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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.

Introduction
India's first large scale fertiliser unit, Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited
(FACT) was set up in 1943 at Udyogamandal, Cochin, Kerala. In 1960, FACT became
a public sector company and by the end of 1962, Government of India became its major
shareholder. The Cochin Division was set up in two phases at Ambalamedu.
Ammonium Phosphate/ Complex Fertiliser/ Factamfos is manufactured in the Cochin
division. The NP Complex fertiliser, indigenously prepared in FACT is known by the
trade name Factamfos (20:20:0.13). It consists of 20% of Nitrogen in Ammoniacal
form, 20% of Phosphorus in water soluble form and 13% of Sulphur. The chemical
name of Factamfos is Ammonium Sulphate Phosphate.
At present, the capacity of the NP production unit is 2000 TPD. Due to the evergrowing demand for the fertiliser in India, FACT is proposing to enhance its NP
production capacity from 2000 to 3000 TPD. Proposed project site is near to the
existing NP plant inside the industrial complex utilizing the resources from already
existing facilities.

2.

Project Description
The salient features of the proposed project are given in the Table 1.
Table 1: Salient Features of the Project
Items
Project Name
Location
Type of Project
Total FACT Plant Area

Area allotted for expansion

Existing capacity (NP Plant)
Proposed expansion capacity
(NP Plant)
Manufacturing process
Air pollution control facility

Sewage management facility

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Details
Capacity Enhancement Of Complex Fertilisers Production
Ambalamedu, Cochin, Kerala
Expansion ( Inside the existing industrial complex)
340 Acres( Plant Area)
415 Acres (Township area)
200 Acres (Reservoir area)
247 Acres (Area for future expansion)
300 Acres ( Green Cover)
4000 m2
2000 TPD
1000 TPD
Mixed acid route
Location: NP plant,
Process: Venturi Scrubbing
Capacity: Fumes scrubber:86700 M3/h
Cooler scrubber :70000 M3/h
Drier Scrubber : 170000 M3/h
Location: Township
Process: Oxidation ponds in Township
Capacity: 2400 kL/day
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Items
Effluent management facility

Details
The process used for the production of complex fertiliser is
a Zero Effluent Discharge Process. Hence, ETP is not
required for the production of the complex fertiliser.
During maintenance or cleaning of the proposed unit, the
wastewater generated will be treated in already existing NP
ETP.

Solid waste management

facility
Hazardous waste management
facility
Landfill facility
Landscaping/ green belt area

Location: NP Effluent Treatment Plant

Process: Clariflocculation and Ammonia scrubbing for ETP
Effluent is also being reused
Capacity: 280 M3/h(ETP)
Quantity of effluent treated in NP ETP 100-150 M3/h
Not Applicable. Solid waste will not be generated from the
process.
No Hazardous waste will be generated from the process.
Location: Near Thermal plant
Capacity: 12600 M3
The total area of FACT Cochin (Ambalamedu Division) has
300 Acres of green cover. The proposed expansion area is
only 4000 m2.
A green belt is also proposed encircling the proposed plant
expansion area.

The quantities of raw material required for the production of per ton of the NP
fertiliser

Ammonia
- 0.243 t/t
Phosphoric Acid as P2O5-0.20 t/t
Sulphuric Acid
- 0.452 t/t

The chemical composition of raw materials used for the preparation of the NP
complex fertiliser is given below:
Phosphoric Acid containing (20 - 22 % P2O5, remaining water)
Sulphuric Acid of strength (98.4 % H2SO4, remaining water)
Liquid / Vapour Ammonia (99.5% purity, remaining water)
The following facilities are in the Cochin port for handling the raw materials required
for NP production:

Ammonia storage tank - 10000 MT capacity 1 No.

Ammonia unloading and loading facilities.
Phosphoric acid storage tank 6500 MT capacity - 3 No.
Phosphoric acid unloading and loading facilities.
Sulphuric acid storage tank 8200 MT -2 No. - under construction.

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The process description for the preparation of complex fertiliser by mixed acid route
is given in detail in Chapter 2 of the report.
3.

Baseline Environmental Status

3.1

Topography
The topography of Cochin is almost flat and is characterized by sand bars running in
north-south direction with tidal canals in between. The flat terrain of the central city
with low altitude interspersed, with a network of canal system provide link to the
backwaters.

