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Table of Contents

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................. 3

2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT ................................................................................................................ 6

(i) Identification of the Project and the Project Proponent ........................................................................... 6

(ii) Need of the Proposed Project .................................................................................................................... 6

(iii) Employment Generation ............................................................................................................................ 7

3.0 PROPOSED PROJECT & APPLICABILITY OF EIA ............................................................................................. 7

4.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................................... 8

(i) Project Location .......................................................................................................................................... 8

Figure-1.: Project Location ...................................................................................................................................... 8

(ii) Connectivity ................................................................................................................................................ 9

Table No: 1 Connectivity Details ............................................................................................................................. 9

Figure: 2- Road Connectivity ................................................................................................................................. 10

(iii) Justification of the Site ............................................................................................................................. 11

(iv) Resource Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 12

Table No: 2 Land Break up Details ......................................................................................................................... 12

Table No: 3 Water Consumption Details ............................................................................................................... 13

(v) Product Details ......................................................................................................................................... 13

5.0 CARGO HANDLING PROCESS ........................................................................................................................... 14

6.0 WATER ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................................................. 16

Table No: 4 Water Consumption Details ............................................................................................................... 16

Figure: 4 ETP Flow Diagram ................................................................................................................................... 17

7.0 AIR ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................................................................................... 18

8.0 SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTE ....................................................................................................................... 18

Table No: 5 Hazardous Waste Details ................................................................................................................... 18

9.0 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................................................... 19

10.0 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES ................................................................................... 19

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11.0 SITE ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................................................ 20

(i) Connectivity .............................................................................................................................................. 20

(ii) Topography............................................................................................................................................... 21

(iii) Soil Classification ...................................................................................................................................... 21

(iv) Climate Data from Secondary Source ...................................................................................................... 21

12.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE ................................................................................................................... 22

13.0 PROJECT COST ESTIMATES ........................................................................................................................ 23

(i) Capital Cost of Project .............................................................................................................................. 23

(ii) Financial & Social Benefits ........................................................................................................................ 23

14.0 CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................................................. 23

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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Om Sai Navigations Pvt. Ltd. is planning to revive the existing facility of Port Victor, Near Victor

village in Rajula Taluk of Amreli district in Gujarat, India. The site is located approximately 4.5 km

south side of Victor village. The proposed site at Victor Port is approximately 20 km away from

Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. by road distance.

The company Om Sai Navigations Pvt. Ltd. was incorporated with vision of the sea route

transportation services. For that purpose, the company has entered in MOU with GMB Gujarat Govt.

in the 3rd Vibrant Summit in January, 2009. The company has also conducted various surveys and

investigations for the project.

Om Sai Navigations Pvt. Ltd. remains committed to sustainable development through economic

growth, social responsibility and minimizing the company’s impact on the environment and

performing its business in a socially responsible way.

The promoter now envisages to upgrade and strengthen cargo handling facility and associated

infrastructure at Victor Port to serve the purpose of handling of dry bulk, break bulk, container,

offshore support facility, RO-RO cargo and other commodities.

Looking to the prospects of development of a facility for coastal movement of cargo in small parcels

to various other facilities in Gujarat state and other states in country as well as international cargo

movement, the proponent plans to revamp jetty and supporting land side cargo handling facilities at

the proposed location to handle targeted cargo in phased manner. The five year development plans are

described in this report.

Considering the proposed project and its location, the proposed project falls under Category 7 (e) -“B”

< 5 million TPA of cargo handling capacity and/or ports/harbours of the schedule of EIA notification

2006, SO 1533.

The proposed project also requires up-gradation of water front along with necessary marine

infrastructures like literage jetty, RO-RO jetty, approach channel, turning circle, berth pockets and

navigational aids for further transportation by sea. It is considered as a permissible activity under the

CRZ Act. It is mandatory to get the clearance under the provision of the CRZ Act for the proposed

project.

The pre-feasibility report includes a brief introduction of the proponent, need and justification of the

project, process description, required and available resources, proposed Environment Management

Systems, existing land-use and proposed infrastructure, project schedule and cost estimate, and

proposed Terms of reference for conducting the EIA studies. The industry has engaged Eco Chem

Sales & Service (ECSS) as their Environment Consultant to conduct the EIA studies for obtaining EC

& CRZ clearance for the proposed project. ECSS is a NABET accredited Environmental Consultant.

