FOREST CLEARANCE PROPOSAL FOR DADOLA FOREST AREA In BEAWAR BAGHANA SECTION OF NH-8 FROM KM 87.050 TO KM 88.250 IN THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN AJMER FOREST DIVISION SUBMITTED TO THE ADDITIONAL PRINCIPAL CHIEF CONSERVATOR OF FOREST & NODAL OFFICER (FCA) RAJASTHAN FOREST DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN, VAN BHAVAN, JAIPUR SUBMITTED BY REGIONAL OFFICER & PROJECT DIRECTOR MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS JAIPUR MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (GOVERNEMNT OF INDIA) NOVEMBER 2014
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FOREST CLEARANCE PROPOSAL
FOR
DADOLA FOREST AREA
In
BEAWAR BAGHANA SECTION OF NH-8
FROM KM 87.050 TO KM 88.250
IN THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN
AJMER FOREST DIVISION
SUBMITTED TO
THE ADDITIONAL PRINCIPAL CHIEF CONSERVATOR OF FOREST & NODAL OFFICER
(FCA) RAJASTHAN FOREST DEPARTMENT
GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN, VAN BHAVAN, JAIPUR
SUBMITTED BY
REGIONAL OFFICER & PROJECT DIRECTOR MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT &
HIGHWAYS JAIPUR
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(GOVERNEMNT OF INDIA)
NOVEMBER 2014
CCHHEECCKKLLIISSTT
CHECK-LIST FOR PROPOSAL FOR TAKING PERMISSION FOR CONSTRUCTON AND TREE
CUTTING FROM AJMER FOREST DIVISION
INDEX
S. No. Name of the document Particulars Annexure
No.
Page
No.
No. of
pages
1
Duly filled up Form - A for forest
clearance, tree cutting permission
and for construction permission, in
7 copies.
Proposal is submitted for taking
permission for expansion of Two
Lane (with paved Shoulders) to
Four Lane on existing National
Highway-8 (NH-8) within existing
ROW which is declared as
Protected Forest and for Tree
Cutting Permission within Ajmer
Forest Division (km 87.050 to km
88.250). This proposed length of
about 1200 meter is passing
through "Dadola Forest Area" and
is within project road from
Beawar (km 58.245) to Baghana
(km 147.000) having total length
of 88.755 km.
Proposal Attached 1
10
2 Location Map of Project Road Enclosed Annexure – I 11 1
3 Protected Forest Notification
The Existing ROW is for National
Highway in the Name of President
of India, which was subsequently
notified as Protected Forest.
Annexure – II 12 1
4
GT Sheet - Map showing Forest
Area / Boundaries and other
adjoining areas with their land use
on 1:50000 Scale Map.
Enclosed Annexure – III
13 1
5
Purpose wise break up of total land
required and Strip Plan, showing
required PF area on both the sides
of the road.
Enclosed for the proposed 1200m
stretch in Ajmer Forest Division.
Annexure - IVA
Annexure - IVB
Annexure - IVC
Annexure - IVD
14
15
16
17
1
1
1
1
6
Certificate for the minimum use of
Forest land and justification for
locating the project on forest land
Enclosed Annexure – V 18 1
7 Undertaking to pay the NPV Enclosed Annexure - VI 19 1
8 Undertaking to pay the cost of
compensatory afforestation Enclosed Annexure - VII 20 1
9 Tree Cutting Details Enclosed Annexure - VIII 21 1
10 Cost of cut Trees NA
S. No. Name of the document Particulars Annexure
No.
Page
No.
No. of
pages
11 Project Approval Letter from the
Authority Enclosed
Annexure - IX 22 1
12 Cost Benefit Analysis Enclosed Annexure – X 23 7
13 Information on project Executive Summary of Pre
Feasibility Report is enclosed Annexure – XI 30 15
14
Clearance certificate under
Environment Protection Act
wherever necessary or copy of
application for environment
clearance under EPA.
Enclosed Annexure – XII
45 7
15
Village Map within Ajmer district
through which road is passing and
showing effective area in which
permission of tree cutting as well as
permission of construction is
sought.
Enclosed Annexure – XIII 52 1
16 Status of NH-8 in Rajasthan State Enclosed Annexure – XIV 53 1
17 Forest Clearance Enclosed Annexure – XV
Annexure - XVI
54
55
1
3
18 Affidavit Enclosed Annexure - XVII 58 2
19
Geo-reference boundary in shape
file (kml/kmz files) and a digital
map along with a hardcopy duly
authenticated by competent
authority
Soft Copy in CD and Hard Copy
Enclosed as Annexure-XVIII Annexure - XVIII 60 1
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FORM – ╅A╆ Form for seeking prior approval under Section 2 of the proposals by the State Governments
and other authorities.
PART – I
(To be filled up by user agency)
S.No Description Comments
1. Project Details
(i)
Short narrative of the
proposal and project/
scheme for which the forest
land is required.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MORT&H),
Government of India, has proposed to implement the
development project of widening of Beawar to Baghana
section of NH-8, which will be executed on Design, Build,
Finance and Operation (DBFO) pattern.
Both sides of entire project road from Beawar to Baghana
(section of NH-8) have been declared as Protected Forest
(copy enclosed as Annexure-II).
Earlier we have proposed for forest diversion from single lane
to two lane with paved shoulders for which MoEF has already
granted clearance, vide letter no.
8B/U.P./08/32/2009/F.C/2425 dated 24.02.2011, for 102.612
hectare forest land for Ajmer Forest division (36.2 ha) and
Rajsamand Forest division (66.412 ha). (copy of the same
enclosed as Annexure-XV)
Again, Forest Clearance has already been granted by MoEF (FC
Division), for diversion of 61.093 ha of forest land for Ajmer
and Rajsamand Forest division, for 4 laning of Beawar to
Baghana section of NH-8 from 2 lane vide letter no. F.No.8-
38/2013-FC dated 02.05.2014. (copy of the same enclosed as
Annexure-XVI)
After the site inspection done by the forest officials of Ajmer
Forest Division, it was concluded that road is passing through
Dadola Tract which is notified Protected Forest by Government
of Rajasthan, so land adjoining to the existing ROW to the
proposed ROW is part of Dadola tract which could not be
covered in the earlier proposal for forest clearance which was
granted on 02.05.2014 and same is now taken in this proposal of
land diversion for 2 lane to 4 lane. In this regard, RO, MoRT&H,
has given an affidavit mentioning that a separate proposal of
land diversion for this piece of forest land will be submitted
separately vide letter no. RW/JAI/RJ/B-G/4-Lane/FC/20 dated
03.01.2014. (Refer Annexure-XVII)
Hence, this proposal is submitted for diversion of Dadola
Forest Area from chainage km87.050 to km88.250 (1200m
length), falling in the current expansion within project road
from Beawar (km 58.245) to Baghana (km 147.000) having
total length of 88.755 km which have already got EC and FC.