3.2

Geology
The geology of Cochin consists mainly of recent sediments such as Alluvium, Teris,
Brown sands, mud banks and laterite. Hydromorphic saline soils are also found in the
areas surrounding the backwaters. The major rock types found in the region are
Archaean- Basic dykes, Charnockites and Gneisses. Garnite is also found associated
with the rock type in certain localities.

3.3

Hydrology
The two major rivers of the Ernakulam district are Periyar and Muvattupuzha. The
former flows through Thodupuzha, Muvattupuzha, Alwaye, Kunnathunadu and Parur
taluks. There are some minor river systems viz., Chitrapuzha, Puzha and Panar,
which all together merge into Kaltapuzha kayal system that fall within 10 km from the
project site. Chitrapuzha is the important riverine system which falls within 5 km from
the project site and merges with the back waters at Maradu.

3.4

Hydrogeology
The requirements of water for irrigation and the domestic purposes, are fulfilled by
the groundwater. The region is grouped under rocks comprising charnokite,
sandstones, limestones, shales of Cenozoic age followed by rock types of laterite of
Pleistocene with silty alluvium soils and coastal sands of sub-recent to recent time
scale. The occurance of groundwater is found generally in both, in confined
conditions as weathered mantle and as fractured and fissured zones of the fresh rocks
in semi-confined conditions.

3.5

Soil Quality
The texture of the soil is coarse, as sand seems to be dominant in the samples, which
ranges from 48.02% to 51.00%, in comparison with the silt and clay, varying from
9.00% to 12.98% and 38.45% to 42.50 % respectively.
The pH of the soil samples ranges between 7.39 to 8.00, which shows that the soil is
near neutral in nature. The moisture content in the soil ranges from 5.30% to 6.80%.
The organic matter in the soil varies from 2.18% to 2.84%. The available
Phosphorous, Potassium, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) varies from 38.00 to 45.30
g/100g, 226.0 to 260.4 g/100g and 1237.6 to 1478.4% respectively, which signify that
the soil has significant nutrient value. Chloride in the samples ranged from 94.19 to

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111.79 g/100g. The calcium and magnesium content varied from 67.50 to 711.50
g/100g and 31.90 to 280.00 g/100g of the samples respectively.
The Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) is less than 15 for all the soil samples, hence,
the soil is non-saline in nature. The high humus content of the soil is reflected in the
organic matter and organic carbon content, which ranges from 2.18 to 2.84% and 1.22
to 1.59% respectively.
3.6

Land Use Land Cover

The land use and land cover (LULC) map was prepared using multi-temporal IRS P6
(LISS III) satellite data. About 60% of the total area is under vegetation and around
28% of the area is the built up area. Water bodies also cover a significant portion of
about 9%.

3.7

Natural Drainage Pattern

1. Primary canals: These are major natural canals, which are running in north-south
direction and a few natural canals that cut across the sand bars.
2. Natural and manmade secondary drains: - Natural secondary drains are the feeder
drains/canals of primary canal. The man made secondary drain encompasses major
roadside drains, which go beyond the level of area drains. They link with the Primary
drains (tidal canals) running in north-south direction.
3. Area Drains: - The area drains are the drains which discharge the storm water and
sullage from a neighborhood to secondary drain. The city has large network of area
drains, which act as major storm water receivers.

3.8

Water Quality
The Surface Water Monitoring was conducted for studying the various parameters in
four different locations within the study area, namely Reservoir near pumping station,
near Water Treatment Plant, Chitrapuzha River and Reservoir near Township Area.
The pH of water was found varying between 5.58 to 8.00, all the samples except the
SW-2 (5.58), are within the permissible limit. The TDS, conductivity and hardness of
the water varies in the range of 62 to 92 mg/l, 98.4 to 135.0 us/cm and 40 to 66 mg/l
respectively, which are well below the limits. Similarly, the hardness values are in the
range of 40 to 88 mg/l, which are well below the permissible limits. The water quality
parameters like Alkalinity, Iron, Chloride, Residual chlorine, Calcium, Magnesium,
Sulphate, Nitrate, Phenolics and Oil & grease are well within the limits. Hence, the
water is devoid of any pollution.
The ground water quality monitoring was carried out to study the various physicchemical characteristics of water in six different locations within the study area,
namely Near Ammonia Plant, Near KEIL Plant, Eastern side of Plant Office Building,
Village Tripunithura, Village Puthencruz and Village Kakkanaddu. The pH of the
samples ranges from 5.37 to 7.99. Water from sampling locations GW 3 and 4 are

