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Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi--11 0 003 for information and necessary action please.

2. The General Manager, Chadha Sugar Mill and Distillery, Dhanlaxmi Estate, village-Kiri Afgana, Tehsil-Batala, Distt.Gurdaspur, Punjab for information and necessary action.

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F. No. S-28S/2011-RO(NZ) Dated: 02.06.2014

To The Managing Director Mis Chadha Sugar & Industries Ltd. L-1, Centrestage Mall, Sector-18 NOIDA-201301 (U.P)

Sub: Integrated Complex for molasses based distillery(30 KLPD), Grain/cane syrup based distillery (30 KLPD),Sugar Mill (4500 TCD) and co­generation Power Plant (23 MW) at viii. Kiri Afgana,Tehsil-Batala,distt. Gurdaspur, Punjab by M/s Chadha Sugars & Industries Ltd.-site inspection regarding.

Ref. MoEF's letter No. J-11 011/8/201 O-IA.II(1) dated 25.04.2011. Sir,

On the basis of site inspection of above cited project by the undersigned on 21 st

May, 2014, point wise discussion with project executing authorities and subsequent information submitted so far, a comprehensive monitoring report is being submitted to Ministry for further necessary action and following comments and observations are forwarded to you for necessary action at your end. Accordingly, information and 'action taken report' on the following points may be submitted to this office urgently:­

Revised budget estimates along with cost benefit ratio & internal rate of return. 1. Pursue the matter with PSPCB to get the Air & Water consents beyond 31.03.2013 and Authorization under the HW(M, H & T)Rules, 2008 and submit the copies.

2.

Submit 13 point data sheet with latest information (a copy may be downloaded from website: nromoef.gov.in).

3.

4. Number of DG sets with their capacities established for power back up, the heights of their stacks and the quantity of diesel kept in storage. Fugitive emissions in the work zone environment, product and raw materials storage area etc. should be regularly monitored through an approved private lab and the report be submitted to this office.

5.

Start uploading the data about monitoring reports and six monthly compliance reports on your web site and inform the address of web site to this office.

6.

Pursue' the matter with CGWA to seek the permission for running bore wells for extraction of ground water for industrial use and forward a copy to this office immediately.

7.

Schedule of starting bio-composting.8. Efficiency and efficacy of dryer.9.

10. The quantity of fly ash generated during crushing season and its disposal aspects. A copy of certificate from Fire Safety Depttl Deputy Commissioner may be furnished to show that fire fighting arrangements are foolproof.

11.

A few Cement Manufacturers and Brick kiln manufactures may be contacted to find out the utilization of boiler ash in future and submit the outcome of the same.

12.

Ground water, ambient air quality, stack emission, noise levels and effluent at inlet & outlet may be got tested/analyzed by some approved lab or PSPCB and data may be submitted to this office with all six monthly prOQress reports.

13.

Quantity of grains used, alcohol produced, spent wash generated, spent wash utilized and cattle feed enerated from 1st A ril,2014tilldate.

15. Risk assessment study should be carried out and the recommendations should be im lemented.

16. Inform the number of mockdrill exercises carried out during last one year and their curriculum.

17. Inform the number of trainings imparted to the workers during last one year and their curriculum.

18. Latest medical check up reports in respect of all the workers employed in the indust from time to time.

19. At least four no. of ground water quality monitoring stations/peizometers may be established and confirmed within two months ositivel .

20. As 33% of the total land is to be developed as green belt, the progress of the work ma be intimated in the followin roforma:­S.No Year Area No. of Species Exp.

covered plants of plants incurred planted planted in Rs.)

21. Ensure the completion of Rain Water harvesting measures before next monsoon.

22. As per stipulation, all the commitments made to the public during the public 6thhearing meeting held on September, 2010 should be satisfactorily

implemented and a separate budget for implementing the same should be allocated. Action taken re ort rna be submitted.

23. Confirm construction of garland drains to avoid mixing of accidental spilla es with domestic wastewater and storm water drains.