Key map (i.e. Location Plan) is enclosed as Annexure-I.
(ii)
Maps showing the required
forestland, boundary of
adjoining forest on a
1:50,000 scale map.
Map showing the forestland boundary of adjoining forest is
given in Annexure-III.
(iii) Cost of the project
The total estimated construction cost from km58.245 to
km147.000 is Rs 709.50 Crore.
(iv) Justification for locating the
project in forest area
The proposed project is essentially a highway upgrading
project and involves expansion of Two Lane (with paved
Shoulders) to four lanes. Efforts have been made to keep
widening within the available government land (Available
RoW) from start to end of the project road section. The strip in
the form of notified protected forest (P.F.) exists in km 87.050
to km 88.250 (Dadola Tract) along the project road in project
Beawar-Baghana Section from km 58.245 to km 147.000
which is required for the widening. Therefore, proposal for
forest clearance is submitted.
(v) Cost – benefit analysis
(To be enclosed) Cost benefit analysis has been enclosed as Annexure-X.
(vi) Employment likely to be
generated.
The proposed project will generate employment opportunities
for the local people during the construction as well as
operational phase. The construction will require
approximately 200 to 300 full time workers/operators. It is
proposed to employ local people to the maximum extent
possible. In addition, future induced development of the area
would result in industrialization of the region and would
generate more opportunities of employment for the people of
the region.
2. Purpose - wise break-up
of the total land required:
Purpose Wise Break-up of Total Land Required
Forest
Division
Existing
chainage
(km)
Length Area
Legal
Status of
Forest
Area From To (Km.) (ha)
Ajmer 87.050 88.250 1.2
1.8
(LHS)
1.8
(RHS)
Notified
Protected
Forest
Total required Protected Forest land,
(in Ha.) 3.6
Bar Chart is enclosed as Annexure-IVA
Strip Plan is enclosed as Annexure-IVB
Typical Cross Section is enclosed as Annexure-IVC
Purpose wise breakup of land as Annexure-IVD
3.
Details of displacement of
people due to the project
if any:
(i) Total number of families
involved in displacement NIL
(ii)
Number of Schedule caste/Schedule tribe ゅPAP’sょ involved in displacement
NIL
(iii) Rehabilitation plan.
(to be enclosed) NIL
4.
Whether clearance under
Environment (Protection)
Act, 1986 required?
(Yes/No.)
Yes, Environmental Clearance has been granted by MoEF (IA-
III Division) for 4-laning of Beawar - Baghana section from km.
58.245 to Km 147.000 on NH-8 vide letter no. F.No.10-
42/2012-IA-III dated 21.03.2013.
(Copy is enclosed as Annexure-XII)
5.
Undertaking to bear the
cost of rising and
maintenance of
compensatory
afforestation and / or
penal compensatory
afforestation as well as
cost for protection and
regeneration of Safety
Zone, etc. as per the
Undertaking for payment of Compensatory Afforestation has
been enclosed as Annexure-VII.
scheme prepared by the
State Government
(Undertaking to be
enclosed).
6.
Details of Certificates/
Documents enclosed as
required under the
instructions.
As per enclosed checklist.
Date:
Sign:
Name:
PART – II
(To be filled by the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forests)
State serial No. of proposal
Sr. No. Description Comments
7 Location of the project/ Scheme
(i) State / Union Territory
(ii) District
(iii) Forest Division
(iv) Area of forest land proposed for diversion (in ha)
(v) Legal status of forest
(vi) Density of vegetation
(vii) Species-wise (scientific names) and diameter class – wise
enumeration of trees (to be enclosed. In case of irrigation / hydel projects enumeration at FRL… FRL... 2 meter & FRL-4 meter also to be enclosed.)
(viii) Brief note on vulnerability of the forest area to erosion
(ix) Approximate distance of proposed site for diversion from
boundary of forest
(x) Whether forms part of National Park, wildlife sanctuary,
biosphere reserve, tiger reserve, elephant corridor, etc.
(If so, the details of the area and comments of the Chief
Wild Life Warden to be annexed)
(xi) Whether any rare/endangered/unique species of flora
and fauna found in the area if so details thereof.
(xii) Whether any protected archaeological / heritage
site/defence establishment or any other important
monuments is located in the area. If so, the details thereof
with NOC from competent authority, if required.
8. Whether the requirement of forest land as proposed
by the user agency in col. 2 of Part- I is unavoidable
and barest minimum for the project. If no,
recommended are items-wise with details of
alternatives examined.
9. Whether any work in violation of the Act has been
carried out (Yes/ No). If yes, details of the same
including period of work done, action taken on erring
officials. Whether work in violations is still in
progress.
10. Details of compensatory afforestation scheme:
(i) Details of non forest area/degraded forest are identifies
for compensatory afforestation, its distance from
adjoining forest, number of patches, size of each patch.
(ii) Map showing non-forest/degraded forest area identified
for identified for compensatory afforestation and
adjoining forest boundaries.
(iii) Detailed compensatory afforestation scheme including
species to be planted, implementing agency, time
schedule, cost structure, etc.
(iv) Total financial outlay for compensatory afforestation
scheme.
(v) Certificates from competent authority regarding
suitability of area identified for compensatory
afforestation and from management point of view. (To be
signed by the concerned Deputy Conservator of Forest).
11 Site inspection report of the DCF (to be enclosed)
especially highlighting facts asked in col. 7 (xi, xii), 8
and 9 above.
12. Division / District profile :
(i) Geographical area of the district
(ii) Forest area of the district.
(iii) Total forest area diverted since 1980 with number of
cases.
(iv) Total compensatory afforestation stipulated in the
district/division since 1980 on
(a) Forest land including penal compensatory
afforestation.
(b) Non- forest land.
(v) Progress of compensatory afforestation as on (date)
_________________ on
(a) Forest land
(b) Non- forest land
13 Specific recommendations of the DCF for acceptance
or otherwise of the proposal with reasons.
Date:
Place:
Deputy Conservator of Forest
PART – III
(To be filled by the concerned Conservator of Forests)
Sr. No. Description Comments
14. Whether site, where the forest land involved is
located has been inspected by concerned
Conservator of Forests agree (Yes/No) If yes, the
date of inspection & observations made in form of
inspection note to be enclosed.
15. Whether the concerned Conservator of Forests agree
with the information given in Part – B and the
recommendations of Deputy Conservator of Forests.
16. Specific recommendation of concerned Conservator
of Forests for acceptance or otherwise of the
proposal with detailed reasons.
Date: _____________
Place: Conservator of Forest
PART – IV
(To be filled in by the Nodal Officer or Principal Chief Conservator of Forests or Head of
Forest department)
Sr. No. Description Comments
17. Detailed opinion and specific
recommendation of the State Forest
Department for acceptance of
otherwise of the proposal with
remarks.