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PROJECT BRIEF

SR.

NO. DESCRIPTION PROPOSED PROJECT DETAILS

1. Name of project &

Address

Strengthening and Up-gradation of Existing Cargo Handling Facility at

Port Victor near Victor village, Rajula taluk, Amreli district, Gujarat.

2. Project Category EC Under Category: 7(e) – B of EIA notification, 2006.

CRZ notification, 2011

3. Project capital cost Rs. 47.71 Crores

4. Port facilities

Marine Infrastructure:

Literage jetty

RO-RO berth and RO-RO ramp

Approach channel

Turning circle and navigational aids

Landside Infrastructure:

Storage area

Internal Road Network

Parking area

Back – up infrastructure

Electric and water supply system, storm drainage and sewage

systems

5.

Resource Requirement

Land Total land: 66,566 m2

Water 42 KLD - Water shall be sourced from water supply pipeline/Private

Tanker

Electricity

Source Electricity Board

Requirement 1200 KVA

600 KVA- D. G. set for emergency (2 nos.)

Fuel HSD: 130-150 lit/hr (each unit)

Man power

Source Local

During Construction phase 50 Nos.

During Operation phase 70 Nos.

6.

Source of Pollution

Wastewater

Generation

During Operation Phase 37 KLD

Sewage -5 KLD, Treated in septic tank/Soak Pit

Effluent – 32 KLD, Treated in Effluent Treatment Plant

Air Emission PM10 , PM2.5, SOx & NOx

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PROJECT BRIEF

SR.

NO. DESCRIPTION PROPOSED PROJECT DETAILS

Solid Waste

Generation

Hazardous waste:

Used Oil, Discarded Containers and ETP Sludge

7.

Mode of Treatment & Disposal

Waste water

Sewage Domestic effluent shall be treated in Septic Tank/Soak pit

system.

Effluent Effluent generated from cargo handling and washing shall

be treated in adequate size ETP.

Air

Emissions from vessels and transportation vehicles shall be mitigated by

efficient operating practices,

Adequate stack height will be provided with D.G.Sets.

Solid Waste Collection, Storage and disposal of Hazardous/Solid waste will be

carried out as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules, 2008.

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2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT

(i) Identification of the Project and the Project Proponent

Om Sai Navigations Private Limited was incorporated on 06 April, 2009. Om Sai Navigations Private

Limited has a dynamic team of engineering, business and social visionaries who provide direction to

Om Sai Navigations Private Limited’s executive management in a vibrant economy and business

environment.

A Letter of Intent (LoI) was given dated 09 April 2015 by Gujarat Maritime Board to M/s Om Sai

Navigations Pvt. Ltd. for the allotment of existing port facility at victor port for making it operational

and using it for the cargo operation for the period of 5 years. OSNPL shall strengthen/renovate the

existing facility to make it operational and also shall maintain it at their cost during the lease period.

Vision:

Om Sai Navigations Pvt. Ltd. has Vision to be the lead Company for the Sea Route Transportation and

also to provide top Notch Professional Services in the field and to serve the clients at ethically, cheaper

& faster, and also to remain committed to sustainable development with economic growth.

Mission:

The Company mission to be truly global, cost efficient operator providing port to port transportation

services that consistently meet the requirements of our customers faster, cheaper and environment

friendly services. Achieving consistent quality throughout the project is the top priority for the

company.

(ii) Need of the Proposed Project

India is one of the fastest developing countries of the world, with industrial development advancing at

a fast pace. The current industrial trend reveals that, the demand of oversize vessels, structures and

equipment would increase phenomenally in future. The project proposes increase in cargo transport to

the Victor port from the nearby ports. Hinterland around the Port Victor is one of the fastest

developing industrial/commercial areas in whole of Saurashtra. Therefore, the proposed most

economical transportation facility shall boost the flourishing industries in the area viz. salt, fisheries,

agricultural products such as onion, mangoes, soyabeans, cotton and a number of industries as under:

Ultratech Cement, Jafrabad, Amreli

Gujarat Cement, Kovaya, Amreli

Ambuja Cement, Kodinar, Gir Somnath

Nirma Cement, Bhavnagar

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List of existing route transporter

Krishna Transport service M K Transport

Utsav logistic private limited LaljiMulji transport co.

Shree Sharma Roadlines

Moreover, Port Victor is located adjoining to another fast developing Port Pipavav. With increase in

the import/export business in the area, the Port Victor now attaches one more strategic importance as

well. This would enhance the Ro-Ro Ferry business in the area as well.