24. You have to establish at least four Ambient Air Quality Monitoring stations in consultation With the PSPCB.

25. Activities of the Environment Mana ement Cell durin last one ear. 26. Environment Statement for the ear 2012-2013 and 2013-2014. 27. Details about the funds kept in the budget for implementation of Environment

Management Plans, uptodate expenditure on different items of EMP and plan for next two ears.

28. Submission of six monthly progress report in soft and hard copies may be ensured in 1st week of June and December every year as the same will be displayed on the Web site of the Ministry. Next six monthly report will be due in 1st week of December, 2014.

An 'Action Taken Report' and clarifications, if any, may be submitted.

Yours faithfully,

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Director(S) Tel. No. (0172)-2638994

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1. The Director(S), Monitoring Cell, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi--110 003 for information and necessary action please.

2. The General Manager, Chadha Sugar Mill and Distillery, Dhanlaxmi Estate, village­Kiri Afgana, Tehsil-Batala, Distt.Gurdaspur, Punjab for information and necessary action.

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F. No. 5-285/2011-RO(NZ) Dated: 02.06.2014

To The Oirector(S), Monitoring Cell Ministry of Environment and Forests Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex Lodhi Road, New Oelhi--110 003

Sub: Integrated Complex for molasses based distillery(30 KLPO), Grain/cane syrup based distillery (30 KLPO),Sugar Mill (4500 TCO) and co­generation Power Plant (23 MW) at viiI. Kiri Afgana,Tehsil-Batala,distt. Gurdaspur, Punjab by M/s Chadha Sugars & Industries Ltd.-site inspection regarding.

Ref. MoEF's letter No. J-11 011/8/201 O-IA.II(I) dated 25.04.2011. Sir,

Please find enclosed herewith site inspection report of above cited project which was inspected by the undersigned on 21 st May, 2014. Salient features of the non compliance status of different environmental safeguards is given below:­

1. The Air & Water consents & Authorization under the HW(M, H & T)Rules, 2008 are to be renewed beyond 31.03.2013. Uploading the data about monitoring reports and six monthly compliance reports on vour web site is vet to be ensured. The permission from CGWA for running bore wells for extraction of ground water for industrial use is vet to be obtained. Activities of the Environment Management Cell during last one year are to be informed. Environment Statement for the year 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 are yet to be submitted.

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S.No. Nature and extent of violation Further course of action recommended 1. No violation detected

Minor violations (not serious in nature) detected.

Significant violations detected.

._.­As regards implementation of environmental safeguards laid down in MoEF's clearance letter, only minor violations which are not serious in nature have been detected. Hence, a non-compliance letter is being written to rectify/improve them and submit 'An action taken report' NA NA

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Director(S) Tel. No. (0172)-2638994

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Ministry of Environment & forests Northern Regional Office .

.. Chandigarh DATA SHEET

Industry (Molasses based and Grain based Distillery with Sugar mill)

1. Project Type:

2. Name of the Project:

3. Clearance letter (s)/ O.M No. J-11 011/8/201 O-IA-II(I) dated & dates: 25.04.2011 Location: a) District (s)

4. Gurdaspur

b) State (s) Punjab c) Latitudes/longitudes Yet to be informed Address for correspondence: a) Address of Concerned Project Chief Engineer (with Pin Code/ Tel NO./TelexlFax No.1 E.Mail address)

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6. Salient features: a) of the project

b) of the environmental management plans

Integrated complex for molasses based distillery (30 KLPD), grain/cane syrup based distillery (30 KLPD), Sugar mill (4500 TCD) & Co~

generation Power Plant (23 MW) by M/s Chadha Sugars and Industries Pvt. Ltd.

The Director, M/s Chadha Sugars and Industries Pvt. Ltd. L-1, Lower Ground Floor, Centerstage Mall, Sector-18, NOIDA (UP) Tel. 0120-4232476,4322403,4112233 FAX: 0120-4232485,4116111

Email:business@adiebrowsoncorporation.com

Molasses based distillery (30 KLPD), grain/cane syrup based distillery (30 KLPD), Sugar mill (4500 TCD) & Co­generation Power Plant (23 MW)

Bio-methanation plant Treated water for in-house irrigation. Spent wash lagoons do have proper lining with HDPE. Multi Effect Evaporator Electrostatic Precipitator Decanter Green belt is being developed. Rainwater harvesting measures Occupational health surveillance programme Ambient Air quality monitoring stations

7. 8.

