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3 Annexure-I Bajoli-Holi HEP (180MW) - Half yearly status report Jan - June 2015 S No A. Specific Conditions Compliance status Catchment Area Treatment Plan as has been proposed should be completed in 5 i Work is to be executed by Forest Dept., GoHP as per approved CAT Plan years. Complied. 1. Approval for diversion of Forest Land was accorded by MoEF on dated 26- Prior approval under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for diversion of forest land Oct ii should be taken. No physical work will be initiated without forest clearance for 2. Govt. of Himachal Pradesh (GoHP) accorded diversion of Forest land on this project. dated 28-Jan Construction of project was started after Forest land diversion. In all there are 288 project affected families (PAFs) whose land is likely to be Complied. acquired permanently and 2 PAFs who will lose land as well as house. The The R & R Plan is approved by DC Chamba, GoHP on 10-Jan iii rehabilitation & resettlement of project affected person should be completed Implementation of R&R plan started. First instalment towards pension to before commissioning of the project. identified vulnerable persons made. iv v vi Noted and process of compliance is initiated as follows:- a)advertisement in local newspaper was done on 18-May-11 and again on dt 24- Jan-2012 and intimation to local employment exchanges done. 1. One MBBS doctor along with two paramedical staff was appointed at site The following commitments made during the public hearing should be fulfilled: from 15-Aug a) Appointment of two numbers of MD doctors and one of them shall be lady 2. Till date no suitable Lady doctor responded to advertise due to remote doctor. Both these doctors are to be on the pay rolls of the company. b) Training location. Matter is under discussion and constant followup with Govt. officials. of the 120 Nos of local youths for the ITI course. c) Strengthening of the existing (b) Company is committed to provide assistance to locals who will successfully Holi-Nayagram road, once the same is handed over to GMR after necessary enroll into ITI Course. Till date, no local is selected for the ITI course. We are clearance. provding support to the studen community by organising career counseling sessions, traianing through our CSR activities. We are providng emplyement to the locals in the project apart from providng various training enabiling them to get more jobs at other locations too. (C) Noted. Environment flow should be 20% of the average lean season flow of 90% Noted and Will be complied at operation phase. dependable year for four consecutive leanest months. Forest Dept. GoHP will implement the Biodiversity Conservation & Management Plan. List of Bryophytes/ Pteridophytes are provided to MoEF Biodiversity conservation & management plan as proposed in the EMP should vide our letter dt 13-Jan-11. be implemented in totality. From the study area 272 flowering plant species were recorded which include 28 trees, 48 shrubs, 10 climbers and 186 herbs. However listing of bryophytes/ Pteridophytes has not been done. this may be done and submitted within three months. Noted and will be done by fishery department, GoHP. Required Fishery Fishery conservation & Management plan as proposed in the EMP should be development fund as demanded by fishery department has been submitted on undertaken in consultation with the Fisheries department, Government of vii 27-Sept-11 and final instalment on 10-Mar NOC is also issued by Fishery Himachal Pradesh. The up gradation of existing facilities of fish firm at Holi in dept, GoHP on 22-May Chamba district should also be done meet the demand of fish seeds. viii All the equipments which are likely to generate high noise levels are to be fully Noted and equipments used in project construction are complying with the mollified (noise reduction measures.) noise levels. The same has been checked by Chamba Pollution Control Board. Consolidation and compaction of the muck should be carried-out in the muck Noted and will be complied by fishery department, GoHP. Muck is disposed off dumping sites and the dumping sites should be above high flood level. The in pre designated sites which are approved by SPCB, GoHP only. proposed plan envisages generation of total volume of Muck as lakh cum Monthly Muck generation, utilisation and disposal status on these site is ix (including 40% swell factor). Out of which about 9.32 lacs cum of muck will be regularly submitted to SPCB, GoHP. utilized as construction material for various project components and lacs cum of muck will be disposed off at pre designated seven number of disposal sites. Noted and will be complied in consultation with GoHP departments. Green belt development is proposed around project areas, reservoir periphery (12.00 Ha) road side (13.8km) and other components. The average width of green x belt around reservoir rim will be around 40 m varying from about 15 m at places to 120 m or as physiographic and land feature allow. The allocated amount of Rs 9.28 lakhs for green belt development should strictly be used for the purpose.

4 xi Noted. The environment clearance does not necessarily imply that forestry clearance shall be granted to the project and that the proposal for the forestry clearance shall be considered by respective authorities on their merit. The investment made in the project, if any based on environment clearance so granted, shall be entirely at cost and risk of the project proponent. S No B. General Conditions Compliance status Adequate free fuel arrangement should be made for the labour force engaged in Noted. Community kitchen facility is provided by Contractor which is factored i the construction work at project cost so that indiscriminate felling of trees is in the Project cost under Energy Conservation Measures. prevented. Fuel depot may be opened at the site to provide the fuel (kerosene/wood/lpg). Noted. Fuel depot is opened at site by Contractor. Medical and recreation ii Medical facilities as well recreational facilities should also be provided to the facility for laborers will be done by Contractors. labourers. All the labourers to be engaged for construction works should be thoroughly Noted. Appropriate health checkups are done for construction workforce by iii examined by health personal and adequately treated before issuing them work proponent and contractor. permit. Noted. Will be complied as per the guidance of SPCB, GoHP and other GoHP Restoration of construction area including dumping site of excavated materials departments. iv should be ensured by leveling, filling up of burrow pits, landscaping etc. The area should be properly treated with suitable plantation. v Financial provision should be made in the total budget of the project for Noted. Adequate provision is provided in Project cost under Environment Cost. implementation of the above suggested safeguard measures. vi Six monthly monitoring reports should be submitted to the Ministry and its Noted and regularly submitting the same Regional Office, Chandigarh for review. vii Noted and Full cooperation will be accorded. Officials from regional office MoEF, Chandigarh who would be monitoring the Last visit was taken in Sep 2013 and all data available with the project implementation of environmental safeguards should be given full cooperation, proponent has been provided. Full cooperation will be extended for future facility and documents / data by the project proponents during their inspection. visits. 5 The responsibility of implementation of environmental safeguards rests fully with the M/s GMR Bajoli Holi Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd & Government of Himachal Pradesh. Noted The total amount of Rs Lakhs kept in the budgetary provisions for implementation of environmental management plan should be strictly adhered and not to be diverted for any other purpose. In case of change in the scope of the project, project would require a fresh appraisal. The Ministry reserves the right to add additional safeguard measures subsequently, if found necessary and to take action including revoking of the clearance under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to ensure effective implementation of the suggested safeguard measure in a time bound and satisfactory manner. This clearance letter is valid for a period of 10 years from the date of issue of this letter for commencement of construction work. Noted. Till date we have utilized approximately an amount of Rs Lakhs towards environment & ecology. Noted. There is no change in the scope of the project. Noted. Complied and Construction in the project area already commenced from 29- May Complied. Notification is mentioned on company web site and copy of the A copy of the clearance letter shall be sent by the proponent to concerned letters are provided to local panchayats and other Govt Depts. Panchayat, Zilla Parishad/Municipal corporation, Urban local body and the local NGO, if any, from whom suggestions/representation, if any, were received while processing the proposal. The clearance letter shall also be on the website of the company by the proponent. The proponent should advertise at least in two local newspaper widely circulated in the region around the project, one of which shall be in the vernacular language of the locality concerned informing that the project has been accorded environmental clearance and copies of clearance letter are available with the state Pollution Control Board/Committee and may also be seen at Website of the Ministry of Environment and Forest at The project proponent shall also submit six monthly reports on the status of compliance of the stipulated EC condition including result of monitored data (both in hard copies as well as by ) to the respective Regional office of MoEF, the respective office of CPCB and the SPCB. Complied. Advertisement in the newspaper was published on 10th June 2011 in Divya Himachal, Dainik Tribune for (Local newspaper in Vernacular, (Hindi)). Along with in English News paper Tribune and Himachal Times which have wide circulation in the project area. Copy of the advertisement was already provided to your office vide letter dt Noted and submitting the same regularly. The monitoring report for premonsoon data (April 2015) on Air Quality, River Water Quality is also being submitted.