(iii) Employment Generation

The proposed project will generate employment during the construction and operation phase. Local

skilled and semi-skilled workers will be hired during construction phase as well as operation phase.

During the operation phase, technical staff for port, general staff for administrative work and other

ancillary services i.e. Security, O&M contractor and maintenance services will be required on a

permanent as well as temporary basis. Approx 50 nos of people will get direct employment during the

construction phase. Approx 70 nos of people will get direct and indirect employment during the

construction and operational phase.

3.0 PROPOSED PROJECT & APPLICABILITY OF EIA

The proposed project site will be located at the existing Victor port near village Victor village in

Rajula Taluk of Amreli district in Gujarat, India. The site is existing Victor Port developed by the

Gujarat Maritime board. The proposed project envisages investment of Rs. 47.71 Crores and shall be

engaged in up-gradation and strengthening of Existing Cargo Handling Facility at Port Victor.

As per the provision of the SO 1533, the project falls under the item no 7(e) – B of the EIA notification

2006. Hence, it is required to apply for approval of TORs with Form-I along with Pre-feasibility

Report to the State level Expert Appraisal committee (SEAC). The EIA study shall be then prepared in

accordance with the approved TORs from SEAC. Public hearing for the proposed project is necessary

as per the provision of the EIA Notification dtd. 14th

September 2006.

The project also requires a water front facility along with necessary marine infrastructures for loading

out heavy and oversized equipments/structures for transportation by sea. It is considered as a

permissible activity under the CRZ Act, 2011. Thus, it is also mandatory to get the CRZ clearance

under the provision of the same for the proposed project.

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4.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

(i) Project Location

OSNPL proposes up-gradation and strengthening of the existing Victor port by addition of new

facilities for the offshore and onshore operations. The proposed site is existing Victor port located in

Rajula taluka of Amreli district of Gujarat. The approximate site center co-ordinates are Latitude 20˚

58’ 19” N & Longitude 71˚ 33’ 32” E. The total land area is 66,566 m2. LOI is attached with the

application as Annexure – 1.

Figure-1.: Project Location

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(ii) Connectivity

The location is around 13 Km North Eastern side of Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. in Amreli District.

Victor village is well connected with National Highway (NH 8E) and State Highway roadway

network. Proposed Victor Port location is about 4.5 km away from Victor village in south side;

presently road connectivity is available between Victor village and Victor Port. The present road is

concrete road to the proposed site from Victor village.

Table No: 1 Connectivity Details

SR.

NO. DESCRIPTION NAME

DISTANCE FROM PROJECT

SITE

1. Nearest Roadways N. H. No – 8E Approx 4.70

S. H. No – 105 Approx 5.20

2. Nearest Railway Station Rajula Approx. 13.45 km

3. Nearest Airport

Diu airport

Bhavnagar airport

Amreli airport

Approx. 71.90 km

Approx. 107 km

Approx. 80 km

4. Nearest Port

Gujarat Pipavav Port by road - Approx.13 km NE

by sea - Approx. 4.3 (~8 km)

Hazira Port (Surat) by road - Approx. 495 km

– 62 nautical miles (~115 km)

5. Nearest Town/City Rajula Approx. 13.68 km

6. Nearest settlement Victor village Approx. 4.5 km

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Figure: 2- Road Connectivity

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Figure: 3 Site Location on Google Map

(iii) Justification of the Site

The proposed project site was selected on the basis of the following features:

o Existing Infrastructure and port Victor

o Availability of Water front

o Investment friendly administration

o Proximity to Pipavav port and Hazira port

o Existing Navigation channel, hence no capital dredging required

o Availability of Skilled manpower

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(iv) Resource Requirements

To carry out operational activities of the proposed project, various resources like power, fuel, water,

manpower etc. will be utilized.

Land Requirement: The proponent has existing land of 66,566 m2 land where the redevelopment

work shall take place. Layout Plan of the proposed port is attached as Annexure – 2.

Table No: 2 Land Break up Details

SR. NO. DESCRIPTION AREA (m2)

1. Open Storage Space - 1 11231

2. Open Storage Space -2 10300

3. Closed Storage Space 1000

4.