Break up of the project area: Break up of project affected

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37 acres Nil

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14.

population Financial details: a) Project cost as originally planned and subsequent revised estimates and the year of price reference. b) Allocations made for environmental management plans with item wise and year wise break up. c) Benefit cost ratio/Internal Rate of Return and the year of assessment. d) Whether (c) includes the cost of environmental management as shown in b) above. e) Actual expenditure incurred on the project so far. t) Actual expenditure incurred on the environmental management plans so far:

Forest land requirement :

The status of clear felling in non-forest areas Status of construction : a) Date of commencement (actual and/or planned) b) Date of completion (actual and/or planned) Reasons for the delay if the project is yet to start: Dates of site visits a. Date of previous site visit:

b. Date of present site visit:

Rs. 41.25 + 175.50 crore

Adequate funds are provided

Yet to be informed

Yet to be informed

Rs. 1024.74 lacs till December, 2009

APCD's-- Rs.277.86Iacs ETP--- Rs. 187.94 lacs Rs.8.00 lacs as recurring expenditure

Not applicable

N.A.

Yet to be provided

2010

N.A.

14.03.2013

21.05.2014

Participants: (A) From MIs Chadha Sugar Pvt. Ltd. i) Shri Rakesh Kumar, GM(Tech.)

(B) From MOEF, NRO, Chandigarh i) Shri Surendra Kumar, Director(S)

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STATUS OF COMPLIANCE &

PART-III DETAILED MONITORING REPORT

The project is an integrated complex for molasses based distillery (30 KLPD), grain/cane syrup based distillery (30 KLPD), sugar mill (4500 TCD) and Co­generation power plant (23 MW) at village-Kiri Afgana, Tehsil­Batala,Distt.Gurdaspur, Punjab by M/s Chadha Sugar & Industries Ltd. Bottling plant of 4000-5000 cases per day is also proposed. Total plot area is 37 acres. Distillery will be operated for 270 days in a year. Total project cost of distillery unit as well as sugar unit and co-generation power plant is Rs.41.25 crores and Rs.175.5 crores respectively. The project was under annual maintenance on the date of site inspection. The Sugar mill was in operation since November, 2013 to March, 2014. The production in distillery plant was started for some time but the same has again been stopped due to some technical snag. The production figures in respect of sugar during 2011-12, 2012-2013 & 2013-2014 is given below:­

Year Production figures 2011-2012 216562 quintals 2012-2013 380359 quintals 2013-2014 530338 quintals

The condition wise compliance of environmental safeguards is given below:­

(A) Specific conditions:

(i) Distillery unit shall be based on molasses(30 KLPD) and grain/cane syrup(30 KLPD) only and the production of the plant shall not exceed the maximum capacity defined i.e shall never exceed 60 KLPD.

Being complied

This condition will be duly complied. It is informed that the production of alcohol was within the permissible limit during operation and it has never exceeded 60 KLPD. The PA has been asked to comply this condition strictly in future also. The PA has been asked to submit month wise production figures of alcohol from 1st April, 2014 onward.

(ii) All the conditions stipulated for Sugar mill (4500 TCD) and Co-generation Power Plant (23 MW) by PSPCB shall be implemented satisfactorily and no other unit shall be set up without prior permission from the Ministry.

Assured to comply

The PA has assured to comply all the conditions stipulated for Sugar mill (4500 TCD) and Co-generation Power Plant (23 MW) by PSPCB satisfactorily. The PA has also assured that no other unit shall beset up without prior permission from the Ministry.

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(iii) Efforts shall be made to reduce PM10 levels in the Being ambient air and a time bound action plan shall be complied sUbmitted. Bag filter alongwith stack of adequate height shall be provided to the boiler to control particulate emissions within 100 mg/m3

• At no time, the emission levels shall go beyond the prescribed standards. In the event of failure of any pollution control system adopted by the unit, the respective unit shall not be restarted until the control measures are rectified to achieve the desired efficiency. Efficiency of pollution control device shall be monitored regularly. Stack monitoring report shall be submitted to the Ministry's Regional Office, Chandigarh.