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slightly acidic in nature. GW3 is within the plant site. Other sampling locations water
is near neutral in nature.
Other parameters namely colour, iron, chloride, TDS, calcium, magnesium, hardness,
alkalinity, nitrate, sulphate, fluoride, residual free chlorine, phenolics and mercury are
well below the permissible limits as per the IS 10500 guidelines. Hence, the ground
water is not polluted.
The pH of the water collected from ETP 2, 3 and 4 are acidic in nature and it requires
neutralization before discharge. All other parameters like TSS, Oil and grease, Nitrate,
Ammonical nitrogen, TKN, Sulphate, Fluoride, Phenolics, Mercury, Cyanide,
Phosphates, Arsenic and Chromium are well within the discharge limits.
3.9

Climate of Cochin
The climate of Cochin is uniformly tropical with hot, humid and heavy rainfall
throughout the year due to its geographical location. The year can be broadly
classified into four main seasons as, Winter Season; Summer Season; Monsoon
Season and Northeast Monsoon Season. The weather of Cochin is influenced by the
proximity to seaside and due to its location close to the equator (100 N).
Winds are predominantly blowing towards the SW direction that is towards the sea
during winter season (the time period of the present study- November 2011 to January
2012).

3.10

Ambient Air Quality

Six sampling stations were chosen for monitoring of ambient air quality within the
study area. These were within 10 km from proposed expansion locations. Three of the
locations were situated in the predominant wind direction (South West) as per the
Windrose.
The air quality parameters like PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, CO, NH3, VOC and HC are
monitored out of which PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, CO and NH3 are listed in the NAAQ
standard 2009 and are within the permissible limits of prescribed standards.

3.11

Noise
The noise level was monitored in eight locations and is within the permissible limits.

3.12

Biological Environment
The list of flora and fauna present in the project area are given in Table 2 and 3.
Table 2: Comprehensive List of Plant Species
Sl.
No.
Tree
1
2
3
4
5

Scientific Name

Local Name

Acacia catechu
Azadirachta indica
Cassia fistula
Neolamarckia cadamba
Cocos nucifera

Kher
Neem
Kannikona
Kadam
Coconut

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7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Shrubs
1
2
Herbs
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Hevea brasiliensis
Macaranga peltata
Caryota mitis
Polyalthia pendula
Tectona grandis
Terminalia catappa
Ficus religiosa
Mangifera indica
Syzygium cumini
Tectona grandis

Rubber
Chandada
Fishtail palm
Ashoka
Sagun
Badam
Peepal
Aam
Jamun
Sagun

Dendrocalamus strictus
Macaranga peltata

Bans
Macaranga

Adhatoda vasica
Aloe vera
Cynodon dactylon
Jatropha gossypifolia
Lantana camara
Ocimum sp.
Mimosa pudica
Ricimus communis

Basak, adusa
Aloe
Dub
Ratanjaun
Lantana
Bantulsi
Chuimui
Castor bean

Table 3: List of Fauna in the Project Area

Sl.
Common name
No.
Mammals
1
Barking Deer
2
Blackbuck
3
Chital
4
Striped Hyaena
5
Samber (Migratory)
6
Bison
7
Wild Dog
8
Monkey
Reptiles
1
Cobra

Vernacular name
Vatki

Scientific name

Status/WPA Schedule
No.
Endangered, II (1991)

Kala Hiron
Chital
Lakarbanga
Samber
Gaur, bison
Jangli Kutta
Bhander

Muntiacus muntjak vaginalis

(Zimmerman)
Antilope cervicapra
Axis axis
Hyaena hyaena
Cervus unicolor (Blainville)
Bos gaurus
Cuon alpinus
Macaca Fascicularis

Near threatened
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
Endangered, I
Least Concern