Signature:
(Name)
Official Seal
Date: _____________
Place:
PART – V
(To be filled in by the Secretary in charge of Forest Department or by any other authorize
officer of the State Government not below the rank of an Under Secretary)
Sr. No. Description Comments
18. Recommendation of the State
Government:
(Adverse comments made by any officer or
authority in Part – B or part – C or Part – D
above should be specifically commented
upon.
Signature
(Name)
Official Seal
Date: _____________
Place:
ANNEXURE
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Project Name :Four Laning of NH–8 From Beawar to Baghana
Km 58.245 to Km 147.000
Forest Proposal :Chainage km 87.050 to km 88.250 (Dadola Forest Area)
87.050 km
88.250 km
Project END CH,
BAGHANA KM 147/000
Project START CH,
BEAWAR
Km 58/245
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Development & Operation of Beawar to Baghana Section of NH-8 from km. 87.050 to km.88.250 into four lane in the State of Rajasthan
BAR CHART SHOWING LAND REQUIREMENT IN DADOLA FOREST AREA (PROTECTED FOREST)
BEAWAR BAGHANA
Annexure-IVA
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EXISTING CARRIAGEWAY WIDTH
CONCENTRIC WIDENING
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EXISTING ROW
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Annexure-VIII
TREE CUTTING DETAILS
List of trees along with their diameters to be cut during widening of road from two lane to four lane
on both sides of the proposed road side
Left Hand Side (LHS)
S. No. Chainage Scientific Name of
Tree
Local Name
of Tree
Diameter (m)
of Tree
Distance
from PCL (m)
1. 87.450 km Azadirachta indica Neem 1.60 19.0
2. 87.475 km Azadirachta indica Neem 1.45 17.0
3. 87.482 km Azadirachta indica Neem 1.55 11.6
4. 87.484 km Karijya 4.10 16.2
5. 87.484 km Karijya 0.31 19.0
6. 87.484 km Karijya 0.33 19.0
7. 87.530 km Karijya 0.33 19.0
8. 87.545 km Karijya 0.30 18.5
9. 87.580 km Karijya 2.25 01.0
10. 87.585 km Karijya 0.30 04.0
11. 87.755 km Karijya 0.33 04.0
12. 87.760 km Karijya 0.37 12.0
13. 87.780 km Karijya 0.40 13.0
14. 88.000 km Karijya 0.65 13.0
Right Hand Side (RHS)
S. No. Chainage Scientific Name of
Tree
Local Name
of Tree
Diameter (m)
of Tree
Distance
from PCL (m)
1. 87.450 km Karijya 0.31 18.0
2. 87.465 km Azadirachta indica Neem 0.34 16.0
3. 87.480 km Karijya 0.37 05.6
4. 87.505 km Karijya 0.22 08.2
5. 87.595 km Karijya 0.35 01.5
6. 87.761 km Azadirachta indica Neem 2.10 11.0
7. 88.450 km Karijya 1.10 02.0
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Annexure-X
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
1.0 Economic Analysis
1.1 General
This chapter gives Cost Benefit analysis of project road. Widening to Four lane
divided carriageway of project road length, being a capital intensive project,
requires to establish its economic and financial viability to ensure that the
investment made would yield adequate return to the economy of a country in
general and public / private investor in particular.
1.2 Methodology for Appraisal
The economic evaluation for the project has been undertaken from Beawar to Baghana
Road section of NH-8 using HDM 4 software. Analysis is carried out over a period of 30
years starting from 2013 and up to year 2042. The economic evaluation has been carried out for both ╉Do Nothing / Do Minimum╊ and ╉With Project╊ situation.
Benefits due to capacity augmentation of the existing road taking in to consideration two
alternatives as stated below are mainly by virtue of saving in vehicle operation cost,
saving in travel time and other caused benefits.
Base Case: Do Minimum
With Project: Widening to 4 lane of existing road with Paved Shoulders at present
Year wise benefits accrued after deducting project cost are discounted to work out the
Economic Internal Rate of Return. The financial estimates of the cost are converted to
economic cost by applying a factor of 0.90.
The sensitivity analysis is carried out by varying cost and benefit as under:
a) Increase in the cost of project by 15%;
b) Decrease in the benefits for the project by 15%; and
c) Increase in the cost of project by 15% and decrease in the benefits by 15%.
The analysis has been done by changing the cost and benefit streams independently as
well as in combination. The end results of this study have been presented in a series of
EIRRs and NPVs.
1.3 Input Data for Economic Analysis
1.3.1 Road Network
It is proposed to undertake work of strengthening and widening to four lanes of existing
two lane project road from Beawar to Baghana section of NH-8.
Details of Project Road
Description Length (Km)
Beawar - Bhagana (Km 58.245 to Km 147.000) 88.76
Physical characteristics data pertains to geometry i.e. rise/fall, horizontal curvature,
altitude, drainage, pavement i.e. type of surface, construction and maintenance history,
deflection and condition i.e. roughness, cracking, ravelling, pot holes, edge break, rut
depth are derived from the field surveys and investigations, and are used in the analysis.
1.3.2 Vehicle Fleet
Vehicle fleet details have been prepared based on traffic category in classified Traffic
Volume Count Survey. The basic characteristics and economic costs related to motorized
vehicles used in the analysis are presented in Table below.
Annual Interest
An Economic Interest Rate of 12% has been adopted for the analysis.
Vehicle Fleet Data
Basic Characteristics Car Mini Bus Bus LCV 2-Truck 3-Truck MA-Truck
The four laning of project road is economically viable as it yields more than 12%
return (assumed interest rate for the analysis).
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Annexure-XI
1. Executive Summary
1.1 Introduction
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MORT&H), Government of India has decided to take up the development of various National Highway (NH) stretches/corridors in the country where the intensity of traffic on these highways has increased significantly and there is requirement of augmentation of capacity for safe and efficient movement of traffic. Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways has proposed to develop / implement the projects through Public Private Partnership (PPP) and accordingly taken up pre-feasibility of various sections to be executed on Design, Build, Finance and Operation (DBFO) pattern.
In pursuance of the above, ITNL Road Infrastructure Development Co. Ltd. (IRIDCL) have been appointed as Concessionaire and to prepare a pre-feasibility report for 4 laning of Beawar-Baghana section from km 58.245 to km 147.000 of NH-8 in the state of Rajasthan for Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways.
The location of the Project Road has been shown in the Key Plan.
1.2 Scope of Study
The present condition of the road is 2-lane road with paved shoulder with some 4 lane small stretches. The project road to be upgraded to 4 lane road with paved shoulder with provision of vehicular and pedestrian underpasses with junction improvement.