5 Environmental Monitoring Report At GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Project May Sponsor:- M/s. GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Ratan Chand Building, VPO Kuleth Holi Tehsil, Bharmour, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh Prepared By:- Recognised by MoEF (GOI) Notifn. No. D.L.33004/99 Dt NABL T-1550 (Chemical), T-1826 (Biological), T-2344 (Mechanical) dt.04/10/2012 valid up to Accredited under the QCI-NABET Scheme for EIA Consultant BIS vide No.CL/CQAPD/OSL ( ) dt Certified by ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, ISO 18001:2007 Head Office: 60, Bajiprabhu Nagar, Nagpur , MS Lab. : FP-34, 35, Food Park, MIDC, Butibori, Nagpur Ph.: (0712) , Fax: (0712) anaconngp@gmail.com, ngp@anacon.in anaconmine@gmail.com Website:

6 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 LIST OF CONTENTS TABLE NO. TABLE NAME PAGE NO. 1 Details of air monitoring locations 2 2 Sampling frequency 3 3 Measurement techniques for various pollutants 3 4 Summary of ambient air quality results (Powerhouse AAQ - 1) 3 5 Summary of ambient air quality results (Deol Colony AAQ - 2) 7 6 Summary of ambient air quality results (Adit 2 AAQ - 3) 10 7 Summary of ambient air quality results ( Dam site AAQ - 4) 13 8 Location : SW-1 Dam site (River water) 16 9 Location : SW 2 Adit -2 (River water) Location : SW 3 Adit -3 (River water) Location : SW 4 Adit-4 (River water) Location : SW 5 Deol Colony (River water) Location : SW 6 Power House (River water) 19 ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 1

7 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 LIST OF FIGURE FIGURE NO. FIGURE NAME PAGE NO. 1 Power house (AAQ - 1) PM Power house (AAQ - 1) PM Power house (AAQ - 1) SO Power house (AAQ - 1) NOx 6 5 Power house (AAQ - 1) CO 6 6 Deol colony (AAQ - 2) PM Deol colony (AAQ - 2) PM Deol colony (AAQ - 2) SO Deol colony (AAQ - 2) NOx 9 10 Deol colony (AAQ - 2) CO 9 11 Adit 2 (AAQ 3) PM Adit 2 (AAQ 3) PM Adit 2 (AAQ 3) SO Adit 2 (AAQ 3) NOx Adit 2 (AAQ 3) CO DAM site (AAQ - 4) PM DAM site (AAQ - 4) PM DAM site (AAQ - 4) SO DAM site (AAQ - 4) NOx DAM site (AAQ - 4) CO 15 ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 2

8 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May Introduction The Bajoli Holi Hydroelectric project (180 MW) is proposed as a Greenfield run of the river scheme in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. The project is located at a distance of about 220 KM from Pathankot. The project activity is being developed by GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Limited (GBHHPL), which is a special purpose vehicle (SPV) formed by GMR Energy Limited which is a part of the GMR Group. The GMR group is headquartered in Banglore and has been developing projects in high growth areas such as Airports, Energy, Highways and Urban Infrastructure. In accordance with the Environmental Clearances dated 24 th Jan 2011, the developer is obliged to fulfill the requirements of EIA-EMP during project construction and operation. The stipulated conditions in consent to operate/establish, states that noise and ambient air Quality, Emissions/effluent to be maintained as per schedule III and IV of Environment Protection Rules 1986 as amended and prescribed by the Board. 1.2 Environmental Monitoring Methodology The methodology adopted for carrying out environmental monitoring was as per the guidelines given by CPCB. Data in the study area was collected by conducting field study/primary sampling during the study period with respect to the different environmental attributes.. Three seasonal monitoring/sampling and analysis of ambient air and water quality. 2. Air quality to be monitored of 24 hourly (4 stations *2days/week*4weeks *3seasons) 3. Preparation and submission on Environment Monitoring Report. 4. Responding to clarification/questions raised by GBHHPL. The ambient air quality monitored is to be done at 4 locations for month of May 2015 (24 Hourly) basis in line CPCB guidelines of ambient air quality sampling and monitoring. Seasonal monitoring of environmental parameters is of immense importance to assess the status of environment monitoring. With the knowledge of baseline conditions, the monitoring program will serve as an indicator for any deterioration in environmental conditions due to monitoring of the project Suitable mitigation steps will be taken in time to safeguard the environment, based on monitoring reports. Monitoring is important in the control of pollution since the efficiency of control measures can only be determined by monitoring. 1.3 Detail rationale for sampling location & monitoring stations Selection of monitoring stations The status of the ambient air quality was assessed through a scientifically designed ambient air quality monitoring network. The design of monitoring network in the air quality surveillance program was based on the following considerations: Meteorological conditions on synoptic scale Topography of the study area Representatives of regional background Population and sensitive areas ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 3