Cobra

Naja tripudians

Least Concern

Indian Cobra

Nag

Naja naja

Not Evaluated

Indian Chameleon

Hara snap

Chamaeleo zeylanicus

Least Concern

Krait

Krait

Bungarus caeruleus

Near Threatened

Python

Ajgar

Python molurus

Near Threatened

Rusell viper

Rusell viper

Vipera russelli

Near Threatened

Kala Titar

Francolinus pictus

Least Concern

Avifauna
1
Black Partidge
2

Red Vented Bulbul

Bulbul

Pycnonotus cafer

Least Concern

Baya Weaver

Boya

Ploceus philippinus

Least Concern

Nilgiri wood-pigeon

Marapravu

Columba elphinstonii

Vulnerable

White collared
pigeon

Pravu

Columba albitorques

Least Concern

(Source: Forest Division from the Kerala Forest Department website, Local Enquiry & Field Investigation)
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No Eco sensitive Zone like Biosphere reserve, National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary is
present within 10 km of the study area. The nearest biosphere is Nilgiri biosphere,
which is about 100 km away from the FACT.
3.13

Socio-Economic Environment
Puthencruz, Thiruvakulam, Kizhakkambalam, Mulanthuruthy are the major villages in
the study area.
Kunnathunad has a population of 20,500 with 10,290 males and 10,210 females
according to the 2011census. There are 23 villages in this tehsil. Perumrayoor is the
defined urban area and has a permanent location code number. Kanayannur has a
population of 7,90,212 with 3,90,875 males and 3,99,337 females. Kanayannur is the
largest Taluk in Kerala. Both the tehsils have comparatively good literacy rate as well
as sex ratio than the national average.
Ernakulam district is known as the biggest commercial center in the state of Kerala.
The area is having conducive geographical factors, which helps in growth and
development of industries in the area. In Kanayannur and Kunnathunad villages, a
large number of populations are engaged in these industries. Some others have their
own small businesses (shop owners).
Apart from that, agriculture also provides livelihood to a large section. People are
engaged in growing crops and plantations for commercial purposes. The major cash
crops of the area are coconut, rubber, paddy and tapioca. Some people also work as
laborers in the agricultural fields.
These tehsils have good connectivity and communication facilities. The villages of
Kunnathunad are well connected with each other. There are many state highways
(SH1, SH16) and national highways (NH 49) which connects the Kunnathunad
villages with each other, other tehsils as well as with villages like Kothamangalam,
Thirussur and Aluva Kanayannur. Kanayannur also have good connectivity with a
very wide network of the national and state highways.
The villages of these tehsils have good medical facilities. Primary health centres exist
in most of the villages apart from Vengola and Arakapady villages of Kunnathunad
tehsil. Although primary educational facilities are there in all the villages there is a
need for the development of higher level of educational institutes.
There are many age-old religious structures like the Chottanikkara Bhagavathy temple
(6.05 km) famous for its old wooden sculpture, Raja Rajeshwari temple (8.4 km), St.
Mary Forane church (5.6 km) established in 1954 by Portuguese, Pallikkara Juma
masjid (3.76 km) within the 10 km of the project site.

4.

Identification of Impacts and Mitigation Measures

The impacts and mitigation measures with respect to the construction and operation
phases of the proposed project are given in Table 4.

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Table 4: Proposed Environmental Mitigation Measures

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1.

Component
Air

Impact
Construction Phase
Generation of Dust, CO2, SOX,
NOx
(Short term for a period of 6
months and Local)

2.

Noise and
Vibration

Increase in the noise

levels due to movement
of vehicles and
construction activities.
Vibration due to
movement of vehicles and
construction activities.
(Short term for a period of 6
months and Local)

3.

Water

Water pollution due to

disposal of sewage will be
curtailed with the existing
sewage treatment plant.
(Short term,
Minor,Local)

4.

Land

5.

Biological
Flora
Fauna
SocioEconomic

Removal of top soil and

change in soil quality.
Soil pollution due to
discharge of sewage and
solid waste onto land will
be curtailed with the
existing sewage treatment
plant.
No change in Land use
pattern as project site is
inside the existing
industrial complex.
(Minor and Local)
Disturbance due to
increase in noise.
(Short term, Minor and Local)
Employment of
construction workers
(Direct, Positive)
Auditory ailment due to
noise will be prevented.

6.

7.