1.3 Project Description
The project road section lies between 73°51’32”E to 74°19’34”E longitude and 25°31’17” N to 26°04’37”N latitude. Beawar-Baghana section from km 58/245 to km 147/000 in Rajasthan is part of NH-8 from Delhi to Mumbai via Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra. The National Highway No. 8 connects Delhi, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Mumbai and is about 1450 km long. The entire NH-8 highway has to be widened to 4 lane under Golden Quadrilateral Corridor of National Highway Development Project.
The climate is predominant hot and dries with 38.6OC as the mean maximum temperature and 7.8OC as minimum temperature. The maximum day temperature however sometime crosses 46OC and the minimum night temperature goes down to zero point. The average annual rainfall is 650mm. The period from December to March forms the cold season followed by hot and dry summer from April to June having transition periods monsoon period is from July to September and post-monsoon is in October and November.
Pre-Feasibility Report for 4 laning of NH – 8 From Beawar to Baghana
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The existing carriageway is two-lane flexible pavement of 7m with 1.5m paved shoulder and 1.0m earthen shoulder at both sides except some stretches where four lane divided carriageway has been provided with 7.25m carriageway with 0.6m median and 1.0m lined drain.
As the project road connects two major cities namely Ajmer and Udaipur in the Rajasthan, all major utilities follow the road alignment. Electric and telephone lines run almost parallel to the existing road. There are few high-tension overhead power line crossings with towers located close to the existing carriageway.
Project Road Characteristics
Section Carriageway Configuration
Carriageway Width
Shoulder Type and
Width Terrain Abutting Land Use
58/245- 147/000 (except below)
2 – Lane with paved
shoulder 10 m Earthen of
1.0m width
Plain and
rolling with some hilly part
Predominantly agriculture land with patches of industrial/
commercial/ built up/barren/forest and wild life sanctuary
area
58/000- 60/080
72/200-72/540
74/600-75/990
106/600-108/400
4 – Lane with 7.25m
carriageways both side with 0.6m median
7.25m
No earthen shoulder.
Only 1.0m lined drain
Plain/ Rolling
Predominantly residential/
commercial area with built-ups
The existing Right of Way (ROW) varies from 23 to 60.0 m width for entire length of the project road.
1.3.1 Road Junctions
The Project road has total 67 junctions including major and minor junctions with all types of crossings. Major intersections are Pali junction at km 58/400, km 64/850 and km 109/800, km 110/000, km 110/350, km 142/150 at Kamli Ghat.
1.3.2 Railway Crossings
The project road crosses Bhilwara - Pali M.G. Railway line at km 142/418. At this Railway Crossing, one span of 22.61 m (24.53 m in skew) PSC voided deck type and one span of 12.16m (13.19m in skew) RCC Solid slab is constructed. For 2 –lane ROB outer to outer width is 12 m comprising of 7.50 m carriageway, 1.5m footpath, and 0.25m for kerb and 0.5m crash barrier on outer edge of carriageway.
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The minimum vertical clearance of 7.3 m for above Railway track has been kept in view of dedicated freight corridor.
RCC circular spill through type substructure and pile foundation with 1200 mm diameter bored piles are constructed
1.3.3 Bridge & Cross Drainage Structures
There is no major bridge in Beawar – Baghana section. There are 37 minor bridges and 247 culverts provided on the project road section.
1.4 Traffic Survey Analysis and Forecast
1.4.1 Classified Continuous Volume Count Survey
The seven-day’s average classified traffic volume in terms of number of vehicles according to direction is summarized below.
Seven-Day’s Average Daily Traffic Volume
Vehicle Type ADT NOS.
Total Towards Bhagana
Towards Beawar
Car / Jeep / Van etc.
277 341 618
Local Jeep 101 118 219 Standard Bus 134 137 271 Mini Bus 5 6 11 LCV 85 113 198 2-Axle 444 477 921 3-Axle 508 403 911 Multi Axle 301 268 569
Total 3717
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1.4.2 Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)
The AADT worked out after taking in to account the above seasonal factor and is presented below.
Seven-Day’s Annual Average Daily Traffic Volume
Vehicle Type AADT NOS.
Total Towards Bhagana
Towards Beawar
Car / Jeep / Van etc.
286 351 637
Local Jeep 96 111 207 Standard Bus 126 129 255
Mini Bus 5 5 10 LCV 80 107 187
2-Axle 419 450 869 3-Axle 479 381 860
Multi Axle 284 252 536 Total 3561
1.4.3 Growth Rate
The Calculated growth rates for MSA estimation are given below:
As per new circular provided by GOI, Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways, dated 18th January, 2008 reference no. RW/NH-37011/57/2006-PIC Minimum 5% traffic growth rate as given in approved MCA is to be considered.
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1.4.4 Design Parameters – MSA Calculations
Parameter Road Name Remarks
Beawar - Baghana
Design Life (Years) 10
Base Year 2008
Base Year Traffic Bus LCV 2-Axle 3-Axle MAV
255 196 869 860 536
VDF Bus LCV 2-Axle 3-Axle MAV
0.67 0.38 4.83 2.96 1.30 As mentioned in DPR
LDF 0.75 As mentioned in IRC: 37-2001
DDF -
Design Traffic (CMSA)
32.40 Say 35
1.5 Pavement Condition
Project road section from Beawar to Baghana of NH-8 passes through mostly plain and rolling terrain with some hilly portion from km 58/245 to km 147/000. The existing horizontal alignment and vertical alignment is to be improved at some locations. Most of the stretches of NH-8 are in good condition as the road is built recently.
1.6 Improvement Proposals:
1.6.1 Highway Design
The design speed for the project road has been proposed as 80-100 km/hour in plain and rolling terrain and 40-50 kmph in hilly terrain
1.6.2 Proposed Right of Way
The minimum right of way of 60 m width is proposed to be provided for entire length of the project road.
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1.8.3 Horizontal and Vertical Profile
Horizontal curves to be been designed with minimum 360/400 m radius for plain/rolling terrain and 65m for mountainous terrain and vertical profile has been designed throughout the project road with maximum grade of 3.33% in plain and 5% in mountainous terrain.
1.8.4 Pavement Design
The pavement design for new pavement to be carried out as per IRC-37:2001 and overlay design as per IRC-81:1997.
The composition of profile corrective course shall be as follows as per Schedule B of Concession Agreement:
If the level difference between the undersides of total overlay thickness and existing centre line level is:
i) Up to 150 mm – PCC is by BM. ii) More than 150 mm and up to 300 mm – Dismantle the existing
bituminous course and provide 75mm BM + rest with WMM as PCC. iii) More than 300 mm and up to 500 mm – Dismantle the existing
bituminous course and Provide 75mm BM + 225 mm WMM + Remaining with GSB (min. 100mm) as PCC.
iv) More than 500 mm – Reconstruction with new carriageway pavement thickness with dismantling of existing pavement to requisite depth.
v) More than 1600mm – Reconstruction with new carriageway pavement thickness without dismantling the existing bituminous course.
