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Environmental Impact Assessment for the Proposed Textile Processing Cluster by M/s. Southern District Textile Processing Cluster Private Limited at Pottalkulam and

Tamaraikulam Villages, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu Executive Summary

VIMTA Labs Limited, Hyderabad/Coimbatore E-1

1.0 INTRODUCTION

M/s. Southern District Textile Processing Cluster (P) Limited (herein after

referred to as SDTPCPL) proposes to establish an Industrial estate exclusively for Textile

Processing, with a Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) and a Captive Power Plant

(CPP) in the Pottalkulam and Tamaraikulam villages of Kariyapatti Taluk in Virudhunagar

District, Tamil Nadu. The total area of the proposed project is 40.65 hectares (100.46

acres). The estimated total cost of the project is Rs. 170 Crores.

As per the EIA Notification dated 14th September 2006, the proposed project falls under

the following Schedule. Nos. :

7(c)-Industrial estates/parks/complexes/areas, export processing Zones (EPZs), Special

Economic Zones (SEZs), Biotech Parks, Leather Complexes; 7(h) - Common Effluent

Treatment Plant and 1(d) - Thermal Power Plant less than 5 M.W Capacity. Considering

the project activities and capacity, the proposed project is categorized as Category B1.

In order to obtain Environmental Clearance from SEIAA and Consent for Establishment

(CFE) from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB), Environmental Impact

Assessment (EIA) report with detailed Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is

essential as per the EIA notification and its subsequent amendments. The project was

presented in the 72nd TN-SEAC meeting held on 04.02.2016 and received ToR vide

letter No. SEIAA- TN/F.No.4778/2015/ToR-242/VRD/8 (b),7C&7h dated 09.07.2016 and

the EIA Report has been prepared in line with the TOR conditions obtained.

1.1 Details of Project Location

The proposed Textile Processing Cluster is intended to be developed in an area of 40.65

hectares (100.46 acres) at Virudhunagar District. The environmental setting of the

project is given in Table-1.2. The index map and study area of 10 km radius of the

proposed plant is shown in Figure- 1.1 and Figure-1.2 respectively. The aerial view of

the proposed project site is shown in Figure- 1.3. The Environmental setting of the

proposed project site is given in Table-1.1.




TABLE- 1.1

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE PROPOSED PLANT SITE (10 km RADIUS)

Sr.

No.

Particulars Details

1. Site - Coordinates

.

No

.

Latitude Longitude

A 9°36’28.09” N 78°11’51.80” E

B 9°36’36.53” N 78°12’08.52” E

C 9°36’22.08” N 78°12’16.52” E

D 9°36’20.34” N 78°12’04.34” E

2.

Elevation above Mean

Sea Level

73 m

3. Climatic Conditions As per IMD, Madurai:

Annual Max. Temperature : 39.9°C

Annual Min. Temperature : 19.9°C

Annual Average Rainfall : 873.3 mm 4. Land Use Unclassified Land Use as per DTCP 5. Nearest Highway Kariyapatti- Narikkudi Road, 4.71 km, NNE

Tiruchuli Road, 5.16 km, SW

SH-184 connecting Virudhunagar –

Krishnapuram, 5.48 km, WSW

SH-42 connecting Srivilliputhur – Parthibanur,

7.36 km, SSE

Thiruppuvanam – Narikkudi Road, 8.91 km, ENE 6. Nearest Railway Station Tiruchuli Railway Station, 7.5 km , South 7. Nearest Airport Madurai International Airport, 28.08 km, NNW 8. Nearest Seaport Tuticorin VOC port, 93.68 km, South 9. Nearest Town/ City Tiruchuli-7.81 km, South

Kariyapatti-12.81 km, NW 10. Hills/ Valleys Nil within 10 km Radius

11. Streams/ Rivers Gundar Stream, 4.72 km, WSW

12. Archaeologically

Important Places

Nil within 10 km Radius

13. National Parks/ Wildlife

Sanctuaries


14. Reserved/ Protected

Forest


15. Seismicity zone Zone II, as per IS1893: 2002 part I 16. Defence Installations Nil within 15 km radius 17. Nearby industries Nil within 10 km radius