Occupational
Health and

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Mitigation Measures
Covering of construction material
with sheets while transportation and
storage.
Use of water sprinklers.
Personal Protective equipment for
labours.
Project site is inside the existing
industrial complex. No impact on
general public.
Construction activities only in
daytime.
Proper service and maintenance of
machines and vehicles to control
noise.
Personal protective equipments for
labours.
The impact due to vibration will be
insignificant.
Project site is inside the existing
industrial complex. No impact on
general public.
Proper sanitation facilities in the
construction site
Treatment of sewage in existing STP
having a capacity of 2400KLD
within FACT premises .This is a
design capacity for 12000 persons.
Presently only 6000 people are using
the facility.
Use of removed soil for landscaping
purposes, improving aesthetics.
Sanitation facilities in the
construction site as well as labour
camps.
Treatment and disposal of sewage
and solid waste as per KPCB
guidelines.

Construction activities only in

daytime
Green belt development.
People from the study area to be
employed as far as possible
The use of personal protective
equipments will be made stringent.

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1.

Component
Safety

Air

2.

Noise and
Vibration

3.

Water

4.

Land

Impact

Mitigation Measures

Dust emission
(Short term, Minor and
Local)
Operation Phase
Increase in the air
pollutant concentration
will be addressed using
cyclonic Separators and
Venturi scrubbers
Dust generation
possibility is minimum as
raw materials handled are
liquids and product will
be bagged in the existing
bagging plant
(Direct,Local,sustainable)
Increase in the noise
levels will be minimised
by using Equipments
with noise level below
80db
Vibration during
operation of
manufacturing unit.
(Direct,Minor
,Local,sustainable)

Insignificant on
groundwater.
Degradation of quality
due to discharge of
sewage and untreated
water will be prevented.
Discharge of effluent
from the manufacturing
unit.
(Indirect,Negative,Minor
,Local,sustainable)

Pollution due to discharge

of sewage waste will be
prevented.
Dust generation
possibility is minimum as
raw materials handled are
liquids and product will

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Water sprinkling system for dust

generating area.

Use of cyclonic Separators and

Venturi scrubbers to control dust and
fugitive emissions within the limits
of KSPCB regulations
Personal protective equipments for
labours.
Strict implementation of Hazardous
Waste Rules Act 1989, while
storage/handling/transportation of
hazardous substances.
Regular monitoring of emissions.
Equipments with noise level below
80db only will be used.
Proper service and maintenance of
machines to control noise.
Personal protective equipments for
employees like anti vibration gloves
and ear plugs.
Project site is inside the existing
industrial complex. No impact on
general public.

Proper sanitation facilities in the

plant area.
Treatment of wastewater in existing
STP within FACT area.
The effluent generated from the
manufacturing unit will be reused for
dilution of phosphoric and sulphuric
acids. There will be no generation of
effluent from the proposed project.
hence, no specific mitigation
measures are proposed with respect
to this.Effluent discharge,if any due
to unforeseen circumstances or
process upset shall be treated in the
existing ETP with a capacity of
280m3/hr. Existing capacity
utilisation is only100-150 m3/hr.
Proper sanitation facilities in the
plant area .
Proper treatment and disposal of
sewage and solid waste as per the
guidelines of KPCB in existing STP
having a capacity of 2400KLD.
within FACT premises . This is a

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5.

Biological
Flora
Fauna

6.

SocioEconomic

Impact
be bagged in the existing
bagging plant
(Direct,Negative,Minor
,Local,sustainable)
Disturbance due to
increase in noise.
(Minor,Direct,Local
,sustainable)
Employment to local
people
(Positive,Local)

Mitigation Measures
design capacity for 12000 persons.
Presently only 6000 people are using
the facility.
Operational activities of heavy
machineries only in daytime.
Green belt development.

Occupational
Health and
Safety

7.

Auditory ailment due to

noise generated from the
production unit will be
minimised by using
Equipments with noise
level below 80db
Accidents due to
handling/storage/
transportation of
hazardous materials.
(Local and
sustainable)

5.

Proper sanitation facilities within

plant area.
Proper treatment and disposal of
sewage and solid waste as per the
guidelines of KPCB.
Proper handling and management of
hazardous material as per the
Hazardous waste (Management and
Handling) Rules.
Equipments with noise level below
80db only will be used.
Wearing of personal protective
equipments like gas masks, ear muffs
etc. will be strictly enforced.
Training/awareness programme
about the handling / storage /
transportation of hazardous
materials.
Signages showing the hazardous
nature and the method of handling
near storage / handling area of all the
hazardous materials.
First aid training for chemical /fire
hazard related accidents.