1.8.5 Rigid Pavement for Toll Plaza
The rigid pavement shall be adopted at Toll plaza locations. The minimum pavement composition of the Rigid Pavement shall be, over a 500mm Subgrade of 8% CBR value for a design life of 30 years.
300 mm Pavement Quality Concrete M-40. 150 mm Dry Lean Concrete M-10. 225 mm Granular Sub-base (GSB).
The requirements given above are the minimum as per Schedule B of Concession Agreement. Any additional thickness required as per manual of specifications for four lane/IRC 58 shall be carried out in consultation with ICE. The same shall not constitute a change in scope of work.
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1.8.6 Bus Bay/ Truck Parking Lay-bye
It is proposed to provide thickness of pavement layers same that proposed for main carriageway for bus bays and truck parking lay byes.
1.8.7 Junction Improvement
The intersections along the project road section are proposed to improve in accordance with IRC codes. The important intersections are proposed to be provided with islands and verges at centre for proper movement of diverging/ merging traffic.
In addition, improvement proposed for minor intersections is as tabulated below
List of Major Junctions
S. No. Existing Chainage (KM)
Major/ Minor
Link Type Type of Junction
Improvement Details
Width
(m)
Direction
L/R/Cross
1 58/400 Major Pali BT T Channelised intersection
7 R
2 64/850 Major Rajiabas-Ramgarh
BT + Channelised intersection
3.32-3.50 Cross
3 109/800 Major Jodhpur-Bhim Village
BT + Vehicular Underpass
3.5 Cross
4 110/000 Major Trimurti Chawk
BT Y Channelised intersection
3 L
5 110/350 Major Bhilwara BT T Flyover 3.5 L
6 142/150 Major Devgarh-Pali BT + Flyover 7.0-5.5 Cross
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List of Minor Junctions
Sl. No.
Existing Chainage (Km)
Proposed Chaiange
(Km)
Major/Mino
r Link
Type of Junctio
ns
Improvement Details
Width (m)
Direction
(L/R/Cross)
1 58/900 58/700 Minor Bhojpura T Left in Left out 3 R
2 59/200 59/100 Minor Kendriya Vidyalaya
T Left in Left out 3 L
3 59/600 59/600 Minor Local Village T Left in Left out 3 R
4 61/100 61/000 Minor Gohana Y Left in Left out 3 L
5 61/900 61/859 Minor Local Village T Left in Left out 3 L
6 63/450 63/200 Minor Local Village T Left in Left out 3.5 R
7 63/510 63/318 Minor Bhilwara Y Left in Left out 3.5 L
8 63/700 63/552 Minor Dholadata T Left in Left out 3.5 R
9 66/950 66/572 Minor Rajiabas T Left in Left out 3 L
10 68/500 68/235 Minor Sarbina-Factory
+ Left in Left out 3.50-2.80
Cross
11 69/900 69/700 Minor Kabra T Left in Left out 3 R
12 72/600 72/385 Minor Sarot T Left in Left out 3 L
13 74/250 73/910 Minor Kalat Khedi T Left in Left out 3 L
14 77/300 76/900 Minor Kelok Nadi Y Left in Left out 3 R
15 79/200 78/815 Minor Kadaliya +stagger
ed Left in Left out 3.5 R
78/900 Minor Bihar Vandota Left in Left out
L
16 80/100 79/700 Minor Local Village T Left in Left out 3.5 L
17 80/500 80/275 Minor Local Village Y Left in Left out 3.5 R
18 81/300 80/725 Minor Local Village T Left in Left out 3.5 L
19 81/700 81/215 Minor Local Village-Local Village
+ Left in Left out 3 Cross
20 82/350 81/663 Minor Surajpura T Left in Left out 3.5 R
21 82/990 82/556 Minor Soniyana T Left in Left out 3.5 L
22 83/950 83/517 Minor Baglya T Left in Left out 3.5 L
23 84/450 83/866 Minor Local Village T Left in Left out 3 R
24 88/300 87/725 Minor Kukra T Left in Left out 3 L
25 91/450 89/625 Minor Kurga T Left in Left out 3 L
26 96/300 94/153 Minor Jassa Kheda-Barakhand
+ Left in Left out 3.5 Cross
27 100/040 97/617 Minor Local Village Y Left in Left out 3 L
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28 102/650 100/058 Minor Togi Y Left in Left out 3 L
29 104/850 102/450 Minor Balacharat T Left in Left out 3 L
30 106/250 103/700 Minor Tribana Y Left in Left out 3.5 L
31 107/030 104/565 Minor Peladol T Left in Left out 3.5 L
32 108/400 105/675 Minor Local Village T Left in Left out 3 R
33 108/600 106/115 Minor Barakhand T Left in Left out 3.5 R
34 109/300 106/549 Minor Bhim Village Y Left in Left out 3.5 L
35 111/300 108.597 Minor Kundal T Left in Left out 3 R
36 113/950 111/260 Minor Kukar Kheda T Left in Left out 3.5 L
37 115/000 112/315 Minor Sadaran T Left in Left out 3.5 R
38 115/980 113/295 Minor Sunar kudi T Left in Left out 3.5 R
39 117/260 114/550 Minor Local Village T Left in Left out 3 L
40 117/470 114/670 Minor Devgarh T Left in Left out 3.5 L
41 119/350 116/700 Minor Village T Left in Left out 3.5 R
42 120/010 117/320 Minor Kushal Pur T Left in Left out 3.5 L
43 120/850 118/125 Minor Local Village T Left in Left out 3 R
44 122/050 119/325 Minor Atholiya T Left in Left out 3.5 L
45 122/260 119/530 Minor Tadgarh T Left in Left out 3.5 R
46 123/680 120/760 Minor Ota T Left in Left out 3.5 R
47 124/660 121/865 Minor Shakkar garh T Left in Left out 3.5 L
48 127/100 124/280 Minor Asane-Kahari + Left in Left out 3.5 Cross
49 128/500 125/550 Minor Thikarkhas T Left in Left out 3 L
50 129/960 126/940 Minor Miala Y Left in Left out 3.5 R
51 131/250 128/300 Minor Nabria T Left in Left out 3.5 R
52 133/050 130/160 Minor Raga guda T Left in Left out 3.5 R
53 134/450 131/510 Minor Juntra Y Left in Left out 3.5 L
54 136/850 133/720 Minor Baggar Y Left in Left out 3.5 L
55 137/700 134/765 Minor Pipli T Left in Left out 3.5 R
56 139/600 136/710 Minor Hempura T Left in Left out 3 L
57 140/220 137/210 Minor Temple T Left in Left out 3 L
58 141/200 138/180 Minor village T Left in Left out 3 L
59 141/980 138/975 Minor Motel Devgarh T Left in Left out 3 L
60 142/650 139/650 Minor Cheta T Left in Left out (Service Road)
3.5 R
61 146/790 143/710 Minor Motagura T Left in Left out 3.5 R
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1.8.8 Service Road
The service road does not exist at present at any location. However eligible sections for provision of service road are proposed as presented below.