FIGURE-1.1

INDEX MAP




FIGURE-1.2

STUDY AREA MAP

Environmental Impact Assessment for the Proposed Textile Processing Cluster by M/s. Southern District Textile Processing Cluster Private Limited at Pottalkulam and Tamaraikulam Villages, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu

Executive Summary


FIGURE-1.3

AERIAL VIEW OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT SITE

Environmental Impact Assessment for the Proposed Textile Processing Cluster by M/s. Southern District Textile Processing Cluster Private Limited at Pottalkulam

and Tamaraikulam Villages, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu Executive Summary


2.0 NATURE OF THE PROJECT

The proposed project will provide Industrial plots and services to the 36 member units.

The facilities offered include Textile processing facility, Common Effluent Treatment

Plant, Captive Co- generation Power plant, Driers, Godown, Laboratory, Training

Institute, Business Centre and CETP Solid Waste Storage Yard. The textile processing

cluster will have provisions for Rain water harvesting and Green Belt. It will be a state-

of-the-art project with modern plant & machinery together with modern physical and

social infrastructure and would enable the entrepreneurs to produce high value added

products, enhance their productivity and meet international procurement standards. The

details of the project are given in Table-2.1.

TABLE-2.1

PROJECT DETAILS

Sr.

No.

Description Details

1 Location of the Proposed

project or activity

Pottalkulam: S.F. Nos. 2/3, 6/3, 4/1, 6/7,

4/2, 6/6, 4/3, 6/5, 3/1, 6/4, 6/2, 1/2, 1/3,

1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/10, 1/8, 2/2,

3/2,1/9, 1/10

Tamaraikulam: S.F. Nos. 46/1, 48/1, 48/2,

48/3, 48/4, 49/1, 49/2, 50/1, 6/3A, 6/4,

6/5A, 6/6A, 6/7A, 6/7B, 7/2, 7/3, 7/5A,

7/5B, 46/2 Pottalkulam and Tamaraikulam

Villages, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar,

Tamil Nadu

2 Power requirement for

CETP & Admin Office

Electricity Demand: 2.2 MW

Source: Co-generation Power Plant at

SDTPCPL

Power requirement of 3.6 MW for the 36

member units will be met from TANGEDCO.

3 Fuel requirement

(i) DG Set

(1000 KVA x 3 nos.)

250 Lit/hr/DG Set

Ultrapure low sulphur content diesel for

standby

DG-Set

(ii) Boiler (For CETP operation) 1 x 22 TPH

Fuel : Indian Coal

Coal Consumption: 28 TPD

4 Water Requirement Total Water requirement: 5721.0 KLD

Source: Proposed bore wells within plant site




after obtaining necessary approval from

CGWA

5 Details of Land use/Land

Cover within proposed site

Area in ha Area in %

(i) Built-Up Area 13.98 34.36

(i) Industrial Training Centre 1.23 3.02

(iii) Power Room (EB) 0.71 1.74

(iv) Common Facilities:

Admin Office, Co- gen,

CETP, Chemical Godown

Area and CETP Solid Waste

Storage Yard

6.30 15.48

(v) Green Belt Development 13.63 33.5

(vi) Proposed Road Area 3.71 9.18

(vii) Future Purposes 1.09 2.68

Total Area 40.65 100.0

6 Total investment of the

project/activity.

Estimated total project cost for infrastructure

development under this project is Rs. 170

Crores

Textile Processing Cluster - Rs. 150

Crores

CETP & CPP - Rs. 20 Crores 7 Funds allocated for EMP

(capital cost and recurring

cost per annum)

Capital Cost : Rs. 850 Lakhs

CETP :Rs. 510 Lakhs

Storm Water Drainage :Rs. 42.5 Lakhs

Greenbelt Development :Rs. 127.5 Lakhs

Solid Waste Management:Rs. 42.5 Lakhs

Air Pollution Control :Rs. 127.5 Lakhs

Recurring Cost: Rs. 300 Lakhs

8 Estimated Employment 800 Employees

2.1 Production Details

Fabric dyed, Yarn dyed (both cold and hot wash process) wider width fabrics woven for

garments will be the specialty of this textile processing cluster. Out of 36 member units

proposed in the textile park, 25 units activities are fabric dyeing, 7 units activities are

Yarn dyeing through hot wash process and 4 units activities are Yarn dyeing through cold

wash process. The total production details of the 36 member units are listed in Table-

2.2.