It is observed that the efforts are being made to reduce PM10 levels in the ambient air but a time bound action plan is yet to be submitted. ESP's have been installed in place of Bag filter alongwith stack of adequate height with the boiler of 130 Ton capacity to control particulate emissions within 100 mg/m3

. The PA has assured that at no time, the emission levels shall go beyond the prescribed standards and in the event of failure of any pollution control system adopted by the unit, the respective unit will not be restarted until the control measures are rectified to achieve the desired efficiency. Efficiency of pollution control device is being monitored regularly. Stack monitoring of boiler was carried out by Universal Analytical Lab, Rewari in March,2013 & March, 2014 indicating all the results within the permissible limits. The monitoring report is placed in the file. It is declared that the efficiency of ESP's is 98.60%.

(iv) The' National Ambient Air Quality Emission Standards issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. No. 826(E) dated 16th

November, 2009 shall be followed.

Being complied

It is observed that this condition is being duly complied by the project proponent.

(v) In plant, control measures for checking fugitive Partially emissions from all the vulnerable sources shall be complied provided. Fugitive emissions shall be controlled by providing closed storage, closed handling & conveyance of chemicals/materials, multi cyclone separator and water sprinkling system. Dust suppression system including water sprinkling system shall be provided at loading and unloading areas to control dust emissions. Fugitive emissions in the work zone environment, product, raw materials storage area etc. shall be regularly monitored and records shall be maintained. The emissions shall conform to the limits imposed by PSPCB.

It is observed that control measures for checking fugitive emissions from all the vulnerable sources have been provided. It is further seen that fugitive emissions is being controlled by providing closed storage, closed handling & conveyance of

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(vi) The gaseous emission from DG set shall be dispersed Assured' to through adequate stack height as per CPCB comply guidelines. Acoustic enclosure shall be provided to the DG sets to mitigate the noise pollution.

The project authorities have assured to comply this condition satisfactorily. However, this office will monitor the compliance of this condition from time to time.

(vii) The company shall upload the status of compliance of Assured the stipulated environmental clearance conditions, comply including results of monitored data on its website and shall update the same periodically. It shall simultaneously be sent to the Regional office of MOEF, the respective Zonal office of CPCB and the Maharashtra Pollution· Control Board. The levels of PM10, PM2.S, 502, NOx and HC (Methane) in ambient air shall be monitored and displayed at a convenient location near the main gate of the company and at important public places.

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The project proponent is yet to start uploading the status of compliance of the stipulated environment clearance conditions including results of monitored data on their web site. However, the reports have been sent to the Regional Office of the MoEF at Chandigarh in hard copies. The PA has been asked to start uploading the data on their website within one month positively.

(viii) The total freshwater requirement from ground water source for molasses and grain based distillery shall not exceed 12 kl/kl of alcohol production (i.e 300 m3/day) respectively. Prior permission for the drawal of 660 m3/day of ground water shall be obtained from the CGWAl5tate Ground Water Board.

Being complied

The project authorities have assured that total freshwater requirement from ground water source for molasses and grain based distillery shall not exceed 12 kl/kl of alcohol production (i.e 300 m3/day) respectively. It is further informed that application has been filed for seeking prior permission from CGWAIState Ground Water Board for the drawal of 660 m3/day of ground water. Ground water has been monitored by an approved lab namely Universal Analytical Lab, Rewari in March, 2014 indicating all the results within the permissible limits.

(ix) Spent wash from molasses based unit shall be reduced to reduction in water requirement and treated bio~methanation process followed by de~gasification

and evaporation and concentrated spent wash shall be used for bio~composting with concentrated spent wash from grain based distillery and press mud to achieve 'Zero' discharge. Spentlees and utility wastewater shall be treated in ETP and water quality of treated effluent shall meet the norms prescribed by CPCS/SPCS and shall be recycled/reused within the factory premises. MEE shall be installed. No effluent shall be discharged outside the premises and 'Zero'discharge shall be maintained. Water quality of treated effluent shall be monitored regularly. Domestic effluent shall be disposed through septic tank/soak pit.