Internal Roads and Circulation Space in

port backup area 28080

5. Common Utilities, Circulation & Building 3455

6. Parking 5500

7. Greenbelt development 7000

Total Land Area 66566

Man Power: Approx. 50 nos. of people will get direct employment during the construction phase.

Local workers (skilled and semiskilled) will be employed and hence no housing facility shall be

developed in the yard premises.

Total 70 nos. of people will be employed during the operation phase of the proposed project.

Electricity:

a) Power requirement

1200 KVA power requirement for the proposed project shall be sourced from Electricity Board.

600 KVA D.G.Sets will be installed, for emergency power backup.

b) Fuel

Only diesel shall be used as a fuel in the yard for operating the D.G. Sets (in case of power failure

and other emergencies). Quantity of HSD: 130-150 lit/hr (for each unit).

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Water Requirement: During the construction phase, 5 KLD water will be required for domestic and

construction purposes. Sewage generated during the construction and operation phase will be treated in

a septic tank/soak pit system.

During the operation phase, a total of 47 KLD water shall be required which shall be sourced from

water supply line/private Tanker.

Table No: 3 Water Consumption Details

(v) Product Details

No Commodity Quantity (MTA)

1 Dry Bulk, Break bulk and offshore support 3.0 MT

2 Ro-Ro and container 1.5 MT

Total Cargo 4.5 MT

SR. NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY (KLD)

1. Construction phase 05

2. Operation Phase 42

a. Domestic purpose 07

b. Cargo Operations and washing 35

TOTAL (1+2) 47

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5.0 CARGO HANDLING PROCESS

Export Cargo:

1. Cargo Arrival from industry to Port backup yard:

Cargo will arrive from adjacent industry to proposed terminal area and it is envisaged that transfer of

cargo from industry to terminal backup area will be done through dumpers and trucks. For handling of

1.0 Million tonnes of cargo, it is estimated that about 25-30 number of dumpers /hour will be required.

2. Cargo Storage at Backup Yard:

It is proposed to develop open and close storage areas. Once the cargo is arrived in stockpile area,

dumpers will unload cargo into storage yard. Then loaders will be utilized to heap the cargo into

stockpile. Since the port backup area is adjacent to the nearby industries, storage requirement is less

and turnaround of these stockpiles will be high.

3. Cargo transfer from Backup yard to loading through dumpers:

Non mechanised system is envisaged to transfer the cargo from backup yard to jetty area. It is

proposed to deploy loaders at stockpile area. This loaders will work as feeding point for export cargo.

Cargo from stockpile to jetty will move through dumpers. Adequate dumper fleet will be available for

transfer of cargo in yard.

4. Cargo transfer from Jetty to barge:

Loaders are proposed for jetty area to feed the barges. The proposed loaders will have adequate rated

capacity.

While planning to loading capacities, the cargo arrival from plant and annul throughout were also

considered and optimum equipment capacity calculations will be done during detailed engineering.

Initially cargo operation equipments shall be deployed on hire basis from reputed operators.

However, the entire mechanization system will be finalized at the detailed engineering stage.

5. Vessel Movement to Anchorage Point:

The loaded barges will move to anchorage point with or without assistance from Tugs as vessel fleet

will consist of dumb and self-propelled vessels. Adequate fleet of vessels will transport the cargo to

designated anchorage area.

6. Loading of cargo into mother (bigger) vessel through ship gears:

It is proposed to export the cargo through 30,000 to 60,000 DWT vessel size. The loaded vessels will

be placed along the bigger vessel. Ship gears will be utilized to load the cargo from vessels to main

vessel.

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Import Cargo:

1. Unloading of cargo from mother (bigger) vessel through ship gears:

It is proposed to import the cargo through 30,000 to 60,000 DWT vessel size. The empty barge will be

placed along the bigger vessel. Ship gears will be utilized to unload the cargo from main vessels to

barge.

2. Vessel Movement to Anchorage Point:

The empty barges will move to anchorage point with or without assistance from Tugs as vessel fleet

will consist of dumb and self propelled vessels. Adequate fleet of vessels will transport the cargo from

designated anchorage area.

3. Cargo transfer from barge to jetty:

Un-loaders are proposed for jetty area to empty the barges. The proposed un-loaders will have

adequate rated capacity.

While planning to un-loading capacities, the cargo arrival from ship and annul throughout were also

considered and optimum equipment capacity calculations will be done during detailed engineering.

Initially cargo operation equipments shall be deployed on hire basis from reputed operators.