TABLE-2.2

PRODUCTION DETAILS

Sr. No. Activities to be carried

by Member Units

Operating Units

(No’s)

Production

Quantity

(Tonnes/ Day)

1. Fabric Dyeing 25 50

2. Yarn Dyeing (Hot) 7 7

3. Yarn Dyeing (Cold) 4 4

Total 36 61 Source: SDTPCPL

3.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

Baseline Environmental status illustrates the description of the existing environmental

status of the study area with reference to the prominent environmental attributes. The

study area covers 10 km radius area around the proposed project site. The baseline

studies are carried out during 1ST June to 31st August, 2016 in various domains of

environment.

3.1 Meteorology

Meteorological data at the site was monitored during 1st June 2016 to 31st August, 2016.

It was observed that during the study period, temperature ranged from 22° C to 40° C.

The relative humidity recorded ranged from 22% to 94%. The predominant wind

directions during the study period are SW and WSW.

3.2 Ambient Air Quality

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) has been carried out at eight locations within the

study area. The maximum value for PM10 is observed as 48.6 μg/m3, with the minimum

value observed as 36.7 μg/m3 during the study period. The maximum value for PM2.5 is

observed as 17.5 μg/m3, with the minimum value observed as 15.4 μg/m3 during the

study period. The maximum and minimum values of SO2 were observed to be 7.1 and

5.3 μg/m3 respectively. The maximum and minimum concentrations of NOx were found

to be 9.0 and 6.3 μg/m3 respectively. The results obtained indicate that the

concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, and NOx, in the ambient air are well within the

National Ambient Air Quality (NAAQ) standards for industrial, residential and rural areas.

3.3 Water Quality

To assess the physical and chemical properties of water in the region, six ground water

samples were taken within the study area. No surface water sources were observed in

the region during the study period. Analyses of these samples indicated that the

parameters were generally conforming to the standards prescribed by IS: 10500.




3.4 Soil Quality

Eight soil samples were collected in and around the proposed project area to assess the

present soil quality of the region. Based on the results, the soil in the region has been

found to have sufficient quantities of nutrients for crop growth.

3.5 Noise Levels

Ambient Noise levels were measured at eight locations around the proposed project site.

The daytime noise levels were found to be in the range of 42.7 dB (A) to 51.8 dB (A).

The night time noise levels were observed to be in the range of 38.9 dB (A) to 47.9 dB

(A). The noise levels were found to be well within the range specified by CPCB norms.

3.6 Ecological Environment

On the basis of field studies, records of Botanical Survey of India and Forest

department, Tamil Nadu state did not indicate presence of any endangered and or

vulnerable species in this area and there are no reserved, protected or village forests in

10- km from proposed project site. A comprehensive Central Legislation namely Wild

Life (Protection) Act was enforced in 1972 to provide protection to wild animals. No

species in the study area belongs to Schedule I of Wildlife protection Act, 1972 and

there are no endangered, threatened wild animal species in study area.

3.7 Social Environment

The study area (10 km radius) has a total population of 129544 according to 2011

census. The males and females constitute 50.33% and 49.67% of the total population.

The data of study area reveals that it has literacy rate of 65.86%.

3.8 Land use

Based on the census report, 10-km radial distance around this proposed site boundary

has been considered for the study. The irrigated land measures to about 2728.56 ha in

the study area while the un- irrigated land is about 1899.37 ha. The study area

comprises about 3.5% of cultivable wastelands. The land not available for cultivation is

around 68.45% of the study area.