Being complied

The PA has installed MEE and Decanter for treatment of spent wash. A dryer has also been installed to dry the wet cake when the wet cake is not sold to cattle feed dealers. Bio-methanation plant is also ready but bio-composting has not been started so far. It is further committed that no effluent shall be discharged outside the premises and 'Zero' discharge shall be maintained. Soil sample have been monitored by Universal Analytical Lab, Rewari in March,2013 indicating all the results within the permissible limits. Water quality of treated effluent is yet to be monitored.

(x) Other than sugar cane harvesting season, the Assured to concentrated thin slop shall be mixed with wet cake comply which shall be either sold as cattle feed directly or dried to concentrate the solids to 90% to produce DOGS.

The project authorities have assured to comply this condition satisfactorily. However, this office will monitor the compliance of this condition from time to time.

(xi) Wastewater generation from sugar unit and co~

generation power plant shall not exceed 400 m3/day and treated in the ETP comprising anaerobic and aerobic treatment facility. As proposed treated effluent shall be used for irrigation after achieving norms prescribed by the PPCS. Water quality of treated effluent shall be monitored regularly. In any case, no wastewater/treated effluent shall be discharged into river/natural stream.

Being complied

It is assured by PA that wastewater generation from sugar unit and co-generation power plant is not exceeding 400 m3/day and being treated in the ETP comprising anaerobic and aerobic treatment facility. The treated effluent is being used for irrigation after achieving norms prescribed by the ppeB. Water quality of treated effluent is yet to be monitored.

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(xii) Spent wash shall be stored in impervious lagoon with HOPE lining as per CPCB guidelines and shall be kept in proper condition to prevent ground water pollution. Storage capacity of spent wash lagoon for grain based distillery shall be 5 days. Storage capacity of spent wash lagoon for molasses based distillery shall be 30 days.

Being complied

It is observed that spent wash is stored in impervious lagoon with HOPE lining as per CPCB guidelines. It is also confirmed that the storage capacity of spent wash lagoon for grain based distillery is 5 days only. However, the storage capacity of spent wash lagoon for molasses based distillery is 30 days.

(xiii) Adequate numbers of ground water quality monitoring Being stations shall be set up by providing piezometers complied around spent wash storage lagoon and composting yard to monitor pH, BOD, COD, Chloride, Sulphate and total dissolved solids by providing piezometers around the project area. Sampling and trend analysis monitoring must be made on monthly basis and report submitted to the Ministry's Regional Office at Bhopal and PPCB

Adequate numbers of ground water quality monitoring stations have not been set up by providing piezometers around spent wash storage lagoon and composting yard to monitor pH, BOD, COD, Chloride, Sulphate and total dissolved solids. However, the monitoring of ground water has been done by Universal Analytical Lab, Rewari in March,201 & March, 2014 at different spots indicating all the results within the permissible limits. The PA has been asked to install the peizometers around spent wash storage lagoon and composting yard within 3 months period positively.

(xiv) No storage of wet cake shall be done at site. An additional dryer shall be installed so that any time wet cake is not sold then wet cake shall be converted into

Being complied

dry cake by operating additional dryer.

The PA has assured that no storage of wet cake shall be done at site. An additional dryer has been installed to convert the wet cake into dry cake.

(xv) The boiler ash shall be stored separately as per CPCB guidelines so that it shall not adversely affect the air quality, becoming air borne by wind or water regime during rainy season by flowing along with the storm water. Direct exposure of workers to fly ash & dust shall be avoided.

Being complied

It is observed that the boiler ash is being stored separately so that it shall not adversely affect the air quality, becoming air borne by wind or water regime during

--8-­rainy season by flowing along with the storm water. The fly ash is being dumped in low lying area in the land of Company for the time being.

(xvi) Proper utilization of fly ash shall be ensured as per Fly Ash Notification, 1999 and as amended time to time. All the fly ash shall be provided to cement and brick manufacturers for further utilization.

Being complied

The fly ash is being dumped in low lying area in the land of Company for the time being. As the bagasse and rice husk is being used as fuel in the boiler, this ash is not fit for mixing in the cement. However, the ash may be mixed with clay and then brick manufacturing may be done. The PA has been asked to contact brick manufacturers for using fly ash in brick manufacturing.