However, the entire mechanization system will be finalized at the detailed engineering stage.

4. Cargo transfer to Backup yard to loading through dumpers:

Non mechanized system is envisaged to transfer the cargo from jetty to backup yard area. It is

proposed to deploy loaders at stockpile area. This loaders will work as feeding point for import cargo.

Cargo from jetty to stockpile will move through dumpers. Adequate dumper fleet will be available for

transfer of cargo in yard.

5. Cargo Storage at Backup yard:

It is proposed to develop open and close storage areas. Once the cargo is arrived in stockpile area,

dumpers will unload cargo into storage yard. Then loaders will be utilized to heap the cargo into

stockpile. Since the port backup area is adjacent to the nearby industries, storage requirement is less

and turnaround of these stockpiles will be high.

6. Cargo dispatch to industry from port backup yard:

Cargo will be dispatched to adjacent industry from proposed terminal area and it is envisaged that

transfer of cargo from terminal backup area to industry will be done through dumpers and trucks. For

handling of 1.0 Million tonnes of cargo, it is estimated that about 25-30 number of dumpers /hour will

be required.

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6.0 WATER ENVIRONMENT

(i) Water Consumption and Wastewater Generation

Source of water: Water supply line / Private tanker

Table No: 4 Water Consumption Details

SR. NO. ACTIVITY WATER

CONSUMPTION

WASTEWATER

GENERATION

1. Domestic 7 KLD 5 KLD

2. Cargo Operations and washing 35 KLD 32 KLD

3. Gardening (Treated water) 32 KLD Nil

Total (1+2) 42 KLD 37 KLD

(ii) Method of Treatment

Sewage Treatment:

Sewage will be expected to generate due to domestic activities of workmen and staff personnel during

operation phase. 5 KLD sewage will be generated during the operation phase, which will be treated in

septic tank/soak pit system.

Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP)

ETP consist of primary followed by tertiary treatment consist of Screen Chamber, Chemical dosing

tank, primary settling tank, Aeration tank, supernatant sump, pressure & activated carbon filter ,treated

water storage tank & Sludge drying bed.

Treated water shall be reused for Gardening and dust suppression.

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Figure: 4 ETP Flow Diagram

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7.0 AIR ENVIRONMENT

Since the proposed up-gradation project is a port project, there will be no process emissions from the

operational activities. Moreover, the project also does not involve any other emission sources. Only

alternate power source i.e. D.G. Sets shall be operated in case of emergency/power failure situation.

8.0 SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTE

Table No: 5 Hazardous Waste Details

SR.

NO. DESCRIPTION

WASTE

CATEGORY QUANTITY

HAZARDOUS WASTE

DISPOSAL / MANAGEMENT

1. Used Oil 5.1 80

Kg/Month

Collection, Storage,

Transportation & Disposal by

selling to registered refiners.

2. Discarded Container 33.3 5

Nos./Month

Collection, Storage,

Transportation & Disposal by

GPCB/CPCB/MoEF approved

recyclers.

3. ETP Sludge 34.3 0.6

MT/Month

Collection, Storage,

Transportation & Disposal to

TSDF Site.

SR.

NO.

STACK

ATTACHED

TO

HEIGHT

OF

STACK

EMISSION

CONCENTRATION

AIR POLLUTION

CONTROL

EQUIPMENT

1.

D. G. Set –

600 KVA

(2 nos.)

11 m

PM < 150 mg/Nm3

SO2 < 100 ppm

NOx < 50 ppm

Adequate Stack

Height

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9.0 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

It is expected that noise will be generated during the construction phase due to vehicular movement

and operation of construction equipments. Well maintained vehicles and construction equipments shall

be engaged to minimize the noise pollution.

During the operation phase, noise will be generated due to docking and loading/unloading activities.

Proper mitigation measures shall be implemented to control the noise to keep it within the prescribed

norms. The proponent has also proposed 7,000 m2

area for green belt as a part of the proposed project.

This will help in reducing the adverse effects of noise pollution in general.

10.0 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES

Safety Management

The following key safety measures shall be implemented in the routine operational activities of the

proposed project:

Safety Training shall be provided to the employees.

Safety Sirens with Alarm System in case of emergency shall be provided.

Emergency Control Room shall be provided.

Assembly point shall be provided.

Sprinkler Systems shall be provided as per the requirement.