List of Proposed location for service Road
Sr.
No. Name of Township Section (Chainage in km)
1. Beawar 58.245 59.000
2. Dewata 72.200 72.700
3. Pali Village 79.000 79.800
4. Surajpura 81.600 82.000
5. Jaskheda 94.000 94.800
6. Bhim 106.600 108.400
7. Barar 120.300 121.200
8. Kamblighat 140.700 142.900
1.8.9 Bus Bays
In order to improve the road user’s comfort, bus bays are proposed at various locations. The bus bays are proposed at important locations. The list of locations proposed for provision of bus bay is provided below:
Sr. No.
Side Chainage
(km) Town Side
Chainage (km)
1. Left 66.700 Kalinagar Right 66.900
2. Left 96.500 Jassa Kheda Right 96.700
3. Left 101.400 Togi Right 101.600
4. Left 104.700 Balacharat Right 104.900
5. Left 116.400 Malya Thadi Right 116.600
6. Left 132.900 Sangawas Right 133.100
7. Left 145.100 Kaniyana Right 145.300
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1.8.10 Truck Parking Lay byes
Truck lay byes are proposed at 2 locations in the project road section of 400m length. The locations are selected based on observations made during field surveys. The list of locations proposed for provision of truck parking laybye is as provided below:
Chainage (km/m) Side Location 143/000 Both Near Deogardh Junction 62/000 Both Near Sanwa Village
1.8.11 Wayside Amenity
In order to provide comfort to the road user, way side amenity has been proposed at km 113/500 near Bhim town. This amenity will be inclusive of space for parking, cafeteria, lodging and boarding for passenger, dormitory for truck/ vehicle drivers, recreation facilities etc.
In addition, measures have been proposed to improve traffic safety by proposing metal beam crash barrier, road signs, pavement marking and street lighting in urban areas.
1.8.12 Road Marking & Traffic Signs
Appropriate road markings are provided with stop signs, give-way signs, traffic merging and diverging signs, lane closure signs, compulsory keep left/right signs or any other signs as per IRC-67. Advance cautionary signs are proposed for sharp curves along with chevron signs at the outer edge of the curves. In hilly areas, curve-ahead signs are accompanied with appropriate delineators.
The signs will be of Super High Intensity grade micro-prismatic sheets of Type IX as per ASTM D 4956. Additional signs for toll rates etc are also provided near toll plaza as “Manual of Specifications and Standards for four laning of National Highways through Public Private Partnership”.
1.8.13 Overhead Signs
The overhead signs having width with respect to 2 lane road with paved shoulders are proposed at toll plazas only right now. The locations for overhead signs proposed are as tabulated below:
Chainage Location
57.700 Near Beawar
66.000 Near Sanava village (Nr.toll plaza)
68.000 Near Sanava village(Nr.toll plaza)
135.000 Near Juntra village(Nr. Toll Plaza)
137.000 Near Juntra village(Nr. Toll Plaza)
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1.8.14 Toll Plaza
Two Toll Plazas shall be provided as per the schedule C of concession agreement. Their location shall be at km 84.660 (proposed chainage 84.220) and km 136.430 (proposed chainage 133.500) respectively.
1.8.15 Minor Bridges
There are 37 numbers of existing Minor Bridges on the project road. All minor bridges having good condition and proposed for retention with minor repairs wherever required. One 4 lane additional minor bridge is to be constructed on Jawaja bypass.
1.8.16 Culverts
There are 247 numbers of existing culverts on the project road. Five (5) additional culverts are to be constructed on Jawaja bypass.
1.8.17 Details of Proposed Flyover, Underpass and ROB
Details of Flyover, Underpass and RoB on the corridor are as listed below.
Details of Flyover, Underpass and ROB
Sl. No.
Proposed Chainage
Span configuration
Deck width Location Type of
structure
1 107/958 1x11 21.11 m Bhim Village Vehicular Underpass
2 107/340 2x20+1x40 2 x 10.25 m Bhim Village Flyover
3 141/715 2x20+1x40 2 x 10.25 m Kamlighat Flyover
4 139/401 1x34.774 (square)
37.724 (skew) 1 x 12.0 m Kamlighat ROB
Note:
i. Chainages referred to in this section are Design road chainages along the project road alignment.
ii. Increase in spans due to change in skew angle of Proposed bridges, cross-drainage structures, flyovers, underpasses, overpasses or any other structure, shall be deemed to be included in the scope of the project.
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Other than the above two lane flyovers are proposed at start and end point of proposed Jawaja bypass, which are to be constructed as per Manual of Specification and Standards of four lane in accordance with IEC.
1.8.17 Details of Proposed Cattle/Pedestrian Underpass
The location and size of all proposed underpasses are tabulated below.
Details of Proposed Pedestrian / Non Vehicular Underpass along the Corridor
Sr. No.
Chainage (Km)
Opening Size (m) Type
1 79/250 4m x 2.5m Non Vehicular Underpass
2 96/600 4m x 2.5m Non Vehicular Underpass
1.8.18 Bypass
There is one proposed bypass on following location of the project road.
Jawaja Bypass deviates from NH-8 to the west at Ch. 74.800 and merges back to Ch. 77.500 of NH-8.
1.8.18 Development of Lined Drains
Lined drains are to be provided for urban and semi-urban sections where service road has been proposed.
1.9 Conclusions and Recommendations
The Beawar-Bhagana 4 laning project is a part of national highway development
programme which joins two major cities, Delhi to Mumbai and Gujarat ports. The
importance of up-grading the project to 4-laning is described below and shown in the
map and project status table:
From Delhi to Kishangarh via Jaipur 6-lane NH-8 is nearing completion. Kishangarh
to Beawar stretch via Ajmer, NH-8 is nearly in the completion stage for 6-laning.
From Gomti to Udaipur NH-8 project is recently awarded for 4 laning. So the NH-8
portion between Beawar to Baghana with 2 lane and paved shoulders form a bottle-
neck of traffic moving towards Gujarat and Mumbai. Also this section of national
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highway has 2-lane ghat portion of steep gradient near Udaipur. So the heavy traffic
avoids this section and joins parallel NH-79 from Kishangarh towards Udaipur via
Chittorgarh which is already 4 lane and awarded to concessionaire to up-grade to 6
lane road. Another parallel highway NH-14 of Beawar-Pali-Pindwara section also
diverts some section of traffic as it is 4 lane and joins Beawar towards Ahmedabad.
