REQUIREMENTS
SOURCE EXISTING ADDITIONAL TOTAL
1. Water (KLPD) 316 1124 1440 Ground Water
2. Power (MW) 1.4 2.1 3.5 8.3 MW Co-generation Power
Plant, D.G. Sets (for emergency)
3. Man Power 70 50 120 Unskilled / Semi-Skilled - Local Area; Skilled – Local & Outside
4. Fuel* 70 TPD 242 TPD 312 TPD
Through local vendors / By Road
5. Steam Grain based operation : ~50 TPH Molasses based operation : ~44
TPH Proposed 50 TPH boiler
* Biomass (Rice Husk/ Bagasse/ Paddy straw) & 15% of auxiliary fuel like coal will also be used
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PROCESS DESCRIPTION FOR DISTILLERY
GRAIN BASED MOLASSES BASED Grain storage Molasses handling & storage Grain cleaning, milling and flour handling Fermentation Slurry preparation & liquefaction Multi pressure distillation Fermentation Multi Effect Evaporator Multi pressure distillation Incineration Multi Effect Evaporator & Dryer Alcohol daily receivers & bulk
storage Alcohol daily receivers & bulk storage
ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE STUDY
(Study Period: October to December, 2016)
PARAMETERS NUMBER OF LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Monitoring was done at 8 locations
PM10- 62.3 to
80.2µg/m3
PM2.5 – 24.8 to 42.0
µg/m3
SO2 – 5.5 to 10.5
µg/m3
NO2 – 14.0 to 26.2
µg/m3
Predicted incremental concentration
PM = 0.23 µg/m3
,
SO2 – 0.38 µg/m3
NO2 = 0.32 µg/m3
Model: AERMOD 8.1Version
Noise Level
Monitoring
Monitored at 8
locations
Noise Level during day time – 52.9 to
63.0 Leq. dB (A)
Noise Level during night time – 41.6 to
50.8 Leq. dB (A)
Ground Water
Sampling
Sampling was
done at 8
locations
All the Parameters like TDS (536.0 to
915.0 mg/l), pH (7.1 to 7.8.), Total
Hardness (280.50 to 484.80 mg/l),
Alkalinity (310.40 to 390 mg/l), etc. are
found within the permissible limits.
Soil Sampling Sampling was
done at 8
locations
pH – 7.30 to 7.83
Texture – Silty clay
Organic matter – 0.88 to 1.25 %
Total Nitrogen – 276.10 to 325.10 kg/ha
Available Phosphorus – 21.30 to 30.20
kg/ha
Available Potassium – 55.33 to 155.50
kg/ha
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AIR POLLUTION CONTROL Electrostatic Precipitator will be installed in the proposed boiler along with adequate
stack height. CO2 generated during the fermentation process will be collected by utilizing CO2
scrubbers and sold to authorized vendor. All the roads will be asphalted to control the fugitive dust emissions. 35 % of greenbelt and plantation has already been developed in and around the
plant boundary which act as dust suppressor. It will be further maintained & enhanced.
Regular monitoring will be done to ensure that ambient air quality standards are being met all the time.
Online stack monitoring system will be installed.
AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
S. No.
Particular Details
1. Boiler Proposed 50 TPH
Type of Fuel Biomass - Rice husk / Bagasse / Paddy Straw (Coal 15% Auxiliary Fuel)
Stack Height (m) 52 m
Pollution Control Equipment Measures
Electrostatic Precipitator
2. D.G. Sets for emergency only 2x1250 KVA with adequate stack height as per CPCB/SPCB norms
3. Greenbelt development & Plantation
35 % of the total plant area
4. Post Project Monitoring As per MoEFCC guidelines
NOISE MANAGEMENT
Personal Protective Equipment like earplugs and earmuffs will be provided to the workers exposed to high noise level.
D.G sets will be provided with acoustic to control the noise level within the prescribed limit.
Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at regular intervals will be done to reduce generation of noise.
Greenbelt of appropriate width inside the plant premises and at the plant boundary has been developed.
Regular monitoring of noise level will be carried out and corrective measures in concerned machinery will be adapted accordingly to the possible extent.
WATER MANAGEMENT
The project will be based on “Zero Effluent Discharge”.
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Molasses Based Operation: Process Waste: The spent wash from molasses will be sent to MEE for concentration and the concentrated spent wash will be mixed with fuel and will be burnt in the incinerator boiler. Process condensate from Multi-effect evaporation system will be treated and recycled. Grain Based Operation: Grain Slops (Spent Wash) will be taken through Centrifuge Decanters for separation of Suspended Solids separated as Wet Cake. Thin Slops from the Decanter Centrifuge are taken to Thin Slops Evaporation Plant for concentration of remaining solids to form a Syrup. This Syrup is also mixed into the Wet Cake coming out of Centrifuge and forms part of Cattle Feed which is high in protein (DWGS). DWGS Drier – Wet cake / DWGS will be passed through drier for drying into cake. Solid dry cakes (DDGS) will be obtained finally. The Process condensate will be cooled and neutralized followed by filtration. This process condensate will be recycled into process use.