(xvii) Fire fighting system shall be as per the OISO 117 norms and cover all areas where alcohol is produced, handled and stored. Provision of foam system for fire fighting shall be made to control fire from the alcohol storage tank.

Being complied

It is confirmed by the PA that fire fighting system has been provided as per the OISD 117 norms covering all areas where alcohol is produced, handled and stored. It is also informed that provision of foam system for fire fighting has been made to control fire from the alcohol storage tank. The PA has been asked to produce the certificate/NOC from Fire Safety Oeptt. Indicating that fire fighting system is full proof.

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(xviii) Risk Assessment shall be carried to assess the fire Yet to comply and explosion risk due to storage of alcohol and report submitted to the Ministry and its Reg ional Office at Chandigarh within six months.

Action of this point is yet to be taken. The PA has been asked to submit Risk Assessment report to this office within one month.

(xix) Occupational health surveillance programme shall be undertaken as regular exercise for all the employees. The first aid facilities in the occupational health centre shall be strengthened and the medical records of each employee shall be maintained separately.

Being complied

No. of workers employed in off season are 285 and 485 in on-season. The project authority has tied up with nearest Govt. Hospital for medical check up of all the workers. Latest medical check up was done in March, 2013. Few reports were submitted. It is confirmed that no worker was found affected by any occupational disease. Next medical check up will be done shortly. The PA has been asked to submit latest medical check up reports.

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(xx) Dedicated parking facility for loading and unloading of material shall be provided in the factory premises. Unit shall develop and implement good tr~ffic management system for their incoming and outgoing vehicles to avoid congestion on the public road.

Being complied

It is confirmed that dedicated parking facility for loading and unloading of material has been provided in the factory premises. The PA has developed good traffic management system for their incoming and outgoing vehicles to avoid congestion on the public road.

(xxi) 33% of the land will be developed as greenbelt all around the plant to mitigate the effects of fugitive emissions. The green belt will be as per the cpce guidelines in consultation with the local DFO.

Being complied

The green belt development is in progress. More than 3500 plants have been planted so far in 26650 sq. meters of land. The PA has been asked to submit physical and financial progress about the plantation to this office. The PA has been further advised to cover at least 33% of total area under green belt.

(xxii) All the commitments made to the public during the public hearing meeting held on 6th September, 2010 should be satisfactorily implemented and a separate budget for implementing the same should be allocated and information submitted to the Ministry's Regional Office at Chandigarh.

Assured to comply

The project authorities have assured to comply this condition satisfactorily. However, this office will monitor the compliance of this condition from time to time.

(xxiii) Provision shall be made for the housing for the construction labour within the site with all necessary infrastructure and facilities such as fuel for cooking, mobile toilets, mobile sewage treatment plant, safe drinking water, medical health care, creche etc. The housing may be in the form of temporary structure to be removed after the completion of the project. All the construction wastes shall be managed so that there is no impact on the surrounding environment.

Complied

The construction work is already over. Hence, actual implementation of this condition could not be verified. However, the PA has informed that they had provided housing for construction labour within the site with all necessary infrastructure and facilities such as fuel for cooking, mobile toilets, safe drinking water and medical health care etc. The housing was in the form of temporary structure which has been removed after the completion of the construction work.

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B. General conditions: (i) The project authorities shall strictly adhere to the Partially

stipulations made by the Punjab Pollution Control complied Board.

Air & Water consents were valid upto 31.12.2013. PA has been asked to get the same renewed upto 31.03.2015. The status of authorization under HW(M, H & T) Rules,2008 is yet to be informed by PA.

(i i) No further expansion or modifications in the plant shall be carried out without prior approval of the Ministry of Environment and Forests. In case of deviations or alterations in the project proposal from those submitted to this Ministry for clearance, a fresh reference shall be made to the Ministry to assess the adequacy of conditions imposed and to add additional environmental protection measures required, if any.

No expansion is proposed

There is no proposal in near future to expand the production capacity in the industry. However, it is assured that prior clearance of the MoEF will be obtained before expansion in future.