Considering the above, it can be concluded that augmentation of Beawer-Baghana
section will result in generation of socio economic benefits i.e. saving in fuel
consumption, saving in travel time, reduction in accidents. This will provide boost to
the rural and urban economy.
Also as because the next section from Gomti to Udaipur is already awarded for up-
gradation to 4 laning, the ghat portion will automatically in the verge for
improvement.
Project Status Table
Stretch Name of NH Status A-B Jaipur - Kishangarh from Delhi (NH-8) 6 Lane Completed B-C Kishangarh-Ajmer-Beawar (NH-8) 6 Lane Nearly Completed
C-D Beawar-Baghana-Gomti (NH-8) 2 Lane with Paved Shoulder
Subject: Environment Clearance for 4-laning of Beawar - Baghana section
from km. 58.245 to Km 147.000 on NH-8 in the State of Rajasthan by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, D.C.M Ajmer Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan – Reg.
This has reference to your letter No. RW/JAI/RJ/2012/3767 dated
06.11.2012 seeking Environmental Clearance under the Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006. The proposal has been appraised as per prescribed procedure in the light of provisions under the Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 on the basis of the mandatory documents enclosed with the application viz., the Form-I, EIA, EMP, Public Hearing proceedings and the additional clarifications furnished in response to the observations of the Expert Appraisal Committee constituted by the competent authority in its meeting held 20th - 21st December, 2012.
2. It is interalia, noted that the proposal involves 4-laning of Beawar - Baghana section from km. 58.245 to Km 147.000 on NH-8 in the State of Rajasthan by MoRTH, DCM, Ajmer Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan. The proposed section starts from km 58.245 near Beawar and ends at Km 147.000 near
Baghana covering length of about 88.755 kilometers. The project road falls in Ajmer and Rajsamand districts of Rajasthan. Land use pattern of the project area is mainly agriculture and protected forest. The existing carriageway is 2-lane flexible pavement of 7m width 1.5 m paved shoulder and 1.0 m earthen shoulder at both sides and proposed is 4-lane divided with 7.25 m carriageway with 0.6 m median and 1.0 m line drain. Existing ROW varies from 23m to 60m. The proposed RoW is 60 m. Total land requirement for the project will be 330 ha. 62 ha of protected forest land need to diverted, as the existing alignment passes through road side plantation declared as protected forest. The project road does not pass through any eco-sensitive areas. There is no wild life sanctuary or National Park on the project highway. Approximately 10494 trees proposed to be felled for the 4-laning of the project road against which compensatory afforestation shall be of 31500 trees. There are 35 nos. minor bridges and 248 nos. of slab/box culvert exist on the project road. 1 No. of minor bridge 4 No. of slab culverts, 01 No. of RoB, 04 Nos. of flyover, 02 Nos. of PUP and 01 No. of VUP is proposed for construction. There are 06 major and 61 minor junctions exist on the project road. 03 major and 61minor (Out of remaining 3 major junctions, 2 provided with Flyover & 1 with VUP)
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junctions are proposed. The intersections along the project road section are proposed to improve in accordance with IRC codes. The important intersections are proposed to be provided with islands and verges at centre for proper movement of diverging/ merging traffic. One bypass at Taragarh from Chg 85.700 to Chg 86.700 exists on the project road. There is one proposed bypass at Jawaja, which deviates from NH-8 to the west at Ch. 74.800 and merges back to Ch. 77.500 of NH-8. The length of bypass is 3.0 km. Bus bays & shelters have been proposed at seven locations (both side). One truck lay-bye (Km 144, both sides) exist on the project road. 02 Nos. of truck lay-bye (Km 143 and Km 62, both sides) have been proposed. The average water requirement for the project is 300 KLD. The water requirement will be met through bore-well after taking the necessary permission from the authorities. However, as per Central Ground Water Authority, the project area does not fall under notified critical/ overexploited areas. The average daily traffic on project road based on traffic count at two traffic count stations is 3561 PCU. There is an Existing Two lane RoB at km 142. 418 and another 2 lane RoB is proposed adjacent to it. The Project road has total 67 junctions including major and minor junctions with all types of crossings. Major intersections are Pali junction at km 58/400, km 64/850 and km 109/800, km 110/000, km 110/350, km 142/150 at Kamli Ghat. The total civil cost of the project is Rs. 700 crores. 3. The proposal was examined by the EAC in its 113th meeting held on 4th – 5th June, 2012 and finalized the TOR for further study including conduct of Public Hearing. Public Hearing conducted on 10.10.2012 at Baghana, Rajsamand District and on 18.10.2012 at Beawar, District Ajmer.
4. The Expert Appraisal Committee, after due consideration of the relevant documents submitted by the project proponent and additional clarifications furnished in response to its observations, have recommended for the grant of Environmental Clearance for the project. Accordingly, the Ministry hereby accords necessary Environmental Clearance for the above project as per the provisions of Environment Impact Assessment Notification,
2006 and its subsequent amendments, subject to strict compliance of the terms and conditions as follows:
5. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:
(i) The project involves diversion of 62 ha of protected forest land for which the proponent shall obtain the requisite FC. The proponent can execute the above project on the entire stretch located in non-forest land, provided that the proponent submits an undertaking while making application to get FC that the execution of work on non- forest land shall not be cited as a reason for grant of FC and in case FC is declined, width of the portion of road falling in the forest land will be maintained at its existing level.
(ii) It is indicated that approximately10494 trees proposed to be felled for the 4-laning of the project road against which compensatory afforestation shall be of 31500 trees. Necessary permission from competent authority shall be obtained for tree cutting. Necessary
green belt shall be provided on both side of the highway with proper central verge and cost provision should be made for regular maintenance.
(iii) Fly ash shall be utilized in the project.
(iv) Explore the possibilities of using cold mix technology wherever possible particularly near wildlife sanctuary.
(v) Necessary permission shall be obtained from Competent Authority for drawal of Ground water for the project. The guidelines/criteria for ground water abstraction issued by Central Ground Water Authority shall be followed.
(vi) The natural drainage flow from the catchment area to the water bodies shall not be prevented. To ensure, proper drainage arrangement shall be provided as committed.
(vii) Rain water harvesting including oil and grease trap shall be provided. Water harvesting structures shall be located at every 500 mts along the road. Vertical drain type rainwater harvesting structures shall be set up to minimize surface runoff losses of rainwater.
(viii) R&R shall be as per the guidelines of State/Central Government.
(ix) IRC guidelines shall be followed for widening & up-gradation of road.
(x) The responses/commitments made during public hearing shall be complied with letter and spirit.
(xi) All the recommendation of the EMP shall be complied with letter and spirit. All the mitigation measures submitted in the EIA report shall be prepared in a matrix format and the compliance for each mitigation plan shall be submitted to MoEF along with half yearly
compliance report to MoEF-RO.