Environmental Monitoring Plan

The parameters and respective frequency of monitoring as part of Environmental
Monitoring Plan for both construction and operation phases are tabulated below:
Table 5: List of Parameters to be Monitored during Construction and Operation Phases
Component

Parameters

Frequency

Location

Construction Phase
Air

PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx

Once in a week

At major construction
sites (total 3 stations)

Noise

Equivalent noise level

Once in a week

At major construction site

and near generator set

Soil

pH, moisture content, texture,

organic matter, chloride, SAR,
CEC, nitrogen, phosphorous,
fluoride, sulphur

Once during
construction
phase

Three locations around

the project site within 200
m distance from the unit.

Water

Parameters as per CPCB

Monthly

Storm water drainage

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Component

Parameters
standards

Frequency

Location
system, two ground water
location within FACT,
Ambalamedu river,
Rainwater reservoir.

Effluent from
STP

pH, BOD, COD, TSS, TDS

Monthly

Inlet and outlet of STP

PM10, PM2.5, SO2 , HC,

NHC, NH3, CO, VOC and
NOx

Thrice a year

Stack, generator set, three

locations within 100
200 m of the project site,
two locations within the
plant near the production
units, storage area for the
raw material and
fertiliser, packaging area
for fertiliser.

Noise

Equivalent noise level

Thrice a year

Generator set, three

locations within 100
200 m of the project site,
two locations within the
plant near the production
units, storage area for the
raw material and
fertiliser, packaging area
for fertiliser.

Water

Parameters as per CPCB

standards

Thrice a year

Storm water drainage

system, two ground water
location within FACT,
Ambalamedu river,
Rainwater reservoir.

STP

pH, BOD, COD, TSS, TDS

Monthly

Before and after

treatment from STP

ETP

Parameters as per CPCB

standards

Monthly

Before and after

treatment from ETP

Soil

pH, moisture content, texture,

organic matter, chloride, SAR,
CEC, nitrogen, phosphorous,
fluoride, sulphur

Once in a year

Three locations around

the project site within 200
m distance from the unit.

Ecology

Inventory

Once in a year

Within 2 km of the
project site

Occupational
Health

General and respiratory

ailments check up

Once in a year

Operation Phase
Air

6.

Continuous
monitoring for
stack

Project Benefits
The proposed expansion project will lead to the following benefits:
Increase in production of complex fertiliser.

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7.

Increase in agricultural productivity due to application of complex fertiliser.

The project will result in the employment opportunities to the unskilled/skilled
local people.
Thereby, the quality of life of the employed people will increase.

Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

The following plans are proposed under the Environmental Management Plan:

Rainwater Harvesting System

Air Pollution Management Plan
Storm Water Management Plan
Sewage Management Plan
Effluent Management Plan
Solid Waste Management Plan
Hazardous Waste Management Plan
Green Belt Development
Corporate Responsibility for Environmental Protection (CREP)

A total capital and recurring cost provision of about INR 76 lacs has been kept in the
project cost towards the environmental protection, control and mitigation measures
and implementation of the EMP.
8.

Summary and Conclusion

The environmental status of the project site and study area of 10 km radius is delineated
with respect to air, noise, water, land, biological and socio-economic environment. The
different project activities in the construction and operation phases are identified. To
identify the impacts, the interaction between the project activities and different
components of environment are classified phase wise. A summary of the identified
impacts are given in the following paragraphs.
In the constructional phase, the transportation of construction material could have an
impact, especially on air, noise, vibration, flora and fauna. However, since this project
is proposed adjacent to existing NP plant inside the existing industrial complex with
well-maintained infrastructure facilities, even this impact is minimal and temporary.
Additional strength of labourers could temporarily increase the pressure on the
resources of the area. During the operational phase, there could be minor change in air
quality .Transportation of raw material, storage and handling of hazardous material and
the production process could cause a temporary disturbance to environment variables
which will be prevented with the proposed mitigation measures proposed in Chapter 4.
With respect to occupational health, minimal impacts are anticipated on the health of
the employees during operation phase.
In general, production of fertiliser will benefit the economy and generate employment
opportunities.

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