SOLID & HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Grain Based Operation - Solid waste from the Grain based operations generally comprises of fibres and proteins in the form of DDGS, which are being / will be ideally used as cattle feed. Molasses Based Operation - Spent wash generated during molasses operation, will be concentrated in multi-effect evaporator and then used as fuel in boiler. Ash from the boiler will be supplied to brick manufacturers / used for soil amendments. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT Used oil generated from plant machinery as hazardous waste will be sold out to the CPCB authorized recyclers.
ODOUR MANAGEMENT Adequate greenbelt all around the periphery of the plant. Efficient CO2 scrubbing to avoid carryover of alcohol vapours & other fumes. DWGS dryer will be installed for complete drying of solids. Better housekeeping will maintain good hygiene condition by regular steaming of all fermentation equipment. Longer storages of any product/by-products will be avoided & use of efficient biocides to control bacterial contamination. Regular use of bleaching powder/formalin in the drains to avoid generation of putrefying micro-organisms.
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GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT & PLANTATION
Out of the total plant area of 12.02 ha, 4.21 ha i.e. more than 33% of total land has already been developed as greenbelt/ plantation and it will be maintained in future also. Greenbelt development along the plant boundary attenuates noise level arrest dust and improves the environment in surrounding. Native plant species has been planted in consultation with local DFO. Greenbelt has been developed as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MEASURES Occupational health surveillance program will be taken as a regular exercise for all the employees and their records maintained. Proper storage and handling precautions will be taken. The storage area is will be kept cool, dry and well ventilated and away from the source of heat, flame or oxidizers. Use of Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) will be encouraged. Proper training program on use of PPEs, characteristics of the material handled and safety precautions will be arranged. Fire safety measures will be incorporated within the factory premises. All the fire extinguishing media such as water, dry chemicals, CO2 , sand, dolomite, foam, etc will be kept in vital locations. Mock drill will be arranged for the worker to test the effectiveness of the training program time to time and the way to react in case of emergency, Safety precautions will be displayed in the premises on the banners, boards, etc.
ESC ACTIVITIES
2.5% of the total project cost i.e. Rs. 3 Crores has been earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC).
PROPOSED ACTION PLAN FOR ESC ACTIVITIES
S.
No
.
Particulars 1st
Year
(lacs)
2nd
Year
(lacs)
3rd
year
(lacs)
4th
Year
(lacs)
5th
Year
(lacs)
Total
(lacs)
1. Providing drinking water facility
in schools and public centers
15 15 15 15 15 75
2. Providing sanitation facilities in
the nearby villages
10 10 10 10 10 50
3. Agro/ Social forestry to the
local people
5 5 5 5 5 25
4. Education to the under
privileged in nearby villages
10 10 10 10 10 50
5. Health facilities 10 10 10 10 10 50
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6. Rural Development/
Infrastructure development in
nearby areas
10 10 10 10 10 50
Sub Total 60 60 60 60 60 300
Grand Total Rs. 300 lacs (3.00 Crores) i.e. 2.5% of the total cost of the project
Thereafter, Environmental Engineer, Punjab Pollution Control Board
informed the public present that as per the provision of EIA notification dated
14.9.2006 as amended from time to time, the persons present at the venue may seek
information or clarifications on various issues related to proposed expansion of the
Distillery from the project proponent/consultant. He also informed the public that the
information or clarifications sought by them and reply given by the project proponent /
consultant will be video graphed and will also be incorporated in the proceedings of the
hearing, which will be sent to the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change,
for further consideration. Accordingly, he requested the persons present in the hearing
to seek information or clarifications on the project one by one without any fear,
pressure or favour.
Thereupon, the detail of the information/ clarifications raised by the
persons present at the venue of hearing and the reply given by the consultant of the
industry / project proponent is as under:
S. No
Name of the person
Questions/ query / statements of the person
Reply / clarification given by the company/ panel member
1. Sh. Daler Singh, Ex. Sarpanch Vill. Chakmukand, Tehsil Amritsar 2, Distt. Amritsar
It was brought into
notice of the
authorities that the
Distillery has been
established in the
revenue estate of both
Vill. Khasa and Viil.
Chakmukand.
He also reported that
earlier there were
reports of air pollution
from the Distillery
already in operation. If
the air pollution is kept
in the limits then the
people of my village
Sh. HS Sandhu (V.P.) of the
industry replied that the
Industry will provide online
continuous monitoring
system along with CCTV
cameras which will be
provided with web
connectivity so that these
may be accessed from
remote locations to monitor
various parameters/
violations if any. The
Industry is based on ZLD
technology and latest
technology like ESP will be
installed to control air
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will be happy for the
expansion being
proposed as it will
provide employment to
the local villagers.
He demanded that
workers should be
hired from the nearby
villages. He also
requested that the
Contractors who
provide workers in the
Industry should also be
from the nearby areas.
emissions from the Industry.
He further assured that
Local people along with
Contractors will be given
priority during employment.
He informed that this is the
first Distillery in Punjab in
which 70 % of the existing
workers are from local area.
