EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Of Environmental Impact Assessment For Increase in production capacity of a few products and addition of new products at existing bulk drug manufacturing unit Of Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Located at: Plot No. 457-458, Village: Matoda - 382210, Taluka: Sanand, Dist.: Ahmedabad, Gujarat. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION M/s. Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is engaged in research, development and commercialization of novel therapeutic products for the treatment of cancer, infectious diseases and acute medical emergencies. It is basically a formulation company and initiated activity to manufacture of bulk drugs as backward integration. M/s. Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. proposes to increase their production capacity of a few products and add a few new products to their EXISTING bulk drug activity located at Plot No. 457 & 458, Sarkhej - Bavla Highway, Village: Matoda, Taluka: Sanand, District: Ahmedabad. The proposed project activity falls under clause no. 5(f) of category “A” as stated in the EIA Notification, 2006 and hence the Environment Clearance is to be obtained from MoEF, New Delhi. For this the industry is required to submit an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report and to carry out public hearing. Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) study is carried out in the post-monsoon season of year 2013. The environmental parameters (ambient air, water, land, noise, flora, fauna and socio-economic environment) selected for study are those, which are likely to be most affected by the project. The study area is defined as area within 5 km radius from centre of the site. Proposed activity will be a part of 5,917 m2 area allocated for API existing block on their total land area of 94,214 m2 consisting approximately 42,000 m2 of green belt area. Total estimated cost of the proposed project is approximately Rs. 4 Crores. Total budget allocation towards Environmental Management Facilities/ System will be Rs. 11 Lacs. AIR ENVIRONMENT The base-line Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) status within 5 km study area has been assessed through a monitoring network of 7 AAQ sampling stations during postmonsoon season. Design of network for Ambient Air Quality monitoring locations were decided on meteorology & available infrastructure facilities. The base-line Ambient Air Quality of the study area was monitored for PM2.5, PM10, Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). The results for the same are given as below: Executive Summary of EIA Report i Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 98th Percentile g/m3 Location PM2.5 PM10 SO2 NOx CO VOC Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 38 76 24 27 696.6 <1 Village: Vasna Chacharavadi 26 73 23 25 1151.4 <1 Village: Lodariyal 24 76 14 18 752.4 <1 Village: Tajpur 37 88 27 29 649.8 <1 Village: Palwada 26 75 16 23 627.0 <1 Village: Rajoda 28 81 23 25 820.8 <1 Village: Modasar 30 67 26 28 923.4 <1 60 100 80 80 2000 05 Permissible limit [NAAQ standards-2009] WATER ENVIRONMENT Analysis of ground water and surface water samples revealed that the water quality in the area meets the Water Quality Standards for drinking water except Total Dissolved Solids at Lodariyal and Rajoda village.  Water Requirement The total water requirement for the proposed activity will be 51 m3/day including domestic and industrial consumption. Out of this said fresh water quantity 9 m3/day will be used for domestic purpose and 42 m3/day will be used for industrial activities. The required water will be obtained through borewell located within the premises.  Wastewater Generation The total industrial effluent generation from proposed activity will be 18 m3/day, which will be from process, washing, boiler blow down and cooling tower purge. The entire effluent will be treated in the existing effluent treatment plant comprising of primary, secondary & tertiary treatment facilities. The total generation of domestic effluent will be 8 m3/day from the proposed activity.  Disposal of Effluent The process industrial effluent will be kept segregated and will be taken to the Multiple Effect Evaporator (MEE) system. The condensate generated in the MEE will then be allowed to go into an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) consisting of Executive Summary of EIA Report ii Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. primary, secondary and tertiary treatments. The residue from the MEE will be sent to a TSDF site for the final disposal. The non process effluents like reject water from the RO system as well as other utility water will be sent directly into the above referred primary, secondary and tertiary effluent treatment plant. The treated effluent emanating from the ETP will be passed through a post ETP RO and the good permeate from the said RO will be taken for reuse in the boiler system as well as the cooling towers and RO reject will be treated in MEE. The domestic waste water generated will be treated in an existing Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and treated water will be utilized for plantation/gardening purposes within the premises. LAND / SOIL ENVIRONMENT During operation activity the impact of air, water and solid waste pollution on soil causes direct / indirect effect on soil. As all necessary air pollution control steps will be provided and based on the results of the dispersion model for the Ground Level Concentrations of various pollutants after commissioning of the proposed project, there will not be any adverse impact of air pollution on soil. It may be noted that there will be no disposal of untreated effluent on land. Treated domestic effluent, after achieving GPCB norms, will be used for gardening/plantation purpose. So there will be no adverse effect on land / soil due to water. All necessary control steps will be provided for handling, storage and disposal of solid/hazardous waste generated from the plant. Thus, there will not be any significant impact of solid/hazardous waste on the soil environment. NOISE ENVIRONMENT Noise level was recorded at