Based on the satellite imagery, the built- up area occupies 2.60% of the total area.

Agricultural land occupies 40.97% of the total area. 8.61% of the study area is occupied

by water bodies. No forest lands were observed in the study area.




ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 Impact on Air Quality

The sources of gaseous pollutants within the proposed project are captive Power Plant,

DG sets and vehicular movement within the premises. The emissions of Sulphur dioxide

(SO2) and oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) will be due to operation of DG sets, in case of the

failure of the power grid. The air quality modeling was done to assess the impacts of air

quality due to the operation of Co- generation plant and the DG sets of the proposed

project. The resultant concentrations of PM10, SO2 and NOx were found to be 49.01

μg/m3, 7.23 μg/m3 and 9.15 μg/m3 respectively. The results showed that the resultant

ambient air quality after considering the point source emissions, fugitive/ area source

emissions and line source emissions were well below the limits as per National Air

Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), 2009.

4.2 Impact on Water Quality

The total water requirement will be 5721 KLD. Out of the total water requirement,

388.5KLD will be fresh water, which will be met from the proposed bore wells within

proposed project site. The wastewater will be generated only from the sanitation

facilities and dyeing plants. The entire wastewater generated from the textile units will

be treated in CETP and the treated water will be reused for process house. The domestic

wastewater generated will be treated in CSTP and the treated water will be reused for

flushing and green belt development.

In order to conserve water resources and rainwater in the proposed project, efforts will

be made to recharge ground water resources by constructing appropriate rainwater

harvesting structures within the premises.

4.3 Impact of Solid Wastes

In order to avoid problems associated with solid waste disposal problems, an effective

solid waste management system will be followed. Composting yard will be developed for

composting the biodegradable waste. The compost generated will be utilized within

project area for plantation activities. The non-biodegradable waste, recyclable waste will

be given to authorized recyclers. Horticulture waste such as dried leaves, flowers etc.

shall be utilized as manure. The CETP solid waste generated will be collected, stored,

transported and disposed to TSDF, Gummidipoondi.

4.4 Impact on Noise Levels

The noise generating sources from the proposed project is DG sets, cooling tower,

conveyor belts, air cooled condenser and Captive Power generation. The noise

dispersion from the project site is computed based on mathematical modeling. The

predicted noise levels at the boundary due to various plant activities will be ranging in

between 30- 50 dB(A). It is seen from the modeling results that the incremental noise




levels are within the CPCB standards. However, the greenbelt that is to be provided will

further attenuate the noise levels.

Recommendations

All the design/installation precautions as specified by the manufacturers with respect

to noise control will be strictly adhered to;

High noise generating sources will be insulated adequately by providing suitable

enclosures;

The noise control system will be designed to form an integral part of the plant;

Use of lagging with attenuation properties on plant components / installation of sound

attenuation panels around the equipment;

The air compressor, air cooled condenser, pneumatic valves will be provided with

acoustic enclosure;

4.5 Impact on Ecology

The incremental concentrations of the Air quality modeling shows that the resultant

levels of PM, SO2 and NOx were well within the permissible limits as per National

Ambient Air Quality Standards (2009). Hence no adverse impact is envisaged on the

Terrestrial ecology. Since the unit will be operating on zero discharge process, no impact

on aquatic ecology is envisaged.

4.6 Impact on Soil Quality

All the impacts related with soils are restricted to the construction phase only; hence

there will not be any impact of the proposed project on soils of the project site during

the operational phase. The topsoil removed during construction will be used for the

development of greenbelt. The entire wastewater from the project will be treated and

reused, thereby conserving water and minimizing pollution. The Solid wastes generated

from the proposed project will be properly collected and disposed. Hence, no soil

pollution is anticipated from the proposed project.

4.7 Impact on Public Health

The discharge of waste materials (wastewater and solid wastes) from the project can

have some adverse impacts on public health in the surrounding area, if appropriate

treatment procedures are not followed. As the project will be designed as per the

modern available technology for controlling the impacts, no adverse impacts on public

health in the area are anticipated.