9 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 Representation of valid cross sectional distribution in downwind direction In order to find out the impact of surrounding activity on sensitive receptors, it is necessary to monitor Environmental Quality to know the level of concentrations of pollutants within area. Accordingly GMR through Anacon Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur has been monitoring at following locations for air and water on seasonal sampling. 1.4 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring & Water Sampling Result Ambient air quality monitoring results Monitoring locations Ambient air monitoring was carried out at 4 locations. The details about monitoring locations are presented in Table 1. TABLE 1 DETAILS OF AIR MONITORING LOCATIONS Sr. No. Air Monitoring Location 1. Power House 2. Deol Colony 3. Adit 2 4. Dam Site The above monitoring stations are selected on the basis of downwind and upwind directions with respect to the GMR site. Anacon Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur is carrying out seasonal monitoring for parameters PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOx and CO at above mentioned ambient air quality monitoring (AAQM) locations Monitored parameters and frequency of sampling Methods and Instruments used for Sampling The air samples were analyzed as per methods specified by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Sampling frequency and measurement techniques are presented in Tables 2&3. The levels of Particulate Matter PM10 and PM2.5, Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX) and Carbon Monoxide (CO) were monitored for establishing the baseline status. PM10 and PM2.5 was collected with the help of respirable particulate sampler operating 24 hours by drawing air which passes through the cyclone at the rate of m 3 /min which collects the particles less than 10 µm diameter over glass fiber filter paper and the bigger particulates from 10 to 100 µm are collected into the cup provided at the bottom of the cyclone. The dust deposited over the filter paper is measured as PM2.5 and the smaller particulates from 2.5 µm are collected into the membrane filter paper. Sampling was carried out continuously for 24 hourly monitoring twice a week at each station during the stipulated study period using pre-calibrated respirable dust samplers in each of the stations. ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 4

10 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 Earmarked samples were collected for Particulate Matter-PM10 & PM2.5, SO2 and NOx for 24 hourly. Collected samples were sent to Laboratories for analysis. Parameters Particulate Matter (PM10) Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Sulphur dioxide (So 2) Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) Carbon Monoxide (CO) TABLE 2 SAMPLING FREQUENCY Sampling frequency 24 hourly sample twice a week for 4 Week. 24 hourly sample twice a week for 4 Week. 24 hourly sample twice a week for 4 Week. 24 hourly sample twice a week for 4 Week. 8 hourly basis for 24 hour sample for 4 Week. TABLE 3 MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES FOR VARIOUS POLLUTANTS S.No. Parameter Technique Technical Protocol 1. Particulate Matter (PM 10) Respirable Dust Sampler Gravimetric (HVS)-IS: 5182: Part- (Gravimetric Method) Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Fine Particulate Sampler Gravimetric (HVS)-IS: 5182: Part-4 (Gravimetric Method) with cyclone 3. Sulphur Dioxide (SO 2) Modified West and Gaeke Clorimetric IS: 5182: (Part-2) Oxide of Nitrogen (NO X) Jacob&Hochheiser Method Clorimetric IS: 5182: (Part-6) Carbon Monoxide NDIR IS: 5182 (Part 10): Ambient air quality results The background levels of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and CO measured are required to compute ambient air quality. The monitoring locations are selected at the above mentioned locations at downwind and upwind directions wrt project site. The minimum, maximum concentration, average, and 98 th percentile are presented in Tables. (A) Power House (AAQ-1): The summary of ambient air quality monitoring results for the month of May-2015 is presented in detail in Table 4 & Annexure I. 98 th percentile, maximum and minimum values etc have been computed from the collected raw data for all the AAQ monitoring station. The data has been compared with the standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)/NAAQ for residential and rural zone. ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 5

11 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 TABLE 4 SUMMARY OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY RESULTS Power House (AAQ-1) Date of monitoring PM 10 (µg/m 3 ) PM 2.5 (µg/m 3 ) SO 2 (µg/m 3 ) NO X (µg/m 3 ) CO (mg/m 3 ) NAAQS CPCB Maximum Minimum Average % le Observation of results PM10: PM10 concentration ranged from µg/m 3 at power house (AAQ-1). The maximum concentration of 87.1 µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of 73.9 µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 82.0 μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of PM10 is presented in Table 4 and Figure 1. FIGURE 1: POWER HOUSE (AAQ-1) PM 10 ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 6

12 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 PM2.5: PM2.5 concentration ranged from µg/m 3 at power house (AAQ-1). The maximum concentration of 52.9 µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of 19.4 µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 34.6 μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of PM2.5 is presented in Table 4 and Figure 2. FIGURE 2: POWER HOUSE (AAQ-1) PM 2.5 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2): SO2 concentration ranged from 7.3 to 14.7 µg/m 3 at power house (AAQ-1). The maximum concentration of 14.7 µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of 7.3 µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 10 μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of SO2 is presented in Table 4 and Figure 3. FIGURE 3: POWER HOUSE (AAQ-1) SO2 ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 7

13 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx): Nox concentration ranged from 19.3 to 28.4 µg/m 3 at power house (AAQ-1). The maximum concentration of 28.4 µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of 19.3 µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 23.5 μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of NOx is presented in Table 4 and Figure 4. FIGURE 4: POWER HOUSE (AAQ-1) NOx Carbon monoxide (CO): CO concentration ranged from to µg/m 3 at power house (AAQ-1). The maximum concentration of µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of CO is presented in Table 4 and Figure 5. ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 8