seven locations within the study area to provide the baseline data to describe the existing situations. Executive Summary of EIA Report iii Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Sr. Location No. Noise Level (Leq) in dBA Noise Level (Leq) in dBA (Day time) (0600 to 2200 hrs.) (Night time) (2200 to 0600 hrs.) Measured Permissible Measured Limit Permissible Limit 1 Modasar 50 55 38 45 2 Vasna 50 55 39 45 Chacharavadi 3 Palwada 50 55 38 45 4 Rajoda 50 55 40 45 5 Tajpur 51 55 39 45 6 Lodariyal 53 55 41 45 7 Project Site 58 75 43 70 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT An assessment of Socio-economic environment forms an integral part of an EIA study. Socio-economic environment – demographic & related socio-economic data was collected from District Census Handbook to assess socio-economic status of the study area. For proposed activity, total 53 no. of employees/ workers will be placed for management and production department. The indirect employment will be generated by way of transportation, shopkeepers and other casual employment for many people. Local people will be given preference wherever found suitable for all the jobs in the plant. Economic status of the local people will improve due to the increased business opportunities, thereby, making a positive impact. Educational, medical and housing facilities in the study area will considerably improve. Thus, the proposed project will have significant positive impact on the employment pattern of the study area. ECOLOGY & BIODIVERSITY The baseline biological survey, for the evaluation of the floral and faunal biodiversity of the terrestrial environment within 5 km from the proposed project site located at Village: Matoda, Taluka: Sanand, District: Ahmedabad was conducted during December 10th-11th, 2013. Executive Summary of EIA Report iv Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. The area is predominated by many water logged regions most of them with thick vegetation of Water hyacinth (Jalkumbhi) and other hydrophytes. In addition to this many large inland water bodies like “Gram Talav” were observed in the study area. Dominant tree species in the farmland i.e. Khijado, Piludi, Baval, Limbado and Arduso; homestead plantation i.e. Gorasmli, Amali, Ambo, Saragvo, Vad, and Piludi; road side plantations i.e. Sonmukhi, Amali, Gulmahor, Sharu, Gundi, Limbado, Baval, Khijado, Piplo, Karanj, Piludi, Arduso, and Sag were observed. The dominant shrub community i.e. Akado, Gando Baval, Nasarmo, and Mahendi, Herbs & Climbers/ twiners i.e. Wagpadi, Daria ni Vel, Nali ni Bhaji, Ghiloda, Galka and Chanothi were found during the study period. Major crops in the study area are Rice, after monsoon shower and Wheat during winter months. The minor crops of this region are Castor, Bajra and Jowar. The vegetables grown in the study area are Bhindi, Rigan, Tomato, Val and Valpapadi. The most commonly spotted bird species of this area were; Cattle Egret, Pond Heron, Purple Heron, Black Ibis, Blue Rock Pigeon, Ring Dove etc. were found during the study period. Some species of Butterflies were observed at few places during the present study. The wild mammals observed other than domesticated ones from study area were Indian Field Mouse, Common Mongoose, Hare, Five Striped Palm Squirrel, Nilgai, Wild Boars. Sarus carne was sighted forging in the water logged region covered with Typha and the harvested paddy fields near Sari village and Nani devti village in the study area. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN An Environmental Management Plan has been prepared for mitigation of the adverse impacts. The Environmental Management Plan describes in brief, the management’s plan for proper and adequate implementation of treatment and control system for pollutants and for maintaining the environment. It also includes development of green belt, proper safety of workers, environmental monitoring plan, rain water harvesting, fire protection system and measures etc. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN The adverse environmental impacts identified during the Environmental Impact Assessment process of the proposed activity may increase during the construction as Executive Summary of EIA Report v Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. well as operation phase. Monitoring of environmental factors and constraints will enable us to identify the changes in the environmental impacts at various locations and their mitigative measures. To ensure the effective implementation of the EMP, monitoring of ambient air quality, stack emissions, analysis & monitoring of water environment and noise level will be carried out as required / specified by statutory authority. GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT PLAN A greenbelt of approximately 42,000 m2 is developed within the project site to minimize the air pollution, noise pollution, balancing eco-environment, soil erosion / protection etc. Greenbelt area is 45 % of the total plot area. RAIN WATER HARVESTING Rainwater harvesting system is already provided within the premises as per the CGWA approval. CONCLUSION The study brings out the following points.  No ecological damage will occur.  Negligible impacts will occur on air quality. However, all the necessary air pollution control measures will be provided.  No adverse impacts will occur on water environment.  Local employment opportunities will increase.  Various other environmental parameters like Forest / National Park / Sanctuary and Religious / Historical Places will not be affected.  Environmental Management Plan has been formulated to control all the pollutant parameters and Environmental Management Cell has been set-up to ensure that these parameters do not exceed the norms set out by the concerned authorities.  After commissioning of the proposed project the Environmental Management Cell will take care of all the pollution control measures. Thus, it can be concluded on a positive note that after the implementation of the mitigation measures and Environment Management Plan the normal operation of proposed activity will have overall negligible impact on environment and will benefit the local people. Executive Summary of EIA Report vi