5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

The environmental monitoring program is important in terms of evaluating the

performance of pollution control equipment installed in the project. The sampling and

analysis of the environmental attributes will be as per the guidelines of CPCB/TNPCB.

The frequency of air, noise, ground water sampling and location of sampling will be as

per the directives of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

5.1 Cost Provision for Environmental Measures

For environment protection, management, pollution control, treatment and monitoring

systems, appropriate budgetary provision would be made and provision for recurring

expenditure for environment management of the project would be made. The details of

budget allocation during functional phase are given in Table-5.1.

TABLE-5.1

BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Sr.

No. Description

Budgetary Allocation

(Rs. In lakhs)

Capital cost Recurring

cost

1. Common Effluent Treatment Plant

(CETP)

510 180

2. Storm Water Drainage 42.5 15

3. Greenbelt Development 127.5 45

4. Solid Waste Management 42.5 15

5. Air Pollution Control 127.5 45

Total 850 300

5.2 Greenbelt Development

The main objective of the green belt is to provide a barrier between the textile

processing cluster and the surrounding areas. The green belt helps to capture the

fugitive emissions and to attenuate the noise generated in the project site apart from

improving the aesthetics of the site. In order to control the industrial pollutants, dense

tree plantations are necessary. The greenbelt shall be designed and implemented as per

the latest CPCB guidelines for an area of 13.63 ha, covering 33.5% of the proposed

project site.

6.0 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

To tackle the consequences of a major emergency inside the project premises or its

immediate vicinity, a Disaster Management Plan has been formulated and this planned




emergency document is called “Disaster Management Plan”. The objective of the

Disaster Management Plan is to make use of the combined resources of the textile

processing cluster and the outside services to achieve the following:

Effect the rescue and medical treatment of casualties;

Safeguard other people;

Minimize damage to property and the environment;

Initially contain and ultimately bring the incident under control;

Identify any dead;

Provide for needs of relatives;

Provide authoritative information to the media;

Secure the safe rehabilitation of affected area; and

Preserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent inquiry into the

cause and circumstance of the Emergency.

6.1 Occupational Health & Safety Measures

Large projects where multifarious activities are involved during construction, erection,

testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance, the men, materials and machines

are the basic inputs. Along with the benefits, the industrialization generally brings

several problems like occupational health and safety.

The industrial planner therefore has to take steps to minimize the impacts and to ensure

appropriate occupational health and safety in the proposed textile processing cluster.

The following measures are proposed:

Conducting awareness programs at regular intervals to the employees

Providing safety kits and prevention kits

Provision of Clinic at the project site to handle emergency situations that may

arise.

7.0 PROJECT BENEFITS

The proposed textile processing cluster is a momentous stride in the history of textile

industry to meet the objective of the Central and State Governments in expanding

textile exports from India and to meet the global demand in textile quality & quantity.

Successful implementation of this project would provide a replicable model for

development of other clusters across the country.

The project aims to ensure sustainable employment opportunities for the thousands of

labour force in the cluster. The manpower employed for the proposed project during

operation will be about 800 persons for direct activities and about 2000 persons for

indirect activities.




7.1 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy

SDTPCPL has developed the CSR Policy in consonance with Section 135, Companies Act

2013 on CSR and in accordance with the CSR Rules notified thereof by the Ministry of

Corporate Affairs, Government of India in 2014. The budgetary allocation for the CSR

activities is given in Table- 7.1.

TABLE- 7.1

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTION PLAN

Sr.

No.

Activity Investment

(Rs. In Lakhs)

1 Tree Plantation 30

2 Safe drinking water for Pottalkulam

and Tamaraikulam Villages

120

3 Bus Shelters at nearby villages 80

4 Community Hall for Public Use 130

5 A Clinic for Primary Health Awareness 65

Total 425

8.0 CONCLUSION

The proposed project has certain level of marginal impacts on the local environment.

However, development of this project has certain beneficial impact/effects in terms of

production & export of garments and providing employment opportunities that will be

created during the course of setting up and as well as during the operational phase of

the entire project.

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