(iii) The locations of ambient air quality monitoring stations shall be decided in consultation with the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) and it shall be ensured that at least one station is installed in the upwind and downwind direction as well as where maximum ground level concentrations are anticipated.

Partially complied

The PA had confirmed that they have ordered to commission one Ambient Air Quality Monitoring station to be completed by December, 2013. The PA has been asked to submit the compliance report as early as possible. The ambient air quality has been monitored by an outside approved lab namely Universal Analytical Lab, Rewari in March,2014 at different spots indicating all the results within the permissible limits of PSPCB.

(iv) The overall noise levels in and around the plant area shall be kept well within the standards by providing noise control measures including acoustic hoods, silencers, enclosures etc. on all sources of noise generation. The ambient noise levels shall conform to the standards prescribed under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Rules, 1989 viz. 75 dBA (day time) and 70 dBA (night time).

Being complied

Noise monitoring was done by Universal Analytical Lab, Rewari in March,2013 at different spots namely main gate, Time Office and Sugar Ware House etc. indicating all the results within the permissible limits. The monitoring report is placed in the file.

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(v) The company shall harvest rainwater from the roof­tops of the buildings and storm water drains to recharg~ the ground water and use the same water for the process activities of the project to conserve fresh water.

Yet to comply

The project authorities have assured to comply this condition within 6 months. However, this office will monitor the compliance of this condition from time to time.

(vi) The Company shall obtain Authorization for collection, Yet to comply storage and disposal of hazardous waste under the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2008 and its amendment time to time and prior permission from SPCS shall be obtained for disposal of solid I hazardous waste including boiler ash.

The status of authorization under HW(M, H & T) Rules,2008 is yet to be informed by PA. The PA has been asked to forward a copy of the authorization to this office immediately.

(vii) During transfer of materials, spillages shall be avoided Assured and garland drains be constructed to avoid mixing of comply accidental spillages with domestic wastewater and storm water drains.

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It is assured by the PA that during transfer of materials, spillages are avoided and garland drains will be constructed to avoid mixing of accidental spillages with domestic wastewater and storm water drains. However, this office will monitor the compliance of this condition from time to time.

(viii) Usage of Personnel Protection Equipments by all I Being I employeesl workers shall be ensured. complied

It is observed that the mouth masks, gum boots, hand gloves and other PPE's have been issued to the workers for using during the working in the factory.

(ix) Training shall be imparted to all employees on safety Assured and health aspects of chemicals handling. Pre- comply employment and routine periodical medical examinations for all employees shall be undertaken on regular basis. Training to all employees on handling of chemicals shall be imparted.

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The project authorities have assured to comply this condition in due course of time. However, this office will monitor the compliance of this condition from time to time. The PA has been asked to submit the details of trainings imparted to the workers with all six monthly progress reports.

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(x) The company shall also comply with all the Assured to environmental protection measures and safeguards comply proposed in the project report submitted to the Ministry. All the recommendations made in the EIAIEIVIP in respect of environmental management, risk mitigation measures and public hearing relating to the project shall be implemented.

. .The project authOrities have assured to comply thiS condition in due course of time. However, this office will monitor the compliance of this condition from time to time.

(xi) The company shall undertake CSR activities and all Partially relevant measures for improving the socio-economic complied conditions of the surrounding area.

The PA has confirmed that they have undertaken CSR activities and all relevant measures for improving the socio-economic conditions of the surrounding area but the physical and financial progress has not been submitted so far.

The company shall undertake eco-developmental Partially (xii) measures including community welfare measures in complied

the project area for the overall improvement of the environment.

The PA has confirmed that they have undertaken eco-developmental measures including community welfare measures in the project area for the overall improvement of the environment but the physical and financial progress has not been submitted so far.

(xiii) A separate Environmental Management Cell equipped with full fledged laboratory facilities shall be set up to carry out the Environmental Management and Monitoring functions.

Being complied

The Environment MonitOring Cell has been constituted as per followmg constitution:­

1. Shri Sudheer, GM(Production) 2. Shri A.K. Pal, AGM(Production) 3. Shri S.K.Chauhan, DGM(Engineering) 4. Shri Vikramjeet Singh, DGM(PP) 5. Shri Vjjender Singh, Sr. Manager(Env. & Safety)

The PA has been asked to submit the activities of the EMC during last one year.