Fire Hydrant System and Fire Extinguishers shall be provided as per the requirement.

Mock drills shall be periodically conducted.

Fire squad team shall be formed for handling any emergency situation.

Personnel protective equipments shall be provided to the employees.

Health checkup shall be organized at regular intervals.

Occupational Health

Pre employment & periodic medical checkup of all the employees shall be carried out.

First Aid Facility and training shall be provided.

Health records shall be maintained.

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Managing Director

Head-EHS

Shift Environment

Executive

Shift General

Manager

Shift Safety

Executive

Environment Management Cell

11.0 SITE ANALYSIS

(i) Connectivity

The project location is well connected with road, rail and air route to transport the materials,

machineries and manpower. Hence, the proposed project site exhibits good potential for potential

growth. The salient features mentioned below, indicate favorable conditions for market development at

the project location.

Particulars Details

Approx. Geographical Co-ordinates Approx. Center – 20°58'21.77"N

71°33'30.35"E

Village Victor village

Nearest Town Rajula town

Nearest Highway NH 8E

SH 105

Nearest Railway Station Rajula Railway Station

Nearest Airport Amreli Airport

Diu Airport

Tourist places Dhareshwar, Mahadev Mandir

Dhari Khodiyar Dam

National parks/ sanctuaries None within 10 km radial area

Defense installations None within 10 km radial area

Note: All the above – mentioned distance are the aerial distances from project site.

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(ii) Topography

Onshore facilities of the Terminal are planned in the existing port lands and salt pans generally flat

with already developed average Ground Level of + 4.5 m CD. Area gently slopes towards sea coast.

There is neither significant vegetation nor any habitation at the proposed terminal facilities footprint.

However, detailed topography survey has been conducted recently for OM SAI Navigations Pvt. Ltd.

by SGS AND CO, with respect to the nearby authentic benchmark already established.

Tide Gauge set at the Port’s Jetty was used to obtain tidal records for reducing the sounding. The value

of GTS Bench Mark at Victor Port Railway Platform was accepted from data provided by the client as

4.34 M above Chart Datum.

The topographic survey of Victor Port was carried out with reference to DGPS position of GTS BM at

Victor Port Railway Platform using Total Station Topcon ES 101 of 1” accuracy.

(iii) Soil Classification

Proposed project site is located in Rajula Taluka of Amreli District where the existing Victor port is

present. The soil is rich with sand and silt and not suitable for plant growth. Thus, quality of soil is not

considerably fertile for agriculture activities and no evidence of any influence of soil contaminant has

been noticed.

(iv) Climate Data from Secondary Source

CLIMATE TYPE AND DETAILS

Climate Moderately hot and humid

Seismic Zone

Earthquake moderate damage

risk zone

VIII

Maximum temperature 43.7OC

Minimum temperature 8.1OC

Relative Humidity 43-47%

Max Rain Period June to October

Average rainfall - 706 mm

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12.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

SR. NO. INFRASTRUCTURE DESCRIPTION

1 Land Area 66566 m2

2 Power 1200 KVA

State Board Power supply

3 Connectivity N H - 8E

4 Water Supply 42 KLD

Local water supply

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13.0 PROJECT COST ESTIMATES

(i) Capital Cost of Project

SR.

NO. DESCRIPTION

ESTIMATE COST

(INR CRORES)

1. Marine Structures 9.40

2. Dredging 17.50

3. Onshore Development 8.70

4. Utilities 0.87

5. Navigational Aids 2.00

6. External and Internal Road 4.13

7. Contingencies 10% on total 4.26

8. Engineering and project setup 2% of project cost 0.85

Grand Total 47.71

(ii) Financial & Social Benefits

Approx. 70 Nos. of people shall be employed directly & indirectly through contracts.

All local people shall be employed as per their skills and qualifications.

The company has allocated some budget for CSR activities, which can lead to improvement in

social infrastructure, if planned properly.

14.0 CONCLUSION

As summarized in the above sections, it has been noticed that the proposed port project is a

strengthening and up-gradation of existing Victor port, has no significant environmental issues or any

other hazards.

Considering the probability of impacts, the proponent shall plan adequate mitigation measures and

EMP. Further, it has also been planned by the proponent to organize various CSR programs and energy

conservation, which will have considerable beneficial impacts. Looking to the employment potentials

and other allied development potentials, it has been noticed that the proposed project will significantly

help in improving social status of the region and the nation as well.