2. Sh. Mehnga Singh, Vill. Chakmukand, Tehsil Amritsar 2, Distt. Amritsar
It was brought into
notice of the
authorities that
pipeline has been
provided in his land for
ferti-irrigation.
However, not a single
drop of water/ treated
effluent has been
pumped to his land for
the same by the
Industry.
Sh. H.S. Sandhu, V.P of the
Industry informed that
these pipelines have not
been used and shall never
be used in future also.
These shall be
dismantled/dug out soon.
Environmental Engineer
PPCB informed that the
permission for the
proposed expansion will be
given by the Government
of India after considering
the proposals given by the
Industry to control
pollution generated from
industrial premises and
objections of the Public in
the Public Hearing being
conducted
3. Sh. Gulzar Singh, Village Chakmukand, Tehsil Amritsar 2, Distt. Amritsar
He welcomed everyone
and expressed his
happiness on the
expansion being
proposed by the
Industry as it will
Sh H.S. Sandhu further
assured that the preference
will be given to the Local
people and local
Contractors during
employment.
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generate employment
in the area.
He further expressed
his grief that the
employment in the
Industry is not given to
the people from local
area. He also informed
that if the Contractors
are not from local area
they may run and not
pay adequate wages to
the workers employed
in the Industry.
4. Smt. Baby, Village Chakmukand, Teh. Amritsar 2 & Distt. Amritsar
She expressed that we have no objection for the proposed expansion until the Industry operates within the prescribed limits of pollution control norms.
Environmental Engineer
PPCB informed that the
query has been already
been addressed.
5. Sh. Shingara Singh Village Bhakna, Tehsil Amritsar 2 & Distt. Amritsar
He welcomed the officials and the people gathered for the Public Hearing. He expressed his happiness on the move being made by Khasa Distillery Management for the upgradation of Distillery Plant from 45 KLPD to 205 KLPD. He further informed that the status regarding air pollution control proposed by the Industry has been briefed by the Sh. Jaswant Singh, E.E. PPCB along with less generation of effluent from the Industry. He expressed his gratitude to the Industry that has
Environmental Engineer
PPCB informed that PPCB
does not allow any Industry
to put effluent into
borewell. The industry is
based on ZLD technology
and if any effluent arises
from bottle washing etc.
the plantation is provided
as per Karnal technology.
Sh. H.S. Sandhu informed that electricity will be generated by the Industry after the proposed expansion after the captive consumption @ 3 MW and the excessive power @ 5 MW will be provided to nearby villages through PSPCL. He further informed that rain water harvesting
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provided employment in the area and because of which around 24000 people are being supported directly or indirectly. He requested that the effluent from the bottle washing section be fed to a borewell. He is happy that the EIA notification issued by Ministry is being implemented by conducting this Public Hearing.
has been provided in two nos. nearby schools and six nos. rain water harvesting pits will be provided in more schools situated in the nearby villages.
6 Smt. Simran Kaur, Village Bhakna, Tehsil Amritsar 2 & Distt. Amritsar
She requested that there should not be any kind of pollution in the area and employment should be provided.
Sh. HS Sandhu requested that vocational training be provided in the ITIs and employment will be provided to the skilled workers in the Industry.
7. Sh. Kamaljit Singh Village Bhakna, Tehsil Amritsar 2 & Distt. Amritsar
He informed that the Industry will not be allowed to run if employment is not given to local people.
Sh. HS Sandhu informed that the Industry employs 70 % of the workers from local area and same practice will be adopted in future.
Again, the Environmental Engineer, Punjab Pollution Control Board
requested the public if anyone else want to ask any question about the proposed
project, but no one desired to put any question further.
Sh. Ravinder Singh, A.D.C. (D) ASR then welcomed the gathered public,
management of the industry and officials of PPCB to conduct public a hearing regarding
the expansion from 45 KLPD to 205 KLPD capacity & Co-generation Power Plant from
0.8 MW to 8.3 MW in existing Plant premises. He also presented his views about the
rules and regulations for conducting of public hearing for obtaining environmental
clearance under EIA Notification dated 14/9/2006 and new technologies being adopted
by the industry to control water as well as air pollution, installation of CCTV cameras,
thus no scope for violations. Concluding the public hearing he requested the public to
raise their hands as a vote for acceptance of the expansion proposal and
recommendation for environmental clearance. All the people (100 % of the public)
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present in this public hearing gave their vote for the approval of proposed expansion &
environmental clearance by raising both their hands.
The public hearing ended with vote of thanks to Presiding Officer-cum-
Supervisor and the public present in the hearing by Sh. H.S. Sandhu (Vice President)
M/s Khasa Distillery Co. The copies of DVD’s of video recording and still photography of
the Public Hearing dated 26/5/2017 are enclosed which may please be considered as a
part of the proceedings.
(Mr. Ravinder Singh), P.C.S.
Additional Deputy Commissioner,
Amritsar
(Er. Jaswant Singh) E.E.
Punjab Pollution Control Board,
Regional Office, Amritsar