(xii) Green belt development shall be undertaken as suggested in EMP.
(xiii) The seismic nature of the area shall be taken into account while designing the project.
(xiv) The project proponent shall obtain necessary permission from the State Irrigation Department before drawing water from the river sources for the purpose of the proposed construction activity.
(xv) Sidewalk shall be provided along the bridges.
(xvi) The drain shall be at least 1 m. away from the toe of the embankment of the road adopting IRC guidelines.
(xvii) Longitudinal drains shall be provided all along the project road to ensure proper drainage of the area. In addition, adequate number of under passes and culverts to act as cross drainage structures shall also be provided.
(xviii) The solid waste generated shall be used for rehabilitating the borrow areas.
(xix) For providing safety to the crossing animals and avoid road accidents speed breakers/rumbled strips shall be constructed at the identified locations of the animal movements. Enough hoardings and signages shall also be put up for the public and vehicles convenience.
(xx) Minimum of three times the number of trees to be cut shall be planted. It shall be ensured that the trees planted as a part of the afforestation shall be looked after by PWD, Bikaner. Tree plantation shall be of the same species/local species and survival shall be monitored. Transplantation of trees shall be carried out wherever possible. The tree plantation shall be taken up on the extreme end of the road.
(xxi) Necessary clearance from the State Government shall be obtained for extraction of sand from the rivers.
(xxii) Proper signage shall be installed at appropriate locations for the convenience of the traffic movement.
(xxiii) The embankments/slopes and the slopes left after cutting shall be provided with vegetative turning to avoid soil erosion.
(xxiv) The hot mix plant shall be located at least 500 mts. Away from habitation and on the barren land to avoid its adverse impact on the human population.
(xxv) Rehabilitation and payment of compensation to the project affected people (PAPs) shall be made as per the policy of the State Government.
(xxvi) Noise barriers shall be provided at appropriate locations
particularly in the areas where the alignment passes through inhabited areas so as to ensure that the noise levels do not exceed the prescribed standards.
(xxvii) For road safety, IRC guidelines in respect of road signages, service roads, bus bays, inter-sections, pedestrians crossings, etc. shall be strictly adhered to.
6. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
(i) Adequate provision for infrastructure facilities including water supply, fuel and sanitation must be ensured for construction workers during the construction phase of the project to avoid any damage to the environment.
(ii) Appropriate measures must be taken while undertaking digging activities to avoid any likely degradation of water quality.
(iii) Borrow sites for each quarry sites for road construction material and dump sites must be identified keeping in view the following:
(a) No excavation or dumping on private property is carried out
without written consent of the owner.
(b) No excavation or dumping shall be allowed on wetlands, forest areas or other ecologically valuable or sensitive locations.
(c) Excavation work shall be done in close consultation with the Soil Conservation and Watershed Development Agencies working in the area, and
(d) Construction spoils including bituminous material and other hazardous materials must not be allowed to contaminate water courses and the dump sites for such materials must be secured so that they shall not leach into the ground water.
(iv) The construction material shall be obtained only from approved
quarries. In case new quarries are to be opened, specific approvals from the competent authority shall be obtained in this regard.
(v) Adequate precautions shall be taken during transportation of the construction material so that it does not affect the environment adversely.
(vi) Borrow pits and other scars created during the road construction shall be properly levelled and treated.
(vii) Adequate financial provision must be made in the project to implement the aforesaid safeguards.
(viii) The project proponent will set up separate environmental
management cell for effective implementation of the stipulated environmental safeguards under the supervision of a Senior Executive.
(ix) Full support shall be extended to the officers of this Ministry/ Regional Office by the project proponent during inspection of the project for monitoring purposes by furnishing full details and action plan including action taken reports in respect of mitigation measures and other environmental protection activities.
(x) A six-Monthly monitoring report shall need to be submitted by the project proponents to the Regional Office of this Ministry regarding the implementation of the stipulated conditions.
(xi) Ministry of Environment & Forests or any other competent authority may stipulate any additional conditions or modify the existing ones, if necessary in the interest of environment and the same shall be complied with.
(xii) The Ministry reserves the right to revoke this clearance if any of
the conditions stipulated are not complied with the satisfaction of the Ministry.
(xiii) In the event of a change in project profile or change in the implementation agency, a fresh reference shall be made to the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
(xiv) The project proponents 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 land development work.
(xv) A copy of the clearance letter shall be marked to concerned Panchayat/local NGO, if any, from whom any suggestion/ representation has been made received while processing the proposal.
(xvi) Safety provision such as bus bays, service roads intersection improvement etc., will be carried out by the project proponent. The project proponent shall provide adequate facilities as per IRC norms/guidelines.
(xvii) State Pollution Control Board shall display a copy of the clearance letter at the Regional Office, District Industries Center and Collector’s Office/Tehsildar’s office for 30 days.
7. These stipulations would be enforced among others under the provisions of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the Public Liability (Insurance) Act, 1991 and EIA Notification 2006, including the amendments and rules made thereafter.
8. All other statutory clearances such as the approvals for storage of diesel from Chief Controller of Explosives, Fire Department, Civil Aviation Department, Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 etc. shall be obtained, as applicable by project proponents from the respective competent authorities. 9. The project proponent shall advertise in at least two local Newspapers widely circulated in the region, one of which shall be in the vernacular language informing that the project has been accorded Environmental Clearance and copies of clearance letters are available with the State Pollution Control Board and may also be seen on the website of the Ministry of Environment and Forests at http://www.envfor.nic.in. The advertisement should be made within 10 days from the date of receipt of the Clearance letter and a copy of the same should be forwarded to the Regional Office of this Ministry.
10. Any appeal against this clearance shall lie with the National Green Tribunal, if preferred, within a period of 30 days as prescribed under Section 16 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. 11. This Clearance is subject to final order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Goa Foundation Vs. Union of India in Writ Petition (Civil) No.460 of 2004 as may be applicable to this project. 12. Status of compliance to the various stipulated environmental conditions and environmental safeguards will be uploaded by the project proponent in its website. 13. The project proponent shall also submit six monthly reports on the status of compliance of the stipulated EC 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 SPCB. 14. The environmental statement for each financial year ending 31st March in Form-V as is mandated to be submitted by the project proponent to the concerned State 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 EC conditions and shall also be sent to the respective Regional Offices of MoEF by e-mail.
(Lalit Kapur) Director (IA-III)
Copy to: 1. The Secretary, Department of Environment, Government of Rajasthan,
Jaipur. 2. The Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board, Parivesh Bhawan, CBD-
cum-Office Complex, East Arjun Nagar, Delhi – 110 032.
3. The Member Secretary, Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board, 4, Institutional Area, Jhalana Dugri, Jaipur.