14 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 (B) Deol Colony (AAQ-2): FIGURE 5: POWER HOUSE (AAQ-1) CO The summary of ambient air quality monitoring results for the month of May-2015 is presented in detail in Table 5 & Annexure I. 98 th percentile, maximum and minimum values etc have been computed from the collected raw data for all the AAQ monitoring station. The data has been compared with the standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)/NAAQ for residential and rural zone. TABLE 5 SUMMARY OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY RESULTS Deol Colony (AAQ-2) Date of monitoring PM 10 (µg/m 3 ) PM 2.5 (µg/m 3 ) SO 2 (µg/m 3 ) NO X (µg/m 3 ) CO (mg/m 3 ) NAAQS CPCB Maximum Minimum Average % le Observation of results PM10: PM10 concentration ranged from 43.1 to 53.9 µg/m 3 at Deol Colony (AAQ-2). The maximum concentration of 53.9 µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of 43.1 µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 48.4 μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of PM10 is presented in Table 5 and Figure 6. FIGURE 6: DEOL COLONY (AAQ-2) PM 10 ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 9

15 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 PM2.5: PM2.5 concentration ranged from 13.8 to 17.1 µg/m 3 at deol colony (AAQ-2). The maximum concentration of 17.1 µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of 13.8 µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 15.2 μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of PM2.5 is presented in Table 5 and Figure 7. FIGURE 7: DEOL COLONY (AAQ-2) PM 2.5 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2): SO2 concentration ranged from 5.7 to 6.8 µg/m 3 at deol colony (AAQ-2). The maximum concentration of 6.8 µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of 5.7 µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 6.1 μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value 6.7. The statistical analysis of SO2 is presented in Table 5 and Figure 8. FIGURE 8: DEOL COLONY (AAQ-2) SO2 ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 10

16 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx): Nox concentration ranged from 13.2 to 17.3 µg/m 3 at deol colony (AAQ-2). The maximum concentration of 17.3 µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of 13.2 µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 15.0 μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of NOx is presented in Table 5 and Figure 9. FIGURE 9: DEOL COLONY (AAQ-2) NOx Carbon monoxide (CO): CO concentration ranged from to µg/m 3 at deol colony (AAQ-2). The maximum concentration of µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of CO is presented in Table 5 and Figure 10. FIGURE 10: DEOL COLONY (AAQ-2) CO ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 11

17 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 (C) Adit-2 (AAQ-3): The summary of ambient air quality monitoring results for the month of May-2015 is presented in detail in Table 6 & Annexure I. 98 th percentile, maximum and minimum values etc have been computed from the collected raw data for all the AAQ monitoring station. The data has been compared with the standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)/NAAQ for residential and rural zone. TABLE 6 SUMMARY OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY RESULTS Adit-2 (AAQ-3) Date of monitoring PM 10 (µg/m 3 ) PM 2.5 (µg/m 3 ) SO 2 (µg/m 3 ) NO X (µg/m 3 ) CO (mg/m 3 ) NAAQS CPCB Maximum Minimum Average % le Observation of results PM10: PM10 concentration ranged from 47.3 to 56.1 µg/m 3 at Adit 2 (AAQ-3). The maximum concentration of 56.1 µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of 47.3 µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 51.8 μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of PM10 is presented in Table 6 and Figure 11. FIGURE 11: ADIT 2 (AAQ-3) PM 10 ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 12

18 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 PM2.5: PM2.5 concentration ranged from 14.8 to 17.3 µg/m 3 at Adit 2 (AAQ-3). The maximum concentration of 17.3 µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of 14.8 µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 16.0 μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of PM2.5 is presented in Table 6 and Figure 12. FIGURE 12: ADIT 2 (AAQ-2) PM 2.5 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2): SO2 concentration ranged from 5.7 to 7.3 µg/m 3 at Adit 2 (AAQ-3). The maximum concentration of 7.3 µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of 5.7 µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 6.5 μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value 7.3. The statistical analysis of SO2 is presented in Table 6 and Figure 13. FIGURE 13: ADIT 2 (AAQ-2) SO2 Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx): Nox concentration ranged from 14.2 to 18.2 µg/m 3 at Adit 2 (AAQ-3). The maximum concentration of 18.2 µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of 14.2 µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 15.7 μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of NOx is presented in Table 6 and Figure 14. ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 13

19 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 FIGURE 14: ADIT 2 (AAQ-3) NOx Carbon monoxide (CO): CO concentration ranged from to µg/m 3 at Adit 2 (AAQ-3). The maximum concentration of µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 0.205μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of CO is presented in Table 6 and Figure 15. FIGURE 15: ADIT 2 (AAQ-3) CO ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 14

20 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 (D) Dam Site (AAQ-4): The summary of ambient air quality monitoring results for the month of May-2015 is presented in detail in Table 7 & Annexure I. 98 th percentile, maximum and minimum values etc have been computed from the collected raw data for all the AAQ monitoring station. The data has been compared with the standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)/NAAQ for residential and rural zone. TABLE 7 SUMMARY OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY RESULTS Dam Site (AAQ-4) Date of monitoring PM 10 (µg/m 3 ) PM 2.5 (µg/m 3 ) SO 2 (µg/m 3 ) NO X (µg/m 3 ) CO (mg/m 3 ) NAAQS CPCB Maximum Minimum Average % le Observation of results PM10: PM10 concentration ranged from 68.2 to 89.5 µg/m 3 at Dam site (AAQ-4). The maximum concentration of 89.5 µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of 68.2 µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 78.6 μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of PM10 is presented in Table 7 and Figure 16. FIGURE 16: DAM SITE (AAQ-4) PM 10 ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 15

21 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 PM2.5: PM2.5 concentration ranged from 27.9 to 37.4 µg/m 3 at Dam site (AAQ-4). The maximum concentration of 37.4 µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of 27.9 µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 31.6 μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of PM2.5 is presented in Table 7 and Figure 17. FIGURE 17: DAM SITE (AAQ-4) PM 2.5 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2): SO2 concentration ranged from 8.2 to 10.4 µg/m 3 at Dam site (AAQ-4). The maximum concentration of 10.4µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of 8.2 µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 9.2 μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of SO2 is presented in Table 7 and Figure 18. FIGURE 18: DAM SITE (AAQ-4) SO2 ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 16

22 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx): Nox concentration ranged from 18.2 to 24.7 µg/m 3 at Dam site (AAQ-4). The maximum concentration of 18.2 µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of 14.2 µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 20.8 μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of NOx is presented in Table 7 and Figure 19. FIGURE 19: DAM SITE (AAQ-4) NOx Carbon monoxide (CO): CO concentration ranged from to µg/m 3 at Dam site (AAQ-4). The maximum concentration of µg/m 3 and minimum concentration of µg/m 3 was recorded during study period. The average value is recorded 0.297μg/m 3 and 98 th percentile value The statistical analysis of CO is presented in Table 7 and Figure 20. FIGURE 20: DAM SITE (AAQ-4) CO ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 17

23 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May Surface Water Quality The existing status of water quality (physic-chemical and bacteriological) for surface water was assessed by collecting the water samples from Dam site, Adit-2, Adit-3, Adit-4, Deol Colony and Power House. The physico-chemical analysis was carried out for samples collected during study period. Characteristics of surface water is presented in Tables TABLE 8 Location:-SW-1-Dam Site (River Water) (Date of Sampling: )- Sr. No Test Parameter Measurement Unit Test Method Test Result 1. ph value - IS 3025 (Part 11) 8.04 at 23 0 C 2. Colour Hazen units IS 3025 (Part 4) 9 3. Odour - IS 3025 (Part 5) Agreeable 4. Turbidity NTU IS 3025 (Part 10) Suspended Solids (SS) mg / l IS : 3025 (Part 17) < Total dissolved solids (TDS) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 16) Chemical oxygen demand (COD) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 58) Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD at 27 0 C for 3 days) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 44) Iron (as Fe) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 2) Oil and Grease mg / l IS 3025 (Part - 39) < Total coliform MPN/100 ml IS 1622 Present Note: 1. Results relate to tested sample only.2. Test report should not be reproduced partially. 3. *Permissible limit in the absence of alternate source. 4. mg/l is equivalent to ppm 5. µg/l is equivalent to ppb 6. < indicates detection limit of the laboratory. 7. MPN-Most probable number. REMARKS: Based upon request of the party, sample was tested for above mentioned parameters only. ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 18

24 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 TABLE 9 Location:-SW-2-Adit-2 (River Water) (Date of Sampling: ) Sr. No. Test Parameter Measurement Unit Test Method Test Result 1. ph value - IS 3025 (Part 11) 7.83 at 23 0 C 2. Colour Hazen units IS 3025 (Part 4) 9 3. Odour - IS 3025 (Part 5) Agreeable 4. Turbidity NTU IS 3025 (Part 10) Suspended Solids (SS) mg / l IS : 3025 (Part 17) < Total dissolved solids (TDS) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 16) Chemical oxygen demand (COD) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 58) < 4 8. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD at 27 0 C for 3 days) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 44) < 2 9. Iron (as Fe) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 2) Oil and Grease mg / l IS 3025 (Part -39) < Total coliform MPN/100 ml IS 1622 Present Note:1. Results relate to tested sample only.2. Test report should not be reproduced partially. 3. *Permissible limit in the absence of alternate source. 4. mg/l is equivalent to ppm 5. µg/l is equivalent to ppb 6. < indicates detection limit of the laboratory. 7. MPN-Most probable number. REMARKS: Based upon request of the party, sample was tested for above mentioned parameters only. ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 19

25 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 TABLE 10 Location:-SW-3-Adit-3 (River Water) (Date of Sampling: ) Sr. No. Test Parameter Measurement Unit Test Method Test Result 1. ph value - IS 3025 (Part 11) 8.16 at 23 0 C 2. Colour Hazen units IS 3025 (Part 4) 7 3. Odour - IS 3025 (Part 5) Agreeable 4. Turbidity NTU IS 3025 (Part 10) 7 5. Suspended Solids (SS) mg / l IS : 3025 (Part 17) < Total dissolved solids (TDS) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 16) Chemical oxygen demand (COD) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 58) Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD at 27 0 C for 3 days) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 44) Iron (as Fe) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 2) Oil and Grease mg / l IS 3025 (Part -39) < Total coliform MPN/100 ml IS 1622 Present Note:1. Results relate to tested sample only.2. Test report should not be reproduced partially. 3. *Permissible limit in the absence of alternate source. 4. mg/l is equivalent to ppm 5. µg/l is equivalent to ppb 6. < indicates detection limit of the laboratory. 7. MPN-Most probable number. REMARKS: Based upon request of the party, sample was tested for above mentioned parameters only. ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 20

26 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 TABLE 11 Location:-SW-4-Adit-4 (River Water) (Date of Sampling: ) Sr. No Test Parameter Measurement Unit Test Method Test Result 1. ph value - IS 3025 (Part 11) 6.93 at 23 0 C 2. Colour Hazen units IS 3025 (Part 4) Odour - IS 3025 (Part 5) Agreeable 4. Turbidity NTU IS 3025 (Part 10) Suspended Solids (SS) mg / l IS : 3025 (Part 17) < Total dissolved solids (TDS) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 16) Chemical oxygen demand (COD) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 58) Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD at 27 0 C for 3 days) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 44) Iron (as Fe) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 2) Oil and Grease mg / l IS 3025 (Part -39) < Total coliform MPN/100 ml IS 1622 Absent Note:1. Results relate to tested sample only.2. Test report should not be reproduced partially. 3. *Permissible limit in the absence of alternate source. 4. mg/l is equivalent to ppm 5. µg/l is equivalent to ppb 6. < indicates detection limit of the laboratory. 7. MPN-Most probable number. REMARKS: Based upon request of the party, sample was tested for above mentioned parameters only. ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 21

27 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 TABLE 12 Location:-SW-5-Deol Colony (River Water) (Date of Sampling: ) Sr. No Test Parameter Measurement Unit Test Method Test Result 1. ph value - IS 3025 (Part 11) 7.19 at 23 0 C 2. Colour Hazen units IS 3025 (Part 4) 3 3. Odour - IS 3025 (Part 5) Agreeable 4. Turbidity NTU IS 3025 (Part 10) Suspended Solids (SS) mg / l IS : 3025 (Part 17) < Total dissolved solids (TDS) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 16) Chemical oxygen demand (COD) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 58) < 4 8. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD at 27 0 C for 3 days) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 44) < 2 9. Iron (as Fe) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 2) Oil and Grease mg / l IS 3025 (Part -39) < Total coliform MPN/100 ml IS 1622 Absent Note:1. Results relate to tested sample only.2. Test report should not be reproduced partially. 3. *Permissible limit in the absence of alternate source. 4. mg/l is equivalent to ppm 5. µg/l is equivalent to ppb 6. < indicates detection limit of the laboratory. 7. MPN-Most probable number. REMARKS: Based upon request of the party, sample was tested for above mentioned parameters only. TABLE 13 Location:-SW-6-Power House (River Water) ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 22

28 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 (Date of Sampling: ) Sr. No Test Parameter Measurement Unit Test Method Test Result 1. ph value - IS 3025 (Part 11) 8.29 at 23 0 C 2. Colour Hazen units IS 3025 (Part 4) 7 3. Odour - IS 3025 (Part 5) Agreeable 4. Turbidity NTU IS 3025 (Part 10) Suspended Solids (SS) mg / l IS : 3025 (Part 17) < Total dissolved solids (TDS) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 16) Chemical oxygen demand (COD) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 58) Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD at 27 0 C for 3 days) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 44) Iron (as Fe) mg / l IS 3025 (Part 2) Oil and Grease mg / l IS 3025 (Part -39) < Total coliform MPN/100 ml IS 1622 Present Note: 1. Results relate to tested sample only.2. Test report should not be reproduced partially. 3. *Permissible limit in the absence of alternate source. 4. mg/l is equivalent to ppm 5. µg/l is equivalent to ppb 6. < indicates detection limit of the laboratory. 7. MPN-Most probable number. REMARKS: Based upon request of the party, sample was tested for above mentioned parameters only. 1.6 Conclusions and Recommendations High concentration of PM10 at dam site and power house (air quality monitoring site) was due to dust emission due to vehicular traffic and construction activity near the monitoring site. The overall ambient air quality with respect to parameters of significance was found to be within prescribed AAQMS by CPCB. One or more of the following measures may be implemented to minimize impact on air quality during construction and operation of the project. Water sprinkling on site for dust suppression Use of covering sheets shall be done for trucks carrying construction materials to prevent air borne dust All material storage adequately shall be covered to avoid dust / particulate emission Use of CPCB approved DG sets Proper maintenance of DG sets Adequate parking provision and proper traffic arrangement for smooth traffic flow Vehicles having valid pollution under control certificate shall be allowed to ply ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 23

29 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May-2015 Overall, the surface quality of sampling site was found to be good physico-chemically, however bacteriologically found to be contaminated and need chlorination before use 1.7 List of Tables LIST OF TABLES TABLE TABLE NAME PAGE NO. NO. 1 Details of air monitoring locations 2 2 Sampling frequency 3 3 Measurement techniques for various pollutants 3 4 Summary of ambient air quality results (Powerhouse AAQ - 1) 3 5 Summary of ambient air quality results (Deol Colony AAQ - 2) 7 6 Summary of ambient air quality results (Adit 2 AAQ - 3) 10 7 Summary of ambient air quality results ( Dam site AAQ - 4) 13 8 Location : SW-1 Dam site (River water) 16 9 Location : SW 2 Adit -2 (River water) Location : SW 3 Adit -3 (River water) Location : SW 4 Adit-4 (River water) Location : SW 5 Deol Colony (River water) Location : SW 6 Power House (River water) List of Figures LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE NO. FIGURE NAME PAGE NO. 1 Power house (AAQ - 1) PM Power house (AAQ - 1) PM Power house (AAQ - 1) SO Power house (AAQ - 1) NOx 6 5 Power house (AAQ - 1) CO 6 6 Deol colony (AAQ - 2) PM Deol colony (AAQ - 2) PM Deol colony (AAQ - 2) SO Deol colony (AAQ - 2) NOx 9 10 Deol colony (AAQ - 2) CO 9 11 Adit 2 (AAQ 3) PM Adit 2 (AAQ 3) PM Adit 2 (AAQ 3) SO Adit 2 (AAQ 3) NOx Adit 2 (AAQ 3) CO DAM site (AAQ - 4) PM DAM site (AAQ - 4) PM DAM site (AAQ - 4) SO DAM site (AAQ - 4) NOx DAM site (AAQ - 4) CO 15 ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 24

30 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May Rules and Regulations Air 1948 The Factories Act and Amendment in 1987 was the first to express concern for the working environment of the workers. The amendment of 1987 has sharpened its environmental focus and expanded its application to hazardous processes The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act provides for the control and abatement of air pollution. It entrusts the power of enforcing this act to the CPCB The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules defines the procedures of the meetings of the Boards and the powers entrusted to them The Atomic Energy Act deals with the radioactive waste The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act empowers the central and state pollution control boards to meet with grave emergencies of air pollution The Motor Vehicles Act states that all hazardous waste is to be properly packaged, labelled, and transported Water The Easement Act allows private rights to use a resource that is, groundwater, by viewing it as an attachment to the land. It also states that all surface water belongs to the state and is a state property The Indian Fisheries Act establishes two sets of penal offences whereby the government can sue any person who uses dynamite or other explosive substance in any way (whether coastal or inland) with intent to catch or destroy any fish or poisonous fish in order to kill The River Boards Act enables the states to enroll the central government in setting up an Advisory River Board to resolve issues in inter-state cooperation The Merchant Shipping Act aims to deal with waste arising from ships along the coastal areas within a specified radius The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act establishes an institutional structure for preventing and abating water pollution. It establishes standards for water quality and effluent. Polluting industries must seek permission to discharge waste into effluent bodies. The CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) was constituted under this act The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act provides for the levy and collection of cess or fees on water consuming industries and local authorities The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Rules contains the standard definitions and indicate the kind of and location of meters that every consumer of water is required to affix. ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 25

31 GMR Bajoli Holi Hydropower Private Ltd., Environmental Monitoring Report May The Coastal Regulation Zone Notification puts regulations on various activities, including construction, are regulated. It gives some protection to the backwaters and estuaries. ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. 26

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34 Ecological Monitoring Report of Bajoli Holi HEP Year 2014 Prepared by Ecological Unit Bajoli Holi Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd.

35 Ecological Monitoring Report of Bajoli Holi HEP 2014 Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION EIA & EMP STUDIES OF PROJECT PROJECT AREA METHODOLOGY FOREST TYPE IN PROJECT AREA FLORISTIC COMPOSITION IN STUDY AREA Taxonomic Diversity Vegetation Profile of Study Area Dam Site and Submergence Area Downstream of Dam Site Power House Area FAUNAL DIVERSITY IMPORTANT SPECIES OF CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE CITED DURING STUDY WAY FORWARDS... 8 PHOTOGRAPHS OF FLORA AND FAUNA RECORDED DURING SURVEY LIST OF FLORA AND FAUNA RECORDED DURING SURVEY Page 1 of 20

36 Ecological Monitoring Report of Bajoli Holi HEP INTRODUCTION The proposed Bajoli Holi HEP (180 MW) is run-of-the-river scheme implemented by GMR Bajoli Holi Power Pvt. Ltd. The project is located on Ravi River in Holi Sub-tehsil, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. The project will divert water from 66 m high dam through km long HRT on left bank of Ravi River. The power house is proposed on the left bank of Ravi River near Kee nala having generation capacity 180 MW (3x60 MW). The Detailed Project report was prepared for BHHEP which was also approved by Central Electricity Authority on 30 th May The project construction was started in the month of May 2013 after securing all the approval required start of project construction. The Muck Disposal sites proposed in the project area was verified and approved by the Regional Office SPCB, Chamba, in compliance to Consent to Establish (CoE) issued by SPCB, GoHP. 2.0 PRESENT STUDY REQUIREMENT Total forest land requirement for the project is ha. The final approval for diversion of Forest Land for Bajoli Holi HEP was granted by MoEF on 26 th Oct 2012 and sanction for diversion of forest land by Department of Forest, Himachal Pradesh on 28 th Jan Condition no 5 in both approvals read as The user agency shall set up Ecological Monitoring Unit to monitor the impact of the project on flora and fauna of the area. In compliance to approval accorded line with this the Ecological Monitoring Unit was established at project site. The Unit composed of following team members. Sl No Members for Ecological Monitoring Unit Alternative Members 1 Mr. Anil Bhatnagar Project Director Mr. Narinderkumar Mahajan 2 Mr. Shivarama M. S Head of EHS at Corporate office Mr. Vivek Sadevra Corporate Environment Team 3 Mr. Radheyshyam Yadav Project site Environment Team Mr. Mahesh Khatodia Project site Environment Team The Ecological Monitoring Report for the year 2013 was submitted to DFO, Bharmour, Himachal Pradesh on 13 th May Page 2 of 20

37 Ecological Monitoring Report of Bajoli Holi HEP EIA & EMP STUDIES OF PROJECT The EIA & EMP Report is prepared on the basis of approved ToR from the MoEF and the Environmental Clearance was accorded by MoEF on 24 th Jan The baseline survey for the EIA of proposed Bajoli Holi H. E. project was carried out in three seasons viz. Pre monsoon (April - May 2008), Monsoon (August 2008) and winter (November 2008). Floristic Diversity During EIA studies the floristic diversity was represented by 272 flowering plant species from the study area (10km radius from project site). 272 plant species is further divided into 28 trees, 48 shrubs, 10 climbers and 186 herbs. The Betulaceae and Pinaceae are the dominant families in the trees with four species each, shrubs layer is dominated by the Rosaceae, Fabaceae and Lamiaceae. The herbaceous vegetation was dominated by Poaceae, Cyperaceae and Asteraceae. Gymnosperms are represented by single family Pinaceae. None of the species recorded from project area during EIA Studies falls under rare, endangered and threatened plants of the Red Data Book (RDB) of India (Nayar & Sastry ) categories of Indian plants. Faunal Elements During three seasons study for EIA 5 species of mammals, 122 birds, 4 harpetofauna, 33 insects and 35 butterfly species are recorded. Out of the 5 mammal species recorded during EIA studies, 2 are listed under Schedule I and 3 species under Schedule II of Wild Life (Protection) Act, PROJECT AREA The Bajoli Holi H. E. Project is located near the Bajol and Holi village in the Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh. The project falls under the Holi sub-division of Bharmour Tehsil Forest Division. The area around the proposed project is located in the Lesser Himalaya in Ravi Basin and is characterized by sharp crested ridges and deeply dissected valleys. Page 3 of 20

38 Ecological Monitoring Report of Bajoli Holi HEP METHODOLOGY Figure 1.1: Project area The ecological survey was carried in the month of September 2014 to enlist the Floristic and Faunal wealth of project area. The methodology followed for the sampling of floristic and faunal diversity is discussed below. Forest Types and Forest Cover The details on forest types in the project area were based on field surveys in the area supplemented with the working plans of the forest divisions of the area. The major forest types, sub-tropical, temperate, sub-alpine and alpine, encountered in the area were described based on the classification of Champion and Seth (1968), Bharmaur Division Forest Working Plan. Floristic Composition The detailed account of floristic composition has been described based on the primary surveys in the project area. The field sampling was carried in the month of August 2013 to enlist the Floristic diversity. The plant species recorded from the project area were identified based on the regional floras. Page 4 of 20

39 Ecological Monitoring Report of Bajoli Holi HEP 2014 Faunal Diversity The faunal study based on direct sighting and indirect evidences such as calls, signs and trophies of mammals were recorded in the project area. 6.0 FOREST TYPE IN PROJECT AREA 12/C1c Moist Deodar Forest Moist Deodar forests are dominant in the study area. The left bank of the Ravi River shows such type of forest at elevation varying from 1700m to 2500m. As the elevation increases the Cedrus deodara shows clear patch. Some blue pine (Pinus wallichiana) also found mixed. At the lower altitude Deodar forest mixed with Quercus semecarpifolia, Populus ciliata, etc. The under growth consists of Coriaria nepalensis, Cotoneaster microphyllus, Daphne retusa, Desmodium elegans, Rabdosia rugosa, Rhamnus purpureus, Sorbaria tomentosa, Wikstroemia canescens, etc. 12/C1d Western Mixed Coniferous Forest These are mixed coniferous forest of Pinus wallichiana, Picea smithiana and Cedrus deodara. These types of forest occur between the altitudinal zones of 2000m to 3500m. This type of forest recorded near Urna to Dhardi village on the left bank of the Ravi River. 12/C1e Moist Temperate Forest Moist temperate forests are found from an elevation of 1800m to 2750m. Due to moist condition the conifers not found in this area and dominated by deciduous species. The predominant species are Aesculus indica, Corylus jacquemontii, Acer caesium, Juglans regia, Picea smithiana, Abies pindrow, etc. These types of forest are common near the road side from Gharo to Deol village. 12/C2a Quercus semecarpifolia (Ban Oak) Forest The Quercus semecarpifolia is the dominant species followed by Pinus wallichiana, Cedrus deodara and Acer caesium. These types of forest are recorded near power house area and Deol to Holi village on the left bank of Ravi River. 12/1S1 Alnus nepalensis Forest Alnus nepalensis occurs in pure patches especially near the banks of Ravi River. The associate species are Populus ciliata, Celtis australis and Quercus semecarpifolia. This Page 5 of 20

40 Ecological Monitoring Report of Bajoli Holi HEP 2014 forest recorded near power house area and downstream to dam site near Gharo, Deol and Holi village. 7.0 FLORISTIC COMPOSITION IN STUDY AREA 7.1 Taxonomic Diversity 206 plant species recorded from the project area. This includes 21 trees, 38 shrubs, 6 climbers, 123 herbs, 6 pteridophytes, 5 Lichens, 4 bryophytes and 4 Fungi. The detailed list of plant species recorded during the ecological survey is given in Table % 2%2% 2% 10% 18% 3% 60% Trees Shrubs Climbers Herbs Pteridophytes Lichens Bryophytes Fungi 7.2 Vegetation Profile of Study Area Figure 1.2: Floristic Composition in Project Area Dam Site and Submergence Area The Right bank of river is south facing with moderate to steep slope and receives maximum sunlight and also covered with grasses. The trees and shrubs are sparse on right bank and only grow near the shady areas. The common grasses are Bromus Page 6 of 20

41 Ecological Monitoring Report of Bajoli Holi HEP 2014 japonicas, Cymbopogon distans, Microstegium nudum, Poa alpine, Poa nepalensis, Paspalum paspaloides, etc. The left bank represented by the Moist Deodar Forest, dominated by the Cedrus deodara and Pinus wallichiana. The middle canopy was totally absent in forest and only represented by the shrubs and herbs. Cotoneaster microphyllus, Daphne retusa, Desmodium elegans, Girardinia diversifolia, Indigofera heterantha, Rubus ellipticus, Sorbaria tomentosa and Wikstroemia canescens are the common shrubs species. The herbaceous layer represented by Anaphalis triplinervis, Cirsium arvense, Galium vernum, Mentha longifolia, Prunella vulgare, Salvia lanata and Viola pilosa Downstream of Dam Site The right bank remains covered with grass throughout the area. Left bank shows varied type of vegetation from Nayagram to Holi because of altitudinal gradient. Cedrus deodara was frequent near the Nayagram village with Pinus wallichiana, Aesculus indica, Lyonia ovalifolia, Pyrus pashia and Salix karelinii. From Nayagram to Gharo the tree canopy is dominated by the Cedrus deodara and Pinus wallichiana on higher elevation and Alnus nepalensis near the river bank mixed with Pinus wallichiana, Populus ciliata and Salix karelinii. Moist deciduous forest recorded near Gharo to Deol having species composition of Cedrus deodara and Pinus wallichiana. Quercus semecarpifolia forest is observed near the Deol to Holi village and further up to the Tayari village with some patches of Alnus nepalensis near the helipad area Power House Area The power house is on the left bank of the Ravi River and right bank of Kee nala near the Tayari village. This area is covered with the Ban oak forest dominated by Quercus semecarpifolia with few trees of Cedrus deodara, Pinus wallichiana. The Alder (Alnus nepalensis) forest is present only near the river side. Desmodium elegans, Wikstroemia canescens, Rabdosia rugosa, Deutzia compacta, Lonicera quinquelocularis, Sorbaria tomentosa, Cotoneaster microphyllus, Indigofera heterantha, etc. represent the shrub layer. The common herbaceous species found are Anaphalis triplinervis, Echinops cornigerus, Salvia moorcroftiana, Poa annua, Mentha arvensis, Inula royleana, Campanula latifolia, Phytolacca acinosa, Pimpinella acuminata, etc. 8.0 FAUNAL DIVERSITY The faunal diversity study was carried out in the project area. The project area was divided into different strata based on vegetation and topography. The transect sampling Page 7 of 20

42 Number of Species Ecological Monitoring Report of Bajoli Holi HEP 2014 for mammals, birds and reptiles were not possible in project area due to difficult terrain, hence trails were used for faunal diversity study. The trails were studies along the active project construction areas and undisturbed areas. During the survey 1 mammal, 27 birds, 3 reptiles, 11 butterflies, 4 dragonflies and 17 insects species are recorded from the project area. The detailed list of recorded faunal diversity is given in Table 1.2 to Mammals Avifauna Reptiles Butterflies Dragonflies Other Insects Faunal Diversity Figure 1.3: Faunal Composition in Project Area 9.0 IMPORTANT SPECIES OF CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE RECORDE DURING STUDY No plant species of conservation importance were recorded form the project area. In faunal diversity Rhesus Macaque is enlisted in Schedule II of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (WPA, 1972) and Least concern in IUCN Red List (Ver. 3.1). The birds like Himalayan Woodpecker, Plum-headed Parakeet, Red-Vented Bulbul and Rock Bunting listed are in Schedule IV and Common Crow under Schedule V of WPA, WAY FORWARDS Based on the first Ecological Survey following steps will be implemented during the next year monitoring. 1. Seasonal monitoring for flora and fauna Page 8 of 20

43 Ecological Monitoring Report of Bajoli Holi HEP Involvement of locals in the ecological monitoring to understand the their issues and suggestion 3. Organization of flora and fauna conservation and awareness camps in schools. Page 9 of 20

44 Ecological Monitoring Report of Bajoli Holi HEP 2014 PHOTOGRAPHS OF FLORA AND FAUNA RECORDED DURING SURVEY Herbs recorded from Project Area Berberis angulosa (Shrub) Alnus nepalensis (Tree) Geranium wallichianum Anemone vitifolia Page 10 of 20

45 Ecological Monitoring Report of Bajoli Holi HEP 2014 Butterflies recorded from Project Area Large Hedge Blue (Celastrina huegelii) Great Satyr (Auocera padma) Birds recorded from Project Area Common Hoopoe Grey Bushchat Page 11 of 20

46 Ecological Monitoring Report of Bajoli Holi HEP 2014 Oriental White-eye White Wagtail Plumbeous Water Redstart White-capped Water Redstart Page 12 of 20