(xiv) As proposed, the company shall have sufficient funds to implement the conditions stipulated by the Ministry of Environment and Forests as well as the State Government along with the implementation schedule for all the conditions stipulated herein. The funds so earmarked for environment management! pollution control measures shall not be diverted for any other

Being complied

purpose.

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The PA has spent RS.277.86 lacs on APCD's and Rws.187.94 lacs on establishment of ETP. Rs. 8 lacs approximately are spent as recurring expenditure. The PA has been asked to submit physical and financial progress to this office.

(xv) A copy of the clearance letter shall be sent by the project proponent to concerned Panchayat, Zila Parisad/Municipal Corporation, Urban local Body and the local NGO, if any, from whose suggestions/ representations, if any, were received while processing the proposal.

Complied

It is confirmed by the PA that this condition was duly complied by them.

(xvi) The project proponent shall also submit six monthly Assured to reports on the status of compliance of the stipulated comply Environmental Clearance conditions including results of monitored data (both in hard copies as well as by e-mail) to the respective Regional Office of MoEF, the respective Zonal Office of CPCB and the Punjab Pollution Control Board. A copy of Environmental Clearance and six monthly compliance status report shall be posted on the website of the company.

The project has been monitored first time on 21.05.2014 and regular submission of six monthly progress report is yet to be ensured. The PA has been asked to submit six monthly progress report in 1st week of December and 1st week of June every year in soft and hard copies both as the report will be displayed on Web site of the Ministry of Environment & Forests in pursuance of the provisions of new EIA Notification No. 1533(E) dated 14th September, 2006.

(xvii) The environmental statement for each financial year ending 31stMarch in Form-Vas is mandated shall be submitted to the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board as prescribed under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, as amended subsequently, shall also be put on the website of the company along with the status of compliance of environmental clearance conditions and shall also be sent to the Punjab Regional Offices of MoEF bye-mail.

Yet to comply

The PA has yet to submit Environment Statement for the year 2012-2013. The PA has been asked to submit the same within one month.

(xviii) The project proponent shall inform the public that the project has been accorded environmental clearance by the Ministry and copies of the clearance letter are available with the SPCB/Committee and may also be seen at Website of the Ministry at http://envfor.nic.in. This shall be advertised within seven days from the date of issue of the clearance letter, at least in two

Partially complied

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local newspapers that are widely circulated in the region of which one shall be in the vernacular language of the locality concerned and a copy of the same shall be forwarded to the concerned Regional Office of the Ministry.

Advertisements have already been given in local newspapers but the copies of the same are yet to be submitted.

(xix) The project authorities shall inform the Regional Office as well as the Ministry, the date of financial closure and final approval of the project by the concerned authorities and the date of start of the project.

Complied

Date of financial closure is 31 st March every year.

(xx) The Ministry may revoke or suspend the clearance, if implementation of any of the above conditions is not satisfactory.

It is upto the MoEF to decide

It is upto the Ministry to decide the revocation or suspension of EC. However, there is no recommendation from this office to revoke or suspend the EC at this juncture.

(9) The Ministry reserves the right to stipulate additional It is upto the conditions, if found necessary. The company in a time MoEF to bound manner will implement these conditions. decide

It is upto the Ministry to stipulate additional conditions in the EC. However, there is no recommendation from this o'ffice to add any additional condition in the EC at this juncture.

(10) The above conditions will be enforced, inter-alia under the provisions of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air (Prevention &. Control of Water Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 20031 2008 and the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 along with their amendments and rules.

Partially complied

'Consent to Operate' under Air & Water Acts issued by the PSPCB which had expired on 31.03.2013. The PA has applied for renewal of the same. The 'Consent to Operate' is yet to be received from PSPCB. The status of the authorization under the HW(M,H & T) Rules, 2008 is yet to be confirmed by PA The PA has procured a policy under the PLI, 1991 which was valid upto 21.04.2014. The PA has been asked to get the same renewed. cfk..o.\..Wo:\fo\.'"

(S~r~ 'Kunlar) Director(S)

Encl. as above: